A cooking utensil

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cooking utensil, comprising a pot body and a pot lid. The cooking utensil further comprises a swing arm provided with an upper interface, the swing arm being hinged to the pot body so as to have a first state in which the pot lid is pressed, and a second state in which the pot lid is rotated toward one side of the pot body so as to be removed from the pot body. The pot lid is provided with a first coupling structure and a first guide portion, and the pot body is provided with a second coupling structure and a second guide portion. When the first guide portion and the second guide portion are docked, the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are aligned. In the first state, the swing arm presses the pot lid downward to dock and couple the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure. After the first guide portion and the second guide portion are docked, the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are already aligned, and there is no need to position the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure again. During the process of the swing arm rotating to the first state, the pot lid is gradually pressed, so that the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are docked and coupled.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Some cooking appliances feature lids that can be removed from the pot, fully opening the top of the cooking space within the pot for easy access. However, the lid typically houses electrical components such as a control panel and display, while the cooking appliance's control unit is located within the pot. Therefore, coupling structures are required on both the lid and pot to ensure electrical connectivity. Furthermore, steam cooking appliances also feature separate steam passages on the lid and pot. When the lid is closed, the two steam passages connect, supplying steam to the pot.

[0003] Therefore, cooking utensils with removable lids require multiple docking interfaces between the lid and the pot body, which makes alignment difficult during the docking process. Users need to align each docking interface multiple times to accurately align the interfaces. This is inconvenient to operate and takes up a lot of user time, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] In addition, each docking interface is usually equipped with a silicone sealing structure. After the silicone is docked, it is squeezed and elastically deformed. The friction resistance between the two is large. During the process of opening and closing the lid, it is necessary to press or pull up the pot lid hard, which is laborious and affects the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a cooking appliance to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in the present invention is:

[0007] A cooking utensil comprises a pot body and a pot cover which can be placed on the pot body in a removable manner, the cooking utensil also comprising a swing arm provided with an upper interface, the swing arm being hinged to the pot body so as to have a first state in which the pot cover is pressed when the pot cover covers the pot body, and a second state in which the pot cover is rotated toward one side of the pot body so that the pot cover can be removed from the pot body; the pot cover is provided with a first coupling structure and a first guide portion, and the pot body is provided with a second coupling structure and a second guide portion, and when the first guide portion and the second guide portion are docked, the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are aligned, and in the first state, the swing arm presses the pot cover downward so that the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are docked and coupled.

[0008] One of the first guide portion and the second guide portion is a guide protrusion, and the other is a guide groove matched with the guide protrusion, and the guide protrusion and the guide groove are plug-fitted.

[0009] The outer periphery of the guide protrusion and / or the inner wall of the guide groove are provided with a guide slope.

[0010] The lower end surface of the first guide portion is lower than the lower end surface of the first coupling structure, and the upper end surface of the second guide portion is higher than the upper end surface of the second coupling structure.

[0011] The first guide portion surrounds the outer periphery of the first coupling structure, and the second guide portion surrounds the outer periphery of the second coupling structure.

[0012] The side of the swing arm facing the pot cover is provided with a pressing portion protruding toward the pot cover, and the pot cover is provided with a pressure-bearing portion cooperating with the pressing portion. In the first state, the pressing portion presses against the pressure-bearing portion.

[0013] The pressing portion has a horizontally arranged pressing surface, the pressure-bearing portion has a horizontally arranged pressure-bearing surface, and the pressing surface cooperates with the pressure-bearing surface.

[0014] The swing arm is provided with a lifting portion, the pot cover is provided with a matching portion, and the pot body is provided with an avoidance groove. The lifting portion rotates with the swing arm to have a storage position stored in the avoidance groove, and a lifting position protruding from the upper surface of the pot body. When the lifting portion switches from the storage position to the lifting position, the lifting portion presses against the matching portion to lift the pot cover.

[0015] The lifting portion has a lifting surface on a side facing away from the hinge between the swing arm and the pot body, and the lifting surface is vertically arranged. The matching portion has a matching inclined surface on a side facing the lifting portion.

[0016] The pot body is also provided with a heating device and a trigger switch. The trigger switch is electrically connected to the heating device and is used to control the start and stop of the heating device. The swing arm is provided with a trigger part. In the second state, the trigger part triggers the trigger switch to suspend the operation of the heating device.

