Electric cooking apparatus comprising a lid closure and a locking mechanism of the lid closure

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electric cooking appliance (1) comprising a housing (2), a cooking pot (4), a lid (5), a heating element (6), and a control unit (UC). The lid is configured to occupy an open position and a closed position. The heating element is configured to heat the cooking pot (4). The control unit is configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance (1) according to at least one pressure cooking mode. The electric cooking appliance (1) further comprises a locking member (7) and a locking mechanism (8). The locking member is movable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration. The locking mechanism is configured to occupy a released configuration and a locked configuration. In the released configuration, the locking member (7) is movable from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, the locking mechanism (8) locks the locking member (7) in the unlocked configuration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a cooking preparation device for cooking food according to at least one pressure cooking mode, such as an electric pressure cooker. Background Technology

[0002] An electric cooking device is known in the prior art, which includes: - Housing, which includes a receiving and accommodating portion, - A cooking pot, which is arranged in the receiving and receiving section and used to receive food to be cooked. - A lid, configured to occupy an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the lid allows access to the cooking pot, and in the closed position the lid prevents access to the cooking pot and at least partially defines the cooking chamber. - A heating element configured to heat the cooking pot. - A control unit configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance according to at least one pressure cooking mode. - A locking element, movable at least between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein in the locked configuration the locking element locks the cover in a closed position, and in the unlocked configuration the cover is movable between an open position and a closed position, and - Optionally, an actuation handle is mounted on the cover and configured to allow the locking element to move between the locking configuration and the unlocking configuration.

[0003] This electric cooking appliance performs well because it allows users to cook food in the cooking pot according to a variety of different cooking modes, especially the pressure cooking mode. In the pressure cooking mode, the control unit activates the heating element, and the cooking chamber defines a sealed, enclosed space in which the pressure increases during cooking. The locking mechanism ensures that the lid is kept in the closed position in the locked configuration.

[0004] However, a drawback of this type of electric cooking appliance is the coexistence and potential interaction between the locking element on the lid and the retaining element on the housing that can cooperate with the locking element; such interaction can complicate or counterintuitively affect the user's operation of the lid and / or the locking element. Furthermore, the actuating handle (which is mechanically connected to the locking element and configured to move the locking element between a locked and unlocked configuration) may be accidentally moved to the actuated position when the user operates the lid, causing the locking element to move into the locked configuration, which is particularly detrimental to subsequently locking the lid onto the housing and placing it in the closed position. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to overcome these drawbacks.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide an electric cooking device that is simple in structure and economical, while allowing easy operation of the lid and locking mechanism.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention relates to an electric cooking appliance, comprising: - Housing, which includes a receiving and accommodating portion, - A cooking pot, which is arranged in the receiving and receiving section and used to receive food to be cooked. - A lid, configured to occupy an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the lid allows access to the cooking pot, and in the closed position the lid prevents access to the cooking pot and at least partially defines the cooking chamber. - A heating element configured to heat the cooking pot. - A control unit configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance according to at least one pressure cooking mode. - A locking element, movable at least between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein in the locked configuration the locking element locks the cover in a closed position, and in the unlocked configuration the cover is movable between an open position and a closed position, and - A locking mechanism configured to occupy a locking configuration and a releasing configuration, wherein in the locking configuration, when the cover moves away from the closed position, the locking mechanism locks the locking member in the unlocking configuration and thus prevents the locking member from moving from the unlocking configuration to the locking configuration; and in the releasing configuration, when the cover is in the closed position, the locking mechanism allows the locking member to move from the locking configuration to the unlocking configuration and vice versa.

[0008] This configuration of the invention prevents accidental and / or involuntary movement of the locking element when the lid is in the open position. This is particularly advantageous when switching the lid from the open to the closed position, as the specific configuration of the locking mechanism prevents the locking element from occupying the locking configuration, which could otherwise obstruct and prevent the lid from entering the closed position.

