Surface cover and cooking utensil

By incorporating flow channels and water collection boxes on the cover, the problem of steam condensation and water droplet accumulation is solved, improving the user experience and ensuring safety.

CN119279406APending Publication Date: 2025-01-10GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202411723512.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-01-10

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Technical Problem

Steam emanating from the steam vent condenses into water droplets on the faceplate and accumulates, affecting user experience and posing a safety hazard.

Method used

Design a cover with a flow channel so that the water inlet is lower than the steam outlet. The flow channel guides the condensed water to the outer edge of the cover body for drainage, and the drained water is collected through a water collection box.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the problem of steam condensation and water droplet accumulation, improves the user experience, and avoids safety hazards such as short circuits caused by water droplets flowing onto the display panel.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a surface cover and a cooking utensil. The surface cover is used for covering a pot body of the cooking utensil and comprises a cover body with a mounting surface; the steam opening is formed in the mounting surface, and the steam opening is used for discharging steam in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil to the outside; the flow guide channel is arranged on the cover body, extends towards the outer edge of the cover body and is used for guiding water condensed by the steam, and the water inlet position of the flow guide channel is located on the installation face and is lower than the position where the steam opening is located. The flow guide channel with the water inlet position located on the installation face of the cover body is arranged, the water inlet position is made to be lower than the position where the steam opening is located, the flow guide channel is used for guiding water condensed and gathered after steam discharged out of the steam opening is cooled towards the outer edge of the cover body, and water on the face cover is drained away in time. The problems that steam discharged from a steam opening of an existing surface cover is easily condensed into water drops and converges on the surface cover, the use experience of a user is affected, and even potential safety hazards exist are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a face cover and a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] When cooking food with a cooking appliance such as an electric rice cooker, high-temperature and high-pressure steam is generated in the cooking cavity and discharged to the outside through the steam vent on the cover. The steam discharged from the steam vent is easily condensed into water droplets when it cools down and adheres to the cover. As cooking progresses, the water droplets are easily gathered on the cover, requiring users to clean it frequently, resulting in a poor user experience; the gathered water droplets may even flow to the display panel area of ​​the cover and penetrate into it, causing safety issues such as circuit short circuits, posing a safety hazard. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a face cover to solve the problem that the steam discharged from the steam port of the current face cover is easily condensed into water droplets and gathered on the face cover, affecting the user experience and even posing a safety hazard.

[0004] At the same time, the present invention provides a cooking utensil to solve the problem that the steam discharged from the steam port of the current cover is easily condensed into water droplets and gathered on the cover, affecting the user experience and even posing a safety hazard.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a cover for covering a pot body of a cooking utensil, the cover comprising:

[0006] A cover body having a mounting surface;

[0007] A steam port, provided on the mounting surface, and used to discharge the steam in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil to the outside;

[0008] A guide channel is provided on the cover body and extends toward the outer edge of the cover body for guiding water condensed from the steam. The water inlet position of the guide channel is located on the mounting surface and is lower than the position of the steam port.

[0009] Beneficial effect: The present invention provides a face cover, in which a guide channel is arranged with a water inlet position located on the mounting surface of the cover body, and the water inlet position is made lower than the position of the steam port. The guide channel is used to guide the water that condenses and gathers after the steam discharged from the steam port is cooled toward the outer edge of the cover body, so that the water on the face cover is discharged in time, which solves the problem that the steam discharged from the steam port of the face cover is easily condensed into water droplets and gathered on the face cover, affecting the user experience and even posing a safety hazard.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the flow guiding channel includes:

[0011] A first flow-guiding structure, provided on the mounting surface, wherein the water inlet position is located at the first flow-guiding structure;

[0012] The second flow guiding structure is connected with the first flow guiding structure and extends toward the outer edge of the cover body. The second flow guiding structure is used to receive water from the first flow guiding structure and guide the water to the outside.

[0013] Beneficial effect: the first guide structure is located as a whole on the installation surface and the water inlet position is set on the first guide structure, so that the first guide structure can be used to receive the water flow gathered near the steam port located on the installation surface; the second guide structure is convenient for guiding the water of the first guide structure to the outside for discharge.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the first flow guiding structure is configured as an annular structure, and the first flow guiding structure is located at the outer peripheral side of the steam port;

[0015] The face cover further comprises: a display panel, which is arranged on the mounting surface and located outside the first flow guide structure.

