Multifunctional Grill Pan

Abstract

We offer a multi-functional grill pan. [Solution] The system includes a heating device and a usage cavity located within the heating device. A grill pan 100 is installed in the usage cavity, and the grill has multiple exhaust holes. Removable partition members 200 are provided on both sides of the grill pan, and these partition members position the grill pan within the usage cavity. By using non-metallic materials for the partition members, the risk of contact between the two is eliminated, completely resolving the safety hazards associated with metal grill pans in microwave mode. The removable structure allows the grill pan to be used independently in the other two modes, thus not affecting heating performance in oven mode or steam mode. Furthermore, the removable design allows the grill pan to be washed separately from the partition members, reducing blind spots and oil stains that occur when the two are connected, and improving cleaning efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of grill pans, and specifically to multifunctional grill pans.

Background Art

[0002] When conventional metal grill pans made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, etc. come into direct contact with the inner wall of the cavity in microwave mode, arc discharge is likely to occur due to the conductivity of the metal, resulting in a safety hazard due to significant sparks. In conventional solutions, mainly non-metal grill pans made of ceramic, heat-resistant glass, etc. are used. This solves the problem of microwave safety but leads to a significant decrease in thermal conductivity. The thermal conductivity of non-metal materials is less than 1 / 5 of that of metals and cannot meet the strength requirements for high-temperature baking. Also, the fixed structure of the grill pan cannot adapt to the different needs of steam mode, oven mode, and microwave mode. In steam mode, the exhaust is not smooth, and oil stains are likely to accumulate in the dead corners of the structure during baking.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a grill pan structure that realizes microwave spark prevention, uniform steam penetration, efficient heat conduction at high temperatures, and is easy to clean has become an urgent issue to be solved in the industry.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0004] To solve the drawbacks of the prior art, the present invention provides a multifunctional grill pan. <0,

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows.

[0006] The multi-functional grill pan is designed for microwave, steaming, and baking applications. It includes a heating device and a work cavity located within the heating device. The grill pan is mounted inside the work cavity, and the grill pan has multiple exhaust holes. Removable partition members are provided on both sides of the grill pan. These partition members position the grill pan inside the work cavity, preventing microwave sparking caused by contact between the grill pan and the inner wall.

[0007] In this invention, depending on the environmental characteristics of microwave, steam cooking, and baking, especially when incorporated into a steam oven range, grill pans are often made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel. When used in microwave mode, there is a risk of sparking occurring at the point of contact if the metal comes into contact with the inner wall of the cavity. To overcome these drawbacks, this invention adds a structure of removable partition members to both sides of the grill pan and uses a non-metallic material for the partition members to eliminate the risk of contact between the two, thus perfectly resolving the safety hazards of metal grill pans in microwave mode. The removable structure allows the grill pan to be used independently in the other two modes, so it does not affect the heating performance in oven mode or steam mode. Furthermore, the removable design allows the grill pan to be washed separately from the partition members, reducing blind spots and oil stains when the two are connected, and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the grill pan is provided with a plurality of parallel support protrusions, and oil drainage grooves are provided between adjacent support protrusions. In this invention, the support protrusions lift the food while forming a uniform heat conduction path, making the heat distribution more uniform, and the oil drainage grooves, with their inclined design, guide oil stains to flow in a specific direction, effectively separating oil from food and preventing secondary adhesion of oil stains.

[0009] Furthermore, the support projection includes a first support slope that is inclined downward toward one side. By providing inclined support, this invention allows the placed food to naturally form a bottom surface that slopes toward one side in the oil drain groove, thereby promoting oil separation and further improving the baking efficiency of the food.

[0010] Furthermore, both ends of the first support slope include the triangular tip and the long end, and the first support slope transitions from the triangular tip to the triangular support surface of the long end. In this invention, the structure of the triangular tip promotes heat conduction (circulation of steam or hot air) on one side of the food, increases the contact surface with the food on the long end side, and forms a composite food support surface structure that has a baking effect on the triangular tip side and a frying effect on the long end side, resulting in tastier food that will attract consumer attention.

[0011] Furthermore, the oil discharge groove includes a trapezoidal groove and a pointed groove on both sides, and the body of the oil discharge groove transitions from the pointed groove to the trapezoidal groove, so that the cross-sectional area of ​​the oil discharge groove gradually increases and it has a second flow slope. To further ensure the frying effect, this invention positions the frying effect side near the pointed groove so that the oil first penetrates the surface of the food to form a frying zone, while on the opposite side, passing through the trapezoidal groove promotes oil separation and makes it easier for the food to acquire a baking aroma.

[0012] Furthermore, in the second flow slope, the longer side of the bottom of the trapezoidal groove is equal to the longer side between the two pointed grooves.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the grill pan is provided with an oil guide groove surrounding a support projection and an oil discharge groove, and includes a first oil collection section communicating with the oil discharge groove in the direction of outflow, oblique oil collection sections provided on both sides of the first oil collection section, and a second oil collection section communicating with the bottoms of the two oblique oil collection sections.

