Cooking utensils

Abstract

A cooking utensil comprises: a pot body having a cooking cavity, a pot cover, the cover being arranged on the pot body, the pot cover comprising an upper cover assembly, an inner cover arranged in the upper cover assembly, and a rotating disk arranged between the upper cover assembly and the inner cover, the rotating disk being rotatably arranged on the upper cover assembly, a first magnetic structure being arranged on the rotating disk, a second magnetic structure being arranged on the inner cover, the inner cover having an installation position and a non-installation position, when the inner cover is placed in the installation position, the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure are attracted to each other so that the inner cover is installed on the upper cover assembly and the inner cover can rotate with the rotating disk, when the inner cover is placed in the non-installation position, the inner cover cannot be installed on the rotating disk; a cover opening member being arranged on the pot cover, the cover opening member driving the rotating disk to rotate. The application of the technical solution of the present invention can effectively solve the problem of poor user experience of cooking utensils in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking appliance, and more particularly to an improvement of a lid of a cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] At present, the inner lid of the electric pressure cooker with a U-shaped structure on the market cannot be disassembled and cleaned. After cooking for a period of time, when the pressure relief valve is opened, dirt is likely to remain at the exhaust pipe. Over time, there will be an odor, resulting in a poor user experience. To solve the above problems, a detachable anti-overflow cover plate is generally added inside the inner lid. Since the anti-overflow cover plate can be taken out for cleaning, it has a certain effect on preventing the inside of the lid from being contaminated by dirt. However, dirt still overflows at the pressure relief valve on the inner lid and cannot be cleaned. Over time, an odor will still be generated, resulting in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main object of the present invention is to provide a cooking appliance to solve the problem of poor user experience of the cooking appliance in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a cooking appliance, including: a pot body having a cooking cavity; a lid covering the pot body, the lid including an upper lid assembly, an inner lid disposed inside the upper lid assembly, and a rotating disk disposed between the upper lid assembly and the inner lid, the rotating disk being rotatably disposed on the upper lid assembly, a first magnetic structure being disposed on the rotating disk, a second magnetic structure being disposed on the inner lid, the inner lid having an installation position and a non-installation position. When the inner lid is placed at the installation position, the first magnetic structure attracts the second magnetic structure to install the inner lid on the upper lid assembly and enable the inner lid to rotate with the rotating disk. When the inner lid is placed at the non-installation position, the inner lid cannot be installed on the rotating disk; an opening member disposed on the lid, the opening member driving the rotating disk to rotate.

[0005] According to the technical solution of the present invention, the pot cover includes an upper cover assembly, an inner cover arranged in the upper cover assembly, and a rotating disk arranged between the upper cover assembly and the inner cover, and the inner cover and the rotating disk are magnetically connected by a first magnetic structure and a second magnetic structure. When the user needs to open the cover, the cover opening member is operated to drive the rotating disk to rotate. Since the inner cover and the rotating disk are magnetically connected by the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure, the inner cover magnetically connected to the rotating disk will also rotate until the inner cover rotates to the opening position. When the user needs to clean the inner cover, the inner cover can be removed and cleaned by applying a downward force sufficient to overcome the magnetic force between the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure to the inner cover. In this way, the parts on the inner cover that are contaminated by dirt can be removed and cleaned, thereby avoiding the occurrence of odor due to the long-term presence of dirt, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, since the installation of the inner cover is directional, once the installation position of the inner cover is incorrect, the cooking utensil may not work properly. In order to solve this problem, in the present invention, the inner cover has an installation position and a non-installation position. When the inner cover is placed in the installation position, the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure attract each other so that the inner cover is installed on the upper cover assembly. When the inner cover is placed in the non-installation position, the inner cover may not be installed on the rotating disk because the attraction between the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure is not enough to overcome the gravity of the inner cover, or the inner cover is repelled by the rotating disk, thereby reminding the user that the inner cover is not installed in place and needs to be reinstalled. The above structure allows the user to easily identify whether the inner cover is in place, thereby improving the user experience.

[0006] Furthermore, the first magnetic structure includes a plurality of first magnetic blocks, and the second magnetic structure includes a plurality of second magnetic blocks corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of first magnetic blocks.

[0007] Furthermore, among the plurality of second magnetic blocks, a magnetic pole of at least one second magnetic block facing the first magnetic block is different from magnetic poles of the other second magnetic blocks facing the first magnetic block.

