Food device separating part and pot

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of tableware, and discloses a food container separating part and a pot, the food container separating part comprises a separating plate and two sets of elastic thin layers which are fixed on the periphery of the separating plate and elastically abut against the inner wall of a food container to achieve sealing, and the elastic thin layers are arranged in parallel at intervals and located on the edges of the two sides of the separating plate; a negative pressure adsorption assembly used for improving the anti-toppling performance of the partition plate is arranged on the partition plate, the negative pressure adsorption assembly comprises suction cups, a driving piece and a transmission mechanism, and the suction cups are symmetrically distributed at the two ends of the partition plate in a telescopic mode and located between the two adjacent elastic thin layers. The suction cup is in spacing fit with the inner wall of the feeder when retracting and is in sealed abutting connection with the inner wall of the feeder when stretching out, the suction cup is in a retracting state in a normal state, the driving piece is arranged at the upper end of the partition plate in a lifting mode, and the transmission mechanism is in transmission connection with the driving piece and the suction cup. The assembly stability is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tableware, and more particularly to a food utensil divider and a pot. Background Technology

[0002] Tableware refers to containers with chambers for holding food, allowing for cooking or temporary storage, including pots and plates. To meet the need for simultaneously cooking or storing multiple ingredients while preventing cross-contamination of flavors, tableware with dividers is widely used. In existing technologies, there are two main design approaches for the dividers in tableware, but both have significant drawbacks.

[0003] One type of solution, represented by patent CN 217987292 U, uses a partition plate in conjunction with screws, fixing plates, and other structures to assemble with the pot body. The drawbacks of this solution include: firstly, each pot body can only be equipped with one partition plate, and the position of the partition plate is limited by the position of the fixing groove and threaded hole, making it impossible to adjust the partition position according to the amount of food used or cooking needs, resulting in extremely poor flexibility; secondly, the disassembly and assembly process relies on tools, making it difficult to switch between "no partition" and "partitioned" states.

[0004] Another type of solution, represented by patent CN 219645519 U, employs a structure with an elastic sealing layer on the outer ring wall of the partition plate. The partition plate is limited by damping generated by the interference fit between the elastic thin layer and the inner wall of the pot. However, this damping limiting method suffers from a serious lack of stability: when the food container is filled with broth or when utensils accidentally touch the partition plate during cooking, the damping generated by the interference fit is insufficient to resist external forces, easily causing the partition plate to tip over or shift. This shift directly disrupts the sealing fit between the elastic thin layer and the inner wall of the pot, causing the partition performance to fail. Ultimately, this leads to cross-contamination of flavors between food or broth in different chambers, failing to meet the user's core requirement for a secure and airtight partition. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of existing pot body partition components, such as inconsistency or instability in assembly, the first objective of this invention is to provide a food utensil partition component that is stable and convenient to assemble.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A food utensil separator includes a separator plate for separating the internal space of the food utensil and an elastic thin layer fixed to the outer periphery of the separator plate and elastically abutting against the inner wall of the food utensil to achieve a seal. Two sets of elastic thin layers are arranged parallel to each other and located on both sides of the separator plate. A negative pressure adsorption assembly for increasing the anti-tipping performance of the separator plate is provided on the separator plate. The negative pressure adsorption assembly includes a suction cup, a driving component, and a transmission mechanism. The suction cup is symmetrically distributed at both ends of the separator plate and located between two adjacent elastic thin layers. When the suction cup is retracted, it matches the distance between the suction cup and the inner wall of the food utensil, and when it is extended, it seals against the inner wall of the food utensil. The suction cup is in the retracted state in the normal state. The driving component is raised and lowered at the upper end of the separator plate. The transmission mechanism is connected to the driving component and the suction cup respectively. During the descent of the driving component, the transmission mechanism first extends the suction cup to seal against the inner wall of the food utensil, and then gradually increases the negative pressure between the end of the suction cup and the inner wall of the food utensil. The driving component moves and stops as the negative pressure increases.

[0007] Using the above solution, the position of the divider in the dish can be flexibly adjusted without relying on screws to meet different food quantities or cooking needs. Disassembly and assembly can be achieved without tools, enabling quick switching between "without dividers" and "with dividers" states. The addition of a negative pressure adsorption component reduces damping during disassembly and assembly by retracting the suction cup under normal conditions. When the drive component descends, the transmission mechanism first extends the suction cup and seals it against the inner wall of the dish, then increases the negative pressure to enhance the adsorption force. The damping generated by the elastic thin layer against the wall, combined with the fastening force generated by the negative pressure adsorption, can effectively prevent the divider from tipping over. The drive component can adjust the magnitude of the negative pressure by moving and stopping accordingly, increasing adaptability.

