Steaming lid and steamer with the same

Abstract

The present invention provides a steaming lid and a steamer having the same. The steaming lid combines elements such as a steaming grid, a pot lid, anti-overflow, and convenient placement and removal, and is used for a steamer having a pot body. The steaming lid has: a steaming lid main body that can cover the pot opening of the pot body and is provided with a hole portion in a region corresponding to the pot opening; a tray that covers the hole portion of the steaming lid main body; and a force application mechanism that is connected between the steaming lid main body and the tray to switch the steaming lid between a first posture in which the tray covers the hole portion of the steaming lid main body and a second posture in which the tray exposes the hole portion of the steaming lid main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a steaming lid and a steamer having the same. Background Art

[0002] At present, steaming food in a steamer on the market is generally achieved by a grid and a steaming tray in cooperation with a pot lid. The bottom is directly punched, and the steam all adopts a direct upward impact method. For cooking food rich in protein substances in a shallow pot body or a small-sized pot body, there is easily a phenomenon that foam and soup overflow through the gap between the lid and the pot body. In addition, when heating food with the existing grid or steaming tray, there are also problems that the food placed at the holes of the steaming tray is prone to absorb too much moisture and cause foaming and flavor change, and it is very hot and difficult to take out the food after steaming on the grid or steaming tray. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention can provide a multifunctional steaming lid and a steamer having the same. The steaming lid combines elements such as a steaming tray, a pot lid, anti-overflow, and convenient placement and removal.

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides a steaming lid for a steamer having a pot body. The steaming lid has: a steaming lid main body that can cover the pot opening of the pot body and is provided with a hole portion in a region corresponding to the pot opening; a tray that covers the hole portion of the steaming lid main body; and a force application mechanism that is connected between the steaming lid main body and the tray to switch the steaming lid between a first posture in which the tray covers the hole portion of the steaming lid main body and a second posture in which the tray exposes the hole portion of the steaming lid main body.

[0005] According to the above first aspect, the steaming lid can function both as a pot lid and as a steaming tray. Specifically, when boiling food, the steaming lid is used as a pot lid to cover the pot body (no additional pot lid is required). Moreover, if the food is a food without protein, foaming and overflow will not occur. Therefore, the user can make the tray naturally cover the steaming lid main body, that is, make the steaming lid in a closed state. On the contrary, if the food is a food containing protein, foaming and overflow are likely to occur. Therefore, the user can use the force application mechanism to separate the tray from the steaming lid main body to expose the hole portion, that is, make the steaming lid in an open state.

[0006] When the steaming lid is used as a steaming tray, food can be placed on the tray, and the force application mechanism is used to separate the tray from the steaming lid main body to expose the hole portion, that is, make the steaming lid in an open state, so as to steam the food with the steam emerging from the hole portion.

[0007] On the basis of the first mode, in the second mode of the steam cover of the present invention, preferably, the force application mechanism has: a base; which is connected to one of the steam cover body and the tray, and a moving member, one end of which is connected to the other of the steam cover body and the tray, and the other end is connected to the base, and the moving member can move relative to the base, so as to be limited by the base at a first position where the steam cover is in a first posture and a second position where the steam cover is in a second posture.

[0008] According to the above second mode, the steam cover can be restricted to the first posture and the second posture by a simple structure. Therefore, the structure of the force application mechanism can be simplified, and good economic benefits can be achieved.

[0009] On the basis of the second mode, in the third mode of the steam cover of the present invention, preferably, the base has: a base plate, which is connected to the steam cover body and is provided with an elastic member; and a guiding member, which is connected to the base plate, and the moving member has: an upper gear portion, which is connected to the tray and can move along the sliding groove of the guiding member; and a lower gear portion, which is supported by the elastic member and can engage with the upper gear portion, and the lower gear portion is provided with protruding teeth, and the protruding teeth can be engaged with a limiting member of the slide rail of the guiding member. When the protruding teeth are engaged with the limiting member, the moving member is in the first position, and when the engagement between the protruding teeth and the limiting member is released, the moving member is in the second position.

