Oven door assembly for electric cooking appliance and electric cooking appliance

Abstract

An oven door assembly (100) for an electric cooking appliance (1000), the oven door assembly (100) comprising a first portion (10) and a second portion (20), wherein the second portion (20) and the first portion (10) are arranged opposite each other; a recessed portion (101) is provided between the first portion (10) and the second portion (20); and the recessed portion (101) is recessed into the oven door assembly (100) from an edge (102) of the oven door assembly (100).

Description

Oven door components for cooking appliances and cooking appliances

[0001] Priority information

[0002] This application claims priority to patent applications filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on October 29, 2024, with patent application numbers 202422642086.X and 202422629604.4, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference as if copied herein. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of cooking appliance technology, and more particularly to a stove door assembly for a cooking appliance and a cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0004] In related technologies, cooking appliance door assemblies utilize components such as handles or buttons to enable door opening, which increases the manufacturing cost of the door assembly. Therefore, reducing the manufacturing cost of door assemblies is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a stove door assembly for a cooking appliance and a cooking appliance to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] The oven door assembly for cooking appliances according to embodiments of this application includes:

[0007] Part One;

[0008] The second part is set relative to the first part;

[0009] Wherein, a recessed portion is provided between the first portion and the second portion, the recessed portion being recessed into the furnace door assembly from the edge of the furnace door assembly.

[0010] In the furnace door assembly of this application embodiment, the door opening function is achieved by providing a recess between the first part and the second part, eliminating the need for additional parts such as handles or buttons, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the furnace door assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first portion and the second portion are offset along the width direction of the furnace door assembly, the width of the first portion is smaller than the width of the second portion along the width direction of the furnace door assembly, and the recessed portion is recessed into the furnace door assembly from the edge of the first portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the recessed portion is connected to the first portion of the arc.

[0013] In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly further includes a first notch extending along the length direction of the furnace door assembly, the length direction of the furnace door assembly intersecting the width direction of the furnace door assembly, the first notch being located on one side of the second portion, and the first notch communicating with the recessed portion.

[0014] The cooking appliances described in this application include:

[0015] The box body has an opening;

[0016] In any of the above embodiments, the furnace door assembly is rotatably connected to the housing, and the furnace door assembly is driven to rotate relative to the housing to open or close the opening.

[0017] In the cooking appliance of the present application embodiment, since the oven door assembly realizes the door opening function by setting a recess, additional parts such as handles or buttons are eliminated, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the oven door assembly, and thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the cooking appliance.

[0018] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance further includes a control component located on one side of the oven door assembly and connected to the housing.

[0019] In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly further includes a first notch extending along the length direction of the furnace door assembly, the length direction of the furnace door assembly intersecting the width direction of the furnace door assembly, the first notch being located on one side of the second portion, the first notch communicating with the recessed portion, and the control assembly including a second notch extending along the width direction of the control assembly, the second notch communicating with both the first notch and the recessed portion.

[0020] In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly is connected to the housing, and along the length of the furnace door assembly, the recess is located at one end of the furnace door assembly away from the connection.

[0021] In some embodiments, the recess extends through the furnace door assembly along its length.

[0022] In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly includes a mounting portion and a light-transmitting portion, the mounting portion being rotatably connected to the housing, and the light-transmitting portion being embedded in the mounting portion.

[0023] In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly has a first end and a second end on opposite sides along a first direction, the first end being connected to the housing, the second end being movable relative to the housing, and the second end having the recessed portion.

[0024] In some embodiments, when the furnace door assembly is closed, the control component is located on the side of the second end opposite to the first end and spaced apart from at least a portion of the second end to form a handle space communicating with the outside at the space. A portion of the second end protrudes toward the control component to form a handle portion, which covers a portion of the handle space to form the recess.

[0025] In some implementations, the handle portion is tilted relative to the first direction toward the side away from the cooking cavity, along the direction close to the control component.

[0026] In some embodiments, the handle portion has a first gripping surface near the handle space and a second gripping surface away from the handle space, wherein at least one of the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface is an arc surface curved outward from the handle space.

[0027] In some embodiments, the handle portion has a first gripping surface near the side of the handle space and a second gripping surface away from the side of the handle space, wherein at least one of the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface is an inclined plane that slopes outward toward the outside of the handle space.

