An electric kettle

By placing the steam pipe between the outer wall of the inner liner and the inner wall of the outer shell in the electric kettle, and adopting a detachable design, the problems of hand burns and blockages caused by steam pipes are solved, achieving both safety and ease of maintenance.

CN224357389UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16LIANJIANG ZHIMEI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LIANJIANG ZHIMEI ELECTRIC CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-12
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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Technical Problem

The existing electric kettles have steam pipes located inside the handle, which causes the handle to heat up and scald users. Furthermore, the steam pipes cannot be disassembled for cleaning, affecting the on/off performance of the steam switch.

Method used

The steam pipe is located between the outer wall of the inner liner and the inner wall of the outer shell, and the handle is located on the outer wall of the outer shell. It adopts a detachable design, with the inner liner and outer shell being separate structures. The steam pipe can be disassembled for cleaning, preventing heat from being conducted to the handle. A sealing ring and a limit ring are also provided to ensure sealing and stability.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents users from burning their hands, and the detachable steam pipes prevent blockages from affecting the performance of the steam switch, thus improving safety and ease of maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to domestic appliance technical field especially an electric kettle, including the kettle body, the kettle body includes the shell and the inner container, the shell is sleeved at the inner container outside, is equipped with the handle on the shell, is equipped with detachable steam pipeline on the inner container, the base is detachably connected with the shell, is equipped with the steam cavity in the base, is equipped with the steam switch in the steam cavity, the steam pipeline first end and the inner chamber of inner container correspond intercommunication, and the steam pipeline second end and the opening of steam cavity correspond intercommunication. Set up like this, the shell and the inner container are set up in the split body, wherein the steam pipeline is set up on the inner container, and the handle on the shell does not interfere with each other, when steam passes, its heat does not conduct to the handle on the shell, effectively avoids the user's hand scald, and at the same time, the steam pipeline is detachably set up on the inner container, when the steam pipeline is blocked by scale or other impurities, can detachably clean, avoids the influence of steam switch's on-off performance because of the steam pipeline blockage.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and specifically to an electric kettle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, electric kettles on the market use temperature control contacts directly inside the kettle body. After the water in the electric kettle boils to 98 degrees Celsius, the temperature control contacts come into contact with the steam and directly disconnect the steam switch. Later, in order to improve the water boiling time and the start-up time of the electric kettle, a long steam pipe was specially set inside the electric kettle body to directly guide the steam to the steam switch, thereby controlling the on and off of the steam switch.

[0003] For example, utility model patent CN204218663U discloses a steam pipe structure for an electric kettle, which allows steam to be guided to the steam switch through a steam pipe. However, in this prior art, the kettle body is integrated, and the steam pipe is located inside the handle. When steam passes through, the handle temperature rises, which can easily cause burns to the user's hands. Furthermore, the steam pipe cannot be disassembled for cleaning, and when it is blocked by scale or other impurities, it will affect the on / off performance of the steam switch.

[0004] Therefore, there is still room for improvement and development in existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems of existing kettles with an integrated body structure where the steam pipe is located inside the handle, which causes the handle to heat up when steam passes through, potentially scalding the user's hands, and the steam pipe cannot be disassembled for cleaning, and when the steam pipe is blocked by scale or other impurities, it affects the on / off performance of the steam switch, this utility model proposes an electric kettle.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution applied in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An electric kettle includes a kettle body, which includes an outer shell and an inner liner. The outer shell is fitted over the inner liner and has a handle. The inner liner has a detachable steam pipe. A base is detachably connected to the outer shell and has a steam chamber inside the base. The steam chamber has a steam switch inside. The first end of the steam pipe is connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner, and the second end of the steam pipe is connected to the opening of the steam chamber.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the steam pipe is located between the outer wall of the inner liner and the inner wall of the outer shell, and the handle is located on the outer wall of the outer shell.

[0009] According to the above scheme, the inner liner is provided with a steam outlet, the first end of the steam pipe passes through the steam outlet and is located in the inner cavity of the inner liner, and a first sealing ring is provided between the steam pipe and the steam outlet; the second end of the steam pipe is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber, and a second sealing ring is provided between the steam pipe and the opening of the steam chamber.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the second end of the steam pipe is provided with a limiting pipe, which is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber. The limiting pipe is provided with a limiting ring that abuts against the opening of the steam chamber, and the second sealing ring is fixed on the limiting ring.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the inner diameter of the limiting tube is adapted to the outer diameter of the steam chamber opening. When the limiting tube is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber, the inner wall of the limiting tube is tightly fitted to the outer wall of the steam chamber opening.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the base is provided with an annular card seat that cooperates with and limits the bottom of the inner liner. The outer wall of the annular card seat is provided with multiple buckles, and the inner wall of the outer shell is provided with multiple card slots. The buckles and card slots are connected in a locking manner.

[0013] According to the above scheme, the annular card seat is provided with an annular groove and a carding rib that cooperate with and limit the bottom of the inner liner. When the base and the outer shell are assembled, the bottom of the inner liner is tightly fitted with the annular groove and the carding rib for limitation.

