Automatic plugging mechanism for spout and electric kettle thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to an automatic sealing mechanism for a spout, which is arranged in a water outlet channel leading to the spout, and comprises a sealing member, a through hole arranged in the sealing member and communicating with the water outlet channel, a recessed surface arranged on one side of the inlet end of the through hole, and a gravity block arranged on one side of the inlet end of the through hole. A connecting rope passes through the through hole and is connected to the gravity block and the plug at both ends. When the kettle is in an upright or overturned state, the gravity block falls downward to seal the outlet end of the through hole and close the water outlet channel leading to the spout. When the kettle is in a pouring state, the gravity block moves along the recessed surface to a position below the recessed surface, and the plug moves away from the outlet end of the through hole to open the water outlet channel leading to the spout. The automatic sealing mechanism automatically opens or closes the water outlet channel according to the state of the kettle, and is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kettle leak prevention technology, and in particular to an automatic sealing mechanism for the kettle spout and its electric kettle. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of household electric kettles, safety requirements for their use have been continuously increasing, such as anti-tilting sealing structures, including sealing structures at the pouring spout and sealing structures at the steam switch passage, etc.

[0003] A Chinese utility model patent application with application number 200920053072.7 proposes a safety sealing device for an electric kettle, which is a leak-proof sealing mechanism between the spout, lid and mouth of the kettle, so that the kettle body can be turned over at any angle without leaking water. In this patent, the kettle body has a spout corresponding to the spout, and a valve seat is provided at the spout. The valve seat has an opening corresponding to the spout, and the opening is connected to the spout anti-leakage sealing mechanism. The spout anti-leakage sealing mechanism includes a spout valve, which is L-shaped and is mounted on the valve seat by a spring, and can move up and down. The lower end is connected to the opening, and the upper end is connected to the valve opening mechanism. The valve opening mechanism includes a water dispensing button, a connecting rod, and a lever. The lever is located inside the kettle lid, with one end connected to the upper end of the spout valve and the other end connected to the water dispensing button via the connecting rod. The water dispensing button is rotatably or slidably located inside or outside the handle and connected to the rear end of the connecting rod. The connecting rod is located inside the handle via a reset elastic element, and the front end passes into the kettle body and is connected to the lever. The handle is located on the side of the kettle body, and a reset spring is connected to the fulcrum of the lever.

[0004] In the above structure, the leak-proof sealing structure at the spout is always closed. When pouring water, the spout needs to be opened by operating the water outlet button, which cannot achieve automatic sealing and opening. At the same time, the water outlet button and the leak-proof sealing mechanism are connected by a connecting rod and lever set in the lid, making the overall structure relatively complex and resulting in poor universality of the leak-proof sealing structure. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic sealing mechanism for a kettle spout, which can automatically adjust the opening and closing of the spout water channel according to the state of the kettle itself, and can be directly installed at the spout of the kettle, thus having strong versatility.

[0006] The second technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an electric kettle equipped with the above-mentioned automatic sealing mechanism, in view of the current state of the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the first technical problem mentioned above is as follows: an automatic sealing mechanism for a kettle spout, disposed in the water outlet channel leading to the kettle spout, comprising a sealing member disposed in the water outlet channel to block the water outlet channel, wherein the sealing member has a through hole communicating with the water outlet channel at its center, and the sealing member has a recessed surface on one side of the inlet end of the through hole, the recessed surface being recessed radially from the outer edge of the sealing member towards the outlet end of the through hole, the through hole being located at the lowest point of the recessed surface; a plug, movably disposed on one side of the outlet end of the through hole in the sealing member, for sealing the outlet end of the through hole; and a gravity block. A connecting rope is slidably disposed on one side of the inlet end of the through hole in the sealing member, which can be smoothly moved along the concave surface; a connecting rope passes through the through hole, and there is a gap channel between the connecting rope and the through hole, and the two ends of the connecting rope are respectively connected to the plug and the gravity block; when the kettle is upright or tilted, the gravity block hangs down, causing the plug to block the outlet end of the through hole, thereby closing the water outlet channel to the spout; when the kettle is in the pouring state, the gravity block moves smoothly along the concave surface to a position below the concave surface, and the plug moves away from the outlet end of the through hole, thereby opening the through hole and opening the water outlet channel to the spout.

