Upper water outlet type electric kettle matched with vehicle-mounted cup holder

Abstract

The invention discloses an upper water outlet type electric kettle matched with a vehicle-mounted cup holder. The upper water outlet type electric kettle comprises a base assembly, a water storage barrel and a top cover assembly. A water suction pump unit is arranged in the base assembly and used for pumping water in the water storage barrel to the top cover assembly through a pipeline. The top cover assembly can rotate in the axial direction relative to the water storage barrel, water outlet dislocation is formed after rotation, pumped water flows out from the top through the dislocation position, accurate water outlet can be achieved without pouring the cup body, the vertical space of the vehicle-mounted cup holder is fully utilized, and the vehicle-mounted cup holder is convenient to use on the premise that the original layout of a vehicle is not changed. Scalds and leakage risks caused by inclined water pouring in the traveling process are effectively avoided, and the use safety and operation convenience are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electric kettle technology, specifically to a top-discharge electric kettle adapted to car cup holders. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, car electric kettles still follow the design of conventional hot water cups, requiring the entire cup to be tilted to pour water. However, this forces users to hold the cup and tilt it to pour, which can easily cause burns or spills, especially while driving.

[0003] In response, patent CN207590499U discloses a solution for a car electric kettle that allows the entire kettle to be tilted by setting a cup holder and a pin on the outside of the cup. Although this solves the problem of one-handed operation, in actual car use, there is no space to operate a tiltable electric kettle; in most cases, there is only space for the car cup holder.

[0004] Therefore, how to achieve a safe and convenient hot water supply within the limited existing vehicle space has become an issue that needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application proposes a top-discharge electric kettle adapted to car cup holders, which can accurately dispense water from above without tipping the cup over, taking into account safety, ease of operation and adaptability to car space.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present application adopts the following technical solution: This application proposes a top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder, including a base assembly, a water storage cylinder and a top cover assembly; The base assembly is equipped with a water pump unit, which is used to pump water from the water storage cylinder to the top cover assembly via pipeline; The top cover assembly can rotate axially relative to the water storage cylinder, and after rotation, it forms a water outlet misalignment with the water storage cylinder, so that the pumped water flows out from the top cover assembly through the misalignment position.

[0007] Thus, by integrating the water pump unit into the base assembly and allowing the top cover assembly to rotate relative to the water storage cylinder to create a misaligned water outlet, this application achieves the technical effect of controllable water dispensing from above without tilting the cup. Its structure fully utilizes the vertical space of the vehicle's cup holder, effectively solving the risk of scalding and spillage caused by tilting the cup while driving, without altering the vehicle's original layout, and significantly improving the safety and ease of use for in-vehicle hot water.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the base assembly includes a bottom shell and a mounting base, the water pump unit is fixed on the mounting base, the water pump unit is provided with an outlet pipe and an inlet pipe, the outlet pipe is connected to the outlet of the top cover assembly, and the bottom of the water storage cylinder is provided with a bottom connecting seat, the bottom connecting seat is fixedly connected to the mounting base.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the water storage cylinder includes an inner tank assembly and a heating plate assembly, the water outlet pipe extends upward along the outer periphery of the inner tank assembly, the heating plate assembly includes a water inlet and a temperature sensor, and the water inlet is connected to the water inlet pipe.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the water storage cylinder further includes an outer cylinder shell with a rotating opening through which the water outlet pipe passes. The inner liner assembly has a heating chamber cup opening that passes through the outer cylinder shell and has a cup lid assembly above it.

[0011] In some possible implementations, the cup lid assembly includes a rotating cup lid and a cup body cover plate that engages therewith, and also includes a steam detection probe and a breathable membrane disposed on the cup body cover plate.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the top cover assembly includes a rotating seat with a rotating shaft that is sleeved on and rotates relative to a rotating opening. The rotating shaft has a matching limiting groove that engages with a rotating limiting block disposed on the outer cylinder shell to limit the rotation angle.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the top cover assembly further includes a water outlet connector connected to a water outlet pipe, the water outlet connector being connected to a top water outlet nozzle via an adapter, the adapter being fixed to the rotating seat by a connector fixing seat.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the rotating seat may further include radially arranged guide ribs that guide the water outlet pipe from the top outlet to the rotating shaft.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the top cover assembly further includes a top cover housing, the top cover housing including a top cover base that engages with a rotating seat and has a built-in control main board, the top cover base having an embedded middle partition, the middle partition having O-rings on its inner and outer circumferences, and the upper end of the middle partition also having an operation panel with operation buttons.

[0016] In some possible implementations, a floating bushing is also included, which is fitted onto the rotating shaft and has a sliding end. The rotating seat has two push rod bosses that push the sliding end to rotate the floating bushing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the electric kettle in this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electric kettle in the water dispensing state.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall explosion of the electric kettle in this application; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the electric kettle with the support frame and bottom connector installed in this application. Figure 5 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the lid assembly of the electric kettle in this application; Figure 6 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the lid assembly of the electric kettle described in this application; Figure 7 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the top cover assembly of the electric kettle in this application; Figure 8 This is a top view of the rotating base assembly of the electric kettle of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following examples further illustrate the features of this application and other related features in detail, so as to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art: It should be noted that the terms “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” used in the following description refer to the directions in the attached diagrams, while the terms “bottom surface,” “top surface,” “inner,” and “outer” refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.