[0014] According to the above scheme, the annular bracket is provided with a slot corresponding to the steam pipe.

[0015] According to the above scheme, the base is equipped with a heating tube and a heating switch. When the base is assembled with the outer shell, the heating tube contacts the bottom of the inner liner, and the heating switch and the steam switch are set accordingly.

[0016] According to the above scheme, the inner liner is provided with a spout on the first side, and the steam outlet is located on the second side of the inner liner near the opening of the inner cavity, and the horizontal position of the steam outlet is higher than the horizontal position of the spout; the inner cavity opening of the inner liner is provided with a detachable cover, the cover is provided with a third sealing ring that cooperates with the inner cavity opening of the inner liner to seal, and the cover is provided with a handle.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention features a separate outer shell and inner liner, with the steam pipe located on the inner liner, which does not interfere with the handle on the outer shell. When steam passes through, its heat will not be conducted to the handle on the outer shell, effectively preventing burns to the user's hands. Furthermore, the steam pipe is detachably mounted on the inner liner, allowing for easy cleaning when clogged with scale or other impurities, thus preventing the steam switch from being affected by blockages. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the outer shell and inner liner of the kettle body of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner liner and base assembly of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of position A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of position B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the annular card holder structure of the base of this utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Kettle body; 2. Outer shell; 21. Handle; 3. Inner liner; 31. Steam outlet; 32. Lid; 33. Handle; 34. Spout; 4. Base; 41. Annular seat; 42. Buckle; 43. Annular groove; 44. Locking rib; 45. Bayonet; 46. Heating element; 47. Steam chamber; 48. Steam switch; 49. Heating switch; 5. Steam pipe; 51. First sealing ring; 52. Second sealing ring; 53. Limiting tube; 54. Limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the electric kettle of this utility model includes a kettle body 1, which includes an outer shell 2 and an inner liner 3. The outer shell 2 is fitted over the inner liner 3 and has a handle 21. The inner liner 3 has a detachable steam pipe 5. A base 4 is detachably connected to the outer shell 2 and has a steam chamber 47 inside the base 4. The steam chamber 47 has a steam switch 48 inside. The first end of the steam pipe 5 is connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner 3, and the second end of the steam pipe 5 is connected to the opening of the steam chamber 47. This design separates the outer shell 2 and the inner liner 3. The steam pipe 5 is located on the inner liner 3 and does not interfere with the handle 21 on the outer shell 2. When steam passes through, its heat will not be conducted to the handle 21 on the outer shell 2, effectively preventing burns to the user's hands. At the same time, the steam pipe 5 is detachably located on the inner liner 3. When the steam pipe 5 is blocked by scale or other impurities, it can be disassembled for cleaning, preventing the steam pipe 5 from affecting the on / off performance of the steam switch 48.

[0029] In practical applications, when assembling or disassembling the steam pipe 5, the base 4 is first separated from the outer shell 2, and then the steam pipe 5 can be assembled or removed from the inner liner 3, which is convenient.

[0030] Furthermore, the steam pipe 5 is located between the outer wall of the inner liner 3 and the inner wall of the outer shell 2, and the handle 21 is located on the outer wall of the outer shell 2.

[0031] Furthermore, the inner liner 3 is provided with a steam outlet 31, and the first end of the steam pipe 5 passes through the steam outlet 31 and is located in the inner cavity of the inner liner 3. A first sealing ring 51 is provided between the steam pipe 5 and the steam outlet 31. The second end of the steam pipe 5 is fitted onto the opening of the steam chamber 47, and a second sealing ring 52 is provided between the steam pipe 5 and the opening of the steam chamber 47. This arrangement prevents steam leakage through the first sealing ring 51 and the second sealing ring 52.

[0032] Furthermore, the second end of the steam pipe 5 is provided with a limiting pipe 53, which is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber 47. Inside the limiting pipe 53 is a limiting ring 54 that abuts against the opening of the steam chamber 47, and the second sealing ring 52 is fixed to the limiting ring 54. With this arrangement, when the limiting pipe 53 is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber 47, the limiting ring 54 abuts against the opening of the steam chamber 47, compressing the second sealing ring 52, resulting in a more reliable sealing effect.

[0033] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the limiting tube 53 is adapted to the outer diameter of the opening of the steam chamber 47. When the limiting tube 53 is fitted onto the opening of the steam chamber 47, the inner wall of the limiting tube 53 is tightly fitted against the outer wall of the opening of the steam chamber 47. This design prevents vibrations after the water boils, which could cause displacement of the limiting tube 53 and the opening of the steam chamber 47, resulting in steam leakage.

[0034] Furthermore, the base 4 is provided with an annular retaining seat 41 that engages with and limits the bottom of the inner liner 3. The outer wall of the annular retaining seat 41 is provided with multiple buckles 42, and the inner wall of the outer shell 2 is provided with multiple slots. The buckles 42 and the slots are connected in a locking manner. This design makes it easy to assemble and disassemble the outer shell 2 and the base 4.