[0014] Furthermore, oil outlet grooves are provided on both sides of the second oil collection section.

[0015] Furthermore, the first support slope, the second flow slope, and the third support slope are connected to form an oblique Z-shaped flow structure.

[0016] To improve oil collection efficiency, the structure is designed to surround the oil, collecting the oil that overflows from the oil discharge channel. The inclined surfaces of the oil discharge channel and oil guide channel concentrate the oil to one side, and it is then discharged from the oil outlet channel.

[0017] Preferably, a steam vent hole is provided at the top of the grill pan, two steam vent holes are provided on both sides in the width direction of the grill pan, a first connection hole is provided on both sides of the steam vent hole, the partition member is provided with a second connection hole on the opposite side of the first connection hole, and an external fixing member for fixing the first connection hole and the second connection hole. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a diagram of the first three-dimensional structure of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a top view of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a magnified view of a portion of the curved frame A in Figure 2. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a diagram of the second three-dimensional structure of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a magnified view of a portion of the curved frame B in Figure 5. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0019] 100, Grill pan, 110, Horizontal edge, 111, Steam vent hole, 112, First connection hole, 120, Support projection, 121, First support slope, 122, Triangular tip, 123, Long end, 130, Oil discharge groove, 131, Trapezoidal groove, 132, Tip groove, 140, Oil guide groove, 141, First oil collection section, 142, Diagonal oil collection section, 143, Second oil collection section, 150, Oil outlet groove, 200, Partition member, 210, Second connection hole, 220, Avoidance surface, 230, Support leg. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0020] To better understand the object, technical solution, and technical effect of the present invention, the following description will further explain the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the following figures, the same reference numerals and characters represent the same items. Please note that once an item is defined in a figure, subsequent figures do not require further definition and explanation. At the same time, it is stated that the embodiments described below are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0021] In addition, when a certain component is described as "fixed" or "attached" to another component, the component may be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intermediate component intervening. Also, when a certain component is described as "connected" to another component, the component may be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intermediate component intervening.

[0022] The indicated orientation and positional relationship are the orientation and positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation and positional relationship in which the product of the application is normally placed during use, or the orientation and positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. It is only for the convenience of the description of the present application and the simplification of the description, and it is not intended to indicate or imply that the mentioned device or element must have a specific orientation and must be configured and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0023] Example 1 The multifunctional grill pan of the present invention can be used in various sealed heating devices such as a steam oven range, an oven, a steam oven, or a microwave oven. The heating device includes a housing and an internal use cavity. Inside the housing, a fixing groove for installing the grill pan is provided. The installation method includes sliding the grill pan into the fixing groove, engaging it with the fixing groove, or screwing it, etc., and the grill pan can be installed on the heating device for heating.

[0024] As shown in Figures 1-6, the multi-functional grill pan includes a grill pan 100 and partition members 200 provided on both sides of the grill pan 100. The partition members 200 are removably connected to both sides of the grill pan 100 in the width direction, and the top of the grill pan 100 is provided with a horizontal rim 110 having a plurality of steam vents 111. The steam vents are elongated oval in shape. The horizontal rim 110 of the grill pan 100 is connected to the partition members 200 in the width direction. The horizontal rim 110 is provided with a first connection hole 112, and the partition members 200 are provided with a second connection hole 210. The first connection hole 112 and the second connection hole 210 are fixedly connected by nuts, and the grill pan 100 is connected to a fixing groove via the partition members 200 and placed inside a heating device. This invention adds a removable partition member 200 structure to both sides of the grill pan 100 and uses a non-metallic material for the partition member 200 to eliminate the risk of contact between the grill pan and the cavity being used, thereby perfectly resolving the safety hazards of metal grill pans in microwave mode. The removable structure allows the grill pan to be used independently in the other two modes, without affecting the heating performance in oven mode or steam mode. Furthermore, the removable design allows the grill pan 100 to be washed separately from the partition member 200, reducing blind spots and oil stains that occur when the two are connected, and improving cleaning efficiency.

[0025] The partition member 200 has two second connection holes 210 on both sides in its longitudinal direction and a bypass surface 220 on the inside of the intermediate section, so that steam can pass directly upward through the steam vent holes 111 of the corresponding horizontal edge 110. Two support legs 230 are provided at the bottom of the partition member 200 to increase static friction with the bottom of the fixing groove.

[0026] The grill pan 100 includes a bottom that is inwardly recessed to form a baking area for food, and a horizontal rim 110 that extends outward from the top. The bottom is further provided with support protrusions 120 and oil drainage grooves 130. Multiple support protrusions 120 are arranged in parallel, and oil drainage grooves 130 are provided between adjacent support protrusions 120. The support protrusions 120 lift the food while forming a uniform heat conduction path, resulting in a more uniform heat distribution. The oil drainage grooves 130 are designed with a slope to guide oil residue in a specific direction, effectively separating oil from food and preventing secondary adhesion of oil residue.

