A handle and a kitchen appliance

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a handle and a kitchen appliance. The present invention provides a handle, which includes a front panel, a back panel and a sealing structure. The front panel and the back panel form a handle body, and the sealing structure is arranged at both ends of the handle body in the length direction. The sealing structure covers the gaps between the front panel and the back panel at both ends in the length direction of the handle. By providing the sealing structure on both sides of the handle to cover the gaps between the front panel and the back panel on the left and right sides of the handle, the present invention avoids the exposure of the gaps at both ends of the handle, which affects the overall aesthetics.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular, to a handle and a kitchen appliance. Background Art

[0002] A handle is usually installed on the door body of a kitchen appliance. For a handle formed by combining two plates, there are usually certain gaps at both ends of the handle, which affects the overall aesthetics of the handle and even causes water and dust to enter through the gaps at both ends of the handle. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a handle to seal the gaps at both ends of the handle.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a handle, which includes a front panel, a back panel and a sealing structure. The front panel and the back panel form a handle body, and the sealing structure is arranged at both ends of the handle in the length direction, and the sealing structure covers the gaps between the front panel and the back panel at both ends of the handle body in the length direction.

[0005] Thus, by arranging the sealing structure on both sides of the handle body to cover the gaps between the front panel and the back panel on the left and right sides of the handle body, it is avoided that the gaps at both ends of the handle are exposed, which affects the overall aesthetics.

[0006] Optionally, the handle body further includes an intermediate plate that cooperates with the front panel and the back panel. The intermediate plate is located between the front panel and the back panel, and the sealing structure is located at both ends of the front panel, the back panel and the intermediate plate along the length direction of the handle body.

[0007] Thus, through the arrangement of the intermediate plate, the intermediate plate can reinforce the handle. In addition, when the front panel and the back panel enclose the intermediate plate, the intermediate plate can block the gaps between the front panel and the back panel.

[0008] Optionally, the sealing structure includes a first convex edge, and the first convex edge is arranged at the edges of both ends of the front panel in the length direction of the handle body, and the first convex edge protrudes towards the back panel.

[0009] Thus, through the arrangement of the first convex edge integrally connected to the front panel, the left and right ends of the back panel are covered, and it is avoided that the gaps between the front panel and the back panel at the left and right ends leak out. In addition, the gap between the back panel and the first convex edge is located at the rear side of the handle.

[0010] Optionally, the sealing structure includes a second convex edge, which is disposed at both ends of the back plate along the length direction of the handle body, and the second convex edge protrudes toward the panel side.

[0011] Thus, through the arrangement of the second convex edge integrally connected to the back plate, the left and right ends of the panel are covered, preventing the leakage of the gaps at the left and right ends between the panel and the back plate.

[0012] Optionally, the sealing structure includes a third convex edge, which is disposed at both ends of the middle plate along the length direction of the handle body, and the third convex edge protrudes toward the panel side.

[0013] Thus, through the arrangement of the fourth convex edge integrally connected to the middle plate, the left and right ends of the back plate are covered, preventing the leakage of the gaps at the left and right ends between the back plate and the middle plate.

[0014] Optionally, the sealing structure includes a fourth convex edge, which is disposed at both ends of the middle plate along the length direction of the handle body, and the fourth convex edge protrudes toward the back plate side.

[0015] Thus, through the arrangement of the third convex edge integrally connected to the middle plate, the left and right ends of the panel are covered, preventing the leakage of the gaps at the left and right ends between the panel and the middle plate.

[0016] Optionally, a light source is provided inside the handle, and a light-transmitting hole is formed in the sealing structure.

[0017] Thus, through the design of the light source in cooperation with the light-transmitting hole, the light-transmitting design at both ends of the handle is realized, enhancing the aesthetic degree of the handle. Additionally, by controlling the light source, the working state of the kitchen appliance can be identified at night.

[0018] Optionally, a light-transmitting plate is provided on the side of the sealing structure away from the panel and the back plate, and the light-transmitting plate covers the light-transmitting hole.

