Disclosure of Invention
It is an object of the present invention to solve or mitigate the first technical problem described above.
The invention adopts the means that the air frying and baking machine comprises a main machine, a baking plate and a cover component movably connected with the main machine, wherein the cover component is provided with a heating disc and an air driving device, a cooking cavity is formed by surrounding the main machine and the cover component, the main machine is provided with a heating body capable of heating the baking plate, the baking plate is arranged on the main machine and is positioned in the cooking cavity, and the heating body is propped against or is close to the baking plate.
The invention has the advantages that the air frying and the frying and baking can be simultaneously carried out on food and the like in the cooking cavity, and the taste of food processing is improved.
Further technical scheme, the host computer is provided with the articulated portion, and the lid subassembly is provided with by the articulated portion, and the articulated portion is articulated by the articulated portion, and the lid subassembly is provided with the play oil and steps down the chamber, and the outside extension of baking sheet forms out the oil portion, and when the lid subassembly was closed condition, the oil portion was located out the oil and steps down the intracavity and the bottom and the external intercommunication in play oil step down the chamber.
The grease or the like formed by processing the food can flow out from the oil outlet portion relatively quickly.
According to the further technical scheme, the lowest point is arranged on the inner side of the oil outlet abdication cavity, and the outer side of the oil outlet abdication cavity is higher than the lowest point to form an upper concave section.
The hot air flowing path from the oil outlet abdicating cavity can be improved, the hot air loss in the cooking cavity can be reduced, and the cooking cavity is relatively energy-saving.
Further technical scheme, the baking sheet both sides all are provided with the baking sheet outer fringe, and the baking sheet is provided with the play oil portion that communicates with the region in the baking sheet outer fringe, and play oil portion is located out oil and gives way the intracavity completely when overlooking, and the baking sheet outer fringe on the play oil portion exists the part that is higher than the minimum.
The cooking device can prevent grease and the like formed by processing food from flowing out everywhere, can reduce the area of the flowing-out passage of hot air from the oil outlet yielding cavity, can further reduce the hot air loss in the cooking cavity, and is relatively energy-saving.
Further technical proposal, the two sides of the baking plate have differences.
The two sides of the baking plate can have different functions, so that the frying and baking machine has multiple functions.
In a further technical proposal, the utility model relates to a method for preparing the medical instrument, one surface of the baking plate is provided with a plurality of bulges, the other surface is a plane.
The whole temperature of the baking plate can be more uniform.
According to a further technical scheme, the baking plate is provided with a movable buckle part, the host is provided with a movable buckle, and the movable buckle is propped against the movable buckle part.
The baking plate is convenient to be disassembled and turned over or cleaned.
Further technical scheme, baking sheet is provided with fixed buckle portion, and the host computer is fixed to be provided with fixed buckle, and fixed buckle offsets with fixed buckle portion, and fixed buckle sets up the rear side at the host computer.
The baking plate is ensured to have a plurality of fixed points, is fixed more firmly, and can be detached conveniently.
Further technical scheme still includes the linkage piece, linkage piece and host computer straight line sliding connection, and movable buckle is two and articulated with the host computer, and two movable buckles set up relatively and are located the both sides of baking sheet respectively, and the both ends of linkage piece are the operation end respectively, keep away from the end, and the operation end, keep away from the end all and be provided with the drive slot, and movable buckle all is provided with the driving pin that inserts the drive slot.
Can ensure that the baking plate is firmly fixed on the host machine, and is convenient to detach after the movable buckle is opened.
According to a further technical scheme, the oil outlet part comprises a front oil outlet and a back oil outlet, and the front oil outlet and the back oil outlet are respectively positioned on two sides of the baking plate, so that the baking plate is rotationally symmetrical relative to the baking plate.
The baking plate can be used on two sides on the premise of having an oil outlet function.
In summary, the invention can achieve the following technical effects,
1 Can simultaneously perform air frying and baking on food and the like in the cooking cavity, and improve the taste of food processing.
2 Can improve the path that hot-blast from the oily cavity of stepping down flows out, can reduce the hot-blast loss in the culinary art chamber, comparatively energy-conserving.
3 Can ensure that the baking sheet is firmly fixed on the host machine, and is convenient to detach after the movable buckle is opened.