[0008] Preferably, the sealing member has a retaining ring extending outward from its outer side. When the kettle is upright or tilted, the inner peripheral wall of the retaining ring fits against the outer peripheral wall of the stopper. With this design, the inner peripheral wall of the retaining ring fits against the outer peripheral wall of the stopper, making it difficult for water in the kettle to flow out through the gap between the stopper and the sealing member, thus increasing the effectiveness of the stopper in sealing the water outlet channel.

[0009] Preferably, the stopper is shaped like a frustum, wider at the outer end and narrower at the inner end. The inner circumferential wall of the retaining ring cooperates with the outer circumferential wall of the stopper for guidance and sealing. The stopper is shaped like a frustum, and the space enclosed by the inner circumferential wall of the retaining ring is also frustum-shaped. When the kettle is placed upright after pouring, the stopper moves along the axial direction of the retaining ring, and the frustum shape of the stopper and the retaining ring serves as a guide.

[0010] Preferably, the thickness of the retaining ring is greater than the thickness of the gravity block along the axial direction of the stopper. With this design, the gravity block is confined by the retaining ring during the pouring process, preventing it from falling out of the space inside the retaining ring. After pouring, when the kettle is placed upright, the gravity block can easily re-engage with the retaining ring for a seal.

[0011] Preferably, the retaining ring is provided with a plurality of water outlet grooves arranged along the axial direction of the retaining ring, and the water outlet grooves are spaced apart. When the kettle is in the pouring state, there is a gap between the outer peripheral wall of the stopper and the inner peripheral wall of the retaining ring. With the above solution, the water in the kettle flows out from the gap and then out from the water outlet groove, which speeds up the water flow rate from the kettle.

[0012] Preferably, the sealing component is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes for water to flow out of the kettle, the water outlet holes being spaced apart and surrounding the through hole; when the kettle is in an upright or tilted position, the gravity block hangs downward, causing the stopper to seal the water outlet holes. The water outlet holes increase the flow rate of water from the kettle.

[0013] Preferably, the recessed surface is provided with a plurality of water inlet holes, which are spaced apart and surround the through hole, and the water inlet holes are connected to the water outlet holes. Similarly, the arrangement of the water inlet holes also speeds up the water flow rate from the kettle.

[0014] Preferably, the sealing member has a plurality of first baffles extending inwardly on its inner side. Each first baffle is arranged radially along the sealing member, and each first baffle is interconnected near the center of the sealing member to form the aforementioned through hole. The gap between adjacent first baffles is the aforementioned water inlet hole. The height of each first baffle near the center of the sealing member is lower than the height of each first baffle at the edge of the sealing member, and the surface of each baffle forms the aforementioned recessed surface with the water outlet hole. The baffles can reduce material usage, lower costs, and increase the diameter of the water inlet hole.

[0015] Preferably, the sealing member has a second baffle extending inward on its inner side. The second baffle is arranged radially along the sealing member and is located between adjacent first baffles. A gap exists between the end of the second baffle near the through hole and the through hole. The added second baffle prevents the gravity block from falling into the gap between adjacent first baffles; simultaneously, the gap between the second baffle and the through hole increases the flow rate of the water inlet.

[0016] Preferably, a connecting ring extends radially outward on the outer peripheral wall of the sealing component, and a sealing ring is provided on the side of the connecting ring near the spout; a plurality of buckles extend radially outward on the outer peripheral wall of the sealing component, and each buckle is equally spaced along the circumference of the sealing component, with the sealing ring located between the connecting ring and the buckles. During the installation of the automatic sealing mechanism, the automatic sealing mechanism enters from the kettle body, aligns the aforementioned buckles with the water outlet inside the kettle body, and forcibly pushes the aforementioned buckles out of the water outlet. At this time, the automatic sealing mechanism is installed at the water outlet, and the sealing ring abuts against the kettle body and the connecting ring.