[0010] According to the above third mode, the steam cover can be restricted to the first posture and the second posture by a simple structure. Therefore, the structure of the force application mechanism can be simplified, and good economic benefits can be achieved.

[0011] On the basis of the third mode, in the fourth mode of the steam cover of the present invention, preferably, the limiting member includes a step portion formed at one end of the slide rail of the guiding member.

[0012] According to the above fourth mode, by using the step portion formed at one end of the slide rail of the guiding member as the limiting member, the structure of the limiting member can be simplified.

[0013] On the basis of the second mode, in the fifth mode of the steam cover of the present invention, preferably, the base has a first thread structure, and the moving member has a second thread structure that is screwed with the first thread structure of the base. By relatively rotating the first thread structure and the second thread structure, the steam cover is switched between the first posture and the second posture.

[0014] According to the above fifth mode, the steam cover can be restricted to the first posture and the second posture by a simple structure. Therefore, the structure of the force application mechanism can be simplified, and good economic benefits can be achieved.

[0015] On the basis of the second mode, in the sixth mode of the present invention, preferably, the base has a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion, and the moving member has a positioning member that can be inserted into the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion of the base. When the positioning member of the moving member is inserted into the first clamping portion of the base, the moving member is in the first position, and when the positioning member of the moving member is inserted into the second clamping portion of the base, the moving member is in the second position.

[0016] According to the above sixth mode, the steaming lid can be restricted to the first posture and the second posture by a simple structure. Therefore, the structure of the biasing mechanism can be simplified, and good economic benefits can be achieved.

[0017] On the basis of the second mode, in the seventh mode of the present invention, preferably, the base has a first groove portion, a second groove portion, and guide grooves respectively communicating with the first groove portion and the second groove portion, and the moving member has a protruding member that can enter the first groove portion and the second groove portion along the guide grooves respectively. When the protruding member of the moving member enters the first groove portion of the base, the moving member is in the first position, and when the protruding member of the moving member enters the second groove portion of the base, the moving member is in the second position.

[0018] According to the above seventh mode, the steaming lid can be restricted to the first posture and the second posture by a simple structure. Therefore, the structure of the biasing mechanism can be simplified, and good economic benefits can be achieved.

[0019] On the basis of any one of the first to seventh modes, in the eighth mode of the present invention, preferably, the steaming lid body is arc-shaped, the outer edge protrudes outward from the pot opening of the pot body, and a handle is provided. The steaming lid body is provided with a main body step portion. When the steaming lid body is assembled to the pot body, the main body step portion is placed in the step groove of the pot opening of the pot body. A sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall portion of the main body step portion of the steaming lid body, and exhaust holes are provided at the edge of the tray.

[0020] According to the above eighth mode, when the steaming lid is used as a steaming grid, since the steaming lid is arc-shaped, it avoids the embarrassing situation where cold plates are easy to place and hot plates are difficult to remove in a straight-wall steamer. In addition, by providing exhaust holes around the edge of the tray, the traditional way of direct steam impact of an ordinary steaming grid is changed to act around the inside of the steamer, avoiding the problem that the things at the holes of the steaming grid absorb too much moisture and become foamy and taste bad. Moreover, since the outer edge of the steaming lid body protrudes outward from the pot opening of the pot body, it is more convenient to place the steaming lid on the pot opening of the pot body or remove the steaming lid from the pot body. And when the steaming lid is placed on the pot opening of the pot body, it avoids air leakage or the steaming lid falling into the pot body due to tilting. In addition, since a handle is provided on the outer edge of the steaming lid body, it is easier to pick up and place the steaming lid body.