[0008] Preferably, the transmission mechanism includes two sets of wedges, which are fixedly connected to a suction cup at one end of the partition plate and guided to move along the side wall perpendicular to the partition plate. A driving block is movably connected to the bottom of the driving member, and the driving block cooperates with the two wedges to drive the wedges to move. A piston rod is sealed and moved up and down inside the wedge. The rodless cavity of the piston rod is connected to the inside of the suction cup. The lower end of the piston rod is folded and extends horizontally to the bottom of the driving block. A first elastic element, a second elastic element, and a third elastic element are provided inside the partition plate. The first elastic element is used to drive the driving block to be at a preset height in the normal state. The second elastic element is used to drive the horizontal extension of the piston rod to be at a preset height below the driving block in the normal state, and the horizontal extension is matched with the bottom of the driving block. The third elastic element is used to drive the wedges to reset and the suction cup to be in a retracted state.

[0009] Using the above scheme, the two sets of wedges cooperate with the drive block to precisely drive the extension and retraction of the suction cup through the wedge surface guidance; the structure of the piston rod communicating with the inside of the suction cup ensures that the action of "suction cup extension - suction cup sealing with the inner wall of the food container - negative pressure increase at the connection between the suction cup and the inner wall of the food container" is continuous.

[0010] Preferably, at least one suction cup is provided on each side of the partition plate. The suction cup is connected to the wedge through a connecting pipe. The wedge has a gas guiding chamber that communicates with the connecting pipe and an air cutting chamber that allows the piston rod to move in a sealed manner. The connecting pipe communicates with the inside of the suction cup, and the gas guiding chamber communicates with the upper end of the air cutting chamber.

[0011] Using the above solution, at least one suction cup is installed on each side of the partition. The number of suction cups can be flexibly increased according to the size of the food container to achieve multi-point adsorption and increase the anti-tipping ability.

[0012] Preferably, an auxiliary rolling mechanism is provided on the second elastic member to facilitate its horizontal movement. The auxiliary rolling mechanism includes a moving block with balls at the bottom, and a positioning protrusion is provided at the bottom of the horizontal extension section. The upper end of the second elastic member is sleeved on the positioning protrusion and the lower end is fixedly connected to the upper end of the moving block.

[0013] Using the above solution, the ball-bearing moving block at the bottom converts the sliding friction between the second elastic element and the inner wall of the partition plate into rolling friction. This not only reduces component wear but also significantly reduces movement resistance, ensuring that the horizontal extension section of the piston rod can move smoothly under the action of the drive block. This avoids transmission delay or jamming caused by excessive friction, further improving operational reliability. The positioning protrusion limits the second elastic element, preventing the spring from shifting or twisting during extension and retraction, thus avoiding reset failure caused by spring deformation.

[0014] Preferably, the suction cup is a rigid suction cup with an elastic ring at the end.

[0015] Using the above solution, the rigid suction cup ensures structural strength and prevents deformation due to long-term use or negative pressure, thus ensuring the stability of the extension and retraction movements; the end elastic ring can fit the inner wall of the vessel with different flatness and fill the gaps. Compared with a fully rigid suction cup, the sealing effect is significantly improved, further preventing soup leakage.

[0016] Preferably, the driving component includes a driving rod and a rotating block fixed to the top of the driving rod. The driving rod includes a lower smooth section and an upper threaded section. The length of the smooth section is less than the downward stroke of the driving rod required to drive the suction cup to extend to its maximum stroke. The diameter of the threaded section is greater than the diameter of the smooth section. The upper end of the partition plate is provided with threaded holes for the smooth section to pass through and for the threaded section to be screwed in. The bottom of the smooth section is rotatably connected to the upper end of the driving block.

[0017] Using the above scheme, the drive rod is divided into a smooth section and a threaded section. The length of the smooth section is less than the descent stroke required for the maximum extension stroke of the suction cup, ensuring that the drive block is quickly lowered to achieve suction cup extension and sealing. When the threaded section is screwed into the threaded hole of the partition plate, the drive rod can be rotated to slowly lower the rod, precisely controlling the degree of negative pressure increase. At the same time, the threaded structure can lock the position of the drive component, preventing the drive component from moving upward due to vibration during use, and ensuring stable negative pressure.

