Cooking appliance

Abstract

The application provides a cooking appliance, comprising: a cooking body; a door body connected to the cooking body in an openable and closable manner; a child lock assembly comprising a first locking part, a second locking part and a button, the first locking part is arranged on the cooking body, the second locking part is movably connected to the door body, the button is movably connected to the door body and is arranged correspondingly to the second locking part, the button can move relative to the door body in a first direction to push the second locking part to move relative to the door body in a second direction, so that the second locking part moves between a first position and a second position; when the second locking part is in the first position, the second locking part is locked with the first locking part; when the second locking part is in the second position, the second locking part is unlocked with the first locking part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, during or after cooking, a high-temperature environment is formed inside the cooking cavity of cooking utensils. If a user accidentally touches the door and opens the cooking utensils, it can easily cause injury to the user. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related art.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a cooking utensil.

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a cooking appliance, comprising: a cooking body; a door body connected to the cooking body in an openable and closable manner; and a child lock assembly, comprising a first locking part, a second locking part, and a button. The first locking part is disposed on the cooking body, the second locking part is movably connected to the door body, and the button is movably connected to the door body and correspondingly disposed to the second locking part. The button is movable relative to the door body in a first direction to push the second locking part relative to the door body in a second direction, thereby moving the second locking part between a first position and a second position. When the second locking part is in the first position, the second locking part is locked to the first locking part; when the second locking part is in the second position, the second locking part is unlocked from the first locking part.

[0006] The cooking appliance provided by this invention includes a cooking body, a door, and a child lock assembly. The door is closable and connectable to the cooking body. The child lock assembly includes a first locking part, a second locking part, and a button. The first locking part is disposed on the cooking body, and the second locking part is disposed on the door, and the second locking part is movable relative to the door. The button is correspondingly disposed with the second locking part and is movably connected to the door. Thus, when the button moves relative to the door in a first direction, it can push the second locking part to move relative to the door in a second direction, thereby causing the second locking part to move between a first position and a second position. Specifically, when the second locking part is in the first position, the second locking part is locked to the first locking part, locking the door to the cooking body. Therefore, the user cannot open the cooking body by pulling the door, improving the safety performance of the cooking appliance and preventing children from accidentally opening the door and causing burns. When the second locking part is in the second position, the second locking part is unlocked from the first locking part, and the cooking body can be opened by pulling the door. The cooking appliance proposed in this application unlocks the second locking part from the first locking part by pressing a button, and then opens the cooking body by pulling the door, realizing a two-step opening. Furthermore, the movement of the button along the first direction is converted into the movement of the second locking part along the second direction, changing the direction of power transmission and making the structure of the cooking appliance more compact.

[0007] The cooking appliance provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] In some possible designs, the child lock assembly may also include: a reset member connected to the second locking part and the door body, the reset member being able to drive the second locking part to move from a second position to a first position; and a damping member connected to the second locking part and the door body, the damping member being able to generate a damping force to push the second locking part in the opposite direction of the movement of the second locking part during the process of the reset member driving the second locking part to move from the second position to the first position.

[0009] In this design, the child lock assembly also includes a reset component and a damping component. The reset component is connected to the second locking part and the door body. Thus, as the second locking part moves from the first position to the second position, it causes the reset component to deform. When the reset component returns to its original shape, it causes the second locking part to move from the second position back to the first position, thereby resetting the second locking part and allowing it to lock with the first locking part again. The damping component is also connected to the second locking part and the door body. As the reset component moves the second locking part from the second position to the first position, the damping component generates a damping force, pushing the second locking part in the opposite direction of its movement. This causes the second locking part to slowly reset; that is, after the button is released, the damping component achieves delayed self-locking of the second locking part.

[0010] In some possible designs, the child lock assembly also includes: a mounting component disposed on the door body, a second locking part movably disposed on the mounting component, a reset component and a damping component disposed on the mounting component; the mounting component is provided with a guide rail, a portion of the second locking part is disposed within the guide rail and is capable of sliding relative to the guide rail in a second direction.

[0011] In this design, the mounting component is installed on the door body, and the second locking part, the reset part, and the damping part are all installed on the mounting component. The second locking part is movably connected to the mounting component, so that the second locking part can move between a first position and a second position relative to the mounting component. The mounting component is provided with a guide rail, and a part of the second locking part is disposed in the guide rail and can slide along the guide rail, thereby realizing the movement of the second locking part between the first position and the second position.

[0012] In some possible designs, the mounting part is provided with a first limiting part, the second locking part is provided with a second limiting part, one end of the reset part is connected to the first limiting part, and the other end is connected to the second limiting part.

