Foldable knob and cookware

Abstract

The present application provides a foldable knob and a kitchen appliance. The foldable knob comprises a twist member and a baffle member connected rotatably, the twist member comprises a holding surface, the baffle member comprises a blocking surface, the holding surface and the blocking surface are at an angle when the baffle member is in a first position; the twist member is fixedly arranged at the rotation center of the foldable knob, the baffle member can be rotated from the first position to a second position relative to the twist member; the holding surface and the blocking surface are located on the same plane when the baffle member is in the second position. The kitchen appliance comprises a main body and the foldable knob described above; the foldable knob is detachably mounted on the main body. After the foldable knob is detached, the baffle member can make the originally angled holding surface and the blocking surface unfold and be located on the same plane, at this time, normal smooth wiping with a cloth can complete the cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchenware technology, specifically to a foldable knob and kitchenware. Background Technology

[0002] Kitchen appliances such as gas stoves have knobs, among which the most common knobs are "straight-line" knobs. A "straight-line" knob includes a twisting part that extends upwards in a straight line. At the bottom of the twisting part, there is also a horizontal baffle with a circular outer contour. Whether twisting or pressing down, the "straight-line" knob can be well coordinated with the hand for force distribution.

[0003] However, since gas stoves are exposed to oil fumes daily, the narrow gap between the grip surface of the twisting part and the blocking surface of the baffle on the "one-line" knob is prone to grease residue and is difficult to clean.

[0004] A foldable knob used in other fields also has a twisting part and a baffle part. The difference is that the baffle part has a "U"-shaped recess, and the twisting part is designed in a "U" shape to swing downwards and retract into the "U"-shaped recess. While this foldable knob allows the angle between the gripping surface and the blocking surface of the baffle part to change from being at an angle to being parallel after the twisting part swings down, making cleaning easier, the gripping surface and the blocking surface of the other baffle part become blocked from cleaning after the twisting part swings down, and the "U"-shaped recess becomes a new, more difficult-to-clean spot for oil residue. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The primary objective of this invention is to provide a foldable knob for oil residue, which can be deformed to allow two surfaces that were originally at an angle to each other to unfold and become flush, making it easy to clean.

[0006] The second objective of this invention is to provide a kitchen utensil that can effectively clean oil residue from knobs.

[0007] The first objective of this invention is to provide a foldable knob comprising a torsion member and a baffle member rotatably connected. The torsion member includes a gripping surface, and the baffle member includes a blocking surface. When the baffle member is in a first position, the gripping surface and the blocking surface form an angle. The torsion member is fixedly disposed at the rotation axis of the foldable knob, and the baffle member can rotate relative to the torsion member from the first position to a second position. When the baffle member is in the second position, the gripping surface and the blocking surface are located on the same surface.

[0008] As can be seen from the above solution, under this setting, after the foldable knob is removed, the lower baffle can be unfolded so that the grip surface and the blocking surface, which were originally at an angle, can be placed on the same surface. At this time, cleaning can be completed by wiping normally with a cloth.

[0009] A further option is to place two baffles on opposite sides of the torsion member.

[0010] As can be seen above, both baffles on both sides can be made to rotate, so that the corners on both sides can be effectively cleaned.

[0011] A further design includes a reset component, which is positioned between the torsion member and the baffle member. Under the restoring force of the reset component and the mutual limiting cooperation between the torsion member and the baffle member, the baffle member remains in the first position.

[0012] As can be seen above, when igniting a gas stove, the knob needs to be pressed down and then turned. During the pressing down of the knob, the baffle acts as a force-bearing component. In order to ensure that the foldable structure of the foldable knob does not affect its normal function, a reset component is set to keep the baffle in the first position. When the knob is pressed down, the reset component can also provide the baffle with a force to resist the downward pressure.

[0013] A further solution is to provide a first magnetic attractor and a second magnetic attractor on the two baffles respectively. The engagement of the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor can keep the two baffles in their respective second positions.

