Cooking equipment

Abstract

The invention provides cooking equipment, and relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances. The cooking equipment comprises a cover body assembly, a container assembly, an induction assembly and an inducted part, an opening is formed in the container assembly, and the cover body assembly is used for covering the opening; one of the cover body assembly and the container assembly is provided with an induction assembly, the other one of the cover body assembly and the container assembly is provided with an inducted part, the inducted part is used for entering the induction range of the induction assembly when the cover body assembly covers the opening in place, and the induction assembly is used for sending out an assembly in-place signal when the inducted part enters the induction range of the induction assembly. According to the cooking equipment, through mutual cooperation of the sensing assembly and the sensed part, the in-place assembly signal can be sent out when the cover body assembly covers in place, so that the process of detecting whether the cover body assembly is assembled in place or not is achieved, a coupler does not need to be adopted, and therefore the phenomenon of poor contact between a pin and a jack is avoided; and the phenomena that oil and water enter the jacks and oil stains and impurities are attached to the pins are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing cooking equipment such as automatic stir-fry pans, the lid and pot body are usually connected by an electrical connection process using a coupler to detect whether the lid and pot body are properly assembled. Only when the lid and pot body are properly assembled can the subsequent automatic stir-frying and other electronic control processes be carried out.

[0003] The coupler includes a pin and a socket. One of the pins and the socket is located on the lid, and the other is located on the pot body. When the lid is accurately placed on the pot body, the pin is inserted vertically into the socket and electrically connected to the socket through a conductive plate. At this time, the pin and the socket can be energized, indicating that the lid and the pot body are properly assembled.

[0004] However, the coupler has poor reliability. During cooking, the pot lid may shake relative to the pot body, which can lead to poor contact between the pins and the socket, or even power failure. In addition, oil and water can easily enter the socket of the coupler, and oil and impurities can easily adhere to the pins, which can cause the coupler to fail or short-circuit. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cooking device to alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art, such as automatic stir-fry pans, where the lid and pot body are usually connected by an electrical coupler to detect whether the lid and pot body are properly assembled. However, the reliability of the coupler is poor. During the cooking process, if the lid shakes relative to the pot body, it will cause poor contact between the pins and sockets in the coupler, or even power failure. In addition, oil and water can easily enter the sockets of the coupler, and oil and impurities can easily adhere to the pins, which will cause the coupler to fail or short-circuit.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a cooking device, including a lid assembly, a container assembly, a sensing assembly, and a sensed component;

[0007] The container assembly has an opening, and the cover assembly is used to cover the opening;

[0008] One of the cover assembly and the container assembly is provided with the sensing component, and the other is provided with the sensed component. The sensed component is used to enter the sensing range of the sensing component when the cover assembly is closed at the opening. The sensing component is used to send a signal indicating that the assembly is in place when the sensed component enters its sensing range.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, a pin assembly is provided between the cover assembly and the container assembly, and the cover assembly and the container assembly are horizontally connected to each other through the pin assembly so that the cover assembly is in place at the opening;

[0010] The sensing component and the sensed component are used to move relatively close to each other in the horizontal direction when the cover assembly and the container assembly are inserted into each other, so that the sensed component enters the sensing range of the sensing component.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the pin assembly includes a pin and a pin hole, the pin hole being disposed on the cover assembly and the pin being disposed on the container assembly, the pin being used to insert into the pin hole when the cover assembly is in place at the opening;

[0012] The sensing element is connected to the pin, and the sensing element is used to enter the sensing range of the sensing component when the pin is inserted into the pin hole.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the pin is slidably connected to the container assembly, and the pin is used to slide on the container assembly to insert into or retract from the pin hole.

[0014] In an optional implementation, the central axis of the pin is higher than the plane containing the opening.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, a limiting member is connected to one side of the pin, and the container assembly is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part spaced apart. The limiting member is disposed between the first limiting part and the second limiting part, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part can respectively abut against the limiting member to limit the sliding stroke of the pin.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the limiting member is provided with a retractable spring positioning pin, the retraction direction of which is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the pin.

[0017] The container assembly has a groove near the first limiting part and / or the second limiting part, and the groove is located between the first limiting part and the second limiting part. The spring positioning pin is used to extend and insert into the groove when the limiting member abuts against the first limiting part or the second limiting part.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, a positioning component is further provided between the cover assembly and the container assembly;

[0019] The positioning component includes a positioning protrusion and a positioning groove. One of the positioning protrusion and the positioning groove is provided on the cover assembly, and the other is provided on the container assembly. The positioning protrusion is used to extend into the positioning groove when the cover assembly is in place at the opening, and abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the positioning groove in a direction parallel to the opening.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the sensing component is a Hall switch, and the sensed element is a magnet.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, a control component and a stirring component are also included, the stirring component being mounted on the cover assembly and capable of extending into the container assembly when the cover assembly is closed over the opening;

[0022] Both the sensing component and the stirring component are connected to the control component. The control component is used to receive signals from the sensing component and control the stirring component to start according to the assembly completion signal from the sensing component.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the lid assembly includes a pot lid and a handle, the handle being detachably connected to the pot lid, and both the control component and the sensing component are mounted on the handle.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, a stepped portion is provided between the outer peripheral wall of the pot lid and the side of the pot lid facing the opening, the stepped portion being used to abut against the edge of the opening when the pot lid is placed over the opening.

