Hinge cover, shell, cooker body and electric cooker

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a hinge cover, a shell, a cooker body and an electric cooker, the hinge cover is suitable for shielding a hinge area, the hinge cover is provided with an avoiding position for a long arm of a hinge spring to penetrate through, a flow guide structure is arranged below the avoiding position, and the flow guide structure is used for guiding liquid to a base. According to the electric cooker, when rice soup or liquid overflows, the flow guide structure is arranged below the clearance position, the liquid flowing out along the clearance position can be guided to the base, and the liquid can be prevented from being splashed to a strong current part on the circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a hinged cover, a shell, a cooker body and an electric rice cooker. Background Art

[0002] The electric rice cooker is also called an electric rice cooker, which has multiple functions such as steaming, boiling and stewing food. The electric rice cooker includes a pot body, an inner pot and a pot cover. The pot body includes a base and a support ring. The inner pot can be placed in the base and supported by the support ring. The pot cover and the support ring are hinged by a hinge shaft. The hinge shaft is provided with a hinge cover corresponding to the hinge shaft. The hinge shaft is provided with a hinge spring. The long arm of the hinge spring is fixed to the pot cover. The hinge cover in the related art is provided with an escape position for the long arm of the hinge spring to pass through. When the rice soup or liquid overflows from the electric rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the pot cover. A certain amount of liquid will flow into the pot body along the escape position and splash onto the strong electric part on the circuit board, which may cause electric shock to the user and circuit board explosion. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a hinged cover, a shell, a cooker body and an electric rice cooker to solve the problem in the related art that liquid is easily splashed onto the circuit board.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a hinge cover, which is suitable for shielding a hinge area, and the hinge cover is provided with an escape position for allowing a long arm of a hinge spring to pass through, and a guide structure is provided below the escape position, and the guide structure is used to guide liquid to the base.

[0005] Beneficial effect: When the user operates the rice cooker in violation of regulations, rice soup or liquid may overflow from the rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the lid, a certain amount of liquid will flow into the interior of the cooker along the avoidance space and splash onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board, posing a safety hazard of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a guide structure under the avoidance space, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space can be guided to the base, thereby preventing the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board.

[0006] In an optional implementation, the flow-guiding structure is an inclined surface or an outwardly protruding groove.

[0007] Beneficial effect: The diversion structure is an inclined surface or a groove protruding outward, which can divert the liquid flowing out of the avoidance position to the base.

[0008] In an optional implementation, retaining ribs are provided on both sides of the avoidance position and the flow-guiding structure.

[0009] Beneficial effect: By arranging retaining ribs on both sides of the avoidance position and the guide structure, liquid splashing can be prevented and liquid collection is facilitated.

[0010] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a housing, comprising:

[0011] A base, suitable for mounting a support ring, wherein the support ring is provided with a hinged area hinged to the pot cover, and the hinged area is suitable for arranging a hinge spring;

[0012] The hinge cover is arranged on the base.

[0013] Beneficial effect: When the cooker lid is opened, the long arm of the hinge spring will move outwards a certain distance, and the setting of the avoidance position can prevent the long arm of the hinge spring from interfering with the hinge cover when moving outwards. When the user operates the rice cooker in violation of regulations, rice soup or liquid may overflow from the rice cooker, and a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cooker lid. A certain amount of liquid will flow into the cooker body along the avoidance position and splash onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board, posing a safety hazard of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a guide structure under the avoidance position, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance position can be guided to the base, thereby preventing the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, a drainage groove is provided on the inner wall of the base, and the drainage groove is used to drain the liquid to the bottom surface of the base, and the guide structure is used to guide the liquid to the drainage groove.

[0015] Beneficial effect: When the user operates the rice cooker in violation of regulations, rice soup or liquid may overflow from the rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the lid, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the interior of the cooker along the avoidance space and splash onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board, posing a safety hazard of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a guide structure under the avoidance space, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space can be guided to the base, the inner wall of the base is provided with a drainage groove, the guide structure is used to guide the liquid to the drainage groove, the drainage groove is used to limit the flow path of the liquid, and the liquid is drained to the bottom surface of the base or to the water collecting box provided on the base, so as to prevent the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, a blocking structure is provided on the hinged lid and / or the base at a position below the guide structure, and at least a portion of the blocking structure is located in the extension direction of the guide structure. The blocking structure and the guide structure and / or the drainage groove form an annular through hole, and the blocking structure is used to prevent liquid from splashing when it flows into the pot body from the avoidance position or splashing after flowing downward along the guide structure.

