A cooking utensil

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and specifically discloses a cooking utensil which comprises a temperature detection device and a mounting portion for mounting the temperature detection device, the temperature detection device comprises a mounting piece and a temperature detection assembly connected with each other, the mounting piece is in rotatory and clamping connection with the mounting portion, and the temperature detection assembly is used for detecting the temperature of an inner pot of the cooking utensil and / or the steam temperature in the cooking utensil. The cooking utensil disclosed by the application can improve the convenience of mounting and dismounting the temperature detection device on the cooking utensil and reduce the mounting cost.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of society and the advancement of science and technology, people are increasingly pursuing quality of life. Cooking utensils such as rice cookers and electric skillets are widely used in people's daily lives and have become indispensable tools in people's lives.

[0003] The electric rice cooker mainly includes a cooker body, an inner pot, a lid, a temperature detection device and a control device. The inner pot is placed in the cooker body, and the lid is covered on the cooker body. The temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the food in the inner pot. The control device controls the rice cooker to perform operating modes such as cooking and keeping warm, and adjusts the operation of the rice cooker according to the detection results of the temperature detection device.

[0004] Existing temperature detection devices are usually fixed to the winding reel or outer pot through a metal bracket and screws. This connection method uses screws, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive to tighten. There is also a risk of the screws falling into the rice cooker, which also increases the cost of consumables. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a cooking utensil, which improves the convenience of disassembling and assembling a temperature detection device in the cooking utensil.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A cooking utensil includes a temperature detection device and a mounting portion for mounting the temperature detection device, characterized in that the temperature detection device includes a connected mounting piece and a temperature detection assembly, the mounting piece is rotatably engaged with the mounting portion, and the temperature detection assembly is used to detect the temperature of the inner pot of the cooking utensil and / or the steam temperature in the cooking utensil.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the cooking appliance, the cooking appliance further comprises a wire winding disk, the inner pot is arranged on the inner side of the wire winding disk, the mounting portion is provided on the wire winding disk, and the detection end of the temperature detection assembly passes through the wire winding disk and abuts against the inner pot;

[0009] Alternatively, the cooking appliance includes a heat-insulating cover plate located above the inner pot, the mounting portion is provided on the heat-insulating cover plate, and the detection end of the temperature detection device faces the inner pot.

[0010] As an optimal technical solution for a cooking utensil, the mounting portion has a screw-on surface located on a screw-on circle, a first latching protrusion is convexly provided on the screw-on surface, the mounting member is provided with a screw-on portion, the screw-on portion abuts against the screw-on surface, and the screw-on portion can rotate relative to the screw-on surface around the axis of the screw-on circle, a first latching groove is provided on the screw-on portion, and the rotation of the screw-on portion relative to the screw-on surface can cause the first latching protrusion to enter or exit the first latching groove.

[0011] As an optimal technical solution for a cooking utensil, the screw-on surface is provided with the first locking protrusion and the anti-rotation portion at intervals along the screw-on direction. When the mounting member is screwed and engaged with the mounting portion, the anti-rotation portion restricts the screw-on portion from continuing to rotate along the screw-on direction.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the cooking utensil, a second clamping groove is formed between the first clamping convex portion and the anti-rotation portion, the first clamping groove and the anti-rotation groove are spaced apart from each other on the rotating portion along the rotating direction, the anti-rotation groove passes through the front end surface of the rotating portion along the rotating direction, and a second clamping convex portion is formed between the first clamping groove and the anti-rotation groove;

[0013] When the mounting member is screwed and buckled with the mounting portion, the anti-rotation portion is located in the anti-rotation groove, and the second clamping protrusion is located in the second clamping groove.

[0014] As an optimal technical solution for a cooking utensil, a limiting portion is convexly provided at one end of the screw-on surface, and the limiting portion is arranged at least corresponding to the first convex portion, and when the mounting member is screwed and clamped with the mounting portion, the limiting portion abuts against the screw-on portion to limit the movement of the mounting member relative to the mounting portion along the axial direction of the mounting member.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution for a cooking utensil, at least two mounting portions are provided at circumferential intervals along the screw-on circle, the number of the screw-on portions is the same as the mounting portions, and each mounting portion is rotationally engaged with the corresponding screw-on portion.