[0017] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by the present invention are as follows:

[0018] 1. The present invention provides a first guide portion on the pot lid and a second guide portion on the pot body. The first and second guide portions engage with each other, thereby pre-positioning the first and second coupling structures. Specifically, after the first and second guide portions engage, the first and second coupling structures are aligned, and the first coupling structure is positioned above the second coupling structure. The first and second coupling structures can be docked simply by moving the pot lid downward, without the need for further positioning. As the swing arm rotates to the first position, it gradually presses the pot lid, completing the docking and coupling of the first and second coupling structures.

[0019] In view of the special structure that the swing arm can rotate relative to the pot body, the swing arm is used to rotate and press the pot lid to complete the auxiliary docking of the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure. The user does not need to deliberately align the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure. The user only needs to dock the first guide part and the second guide part, and then rotate the swing arm to achieve the closing and tightening of the pot lid, as well as the docking coupling of the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure. This greatly simplifies the assembly steps of the cooking utensil, reduces the docking difficulty of the coupling structure, improves the docking efficiency, saves the user's time, and enhances the user experience.

[0020] 2. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lower end surface of the first guide portion is lower than the lower end surface of the first coupling structure, and the upper end surface of the second guide portion is higher than the upper end surface of the second coupling structure. The protruding height of the first and second guide portions is higher than the height of the first and second coupling structures. This allows the user to visually see the position of the first and second guide portions during docking, facilitating docking. After docking, the first and second coupling structures are aligned, ensuring pre-positioning of the first and second coupling structures, reducing assembly difficulty and improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the first and second guide portions protect the first and second coupling structures. When the pot lid or pot body comes into contact with an object such as a tabletop, the higher heights of the first and second guide portions prevent direct contact between the first and second coupling structures, preventing contamination or damage to the first and second coupling structures, which could affect signal transmission efficiency.

[0021] 3. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pressing portion protruding toward the pot cover is provided on the side of the swing arm facing the pot cover, and the pot cover is provided with a pressure-bearing portion cooperating with the pressing portion, the pressing portion has a horizontally arranged pressing surface, the pressure-bearing portion has a horizontally arranged pressure-bearing surface, and the pressing surface cooperates with the pressure-bearing surface. In the process of the swing arm rotating from the second state to the first state, the pressing surface will gradually rotate from a vertical state to a horizontal state, and the pressure-bearing surface cooperating therewith is arranged horizontally, so that the contact surface shapes of the pressing portion and the pressure-bearing portion are adapted, and the two are in surface contact, which increases the contact area between the swing arm and the pot cover, reduces the pressure at the contact position, and further reduces the force on the pressure-bearing portion and the pressing portion, thereby improving the service life and avoiding damage. It also makes the force on the pot cover more uniform, which helps the pot cover to maintain a horizontal posture and move downward.

[0022] 4. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the swing arm is provided with a lifting portion, the pot lid is provided with a matching portion, and the pot body is provided with an avoidance groove. The lifting portion rotates with the swing arm to have a storage position stored in the avoidance groove, and a lifting position protruding from the upper surface of the pot body. When the lifting portion switches from the storage position to the lifting position, the lifting portion pushes against the matching portion to lift the pot lid. In the process of the lifting portion rotating with the swing arm, since the matching portion is located on the movement path of the lifting portion, the lifting portion will push against the matching portion during the upward movement, lifting a part of the pot lid and separating it from the pot body, thereby achieving the function of assisting in opening the lid. As a result, the user does not need to pull the first coupling structure out of the second coupling structure by hand, making the operation more labor-saving and improving the user experience.

[0023] 5. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pot body is further provided with a heating device and a trigger switch. The trigger switch is electrically connected to the heating device and is used to control the start and stop of the heating device. The swing arm is provided with a trigger part. In the second state, the trigger part triggers the trigger switch to suspend the operation of the heating device. When the swing arm rotates and drives the pot cover to partially lift up, a part of the area above the cooking cavity is opened. If the heating device continues to heat, it will cause heat waste. When the swing arm rotates from the first state to the second state, the trigger part triggers the trigger switch to suspend the heating of the heating device, which ensures that the user operates the cooking appliance in a safe environment and avoids heat waste. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 is a top view of the cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the swing arm is in the first state;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the cooking appliance along the AA direction;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Magnified view of area A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the structure of the cooking appliance;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the pot body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking utensil according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the cooking appliance along direction BB;

[0032] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the swing arm is in the second state;

[0033] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking utensil after the swing arm is rotated to a certain angle.

