A pot assembly easy to disassemble and a method for disassembling the same

Abstract

The application discloses an easy-to-disassemble pot assembly and a disassembling method thereof. The disassembling method comprises a pre-assembly process, an assembly process and a disassembly process. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly comprises a pot assembly and a cover assembly which is detachably assembled on one side of the pot assembly. The pot assembly comprises a pot body, and the side of the pot body facing the cover assembly is provided with at least one adapter. The cover assembly comprises a cover body internally provided with a mounting cavity and a pull rod movably accommodated in the mounting cavity. A plurality of through holes are formed in the cover body and allow the end of the adapter away from the pot body to extend into the mounting cavity through the through holes. The pull rod has a first position for clamping and locking the adapter and a second position for allowing the adapter to move along the through hole. The technical scheme can realize convenient disassembly and detachment of the cover assembly and the pot assembly, facilitate separate cleaning of the pot body, and avoid the problem that cleaning liquid enters the cover assembly and cannot be cleaned out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cooking cookware technology, and in particular to an easy-to-disassemble pot component and its disassembly and assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, cooking products are equipped with plastic lids for heat protection and decoration. The lid assembly is combined with the pot assembly to form a whole. However, in practical applications, this design makes it inconvenient to clean the pot assembly. In particular, during the cleaning process, the cleaning liquid can easily enter the interior of the lid assembly and is difficult to remove, resulting in corrosion problems or residual dirt problems caused by residue inside the lid assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, an easy-to-disassemble pot assembly and its disassembly method are provided to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the pot assembly and the lid assembly and avoid the problem of cleaning fluid entering the interior of the lid assembly, so as to overcome the above-mentioned technical defects.

[0004] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] An easy-to-disassemble pot assembly includes a pot assembly and a detachable lid assembly mounted on one side of the pot assembly.

[0006] The pot assembly includes a pot body, and the side of the pot body facing the lid assembly has at least one adapter.

[0007] The cover assembly includes a cover body with an internal mounting cavity, a pull rod that is movably accommodated in the mounting cavity, the cover body having a number of through holes equal to the number of adapters, and allowing one end of the adapter away from the pot body to pass through the through holes and extend into the mounting cavity, the pull rod having a first position that engages and locks with the adapter, and a second position that disengages from the adapter to allow the adapter to move along the through holes.

[0008] Preferably, the adapter is assembled to the outer wall of the pot body by fasteners; or,

[0009] The adapter is integrally formed on the outer wall of the pot.

[0010] Preferably, the adapter is cylindrical with an annular groove in the middle, and a screw hole is provided at the end of the adapter facing the pot body. A through hole for fasteners is provided on the side wall of the pot body, and at least a part of the adapter constitutes a rotating clamping part for tools to screw fasteners.

[0011] Preferably, the pull rod has the same number of slots as the adapter, and each slot is adapted to the annular groove of one of the adapters. When the pull rod is in the first position, each slot is engaged in the corresponding annular groove to lock the adapter.

[0012] Preferably, the pull rod is arranged longitudinally and at least a portion of its lower end can extend downward to the outside of the cover, and an opening is formed on the lower end face of the cover to allow the pull rod to extend.

[0013] Preferably, a reset element is also installed in the mounting cavity to cause the pull rod to move in the direction of the first position.

[0014] Preferably, the pull rod is in the shape of a "U" and has a slot at the upper end of each side. The pull rod also has two symmetrical holes for the adapter to pass through, and the lower edge of each hole forms a slot. There are four adapters, which are respectively held in the four slots.

[0015] Preferably, the cover body includes a front cover and a rear cover that are assembled together in the front-to-back direction, and an installation cavity is formed between the front cover and the rear cover, with an opening formed on the lower end surface of the rear cover.

[0016] Preferably, the rear cover has four annular posts surrounding the through hole on the surface facing the front cover, and the lower end of the annular posts has a notch to allow the structure with slots on the pull rod to extend into the annular posts to hold the adapter, and the upper end of the adapter abuts against the upper top wall of the annular posts to provide support for the adapter.

[0017] Furthermore, the two slots at the upper end of the pull rod and the corresponding two annular posts form the first limiting structure, and the two holes and slots on the pull rod and the corresponding two annular posts form the second limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure together maintain the installation stability, mobility, and stroke limit of the pull rod.