[0027] The support projection 120 includes a first support slope 121 that slopes downward toward one side. By providing inclined support, this invention allows the placed food to naturally form a bottom surface that slopes toward one side in the oil drain groove 130, promoting oil separation and further improving the baking efficiency of the food. Both ends of the support projection 120 include a triangular pointed end 122 and a long end 123, and the first support slope 121 transitions from the triangular pointed end 122 to the triangular support surface of the long end 123. In this invention, the structure of the triangular pointed end 122 promotes heat conduction (circulation of steam or hot air) on one side of the food, and the side where the long end 123 is located has an increased contact surface with the food, forming a composite food support surface structure that has a baking effect on the side where the triangular pointed end 122 is located and a frying effect on the other side of the long end 123, resulting in tastier food that attracts consumer attention.

[0028] Furthermore, the oil discharge groove 130 includes a trapezoidal groove 131 and a pointed groove 132 on both sides, and the body of the oil discharge groove 130 transitions from the pointed groove 132 to the trapezoidal groove 131, so that the cross-sectional area of ​​the oil discharge groove 130 gradually increases and the oil discharge groove 130 has a second flow slope. To further ensure the frying effect, the present invention positions the side with the frying effect near the pointed groove 132 so that the oil first penetrates the surface of the food to form a frying zone, while on the opposite side, passing through the trapezoidal groove 131 promotes oil separation and makes it easier for the food to acquire a baking aroma. On the second flow slope, the long side of the bottom of the trapezoidal groove 131 is equal to the long side between the two pointed grooves 132.

[0029] The bottom of the grill pan 100 is provided with an oil guide groove 140 surrounding a support projection 120 and an oil discharge groove 130. It includes a first oil collection section 141 communicating with the oil discharge groove 130 in the direction of outflow, inclined oil collection sections 142 provided on both sides of the first oil collection section 141, and a second oil collection section 143 communicating with the bottoms of the two inclined oil collection sections 142. Oil outlet grooves are further provided on both sides of the second oil collection section 143. The first support slope, the second flow slope 121, and the third support slope are connected to form an inclined Z-shaped flow structure. To improve oil collection efficiency, the surrounding structure collects oil overflowing from the oil discharge groove 130, and the inclined surfaces of the oil discharge groove 130 and the oil guide groove 140 concentrate the oil to one side, which is then discharged from the oil outlet groove. The oil outlet groove 150 includes a vertical outlet region that communicates vertically downward with the second collection section 143, and a horizontal dispensing region in the horizontal direction.

[0030] It should be noted that the technical features of the embodiments described above may be combined in any way, and for the sake of simplicity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the embodiments described above have been explained. However, any combination of these technical features that does not contradict each other should be considered to be included within the scope of this specification.

[0031] The above embodiments merely illustrate some embodiments of the present invention, and although the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the patent for the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and all of these fall within the scope of protection. Therefore, the scope of patent protection for the present invention should be determined by the attached claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional grill pan characterized by comprising a heating device and a usage cavity provided within the heating device, a grill pan being installed in the usage cavity, the grill pan being provided with a plurality of exhaust holes, and removable partition members being provided on both sides of the grill pan, the grill pan being positioned in the usage cavity by these partition members.

2. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom of the grill pan is provided with a plurality of parallel support protrusions, and oil drainage grooves are provided between adjacent support protrusions.

3. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 2, characterized in that the support projection includes a first support slope that is inclined downward toward one side.

4. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 3, characterized in that both ends of the first support slope include the pointed end and the long end of a triangle, and the first support slope transitions from the pointed end of the triangle to the triangular support surface of the long end.

5. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 3, characterized in that the oil discharge groove includes a trapezoidal groove and a pointed groove on both sides, the body of the oil discharge groove transitions from the pointed groove to the trapezoidal groove, thereby the cross-sectional area of ​​the oil discharge groove gradually increases and has a second flow slope.

6. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 5, characterized in that, in the second flow slope, the long side of the bottom of the trapezoidal groove is equal to the long side between the two pointed grooves.

7. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 5, characterized in that the bottom of the grill pan is provided with an oil guide groove surrounding a support projection and an oil discharge groove, and includes a first oil collection section communicating with the oil discharge groove in the direction of outflow, inclined oil collection sections provided on both sides of the first oil collection section, and a second oil collection section communicating with the bottom of the two inclined oil collection sections.

8. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 2, further characterized in that oil outlet grooves are provided on both sides of the second oil collection section.

9. The multi-functional grill pan according to claim 7, characterized in that the first support slope, the second flow slope, and the third support slope are in communication to form an oblique Z-shaped flow structure.

10. A multi-functional grill pan according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a steam vent hole is provided at the top of the grill pan, two steam vent holes are provided on both sides in the width direction of the grill pan, first connection holes are provided on both sides of the steam vent holes, the partition member is provided with a second connection hole on the opposite side of the first connection hole, and an external fixing member for fixing the first connection hole and the second connection hole.

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