Housing components and cooking utensils

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and discloses a housing assembly and a cooking appliance. The housing assembly includes: a shell with a first opening, a second opening, and a first mounting hole; a support ring and a base, respectively installed in the first and second openings; a support wall, fixedly disposed on the base or support ring and located inside the shell, the support wall having a second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole; and a button assembly installed in the first and second mounting holes. This utility model adds a support wall fixedly disposed on the base or support ring inside the shell, and simultaneously installs the button assembly in both the first mounting hole of the shell and the second mounting hole of the support wall. The shell and support wall provide double support for the button assembly, improving the installation stability of the button assembly and preventing the shell from deforming outwards and causing the button assembly to move away from the cover latch, thus ensuring that the cover opens normally after the user presses the open button.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a housing assembly and a cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Current cooking appliances and other household appliances consist of a housing assembly and a lid that snaps onto the housing assembly. A lid-opening button assembly controls the latch connecting the lid and the housing assembly. Taking a rice cooker as an example, the lid-opening button assembly is located on the outer shell of the housing assembly. However, when the outer shell is constructed using sheet metal or thin-walled plastic parts, its strength is insufficient and it is prone to deformation. When the outer shell deforms outward, it causes the lid-opening button assembly to move further away from the lid latch. The distance between the lid-opening button's top post and the lid-opening latch increases, preventing the user from fully pushing the lid-opening latch open after pressing the lid-opening button. This results in the lid-opening latch remaining attached to the lid latch, ultimately preventing the rice cooker's lid from opening properly. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a housing assembly to solve the problem that current methods of setting a lid opening button on the easily deformable outer shell of cooking utensils often result in the lid not opening properly after the user presses the lid opening button. Simultaneously, the present invention provides a cooking utensil.

[0004] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a housing assembly, comprising:

[0005] The outer casing has a first opening, a second opening, and a first mounting hole;

[0006] A support ring and a base are respectively installed in the first opening and the second opening;

[0007] A support wall is fixedly disposed on the base or the support ring and located on the inner side of the outer shell. The support wall is provided with a second mounting hole corresponding to the first mounting hole.

[0008] A button assembly is mounted in the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0009] Beneficial effects: This utility model provides a housing assembly in which a support wall is added to the inner side of the housing and fixedly installed on the base or support ring. The button assembly is simultaneously installed on the first mounting hole of the housing and the second mounting hole of the support wall. The housing and the support wall provide double support for the button assembly, thereby improving the installation stability of the button assembly and preventing the housing from deforming outward and causing the button assembly to move away from the cover latch. This ensures that the cover can be opened normally after the user presses the open button.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the button assembly includes a support frame and a cover opening button movably disposed on the support frame;

[0011] The support frame is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part arranged opposite to each other. The first limiting part abuts against the outer periphery of the first mounting hole, and the second limiting part abuts against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole.

[0012] Beneficial effects: The first limiting part abuts against the outer periphery of the first mounting hole on the outer shell, thereby limiting the support frame at one point; the second limiting part abuts against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole on the support wall, thereby limiting the support frame at another point; the installation stability of the support frame in the button assembly is further improved by the cooperation of the two relatively set limiting parts.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the first mounting hole is provided with a support flange facing the support wall, the support flange being able to abut against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole.

[0014] Beneficial effects: A support flange facing the support wall is provided on the first mounting hole of the housing so that the support flange can abut against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole on the support wall, thereby reducing or avoiding the deformation of the housing inward when the button assembly is pressed, and further improving the installation stability of the button assembly.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the support wall is provided with a support rib on the side near the outer shell, and the support rib is capable of abutting against the outer shell.

[0016] Beneficial effects: A support rib is provided on the side of the support wall near the outer shell so that the support rib can abut against the outer shell, thereby limiting the inward deformation of the outer shell when the button assembly is pressed, and further improving the installation stability of the button assembly.

[0017] In one alternative embodiment, the rigidity of the support wall is greater than that of the outer shell.

[0018] Beneficial effects: By limiting the hardness of the support wall to be greater than that of the outer shell, the shell is prevented from deforming the support wall when it tends to deform outward or inward, thus ensuring the stability of the button assembly when installed on the outer shell and the support wall.

[0019] In one alternative embodiment, the support wall is integrally formed into the base or the support ring.

[0020] Beneficial effects: The integral molding of the support wall into the base or support ring can improve the structural stability of the support wall; at the same time, it facilitates overall demolding and reduces the assembly complexity of the shell components.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the support wall is integrally formed into the base;

[0022] The support wall has a first abutting part on the side near the support ring, and the support ring has a second abutting part on the side near the support wall, with the first abutting part and the second abutting part abutting against each other.

