Electric kettle with multifunctional probe assembly

By using the design of multi-function probe components in the electric kettle, the pre-assembly positioning and fixing of the probes is achieved using integrated positioning blocks and limit seats, the problems of complex and high cost of the existing electric kettle assembly process are solved, and the assembly process is simplified And reduce production costs.

CN222285230UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-03FOSHAN SHUNDE KASCO ELECTRICAL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420913948.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-28
Publication Date
2025-01-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-28

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Technical Problem

The assembly process of existing electric kettles is complex and requires multiple accessories and processes, resulting in high production costs.

Method used

Using multi-functional probe components, including an integrated positioning block, a high water level probe, a low water level probe and a temperature probe, the probe is pre-prepared through the high water level limit seat, a low water level limit seat and a temperature limit hole of the integrated positioning block. Assembly positioning and fixing simplifies assembly process.

Benefits of technology

Accurate positioning and fixing of probes is achieved, simplified assembly process, reduced production costs, and improved sealing performance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly. The electric kettle further comprises the multifunctional probe assembly. The multifunctional probe assembly comprises an integrated positioning block, a high-water-level probe, a low-water-level probe and a temperature probe; the integrated positioning block is provided with a high water level limiting seat, a low water level limiting seat and a temperature limiting hole; and the high-water-level limiting seat, the low-water-level limiting seat and the temperature limiting hole are distributed on the integrated positioning block in a triangular shape. According to the utility model, the effect of triangular positioning is completed, the alignment and positioning of each probe are accurate and firm, the assembly and limiting of each probe can be completed at one time, a complicated clamping structure is not needed, the assembly process is simplified, and the production cost can be reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of water heaters, in particular to an electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly. Background Art

[0002] An electric kettle is a commonly used household appliance, which is usually composed of a kettle body and a power supply base. An electric heating element is arranged in the kettle body, and a power supply device is arranged on the power supply base. The power supply device of the power supply base supplies power to the electric heating element of the kettle body through a coupler. Usually, the metal conductive part in the coupler is made into a circular ring shape to allow the kettle body to be inserted into the power supply base at any angle and realize electrical connection.

[0003] This type of electric kettle is usually equipped with multiple probes such as a temperature probe, a high water level probe, and a low water level probe, which are used to detect the temperature of the water in the electric kettle and whether the water level meets the minimum water level or reaches the maximum water level. Therefore, the kettle body usually needs to be equipped with corresponding multiple points and clamping structures, and the assembly process is complicated, requiring more accessories and processes, and it is difficult to reduce production costs. Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides an electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by an embodiment of the utility model to solve the technical problem is: an electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly, comprising a kettle body and a kettle seat; the kettle seat is arranged at the bottom of the kettle body, and the kettle seat is provided with an electric heating element; the electric kettle is characterized in that it also includes a multifunctional probe assembly;

[0006] The multifunctional probe assembly comprises an integrated positioning block, a high water level probe, a low water level probe and a temperature probe; the integrated positioning block is provided with a high water level limit seat, a low water level limit seat and a temperature limit hole; the lower ends of the high water level probe and the second water level probe can be respectively clamped in the high water level limit seat and the low water level limit seat, and the upper ends extend into the pot body; the lower end of the temperature probe can be inserted into the temperature limit hole, and the upper end is clamped in the bottom of the pot body;

[0007] The high water level limiting seat, the low water level limiting seat and the temperature limiting hole are distributed in the integrated positioning block in a triangular shape.

[0008] Optionally, the integrated positioning block is further provided with three mounting holes, and the three mounting holes are distributed in a triangular shape on the integrated positioning block.

[0009] Optionally, the high water level limit seat, the low water level limit seat, the temperature limit hole and the three mounting holes are distributed on the integrated positioning block in three rows and two columns;

[0010] One of the mounting holes is located between the high water level limit seat and the low water level limit seat, and is arranged in a row at intervals; the other two mounting holes are located on opposite sides of the temperature limit hole, and are arranged in another row at intervals.

[0011] Optionally, a limiting groove is provided below the integrated positioning block; the limiting groove is located at the high water level limiting seat and the low water level limiting seat, and one of the mounting holes is located in the limiting groove;

[0012] A handle assembly is arranged on one side of the kettle body, and an extension connection portion is arranged on the bottom of the handle assembly; the extension connection portion can be inserted into the limiting groove; and the extension connection portion is provided with a connection hole aligned with the mounting hole.

[0013] Optionally, the high water level limit seat and the low water level limit seat are provided with elastic sealing pads.