[0013] In this design, the mounting part is provided with a first limiting part, the second locking part is provided with a second limiting part, and the two ends of the reset part are respectively connected to the first limiting part and the second limiting part. During the movement of the second locking part, the reset part will be pulled to deform, and the deformation energy generated by the deformation of the reset part can drive the second locking part to reset.

[0014] In some possible designs, the damping element includes: a cylinder fixed to the mounting component; a slide rod, a portion of which extends into the cylinder and is slidable relative to the cylinder, the slide rod being connected to a second locking part and being able to move with the second locking part; during the process of the second locking part switching from a second position to a first position, the slide rod slides into the cylinder and pushes the second locking part in the opposite direction of the movement of the second locking part.

[0015] In this design, the damping component includes a cylinder and a slide rod movably connected to the cylinder. A portion of the slide rod extends into the cylinder and can slide relative to the cylinder. The slide rod is connected to a second locking part. Thus, during the movement of the second locking part from the first position to the second position, it will cause the slide rod to extend. During the movement of the second locking part from the second position to the first position by the reset component, the second locking part will cause the slide rod to slide into the cylinder. At this time, the slide rod will generate a damping force on the movement of the second locking part, causing the second locking part to slowly slide towards the first position.

[0016] In some possible designs, the child lock assembly also includes: a pressure plate connected to the mounting piece, and a cylinder clamped between the mounting piece and the pressure plate.

[0017] In this design, the child lock assembly also includes a pressure plate, which presses down on the cylinder, fixing the cylinder, mounting parts, and pressure plate together, thus ensuring the damping effect of the damping components.

[0018] In some possible designs, the second locking part includes: a movable part, which is movably connected to the mounting part, the movable part having an inclined structure, the inclined structure being inclined relative to the second direction, a button contacting the inclined structure, the button moving in the first direction to drive the movable part to move in the second direction through the inclined structure; and a first latch, the first latch extending from the movable part toward the direction close to the first locking part to cooperate with the first locking part.

[0019] In this design, the second locking part includes a movable part and a first latch. The movable part is movably connected to the mounting component, enabling the movement of the second locking part. The movable part has a sloped structure, and the button is positioned corresponding to and contacts this sloped structure. Thus, when the button is pressed, the button drives the movable part to move in a second direction via the sloped structure, causing the first latch connected to the movable part to move in the second direction, thereby unlocking the first latch from the second locking part.

[0020] In some possible designs, in the cross section along the second direction, the angle between the inclined structure and the second direction is greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 75°.

[0021] In this design, in the cross section along the second direction, the angle between the inclined structure and the second direction is greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 75°, which ensures the travel of the second locking part while driving the moving part through the button.

[0022] In some possible designs, the first locking part includes: a bracket disposed on the cooking body, the bracket having a second latch that can engage with the first latch to lock the second locking part in a first position.

[0023] In this design, the first locking part includes a bracket mounted on the cooking body. A second latch is mounted on the bracket and engages with the first latch to lock the first and second locking parts. When the first and second latches are engaged, pulling the door will not open the cooking body. Pressing the button unlocks the first and second latches, allowing the door to be opened by pulling it.

[0024] In some possible designs, the bracket includes a groove with an opening facing the second locking part, and a second latch is provided at the opening, wherein the plane of the second latch that can mate with the first latch is arranged along a second direction.

[0025] In this design, the bracket includes a groove with an opening. A second latch is positioned at the opening, and a first latch can extend into the groove through the opening, allowing the second latch to engage with the first latch. The mating surfaces of the first and second latches are aligned along a second direction. Therefore, when the first and second latches are locked, pulling the door cannot open the cooking appliance, thus ensuring its safety. Simultaneously, the movement of the first latch along the second direction when activated by a button ensures the reliability of unlocking both the first and second latches.

[0026] In some possible designs, the displacement of the button along the first direction is greater than or equal to 2mm and less than or equal to 15mm.

[0027] In this design, if the displacement of the button along the first direction is too large, it will be difficult for the user to press it. If the displacement of the button along the first direction is too small, the door may be opened due to accidental touch. Therefore, the displacement of the button along the first direction is set between 2mm and 15mm, which can facilitate user operation and avoid the risk of the door opening due to accidental touch.

[0028] In some possible designs, the displacement of the second locking part from the first position to the second position is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm.