[0017] Preferably, the automatic sealing mechanism further includes a spherical mesh cover, and a plurality of connecting parts are provided on the side of the connecting ring away from the spout. The plurality of connecting parts are equally spaced along the circumference of the connecting ring, and the spherical mesh cover is connected to the connecting parts.

[0018] Another technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the first technical problem mentioned above is: an automatic sealing mechanism for a kettle spout, disposed in the water outlet channel leading to the kettle spout, comprising a sealing member disposed in the water outlet channel to block the water outlet channel, the sealing member having a through hole located at the center and a water inlet hole communicating with the water outlet channel, the sealing member having a recessed surface on one side of the water inlet end of the water inlet hole, the recessed surface being recessed radially from the outer edge of the sealing member towards the water outlet end of the water inlet hole, the through hole being located at the lowest point of the recessed surface; a plug, movably disposed on one side of the water outlet end of the water inlet hole in the sealing member, for sealing the... The sealing element includes an outlet end of the water inlet; a gravity block, which is slidably disposed on one side of the water inlet end of the water inlet along the concave surface; and a connecting rope passing through the through hole, with its two ends connected to the plug and the gravity block, respectively. When the kettle is upright or tilted, the gravity block hangs downwards, causing the plug to seal the outlet end of the water inlet, thus blocking the water outlet channel to the spout. When the kettle is being poured, the gravity block slides smoothly along the concave surface to a position below the concave surface, while the plug moves away from the outlet end of the water inlet, thus opening the water inlet and opening the water outlet channel to the spout. In this embodiment, there is no gap between the connecting rope and the through hole; water flows only through the water inlet.

[0019] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the second technical problem mentioned above is: an electric kettle, including a kettle body and a spout, wherein a water outlet is provided on the kettle body, the water outlet is connected to the spout, and the aforementioned automatic sealing mechanism is provided at the water outlet.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows: When pouring water, the kettle is tilted to a specific angle, causing the gravity block to slide along the concave surface to the lowest point of the concave surface, thereby the water flow opens the stopper and allows the water inside the kettle to flow out. When the kettle is upright or tilted, the gravity block falls downward, causing the stopper to block the through hole and thus sealing the water outlet channel of the spout. The automatic sealing mechanism of the present invention can automatically open or close the water outlet channel according to the state of the kettle itself, making it more convenient to use. In addition, the automatic sealing mechanism of the present invention is directly installed at the water outlet of the kettle, which is not only highly universal, but also easy to replace if damaged. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electric kettle in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the Zhongdian kettle;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1Partial exploded view of the automatic sealing mechanism in China;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the middle sealing component;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the middle sealing component from another angle;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the sealing component. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] like Figures 1-6 The figure shown is a preferred embodiment of the automatic sealing mechanism of the present invention for spout 102, which includes a sealing element 1, a plug 2, a gravity block 3 and a connecting rope 4.

[0030] The automatic sealing mechanism can be located anywhere in the water outlet channel 102a leading from the inner cavity of the kettle 100 to the spout 102. In this embodiment, the automatic sealing mechanism is located at the connection between the spout 102 and the kettle body 101, that is, at the water outlet 103 on the kettle body 101, i.e., the inlet of the spout 102. In other embodiments, the automatic sealing mechanism can also be located inside the spout 102.

[0031] like Figures 2-6 As shown, the sealing component 1 is roughly cylindrical, and the outer peripheral wall of the sealing component 1 is connected to the water outlet 103 on the body 101 of the kettle 100. A through hole 10 extending axially is provided at the center of the sealing member 1, which connects to the water outlet channel 102a; several first baffles 14 extend axially along the side of the sealing member 1 facing the interior of the pot body 101, and each first baffle 14 is arranged radially along the sealing member 1. The first baffles 14 are connected to each other at the center near the side of the sealing member 1 to form the aforementioned through hole 10; the gap between adjacent first baffles 14 is the water inlet hole 13; in other words, each first baffle 14 forms a divergent state extending radially along the sealing member 1 with the through hole 10 as the center; several second baffles 15 also extend axially along the side of the sealing member 1 facing the interior of the pot body 101, and each second baffle 15 is arranged radially along the sealing member 1. The second baffles 15 and the first baffles 14 are arranged alternately, and there is a gap between the end of the second baffle 15 near the through hole 10 and the through hole 10.