[0019] Thus, through the arrangement of the light-transmitting plate, the light-transmitting hole is sealed to prevent insects and the like from entering the handle.

[0020] Optionally, a convex platform structure is provided on the light-transmitting plate, and the convex platform structure is in plug-in fit with the light-transmitting hole.

[0021] Thus, when installing the light-transmitting plate, the convex platform structure can be directly inserted into the light-transmitting hole to position the light-transmitting plate.

[0022] Optionally, the light-transmitting plate is made of frosted glass.

[0023] Thus, through the setting of the frosted glass, the decorative effect of the handle is enhanced, and the light transmission effect is made softer and more hazy, which can better meet the personalized needs of users, and the electrical components and circuits inside the handle cannot be seen from the outside of the handle.

[0024] The present invention also provides a kitchen appliance, including the handle described above.

[0025] Optionally, the kitchen appliance includes at least one of a steam box, an oven, a steam oven, a disinfection cabinet, a microwave oven, an integrated stove, and a dishwasher. The beneficial effects of the kitchen appliance are the same as those of the handle described above, and will not be elaborated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the handle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is of the present invention Figure 1 partial enlarged view at I in;

[0028] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the handle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 is of the present invention Figure 3 partial enlarged view at III in;

[0030] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the handle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 is of the present invention Figure 5 partial enlarged view at IV in;

[0032] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the mounting post in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the cooperation of the handle in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0035] 1 - Panel, 2 - Back plate, 3 - Intermediate plate, 4 - Sealing structure, 5 - Mounting post, 6 - Light source, 11 - First convex edge, 12 - First buckle, 21 - Second convex edge, 22 - Second buckle, 31 - Third convex edge, 32 - Fourth convex edge, 33 - First limiting protrusion, 34 - Second limiting protrusion, 41 - Light transmission hole, 42 - Light transmission plate, 421 - Convex platform structure, 51 - Mounting post wire passing hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0036] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the following provides a detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0038] In addition, all directions or positional relationships mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention are based on the positional relationships in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than implying or suggesting that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, and it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In the description of the present invention, "first", "second", etc. do not constitute a limitation on the specific quantity, but are only for the convenience of distinction and description. A coordinate system 0-XYZ is set in the accompanying drawings, where the positive direction of the X-axis represents the right side, the negative direction of the X-axis represents the left side, the positive direction of the Y-axis represents the upper side, the negative direction of the Y-axis represents the lower side, the positive direction of the Z-axis represents the front side, and the negative direction of the Z-axis represents the rear side.

[0039] One embodiment of the present invention provides a handle, as Figure 1 and 2 shown, including a front panel 1, a back panel 2, and a sealing structure 4. The front panel 1 and the back panel 2 form a handle body. The sealing structure 4 is provided at both ends in the length direction of the handle, and the sealing structure 4 covers the gaps between the front panel 1 and the back panel 2 at both ends in the length direction of the handle body.

[0040] It should be noted that the front panel 1 and the back panel 2 cooperate with each other, and the front panel 1 and the back panel 2 can be assembled together by at least one of the connection methods of snap connection, screw connection, and adhesive connection. As Figure 1 and 2As shown, when the panel 1 and the back plate 2 are installed together, there will be a certain gap between the panel 1 and the back plate 2. The sealing structure 4 is located on the left and right sides of the panel 1 and the back plate 2 and covers the gaps on the left and right sides of the panel 1 and the back plate 2. The length direction of the handle body is the X-axis direction in the attached drawing or the left-right direction. Here, the sealing structure 4 can include a structure provided on the panel 1, can also include a structure provided on the back plate 2, or can be a separate part. When the sealing structure 4 is a separate structure, the sealing structure can be an end cap that covers both sides of the panel 1 and the back plate 2.

[0041] The advantage of such a setting is that by providing sealing structures on both sides of the handle to cover the gaps on the left and right sides of the panel 1 and the back plate 2 between the handle, it is avoided that the gaps at both ends of the handle are exposed, which affects the overall aesthetics.