[0016] Beneficial effects: The first guide structure is set as an annular structure located on the outer peripheral side of the steam port, so that the water condensed on the outer peripheral side of the steam port can flow into the first guide structure, and the water around the steam port can be fully collected; the display panel is located on the outer side of the first guide structure to prevent water from seeping into the display panel when it is guided into the first guide structure, thereby protecting the internal circuit of the display panel.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the first flow guiding structure includes: a flow guiding groove, the flow guiding groove is formed by at least a portion of the mounting surface being recessed inward; the flow guiding groove is provided with a drain port, and the drain port is connected to the second flow guiding structure.

[0018] Beneficial effect: the guide groove is integrally formed on the mounting surface, and the structure is simple, which is convenient for the production and processing of the cover. At the same time, the guide groove is used to realize the confluence of condensed water around the steam port and the drainage operation of further guiding the water to the second guide structure.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the first flow guide structure further includes: a flow guide member, which is arranged in the same shape as the flow guide groove and is provided with a flow channel, and the flow guide member can be detachably installed in the flow guide groove; the flow guide member is provided with a through hole, and the through hole is arranged corresponding to the position of the drain outlet.

[0020] Beneficial effect: The guide member with the flow channel is used as the drainage channel of the first guide structure, and the guide member is detachably installed in the guide groove to facilitate the removal and cleaning of the guide member; the through hole and the drain port are arranged correspondingly to facilitate drainage.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, a drainage rib is provided in the flow channel, and the drainage rib is located on the bottom wall of the guide groove and extends along the direction of the flow channel.

[0022] Beneficial effect: The drainage ribs arranged on the bottom wall of the flow channel are used to drain the water in the flow channel, thereby further improving the smoothness of drainage.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the first flow guiding structure is provided with a drainage nozzle, and the second flow guiding structure is provided as a drainage pipe, and the drainage pipe is connected to the drainage nozzle.

[0024] Beneficial effect: The first flow-guiding structure is connected to the second flow-guiding structure set as a drainage pipe through the drainage nozzle, so that the water of the first flow-guiding structure is guided to the second flow-guiding structure and discharged to the outside.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the drain nozzle is provided with a clamping portion, and the inner wall of the drain pipe is interference fit with the clamping portion.

[0026] Beneficial effect: The inner wall of the drain pipe is interference fit with the clamping part of the drain nozzle, so that the second guide structure of the drain pipe is stably connected to the first guide structure, so that the first guide structure and the second guide structure are connected for guidance.

[0027] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a cooking utensil, comprising:

[0028] The pot body is provided with a water receiving box;

[0029] In the surface cover described in the above embodiment, the flow guide channel of the surface cover is connected to the water receiving box.

[0030] Beneficial effects: The present invention also provides a cooking utensil, in which a water collecting box is arranged on the pot body to receive the water discharged from the diversion channel, so as to avoid water spilling and increase the cleaning burden of the user. It solves the problem that the steam discharged from the steam port of the surface cover is easily condensed into water droplets and gathered on the surface cover, and further improves the user's experience.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the cooking utensil is configured as an electric rice cooker. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0033] Figure 1A top view of a face cover provided by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 A longitudinal cross-sectional view of a face cover provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of B in the middle;

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of C in the middle;

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the flow guide provided by the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the flow guide provided by the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of D in the middle;

[0040] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of middle E;

[0041] Fig. 9 A transverse cross-sectional view of a face cover provided by the present invention;

[0042] Fig.10 for Figure 1 A is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle part.