[0014] As can be seen from the above, in order to optimize the product experience, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are set to keep the two baffles in their respective second positions, which makes them easy to wipe and clean.

[0015] A further embodiment is that the baffle includes a distal end away from the rotation axis of the baffle; the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are respectively disposed on the distal ends of their respective baffles.

[0016] As can be seen from the above, this configuration allows for the use of smaller first and second magnetic components to counteract the restoring force of the reset component, thus optimizing the product structure.

[0017] A further embodiment is that when the two baffles are in their respective first positions, a gap is formed between the two baffles; the torsion member includes a second sidewall, which blocks the gap.

[0018] As can be seen from the above, since both baffles are designed to be rotatable, a gap needs to be set between them to avoid mutual interference. If this gap is hollowed out, it will affect the appearance of the knob. Therefore, the second sidewall of the twisting component extends downward in the second direction to cover the gap and optimize the product appearance.

[0019] A further solution is that the baffle component swings down 90 degrees from the first position to the second position, and the baffle component in the second position is on the same straight line as the torsion component.

[0020] A further solution is that when the baffle is in the second position, the gripping surface and the blocking surface are on the same plane.

[0021] As can be seen above, by designing both the gripping surface and the blocking surface as planes, when the baffle is in the second position, the gripping surface and the blocking surface are on the same plane, which further reduces the difficulty of wiping and cleaning.

[0022] A further embodiment is that the torsion member includes a first sidewall, and the gripping surface is the surface of the first sidewall; the baffle member includes a top plate, and the blocking surface is the surface of the top plate; the bottom of the first sidewall is rotatably connected to the edge of the top plate.

[0023] As can be seen above, the rotating connection point is located between the first side wall and the top plate. After the baffle rotates, it can ensure that the gripping surface and the blocking surface are on the same plane, avoiding the problem of the two surfaces not being aligned and thus difficult to wipe and clean.

[0024] The second objective of this invention is to provide a kitchen appliance comprising a main body and a knob; the knob is a foldable knob as described above; the foldable knob is detachably mounted on the main body.

[0025] As can be seen from the above solution, under this setting, when it is necessary to clean the corner of the knob, simply remove the foldable knob, move the baffle to lower it, and the grip surface and the blocking surface that were originally at an angle will unfold and be on the same surface. At this time, you can complete the cleaning by wiping normally with a cloth. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the first embodiment of the kitchenware of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the first state and first view of the foldable knob in the first embodiment of the kitchenware of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the first embodiment of the kitchen appliance of the present invention, showing the foldable knob in its first state from a second perspective.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram from a third perspective of the first state of the foldable knob in the first embodiment of the kitchen appliance of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the torsion member in the foldable knob of the first embodiment of the kitchenware of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the second state of the foldable knob in the first embodiment of the kitchen appliance of the present invention, viewed from a first perspective.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the second state and second view of the foldable knob in the first embodiment of the kitchenware of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the foldable knob from a first-view perspective, representing the second embodiment of the kitchen appliance of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the foldable knob from a second perspective, representing a second embodiment of the kitchen appliance of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the first state of the foldable knob in the third embodiment of the kitchenware of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the second state of the foldable knob in the third embodiment of the kitchenware of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0037] First embodiment of kitchenware

[0038] See Figure 1 In this embodiment, the kitchen appliance is a gas stove. The gas stove includes a stovetop 9 and a knob 1 installed on the stovetop 9. The stovetop 9 is the body of the kitchen appliance of the present invention, and the knob 1 is a foldable knob of the present invention.

[0039] See Figures 2 to 4 The knob 1 consists of a torsion member 2, two baffle members 3, two pins (not shown in the figure), two torsion springs (not shown in the figure), and two magnets (not shown in the figure). The torsion springs are the reset members of the present invention, and the two magnets are the first magnetic attraction member and the second magnetic attraction member of the present invention, respectively.