[0020] Furthermore, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this case based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2This application provides a top-discharge electric kettle adapted for car cup holders. The kettle is cylindrical and can be directly inserted into a standard car cup holder. It mainly comprises a base assembly 100, a water storage cylinder 200, and a top cover assembly 300. In the non-discharge state, the three components are tightly fitted axially to form a sealed, insulated cavity. When water is needed, the user rotates the top cover assembly 300, causing it to rotate at a certain angle relative to the water storage cylinder 200, creating a misaligned water outlet. Hot water then flows out from the top without needing to tilt the entire kettle, effectively avoiding the risk of scalding or spillage due to shaking during driving. Preferably, the rotation angle is 180°, creating a space under the top cover assembly 300 for placing a cup.

[0022] For details, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 First, the base assembly 100 supports the entire machine, including the bottom shell 110 and the mounting base 120 fixed inside it. The control main board 140 is fixed to the mounting base 120 by clips or screws. The water pump unit 130 is also mounted on the mounting base 120 and is stably positioned by the pump body fixing bracket 150. The water pump unit 130 is provided with an outlet pipe 131 and an inlet pipe 132, and the outlet pipe 131 is connected to the outlet of the top cover assembly 300. Corresponding to the mounting base 120, the bottom of the water storage cylinder 200 is provided with a bottom connecting seat 230, and the bottom connecting seat 230 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 120.

[0023] Furthermore, the charging socket 231 is fixed to the outside of the bottom connector 230, and a dust plug 232 is provided at its opening to prevent dust or liquid from entering. The vehicle power cord 400 can be inserted into the charging socket 231.

[0024] The water storage cylinder 200 consists of an outer shell 210, an inner liner assembly 220, and a heating plate assembly 221. The inner liner assembly 220 is made of food-grade stainless steel, and its bottom integrates the heating plate assembly 221, which includes a water inlet 2211 for drawing water and a temperature sensor 2212 for real-time water temperature monitoring. As described above, the inlet pipe 132 of the water pump unit 130 extends upward and communicates with the water inlet 2211 at the bottom of the water storage cylinder 200, while the outlet pipe 131 extends upward along the outer periphery of the water storage cylinder 200, passes through the rotating opening 212 on the outer shell 210, and finally connects to the inside of the top cover assembly 300. During installation, the bottom connecting seat 230 is fixedly connected to the heating plate assembly 221, and the mounting base 120 is fixedly connected to its lower end. Preferably, while the mounting base 120 is fixedly connected to the bottom connecting seat 230, it can also be fixedly connected to the outer shell 210 on its outer periphery to maintain stability.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The inner liner assembly 220 has a heating chamber opening 222 at its top, which passes through the outer cylinder shell 210 and extends upwards, covering the lid assembly 240. The lid assembly 240 is formed by a rotating lid 241 and a cup body cover 242 fastened together. The side of the cup body cover 242 facing the inner liner has a steam detection probe 243 for sensing the boiling state. Simultaneously, the cup body cover 242 has a vent hole corresponding to the position of the rotating lid 241, covered by a breathable membrane 244. This membrane is a microporous hydrophobic material that allows steam to pass through but blocks liquid water, thus achieving safe pressure relief during heating and preventing water droplets from splashing out. Since the top cover assembly 300 is rotatable, there is sufficient clearance for venting. Specifically, the edge of the breathable membrane 244 is pressed down when the rotating lid 241 and the cup body cover 242 are fastened together.

[0026] Furthermore, the structure of the top cover assembly 300, which can rotate axially relative to the water storage cylinder 200, will be described. The rotating seat 320, serving as the base of the top cover assembly 300, is vertically connected to the outer cylinder shell 210. A rotating shaft 321 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating seat 320, which is fitted into the rotating opening 212 of the outer cylinder shell 210 and is rotatably connected. Since both the rotating shaft 321 and the rotating opening 212 are located on the outer periphery, an off-axis structure is formed with respect to the top cover assembly 300 and the water storage cylinder 200, thus creating the condition for misalignment of the water outlet.

[0027] Furthermore, to limit the rotation angle, the outer cylinder shell 210 is provided with a rotation limiting block 211 on the outer periphery of the rotation opening 212, and a corresponding limiting groove 3211 is provided on the rotation shaft 321. The two work together to form an angle stop, ensuring that the water outlet only opens within a preset angle range, thus improving operational reliability. Preferably, there are two limiting grooves 3211 and rotation limiting blocks 211, forming a 180° angle.

[0028] For the water outlet path, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 After passing through the rotating opening 212, the water outlet pipe 131 enters the interior of the rotating shaft 321 and connects to the water outlet connector 340. The water outlet connector 340 then connects to the top water outlet 322 via an adapter 350. The adapter 350 is fixed inside the rotating seat 320 by a connector fixing seat 360 to ensure that the water flow channel remains stable during rotation. To further guide the pipe routing, the rotating seat 320 is provided with radially arranged guide ribs 323 that extend from the top water outlet 322 to the inlet of the rotating shaft 321, effectively preventing the water outlet pipe 131 from bending or falling off during assembly or use.