[0016] As an optimal technical solution for a cooking utensil, the temperature detection device is arranged on the circumferential side wall of the winding drum, and the distance between the detection end and the bottom of the inner pot is 10 mm to 60 mm.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution for a cooking appliance, the temperature detection component includes:

[0018] a sensor bracket, wherein a first end of the sensor bracket is detachably connected to the mounting member;

[0019] a sensor cover made of metal, the sensor cover being disposed at the second end of the sensor bracket, with a receiving cavity formed between the sensor cover and the sensor bracket, and an end of the sensor cover away from the second end of the sensor bracket forming a detection end;

[0020] The temperature sensing unit is arranged in the accommodating cavity and is attached to the sensor cover.

[0021] As an optimal technical solution for a cooking utensil, a fuse is further provided in the accommodating cavity. The fuse and the temperature sensing unit are connected in series to a temperature detection circuit. The fuse is provided on a side of the temperature sensing unit away from the detection end.

[0022] As a preferred technical solution for a cooking appliance, the mounting member is provided with a mounting through hole, and the second end of the sensor bracket is passed through the mounting through hole and is rotatably engaged with the mounting member.

[0023] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0024] The cooking utensil provided by the present invention can avoid the use of screws to connect the mounting piece and the mounting portion by arranging the mounting piece of the temperature detection device and the mounting portion on the cooking utensil in a rotationally buckled manner, thereby reducing material costs and avoiding the risk of screws falling into the cooking utensil. In addition, the use of a rotationally buckled manner to connect the mounting piece and the mounting portion makes installation simple and operation convenient, and can improve installation and disassembly efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 is a partial structural diagram of a cooking utensil provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the installation portion provided in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking utensil provided in the first embodiment of the present invention at a first viewing angle with the mounting member and the mounting portion not screwed together;

[0028] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking utensil provided by the first embodiment of the present invention at a first viewing angle with the mounting member and the mounting portion screwed together;

[0029] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking utensil provided in the first embodiment of the present invention at a second viewing angle;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the temperature detection device provided in the first embodiment of the present invention at one viewing angle;

[0031] Figure 7is a schematic structural diagram of the temperature detection device provided in the first embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the temperature detection device provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the mounting component provided in Example 1 of the present invention.

[0034] The following are marked in the figure:

[0035] 1. Winding drum; 11. Mounting portion; 111. Rotating surface; 112. First convex portion; 1121. Guide slope; 1122. Limiting surface; 113. Anti-rotation portion; 114. Limiting portion; 115. Second slot; 12. Avoidance through hole;

[0036] 2. Temperature detection assembly; 21. Sensor bracket; 211. Main column; 212. Flange; 213. Stop edge; 214. Protrusion; 215. Avoidance groove; 22. Sensor cover; 221. Cylindrical portion; 222. Extension portion; 223. Connecting portion; 23. Accommodating cavity;

[0037] 3. Mounting member; 31. Main body cylinder; 311. Mounting through hole; 312. Avoidance channel; 313. Mounting boss; 314. Limiting boss; 315. Elastic arm; 316. Limiting step; 32. Mounting plate; 321 - Mounting limiting surface; 33. Limiting cylinder; 34. Arc-shaped plate; 35. Rotary engagement portion; 351. First clamping groove; 352. Anti-rotation groove; 353. Second clamping protrusion; 36. Insertion slot;

[0038] 4. Elastic parts;

[0039] 5. Inner pot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It will be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are intended only to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings only illustrate portions relevant to the present invention, not all structures.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely for ease of description and simplified operation. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and have no special meanings.

[0044] Example 1

[0045] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a cooking appliance provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a cooking appliance, which includes a pot body, an inner pot 5, a lid, a temperature detection device, and a control device. The pot body is provided with a heating device for heating the inner pot 5. The upper end of the pot body is open and forms an inner pot access opening. The inner pot 5 is accommodated in the inner cavity of the pot body and is used to store food. The inner cavity of the inner pot 5 forms a cooking cavity. The lid body is pivotally connected to the upper end opening of the pot body for closing or opening the upper end opening. The lid body is provided with an operation panel. The operation panel includes a display screen and control buttons. The user selects the operating mode of the cooking appliance through the control buttons. The display screen is used to display control options and information such as the cooking process. The temperature detection device is used to detect the temperature of the food and / or water vapor in the inner pot 5. The control device is electrically connected to the heating device, the operation panel, and the temperature detection device, and is used to adjust the operation of the cooking appliance according to the user's selection of different operating modes.