[0032] like Figure 3 , 6As shown, the first baffle 14 and the second baffle 15 are both arranged radially along the side of the sealing member 1, and the height of the first baffle 14 and the second baffle 15 gradually decreases (concave towards the center) along the radial direction towards the outlet end 10b of the through hole 10. The first baffle 14 and the second baffle 15 together form a concave surface 1a on the side of the sealing member 1. The concave surface 1a is inclined radially along the sealing member 1 towards the outlet end 10b of the through hole 10, and the lowest point of the concave surface 1a is the location of the through hole 10.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the sealing member 1 has several water outlet holes 12 on its side away from the interior of the kettle body 101, allowing water to flow out of the kettle 100. These water outlet holes 12 are spaced apart and surround the through hole 10. In this example, the water outlet hole 12 is also formed by the gap between adjacent first baffles 14, meaning that the water outlet hole 12 is an extension of the aforementioned water inlet hole 13. A retaining ring 11 extends axially from the side of the sealing member 1 away from the interior of the kettle body 101. The retaining ring 11 is concentric with the through hole 10 and surrounds the water outlet holes 12.

[0034] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the plug 2 is movably disposed on one side of the outlet end 10b of the through hole 10 in the sealing member 1, that is, on one side of the outlet end 13b of the water inlet hole 13; the gravity block 3 is slidably disposed on one side of the inlet end 10a of the through hole 10 in the sealing member 1, that is, on one side of the water inlet end 13a of the water inlet hole 13; the connecting rope 4 passes through the through hole 10, and its two ends are respectively connected to the plug 2 and the gravity block 3. The plug 2 is located inside the spout 102, and the gravity block 3 is located inside the body 101; wherein, there can be a larger gap channel for water supply between the connecting rope 4 and the through hole 10, or a smaller gap channel for only the movement of the connecting rope 4. When the larger gap channel exists, the water flow can pass through the gap channel and the water inlet hole 13 simultaneously. In this embodiment, the gravity block 3 is spherical and easy to roll along the concave surface 1a, and one end of the connecting rope 4 is connected to the spherical gravity block 3.

[0035] When the kettle 100 is upright or accidentally tipped over, the gravity block 3 hangs downwards, causing the inner circumferential wall of the retaining ring 11 to fit against the outer circumferential wall of the stopper 2, thus sealing the through hole 10 and the water outlet 12. When the kettle 100 is in the correct pouring state, the gravity block 3 moves along the concave surface 1a formed by the first retaining rib 14 and the second retaining rib 15 to a position below the concave surface 1a. At this time, the connecting rope 4 moves laterally inside the through hole 10 toward the water outlet end 13b of the water inlet hole 13, and the stopper 2 moves away from the outlet end 10b of the through hole 10 and the water outlet end 13b of the water inlet hole 13, and the water in the kettle flows out from the gap between the stopper 2 and the retaining ring 11. Conversely, after the water is poured out, the connecting rope 4 moves laterally with the gravity block 3 toward the water inlet end 13a of the water inlet hole 13, thereby causing the stopper 2 to seal the through hole 10 and the water inlet hole 13. When the kettle 100 is in an upright or tilted state, it means that the kettle is not in a pouring state. When pouring water, the tilt angle is such that the through hole 10 is at the lowest position of the concave surface 1a in the direction of gravity. When pouring water, the gravity block 3 moves smoothly along the concave surface 1a.

[0036] In addition, the retaining ring 11 is provided with a number of water outlet grooves 111 arranged along the axial direction of the retaining ring 11, and the water outlet grooves 111 are spaced apart; the water inside the kettle body 101 can flow out quickly from the water outlet groove 111 after flowing out from the gap between the stopper 2 and the retaining ring 11.

[0037] The stopper 2 is truncated cone-shaped, and the diameter of the outer end face of the stopper 2 is larger than the diameter of the inner end face of the stopper 2; the diameter of the inner circumferential wall of the retaining ring 11 is also adapted to the stopper 2.