Drawings
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a frying and roasting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a frying and roasting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is a rear view schematically showing a fry roaster according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a toaster according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the cover assembly 2 is opened after being rotated.
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the cap assembly 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the platen assembly 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the platen connecting rod 32 and the floating elastic member 33 are not shown.
Fig. 7 is a schematic view of a platen assembly 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the platen connecting rod 32 and the floating spring 33 are not shown.
Fig. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cap assembly 2, with a section plane passing through the axes of the two platen connecting bars 32, and the housing of the cap assembly 2 not shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 9 is a schematic perspective view of a fry basket 5 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 10 is a schematic top view of a frying and roasting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the cover assembly 2 is not shown.
Fig. 11 is a perspective view of the oil receiving case 6 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 12 is a perspective view of the oil receiving case 6 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 13 is a schematic perspective view of a frying and roasting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the oil receiving box 6 is not shown.
Fig. 14 is a schematic view of a section of an SEC1 at the oil receiving box 6, and an arrow-ARR 1 indicates a moving direction of the oil receiving box 6 when the oil receiving box 6 is mounted.
Fig. 15 is a schematic top view of a baking sheet 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention, LINE-LINE 1 representing the center plane of the baking sheet 4.
Fig. 16 is a perspective view of a baking sheet 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 17 is a schematic view of a section two SEC2, the housing of the cap assembly 2 and the host 1 are not shown.
Fig. 18 is a perspective view of a frying and roasting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the cover assembly 2 is opened after being rotated, and the basket 5 is not shown.
Fig. 19 is a schematic view of a section two SEC2, the housing of the cap assembly 2 not being shown.
Fig. 20 is a schematic view of detail one DTL1, arrow three ARR3 shows the general flow path and direction of air flowing out from the cooking chamber through the oil outlet relief chamber 21, arrow four ARR4 shows the direction of oil on the baking sheet 4 flowing from the oil outlet 41 to the oil receiving box 6 during cooking, and LINE two LINE2 shows the horizontal plane passing through the lowest point 211.
Fig. 21 is a perspective view of the linkage 14.
Fig. 22 is a schematic view of a cross section three SEC3, arrow five ARR5 indicates a direction in which the tray unlocking key 149 is pressed when unlocking the roast board 4, and arrow six ARR6 indicates a rotation direction of the movable buckle 12 when unlocking the roast board 4.
Arrow one ARR1; arrow three ARR3; arrow four ARR4; arrow five ARR5, arrow six ARR6, section one SEC1, section two SEC2, section three SEC3, detail one DTL1, LINE one LINE1, LINE two LINE2, host 1, movable buckle 12, stationary buckle 13, linkage 14, operating end 142, remote end 143, drive slot 144, buckle hinge shaft 145, drive pin 146, linear slide 148, baking pan unlocking key 149, hinge 15, oil box slot 151, oil box guide 152, oil box end slot 153, linkage reset 16, hanging lugs 161, linkage pin 17, linkage pin 171, heat generator 19, cover assembly 2, oil yield cavity 21, lowest point 211, upper concave section 212, hinged 25, electrical device box 27, electrical device 271, connecting rod guard 28, heat generating plate 29, air drive 291, air drive motor 299, pressure plate assembly 3, pressure plate 31, positioning slot 318, oblique edge 319, pressure plate connecting rod 32, floating elastic member 33, pressure plate 34, locking tab 412, locking tab portion 421, locking tab portion 431, locking tab portion 35, locking tab portion lead wire edge portion 35, lid portion 41, locking tab portion 411, locking tab portion lead frame portion 41, slide tab portion 311, slide tab portion lead tab portion 41, slide tab portion lead tab portion 311, slide tab portion tab is tab is the tab is the.the the.the the driving.the pivoting driving.
Detailed Description
The following description will explain specific embodiments of the present invention by referring to the figures.
As a specific embodiment, the frying and baking machine according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a main machine 1 and a cover assembly 2 movably connected to the main machine 1, wherein the movable connection means that the cover assembly 2 is movably connected to the main machine 1, and includes but is not limited to hinged connection and detachable connection.