[0042] In one embodiment of the present invention, as Figure 1 and 2 shown, the handle further includes an intermediate plate 3 that cooperates with the panel 1 and the back plate 2. The intermediate plate 3 is located between the panel 1 and the back plate 2, and the sealing structure 4 is located at both ends of the panel 1, the back plate 2, and the intermediate plate 3 along the length direction of the handle body. [[ID=##**##]]

[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the panel 1, the back plate 2, and the intermediate plate 3 can be cooperatively installed together by at least one of snap connection, threaded connection, and adhesive connection. At this time, the sealing structure 4 can include a structure provided on the panel 1, can also include a structure provided on the back plate 2, can also include a structure provided on the intermediate plate 3, or can be a separate part. It should be noted that electronic components such as printed circuit boards and light sources can be installed on the intermediate plate 3. Here, the intermediate plate 3 can reinforce the handle. In addition, when the panel 1 and the back plate 2 enclose the intermediate plate 3, the intermediate plate 3 can block the gap between the panel 1 and the back plate 2.

[0044] As Figure 8 shown, a first snap 12 is provided on the panel 1, and a first limiting protrusion 33 is provided on the intermediate plate 3. The cooperation between the first snap 12 and the first limiting protrusion 33 realizes the connection between the panel 1 and the intermediate plate 3. A second snap 22 is provided on the back plate 2, and a second limiting protrusion 34 is provided on the intermediate plate 3. The cooperation between the second snap 22 and the second limiting protrusion 34 realizes the connection between the back plate 2 and the intermediate plate 3.

[0045] As Figure 2As shown, the sealing structure 4 includes a first convex edge 11 which is disposed at both ends of the panel 1 in the length direction of the handle body, and the first convex edge 11 protrudes towards the back plate 2 side.

[0046] It should be noted that the first convex edge 11 is equivalent to a part of the panel 1. There are two first convex edges 11 which are respectively disposed at the left and right ends of the panel 1. When the handle only includes the panel 1 and the back plate 2, the first convex edge 11 extends towards the back plate 2 side, thereby covering both ends of the back plate 2, which is equivalent to the back plate 2 being located between the two first convex edges 11. When the handle further includes an intermediate plate 3, the first convex edge 11 covers both ends of the back plate 2 and the intermediate plate 3 at the same time.

[0047] The advantage of such a setting is that through the setting of the first convex edge 11 integrally connected to the panel 1, both ends of the back plate 2 are covered, avoiding the leakage of the gaps at both ends between the panel 1 and the back plate 2. In addition, the gap between the back plate 2 and the first convex edge 11 is located at the rear side of the handle.

[0048] As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the sealing structure 4 includes a second convex edge 21 which is disposed at both ends of the back plate 2 in the length direction of the handle body, and the second convex edge 21 protrudes towards the panel 1 side.

[0049] It should be noted that the second convex edge 21 is equivalent to a part of the back plate 2. There are two second convex edges 21 which are respectively disposed at the left and right ends of the back plate 2. When the handle only includes the panel 1 and the back plate 2, the second convex edge 21 extends towards the panel 1 side, thereby covering both ends of the panel 1, which is equivalent to the panel 1 being located between the two second convex edges 21. When the handle further includes an intermediate plate 3, the second convex edge 21 covers both ends of the panel 1 and the intermediate plate 3 at the same time.

[0050] The advantage of such a setting is that through the setting of the second convex edge 21 integrally connected to the back plate 2, both ends of the panel 1 are covered, avoiding the leakage of the gaps at both ends between the panel 1 and the back plate 2.

[0051] As Figure 3 and [[ID=!5]] Figure 4 shown, the sealing structure 4 includes a third convex edge 31 which is disposed at both ends of the intermediate plate 3 at the edge in the length direction of the handle body, and the third convex edge 31 protrudes towards the panel 1 side.

[0052] It should be noted that the third convex edge 31 is equivalent to a part of the middle plate 3. There are two third convex edges 31, and the two third convex edges 31 are respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the middle plate 3. The third convex edge 31 extends towards the panel 1 side, so as to wrap the two ends of the panel 1, which is equivalent to the panel 1 being located between the two third convex edges 31.