[0017] Beneficial effect: At least part of the blocking structure is located in the extension direction of the guide structure, which can prevent the liquid from flowing into the pot body from the avoidance position or splashing onto the circuit board inside the pot body after flowing downward along the guide structure.

[0018] In an optional implementation, a slope is provided on a side of the blocking structure facing the flow guiding structure.

[0019] Beneficial effect: The blocking structure can not only block the liquid, but also drain the liquid into the drainage groove.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the base is provided with a drainage hole.

[0021] Beneficial effect: By arranging a drainage hole on the base, the liquid flowing from the drainage groove to the base can flow out through the drainage hole, without the need for the user to pour out the liquid in the base.

[0022] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a pot body, comprising the shell and the support ring.

[0023] In a fourth aspect, the present invention further provides an electric rice cooker, comprising:

[0024] A pot cover and the pot body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a housing at a viewing angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the structure of the housing shown is viewed from the outside of the hinge cover;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the shell shown in another viewing angle;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A perspective cutaway view of the housing shown at a section plane;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A perspective cutaway view of the housing shown at another section;

[0033] Figure 8 for Figure 7Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0034] Fig. 9 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the housing shown is at another viewing angle;

[0035] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pot body when the support ring is not installed in place;

[0036] Fig.11 A cross-sectional view of a pot body at a cross section of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig.12 for Fig.11 The enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0038] Fig.13 for Fig.11 Enlarged view of point E in the middle;

[0039] Fig.14 A cross-sectional view of a pot body at another cross section according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Fig.15 for Fig.14 The enlarged view of F in the middle;

[0041] Fig.16 A top view of a pot body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Fig.17 It is a structural schematic diagram of an electric rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention when the rice cooker lid is closed;

[0043] Fig.18 It is a structural schematic diagram of an electric rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention when the cover is opened;

[0044] Fig.19 A side view of an electric rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention when the cover is closed;

[0045] Fig. 20 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the support ring and the inner cover are assembled together.

[0046] Description of reference numerals:

[0047] 1. Base; 101. Second stopper; 1011. Second abutting surface; 102. Second screw column; 103. Drainage groove; 104. Drainage rib; 105. Drainage hole; 106. Positioning buckle; 2. Hinge cover; 201. Reinforcement rib; 202. Positioning column; 203. Connecting plate; 204. Opening; 205. Avoidance; 206. Diversion structure; 207. Blocking structure; 208. Blocking rib; 3. Support ring; 301. First stopper; 3011. First abutting surface; 302. First screw column; 303. Positioning hole; 304. Slot; 4. Hinge shaft; 5. Hinge spring; 501. Long arm; 502. Short arm; 6. Buffer block; 7. Pot cover; 701. Inner cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0049] The electric rice cooker is also called an electric rice cooker, which has multiple functions such as steaming, boiling and stewing food. The electric rice cooker includes a pot body, an inner pot and a pot cover. The pot body includes a base and a support ring. The inner pot can be placed in the base and supported by the support ring. The pot cover and the support ring are hinged by a hinge shaft. The hinge shaft is provided with a hinge cover corresponding to the hinge shaft. The hinge shaft is provided with a hinge spring. The long arm of the hinge spring is fixed to the pot cover. The hinge cover in the related art is provided with an escape position for the long arm of the hinge spring to pass through. When the rice soup or liquid overflows from the electric rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the pot cover. A certain amount of liquid will flow into the pot body along the escape position and splash onto the strong electric part on the circuit board, which may cause electric shock to the user and circuit board explosion.