[0028] In some embodiments, the handle space has a connection opening that communicates with the outside, the handle portion is located at the connection opening, and covers a portion of the handle space.

[0029] In some embodiments, the handle space extends to the top and bottom sides of the housing at opposite ends along the height direction, and the second end extends toward the control assembly from the side opposite to the cooking cavity to protrude and form the handle portion.

[0030] In some embodiments, the second end includes a first segment close to the cooking cavity and a second segment away from the cooking cavity, the second segment being spaced apart from the control component to form the handle space, the first segment protruding relative to the second segment and extending to the control component.

[0031] In some embodiments, the control component includes a sidewall near the oven door assembly, the sidewall including a first area near the cooking cavity and a second area away from the cooking cavity, the first area corresponding to the first segment, the second area corresponding to the second segment and spaced apart, and the handle space is formed at the interval, the second area being recessed relative to the first area in a direction away from the control component.

[0032] In some embodiments, a gap is formed between the first region and the first segment, and the side of the first segment facing away from the cooking cavity extends toward the side closer to the second region to protrude and form a shielding edge that blocks the gap.

[0033] In some implementations, the shielding edge is inclined relative to the first direction toward the side away from the cooking cavity, along the direction close to the control component.

[0034] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a furnace door assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a furnace door assembly according to another embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to another embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application, in which the oven door assembly is in a closed state;

[0042] Figure 7 is a magnified view of part A in Figure 6;

[0043] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the oven door assembly of the cooking appliance in Figure 6 in the open state;

[0044] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking appliance in Figure 6;

[0045] Figure 10 is a magnified view of part B in Figure 9.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: Cooking appliance 1000; Oven door assembly 100; First part 10; Second part 20; Recess 101; Edge of oven door assembly 102; First notch 103; Housing 200; Opening 210; Control assembly 300; Second notch 310; Connection 30; Mounting part 40; Light-transmitting part 50. Cooking cavity 10a; Handle space 20a; Connecting opening 20b; First end 21; Second end 22; First section 221; Second section 222; Covering edge 223; Handle part 23; First gripping surface 23a; Second gripping surface 23b; Side wall 31; First area 311; Second area 312. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0048] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0051] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, various specific examples of processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0052] Implementation Method 1:

[0053] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the oven door assembly 100 for a cooking appliance 1000 according to an embodiment of this application includes a first portion 10 and a second portion 20. The second portion 20 and the first portion 10 are disposed opposite to each other. A recessed portion 101 is provided between the first portion 10 and the second portion 20. The recessed portion 101 is recessed into the oven door assembly 100 from the edge 102 of the oven door assembly 100.

[0054] In the furnace door assembly 100 of this application embodiment, the door opening function is realized by providing a recess 101 between the first part 10 and the second part 20, eliminating the need for additional parts such as handles or buttons, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the furnace door assembly 100.

[0055] Specifically, cooking appliance 1000 can be a microwave oven, oven, or other appliance used for cooking.

[0056] The furnace door assembly 100 can be made of materials such as metal, glass, or heat-resistant plastics. For example, the furnace door assembly 100 can be made of tempered glass. The first part 10 and the second part 20 are two main structural components of the furnace door assembly 100. The first part 10 and the second part 20 can be manufactured using a one-piece molding process, which makes the overall structure of the first part 10 and the second part 20 more robust because there are no seams or connection points, thus reducing potential weaknesses. The first part 10 and the second part 20 can also be manufactured using a separate molding process, which can use less material or simpler molds, thereby reducing the overall manufacturing cost of the first part 10 and the second part 20.

[0057] An edge refers to the outer boundary of the furnace door assembly 100, which is the part of the furnace door assembly 100 that comes into contact with the external environment. The edge can be the edge of the first part 10 or the edge of the second part 20. The edge can be the top edge of the furnace door assembly 100, the bottom edge of the furnace door assembly 100, or the edge of other parts of the furnace door assembly 100.

[0058] The number of recesses 101 can be one or more, and multiple recesses 101 can provide multiple operating elements, thereby improving the usability of the furnace door assembly 100. For example, the number of recesses 101 is two, and the two recesses 101 are arranged at intervals on the furnace door assembly 100, thereby providing two operating points for easy operation. The recesses 101 can be formed by injection molding or by stamping. The manufacturing process of the recesses 101 can be selected according to the material of the furnace door assembly 100. For example, when the furnace door assembly 100 is made of metal, the recesses 101 can be grooves formed by stamping.