[0021] At the same time, since a tray step portion is provided on the steaming lid body and the tray step portion matches the step groove of the pot opening of the pot body, when assembling the steaming lid body to the pot body, it is easier for the user to place the steaming lid body on the pot opening of the pot body, effectively avoiding air leakage or the steaming lid falling into the pot body due to tilting placement. In addition, since a sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall portion of the main body step portion, a certain degree of sealing surface is formed between the outer wall portion of the main body step portion of the steaming lid body and the step groove of the pot opening of the pot body, preventing liquid from overflowing from the mating surface here.

[0022] Based on any one of the first to seventh modes of the steaming lid of the ninth mode of the present invention, preferably, the force application mechanism is formed of plastic, and / or, the steaming lid body is formed of stainless steel, and / or, the tray is formed of stainless steel, the base is detachably fixed to the steaming lid body, and / or, the base is detachably fastened to the guiding member, and / or, the upper gear portion is detachably fixed to the tray.

[0023] According to the above ninth mode, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and good economic benefits can be achieved. And since it is formed of stainless steel, it is not only durable but also convenient for the user to clean. Moreover, since it is assembled in a detachable manner, the user can easily disassemble it for replacement or maintenance.

[0024] The tenth mode of the present invention provides a steamer having a pot body and the above-mentioned steaming lid.

[0025] According to the above tenth mode, a steamer with a multifunctional steaming lid can be provided.

[0026] Based on the tenth embodiment, the eleventh embodiment of the steam cooker of the present invention preferably further includes a pot lid. The pot lid can cover the tray of the steam cover or directly cover the opening of the pot body. The pot lid is provided with a lid step portion. When the pot lid is assembled to the pot body, the lid step portion is placed in the step groove of the opening of the pot body. A sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall portion of the lid step portion of the pot lid. The pot lid is provided with a glass window and / or a handle, and the pot lid is configured in a shape with a central bulge.

[0027] According to the above eleventh embodiment, since the pot lid is provided with a lid step portion, when the pot lid is assembled to the pot body, the lid step portion is placed in the step groove of the opening of the pot body, it is easier for the user to place the pot lid on the opening of the pot body, effectively avoiding air leakage caused by inclined placement or dropping the pot lid. Moreover, since a sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall portion of the lid step portion, a certain degree of sealing surface is formed between the outer wall portion of the lid step portion of the pot lid and the step groove of the opening of the pot body, preventing liquid from overflowing from the mating surface here. In addition, the user can observe the state of the food through the glass window, which is more conducive to judging the degree of steaming, and it is convenient to pick up and place the pot lid by using the handle. At the same time, since the pot lid is configured in a shape with a central bulge, more food can be steamed.

[0028] Technical effects

[0029] According to the present invention, a multifunctional steam cover and a steam cooker having the same can be provided. The steam cover combines elements such as a steaming grid, a pot lid, anti-overflow, and convenient placement and removal. Brief description of the drawings

[0030] Through the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, the above and / or other objects and advantages of the present invention will become clearer, where:

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the whole steam cooker according to the embodiment;

[0032] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the steam cooker according to the embodiment;

[0033] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the steam cover according to the embodiment;

[0034] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the force application mechanism according to the embodiment;

[0035] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the base of an example of the force application mechanism according to the embodiment;

[0036] Figure 6ASchematic diagram showing the closed state of the steam cover with an example of the above-mentioned force application mechanism Figure 6B Schematic diagram showing the open state of the steam cover with an example of the above-mentioned force application mechanism

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals

[0038] 100 Steamer

[0039] 1 Pot lid

[0040] 2 Pot body

[0041] 3 Steam cover

[0042] 4 Steam cover body

[0043] 5 Force application mechanism

[0044] 6 Tray

[0045] 7 Sealing ring

[0046] 51 Base

[0047] 52 Moving member

[0048] 51a Base seat

[0049] 51b Elastic member (spring)

[0050] 51c Guide member

[0051] 501 Slide groove

[0052] 502 Slide rail

[0053] 503 Limiting member (step portion)

[0054] 52a Lower gear portion

[0055] 504 Protruding tooth

[0056] 505 Engaging tooth

[0057] 52b Upper gear portion Detailed implementation manners

[0058] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same reference numerals indicate the same parts. The embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings in order to explain the present invention