[0043] Description of reference numerals:

[0044] 1. Cover the body;

[0045] 101, mounting surface;

[0046] 2. Steam outlet;

[0047] 3. The first flow guide structure;

[0048] 301, water inlet position;

[0049] 302, diversion groove; 3021, drainage outlet;

[0050] 303, flow guide; 3031, flow channel; 3032, through hole; 3033, drainage convex rib;

[0051] 304, drainage nozzle; 3041, clamping part;

[0052] 4. The second flow guide structure;

[0053] 5. Display board;

[0054] 6. Filter. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0057] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0058] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0059] The steam discharged from the steam vent easily condenses into water droplets and adheres to the surface cover when it is cooled. As cooking progresses, due to the lack of diversion measures on the surface cover and the failure to control and guide the flow direction of the steam cooling water, if the water on the surface cover is not cleaned in time, it is easy to flow onto the countertop or splash when the user opens the cover, resulting in a poor user experience. In addition, no protective structure is set to prevent water from corroding the display panel, making it difficult for users to prevent water from seeping into the display panel. Water will accumulate at the edge of the display cover and gradually seep into the display panel, affecting its normal display and causing safety issues such as circuit short circuit. There are safety hazards and affect product reliability.

[0060] To this end, the present invention provides a face cover and a cooking utensil to solve the problem that the steam discharged from the steam port of the face cover is easily condensed into water droplets and gathered on the face cover, affecting the user experience and even posing a safety hazard.

[0061] Combine the following Figure 1-Figure 10 , describing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the one hand, a cover is provided for covering a pot body of a cooking utensil, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the cover includes: a cover body 1, a steam port 2 and a flow guide channel.

[0063] The cover body 1 has a mounting surface 101; a steam port 2 is provided on the mounting surface 101, and the steam port 2 is used to discharge the steam in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil to the outside; a guide channel is provided on the cover body 1 and extends toward the outer edge of the cover body 1, and is used to guide water condensed by the steam, and a water inlet position 301 of the guide channel is located on the mounting surface 101, and the water inlet position 301 is lower than the position of the steam port 2.

[0064] In the above embodiment, a water inlet position 301 is provided to be located at a guide channel on the mounting surface 101 of the cover body 1, and the water inlet position 301 is made lower than the position of the steam port 2, and the water that condenses and gathers after the steam discharged from the steam port 2 is cooled is guided toward the outer edge of the cover body 1 by the guide channel, so that the water on the surface cover is discharged in time, which solves the problem that the steam discharged from the steam port 2 of the surface cover is easily condensed into water droplets and gathered on the surface cover, affecting the user experience and even posing a safety hazard.

[0065] Specifically, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the mounting surface 101 of the cover body 1 is the top surface of the overall structure of the cover; when the cover as a whole covers the pot body of the cooking utensil, the steam port 2 is used to connect the inner cavity of the cooking utensil with the outside, and the high-temperature and high-pressure steam generated in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil is discharged to the outside through the steam port 2; as the steam is discharged from the steam port 2, water droplets will condense around the steam port 2, that is, the mounting surface where the steam port 2 is located, and gather into a water flow; the water inlet position 301 of the guide channel is lower than the position of the steam port 2, and the water flow will flow to the water inlet position 301 and be discharged to the outer edge of the cover body 1 through the guide channel in time, and the user does not need to frequently manually clean the accumulated water on the cover, thereby improving the user experience.

[0066] Furthermore, this embodiment does not impose any restrictions on the structural form of the guide channel, and it is sufficient to ensure that the water inlet position 301 of the guide channel is located on the installation surface 101 and can directly receive the water flow.

[0067] As an implementation mode, the guide channel is configured as a pipeline structure as a whole, the pipe mouth is located on the mounting surface 101 as the water inlet position 301 , and the pipe body is extended toward the outer edge of the cover body 1 .

[0068] As another embodiment, the guide channel is entirely configured as a groove structure on the mounting surface 101 , the notch position serves as the water inlet position 301 , and at least a portion of the groove structure extends toward the outer edge of the cover body 1 .

[0069] In some embodiments, Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the flow guiding channel includes: a first flow guiding structure 3 and a second flow guiding structure 4.

[0070] The first guide structure 3 is arranged on the installation surface 101, and the water inlet position 301 is located on the first guide structure 3; the second guide structure 4 is connected with the first guide structure 3 and extends toward the outer edge of the cover body 1. The second guide structure 4 is used to receive water from the first guide structure 3 and guide the water to the outside.

[0071] In the above embodiment, the first guide structure 3 is located as a whole on the mounting surface 101 and the water inlet position 301 is set on the first guide structure 3, so that the first guide structure 3 can be used to receive the water flow gathered near the steam port 2 located on the mounting surface 101; the second guide structure 4 is convenient for guiding the water of the first guide structure 3 to the outside for discharge.