[0059] The size and shape of the recess 101 can be ergonomically designed. In one embodiment, the length of the recess 101 is 118.5 mm, the depth is 19.8 mm, and the width is 15.5 mm, which provides a better grip. It should be noted that the values ​​here are merely examples and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application.

[0060] In one embodiment, the recess 101 may include a first surface and a second surface connected at an angle. The angle between the first surface and the second surface may be a right angle or an obtuse angle. For example, the angle between the first surface and the second surface is 103°, which provides a better grip. It should be noted that the values ​​here are merely examples and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application.

[0061] Please refer to Figures 2 and 3. In some embodiments, the first part 10 and the second part 20 are offset along the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100. Along the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100, the width D1 of the first part 10 is smaller than the width D2 of the second part 20. The recess 101 is recessed into the furnace door assembly 100 from the edge of the first part 10.

[0062] Thus, by making the width D1 of the first part 10 smaller than the width D2 of the second part 20, and offsetting them along the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100, the recess 101 can be more easily identified and operated by the user. The smaller first part 10 provides a more easily gripped and operated area, especially when the furnace door assembly 100 is large overall, allowing the user to more conveniently operate the furnace door assembly 100 through the recess 101 on the first part 10.

[0063] Specifically, "offset" means that the first part 10 and the second part 20 are not perfectly aligned in the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100, but are offset to a certain extent. The width D1 of the first part 10 refers to the minimum distance between the two ends of the first part 10 along the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100. The width D2 of the second part 20 refers to the minimum distance between the two ends of the second part 20 along the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100. The edge of the first part 10 can be one of the edges of the furnace door assembly 100.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 3. In some embodiments, the recess 101 is connected to the first portion 10 by an arc.

[0065] Thus, rounded connections help reduce sharp corners and edges, which not only eliminates deformation and breakage caused by internal stress, improving product safety, but also provides a comfortable grip.

[0066] Specifically, for a furnace door assembly 100 made of metal, the edges of the first part 10 can be rounded to allow the recessed part 101 to connect with the first part 10 in an arc. For a furnace door assembly 100 made of plastic, it can be injection molded, and by selecting a mold, the arc-connected recessed part 101 and the first part 10 can be directly obtained after molding. The radius of the rounded corner can be 4mm, which provides a better grip.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 2. In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly 100 is further provided with a first notch 103 extending along the length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100. The length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100 intersects with the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100. The first notch 103 is located on one side of the second part 20 and communicates with the recess 101.

[0068] Thus, the setting of the first notch 103 not only helps to reduce the weight of the furnace door assembly 100, thereby reducing the use of materials and thus reducing manufacturing costs, but also matches the structure of the recess 101, maintaining the overall aesthetics of the furnace door assembly 100.

[0069] Specifically, for a furnace door assembly 100 made of metal, a first notch 103 extending along the length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100 can be formed by stamping at the edge 102 of the furnace door assembly 100. The first notch 103 can penetrate the furnace door assembly 100 along the length direction L, which facilitates manufacturing. For a furnace door assembly 100 made of plastic, it can be formed by injection molding. By selecting a mold, the first notch 103 extending along the length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100 can be directly obtained after molding.

[0070] Please refer to Figures 1 and 4. The cooking appliance 1000 of this application includes a housing 200 and a door assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments. The housing 200 is provided with an opening 210. The door assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the housing 200, and the door assembly 100 is driven to rotate relative to the housing 200 to open or close the opening 210.

[0071] In the cooking appliance 1000 of this application embodiment, since the oven door assembly 100 realizes the door opening function by providing a recess 101, additional parts such as handles or buttons are eliminated, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the oven door assembly 100 and thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the cooking appliance 1000.

[0072] Specifically, the housing 200 refers to the main body of the cooking appliance 1000, separating the internal and external environments of the cooking appliance 1000. The housing 200 may have a cavity for cooking. Food to be cooked can be placed inside the cavity. The opening 210 is a structure on the housing 200 for removing food from or placing food into the cavity. The shape of the opening 210 can be a regular shape such as a circle or rectangle, or it can be an irregular shape.

