Cooking vessel with removable handle

Abstract

According to one example, a cookware vessel includes a stand attached to an exterior of the vessel and a detachable handle. The stand has an upper portion geometric surface and a lower portion geometric surface. The handle includes a gripping portion, a coupler, an actuator, and a spring. The coupler has a channel configured to enclose at least a portion of the upper portion geometric surface. The actuator is rotationally attached to the coupler and has one or more hooks configured to engage the lower portion geometric surface when the actuator is rotated in a first direction and further configured to disengage from the lower portion geometric surface when the actuator is manually rotated in a second direction by a user. The spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator to rotate the actuator in the first direction when the actuator is released by the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates primarily to cooking containers, and more specifically to handles detachable from cooking containers (such as kettles or pots), and cooking containers adapted to receive such handles. Background Technology

[0002] Traditionally, cooking containers (such as kettles or pots) include handles that are permanently attached to the container. Other traditional cooking containers include handles that can be detached from the container. However, such traditional detachable handles can be defective. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to a first example, a cookware container includes a container, a support, and a detachable handle. The container has a bottom portion surrounded by substantially upright sidewalls terminating at edges to define an internal volume for holding food. The support is coupled to the exterior of the substantially upright sidewalls adjacent to the edges. The support has a channel extending upward from a lower opening on the underside of the support. The handle includes an elongated grip portion, an elongated plate, a U-shaped coupling, an elongated rod, an actuator, and a spring. The elongated grip portion has a distal end and a spaced-apart proximal end, wherein the distal end and the proximal end define a main axis of the handle. The elongated plate is disposed within at least a portion of the elongated grip portion and extends outwardly in a forward direction from the proximal end of the elongated grip portion. The elongated plate has an elongated recess located on the underside of the elongated plate, the elongated recess extending in the same direction as the main axis. The U-shaped coupling has an outer vertical plate and a spaced-apart inner vertical plate, the outer vertical plate and the inner vertical plate being connected to each other at their bottom portions. The inner vertical plate has an upper end coupled to the proximal end of the elongated plate. The outer vertical plate is configured to be received in a channel of the support when the handle is securely latched with the container. The elongated rod is configured to translate laterally along the underside of the elongated plate within an elongated recess. When the elongated rod moves forward, its end is configured to extend through a hole in the inner vertical plate to be positioned between the inner and outer vertical plates. When the elongated rod moves backward, its end is configured to retract through the hole in the inner vertical plate. The end of the elongated rod has an asymmetrical bevel shape defined by an upper tapered edge and a lower tapered edge that intersect at a apex located below the centerline of the elongated rod. On the main axis of the elongated rod, the upper tapered edge is longer than the lower tapered edge. An actuator is coupled directly or indirectly to the elongated rod and is configured to be manually moved by the user. The actuator is also configured to move the elongated rod backward, directly or indirectly, when moved by the user, such that the end of the elongated rod retracts through a hole in the inner vertical plate. A spring is coupled to the elongated rod. The spring is configured to apply a force to the elongated rod when the actuator is released by the user, causing the elongated rod to move forward, such that the end of the elongated rod extends through the hole in the inner vertical plate to be positioned between the inner and outer vertical plates.

[0004] Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the outer vertical plate of the handle and the channel of the support have complementary inward and upward tapers on two or more opposite sides, or complementary inward and upward tapers on three or more adjacent sides, or complementary inward and upward tapers on four adjacent sides.

[0005] Another example is any such cookware container, in which the support also includes a perforated front. When the outer vertical plate of the handle is at least partially positioned within the cavity of the support, the end of the elongated rod is configured to extend through the perforation on the front of the support.

[0006] Another example is any such cookware container, in which a flange is integrally formed on the support, the flange being coupled to the exterior of a substantially upright sidewall adjacent to the edge.

[0007] Another example is any such cookware container, in which at least a portion of the actuator is positioned on or inside the bottom of the elongated grip portion.

[0008] Another example is any such cookware container, in which at least a portion of the actuator is positioned at or within the distal end of the elongated grip portion.

[0009] Another example is any such cookware container, where the handle also includes a rocker arm and a pull arm. The rocker arm is directly coupled to an actuator and further directly coupled to the pull arm. The rocker arm is configured to rotate about a pivot point. The pull arm is directly coupled to an elongated rod. The actuator is also configured to indirectly move the elongated rod backward by rotating the rocker arm when moved by a user, such that the pull arm directly moves the elongated rod backward.

[0010] Another example is any such cookware container, where the handle is configured to detach from the container without the user manually moving the actuator.

[0011] According to a second example, a cookware container includes a container, a support, and a detachable handle. The container has a bottom portion surrounded by substantially upright sidewalls terminating at edges to define an internal volume for holding food. The support is coupled to the exterior of the substantially upright sidewalls adjacent to the edges. The support has two vertically spaced rods extending horizontally along the support. The two rods include an upper rod and a lower rod. The handle includes a grip portion; a coupling member fixedly attached to the grip portion; an actuator rotatably coupled to the handle; and a spring coupled to the actuator. The coupling member has a channel and a recessed bottom portion. The channel is configured to surround at least a portion of the upper rod when positioned against the upper rod. The recessed bottom portion is configured to contact a side portion of the lower rod when positioned against the lower rod. The actuator has a top portion configured to engage an upper edge of the support when the actuator is rotated forward, and is also configured to disengage from the upper edge of the support when the actuator is manually rotated backward by a user. The actuator also has one or more hooks configured to engage the lower rod of the bracket when the actuator rotates forward, and further configured to disengage from the lower rod of the bracket when the actuator is manually rotated backward by the user. A spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator when released by the user, causing the actuator to rotate forward such that the top portion of the actuator engages the upper edge of the bracket, and also causing one or more hooks of the actuator to engage the lower rod of the bracket.

[0012] Another example is any such cookware container where two rods extend horizontally between two opposite sidewalls of the support. Another example is any such cookware container where an actuator is rotatably coupled to the lower housing of the handle or a coupling of the handle. Another example is any such cookware container where one or more hooks of the actuator are two horizontally spaced hooks. Another example is any such cookware container where the two rods each have a cylindrical shape, and where the channel of the coupling has a semi-cylindrical shape.

[0013] According to a third example, a cookware container includes a container, a support, and a detachable handle. The container has a bottom portion surrounded by substantially upright sidewalls terminating at edges to define an internal volume for holding food. The support is coupled to the exterior of the substantially upright sidewalls adjacent to the edges and has a channel extending upward from a lower opening on the bottom side of the support. The handle includes a coupling member fixedly attached to the handle; an actuator rotatably coupled to the coupling member; and a spring coupled to the actuator. The coupling member has an outer vertical plate configured to be received within the channel of the support. The actuator has a top portion configured to engage an upper edge of the support when the actuator is rotated forward, and further configured to disengage from the upper edge of the support when the actuator is manually rotated backward by a user. The spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator when the actuator is released by the user, causing the actuator to rotate forward, thereby causing the top portion of the actuator to engage the upper edge of the support.

[0014] Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the outer vertical plate of the coupling comprises two spaced-apart upright cones, and wherein the channel of the support comprises two spaced-apart conical slots. Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the spring is tilted upward and forward relative to the handle.

[0015] According to a fourth example, a cookware container includes a container, a support, and a detachable handle. The container has a bottom portion surrounded by substantially upright sidewalls terminating at edges to define an internal volume for holding food. The support is coupled to the exterior of the substantially upright sidewalls adjacent to the edges. The support has a channel extending upward from a lower opening on the bottom side of the support. The handle includes a grip portion; a U-shaped coupling coupled to the grip portion; a rod; an actuator; and a spring. The U-shaped coupling has an outer vertical plate and a spaced-apart inner vertical plate, the outer and inner vertical plates being connected to each other at the bottom portion. The outer vertical plate is configured to be received within the channel of the support, and the inner vertical plate has a hole. The rod is configured to translate laterally along the handle. When the rod moves forward, the end of the rod is configured to extend through the hole in the inner vertical plate to be positioned between the inner and outer vertical plates. When the rod moves backward, the end of the rod is configured to retract through the hole in the inner vertical plate. The rod has two stops projecting orthogonally from it. An actuator has a bore through which the rod extends, such that the rear portion of the actuator contacts the front portions of the two stops on the rod. The actuator is configured to be manually moved by a user and is also configured to move the rod backward when moved by the user, causing the end of the rod to retract through a hole in the inner vertical plate. A spring has a bore through which the rod extends, such that the front portion of the spring contacts the rear portions of the two stops on the rod. The spring is configured to apply a force to the rod when the actuator is released by the user, causing the rod to move forward, causing the end of the rod to extend through the hole in the inner vertical plate and be positioned between the inner and outer vertical plates.

[0016] In the fifth example, a cookware container includes a container having a bottom portion surrounded by substantially upright sidewalls terminating at an edge to define an internal volume for containing fluid; a support coupled to the exterior of the substantially upright sidewalls near the edge, wherein the support has a channel extending upward from a lower opening on the underside of the support for receiving a removable portion of a handle; and a handle configured for replaceable removal from the support, and including: an elongated grip portion having... A distal end and a spaced-apart proximal end, wherein the distal end and the proximal end define the main axis of the handle; an elongated plate disposed within an elongated grip portion, extending from a position between the proximal and distal ends of the grip portion to a proximal end disposed outside the proximal end of the grip portion, wherein the elongated plate has an elongated recess located on its underside, the elongated recess extending in the same direction as the main axis; a U-shaped coupling member, the U-shaped coupling member having an outer vertical plate and a spaced-apart inner vertical plate, the outer vertical plate and the inner vertical plate being connected at their bottom by a transverse section. This connection, wherein the inner vertical plate has an upper end coupled to the proximal end of the elongated plate, and the outer vertical plate is configured to be received in a channel of the support when the handle is securely latched into the cookware container; the elongated rod, configured to translate laterally along the underside of the elongated plate such that its proximal end can be removably positioned between the inner and outer vertical plates through a perforation in the inner vertical plate, wherein the proximal end of the elongated rod has an asymmetrical bevel shape defined by an upper conical edge and a lower conical edge, the upper and lower conical edges being... The two ends are located at the apex below the centerline of the slender rod, wherein the upper tapered edge is longer than the lower tapered edge on the main axis of the slender rod; an actuator coupled to the slender rod and having a lower portion extending beyond the bottom side of the gripping portion, wherein the actuator is configured to latch in a first position, in which the proximal end of the slender rod is withdrawn from a perforation in the inner vertical plate; and a spring coupled to the slender rod, which, when the actuator is released, operates to force the asymmetric ramp on the slender rod through the perforation in the inner vertical plate.