[0025] The cooking device provided by this invention includes a lid assembly, a container assembly, a sensing assembly, and a sensed component. The container assembly has an opening, and the lid assembly is used to cover the opening. One of the lid assembly and the container assembly has a sensing assembly, and the other has a sensed component. The sensed component is used to enter the sensing range of the sensing assembly when the lid assembly is properly closed at the opening. The sensing assembly sends a signal indicating that the component is properly assembled when it enters its sensing range. During the use of this cooking device, ingredients such as food and seasonings can be placed into the container assembly, and then the lid assembly is placed over the opening of the container assembly. If the lid assembly is properly closed at the opening, the sensed component can enter the sensing range of the sensing assembly, allowing the sensing assembly to detect the sensed component and send an assembly signal to remind the user that the lid assembly is properly closed. Conversely, if the lid assembly is not properly closed at the opening, the sensed component will not enter the sensing range of the sensing assembly. In this case, the sensing assembly cannot detect the sensed component and will not send an assembly signal, thus reminding the user that the lid assembly is not properly closed. Compared to existing technologies that use pins and sockets of couplers to detect whether the lid is properly assembled, the detection method in this invention, where the sensing component and the sensed component work together to detect whether the lid assembly is properly assembled, is more reliable. During cooking, even if the lid assembly slightly shakes relative to the container assembly, as long as the sensed component remains within the sensing range of the sensing component, the sensing component will still send a signal indicating that it is properly assembled. This eliminates the need for the user to re-check or adjust the lid assembly position, thus preventing interruption of the cooking process. Furthermore, when the sensing component participates in the electronic cooking control process, it will not cause a power outage. In addition, compared to pins and sockets in couplers, the sensing component and the sensed component in this invention are less prone to oil and water ingress, and less susceptible to oil and impurities, thus reducing the likelihood of malfunction or short circuits. It should be noted that the cooking equipment provided by the present invention can be an automatic wok or other automatic cookware that can cook according to a set program. In this case, the cooking equipment can also be equipped with a stirring system and an intelligent control system. The stirring system can be installed on the lid assembly and extends into the container assembly when the lid assembly is placed over the opening of the container assembly. Both the sensing component and the stirring system can be connected to the intelligent control system. The intelligent control system is used to receive the sensing signal from the sensing component and control the stirring system to start when the sensing component sends a signal that the assembly is in place, so as to stir-fry the ingredients, seasonings and other cooking materials in the container assembly.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the cooking device provided by the present invention, through the cooperation of the sensing component and the sensed component, can send a signal that the assembly is in place when the lid component is in place, thereby realizing the detection process of whether the lid component is in place. There is no need to use a coupler, so there will be no poor contact between the pins and the socket, and there will be no oil or water entering the socket or oil and impurities adhering to the pins. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 An exploded view of the cooking equipment provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the cover assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a container component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0034] Figure 7 Exploded view of the cover assembly and stirring assembly provided in the embodiments of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 A top view of the cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Icons: 1-Lid assembly; 10-Pot lid; 100-Step section; 101-Vent hole; 11-Handle; 110-Stud; 12-Fixing nut; 13-Feeding cover; 130-Feeding handle; 14-View window; 2-Container assembly; 20-Opening; 21-Slide groove; 22-Slide hole; 23-Handle; 3-Sensing assembly; 4-Sensed component; 5-Pin assembly; 50-Pin; 500-Limiting component; 5000-Spring positioning pin; 51-Pin hole; 6-Positioning assembly; 60-Positioning protrusion; 61-Positioning groove; 7-Control assembly; 70-Display assembly; 8-Stirring assembly; 80-Rotation drive component; 81-Stirring shaft; 82-Stirring spatula; 9-Battery assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0038] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0039] The following detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0040] Example:

[0041] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the cooking device provided in this embodiment includes a lid assembly 1, a container assembly 2, a sensing assembly 3, and a sensed component 4; the container assembly 2 has an opening 20, and the lid assembly 1 is used to cover the opening 20; one of the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 is provided with a sensing assembly 3, and the other is provided with a sensed component 4. The sensed component 4 is used to enter the sensing range of the sensing assembly 3 when the lid assembly 1 is in place at the opening 20, and the sensing assembly 3 is used to send a signal that the assembly is in place when the sensed component 4 enters its sensing range.