[0046] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance is an electromagnetic heating rice cooker. A pot-shaped wire winding drum 1 is installed within the cooker body. The upper end of the wire winding drum 1 is open and supported by a support member at the upper periphery of the cooker body. The upper flange of the inner pot 5 is supported by the periphery of the support member. A storage space is formed between the wire winding drum 1 and the cooker body. A heating device is located within this storage space. The heating device comprises an electromagnetic coil wound around the wire winding drum 1. By energizing the electromagnetic coil, the inner pot 5, located within the magnetic field, heats up, thereby cooking the food.

[0047] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance is an electric rice cooker, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the cooking appliance may also be an electric pressure cooker, an electric skillet, an electric soup pot, etc. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the configuration of the cooking appliance body, inner pot 5, lid, and control device can all be referenced in the prior art. This is not the focus of the present invention and will not be further described. The present invention will only describe the specific structure of the temperature control device.

[0048] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the installation portion provided by an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking utensil provided by an embodiment of the present invention at a first viewing angle with the mounting member and the mounting portion not screwed together. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking utensil provided by an embodiment of the present invention at a first viewing angle with the mounting member and the mounting portion screwed together. Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the cooking utensil provided by an embodiment of the present invention at a second viewing angle, such as Figure 2-5 As shown, the temperature detection device is disposed outside the inner pot 5 and is detachably connected to the wire winding drum 1. Specifically, the temperature detection device comprises a detachably connected mounting member 3 and a temperature detection assembly 2. The wire winding drum 1 is provided with a mounting portion 11 for mounting the temperature detection device. The mounting portion 11 is rotatably connected to the mounting member 3, and the mounting member 3 can be engaged or disengaged by rotating relative to the mounting portion 11. The temperature detection assembly 2 has a temperature sensing end, which passes through an avoidance through-hole 12 in the wire winding drum 1 and abuts against the outer wall of the inner pot 5 to detect the temperature of the inner pot 5.

[0049] The cooking utensil provided in this embodiment avoids the use of screws to connect the mounting member 3 and the wire winding drum 1 by arranging the mounting member 3 of the temperature detection device and the mounting portion 11 of the wire winding drum 1 in a rotationally fastened manner, thereby reducing material costs and avoiding the risk of screws falling into the cooking utensil. In addition, the use of a rotationally fastened manner to connect the mounting member 3 and the wire winding drum 1 makes installation simple and operation easy, thereby improving installation and disassembly efficiency.

[0050] Specifically, the mounting portion 11 has a screw-on surface 111 located on a screw-on circumference, with a first latching protrusion 112 protruding from the screw-on surface 111. The mounting member 3 is provided with a screw-on portion 35, which abuts against the screw-on surface 111 and can rotate relative to the screw-on surface 111 around the axis of the screw-on circumference. A first latching groove 351 is defined on the screw-on portion 35, and rotation of the screw-on portion 35 relative to the screw-on surface 111 can cause the first latching protrusion 112 to enter or exit the first latching groove 351. When the mounting member 3 rotates relative to the mounting portion 11 in the screw-on direction, the front end of the screw-on portion 35 passes over the first latching protrusion 112 under the extrusion deformation of the first latching protrusion 112, causing the first latching protrusion 112 to be latched in the first latching groove 351.

[0051] Furthermore, to facilitate the first protrusion 112 to enter the first slot 351, a guide slope 1121 is provided on the side of the first protrusion 112 facing the screwing direction. To prevent the first protrusion 112 from disengaging from the first slot 351, a limiting surface 1122 is provided on the side of the first protrusion 112 facing away from the screwing direction.