[0050] Combine the following Figures 1 to 20 , describing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the first aspect, a hinge cover is provided, wherein the hinge cover 2 is suitable for shielding a hinged area, and the hinge cover 2 is provided with a clearance position 205 for allowing the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 to pass through, and a guide structure 206 is provided below the clearance position 205, and the guide structure 206 is used to guide the liquid to the base 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, when the user violates the regulations in the operation, rice soup or liquid may overflow from the rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cover 7, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the interior of the cooker along the avoidance space 205 and splash onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board, posing a safety hazard of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a guide structure 206 below the avoidance space 205, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space 205 can be guided to the base 1, thereby preventing the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board.

[0053] In one embodiment, the guide structure 206 is an inclined surface or an outwardly protruding groove.

[0054] In this embodiment, the guide structure 206 is an inclined surface or an outwardly protruding groove, which can guide the liquid flowing out of the avoidance position to the base.

[0055] In one embodiment, retaining ribs 208 are provided on both sides of the avoidance space 205 and the flow guiding structure 206 .

[0056] In this embodiment, by providing retaining ribs 208 on both sides of the avoidance position 205 and the guide structure 206, splashing of liquid can be prevented, thereby facilitating the collection of liquid.

[0057] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a second aspect, a housing is provided, comprising a base 1 and a hinge cover 2 provided in the above embodiment. The base 1 is suitable for installing a support ring 3, the support ring 3 is provided with a hinge area hinged to the pot cover 7, and the hinge area is suitable for arranging a hinge spring 5; the hinge cover 2 is arranged on the base 1.

[0058] In this embodiment, if Figures 17 to 19 As shown, since the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 will move outward a certain distance when the cooker cover 7 is opened, the setting of the avoidance position 205 can prevent the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 from interfering with the hinge cover 2 when it moves outward; when the user violates the regulations and rice soup or liquid overflows from the rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cooker cover 7, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the cooker body along the avoidance position 205 and splash onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board, posing a safety hazard of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a guide structure 206 below the avoidance position 205, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance position 205 can be guided to the base 1, thereby preventing the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board.

[0059] In one embodiment, a drainage groove 103 is provided on the inner wall of the base 1 , and the drainage groove 103 is used to drain the liquid to the bottom surface of the base 1 , and the guide structure 206 is used to guide the liquid to the drainage groove 103 .

[0060] In this embodiment, when the user violates the regulations and rice soup or liquid overflows from the rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cover 7, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the interior of the rice cooker along the avoidance space 205 and splash onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board, posing a safety hazard of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a guide structure 206 below the avoidance space 205 and providing a drainage groove 103 on the inner wall of the base 1, the guide structure 206 is used to guide the liquid to the drainage groove 103, and the drainage groove 103 is used to limit the flow path of the liquid, and drain the liquid to the bottom surface of the base 1 or to the water collecting box provided in the base 1, it can be prevented that the liquid splashes onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board.

[0061] The hinge cover 2 can be integrally formed with the base 1 or can be separately provided from the base 1 . When the hinge cover 2 is separately provided from the base 1 , the guide structure 206 on the hinge cover 2 is connected to the drainage groove 103 on the base 1 .

[0062] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 is integrally formed with the base 1, and the hinge cover 2 extends upward from the top of the base 1. Since the hinge cover 2 is integrally formed with the base 1, there is no need to install the hinge cover 2 when assembling the rice cooker. The hinge cover 2 extends upward from the top of the base 1, and there is no gap between the hinge cover 2 and the base 1. The appearance is simple and beautiful. During the production process, there is no need to specially make a mold for the hinge cover 2.

[0063] It should be noted that the shell is used for an electric rice cooker, which includes a rice cooker body, an inner pot and a rice cooker cover 7 . The rice cooker cover 7 is hinged to the rice cooker body via a hinge shaft 4 , and the hinge cover 2 is used to shield the hinge shaft 4 .

[0064] Specific as Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the clearance position 205 extends vertically downward from the middle position of the top of the hinge cover 2.

[0065] Specifically, when the housing is used for an electric rice cooker, Fig. 20 As shown, the pot cover 7 is hinged to the support ring 3 through the hinge shaft 4, the hinge spring 5 is inserted on the hinge shaft 4, the short arm 502 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into the corresponding groove of the support ring 3, and the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into the corresponding groove of the pot cover 7. When the pot cover 7 is rotated, the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 rotates accordingly.