[0072] Specifically, the first guide structure 3 is arranged on the mounting surface 101, and can be specifically set as a groove structure integrally formed on the mounting surface 101 or a mounting part with a groove installed on the mounting surface 101; the second guide structure 4 is connected to the water outlet of the first guide structure 3, and it is extended toward the outer edge of the cover body 1 to directly discharge water out of the surface cover.

[0073] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the structural form of the first guide structure 3, which can be set as a plurality of groove structures extending radially from the steam port 2 to the outer edge of the cover body 1, or as an annular groove structure on the outer peripheral side of the steam port 2.

[0074] Furthermore, this embodiment does not limit the structural form of the second guide structure 4. It can be set as a plurality of groove structures located on the side wall of the cover body 1, connected to the groove structure of the first guide structure 3 extending radially, or set as a pipeline structure connected to the first guide structure 3.

[0075] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the first flow guide structure 3 is configured as an annular structure, and the first flow guide structure 3 is located on the outer peripheral side of the steam port 2 ; the cover also includes: a display panel 5 , which is disposed on the mounting surface 101 and is located on the outer side of the first flow guide structure 3 .

[0076] In the above embodiment, the first guide structure 3 is set as an annular structure located on the outer peripheral side of the steam port 2, so that the water condensed on the outer peripheral side of the steam port 2 can flow into the first guide structure 3, and the water around the steam port 2 can be fully collected; the display panel 5 is located on the outer side of the first guide structure 3 to prevent water from infiltrating into the display panel 5 when it is discharged into the first guide structure 3, thereby protecting the internal circuit of the display panel 5.

[0077] Specifically, in Figure 1 From the perspective of , the left part is the display panel 5 of the cover, and the semicircular ring structure on the right part is the first guide structure 3, which surrounds the steam port 2 in a rounded rectangular shape. The condensed water around the steam port 2 flows toward the first guide structure 3 and then flows in the direction of the arrow in the figure, and converges to the second guide structure 4 to be discharged to the outside.

[0078] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the water around the steam port 2 to converge into the circumferential first flow guide structure 3, the mounting surface 101 corresponding to the inner side of the first flow guide structure 3 can be set to a slightly raised structure at the position of the middle steam port 2. Alternatively, the mounting surface 101 can be designed to be tilted as a whole, that is, the display panel 5 is in a high position and the first flow guide structure 3 is in a low position as a whole, so that water flows to one side of the first flow guide structure 3 under the action of gravity to protect the display panel 5.

[0079] Furthermore, the first flow guiding structure 3 in the form of an annular structure can adapt to cooking utensils of different shapes, and first flow guiding structures 3 of corresponding shapes are designed on the cover of different cooking utensils to improve versatility.

[0080] In some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the first flow guiding structure 3 includes: a flow guiding groove 302 , which is formed by at least a portion of the mounting surface 101 being recessed inward; the flow guiding groove 302 is provided with a drainage port 3021 , which is communicated with the second flow guiding structure 4 .

[0081] In the above embodiment, the guide groove 302 is integrally formed on the mounting surface 101 , and has a simple structure, which facilitates the production and processing of the cover. At the same time, the guide groove 302 is used to realize the convergence of condensed water around the steam port 2 and the drainage operation of further diverting water to the second guide structure 4 .

[0082] Specifically, the guide groove 302 is formed by at least a portion of the mounting surface 101 being recessed inwardly, and the guide groove 302 is located as a whole at the lower part of the mounting surface 101; the position of the notch of the guide groove 302 is the water inlet position 301 of the guide channel. In this embodiment, a chamfer is set on the top groove wall of the guide groove 302, that is, the water inlet position 301, to ensure that the water inlet position 301 is lower than the position of the steam port 2 on the mounting surface 101, that is, Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the smoothness of water flow around the steam port 2 is improved.

[0083] Furthermore, an inclined groove bottom is set in the guide groove 302, that is, the groove bottom of the guide groove 302 is set to be inclined downward as a whole in the direction of the drain outlet 3021, thereby accelerating the water flow speed inside the guide groove 302 under the action of gravity, and accelerating the water to be diverted and drained to the second guide structure 4.