[0034] in:

[0035] 1 pot body; 11 second coupling structure; 12 second guide portion; 121 guide protrusion; 13 avoidance groove; 14 trigger switch;

[0036] 2 pot cover; 21 first coupling structure; 22 first guide portion; 221 guide groove; 23 pressure-bearing portion; 231 pressure-bearing surface; 24 matching portion; 241 matching inclined surface;

[0037] 3 swing arm; 31 pressing portion; 311 pressing surface; 32 lifting portion; 321 lifting surface; 33 trigger portion;

[0038] 4 guide slopes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present invention, a detailed description is given below in an exemplary manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0040] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0041] In addition, in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "top", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0042] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0043] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "implementation method", "embodiment", "one embodiment", "example" or "specific example" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0044] like Figure 1-9As shown, a cooking utensil comprises a pot body 1 and a pot cover 2 which is removably placed on the pot body 1, the cooking utensil further comprising a swing arm 3 provided with an upper interface, the swing arm 3 being hinged to the pot body 1 so as to have a first state in which the pot cover 2 is pressed when the pot cover 2 covers the pot body 1, and a second state in which the pot cover 2 is rotated toward one side of the pot body 1 so that the pot cover 2 can be removed from the pot body 1; the pot cover 2 is provided with a first coupling structure 21 and a first guide portion 22, and the pot body 1 is provided with a second coupling structure 11 and a second guide portion 12, when the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 are docked, the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are aligned, and in the first state, the swing arm 3 presses the pot cover 2 downward so that the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are docked and coupled.

[0045] It should be noted that the present invention does not specifically limit the types of the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. For example, in one specific embodiment, the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are each an electrical coupler. When the two are docked and coupled, the pot lid 2 and the pot body 1 are electrically connected. In another specific embodiment, the cooking utensil is a steam cooking utensil. The first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are each a docking port for a steam channel. When the pot lid 2 covers the pot body 1, the steam channel is connected. Of course, the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 can also include both an electrical coupler and a docking port for a steam channel, as well as other coupling structures, to achieve the integration of various coupling components and realize multiple couplings through a single docking. This is not specifically limited here.

[0046] Preferably, the upper interface is provided with a touch element, a display element and a control element, so that the user can obtain and control the cooking status of the cooking utensil through the swing arm 3. The touch button can realize the interaction between the user and the upper interface, the display element can display the cooking status information, and the control element can control the operation of the cooking utensil. The upper interface provided on the swing arm can improve the user experience. The pot cover has a visual window, through which the cooking status in the cooking utensil can be observed. The electric coupler includes an upper coupler and a lower coupler, the upper coupler and the lower coupler are plug-in arranged, the upper coupler has a pin, and the lower coupler has a jack. The pot cover has a temperature sensor, and the temperature sensor realizes temperature transmission through the upper coupler and the lower coupler. Other electrical components such as motors, heating tubes, etc. can also be provided on the pot cover side, without limitation.

[0047] The present invention provides the first guide portion 22 on the pot lid 2 and the second guide portion 12 on the pot body 1. The first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 are mated and engaged with each other, thereby pre-positioning the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. That is, after the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 are mated, the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are aligned, and the first coupling structure 21 is located above the second coupling structure 11. The first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 can be mated simply by moving the pot lid 2 downward, without the need to reposition the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. As the swing arm 3 rotates to the first state, it gradually presses the pot lid 2, completing the mating and coupling of the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11.

[0048] In view of the special structure in which the swing arm 3 can rotate relative to the pot body 1, the swing arm 3 is used to rotate and press the pot cover 2 to complete the auxiliary docking of the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. The user does not need to deliberately align the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. It is only necessary to dock the first guide part 22 and the second guide part 12, and then rotate the swing arm 3 to achieve the closing and tightening of the pot cover 2, as well as the docking coupling of the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. This greatly simplifies the assembly steps of the cooking utensil, reduces the docking difficulty of the coupling structure, improves the docking efficiency, saves the user's time, and enhances the user experience.