The cover assembly 2 is provided with a heat generating plate 29 and an air driving device 291. The heating plate 29 is an electrothermal tube or the like, and can be energized to generate heat to provide a heat source for cooking food or the like. The air driving device 291 is a blade or the like having a rotational power, and is rotated by driving the air driving motor 299, for example, so that the air flows through the heating pan 29 and contacts the food or the like placed on the baking sheet 4, thereby air frying the food or the like can be realized.
The main body 1 and the cover assembly 2 are surrounded to form a cooking cavity (not shown in the drawings), and the cover assembly 2 is in a closed state.
The main unit 1 is provided with a heating element 19 capable of heating the baking sheet 4. The heating element 19 is an electrothermal tube or the like, and can be energized to generate heat to provide a heat source for cooking food or the like.
The frying and baking machine of the embodiment of the invention further comprises a baking plate 4, wherein the baking plate 4 is detachably arranged on the main machine 1 and positioned in the cooking cavity. Of course, as another embodiment, the baking sheet 4 may be fixed to the main body 1 and located in the cooking cavity.
The heating element 19 is abutted against or close to the baking sheet 4, and can heat the baking sheet 4.
As one specific embodiment, the baking sheet 4 is made of metal or the like and has high thermal conductivity. Food or the like is placed on the baking sheet 4, and the cover assembly 2 is moved so that the main body 1 and the cover assembly 2 are surrounded to form a cooking cavity, in which the food or the like is located. When the main body 1 is turned on, the baking plate 4 is heated, and the objects placed on the baking plate 4 are heated and cooked, in other words, the foods in the cooking cavity can be simultaneously air-fried and fried, and the taste of food processing is improved.
The two sides of the baking sheet 4 have differences including, but not limited to, differences in shape and materials, so that the two sides of the baking sheet 4 can have different functions, thereby enabling the frying machine to have multiple functions. For example, one surface of the baking plate 4 is provided with a plurality of protrusions (i.e. baking plate oblique ridges 49), and the other surface is a plane, in other words, for example, two surfaces of the baking plate 4 are utilized to respectively realize different functions of forming oblique ridge lines on food and the like and enlarging contact surfaces. The function of the baking sheet 4 corresponding to the baking sheet inclined ridge 49 is a function of high frequency of use, and the other surface thereof is a flat surface and serves as a heating surface (i.e., a flat surface heated by the heating element 19), so that the entire temperature of the baking sheet 4 can be made uniform.
As one of the specific embodiments, the main body 1 is provided with a hinge portion 15, the cover assembly 2 is provided with a hinge portion 25, and the hinge portion 15 is hinged with the hinge portion 25 so that the cover assembly 2 can rotate with respect to the main body 1. The cover assembly 2 is provided with an oil outlet abdication cavity 21, the baking plate 4 extends outwards to form an oil outlet portion 41, and when the cover assembly 2 is in a closed state, the oil outlet portion 41 is positioned in the oil outlet abdication cavity 21, and the bottom end of the oil outlet abdication cavity 21 is communicated with the outside. The grease or the like formed by processing the food can flow out from the oil outlet portion 41 relatively quickly by the hot air.
As one specific embodiment, the lowest point 211 is disposed on the inner side of the oil yielding cavity 21, and the outer side of the oil yielding cavity 21 is higher than the lowest point 211 to form an upper concave section 212. The flow path of hot air flowing out of the oil outlet abdication cavity 21 can be improved, the hot air loss in the cooking cavity can be reduced, and the cooking cavity is relatively energy-saving.
As one of specific embodiments, both sides of the roast board 4 are provided with roast board outer edges 45, for example, the roast board outer edges 45 are provided along the circumference of the roast board 4 such that grease or the like generated when food is cooked or the like is confined within the roast board outer edges 45 by the roast board outer edges 45. The baking sheet 4 is provided with an oil outlet 41 communicating with the region in the outer edge 45 of the baking sheet, and the oil outlet 41 is located entirely in the oil outlet relief chamber 21 in a plan view, and the outer edge 45 of the baking sheet on the oil outlet 41 is located at a position higher than the lowest point 211. The outflow of grease and the like formed by processing food can be prevented, the area of the outflow passage of hot air from the oil outlet yielding cavity 21 can be reduced, the loss of hot air in the cooking cavity can be further reduced, and the cooking device is relatively energy-saving.
