Cooking utensils

Abstract

The present invention provides a cooking utensil, comprising: a utensil body; a rotating member, which is pivotally arranged on the utensil body, and the rotating member comprises an operating part; a damping mechanism, comprising a first damping structure and a second damping structure, which cooperate with each other, the first damping structure is arranged on the utensil body, and the second damping structure is arranged on the rotating member, and during the rotation of the rotating member, the first damping structure can cooperate with the second damping structure and generate resistance, and a heating device, which is arranged on the utensil body. The technical solution of the present invention can effectively solve the problem of poor hand feeling of users rotating the rotating member in the related art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of small household appliances, and in particular to a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] In the electric pressure cooker products in the related art, the opening and closing functions are realized by rotating the lid driven by the handle. Specifically, the lid includes a surface cover, an inner lining and an inner cover arranged from the outside to the inside, the handle and the rotating rod are arranged on the inner lining, and the inner cover can be floatingly arranged under the inner lining. One end of the rotating rod is connected to the handle, and the other end of the rotating rod is connected to the inner cover. The handle drives the rotating rod to move, and the rotating rod drives the lid to move, and finally the inner cover is rotated between the locked position and the unlocked position. Although the structure in the related art can achieve the purpose of smoothly opening and closing the lid, the speed of opening and closing the lid is directly determined by the user. The user's hand feel is poor during the opening process, which makes the consumer experience poor and reduces the grade of the product. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a cooking utensil to solve the problem of poor hand feeling when a user rotates a rotating part in the related art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a cooking utensil, comprising: a utensil body; a rotating member, which is pivotally arranged on the utensil body, and the rotating member includes an operating part; a damping mechanism, comprising a first damping structure and a second damping structure that cooperate with each other, the first damping structure is arranged on the utensil body, and the second damping structure is arranged on the rotating member, and during the rotation of the rotating member, the first damping structure can cooperate with the second damping structure and generate resistance; and a heating device, which is arranged on the utensil body.

[0005] Optionally, the first damping structure is a rack, and the second damping structure is a gear pivotably disposed on the rotating member.

[0006] Optionally, the rack is an arc-shaped rack, and the axis of the arc-shaped rack is coaxial with the rotation axis of the rotating member.

[0007] Optionally, the rack is an arc-shaped rack integrally formed with the device body, and the axis of the arc-shaped rack is set at an angle to the rotation axis of the gear.

[0008] Optionally, a mounting opening is provided on the rotating member, and the gear is pivotably disposed in the mounting opening, and at least part of the gear teeth extend from the lower opening of the mounting opening to cooperate with the rack.

[0009] Optionally, a mounting groove communicating with the mounting port is provided on the rotating member, a rotating shaft is passed through the gear, and the rotating shaft is fixed in the mounting groove.

[0010] Optionally, the rotating member includes a rotating member body and a fixing structure, the mounting opening and the mounting groove are arranged on the rotating member body, and at least a part of the fixing structure extends into the mounting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the fixing structure includes a cover body and fixing ribs disposed on the cover body and extending downward, the cover body is disposed above the mounting opening and the mounting groove, and the fixing ribs extend into the mounting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the rotating shaft includes a first shaft segment passing through the gear and a second shaft segment connected to both ends of the first shaft segment and arranged at an angle to the first shaft segment, and the number of fixing ribs is two and corresponds to the second shaft segment.

[0013] Optionally, a mounting opening is provided on the rotating member, and at least a portion of the second damping structure extends out from a lower opening of the mounting opening to cooperate with the first damping structure.

[0014] Optionally, the utensil body includes a pot body and a pot cover arranged on the pot body, the pot cover includes an outer cover and an inner cover pivotally arranged on the inner side of the outer cover, the rotating part is pivotally arranged on the outer cover and connected to the inner cover, the inner cover has a locking position locked on the pot body and an unlocking position that can be opened relative to the pot body, the rotating part can drive the inner cover to rotate between the locking position and the unlocking position, and the first damping structure is arranged on the outer cover.

[0015] Optionally, the cooking appliance is an electric pressure cooker, the outer cover includes a surface cover and an inner liner located on the inner side of the surface cover, the rotating member is pivotally disposed on the inner liner, and the first damping structure is disposed on the inner liner.