[0049] The present invention does not specifically limit the structures of the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12. In a preferred embodiment, Figure 2-3 As shown, one of the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 is a guide protrusion 121 , and the other is a guide groove 221 matched with the guide protrusion 121 , and the guide protrusion 121 and the guide groove 221 are plug-fitted.

[0050] The structure of protrusions and grooves is simple in structure and easy to manufacture. Users can intuitively see the relative positions of the guide protrusions 121 and the guide grooves 221, which facilitates docking.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, Figure 3-5As shown, the first guide portion 22 is a guide groove 221, and the second guide portion 12 is a guide protrusion 121. Since the second guide portion 12 is arranged on the pot body 1 and is arranged upward, compared with the structure in which the second guide portion 12 is a guide groove, it is possible to prevent dust or impurities in the air from accumulating in the guide groove when the pot cover 2 is removed, causing contamination of the second coupling structure 11.

[0052] Of course, the first guide structure 21 may also be configured as a guide protrusion 121 , and the second guide portion 12 may be configured as a guide groove 221 .

[0053] Furthermore, if Figure 3-5 As shown, the outer periphery of the guide protrusion 121 and / or the inner wall of the guide groove 221 are provided with a guide slope 4.

[0054] The guide bevel 4 can play a guiding role when the guide protrusion 121 and the guide groove 221 are plugged in, so that the two move along the guide bevel 4 and are plugged in place, and the plugging is smoother, reducing the resistance encountered during plugging and unplugging, and the operation is more labor-saving.

[0055] In a preferred embodiment, Figure 3-5 As shown, the lower end surface of the first guide portion 22 is lower than the lower end surface of the first coupling structure 21 , and the upper end surface of the second guide portion 12 is higher than the upper end surface of the second coupling structure 11 .

[0056] The protruding height of the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 is higher than the height of the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. This allows the user to visually see the position of the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 during docking, facilitating docking. Once docked, the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are aligned, ensuring pre-positioning of the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11, reducing assembly difficulty and improving assembly efficiency. Furthermore, the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 protect the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11. When the pot lid 2 or the pot body 1 comes into contact with an object such as a tabletop, the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 come into contact with the object first, while the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 do not directly come into contact with the object. This prevents contamination or damage to the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11, which could affect signal transmission efficiency.

[0057] This embodiment does not specifically limit the positions of the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12. In a preferred embodiment, Figure 2-5 As shown, the first guide portion 22 surrounds the outer circumference of the first coupling structure 21 , and the second guide portion 12 surrounds the outer circumference of the second coupling structure 11 .

[0058] More specifically, the first guide portion 22 is coaxially arranged with the first coupling structure 21, and the second guide portion 12 is coaxially arranged with the second coupling structure 11 to facilitate positioning. When the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 are mated, the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are naturally aligned. This avoids the problem of the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 being misaligned after the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 are mated due to processing or positioning errors.

[0059] Of course, the first guide portion 22 and the second guide portion 12 can also be set at other positions, for example, the first guide portion 22 is located on one side of the first coupling structure 21, and the second guide portion 12 is located on the same side of the second coupling structure 11, which is not specifically limited here.

[0060] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the side of the swing arm 3 facing the pot cover 2 is provided with a pressing portion 31 protruding toward the pot cover 2, and the pot cover 2 is provided with a pressure-bearing portion 23 cooperating with the pressing portion 31. In the first state, the pressing portion 31 presses against the pressure-bearing portion 23.

[0061] Through the cooperation between the pressing portion 31 and the pressure-bearing portion 23, the swing arm 3 and the pot cover 2 are brought into contact at a preset position, thereby preventing other areas of the swing arm 3 from scratching the pot cover 2 and causing surface damage to both.

[0062] Furthermore, if Figure 6 As shown, the pressing portion 31 has a horizontally arranged pressing surface 311 , and the pressure-bearing portion 23 has a horizontally arranged pressure-bearing surface 231 , and the pressing surface 311 cooperates with the pressure-bearing surface 231 .