[0042] The cooking device provided in this embodiment can be a pot, in which case the container component 2 is the pot body, and the opening 20 on it is the pot opening; correspondingly, the lid component 1 can be the pot lid 10. In the process of using this cooking device, the ingredients, seasonings, and other cooking raw materials are first placed through... Figure 4 The container assembly 2 shown has its opening 20 inserted into it, and then... Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the lid assembly 1 is placed over the opening 20 of the container assembly 2. If the lid assembly 1 is properly positioned over the opening 20, then... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The sensing element 4 shown can enter the sensing range of the sensing component 3, thereby enabling the sensing component 3 to detect the sensing element 4 and send a signal indicating that the assembly is in place, reminding the user that the cover assembly 1 is properly closed. Conversely, if the cover assembly 1 is not properly closed at the opening 20, the sensing element 4 will not enter the sensing range of the sensing component 3. In this case, the sensing component 3 cannot detect the sensing element 4 and will not send a signal indicating that the assembly is in place, thus reminding the user that the cover assembly 1 is not properly closed.

[0043] Compared to the existing technology that uses the pins and holes of the coupler to detect whether the lid 10 is properly assembled, the detection method in this embodiment, in which the sensing component 3 and the sensed component 4 cooperate to detect whether the lid assembly 1 is properly assembled, is more reliable. During the cooking process, even if the lid assembly 1 shakes slightly relative to the container assembly 2, as long as the sensed component 4 is still within the sensing range of the sensing component 3, the sensing component 3 will still send a signal indicating that it is properly assembled. The user does not need to re-check or adjust the position of the lid assembly 1, thus preventing the cooking process from being interrupted. When the sensing component 3 participates in the cooking electronic control process, it will not cause the electronic control process to be powered off.

[0044] Furthermore, compared to the pins and sockets in the coupler, the sensing component 3 and the sensed component 4 in this embodiment are less prone to getting into oil or water, and are less prone to being covered by oil and impurities, thus making them less likely to fail or short-circuit.

[0045] It should be noted that the cooking equipment provided in this embodiment can be an automatic stir-fry pan or other automatic cookware that can cook according to a set program. In this case, the cooking equipment can also be equipped with a stir-frying system and an intelligent control system. The stir-frying system can be installed on the cover assembly 1 and extends into the container assembly 2 when the cover assembly 1 is placed over the opening 20 of the container assembly 2. Both the sensing component 3 and the stir-frying system can be connected to the intelligent control system. The intelligent control system is used to receive the sensing signal from the sensing component 3 and control the stir-frying system to start when the sensing component 3 sends a signal that it is in place, so as to stir-fry the ingredients, seasonings and other cooking materials in the container assembly 2.

[0046] Furthermore, the cooking equipment can also be equipped with gas, electromagnetic, electric heating systems, etc. The heating system can also be connected to the intelligent control system. When the intelligent control system receives the signal from the sensing component 3 indicating that the assembly is in place, the intelligent control system can also control the heating system to automatically turn on in order to cooperate with the stir-frying and mixing system to achieve an automatic cooking process.

[0047] Compared with the prior art, the cooking device provided in this embodiment, through the cooperation of the sensing component 3 and the sensed component 4, can send a signal that the assembly is in place when the cover component 1 is in place, thereby realizing the detection process of whether the cover component 1 is in place. There is no need to use a coupler, so there will be no poor contact between the pins and the socket, and there will be no oil or water entering the socket or oil and impurities adhering to the pins.

[0048] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a pin assembly 5 is provided between the cover assembly 1 and the container assembly 2. The cover assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 are connected to each other in the horizontal direction through the pin assembly 5 so that the cover assembly 1 is in place at the opening 20. The sensing assembly 3 and the sensed part 4 are used to move relatively close to each other in the horizontal direction when the cover assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 are connected to each other so that the sensed part 4 enters the sensing range of the sensing assembly 3.

[0049] The latch assembly 5 not only limits the position of the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2, but also improves the accuracy of the lid being placed between the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2, as well as the working accuracy between the sensed component 4 and the sensing component 3, thereby effectively preventing malfunctions in the cooking equipment.

[0050] Furthermore, the latch assembly 5 includes a latch 50 and a latch hole 51. The latch hole 51 is located on the cover assembly 1, and the latch 50 is located on the container assembly 2. The latch 50 is used to insert into the latch hole 51 when the cover assembly 1 is in place at the opening 20. The sensing element 4 is connected to the latch 50, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the sensing element 4 is used to enter the sensing range of the sensing component 3 when the pin 50 is inserted into the pin hole 51.

[0051] When the cover assembly 1 is in place at the opening 20, the pin 50 in the pin assembly 5 can be inserted into the pin hole 51; if the cover assembly 1 is not in place, the pin 50 and the pin hole 51 cannot be aligned, and the pin 50 is difficult to insert into the pin hole 51.

[0052] By connecting the sensing element 4 to the pin 50, the sensing element 4 can enter and exit the sensing range of the sensing component 3 as the pin 50 moves in and out of the pin hole 51, thereby realizing the signal switching of the sensing component 3 to determine whether the cover component 1 is properly covered.

[0053] It can be seen that the cooking device provided in this embodiment can realize the signal switching of the sensing component 3 only on the premise that the pin 50 can be inserted into the pin hole 51. At this time, the pin component 5 can not only play a connecting and limiting role for the lid component 1 and the container component 2, but also be used to determine whether the lid component 1 is properly covered before the sensing component 3, effectively improving the accuracy of the judgment result.