[0029] In this design, if the displacement of the second locking part from the first position to the second position is too large, it will affect the return stroke of the second locking part. If the displacement of the second locking part from the first position to the second position is too small, the first locking part and the second locking part will easily interfere. Therefore, the displacement of the second locking part from the first position to the second position is set between 2mm and 15mm. This shortens the travel distance of the second locking part from the second position to the first position and avoids interference between the first locking part and the second locking part when unlocked.

[0030] In some possible designs, the door includes a door body and a door face, which are arranged opposite each other and enclose an accommodating space. The door body is located close to the cooking body, and a part of the second locking part is located within the accommodating space, while the other part extends out from the door body.

[0031] In this design, the door includes a door body and a door face. The door body is located on the side of the door face closest to the cooking appliance. The door body and door face are positioned opposite each other and enclose an accommodating space. A portion of the child lock component is housed within this accommodating space, preventing the child lock component from being exposed and enhancing the aesthetics of the cooking appliance. Specifically, a portion of the second locking part is located within the accommodating space, while another portion extends from the door body to engage with the first locking part.

[0032] In some possible designs, the child lock component is located near the side or top of the door.

[0033] In this design, the child lock component is positioned near the side or top of the door, away from the door handle, thereby improving the safety of the two-step operation.

[0034] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0036] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0037] Figure 2 A second schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0038] Figure 3 The third schematic diagram shows the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking appliance at point A in the illustrated embodiment;

[0040] Figure 5 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a child lock assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 6 A second schematic diagram of the child lock assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 7 The third schematic diagram shows the structure of a child lock component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 8 The fourth schematic diagram shows the structure of a child lock component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] in, Figures 1 to 8 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0045] 1. Cooking main body, 2. Door body, 20. Door body, 22. Door front, 24. Door seal, 26. Accommodation space, 3. Child lock assembly, 30. First locking part, 300. Bracket, 302. Second latch, 304. Groove, 306. Opening, 31. Second locking part, 310. Second limiting part, 312. Movable part, 3120. Inclined structure, 314. First latch, 32. Button, 33. Reset part, 34. Damping part, 340. Cylinder, 342. Slide rod, 35. Mounting part, 350. Guide rail, 352. First limiting part, 36. Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0046] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0047] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0048] The following reference Figures 1 to 8 A cooking appliance is described according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a cooking appliance, including: a cooking body 1, a door 2, and a child lock assembly 3.

[0050] The door 2 is movably connected to the cooking body 1; the child lock assembly 3 includes a first locking part 30, a second locking part 31, and a button 32. The first locking part 30 is disposed on the cooking body 1, the second locking part 31 is movably connected to the door 2, and the button 32 is movably connected to the door 2 and is correspondingly disposed to the second locking part 31. The button 32 can move relative to the door 2 in a first direction to push the second locking part 31 to move relative to the door 2 in a second direction, so that the second locking part 31 moves between a first position and a second position; when the second locking part 31 is in the first position, the second locking part 31 is locked to the first locking part 30; when the second locking part 31 is in the second position, the second locking part 31 is unlocked from the first locking part 30.

[0051] The cooking appliance provided by the present invention includes a cooking body 1, a door 2, and a child lock assembly 3. The door 2 is closably connected to the cooking body 1. The child lock assembly 3 includes a first locking part 30, a second locking part 31, and a button 32. The first locking part 30 is disposed on the cooking body 1, and the second locking part 31 is disposed on the door 2 and is movable relative to the door 2. The button 32 is correspondingly disposed with the second locking part 31 and is movably connected to the door 2. Thus, when the button 32 moves relative to the door 2 in a first direction, it can push the second locking part 31 to move relative to the door 2 in a second direction, thereby causing the second locking part 31 to move between a first position and a second position. When the second locking part 31 is in the first position, it locks with the first locking part 30, locking the door 2 to the cooking body 1. This prevents the user from pulling the door 2 to open the cooking body 1, improving the safety of the cooking appliance and preventing children from accidentally opening the door 2 and causing burns. When the second locking part 31 is in the second position, it unlocks from the first locking part 30, allowing the cooking body 1 to be opened by pulling the door 2. The cooking appliance proposed in this application unlocks the second locking part 31 from the first locking part 30 by pressing the button 32, and then opens the cooking body 1 by pulling the door 2, achieving a two-step opening process. Furthermore, the movement of the button 32 in the first direction is converted into the movement of the second locking part 31 in the second direction, changing the direction of power transmission and making the structure of the cooking appliance more compact.

[0052] like Figure 5 As shown, the second locking part 31, indicated by the solid line, is in the first position, and the second locking part 31, indicated by the dashed line, is in the second position.