[0052] Furthermore, to limit further rotation of the mounting member 3 in the screwing direction after the first latching protrusion 112 enters the first latching groove 351, a stopper 113 is provided on the screwing surface 111. The first latching protrusion 112 and the stopper 113 are spaced apart in the screwing direction, and a second screwing groove 115 is formed between the first latching protrusion 112 and the stopper 113. A stopper groove 352 is formed on the screwing portion 35, extending through the front end of the screwing portion 35. The protrusion between the stopper groove 352 and the first latching groove 351 forms a second latching protrusion 353. When the mounting member 3 rotates relative to the mounting portion 11 in the screwing direction, the first latching protrusion 112 first enters the stopper groove 352. Then, by squeezing and deforming the second latching protrusion 353, it passes over the second latching protrusion 353 and enters the first latching groove 351. At this point, the second latching protrusion 353 is located in the second latching groove 115, and the stopper 113 is located in the stopper groove 352. The angle between the side surface of the anti-rotation portion 113 facing the screwing direction and the tangent line at the corresponding position of the screwing surface 111 is greater than or equal to 90°, and the anti-rotation groove 352 is adapted to the shape of the anti-rotation portion 113 .

[0053] In other embodiments, when the first locking protrusion 112 is engaged with the first locking groove 351, the anti-rotation portion 113 is located in the anti-rotation groove 352, which can further improve the fastening stability between the mounting member 3 and the mounting portion 11. In other embodiments, the anti-rotation portion 113 can also directly abut against the front end surface of the screwing portion 35 along the screwing direction to achieve the anti-rotation effect.

[0054] In order to prevent the mounting member 3 from separating from the anti-rotation portion 113 along its axial direction, a limiting portion 114 is protruded from the screw-on surface 111 at one end facing the mounting member 3. The limiting portion 114 is arranged in the axial direction of the mounting member 3 corresponding to the first protruding portion 112 and the anti-rotation portion 113. When the mounting member 3 and the mounting portion 11 are screwed into place, the screw-on portion 35 abuts against the side of the limiting portion 114 facing the inner pot 5.

[0055] In this embodiment, the mounting member 3 is provided with a receiving groove 36 for receiving the mounting portion 11. The outer wall of the mounting portion 11 is formed with the aforementioned screw-on surface 111, and the screw-on portion 35 is provided on the side of the receiving groove 36 facing the screw-on surface 111. In another embodiment, the end of the mounting portion 11 facing away from the inner pot 5 can be inserted into the receiving groove 36. The receiving groove 36 can be annular or arcuate, and the inner wall of the screw-on portion 11 forms the aforementioned screw-on surface. In another embodiment, the mounting portion 11 can be provided on the outer side of the mounting member 51.

[0056] In this embodiment, the mounting portion 11 is an arc-shaped structure, with two mounting portions 11 spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the central axis corresponding to the screw-on surface 111. The gap formed between two adjacent mounting portions 11 allows the screw-on portion 35 to be inserted between the two mounting portions 11. The number of screw-on portions 53 is the same as the number of mounting portions 11, and each screw-on portion 53 is rotationally engaged with the corresponding mounting portion 11. In another embodiment, the mounting portion 11 may be spaced apart by one, three, or more. In another embodiment, the mounting portion 11 may also be an annular structure, with multiple screw-on portions 53 rotationally engaged with the same mounting portion 11.

[0057] In this embodiment, the temperature detection device is positioned on the outer sidewall of the wire winding drum 1, and the distance between the temperature sensing end of the temperature detection device and the bottom of the inner pot 5 is 10 to 60 mm. This arrangement enables the temperature detection device to detect the temperature of the food in the inner pot 5 while also detecting the temperature of the steam within the inner pot 5. This avoids the need for both an upper temperature detection device on the lid for detecting steam and a lower temperature detection device on the bottom of the wire winding drum 1 for detecting the food within the inner pot 5, reducing the number of temperature detection devices required and the overall cost of the cooking appliance. Furthermore, positioning the temperature detection device on the side of the wire winding drum 1 avoids the need for holes in the bottom of the wire winding drum 1, not only improving the aesthetics of the internal structure but also better preventing water from entering the pot body, reducing the risk of water intrusion into the electrical components within the pot. Preferably, the distance between the temperature sensing end and the bottom of the inner pot 5 is 30 to 50 mm.

[0058] However, it is understandable that when the temperature detection device is arranged on the cover or at the bottom of the winding drum 1, the above-mentioned rotating buckle structure can also be used to realize the connection between the mounting portion 11 and the mounting member 3, which will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0059] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a temperature detection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention at one viewing angle, Figure 7 is a structural diagram of the temperature detection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective, Figure 8: is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the temperature detection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting member 3 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6-9 As shown, the temperature control device provided by the present invention includes a detachably connected temperature detection component 2 and a mounting component 3, the temperature detection component 2 is used to detect the temperature of the inner pot 5, and the mounting component 3 is used to fix the temperature detection component 2 relative to the inner pot 5.