[0017] Another example is any such cookware container where the channels of the outer vertical plate and the support have complementary inward and upward tapers on two or more opposite sides. Another example is any such cookware container where the channels of the outer vertical plate and the support have complementary inward and upward tapers on three or more adjacent sides. Another example is any such cookware container where the channels of the outer vertical plate and the support have complementary inward and upward tapers on four adjacent sides. Another example is any such cookware container where an elongated plate is secured to the grip portion of the handle by two or more screws extending upward from the underside of the handle through perforations in the elongated plate, thereby being received within complementary threaded cavities in the upper portion of the handle.

[0018] In the sixth example, a cookware container includes a container having a bottom portion surrounded by substantially upright sidewalls terminating at an edge to define an internal volume for containing fluid; a support coupled to the exterior of the substantially upright sidewalls near the edge, wherein the support has a channel extending upward from a lower opening on the underside of the support for receiving a removable portion of a handle; and a handle configured to allow for replaceable removal from the support, and includes: a handle having an elongated grip portion having a distal end and a spaced-apart proximal end, wherein... The distal and proximal ends define the main axis of the handle; a coupling member located at the proximal end of the elongated grip portion and configured to enter a channel in the support; an elongated rod configured to translate laterally within at least a portion of the handle, the elongated rod having a beveled end with at least two facets; a spring coupled to the elongated rod, the spring operating to push the beveled end into a hole in the support when the coupling member enters the channel; and an actuator coupled to the elongated rod, the actuator extending outward from a portion of the handle configured to translate the elongated rod laterally to retract the end from the hole in the support.

[0019] Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the beveled end is configured to push the elongated rod backward to store energy in the spring when the upper portion of the rod and the upper bevel on the end first encounter the support as the coupling is inserted into the channel. Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the lower bevel at the end is configured as a wedge on the lower edge of the hole, such that the remaining stored energy in the spring pushes the coupling further upward into the channel.

[0020] According to the seventh example, a cookware article is configured with a bracket on its outer wall for receiving a removable handle. The bracket has an internal channel extending from an opening on its bottom side, which receives an arm or plate of a U-shaped coupler. The U-shaped coupler is located at the end of an elongated plate that extends into the grip portion of the handle. The elongated plate has a recess on its bottom side that provides a guide surface for guiding the elongated rod to translate along the plate, allowing its beveled end to extend through a perforation in the U-shaped coupler, securing the coupler within the bracket. The internal channel of the bracket and the portion of the U-shaped coupler housed therein have complementary upward and inward tapering shapes, which are actuated by a spring that pushes the beveled end to form a firm contact, extending beyond the bracket between the opposing arms forming the U-shaped coupler.

[0021] According to an eighth example, a cookware container includes a container, a support, and a detachable handle. The container has a bottom portion surrounded by substantially upright sidewalls terminating at edges to define an internal volume for holding food. The support is attached directly or indirectly to the exterior of the substantially upright sidewalls. The support includes two vertically spaced partial geometric surfaces extending horizontally along the support. The two partial geometric surfaces include an upper partial geometric surface and a lower partial geometric surface. The handle includes a grip portion, a coupling member, an actuator, and a spring. The coupling member is attached directly or indirectly to the grip portion and has a channel configured to surround at least a portion of the upper partial geometric surface when positioned against it. The actuator is rotatably attached directly or indirectly to the coupling member. The actuator has one or more hooks configured to engage the lower partial geometric surface of the support when the actuator is rotated in a first direction, and further configured to disengage from the lower partial geometric surface of the support when the actuator is manually rotated by a user in a second direction. The spring is attached directly or indirectly to the actuator and is configured to apply a force to the actuator when the actuator is released by the user, causing the actuator to rotate in a first direction.

[0022] Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the handle also includes a cavity that is directly or indirectly attached to the grip portion, and wherein the coupling, actuator, and spring are at least partially located within the cavity.

[0023] Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the upper geometric surface is an upper cylindrical surface, and wherein the lower geometric surface is a lower cylindrical surface.

[0024] Another example is any such cookware container, in which a support is attached to a flange, which is attached to the outside of a substantially upright sidewall.

[0025] Another example is any such cookware container, in which the handle also includes a lock configured to prevent the actuator from rotating in a second direction when engaged.

[0026] Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the actuator has an arm that a user can access from the top portion of the handle, and wherein the arm is configured to be manually pressed down by the user, thereby manually rotating the actuator in a second direction.

[0027] Another example is any such cookware container, where one or more hooks of the actuator include two horizontally spaced hooks.

[0028] Another example is any such cookware container, wherein the upper geometric surface includes gaps that prevent the upper geometric surface from forming a complete geometry, and wherein the lower geometric surface includes gaps that prevent the lower geometric surface from forming a complete geometry.

[0029] Another example is any such cookware container, in which the handle also includes a spring plate directly or indirectly attached to the coupling, the spring plate having a portion configured to deform through the lower geometric surface of the support when the handle is attached to the container.

[0030] Another example is any such cookware container, in which the handle is configured to be attached to the container without the actuator being manually rotated by the user in a second direction.

[0031] Another example is any such cooking container, wherein the first direction is forward or counterclockwise, and wherein the second direction is backward or clockwise.

[0032] According to the ninth example, a detachable handle for a cooking container includes a grip portion, a coupling member, an actuator, and a spring. The coupling member is attached directly or indirectly to the grip portion and has a channel configured to surround at least a portion of the upper geometric surface of a support attached to the cooking container when positioned against an upper geometric surface. The actuator is rotatably attached directly or indirectly to the coupling member and has one or more hooks configured to engage a lower geometric surface of the support when the actuator is rotated in a first direction, and further configured to disengage from the lower geometric surface of the support when the actuator is manually rotated by a user in a second direction. The spring is attached directly or indirectly to the actuator and is configured to apply a force to the actuator to rotate it in the first direction when the actuator is released by the user.

[0033] Another example is any such handle, which also includes a cavity that is directly or indirectly attached to the grip portion, wherein the coupling, actuator, and spring are at least partially located within the cavity.

[0034] Another example is any such handle, which also includes a lock configured to prevent the actuator from rotating in a second direction when engaged.

[0035] Another example is any such handle, wherein the actuator has an arm that a user can access from the top portion of the handle, and wherein the arm is configured to be manually pressed down by the user to manually rotate the actuator in a second direction.

[0036] Another example is any such handle, where one or more hooks of the actuator comprise two horizontally spaced hooks.

[0037] Another example is any such handle, which also includes a spring plate that is directly or indirectly attached to the coupling, wherein the spring plate has a portion configured to deform through the lower geometric surface of the support when the handle is attached to the cooking container.

[0038] Another example is any such handle, wherein the handle is configured to attach to the cooking container without the actuator being manually rotated by the user in a second direction.

[0039] Another example is any such handle, where the first direction is forward or counterclockwise, and where the second direction is backward or clockwise. Attached Figure Description

[0040] To gain a more complete understanding of this disclosure and one or more examples of its features and advantages, reference is now made to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0041] Figure 1A This is a side view of an example handle attached to an example cooking container, wherein the cooking container is shown partially in cross-section.

[0042] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A A top view of the handle of a cooking vessel, as well as an example flange and support.

[0043] Figure 1C It is along Figure 1B The cross-sectional view of the bracket is taken by section line CC in the diagram, and Figure 1D It is an orthogonal cross-sectional view of the bracket taken along the center of symmetry of the handle and the bracket.

[0044] Figure 2A It is a perspective view of the handle attached to the flange of the cooking container via a bracket.

[0045] Figure 2B This is another perspective view corresponding to the inside and bottom of the cookware container, showing the position where the support and flange are integrally formed.

[0046] Figure 2C This is a partial perspective view of the handle, which joins the bracket to secure the handle to the cookware container via the flange and bracket portion.

[0047] Figure 3A This is a side sectional view of the bracket and handle.

[0048] Figure 3B yes Figure 3A An enlarged side view shows a preferred example of the slender rod end construction.

[0049] Figure 3C It is along Figure 3A The section line CC in the figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the handle.

[0050] Figure 3D It is by Figure 3A An enlarged view of a portion of the handle within the elliptical region defined by the dashed line boundary, showing the actuator in an alternative position.

[0051] Figure 4A This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an alternative beveled portion of the slender rod of the cookware handle, configured to ensure a tight fit between the support and the handle.

[0052] Figure 4B Is with Figure 4A The cross-sectional views are orthogonal Figure 4A Front view of the slender rod in the middle.

[0053] Figure 4C This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of an alternative beveled portion of the handle's rod, configured to ensure a tight fit between the bracket and the handle.

[0054] Figure 4D Is with Figure 4C The sectional views in the middle are orthogonal Figure 4C Front view of the slender rod in the middle.

[0055] Figure 5A This is a side cross-sectional view of another example cookware container that is attached to another example removable cookware handle.

[0056] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A A top view of the cooking utensils, containers, and handles.

[0057] Figure 5C yes Figure 5A A bottom view of the cooking utensils, containers, and handles.

[0058] Figures 6A to 8B An example sequence of steps for removing the cooker handle and then reattaching it to a bracket on the side wall of the cooker container is shown in a schematic cross-sectional view.

[0059] Figures 9A to 9C Another example is shown: a handle that can be detached from and reattached to the container.

[0060] Figures 10A to 10B This shows yet another example of a handle that can be detached from and reattached to a container.

[0061] Figures 11A to 11E Another example of a handle that can be detached from and reattached to a container is shown, as is another example of a bracket that can be used to detach the handle from and reattach it to a container.

[0062] Figures 12A to 12J Another example of a handle that can be detached from and reattached to a container is shown, as is another example of a bracket that can be used to detach the handle from and reattach it to a container.

[0063] Figure 13A This is an exploded perspective view of another example of handles and containers, while Figure 13B yes Figure 13A An enlarged view of the indicator section.

[0064] Figure 14 yes Figure 13B An exploded cross-sectional side view of the handle and container components.

[0065] Figures 15A to 16C This is an example cross-sectional view of the handle and its components used to remove the handle from the container.

[0066] Figures 17A to 17C This is an example of a moving cross-sectional view of the handle and its components used to attach the handle to the container.

[0067] Figure 18A and 18B This is a front and rear view of an example stand detached from the container and handle.

[0068] Figures 19A to 19D These are various views of the example spring plate, where, Figure 19A It is a perspective view. Figure 19B This is a side view showing the spring plate set in the bracket, which is shaded in the cross-sectional view. Figure 19C It is the front view, and Figure 19D This is its top-down plan view.

[0069] Figure 20A and 20B This is a cross-sectional view of an example of a support attached to a container, where the container has outwardly sloping sidewalls.

[0070] Figure 21 This is a front perspective view of another example cavity of the handle.

[0071] Figure 22 This is a cross-sectional view of an example preferred construction of the actuator with respect to the hook.