[0053] In practical applications, the door 2 is rotatably connected to the cooking body 1. Furthermore, the door 2 rotates downward to open the cooking body 1.

[0054] Furthermore, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, or the first direction and the second direction have an angle between them.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first direction is arranged along the front-back direction of the cooking appliance, and the second direction is arranged along the vertical direction of the cooking appliance.

[0056] In another embodiment, the first direction is arranged along the front-to-back direction of the cooking appliance, and the second direction is arranged along the left-to-right direction of the cooking appliance.

[0057] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the child lock assembly 3 further includes a reset member 33 and a damping member 34. The reset member 33 is connected to the second locking part 31 and the door body 2, and the reset member 33 can drive the second locking part 31 to move from the second position to the first position; the damping member 34 is connected to the second locking part 31 and the door body 2, and during the process of the reset member 33 driving the second locking part 31 to move from the second position to the first position, the damping member 34 can generate a damping force to push the second locking part 31 in the opposite direction of the movement of the second locking part 31.

[0058] In this embodiment, the child lock assembly 3 further includes a reset member 33 and a damping member 34. The reset member 33 is connected to the second locking part 31 and the door body 2. Thus, during the movement of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position, the reset member 33 can deform. When the reset member 33 recovers its deformation, it can move the second locking part 31 from the second position to the first position, thereby resetting the second locking part 31 and allowing it to lock with the first locking part 30 again. The damping member 34 is connected to the second locking part 31 and the door body 2. During the movement of the second locking part 31 from the second position to the first position, the damping member 34 generates a damping force, pushing the second locking part 31 in the opposite direction of its movement, causing the second locking part 31 to slowly reset. That is, after releasing the button 32, the damping member 34 achieves delayed self-locking of the second locking part 31.

[0059] It is understandable that the reset component 33 can be directly connected to the door body 2, or it can be indirectly connected to the door body 2 through other components. Correspondingly, the damping component 34 can be directly connected to the door body 2, or it can be indirectly connected to the door body 2 through other components.

[0060] In a specific application, when the first locking part 30 and the second locking part 31 are locked, the door body 2 is locked to the cooking body 1. After pressing the button 32, the button 32 moves along the first direction, pushing the second locking part 31 to move from the first position to the second position along the second direction, so that the second locking part 31 is unlocked from the first locking part 30, and then the door body 2 can be pulled to open the cooking body 1. At the same time, during the process of the second locking part 31 moving from the first position to the second position, it drives the damping member 34 and the reset member 33 to move, so that the reset member 33 generates deformation energy. After the button 32 is released, the second locking part 31 moves from the second position to the first position under the action of the reset member 33. The second locking part 31 drives the damping member 34 to move synchronously. The reset member 33 generates a pulling force on the second locking part 31, and the damping member 34 generates a damping force on the second locking part 31. The force of the reset member 33 pulling the second locking part 31 is always greater than the damping force of the damping member 34 on the second locking part 31. Under the combined action of the reset member 33 and the damping member 34, the second locking part 31 slowly moves to the first position until the second locking part 31 and the first locking part 30 are relocked, realizing delayed self-locking.

[0061] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the child lock assembly 3 further includes: a mounting member 35 disposed on the door body 2, a second locking part 31 movably disposed on the mounting member 35, a reset member 33 and a damping member 34 disposed on the mounting member 35; the mounting member 35 is provided with a guide rail 350, a part of the second locking part 31 is disposed in the guide rail 350 and can slide relative to the guide rail 350 in a second direction.

[0062] In this embodiment, the mounting member 35 is disposed on the door body 2, and the second locking part 31, the reset part 33 and the damping part 34 are all disposed on the mounting member 35. The second locking part 31 is movably connected to the mounting member 35, so that the second locking part 31 can move relative to the mounting member 35 between a first position and a second position. The mounting member 35 is provided with a guide rail 350, and a part of the second locking part 31 is disposed in the guide rail 350 and can slide along the guide rail 350, thereby realizing the movement of the second locking part 31 between the first position and the second position.

[0063] It is understood that both the reset member 33 and the damping member 34 are mounted on the mounting member 35. That is, one end of the reset member 33 is fixed on the mounting member 35, and the other end is connected to the movable second locking part 31 to realize the reset of the second locking part 31. The damping member 34 is mounted on the mounting member 35 and connected to the second locking part 31. Thus, during the movement of the second locking part 31, it can drive a part of the damping member 34 to move. Specifically, during the movement of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position, it drives a part of the damping member 34 and the reset member 33 to move. After the button 32 is released, the reset member 33 drives the second locking part 31 to reset, and the damping member 34 provides damping force for the reset of the second locking part 31, so that the second locking part 31 resets slowly.