[0016] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, a first damping structure is provided on the device body, and a second damping structure is provided on the rotating part. When the user rotates the rotating part through the operating part, the first damping structure cooperates with the second damping structure and generates resistance to reduce the resultant force exerted on the rotating part and reduce the rotation speed of the rotating part, thereby making the speed of opening and closing the lid more uniform, improving the user's feel when using it, and improving the user's experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] 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:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the inner liner, the rotating member and the damping mechanism of the cooking utensil according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of the inner lining, the rotating part and the damping mechanism;

[0020] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partially enlarged structure of the lining, rotating parts and damping mechanism;

[0021] Figure 4 Shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partially enlarged structure of the inner lining, the rotating member and the damping mechanism after the cover body is removed;

[0022] Figure 5 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the rotating member body of the rotating member;

[0023] Figure 6 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure in which the second damping structure of the damping mechanism cooperates with the rotating shaft;

[0024] Figure 7 Shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover body of the rotating member; and

[0025] Figure 8 Shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the lining.

[0026] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Device body; 20. Rotating member; 21. Mounting opening; 22. Mounting groove; 23. Rotating member body; 24. Fixed structure; 241. Cover body; 242. Fixed rib; 30. Damping mechanism; 31. First damping structure; 32. Second damping structure; 40. Rotating shaft; 41. First shaft section; 42. Second shaft section. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the cooking appliance of this embodiment includes: an appliance body 10, a rotating member 20, a damping mechanism 30 and a heating device. The rotating member 20 is pivotally arranged on the appliance body 10, and the rotating member 20 includes an operating portion. The damping mechanism 30 includes a first damping structure 31 and a second damping structure 32 that cooperate with each other. The first damping structure 31 is arranged on the appliance body 10, and the second damping structure 32 is arranged on the rotating member 20. During the rotation of the rotating member 20, the first damping structure 31 can cooperate with the second damping structure 32 and generate resistance to limit the rotation speed of the rotating member 20. The heating device is arranged on the appliance body.

[0030] By applying the technical solution of this embodiment, a first damping structure 31 is provided on the device body 10, and a second damping structure is provided on the rotating member 20. When the user rotates the rotating member 20 through the operating part, the first damping structure 31 cooperates with the second damping structure 32 and generates resistance to reduce the resultant force exerted on the rotating member 20 and reduce the rotation speed of the rotating member 20, thereby making the speed of opening and closing the lid more uniform, improving the user's hand feel when using it, and improving the user's experience.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the first damping structure 31 is a rack, and the second damping structure 32 is a gear pivotably arranged on the rotating member 20. There is meshing damping in the process of meshing between the gear and the rack. If the torque of the user rotating the operating part is too large, the resistance generated when the gear and the rack are meshed can offset part of the torque, thereby reducing the rotation speed of the rotating member 20. In the whole process of opening and closing the cover, since the gear is constantly meshed with the teeth on the rack, the speed of the whole opening and closing of the cover is more uniform, thereby improving the hand feeling of the user when opening and closing the cover. Of course, the first damping structure 31 and the second damping structure 32 are not limited to the cooperation of the gear and the rack. In other embodiments not shown in the figure, the first damping structure 31 and the second damping structure 32 can also be the first friction member and the second friction member with a certain friction coefficient. When the rotating member rotates, the first friction member is always in contact with the second friction member, and the sliding friction generated between the two can offset part of the torque of the user rotating the operating part, thereby reducing the rotation speed of the rotating member.

[0032] like Figures 2 to 4 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the rack is an arc-shaped rack, the axis of the arc-shaped rack is coaxial with the rotation axis of the rotating member 20, and the rotation axis of the gear extends along the radial direction of the arc-shaped rack. The above structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the rack is an arc-shaped rack integrally formed with the device body 10, and the axis of the arc-shaped rack is set at an angle with the rotation axis of the gear. Specifically, in the present embodiment, since the rack is integrally formed with the device body 10, it is only necessary to locate the rotation axis of the gear during assembly, and it is not necessary to locate the rack, thereby improving installation efficiency and reducing assembly difficulty. Preferably, in the present embodiment, the rack is horizontally arranged, the gear is located above the rack, and the gear can rotate in a vertical plane. The above structure is simple and easy to implement. Of course, in other embodiments not shown in the figure, the tooth structure of the rack can be arranged vertically, and its axis is coaxial with the rotation axis of the rotating member 20, and the gear is located on one side of the rack and can rotate in a horizontal plane.