[0038] To facilitate the connection of the automatic sealing mechanism to the kettle, a connecting ring 16 extends radially outward on the outer peripheral wall of the sealing component 1. A sealing ring 5 is provided on the side of the connecting ring 16 near the spout 102. Several buckles 17 extend radially outward on the outer peripheral wall of the sealing component 1, with each buckle 17 evenly spaced along the circumference of the sealing component 1. The sealing ring 5 is located between the connecting ring 16 and the buckles 17. During the installation of the automatic sealing mechanism, the automatic sealing mechanism enters from the kettle body 101, aligns the buckles 17 with the water outlet 103 inside the kettle body 101, and forcibly pushes the buckles 17 through the water outlet 103. At this time, the automatic sealing mechanism is installed at the water outlet 103, and the two sides of the sealing ring 5 abut against the kettle body 101 and the connecting ring 16, respectively. A positioning block 162 is also provided on the side of the connecting ring 16 near the spout 102. Correspondingly, a first positioning hole 51 that matches the positioning block 162 is provided on the sealing ring 5, and a second positioning hole that matches the positioning block 162 is also provided at the water outlet 103 of the kettle body 101.

[0039] The automatic sealing mechanism also includes a spherical mesh cover 6. A plurality of connecting parts 161 are provided on the side of the connecting ring 16 away from the spout 102. These connecting parts 161 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the connecting ring 16, and the spherical mesh cover 6 is connected to the connecting parts 161. The spherical mesh cover 6 encloses the gravity block 3 within itself, making the internal structure of the kettle body 101 more aesthetically pleasing and reducing the interference of water flow on the gravity block 3.

[0040] The present invention also protects an electric kettle, including a kettle body 101, a spout 102 and a handle 104. The spout 102 is located at a lower position on the kettle body 101, and the handle 104 is located on the kettle body 101 opposite to the spout 102. A water outlet 103 is provided on the kettle body 101, which is connected to the spout 102. The aforementioned automatic sealing mechanism is provided at the water outlet 103.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] The difference from Embodiment 1 is that the recessed surface 1a only has a through hole 10, and no water outlet 12 or water inlet 13. Accordingly, excluding the through hole, the recessed surface 10a is a solid structure without channels. The gap channel between the connecting rope 4 and the through hole 10 is large enough to meet the water flow requirements of the spout 102.

Claims

1. An automatic sealing mechanism for a spout (102), disposed in a water outlet channel (102a) leading to the spout (102), characterized in that: include A sealing member (1) is installed in the water outlet channel (102a) to block the water outlet channel (102a). The sealing member (1) has a through hole (10) at its center that communicates with the water outlet channel (102a). The sealing member (1) has a recessed surface (1a) on one side of the inlet end (10a) of the through hole (10). The recessed surface (1a) is recessed from the outer edge of the sealing member (1) radially toward the outlet end (10b) of the through hole (10). The through hole (10) is located at the lowest point of the recessed surface (1a). A plug (2) is movably disposed on one side of the outlet end (10b) of the through hole (10) in the sealing member (1) for sealing the outlet end (10b) of the through hole (10); The gravity block (3) is disposed on one side of the inlet end (10a) of the through hole (10) in the sealing member (1), which can be smoothly moved along the concave surface (1a); A connecting rope (4) passes through the through hole (10), and there is a gap channel between the connecting rope (4) and the through hole (10). The two ends of the connecting rope (4) are respectively connected to the plug (2) and the gravity block (3). When the kettle (100) is upright or tilted, the gravity block (3) hangs down, causing the plug (2) to block the outlet end (10b) of the through hole (10), thereby closing the water outlet channel (102a) leading to the spout (102). When the kettle (100) is in the pouring state, the gravity block (3) moves smoothly along the concave surface (1a) to a position below the concave surface (1a), while the plug (2) moves away from the outlet end (10b) of the through hole (10), thereby opening the through hole (10) and opening the water outlet channel (102a) leading to the spout (102).