[0054] The specific structures of the sensing component 3 and the sensed element 4 are not limited, as long as the sensing component 3 can send a signal indicating that the sensing element 4 is in place once it enters the sensing range of the sensing component 3. For example, the sensing component 3 can be a Hall switch, and the sensed element 4 can be a magnet. Alternatively, the sensing component 3 can be a photoelectric switch, and the sensed element 4 can be an object with a reflective surface.

[0055] To ensure the effectiveness of the sensing component 3 and the sensed component 4, and to simplify their structure, this embodiment preferably uses a Hall switch for the sensing component 3 and a magnet for the sensed component 4.

[0056] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the axial direction of the pin 50 can be parallel to the plane where the opening 20 is located. At this time, the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 are connected to each other in the horizontal direction through the pin assembly 5. After the pin 50 is inserted into the pin hole 51, it will abut against each other along the axial direction of the container assembly 2, thereby limiting the axial position of the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2, effectively preventing the lid assembly 1 from detaching from the opening 20 of the container assembly 2, and improving the reliability of the cooking equipment.

[0057] It should be noted that existing automatic stir-fry pans typically have a hook and a ring on the side of the lid 10 away from the pan body to prevent the lid 10 from detaching during cooking. When the lid 10 is on the pan body, the hook and ring engage, preventing the lid 10 from separating vertically from the pan body. However, when cooking is finished and the lid 10 needs to be opened, to separate the hook and ring, the user usually needs to lift the side of the lid 10 closest to the handle and then move the lid 10 back and forth to separate the hook and ring. When lifting the side of the lid 10 closest to the handle, the opening between the lid 10 and the pan body will face the user, causing steam inside the pan to rush out towards the user, which is unfriendly and may even burn the user.

[0058] In this embodiment, the lid assembly 1 and container assembly 2 are axially limited by the pin assembly 5, eliminating the need for hooks and rings. When the lid assembly 1 needs to be opened after cooking, the lid assembly 1 can be moved along the plane of the opening 20 to allow the pin 50 to exit from the pin hole 51. At this time, the opening between the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 will face upwards and will not face the user, making it less likely to burn the user.

[0059] It can be seen that this embodiment can also solve the technical problem in the prior art that the steam can easily burn users when the automatic stir-fry pan is opened by setting the latch component 5.

[0060] It should also be noted that since the pin 50 and pin hole 51 in the pin assembly 5 only serve as insertion limiters and do not require conductive plates for power transmission, even if the pin 50 and pin hole 51 are covered with dirt, the coupler failure or short circuit problem existing in the prior art will not occur.

[0061] When the axis of the pin 50 is parallel to the plane of the opening 20, in order to facilitate the cover assembly 1 to be tightly fastened to the opening 20 on the container assembly 2, such as... Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the central axis of the pin 50 is preferably higher than the plane where the opening 20 is located.

[0062] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pin 50 is slidably connected to the container assembly 2, and the pin 50 is used to slide on the container assembly 2 to insert into or retract from the pin hole 51.

[0063] When the pin 50 is slidably connected to the container assembly 2, the container assembly 2 can limit and guide the movement of the pin 50, thereby improving the smoothness and stability of the process of the pin 50 entering and exiting the pin hole 51.

[0064] One side of the pin 50 is connected to a limiting member 500. The container assembly 2 is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part that are spaced apart. The limiting member 500 is located between the first limiting part and the second limiting part. The first limiting part and the second limiting part can respectively abut against the limiting member 500 to limit the sliding stroke of the pin 50.

[0065] The first and second limiting parts on the container assembly 2 can cooperate with the limiting member 500 on the pin 50 to limit the sliding stroke of the pin 50, preventing the pin 50 from being inserted too deeply into the pin hole 51 or from being too far away from the pin hole 51 after being withdrawn from the pin hole 51, thereby improving the performance of the pin 50.

[0066] To achieve a sliding connection between the pin 50 and the container assembly 2, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the container assembly 2 may be provided with a slide groove 21, and the pin 50 is slidably connected in the slide groove 21. To protect the pin 50, the slide groove 21 may be provided inside the container assembly 2. In addition, to facilitate the sliding of the pin 50, the outer wall of the container assembly 2 may be provided with a sliding hole 22 communicating with the slide groove 21. A limiting member 500 on one side of the pin 50 is provided in the sliding hole 22. At this time, the limiting member 500 can be used as a sliding switch for the pin 50, making it convenient for the user to push the pin 50 to slide.

[0067] It should be noted that the inner wall at the end of the groove 21 or the inner wall at the end of the hole 22 can both serve as the first limiting part and the second limiting part, or the first limiting part and the second limiting part can be provided inside the groove 21 or inside the hole 22.

[0068] Since the groove 21 can protect the pin 50 and improve the sliding stability of the pin 50, such as Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the container assembly 2 preferably has a groove 21 inside.