[0018] Preferably, a receiving groove is symmetrically recessed on both sides of the drive member at the upper end of the partition plate. A cutlery rack is housed in the receiving groove. The cutlery rack includes a shelf and a lifting frame arranged vertically. Several shelf slots are spaced apart at the upper end of the shelf. The shelf can be guided and slid along the length of the partition plate to the upper end of the lifting frame. The lifting frame moves vertically up and down in the receiving groove. When the lifting frame descends to its maximum stroke, the upper end of the shelf is flush with the upper end of the partition plate. When the lifting frame rises to its maximum stroke, the upper end of the lifting frame is flush with the upper end of the partition plate.

[0019] Using the above solution, the accommodating slot stores the cutlery rack. When not in use, the lifting frame descends to its maximum travel, and the shelf is flush with the top of the divider, without taking up extra space. When in use, the lifting frame rises, and cutlery can be placed through the shelf slot, eliminating the need for a separate cutlery rack.

[0020] Preferably, the lifting frame is controlled by the lifting of the drive rod. The drive rod can be raised to a preset stroke in normal conditions. The upper end of the drive rod is provided with a top rod that is inserted into the bottom of the receiving groove. When the drive rod is raised to the maximum stroke, the lifting frame is raised to the maximum stroke.

[0021] Using the above solution, when the drive rod rises, it drives the lifting frame to rise through the top rod, thus exposing the shelf and making it easy to manually move the shelf.

[0022] Preferably, the two elastic thin layers exhibit an outward expansion trend.

[0023] Using the above scheme, when the interference fit is inserted, the elastic thin layer expands outward to both sides, forming a sealing barrier while also having a certain pre-tightening force and support.

[0024] A second objective of the present invention is to provide a pot comprising an isosceles trapezoidal body with an upward opening and a cross-section that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, wherein at least one food utensil separator as described in any one of claims 1-9 is sealed and inserted into the pot body along its width or length direction.

[0025] This invention, by adopting the above technical solutions, has significant technical effects: The position of the divider in the dish can be flexibly adjusted without the need for screws to meet different food quantities or cooking needs. It can be disassembled and assembled without tools, and can quickly switch between "without dividers" and "with dividers" states. The addition of a negative pressure adsorption component reduces the damping during disassembly and assembly when the drive component descends. The transmission mechanism first extends the suction cup and seals it against the inner wall of the dish, and then increases the negative pressure to enhance the adsorption force. The damping generated by the elastic thin layer against the wall, combined with the fastening force generated by the negative pressure adsorption, can effectively prevent the divider from tipping over. The drive component can adjust the amount of negative pressure by moving and stopping accordingly, increasing adaptability. The newly added retractable cutlery rack is normally stored in the receiving slot, saving space. When in use, it can be raised by the drive rod to expose it, making it easy to adjust its position. This cutlery rack provides a place to put cutlery, eliminating the need for an additional cutlery rack and saving table space. The sliding design of the cutlery rack also allows for flexible adjustment of the placement position, further enhancing the functionality and ease of use of the tableware. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the tableware divider component in its normal state according to this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a top view of the tableware divider component in its normal state according to this embodiment; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A sectional view of AA; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of A; Figure 5 This is an isometric view of the tableware divider component in use according to this embodiment; Figure 6 This is a top view of the tableware divider component in use according to this embodiment; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of BB; Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of B; Figure 9 This is an isometric view of the tableware divider component assembled into the pot and the cutlery rack unfolded in this embodiment; Figure 10 This is an isometric view of the tableware divider component assembled into the pot and the cutlery rack stored in this embodiment.