[0073] The rotatable connection between the furnace door assembly 100 and the housing 200 can be achieved by a hinge, bearing, or other mechanical device. For example, the furnace door assembly 100 includes a pivot. The housing 200 includes a bushing corresponding to the pivot. The bushing is fitted onto the pivot. In use, the user manually drives the furnace door assembly 100 to rotate the bushing relative to the pivot, thereby opening or closing the opening 210.

[0074] Please refer to Figures 4 and 5. In some embodiments, the cooking appliance 1000 also includes a control component 300, which is located on one side of the oven door assembly 100 and is connected to the housing 200.

[0075] Thus, the control component 300 is located on one side of the oven door assembly 100, allowing the user to easily operate the control component 300 when opening or closing the opening 210, thereby improving the ease of use of the cooking appliance 1000.

[0076] Specifically, the control component 300 is a component used to operate and control the functions of the cooking appliance 1000. The control component 300 may include buttons, knobs, and touchscreens. The control component 300 allows the user to input commands, such as selecting a cooking mode, setting a time, and adjusting the temperature, thereby controlling the cooking process. The control component 300 can be mechanical, such as buttons and knobs, or electronic, such as touchscreens and LCD displays.

[0077] The control component 300 can be arranged side-by-side with the furnace door assembly 100. For example, along the length L of the furnace door assembly 100, the control component 300 is located on the right side of the furnace door assembly 100. Alternatively, along the width W of the furnace door assembly 100, the control component 300 can be located above the furnace door assembly 100. The control component 300 and the furnace door assembly 100 can be spaced apart, which reduces the probability of interference between the control component 300 and the furnace door assembly 100, thereby improving the smoothness of opening or closing the opening 210.

[0078] The connection between the control component 300 and the housing 200 can be a detachable connection such as bolt connection or snap connection, or a non-detachable connection such as adhesive bonding.

[0079] Please refer to Figures 4 and 5. In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly 100 is further provided with a first notch 103 extending along the length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100. The length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100 intersects with the width direction W of the furnace door assembly 100. The first notch 103 is located on one side of the first part 10 and communicates with the recess 101. The control assembly 300 is provided with a second notch 310 extending along the width direction H of the control assembly 300. The second notch 310 communicates with both the first notch 103 and the recess 101.

[0080] Thus, the setting of the second notch 310 not only helps to reduce the weight of the control component 300, thereby reducing the use of materials and thus reducing manufacturing costs, but also matches the structure of the first notch 103 and the recess 101, maintaining the overall aesthetics of the cooking appliance 1000.

[0081] Specifically, the second notch 310 can be aligned with the first notch 103, or in other words, the extension direction of the second notch 310 can be the same as the extension direction of the first notch 103. When the opening 210 is closed, the width direction H of the control assembly 300 is parallel to the length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100.

[0082] For a control component 300 made of metal, a second notch 310 extending along the width direction H of the control component 300 can be formed by stamping at the edge of the control component 300. The second notch 310 can penetrate the control component 300 along the width direction H, which facilitates manufacturing. For a control component 300 made of plastic, it can be injection molded, and by selecting a mold, the second notch 310 extending along the width direction H of the control component 300 can be directly obtained after molding.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 4. In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly 100 and the housing 200 form a connection 30. Along the length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100, a recess 101 is provided on the furnace door assembly 100 at one end away from the connection 30.

[0084] Thus, when the furnace door assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the housing 200, the torque required to open the opening 210 is related to the distance (lever arm) from the point of application of the force to the axis of rotation. According to the torque formula, the recess 101 is located at the end of the furnace door assembly 100 away from the connection point 30, that is, the lever arm is longer, which can generate a larger torque under the same force, thereby opening the opening 210 with less effort.

[0085] Specifically, connection 30 refers to the area where the furnace door assembly 100 and the housing 200 are rotatably connected by hinges, bearings or other mechanical devices.

[0086] In some embodiments, the recess 101 extends through the furnace door assembly 100 along the length direction L, or in other words, the dimension of the recess 101 along the length direction L of the furnace door assembly 100 is equal to the length of the furnace door assembly 100.

[0087] Thus, the recess 101 extends through the length L of the furnace door assembly 100, providing users with more operating points, allowing users to easily open the opening 210 from different positions, improving the flexibility of use, and making the process of opening the opening 210 faster and more efficient.