[0069] Furthermore, such as Figure 6As shown, the limiting member 500 is provided with a retractable spring positioning pin 5000, the retraction direction of the spring positioning pin 5000 is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the pin 50; the container assembly 2 is provided with a groove near the first limiting part or the second limiting part, or the container assembly 2 is provided with a groove near both the first limiting part and the second limiting part, and the groove is located between the first limiting part and the second limiting part. The spring positioning pin 5000 is used to extend and insert into the groove when the limiting member 500 abuts against the first limiting part or the second limiting part.

[0070] When the limiting member 500 moves between the first limiting part and the second limiting part, the spring positioning pin 5000, which is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the pin 50, is compressed and stores energy. When the limiting member 500 moves to abut against the first limiting part or the second limiting part, the spring positioning pin 5000 moves with the limiting member 500 to the top of the groove. At this time, the spring positioning pin 5000 releases energy, extends, and inserts into the groove, thus limiting the movement of the limiting member 500 and the pin 50.

[0071] Furthermore, the interplay between the elastic positioning pin and the groove not only limits the movement of the pin 50 but also increases the damping sensation. In this embodiment, the first and second limiting portions correspond to the two stroke endpoints of the limiting member 500 and the two stroke endpoints of the pin 50, respectively. When the pin 50 is inserted into the pin hole 51, the limiting member 500 abuts against the first limiting portion; when the pin 50 is withdrawn from the pin hole 51, the limiting member 500 abuts against the second limiting portion. Thus, a groove is provided on the container assembly 2 near the first limiting portion to facilitate the user's reminder that the pin 50 is inserted into the pin hole 51 using the interplay between the spring positioning pin 5000 and the groove; a groove is also provided on the container assembly 2 near the second limiting portion to facilitate the user's reminder that the pin 50 is withdrawn from the pin hole 51 using the interplay between the spring positioning pin 5000 and the groove.

[0072] Because it is necessary to remind users during use whether the pin 50 is properly inserted to improve the user experience, therefore... Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the container assembly 2 preferably has a groove near the first limiting part, and the groove is located at the bottom of the slide groove 21.

[0073] It should be noted that when it is necessary to unlock the limiting effect of the spring positioning pin 500 to continue moving the limiting member 500 and the pin 50, this can be achieved by pushing the limiting member 500 within the sliding hole 22. Specifically, pushing the limiting member 500 within the sliding hole 22 will generate a compressive force parallel to the moving direction of the limiting member 500 between the spring positioning pin 5000 and the groove, which will then cause the spring positioning pin 5000 to retract. Once the spring positioning pin 5000 has shortened and withdrawn from the groove, the limiting effect of the spring positioning pin 5000 and the groove on the limiting member 500 is released.

[0074] Furthermore, to facilitate the easy removal of the spring positioning pin 5000 from the groove, this embodiment preferably features an arc-shaped inner wall for the groove, and correspondingly, the end face of the spring positioning pin 5000 that contacts the inner wall of the groove is also arc-shaped. When the limiting member 500 is pushed to move within the sliding hole 22, and a pressing force parallel to the moving direction of the limiting member 500 is generated between the spring positioning pin 5000 and the groove, the aforementioned arc-shaped surface makes the spring positioning pin 5000 more susceptible to axial pressing force, thereby facilitating its shortening and removal from the groove.

[0075] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a positioning component 6 is also provided between the cover assembly 1 and the container assembly 2; the positioning component 6 includes a positioning protrusion 60 and a positioning groove 61, one of which is provided on the cover assembly 1 and the other is provided on the container assembly 2. The positioning protrusion 60 is used to extend into the positioning groove 61 when the cover assembly 1 is in place at the opening 20, and abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the positioning groove 61 in a direction parallel to the opening 20.

[0076] The axial direction of the positioning groove 61 and the axial direction of the positioning protrusion 60 are both in the same direction as the axial direction of the container assembly 2. When the cover assembly 1 is placed on the container assembly 2, the cover assembly 1 can be moved vertically to the opening 20 of the container assembly 2. If the positioning protrusion 60 and the positioning groove 61 are aligned at this time, after the cover assembly 1 is placed on the opening 20 of the container assembly 2, the positioning protrusion 60 will extend into the positioning groove 61, thereby playing a limiting role and preventing the cover assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 from moving in a direction parallel to the opening 20.

[0077] It can be seen that the positioning component 6 can further improve the assembly stability between the cover component 1 and the container component 2.

[0078] It should be noted that when the pin 50 is slidably connected to the container assembly 2, and a positioning component 6 is provided between the cover assembly 1 and the container assembly 2, during the process of covering the cover assembly 1, the cover assembly 1 can be directly moved vertically to the opening 20 of the container assembly 2, while the positioning protrusion 60 extends into the positioning groove 61. If the positioning protrusion 60 can extend into the positioning groove 61, the pin 50 is aligned with the pin hole 51, and then the pin 50 can be directly slid on the container assembly 2 to insert the pin 50 into the pin hole 51, without needing to adjust the position of the cover assembly 1 to align the pin 50 with the pin hole 51.