[0018] The present invention also provides a method for disassembling and assembling the above-mentioned easy-to-disassemble pot component, including a pre-assembly process, an assembly process, and a disassembly process;

[0019] The pre-installation process includes:

[0020] The adapter is attached to the outer wall of the pot body using fasteners to assemble the pot assembly.

[0021] Place the lower end of the spring into the upright of the back cover, place the handle at the bottom of the pull rod into the opening at the bottom of the back cover, and extend the upper end of the spring into the mounting hole at the bottom of the pull rod. The four slots on both sides of the pull rod are respectively adapted to the lower edge of the four annular pillars of the back cover, and the front cover is assembled onto the back cover. The pull rod moves upward under the action of the spring to assemble the cover assembly.

[0022] The assembly process includes:

[0023] Step 1: Insert the adapter of the pot assembly into the through hole on the rear end face of the lid assembly. The adapter will press the pull rod, causing the pull rod to move down to the second position.

[0024] Step 2: After the adapter extends into the preset position, the pull rod moves upward to the first position under the action of the spring and engages with the annular groove to form a stable assembly structure between the pot assembly and the lid assembly.

[0025] The disassembly process includes:

[0026] Step a, apply a downward force to the lever's handle, causing the lever to move downward to the second position and disengage from the locking state with the adapter;

[0027] Step b: Apply a force to the pot assembly away from the lid assembly to cause the adapter to disengage from the through hole of the lid assembly and separate the pot assembly from the lid assembly.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows:

[0029] (1) The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly includes a pot assembly and a lid assembly. The pot assembly includes a pot body and an adapter. The lid assembly includes a lid body and a pull rod. One end of the adapter extends into the lid body and is locked by the pull rod. The pull rod is movable and has a first position for locking the adapter and a second position for unlocking the adapter. This allows the lid assembly and the pot assembly to be stably assembled through the locking engagement between the pull rod and the adapter. The lid assembly and the pot assembly can be detached by pulling the pull rod. This enables the lid assembly and the pot assembly to be easily disassembled and separated, facilitating the separate cleaning of the pot body and avoiding the problem of cleaning fluid entering the lid assembly and being unable to be cleaned.

[0030] (2) The adapter is cylindrical with an annular groove in the middle, and a screw hole is provided at the end of the adapter facing the pot body. A through hole for fasteners is provided on the side wall of the pot body, and at least a part of the adapter is configured to provide a rotating clamping part for tools to screw fasteners. This allows the adapter to be assembled and fastened directly outside the pot body. Compared with the existing pot body, which requires fastening the lid in a narrow space inside, the adapter is much more advantageous in terms of operability and quality assurance.

[0031] (3) The pre-assembly process of the easy-to-disassemble pot component is more convenient, and the pot component and lid component are easy to disassemble and detach, enabling the pot body to be cleaned separately. The adapter occupies little space and is also easy to clean. The adapter and fastener can be fastened on the outside of the pot body. Compared with the existing solution, which requires the pot component and lid component to be assembled in a small internal space, the operability and quality assurance are very advantageous. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the pot body and adapter in the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the easily detachable pot assembly of the present invention in its assembled state;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the disassembly process of the easy-to-disassemble pot component of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly of the present invention, omitting the outer cover during disassembly.

[0037] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the pull rod and adapter in the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the inner lid and adapter in the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the adapter in the assembled state of the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the technical means, creative features, achieved objectives, and effects of this invention easily understood, the following embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provide a detailed description of the invention. Definitions are as follows: Figure 1 The direction from the pot body to the lid shown on the paper is the back-to-front direction in this embodiment.

[0041] Example 1,

[0042] See Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly provided by the present invention includes a pot assembly 1 and a detachable lid assembly 2 mounted on one side of the pot assembly 1, wherein,

[0043] The pot assembly 1 includes a pot body 3, and the side of the pot body 3 facing the lid assembly 2 has at least one adapter 4;

[0044] The cover assembly 2 includes a cover body with an internal mounting cavity and a pull rod 8 that is movably accommodated in the mounting cavity. The cover body has a number of through holes 12 equal to the number of adapters 4, allowing one end of the adapter 4 away from the pot body 3 to pass through the through holes 12 and extend into the mounting cavity. The pull rod 8 has a first position that engages and locks with the adapter 4 and a second position that disengages from the adapter 4 to allow the adapter 4 to move along the through holes 12.