[0072] Figure 23A and 23B These are perspective views of another example of the handle shape before and after the attachment of the gripping component. Detailed Implementation

[0073] By referring to the attached figures Figures 1A to 23B The embodiments of this disclosure can be best understood by referring to the same reference numerals used for the same and corresponding parts in the various figures.

[0074] As mentioned above, cookware containers (such as kettles or pots) include handles permanently attached to them. Other traditional cookware containers include handles that can be detached from the container. However, such traditional detachable handles can be defective. For example, such traditional detachable handles involve considerable mechanical complexity and require specific structures on the cookware container for engaging the detachable handle. This specific structure may be an outwardly extending flange with a lockable engagement feature, designed to engage an internal retaining device of the detachable handle. As another example, a major drawback of traditional detachable handles is the lack of a tight engagement with the receiving part on the cookware container. This results in what is known as handle "playback," in which the handle can move to varying degrees in different directions without a corresponding displacement of the cookware container. This can be frustrating and distracting for the user, as it creates uncertainty about whether the handle is securely attached to the cookware container. It can also cause food spillage when the user moves the cookware container quickly, as the "playback" can lead to a lack of initial movement, causing the user to apply excessive force. However, after a slight lag, this can result in the container accelerating beyond the desired acceleration. The final deceleration when the user stops moving the handle may cause the still-moving contents in the cookware container to overflow the rim. In contrast, Figures 1A to 23B The cooking container 1000 in the middle can solve one or more of the above-mentioned defects.

[0075] Figures 1A to 8B An example of a cooking container 1000 is shown. Figure 1A As shown, the cookware container 1000 includes a container 100 for receiving and holding one or more food items (e.g., solid food, liquid, fluid, etc.) to be cooked or heated. The container 100 includes a bottom 101 and side walls 102, the side walls 102 being connected to the periphery of the bottom 101. The side walls 102 extend upward to an edge 104, the edge 104 defining an internal volume for holding one or more food items. The container 100 can have any shape and / or size. Furthermore, the side walls 102 can extend straight upward (i.e., at a 90-degree angle to the bottom 101), can be angled upward (e.g., at a 70-degree angle to the bottom 101), and / or can be curved. Figures 5A to 5C An example of a container 100 is shown, which has sidewalls 102 extending straight upwards.

[0076] The cookware container 1000 also includes a handle 200, which can be detached from and reattached to the container 100. This detachability of the handle 200 allows it to be removed, enabling the cookware container 1000 to be transported or stored compactly (since the handle no longer protrudes laterally). Furthermore, this detachability of the handle 200 also allows groups of two or more cookware containers 1000 to be nested together for more compact storage. The handle 200 can have any shape and / or size. For example, the handle 200 can be straight or curved and can be positioned at any angle relative to the vertical reference plane of the bottom 101 of the container 100.

[0077] To facilitate the removal and reattachment of the handle 200, the cookware container 1000 includes a support 120 positioned on a side wall 102 below the edge 104. When the side wall 102 is an sloping side wall, the support 120 can be positioned directly below the edge 104 to avoid increasing the width required for packaging and storage. In other examples, the support 120 can extend laterally beyond (e.g., above) the perimeter of the edge 104. The support 120 can be coupled to a flange 115 (such as...). Figure 1B The outer side of the handle 200 is integrally formed or positioned on the outer side of the flange 115, which is connected (e.g., directly connected) to the sidewall 102 of the container 100, for example by bolts, welding, rivets, and / or any other connector. The handle 200 can be detached from and reattached to the bracket 120. Further details regarding an example of the bracket 120 are discussed below.

[0078] To further facilitate the removal and reattachment of the handle 200, the handle 200 may include a U-shaped coupling 210 (such as...). Figure 2C As shown, the U-shaped coupling 210 is connected at its distal end to the elongated plate 220. The distal end refers to the end further away from the container 100 (i.e., the more distant side) (e.g., the end on the right side in the figure), while the proximal end refers to the end closer to the container 100 (i.e., the more proximal side) (e.g., the end on the left side in the figure). The elongated plate 220 further extends into the grip portion 230 of the handle 200. At least a portion of the U-shaped coupling 210 is configured to easily engage and disengage from the support 120. In some examples, the coupling 210 is not strictly limited to a U-shaped shape. In one or more such examples, the outer vertical plate 214 (which enters into the cavity 120c of the support 120) may have a different configuration relative to the grip portion 230 of the handle 200.

[0079] In some examples, the U-shaped coupling 210 (and its functional equivalent in other examples) is configured to be securely engaged within the bracket 120 via the actuator 260 in the handle 200. This configuration eliminates potential gaps between components that would result in undesirable "playback" in conventional systems.

[0080] Furthermore, the cookware container 1000 can provide an easier and more reliable means of attaching the support 120 to the cookware container 100. For example, in operation, the user of the cookware container 100 can remove the handle 200 from the container 100 using only the actuator 260, rather than attaching the removed handle 200 to the container 100. In contrast, with conventional detachable handles, the user needs to manually engage the actuator to attach the handle to the cookware container. Therefore, these conventional detachable handles are more complex and require the user to perform multiple functions simultaneously to reattach the detachable handle.

[0081] As another example, Figures 1A to 8B The cookware container 1000 can also assist the user in reattaching the handle 200 (compared to conventional handle types). This allows the reattachment of the handle 200 to be performed entirely by the user. As an example, the cookware container 1000 may include a spring-driven actuation mechanism that pushes the lever of the handle 200 forward and further pushes the handle 200 so that it fully engages and latches the support 120 in a locked state. In some examples, this allows the handle 200 to be fully reattached. Furthermore, to remove the handle 200, the user can simply engage the actuator 260 and pull the handle 200 away from the container 100, thereby removing the handle 200 from the latched state.

[0082] As described above, the cooking container 1000 includes a support 120, which is positioned on the side wall 102 of the container 100. Figures 1C to 1D In the example shown, the stent 120 includes a cavity 120c (e.g., Figure 1C (As shown). Cavity 120c has a lower opening 120, which can be accessed from the rear of the support 120 closest to the sidewall 102 (e.g., Figure 1D The left side of the bracket 120 extends forward to the bottom of the generally vertical front side 121 of the bracket 120. The front side 121 includes a hole 122 positioned above the lower opening 120o. The hole 122 substantially subdivides the front side 121 of the bracket 120 into a lower segment 1211s and an upper segment 121us, the lower segment 1211s extending from the lower edge 1211 of the front side 121 to the bottom edge 1212 of the hole 122, and the upper segment 121us positioned above the hole 122. In operation, when the handle 200 is attached to the bracket 120, the hole 122 receives and supports the elongated rod 240 of the handle 200 (discussed below).

[0083] The adjacent surfaces of the surrounding cavity 120c of the support 120 are formed by opposing sidewalls 123 and 124 (e.g., Figure 1CDefined as shown, each sidewall is spaced apart from each other by the centrally located front face 121 of the bracket 120. All three faces or sidewalls 121, 123, and 124 of the bracket 120 are preferably inclined inward from the opening 120o to provide wedge-shaped cavities 120c for receiving one or more complementary portions of the handle 200. For example, a portion of the U-shaped coupling 210 (such as...) Figure 2C The shape and / or size of the handle 200 (as shown) are designed (or configured in any other way) to enter the cavity 120c when the handle 200 is attached to the bracket 120. The inner wall of the cavity 120c may be any combination of curved, flat, or curved shapes.

[0084] exist Figure 2C In the example shown, the U-shaped coupling 210 includes an outer vertical plate 214 and an inner vertical plate 211 joined together at their lower ends, thereby defining the U-shaped shape of the U-shaped coupling 210. This joining can form a lateral "C" shape and can define a channel in the U-shaped coupling 210, as shown. The shape and / or size of the outer vertical plate 214 of the U-shaped coupling 210 can be designed so that it is fully housed in the cavity 120c of the support 120 when the handle 200 is attached to the container 100. In some examples, the outer vertical plate 214 of the U-shaped coupling 210 preferably has a wedge shape, such as the same wedge shape as the cavity 120c of the support 120c.

[0085] exist Figures 3A to 3D In the example shown, the handle 200 includes an elongated rod 240, a spring 250, and an actuator 260, which can facilitate attaching the handle 200 to and removing the handle 200 from the container 100.

[0086] The elongated rod 240 refers to a movable structure capable of reciprocating relative to the handle 200, such that the beveled end 240t of the elongated rod 240 can extend into (and retract from) the hole 122 of the support 120. When extended into the hole 122, the elongated rod 240 can help secure the handle 200 to the container 100. Furthermore, when the elongated rod 240 retracts from the hole 122, the handle 200 can be detached from the container 100 (e.g., by pulling the handle 200 downwards). When the elongated rod 240 moves forward (to extend into the hole 122), the beveled end 240t can extend out of the hole 212 on the U-shaped coupling 210 (e.g., ...). Figure 2C As shown, when the slender rod 240 moves backward (to exit the hole 122), the beveled end 240t can retract into the hole 212 on the U-shaped coupling.

[0087] The slender rod 240 can be configured to translate along the recess 222 in the lower surface 221 of the slender plate 220 of the handle 220, such as... Figure 3CAs shown (the figure shows a cross-sectional view of the elongated plate 220 and elongated rod 240 perpendicular to the main slender axis of each component of the handle 200). A portion of the elongated plate 220 can be held between the upper housing 231 and the lower housing 232 of the grip portion 230. Screws can secure the upper housing 231 and the lower housing 232 together. The lower housing 232 can push the elongated rod 240 into the recess 222, thereby maintaining the elongated rod 240 in contact with the recess 222.

[0088] In some examples, the beveled end 240t of the slender rod 240 is preferably configured with three facets. An example of these three facets is... Figure 4A and 4B The diagram shows an upper facet 241, a middle facet 242, and a lower facet 243. The upper facet 241 extends beyond the centerline of the upper surface of the elongated rod 240 and is positioned at an angle α relative to the upper surface of the elongated rod 240. In some examples, the angle α ranges from about 20 degrees to about 60 degrees (i.e., + / - 5 degrees), and preferably from about 25 degrees to about 55 degrees, and more preferably from about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees. The middle facet 242 extends from its intersection with the upper facet 241 to near the lower surface of the elongated rod 240, and is positioned at an angle β relative to a base coplanar with the lower facet 243. In some examples, the angle β ranges from about 10 degrees to about 40 degrees, preferably from about 15 degrees to about 35 degrees, and more preferably from about 18 degrees to about 30 degrees. The lower facet 243 is positioned at an angle γ relative to the lower surface of the elongated rod 240, wherein, in some examples, the angle γ ranges from about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees, preferably from about 1 degree to about 10 degrees, and more preferably from about 1 degree to about 5 degrees. Facets 241, 242, and 243 preferably intersect to define two parallel linear edges that are generally parallel to the bottom of the support 120, such as... Figure 4B As shown.