[0079] Therefore, the positioning component 6 can not only limit the position of the lid component 1 and the container component 2, but also be used to mark the position of the pin 50 and the pin hole 51, so that the pin 50 is aligned with the pin hole 51, thereby making it easier for the user to assemble the lid component 1 and improving the ease of use of the cooking equipment.

[0080] In practical applications, there are no restrictions on the placement of the positioning protrusion 60. To improve user convenience, such as... Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a handle 23 is preferably provided on one side of the container assembly 2, and a positioning protrusion 60 is provided on the handle 23.

[0081] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the pin 50 is slidably connected to the groove 21 inside the handle 23, and the end of the pin 50 near the opening 20 of the container assembly 2 can extend out of the handle 23 through the perforation on the side wall of the handle 23; the sensing element 4 is disposed in the groove 21 and fixedly connected to the pin 50; the limiting element 500 is disposed in the sliding hole 22 at the top of the handle 23 and fixedly connected to the pin 50. Correspondingly, as Figure 3 As shown, the pin hole 51 is located on the side wall of the cover assembly 1 near the handle 23, as... Figure 5 As shown, the sensing component 3 is located inside the cover assembly 1 and on the side of the cover assembly 1 near the handle 23.

[0082] During use, after the lid assembly 1 is placed over the opening 20 of the container assembly 2, pushing the limiting member 500 through the sliding hole 22 on the handle 23 allows the pin 50 to move in and out of the pin hole 51. Simultaneously, the pin 50 moves the sensed component 4 closer to or further away from the sensing component 3 on the lid assembly 1, thus controlling the signal switching of the sensing component 3. When the pin 50 is inserted into the pin hole 51, the sensed component 4 enters the sensing range of the sensing component 3. At this point, the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 are properly assembled, and the sensing component 3 sends a signal indicating that the assembly is complete. If the pin 50 is withdrawn from the pin hole 51, or if the pin 50 is not aligned with the pin hole 51, preventing the pin 50 from being inserted, the sensed component 4 cannot enter the sensing range of the sensing component 3. In this case, the lid assembly 1 and the container assembly 2 are not properly assembled, and the sensing component 3 will not send a signal indicating that the assembly is complete.

[0083] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the cooking device provided in this embodiment also includes a control component 7 and a stirring component 8. The stirring component 8 is installed on the cover component 1 and can extend into the container component 2 when the cover component 1 is closed at the opening 20. The sensing component 3 and the stirring component 8 are both connected to the control component 7. The control component 7 is used to receive the signal emitted by the sensing component 3 and control the stirring component 8 to start according to the assembly signal emitted by the sensing component 3.

[0084] The aforementioned intelligent control system is the control component 7, and the stir-frying and mixing system is the mixing component 8.

[0085] The sensing component 3, the control component 7, and the stirring component 8 work together to enable the cooking device to automatically execute the subsequent cooking process when the cover component 1 is assembled, thus achieving the automatic stir-frying function.

[0086] Furthermore, the lid assembly 1 includes a pot lid 10 and a handle 11, the handle 11 being detachably connected to the pot lid 10, and the control assembly 7 and the sensing assembly 3 are both mounted on the handle 11.

[0087] The handle 11 is used to improve the ease of holding the lid 10. Since the handle 11 is usually located on the top of the lid 10, that is, the handle 11 is located on the side of the lid 10 away from the heat source, placing the control component 7 and the sensing component 3 on the handle 11 not only enables the control component 7 to have the function of the handle 11, but also keeps the control component 7 and the sensing component 3 as far away from the heat source as possible, thus extending the service life of the control component 7 and the sensing component 3.

[0088] The handle 11 can be fixed to the pot lid 10 by welding or integral molding. To improve the ease of use of the handle 11, this embodiment preferably has a detachable connection between the handle 11 and the pot lid 10.

[0089] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the cover assembly 1 may also include a fixing nut 12; as Figure 7 As shown, the pot lid 10 has a through hole, and the handle 11 has a stud 110 that matches the fixing nut 12. When the handle 11 is installed on the pot lid 10, the end of the stud 110 away from the handle 11 passes through the through hole on the pot lid 10 and extends to the side of the pot lid 10 away from the handle 11. The fixing nut 12 is threaded onto the stud 110 and abuts against the side of the pot lid 10 away from the handle 11. At this time, the fixing nut 12 and the handle 11 can abut against the two sides of the pot lid 10 respectively, and the handle 11 and the fixing nut 12 are fixedly connected by the stud 110, which can effectively ensure the installation stability of the handle 11 on the pot lid 10.

[0090] It should be noted that, compared to the snap-fit ​​detachable connection method, the stud 110 and the fixing nut 12 working together can effectively ensure the connection stability between the handle 11 and the pot lid 10. Compared to the screw-connected detachable connection method, the stud 110 and the fixing nut 12 working together can improve the efficiency of installing and removing the handle 11 and the pot lid 10, thereby achieving quick installation and removal between the handle 11 and the pot lid 10.

[0091] To further improve the connection stability between the handle 11 and the pot lid 10, this embodiment preferably uses double-ended threads on the fixing nut 12 and stud 110.