[0014] Optionally, a wire threading groove is provided on one side of the high water level limit seat and the low water level limit seat.

[0015] Optionally, the temperature probe is locked to the bottom of the kettle body by a nut.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model: the high water level limit seat and the low water level limit seat of the integrated positioning block can be used to complete the pre-assembly positioning of the high water level probe and the low water level probe; during installation, the temperature probe is first installed at the bottom of the kettle body, and then the lower end of the temperature probe is aligned and passed through the temperature limit hole of the integrated positioning block; then the high water level probe and the low water level probe are respectively passed through and extended into the kettle body, and then the integrated positioning block is locked to complete the integrated installation positioning of the high water level probe, the low water level probe and the temperature probe. The utility model can complete the pre-assembly and fixation of the high water level probe and the low water level probe through the integrated positioning block, and match the temperature limit hole of the corresponding temperature probe; the triangular positioning effect is achieved, the alignment and positioning of each probe probe is accurate and reliable, and the assembly limit of each probe can be completed at one time, without the need for a complex clamping structure, the assembly process is simplified, and the production cost can be reduced.

[0017] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the electric kettle of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of the multifunctional probe assembly;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of another external viewing angle of the multifunctional probe assembly;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the electric kettle.

[0023] Description of main component symbols:

[0024] 10. Kettle body; 20. Kettle base; 30. Electric heating element; 40. Integrated positioning block; 41. High water level limit seat; 42. Low water level limit seat; 43. Temperature limit hole; 44. Mounting hole; 45. Limit groove; 46. Threading groove; 50. High water level probe; 60. Low water level probe; 70. Temperature probe; 80. Handle assembly; 81. Extended connection; 82. Connection hole; 90. Elastic sealing gasket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the utility model. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the utility model, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the protection scope of the utility model.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "more than" is more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0028] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, the words "set", "install", "connect" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, they can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; they can be fixedly connected or detachably connected or integrally formed; they can be mechanically connected; they can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present invention in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Example

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 4 The utility model provides an electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly, comprising a kettle body 10 and a kettle seat 20; the kettle seat 20 is arranged at the bottom of the kettle body 10, and the kettle seat 20 is provided with an electric heating element 30; the electric kettle is characterized in that it also includes a multifunctional probe assembly;

[0031] The multifunctional probe assembly includes an integrated positioning block 40, a high water level probe 50, a low water level probe 60 and a temperature probe 70; the integrated positioning block 40 is provided with a high water level limit seat 41, a low water level limit seat 42 and a temperature limit hole 43; the lower ends of the high water level probe 50 and the first water level probe can be respectively clamped in the high water level limit seat 41 and the low water level limit seat 42, and the upper ends extend into the kettle body 10; the lower end of the temperature probe 70 can be inserted into the temperature limit hole 43, and the upper end is clamped at the bottom of the kettle body 10;

[0032] The high water level limiting seat 41 , the low water level limiting seat 42 and the temperature limiting hole 43 are distributed in the integrated positioning block 40 in a triangular shape.

[0033] In the utility model, the high water level probe 50 and the low water level probe 60 can be pre-assembled and positioned by the high water level limit seat 41 and the low water level limit seat 42 of the integrated positioning block 40; during installation, the temperature probe 70 is first installed at the bottom of the kettle body 10, and then the lower end of the temperature probe 70 is aligned and passed through the temperature limit hole 43 of the integrated positioning block 40; then the high water level probe 50 and the low water level probe 60 are respectively passed through and extended into the kettle body 10, and then the integrated positioning block 40 is locked to complete the integrated installation and positioning of the high water level probe 50, the low water level probe 60 and the temperature probe 70. In the utility model, the high water level probe 50 and the low water level probe 60 can be pre-assembled and fixed by the integrated positioning block 40, and the temperature limit hole 43 of the corresponding temperature probe can be matched; the triangular positioning effect is achieved, the alignment and positioning of each probe probe is accurate and reliable, and the assembly and positioning of each probe can be completed at one time, without the need for a complex clamping structure, the assembly process is simplified, and the production cost can be reduced.

[0034] Specifically, the integrated positioning block 40 is further provided with three mounting holes 44, which are triangularly distributed on the integrated positioning block 40. The three mounting holes 44 are aligned with the three positioning columns at the bottom of the kettle body 10, and are fastened by bolts to securely fix the integrated positioning block 40.