[0063] During the rotation of the swing arm 3 from the second state to the first state, the pressing surface 311 gradually rotates from a vertical state to a horizontal state, and the pressure-bearing surface 231 cooperating therewith is arranged horizontally, so that the contact surface shapes of the pressing portion 31 and the pressure-bearing portion 23 are adapted to each other, and the two are in surface contact, which increases the contact area between the swing arm 3 and the pot cover 2, reduces the pressure at the contact position, and further reduces the force applied to the pressure-bearing portion 23 and the pressing portion 31, thereby increasing the service life and preventing damage. In addition, the force applied to the pot cover 2 is more uniform, which helps the pot cover 2 maintain a horizontal posture and move downward.

[0064] Preferably, Figure 6 As shown, the pressing portion 31 is a first boss protruding toward the pot cover 2 , the lower surface of the first boss constitutes the pressing surface 311 , and the upper surface of the pot cover 2 is provided with a second boss, the upper surface of the second boss constitutes the pressure-bearing surface 231 .

[0065] Of course, the pressing portion 31 may also be other structures, as long as it is a structure that protrudes toward the pot cover 2, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0066] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 、 Figure 7-9 As shown, the swing arm 3 is provided with a lifting portion 32, the pot cover 2 is provided with a matching portion 24, and the pot body 1 is provided with an avoidance groove 13. The lifting portion 32 rotates with the swing arm 3 to have a storage position stored in the avoidance groove 13, and a lifting position protruding from the upper surface of the pot body 1. When the lifting portion 32 switches from the storage position to the lifting position, the lifting portion 32 presses against the matching portion 24 to lift the pot cover 2.

[0067] The avoidance groove 13 is set up so that when the swing arm 3 is in the first state, the lifting part 32 can be accommodated, so that the pot cover 2 can be closed normally, and the lifting part 32 can be prevented from interfering with the pot cover 2 or the pot body 1, resulting in the pot cover 2 being unable to be closed normally or the swing arm 3 being unable to rotate into place.

[0068] During the process of the lifting portion 32 rotating with the swing arm 3, since the matching portion 24 is located on the movement path of the lifting portion 32, the lifting portion 32 will push the matching portion 24 during the upward movement, and lift up a part of the area of ​​the pot cover 2 to separate it from the pot body 1, thereby achieving the function of assisting in opening the lid. In addition, the user does not need to pull the first coupling structure 21 out of the second coupling structure 11 by hand, making the operation more labor-saving and improving the user experience.

[0069] When used specifically, Figure 8As shown, when the swing arm 3 is in the second state, part of the lifting portion 32 protrudes from the upper surface of the pot body 1. At this time, the pot cover 2 cannot cover the pot body 1. Therefore, the swing arm 3 needs to be rotated around the hinge axis by a certain angle, as shown in FIG. Figure 9 As shown, the lifting portion 32 is stored in the avoidance groove 13, and then the pot cover 2 is placed on the pot body 1, and then the swing arm 3 is continued to be rotated to move it to the first state, and the pot cover 2 is pressed down to make the pot cover 2 completely cover the pot body 1, and the first coupling structure 21 and the second coupling structure 11 are completed.

[0070] Furthermore, if Figure 7 As shown, the lifting portion 32 has a lifting surface 321 on the side facing away from the hinge between the swing arm 3 and the pot body 1 , and the lifting surface 321 is vertically arranged. The matching portion 24 has a matching inclined surface 241 on the side facing the lifting portion 32 .

[0071] The lifting surface 321 is vertically arranged. When the lifting part 32 rotates with the swing arm 3, the lifting surface 321 will gradually tilt and adapt to the shape of the matching inclined surface 241. The two are in surface contact, which increases the contact area, makes the contact more stable, and uniformly bears force, thereby avoiding stress concentration and damage to the lifting part 32 or the matching part 24.

[0072] As a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, Figure 7 As shown, the pot body 1 is also provided with a heating device and a trigger switch 14. The trigger switch 14 is electrically connected to the heating device and is used to control the start and stop of the heating device. The swing arm 3 is provided with a trigger part 33. In the second state, the trigger part 33 triggers the trigger switch 14 to suspend the operation of the heating device.