[0092] In addition, the end face of the thread of the stud 110 near the pot lid 10 can be flat, and the flat surface is perpendicular to the central axis of the stud 110. When the fixing thread is connected to the thread of the stud 110, the flat surface of the thread end on the stud 110 can play a role in preventing slippage, which further effectively improves the connection stability between the handle 11 and the pot lid 10.

[0093] like Figure 7 As shown, the stirring assembly 8 can be connected to the side of the lid 10 away from the handle 11. To improve the ease of installation and removal of the stirring assembly 8, this embodiment preferably allows for a detachable connection between the stirring assembly 8 and the lid 10. Specifically, the stirring assembly 8 and the lid 10 can be detachably connected via a threaded connection.

[0094] The mixing assembly 8 may include a rotary drive 80, a mixing shaft 81, and a mixing spatula 82. The mixing spatula 82 is fixed on the mixing shaft 81, and one end of the mixing shaft 81 is connected to the output end of the rotary drive 80. The rotary drive 80 may be a motor, which drives the mixing shaft 81 to rotate, thereby driving the mixing spatula 82 to rotate. After the mixing spatula 82 rotates, it can stir-fry the food ingredients, seasonings, and other cooking materials in the container assembly 2.

[0095] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the rotary drive component 80 in the stirring assembly 8 can also be installed inside the handle 11, and the control component 7 can be a microcontroller or a programmable logic controller. Installing the rotary drive component 80 inside the handle 11 not only protects the rotary drive component 80, but also facilitates the connection between the control component 7 and the rotary drive component 80 to control the opening and closing of the rotary drive component 80.

[0096] like Figure 5 As shown, the cooking device provided in this embodiment may also include a battery assembly 9, which is mounted on the handle 11 and connected to the control assembly 7.

[0097] Battery assembly 9 is used to power control assembly 7. Furthermore, battery assembly 9 can also power the rotary drive 80 in sensing assembly 3 and stirring assembly 8.

[0098] To improve the ease of use of the cooking equipment, in this embodiment, the battery assembly 9 is preferably a rechargeable battery. Correspondingly, a charging plate can also be provided inside the handle 11. The charging plate is connected to the battery assembly 9 and a charging interface is connected to one side of the charging plate. The charging interface is located on the side wall of the handle 11 so that an external power source can charge the battery assembly 9 through the charging plate.

[0099] like Figure 5 As shown, when the handle 11 is equipped with a charging plate, the sensing component 3 can be placed on the charging plate to save installation space.

[0100] like Figure 5 As shown, the cooking device provided in this embodiment may also include a display component 70, which is located on the side of the handle 11 facing away from the pot lid 10 and is connected to the control component 7.

[0101] The display component 70 is used to display information such as temperature, setting, and cooking time during the cooking process. Furthermore, the display component 70 can also be a touch screen. The touch screen and the control component 7 work together to facilitate users in setting and controlling the cooking functions, which can further improve the ease of use of the cooking equipment.

[0102] It should be noted that when the display component 70 is installed on the side of the handle 11 facing away from the pot lid 10, the display component 70 can be located away from the pot lid 10, thereby keeping the display component 70 away from the heat source, protecting the display component 70 and extending its service life.

[0103] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a step portion 100 is provided between the outer peripheral wall of the pot lid 10 and the side of the pot lid 10 facing the opening 20. The step portion 100 is used to abut against the edge of the opening 20 when the pot lid 10 is placed over the opening 20.

[0104] The step portion 100 cooperates with the edge support of the opening 20 of the container assembly 2, which can limit the container assembly 2 and the lid 10, and prevent the lid 10 from sliding freely at the opening 20.

[0105] Furthermore, the stepped portion 100 of the lid 10 and the inner peripheral wall of the container assembly 2 at the opening 20 can be fitted with an inclined surface. Specifically, the outer peripheral wall of the lid 10, located between the bend of the stepped portion 100 and its side facing the opening 20, is inclined, and this inclined surface slopes from the side away from the opening 20 toward the side closer to the opening 20 towards the central axis of the lid 10. Correspondingly, the inner peripheral wall of the container assembly 2 near the edge of the opening 20 is inclined, and this inclined surface slopes from the side located at the opening 20 toward the side away from the opening 20 towards the central axis of the container assembly 2.

[0106] When the lid 10 is placed over the opening 20 of the container assembly 2, the sloping part of the lid 10 will extend into the container assembly 2, and the sloping part of the lid 10 will abut against the sloping part of the container assembly 2. At this time, the sloping fit between the lid 10 and the container assembly 2 can not only guide the lid 10 during the lid-closing process, but also improve the limiting effect between the lid 10 and the container assembly 2.

[0107] To improve the fit of the inclined surfaces, in this embodiment, it is preferable that the slope of the inclined surface at the step portion 100 of the lid 10 is consistent with the slope of the inclined surface of the inner peripheral wall of the container assembly 2.

[0108] like Figure 8 As shown, the cover assembly 1 is provided with a feeding port and a window. The feeding port is covered with a feeding cover 13, and the window is equipped with a viewing window 14.

