Cooking utensil and base for a cooking utensil

Abstract

The application provides a cooking utensil and a base of the cooking utensil. The base comprises a cover and a base, and is further provided with a heat preservation cover and a heating disc. The heat preservation cover is located between the cover and the base, and is provided with a bottom wall and a side wall. The heating disc is located on the bottom wall of the heat preservation cover. The cover is fixed to the base, and the cover is provided with a connecting portion. The heat preservation cover is connected between the connecting portion and the base. The base is further provided with a support piece. The support piece is carried on the base and supports the heat preservation cover upward. The heat preservation cover of the base of the cooking utensil is supported by the base, so that the base has more reliable structural strength, and damage of the cover of the base during falling can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a cooking appliance and a base for the cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0002] A current cooking appliance includes a base and a pot body. The base houses a heating element and control components for cooking. The outer shell of the base includes a lid and a base plate, which together form a housing cavity. The base also has a heat-insulating cover that houses the pot body and provides insulation. The heating element is located at the bottom inside the heat-insulating cover. The top edge of the heat-insulating cover is directly or indirectly attached to the lid. Therefore, during drop tests, the weight of the heat-insulating cover is concentrated at the edge connection between the lid and the heat-insulating cover, which can easily lead to cracking of the plastic parts of the lid.

[0003] Therefore, existing cooking utensils and their bases need to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a cooking appliance and a cooking appliance base, wherein the heat insulation cover of the base is supported by the base, giving the base reliable strength and preventing damage to the cover of the base when it falls.

[0005] Specifically, this application is achieved through the following technical solution: a base for a cooking appliance, the base including a top cover and a base, the base also providing a heat-insulating cover and a heating plate, the heat-insulating cover being located between the top cover and the base and having a bottom wall and side walls, the heating plate being located on the bottom wall of the heat-insulating cover, the top cover being fixed to the base, the top cover having a connecting portion, and the heat-insulating cover being connected between the connecting portion and the base; the base also providing a support member, the support member bearing on the base and supporting the heat-insulating cover upwards. The base of the cooking appliance of this application has reliable structural strength, which can prevent damage to the top cover in the event of a drop.

[0006] According to one embodiment of this application, the sidewall has an outwardly extending flange, which is connected to the connecting portion and supported upward by the support member. This increases structural strength and prevents damage to the cover upon impact.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this application, the base is provided with a plurality of support columns, and the support member is provided with a plurality of support feet, the support feet pressing against the corresponding support columns. The support member has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, a groove is formed at the top of the support column, and the support foot is inserted into the groove to facilitate positioning during assembly of the support column and the support foot.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present application, the base is provided with a plurality of fixing bases, the cover is provided with a plurality of fixing columns, and a plurality of screws are respectively fixed to the fixing columns through the fixing bases, so as to reliably fix the cover and the base together.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present application, the cover is provided with a side wall surrounding the side wall, the top of the side wall is provided with the connecting part, and the base is further provided with a heat insulation part, which separates the flange and the connecting part. Therefore, the cover does not need to be made of temperature-resistant material, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present application, the flange is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the heat insulation part is provided with a plurality of positioning columns penetrating into the positioning holes. In this way, the assembly and positioning of the heat insulation part and the flange can be facilitated, and the positioning columns also separate the fixing part and the flange, so as to avoid the heat of the heat preservation cover being transmitted to the cover through the fixing part.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present application, the support part is provided with a plurality of through holes, and the positioning columns penetrating into the heat preservation cover are inserted into the through holes, so as to simultaneously complete the assembly and positioning of the heat insulation part, the flange and the support part.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present application, the fixing part is locked to the connecting part through the through holes and the positioning columns, so as to lock the support part, the heat preservation cover, the heat insulation part and the cover together.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present application, the support part and / or the heat insulation part are annular rings.

[0015] The present application can also be implemented by the following technical solution, a cooking appliance, comprising the base, the pot body and the pot cover of the foregoing cooking appliance, and the bottom of the pot body is located in the heat preservation cover. The cooking appliance has reliable structural strength, and the cover can be prevented from being damaged when falling.

