A cooking utensil with a display interface on top

Abstract

The application discloses a cooking utensil with display interface on top, which comprises a pot body, a pot cover capable of being taken off from the pot body, a swing arm and a limiting seat. The swing arm is provided with a display panel, and is hinged to the pot body to have a first state with the pot cover on the pot cover and a second state with the pot cover rotated to one side of the pot body. The limiting seat is movably arranged on the pot body to have a locked position for limiting the swing arm in the second state and an unlocked position for releasing the limitation of the swing arm. The pot cover has a trigger part, and the limiting seat has a matching part. When the pot cover covers the pot body, the trigger part drives the matching part to move, and the limiting seat is switched from the locked position to the unlocked position. The cooking utensil with display interface on top has the advantages of convenient cover closing operation, easy operation of the display panel on top, stable cover closing state and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking appliance technology, specifically to a cooking appliance with a top-mounted display interface. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are many types of cooking appliances, such as steam rice cookers and stir-fry machines, with various shapes and sizes. However, to facilitate function switching, cooking status display, and cooking time display, most cooking appliances are equipped with corresponding display interfaces (display panels). Currently, many cooking appliances have their display interfaces located on the side of the appliance body. Taking steam rice cookers as an example, traditional steam rice cookers mostly place the display interface on the lower side of the pot. This design has certain drawbacks. For instance, if the countertop height for placing the steam rice cooker is insufficient, the user needs to bend over to operate the interface, which is inconvenient. Furthermore, the display interface occupies a certain amount of space on the side of the steam rice cooker, leaving insufficient space for other optimized designs on the side (such as visual design, decorative design, atmosphere design, etc.), resulting in a poor user experience.

[0003] Currently, some novel steam rice cookers have appeared on the market, which attempt to set the display interface movable above the lid. Although this improves the shortcomings of traditional steam rice cookers to some extent, it places high demands on the installation and arrangement of the display interface. In the existing technology, due to unreasonable installation and arrangement, there are still many defects such as cumbersome movement and reset of the display interface, affected opening and closing of the lid, and bulky structure of the upper part of the lid. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a cooking appliance with a display interface on top to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0006] A cooking appliance with a top-mounted display interface includes a pot body and a lid removable from the pot body, and further includes: a swing arm and a limiting seat; the swing arm is provided with a display panel, and the swing arm is hinged to the pot body to have a first state of covering the lid and a second state of rotating to one side of the pot body; the limiting seat is movably disposed on the pot body to have a locked position that limits the swing arm to the second state and an unlocked position that releases the limitation on the swing arm, the lid has a trigger part, and the limiting seat has a mating part; when the lid closes the pot body, the trigger part drives the mating part to move, and the limiting seat switches from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0007] The cooking appliance with its display interface on top in this application also has the following additional technical features:

[0008] The lid is removed from the pot body in the vertical direction, and the limiting seat moves vertically relative to the pot body to switch between the locked position and the unlocked position; or, the lid is removed from the pot body in the vertical direction, the trigger part is provided with a driving inclined surface, the mating part is provided with a driven inclined surface, and the limiting seat moves horizontally relative to the pot body to switch between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[0009] The lid has a handle at its top, and the trigger is located on the handle.

[0010] The pot body is provided with a hinge seat, and the swing arm is rotatably connected to the hinge seat through a pivot shaft. The hinge seat is provided with a mounting position for installing the limiting seat. The mounting position is located below the pivot shaft, at least in the unlocked position, and the mating part is located outside the hinge seat.

[0011] An elastic element is provided between the hinge seat and the limiting seat, and the elastic element drives the limiting seat to switch from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0012] The cooking appliance also includes a torsion spring disposed on the swing arm or the pot body, wherein in the unlocked position, the torsion spring drives the swing arm to switch from the second state to the first state.

[0013] The cooking appliance also includes a damping element disposed on the swing arm or the pot body. In the unlocked position, the damping element is used to apply a force to the swing arm to prevent the swing arm from moving toward the pot lid.

[0014] One of the limiting seat and the swing arm is provided with a limiting groove, and the other is provided with a limiting rib. In the locked position, the limiting rib is inserted into the limiting groove to restrict the rotation of the swing arm. In the unlocked position, the limiting rib is disengaged from the limiting groove.