[0064] Furthermore, the damping element 34 and the elastic element are both located on the same side of the second locking part 31.

[0065] like Figure 6 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the mounting member 35 is provided with a first limiting part 352, the second locking part 31 is provided with a second limiting part 310, and one end of the reset member 33 is connected to the first limiting part 352 and the other end is connected to the second limiting part 310.

[0066] In this embodiment, the mounting member 35 is provided with a first limiting part 352, the second locking part 31 is provided with a second limiting part 310, and the two ends of the reset member 33 are respectively connected to the first limiting part 352 and the second limiting part 310. During the movement of the second locking part 31, the reset member 33 will be pulled to deform, and the deformation energy generated by the deformation of the reset member 33 can drive the second locking part 31 to reset.

[0067] In a specific application, the reset element 33 includes a spring.

[0068] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the damping member 34 further includes: a cylinder 340, the cylinder 340 being fixed to the mounting member 35; a slide rod 342, a portion of the slide rod 342 extending into the cylinder 340 and being able to slide relative to the cylinder 340, the slide rod 342 being connected to the second locking part 31 and being able to move with the second locking part 31; during the process of the second locking part 31 switching from the second position to the first position, the slide rod 342 slides into the cylinder 340 and pushes the second locking part 31 in the opposite direction of the movement of the second locking part 31.

[0069] In this embodiment, the damping member 34 includes a cylinder 340 and a slide rod 342 movably connected to the cylinder 340. A portion of the slide rod 342 extends into the cylinder 340 and can slide relative to the cylinder 340. The slide rod 342 is connected to the second locking part 31. Thus, during the movement of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position, the slide rod 342 will extend. During the movement of the second locking part 31 from the second position to the first position by the reset member 33, the second locking part 31 will drive the slide rod 342 to slide into the cylinder 340. At this time, the slide rod 342 will generate a damping force on the movement of the second locking part 31, causing the second locking part 31 to slowly slide towards the first position.

[0070] In practical applications, the resistance when the slide rod 342 slides out of the cylinder 340 is less than the resistance when the slide rod 342 slides into the cylinder 340.

[0071] It is understandable that cylinder 340 is a damping cylinder.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the child lock assembly 3 further includes: a pressure plate 36 connected to the mounting member 35, and a cylinder 340 clamped between the mounting member 35 and the pressure plate 36.

[0073] In this embodiment, the child lock assembly 3 also includes a pressure plate 36, which presses down on the cylinder 340, thereby fixing the cylinder 340, the mounting part 35 and the pressure plate 36 together, ensuring the damping effect of the damping part 34.

[0074] In practical applications, the pressure plate 36 is fixed to the mounting part 35 by clips or screws.

[0075] Furthermore, the cylinder 340 is clamped in the cavity between the mounting part 35 and the pressure plate 36, thereby limiting the position of the cylinder 340.

[0076] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the second locking part 31 further includes: a movable part 312, which is movably connected to the mounting member 35, the movable part 312 is provided with an inclined structure 3120, the inclined structure 3120 is inclined relative to the second direction, the button 32 contacts the inclined structure 3120, and the button 32 moves in the first direction to drive the movable part 312 to move in the second direction through the inclined structure 3120; and a first latch 314, which extends from the movable part 312 toward the direction close to the first locking part 30 to cooperate with the first locking part 30.

[0077] In this embodiment, the second locking part 31 includes a movable part 312 and a first latch 314. The movable part 312 is movably connected to the mounting member 35, realizing the movement of the second locking part 31. The movable part 312 is provided with a sloped structure 3120. The button 32 is provided corresponding to the sloped structure 3120 and can contact the sloped structure 3120. Thus, after the button 32 is pressed, the button 32 drives the movable part 312 to move in the second direction through the sloped structure 3120, causing the first latch 314 connected to the movable part 312 to move in the second direction, thereby realizing the unlocking between the first latch 314 and the second locking part 31.

[0078] The inclined structure 3120 is inclined relative to the second direction.

[0079] Furthermore, the movable part 312 is provided with a groove 304, the opening 306 of the groove 304 is set towards the button 32, and the inclined structure 3120 is provided in the groove 304 and is inclined relative to the bottom wall of the groove 304.

[0080] Furthermore, the inclined structure 3120 is provided on the upper side wall of the groove 304, and is inclined from the opening 306 of the groove 304 to the bottom wall of the groove 304 to the lower side wall.