[0059] <Overall steamer>

[0060] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the overall steamer according to an embodiment Figure 2 is an exploded schematic perspective view showing the steamer according to an embodiment

[0061] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 shown, the steamer 100 has a lid 1, a pot body 2, and a steaming lid 3. When using the steamer 100, the steaming lid 3 can be used as a lid to omit the lid 1. When using the steaming lid 3 as a lid, the food is placed in the pot body 2, and the steaming lid 3 is placed on the pot body 2 in a manner that covers the entire mouth of the pot body 2. When using the steaming lid 3 as a steaming grid, the steaming lid 3 is placed on the pot body 2 in a manner that covers the entire mouth of the pot body 2, the food is placed on the steaming lid 3, and the lid 1 is placed on the steaming lid 3. By heating the bottom of the pot body 2, the food is steamed.

[0062] <Pot body 2>

[0063] As Figure 2 shown, the pot body 2 is in the shape of a bottomed cylinder, and handles are provided at opposite positions of 180 degrees on the outer peripheral wall for the user to hold the pot body 2. As Figure 2 shown, at the mouth of the pot body 2, a stepped groove is formed along the entire circumferential direction for placing the steaming lid step portion of the steaming lid 3 described below or the lid step portion of the lid 1 described below.

[0064] <Steaming lid 3>

[0065] Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the steaming lid according to the embodiment. As Figure 2 shown, the steaming lid 3 has a steaming lid body 4, a tray 6, and a biasing mechanism 5 (not shown). In Figure 2 , the steaming lid body 4 is substantially circular in plan view to match the mouth of the pot body 2 and is arcuate in side view, preferably formed of stainless steel. And, a hole portion is provided in the central region of the steaming lid body 4 for exhausting gas or draining liquid. When using the steaming lid 3, the steaming lid body 4 of the steaming lid 3 is placed on the pot body 2 with the arcuate convex portion facing the bottom of the pot body 2. At this time, the steaming lid body 4 is erected at the mouth of the pot body 2 and covers the entire mouth of the pot body 2.

[0066] On the outer wall portion of the steaming lid body 4 (the wall portion in contact with the pot body 2), a stepped portion is provided at a position opposite to the stepped groove of the pot body 2. A sealing ring 7, such as food-grade silica gel, is sleeved on the entire outer peripheral wall of the stepped portion. When using the steaming lid 3, the stepped portion of the steaming lid 3 is placed on the stepped groove of the pot body 2, and the sealing ring 7 is sleeved on the stepped portion of the outer wall portion of the steaming lid 3 to form a force-receiving surface between the stepped groove of the mouth of the pot body 2, thereby preventing liquid from overflowing from the mating surface here.

[0067] As Figure 2 shown, the tray 6 is in the shape of a flat plate and is placed on the steaming lid body 4 in a manner that is received inside the arc of the steaming lid body 4, preferably formed of stainless steel. A plurality of exhaust holes are punched near the outer edge of the tray 6.

[0068] Preferably, as Figure 2 shown, in a top view, the outer edge of the steaming cover main body 4 protrudes from the pot opening of the pot body 2, and a handle is provided at a position approximately 180 degrees opposite on the outer edge of the steaming cover main body 4 for holding the steaming cover main body 4. The tray 6 is substantially circular in a top view and is received in the stepped portion of the steaming cover main body 4.

[0069] A biasing mechanism 5 ( Figure 2 not shown) is provided between the steaming cover main body 4 and the tray 6. The biasing mechanism 5 can relatively move the tray 6 relative to the steaming cover main body 4 in the vertical direction. The specific structure of the biasing mechanism 5 will be described in detail later.