[0084] In some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Fig. 9 As shown, the first guide structure 3 also includes: a guide member 303, which is arranged in the same shape as the guide groove 302 and has a flow channel 3031, and the guide member 303 can be detachably installed in the guide groove 302; the guide member 303 is provided with a through hole 3032, and the through hole 3032 is arranged corresponding to the position of the drain outlet 3021.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the guide member 303 with the flow channel 3031 is used as the drainage channel of the first guide structure 3, and the guide member 303 is detachably installed in the guide groove 302 to facilitate the disassembly and cleaning of the guide member 303; the through hole 3032 is arranged corresponding to the position of the drain port 3021 to facilitate drainage.

[0086] Specifically, when cooking rice in a cooking appliance such as an electric rice cooker, the discharged steam will be mixed with rice slurry, and as the steam condenses and converges, some impurities in the rice slurry will be deposited on its flow path. Therefore, the flow guide groove 302 is used as the installation position of the flow guide 303, and the flow guide 303 is detachably installed therein, and the steam condenses and converges, and the water flows directly into the flow channel 3031 of the flow guide 303. When impurities are deposited in the flow channel 3031, the flow guide 303 can be removed for cleaning.

[0087] Furthermore, the through hole 3032 of the guide member 303 and the drain outlet 3021 of the guide groove 302 have a comparable opening diameter. When the guide member 303 is embedded in the guide groove 302 , the through hole 3032 and the drain outlet 3021 are located opposite to each other.

[0088] Furthermore, the flow guide 303 is made of a silicone structure, a plastic structure, etc., and is embedded in the flow guide groove 302 in the form of interference fit, that is, Figure 2 , Fig. 9 shown.

[0089] Furthermore, the condensed water around the steam port 2 flows toward the trailing edge of the guide member 303 in the first guide structure 3. Figure 1 The water flows in the direction of the arrow in the middle, converges to the position of the through hole 3032, flows to the second flow guiding structure 4 through the drain port 3021 of the flow guiding groove 302, and is discharged to the outside by the second flow guiding structure 4, that is, Figure 4 shown.

[0090] Furthermore, if Fig.10 As shown, a filter screen 6 is provided at the through hole 3032 to prevent debris from clogging the second flow guiding structure 4 .

[0091] In some embodiments, Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, a drainage rib 3033 is provided in the flow channel 3031 . The drainage rib 3033 is located on the bottom wall of the flow guide groove 302 and extends along the direction of the flow channel 3031 .

[0092] In the above embodiment, the drainage ribs 3033 provided on the bottom wall of the flow channel 3031 are used to drain the water in the flow channel 3031, thereby further improving the smoothness of drainage.

[0093] Specifically, the flow guide 303 and the flow channel 3031 are in a semicircular ring structure as a whole, and the drainage ribs 3033 are distributed in a semicircular ring along the direction of the flow channel 3031.

[0094] In some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the first flow guiding structure 3 is provided with a drainage nozzle 304 , and the second flow guiding structure 4 is provided as a drainage pipe, which is connected to the drainage nozzle 304 .

[0095] In the above embodiment, the first flow guiding structure 3 is connected to the second flow guiding structure 4 configured as a drainage pipe through the drainage nozzle 304, so that the water of the first flow guiding structure 3 is guided to the second flow guiding structure 4 and discharged to the outside.

[0096] Specifically, the first guide structure 3 is located as a whole on the mounting surface 101, and the drain nozzle 304 is located below the mounting surface 101 and extends away from the mounting surface 101, and is connected to the drain port 3021 of the guide groove 302; the second guide structure 4, which is configured as a drain pipe, is located inside the cover body 1 at its water inlet interface section, and as the drain pipe extends toward the outer edge of the cover body 1, the outlet section of the drain pipe extends out of the cover body 1 and extends to the outside.

[0097] In some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the drain nozzle 304 is provided with a clamping portion 3041 , and the inner wall of the drain pipe is interference fit with the clamping portion 3041 .

[0098] In the above embodiment, the inner wall of the drain pipe is interference fit with the clamping portion 3041 of the drain nozzle 304, so that the second guide structure 4 of the drain pipe is stably connected to the first guide structure 3, so that the first guide structure 3 and the second guide structure 4 are connected for guidance.