[0060] Specifically, the temperature detection assembly 2 includes a sensor bracket 21, a sensor cover 22 and a temperature sensing unit. The first end of the sensor bracket 21 is detachably connected to the mounting member 3. The sensor cover 22 is arranged at the second end of the sensor bracket 21 and is detachably connected to the sensor bracket 21. A accommodating cavity 23 is formed between the sensor cover 22 and the sensor bracket 21. The temperature sensing unit is arranged in the accommodating cavity 23 and is fitted with the sensor cover 22. The sensor cover 22 is fitted with the inner pot 5. The temperature sensing unit is arranged in the accommodating cavity 23 and is used to detect the temperature of the inner pot 5.

[0061] In order to improve the temperature detection accuracy of the temperature sensing unit, the sensor bracket 21 and the sensor cover 22 are both made of metal material, and preferably, the sensor cover 22 and the sensor bracket 21 are made of aluminum material with good thermal conductivity to reduce detection errors.

[0062] In this embodiment, a receiving groove is defined on the end surface of the second end of the sensor bracket 21, opening toward the sensor cover 22. The temperature sensing unit is disposed in the receiving groove, and the sensor cover 22 seals the notch of the receiving groove to prevent the temperature sensing unit from detaching from the sensor bracket 21. In other embodiments, the sensor cover 22 may be provided with a receiving groove, and the second end surface of the sensor bracket 21 seals the notch of the receiving groove, thereby forming the aforementioned receiving cavity 23 with the groove wall of the receiving groove.

[0063] In this embodiment, the sensor bracket 21 includes a main column 211, and the sensor cover 22 includes a cylindrical portion 221 with one end open and the other closed. The inner diameter of the cylindrical portion 221 is equal to or slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the main column 211. The second end of the main column 211 is inserted into the cylindrical portion 221 through the opening and abuts against the bottom of the cylindrical portion 221. The bottom of the cylindrical portion 221 and the walls of the receiving groove together form the receiving cavity 23, and the outer wall of the bottom of the cylindrical portion 221 passes through the winding reel 1 and abuts against the inner pot 5.

[0064] To facilitate the connection between the sensor bracket 21 and the sensor cover 22, an annular flange 212 is formed on the outer circumferential wall of the main column 211. A retaining edge 213 is perpendicularly formed at the distal end of the flange 212, extending away from the sensor cover 22. Multiple retaining edges 213 are spaced apart along the circumference of the main column 211, with a clearance groove 215 formed between adjacent retaining edges 213. An extension 222 is radially outwardly formed at the open end of the sensor cover 22. Connecting portions 223 are formed at the distal end of the extension 222, extending toward the sensor bracket 21. Multiple connecting portions 223 are spaced apart along the circumference of the sensor cover 22. The flange 212 abuts the extension 222. The connecting portions 223 are located outside the retaining edge 213, and each connecting portion 223 corresponds to a clearance groove 215. When the sensor bracket 21 and the sensor cover 22 are installed in place, the connecting portion 223 is bent and inserted into the avoidance groove 215 so that the opposite sides of the flange portion 212 are respectively in contact with the extension portion 222 and the bent connecting portion 223, thereby fixing the sensor bracket 21 and the sensor cover 22.

[0065] The above-mentioned connection between the sensor bracket 21 and the sensor cover 22 is simple in structure, easy to process, and does not require screws. In other embodiments, other methods can also be used to connect the sensor bracket 21 and the sensor cover 22, such as a snap connection or a screw connection.

[0066] To prevent the temperature detection assembly 2 from failing or being damaged due to overheating of the inner pot 5, the temperature detection assembly 2 also includes a fuse disposed within the accommodating cavity 23. The fuse is connected in series with the temperature sensing unit in the temperature detection circuit and is used to disconnect the circuit if the current in the temperature detection circuit is excessive. Preferably, the fuse is disposed on the side of the temperature sensing unit away from the inner pot 5. This reduces the radial size of the accommodating cavity 23 along the sensor bracket 21, thereby reducing the radial size of the sensor bracket 21 and the sensor cover 22, reducing the overall size of the temperature detection assembly 2. This also significantly reduces the temperature difference between the upper and lower sides of the temperature detection assembly 2, enabling the temperature detection assembly 2 to collect better data and reflect the various temperatures of the inner pot 5.