[0066] In one embodiment, two drainage ribs 104 are spaced apart from each other on the inner wall of the base 1 , and a drainage groove 103 is formed between the two drainage ribs 104 .

[0067] In this embodiment, drainage ribs 104 are provided on the inner wall of the base 1 , and drainage grooves 103 are formed between two drainage ribs 104 . There is no need to groove the inner wall of the base 1 , so the strength of the base 1 will not be weakened. The provision of the drainage ribs 104 can also increase the strength of the base 1 .

[0068] In one embodiment, Figures 6 to 8 As shown, a blocking structure 207 is provided on the hinged cover 2 and / or the base 1 at a position below the guide structure 206, and at least part of the blocking structure 207 is located in the extension direction of the guide structure 206. The blocking structure 207 and the guide structure 206 and / or the drainage groove 103 form an annular through hole. The blocking structure 207 is used to prevent liquid from splashing when it flows into the pot body from the avoidance position 205 or splashing after flowing downward along the guide structure 206.

[0069] In this embodiment, at least part of the blocking structure 207 is located in the extension direction of the guide structure 206, which can prevent the liquid from flowing into the pot body from the avoidance position 205 or splashing onto the circuit board inside the pot body after flowing downward along the guide structure 206.

[0070] In one embodiment, a slope is provided on a side of the blocking structure 207 facing the flow guiding structure 206 .

[0071] Beneficial effect: The blocking structure 207 can not only block the liquid, but also drain the liquid into the drainage groove 103.

[0072] In one embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a drainage hole 105 .

[0073] In this embodiment, by providing a drainage hole 105 in the base 1 , the liquid flowing from the drainage groove 103 to the base 1 can flow out through the drainage hole 105 , without the user having to pour out the liquid in the base 1 .

[0074] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 is formed with a reinforcing rib 201 .

[0075] In this embodiment, since the hinge cover 2 is a thin-walled structure and is easily deformed, a reinforcing rib 201 is formed on the hinge cover 2 to improve the rigidity and strength of the hinge cover 2 .

[0076] Specifically in one embodiment, the reinforcing rib 201 is arranged on the inner surface of the hinge cover 2, and the reinforcing rib 201 cannot be seen from the outside of the rice cooker, which makes the appearance more beautiful.

[0077] In one embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 201 are arranged in a crisscross pattern.

[0078] In this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 201 are arranged in a criss-cross pattern, which can effectively improve the rigidity and strength of the hinge cover 2 .

[0079] Specifically, the reinforcing ribs 201 include a plurality of transverse ribs and a plurality of longitudinal ribs, and the transverse ribs and the longitudinal ribs intersect with each other.

[0080] In other alternative embodiments, the reinforcing ribs 201 may also be arranged in other shapes.

[0081] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 is provided with a positioning column 202 suitable for positioning the support ring 3 . The positioning column 202 is connected to the hinge cover 2 via a connecting plate 203 . A groove or opening 204 is provided at the connection between the connecting plate 203 and the hinge cover 2 .

[0082] In this embodiment, by providing a groove or opening 204 at the connection between the connecting plate 203 and the hinge cover 2, shrinkage of the injection molded part due to excessive local material thickness can be prevented.

[0083] Specifically, during processing, the connection plate 203 is subjected to a debonding treatment to form a groove or opening 204 .

[0084] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a third aspect, a pot body is provided, comprising the shell and the support ring 3 provided in the above embodiment.

[0085] In one embodiment, the support ring 3 is overlapped on the base 1 , the support ring 3 has a first stop portion 301 , the top of the base 1 has a second stop portion 101 , and the first stop portion 301 and the second stop portion 101 cooperate with each other.

[0086] In this embodiment, a first stop portion 301 is provided on the support ring 3 and a second stop portion 101 is provided on the top of the base 1. The first stop portion 301 and the second stop portion 101 cooperate with each other to limit the support ring 3 and prevent the support ring 3 from sliding relative to the base 1.