[0070] <Pot cover 1>

[0071] As Figure 2 shown, the pot cover 1 is substantially circular in a top view and is arc-shaped in a side view, and can cover the pot opening of the above-mentioned pot body 2. When using the steaming cover main body 4, the steaming cover main body 4 is placed on the pot body 2, and the pot cover 1 is covered on the pot body 2 in a manner of covering the tray 6 of the steaming cover main body 4. When the steaming cover main body 4 is not used, the pot cover 1 can be directly covered on the pot body 2. When using the pot cover 1, make its arc-shaped protruding portion face away from the bottom of the pot body 2.

[0072] Preferably, a pot cover stepped portion is provided at a position of the pot cover 1 opposite to the stepped groove of the pot body 2, and a sealing ring, such as food-grade silica gel, is sleeved on the entire outer circumference of the pot cover stepped portion. Thus, when directly using the pot cover 1 without using the steaming cover, the sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall portion of the stepped portion of the pot cover 1 to form a force-bearing surface with the stepped groove of the pot opening of the pot body 2, thereby preventing liquid from overflowing from the mating surface here.

[0073] In addition, the pot cover can be formed of stainless steel or can be a combination of stainless steel and glass. When a glass window is formed in the pot cover 1, the user can observe the state of the food through the glass window, which is more conducive to judging the degree of steaming.

[0074] <Biasing mechanism 5>

[0075] As Figure 3 shown, the biasing mechanism 5 of the present embodiment is connected between the steaming cover main body 4 and the tray 6 to switch the steaming cover 3 between a first posture and a second posture. The first posture means a state in which the tray 6 is seated (closed) on the steaming cover main body 4 to cover the hole portion of the steaming cover 4 (hereinafter, referred to as a closed state). The second posture means a state in which the tray 6 is separated from the steaming cover main body 4 through the biasing mechanism 5 to expose the hole portion (hereinafter, referred to as an open state).

[0076] Specifically, the force - applying mechanism 5 has a base 51 and a moving member 52. The base 51 is connected to one of the steaming - lid main body 4 and the tray 6, one end of the moving member 52 is connected to the other of the steaming - lid main body 4 and the tray 6, and the other end is connected to the base. The moving member 52 can move relative to the base 51, and is thus limited by the base 51 to a first position where the steaming lid 3 is in a first posture and a second position where the steaming lid 3 is in a second posture.

[0077]

Structure of an example of the force - applying mechanism 5

[0078] Hereinafter, based on Figures 4 to 6B , a detailed description will be given of an example of the force - applying mechanism 5 of the steaming lid 3.

[0079] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the force - applying mechanism according to the embodiment, Figure 5 is a perspective view of the base of an example of the force - applying mechanism according to the embodiment, Figure 6A is a schematic diagram showing the closed state of the steaming lid having an example of the above - mentioned force - applying mechanism, Figure 6B is a schematic diagram showing the open state of the steaming lid having an example of the above - mentioned force - applying mechanism.

[0080] The force - applying mechanism 5 can be formed of a plastic material such as nylon that meets food - hygiene requirements, is connected between the steaming - lid main body 4 and the tray 6, and enables the tray 6 to move relative to the steaming - lid main body 4 in the vertical direction. The force - applying mechanism 5 has a base 51 and a moving member 52. The base 51 has a base 51a, an elastic member (for example, a spring) 51b, and a guiding member 51c. The moving member 52 has a lower gear portion 52a and an upper gear portion 52b.

[0081] As Figure 4 , Figure 5 shown, the base 51a is detachably fixed to the center of the steaming - lid main body 4 by means of screws or the like, and is detachably fastened to the guiding member 51c by screw - threading. An elastic member 51b is provided on the base 51a and is received in the guiding member 51c. The lower gear portion 52a is received in the guiding member 51c and is supported by the elastic member 51b so as to be able to move up and down.

[0082] As Figure 4 shown, the guiding member 51c is cylindrical and is detachably fastened to the guiding member 51c by screw - threading. On the inner wall surface of the guiding member 51c, there are provided a sliding groove 501 for the upper gear portion 52b to slide, a sliding rail 502 for the lower gear portion 52a to slide, and a limiting member 503 for limiting the lower gear portion 52a.