[0089] In some examples, the slender rod 240 may be tilted at an acute angle θ relative to the horizontal plane containing the bottom 101 of the container 100, such as... Figure 4C As shown. In such examples, when the angle θ is from about 5 degrees to about 25 degrees, the angles α, β, and γ are most preferably about 45 degrees, about 20 degrees, and about 3 degrees, respectively. When the upper portion of the adjacent end 240t of the elongated rod 240 encounters the lower edge 1211 of the support 120, this upper portion can be used as the upper facet 241. In some examples, the beveled end 240t preferably has three facets set at optimal angles. The beveled top 240t may also have an obtuse angle ω between the lower facet 241 and the intermediate facet 242.

[0090] In some examples, the beveled facets 241, 242, and 243 of the beveled end 240t allow for tolerance variations in the holes 212 and / or 122. Furthermore, in some examples, using the recessed recess 222 to guide the elongated rod 240 into the hole 122 of the bracket 120 can also help eliminate potential "playback" as the spring 250 (via the elongated rod 240) acts to achieve contact of the outer vertical plate 214 within the complementary cavity 120c of the bracket 120. Further examples of the function and benefits of the shape of the beveled end 240t (which may be defined by facets 241, 242, and 243) are described below. Figures 7A to 8B discuss.

[0091] Although shown as having a circular cross-sectional area, the elongated rod 240 may also have other alternative shapes, such as square, elliptical, rectangular, any other shape (e.g., a channel shape) that allows the beveled end 240t to be inserted into the hole 122, or any combination thereof. In some examples, alternative non-circular shapes of the elongated rod 240 do not preclude the end 240t from presenting two or more facets within a preferred angular range, thereby providing a secure and "playback-free" coupling between the handle 200 and the container 100. Furthermore, the elongated rod 240 may have other shapes, such as a channel shape, that are equally capable of pushing the wedge-shaped portion into the holder 120. Additionally, the elongated rod 240 may be straight or curved.

[0092] In some examples, the front facet of the elongated rod 240 (or any other portion of the handle 200 that engages with the face 121 of the support 120) preferably has a tapered shape complementary to the outer surface of the face 121 of the support 120. In some examples, the inner and outer surfaces of the support 120 may have complementary inward or outward tapering to fully mate on two or more spaced faces of different sets of the U-shaped coupling 210 (or any other equivalent coupling structure of the handle 200).

[0093] As described above, the handle 200 also includes a spring 250 and an actuator 260. The spring 250 is a structure or device that elastically applies force to the elongated rod 240. The spring 250 can apply force to the distal end of the elongated rod 240, causing the beveled end 240t to extend toward the bracket 120. This allows the elongated rod 240 to be (at least temporarily) locked in place after the beveled end 240t extends into the hole 122 of the bracket 120. Although the spring 250 is illustrated as applying force to the elongated rod 240, in other examples, the spring 250 may also apply force directly to the actuator 260 instead of to the elongated rod 240.

[0094] Actuator 260 refers to a structure or device capable of applying a counterforce to the elongated rod 240 to temporarily disengage the beveled end 240t from the hole 122 of the support 120. When actuated (or otherwise used), actuator 260 can apply a force to the elongated rod 240, causing the elongated rod 240 to be pushed back against the force of the spring 250. This can compress the spring 250, causing the beveled end 240t to disengage from the hole 122 of the support 120. When not actuated (or released, or otherwise not used), actuator 260 can stop applying a force to the elongated rod 240, causing the spring 250 to move the beveled end 240t back toward the support 120 (or otherwise extend the beveled end 240t away from the grip portion 230 of the handle 200).

[0095] The actuator 260 can have any size, shape, and / or positioning that allows it to apply a counterforce to the elongated rod 240. Figure 2B and 3A In the example shown, the actuator 260 has a button-like shape and is positioned at the bottom of the grip 230. Figures 5A to 5C In the example shown, actuator 260 is shaped as a downwardly extending trigger and is also positioned at the bottom of grip 230. In other examples, actuator 260 may optionally be positioned on the top or side of grip 230. In some examples, actuator 260 may include a portion 261 capable of buckling to allow rear stop portion 262 to extend upward over a portion of lower housing 232, an example of which is shown in [example missing]. Figure 3D As shown in the diagram. This buckling allows portion 261 to move upward into the cavity of the lower housing 232, thereby allowing actuator 260 to move further rearward. Figure 3D As further shown, the actuator 260 also includes an upper portion 260u connected (via two mating parts) to the elongated rod 240, thereby allowing the actuator 260 to apply a counterforce to the elongated rod 240.

[0096] Figures 6A to 6B Example steps for removing handle 200 from container 100 are shown. Figure 6A The diagram schematically illustrates the movement of the handle 200 to separate the actuator 260, thereby enabling its removal from the container 100 by downward movement of the grip portion 230, as shown. Figure 6B As shown.

[0097] like Figure 6A As shown, the user moves the actuator 260 backward (in the direction of arrow 501). This movement removes the end 240t of the elongated rod 240 from the hole 122 in the bracket 120. Then, as... Figure 6B As shown, the user can lower the handle 200 in the direction of arrow 502 to remove the U-shaped coupling 210 from the bracket 120. This detaches the handle 200 from the container 100.

[0098] Figures 7A to 8B Example steps for attaching the handle 200 to the container 100 are shown. Figure 7A A handle 200 is schematically shown, which is positioned to be reattached to the holder 120 of the container 100 by inserting a portion of it into the holder 120 of the container 100. Figure 7B The image shows the movement of the handle 200 of the first engagement bracket 120 and the elongated rod 240 when the handle 200 is raised. Figure 8A The diagram illustrates the subsequent process of the handle 200 engaging the bracket 120 as the elongated rod 240 begins to advance into the hole 122 of the bracket 120. Figure 8B The position of the handle component before it is fully engaged with the bracket 120 is shown.

[0099] like Figures 7A to 7B As shown, the user positions the outer vertical plate 214 of the handle 200 below the bracket 120, more specifically, below the opening 120o of the bracket 120. The user can then move the handle 200 upward (in the direction of arrow 502) to insert the outer vertical plate 214 (or another equivalent structure of the handle 200) into the cavity 120c of the bracket 120.

[0100] Once the outer vertical plate 214 is inserted into the cavity 120c, before the elongated rod 240 can fully advance into the hole 122 of the bracket 120, the lower edge 1211 and bottom edge 1212 of the bracket 120 sequentially encounter (or otherwise contact) the beveled end 240t of the elongated rod 240. This allows... Figure 7B and 8B This can be seen from the text.

[0101] When the user lifts the handle 200, the upper facet 241 encounters the lower edge 1211 of the support 120, as... Figure 7B As shown. The angle of facet 241 allows some upward force to laterally displace the slender rod 240, causing the slender rod 240 to move backward against the (compressed) spring 250. Then, as the handle 200 is raised further, the middle facet 242 encounters the bottom edge 1212, thereby allowing the compressed spring 250 to push the slender rod 240 forward toward the bracket 120. This is in Figure 8A As shown in the diagram, this forward movement of the elongated rod 240 can push the handle 200 upward as the lower facet 243 subsequently encounters the bottom edge 1212. Thus, if the user prematurely releases the handle 200 before the outer vertical plate 214 is fully inserted into the cavity 120c, the upward movement (caused by the lower facet 243) can continue to push the handle 200 upward, thereby allowing the outer vertical plate 214 to fully enter the cavity 120c of the support 120. This attaches the handle 200 to the container 100, as... Figure 8BAs shown. In some examples, this can also eliminate potential "playback" in the connection or coupling of the handle 200 to the bracket 120. Furthermore, the attached handle 200 does not require the user to actuate the actuator 260.

[0102] In some examples, the function of spring 250 includes not only pushing the beveled end 240t into the hole 122 on the bracket 120, but also causing the beveled end 240t to act on the lower edge 1212 of the hole 122 to push the outer vertical plate 214 (or its equivalent) fully upward into the cavity 120c (the weight of the container 100 and its contents exerts a counterforce). This allows the handle 200 to be fully attached to the container 100, even when the user no longer moves the handle 200 upward. In some examples, positioning the edge between facets 241 and 242 below the centerline of the rod 240 allows the slender rod 240 to begin acting via spring 250 to push the handle 200 upward, even when the user releases the handle grip 230, thereby causing the handle 200 to subsequently self-lock with the bracket 120. The user does not need to use (or remember to use) actuator 260 to latch the handle 200 to the container 100.

[0103] Figures 9A to 9C Another example is shown of a handle 200 that can be detached from and reattached to container 100. Figures 9A to 9C In the example shown, actuator 260 is a laterally actuated knob (or other actuated structure) located at the distal end of the grip portion 230 of handle 200. When not actuated by the user, actuator 260 may extend beyond the distal end of the grip portion 230 of handle 200. Alternatively, when actuated by the user, actuator 260 may move laterally into a cavity at the distal end of the grip portion 230 of handle 200.

[0104] In the illustrated example, the handle 200 also includes a rocker arm 280, a pull arm 270, and an elongated rod 240. An actuator 260 is coupled to the rocker arm 280. The rocker arm 280 is coupled to the pull arm 270. The pull arm 270 is coupled to the elongated rod 240. In one operational example, when a user pushes the actuator 260 (e.g., toward...) Figures 9A to 9C When the left side pushes the actuator 260, the rocker arm 280 rotates about the rotation point (e.g., at the left side). Figures 9A to 9C (Rotate clockwise). This will pull the lever 270 degrees backward (e.g., towards). Figures 9A to 9C (to the right side), thereby also pulling the slender rod 240 backward (e.g., toward the right side), thus also pulling it backward. Figures 9A to 9C(Right side). As described above, this movement allows the beveled end 240t to exit from the hole 122 of the bracket 120 (and also compresses the spring 250). Then, the handle 200 can be removed from the bracket 120 by moving the handle 200 downward relative to the container 100, thereby removing the outer vertical plate 214 of the U-shaped coupling 210 from the cavity 120c of the bracket 120.

[0105] Although spring 250 is illustrated as being fixed in a cavity located to the right and above rod 240, spring 250 can also be positioned in other different locations. Furthermore, in some examples, spring 250 can be replaced by a torsion spring at rocker arm 280.

[0106] Figures 10A to 10B Another example is shown of a handle 200 that can be detached from and reattached to container 100. Figure 10A It is an exploded view of the controller 200, and Figure 10B This is a half-section perspective view taken along the axis of symmetry of the handle 200. The container 100, flange 115, and support 120 are... Figures 10A to 10B Not shown in the image.