[0027] The parts referred to by the numbers in the above attached figures are as follows: 1. Partition plate; 101. Assembly cavity; 102. Sealing block; 2. Elastic thin layer; 3. Suction cup; 4. Drive rod; 401. Smooth rod section; 402. Threaded section; 5. Rotating block; 6. Cutlery rack; 601. Lifting frame; 6011. Guide block; 602. Shelf; 6021. Shelf groove; 7. Drive block; 8. Top rod; 9. First elastic element; 10. Wedge block; 1001. Air guide chamber; 1002. Air cutting chamber; 11. Third elastic element; 12. Piston rod; 1201. Horizontal extension section; 13. Positioning protrusion; 14. Moving block; 15. Second elastic element; 16. Connecting pipe; 17. Pot body. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] A type of pot, reference Figures 9-10 As shown, the pot body 17 includes an upward-opening, isosceles trapezoidal cross-section that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. A food utensil divider is sealed and inserted inside the pot body 17 along its width direction. This food utensil divider is referenced from... Figures 2-8 As shown, it includes a partition plate 1 with a cross-sectional profile shape consistent with the pot body 17, and an elastic thin layer 2 fixed to the outer periphery of the partition plate 1 and elastically abutting against the inner wall of the pot body 17 to achieve a seal. Two sets of elastic thin layers 2 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart and located on both sides of the partition plate 1. The two elastic thin layers 2 tend to expand outward. The elastic thin layer 2 covers the position where the partition plate 1 contacts the inner wall of the pot body 17, and the thickness ranges from 1 to 3 mm.

[0030] A negative pressure adsorption component is provided on the partition plate 1 to enhance its anti-tipping performance; see details. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the negative pressure adsorption assembly includes a suction cup 3, a driving component, and a transmission mechanism. The suction cup 3 is a rigid suction cup with an elastic ring at its end. The elastic ring is made of food-grade silicone. The upper end of the partition plate 1 is recessed downward to form an assembly cavity 101. The upper end of the assembly cavity 101 is press-fitted with a sealing block 102 that seals the assembly cavity 101. The suction cups 3 are symmetrically distributed at both ends of the partition plate 1 and located between adjacent elastic thin layers 2. When the suction cups 3 retract, they are spaced to match the inner wall of the pot body 17, and when they extend, they are sealed against the inner wall of the pot body 17. The suction cups 3 are in a retracted state in normal conditions. Three sets of suction cups 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the partition plate 1, and the suction cups 3 extend and retract in a direction perpendicular to the side wall of the partition plate 1. The driving component is raised and lowered at the upper end of the partition plate 1, and the transmission mechanism is located in the assembly cavity 101 and is connected to the driving component and the suction cups 3 respectively.

[0031] The driving component includes a driving rod 4 and a rotating block 5 fixed to the top of the driving rod 4. The driving rod 4 includes a smooth rod section 401 at the lower end and a threaded section 402 at the upper end. The diameter of the threaded section 402 is larger than the diameter of the smooth rod section 401. The sealing block 102 has a threaded hole vertically arranged in the middle, which allows the smooth rod section 401 to pass through and the threaded section 402 to be screwed in.

[0032] The transmission mechanism includes two sets of wedges 10. Guide grooves are provided on both sides of the assembly slot, allowing the wedges 10 to move along the side wall perpendicular to the partition plate 1. The two sets of wedges 10 are fixedly connected to three suction cups 3 on one side of the partition plate 1 via connecting pipes 16. The connecting pipes 16 communicate with the inside of the suction cups 3. Inside each wedge 10, there is a gas guiding chamber 1001 and an air cutting chamber 1002 communicating with the connecting pipes 16. The upper ends of the gas guiding chamber 1001 and the air cutting chamber 1002 are connected. A piston rod 12 is sealed and raised within the air cutting chamber 1002, with the rod body of the piston rod 12 located at the bottom. After the lower end of the rod is folded over, it extends horizontally to the side of the wedge block 10 away from the suction cup 3. The bottom of the bare rod section 401 is rotatably connected to the upper middle part of the drive block 7. The horizontal extension section 1201 of the piston rod 12 is located at the lower end of the drive block 7 in normal condition. The drive block 7 moves up and down with the lifting and lowering of the drive rod 4. The wedge block 10 has an inclined surface and a vertical surface distributed vertically. When the drive block 7 is engaged with the inclined surface, the wedge block 10 moves outward. When the drive block 7 moves to the vertical surface, the drive block 7 presses down against the horizontal extension section 1201 and drives the negative pressure on the contact surface between the suction cup 3 and the pot body 17 to continuously increase.

[0033] The length of the bare rod section 401 is less than the descent stroke of the drive rod 4 required to drive the suction cup 3 to extend to its maximum stroke. The partition plate 1 is provided with a first elastic element 9, a second elastic element 15 and a third elastic element 11, all of which are springs. The two ends of the first elastic element 9 elastically abut against the bottom of the drive block 7 and the bottom of the assembly groove, respectively, to drive the drive block 7 to be at a preset height in the normal state. There are three first springs horizontally spaced apart. The two ends of the second elastic element 15 elastically abut against the bottom of the horizontal extension section 1201 and the bottom of the assembly groove, respectively, to drive the horizontal extension section 1201 of the piston rod 12 to be at a preset height below the drive block 7 in the normal state, and the horizontal extension section 1201 is spaced with the bottom of the drive block 7. The third elastic element 11 is used to drive the wedge block 10 to reset and the suction cup 3 to be in a retracted state in the normal state.

