Inner pot placement structure and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides an inner pot placement structure and a cooking utensil, wherein the inner pot placement structure is suitable for a cooking utensil, the cooking utensil comprising a pot body provided with a placement cavity and an inner pot placed in the placement cavity, comprising a limiting unit arranged at the top of the pot body placement cavity, and a limiting flange arranged at the outer circumference of the inner pot, the limiting unit being adapted to the limiting flange; the inner pot comprising a placement portion adapted to the placement cavity, the limiting flange protruding from the placement portion. The inner pot placement structure is adapted to the limiting flange through the limiting unit, when the limiting unit is not aligned with the limiting flange, the bottom of the inner pot cannot contact the bottom of the placement cavity, and no detection data is generated, so that the cooking utensil is placed in the same or multiple preset placement positions when collecting data, ensuring the accuracy of the detection data; at the same time, avoiding misoperation due to improper placement of the inner pot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to an inner pot placement structure and a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] The inner pots of the cooking appliances currently on the market, such as pressure cookers and rice cookers, are just simple inner pot bodies, which only serve as containers for food and cannot realize some intelligent functions.

[0003] The Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN220472779U discloses a weighing device for cooking utensils and a cooking utensil, the weighing device for cooking utensils comprises: at least one set of detection components, the detection components comprise: an elastic body, a strain gauge, a wiring terminal and a control board; the elastic body is arranged at the bottom of the cooking utensil; the strain gauge is connected to the elastic body; the wiring terminal is connected to the strain gauge; the control board is connected to the wiring terminal. The weight of the cooking object can be accurately detected so as to accurately control the amount of water added, thereby improving the taste of the cooking object, and has the characteristics of simple structure, stability and reliability, etc.

[0004] The Chinese invention patent application document with publication number CN114224187A discloses a pot cooking device, including: a tray and a base; the tray is arranged on the base, at least three weighing points are arranged at the bottom of the tray, the base is provided with a weighing module, and the weighing module is provided with pressure sensors corresponding to the number of the weighing points; a support component is arranged between each weighing point and the corresponding pressure sensor, a spring is arranged in the support component, one end of the spring is connected to the weighing point, and the other end is connected to the corresponding pressure sensor.

[0005] The above inner pot placement structure collects weight data and transmits data between each other through sensors and circuit control of multiple weighing points. However, in actual use, due to the setting position of the inner pot handle or the arrangement of the sensors and their circuits, when the inner pot is placed at different circumferential positions, the relative position of the preset center of gravity relative to the weighing point is different. Different inner pot placement positions often lead to different collected data, resulting in inaccurate detection data. Utility Model Content

[0006] Based on this, in order to solve the problem that the inner pot placement structure described above leads to different collected data due to different inner pot placement positions, resulting in inaccurate detection data, the utility model provides an inner pot placement structure and a cooking utensil, and the specific technical solution is as follows:

[0007] On the one hand, an inner pot placement structure is suitable for a cooking utensil, which includes a pot body provided with a placement cavity and an inner pot placed in the placement cavity, including a limiting unit arranged on the top of the pot body placement cavity, and a limiting flange arranged on the outer circle side of the inner pot, the limiting unit is adapted to the limiting flange; the inner pot includes a placement portion adapted to the placement cavity, and the limiting flange protrudes from the placement portion.

[0008] The above-mentioned inner pot placement structure is adapted to the limiting flange through a limiting unit. When the limiting unit is not aligned with the limiting flange, the bottom of the inner pot cannot contact the bottom of the placement cavity, and no detection data will be generated, so that the cooking utensil is placed in the same or multiple preset positions when collecting data, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the detection data; at the same time, avoiding misoperation due to improper placement of the inner pot.

[0009] Furthermore, the limiting unit is a plurality of limiting grooves arranged at intervals on the inner edge of the circumference of the pot body placement cavity, and the limiting grooves are adapted to the limiting flange.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting unit is two limiting grooves symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the pot body placement cavity.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting flange is a positioning oblique protrusion protruding from the placement portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the inclination angle of the positioning oblique protrusion is 30° to 60°.