[0053] The advantage of such a setting is that through the setting of the fourth convex edge 32 integrally connected to the middle plate 3, the left and right ends of the back plate are wrapped, avoiding the leakage of the gaps at the left and right ends between the back plate 2 and the middle plate 3.

[0054] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the sealing structure 4 includes a fourth convex edge 32. The fourth convex edge 32 is arranged at the edge of both ends of the middle plate 3 in the length direction of the handle body, and the fourth convex edge 32 protrudes towards the back plate 2 side.

[0055] It should be noted that the fourth convex edge 32 is also equivalent to a part of the middle plate 3. There are two fourth convex edges 32, and the two fourth convex edges 32 are respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the middle plate 3. The fourth convex edge 32 extends towards the back plate 2 side, so as to wrap the two ends of the back plate 2, which is equivalent to the back plate 2 being located between the two fourth convex edges 32.

[0056] The advantage of such a setting is that through the setting of the third convex edge 31 integrally connected to the middle plate 3, the left and right ends of the panel 1 are wrapped, avoiding the leakage of the gaps at the left and right ends between the panel 1 and the middle plate 3.

[0057] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, a light source 6 is arranged inside the handle, and a light-transmitting hole 41 is formed on the sealing structure 4.

[0058] It should be noted that after the panel 1, the back plate 2 and the middle plate 3 are connected together, a receiving cavity is formed between the panel 1 and the back plate 2, and a light source 6 is arranged in the receiving cavity. Here, the light source 6 can be installed on the panel 1, or on the back plate 2, or on the middle plate 3, or on a printed circuit board. Here, the printed circuit board is fixedly installed on the middle plate 3. As Figure 4 and 8As shown, the light-transmitting holes 41 penetrate from both ends of the middle plate 3 to the middle through the third convex edge 31 and the fourth convex edge 32, so that the light inside the handle can be transmitted outside the handle. It should be noted that the light source 6 can be one or more, the light-transmitting holes 41 can be one or more, and the light emitted by the light source 6 can be irradiated outside the handle through the light-transmitting holes 41, causing both ends of the handle to emit light. Here, the light-transmitting holes 24 can be dot-shaped, strip-shaped, circular, rectangular, diamond-shaped, or in the shape of various logos.

[0059] The advantage of such a setting is that through the cooperation of the light source 6 and the design of the light-transmitting holes 41, the light-transmitting design at both ends of the handle is realized, increasing the aesthetic degree of the handle. In addition, through the control of the light source, the working state of the kitchen appliance can be recognized at night.

[0060] As Figure 4 and Figure 8 shown, a light-transmitting plate 42 is provided on the side of the sealing structure 4 away from the panel 1 and the back plate 2, and the light-transmitting plate 42 covers the light-transmitting holes 41.

[0061] It should be noted that there are two light-transmitting plates 42, and the two light-transmitting plates 42 respectively cover the left and right ends of the handle. Here, the light-transmitting plate 42 is connected to the end face of the sealing structure 4, and the light-transmitting plate 42 and the sealing structure 4 can be installed together by at least one of the connection methods of snap connection, threaded connection, and adhesive connection. The light-transmitting plate 42 is made of a light-transmitting material such as light-transmitting glass, light-transmitting plastic, or light-transmitting rubber, and the color of the light-transmitting plate 42 can be colorless or colored. The advantage of such a setting is that through the setting of the light-transmitting plate 42, the light-transmitting holes 41 are sealed to prevent insects and the like from entering the handle.

[0062] In the embodiment of the present invention, the light-transmitting plate 42 is made of frosted glass. Through the setting of the frosted glass, the decorative effect of the handle is enhanced, the light-transmitting effect is softer and more hazy, which can better meet the personalized needs of users, and the electrical components and circuits inside the handle cannot be seen from the outside of the handle.

[0063] As Figure 4 shown, a convex structure 421 is provided on the light-transmitting plate 42, and the convex structure 421 is inserted and matched with the light-transmitting hole 41.