[0034] A drive block 7 is movably connected to the bottom of the drive component. The drive block 7 cooperates with two wedges 10 to drive the wedges 10 to move. A piston rod 12 is sealed and moved up and down inside the wedges 10. The rodless cavity of the piston rod 12 is connected to the inside of the suction cup 3. The lower end of the piston rod 12 is folded and extends horizontally to the bottom of the drive block 7. A first elastic element 9, a second elastic element 15 and a third elastic element 11 are provided in the partition plate 1. The first elastic element 9 is used to drive the drive block 7 to a preset height in the normal state. The second elastic element 15 is used to drive the horizontal extension section 1201 of the piston rod 12 to a preset height below the drive block 7 in the normal state. The horizontal extension section 1201 is spaced with the bottom of the drive block 7. The two ends of the third elastic element 11 elastically abut against the wedges 10 and the inner wall of the guide groove, respectively, to drive the wedges 10 to reset and the suction cup 3 to be in a retracted state.

[0035] An auxiliary rolling mechanism is provided on the second elastic member to facilitate its horizontal movement. The auxiliary rolling mechanism includes a moving block 14 with balls at the bottom. A positioning protrusion 13 is provided at the bottom of the horizontal extension section 1201. The upper end of the second elastic member is sleeved on the positioning protrusion 13 and the lower end is fixedly connected to the upper end of the moving block 14.

[0036] A receiving groove is symmetrically recessed on both sides of the drive member at the upper end of the sealing block 102. A cutlery rack 6 is housed in the receiving groove. The cutlery rack 6 includes a shelf 602 arranged vertically and a lifting frame 601. Several shelf slots 6021 are spaced apart at the upper end of the shelf 602. The bottom of the shelf 602 has a guide groove with a "dovetail" cross-section recessed along its length. Guide blocks 6011 are protruding at both ends of the upper surface of the sealing block 102, which allow the guide groove of the shelf 602 to be inserted and guided to slide. The shelf 602 can slide along the length of the partition plate 1 at the upper end of the lifting frame 601. The lifting frame 601 rises and falls vertically in the receiving groove. When the lifting frame 601 descends to its maximum stroke, the upper end of the shelf 602 is flush with the upper end of the partition plate 1. When the lifting frame 601 rises to its maximum stroke, the upper end of the lifting frame 601 is flush with the upper end of the partition plate 1.

[0037] The lifting frame 601 is controlled by the lifting of the drive rod 4. The drive rod 4 can be raised to a preset stroke in normal condition. The upper end of the drive rod 4 is provided with a top rod 8 that is inserted into the bottom of the receiving groove. When the drive rod 4 is raised to the maximum stroke, the lifting frame 601 is raised to the maximum stroke.

[0038] Assembly process of tableware divider components Preliminary positioning and insertion: Confirm that the food divider is in its normal state (suction cup 3 retracts, elastic thin layer 2 naturally expands outward). According to the amount of food or cooking needs, insert the divider 1 into the internal space along the width direction of the pot body 17, so that the elastic thin layer 2 on both sides of the divider 1 initially elastically abuts against the inner wall of the food, achieving basic sealing and preliminary positioning. At this time, the outward expansion trend of the elastic thin layer 2 can provide a certain pre-tightening force to prevent the parts from easily shifting.

[0039] (Optional) Unfolding the cutlery rack 6: If cutlery rack 6 is to be used, it must be operated before negative pressure is formed. Pull up the rotating block 5 at the top of the drive component to drive the drive rod 4 to rise. The top rod 8 at the upper end of the drive rod 4 simultaneously pushes the lifting frame 601 in the receiving groove upward. When the drive rod 4 is raised to its maximum stroke, the lifting frame 601 rises until its upper end is flush with the upper end of the partition plate 1. At this time, the shelf 602 can be slid along the length of the partition plate 1 to pull it out of the receiving groove. Use the shelf slot 6021 on the shelf 602 to place chopsticks and other cutlery.

