Pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure and air heat transfer rice cooker

Abstract

The utility model proposes a pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure, including: a probe, a contact plane is arranged on the top of the probe; a silicone bracket, the probe is installed at the center of the silicone bracket and the contact plane of the probe is exposed on the top of the silicone bracket; the silicone bracket is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top to support the mounting surface on which it is assembled, and the silicone bracket provides axial elastic force for the probe. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure of the utility model adopts a probe and a silicone bracket structure, and the silicone bracket can provide axial elastic force, so that the probe is in close contact with the bottom of the inner pot, and the temperature sensing is more accurate; a large contact plane is formed on the top of the probe, which increases the connection with the inside of the inner pot and better senses the temperature of the bottom of the inner pot; the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is applied in air heat transfer rice cookers, and the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is well installed on the first cover body, and the probe can move up and down on the first cover body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric rice cookers, and more particularly to a pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure and an air heat transfer electric rice cooker. Background Art

[0002] Temperature sensors are widely used in various types of heating equipment. The main function of the temperature sensor is to sense the temperature and feed the temperature information back to the control system. The control system controls the operation of the heating equipment based on the temperature information.

[0003] A temperature sensing probe is also used in the rice cooker. The temperature sensing probe is mostly set at the heating tube. The operation of the rice cooker is controlled by sensing the temperature of the heating tube. The temperature sensing probe commonly used in the prior art is a probe-type structure, which is similar to a probe. However, if it is necessary to detect the bottom temperature of the inner pot of the rice cooker, the contact area between the probe-type temperature sensing probe and the bottom of the pot is small, and it cannot ensure that it is in close contact with the bottom of the pot, so the temperature detection is not accurate. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the utility model provides a pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure and an air heat transfer electric rice cooker.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the first aspect of the utility model provides a pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure, comprising:

[0006] A probe having a contact plane disposed on the top thereof;

[0007] A silicone bracket, wherein the probe is installed at the center of the silicone bracket and the contact plane of the probe is exposed at the top of the silicone bracket;

[0008] The silicone bracket is in a shape of being wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, so as to be supported on the mounting surface on which it is assembled, and the silicone bracket provides axial elastic force for the probe.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the silicone bracket is hollow and forms a hollow channel in the middle. The upper end of the hollow channel is in close contact with the probe to clamp the probe. The diameter of the lower end of the hollow channel is larger than the diameter of the probe, and a reinforcing rib is provided at the lower end of the hollow channel. The reinforcing rib protrudes from the inner wall of the hollow channel toward the center.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the reinforcing ribs are integrally formed with the silicone bracket.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the probe includes: a first probe part and a second probe part, the second probe part is arranged on the top of the first probe part, and the upper surface of the second probe part forms the contact plane; the diameter of the second probe part is greater than the diameter of the first probe part.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a groove body for accommodating the second probe part is provided on the top of the silicone bracket, and the contact plane is flush with the top of the silicone bracket.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the height of the probe is greater than the height of the silicone bracket, and the end of the probe passes through the silicone bracket.

[0014] The second aspect of the utility model provides an air heat transfer rice cooker, comprising: an outer shell and an inner pot, and also comprising the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a first cover body and a second cover body are further arranged between the outer shell and the inner pot, the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is installed on the first cover body and protrudes out of the first cover body, and the silicone bracket provides an upward elastic force for the probe to make it closely contact the bottom of the inner pot.

[0016] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure of the utility model adopts a combination of a probe and a silicone bracket, the silicone bracket can provide axial elastic force, so that the probe is in close contact with the bottom of the inner pot, and the temperature sensing is more accurate; a large contact plane is formed on the top of the probe, which increases the connection with the bottom of the inner pot and better senses the temperature of the bottom of the inner pot; the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is applied to the air heat transfer rice cooker, and the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is well installed on the first cover body, the probe can move up and down the first cover body, and the temperature of the bottom of the inner pot can be well sensed after the inner pot is installed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another angle of the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure of the pot bottom temperature sensing probe of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the utility model of the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure installed in the air heat transfer rice cooker;

[0023] Figure 5 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the bottom temperature sensing probe structure of the utility model installed in the air heat transfer rice cooker.

[0024] Description of Reference Numerals

[0025] Probe 100 ; contact plane 101 ; first probe part 110 ; second probe part 120 ; stopper 130 ; silicone bracket 200 ; hollow channel 201 ; reinforcing rib 210 ; outer shell 410 ; liner 420 ; first cover body 430 ; second cover body 440 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which only illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner, and therefore only show the components related to the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "radial", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 application. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] The structure of the temperature sensor at the bottom of the pot, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes: a probe 100 and a silicone bracket 200;

[0030] A contact plane 101 is provided on the top of the probe 100. The probe 100 is installed at the center of the silicone bracket 200 and the contact plane 101 of the probe 100 is exposed on the top of the silicone bracket 200. The silicone bracket 200 is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top to support the mounting surface on which it is assembled. The silicone bracket 200 provides axial elastic force for the probe 100.

[0031] When in use, the silicone bracket 200 is installed in the rice cooker, and the silicone bracket 200 is supported on the installation surface on which it is assembled. When the probe 100 is subjected to pressure from the inner pot 420 of the rice cooker, the probe 100 moves downward, and the silicone bracket 200 is compressed and deformed. The silicone bracket 200 provides an upward elastic force for the probe 200, so that the probe 100 is in good contact with the bottom of the inner pot 420.