[0009] Electric cooking appliances may also have one or more of the following features, either individually or in combination.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking member is mounted to be rotatable relative to the cover about a rotation axis between the unlocking configuration and the locking configuration.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking element is generally annular and centered on the axis of rotation.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the invention, when the electric cooking device is placed on a horizontal surface, the axis of rotation is substantially vertical.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking member is configured to lock the cover onto the housing or onto the stop member when the locking member is in the closed position.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking element is pivotally connected to the cover about the cover axis.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, when the electric cooking appliance is placed on a horizontal surface, the axis of the lid is substantially horizontal.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking member includes a plurality of retaining members, the retaining members being configured to cooperate with a plurality of retaining elements disposed on the housing (e.g., disposed on a stop member) when the locking member occupies the locking configuration and the cover occupies the closed position, to lock the cover in the closed position.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electric cooking appliance includes an actuation mechanism configured to move the locking member between a locking configuration and an unlocking configuration. The actuation mechanism includes an actuator mechanically connected to the locking member and movable between a first actuation position and a second actuation position. The actuation mechanism is configured such that movement of the actuator from the first actuation position to the second actuation position causes the locking member to move from the locking configuration to the unlocking configuration, and movement of the actuator from the second actuation position to the first actuation position causes the locking member to move from the unlocking configuration to the locking configuration.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first actuation position corresponds to the lowered position of the actuator, and the second actuation position corresponds to the raised position of the actuator.

[0019] In other words, the electric cooking device is configured such that when the actuator is in the lowered position, the locking member is in the locked configuration, and when the actuator is in the raised position, the locking member is in the unlocked configuration.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuator is mounted to be movable on the cover.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuator forms a gripping handle and is configured to allow the cover to move between the open position and the closed position.

[0022] This configuration of the invention allows for locking and unlocking of the lid using a single actuator, which also functions as a gripping handle when the lid moves between the open and closed positions. Furthermore, the presence of a locking mechanism advantageously facilitates closing and locking the lid for the user. In effect, the locking mechanism prevents a configuration where the lid cannot be closed because the locking element is already in the locked position but the lid is not fully closed.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuator is mounted to pivot about an actuation axis that is substantially horizontal when the housing rests on a horizontal surface.

[0024] This configuration of the invention allows users to operate the electric cooking appliance simply and naturally. In fact, this configuration allows switching between a closed lid and locked position by gripping the handle on a single vertical axis.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the actuation mechanism includes: - A locking carriage, mechanically connected to the locking member and mounted to be translatably movable relative to the cover between a first carriage position and a second carriage position, wherein in the first carriage position the locking member occupies the locking configuration, and in the second carriage position the locking member occupies the unlocking configuration, and - A connecting element comprising a first connecting portion mechanically connected to the actuator and a second connecting portion kinetically connected to the locking carriage, the actuation mechanism being configured such that movement of the actuator from the first actuation position to the second actuation position causes the locking carriage to move from the first carriage position to the second carriage position, and movement of the actuator from the second actuation position to the first actuation position causes the locking carriage to move from the second carriage position to the first carriage position. The locking mechanism is configured to lock the locking carriage in the first carriage position when the locking mechanism is in the locking configuration, and is configured to allow the locking carriage to move between the first carriage position and the second carriage position when the locking mechanism is in the release configuration.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the actuation mechanism includes a guide element fixed to the cover and configured to guide the second connecting portion of the connecting element and / or the locking carriage to translate along a translational direction.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the actuation mechanism includes a movable member rotatably connected to the locking member and supported by the locking carriage.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the invention, the movable member is mounted to slide relative to the locking carriage in a sliding direction that extends substantially radially relative to the axis of rotation of the locking member.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuation mechanism includes a passageway disposed on the cover, the movable member being mounted to slide in the passageway, the passageway extending along an arc, the center of the arc being substantially coaxial with the axis of rotation.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the connecting element is a connecting rod.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting portion of the connecting element is mounted to pivot on the actuator about a first connecting axis, and the second connecting portion of the connecting element is mounted to pivot on the locking carriage about a second connecting axis, the second connecting axis being substantially parallel to the first connecting axis.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking carriage includes a displacement elongated hole configured to allow relative movement between the connecting element and the locking carriage in a direction transverse to the translation axis.