[0035] Furthermore, the annular retaining seat 41 is provided with an annular groove 43 and a retaining rib 44 that cooperate and limit the bottom of the inner liner 3. When the base 4 is assembled with the outer shell 2, the bottom of the inner liner 3 is tightly fitted and limited by the annular groove 43 and the retaining rib 44. This arrangement ensures proper fit and prevents displacement of the inner liner 3.

[0036] Of course, to improve the positioning of the annular card holder 41 and the bottom of the inner liner 3, magnets can be installed on the annular card holder 41 to further fix the bottom of the inner liner 3 by magnetic attraction.

[0037] Furthermore, the annular retaining seat 41 is provided with a retaining slot 45 corresponding to the steam pipe 5. With this configuration, after assembly, the retaining slot 45 of the annular retaining seat 41 forms a retaining position on the second end of the steam pipe 5, preventing the steam pipe 5 from swinging or shifting relative to the inner liner 3.

[0038] Furthermore, the base 4 is equipped with a heating element 46 and a heating switch 49. When the base 4 is assembled with the outer shell 2, the heating element 46 contacts the bottom of the inner liner 3, and the heating switch 49 is correspondingly set with the steam switch 48. In this configuration, when the steam switch 48 is activated, it will cause the heating switch 49 to activate, stopping the heating.

[0039] Furthermore, the inner liner 3 has a spout 34 on its first side, and a steam outlet 31 located on the second side of the inner liner 3 near the opening of the inner cavity, with the steam outlet 31 positioned higher than the spout 34. The inner cavity opening of the inner liner 3 is equipped with a removable cover 32, which has a third sealing ring that seals with the inner cavity opening of the inner liner 3. The cover 32 also has a handle 33. This design prevents water from overflowing into the steam outlet 31 after boiling; that is, when the water boils and there is too much water, it will overflow from the spout 34 first, rather than entering the steam pipe 5 and causing water to enter the steam chamber 47. The removable cover 32 on the inner cavity opening of the inner liner 3 also makes water filling more convenient.

[0040] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electric kettle, characterized in that, include: The kettle body (1) includes an outer shell (2) and an inner liner (3). The outer shell (2) is fitted over the inner liner (3). The outer shell (2) is provided with a handle (21). The inner liner (3) is provided with a detachable steam pipe (5). The base (4) is detachably connected to the outer shell (2). The base (4) is provided with a steam chamber (47) and a steam switch (48) is provided in the steam chamber (47). The first end of the steam pipe (5) is connected to the inner cavity of the inner liner (3), and the second end of the steam pipe (5) is connected to the opening of the steam chamber (47).

2. An electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam pipe (5) is located between the outer wall of the inner liner (3) and the inner wall of the outer shell (2), and the handle (21) is located on the outer wall of the outer shell (2).

3. An electric kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner liner (3) is provided with a steam outlet (31). The first end of the steam pipe (5) passes through the steam outlet (31) and is located in the inner cavity of the inner liner (3). A first sealing ring (51) is provided between the steam pipe (5) and the steam outlet (31). The second end of the steam pipe (5) is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber (47). A second sealing ring (52) is provided between the steam pipe (5) and the opening of the steam chamber (47).

4. An electric kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second end of the steam pipe (5) is provided with a limiting pipe (53), which is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber (47). The limiting pipe (53) is provided with a limiting ring (54) that abuts against the opening of the steam chamber (47), and the second sealing ring (52) is fixed on the limiting ring (54).

5. An electric kettle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the limiting tube (53) is adapted to the outer diameter of the opening of the steam chamber (47). When the limiting tube (53) is sleeved on the opening of the steam chamber (47), the inner wall of the limiting tube (53) and the outer wall of the opening of the steam chamber (47) are closely fitted and limited.

6. An electric kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (4) is provided with an annular card seat (41) that cooperates with the bottom of the inner liner (3) for positioning. The outer wall of the annular card seat (41) is provided with multiple buckles (42), and the inner wall of the outer shell (2) is provided with multiple card slots. The buckles (42) and card slots are connected in a locking manner.

7. An electric kettle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The annular seat (41) is provided with an annular groove (43) and a locking rib (44) that cooperate with and limit the bottom of the inner liner (3). When the base (4) is assembled with the outer shell (2), the bottom of the inner liner (3) is tightly fitted with the annular groove (43) and the locking rib (44).

8. An electric kettle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The annular mounting bracket (41) is provided with a slot (45) corresponding to the steam pipe (5).

9. An electric kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The base (4) is provided with a heating tube (46) and a heating switch (49). When the base (4) is assembled with the outer shell (2), the heating tube (46) contacts the bottom of the inner liner (3), and the heating switch (49) is correspondingly set with the steam switch (48).

10. An electric kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner liner (3) is provided with a spout (34) on the first side, and the steam outlet (31) is located on the second side of the inner liner (3) near the opening of the inner cavity, and the horizontal position of the steam outlet (31) is higher than the horizontal position of the spout (34); the inner cavity opening of the inner liner (3) is provided with a detachable cover (32), the cover (32) is provided with a third sealing ring that cooperates with the inner cavity opening of the inner liner (3) to seal, and the cover (32) is provided with a handle (33).

Citation Information

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  • Electric kettle steam channel structure

    CN204218663U