[0109] The feeding port makes it easy to add ingredients to the container component 2 during cooking, while the perspective window 14 makes it easy for users to observe the cooking process.

[0110] To facilitate the installation and removal of the feeding cover 13 at the feeding port, such as Figure 8 As shown, a feeding handle 130 may be provided on the feeding cover 13.

[0111] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the circumferential sidewall of the lid 10 may be provided with a vent 101, which is used to release steam generated inside the container assembly 2 during the cooking process.

[0112] To improve the ease of use of the cooking equipment, a handle 23 is provided on one side of the container assembly 2, and an auxiliary lug is provided on the side of the container assembly 2 opposite to the handle 23. Based on this, to prevent the steam emitted from the vent 101 from scalding the user, in this embodiment, the vent 101 is preferably located on the lid 10 between the handle 23 and the auxiliary lug.

[0113] In addition, in order to make the cooking equipment provided in this embodiment applicable to various heating modes such as gas heating and electromagnetic heating, this embodiment preferably has a magnetic metal sheet at the bottom of the container assembly 2.

[0114] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, The cover assembly (1), the container assembly (2), the induction assembly (3) and the inducted part (4); The container assembly (2) is provided with an opening (20), and the cover assembly (1) is used for covering the opening (20); One of the cover assembly (1) and the container assembly (2) is provided with the induction assembly (3), and the other is provided with the inducted part (4), the inducted part (4) is used for entering the induction range of the induction assembly (3) when the cover assembly (1) is covered in place at the opening (20), and the induction assembly (3) is used for sending a signal of being assembled in place when the inducted part (4) enters the induction range.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover assembly (1) and the container assembly (2) are provided with a latch assembly (5), and the cover assembly (1) and the container assembly (2) are inserted into each other in the horizontal direction through the latch assembly (5) to make the cover assembly (1) cover in place at the opening (20); The induction assembly (3) and the inducted part (4) are used for moving relatively close in the horizontal direction when the cover assembly (1) and the container assembly (2) are inserted into each other, so that the inducted part (4) enters the induction range of the induction assembly (3).

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The latch assembly (5) includes a latch (50) and a latch hole (51), the latch hole (51) is arranged on the cover assembly (1), and the latch (50) is arranged on the container assembly (2), the latch (50) is used for being inserted into the latch hole (51) when the cover assembly (1) is covered in place at the opening (20); The inducted part (4) is connected with the latch (50), and the inducted part (4) is used for entering the induction range of the induction assembly (3) when the latch (50) is inserted into the latch hole (51).

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The latch (50) is connected with the container assembly (2) in a sliding manner, and the latch (50) is used for sliding on the container assembly (2) to be inserted into or withdrawn from the latch hole (51).

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The center axis of the latch (50) is higher than the plane where the opening (20) is located.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, wherein One side of the latch (50) is connected with a limiting part (500), the container assembly (2) is provided with a first limiting part and a second limiting part which are spaced apart, the limiting part (500) is arranged between the first limiting part and the second limiting part, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part can abut against the limiting part (500) respectively to limit the sliding stroke of the latch (50).

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting part (500) is provided with a spring positioning pin (5000) which can be stretched and contracted, and the stretching and contracting direction of the spring positioning pin (5000) is perpendicular to the sliding direction of the latch (50); The container assembly (2) is provided with a recess near the first limiting part and / or the second limiting part, and the spring positioning pin (5000) is used to extend and insert into the recess when the limiting part (500) abuts against the first limiting part or the second limiting part.

8. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cover assembly (1) and the container assembly (2) are further provided with a positioning assembly (6). The positioning assembly (6) comprises a positioning protrusion (60) and a positioning groove (61), one of which is arranged on the cover assembly (1) and the other is arranged on the container assembly (2), and the positioning protrusion (60) is used to extend into the positioning groove (61) and abut against the inner wall of the positioning groove (61) in the direction parallel to the opening (20) when the cover assembly (1) is properly covered at the opening (20).

9. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The induction assembly (3) is a Hall switch, and the inducted part (4) is a magnet.

10. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Further comprising a control assembly (7) and a stirring assembly (8), the stirring assembly (8) is installed on the cover assembly (1) and can extend into the container assembly (2) when the cover assembly (1) is covered at the opening (20). The induction assembly (3) and the stirring assembly (8) are connected with the control assembly (7), and the control assembly (7) is used to receive the signal emitted by the induction assembly (3) and control the stirring assembly (8) to start according to the assembly-in-place signal emitted by the induction assembly (3).

11. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, wherein, The cover assembly (1) comprises a pot cover (10) and a handle (11), the handle (11) is detachably connected with the pot cover (10), and the control assembly (7) and the induction assembly (3) are installed on the handle (11).

12. The cooking apparatus according to claim 11, wherein, The outer wall of the pot cover (10) to the side of the pot cover (10) facing the opening (20) is provided with a stepped part (100), which is used to abut on the edge of the opening (20) when the pot cover (10) is covered at the opening (20).

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