In one specific embodiment, the baking sheet 4 is provided with a movable locking part 42, the host 1 is provided with a movable locking part 12, and the movable locking part 12 is abutted against the movable locking part 42, so that the baking sheet 4 is detachably arranged on the host 1. The baking plate 4 is convenient to be disassembled and turned over or cleaned.
As one specific embodiment, the baking plate 4 is provided with a fixing buckle portion 43, the host 1 is fixedly provided with a fixing buckle 13, the fixing buckle 13 abuts against the fixing buckle portion 43, and the fixing buckle 13 is disposed at the rear side of the host 1. After the movable buckle 12 moves to open, the baking plate 4 can be disassembled by lifting the baking plate 4. The baking plate 4 is ensured to have a plurality of fixed points, the fixation is more stable, and the baking plate 4 can be conveniently detached.
As one of specific embodiments, the baking sheet further comprises a linkage piece 14, the linkage piece 14 is in linear sliding connection with the host 1, the two movable buckles 12 are hinged with the host 1, for example, through a buckle hinge shaft 145, the two movable buckles 12 are oppositely arranged and are respectively located at two sides of the baking sheet 4, two ends of the linkage piece 14 are respectively an operation end 142 and a far end 143, the operation end 142 and the far end 143 are respectively provided with a driving groove 144, the movable buckles 12 are respectively provided with a driving pin 146 inserted into the driving grooves 144, for example, the host 1 is fixedly provided with a linkage piece pin 17, one end of the linkage piece pin 17 extends outwards to form a linkage piece pin head 171, the linkage piece 14 is provided with a plurality of linear sliding grooves 148, the linkage piece pin 17 is inserted into the linear sliding grooves 148 in a fitting manner, and the linkage piece pin head 171 abuts against the linkage piece 14, so that the linkage piece 14 is in linear sliding connection with the host 1. The main machine 1 is provided with a movable baking tray unlocking key 149, and pressing the baking tray unlocking key 149 enables the linkage piece 14 to move, so that the two movable buckles 12 are relatively opened or closed, and when the movable buckles 12 are closed, the movable buckles 12 abut against two sides of the baking plate 4. In other words, the baking sheet 4 can be firmly fixed on the main unit 1, and the baking sheet 4 can be detached after the movable buckle 12 is opened.
The device is characterized by further comprising an elastic linkage resetting piece 16, wherein hanging lugs 161 are fixedly arranged on the host machine 1 and the linkage piece 14, and two ends of the linkage resetting piece 16 are respectively connected with the hanging lugs 161 of the host machine 1 and the hanging lugs 161 of the linkage piece 14. The link reset member 16 is a spring or the like, and the elastic force provided by the link reset member can reset the link member 14 and simultaneously can enable the movable buckle 12 to have a trend of abutting against the movable buckle part 42, so that the baking sheet 4 can be firmly fixed on the main machine 1.
As one of the specific embodiments, the oil outlet portion 41 includes a front oil outlet 411 and a rear oil outlet 412, the front oil outlet 411 and the rear oil outlet 412 being located on both sides of the baking sheet 4, respectively, so that the baking sheet 4 is rotationally symmetrical with respect to itself (on the premise that the difference is ignored). The baking sheet 4 can be used on both sides on the premise of having an oil discharge function.
The back of the main machine 1 is provided with an oil receiving box groove 151, the baking plate 4 is provided with an oil outlet part 41 opposite to the oil receiving box groove 151, and the back of the main machine 1 is the surface far away from an operator in use.
The frying and baking machine according to the embodiment of the invention further comprises an oil receiving box 6, wherein the oil receiving box 6 comprises an oil receiving part 61 inserted into the oil receiving box groove 151, and the oil receiving part 61 is opposite to the oil outlet part 41. The grease or the like generated by the food or the like flows into the oil receiving box 6 through the oil outlet 41, and the grease or the like can be prevented from being cleaned easily.
As one of specific embodiments, the back of the main body 1 is provided with a hinge portion 15, the cover assembly 2 is provided with a hinge portion 25, the hinge portion 15 is hinged with the hinge portion 25, and the oil receiving box groove 151 is provided at the hinge portion 15.