[0029] Furthermore, to enhance structural stability during rotation, a floating bushing 330 is provided. The floating bushing 330 is fitted inside the rotating shaft 321, and a sliding end 331 is provided at one end of its outer circumference. The inner wall of the rotating seat 320 is provided with two symmetrically arranged push rod bosses 324. When the top cover assembly 300 rotates, the push rod bosses 324 push the sliding end 331, causing the floating bushing 330 to rotate axially, thereby making the rotation of the water outlet pipe 131 more stable.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 7 The top cover assembly 300 is externally covered by a top cover housing 310, which includes a top cover base 311 that engages with the rotating base 320. A central partition 313 is embedded inside the top cover base 311, and O-rings 314 are provided on both its inner and outer circumferences to achieve a seal with the upper end of the top cover housing 310. An operation panel 312 is embedded in the upper end of the central partition 313 and is fitted with a buffer pad 316. Its surface is provided with operation buttons 315 for starting / stopping heating or checking status. A control main board 317 is installed between the top cover base 311 and the rotating base 320.

[0031] In summary, this embodiment achieves a safe hot water supply within a confined vehicle space by modularizing the functions of water pumping, heating, and water dispensing, combined with a rotatable, staggered water dispensing structure. Because the top cover assembly 300 can rotate relative to the outside, even in a completely sealed state, excess steam generated by heating can still be discharged through the rotation gap and the vent membrane 244, balancing safety and functionality.

[0032] As stated above, this case protects a top-discharge electric kettle adapted to car cup holders, and all technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this case should be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this case.

Claims

1. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to car cup holders, characterized in that, Includes a base assembly (100), a water storage cylinder (200), and a top cover assembly (300); The base assembly (100) is equipped with a water pump unit (130) for pumping water from the water storage cylinder (200) to the top cover assembly (300) via pipeline. The top cover assembly (300) can rotate axially relative to the water storage cylinder (200) and after rotation, it forms a water outlet misalignment with the water storage cylinder (200), so that the pumped water flows out from the top cover assembly (300) through the misalignment position.

2. The top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base assembly (100) includes a bottom shell (110) and a mounting base (120). The water pump unit (130) is fixed on the mounting base (120). The water pump unit (130) is provided with an outlet pipe (131) and an inlet pipe (132). The outlet pipe (131) is connected to the outlet of the top cover assembly (300). The bottom of the water storage cylinder (200) is provided with a bottom connecting seat (230). The bottom connecting seat (230) is fixedly connected to the mounting base (120).

3. The top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water storage cylinder (200) includes an inner tank assembly (220) and a heating plate assembly (221). The water outlet pipe (131) extends upward along the outer periphery of the inner tank assembly (220). The heating plate assembly (221) includes a water inlet (2211) and a temperature sensor (2212). The water inlet (2211) is connected to the water inlet pipe (132).

4. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The water storage cylinder (200) also includes an outer cylinder shell (210), on which a rotating opening (212) is provided. The water outlet pipe (131) passes through the rotating opening (212). The inner liner assembly (220) is provided with a heating chamber cup opening (222), which passes through the outer cylinder shell (210) and has a cup lid assembly (240) above it.

5. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The cup lid assembly (240) includes a rotating cup lid (241) and a cup body cover plate (242) that engages with it, and also includes a steam detection probe (243) and a breathable membrane (244) disposed on the cup body cover plate (242).

6. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The top cover assembly (300) includes a rotating seat (320), which is provided with a rotating shaft (321). The rotating shaft (321) is sleeved on the rotating opening (212) and rotates relative to the rotating opening (212). The rotating shaft (321) is provided with a matching limiting groove (3211) and cooperates with the rotating limiting block (211) provided on the outer cylinder shell (210) to limit the rotation angle.

7. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The top cover assembly (300) also includes a water outlet connector (340) connected to the water outlet pipe (131). The water outlet connector (340) is connected to the top water outlet (322) via an adapter (350). The adapter (350) is fixed to the rotating seat (320) by a connector fixing seat (360).

8. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating seat (320) also includes a guide rib (323) arranged radially to guide the water outlet pipe (131) from the top water outlet (322) to the rotating shaft (321).

9. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The top cover assembly (300) also includes a top cover housing (310), which includes a top cover base (311) that engages with the rotating seat (320) and has a built-in control main board (317). The top cover base (311) has an embedded middle partition (313), and the middle partition (313) has O-rings (314) on its inner and outer circumferences. The upper end of the middle partition (313) also has an embedded operation panel (312) and operation buttons (315).

10. A top-discharge electric kettle adapted to a car cup holder as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a floating bushing (330), which is sleeved on the rotating shaft (321) and has a sliding end (331). The rotating seat (320) has two push rod bosses (324), which push the sliding end (331) to realize the rotation of the floating bushing (330).

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