[0088] Please refer to Figures 1 and 4. In some embodiments, the furnace door assembly 100 includes a mounting portion 40 and a light-transmitting portion 50. The mounting portion 40 is rotatably connected to the housing 200, and the light-transmitting portion 50 is embedded in the mounting portion 40.

[0089] Thus, the light-transmitting part 50 allows users to observe the interior of the cooking appliance 1000 even when the opening 210 is closed, enabling users to observe the cooking process and thus improving the user experience. By embedding the light-transmitting part 50 into the mounting part 40, the light-transmitting part 50 can be stably fixed to the mounting part 40, thereby ensuring stability of the light-transmitting part 50 when the oven door is opened and closed.

[0090] Specifically, the mounting portion 40 can be a hollow structure in the middle. The mounting portion 40 can have an insert groove that matches the outer contour of the light-transmitting portion 50, so that the light-transmitting portion 50 can be inserted into the mounting portion 40.

[0091] The light-transmitting part 50 allows light to pass through. The light-transmitting part 50 can be made of glass, transparent ceramic or other transparent materials.

[0092] Implementation Method Two:

[0093] Please refer to Figures 6 to 8. The cooking appliance 1000 includes a housing 200, a door assembly 100, and a control assembly 300. The housing 200 includes a cooking cavity 10a with an opening 210 on one side.

[0094] The furnace door assembly 100 is closable at the opening 210. The furnace door assembly 100 has a first end 21 and a second end 22 on opposite sides along the first direction. The first end 21 is connected to the housing 200, and the second end 22 is movable relative to the housing 200. The second end 22 is provided with the recessed portion 101.

[0095] The control component 300 is disposed on the housing 200. When the furnace door assembly 100 is closed, the control component 300 is located on the side of the second end 22 away from the first end 21 and is spaced apart from at least a portion of the second end 22 to form a handle space 20a communicating with the outside at the space. A portion of the second end 22 protrudes toward the control component 300 to form a handle portion 23. The handle portion 23 covers a portion of the handle space 20a to form the recess 101.

[0096] Specifically, the cooking appliance 1000 can be any type of cooking appliance 1000, such as a microwave oven, and the cooking cavity 10a is the oven cavity. For ease of description, this application will use a microwave oven as an example to describe the cooking appliance 1000.

[0097] Please refer to Figure 8. An opening 210 is formed on one side of the housing 200. The opening 210 communicates with the cooking cavity 10a so that the user can put the food into the cooking cavity 10a.

[0098] The furnace door assembly 100 is located at the opening 210 and can be moved relative to the housing 200 to switch between closing the opening 210 and opening the opening 210.

[0099] One end of the furnace door assembly 100 is connected to the housing 200, and the other end is movable relative to the housing 200. For example, the first end 21 of the furnace door assembly 100 is the connection end connected to the housing 200, and the second end 22 of the furnace door assembly 100 is the rotating end that can rotate around the first end 21 to move relative to the housing 200.

[0100] The first end 21 and the second end 22 of the furnace door assembly 100 are the two opposite ends of the furnace door assembly 100 along a first direction, wherein the first direction is actually the length direction of the furnace door assembly 100.

[0101] On the side of the housing 200 with the opening 210, in addition to the furnace door assembly 100, a control assembly 300 is also provided. The control assembly 300 is a structure that has the function of controlling the operation of the entire machine.

[0102] When the furnace door assembly 100 is in the closed state, the control assembly 300 is located outside the second end 22, and on the opposite side from the first end 21. A handle space 20a is formed between the second end 22 of the furnace door assembly 100 and the control box. The handle space 20a can be formed by a partial gap between the second end 22 and the control box, allowing the user's hand to reach in. Alternatively, the entire area of ​​the second end 22 can be spaced apart from the control box, thus forming the handle space 20a at the gap.

[0103] The outside of the handle space 20a is connected to the outside, so that the user's hand can enter the handle space 20a to open the door.

[0104] The second end 22 of the furnace door assembly 100 also has a handle portion 23, which is formed by a portion of the second end 22 protruding towards the control assembly 300.

[0105] It is understandable that the extension direction of the handle part 23 can be along the first direction or at a certain angle to the first direction, that is, inclined relative to the first direction.