[0015] The cooking appliance also includes an inner pot with a cooking cavity, a steam generating unit is provided inside the pot, the pot lid is provided with a steam guide that can extend into the cooking cavity, and a steam delivery channel connecting the steam generating unit and the steam guide, and the trigger part is provided with a steam inlet connecting the steam delivery channel and the steam generating unit.

[0016] The pot body is provided with a viewing window, and the inner liner is a transparent inner liner.

[0017] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technical effects achieved by this application are as follows:

[0018] 1. In the cooking appliance with the display interface provided in this application, the limiting seat movably set on the pot body has a locked position that limits the swing arm to a second state and an unlocked position that releases the limitation on the swing arm. When the pot lid is closed, the limiting seat switches from the locked position to the unlocked position. In other words, when the pot lid is closed, the limiting seat releases the limitation on the swing arm, and the swing arm can automatically rotate from the first state to the second state where it is placed on the pot lid. Therefore, in the entire process of closing the lid, only the pot lid needs to be closed to realize the automatic closing of the swing arm, saving the user's operation steps, and also preventing the user from forgetting to close the swing arm, which would affect the normal display and use of the display panel.

[0019] Moreover, by placing the display panel on the swing arm located above the lid, compared to traditional cooking appliances where the display panel is placed on the side of the body, it also avoids the user having to bend over to operate the appliance, and saves space on the side of the pot to allow for more optimization designs such as visualization, decoration, and atmosphere.

[0020] In addition, by using a swing arm to close the lid, in an easily implemented method, a clamping force can be applied to the lid to improve the stability of the lid after it is closed, and prevent it from floating up and down.

[0021] 2. As a preferred embodiment of this application, by providing a handle on the lid and placing the trigger on the handle, the handle not only serves as a tool for the user to hold and easily place the lid, but also functions as a trigger to activate the trigger, achieving a dual-purpose design and simplifying the lid structure. Furthermore, for steam rice cookers with a steam guide on the lid, a steam channel connecting the steam guide and an external water tank can be provided inside the handle, achieving a three-in-one design.

[0022] 3. As a preferred embodiment of this application, the hinge seat has a mounting position for installing the limiting seat, and the mounting position is located below the pivot shaft. This achieves a partially concealed design of the limiting seat. Compared to the method of having the limiting seat completely exposed on the upper part of the pot body, the reasonable layout achieves a compact design, and the upper part of the pot lid does not appear bulky. In addition, the limiting seat can also clearly indicate the placement position of the pot lid, making it more convenient and faster for users to pick up and put down the pot lid.

[0023] Furthermore, by providing an elastic element between the hinge seat and the limit seat, the elastic effect of the elastic element can be used to drive the limit seat to automatically switch from the unlocked position to the locked position, so as to ensure that the limit seat and the swing arm can cooperate in time when the swing arm rotates to the second state.

[0024] 4. As a preferred embodiment of this application, by providing a torsion spring on the swing arm or the pot body, when the limiting seat releases the restriction on the swing arm, the torsion spring can spontaneously drive the swing arm to switch from the second state to the first state. During the rotation, the center of gravity of the swing arm gradually decreases, and the effect of gravity becomes more and more obvious, ultimately achieving the pressing of the pot lid.

[0025] Furthermore, by incorporating damping components on the swing arm or the pot body, in the unlocked position, the damping components apply a force to the swing arm, hindering its movement toward the pot lid. This ensures that even under the strong elasticity of the torsion spring, the swing arm can slowly rotate downwards, preventing it from hitting the user's hand before the hand has left the pot lid. Additionally, the design of the torsion spring and damping components also helps to impede the movement of the swing arm as the pot lid rises due to steam pressure, thus securing the lid.

[0026] 5. As a preferred embodiment of this application, the cooking appliance further includes an inner pot with a cooking cavity, a steam generating unit inside the pot, a lid with a steam guide that can extend into the cooking cavity, and a steam supply channel connecting the steam generating unit and the steam guide. The trigger part is provided with a steam inlet connecting the steam supply channel and the steam generating unit. That is, the cooking appliance can be a steam cooking appliance that uses steam to cook food. For steam cooking appliances, a large amount of steam is generated during the cooking process. In order to prevent the lid from floating up and down under the action of steam during the cooking process, the lid is pressed tightly by a swing arm to ensure the normal progress of the cooking process.