[0081] Specifically, the movable part 312 is slidably connected to the guide rail 350.

[0082] like Figure 5 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, further, in the cross section along the second direction, the angle B between the inclined structure 3120 and the second direction is greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 75°.

[0083] In this embodiment, in the cross section along the second direction, the angle B between the inclined structure 3120 and the second direction is greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 75°, which ensures the travel of the second locking part 31 based on the movement of the movable part 312 driven by the button 32.

[0084] In practical applications, in the cross section along the second direction, the angle B between the inclined structure 3120 and the second direction is any value among 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, 60°, 65°, and 70°.

[0085] Specifically, the angle B between the plane containing the first and second directions and the inclined plane structure 3120 is greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 75°.

[0086] like Figure 5As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the first locking part 30 further includes: a bracket 300 disposed on the cooking body 1, the bracket 300 being provided with a second latch 302, the second latch 302 being able to cooperate with the first latch 314 to lock the second locking part 31 in the first position.

[0087] In this embodiment, the first locking part 30 includes a bracket 300, which is disposed on the cooking body 1. A second latch 302 is provided on the bracket 300, which engages with the first latch 314 to lock the first locking part 30 and the second locking part 31. When the first latch 314 and the second latch 302 are engaged, pulling the door 2 will not open the cooking body 1. When the button 32 is pressed, unlocking the first latch 314 and the second latch 302, pulling the door 2 will allow the cooking body 1 to be opened.

[0088] In a specific application, the support 300 is set at the opening 306 of the cooking body 1.

[0089] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the bracket 300 further includes a groove 304 with an opening 306, the opening 306 being disposed toward the second locking part 31, and a second latch 302 being disposed at the opening 306, wherein the plane of the second latch 302 that can cooperate with the first latch 314 is disposed along a second direction.

[0090] In this embodiment, the bracket 300 includes a groove 304 with an opening 306. A second latch 302 is disposed at the opening 306, and a first latch 314 can extend into the groove 304 through the opening 306, so that the second latch 302 and the first latch 314 engage. The planes on which the first latch 314 and the second latch 302 engage are arranged along a second direction. Therefore, when the first latch 314 and the second latch 302 are locked, pulling the door 2 will not open the cooking body 1, thus ensuring the safety performance of the cooking appliance. At the same time, the first latch 314 moves along the second direction under the drive of the button 32, which also ensures the reliability of the first latch 314 and the second latch 302 when they are unlocked.

[0091] It is understandable that when the door 2 is closed to the cooking body 1, the door 2 needs to be pulled in a direction perpendicular to the door 2. However, the second direction is perpendicular to the direction of the force when pulling the door 2, so the door 2 cannot be opened without pressing the button 32.

[0092] In practical applications, the first direction of movement of button 32 is perpendicular to the door body 2, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, or the second direction has an angle with the first direction.

[0093] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the displacement S1 of the button 32 moving along the first direction is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm.

[0094] In this embodiment, if the displacement S1 of the button 32 along the first direction is too large, it will be difficult for the user to press it. If the displacement S1 of the button 32 along the first direction is too small, the door 2 may be opened due to accidental contact. Therefore, the displacement S1 of the button 32 along the first direction is set between 2mm and 15mm, which can facilitate user operation and avoid the risk of the door 2 being opened due to accidental contact.

[0095] In practical applications, the displacement S1 of button 32 moving along the first direction is equal to any value among 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, and 14mm.

[0096] like Figure 5 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the displacement S2 of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm.

[0097] In this embodiment, if the displacement S2 of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position is too large, it will affect the return stroke of the second locking part 31. If the displacement S2 of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position is too small, the first locking part 30 and the second locking part 31 will easily interfere. Therefore, the displacement S2 of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position is set between 2mm and 15mm. This shortens the travel distance of the second locking part 31 from the second position to the first position and avoids interference between the first locking part 30 and the second locking part 31 when unlocked.

[0098] In specific applications, the displacement S2 of the second locking part 31 from the first position to the second position is any value among 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, and 14mm.

[0099] like Figure 3As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the door body 2 further includes: a door body 20 and a door surface 22, the door body 20 and the door surface 22 are arranged opposite to each other and enclose an accommodating space 26, the door body 20 is arranged close to the cooking body 1, a part of the second locking part 31 is disposed in the accommodating space 26, and the other part extends out from the door body 20.