[0035] Specifically, the high water level limiting seat 41, the low water level limiting seat 42, the temperature limiting hole 43 and the three mounting holes 44 are distributed in three rows and two columns on the integrated positioning block 40;

[0036] One mounting hole 44 is located between the high water level limit seat 41 and the low water level limit seat 42, and is arranged in a row; the other two mounting holes 44 are located on opposite sides of the temperature limit hole 43, and are arranged in another row. In this arrangement structure, the mounting holes 44 and the limit seats or limit holes are staggered, and while locking the integrated positioning block 40, uniform pressure can be maintained, and the high water level probe 50, the low water level probe 60 and the temperature probe 70 are pressed and limited, and better sealing performance is maintained.

[0037] Furthermore, a limiting groove 45 is provided below the integrated positioning block 40; the limiting groove 45 is located at the high water level limiting seat 41 and the low water level limiting seat 42, and a mounting hole 44 is located in the limiting groove 45; a handle assembly 80 is provided on one side of the kettle body 10, and an extension connection portion 81 is provided at the bottom of the handle assembly 80; the extension connection portion 81 can be inserted into the limiting groove 45; the extension connection portion 81 is provided with a connection hole 82 aligned with the mounting hole 44. Through the limiting groove 45 structure, the extension connection portion 81 of the handle assembly 80 can be aligned and clamped, and by aligning the connection hole 82 with the mounting hole 44, the bottom of the handle assembly 80 can be locked and fixed synchronously.

[0038] In this embodiment, in order to improve the sealing performance of the bottom of the water level probe 50 , the high water level limit seat 41 and the low water level limit seat 42 are provided with elastic sealing pads 90 .

[0039] Specifically, a threading groove 46 is provided on one side of the high water level limit seat 41 and the low water level limit seat 42. The threading groove 46 can allow the conductive sheet of the water level probe to pass through to be connected with the wiring harness of the kettle seat 20.

[0040] In this embodiment, the temperature probe 70 is locked to the bottom of the kettle body 10 by a nut to complete the one-time installation and positioning of the temperature probe.

[0041] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and technicians familiar with the field may make equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention. These equivalent modifications and substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. An electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly, comprising a kettle body (10) and a kettle seat (20); the kettle seat (20) is arranged at the bottom of the kettle body (10), and the kettle seat (20) is provided with an electric heating element (30); characterized in that: The electric kettle also includes a multifunctional probe assembly; The multifunctional probe assembly comprises an integrated positioning block (40), a high water level probe (50), a low water level probe (60) and a temperature probe (70); the integrated positioning block (40) is provided with a high water level limit seat (41), a low water level limit seat (42) and a temperature limit hole (43); the lower ends of the high water level probe (50) and the low water level probe can be respectively clamped in the high water level limit seat (41) and the low water level limit seat (42), and the upper ends extend into the kettle body (10); the lower end of the temperature probe (70) can be inserted into the temperature limit hole (43), and the upper end is clamped in the bottom of the kettle body (10); The high water level limiting seat (41), the low water level limiting seat (42) and the temperature limiting hole (43) are distributed in a triangular shape on the integrated positioning block (40).

2. The electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The integrated positioning block (40) is further provided with three mounting holes (44), and the three mounting holes (44) are distributed in a triangular shape on the integrated positioning block (40).

3. The electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The high water level limiting seat (41), the low water level limiting seat (42), the temperature limiting hole (43) and the three mounting holes (44) are distributed on the integrated positioning block (40) in three rows and two columns; One of the mounting holes (44) is located between the high water level limiting seat (41) and the low water level limiting seat (42), and is arranged in a row at intervals; the other two mounting holes (44) are located on opposite sides of the temperature limiting hole (43), and are arranged in another row at intervals.

4. The electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting groove (45) is provided below the integrated positioning block (40); the limiting groove (45) is located at the high water level limiting seat (41) and the low water level limiting seat (42), and one of the mounting holes (44) is located in the limiting groove (45); A handle assembly (80) is provided on one side of the kettle body (10), and an extension connection portion (81) is provided at the bottom of the handle assembly (80); the extension connection portion (81) can be inserted into the limiting groove (45); and the extension connection portion (81) is provided with a connection hole (82) aligned with the mounting hole (44).

5. The electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The high water level limiting seat (41) and the low water level limiting seat (42) are provided with elastic sealing pads (90).

6. The electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wire threading groove (46) is provided on one side of the high water level limiting seat (41) and the low water level limiting seat (42).

7. The electric kettle with a multifunctional probe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature probe (70) is locked to the bottom of the kettle body (10) via a nut.