[0064] It should be noted that the convex structure 421 is equivalent to a part of the light-transmitting plate 42, that is to say, the convex structure is also made of a light-transmitting material, the cross-section of the convex structure 421 matches the shape of the light-transmitting hole 41, and during installation, the convex structure 421 can be directly inserted into the light-transmitting hole 41 to form the positioning of the light-transmitting plate 42.

[0065] As Figure 7 shown, the handle further includes a mounting post 5. Two ends of the mounting post 5 are respectively connected to the back plate 2 and the door body of the kitchen appliance. A wire passing hole 51 is formed in the mounting post 5. A back plate wire passing hole is provided on the back plate 2, and the back plate wire passing hole communicates with the wire passing hole 51 in the mounting post 5.

[0066] It should be noted that the kitchen appliance may include a steam box, an oven, a steam oven, an integrated stove, a dishwasher, etc. The corresponding kitchen appliance body is a steam box body, an oven body, a steam oven body, an integrated stove body, and a dishwasher body.

[0067] As Figure 6 shown, the handle is connected to the door body of the kitchen appliance through the mounting post 5. A wire passing channel is provided on the door body of the kitchen appliance, and the wire passing channel communicates with the wire passing hole 51 in the mounting post 5. The wire in the handle sequentially passes through the back plate wire passing hole and the wire passing hole 51 in the mounting post 5 and is connected to the wire passing channel in the door body of the kitchen appliance, so as to introduce the wire in the handle into the kitchen appliance body. The advantage of such a setting is that by respectively forming wire passing holes on the back plate 2 and in the mounting post 5, the wire in the handle is introduced into the door body of the kitchen appliance.

[0068] This embodiment provides a kitchen appliance including the handle described in any one of the above. The beneficial effects of the kitchen appliance are the same as those of the handle described above and will not be elaborated here. It should be noted that the kitchen appliance may include at least one of a steam box, an oven, a steam oven, a disinfection cabinet, an integrated stove, and a dishwasher. That is to say, the kitchen appliance may be any one of a steam box, an oven, a steam oven, a disinfection cabinet, a microwave oven, an integrated stove, and a dishwasher, or a combination of several of a steam box, an oven, a steam oven, a disinfection cabinet, a microwave oven, an integrated stove, and a dishwasher.

[0069] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A handle, characterized in that, It includes a front panel (1), a back panel (2), a sealing structure (4) and an intermediate panel (3). The front panel (1) and the back panel (2) form a handle body. The sealing structure (4) is arranged at both ends of the handle body in the length direction. The sealing structure (4) covers the gaps between the front panel (1) and the back panel (2) and at both ends of the handle body in the length direction. The intermediate panel (3) is located between the front panel (1) and the back panel (2). The sealing structure (4) is located at both ends of the front panel (1), the back panel (2) and the intermediate panel (3) in the length direction of the handle body. The sealing structure (4) includes a third convex edge (31). The third convex edge (31) is arranged at both ends of the intermediate panel (3) in the length direction of the handle body. The third convex edge (31) protrudes towards the front panel (1). The sealing structure (4) includes a fourth convex edge (32). The fourth convex edge (32) is arranged at both ends of the intermediate panel (3) in the length direction of the handle body. The fourth convex edge (32) protrudes towards the back panel (2). A light source (5) is arranged inside the handle. A light-transmitting hole (41) is formed in the sealing structure (4). A light-transmitting plate (42) is arranged on the side of the sealing structure (4) away from the front panel (1) and the back panel (2). The light-transmitting plate (42) covers the light-transmitting hole (41). A boss structure (421) is arranged on the light-transmitting plate (42). The boss structure (421) is in plug-in fit with the light-transmitting hole (41).

2. A kitchen appliance, characterized in that, It includes the handle according to claim 1.

3. The kitchen appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that, The kitchen appliance includes at least one of a steam box, an oven, a steam oven, a disinfection cabinet, a microwave oven, an integrated stove and a dishwasher.

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