[0008] Furthermore, multiple second magnetic blocks are arranged along the circumference of the inner cover, and the distance between two adjacent second magnetic blocks forms a magnetic block spacing. There are multiple magnetic block spacings, and among the multiple magnetic block spacings, at least one magnetic block spacing is different from the other magnetic block spacings.

[0009] Furthermore, the pot cover also includes a fixing device fixed on the inner cover, the second magnetic block is injection molded on the fixing device, and the first magnetic block is injection molded on the rotating disk.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixing device is a fixed disk, which includes a fixed disk body and a first boss arranged on the side of the fixed disk body close to the rotating disk, the rotating disk includes a rotating disk body and a second boss extending upwardly arranged on the rotating disk body, the second boss is located directly above the first boss, the first magnetic block is injection molded in the second boss, and the second magnetic block is injection molded in the first boss.

[0011] Furthermore, there are a plurality of second bosses, each of which is provided with a first magnetic block, and there are a plurality of first bosses corresponding to the second bosses, each of which is provided with a second magnetic block.

[0012] Furthermore, a first opening is provided at the top of the first boss, at least part of the second magnetic block is located at the first opening, and a second opening corresponding to the first opening is provided at the bottom of the second boss, at least part of the first magnetic block is located at the second opening.

[0013] Furthermore, an annular convex edge is provided at the bottom of the rotating disk body, and an accommodating groove is formed between the annular convex edge and the bottom wall of the rotating disk body, and the first boss extends into the accommodating groove.

[0014] Furthermore, the first magnetic structure includes three first magnetic blocks, which are arranged along the circumference of the rotating disk, and the second magnetic structure includes three second magnetic blocks corresponding to the three first magnetic blocks one by one.

[0015] Furthermore, it is characterized in that the cooking utensil is an electric pressure cooker. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the exploded structure of a pot cover according to an embodiment of a cooking utensil of the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 An enlarged structural diagram of the pot cover at A;

[0019] Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the longitudinal section structure of a pot cover;

[0020] Figure 4 Shows Figure 3 An enlarged structural diagram of the pot cover at B;

[0021] Figure 5 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the top view structure of the inner cover of the pot lid, wherein: Figure 5 The magnetic poles of the second magnetic block are also shown; and

[0022] Figure 6 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the top view structure of the inner cover of the pot lid, wherein: Figure 6 The magnetic block spacing between two adjacent second magnetic blocks is also shown;

[0023] Figure 7 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the top view of the inner lining of the pot cover; and

[0024] Figure 8 Shows Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the longitudinal section structure of the lining in the CC direction.

[0025] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0026] 10. Pot cover; 11. Upper cover assembly; 112. Long hole; 12. Inner cover; 13. Rotating disk; 131. First magnetic structure; 132. First magnetic block; 133. Second boss; 134. Rotating disk body; 135. Second opening; 136. Annular flange; 14. Fixing device; 141. Second magnetic structure; 142. Second magnetic block; 143. First opening; 144. Fixed disk body; 145. First boss; 40. Cover opening member; 50. Hanging column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cooking utensil of this embodiment comprises: a pot body, a pot cover 10 and a cover opening member 40. The pot body has a cooking cavity, the pot cover 10 is covered on the pot body, the pot cover comprises an upper cover assembly 11, an inner cover 12 arranged in the upper cover assembly 11 and a rotating disk 13 arranged between the upper cover assembly 11 and the inner cover 12, the rotating disk 13 is rotatably arranged on the upper cover assembly 11, a first magnetic structure 131 is arranged on the rotating disk 13, and a second magnetic structure 141 is arranged on the inner cover 12. The inner cover 12 has an installation position and a non-installation position. When the inner cover 12 is placed in the installation position, the first magnetic structure 131 and the second magnetic structure 141 attract each other so that the inner cover 12 is installed on the upper cover assembly 11 and the inner cover 12 can rotate with the rotating disk 13. When the inner cover 12 is placed in the non-installation position, the inner cover 12 cannot be installed on the rotating disk 13. The cover opening member 40 is arranged on the pot cover 10, and the cover opening member 40 drives the rotating disk 13 to rotate.