[0100] In this embodiment, the door 2 includes a door body 20 and a door surface 22. The door body 20 is disposed on the side of the door surface 22 closer to the cooking appliance 1. The door body 20 and the door surface 22 are arranged opposite to each other and enclose the accommodating space 26. A portion of the child lock component 3 is disposed within the accommodating space 26 to prevent the child lock component 3 from being exposed, thus improving the aesthetics of the cooking appliance. A portion of the second locking part 31 is disposed within the accommodating space 26, while another portion extends from the door body 20 to cooperate with the first locking part 30.

[0101] In practical applications, a handle is provided on the door panel 22. Furthermore, the second locking part 31 is connected to the door body 20.

[0102] Furthermore, the door body 2 also includes a door seal 24, which is located on the side of the door body 20 facing the cooking body 1.

[0103] like Figure 1 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, based on the above embodiment, the child lock assembly 3 is further disposed near the side or top of the door body 2.

[0104] In this embodiment, the child lock component 3 is located near the side or top of the door 2, so that the child lock component 3 is located away from the handle of the door 2, thereby improving the safety of the two-step operation.

[0105] In practical applications, cooking appliances include microwave ovens, ovens, steam ovens, and steam-grill combination ovens.

[0106] In practical applications, the cooking appliance includes a cooking body 1 and a door 2. The door 2 is the oven door assembly, and the child lock assembly 3 is mainly installed inside the oven door assembly to realize the mechanically delayed child lock function.

[0107] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the child lock assembly 3 includes a door hook (i.e., the second locking part 31), a bracket 300 (i.e., the first locking part 30), a mounting part 35, a spring, a button 32, a damping element 34, and a pressure plate 36. The bracket 300 is fixed to the front end of the cooking body 1. The door hook includes a first latch 314, a movable part 312, an inclined structure 3120, and a spring hook (second limiting part 310). The door hook is mounted on the guide rail 350 and can slide up and down along the guide rail 350. The damping element 34 includes a cylinder 340 and a slide rod 342. The slide rod 342 can slide up and down along the cylinder 340. Moreover, the resistance is small when the slide rod 342 extends and slides out, and the resistance is large when it retracts and slides in, thus playing a damping role. Furthermore, the damping element 34 is mounted on one end of the guide rail 350, and the pressure plate 36 presses down on the damping element 34 and is fixed with buckles or screws, so that the guide rail 350, the damping element 34, and the pressure plate 36 are fixed together. Furthermore, the slide rod 342 is fixed (sleeved) to one end of the door hook. When the door hook slides along the guide rail 350, it drives the slide rod 342 to slide together. One end of the spring (tension spring) is hung on the spring hook (second limiting part 310) on the door hook, and the other end is hung on the spring hook (first limiting part 352) on the guide rail 350. The button 32 is assembled on the door surface 22 and can slide in or out of the button 32 hole (rotating body) on the door surface 22. Under normal conditions (when the furnace door is normally closed), the spring pulls the door hook, the door hook slides to one end of the guide rail 350 and drives the slide rod 342 to retract. The first latch 314 tightly latches the second latch 302. At this time, the door hook pulls the bracket 300, and the furnace door assembly cannot be opened, which serves as a child lock. When the furnace door is to be opened, press button 32, causing button 32 to slide inwards to the end within the button 32 hole on the door surface 22. The front end of button 32 presses against the inclined structure 3120 of the door hook, causing the door hook to move along the guide rail 350. Simultaneously, the first latch 314 moves away from the second latch 302. At the same time, the door hook simultaneously drives the spring to stretch (the spring force increases) and causes the slide rod 342 to extend, moving the first latch 314 away from the second latch 302. At this point, button 32 can be released, and the handle of the furnace door assembly can be pulled to open the furnace door, achieving a two-step opening function. When button 32 is released, the spring force itself pulls the door hook back, and the door hook simultaneously drives the slide rod 342 to retract. Furthermore, the spring force is always greater than the resistance of the slide rod 342. Under the damping force of the slide rod 342, the door hook slowly moves back to its initial position, causing the first latch 314 to engage the second latch 302 again, achieving delayed self-locking.

[0108] Furthermore, the direction of movement of button 32 is not parallel to the direction of the door hook (perpendicular or at an angle). For example, the forward and backward movement of button 32 is converted into the up and down or left and right movement of the door hook to realize the locking and unlocking actions.

[0109] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the travel distance S1 of button 32 is between 2mm and 15mm.

[0110] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the angle B of the inclined plane structure 3120 is between 25° and 75°.

[0111] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the travel stroke S2 ​​of the door hook is between 2mm and 15mm.

[0112] Furthermore, the main body of the child lock assembly 3 is installed between the door body 20 and the door surface 22, with only the door hook extending from the side of the door body 20 and the first latch 314, thus minimizing the structural size of the furnace door assembly.