[0033] This configuration of the invention allows for the operation of the kinematic chain and the conversion of the linear movement of the second connecting portion of the connecting element into the pseudo-circular movement of the locking carriage connected to the locking member.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism includes a locking member (e.g., a locking hook) which is, for example, mounted to be movable on the cover between a locked position and a released position. In the locked position, when the locking mechanism occupies the locked configuration, the locking member is configured to lock the locking carriage in a first carriage position. In the released position, when the locking mechanism occupies the released configuration, the locking member is configured to allow the locking carriage to move between the first carriage position and a second carriage position.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism includes an unlocking element (e.g., an unlocking piston), which is configured, for example, to move the locking element to the release position when the cover is moved to the closed position.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking member includes a support portion and an actuating portion, the support portion being configured to engage with the housing when the cover moves to the closed position, and the actuating portion being configured to move the locking member to the release position when the cover moves to the closed position.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking member is mounted to be movable relative to the cover between a rest position and an unlocked position, wherein in the rest position the locking member occupies the locked position, and in the unlocked position the locking member occupies the released position, and the unlocking member is configured to automatically move to the unlocked position when the cover is moved to the closed position.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the invention, the unlocking element (and in particular the support portion) is configured to protrude from the lower surface of the cover when the unlocking element occupies the rest position.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the unlocking member is mounted to slide relative to the cover in a sliding direction that is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the locking member.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking mechanism includes a return spring configured to return the unlocking member to the rest position.

[0041] This configuration of the locking mechanism prevents it from being accidentally or uncontrollably released.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the locking mechanism includes a reset element configured to reset the locking member to the locked position. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The invention will be better understood from the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals denote structurally and / or functionally identical or similar elements.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a side perspective view of an electric cooking appliance according to the present invention, which is equipped with a lid in the open position; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the lid of an electric cooking appliance, which includes a locking element, a locking mechanism, and an actuator. Figure 3 This is a partial view of an electric cooking appliance, with the actuator in the first actuated position; Figure 4 This is a partial view of an electric cooking appliance, with the actuator in the second actuation position; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Detailed view of the locking mechanism of the electric cooking equipment; Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electric cooking apparatus according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0045] In this document, the terms “front” and “under” are defined relative to normal use of the electric cooking appliance, during which the housing rests on a horizontal surface.

[0046] Unless otherwise stated, the term "approximately" in this document means "precisely or within 10% or 10° of the exact value".

[0047] Figures 1 to 5 An electric cooking appliance 1 according to the present invention is shown, which is configured to cook according to a pressure cooking mode.

[0048] Figure 1 The electric cooking appliance 1 shown generally includes: a housing 2, which includes a receiving and receiving portion 3; a cooking pot 4, which is arranged in the receiving and receiving portion 3 and is used to receive food to be cooked; and a lid 5, which is mounted to pivot relative to the housing 2 about a lid axis A1, which is substantially horizontal when the electric cooking appliance 1 is placed on a horizontal surface. The lid 5 is configured to occupy an open position and a closed position, in which the lid 5 allows access to the cooking pot 4, and in the closed position, the lid 5 prevents access to the cooking pot 4 and, together with the cooking pot 4, defines a cooking chamber.

[0049] The electric cooking appliance 1 also includes a heating element 6 (e.g., a resistance heating element) configured to heat the cooking pot 4. The heating element 6 may be disposed, for example, within the housing 2 (e.g., surrounding or below the cooking pot 4) or within the lid 5. The electric cooking appliance 1 also includes a control unit UC configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance 1 according to at least one pressure cooking mode, and a locking member 7 movable between at least a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein in the locked configuration the locking member 7 is configured to lock the lid 5 in a closed position, and in the unlocked configuration the locking member 7 is configured to release the lid 5 and allow the lid 5 to be in an open position (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 1 ) and closing position (see Figures 3 to 5 Move between ).

[0050] To prevent accidental and / or involuntary movement of the locking element 7 when the lid 5 is in the open position, the electric cooking appliance 1 advantageously includes a locking mechanism 8, which is configured to occupy the locking configuration (see...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this locking configuration, when the cover 5 moves away from the closed position, the locking mechanism 8 locks the locking member 7 in the unlocked configuration, thus preventing the locking member 7 from moving from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration. The locking mechanism 8 is also configured to occupy the release configuration (see...). Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this release configuration, when the cover 5 is in the closed position, the locking mechanism 8 allows the locking member 7 to move from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration and vice versa.