[0029] Applying the technical solution of this embodiment, the pot cover 10 includes an upper cover assembly 11, an inner cover 12 arranged in the upper cover assembly 11, and a rotating disk 13 arranged between the upper cover assembly 11 and the inner cover 12, and the inner cover 12 and the rotating disk 13 are magnetically connected by a first magnetic structure 131 and a second magnetic structure 141. When the user needs to open the cover, the cover opening member 40 is operated to drive the rotating disk 13 to rotate. Since the inner cover 12 and the rotating disk 13 are magnetically connected by the first magnetic structure 131 and the second magnetic structure 141, the inner cover 12 magnetically connected to the rotating disk 13 will also rotate until the inner cover 12 rotates to the opening position. When the user needs to clean the inner cover 12, the inner cover 12 can be removed and cleaned by simply applying a downward force sufficient to overcome the magnetic force between the first magnetic structure 131 and the second magnetic structure 141 to the inner cover 12, so that the parts on the inner cover that are contaminated by dirt can be removed and cleaned, thereby avoiding the occurrence of odors due to the presence of dirt for a long time, thereby improving the user experience. In addition, since the installation of the inner cover 12 is directional, once the installation position of the inner cover 12 is incorrect, the cooking appliance may not work properly. In order to solve this problem, in the present embodiment, the inner cover 12 has an installation position and a non-installation position. When the inner cover 12 is placed in the installation position, the first magnetic structure 131 and the second magnetic structure 141 attract each other so that the inner cover 12 is installed on the upper cover assembly 11. When the inner cover 12 is placed in the non-installation position, the inner cover 12 may not be installed on the rotating disk 13 because the attraction between the first magnetic structure 131 and the second magnetic structure 141 is not enough to overcome the gravity of the inner cover 12, or the inner cover 12 is repelled by the rotating disk 13, thereby reminding the user that the inner cover 12 is not installed in place and needs to be reinstalled. The above structure enables the user to easily identify whether the inner cover 12 is in place, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0030] In addition, since the inner cover 12 and the rotating disk 13 are magnetically connected via the first magnetic structure 131 and the second magnetic structure 141 , they can also be automatically aligned, making it easier for the inner cover 12 to be installed on the rotating disk 13 .