[0106] For example, referring to Figures 9 and 10, along the direction closer to the control assembly 300, the handle portion 23 is inclined relative to the first direction toward the side opposite to the cooking cavity 10a. That is, from the side opposite to the control assembly 300 to the side closer to the control assembly 300, the handle portion 23 gradually tilts toward the side opposite to the cooking cavity 10a. As a result, the handle portion 23 can be tilted outward toward the handle space 20a to fit the grip shape of the user's hand as closely as possible, so as to facilitate the user's pulling of the handle portion 23, thereby optimizing the user's experience of opening the oven door assembly 100.

[0107] In related technologies, microwave ovens utilize a design where the control box is recessed relative to the door assembly, creating a height difference between them. This allows the handle to be mounted on the door assembly, enabling users to operate the oven. However, this makes the control box difficult to position and also affects the microwave oven's aesthetics.

[0108] However, the handle space 20a of this application is formed by the oven door assembly 100 and the control assembly 300, so the control assembly 300 does not need to be recessed relative to the oven door assembly 100 to avoid the user operating the handle. Therefore, it is easy to install the control assembly 300 and at the same time, it can reduce the impact on the aesthetics of the microwave oven.

[0109] Therefore, the control component 300 of the cooking appliance 1000 in this embodiment is disposed on the housing 200 and located on the side of the oven door assembly 100 having the second end 22. When the oven door assembly 100 is closed, at least a portion of the second end 22 is spaced from the control component 300 to form a handle space 20a communicating with the outside. A portion of the second end 22 protrudes towards the control component 300 to form a handle portion 23. On the one hand, because of the handle portion 23, the user can pull the handle portion 23 to pull the oven door assembly 100, thereby opening the oven door assembly 100, thus improving the convenience of opening the door for the user. At the same time, since the handle portion 23 is formed by protruding from the second end 22 of the oven door assembly 100, the handle portion 23 and the oven door assembly 100 are integrally formed, thus eliminating the need for additional handles or buttons, making the structure of the cooking appliance 1000 simpler, reducing the size of the cooking appliance 1000, and thus reducing costs. On the other hand, a handle space 20a is formed by the second end 22 and the control component 300, so that during the opening process, the user's hand can be inserted into the handle space 20a to hold the handle part 23, which can improve the convenience of opening the door by pulling the handle part 23.

[0110] In one embodiment, referring to FIG10, the handle portion 23 has a first gripping surface 23a on the side near the handle space 20a and a second gripping surface 23b on the side away from the handle space 20a. At least one of the first gripping surface 23a and the second gripping surface 23b is an arc surface curved outward from the handle space 20a. This allows it to better conform to the shape of the user's hand for easier gripping.

[0111] Specifically, the first gripping surface 23a is the inner surface of the handle portion 23 located inside the handle space 20a, and the second gripping surface 23b is the outer surface of the handle portion 23 located outside the handle space 20a.

[0112] Depending on the actual situation, it can be that only the first gripping surface 23a is a curved arc surface that bends outward relative to the first direction, or it can be that only the second gripping surface 23b is a curved arc surface that bends outward relative to the first direction.

[0113] Of course, both the first gripping surface 23a and the second gripping surface 23b can be curved arc surfaces that curve outward relative to the first direction. Thus, the handle portion 23 can be designed as a structure that curves outward relative to the first direction towards the handle space 20a, so that the handle portion 23 is tilted relative to the first direction towards the side away from the cooking cavity 10a, to further facilitate the user's grip and thus make it easier for the user to open the door.

[0114] Of course, the handle part 23 can also be in other shapes.

[0115] For example, the handle portion 23 has a first gripping surface 23a near the handle space 20a and a second gripping surface 23b away from the handle space 20a. At least one of the first gripping surface 23a and the second gripping surface 23b is an inclined plane that slopes outward from the handle space 20a. That is, both the first gripping surface 23a and the second gripping surface 23b are planes that form a certain angle with the first direction, thereby achieving an outward slope relative to the first direction. This facilitates the manufacturing of the handle portion 23.

[0116] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 7, the handle space 20a has a connection opening 20b that communicates with the outside. The handle portion 23 is located at the connection opening 20b and covers a portion of the handle space 20a. Therefore, after the user's hand is inserted into the handle space 20a, it is convenient for the user to grasp the handle and open the door.

[0117] Specifically, the handle space 20a is connected to the outside world, and a connecting opening 20b is formed at the connection between the handle space 20a and the outside world. Since the handle part 23 is formed by a portion of the second end 22 protruding towards the control component 300, the handle part 23 will partially obstruct the handle space 20a.