[0040] To extend and seal the suction cup 3: First, press down on the rotating block 5 to lower the drive rod 4. When the threaded section 402 contacts the threaded groove, rotate the rotating block 5. As the drive rod 4 descends, the drive block 7 descends accordingly. The inclined surfaces on both sides of the drive block 7 contact the two sets of wedges 10 of the transmission mechanism, pushing the wedges 10 to move outward in a direction perpendicular to the partition plate 1. The wedges 10 drive the suction cup 3 to extend through the connecting pipe 16 until the elastic ring at the end of the suction cup 3 seals against the inner wall of the vessel. At this time, the third elastic element 11 is compressed, and the suction cup 3 completes the extension and sealing action.

[0041] Increase negative pressure to strengthen fixation: Continue rotating the rotating block 5. When the driving block 7 moves to the vertical position of the wedge block 10, the driving block 7 no longer pushes the wedge block 10 outward, but instead presses downward against the horizontal extension section 1201 of the piston rod 12, causing the piston rod 12 to move downward in a sealed manner within the air-cutting chamber 1002 of the wedge block 10. During the downward movement of the piston rod 12, the air inside the suction cup 3 is extracted through the air guide chamber 1001 and the connecting pipe 16, gradually increasing the negative pressure between the suction cup 3 and the inner wall of the food container. The rotating block 5 can be stopped at any time according to the fixation requirements. At this time, the threaded structure locks the position of the driving rod 4, the negative pressure remains stable, and the damping of the elastic thin layer 2 and the negative pressure adsorption force work together to achieve a stable assembly of the partition plate 1, preventing tilting or displacement.

[0042] Disassembly process of tableware dividers Releasing negative pressure: Rotating the rotating block 5 in the opposite direction causes the drive rod 4 to rise. The threaded section 402 of the drive rod 4 gradually unscrews from the threaded hole of the partition plate 1, and the drive block 7 moves upward accordingly, no longer pressing against the horizontal extension section 1201 of the piston rod 12. Under the restoring force of the second elastic element 15, the piston rod 12 moves upward, and the gas in the air-cutting chamber 1002 enters the suction cup 3 through the air guide chamber 1001 and the connecting pipe 16. The negative pressure between the suction cup 3 and the inner wall of the food container is gradually released until the negative pressure completely disappears.

[0043] (Optional) Dish rack 6 storage: If the dish rack 6 has been unfolded, the shelf 602 should be slid back along the upper end of the lifting frame 601 and pushed back to the top of the receiving slot. The lifting frame 601 will fall back into the receiving slot under its own weight until the upper end of the shelf 602 is flush with the upper end of the partition plate 1, thus completing the storage of the dish rack 6.

[0044] Suction cup 3 retraction and component removal: Continue to rotate the screw block 5 counterclockwise until the threaded section 402 disengages from the threaded groove. The first elastic element 9 pushes the drive block 7 to automatically move upward and reset, and the drive block 7 disengages from the wedge block 10. Under the reset elastic force of the third elastic element 11, the wedge block 10 moves inward along the guide groove, driving the suction cup 3 to retract through the connecting pipe 16 until the suction cup 3 and the inner wall of the vessel return to the pre-set distance. At this time, only the elastic thin layer 2 has a pre-tightening force against the inner wall of the vessel. By applying a certain external force, the partition plate 1 can be pulled out of the vessel, completing the disassembly.

[0045] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A food utensil divider, comprising a divider plate (1) for dividing the internal space of the food utensil and an elastic thin layer (2) fixed to the outer periphery of the divider plate (1) and elastically abutting against the inner wall of the food utensil to achieve a seal, characterized in that: Two sets of elastic thin layers (2) are arranged in parallel and are located on both sides of the partition plate (1). A negative pressure adsorption assembly for increasing the anti-tipping performance of the partition plate (1) is provided on the partition plate (1). The negative pressure adsorption assembly includes a suction cup (3), a driving component and a transmission mechanism. The suction cup (3) is symmetrically distributed at both ends of the partition plate (1) and located between two adjacent elastic thin layers (2). When the suction cup (3) retracts, it matches the distance between the inner wall of the food container and when it extends, it seals against the inner wall of the food container. The suction cup (3) is in a retracted state in normal state. The driving component is raised and lowered at the upper end of the partition plate (1). The transmission mechanism is connected to the driving component and the suction cup (3) respectively. During the descent of the driving component, the transmission mechanism first causes the suction cup (3) to extend to seal against the inner wall of the food container, and then gradually increases the negative pressure between the end of the suction cup (3) and the inner wall of the food container. The driving component moves and stops as the negative pressure increases.