[0107] In some examples, the handle 200 is preferably a shorter or auxiliary handle for a cookware. To facilitate providing a shorter handle, the rod 240 can be shortened (compared to the elongated rod 200 described above). To further facilitate providing a shorter handle, the spring 250 can be a leaf spring, flat spring, or leaf spring (as described above). Figures 1A to 9C The example of spring 250 discussed in the text is compared to a helical linear spring. Figures 10A to 10B In the example shown, spring 250 is a leaf spring folded into a V-shape with a flat center.

[0108] Furthermore, the actuator 260 can be positioned on the top portion of the grip 230 near the proximal end of the grip portion 230 of the handle 200. The actuator 260 can move linearly (by the user) in a slot or track contained in the handle 200.

[0109] The lever 240 of the handle 200 may also include one or more stops 245 (e.g., two stops 245a and 245b) projecting orthogonally from the lever 240. A spring 250 may be directed toward the distal portion of the stops 245(i.e.) Figures 10A to 10B The right side of the stop 245 in the middle is subjected to force to move forward (i.e., towards the right side of the stop). Figures 10A to 10B The actuator 260 can push the rod 240 (left side of the image). To facilitate this, the spring 250 may include a hole through which the rod 240 can be inserted, as shown. This allows the front side of the spring 250 to directly press against the distal portion of the stop(s) 245. Additionally, the actuator 260 can push against the proximal portion of the stop(s) 245 (i.e., the left side of the image). Figures 10A to 10B Apply a reverse force to the left side of the stop 245 in order to move it backward (i.e., towards the left side of the stop 245). Figures 10A to 10B (Right side) Actuator 240. To facilitate this, actuator 260 may also include a hole through which rod 240 can be inserted, as shown. This allows the rear side of actuator 260 to directly press against the proximal portion of stop(s) 245.

[0110] In one operational example, the user can push the actuator 260 backward along the track, such as... Figures 10A to 10B As indicated by the arrow in the diagram. This allows the actuator 260 to apply a force to the proximal portion of the stop(s) 245, thereby causing the rod 240 to move backward (i.e., toward). Figures 10A to 10B The handle 200 can then be removed from the bracket 120 by moving the handle 200 downward relative to the container 100, thereby removing the outer vertical plate 214 of the U-shaped coupling 210 from the cavity 120c of the bracket 120. When the user stops pushing the actuator 260, the compression spring 250 can move the lever 240 forward again (i.e., to the left in Figures 10 to 10B).

[0111] Figures 11A to 11E Another example of a handle 200 that can be detached from and reattached to container 100 is shown, and another example of a bracket 120 that can be used to detach the handle 200 from and reattach it to container 100 is also shown. Figure 11A It is a semi-transparent perspective view of the handle 200 attached to the bracket 120 (the container 100 is not shown). Figure 11B This is a perspective view of the coupling 210 of the handle 200. Figure 11C This is a side cross-sectional view of the handle 200 attached to the bracket 120. Figures 11D to 11E This is a side cross-sectional view of an example sequence of steps for attaching the handle 200 to the support 120 of the container 100.

[0112] exist Figures 11A to 11E In the example shown, the handle 200 does not include the elongated rod 240. Instead, the actuator 260 of the handle 200 may engage a portion of the support 120 (e.g., clamped within or on that portion). In some examples, this may help secure the handle 200 to the container 100.

[0113] like Figures 11A to 11EAs shown, the handle 200 includes a coupling 210, a spring 250, and an actuator 260. The coupling 210 is configured to easily engage and disengage from the bracket 120. For example, the coupling 210 may include an outer vertical plate 214 that enters into a cavity 120c of the bracket 120. The outer vertical plate 214 may have any shape and / or size that allows it to fit within the cavity 120c of the bracket 120. In the example shown, the outer vertical plate 214 is shaped as two adjacent upright cones. The cones may engage with openings 120c (which are in the form of two adjacent tapered slots that substantially match the shape and size of the upright cones of the outer vertical plate 214). Alternatively, in some examples, the two adjacent cones are separate (e.g., Figure 11B As shown, this allows it to be more compressible to provide a tight fit within the support 120. In other examples, the outer vertical plate 214 can be a single cone, a U-shaped wedge (similar to those discussed above), or any other shape (and size) that allows the outer vertical plate 214 to fit within the cavity 120c of the support 120. In some examples, the coupling 210 and the outer vertical plate 214 can be made of cast metal.

[0114] like Figure 11B As shown, the coupling 210 may further include a tilting bracket positioned behind the outer vertical plate 214. This bracket may include upward and forward shafts 279. Shafts 279 can center and stabilize the position of the spring 250. The actuator 260 may have a complementary extending shaft 281 to center and stabilize the other side of the spring 250.

[0115] Spring 250 can apply force to actuator 260. In the example shown, spring 250 is a torsion spring or a compression spring. Spring 250 can be tilted for positioning, such as... Figures 11A to 11E As shown. As a result, the force from spring 250 causes actuator 260 to rotate counterclockwise forward (i.e., towards). Figures 11A to 11E Rotation (to the left of the container 100). This rotation allows actuator 260 to engage a portion of support 120 (e.g., clamped onto or within that portion), thereby facilitating the securing of handle 200 to container 100. The force from spring 250 also prevents actuator 260 from rotating clockwise backward (i.e., to the left of the container 100). Figures 11A to 11E Rotate to the right side of the middle.

[0116] As described above, actuator 260 is configured to engage part of bracket 120 (e.g., clipped within or held onto the part). In some examples, this can help secure handle 200 to container 100. For example, this can lock handle 200 and container 100 in place, thereby eliminating (or reducing) any "playback" between the two components.

[0117] Actuator 260 can engage any part of bracket 120. For example, as Figures 11A to 11E As shown, actuator 260 can engage the upper edge 128 of support 120. To facilitate this engagement, actuator 260 may include one or more outwardly extending structures (e.g., lips, ridges, etc.) that can fit into corresponding inwardly extending structures (e.g., notches, holes) on the upper edge 128 of support 120 (or vice versa). Rotational movement of the aforementioned actuator 260 (e.g., counterclockwise rotational movement resulting in clamping motion) can further facilitate engagement. To generate such rotational movement, actuator 260 may include one or more rotational couplings 265 that rotationally couple actuator 260 to coupling 210, such as... Figure 11C As shown. The rotary coupling 265 may be an arm comprising two opposing bores. Each of these bores can receive a corresponding cylindrical shaft 267 extending inward from the opposing upright conical surfaces of the outer vertical plate 214, as shown. Figure 11B and 11C As shown. In some examples, the axis of rotation of actuator 260 is therefore defined by the common axis of the borehole and cylinder 267.

[0118] Although in the discussion above, actuator 260 engages with a portion of bracket 120, in some examples, actuator 260 may alternatively (or additionally) engage with flange 115 (on which bracket 120 may be attached or integrated, as described above).

[0119] Actuator 260 may also include downward and rearward shafts 281. Similar to shaft 279 of coupling 210, shaft 281 of actuator 260 can center and stabilize the position of spring 250.

[0120] Figures 11D to 11E This is a partial side cross-sectional view of an example sequence of steps for attaching the handle 200 to the support 120 of the container 100. (See also...) Figure 11D As shown, when the user moves the handle 200 upward, the top front edge of the actuator 260 (which may include one or more facets, as described above) can contact the lower edge of the support 120. This contact (when combined with an upward force provided by the user) allows the actuator 260 to rotate rearward in a clockwise direction (i.e., towards...). Figures 11D to 11E The handle 200 is rotated to the right side of the container 100. This avoids the user having to engage the actuator 260 to attach the handle 200 to the container 100. The user can then continue to move the handle 200 upward so that the outer vertical plate 214 (in the form of two adjacent upright bodies) enters the cavity 120c (in the form of two adjacent conical slots whose shape and size substantially match the upright cone of the outer vertical plate 214).

[0121] like Figure 11EAs shown, moving the handle 200 upward causes the actuator 260 to move upward past the upper edge 128 of the bracket 120. When this occurs, the actuator 260 moves upward past the upper edge 128 of the bracket 120. Figures 11D to 11E A force (not shown in the image) can cause actuator 260 to move forward in a counterclockwise direction (i.e., Figures 11D to 11E The actuator 260 rotates (to the left of the container 100). This allows the actuator 260 to engage the upper edge 128 of the support 120 (e.g., clamped within or on the upper edge 128), thereby facilitating the attachment of the handle 200 to the container 100. In some examples, the rotational clamping motion of the actuator 260 allows the handle 200 to remain attached to the container 100 even if the user stops pushing it upwards, as described above.

[0122] To remove the handle 200, the user can push the actuator 260 downwards, causing it to rotate clockwise backwards (i.e., towards the handle 200). Figures 11D to 11E The handle 200 can then be rotated (to the right of the container 100). The user can then move the handle 200 downwards relative to the container 100, causing the outer vertical plate 214 (in the form of two adjacent upright bodies) to disengage from the cavity 120c (in the form of two adjacent conical slots, whose shape and size substantially match the upright cones of the outer vertical plate 214). This allows the handle 200 to be detached from the container 100.

[0123] Figures 12A to 12J Another example of a handle 200 that can be detached from and reattached to container 100 is shown, and another example of a bracket 120 that can be used to detach handle 120 from and reattach to container 100 is also shown. Figure 12A This is a cross-sectional view of the handle 200 removed from the bracket 120. Figure 12B This is a cross-sectional view of the handle 200 attached to the bracket 120. Figure 12C This is a perspective view of bracket 120. Figure 12D This is a perspective view of the coupling 210 of the handle 200. Figure 12E This is a perspective view of the actuator 260 of the handle 200. Figures 12F to 12J An example sequence of steps for removing the handle 200 from the container 100 is shown in a schematic cross-sectional view.

[0124] exist Figures 12A to 12J In the example shown, the support 120 does not include the cavity 120c and the hole 122 (and Figures 1A to 8B (One or more other components shown). Instead, the bracket 120 includes two sidewalls 126 and two rods 130 extending horizontally between the two sidewalls 126, as shown. Figure 12CAs shown. The two rods 130 include an upper rod 130a and a lower rod 130b spaced vertically from the upper rod 130a. Each rod 130 may have any shape and / or size that allows the handle 200 to be attached to the bracket 120 via the rod 130. Figures 12A to 12J In the example shown, rod 130 has a cylindrical shape, wherein the diameter of the upper rod 130a is larger than that of the lower rod 130b. Figures 13A to 23B In the example shown, rod 130 is shaped into a partial geometric surface, such as a partial cylindrical surface.