In one embodiment, the back surface of the cap assembly 2 is provided with an electric device case 27 and an electric device 271 positioned in the electric device case 27, the electric device 271 is electrically connected to the heating element 19, and the oil receiving case 6 is positioned below the electric device case 27 and has an overlapping portion in plan view. For the fry roaster, an electric device 271 is necessary. In the prior art, the electrical device box 27 is provided in the electrical device box 27 located at the back of the cover assembly 2. The oil receiving box 6 is located below the electric device box 27 and has an overlapping portion when viewed from above, so that the overall thickness of the frying and baking machine is less increased by the oil receiving portion 61.
As one specific embodiment, the oil receiving box groove 151 is provided with an oil receiving box rail 152, the oil receiving portion 61 is provided with an oil receiving rail 611, and the oil receiving rail 611 abuts against the oil receiving box rail 152. The oil receiving portion 61 is easily inserted into the oil receiving box groove 151.
As one specific embodiment, the end of the oil receiving rail 611 is provided with an upwardly extending guide section 612, and the main unit 1 is provided with an oil receiving box end groove 153, and the front end of the oil receiving portion 61 abuts against the oil receiving box end groove 153. The thickness of the oil receiving box end groove 153 and the thickness of the guide section 612 can be adjusted as needed, for example, the adjustment of the length can be realized, and in the process of abutting the guide section 612 against the oil receiving box rail 152, the front end of the oil receiving portion 61 abuts against the oil receiving box end groove 153. The insertion of the oil receiving portion 61 into the oil receiving box groove 151 is facilitated, and it is also ensured that the oil receiving portion 61 does not shake.
As one specific embodiment, the end of the oil receiving rail 611 extends vertically to form the extension 62. For example, the oil receiving case 6 is generally T-shaped or L-shaped in plan view. The volume of the oil receiving case 6 can be increased, and the expansion portion 62 can be positioned against the hinged portion 25.
As a specific embodiment, the frying and baking machine according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a pressing plate assembly 3, wherein the pressing plate assembly 3 includes a pressing plate member 31 and a floating elastic member 33, and the floating elastic member 33 is connected to the cover assembly 2 and the pressing plate member 31, respectively, such that the pressing plate member 31 has a tendency to be away from the cover assembly 2. For example, the floating elastic member 33 is a spring and has one end fixedly connected to the pressing plate member 31, so that one end of the floating elastic member 33 is directly connected to the pressing plate member 31. The upper and lower surfaces of the food and the like can be formed with the baking marks, and the food and the like can be closely attached to the baking sheet 4, thereby improving the cooking effect.
As one of the specific embodiments, the device further includes a platen mounting frame 34, the platen member 31 is detachably connected to the platen mounting frame 34, and the floating elastic member 33 is connected to the cover assembly 2 and the platen mounting frame 34, respectively, so that the floating elastic member 33 is indirectly connected to the platen member 31. The pressing member 31 is in contact with food or the like more often and needs to be removed. The pressing plate piece 31 can be detached for integral cleaning, and the cleaning is convenient.
As one of the specific embodiments, the platen mount 34 is provided with locking lugs 341, and the locking lugs 341 abut against the platen member 31 so that the platen member 31 is detachably connected with the platen mount 34.
As one specific embodiment, the locking lugs 341 include a fixed locking lug 342 and a movable locking lug 343, and the movable locking lug 343 is movable relative to the platen mount 34.
As one specific embodiment, the platen mount 34 is hinged with a lock 344, and a movable lock tab 343 is provided on the lock 344. The movable locking lug 343 is staggered with the pressing plate member 31 by rotating the locking member 344, so that the pressing plate member 31 can be detached conveniently.
As one of the specific embodiments, the platen member 31 is provided with a positioning groove 315, and the platen mount 34 is provided with a positioning protrusion 345. Facilitating the determination of the positioning between the platen member 31 and the platen mount 34.
As one specific embodiment, the fixed locking lug 342 is fixed on the positioning protrusion 345, and the fixed locking lug 342 is located between the locking piece 344 and the hinged portion 25 when the cover assembly 2 is rotated open. As shown in fig. 7, when the cover assembly 2 is opened by rotating, the movable locking lug 343 is not abutted against the pressing plate 31 by the rotating locking member 344, at this time, the pressing plate 31 can be removed after the upper end of the pressing plate 31 is rotated outwards, otherwise, after the bottom end of the pressing plate 31 is placed on the positioning protrusion 345, the upper end of the pressing plate 31 is rotated inwards, and then the pressing plate 31 can be mounted by the movable locking lug 343 being abutted against the pressing plate 31 by the rotating locking member 344. As can be seen from the above, the user can detach and attach the pressing member 31 in a relatively comfortable posture.