[0073] When the swing arm 3 rotates and partially lifts the lid 2, the area above the cooking cavity is partially opened. If the heating device continues to heat, heat will be wasted. Taking steam cooking appliances as an example, when the swing arm 3 rotates and partially lifts the lid 2, the area above the cooking cavity is partially opened, and the steam channel in the pot body 1 is separated from the steam channel in the lid 2. If the steam generator continues to supply steam, the steam will be directly ejected to the outside through the steam channel of the pot body 1, not only wasting heat but also causing problems for the user.

[0074] When the swing arm 3 rotates from the first state to the second state, the trigger part 33 triggers the trigger switch 14, causing the heating device to suspend heating, thereby ensuring that the user operates the cooking appliance in a safe environment and avoiding heat waste.

[0075] The present invention does not specifically limit the type of the heating device. For example, when the cooking utensil is an ordinary rice cooker, the heating device is a structure such as a heating plate, and when the cooking utensil is a steam cooking utensil, such as a steam rice cooker or a steam pressure cooker, the heating device is a steam generator.

[0076] In addition, this embodiment does not specifically limit the type of the trigger switch 14. In one specific example, the trigger switch 14 is a micro switch, and the lifting portion 32 contacts the micro switch to trigger the micro switch. In another specific example, the trigger switch 14 is a magnetic induction switch, such as a Hall effect element or a reed switch. The lifting portion 32 is provided with a magnetic member. When the swing arm 3 is in the first state, the magnetic member is within the sensing range of the magnetic induction switch. When the magnetic member moves with the lifting portion 32 and leaves the sensing range of the magnetic induction switch, the magnetic induction switch is disconnected.

[0077] Anything not described in the present invention can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.

[0078] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0079] The foregoing is merely an embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil comprising a pot body and a pot cover removably placed on the pot body, characterized in that: The cooking appliance further includes a swing arm provided with an upper interface, the swing arm being hinged to the pot body so as to have a first state in which the pot cover is pressed against the pot body when the pot cover covers the pot body, and a second state in which the pot cover is rotated toward one side of the pot body so as to be removed from the pot body; The pot lid is provided with a first coupling structure and a first guide portion, and the pot body is provided with a second coupling structure and a second guide portion. When the first guide portion and the second guide portion are docked, the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are aligned. The first coupling structure and the second coupling structure include a docking interface for the steam channel, and a silicone sealing structure is provided at the docking interface, which is elastically deformed under compression and has frictional resistance. The swing arm is provided with a pressing portion protruding toward the pot cover on one side thereof, and the pot cover is provided with a pressure-bearing portion cooperating with the pressing portion; During the process of the swing arm rotating from the second state to the first state, the pressing portion presses against the pressure-bearing portion to gradually press the pot cover downward, so that the first coupling structure and the second coupling structure are docked and coupled.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein One of the first guide portion and the second guide portion is a guide protrusion, and the other is a guide groove matched with the guide protrusion, and the guide protrusion and the guide groove are plug-fitted.

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The outer periphery of the guide protrusion and / or the inner wall of the guide groove are provided with a guide slope.

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 3, wherein: The lower end surface of the first guide portion is lower than the lower end surface of the first coupling structure, and the upper end surface of the second guide portion is higher than the upper end surface of the second coupling structure.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein: The first guide portion surrounds the outer periphery of the first coupling structure, and the second guide portion surrounds the outer periphery of the second coupling structure.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The pressing portion has a horizontally arranged pressing surface, the pressure-bearing portion has a horizontally arranged pressure-bearing surface, and the pressing surface cooperates with the pressure-bearing surface.

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The swing arm is provided with a lifting portion, the pot cover is provided with a matching portion, and the pot body is provided with an avoidance groove. The lifting portion rotates with the swing arm to have a storage position stored in the avoidance groove, and a lifting position protruding from the upper surface of the pot body. When the lifting portion switches from the storage position to the lifting position, the lifting portion presses against the matching portion to lift the pot cover.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 7, wherein: The lifting portion has a lifting surface on a side facing away from the hinge between the swing arm and the pot body, and the lifting surface is vertically arranged. The matching portion has a matching inclined surface on a side facing the lifting portion.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 7, wherein: The pot body is also provided with a heating device and a trigger switch. The trigger switch is electrically connected to the heating device and is used to control the start and stop of the heating device. The swing arm is provided with a trigger part. In the second state, the trigger part triggers the trigger switch to suspend the operation of the heating device.

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