[0013] On the other hand, a cooking utensil includes a pot body, an inner pot, and an inner pot placement structure.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a temperature sensor and a pot-free sensing unit arranged in the placement cavity, and the pot-free sensing unit is used to detect whether an inner pot is placed in the placement cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, the pot-free sensing unit includes a spring member and a position sensing switch, and the temperature sensor is provided with a sensing portion protruding from the bottom of the placement cavity, a mounting portion for fitting the spring member, a top portion for supporting the spring member, and a top contact portion movable relative to the position sensing switch; the spring member is mounted on the mounting portion, with one end pressing the top portion for conveying, and the other end pressing the bottom of the placement cavity.

[0016] Furthermore, the cooking utensil also includes a control unit arranged on the pot body and a heating element arranged at the bottom of the placement cavity, and the control unit is electrically connected to the position sensing switch and the heating element.

[0017] Furthermore, the pot body includes a pot body and a support ring arranged on the top of the pot body, and the limiting unit is arranged on the support ring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present invention can be further understood from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, but the emphasis is placed on illustrating the principles of the embodiments. In different views, the same reference numerals designate corresponding parts.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure at E in the middle.

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Pot body; 2. Inner pot; 3. Limiting unit; 4. Limiting flange;

[0025] 5. Temperature sensor; 6. Panless induction unit; 7. Control unit; 8. Heating element;

[0026] 11. Pot body; 12. Support ring;

[0027] 21. Placement portion; 31. Limiting groove; 41. Positioning oblique protrusion;

[0028] 61. Spring member; 62. Position sensing switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with its embodiments. It should be understood that the specific implementation methods described here are only used to explain the utility model and do not limit the protection scope of the utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0032] The “first” and “second” mentioned in the present invention do not represent specific quantities and orders, but are merely used to distinguish names.

[0033] On the one hand, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, an inner pot placement structure in an embodiment of the utility model is suitable for a cooking utensil, the cooking utensil comprising a pot body 1 provided with a placement cavity and an inner pot 2 placed in the placement cavity, comprising a limiting unit 3 arranged at the top of the placement cavity of the pot body 1, and a limiting flange 4 arranged on the outer circle side of the inner pot 2, the limiting unit 3 being adapted to the limiting flange 4; the inner pot 2 comprising a placement portion 21 adapted to the placement cavity, the limiting flange 4 protruding from the placement portion 21.

[0034] The above-mentioned inner pot placement structure is adapted to the limiting flange 4 through the limiting unit 3. When the limiting unit 3 is not aligned with the limiting flange 4, the bottom of the inner pot 2 cannot contact the bottom of the placement cavity, and no detection data will be generated, so that the cooking utensil is placed in the same or multiple preset positions when collecting data, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the detection data; at the same time, avoiding misoperation due to improper placement of the inner pot.

[0035] In one embodiment, the limiting unit 3 is a plurality of limiting grooves 31 arranged at intervals on the inner edge of the circumference of the placement cavity of the pot body 1, and the limiting grooves 31 are adapted to the limiting flange 4. In this way, the inner pot 2 can rotate along the circumference of the placement cavity, so that the limiting flange 4 slides into the limiting groove 31, meeting the daily use habits of users.

[0036] In one embodiment, the limiting unit 3 is two limiting grooves 31 symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the placement cavity of the pot body 1. In this way, by symmetrically arranging the two limiting grooves 31 on the left and right sides of the placement cavity of the pot body 1, it is limited to only forward or reverse placement, and by arranging the mass of the inner pot 2 along the left and right symmetrical planes, it can be ensured that the cooking utensil is placed in the same preset position when collecting data, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the detection data.

[0037] In one embodiment, the limiting flange 4 is a positioning oblique protrusion 41 protruding from the placement portion 21. In this way, the positioning oblique protrusion 41 stably slides down after contacting the limiting groove 31, thereby reducing the impact of the force generated by the weight of the inner pot 2.

[0038] In one embodiment, the inclination angle of the positioning oblique protrusion 41 is 30° to 60°. Thus, by limiting the inclination angle of the positioning oblique protrusion 41, the contact between the positioning oblique protrusion 41 and the limiting groove 31 is ensured to be stable.