As one of the specific embodiments, the cover assembly further includes a platen connecting rod 32, the platen mounting frame 34 is provided with a connecting rod fixing portion 349, one end of the platen connecting rod 32 is fixedly connected with the connecting rod fixing portion 349, for example, fastened by a nut (not shown in the drawings), the other end of the platen connecting rod 32 is inserted into the cover assembly 2 in a fitting manner, and the floating elastic member 33 is a spring and is sleeved on the platen connecting rod 32. The platen connecting rod 32 can play a guiding role, so that the platen member 31 can be ensured to float smoothly.
As one of the specific embodiments, the cover assembly 2 is provided with a connecting rod protecting box 28 surrounding the platen connecting rod 32.
As one specific embodiment, the platen member 31 is provided with a platen through hole 318 and/or a platen inclined rib 319. The platen penetration holes 318 allow hot air to pass therethrough, and the platen diagonal ridges 319 can form a grill mark on the upper surface of food or the like.
The frying and baking machine of the embodiment of the invention further comprises a frying basket 5, wherein the bottom end of the frying basket 5 is fixedly provided with an anti-shake piece 51, and the anti-shake piece 51 is provided with an anti-shake end 511 exceeding the bottom end of the frying basket 5 in a overlooking mode. For embodiments without the anti-sloshing end 511, after placement of the fry basket 5 on the baking sheet 4, the platen member 31 will push the fry basket 5 to move, causing the fry basket 5 to move or tilt, due to the low friction between the fry basket 5 and the baking sheet 4, when the lid assembly 2 is rotated shut. The basket 5 is used for holding food or the like, and may be provided with a plurality of micro-holes.
As a specific embodiment, the outer edge of the anti-shake end 511 is a circular arc line in a plan view.
As one specific embodiment, the shaking prevention ends 511 are plural and the shaking prevention parts 451 are integrally connected by the shaking prevention connection parts 513, and the shaking prevention parts 451 are fixedly connected to the bottom end of the basket 5. Such as by welding.
As a specific embodiment, the anti-shake end 511 has elasticity and is provided with an anti-shake end cavity 512. The elasticity of the shaking prevention end 511 can be improved, ensuring that the basket 5 is stably placed on the roast board 4, and simultaneously facilitating the lifting of the basket 5 through the shaking prevention end cavity 512.
As one specific embodiment, the anti-sloshing member 51 is formed by bending a single metal round bar. For example, the anti-shake member 51 is made of a steel wire bent. Facilitating the production of the anti-sloshing member 51 and facilitating the cost reduction.
In one specific embodiment, the periphery of the baking sheet 4 extends to form a baking sheet outer edge 45, and the baking sheet outer edge 45 includes an anti-shake portion 451 having an inner wall in a circular arc shape in a plan view, and the anti-shake end 511 is abutted against and tangent to the anti-shake portion 451. Ensures that the basket 5 is firmly placed on the baking plate 4, ensuring a position between the pressing plate member 31 and the baking plate 4.
In a specific embodiment, the entire outer edge 45 of the baking sheet is rectangular in plan view, and the anti-shake sections 451 are positioned at four corners of the rectangle, and the anti-shake ends 511 are provided in plurality and contact with at least two of the anti-shake sections 451. For example, the anti-sloshing ends 511 are two and are located at opposite corners of the rectangle.
The terms first, second, etc. as used in the present invention, do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used for distinguishing.
The terms a, an, and the like, as used in the present invention, do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
The terms top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outer, inner, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc. as used in the present invention to indicate an orientation or position are intended to reflect relative positions rather than absolute positions.
The terms "about", "integral", "approximately", "close" and the like as used in the present invention are defined terms indicating that there is a feature but that some deviation is allowed. The amount of tolerance allowed may vary depending on the particular context, e.g., a national standard for dimensional tolerance for deviations, the particular context that may depend on, including but not limited to.