[0040] See Figures 2 to 5 The torsion member 2 is rectangular in shape, appearing as a straight line when viewed from above. It includes a rectangular top wall 23, two first side walls 21 extending downwards from the long side of the top wall 23, two second side walls 22 extending downwards from the short side of the top wall 23, and a connecting post 24 extending downwards from the bottom surface of the top wall 23. The two first side walls 21 and the two second side walls 22 are connected to each other to form the rectangular outer periphery of the torsion member 2. The connecting post 24 is located on the inner periphery of this outer periphery. The connecting post 24 is located at the first rotation center 100, which is the rotation center of the knob 1 of this invention. The connecting post 24 is used for coaxial connection with the rotating shaft on the stove 9. Therefore, regardless of the state of the knob 1, the torsion member 2 of this invention remains at the first rotation center 100.

[0041] Furthermore, starting from the top wall 23, the downward extension length of the connecting column 24 is longer than the downward extension lengths of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22, and the downward extension length of the second side wall 22 is longer than the downward extension length of the first side wall 21. The surfaces of the first side wall 21 and the second side wall 22 are both vertically oriented planes, and the surface of the first side wall 21 is the gripping surface 211 of this invention. Figure 5As shown, the bottom 221 of the second sidewall 22 extends below the bottom of the first sidewall 21; a mounting notch 213 is provided in the middle of the bottom of the first sidewall 21, and two first rotating connecting parts 212 are respectively on the left and right sides of the mounting notch 213. The mounting notch 213 and the first rotating connecting parts 212 are both located at the second rotating axis 200, and the first rotating connecting parts 212 are provided with a first shaft hole 2120 along the second rotating axis 200.

[0042] See Figures 2 to 4 The baffle 3 includes a top plate 31 with an approximately semi-circular outer contour and an arc-shaped guard edge 32 extending downward from the arc edge of the top plate 31. The upper surface of the top plate 31 is the blocking surface 311 of the present invention, which is a horizontally arranged plane. One side edge of the top plate 31 is a straight edge 301, which is close to the second rotation axis 200. The straight edge 301 is provided with a protruding second rotation connection part 301, which is provided with a second shaft hole (not shown in the figure). After the second rotation connection part 301 is set at the mounting notch 213, the second shaft hole is on the second rotation axis 200. At this time, the second shaft hole is connected to the first shaft hole 2120. After a pin passes through the first shaft hole 2120 and the second shaft hole, the baffle 3 and the torsion member 2 can be rotated along the second rotation axis 200. In addition, under this connection method, when the baffle 3 swings relative to the torsion member 2 to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the first position shown, the first sidewall 21 and the top plate 31 restrict each other from rotating, thereby preventing the torsion member 2 from continuing to swing.

[0043] Additionally, see Figure 4 Along the axial direction of the second rotation axis 200, two first rotational connecting parts 212 and second rotational connecting parts 301 are spaced apart to form a mounting position 204. A torsion spring is disposed in the mounting position 204, a pin passes through the torsion spring, and the two ends of the torsion spring abut against the first sidewall 21 of the torsion member 2 and the top plate 31 of the baffle member 3, respectively. With this arrangement, under the elastic restoring force of the torsion spring and the anti-rotation cooperation between the first sidewall 21 and the top plate 31, the baffle member 3 remains stationary. Figures 2 to 4 In the first position shown, the baffle 3 is horizontal, perpendicular to the vertical twisting member 2, and the gripping surface 211 forms a 90-degree angle with the blocking surface 311. Combined with... Figure 1 The knob 1 is installed on the stove 9 with the baffle 3 in the first position and is used for daily purposes.

[0044] See Figure 6 and Figure 7When there is a lot of dirt remaining in the narrow crevices between the grip surface 211 and the blocking surface 311, the user can remove the knob 1 entirely from the stovetop 9, and move the baffle 3 so that it swings down 90 degrees from the first position to the second position, which is the folded position. In the second position, the baffle 3 and the torsion member 2 are on the same straight line, and the grip surface 211 and the blocking surface 311, which were originally at an angle, unfold and lie on the same plane. At this time, normal smooth wiping with a cloth can complete the cleaning.