[0125] Similarly, Figures 12A to 12J As shown, the handle 200 includes a coupling 210, a spring 250, and an actuator 260. The coupling 210 is configured to easily engage and disengage from the support 120. For example, the coupling 210 can be positioned against the rod 130, thereby allowing the coupling 210 to engage with the support 210. In the example shown, the coupling 210 includes a channel 218 that can abut against the upper rod 130a to at least partially surround the upper rod 130a. The channel 218 can have any shape and / or size. As shown, the channel 218 is shaped as a semi-cylindrical channel with an upward opening for engaging the upper rod 130a to at least partially surround the upper rod 130a. The coupling 210 may also include a recessed bottom portion 224 that can be positioned against a side portion of the lower rod 130b. The recessed bottom portion 224 can be operated in conjunction with one or more hooks 268 of the actuator 260 (discussed below) to at least partially surround the lower rod 130b.

[0126] Spring 250 can apply force to actuator 260. In the example shown, spring 250 is a torsion spring or a compression spring. Spring 250 can be tilted for positioning, such as... Figures 12A to 12J As shown. As a result, the force from spring 250 causes actuator 260 to rotate counterclockwise forward (i.e., towards). Figures 12A to 12J Rotation (to the left of the container 100). This rotation allows actuator 260 to engage a portion of support 120 (e.g., clamped onto or within that portion), thereby facilitating the securing of handle 200 to container 100. The force from spring 250 also prevents actuator 260 from rotating clockwise backward (i.e., to the left of the container 100). Figures 12A to 12J Rotate to the right side of the middle.

[0127] To achieve tilt positioning of spring 250, handle 200 may include an upward and forward shaft 279 positioned within a cavity of handle 200. Shaft 279 can center and stabilize the position of spring 250. Actuator 260 may have a complementary extension shaft 281 to center and stabilize the other side of spring 250.

[0128] Actuator 260 is configured to engage part of bracket 120 (e.g., clipped within or held onto the part). In some examples, this can help secure handle 200 to container 100. For example, this can lock handle 200 in place with container 100, thereby eliminating (or reducing) any "playback" between the two components.

[0129] Actuator 260 can engage any part of bracket 120. For example, as Figures 12A to 12J As shown, actuator 260 can engage the upper edge 128 of bracket 120. To facilitate this engagement, actuator 260 may include one or more outwardly extending structures (e.g., lips, ridges, etc.) that can fit into corresponding inwardly extending structures (e.g., notches, holes) on the upper edge 128 of bracket 120 (or vice versa). Rotational movement of the aforementioned actuator 260 (e.g., counterclockwise rotational movement resulting in clamping motion) can further facilitate engagement. To generate such rotational movement, actuator 260 may include one or more rotational couplings 265 that rotationally couple actuator 260 to the inner portion of handle 200, such as... Figure 12B As shown. In some examples, the rotary coupling 265 can rotatably couple the actuator 260 to the lower housing 232 of the handle 200. In other examples, the rotary coupling 265 can rotatably couple the actuator 260 to the back side of the coupling 210.

[0130] In the example shown, the rotary coupler 265 is a single arm comprising two opposing bores (or a single bore extending fully through the arm). Each of these bores can receive a corresponding inward-facing cylindrical shaft 267. In some examples, the axis of rotation of the actuator 260 is thus defined by the common axis of the bores and the cylinder 267.

[0131] Although in the discussion above, actuator 260 engages with a portion of bracket 120, in some examples, actuator 260 may alternatively (or additionally) engage with flange 115 (on which bracket 120 may be attached or integrated, as described above).

[0132] As shown, actuator 260 is also configured to engage the lower rod 130b of bracket 120. For example, actuator 260 may include one or more hooks 268 that can engage the lower rod 130b of bracket 120. In the illustrated example, actuator 260 includes two forward-facing hooks 268 positioned vertically below the channel 218 of coupling 210. In the illustrated example, the hooks 268 are spaced apart from each other (e.g., located on opposite sides of actuator 260) and positioned on the bottom of actuator 260 at a pivot axis at the bottom of actuator 260 (or relatively adjacent to).

[0133] When engaged with the lower rod 130b, the hook 268 can extend above the top and front sides of the lower rod 130b, thereby pressing the lower rod 130b between the hook 268 of the actuator 260 and the recessed bottom portion 224 of the coupling member 210. Furthermore, when the actuator 260 moves rearward in a clockwise direction (i.e., towards...), Figures 12A to 12J When the right side of the rod rotates, hook 260 can be lifted upwards (also by rotating backwards) to separate from the lower rod 130b, as... Figure 12G As shown.

[0134] Actuator 260 may also include downward and rearward shafts 281. Similar to shaft 279 of handle 200, shaft 281 of actuator 260 can center and stabilize the position of spring 250. Spring 250 may be contained between shaft 279 of handle 200 and shaft 281 of actuator 260.

[0135] Although the actuator 260 can rotate relative to the handle 200 (as described above), the coupling 210 can remain fixed in place within the handle 200. Thus, any movement of the handle 200 (e.g., up, down, rotation) will cause the coupling 210 to move together with the handle 200.

[0136] Figures 12F to 12J An example sequence of steps for detaching the handle 200 from the container 100 is shown in a schematic cross-sectional view. Figure 12F In this configuration, the handle 200 is fully attached to the bracket 120 (and thus to the container 100, not shown). Figure 12G In the middle, the user presses the actuator 260, causing it to rotate clockwise backward (i.e., towards). Figures 12F to 12J (Right side) rotates. This causes hook 268 to rise (also by rotating backward) to separate from lower rod 130b, as... Figure 12G As shown.

[0137] exist Figure 12H In this configuration, the handle 200 rotates upwards (e.g., counterclockwise) relative to the support 120. This rotation of the handle 200 allows the hook 268 to rotate until it is completely disengaged from the lower rod 130b, as... Figure 12H As shown. This also allows channel 218 to rotate relative to the upper rod 130a. When in Figure 12H When the handle 200 is turned, the actuator 260 can remain engaged by the user. That is, the user can continue to push the actuator 260. In other examples, the handle 200 may include a locking function that can temporarily hold the actuator 260 in its engaged position.

[0138] exist Figure 12I In the middle, handle 200 moves downward and laterally away from bracket 120. This allows channel 218 to separate from upper rod 130a, as... Figure 12I As shown. In some examples, when this occurs, the handle 200 separates from the container 100.

[0139] To attach handle 200 to container 100, repeat in reverse. Figures 12F to 12J The steps are shown. Thus, when the top section of actuator 260 is vertically positioned above the upper edge 128 of bracket 120 and channel 218 engages with upper rod 130a (as shown) Figure 12G As shown), the user can release actuator 260. Then, the compressed spring 250 ( Figures 12F to 12J (Not shown) can push actuator 260 to rotate forward. This allows hook 268 to engage with lower rod 130b. This also allows actuator 260 to engage the upper edge 128 of bracket 120. In some examples, this securely positions upper rod 130a in channel 218 of coupling 210, thereby attaching handle 200 to container 100. In some examples, this can further eliminate (or reduce) any gaps between the handle 200 and components of container 100, thereby eliminating (or reducing) any "playback" between components.

[0140] Figures 13A to 23B Other examples of a handle 200 that can be detached from and reattached to container 100 are shown, as are other examples of a bracket 120 that can be used to detach the handle 200 from and reattach it to container 100. Figure 13A It is an exploded perspective view of the handle 200 and the container 100, while Figure 13B yes Figure 13A An enlarged view of the indicator section. Figure 14 yes Figure 13B Exploded cross-sectional side view of the handle 200 and container 100 components. Figures 15A to 16C This is an example cross-sectional view of the handle 200 and its components used to remove the handle 200 from the container. Figures 17A to 17C This is an example moving cross-sectional view of the handle 200 and its components for attaching the handle 200 to the container 100. Figure 18A and 18B This is a front and rear view of the bracket 120, which is separate from the container 100 and the handle 200. Figures 19A to 19D These are various views of the example spring plate 290, in which... Figure 19A It is a perspective view. Figure 19B This is a side view showing the spring plate 290, which is shaded in the cross-sectional view and is located within the bracket 120. Figure 19C It is the front view, and Figure 19D This is its top-down plan view. Figure 20A and 20BThis is a cross-sectional view of an example of a support 120 attached to a container 100, wherein the container 100 has outwardly sloping sidewalls. Figure 21 This is a front perspective view of another example cavity 205 of the handle 200. Figure 22 This is a cross-sectional view of an example preferred configuration of actuator 260 with respect to hook 268. Figure 23A and 23B These are perspective views of another example of the shape of the handle 200 before and after the attached gripping member 230.

[0141] exist Figures 13A to 23B In the example shown, container 100 includes a support 120, which has a rod 130 in the form of a partial geometric surface 131. For example, as Figure 14 As shown, the support 120 includes an upper geometric surface 131a (e.g., positioned at the top of the support 120) and a lower geometric surface 131b positioned below the upper geometric surface 131a (e.g., positioned at the bottom of the support 120). A partial geometric surface 131 refers to a surface formed as a non-closed geometry (e.g., the shape does not form a complete circle, ellipse, square, or other complete geometric shape), thus appearing as a partial surface. Figures 13A to 23B In the example shown, partial geometric surface 131 may include gaps to prevent it from forming a complete geometry. In other examples, partial geometric surface 131 may not include gaps (e.g., it may contact another portion of the support 120 or another portion of the partial cylindrical surface 131), but the contact portions are not fixedly attached to each other (e.g., not welded together). Partial geometric surface 131 may have any partial geometry (e.g., cross-sectional shape) that allows it to generally conform to the shape of the channel 218 and the hook 268 (discussed below), thus designed to engage with the hook and channel to detach and reattach the handle 200 from and reattach it to the container 100. Figures 13A to 23B In the example shown, part of the geometric surface 131 is a partially cylindrical surface (e.g., having a partially circular cross-section).

[0142] In some examples, the support 120 (and a portion of the geometric surface 131) can be formed from a flat metal sheet by inwardly rolling portions of its orthogonal sides in different directions to form the partial geometric surface 131. Figures 13A to 14In the example shown, the top and bottom portions of the roughly rectangular sheet are rolled towards each other to form part of the partial geometry 131. A significant benefit of this example is that, in some examples, the support 120 is easy to manufacture, and the support presents a much narrower protrusion away from the sidewall 102 of the container 100. In some examples, this minimizes the lateral space requirements for storing the container 100 when the handle 200 is removed from the support 120, such as the lateral space required to nest the container 100 within a slightly larger or wider cookware or container (provided as part of a complete cookware set). In a nested complete cookware container set, the next largest cookware can be large enough, given the width of the support 120, to accommodate one or more smaller cookwares.

[0143] In addition to being formed by coiling flat metal sheets, in some examples, partial geometry 131 (or its equivalent) may also be formed of a resilient metal, making it slightly oversized, and thus coiled (e.g., as a leaf spring) when engaging the channel 218 of coupling 210 and the hook 268 of actuator 260 (as discussed below). The resilient metal may be coiled multiple times to more closely resemble a spring, with its outer layers forming the upper partial geometry 131a and the lower partial geometry 131b. In some examples, the spring-like properties of partial geometry 131a and 131b can reduce or overcome the backlash that may be caused by stacking manufacturing tolerances when manufacturing assembled parts, as found in conventional systems.