[0027] Furthermore, by incorporating a viewing window within the pot body and a transparent inner liner, the cooking appliance becomes visible, allowing users to observe the cooking process through the window and the transparent inner liner from the outside, enhancing both the sense of participation and the overall experience. In addition, by positioning the display panel on the swing arm above the pot lid, the display panel does not occupy space on the side of the cooking appliance, significantly increasing the design space for the viewing window. This allows for a larger visible area compared to existing visual cooking appliances, further enhancing the viewing experience and improving overall user satisfaction. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 This indicates that the swing arm is in the first state;

[0030] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This indicates that the swing arm is in the second state;

[0031] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0032] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the assembly formed by the swing arm and the hinge seat provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 This indicates that the swing arm is in the second state;

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the assembly formed by the swing arm and the hinge seat provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 This indicates that the swing arm is in the first state;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of the structure at point B in the middle section;

[0036] Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of the assembly formed by the swing arm and hinge seat provided in the embodiments of this application. Figure 3 ;

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting seat provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 10 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0039] Figure label:

[0040] 1. Pot body, 11. Hinge seat, 12. Guide slide, 13. Support seat, 14. Viewing window, 2. Pot lid, 21. Trigger, 22. Handle, 23. Steam inlet, 24. Gas delivery channel, 25. Steam inlet, 3. Swing arm, 31. Display panel, 32. Pivot shaft, 33. Limiting rib, 4. Limiting seat, 41. Mating part, 42. Limiting groove, 5. Elastic element, 6. Torsion spring, 7. Damping element, 8. Inner liner. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the overall concept of this application, a detailed explanation is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0043] Furthermore, it should be understood in the description of this application that the terms "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0044] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the "above" or "below" of the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an 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 this application. 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 can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 10The cooking appliance shown includes a pot body 1 and a lid 2 that can be removed from the pot body 1, as well as a swing arm 3 and a limiting seat 4. The swing arm 3 is provided with a display panel 31. The swing arm 3 is hinged to the pot body 1 to have a first state of covering the lid 2 and a second state of rotating to one side of the pot body 1. The limiting seat 4 is movably disposed on the pot body 1 to have a locked position that limits the swing arm 3 in the second state and an unlocked position that releases the limitation on the swing arm 3. The lid 2 has a trigger part 21, and the limiting seat 4 has a mating part 41. When the lid 2 covers the pot body 1, the trigger part 21 drives the mating part 41 to move, and the limiting seat 4 switches from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0047] Among the cooking appliances displayed on the screen provided in this application, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the limiting seat 4, which is movably set on the pot body 1, has a locked position that limits the swing arm 3 to the second state and an unlocked position that releases the limitation on the swing arm 3. When the pot lid 2 closes the pot body 1, the limiting seat 4 switches from the locked position to the unlocked position. In other words, when the pot lid 2 is closed, the limiting seat 4 releases the limitation on the swing arm 3, and the swing arm 3 can automatically rotate from the first state to the second state on the pot lid 2. Therefore, in the entire process of closing the lid, it is only necessary to close the pot lid 2 to realize the automatic closing of the swing arm 3, saving the user's operation steps, and also preventing the user from forgetting to close the swing arm and affecting the normal display and use of the display panel.

[0048] Moreover, the display panel 31 is set on the swing arm 3 located above the pot lid 2. Compared with traditional cooking utensils where the display panel 31 is set on the side of the body, this avoids the user bending over to operate the appliance and saves the design space on the side of the pot body 1 to leave more room for optimized design such as visualization, decoration, and atmosphere.

[0049] In addition, by using the swing arm 3 to cover the pot lid 2, in an easily implemented embodiment, a pressing force can be applied to the pot lid 2 by the swing arm 3 to improve the stability of the pot lid 2 after it is closed and avoid the phenomenon of floating up and down.

[0050] It should be noted that this application does not specifically limit the movement of the limiting seat 4 on the pot body 1, and it can adopt any of the following embodiments:

[0051] Implementation Method 1: In this implementation method, the lid 2 is removed from the pot body 1 in the vertical direction, and the limiting seat 4 moves vertically relative to the pot body 1 to switch between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[0052] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, after the pot lid 2 is placed on the pot body 1, the trigger part 21 presses down on the mating part 41, the limiting seat 4 moves down to the unlocked position and releases the restriction on the swing arm 3, and the swing arm 3 rotates to the first state where it is covered on the pot lid 2. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the swing arm 3 is rotated to the second state and the pot lid 2 is removed, the limiting seat 4 moves upward to the locking position and limits the swing arm 3 to a standing state perpendicular to the pot body 1.