[0067] Furthermore, the main column 211 is provided with threading holes along its axial direction, extending through opposite ends of the main column 211. External wires for the temperature sensing unit and fuse are routed through these holes to the exterior of the temperature detection assembly, facilitating connection to the control device within the pot. In this embodiment, four threading holes are provided at intervals to separate each wire for the temperature sensing unit and fuse, preventing entanglement of the external wires. In other embodiments, only one or two threading holes may be provided.

[0068] In this embodiment, the temperature sensing unit includes a thermistor. When the inner pot 5 is heated, the heat is transferred to the thermistor through the sensor cover 22, causing the thermistor's resistance to change, which in turn causes the current in the temperature detection circuit to change. The temperature of the inner pot 5 can be determined based on the change in current in the temperature detection circuit, resulting in high detection sensitivity. The placement of the thermistor and fuse are conventional in the art and will not be further described here.

[0069] The mounting member 3 includes a main body tube portion 31, which is provided with a mounting through-hole 311. The first end of the sensor bracket 21 is inserted into the mounting through-hole 311 and is removably connected to the mounting member 3. Specifically, a plurality of mounting bosses 313 are provided on the inner wall of the mounting through-hole 311, spaced apart along the circumference of the mounting through-hole 311. The inner sidewalls of the mounting bosses 313 are located on the same circumference, and the diameter of the circumference is equal to the outer diameter of the main body column portion 211. A protrusion 214 is provided on the circumferential wall of the first end of the main body column portion 211. The outer diameter of the protrusion 214 is equal to or slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the mounting through-hole 311. An escape channel 312 is formed between two adjacent mounting bosses 313 for the protrusion 214 to pass through.

[0070] The end of the mounting boss 313, away from the sensor cover 22, extends outward along the axis of the mounting hole 311 to form a limiting boss 314. A resilient arm 315 extends circumferentially from the extended end of at least one of the limiting bosses 314, with a gap between the resilient arm 315 and the end surface of the mounting hole 311. A limiting step 316 is provided on the side of the adjacent limiting boss 314, facing the direction of extension of the resilient arm 315, proximate to the resilient arm 315. The extended end of the resilient arm 315, the limiting step 316, and the side surface of the limiting boss 314 facing the extended end of the resilient arm 315 together form a receiving space for the protrusion 214.

[0071] When the sensor bracket 21 is installed with the mounting member 3, the main column 211 is inserted into the mounting hole 311 along the mounting hole 311 away from the elastic arm 315, and the protrusion 214 is located in the avoidance channel 312; when the protrusion 214 passes through the avoidance channel 312 and passes out of the mounting hole 311, the sensor bracket 21 is rotated so that the sensor bracket 21 rotates along the extension direction of the elastic arm 315. At this time, the elastic arm 315 is deformed under the squeezing action of the protrusion 214, so that the protrusion 214 passes over the elastic arm 315 along the side end face of the elastic arm 315 away from the sensor cover 22 and enters the accommodating position; the sensor bracket 21 moves along the axis so that the protrusion 214 abuts against the limiting step 316, and the opposite sides of the protrusion 214 abut against the limiting boss 314 and the elastic arm 315 respectively, preventing the sensor bracket 21 from continuing to rotate or rotating in the opposite direction.

[0072] Preferably, the distance between the elastic arm 315 and the corresponding end face of the mounting hole 311 gradually increases along the extension direction, so that the elastic arm 315 is inclined relative to the end face of the mounting hole 311, and the protrusion 214 slides along the elastic arm 315 away from the corresponding end face of the mounting hole 311.

[0073] In this embodiment, two protrusions 214 are symmetrically arranged along the axis of the main column portion 211, and four limiting bosses 314 are spaced apart along the circumference of the mounting hole 311. Two of the spaced limiting bosses 314 are provided with elastic arms 315, and the other two limiting bosses 314 are provided with limiting steps 316. In other embodiments, the number of protrusions 214 can be one or three, and the number of elastic arms 315 corresponds one-to-one with the number and location of the protrusions 214.