[0034] In this embodiment, the gear is made of silicone material. The above structure makes the rotating member 20 quieter during rotation, thereby improving the user experience. Of course, in other embodiments, the gear can also be made of metal material or other materials.

[0035] like Figures 2 to 4 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the rack is an integral structure with the device body 10. The above structure is simple and easy to process, and there is no need to fix the rack to the device body 10 by fasteners alone, thus simplifying the assembly process and improving production efficiency.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a mounting opening 21 is provided on the rotating member 20, and the gear is pivotally disposed in the mounting opening 21, and at least part of the gear teeth extend from the lower opening of the mounting opening 21 to cooperate with the rack. The above structure arranges the gear in the mounting opening 21 on the rotating member 20, which can effectively reduce the space occupied by the rotating member 20 and the gear, avoid the phenomenon of increasing the height of the pot cover due to the addition of the gear, and is conducive to miniaturization design.

[0037] like Figures 2 to 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the rotating member 20 is provided with a mounting groove 22 communicating with the mounting opening 21, and the gear is provided with a rotating shaft 40, which is fixed in the mounting groove 22. The above structure is simple and convenient for processing and installation.

[0038] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the rotating member 20 includes a rotating member body 23 and a fixing structure 24, the mounting opening 21 and the mounting groove 22 are arranged on the rotating member body 23, and at least part of the fixing structure 24 extends into the mounting groove 22 to abut against the rotating shaft 40 in the mounting groove 22. The above structure is simple and easy to process and install.

[0039] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the fixing structure 24 includes a cover body 241 and a fixing rib 242 disposed on the cover body 241 and extending downward, the cover body 241 covers the mounting opening 21 and the mounting groove 22, and the fixing rib 242 extends into the mounting groove 22. The above structure is simple, convenient for assemblers to take and assemble, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0040] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the rotating shaft 40 includes a first shaft section 41 that penetrates the gear and a second shaft section 42 that is connected to both ends of the first shaft section 41 and is arranged at an angle with the first shaft section 41, and two fixing ribs 242 are arranged corresponding to the second shaft section 42. During installation, the two fixing ribs 242 are first extended into the two installation grooves 22, and then the cover body 241 is fixed to the rotating member body 23 by a screw. The above structure is simple and has high assembly efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments not shown in the figure, the fixing structure 24 can also be fixed to the rotating member body 23 by a clamping structure.

[0041] In the present embodiment, the rotating member 20 is provided with a mounting opening 21, and at least part of the second damping structure 32 extends from the lower opening of the mounting opening 21 to cooperate with the first damping structure 31. Preferably, in the present embodiment, the second damping structure 32 is a gear, and the first damping structure 31 is a rack, and the gear is pivotally arranged in the mounting opening 21, and at least part of the gear teeth extend from the lower opening of the mounting opening 21 to cooperate with the rack. The above structure arranges the gear in the mounting opening 21 on the rotating member 20, which can effectively reduce the space occupied by the rotating member 20 and the gear, avoid the phenomenon of increasing the height of the pot cover due to the addition of the gear, and is conducive to miniaturization design. Of course, in other embodiments not shown in the figure, the first damping structure and the second damping structure can be respectively the first friction member and the second friction member, a part of the second friction member is located in the mounting opening 21, and the other part extends from the lower opening of the mounting opening to cooperate with the second friction member.

[0042] In the present embodiment, the cooking utensil further includes: a limiting structure. The limiting structure is provided on the utensil body 10, and when the rotating member 20 rotates to a predetermined position, the limiting structure abuts against the rotating member 20. The above structure can limit the rotation angle of the rotating member, that is, the user can open and close the lid by rotating the operating part by a smaller angle, thereby improving the user experience. It should be noted that in the related art, if the rotating member rotates too fast, a large noise will be generated when the rotating member contacts the limiting structure, resulting in a poor user experience. In the present embodiment, due to the provision of the damping mechanism, when the user applies a large force to the operating part, the rotation speed of the rotating member is smaller and more uniform than that of the related art, thereby reducing the noise generated when the rotating member contacts the limiting structure, thereby improving the user experience.