[0053] Implementation Method 2: In this implementation method, the lid can also be removed from the pot body in the up-down direction. The trigger part is provided with a driving inclined surface, the mating part is provided with a driven inclined surface, and the limiting seat moves laterally relative to the pot body to switch between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[0054] In practical implementation, for example, a barb can be provided on one of the limiting seat and the swing arm, and the other can be provided with a hook groove that matches the barb. When the pot lid is placed in place on the pot body, the trigger unit moves the limiting seat laterally away from the pot body to the unlocked position through the cooperation of the driving inclined plane and the driven inclined plane. At this time, the barb disengages from the hook groove, the limiting seat releases its restriction on the swing arm, and the swing arm rotates to the first state where it is placed on the pot lid. When the swing arm is rotated to the second state and the pot lid is removed, the limiting seat moves laterally towards the pot body, and the barb engages with the hook groove to limit the swing arm to a standing state perpendicular to the pot body.

[0055] In both the aforementioned Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, the top of the pot lid 2 can be further provided with a handle 22, and the trigger part 21 is disposed on the handle 22.

[0056] Taking the vertical movement of the limiting seat 4 relative to the pot body 1 as an example, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the handle 22 is positioned above the pot lid 2, and the trigger part 21 can be protruding and positioned at the tail end of the handle 22. By providing a handle 22 on the pot lid 2 and placing the trigger part 21 on the handle 22, the handle 22 not only serves as a tool for the user to hold and easily pick up and put down the pot lid 2, but also functions as a tool to trigger the trigger part 21, achieving a dual function and simplifying the structure of the pot lid 2. Furthermore, as... Figure 10 As shown, for a steam cooking appliance with a steam guide 23 on the lid 2, a steam channel 24 for connecting the steam guide 23 and the external water tank can also be provided inside the handle 22, so as to realize three uses in one piece.

[0057] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the pot body 1 is provided with a hinge seat 11, and the swing arm 3 is rotatably connected to the hinge seat 11 through a pivot shaft 32. The hinge seat 11 is provided with a mounting position for installing the limiting seat 4. The mounting position is located below the pivot shaft 32, at least in the unlocked position. The mating part 41 is located outside the hinge seat 11.

[0058] The hinge seat 11 has a mounting position for installing the limiting seat 4, located below the pivot shaft 32. This achieves a partially concealed design for the limiting seat 4, compared to the limiting seat 4 being entirely exposed on the upper part of the pot body 1. This optimized layout results in a more compact structure, preventing the upper part of the pot lid 2 from appearing bulky. Furthermore, the limiting seat 4 clearly indicates the placement position of the pot lid 2, making it easier and faster for the user to remove and place it. At least in the unlocked position, the mating part 41 is located outside the hinge seat 11, facilitating the triggering part 21 and its activation. Of course, the mating part 41 can remain outside the hinge seat 11 regardless of whether the limiting seat 4 is in the unlocked or locked position.

[0059] As a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, in the technical solution of the limit seat 4 moving up and down, the hinge seat 11 can also be provided with a guide groove 12 adapted to the limit seat 4, so that the limit seat 4 can move up and down along the inner wall of the guide groove 12, which can avoid the limit seat 4 from swaying left and right during the movement and losing the reliability of timely locking and unlocking of the swing arm 3.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, an elastic element 5 is provided between the hinge seat 11 and the limiting seat 4, and the elastic element 5 drives the limiting seat 4 to switch from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0061] The elastic element 5 allows the elasticity of the element to drive the limiting seat 4 to automatically switch from the unlocked position to the locked position, ensuring that the limiting seat 4 and the swing arm 3 can cooperate in a timely manner when the swing arm 3 rotates to the second state. The elastic element 5 can be a spring as shown in Figure 3, or it can be other elastic structures, such as multiple stacked pleats, airbags with elastic deformation capabilities, etc.