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the first magnetic structure 131 includes a plurality of first magnetic blocks 132, and the second magnetic structure 141 includes a plurality of second magnetic blocks 142 corresponding to the plurality of first magnetic blocks 132. The above structure is simple and has low production cost. Preferably, the plurality of first magnetic blocks 132 are evenly distributed on the rotating disk 13, and the plurality of second magnetic blocks 142 are evenly distributed on the inner cover 12, and the above structure enables the inner cover 12 to be more stably assembled on the rotating disk 13.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, among the plurality of second magnetic blocks 142, the magnetic pole of at least one second magnetic block 142 facing the first magnetic block 132 is different from the magnetic poles of the other second magnetic blocks 142 facing the first magnetic block 132. Specifically, Figure 5 As shown, there are three second magnetic blocks 142, and the magnetic poles of the three second magnetic blocks 142 facing the first magnetic block 132 are S pole, S pole, and N pole respectively. There are also three first magnetic blocks 132, and they are N pole, N pole, and S pole corresponding to the above three second magnetic blocks 142. When the user installs, the inner cover 12 can only be sucked on the rotating disk 13 by rotating the inner cover 12 until all N poles are opposite to S poles. Otherwise, once N poles are opposite to N poles or S poles are opposite to S poles, the inner cover 12 will be subject to repulsive force, resulting in the inner cover 12 being unable to be installed on the rotating disk 13. The above foolproof method is simple and easy to implement.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of second magnetic blocks 142 are arranged along the circumference of the inner cover 12, and the distance between two adjacent second magnetic blocks 142 forms a magnetic block spacing, and there are multiple magnetic block spacings. Among the multiple magnetic block spacings, at least one magnetic block spacing is different from the other magnetic block spacings. Specifically, Figure 6 As shown, there are three second magnetic blocks 142, and the magnetic block spacing between two adjacent second magnetic blocks 142 among the three second magnetic blocks 142 is L1, L2, and L3 respectively, wherein L1=L2≠L3 or L1≠L2≠L3. The above structure enables the inner cover 12 to be sucked onto the rotating disk 13 only when the inner cover 12 is rotated to a point where the magnetic block spacing between the three first magnetic blocks 132 corresponds to the magnetic block spacing between the three second magnetic blocks 142. Otherwise, there may be a situation where one of the first magnetic blocks 132 cannot be opposite to the second magnetic block 142, so that the attraction between the first magnetic block 132 and the second magnetic block 142 is not enough to overcome the gravity of the inner cover 12, thereby causing the inner cover 12 to be unable to be installed on the rotating disk 13. The above foolproof method is simple and easy to implement.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the foolproofing method of the inner cover 12 includes both the method of setting different magnetic poles and the method of setting different magnetic block spacings. The double foolproofing makes the installation method of the inner cover 12 unique. Of course, those skilled in the art should know that in other embodiments, foolproofing can be performed by one of the above two foolproofing methods.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in this embodiment, the pot cover 10 also includes a fixing device 14 fixed on the inner cover 12, the second magnetic block 142 is injection molded on the fixing device 14, and the first magnetic block 132 is injection molded on the rotating disk 13. The above structure is simple and easy to process. It is not necessary to set other parts to fix the first magnetic block 132 on the rotating disk 13 and the second magnetic block 142 on the fixing device 14. Therefore, the above structure can reduce assembly time and improve assembly efficiency. Preferably, in this embodiment, the fixing device 14 and the rotating disk 13 are both made of plastic material, the first magnetic block 132 is injection molded on the rotating disk 13 by injection molding, and the second magnetic block 142 is injection molded on the fixing device 14 by injection molding.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in the present embodiment, the fixing device 14 is a fixed disk, which includes a fixed disk body 144 and a first boss 145 arranged on the fixed disk body 144 on a side close to the rotating disk 13, the rotating disk 13 includes a rotating disk body 134 and an upwardly extending second boss 133 arranged on the rotating disk body 134, the second boss 133 is located directly above the first boss 145, the first magnetic block 132 is injection molded in the second boss 133, and the second magnetic block 142 is injection molded in the first boss 145. The above structure is simple and easy to process.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, there are multiple second bosses 133, each of which is provided with a first magnetic block 132, and there are multiple first bosses 145 corresponding to the second bosses 133, each of which is provided with a second magnetic block 142. The above structure is simple, and each first magnetic block 132 corresponds to a second boss 133, so that the volume of the second boss 133 does not need to be too large, thereby reducing the amount of production materials used, thereby reducing production costs. Similarly, each second magnetic block 142 corresponds to a first boss 145, so that the volume of the first boss 145 does not need to be too large, thereby reducing the amount of production materials used, thereby reducing production costs.

[0038] Since the first magnetic block 132 is injection molded in the second boss 133, and the second magnetic block 142 is injection molded in the first boss 145, there is a portion of plastic material between the first magnetic block 132 and the second magnetic block 142, thereby weakening the magnetic force between the first magnetic block 132 and the second magnetic block 142, making it difficult to install the inner cover 12 on the rotating disk 13. In order to increase the magnetic force between the first magnetic block 132 and the second magnetic block 142 accordingly, the first magnetic block 132 and the second magnetic block 142 with greater magnetic force can only be replaced, which increases the production cost. In order to solve the above problem, Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the top of the first boss 145 is provided with a first opening 143, at least part of the second magnetic block 142 is located at the first opening 143, and the bottom of the second boss 133 is provided with a second opening 135 corresponding to the first opening 143, at least part of the first magnetic block 132 is located at the second opening 135. The above structure can remove the plastic material between the first magnetic block 132 and the second magnetic block 142, thereby increasing the magnetic force between the first magnetic block 132 and the second magnetic block 142, preventing magnetic isolation, so that the inner cover 12 can be stably installed on the rotating disk 13.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, an annular convex edge 136 is provided at the bottom of the rotating disk body 134, and an accommodating groove is formed between the annular convex edge 136 and the bottom wall of the rotating disk body 134, and the first boss 145 extends into the accommodating groove. Specifically, when the rotating disk 13 rotates under the action of the driving force, the groove wall of the accommodating groove applies an external force to the side wall of the first boss 145, so that the inner cover 12 can rotate with the rotating disk 13. The above structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the first magnetic structure 131 includes three first magnetic blocks 132, and the three first magnetic blocks 132 are arranged along the circumference of the rotating disk 13, and the second magnetic structure 141 includes three second magnetic blocks 142 corresponding to the three first magnetic blocks 132. The number of the first magnetic structure 131 and the number of the second magnetic structure 141 are both three, which can ensure that the inner cover 12 is stably fixed on the rotating disk 13 and save costs.