[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a perspective assembly view of the cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0018] Figure 2 It is a perspective view of the cooking appliance. Figure 1 It is a sectional view of the cooking appliance.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a sectional view of the cooking appliance. Figure 1 It is a sectional view of the cooking appliance.

[0020] Figure 4is a perspective view of the base of the cooking appliance, in which the heating plate is omitted.

[0021] Figure 5 With Figure 4 similar, taken from another angle.

[0022] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the base.

[0023] Figure 7 is Figure 6 is a close-up view of the circle.

[0024] Figure 8 is Figure 1 is another cross-sectional view of the cooking appliance.

[0025] Figure 9 is Figure 8 is a close-up view of the circle.

[0026] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] Base 1, face cover 11, fixed column 111, side wall 112, connecting part 113, base 12, fixed table 121, support column 122, groove 123, heat preservation cover 13, heating cavity 130, bottom wall 131, side wall 132, flange 133, positioning hole 134, heating plate 14, support 15, support leg 151, through hole 152, heat insulation piece 16, positioning column 161, pot body 2, handle 21, pot cover 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein with reference to the attached drawings. In the following description, the same numbers refer to the same or similar elements throughout the drawings. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not meant to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application.

[0029] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the present application relates to a cooking appliance, which includes a base 1, a pot body 2 and a pot cover 3. The pot cover 3 covers the pot body 2, and a cooking cavity is formed between the pot body 2 and the pot cover 3. During cooking, the pot cover 3 and the pot body 2 are placed together on the base 1 for heating. After cooking, the pot cover 3 and the pot body 2 can be removed together from the base 1 and moved to another platform, such as a dining table. In the present embodiment, the cooking appliance is an electric pressure cooker. The pot cover 3 and the pot body 2 are locked together by a pot tooth. The pot body 2 has handles 21 on both sides, which facilitate the user to move the pot body 2.

[0030] The base 1 comprises a cover 11, a base 12, a heat-insulating cover 13 and a heating plate 14. The cover 11 is combined with the base 12 to form a receiving cavity. The cover 11 is provided with a control panel (not shown) for controlling cooking. The heat-insulating cover 13 is substantially bowl-shaped, and the heating plate 14 is located in the heat-insulating cover 13. The heat-insulating cover 13 is located in the receiving cavity to form a heating cavity 130 for receiving the pot body 2. The cover 11 and the base 12 are made of plastic, the heat-insulating cover 13 is made of stainless steel, and the heating plate 14 can be provided with a heating tube or an electromagnetic coil plate.

[0031] Reference Figures 3 to 5 As shown in the drawings, the cover 11 and the base 12 are connected by fixing members (not shown) to fix the cover 11 to the base 12 to form the above-mentioned receiving cavity. That is, the cover 11 and the base 12 correspond to the bottom shell and the top shell of the base 1. Specifically, the cover 11 is provided with a plurality of fixing columns 111, the base 12 is provided with a plurality of fixing platforms 121, and the fixing members (not shown) pass through the fixing platforms 121 and are locked to the corresponding fixing columns 111 to reliably fix the cover 11 and the base 12 together.

[0032] The cover 11 is provided with a connecting portion 113, and the heat-insulating cover 13 is connected between the connecting portion 113 of the cover 11 and the base 12 and comprises a bottom wall 131 and a circumferential side wall 132 extending upward from the bottom wall 131. In this embodiment, the side wall 132 of the heat-insulating cover 13 is connected to the connecting portion 113. Specifically, the top of the side wall 132 is provided with a circumferential flange 133 extending outward. The heating plate 14 is fixed to the bottom wall 131 of the heat-insulating cover 13. The cover 11 is provided with a circumferential side wall 112 extending upward, which surrounds the outside of the side wall 132 of the heat-insulating cover 13. The top of the side wall 112 forms a circumferential connecting portion 113, which extends radially inward relative to the bottom of the side wall 112, so that the connecting portion 113 is located directly above the flange 133 of the heat-insulating cover 13, and the flange 133 and the connecting portion 113 are connected to each other. The inner side of the connecting portion 113 is substantially coplanar with the inner side of the side wall 132 of the heat-insulating cover 13, and the heat-insulating cover 13 and the connecting portion 113 jointly form the above-mentioned heating cavity 130.