[0062] In specific implementation, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, a support seat 13 can also be provided in the guide groove 12, which carries the limiting seat 4 through the elastic element 5. The support seat 13 and the limiting seat 4 form a clamping and limiting effect on the elastic element 5.

[0063] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a torsion spring 6 disposed on the swing arm 3 or the pot body 1. In the unlocked position, the torsion spring 6 drives the swing arm 3 to switch from the second state to the first state.

[0064] In the technical solution where the swing arm 3 is rotatably connected to the hinge seat 11 via the pivot shaft 32, this application schematically shows a torsion spring 6 sleeved on one end of the pivot shaft 32. One end of the torsion spring 6 abuts against the swing arm 3, and the other end abuts against the limiting seat 4, so that when the limiting seat 4 releases the restriction on the swing arm 3, the torsion spring 6 can spontaneously drive the swing arm 3 to switch from the second state to the first state. During the rotation, the center of gravity of the swing arm 3 gradually decreases, and the effect of gravity becomes more and more obvious, ultimately achieving the pressing of the pot lid 2.

[0065] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, taking the rotation from the second state where the angle between the swing arm 3 and the pot lid 2 is 90° to the first state where the angle is 0° as an example, during the flipping process, the lever arm length of the swing arm 3 gradually increases relative to the axis of the pivot shaft 32. As the downward component force generated by gravity increases accordingly, and the torque of the torsion spring 6 decreases accordingly, the downward flipping of the swing arm 3 can be divided into two stages: 0° to 45° and 45° to 90°. In the stage where the swing arm 3 rotates from 90° to 45°, the flipping force is mainly provided by the torsion spring 6. In the stage where the swing arm 3 rotates from 45° to near 0°, the flipping force is mainly provided by gravity. In the end, the swing arm 3 can be flipped to the first state where the pot lid 2 is covered.

[0066] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a damping member 7 disposed on the swing arm 3 or the pot body 1. In the unlocked position, the damping member 7 is used to apply a force to the swing arm 3 to prevent the swing arm 3 from moving toward the pot lid 2.

[0067] By installing a damping element 7 on the swing arm 3 or the pot body 1, in the unlocked position, the damping element 7 applies a force to the swing arm 3 to resist its movement toward the pot lid 2. This ensures that even under the strong elastic action of the torsion spring 6, the swing arm 3 can slowly rotate downwards, preventing the swing arm 3 from falling and hitting the hand before the hand leaves the pot lid 2. Furthermore, the design of the torsion spring 6 and the damping element 7 also helps to prevent the swing arm 3 from moving as the pot lid 2 rises due to steam pressure, thus pressing the pot lid 2 firmly. In practice, the damping element 7 can be sleeved on the pivot shaft 32, with the torsion spring 6 located at both ends of the pivot shaft 32. This facilitates installation and ensures that the vector centers of the torques generated by both elements on the pivot shaft 32 are located on the axis of the pivot shaft 32.

[0068] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 5and Figure 9 As shown, all the aforementioned embodiments and examples of this application can be further configured such that the limiting seat 4 is provided with a limiting groove 42, and the swing arm 3 is provided with a limiting rib 33. In the locked position, the limiting rib 33 is inserted into the limiting groove 42 to restrict the rotation of the swing arm 3, and in the unlocked position, the limiting rib 33 disengages from the limiting groove 42. As an alternative embodiment, the limiting rib can also be provided on the limiting seat 4, and the limiting groove can be provided on the swing arm 3, which can achieve the same effect.

[0069] Taking the technical solution of the limit seat 4 moving up and down as an example, such as Figure 7 As shown, when the limiting seat 4 moves downward, the limiting groove 42 disengages from the limiting rib 33, allowing the swing arm 3 to rotate; Figure 5 As shown, when the limiting seat 4 moves upward, the limiting groove 42 and the limiting rib 33 are inserted and engaged, thus limiting the rotation of the swing arm 3.

[0070] As a preferred embodiment of this application, such as Figure 10 As shown, all the aforementioned embodiments and examples of this application may further include an inner pot 8 with a cooking cavity, a steam generating unit (not shown in the figure) inside the pot body 1, a steam guide 23 that can extend into the cooking cavity, and a steam supply channel connecting the steam generating unit and the steam guide 23, and a steam inlet 25 connecting the steam supply channel and the steam generating unit in the trigger part 21.