[0051] This is particularly advantageous for switching the cover 5 from the open position to the closed position. The specific configuration of the locking mechanism 8 can prevent the locking element 7 from occupying the locking configuration, as the locking configuration would prevent the cover 5 from entering the closed position.

[0052] According to the embodiment of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings, the locking member 7 is generally annular (e.g., forming a locking ring) and is configured to lock the cover 5 onto the housing 2 or onto the stop when the locking member 7 is in the closed position. The locking member 7 is pivotally connected to the cover 5 and is also mounted to be rotatable relative to the cover 5 about a rotation axis A2 between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration; the rotation axis A2 is generally vertical when the electric cooking appliance 1 is placed on a horizontal surface.

[0053] The locking member 7 includes a plurality of retaining members 7.1, which are configured to cooperate with a plurality of retaining elements 7.2 disposed on the housing 2 (e.g., disposed on a stop member) when the locking member 7 is in the locking configuration and the cover 5 is in the closed position, to lock the cover 5 in the closed position.

[0054] like Figures 2 to 5 More specifically, the electric cooking appliance 1 also includes an actuation mechanism 9, which is configured to move the locking member 7 between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.

[0055] The actuation mechanism 9 includes an actuating element 10, which advantageously forms a gripping handle, is mounted to be movable on the cover 5, and is configured to allow the cover 5 to move between an open position and a closed position. The actuating element 10 is advantageously mechanically connected to the locking element 7 and is capable of being in a first actuated position (…). Figure 4 ) and the second actuation position ( Figures 1 to 3 The actuation mechanism 9 is configured such that the movement of the actuator 10 from the first actuation position to the second actuation position causes the locking member 7 to move from the locked configuration to the unlocked configuration, and the movement of the actuator 10 from the second actuation position to the first actuation position causes the locking member 7 to move from the unlocked configuration to the locked configuration. The first actuation position corresponds to the lowered position of the actuator 10, and the second actuation position corresponds to the raised position of the actuator 10. In other words, the electric cooking appliance 1 is configured such that when the actuator 10 is in the lowered position, the locking member 7 is in the locked configuration (see...). Figure 4 ), and cause the locking element 7 to be in the unlocked configuration when the actuator 10 is in the raised position (see Figure 3 ).

[0056] This configuration of the invention allows for locking and unlocking of the cover 5 via a single actuator 10, which also functions as a gripping handle when the cover 5 moves between the open and closed positions. Furthermore, the presence of the locking mechanism 8 advantageously facilitates the user in closing and locking the cover 5. In effect, the locking mechanism 8 prevents a configuration where the cover 5 cannot be closed because the locking element 7 is already in the locked position but the cover 5 is not yet fully closed.

[0057] Advantageously, such as Figure 2 As shown, the actuator 10 is mounted to pivot about an actuation axis A3, which is substantially horizontal when the housing 2 rests on a horizontal surface. This configuration of the invention allows the user to operate the electric cooking appliance 1 simply and naturally. In fact, this configuration allows switching from a configuration where the lid 5 is closed and the locking element 7 is in a locked position to a configuration where the lid 5 is open and the locking element 7 is in an unlocked position by simply lifting the handle.

[0058] More specifically, the actuation mechanism 9 also includes a locking carriage 11 and a connecting element 12 (e.g., a connecting rod). The locking carriage 11 is mechanically connected to the locking member 7 and is mounted to be translatably movable relative to the cover 5 between a first carriage position and a second carriage position, in which the locking member 7 occupies a locked configuration and in the second carriage position, the locking member 7 occupies an unlocked configuration. The locking carriage 11 includes a displacement elongated hole configured to allow relative movement between the connecting element 12 and the locking carriage 11 in a direction transverse to the translation axis A4.

[0059] The connecting element 12 includes a first connecting portion 12.1 mechanically connected to the actuator 10 and a second connecting portion 12.2 kinetically connected to the locking carriage 11. The first connecting portion 12.1 of the connecting element 12 is mounted to pivot on the actuator 10 about a first connecting axis A5, and the second connecting portion 12.2 of the connecting element 12 is mounted to pivot on the locking carriage 11 about a second connecting axis A6, which is substantially parallel to the first connecting axis A5.