[0045] Based on the above technical solution, the easy-to-disassemble pot assembly 1 includes a pot assembly 1 and a lid assembly 2. The pot assembly 1 includes a pot body 3 and an adapter 4. The lid assembly 2 includes a lid body and a pull rod 8. One end of the adapter 4 extends into the lid body and is locked by the pull rod 8. The pull rod 8 is movable and has a first position for locking the adapter 4 and a second position for unlocking the adapter 4. This allows the lid assembly 2 and the pot assembly 1 to be stably assembled by locking the adapter 4 with the pull rod 8. The lid assembly 2 and the pot assembly 1 can be detached by pulling the pull rod 8. This enables the lid assembly 2 and the pot assembly 1 to be easily disassembled and separated, facilitating the separate cleaning of the pot body 3 and avoiding the problem of cleaning fluid entering the lid assembly 2 and being unable to be cleaned.

[0046] In a preferred embodiment, specifically as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the adapter 4 is assembled to the outer wall of the pot body 3 by fasteners 5; or, the adapter 4 is integrally formed on the outer wall of the pot body 3. That is, the adapter 4 can be a separate component, fixed by fasteners 5, or it can be part of the pot body 3, or the fasteners 5 can be welded or riveted to the pot body 3, and then the adapter 4 can be fixed to the fasteners 5. All of these can achieve the above-mentioned technical purpose and are not limited to this. Furthermore, the adapter 4 is generally cylindrical with an annular groove 10 in the middle, and a screw hole is opened at the end of the adapter 4 facing the pot body 3. Through holes for fasteners 5 are opened on the side wall of the pot body 3, and at least a part of the adapter 4 constitutes a rotating clamping part 11 for tools to screw fasteners 5, so that the assembly of the adapter 4 can be completed directly on the outside of the pot body 3. Compared with the existing pot body 3, which requires the lid to be fastened in a small space inside, the operability and quality assurance are very advantageous. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the rotating clamping part 11 is an external hexagonal structure, but obviously it can also achieve the above technical purpose by designing it as an internal hexagonal structure or, for example, a ring tooth structure, and is not limited to this.

[0047] As a further preferred embodiment, the pull rod 8 has the same number of slots 13 as the adapter 4, and each slot 13 is adapted to the annular groove 10 of one of the adapters 4. When the pull rod 8 is in the first position, each slot 13 is engaged in the corresponding annular groove 10 to lock the adapter 4. Furthermore, the pull rod 8 is arranged longitudinally, and at least a portion of its lower end can extend downwards to the outside of the cover. An opening is formed on the lower end surface of the cover to allow the pull rod 8 to extend. Obviously, the pull rod 8 can also be arranged laterally or obliquely, and can move upwards, downwards, or laterally. This includes, but is not limited to, opening a slot in the cover to push the pull rod 8 to move inside the mounting cavity without extending outside the cover; all of these methods can achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, and the invention is not limited to these methods.

[0048] In a preferred embodiment, combined with Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a reset member 9 is also installed in the mounting cavity to cause the pull rod 8 to move in the direction of the first position, so that the pull rod 8 always remains in the state of holding the adapter 4 without human intervention.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, specifically as follows: Figure 5 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the pull rod 8 is generally U-shaped, with a slot 13 formed at the upper ends of both sides. Two symmetrical slots 14 for the adapter 4 to pass through are also formed on the pull rod 8, and a slot 13 is formed at the lower edge of each slot 14. Four adapters 4 are respectively engaged in the four slots 13 to maintain a relatively balanced support force and ensure that the pot body 3 is not easily loosened during use. Furthermore, a handle 20 extends downwards from the lower end of the pull rod 8, and the handle 20 can pass downwards through the opening at the lower end of the lid to facilitate pulling the pull rod 8. Furthermore, the lid includes a front cover 7 and a rear cover 6 assembled together in a front-to-back direction, with a mounting cavity formed between the front cover 7 and the rear cover 6, and an opening formed on the lower end surface of the rear cover 6. Furthermore, on the surface of the rear cover 6 facing the front cover 7, four annular posts 16 are formed around the through hole 12, and the lower end face of the annular posts 16 has a notch to allow the structure with slots 13 on the pull rod 8 to extend into the annular posts 16 to hold the adapter 4, and the upper end of the adapter 4 abuts against the upper top wall of the annular posts 16 to provide support for the adapter 4 and improve the stability of the pot body 3 in the assembled state. The two slots 13 on the upper end of the pull rod 8 and the corresponding two annular posts 16 form a first limiting structure, and the two holes 14 on the pull rod 8 and the corresponding two annular posts 16 form a second limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure together maintain the installation stability and mobility of the pull rod 8 and limit the stroke of its vertical movement. Furthermore, in the first limiting structure, the lower edge of the annular post 16 also forms a guide seat 17, and the upper end of the pull rod 8 extends into the guide seat 17 to limit the lateral displacement of the pull rod 8 during its movement; in the second limiting structure, the annular post 16 extends into the hole groove 14 of the pull rod 8 to limit the lateral movement of the pull rod 8, and the annular post 16 has a semi-circular structure with a lower edge cut to allow the annular groove 10 of the adapter 4 to fit into the slot 13 in the hole groove 14.