[0118] It should be noted that the handle part 23 only covers part of the handle space 20a, not the entire area, thus making it easier for the user to extend into the handle space 20a to open the door.

[0119] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 7, the handle space 20a extends to the top and bottom sides of the housing 200 at opposite ends along the height direction, respectively. The second end 22 extends from the side opposite to the cooking cavity 10a toward the control assembly 300 to protrude and form a handle portion 23. This allows the user to easily grip the handle portion 23 to open the door.

[0120] Specifically, the handle space 20a is a groove structure extending along the height direction of the housing 200. The top end of the handle space 20a extends to the top side of the housing 200, and the bottom end of the handle space 20a extends to the bottom side of the housing 200. The side of the second end 22 facing away from the cooking cavity 10a protrudes as a whole to form the handle portion 23.

[0121] It should be noted that the top and bottom of the handle space 20a can be in the form of openings 210, that is, connected to the outside world respectively. Depending on the actual situation, the top and bottom of the handle space 20a can also be in the form of closed ends, such as by setting partition plates at both ends of the handle space 20a so that the top and bottom ends of the handle space 20a are closed.

[0122] In one embodiment, referring to FIG10, the second end 22 includes a first segment 221 near the cooking cavity 10a and a second segment 222 away from the cooking cavity 10a. The second segment 222 is spaced apart from the control component 300 to form a handle space 20a. The first segment 221 protrudes relative to the second segment 222 and extends to the control component 300. Thus, on the one hand, the first segment 221 can be formed to better fit the side of the housing 200 with the opening 210. On the other hand, the second segment 222 can be spaced apart from the control component 300 to form the handle space 20a.

[0123] Specifically, the second end 22 includes two sections: a first section 221 near the cooking cavity 10a, and a second section 222 located on the side of the first section 221 facing away from the cooking cavity 10a. A handle space 20a is formed between the second section 222 and the control component 300. The first section 221 protrudes relative to the second section 222 towards the control component 300, thus forming a stepped surface with the second section 222.

[0124] The first segment 221 protrudes and extends to the control component 300. It should be noted that the first segment 221 can contact the control component 300, thus fitting snugly against it. Alternatively, depending on the actual situation, a narrow gap can be formed between the first segment 221 and the control component 300, meaning they do not contact each other.

[0125] In one embodiment, referring to FIG10, the control component 300 includes a sidewall 31 near the oven door component 100. The sidewall 31 includes a first region 311 near the cooking cavity 10a and a second region 312 away from the cooking cavity 10a. The first region 311 is correspondingly disposed with respect to the first segment 221, and the second region 312 is correspondingly disposed with respect to the second segment 222 at intervals, with a handle space 20a formed at the interval. The second region 312 is recessed relative to the first region 311 in a direction away from the control component 300. Thus, the width of the handle space 20a can be widened to facilitate the user opening the door.

[0126] Specifically, the side wall 31 of the control component 300 near the oven door component 100 is correspondingly disposed to the second end 22 of the oven door component 100. The side wall 31 includes a first area 311 near the cooking cavity 10a and a second area 312 located on the side of the first area 311 away from the cooking cavity 10a. The first area 311 of the side wall 31 corresponds to the first segment 221, and the second area 312 corresponds to the second segment 222, thereby forming a handle space 20a.

[0127] The second zone 312 is recessed relative to the first zone 311, so that a step is also formed between the first zone 311 and the second zone 312. This widens the handle space 20a to make it easier for users to open the door.

[0128] In one embodiment, referring to FIG10, a gap is formed between the first region 311 and the first segment 221. The side of the first segment 221 facing away from the cooking cavity 10a extends toward the side closer to the second region 312 to protrude and form a shielding edge 223 that conceals the gap. That is, by extending the outer side of the first segment 221 toward the control component 300 as a whole, the gap between the first region 311 and the first segment 221 can be hidden, which can improve the overall integrity of the cooking appliance 1000 and enhance the degree of integration in appearance.

[0129] In one embodiment, referring to FIG10, the shielding edge 223 is inclined relative to the first direction toward the side away from the cooking cavity 10a along the direction close to the control component 300. That is, from the direction away from the control component 300 to the direction close to the control component 300, the shielding edge 223 is also inclined outward relative to the first direction. Thus, during the closing process, the shielding edge 223 can also be held by the user to facilitate the user's closing operation.