[0060] The actuation mechanism 9 is configured such that the movement of the actuator 10 from the first actuation position to the second actuation position causes the locking slide 11 to move from the first slide position to the second slide position, and the movement of the actuator 10 from the second actuation position to the first actuation position causes the locking slide 11 to move from the second slide position to the first slide position. According to the embodiment of the invention shown in the accompanying drawings, the locking mechanism 8 is configured to lock the locking slide 11 in the first slide position when the locking mechanism 8 is in the locking configuration, and is configured to allow the locking slide 11 to move between the first slide position and the second slide position when the locking mechanism 8 is in the release configuration.

[0061] The actuation mechanism 9 also includes a guide element 13, which is fixed to the cover 5 and configured to guide the second connecting portion 12.2 of the connecting element 12 and / or the locking carriage 11 to translate along the translation axis A4.

[0062] The actuation mechanism 9 also includes a movable element 14, which is rotatably connected to the locking element 7 and supported by the locking carriage 11. The movable element 14 is mounted to slide relative to the locking carriage 11 in a sliding direction that extends substantially radially relative to the rotation axis A2 of the locking element 7.

[0063] The actuation mechanism 9 also includes a passageway 15 disposed on the cover 5, in which the moving member 14 is mounted to slide. The passageway 15 extends along an arc, the center of which is substantially coaxial with the axis of rotation A2. This configuration of the invention allows for the operation of the kinematic chain and the conversion of linear movement of the second connecting portion 12.2 of the connecting element 12 into circular movement of the locking member 7.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism 8 further includes a locking element 16 (e.g., a locking hook) and an unlocking element 17 (e.g., an unlocking piston).

[0065] The locking element 16 is mounted to be movable on the cover 5 between a locked position and a released position. In the locked position, when the locking mechanism 8 is in the locked configuration, the locking element 16 is configured to lock the locking carriage 11 in a first carriage position. In the released position, when the locking mechanism 8 is in the released configuration, the locking element 16 is configured to allow the locking carriage 11 to move between a first carriage position and a second carriage position.

[0066] The unlocking element 17 is configured to move the locking element 16 to a released position when the cover 5 is moved to the closed position. The unlocking element 17 includes a support portion and an actuating portion. The support portion is configured to engage with the housing 2 when the cover 5 moves to the closed position, and the actuating portion is configured to move the locking element 16 to a released position when the cover 5 is moved to the closed position. The unlocking element 17 is mounted to be movable relative to the cover 5 between a rest position and an unlocked position. In the rest position, the locking element 16 occupies a locked position, and in the unlocked position, the locking element 16 occupies a released position. The unlocking element 17 is configured to automatically move to the unlocked position when the cover 5 is moved to the closed position. The unlocking element 17 (and particularly its support portion) is configured to protrude from the lower surface of the cover 5 when the unlocking element 17 is in the rest position.

[0067] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 More specifically, the unlocking element 17 is mounted so as to slide relative to the cover 5 in a sliding direction that is substantially parallel to the rotation axis A2 of the locking element 7.

[0068] To ensure the autonomous and safe operation of the electric cooking appliance 1, the locking mechanism 8 includes a return spring 18 configured to return the unlocking member 17 to a rest position, and a reset element 19 configured to return the locking member 16 to a locked position. This configuration of the locking mechanism 8 prevents it from being accidentally or uncontrollably released.