[0023] Beneficial effects: When the support wall is integrally formed into the base, a first abutting part and a second abutting part are provided between the support wall and the support ring to abut against each other, so that the support ring can be directly installed on the overall structure formed by the support wall and the base, thereby improving the structural stability of the housing assembly after assembly, and further improving the installation stability of the button assembly on the support wall.

[0024] In one alternative embodiment, one of the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion is provided with a groove, and the other of the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion is provided with a rib, the rib being inserted into the groove.

[0025] Beneficial effects: The support wall and the support ring form a limiting contact through the interlocking of grooves and ribs, which further improves the structural stability of the assembled shell components.

[0026] In one alternative embodiment, the housing is constructed as a one-piece sheet metal structure.

[0027] Beneficial effects: The outer shell is constructed as a one-piece sheet metal structure, which serves a decorative purpose and enhances the aesthetics of the shell components and cooking utensils.

[0028] In one alternative embodiment, the first opening is provided with a first rolled edge, which abuts against the support ring; the second opening is provided with a second rolled edge, which abuts against the base.

[0029] Beneficial effects: The open part of the shell is designed with a rolled edge structure to improve the structural strength of the shell edge and ensure a stable contact between the shell edge and the support ring and base, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the shell assembly.

[0030] Secondly, this utility model also provides a cooking appliance, including the housing assembly described in the above embodiments.

[0031] Since cooking utensils include a housing component and have the same effect as the housing component, they will not be described in detail here.

[0032] In one alternative implementation, the cooking appliance includes a rice cooker. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a housing assembly provided by this utility model;

[0035] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the opening latch of a housing assembly provided by this utility model in the first state;

[0036] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cover latch of the housing assembly provided by this utility model in the second state;

[0037] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a portion of the outer shell provided by this utility model;

[0038] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of a portion of the base and support wall provided by this utility model;

[0039] Figure 6 Another structural diagram of a portion of the base and support wall provided by this utility model;

[0040] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support ring for installing the cover lock provided by this utility model;

[0041] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the support frame provided by this utility model;

[0042] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the button provided by this utility model;

[0043] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the button assembly provided by this utility model;

[0044] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the support frame provided by this utility model;

[0045] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the button provided by this utility model;

[0046] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of a portion of the support ring provided by this utility model;

[0047] Figure 14Another cross-sectional view of a housing assembly provided by this utility model.

[0048] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0049] 1. Outer shell; 101. First mounting hole; 102. Support flange; 103. First rolled edge; 104. Second rolled edge;

[0050] 2. Support ring; 201. Rib; 202. Shaft hole; 203. First mounting protrusion; 204. Third buckle;

[0051] 3. Base; 301. Screw post; 302. Fourth clip;

[0052] 4. Support wall; 401. Second mounting hole; 402. Support rib; 403. Groove; 404. Second buckle;

[0053] 5. Button assembly; 501. Support frame; 5011. First limiting part; 5012. Second limiting part; 5013. Clearance hole; 5014. Locking hole; 5015. Guide hole; 502. Button; 5021. Push rod; 5022. First buckle; 5023. Guide rod;

[0054] 6. Cover latch; 601. Second mounting protrusion;

[0055] 7. Locking spring. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0057] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0058] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0059] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0060] The following is combined Figures 1-14 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in one aspect, a housing assembly is provided, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, it includes: housing 1, support ring 2, base 3, support wall 4, and button assembly 5.

[0062] The outer casing 1 has a first opening, a second opening, and a first mounting hole 101; the support ring 2 and the base 3 are respectively installed in the first opening and the second opening; the support wall 4 is fixedly installed on the base 3 or the support ring 2 and is located inside the outer casing 1, and the support wall 4 has a second mounting hole 401 corresponding to the first mounting hole 101; the button assembly 5 is installed in the first mounting hole 101 and the second mounting hole 401.

[0063] In the above embodiment, a support wall 4 fixedly disposed on the base 3 or support ring 2 is added to the inner side of the outer shell 1, and the button assembly 5 is simultaneously installed on the first mounting hole 101 of the outer shell 1 and the second mounting hole 401 of the support wall 4. The outer shell 1 and the support wall 4 provide double support for the button assembly 5, thereby improving the installation stability of the button assembly 5 and preventing the outer shell 1 from deforming outward and causing the button assembly 5 to move away from the cover lock 6, thus ensuring that the cover can be opened normally after the user presses the cover opening button.