[0045] Combined Figure 4 Additionally, the baffle member 3 includes a distal end 309 located away from the second rotation axis 200 of the baffle member 3, and two magnets are respectively disposed on the distal ends 309 of the two baffle members 3. The mutual attraction of the two magnets enables the two baffle members 3 to be held in their respective corresponding second positions, maintaining... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The folded state shown.

[0046] See also Figures 2 to 4 Since both baffles 3 are designed to be rotatable, and since the baffles 3 have a certain height, a gap 301 needs to be set between the two baffles 3 to avoid mutual obstruction. If this gap 301 is hollowed out, it will not only affect the appearance of the knob, but also become a difficult place for dirt to be collected. Therefore, the bottom 221 of the second sidewall 22 extending below the first sidewall 21 can cover the gap 301, optimize the product appearance and prevent dirt from accumulating.

[0047] Second embodiment of kitchenware

[0048] See Figure 8 and Figure 9 In this embodiment, based on the top wall, the length of the second side wall 22' extending downward is the same as the length of the first side wall extending downward. Under this setting, the second side wall 22' cannot cover the gap 30' between the two baffles, and the gap 30' is exposed.

[0049] Third embodiment of kitchenware

[0050] See Figure 10 and Figure 11 In this embodiment, the gripping surface 41 of the torsion member 4 and the blocking surface 51 of the baffle member 5 are both curved surfaces. When the baffle member 5 is rotated to the second position, the gripping surface 41 and the blocking surface 51 are located on the same curved surface.

[0051] In other embodiments, no reset element is provided between the torsion member and the baffle member.

[0052] In other embodiments, no magnetic attraction element is provided.

[0053] In other embodiments, the first magnetic attractor is a magnet, and the second magnetic attractor is a magnetically conductive metal.

[0054] Finally, it should be emphasized that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable knob, comprising a rotatably connected torsion member and a baffle member, the torsion member including a gripping surface, the baffle member including a blocking surface, wherein when the baffle member is in a first position, the gripping surface and the blocking surface form an angle; Its features are: The torsion member is fixedly disposed at the rotation axis of the foldable knob, and the baffle member can rotate from the first position to the second position relative to the torsion member; When the baffle is in the second position, the gripping surface and the blocking surface are on the same surface; When the two baffles are in their respective first positions, a gap is formed between the two baffles; The torsion member includes a second sidewall that blocks the gap.

2. The foldable knob according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two baffles are disposed on opposite sides of the torsion member.

3. The foldable knob according to claim 2, characterized in that: The foldable knob also includes a reset component, which is disposed between the torsion component and the baffle component; Under the restoring force of the reset member and the limiting cooperation between the torsion member and the baffle member, the baffle member is held in the first position.

4. The foldable knob according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two baffles are respectively provided with a first magnetic attractor and a second magnetic attractor. The first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor attract each other so that the two baffles are held in their respective second positions.

5. The foldable knob according to claim 4, characterized in that: The baffle member includes a distal end remote from the rotation axis of the baffle member; The first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are respectively disposed on the far end of their respective corresponding baffle members.

6. The foldable knob according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The baffle member swings down 90 degrees from the first position and then reaches the second position. The baffle member in the second position is on the same straight line as the torsion member.

7. The foldable knob according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: When the baffle is in the second position, the gripping surface and the blocking surface are on the same plane.

8. The foldable knob according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The torsion member includes a first sidewall, and the gripping surface is the surface of the first sidewall; The baffle includes a top plate, and the blocking surface is the surface of the top plate; The bottom of the first sidewall is rotatably connected to the edge of the top plate.

9. Kitchen utensils, including the main body and knobs; Its features are: The knob is a foldable knob as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; The foldable knob is detachably mounted on the main body.

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