[0069] Of course, the present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments described and shown, which are given by way of example only. In particular, modifications are still possible from the perspective of the composition of various elements or by substitution with technical equivalents, as long as they do not depart from the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric cooking appliance (1), comprising: - Housing (2), which includes a receiving and accommodating portion (3), - A cooking pot (4), which is arranged in the receiving and receiving section (3) and used to receive food to be cooked. - A lid (5) configured to occupy an open position and a closed position, wherein in the open position the lid (5) allows access to the cooking pot (4), and in the closed position the lid (5) prevents access to the cooking pot (4) and at least partially defines the cooking chamber. - A heating element (6) configured to heat the cooking pot (4), - A control unit (UC) configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance (1) according to at least one pressure cooking mode. - A locking element (7) that is movable at least between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein in the locked configuration the locking element (7) locks the cover (5) in the closed position, and in the unlocked configuration the cover (5) is movable between the open position and the closed position, and - A locking mechanism (8) is configured to occupy a locking configuration and a releasing configuration. In the locking configuration, when the cover (5) moves away from the closed position, the locking mechanism (8) locks the locking member (7) in the unlocking configuration. In the releasing configuration, when the cover (5) is in the closed position, the locking mechanism (8) allows the locking member (7) to move from the locking configuration to the unlocking configuration and vice versa.

2. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 1, comprising an actuation mechanism (9) configured to move the locking member (7) between the locking configuration and the unlocking configuration, the actuation mechanism (9) comprising an actuator (10) mechanically connected to the locking member (7) and movable between a first actuation position and a second actuation position, the actuation mechanism (9) configured such that movement of the actuator (10) from the first actuation position to the second actuation position causes the locking member (7) to move from the locking configuration to the unlocking configuration, and movement of the actuator (10) from the second actuation position to the first actuation position causes the locking member (7) to move from the unlocking configuration to the locking configuration.

3. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 2, wherein, The first actuation position corresponds to the lowered position of the actuator (10), and the second actuation position corresponds to the raised position of the actuator (10).

4. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein, The actuator (10) is mounted to be movable on the cover (5).

5. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, The actuator (10) forms a gripping handle and is configured to allow the cover (5) to move between the open position and the closed position.

6. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, The actuator (10) is mounted to pivot about an actuation axis that is substantially horizontal when the housing (2) is placed on a horizontal surface.

7. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein, The actuation mechanism (9) includes: - A locking carriage (11), mechanically connected to the locking member (7), and mounted to be translatably movable relative to the cover (5) between a first carriage position and a second carriage position, wherein in the first carriage position the locking member (7) occupies the locking configuration, and in the second carriage position the locking member (7) occupies the unlocking configuration, and - A connecting element (12) comprising a first connecting portion (12.1) mechanically connected to the actuator (10) and a second connecting portion (12.2) kinetically connected to the locking carriage (11), the actuation mechanism (9) being configured such that movement of the actuator (10) from the first actuation position to the second actuation position causes the locking carriage (11) to move from the first carriage position to the second carriage position, and such movement of the actuator (10) from the second actuation position to the first actuation position causes the locking carriage (11) to move from the second carriage position to the first carriage position. The locking mechanism (8) is configured to lock the locking carriage (11) in the first carriage position when the locking mechanism (8) occupies the locking configuration, and is configured to allow the locking carriage (11) to move between the first carriage position and the second carriage position when the locking mechanism (8) occupies the release configuration.

8. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 7, wherein, The locking mechanism (8) includes a locking member (16) mounted on the cover (5) and movable between a locked position and a released position. In the locked position, when the locking mechanism (8) occupies the locked configuration, the locking member (16) is configured to lock the locking carriage (11) in a first carriage position. In the released position, when the locking mechanism (8) occupies the released configuration, the locking member (16) is configured to allow the locking carriage (11) to move between the first carriage position and a second carriage position.

9. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 8, wherein, The locking mechanism (8) includes an unlocking member (17) configured to move the locking member (16) to the release position when the cover (5) moves to the closed position.

10. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 9, wherein, The unlocking member (17) includes a support portion and an actuating portion. The support portion is configured to engage with the housing (2) when the cover (5) moves to the closed position, and the actuating portion is configured to move the locking member (16) to the release position when the cover (5) moves to the closed position.

11. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, The unlocking member (17) is installed to be movable relative to the cover (5) between a rest position and an unlocked position, in which the locking member (16) occupies the locked position and in the unlocked position, the locking member (16) occupies the released position, and the unlocking member (17) is configured to automatically move to the unlocked position when the cover (5) moves to the closed position.

12. The electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 11, wherein, The locking mechanism (8) includes a return spring (18) configured to return the unlocking member (17) to the rest position.

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