Electric pressure cooker
By introducing a telescopic drive assembly and a driven connector into the electric pressure cooker, and utilizing a stepper motor, a linear motor, and a bevel gear mechanism, the automatic opening and closing of the electric pressure cooker's lid is achieved, improving automation and intelligence while reducing the risk of burns.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHUHAI GREE REFRIGERATION TECH CENT OF ENERGY SAVING & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
- Filing Date
- 2022-11-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric pressure cookers cannot automatically open and close the lid, making them inconvenient to operate and posing a risk of burns from high-temperature steam.
The automatic rotation of the pot lid and pressure cap is achieved by using a telescopic drive assembly and a driven connector, through a stepper motor and a linear motor, and the automatic opening and closing of the pot lid is achieved by combining a bevel gear mechanism.
It has enabled the electric pressure cooker to automatically open and close its lid, improving its intelligence and reducing the risk of operators being scalded by high-temperature steam.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of pressure cooker technology, and particularly to an electric pressure cooker. Background Technology
[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, electric pressure cookers are becoming increasingly widely used. In existing electric pressure cookers with automatic lid opening and closing, the opening process typically involves first rotating the handle on the lid. Simultaneously, a transmission mechanism rotates the latch, and then the lid opening button is manually pressed. A spring in the hinge then pops the lid open, completing the opening process. The closing process is the reverse. In today's increasingly automated and intelligent world, achieving automated lid opening for electric pressure cookers has become a goal pursued by many. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This invention provides an electric pressure cooker to solve the problem of electric pressure cookers not being able to open their lids automatically.
[0004] The present invention provides an electric pressure cooker, the electric pressure cooker including a pot body and a pot lid rotatably mounted on the pot body via a rotating shaft, a pressure cover rotatably mounted inside the pot lid, the pressure cover being able to rotate horizontally relative to the pot body to engage with the pot body, a telescopic member being mounted on the pot body, a drive assembly being mounted on the telescopic end of the telescopic member, a first driven connector being mounted on the rotating shaft, and a second driven connector being mounted on the pressure cover;
[0005] The telescopic member can extend or retract to allow the drive assembly to engage with the first driven connector or the second driven connector, thereby causing the pot lid to rotate around the pivot or the pressure cap to rotate horizontally.
[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:
[0007] In one embodiment, the drive assembly includes a rotary drive member and a first bevel gear mounted on the output shaft of the rotary drive member, wherein the first driven connector is a second bevel gear capable of meshing with the first bevel gear.
[0008] In one embodiment, the second driven connecting member is a bevel rack, and the first bevel gear is capable of driving the bevel rack to rotate.
[0009] In one embodiment, the pot lid is further provided with a third bevel gear that meshes with the bevel rack, and the first bevel gear can drive the bevel rack to rotate through the third bevel gear.
[0010] In one embodiment, the third bevel gear is mounted on the pot lid via a mounting rod.
[0011] In one embodiment, the rotary drive is a stepper motor.
[0012] In one embodiment, the telescopic component is a linear motor.
[0013] In one embodiment, the outer side of the pot body is provided with a mounting groove, and the telescopic member is installed in the mounting groove.
[0014] In one embodiment, a pressure relief valve is installed on the pot lid.
[0015] In one embodiment, the lower side of the pot body is provided with support legs.
[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: When cooking food, the food to be cooked is first placed in the pot. Then, the telescopic component extends and retracts to engage the driving component with the first driven connector. The driving component moves the first driven connector, causing the lid to rotate around the pivot and close onto the pot. Next, the telescopic component extends and retracts to engage the driving component with the second driven connector. The driving component moves the second driven connector, causing the pressure cover to rotate horizontally and engage with the pot. After cooking, the telescopic component extends and retracts to engage the driving component with the second driven connector. The driving component moves the second driven connector in the opposite direction, causing the pressure cover to rotate horizontally and disengage from the pot. Then, the telescopic component extends and retracts to engage the driving component with the first driven connector. The driving component moves the first driven connector in the opposite direction, causing the lid to rotate around the pivot and open the pot. This electric pressure cooker can automatically open and close the lid, improving its automation and intelligence, while also reducing the risk of burns from high-temperature steam to operators when opening and closing the lid. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to embodiments and the accompanying drawings.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electric pressure cooker in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lid structure of the electric pressure cooker in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lid structure of the electric pressure cooker in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .
[0021] Figure label:
[0022] 100. Electric pressure cooker; 110. Pot body; 111. Mounting slot; 112. Support leg; 120. Pot lid; 121. Rotating shaft; 122. Second bevel gear; 123. Third bevel gear; 124. Mounting rod; 125. Pressure relief valve; 130. Pressure cover; 131. Bevel rack; 140. Telescopic component; 150. Drive assembly; 151. Rotation drive component; 152. First bevel gear. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] This invention provides an electric pressure cooker 100 to solve the problem that the electric pressure cooker 100 cannot open its lid automatically.
[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the electric pressure cooker 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a pot body 110 and a pot lid 120 rotatably mounted on the pot body 110 via a rotating shaft 121. A pressure cover 130 is rotatably mounted inside the pot lid 120. The pressure cover 130 can rotate horizontally relative to the pot body 110 to engage with the pot body 110. A telescopic member 140 is mounted on the pot body 110. A drive assembly 150 is mounted on the telescopic end of the telescopic member 140. A first driven connector is mounted on the rotating shaft 121, and a second driven connector is mounted on the pressure cover 130. The telescopic member 140 extends and retracts to allow the drive assembly 150 to engage with the first or second driven connector, thereby causing the pot lid 120 to rotate around the rotating shaft 121 or the pressure cover 130 to rotate horizontally.
[0026] When cooking food, first place the food to be cooked inside the pot 110. Please refer to the instructions for details. Figure 2 Then, the telescopic member 140 extends and retracts to engage the drive assembly 150 with the first driven connector. The drive assembly 150 drives the first driven connector to move, thereby causing the pot lid 120 to rotate around the pivot 121 to cover the pot body 110. For further details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 The telescopic member 140 extends and retracts to allow the drive assembly 150 to engage with the second driven connector. The drive assembly 150 drives the second driven connector to move, thereby causing the pressure cover 130 to rotate horizontally to engage with the pot body 110.
[0027] Once the food is cooked, first, please refer to the following for details. Figure 3 The telescopic member 140 extends and retracts to engage the drive assembly 150 with the second driven connector. The drive assembly 150 drives the second driven connector to move in the opposite direction, thereby causing the pressure cover 130 to rotate horizontally and disengage from the pot body 110. Please refer to the following for details. Figure 2Then, the telescopic member 140 extends and retracts to make the drive assembly 150 engage with the first driven connector. The drive assembly 150 drives the first driven connector to move in the opposite direction, thereby causing the pot lid 120 to rotate around the rotating shaft 121 to open the pot body 110.
[0028] The electric pressure cooker 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention can automatically open and close the lid, thereby improving the automation and intelligence of the electric pressure cooker 100 and reducing the risk of operators being scalded by high-temperature steam when opening and closing the lid.
[0029] The electric pressure cooker 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention is described in detail below. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The drive assembly 150 includes a rotary drive 151 and a first bevel gear 152 mounted on the output shaft of the rotary drive 151. The first driven connector is a second bevel gear 122 capable of meshing with the first bevel gear 152. When it is necessary to rotate the pot lid 120, the telescopic member 140 extends and retracts to engage the first bevel gear 152 with the second bevel gear 122 on the output shaft of the rotary drive 151. The rotary drive 151 rotates, causing the rotating shaft 121 to rotate, thereby causing the pot lid 120 to rotate around the rotating shaft 121 to cover or open the pot body 110.