[0064] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 14 As shown, the outer shell 1 is constructed as an annular thin-walled structure, with the upper opening of the annular thin-walled structure designated as a first opening and the lower opening designated as a second opening. Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, the support wall 4 is fixedly disposed on one of the base 3 and the support ring 2, thereby providing a stable installation position for the support wall 4 to ensure that the support wall 4, together with the outer shell 1, provides stable support for the button assembly 5. This embodiment does not limit the fixing connection method of the support wall 4 to the base 3 or the support ring 2, which includes, but is not limited to, bonding, transition connection with connectors, and integral molding. The inner circumference of the first mounting hole 101 and the second mounting hole 401 is contoured to the outer circumference of the button assembly 5, and the button assembly 5 is sequentially inserted into the first mounting hole 101 and the second mounting hole 401 for installation. This embodiment does not limit the specific installation connection method between the button assembly 5 and the first mounting hole 101 and the second mounting hole 401, which includes, but is not limited to, connection by bolts, screws, or other connectors, or connection by snap-fit ​​parts.

[0065] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 7 As shown, the inner side of the button assembly 5 corresponds to the lower abutting part of the cover-opening latch 6. The pivot in the middle of the cover-opening latch 6 is rotatably connected to the shaft hole 202 of the support ring 2. The support ring 2 is provided with a first mounting protrusion 203, and the middle of the cover-opening latch 6 is also provided with a second mounting protrusion 601. A latch spring 7 is assembled between the first mounting protrusion 203 and the second mounting protrusion 601. When the user presses the button assembly 5, it pushes the lower abutting part of the cover-opening latch 6, causing the cover-opening latch 6 to rotate as a whole, which drives the upper latching part of the cover-opening latch 6 to rotate and unlock. At the same time, the latch spring 7 is compressed. After the user releases the button assembly 5, the latch spring 7 returns to its original position, causing the cover-opening latch 6 to return to its original position and rotate. The lower abutting part of the cover-opening latch 6 drives the button assembly 5 to return to its original position.

[0066] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the button assembly 5 includes a support frame 501 and an opening button 502 movably disposed on the support frame 501; the support frame 501 is provided with a first limiting part 5011 and a second limiting part 5012 disposed opposite to each other, the first limiting part 5011 abuts against the outer periphery of the first mounting hole 101, and the second limiting part 5012 abuts against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401.

[0067] In the above embodiment, the first limiting part 5011 abuts against the outer periphery of the first mounting hole 101 on the outer shell 1, thereby limiting the support frame 501 at one point; the second limiting part 5012 abuts against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4, thereby limiting the support frame 501 at another point; the installation stability of the support frame 501 in the button assembly 5 is further improved by the cooperation of the two relatively set limiting parts.

[0068] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 11As shown, the first limiting part 5011 is configured as an annular rim on the outer edge of the support frame 501, and the second limiting part 5012 is configured as a plurality of buckles arranged circumferentially along the support frame 501 near the inner side. The abutting surface of the annular rim is opposite to the abutting surface of the buckles. The abutting surface of the annular rim on the outer periphery of the first mounting hole 101 on the outer shell 1 abuts against the buckle, and the abutting surface of the buckle on the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4 abuts against the buckle. Since the support frame 501 of the button assembly 5 is installed between the first mounting hole 101 and the second mounting hole 401, and the abutting surface of the buckle forms a limiting abutting contact with the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4, when the outer shell 1 tends to deform outward, the limiting abutting contact between the annular edge of the support frame 501 and the outer periphery of the first mounting hole 101 will restrict the outward deformation of the outer shell 1, preventing the support frame 501 and the button assembly 5 from shifting outward as a whole, thereby preventing the button assembly 5 from moving away from the cover latch 6, ensuring that the travel of the cover opening button 502 pushing the cover opening latch 6 to separate from the cover latch remains unchanged, and thus ensuring that the cover can be opened normally after the user presses the cover opening button.

[0069] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 , Figure 12 As shown, the support frame 501 is also provided with a clearance hole 5013, a locking hole 5014 and a guide hole 5015, and the button 502 is provided with a push rod 5021, a first buckle 5022 and a guide rod 5023. When button 502 is assembled to support frame 501, push rod 5021 extends into clearance hole 5013 and abuts against cover latch 6; first latch 5022 extends into latch hole 5014 and engages with rear wall of latch hole 5014, so that when button 502 is pressed, first latch 5022 moves away from latch hole 5014 and moves on its own; when button 502 is reset, first latch 5022 engages with rear wall of latch hole 5014 again, preventing button 502 from falling off support frame 501; guide rod 5023 extends into guide hole 5015 to guide the movement of button 502 in support frame 501, improving the stability of button 502 movement.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the first mounting hole 101 is provided with a support flange 102 facing the support wall 4, and the support flange 102 can abut against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401.