[0083] As Figure 4As shown, the limiting member 503 is a stepped portion formed at one end of the slide rail 502 of the guiding member 51c.

[0084] As Figure 4 shown, the lower gear portion 52a has engaging teeth 505 capable of engaging with the teeth of the upper gear portion 52b described below, and protruding teeth 504 for engaging with the limiting member 503 of the guiding member 51c to limit the lower gear portion 52a.

[0085] As Figure 4 shown, the upper gear portion 52b is detachably fixed to the center of the tray 6 by means such as screws, can slide along the chute 501 of the guiding member 51c, and engages with the lower gear portion 52a.

[0086]

Operation of an Example of the Biasing Mechanism 5

[0087] Hereinafter, based on Figure 4 , Figure 6A , Figure 6B the operation of an example of the biasing mechanism 5 will be described.

[0088] Figure 6A A schematic diagram showing the closed state of the steaming lid having an example of the above biasing mechanism, Figure 6B A schematic diagram showing the open state of the steaming lid having an example of the above biasing mechanism.

[0089] When the steaming lid 3 is in the closed state (first posture), as Figure 6A shown, the tray 6 naturally seats on the steaming lid main body 4 to cover the hole portion of the steaming lid 4. At this time, the protruding teeth 504 of the lower gear portion 52a engage with the stepped portion of the slide rail 502 of the guiding member 51c, and the elastic member 51b is in a compressed state. That is, the moving member 52 is limited to the first position corresponding to the first posture (closed state). In this closed state, there is no force acting between the upper gear portion 52b and the lower gear portion 52a, and the tray 6 is not supported by the lower gear portion 52a and the elastic member 51b, but naturally closes on the steaming lid main body 4.

[0090] When pressing the tray 6 (upper gear portion 52b) starting from the closed state, the upper gear portion 52b moves downward along the chute 501 of the guiding member 51c, engages with the lower gear portion 52a to push the lower gear portion 52a, and at the same time squeezes the elastic member 51b. When the tooth surface of the protruding teeth 504 of the lower gear portion 52a is extruded from the groove formed by the stepped portion of the slide rail 502 of the guiding member 51c, the upper gear portion 52b moves upward along the chute of the guiding member 51c by the resilience of the elastic member 51b and is pushed out. That is, the limiting of the first position of the moving member 52 is released, and it becomes (is limited to) the second position corresponding to the second posture (open state). Thus, as Figure 6BAs shown, the tray 6 is pushed upward, and the steaming lid 3 becomes in an open state (second posture).

[0091] In addition, when pressing the tray 6 (upper gear portion 52b) starting from the open state (second posture), the upper gear portion 52b moves downward again along the chute of the guiding member 51c, engages with the lower gear portion 52a and pushes the lower gear portion 52a, while squeezing the elastic member 51b. When the tooth surface of the protruding teeth of the lower gear portion 52a rotates back from the suspended state to the slide rail 502 and engages with the stepped portion, if the tray 6 is not continuously pressed, there is no force acting between the upper gear portion 52b and the lower gear portion 52a, and the tray 6 loses the support from the lower gear portion 52a and the elastic member 51b, and naturally closes on the steaming lid main body 4. That is to say, the moving member 52 is limited again at the first position corresponding to the first posture (closed state). Thus, as Figure 6A shown, the steaming lid 3 becomes in a closed state (first posture).

[0092] As described above, by pressing the upper gear portion 52b of the pressing force applying mechanism 5, the pressing force applying mechanism 5 is actuated, so that the steaming lid 3 is repeatedly switched between the closed state and the open state.

[0093]

Another example of the pressing force applying mechanism 5

[0094] In this embodiment, an example is described in which the base 51 of the pressing force applying mechanism 5 has a base 51a, an elastic member 51b, and a guiding member 51c, and the moving member 52 has a lower gear portion 52a and an upper gear portion 52b. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and any structure can be used as long as it can move the moving member 52 relative to the base 51 and be limited at the first position where the steaming lid 3 is in the first posture and the second position where the steaming lid 3 is in the second posture.