[0043] In this embodiment, the utensil body 10 includes a pot body and a pot cover arranged on the pot body, the pot cover includes an outer cover and an inner cover pivotally arranged inside the outer cover, the rotating member 20 is pivotally arranged on the outer cover and connected to the inner cover, the inner cover has a locking position locked on the pot body and an unlocking position that can be opened relative to the pot body, the rotating member 20 can drive the inner cover to rotate between the locking position and the unlocking position, and the first damping structure 31 is arranged on the outer cover. The above structure is simple and easy to implement. In this embodiment, there is a cooking cavity in the pot body, and the heating device is arranged on the pot body to heat the food in the cooking cavity.

[0044] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the cooking appliance is an electric pressure cooker, the outer cover includes a surface cover and an inner lining located inside the surface cover, the rotating member 20 is pivotally disposed on the inner lining, and the first damping structure 31 is disposed on the inner lining.

[0045] Preferably, in this embodiment, the rotating member 20 includes a rotating rod and a handle fixedly connected to the rotating rod, wherein the handle forms the above-mentioned operating part, and the rotating rod includes a rotating member body 23 and a fixing structure 24 .

[0046] 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: Appliance body (10); A rotating member (20) is pivotally arranged on the device body (10), and the rotating member (20) includes an operating portion; The damping mechanism (30) comprises a first damping structure (31) and a second damping structure (32) which cooperate with each other, wherein the first damping structure (31) is arranged on the device body (10), and the second damping structure (32) is arranged on the rotating member (20), and during the rotation of the rotating member (20), the first damping structure (31) can cooperate with the second damping structure (32) to generate resistance; A heating device, arranged on the device body (10); The rotating member (20) comprises a rotating member body (23) and a fixed structure (24), and the second damping structure (32) is arranged on the rotating member body (23); The first damping structure (31) is a rack, and the second damping structure (32) is a gear pivotably arranged on the rotating member (20); The rotating member (20) is provided with a mounting opening (21), and the gear is pivotally arranged in the mounting opening (21); The rotating member (20) is provided with a mounting groove (22) which is in communication with the mounting opening (21); a rotating shaft (40) is passed through the gear, and the rotating shaft (40) is fixed in the mounting groove (22).

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rack is an arc-shaped rack, and the axis of the arc-shaped rack is coaxial with the rotation axis of the rotating member (20).

3. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rack is an arc-shaped rack integrally formed with the device body (10), and the axis of the arc-shaped rack is arranged at an angle to the rotation axis of the gear.

4. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least part of the gear teeth of the gear extend out from the lower opening of the mounting opening (21) to cooperate with the rack.

5. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation opening (21) and the installation groove (22) are arranged on the rotating member body (23), and at least a portion of the fixing structure (24) extends into the installation groove (22).

6. The cooking device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing structure (24) comprises a cover body (241) and a fixing rib (242) arranged on the cover body (241) and extending downward, the cover body (241) is arranged above the installation opening (21) and the installation groove (22), and the fixing rib (242) extends into the installation groove (22).

7. The cooking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating shaft (40) comprises a first shaft section (41) passing through the gear and a second shaft section (42) connected to both ends of the first shaft section (41) and arranged at an angle to the first shaft section (41), and the fixing ribs (242) are two arranged corresponding to the second shaft section (42).

8. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating member (20) is provided with a mounting opening (21), and at least a portion of the second damping structure (32) extends out from a lower opening of the mounting opening (21) to cooperate with the first damping structure (31).

9. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The utensil body (10) comprises a pot body and a pot cover arranged on the pot body, the pot cover comprises an outer cover and an inner cover pivotally arranged on the inner side of the outer cover, the rotating member (20) is pivotally arranged on the outer cover and connected to the inner cover, the inner cover has a locking position locked on the pot body and an unlocking position capable of being opened relative to the pot body, the rotating member (20) can drive the inner cover to rotate between the locking position and the unlocking position, and the first damping structure (31) is arranged on the outer cover.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 9, characterized in that The cooking utensil is an electric pressure cooker, the outer cover comprises a surface cover and an inner lining located inside the surface cover, the rotating member (20) is pivotally arranged on the inner lining, and the first damping structure (31) is arranged on the inner lining.

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