[0032] Furthermore, the silicone bracket 200 is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, and is arranged in a bowl shape, so as to wrap the probe 100 well.

[0033] In one embodiment, the silicone bracket 200 is hollow, and a hollow channel 201 is formed in the middle. The upper end of the hollow channel 201 is in close contact with the probe 100 to clamp the probe 100. The diameter of the lower end of the hollow channel 201 is larger than the diameter of the probe 100, and a reinforcing rib 210 is provided at the lower end of the hollow channel 201. The reinforcing rib 210 protrudes from the inner wall of the hollow channel 201 toward the center.

[0034] Furthermore, the silicone bracket 200 may be provided with bite marks at the upper end of the hollow channel 201 , so as to more closely fit with the probe 100 , clamp the probe 100 , and prevent relative movement between the silicone bracket 200 and the probe 100 .

[0035] Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 210 is integrally formed with the silicone bracket 200 , and the reinforcing rib 210 is provided to enhance the deformation capacity of the silicone bracket 200 so that the silicone bracket 200 can be better reset after deformation.

[0036] In one embodiment, the probe 100 includes: a first probe portion 110 and a second probe portion 120, wherein the second probe portion 120 is disposed on the top of the first probe portion 110, and the upper surface of the second probe portion 120 forms the contact plane 101; the diameter of the second probe portion 120 is greater than the diameter of the first probe portion 110;

[0037] Furthermore, a groove body for accommodating the second probe part 120 is provided on the top of the silicone bracket 200 , and the contact plane 101 is flush with the top of the silicone bracket 200 .

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the first probe part 110 and the second probe part 120 are assembled. After the assembly, the second probe part 120 is limited in the groove body, and the second probe 120 cannot move up and down relative to the silicone bracket 200.

[0039] Furthermore, the height of the probe 100 is greater than the height of the silicone bracket 200, and the end of the probe 100 passes through the silicone bracket 200, which is convenient for subsequent installation.

[0040] Air heat transfer rice cooker, such as Figure 4-5As shown, it includes: an outer shell 410 and an inner pot 420, and also includes a pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure.

[0041] A first cover 430 and a second cover 440 are further provided between the shell 410 and the inner pot 420. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is installed on the first cover 430 and protrudes from the first cover 430. The silicone bracket 200 provides an upward elastic force for the probe 100 to make it closely contact the bottom of the inner pot 420.

[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure protrudes from the surface of the first cover body 430 after installation. When the inner pot 420 is installed, the gravity of the inner pot 420 acts on the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure, so that the contact plane 101 of the probe 100 is closely fitted with the bottom surface of the inner pot 420.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the silicone bracket 200 is supported on the inner wall of the first cover 430, and the lower end of the probe 100 extends downward through the first cover 430, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, the probe 100 is further provided with a limiting portion 130, which is located outside the first cover body 430 and abuts against the outer bottom wall of the first cover body 430;

[0044] Continue as Figure 4 As shown, the silicone bracket 200 provides an upward elastic force for the probe 100. Since the limiter 130 is in conflict with the outer bottom surface of the first cover body 430, the probe 100 will not be pulled away from the first cover body 430 by the upward elastic force. On the contrary, under external force, the probe 100 can move downward, and the silicone bracket 200 is compressed; after the downward force applied to the probe 100 disappears, the elastic force of the silicone bracket 200 pushes the probe 100 to move upward and reset, which facilitates the upward and downward movement of the probe 100. The utility model uses the elastic force of the silicone bracket 200 to make the contact plane 101 better contact with the inner liner 420 to detect the bottom temperature of the inner liner 420.

[0045] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is characterized by: include: A probe (100) having a contact plane (101) disposed on the top thereof; A silicone bracket (200), wherein the probe (100) is mounted at the center of the silicone bracket (200) and the contact plane (101) of the probe (100) is exposed at the top of the silicone bracket (200); The silicone bracket (200) is in a shape that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, so as to be supported on the mounting surface on which it is assembled. The silicone bracket (200) provides axial elastic force for the probe (100).

2. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The silicone bracket (200) is hollow, and a hollow channel (201) is formed in the middle. The upper end of the hollow channel (201) is in close contact with the probe (100) to clamp the probe (100). The diameter of the lower end of the hollow channel (201) is larger than the diameter of the probe (100). A reinforcing rib (210) is provided at the lower end of the hollow channel (201), and the reinforcing rib (210) protrudes from the inner wall of the hollow channel (201) toward the center.

3. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The reinforcing rib (210) and the silicone bracket (200) are integrally formed.

4. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The probe (100) comprises: a first probe part (110) and a second probe part (120); the second probe part (120) is arranged on the top of the first probe part (110), and the upper surface of the second probe part (120) forms the contact plane (101); the diameter of the second probe part (120) is greater than the diameter of the first probe part (110).

5. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A groove body for accommodating the second probe part (120) is arranged on the top of the silicone bracket (200), and the contact plane (101) is flush with the top of the silicone bracket (200).

6. The pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The height of the probe (100) is greater than the height of the silicone bracket (200), and the end of the probe (100) passes through the silicone bracket (200).

7. Air heat transfer rice cooker, comprising: The outer shell (410) and the inner pot (420) are characterized by further comprising the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. The air heat transfer rice cooker according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first cover body (430) and a second cover body (440) are also provided between the outer shell (410) and the inner pot (420); the pot bottom temperature sensing probe structure is installed on the first cover body (430) and protrudes from the first cover body (430); and the silicone bracket (200) provides an upward elastic force for the probe (100) to make it closely contact with the bottom of the inner pot (420).

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