[0071] In the above embodiment, a support flange 102 facing the support wall 4 is provided on the first mounting hole 101 of the housing 1 so that the support flange 102 can abut against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4, thereby reducing or avoiding the deformation of the housing 1 inward when the button assembly 5 is pressed, and further improving the installation stability of the button assembly 5.

[0072] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, when the user presses button 502, the outer shell 1 is driven by the support frame 501 to have an inward deformation tendency. At this time, the support flange 102 can abut against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4, thereby restricting the inward deformation of the outer shell 1.

[0073] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, a small gap is formed between the support flange 102 and the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4, which facilitates the assembly of components. Alternatively, the support flange 102 may directly abut against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, the support wall 4 is provided with a support rib 402 on the side near the outer shell 1, and the support rib 402 can abut against the outer shell 1.

[0075] In the above embodiment, a support rib 402 is provided on the side of the support wall 4 near the outer shell 1 so that the support rib 402 can abut against the outer shell 1 to limit the inward deformation of the outer shell 1 when the button assembly 5 is pressed, thereby further improving the installation stability of the button assembly 5.

[0076] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, multiple support ribs 402 are provided and distributed on the outer wall of the support wall 4. When the user presses the button 502, the outer shell 1 is driven by the support frame 501 and tends to deform inward. At this time, the support ribs 402 can abut against the inner wall of the outer shell 1, thereby limiting the inward deformation of the outer shell 1.

[0077] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the support rib 402 directly abuts against the inner wall of the outer shell 1 to ensure that the outer shell 1 is limited as soon as it has an inward deformation tendency. As an alternative implementation, a small gap is formed between the support rib 402 and the inner wall of the outer shell 1.

[0078] In some embodiments, the hardness of the support wall 4 is greater than the hardness of the outer shell 1.

[0079] In the above embodiments, the hardness of the support wall 4 is limited to be greater than that of the outer shell 1. When the outer shell 1 has a tendency to deform outward or inward, the outer shell 1 is prevented from causing the support wall 4 to deform, thus ensuring the stability of the button assembly 5 when it is installed on the outer shell 1 and the support wall 4.

[0080] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the outer shell 1 tends to deform outward, the support wall 4 is harder than the outer shell 1, thus preventing the outer shell 1 from deforming outward through the limiting cooperation between the first limiting part 5011 and the second limiting part 5012 and the support frame 501; when the outer shell 1 tends to deform inward, the support wall 4 is harder than the outer shell 1, thus preventing the support wall 4 from deforming inward due to the contact between the support flange 102 of the outer shell 1 and the outer periphery of the second mounting hole 401 on the support wall 4.

[0081] Furthermore, the outer shell 1 is made of sheet metal, thin-walled plastic, etc., and the support wall 4 is made of thick-walled plastic, hard metal, etc.

[0082] In some embodiments, the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the base 3 or the support ring 2.

[0083] In the above embodiments, the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the base 3 or the support ring 2, which can improve the structural stability of the support wall 4; at the same time, it facilitates overall demolding and reduces the assembly complexity of the shell components.

[0084] Specifically, when the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the base 3, the base 3 is a shell-like structure with an open top, and the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the top edge of the base 3; when the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the support ring 2, the support wall 4 is a plate-like structure with a cavity in the middle, and the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the plate edge of the support ring 2.

[0085] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the base 3; the support wall 4 is provided with a first abutting part on the side near the support ring 2, and the support ring 2 is provided with a second abutting part on the side near the support wall 4, and the first abutting part and the second abutting part abut against each other.

[0086] In the above embodiment, when the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the base 3, a first abutting part and a second abutting part are provided between the support wall 4 and the support ring 2 to abut against each other, so that the support ring 2 is directly installed on the overall structure formed by the support wall 4 and the base 3, thereby improving the structural stability of the housing assembly after assembly, and further improving the installation stability of the button assembly 5 on the support wall 4.

[0087] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the support wall 4 is integrally formed on the base 3 and extends toward the support ring 2; the first abutting part is located at the edge of the support wall 4 near the support ring 2, the support ring 2 near the support wall 4 is provided with an extension plate, and the second abutting part is located at the edge of the extension plate on the support ring 2, so that the first abutting part and the second abutting part can abut against each other.

[0088] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the specific contact form between the first contact part and the second contact part, which includes, but is not limited to, direct contact between planar structures, contact between concave and convex structural surfaces with limiting fit, etc.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, one of the first abutting part and the second abutting part is provided with a groove 403, and the other of the first abutting part and the second abutting part is provided with a rib 201, which is inserted into the groove 403.