2. The tableware divider according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes two sets of wedges (10), which are fixedly connected to the suction cup (3) at one end of the partition plate (1) and move along the side wall perpendicular to the partition plate (1). A drive block (7) is movably connected to the bottom of the drive component. The drive block (7) cooperates with the two wedges (10) to drive the wedges (10) to move. A piston rod (12) is sealed and moved up and down inside the wedge (10). The rodless cavity of the piston rod (12) is connected to the inside of the suction cup (3). The lower end of the piston rod (12) is folded and extends horizontally to the bottom of the drive block (7). The partition plate (1) is provided with a first elastic element (9), a second elastic element (15) and a third elastic element (11). The first elastic element (9) is used to drive the drive block (7) to be at a preset height in normal state. The second elastic element (15) is used to drive the horizontal extension section (1201) of the piston rod (12) to be at a preset height below the drive block (7) in normal state, and the horizontal extension section (1201) is matched with the bottom of the drive block (7). The third elastic element (11) is used to drive the wedge block (10) to reset and the suction cup (3) to be in a retracted state.

3. A food utensil divider according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one suction cup (3) is provided on each side of the partition plate (1). The suction cup (3) is connected to the wedge (10) through a connecting pipe (16). The wedge (10) is provided with a gas guiding chamber (1001) that communicates with the connecting pipe (16) and a gas cutting chamber (1002) that allows the piston rod (12) to move in a sealed manner. The connecting pipe (16) communicates with the inside of the suction cup (3). The upper end of the gas guiding chamber (1001) communicates with the upper end of the gas cutting chamber (1002).

4. A food utensil divider according to claim 2, characterized in that: An auxiliary rolling mechanism is provided on the second elastic member (15) to facilitate its horizontal movement. The auxiliary rolling mechanism includes a moving block (14) with balls at the bottom. A positioning protrusion (13) is provided at the bottom of the horizontal extension section (1201). The upper end of the second elastic member (15) is sleeved on the positioning protrusion (13) and the lower end is fixedly connected to the upper end of the moving block (14).

5. A food utensil divider according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup (3) is a rigid suction cup with an elastic ring at the end.

6. A food utensil divider according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The driving component includes a driving rod (4) and a rotating block (5) fixed to the top of the driving rod (4). The driving rod (4) includes a smooth rod section (401) at the lower end and a threaded section (402) at the upper end. The length of the smooth rod section (401) is less than the descent stroke of the driving rod (4) required to drive the suction cup (3) to extend to the maximum stroke. The diameter of the threaded section (402) is greater than the diameter of the smooth rod section (401). The upper end of the partition plate (1) is provided with a threaded hole for the smooth rod section (401) to pass through and for the threaded section (402) to be screwed. The bottom of the smooth rod section (401) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the driving block (7).

7. A food utensil divider according to claim 2, characterized in that: A receiving groove is symmetrically recessed on both sides of the drive member at the upper end of the partition plate (1). A cutlery rack (6) is stored in the receiving groove. The cutlery rack (6) includes a shelf (602) and a lifting frame (601) arranged vertically. A number of shelf slots (6021) are arranged at intervals at the upper end of the shelf (602). The shelf (602) can slide along the length direction of the partition plate (1) at the upper end of the lifting frame (601). The lifting frame (601) rises and falls vertically in the receiving groove. When the lifting frame (601) descends to the maximum stroke, the upper end of the shelf (602) is flush with the upper end of the partition plate (1). When the lifting frame (601) rises to the maximum stroke, the upper end of the lifting frame (601) is flush with the upper end of the partition plate (1).

8. A food utensil divider according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting frame (601) is controlled by the lifting of the drive rod (4). The drive rod (4) can be raised to a preset stroke in normal conditions. The upper end of the drive rod (4) is provided with a top rod (8) that is inserted into the bottom of the receiving groove. When the drive rod (4) is raised to the maximum stroke, the lifting frame (601) is raised to the maximum stroke.

9. A food utensil divider according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two elastic thin layers (2) show a tendency to expand outward.

10. A pot, comprising a pot body (17) with an upward-facing opening and an isosceles trapezoidal cross-section that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, characterized in that: At least one food utensil separator as described in any one of claims 1-9 is sealed and inserted into the pot body (17) along its width or length direction.

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