[0041] It should be noted that if Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the upper cover assembly 11 includes a face cover and an inner lining disposed in the face cover, the inner lining is provided with a long hole 112, the rotating disk 13 is hung on the inner lining through a hanging column, and the hanging column 50 is penetrated in the long hole 112. When the user rotates the cover opening member 40, the cover opening member 40 drives the rotating disk 13 to rotate relative to the inner lining. Then the rotating disk 13 drives the inner cover 12 magnetically connected thereto to rotate, so that the inner cover 12 moves between the cover opening position and the cover closing position.

[0042] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance is an electric pressure cooker.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: A pot body having a cooking cavity; A pot cover (10), the cover being arranged on the pot body, the pot cover (10) comprising an upper cover assembly (11), an inner cover (12) arranged inside the upper cover assembly (11), and a rotating disk (13) arranged between the upper cover assembly (11) and the inner cover (12), the rotating disk (13) being rotatably arranged on the upper cover assembly (11), the rotating disk (13) being provided with a first magnetic structure (131), the inner cover (12) being provided with a second magnetic structure (141), the inner cover (12) having an installation position and a non-installation position, when the inner cover (12) is placed at the installation position, the first magnetic structure (131) and the second magnetic structure (141) are attracted to each other so that the inner cover (12) is installed on the upper cover assembly (11) and the inner cover (12) can rotate with the rotating disk (13), when the inner cover (12) is placed at the non-installation position, the inner cover (12) cannot be installed on the rotating disk (13); A cover opening member (40) is arranged on the pot cover (10), and the cover opening member (40) drives the rotating disk (13) to rotate; The upper cover assembly (11) comprises a surface cover and an inner lining arranged in the surface cover, the inner lining is provided with a long hole (112), the rotating disk (13) is hung on the inner lining via a hanging column (50), and the hanging column (50) is inserted into the long hole (112).

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first magnetic structure (131) comprises a plurality of first magnetic blocks (132), and the second magnetic structure (141) comprises a plurality of second magnetic blocks (142) corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of first magnetic blocks (132).

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Among the plurality of second magnetic blocks (142), the magnetic pole of at least one second magnetic block (142) facing the first magnetic block (132) is different from the magnetic poles of the other second magnetic blocks (142) facing the first magnetic block (132).

4. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the second magnetic blocks (142) are arranged along the circumference of the inner cover (12), and the distance between two adjacent second magnetic blocks (142) forms a magnetic block spacing. There are multiple magnetic block spacings, and among the multiple magnetic block spacings, at least one magnetic block spacing is different from the other magnetic block spacings.

5. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pot cover (10) further comprises a fixing device (14) fixed on the inner cover (12), the second magnetic block (142) is injection-molded on the fixing device (14), and the first magnetic block (132) is injection-molded on the rotating disk (13).

6. The cooking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing device (14) is a fixed disk, the fixed disk comprising a fixed disk body (144) and a first boss (145) arranged on a side of the fixed disk body (144) close to the rotating disk (13); the rotating disk (13) comprises a rotating disk body (134) and a second boss (133) extending upwardly and arranged on the rotating disk body (134); the second boss (133) is located directly above the first boss (145); the first magnetic block (132) is injection molded in the second boss (133); and the second magnetic block (142) is injection molded in the first boss (145).

7. The cooking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are a plurality of second bosses (133), each of which is provided with a first magnetic block (132); there are a plurality of first bosses (145) arranged corresponding to the second bosses (133), each of which is provided with a second magnetic block (142).

8. The cooking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first opening (143) is provided at the top of the first boss (145), and at least a portion of the second magnetic block (142) is located at the first opening (143); a second opening (135) corresponding to the first opening (143) is provided at the bottom of the second boss (133), and at least a portion of the first magnetic block (132) is located at the second opening (135).

9. The cooking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: An annular convex edge (136) is provided at the bottom of the rotating disk body (134), and an accommodating groove is formed between the annular convex edge (136) and the bottom wall of the rotating disk body (134), and the first boss (145) extends into the accommodating groove.

10. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first magnetic structure (131) comprises three first magnetic blocks (132), the three first magnetic blocks (132) are arranged along the circumference of the rotating disk (13), and the second magnetic structure (141) comprises three second magnetic blocks (142) corresponding one-to-one to the three first magnetic blocks (132).

11. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The cooking utensil is an electric pressure cooker.

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