[0095] For example, the pressing force applying mechanism 5 can be configured such that the base 51 has a first threaded structure, and the moving member 52 has a second threaded structure that engages with the first threaded structure of the base 51. By relatively rotating the first threaded structure and the second threaded structure, the steaming lid 3 is switched between the first posture and the second posture.

[0096] In addition, the force applying mechanism 5 can also be configured such that the base 51 has a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion, and the moving member 52 has a positioning member that can be inserted into the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion of the base 51. When the positioning member of the moving member 52 is inserted into the first clamping portion of the base 51, the moving member 52 is limited to a first position corresponding to a first posture, so that the steaming lid 3 is in the first posture. When the positioning member of the moving member 52 is inserted into the second clamping portion of the base 51, the moving member 52 is limited to a second position corresponding to a second posture, so that the steaming lid 3 is in the second posture.

[0097] In addition, the force applying mechanism 5 can also be configured such that the base 51 has a first groove portion, a second groove portion, and guide grooves respectively communicating with the first groove portion and the second groove portion, and the moving member 52 has a protruding member that can enter the first groove portion and the second groove portion along the guide grooves respectively. When the protruding member of the moving member 52 enters the first groove portion of the base 51, the moving member 52 is limited to a first position corresponding to a first posture, so that the steaming lid 3 is in the first posture. When the protruding member of the moving member 52 enters the second groove portion of the base 51, the moving member 52 is limited to a second position corresponding to a second posture, so that the steaming lid 3 is in the second posture.

[0098] According to the above force applying mechanism 5, when the user wants to boil food, the steaming lid 3 is used as a pot lid to cover the pot body 2 (no additional pot lid is required). If the food is a non-protein-containing food, no foaming and overflowing will occur. Therefore, the user can naturally close the tray 6 on the steaming lid main body 4, that is, make the steaming lid 3 in a closed state. On the contrary, if the food is a protein-containing food, foaming and overflowing are likely to occur. Therefore, the user can make the tray 6 be pushed up by the force applying mechanism 5 to separate from the steaming lid main body 4, thereby exposing the hole portion, that is, make the steaming lid 3 in an open state.

[0099] In addition, when the user wants to use the steaming lid 3 as a steaming grid, food can be placed on the tray 6, and the tray 6 is pushed up by the force applying mechanism 5 to separate from the steaming lid main body 4, thereby exposing the hole portion, that is, make the steaming lid 3 in an open state. At the same time, the pot lid is covered. At this time, steam will emerge from the hole portion and then be discharged from the exhaust holes provided around the edge of the tray 6, so as to guide the steam in a surrounding manner to steam the food.

[0100] The above embodiments of the present invention are merely exemplary, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments can be changed without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. Among them, the scope of the present invention is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A steaming lid (3), characterized in that, for a steamer (100) having a pot body (2), the steaming lid (3) has: a steaming lid main body (4) that can cover the mouth of the pot body (2), and a hole portion is provided in a region corresponding to the mouth of the pot; a tray (6) movably connected to the steaming lid main body (4) and capable of covering the hole portion of the steaming lid main body (4); and a biasing mechanism (5) connected between the steaming lid main body (4) and the tray (6), enabling the steaming lid (3) to switch between a first posture in which the tray (6) covers the hole portion of the steaming lid main body (4) and a second posture in which the tray (6) is separated from the steaming lid main body (4) by a predetermined distance to expose the hole portion of the steaming lid main body (4). When the steaming lid (3) is in the first posture, the steaming lid (3) can be used as a pot lid; when the steaming lid (3) is in the second posture, the steaming lid (3) can be used as a steaming grid.