[0087] Specific as Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, a first annular edge and a second annular edge extending downward are provided at the edge of the support ring 3, the first annular edge is located on the outer side of the second annular edge, an annular groove is formed between the first annular edge and the second annular edge, the first annular edge and the second annular edge constitute a first stop portion 301, a step portion is formed on the outer side of the top end of the base 1, the step portion constitutes a second stop portion 101, the vertical portion of the step portion is abutted against the inner side of the first annular edge and is located in the annular groove, and the second annular edge extends into the inner side of the base 1.

[0088] In one embodiment, the first stop portion 301 has a first abutting surface 3011 , and the second stop portion 101 has a second abutting surface 1011 . The first abutting surface 3011 and the second abutting surface 1011 abut against each other and are both inclined surfaces.

[0089] In this embodiment, since the first abutting surface 3011 and the second abutting surface 1011 abut against each other and are both inclined surfaces, the support ring 3 and the base 1 can be more closely matched, preventing the support ring 3 from sliding upwards and causing a gap between the support ring 3 and the base 1, which would be unsightly.

[0090] Specifically, the first abutting surface 3011 refers to the lower surface of the first annular edge, and the second abutting surface 1011 refers to the surface of the step surface adjacent to the bottom of the vertical portion.

[0091] Specific as Fig.12 As shown, along the radial direction of the base 1 and from the inside to the outside, the first abutting surface 3011 and the second abutting surface are both inclined upward.

[0092] In one embodiment, the support ring 3 is provided with a first screw column 302 , the base 1 is provided with a second screw column 102 , the first screw column 302 and the second screw column 102 are connected by screws, and there is a gap between the first screw column 302 and the second screw column 102 .

[0093] In this embodiment, the support ring 3 is provided with a first screw column 302, and the base 1 is provided with a second screw column 102. The first screw column 302 and the second screw column 102 are connected by screws, so that the support ring 3 can be stably connected to the base 1. There is a gap between the first screw column 302 and the second screw column 102, which can ensure that the first abutting surface 3011 of the support ring 3 is in close contact with the second abutting surface 1011 of the base 1.

[0094] Specifically in one embodiment, Fig.13 As shown, the gap between the first screw column 302 and the second screw column 102 is D1, 0.2mm≤D1≤0.8mm.

[0095] Specifically, in one embodiment, the support ring 3 is provided with four first screw columns 302 , and the base 1 is provided with four second screw columns 102 , and the second screw columns 102 correspond to the first screw columns 302 one by one.

[0096] In one embodiment, Fig.14 and Fig.15 As shown, the top of the hinged cover 2 is higher than the top of the supporting ring 3.

[0097] In this embodiment, since the top of the hinge cover 2 is higher than the top of the support ring 3, the hinge cover 2 can cover the support ring 3, and the appearance is more beautiful.

[0098] Specifically, the top of the hinge cover 2 is higher than the top D2 of the support ring 3, 0.2 mm ≤ D2 ≤ 0.8 mm.

[0099] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3 are matched with each other through a positioning structure.

[0100] In this embodiment, the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3 cooperate with each other through the positioning structure, so as to prevent the hinge cover 2 from deforming inward or outward.

[0101] In one embodiment, the positioning structure includes a positioning column 202 and a positioning hole 303. The positioning column 202 is disposed on one of the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3; the positioning hole 303 is disposed on the other of the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3, and the positioning column 202 is inserted into the positioning hole 303.

[0102] In this embodiment, the positioning column 202 is inserted into the positioning hole 303 to position the hinge cover 2 and prevent the hinge cover 2 from deforming inward or outward.

[0103] Specifically in one embodiment, the positioning column 202 is disposed on the hinge cover 2 .

[0104] Specific as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, there are four positioning posts 202, each of which is connected to the top of two adjacent longitudinal ribs. Fig.16 As shown, the support ring 3 is provided with four positioning holes 303 in total.

[0105] In one embodiment, the base 1 and the support ring 3 are further connected via a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0106] In this embodiment, the base 1 is connected to the support ring 3 via a snap-fit ​​structure, which can prevent the support ring 3 from moving.

[0107] In one embodiment, the buckle structure includes a positioning buckle 106 and a clamping slot 304. The positioning buckle 106 is disposed on one of the base 1 and the support ring 3; the clamping slot 304 is disposed on the other of the base 1 and the support ring 3, and the positioning buckle 106 is clamped into the clamping slot 304.