[0039] On the other hand, Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, a cooking utensil in one embodiment of the utility model comprises a pot body 1, an inner pot 2, and an inner pot placement structure.

[0040] In one of the embodiments, it further includes a temperature sensor 5 and a pot-free sensing unit 6 disposed in the placement cavity, and the pot-free sensing unit 6 is used to detect whether an inner pot 2 is placed in the placement cavity.

[0041] In one embodiment, the pot-free sensing unit 6 includes a spring member 61 and a position sensing switch 62, and the temperature sensor 5 is provided with a sensing portion protruding from the bottom of the placement cavity, a mounting portion for fitting the spring member 61, a top portion for supporting the spring member 61, and a top contact portion movable relative to the position sensing switch 62; the spring member 61 is mounted on the mounting portion, with one end pressing the top portion for conveying, and the other end pressing the bottom of the placement cavity.

[0042] In one embodiment, the cooking appliance further comprises a control unit 7 disposed on the pot body 1 and a heating element 8 disposed at the bottom of the placement cavity, and the control unit 7 is electrically connected to the position sensing switch 62 and the heating element 8. Thus, the position sensing switch 62 detects whether the placement cavity has an inner pot 2, and feeds back to the control unit 7, thereby determining whether the temperature sensor 5 is triggered to generate detection data; at the same time, the operation screen is used to display an error code to the user to avoid misoperation.

[0043] In one embodiment, the pot body 1 includes a pot body 11 and a support ring 12 disposed on the top of the pot body 11, and the limiting unit 3 is disposed on the support ring 12. In this way, the detachable support ring 12 facilitates the processing and forming of the limiting unit 3, thereby reducing the production cost.

[0044] In one of the embodiments, the support ring 12 is arranged on the buckle block on the top of the pot body 11 through a snap-fit ​​groove, thereby achieving a detachable connection.

[0045] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0046] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. An inner pot placement structure, suitable for a cooking utensil, the cooking utensil comprising a pot body (1) provided with a placement cavity and an inner pot (2) placed in the placement cavity, characterized in that: It comprises a limiting unit (3) arranged at the top of the placement cavity of the pot body (1), and a limiting flange (4) arranged on the outer circumference of the inner pot (2), wherein the limiting unit (3) is adapted to fit the limiting flange (4); The inner pot (2) comprises a placement portion (21) adapted to the placement cavity, and the limiting flange (4) protrudes from the placement portion (21); The limiting unit (3) is a plurality of limiting grooves (31) arranged at intervals on the inner edge of the circumference of the placement cavity of the pot body (1), and the limiting grooves (31) are adapted to the limiting flange (4).

2. The inner pot placement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting unit (3) is two limiting grooves (31) symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the pot body (1) placement cavity.

3. The inner pot placement structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting flange (4) is a positioning oblique protrusion (41) protruding from the placement portion.

4. The inner pot placement structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inclination angle of the positioning inclined protrusion (41) is 30° to 60°.

5. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: It comprises a pot body (1), an inner pot (2), and an inner pot placement structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The cooking utensil according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also comprises a temperature sensor (5) and a pot-free sensing unit (6) arranged in the placement cavity, wherein the pot-free sensing unit (6) is used to detect whether an inner pot (2) is placed in the placement cavity.

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that: The potless sensing unit (6) comprises a spring member (61) and a position sensing switch (62); the temperature sensor (5) comprises a sensing portion protruding from the bottom of the placement cavity, a mounting portion for fitting the spring member (61), a top portion for placing the spring member (61), and a top contact portion movable relative to the position sensing switch (62); The spring member (61) is sleeved on the mounting portion, with one end pressing the conveying top portion and the other end pressing the bottom of the placement cavity.

8. The cooking utensil according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cooking appliance further comprises a control unit (7) arranged on the pot body (1) and a heating element (8) arranged at the bottom of the placement cavity, wherein the control unit (7) is electrically connected to the position sensing switch (62) and the heating element (8).

9. The cooking utensil according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pot body (1) comprises a pot body (11) and a support ring (12) arranged on the top of the pot body (11), and the limiting unit (3) is arranged on the support ring (12).

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