[0144] Figure 18A and 18B Other examples of the support 120 are shown, with an example of the support 120 being detached from the container 100. Figure 18A This is a front view of bracket 120, in which a portion of geometric surface 131 is visible, and Figure 18B This is the rear view of bracket 120. Figure 18A and 18B In the example shown, the support 120 includes four opposing recesses 1221, which are in the form of vertical notches and are spaced apart from each other in the region between the upper geometric surface 131a and the lower geometric surface 131b. The recesses 1221 may be presented as protrusions extending outward from the rear side of the support 120, such as... Figure 19B As shown. Therefore, recess 1221 can provide a contact point for spot welding bracket 120 to the side wall 102 of cookware container 1000. In some examples, bracket 120 may include any other number of recesses 1221 (or may not include recesses 1221 at all), and bracket 120 may be attached to side wall 102 (or another part of container 100) in any other way.

[0145] Figure 20A and 20BFurther examples are shown of how the support 120 can be attached to the container 100 when the sidewall 102 of the container 100 is tilted outward. For example... Figure 20A As shown, the support 120 can be integrally formed with or positioned on the outer side of the flange 115, which is directly connected to the sidewall 102 of the container 100 (e.g., by bolts, welding, or rivets). Alternatively, as Figure 20B As shown, a sloping rear wall 120r matching the shape of the sidewall 102 can be formed on the support 120. This sloping rear wall 120r allows the upper geometric surface 131a to be positioned above the lower geometric surface 131b, thereby extending them to the same (or similar) horizontal position (e.g., ...). Figure 20B (as shown by the vertical line in the image).

[0146] exist Figures 13A to 23B In the example shown, the cookware container 1000 also includes a handle 200, which can be detached from and reattached to the container 100. Figures 13A to 14 As shown, the handle 200 may have a cavity (or compartment) 205 positioned adjacent to the grip portion 230 (e.g. Figure 14 (As shown). Cavity 205 may contain a mechanism for releasably engaging the components of bracket 120. In the example shown, the mechanism for releasably engaging the components of bracket 120 includes coupling 210 and actuator 260. However, any other mechanism(s) for releasably engaging the components of bracket 120 may also be used.

[0147] As shown, coupling 210 includes a channel 218 that can removably engage the upper portion of the geometry 131a of the support 120, and actuator 260 includes one or more hooks 268 that can removably engage the lower portion of the geometry 131b of the support 120. These engagements secure the handle 200 to the support 120 (and thus to the container 100). To detach the handle 200 from the container 100, actuator 260 can be used to release (e.g., one or more) hooks 268 from the lower portion of the geometry 131b. Figures 15A to 16C (as shown), and then the handle 200 can be lowered and pulled away from the container 100 (thus releasing the engagement of the channel 218 with the upper geometry 131a).

[0148] The following will (about) Figures 13A to 14This section discusses an example of coupling 210 and its attachment to handle 200. Coupling 210 includes a channel 218 that can be adapted to abut against an upper portion geometry 131a to at least partially surround the upper portion geometry 131a. Channel 218 can have any shape and / or size. As shown, channel 218 is shaped as a semi-cylindrical channel with an upward opening for engaging the upper portion geometry 131a to at least partially surround the upper portion geometry 131a. Coupling 210 may also include a narrow lower portion 2172 (e.g., ...). Figure 13B As shown, this portion can be positioned against the side portion of the lower geometry 131b. The narrow lower portion 2172 can be operated in conjunction with one or more hooks 268 of the actuator 260 (discussed below) to at least partially surround the lower geometry 131b.

[0149] The coupling member 210 is secured to the interior of the cavity 205 by an upper horizontal pin 278a extending through an upper drilled hole 215 of the coupling member 210, as shown below. Figures 13B to 14 As shown. At a position slightly above the distal end of channel 218, an upper drill hole 215 extends laterally through the central upper portion 217 of the coupling member 210. A horizontal pin 278a is positioned to pass through a through hole 206 on the opposite side of cavity 205, and its end is attached to the opposite side of the handle 200 defining the width of cavity 205. The coupling member 210 is also secured within cavity 205 by partial guide rails 207 extending from the opposite sides of cavity 205 and disposed facing each other. The top of the guide rails 207 enters and engages with a vertical slot 2171 located on the opposite side of the central upper portion 217 of the coupling member 210 (see...). Figure 13B The coupling member 210 has a narrow lower portion 2172 (see...). Figure 13B This portion extends downward from the central upper portion 217 and terminates on opposite sides with a pair of protrusions 2173. The protrusions 2173 extend generally laterally toward the grip portion 230. Each protrusion 2173 has an end portion 2174, which includes a drilled hole 217b for receiving a lower pin 278b.

[0150] The following will (about) Figures 13A to 14An example of the actuator 260 and its attachment to the handle 200 are discussed below. As described above, the coupling 210 includes a drilled hole 217b for receiving a lower pin 278b. The lower pin 278b and the drilled hole 217b (and the drilled hole 2602b on the actuator 260, discussed below) connect the actuator 260 to the coupling 210 (and thus indirectly couple the actuator 260 to the handle 200). When connected to the coupling 210, the actuator body 2601 of the actuator 260 is positioned between the coupling 210 and the grip portion 230. Furthermore, one or more hooks 268 (e.g., a pair of downward-facing hooks 268) extend forward to gripfully engage the lower portion geometry 131b of the support 120. The hooks 268 are located on opposing arms 2681 projecting forward from the lower portion of the actuator body 2601 (see...). Figure 13B The gap between the channel 218 of the coupling member 210 and the spaced hooks 268 of the actuator 260 is disposed in the middle. Furthermore, the actuator 260 (including the hooks 268) is rotatable about the lower pin 278b, while the orientation of the coupling member 210 (with the channel 218) is fixed by the upper pin 278a and the guide rail 207. Thus, the actuator 260 rotates relative to the coupling member 210 (and relative to the handle 200).

[0151] The actuator body 2601 of the actuator 260 also has a pair of opposing rearwardly projecting arms 2602 (see Figure 14 Each rearwardly projecting arm includes a drill hole 2602b for receiving a portion of the lower pin 278b (as described above) when the lower pin 278b is positioned between the rearward projections 2173 of the actuator 260 and extends through the drill hole 217b on the coupling 210 and the drill hole 2602b on the actuator 260. This connects the actuator 260 to the coupling 210 (and consequently indirectly couples the actuator 260 to the handle 200). Figure 22 As shown, in some preferred embodiments, it is desirable to position the pivot point of actuator 260 (defined by the connection point of lower pin 278b and drill hole 2602b on actuator 260 and the opposite side of cavity 205) vertically above the contact point between the actuator 260(one or more) hooks 268 and the support 120 (wherein the contact point is defined by the ends of the hooks 268(one or more) that contact the lower inner surface portion and lower geometric surface 131b of the support 120). This difference in vertical height... Figure 22Horizontal reference lines 2201 and 2202 are shown in the diagram. In this configuration, in some examples, hook(s) 268 will generate a downward force on the support 120 and the lower portion geometry 131b to reduce potential "playback," thus allowing operation without abuse or vibration. A further advantage of this preferred example is that, in some examples, the torque applied to the grip portion 130 of the handle 200 minimizes rotational "playback."

[0152] In the example shown, spring 250 (e.g., a torsion spring) is attached to actuator 260 (see [reference]). Figure 13B The spring 250 is attached to the actuator 260 by positioning the tube of the spring 250 (wherein the tube is defined by adjacent stacked windings of the spring) between the rearward projections 2173 of the actuator 260, and further positioning the lower horizontal pin 278b through the tube of the spring 250. The first arm of the spring 250 can be secured to the rear of the actuator 260, for example, in a horizontal inlet of a recess at the rear of the actuator 260. When the actuator 260 rotates toward the gripping portion 230 (i.e., in…),… Figure 13B When the actuator 260 rotates clockwise, the second arm (i.e., the opposing arm) of the spring 250 can engage the bottom of the cavity 205, thereby preventing the spring 250 from rotating together with the actuator 260. The spring 250 can partially resist the rotation (or pivoting) of the actuator 260 (e.g., it can resist clockwise rotation). Furthermore, the spring 250 can also push the actuator 260 to rotate (e.g., counterclockwise) back to its original position. Figure 15A (As shown).

[0153] In some examples, the spring plate 290 is preferably attached to the coupling member 210 at a location below the channel 218, wherein the spring plate 290 engages the center of the support 120 when the handle 200 engages the container 100, as shown. Figures 13A to 15A and Figures 19A to 19D As shown. The spring plate 290 has a bent portion 291 (as shown). Figure 19A As shown), the curved portion 291 engages and bends upward to accommodate any vertical slack or play in the connection between the handle 200 and the bracket 120, such as Figure 19B As shown, the distal end 291b of the bent portion 291 is displaced upward (or otherwise deformed), as indicated by the dashed line. In some examples, this displacement (or deformation) can provide restoring force within the range of potential and undesirable "playback". In some examples, the spring plate 290 may have other shapes and may engage other portions of the support 120 to overcome the inherent "playback" found in conventional systems.

[0154] The spring plate 290 can be secured to the bottom side of the narrow lower portion 2172 of the coupling member 210. For example, to secure the spring plate 290, a screw can be inserted and passed through a hole 2902 in the base of the spring plate 290 and a corresponding threaded recess (not shown) in the coupling member 210. In some examples, the bottom of the spring plate 290 and the opposite sides (enclosing the bottom) of the spring plate 290 are configured to tightly receive the opposite sides and bottom of the narrow lower portion 2172 of the coupling member 210. This can facilitate securing the spring plate 290 to the bottom side of the narrow lower portion 2172 of the coupling member 210.

[0155] In some examples, handle 200 may include a lock to prevent actuator 260 from rotating. For example, as Figure 21 As shown, actuator 260 can be locked by auxiliary latch 271, which prevents actuator 260 from rotating when engaged. Auxiliary latch 271 can be engaged by lever or button 272 located outside or below the cavity 205. In the illustrated example, auxiliary latch 271 includes a distal portion 273, which can be positioned behind actuator body 2601 of actuator 260. When engaged, distal portion 273 can contact the back of actuator body 2601, thereby preventing actuator 260 from rotating clockwise. Thus, auxiliary latch 271 prevents handle 200 from being accidentally removed from container 200. However, when disengaged, distal portion 273 may no longer contact the back of actuator body 2601, and actuator 260 can rotate clockwise again—thereby allowing handle 200 to be removed from container 200. In other examples, when engaged, the auxiliary latch 271 prevents the actuator 260 from rotating counterclockwise. In such examples, this holds the actuator 260 in the engaged position, thus preventing the user from having to manually engage the actuator 260 repeatedly.