[0050] As a further preferred embodiment, such as Figure 6As shown, the reset member 9 is a spring, and the inner bottom surface of the rear cover 6 has a post 18 for inserting and limiting the lower end of the spring. The lower end face of the pull rod 8 facing the rear cover 6 also has two mounting holes for extending into the upper end of the spring, so as to limit the spring between the rear cover 6 and the pull rod 8. Furthermore, the pull rod 8 also has a notch structure with an upper opening, and the rear cover 6 has a limiting post adapted to the notch structure to limit the maximum upward stroke of the pull rod 8.

[0051] In addition, a flip-up handle 21 is provided on the front side of the front cover 7 for easy gripping. This is a conventional solution, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0052] Example 2,

[0053] Based on the above embodiment one, the disassembly and assembly method of the easy-to-disassemble pot component 1 provided in this embodiment includes a pre-assembly process, an assembly process, and a disassembly process, wherein,

[0054] The pre-installation process includes:

[0055] The adapter 4 is assembled onto the outer wall of the pot body 3 using fasteners 5 to form the pot assembly 1.

[0056] The lower end of the spring is placed on the column 18 of the rear cover 6, the handle 20 at the lowest end of the pull rod 8 is placed into the opening below the rear cover 6, and the upper end of the spring extends into the mounting hole at the lower end of the pull rod 8. The four slots 13 on both sides of the pull rod 8 are respectively adapted to the lower edge of the four annular columns 16 of the rear cover 6, and the front cover 7 is assembled on the rear cover 6. The pull rod 8 moves upward under the action of the spring to assemble the cover assembly 2.

[0057] The assembly process includes:

[0058] Step 1: Insert the adapter 4 of the pot assembly 1 into the through hole 12 on the rear end face of the lid assembly 2. The adapter 4 presses the pull rod 8, causing the pull rod 8 to move down to the second position.

[0059] Step 2: After the adapter 4 extends into the preset position, the pull rod 8 moves upward to the first position under the action of the spring and engages the slot 13 with the annular groove 10 to form a stable assembly structure between the pot assembly 1 and the lid assembly 2.

[0060] The disassembly process includes:

[0061] Step a, apply a downward force to the handle 20 of the lever 8, and the lever 8 moves downward to the second position and disengages from the locking state with the adapter 4;

[0062] Step b: Apply a force to the pot assembly 1 away from the lid assembly 2 to cause the adapter 4 to disengage from the through hole 12 of the lid assembly 2 and separate the pot assembly 1 from the lid assembly 2.

[0063] Based on the above, the pre-assembled pot assembly 1 and lid assembly 2 are easy to disassemble and detach, enabling separate cleaning of the pot body 3. The adapter 4 occupies little space and is also easy to clean. The adapter 4 and fastener 5 can be fastened to the outside of the pot body 3. Compared with the existing solution that requires assembling the pot assembly 1 and lid assembly 2 in a small internal space, the operability and quality assurance are very advantageous.

[0064] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art will understand that many changes, modifications, and even equivalents can be made within the spirit and scope defined by the claims of the present invention, all of which will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A detachable pot assembly, comprising a pot assembly (1) and a detachable lid assembly (2) mounted on one side of the pot assembly (1), characterized in that, The pot assembly (1) includes a pot body (3), and the pot body (3) has at least one adapter (4) on the side facing the lid assembly (2). The cover assembly (2) includes a cover body with an internal mounting cavity and a pull rod (8) that is movably accommodated in the mounting cavity. The cover body has a number of through holes (12) equal to the number of the adapter (4), and allows one end of the adapter (4) away from the pot body (3) to pass through the through holes (12) and extend into the mounting cavity. The pull rod (8) has a first position that engages and locks with the adapter (4) and a second position that disengages from the adapter (4) to allow the adapter (4) to move along the through holes (12).

2. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter (4) is assembled to the outer wall of the pot body (3) by fasteners (5); or, The adapter (4) is integrally formed on the outer wall of the pot body (3).

3. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The adapter (4) is cylindrical in shape with an annular groove (10) in the middle. The adapter (4) has a screw hole at one end facing the pot body (3). The side wall of the pot body (3) has a through hole for passing through the fastener (5). At least a part of the adapter (4) is configured to have a rotating clamping part (11) for screwing the fastener (5) onto the tool.

4. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The pull rod (8) has the same number of slots (13) as the adapter (4), and each slot (13) is adapted to the annular groove (10) of one of the adapters (4). When the pull rod (8) is in the first position, each slot (13) is engaged in the corresponding annular groove (10) to lock the adapter (4).

5. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The pull rod (8) is arranged longitudinally and at least a portion of its lower end can extend downward to the outside of the cover, and the lower end face of the cover is formed with an opening for allowing the pull rod (8) to extend.

6. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting cavity is also equipped with a reset member (9) for causing the pull rod (8) to move toward the first position.

7. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The pull rod (8) is in the shape of a "U" and has a slot (13) at the upper end of each side. The pull rod (8) also has two symmetrical holes (14) for passing through the adapter (4). The lower edge of each hole (14) forms a slot (13). There are four adapters (4) and they are respectively held in the four slots (13).

8. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The cover includes a front cover (7) and a rear cover (6) that are assembled together in the front and rear directions, and the mounting cavity is formed between the front cover (7) and the rear cover (6), and the opening is formed on the lower end surface of the rear cover (6).

9. The easy-to-disassemble pot assembly as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The rear cover (6) facing the front cover (7) also has four annular posts (16) surrounding the through hole (12), and the lower end face of the annular posts (16) has a notch to allow the structure of the slot (13) arranged on the pull rod (8) to extend into the annular posts (16) to hold the adapter (4), and the upper end of the adapter (4) abuts against the upper top wall of the annular posts (16) to provide support for the adapter (4); Furthermore, the two slots (13) at the upper end of the pull rod (8) and the two corresponding annular posts (16) form a first limiting structure, and the two holes (14) on the pull rod (8) and the two corresponding annular posts (16) form a second limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure together maintain the installation stability and mobility of the pull rod (8) as well as the stroke limit of its up and down movement.

10. A method for disassembling and assembling the easily detachable pot assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, This includes the pre-assembly process, the assembly process, and the disassembly process; The pre-installation process includes: The adapter (4) is assembled onto the outer wall of the pot body (3) by fasteners (5) to form the pot assembly (1). The lower end of the spring is placed on the column (18) of the back cover (6), the handle (20) at the lowest end of the pull rod (8) is placed into the opening below the back cover (6), and the upper end of the spring extends into the mounting hole at the lower end of the pull rod (8). The four slots (13) on both sides of the pull rod (8) are respectively adapted to the lower edge of the four annular columns (16) of the back cover (6), and the front cover (7) is assembled on the back cover (6). The pull rod (8) moves upward under the action of the spring to assemble the cover assembly (2). The assembly process includes: Step 1: Insert the adapter (4) of the pot assembly (1) into the through hole (12) on the rear end face of the cover assembly (2). The adapter (4) presses the pull rod (8) and causes the pull rod (8) to move down to the second position. Step 2: After the adapter (4) extends into the preset position, the pull rod (8) moves upward to the first position under the action of the spring and makes the slot (13) engage with the annular groove (10) to form a stable assembly structure between the pot assembly (1) and the lid assembly (2). The disassembly process includes: Step a, a downward force is applied to the handle (20) of the pull rod (8), and the pull rod (8) moves downward to the second position and disengages from the locking state with the adapter (4); Step b, apply a force to the pot assembly (1) away from the lid assembly (2) to cause the adapter (4) to disengage from the through hole (12) of the lid assembly (2) and separate the pot assembly (1) from the lid assembly (2).

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