[0071] Steam cooking appliances, which use steam to cook food, are popular with users due to their high cooking efficiency and rich flavor. During cooking, a large amount of steam is generated. The swing arm 3, under the elastic force of the torsion spring 6, can press the lid 2 firmly, preventing it from floating up and down under the steam and ensuring the normal operation of the cooking process. Furthermore, the swing arm 3's coverage of the steam delivery channel 24 insulates the steam flowing through it, reducing heat loss and improving thermal efficiency. The insulation also reduces the accumulation of condensate in the steam delivery channel 24, preventing the formation of a water seal and ensuring the normal operation of the cooking program. The trigger unit 21, in addition to functioning as the trigger engagement unit 41, also serves as the steam inlet 25, achieving a dual function.

[0072] Furthermore, such as Figure 10 As shown, the pot body 1 is provided with a viewing window 14, and the inner liner 8 is a transparent inner liner.

[0073] By incorporating a viewing window 14 in the pot body 1 and a transparent inner pot 8, the cooking appliance is made visible, allowing users to observe the cooking process through the viewing window 14 and the transparent inner pot 8 from the outside, enhancing both the sense of participation and the overall experience. Furthermore, by utilizing the swing arm 3 above the lid 2, the display panel 31 does not occupy side space of the cooking appliance, significantly increasing the design space for the viewing window 14. This allows for a larger visible area compared to existing visual cooking appliances, further enhancing the viewing experience and improving user satisfaction.

[0074] For any parts not mentioned in this application, existing technologies may be used or referenced.

[0075] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0076] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil with a display interface, comprising a pot body and a lid removable from the pot body, characterized in that, Also includes: The swing arm is equipped with a display panel and is hinged to the pot body to have a first state of being covered on the pot lid and a second state of being rotated to one side of the pot body. A limiting seat is movably disposed on the pot body to have a locked position that limits the swing arm to the second state and an unlocked position that releases the limitation on the swing arm. The pot lid has a trigger part, and the limiting seat has a mating part. When the pot lid closes the pot body, the trigger part drives the mating part to move, and the limiting seat switches from the locked position to the unlocked position.

2. A cooking appliance with a display interface as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lid is removed from the pot body in a vertical direction, and the limiting seat moves vertically relative to the pot body to switch between the locked position and the unlocked position; or... The lid is removed from the pot body in the vertical direction. The trigger part is provided with a driving inclined surface, the mating part is provided with a driven inclined surface, and the limiting seat moves laterally relative to the pot body to switch between the locked position and the unlocked position.

3. A cooking appliance with a display interface as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lid has a handle at its top, and the trigger is located on the handle.

4. A cooking appliance with a display interface as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pot body is provided with a hinge seat, and the swing arm is rotatably connected to the hinge seat through a pivot shaft. The hinge seat is provided with a mounting position for installing the limiting seat. The mounting position is located below the pivot shaft, at least in the unlocked position, and the mating part is located outside the hinge seat.

5. A cooking utensil with a display interface as described in claim 4, characterized in that, An elastic element is provided between the hinge seat and the limiting seat, and the elastic element drives the limiting seat to switch from the unlocked position to the locked position.

6. A cooking appliance with a display interface as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a torsion spring disposed on the swing arm or the pot body, wherein in the unlocked position, the torsion spring drives the swing arm to switch from the second state to the first state.

7. A cooking utensil with a display interface as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a damping element disposed on the swing arm or the pot body. In the unlocked position, the damping element is used to apply a force to the swing arm to prevent the swing arm from moving toward the pot lid.

8. A cooking appliance with a display interface as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, One of the limiting seat and the swing arm is provided with a limiting groove, and the other is provided with a limiting rib. In the locked position, the limiting rib is inserted into the limiting groove to restrict the rotation of the swing arm. In the unlocked position, the limiting rib is disengaged from the limiting groove.

9. A cooking appliance with a display interface as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes an inner pot with a cooking cavity, a steam generating unit is provided inside the pot, the pot lid is provided with a steam guide that can extend into the cooking cavity, and a steam delivery channel connecting the steam generating unit and the steam guide, and the trigger part is provided with a steam inlet connecting the steam delivery channel and the steam generating unit.

10. A cooking appliance with a display interface as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The pot body is provided with a viewing window, and the inner liner is a transparent inner liner.

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