[0156] Figures 13A to 23A The handle 200 can have any shape and / or size. For example, such as Figures 13A to 22 As shown in various views, the handle 200 includes an elongated grip portion 230, which has a distal end and a spaced-apart proximal end. In other examples, such as Figure 23A and 23B As shown, the handle 200 may include a shortened grip portion 230. In such an example, the handle 200 includes a cavity 205 containing an actuator 260 and associated mechanisms, but the grip portion 230 extends laterally on the opposite side away from the cavity 205, which is shorter than its length in the direction extending away from the center of the cookware container 1000. Furthermore, the cavity 205 and the support surface 234 of the handle 200 may be integrally formed components (e.g., Figure 23A As shown), the gripping element 230 is molded onto the integral component by overmolding with thermoplastic or thermosetting resin (e.g., Figure 23B (As shown).

[0157] The following will be discussed. Figures 13A to 23B An example of the operation of removing and reattaching the handle 200. To detach the handle 200 from the container 100 (and the support 120 of the container 100), a user holding the handle 200 at the grip portion 230 can do so by pressing the upper part with their thumb and extending the rearward protruding arm 2611 (as shown). Figure 15A (As shown) to engage actuator 260, moving it into cavity 205. Actuator 260 then pivots clockwise about lower pin 278b, thereby raising hook 268 and releasing hook 268 from lower geometric surface 131b of support 210, as shown. Figure 15B As shown.

[0158] Then, the handle 200 can be rotated counterclockwise (pivoting upwards about the contact area between the channel 218 and the upper geometric surface 131a), causing the spring plate 290 (if present) to move out from between the upper geometric surface 131a and the lower geometric surface 131b, as... Figure 16A As shown. Then, the handle 200 can be pushed down slightly (as shown). Figure 16A and 16B As shown), this separates and completely isolates channel 218 from the upper geometric surface 131a. Then, as... Figure 16C As shown, the handle 200 can be moved backward away from the upper geometry 131a and the lower geometry 131b, thereby completely removing the handle 200 from the support 120 (and the container 100).

[0159] As described above, in some examples, the handle 200 may include a spring 250 that can partially resist rotation of the actuator 260. In such examples, if the upper part of the actuator 260 and the rearwardly projecting arm 2611 are no longer pressed down by the user (e.g., after the handle 200 has been removed), the torsion spring 250 will push the actuator 260 to rotate counterclockwise back to its original position.

[0160] To reattach handle 200, these steps can be repeated in reverse (using reverse movement and rotation), as follows: Figures 17A to 17C As shown. However, in a preferred example, it may not be necessary to press down (or otherwise move by the user) the actuator 260 to reattach the handle 200. Instead, when the handle 200 is returned to its proper position on the bracket 120, the components of the handle 200 can cause the handle 200 to automatically reattach to the bracket 120. As an example, the front face 268f of each hook 268 may have a generally curved or curved shape, such that when the hook 268 engages with the lower geometric surface 131b (as shown). Figure 17A As shown), actuator 260 is pushed to rotate clockwise, as Figure 17B The orientation change is shown in the diagram. Then, the handle 200 can be rotated towards a generally horizontal orientation (as shown in the diagram). Figure 17C As shown), this causes the bottom of the front face 268f of each hook 268 to separate from the lower partial geometry 131b. Due to this separation, the spring 250 pushes the actuator 260 to rotate counterclockwise, causing the hook 268 to extend above the lower partial geometry 131b. Furthermore, in examples including the spring plate 290, the bent end portion 291b of the spring plate 290 is displaced (or otherwise deformed) by the partial geometry 131b (as shown). Figure 17C (As shown). Therefore, the handle 200 is now reattached to the bracket 120 (and the container 100).

[0161] Without departing from the scope of this application, the following can be made: Figures 1A to 23B 1000 cooking containers of any one or more types Figures 1A to 23B Any one or more of the components of the cooking container 1000 and / or Figures 1A to 23B The functions of any one or more cooking containers 1000 can be modified, added, and / or replaced. For example, Figures 1A to 23B Components of any one or more of the cooking containers 1000 may have any suitable shape and may be made of any suitable material (e.g., cast metal). Furthermore, Figures 1A to 23B One or more components shown can be added to Figures 1A to 23B Remove any of the cooking containers 1000 shown or from them.

[0162] Unless otherwise specified, the grammatical articles “a,” “an,” “a,” or “the” used in this application are intended to include “at least one” or “one or more.” Therefore, the articles used in this application refer to one or more (i.e., “at least one”) grammatical objects of that article. For example, “a component” refers to one or more components, and therefore more than one component may be contemplated and may be employed or used in the application of the described embodiments. Furthermore, the use of singular nouns includes plural nouns, and the use of plural nouns includes singular nouns, unless the context requires otherwise. Additionally, the grammatical conjunctions “and” and “or” are used herein according to accepted usage. As an example, “x and y” means “x” and “y.” On the other hand, “x or y” means “x,” “y,” or both “x” and “y,” while “either x or y” indicates exclusivity.

[0163] This application has been prepared with reference to various non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments or examples. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that various substitutions, modifications, or combinations can be made to any disclosed embodiment or example (or part thereof) within the scope of this application. Therefore, it is conceivable and understood that this application supports additional embodiments or examples not expressly set forth in this application. For example, such embodiments or examples can be obtained by combining, modifying, or recombining any disclosed parts, elements, features, aspects, characteristics, limitations, etc., of the various non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments or examples described in this application. In this way, the applicant reserves the right to amend the claims during the examination period to add features as differently described in this application.

Claims

1. A cookware vessel comprising: a. a vessel having a bottom portion enclosed by a substantially upright sidewall, the sidewall terminating at a rim to define an interior volume for holding foodstuff; b. a stand directly or indirectly attached to an exterior of the substantially upright sidewall, wherein the stand comprises two vertically spaced apart partial geometric surfaces extending horizontally along the stand, wherein the two partial geometric surfaces comprise an upper partial geometric surface and a lower partial geometric surface; and c. a detachable handle for the vessel, the handle comprising: (i) a grip portion; (ii) a coupling directly or indirectly attached to the grip portion, the coupling having a channel configured to enclose at least a portion of the upper partial geometric surface when positioned against the upper partial geometric surface, (iii) an actuator directly or indirectly rotationally attached to the coupling, the actuator having one or more hooks configured to engage the lower partial geometric surface of the stand when the actuator is rotated in a first direction, and further configured to disengage from the lower partial geometric surface of the stand when the actuator is manually rotated in a second direction by a user; and (iv) a spring directly or indirectly attached to the actuator, wherein the spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator to rotate the actuator in the first direction when the actuator is released by the user.

2. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the handle further comprising a cavity directly or indirectly attached to the grip portion, wherein the coupling, the actuator, and the spring are positioned at least partially within the cavity.

3. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the upper partial geometric surface is an upper partial cylindrical surface, and wherein the lower partial geometric surface is a lower partial cylindrical surface.

4. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the stand is attached to a flange, the flange attached to an exterior of the substantially upright sidewall.

5. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the handle further comprising a lock configured to prevent the actuator from rotating in the second direction when engaged.

6. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the actuator has an arm accessible by the user from a top portion of the handle, wherein the arm is configured to be manually depressed by the user to manually rotate the actuator in the second direction.

7. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the one or more hooks of the actuator comprise two horizontally spaced apart hooks.

8. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the upper partial geometric surface comprises a gap that prevents the upper partial geometric surface from forming a complete geometric shape, and wherein the lower partial geometric surface comprises a gap that prevents the lower partial geometric surface from forming a complete geometric shape.

9. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the handle further comprising a spring plate directly or indirectly attached to the coupling, the spring plate having a portion configured to deform through the lower partial geometric surface of the stand when the handle is attached to the vessel.

10. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the handle is configured to be attached to the vessel without the actuator being manually rotated in the second direction by the user.

11. The cookware vessel of claim 1, wherein, the first direction is a forward or counterclockwise direction, and wherein the second direction is a rearward or clockwise direction.

12. A detachable handle for a stand of a cooking vessel, the handle comprising: a. a grip portion; b. a coupler directly or indirectly attached to the gripping portion, the coupler having a channel configured to enclose at least a portion of an upper portion geometric surface extending horizontally along the bracket attached to the cooking vessel when positioned against the upper portion geometric surface; c. an actuator directly or indirectly rotationally attached to the coupler, the actuator having one or more hooks configured to engage a lower portion geometric surface extending horizontally along the bracket and vertically spaced from the upper portion geometric surface of the bracket when the actuator is rotated in a first direction, and further configured to disengage from the lower portion geometric surface of the bracket when the actuator is manually rotated in a second direction by a user; and d. a spring directly or indirectly attached to the actuator, wherein the spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator to rotate the actuator in the first direction when the actuator is released by the user.

13. The detachable handle of claim 12, further comprising a cavity directly or indirectly attached to the gripping portion, wherein, The coupler, the actuator, and the spring are positioned at least partially within the cavity.

14. The detachable handle of claim 12, wherein, The actuator has an arm accessible to the user from a top portion of the handle, wherein the arm is configured to be manually depressed by the user to manually rotate the actuator in the second direction.

15. The detachable handle of claim 12, wherein, The one or more hooks of the actuator include two horizontally spaced hooks.

16. The detachable handle of claim 12, further comprising a spring plate directly or indirectly attached to the coupler, the spring plate having a portion configured to deform through the lower portion geometric surface of the bracket when the handle is attached to the cooking vessel.

17. The detachable handle of claim 12, wherein, The handle is configured to be attached to the cooking vessel without the actuator being manually rotated in the second direction by the user.

18. The detachable handle of claim 12, wherein, The first direction is a forward or counterclockwise direction, and wherein the second direction is a rearward or clockwise direction.

19. A detachable handle for a bracket of a cooking vessel, the handle comprising: a. a gripping portion; b. a coupler directly or indirectly attached to the gripping portion, the coupler having a channel configured to enclose at least a portion of an upper portion geometric surface of the bracket attached to the cooking vessel when positioned against the upper portion geometric surface; c. an actuator directly or indirectly rotationally attached to the coupler, the actuator having one or more hooks configured to engage a lower portion geometric surface of the bracket when the actuator is rotated in a first direction, and further configured to disengage from the lower portion geometric surface of the bracket when the actuator is manually rotated in a second direction by a user; d. a spring directly or indirectly attached to the actuator, wherein the spring is configured to apply a force to the actuator to rotate the actuator in the first direction when the actuator is released by the user; and e. a lock configured to prevent the actuator from rotating in the second direction when engaged.

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