2. The automatic sealing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing member (1) has a retaining ring (11) extending outward from the outside. When the kettle (100) is upright or tilted, the inner peripheral wall of the retaining ring (11) fits against the outer peripheral wall of the plug (2).

3. The automatic sealing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug (2) is truncated cone-shaped with a larger outer end and a smaller inner end. The inner circumferential wall of the retaining ring (11) cooperates with the outer circumferential wall of the plug for guidance and sealing.

4. The automatic sealing mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The sealing component (1) is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes (12) for water to flow out from the kettle (100), and each of the water outlet holes (12) is spaced apart and surrounds the through hole (10); when the kettle (100) is in an upright or tilted state, the gravity block (3) hangs down so that the plug (2) blocks the water outlet holes (12); A plurality of water inlet holes (13) are provided on the recessed surface (1a). Each water inlet hole (13) is spaced apart and surrounds the through hole (10). The water inlet holes (13) are connected to the water outlet holes (12).

5. The automatic sealing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sealing member (1) has a plurality of first baffles (14) extending inward from the inner side. Each first baffle (14) is arranged along the radial direction of the sealing member (1). Each first baffle (14) is connected to each other near the center of the sealing member (1) to form the above-mentioned through hole (10). The gap between adjacent first baffles (14) is the above-mentioned water inlet hole (13).

6. The automatic sealing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sealing member (1) has a second baffle (15) extending inward from the inner side. The second baffle (15) is arranged radially along the sealing member (1). The second baffle (15) is located between adjacent first baffles (14). There is a gap between the end of the second baffle (15) near the through hole (10) and the through hole (10).

7. The automatic sealing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing member (1) has a connecting ring (16) extending radially outward on its outer peripheral wall, and a sealing ring (5) is provided on the side of the connecting ring (16) near the spout (102); The sealing member (1) has several buckles (17) extending radially outward on its outer peripheral wall. Each buckle (17) is equally spaced along the circumference of the sealing member (1). The sealing ring (5) is located between the connecting ring (16) and the buckles (17).

8. The automatic sealing mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a spherical mesh cover (6), and a plurality of connecting parts (161) are provided on the side of the connecting ring (16) away from the spout (102). The plurality of connecting parts (161) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the connecting ring (16), and the spherical mesh cover (6) is connected to the connecting parts (161).

9. An automatic sealing mechanism for a spout (102), disposed in a water outlet channel (102a) leading to the spout (102), characterized in that: include A sealing member (1) is installed in the water outlet channel (102a) to block the water outlet channel (102a). The sealing member (1) is provided with a through hole (10) located at the center and a water inlet hole (13) communicating with the water outlet channel (102a). The sealing member (1) is provided with a concave surface (1a) on one side of the water inlet end (13a) of the water inlet hole (13). The concave surface (1a) is recessed from the outer edge of the sealing member (1) radially along the sealing member (1) and toward the water outlet end (13b) of the water inlet hole (13). The through hole (10) is located at the lowest point of the concave surface (1a). A plug (2) is movably disposed on one side of the outlet end (13b) of the water inlet hole (13) in the sealing member (1) for sealing the outlet end (13b) of the water inlet hole (13); The gravity block (3) is disposed on one side of the water inlet end (13a) of the water inlet hole (13) in the sealing member (1), which can be smoothly moved along the concave surface (1a); A connecting rope (4) passes through the through hole (10), and the two ends of the connecting rope (4) are respectively connected to the plug (2) and the gravity block (3); When the kettle (100) is upright or tilted, the gravity block (3) hangs down, causing the plug (2) to block the water outlet (13b) of the inlet hole (13), thereby closing the water outlet channel (102a) leading to the spout (102). When the kettle (100) is in the pouring state, the gravity block (3) moves smoothly along the concave surface (1a) to a position below the concave surface (1a), while the plug (2) moves away from the water outlet (13b) of the inlet hole (13), thereby opening the water outlet hole (13) and opening the water outlet channel (102a) leading to the spout (102).

10. An electric kettle, characterized in that: It includes a kettle body (101) and a spout (102). The kettle body (101) is provided with a water outlet (103), which is connected to the spout (102). The water outlet (103) is provided with an automatic sealing mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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