[0113] Furthermore, the child lock component 3 can be installed on the left, right, or top of the oven door assembly. The child lock component 3 can also be installed after rotating at any angle. This structure can be applied to the edge of the oven door assembly, at a position far from the handle, improving the safety of two-step operation. Furthermore, the button 32 can be installed on the top or side of the door panel 22.

[0114] The cooking appliance proposed in this application converts the downward movement of button 32 into the movement of the door hook in different planes and directions, realizing the locking and unlocking actions, and achieving two-step opening; the slide bar 342 of the damping member 34 is fixed on the door hook, so that the door hook moves slowly when returning, realizing delayed self-locking, achieving the convenient function of opening the door with one hand. Moreover, compared with the electronic child lock in the related technology, the mechanical button 32 proposed in this application is simple and easy to use.

[0115] Furthermore, the sliding direction between the second locking part 31 and the guide rail 350 can be set in any direction to achieve multi-directional unlocking and limiting.

[0116] In this invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "installed," "connected," "linked," and "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "linked" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0117] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which 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.

[0118] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: The main cooking ingredient; The door is connected to the cooking body in a way that allows it to be opened and closed; A child lock assembly includes a first locking part, a second locking part, and a button. The first locking part is disposed on the cooking body. The second locking part is movably connected to the door. The button is movably connected to the door and is correspondingly disposed to the second locking part. The button can move relative to the door in a first direction to push the second locking part to move relative to the door in a second direction, so that the second locking part moves between a first position and a second position. When the second locking part is in the first position, the second locking part locks with the first locking part; When the second locking part is in the second position, the second locking part is unlocked from the first locking part; The child lock component also includes: A reset member is connected to the second locking part and the door body, and the reset member can drive the second locking part to move from the second position to the first position; A damping element, connected to the second locking part and the door body, generates a damping force to push the second locking part in the opposite direction of its movement during the process of the reset element moving the second locking part from the second position to the first position. The damping element includes a cylinder and a slide rod movably connected to the cylinder. A portion of the slide rod extends into the cylinder and slides relative to the cylinder. The slide rod is connected to the second locking part. During the process of the reset member driving the second locking part to move from the second position to the first position, the second locking part drives the slide rod to slide into the cylinder, and the slide rod generates a damping force on the movement of the second locking part.

2. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The child lock component also includes: A mounting component is provided on the door body; the second locking part is movably provided on the mounting component; the reset component and the damping component are provided on the mounting component. The mounting component is provided with a guide rail, and a portion of the second locking part is disposed within the guide rail and is capable of sliding relative to the guide rail in the second direction.

3. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting component is provided with a first limiting part, and the second locking part is provided with a second limiting part. One end of the reset component is connected to the first limiting part, and the other end is connected to the second limiting part.

4. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The damping element includes: A cylinder, which is fixed to the mounting component; A sliding rod, a portion of which extends into the cylinder and is slidable relative to the cylinder, the sliding rod being connected to the second locking part and being able to move with the second locking part; During the process of the second locking part switching from the second position to the first position, the slide rod slides into the cylinder and pushes the second locking part in the opposite direction of the movement of the second locking part.

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 4, characterized in that, The child lock component also includes: A pressure plate is connected to the mounting component, and the cylinder is clamped between the mounting component and the pressure plate.

6. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The second locking part includes: The movable part is movably connected to the mounting component. The movable part is provided with an inclined structure. The inclined structure is inclined relative to the second direction. The button contacts the inclined structure. The button moves in the first direction to drive the movable part to move in the second direction through the inclined structure. A first latch extends from the movable portion toward the first locking portion to engage with the first locking portion.

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the cross section along the second direction, the angle between the inclined structure and the second direction is greater than or equal to 25° and less than or equal to 75°.

8. The cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first locking part includes: A support is provided on the cooking body, and the support is provided with a second latch, which can cooperate with the first latch to lock the second locking part in the first position.

9. The cooking utensil according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bracket includes a groove with an opening facing the second locking portion, and the second latch is located at the opening. The second latch is provided along the second direction, with the plane that mates with the first latch.

10. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The displacement of the button along the first direction is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm; and / or The displacement of the second locking part from the first position to the second position is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm.

11. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The door body includes: The door body and the door surface are arranged opposite each other and enclose an accommodating space. The door body is located close to the cooking body. A part of the second locking part is located in the accommodating space, and the other part extends out from the door body.

12. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The child lock assembly is located near the side or top of the door.

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