[0074] In order to limit the protruding position of the sensor bracket 21 relative to the mounting through hole 311, a side of the mounting plate portion 32 away from the elastic arm 315 forms an installation limit surface 321 for limiting the sensor bracket 21, and the end face of the retaining edge portion 213 can abut against the installation limit surface 321 to limit the maximum depth of the sensor bracket 21 inserted into the mounting through hole 311.

[0075] To ensure reliable contact between the temperature detection assembly 2 and the inner pot 5, the temperature detection device also includes an elastic member 4. This elastic member 4 is sleeved onto the main body column 211, with one end of the elastic member 4 resting against the flange 212 and the other end resting against the mounting boss 313. When the sensor bracket 21 and the mounting member 3 are properly installed, the elastic member 4 is compressed. As a result, the elastic force of the elastic member 4 allows the distal end of the sensor cover 22 to tightly contact the inner pot 5.

[0076] Furthermore, the main body tube portion 31 extends radially outward from one end face toward the sensor bracket 21 to form a mounting plate portion 32, and the mounting plate portion 32 is provided with an arc-shaped plate portion 34 coaxially arranged with the mounting through hole 311, and the inner side wall of the arc-shaped plate portion 34 is provided with the above-mentioned screw-on portion 35.

[0077] In order to avoid interference between the temperature detection component 2 and the winding reel 1, a limiting cylinder portion 33 coaxial with the mounting through hole 311 is protruded from one end of the mounting plate portion 32 toward the sensor cover 22, and the mounting limiting surface 321 is formed on the inner side of the limiting cylinder portion 33, and the retaining edge portion 213 is located on the inner side of the limiting cylinder portion 33, and the above-mentioned plug-in groove 36 is formed between the limiting cylinder portion 33 and the arc-shaped connecting portion 223.

[0078] In this embodiment, the mounting plate portion 32 is a D-shaped structure, and the two arc-shaped connecting portions 223 are respectively located at two ends of the mounting plate portion 32 for fool-proofing.

[0079] In this embodiment, the sensor bracket 21 is rotatably engaged with the main body tube 31. In other embodiments, the connection between the sensor bracket 21 and the main body tube 31 can also be a snap connection, a screw connection, or other connection forms, which will not be described here.

[0080] Example 2

[0081] This embodiment provides a cooking utensil. Compared with the first embodiment, the structure of the cooking utensil provided in this embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment, and the only difference is the location of the temperature detection device. This embodiment will not repeat the same structure as the first embodiment.

[0082] In this embodiment, the temperature detection device is arranged on the insulation cover of the cooking utensil, and the insulation cover is provided with the above-mentioned mounting portion. The temperature detection device includes a connected mounting piece and a temperature detection component. The mounting piece is rotatably snap-fitted to the mounting portion, and the temperature detection component is used to detect the steam temperature in the cooking utensil.

[0083] The structure of the temperature detection device and the mounting portion can be configured similarly to that of Example 1 and will not be further described in this embodiment. Unlike Example 1, the detection end of the temperature detection device is positioned toward the inner pot, and the end of the mounting member, distal to the detection end, is rotatably engaged with the mounting portion. One end of the curved plate is connected to the mounting plate, while the other end extends away from the detection end. The screw-on portion is located at the extended end of the curved plate.

[0084] Furthermore, the cooking appliance provided in this embodiment is applicable not only to electromagnetic heating cooking appliances with a winding reel, but also to resistance heating cooking appliances.