[0033] The base 1 is also provided with a support member 15 for supporting the heat-insulating cover 13. The support member 15 is also located in the receiving cavity and is substantially annular. The shape and size of the support member 15 are substantially the same as those of the flange 133 of the heat-insulating cover 13. The support member 15 is located directly below the flange 133 and supports the flange 133 of the heat-insulating cover 13 upward. At the same time, the support member 15 is supported downward on the base 12. Such a design can make the structural strength of the base 1 more reliable. The heat-insulating cover 13 is supported by the base 12 through the support member 15. When the base 1 falls, the weight of the heat-insulating cover 13 can be dispersed to the base 12 through the support member 15, avoiding the force being concentrated on the connecting portion 113 where the cover 11 and the heat-insulating cover 13 are connected, so as to avoid damage to the cover 11.

[0034] In the embodiment, the support 15 is in direct contact with the heat preservation cover 13, so a high-temperature-resistant material can be used. The support 15 is provided with a plurality of support feet 151, and the base 12 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of support columns 122 that upwardly support the corresponding support feet 151. The support 15 is simple in structure and convenient to manufacture. Referring to Figure 6 and Figure 7 It is shown that the top of the support column 122 is formed with a groove 123 for inserting the support foot 151 therein, so as to position the support column 122 and the support foot 151 during assembly.

[0035] Continuing to refer to Figures 3 to 5 It is shown that the base 1 is further provided with a heat insulation member 16. In the embodiment, the heat insulation member 16 is in the shape of an annular ring, and the shape and size thereof are substantially the same as those of the flange 133. A high-temperature-resistant material is used. The heat insulation member 16 is arranged between the connecting portion 113 of the cover 11 and the flange 133 of the heat preservation cover 13, so as to separate the flange 133 and the connecting portion 113, and avoid direct contact therebetween. During use of the cooking appliance, the heating disc 14 generates heat to heat the pot body 2, and the heat preservation cover 13 is also heated to rise in temperature. The heat insulation member 16 separates the flange 133 of the heat preservation cover 13 and the connecting portion 113 of the cover 11, so the cover 11 does not need to be made of a temperature-resistant material, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In addition, the support 15 and the heat insulation member 16 jointly clamp the flange 133 of the heat preservation cover 13, so the fixing of the heat preservation cover 13 is more stable.

[0036] The flange 133 of the heat preservation cover 13 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 134, and the heat insulation member 16 is provided with a plurality of positioning columns 161 that pass through the corresponding positioning holes 134, so as to facilitate assembly and positioning of the heat insulation member 16 and the flange 133. The support 15 is also provided with a plurality of through holes 152 that are aligned with the positioning holes 134 of the heat preservation cover 13. The positioning columns 161 of the heat insulation member 16 pass through the positioning holes 134 of the heat preservation cover 13 and are inserted into the through holes 152 of the support 15. In this way, assembly and positioning among the heat insulation member 16, the flange 133 and the support 15 can be simultaneously completed. In combination with Figure 8 and Figure 9 It is shown that the positioning column 161 is a through hole structure. A fixing member (not shown), for example, a screw, passes through the through hole 152 and the positioning column 161 and is fixed to the connecting portion 113 of the cover 11, so as to lock the support 15, the heat preservation cover 13, the heat insulation member 16 and the cover 11 together. The positioning column 161 of the heat insulation member 16 also separates the fixing member (not shown) and the flange 133, so as to avoid heat of the heat preservation cover 13 from being transmitted to the cover 11 through the fixing member (not shown).

[0037] The base 1 is assembled by first assembling the support 15, the heat preservation cover 13, the heat insulation member 16 and the cover 11, and then placing them on the base 12, so that the supporting legs 151 of the support 15 press against the supporting columns 122, the fixing columns 111 of the cover 11 press against the fixing table 121 of the base 12, and finally the fixing columns 111 and the fixing table 121 are connected by using a fixing member (not shown), thereby completing the overall assembly.