[0108] In this embodiment, the positioning buckle 106 is snapped into the snap groove 304 to connect the base 1 and the support ring 3 via the snap structure.

[0109] Specifically in one embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a positioning buckle 106 , and the support ring 3 is provided with a clamping groove 304 .

[0110] Specific as Fig.15 As shown, the positioning buckle 106 has an inclined surface and a horizontal surface located at the bottom end of the inclined surface. The support ring 3 is installed in the base 1 from top to bottom. During installation, the support ring 3 first moves downward along the inclined surface. When the slot 304 is aligned with the positioning buckle 106, the positioning buckle 106 is inserted into the slot 304. The slot 304 has a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface. The bottom surface of the slot 304 is against the horizontal surface of the positioning buckle 106, so that the position of the support ring 3 can be limited in the up and down directions to ensure that the support ring 3 is assembled in place.

[0111] Specifically in one embodiment, there are two positioning buckles 106 , and correspondingly, there are two locking slots 304 .

[0112] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a fourth aspect, there is further provided an electric rice cooker, comprising: a rice cooker cover 7 and a rice cooker body provided in the above embodiment.

[0113] In one embodiment, Fig. 20 As shown, the pot cover 7 has an inner cover 701 and an outer cover, the pot body includes a base 1 and a support ring 3, the inner cover 701 and the support ring 3 are hinged through a hinge shaft 4, a hinge spring 5 is passed through the hinge shaft 4, a short arm 502 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into a corresponding groove of the support ring 3, and a long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into a corresponding groove of the pot cover 7. When the pot cover 7 is rotated, the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 rotates accordingly.

[0114] The inner cover 701 is also provided with a buffer block 6. When the pot cover 7 is rotated, the buffer block 6 elastically contacts with the support ring 3, thereby avoiding a rigid collision between the inner cover 701 and the support ring 3.

[0115] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the present application.

Claims

1. A hinged cover, It is characterized in that The hinge cover (2) is suitable for shielding the hinge area, and the hinge cover (2) is provided with a clearance position (205) for allowing the long arm (501) of the hinge spring (5) to pass through, and a guide structure (206) is provided below the clearance position (205), and the guide structure (206) is used to guide liquid to the base (1).

2. The hinged cover according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The flow-guiding structure (206) is an inclined surface or a groove protruding outward.

3. The hinged cover according to claim 1, It is characterized in that Retaining ribs (208) are provided on both sides of the avoidance position (205) and the flow-guiding structure (206).

4. A housing, It is characterized in that include: A base (1) suitable for mounting a support ring (3), wherein the support ring (3) is provided with a hinged area hinged to a pot cover (7), and the hinged area is suitable for arranging a hinge spring (5); The hinged cover (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is arranged on the base (1).

5. The housing according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The inner wall of the base (1) is provided with a drainage groove (103), the drainage groove (103) is used to drain liquid to the bottom surface of the base (1), and the guide structure is used to guide the liquid to the drainage groove (103).

6. The housing according to claim 5, It is characterized in that Two drainage ribs (104) are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the base (1), and the drainage groove (103) is formed between the two drainage ribs (104).

7. The housing according to claim 5, It is characterized in that A blocking structure (207) is provided on the hinged cover (2) and / or the base (1) at a position below the flow-guiding structure (206); at least part of the blocking structure (207) is located in the extension direction of the flow-guiding structure (206); the blocking structure (207) and the flow-guiding structure (206) and / or the drainage groove (103) form an annular through hole; the blocking structure (207) is used to prevent liquid from splashing when it flows from the avoidance position (205) into the pot body or splashing after flowing downward along the flow-guiding structure (206).

8. The housing according to claim 7, It is characterized in that A slope is provided on a side of the blocking structure (207) facing the flow-guiding structure (206).

9. The housing according to any one of claims 4 to 8, It is characterized in that The base (1) is provided with a drainage hole (105).

10. A pot body, It is characterized in that The invention comprises a housing as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 7 and a supporting ring (3).

11. An electric rice cooker, It is characterized in that include: A pot cover (7) and a pot body as claimed in claim 10.

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