2. The steaming lid (3) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the biasing mechanism (5) includes: a base (51); which is connected to one of the steaming lid main body (4) and the tray (6); and a moving member (52) having one end connected to the other of the steaming lid main body (4) and the tray (6) and the other end connected to the base (51), the moving member (52) can move relative to the base (51), and is thus limited by the base (51) at a first position where the steaming lid (3) is in the first posture and a second position where the steaming lid (3) is in the second posture.

3. The steaming lid (3) according to claim 2, characterized in that, the base (51) has: a base plate (51a) connected to the steaming lid main body (4) and provided with an elastic member (51b); and a guiding member (51c) connected to the base plate (51a), the moving member (52) has: an upper gear portion (52b) connected to the tray (6) and capable of moving along a chute (501) of the guiding member (51c); and a lower gear portion (52a) supported by the elastic member (51b) and capable of engaging with the upper gear portion (52b). The lower gear portion (52a) is provided with a protruding tooth (504), and the protruding tooth (504) can engage with a limiting member (503) of a slide rail (502) of the guiding member (51c), when the protruding tooth (504) engages with the limiting member (503), the moving member (52) is in the first position, and when the engagement between the protruding tooth (504) and the limiting member (503) is released, the moving member (52) is in the second position.

4. The steaming lid (3) according to claim 3, characterized in that, the limiting member (503) includes a stepped portion formed at one end of the slide rail (502) of the guiding member (51c).

5. The steaming lid (3) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base (51) has a first threaded structure, and the moving member (52) has a second threaded structure that engages with the first threaded structure of the base. By rotating the first threaded structure relative to the second threaded structure, the steaming lid (3) is switched between a first posture and a second posture.

6. The steaming lid (3) according to claim 2, characterized in that the base (51) has a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion, the moving member (52) has a positioning member that can be inserted into the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion of the base (51), when the positioning member of the moving member (52) is inserted into the first clamping portion of the base, the moving member (52) is in a first position, and when the positioning member of the moving member (52) is inserted into the second clamping portion of the base (51), the moving member (52) is in a second position.

7. The steaming lid (3) according to claim 2, characterized in that the base (51) has a first groove portion, a second groove portion, and a guiding groove that communicates with the first groove portion and the second groove portion respectively, the moving member (52) has a protruding member that can enter the first groove portion and the second groove portion of the base (51) along the guiding groove respectively, when the protruding member of the moving member (52) enters the first groove portion of the base (51), the moving member (52) is in a first position, and when the protruding member of the moving member (52) enters the second groove portion of the base (51), the moving member (52) is in a second position.

8. The steaming lid (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the steaming lid body (4) is arc-shaped, the outer edge protrudes outward from the mouth of the pot body (2), and a handle is provided, the steaming lid body (4) is provided with a main body step portion. When the steaming lid body (4) is assembled to the pot body (2), the main body step portion is placed in the step groove at the mouth of the pot body (2), a sealing ring (7) is sleeved on the outer wall portion of the main body step portion of the steaming lid body (4), vent holes are provided at the edge of the tray (6).

9. The steaming lid (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the biasing mechanism (5) is formed of plastic, and / or the steaming lid body (4) is formed of stainless steel, and / or the tray (6) is formed of stainless steel.

10. The steaming lid (3) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the base (51a) is detachably fixed to the steaming lid body (4), and / or the base (51a) is detachably fastened to the guiding member (51c), and / or the upper gear portion (52b) is detachably fixed to the tray (6).

11. A steam cooker (100), characterized in that it has: a pot body (2); and the steaming lid (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The steam cooker (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that The steamer (100) further has a pot lid (1), and the pot lid (1) can cover the tray (6) of the steaming lid (3) or directly cover the mouth of the pot body (2). The pot lid (1) is provided with a pot lid step portion, and when the pot lid (1) is assembled to the pot body (2), the pot lid step portion is placed in a step groove at the mouth of the pot body (2). A sealing ring is sleeved on the outer wall portion of the pot lid step portion of the pot lid (1). The pot lid (1) is provided with a glass window and / or a handle. The pot lid is configured in a shape with a central bulge.

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