[0030] Specifically, the second driven connecting member is a bevel rack 131, and the first bevel gear 152 can drive the bevel rack 131 to rotate. The pot lid 120 is also provided with a third bevel gear 123 that meshes with the bevel rack 131. The first bevel gear 152 can drive the bevel rack 131 to rotate through the third bevel gear 123. When it is necessary to rotate the pressure cover 130, the telescopic member 140 extends and retracts to make the first bevel gear 152 on the output shaft of the rotary drive member 151 mesh with the third bevel gear 123. The rotary drive member 151 rotates, and drives the bevel rack 131 to rotate through the third bevel gear 123, so that the pressure cover 130 rotates relative to the pot body 110, thereby making the pressure cover 130 rotate horizontally to engage with or disengage from the pot body 110.
[0031] In this embodiment, the third bevel gear 123 is mounted on the pot lid 120 via the mounting rod 124. The telescopic end of the telescopic member 140 extends horizontally, the output shaft of the rotary drive member 151 extends vertically, the mounting rod 124 extends vertically, and the third bevel gear 123 is horizontally rotatably mounted on the end of the mounting rod 124. Of course, it is understood that the third bevel gear 123 can also be mounted in other ways, and the telescopic end of the telescopic member 140 can also extend and retract in other directions, as long as it can enable the first bevel gear 152 to mesh with the second bevel gear 122 or the third bevel gear 123 through extension and retraction, which is not limited here.
[0032] The electric pressure cooker 100 provided in this embodiment of the invention specifically includes a stepper motor as the rotary drive component 151. Stepper motors have good control precision and are suitable for precise control of the lid 120 and the pressure cap 130. The telescopic component 140 is a linear motor. Linear motors have good stroke control precision and are easy to control so that the first bevel gear 152 meshes with the second bevel gear 122 or the third bevel gear 123.
[0033] In this embodiment, please refer to the following for details. Figure 1 The outer side of the pot body 110 has a mounting groove 111, and the telescopic component 140 is installed in the mounting groove 111. Installing the telescopic component 140 in the mounting groove 111 prevents it from protruding from the outer side of the pot body 110, thus maintaining the overall aesthetics of the pot body 110. A pressure relief valve 125 is installed on the pot lid 120. When the pressure cap 130 rotates horizontally to detach from the pot body 110, the high-pressure steam inside the pot body 110 is released through the pressure relief valve 125. A support leg 112 is provided on the lower side of the pot body 110, allowing the pot body 110 to be placed on a table during use.
[0034] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0035] Although the invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications can be made and components can be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict. The invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An electric pressure cooker, characterized in that, The electric pressure cooker includes a pot body and a pot lid rotatably mounted on the pot body via a rotating shaft. A pressure cover is rotatably mounted inside the pot lid. The pressure cover can rotate horizontally relative to the pot body to engage with the pot body. A telescopic component is mounted on the pot body. A drive assembly is mounted on the telescopic end of the telescopic component. A first driven connector is mounted on the rotating shaft. A second driven connector is mounted on the pressure cover. The telescopic member can extend or retract to allow the drive assembly to engage with the first driven connector or the second driven connector, thereby causing the pot lid to rotate around the pivot or the pressure cap to rotate horizontally.
2. The electric pressure cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a rotary drive and a first bevel gear mounted on the output shaft of the rotary drive, wherein the first driven connector is a second bevel gear capable of meshing with the first bevel gear.
3. The electric pressure cooker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second driven connecting member is a bevel rack, and the first bevel gear can drive the bevel rack to rotate.
4. The electric pressure cooker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pot lid is also provided with a third bevel gear that meshes with the bevel rack, and the first bevel gear can drive the bevel rack to rotate through the third bevel gear.
5. The electric pressure cooker according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third bevel gear is mounted on the pot lid via a mounting rod.
6. The electric pressure cooker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary drive component is a stepper motor.
7. The electric pressure cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The telescopic component is a linear motor.
8. The electric pressure cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The outer side of the pot body is provided with an installation groove, and the telescopic component is installed in the installation groove.
9. The electric pressure cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The pot lid is equipped with a pressure relief valve.
10. The electric pressure cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The pot body is provided with support legs on the lower side.