[0085] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance comprising a temperature detection device and a mounting portion (11) for mounting the temperature detection device, characterized in that: The temperature detection device comprises a connected mounting member (3) and a temperature detection assembly (2), wherein the mounting member (3) is rotatably engaged with the mounting portion (11), and the temperature detection assembly (2) is used to detect the temperature of the inner pot (5) of the cooking utensil and / or the steam temperature in the cooking utensil; The temperature detection assembly (2) comprises a sensor bracket (21), a sensor cover (22) and a temperature sensing unit; The mounting member (3) comprises a main body tube portion (31), a mounting through hole (311) is formed on the main body tube portion (31), a first end of the sensor bracket (21) is passed through the mounting through hole (311) and is detachably connected to the mounting member (3); an end surface of the main body tube portion (31) extending radially outward toward the sensor bracket (21) forms a mounting plate portion (32); A limiting cylindrical portion (33) coaxial with the mounting through hole (311) is protruded from one end of the mounting plate portion (32) toward the sensor cover (22), and a mounting limiting surface (321) is formed on the inner side of the limiting cylindrical portion (33); The mounting portion (11) has a screw-on surface (111) located on a screw-on circumference, a first convex portion (112) is convexly provided on the screw-on surface (111), and the mounting member (3) is provided with a screw-on portion (35), the screw-on portion (35) abuts against the screw-on surface (111); the screw-on portion (35) is located outside the limiting cylinder portion (33).

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The cooking appliance further comprises a wire winding disk (1), the inner pot (5) is arranged on the inner side of the wire winding disk (1), the mounting portion (11) is provided on the wire winding disk (1), and the detection end of the temperature detection component (2) passes through the wire winding disk (1) and abuts against the inner pot (5); Alternatively, the cooking utensil comprises a heat-insulating cover plate located above the inner pot (5), the mounting portion (11) is provided on the heat-insulating cover plate, and the detection end of the temperature detection component (2) faces the inner pot (5).

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The screw-on portion (35) can rotate relative to the screw-on surface (111) around the axis of the screw-on circle. A first clamping groove (351) is provided on the screw-on portion (35). The rotation of the screw-on portion (35) relative to the screw-on surface (111) can enable the first clamping protrusion (112) to enter or exit the first clamping groove (351).

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 3, wherein: The screw-on surface (111) is provided with the first convex portion (112) and the anti-rotation portion (113) at intervals along the screw-on direction. When the mounting member (3) is screwed and fastened with the mounting portion (11), the anti-rotation portion (113) restricts the screw-on portion (35) from continuing to rotate along the screw-on direction.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that A second clamping groove (115) is formed between the first clamping convex portion (112) and the anti-rotation portion (113); the first clamping groove (351) and the anti-rotation groove (352) are spaced apart on the screwing portion (35) along the screwing direction; the anti-rotation groove (352) passes through the front end surface of the screwing portion (35) along the screwing direction; a second clamping convex portion (353) is formed between the first clamping groove (351) and the anti-rotation groove (352); When the mounting member (3) is screwed and fastened with the mounting portion (11), the anti-rotation portion (113) is located in the anti-rotation groove (352), and the second locking protrusion (353) is located in the second locking groove (115).

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 3, wherein: A limiting portion (114) is convexly provided at one end of the screw-on surface (111), and the limiting portion (114) is provided at least corresponding to the first convex portion (112). When the mounting member (3) is screwed and engaged with the mounting portion (11), the limiting portion (114) abuts against the screw-on portion (35) to limit the movement of the mounting member (3) relative to the mounting portion (11) along the axial direction of the mounting member (3).

7. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that: At least two mounting portions (11) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the screw-on circle. The number of the screw-on portions (35) is the same as that of the mounting portions (11), and each mounting portion (11) is rotatably engaged with the corresponding screw-on portion (35).

8. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The temperature detection device is arranged on the circumferential side wall of the winding drum (1), and the distance between the detection end and the bottom of the inner pot (5) is 10 mm to 60 mm.

9. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The temperature detection component (2) comprises: a sensor bracket (21), wherein a first end of the sensor bracket (21) is detachably connected to the mounting member (3); a sensor cover (22) made of metal, the sensor cover (22) being arranged at the second end of the sensor bracket (21), and a receiving cavity (23) being formed between the sensor cover (22) and the sensor bracket (21), and an end of the sensor cover (22) away from the second end of the sensor bracket (21) forming a detection end; A temperature sensing unit is arranged in the accommodating cavity (23) and is fitted with the sensor cover (22).

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 9, characterized in that A fuse is also provided in the accommodating cavity (23), the fuse and the temperature sensing unit are connected in series to a temperature detection circuit, and the fuse is provided on a side of the temperature sensing unit away from the detection end.

11. The cooking appliance according to claim 9, wherein The mounting member (3) is provided with a mounting through hole (311), and the second end of the sensor bracket (21) is passed through the mounting through hole (311) and is rotatably engaged with the mounting member (3).

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