[0090] In the above embodiment, the support wall 4 and the support ring 2 form a limiting abutment through the insertion and cooperation of the groove 403 and the rib 201, which further improves the structural stability of the housing assembly after assembly.

[0091] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the support wall 4 is provided with a groove 403 on the side near the support ring 2, and the extension plate of the support ring 2 on the side near the support wall 4 is provided with a rib 201. When the support ring 2 is installed on the support wall 4, the rib 201 is inserted into the groove 403 to form a limiting abutment.

[0092] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 As shown, the support wall 4 is provided with two oppositely arranged second buckles 404, and the support ring 2 is provided with two oppositely arranged third buckles 204. When the support ring 2 is installed on the support wall 4, the second buckles 404 and the third buckles 204 are engaged with each other. The base 3 is provided with a screw post 301, and the support ring 2 is provided with a threaded hole. When the support ring 2 is installed on the support wall 4, the threaded hole is connected to the screw post 301 and fixed by a threaded connector.

[0093] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the outer shell 1 is constructed as a single sheet metal structural component.

[0094] In the above embodiments, the outer shell 1 is constructed as a one-piece sheet metal structure to serve a decorative purpose and improve the aesthetics of the shell assembly and cooking utensils.

[0095] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the first opening is provided with a first rolled edge 103, which abuts against the support ring 2; the second opening is provided with a second rolled edge 104, which abuts against the base 3.

[0096] In the above embodiment, the opening of the outer shell 1 is provided with a rolled edge structure to improve the structural strength of the edge of the outer shell 1 and ensure that the edge of the outer shell 1 forms a stable contact with the support ring 2 and the base 3, so as to ensure the structural stability of the shell assembly after assembly.

[0097] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the open edge of the base 3 is provided with a plurality of fourth buckles 302 distributed along the circumference of the open. When the second rolled edge 104 abuts against the base 3, it also engages with the fourth buckles 302, thereby further improving the abutment stability between the outer shell 1 and the base 3.

[0098] According to an embodiment of the present invention, another aspect provides a cooking appliance including the housing assembly described in the above embodiment.

[0099] Specifically, the cooking appliance includes a housing assembly and a lid hinged to the housing assembly. The lid has an upper cover latch at a position corresponding to the opening latch 6 of the housing assembly. When the upper cover latch is engaged with the opening latch 6, the lid is engaged with the housing assembly. When the upper cover latch is disengaged from the opening latch 6, the lid is disengaged from the housing assembly.

[0100] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance includes a rice cooker.

[0101] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cooking appliance is a rice cooker.

[0102] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. A housing assembly, characterized by, include: The outer casing (1) is provided with a first opening, a second opening and a first mounting hole (101); The support ring (2) and the base (3) are respectively installed in the first opening and the second opening; The support wall (4) is fixedly disposed on the base (3) or the support ring (2) and located on the inner side of the outer shell (1). The support wall (4) is provided with a second mounting hole (401) corresponding to the first mounting hole (101). A button assembly (5) is mounted in the first mounting hole (101) and the second mounting hole (401).

2. The housing assembly of claim 1, wherein, The button assembly (5) includes a support frame (501) and an opening button (502) movably disposed on the support frame (501); The support frame (501) is provided with a first limiting part (5011) and a second limiting part (5012) disposed opposite to each other. The first limiting part (5011) abuts against the outer periphery of the first mounting hole (101), and the second limiting part (5012) abuts against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole (401).

3. The housing assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first mounting hole (101) is provided with a support flange (102) facing the support wall (4), and the support flange (102) can abut against the outer periphery of the second mounting hole (401).

4. The housing assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The support wall (4) is provided with a support rib (402) on the side near the outer shell (1), and the support rib (402) can abut against the outer shell (1).

5. The housing assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The hardness of the support wall (4) is greater than that of the outer shell (1).

6. The housing assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The support wall (4) is integrally formed on the base (3) or the support ring (2).

7. The housing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support wall (4) is integrally formed on the base (3); The support wall (4) has a first abutting part on the side near the support ring (2), and the support ring (2) has a second abutting part on the side near the support wall (4). The first abutting part and the second abutting part abut against each other.

8. The housing assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, One of the first abutting part and the second abutting part is provided with a groove (403), and the other of the first abutting part and the second abutting part is provided with a rib (201), which is inserted into the groove (403).

9. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) is constructed as a one-piece sheet metal structure.

10. The housing assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first opening is provided with a first rolled edge (103), which abuts against the support ring (2); the second opening is provided with a second rolled edge (104), which abuts against the base (3).

11. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, Includes the housing assembly according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. The cooking utensil according to claim 11, characterized in that, The cooking appliances include rice cookers.

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