[0130] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0131] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A stove door assembly for cooking appliances, characterized in that, The furnace door assembly includes: Part One; The second part is set relative to the first part; Wherein, a recessed portion is provided between the first portion and the second portion, the recessed portion being recessed into the furnace door assembly from the edge of the furnace door assembly.

2. The oven door assembly for a cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first part and the second part are offset along the width direction of the furnace door assembly. Along the width direction of the furnace door assembly, the width of the first part is smaller than the width of the second part. The recessed portion is recessed into the furnace door assembly from the edge of the first part.

3. The oven door assembly for a cooking appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The recessed portion is connected to the first part of the arc.

4. The oven door assembly for a cooking appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The furnace door assembly also has a first notch extending along the length direction of the furnace door assembly, the length direction of the furnace door assembly intersects with the width direction of the furnace door assembly, the first notch is located on one side of the second part, and the first notch communicates with the recessed portion.

5. A cooking appliance, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes: The box body has an opening; The furnace door assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein the furnace door assembly is rotatably connected to the housing, and the furnace door assembly is driven to rotate relative to the housing to open or close the opening; A control component is located on one side of the furnace door assembly and is connected to the housing.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The furnace door assembly also has a first notch extending along the length direction of the furnace door assembly, the length direction of the furnace door assembly intersects with the width direction of the furnace door assembly, the first notch is located on one side of the second part, the first notch communicates with the recessed portion, and the control assembly has a second notch extending along the width direction of the control assembly, the second notch communicates with both the first notch and the recessed portion.

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The furnace door assembly is connected to the housing, and along the length of the furnace door assembly, the recess is located at one end of the furnace door assembly away from the connection.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The recessed portion extends through the furnace door assembly along its length.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The furnace door assembly includes a mounting part and a light-transmitting part. The mounting part is rotatably connected to the housing, and the light-transmitting part is embedded in the mounting part.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that, The furnace door assembly has a first end and a second end on opposite sides along a first direction. The first end is connected to the housing, and the second end is movable relative to the housing. The second end is provided with the recessed portion.

11. The cooking appliance according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the furnace door assembly is closed, the control component is located on the side of the second end opposite to the first end and spaced apart from at least a portion of the second end to form a handle space communicating with the outside at the space. A portion of the second end protrudes toward the control component to form a handle portion, and the handle portion covers a portion of the handle space to form the recess.

12. The cooking appliance according to claim 11, characterized in that, Along the direction close to the control component, the handle portion is tilted relative to the first direction toward the side away from the cooking cavity.

13. The cooking appliance according to claim 12, characterized in that, The handle portion has a first gripping surface near the handle space and a second gripping surface away from the handle space, wherein at least one of the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface is an arc surface that curves outward toward the handle space.

14. The cooking appliance according to claim 12, characterized in that, The handle portion has a first gripping surface near the handle space and a second gripping surface away from the handle space, wherein at least one of the first gripping surface and the second gripping surface is an inclined plane that slopes outward toward the handle space.

15. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 11-14, characterized in that, The handle space has a connection opening that connects to the outside, and the handle portion is located at the connection opening and covers a portion of the handle space.

16. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 11-14, characterized in that, The handle space extends to the top and bottom sides of the housing at opposite ends along the height direction, and the second end extends from the side opposite to the cooking cavity toward the control component to protrude and form the handle portion.

17. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 11-14, characterized in that, The second end includes a first segment close to the cooking cavity and a second segment away from the cooking cavity. The second segment is spaced apart from the control component to form the handle space. The first segment protrudes relative to the second segment and extends to the control component.

18. The cooking appliance according to claim 17, characterized in that, The control component includes a sidewall near the oven door component. The sidewall includes a first area near the cooking cavity and a second area away from the cooking cavity. The first area is corresponding to the first segment, and the second area is spaced apart from the second segment, with the handle space formed at the interval. The second area is recessed relative to the first area in a direction away from the control component.

19. The cooking appliance according to claim 18, characterized in that, A gap is formed between the first area and the first segment, and the side of the first segment away from the cooking cavity extends toward the side closer to the second area to protrude and form a shielding edge that blocks the gap.

20. The cooking appliance according to claim 19, characterized in that, Along the direction close to the control component, the shielding edge is inclined relative to the first direction toward the side away from the cooking cavity.

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