[0038] The terminology used in the present application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting thereof. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" used in the present application are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0039] The terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "thickness," "radial," "axial," and the like, which are used herein for the purpose of describing spatial relative positions, are used to describe the relationship of one feature relative to another feature as shown in the drawings, and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. It can be understood that the terms of spatial relative positions can be intended to include different orientations in addition to the orientations shown in the drawings, depending on the product placement position. In addition, the descriptive word "horizontal" used herein is not completely equivalent to along the direction perpendicular to the gravity direction, and a certain angle of inclination is allowed.

[0040] The terms such as "comprises," "comprising," "includes," "including" and the like are meant to be interpreted as specifying the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0041] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" to another element, it can be directly on the surface of the other element or can be spaced a distance from the surface of the other element. The terms "mounting," "connected," "connecting," "fixed," and the like, should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or can be integrated; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection or communication with each other; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the internal communication or interaction relationship of two elements, unless otherwise explicitly limited.

[0042] In the present application, unless specifically stated and limited otherwise, a first feature "on" or "under" a second feature can be direct contact between the first and second features, or indirect contact between the first and second features through an intermediate medium. Also, a first feature "over", "above" and "on top of" a second feature can be directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature. A first feature "under", "below" and "underneath" a second feature can be directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is horizontally lower than the second feature.

[0043] It should be understood that the use of "first", "second", and similar terms in the present application specification does not necessarily mean any order, number or importance, but is only used to distinguish different components. "Multiple" or "multiple layers" and the like represent two and more than two quantities.

[0044] The cooking appliance of the present application is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A base of a cooking appliance, the base (1) comprising a face cover (11) and a base plate (12), the base (1) further being provided with a heat retaining cover (13) and a heating plate (14), the heat retaining cover (13) being located between the face cover (11) and the base plate (12) and being provided with a bottom wall (131) and a circumferential side wall (132) extending upwardly from the bottom wall (131), the heating plate (14) being located on the bottom wall (131) of the heat retaining cover (13), characterized in that: The face cover (11) is fixed to the base (12), the face cover (11) is provided with a side wall (112) surrounding the side wall (132), the top of the side wall (112) is integrally provided with a connecting part (113) extending inward, the top edge of the side wall (132) of the heat preservation cover (13) is provided with a flange (133) extending outward, the connecting part (113) is located directly above the flange (133) and is connected with the flange (133) to fix the heat preservation cover (13) between the connecting part (113) of the face cover (11) and the base (12); The base (1) is also provided with a support (15), the support (15) is carried on the base (12) and supports the flange (133) of the heat preservation cover (13) upwardly; The base (1) is also provided with a heat insulation part (16) and a plurality of fixing parts, the heat insulation part (16) is located between the flange (133) and the connecting part (113) and separates the flange (133) and the connecting part (113), the fixing parts pass through the support (15), the flange (133) of the heat preservation cover (13) and the heat insulation part (16) and are locked to the connecting part (113) of the face cover (11) to lock the support (15), the heat preservation cover (13), the heat insulation part (16) and the face cover together; The base (12) is provided with a plurality of fixed tables (121), the face cover (11) is provided with a plurality of fixed columns (111), and a plurality of fixing parts are respectively fixed to the fixed columns (111) through the fixed tables (121).

2. The base of the cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (12) is provided with a plurality of support columns (122), and the support (15) is provided with a plurality of support feet (151), the support feet (151) abut against the corresponding support columns (122).

3. The base of the cooking appliance of claim 2, wherein: The top of the support column (122) is formed with a groove (123), and the support foot (151) is inserted into the groove (123).

4. The base of the cooking appliance of claim 1, wherein: The flange (133) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (134), and the heat insulation part (16) is provided with a plurality of positioning columns (161) penetrating the positioning holes (134).

5. The base of the cooking appliance of claim 4, wherein: The support (15) is provided with a plurality of through holes (152), and the positioning columns (161) are inserted into the through holes (152) through the heat preservation cover (13).

6. The base of the cooking appliance of claim 5, wherein: The fixing parts are locked to the connecting part (113) penetrating the through holes (152) and the positioning columns (161).

7. The base of the cooking appliance of claim 4, wherein: The support (15) and / or the heat insulation part (16) are annular rings.

8. A cooking appliance characterized by: The cooking utensil comprises the base (1), the pot body (2) and the pot cover (3) of the cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and the bottom of the pot body (2) is located in the heat preservation cover (13).

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