[0099] Specifically, the clamping portion 3041 is configured as a barb structure, which is hung on the inner wall of the drain pipe and performs interference fit so as to connect the second flow guiding structure 4 to the first flow guiding structure 3 .

[0100] Furthermore, as an alternative implementation, the drain pipe and the drain nozzle 304 may be connected by a snap connection, a clamp and a screw connection, etc.

[0101] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the other hand, a cooking utensil is provided, comprising: a pot body and a surface cover according to the above embodiment.

[0102] The pot body is provided with a water receiving box; the guide channel of the surface cover is communicated with the water receiving box.

[0103] In the above embodiment, a water receiving box is provided on the pot body to receive the water discharged from the diversion channel, so as to avoid water spilling and increase the cleaning burden of the user, thereby further improving the user's experience.

[0104] Specifically, the water receiving box is arranged on the side of the pot body and is connected to the second guide structure 4 in the guide channel on the surface cover. The steam discharged from the steam port 2 condenses and gathers water after being cooled and flows to the first guide structure 3 through the water inlet position 301, and then flows into the water receiving box for water collection after being guided by the second guide structure 4.

[0105] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance is configured as a rice cooker.

[0106] Of course, the cooking appliance can also be set as an electric pressure cooker, electric steamer, electric stew pot, electric hot pot, etc.

[0107] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the present application.

Claims

1. A cover for covering a pot of a cooking utensil, characterized in that: The face cover comprises: The cover body (1) has a mounting surface (101); A steam port (2) is provided on the mounting surface (101), and the steam port (2) is used to discharge the steam in the inner cavity of the cooking utensil to the outside; A guide channel is provided on the cover body (1) and extends toward the outer edge of the cover body (1), and is used to guide water condensed from the steam. The water inlet position (301) of the guide channel is located on the mounting surface (101), and the water inlet position (301) is lower than the position of the steam port (2).

2. The cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion channel comprises: A first flow-guiding structure (3) is arranged on the mounting surface (101), and the water inlet position (301) is located on the first flow-guiding structure (3); The second flow-guiding structure (4) is connected to the first flow-guiding structure (3) and extends toward the outer edge of the cover body (1). The second flow-guiding structure (4) is used to receive water from the first flow-guiding structure (3) and guide the water to the outside.

3. The cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first flow guiding structure (3) is configured as an annular structure, and the first flow guiding structure (3) is located on the outer peripheral side of the steam port (2); The face cover further comprises: a display panel (5), wherein the display panel (5) is arranged on the mounting surface (101) and is located outside the first flow guide structure (3).

4. The cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first flow-guiding structure (3) comprises: a flow-guiding groove (302), wherein the flow-guiding groove (302) is formed by at least a portion of the mounting surface (101) being recessed inwardly; the flow-guiding groove (302) is provided with a drainage port (3021), and the drainage port (3021) is connected to the second flow-guiding structure (4).

5. The cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first flow-guiding structure (3) further comprises: a flow-guiding member (303), the flow-guiding member (303) being arranged in the same shape as the flow-guiding groove (302) and being provided with a flow channel (3031), the flow-guiding member (303) being detachably mounted on the flow-guiding groove (302); the flow-guiding member (303) being provided with a through hole (3032), the through hole (3032) being arranged at a position corresponding to the position of the drain outlet (3021).

6. The cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: A drainage convex rib (3033) is provided in the flow channel (3031); the drainage convex rib (3033) is located on the bottom wall of the flow guide groove (302) and extends along the direction of the flow channel (3031).

7. The cover according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The first flow-guiding structure (3) is provided with a drainage nozzle (304), and the second flow-guiding structure (4) is provided as a drainage pipe, and the drainage pipe is connected to the drainage nozzle (304).

8. The cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The drainage nozzle (304) is provided with a clamping portion (3041), and the inner wall of the drainage pipe is interference-fitted with the clamping portion (3041).

9. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: The pot body is provided with a water receiving box; The face cover according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the flow guide channel of the face cover is connected to the water receiving box.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 9, characterized in that The cooking utensil is an electric rice cooker.