Cooking utensil and cover body assembly thereof

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliances, and particularly discloses a cover body assembly of a cooking utensil and the cooking utensil. The IMD top cover comprises a base body and an IMD film attached to the top surface of the whole base body through an IMD process; the base body of the IMD top cover is provided with a top wall and a side wall, the side wall is fixedly connected to the lining cover, the top wall is provided with an interaction area, and a circuit board suitable for control and / or display is fixedly connected to the position, corresponding to the interaction area, of the top wall. A cooking appliance; comprising a cooker body and a cover body assembly, and the cover body assembly comprises any one of the cover body assemblies. According to the utility model, the cover body assembly is only provided with two components during assembly, so that the assembly structure of the cover body assembly is simplified, and the assembly efficiency is improved. And moreover, the seam between the IMD top cover and the lining cover is formed at the bottom or on the inner side of the top cover, so that dirt hidden in the seam in the long-time use process of the cover body assembly is reduced, and the design is more attractive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a cover assembly of a cooking appliance and a cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] IMD (In-Mold Decoration) is the abbreviation of in-mold decoration technology, which is widely used in the appearance parts of the panels, decorative panels and control panels of household appliances. In the field of the upper covers of cooking appliances such as rice cookers, the top-mounted operation is becoming more and more popular due to its convenience. However, the cover assemblies in the prior art usually include an IMD top cover, an inner cover and a lining cover. The inner cover is assembled above the lining cover, the circuit board is assembled on the inner cover, and then the IMD top cover is fixed on the inner cover. For example, in the Chinese utility model patent CN208920615U, an integrated display device and its control system of an electric heating appliance. The above structure not only has problems of many parts, complex structure and high cost, but also has technical problems that the indicating words or marks in the interaction area on the IMD and the corresponding parts on the circuit board are incorrect. In addition, the combination of the IMD top cover and the inner cover at the top will form a joint at the side of the top surface, which is easy to accumulate dust, dirt and scale during long-term use. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a cover assembly for a top-mounted operation electric cooker, which has a simplified structure, reduced number of parts, and fewer joints on the outer surface, and is convenient for cleaning.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0005] A cover assembly of a cooking appliance includes a lining cover for adapting to a pot liner to form a cooking cavity; and further includes:

[0006] An IMD top cover, which includes a base body and an IMD film attached to the entire top surface of the base body by a secondary injection molding method;

[0007] Wherein, the base body of the IMD top cover has a top wall and a side wall, the side wall is fixedly connected to the lining cover, the top wall has an interaction area, and a circuit board suitable for controlling and / or displaying is fixedly connected to the top wall corresponding to the interaction area.

[0008] The above technical solution can be further improved by the following measures.

[0009] Further, an installation groove recessed upward is arranged on the top wall corresponding to the interaction area, and the circuit board is accommodated in the installation groove.

[0010] Further, the lower end of the side wall is connected to the lining cover through a clamping structure. The clamping structure includes a clamping groove and a clamping block that are clamped and matched with each other. The clamping block is arranged on the side wall, and the clamping groove is arranged on the lining cover.

[0011] Further, a limiting structure is arranged between the side wall and the lining cover, which can limit the separation of the clamping groove and the clamping block when they are in the assembled position.

[0012] Wherein, the limiting structure includes a limiting groove and a limiting block that are mutually adapted. The limiting groove is arranged on the side wall, and the limiting block is arranged on the lining cover.

[0013] Further, a positioning structure is arranged between the side wall and the top wall, which can ensure that the IMD top cover and the lining cover are assembled in place when they are assembled.

[0014] Wherein, the positioning structure includes a lower positioning plate and an upper positioning plate that are mutually adapted. The lower positioning plate is arranged on the lining cover, and the upper positioning plate is arranged on the IMD top cover.

[0015] Further, a pivoting component is arranged on the lining cover. The pivoting component includes a shaft seat arranged on the lining cover, a rotating shaft installed on the shaft seat, and a stop block arranged at both ends of the shaft seat to block the axial direction of the rotating shaft.

[0016] Wherein, at least one stop block is arranged on the IMD top cover. The joint between the IMD top cover and the lining cover is located between the lower end of the side wall and the lining cover.

[0017] Another object of the present utility model is to further provide a cooking appliance, including a cooking pot body and a cover body assembly, and the cover body assembly is the above-mentioned cover body assembly.

[0018] Due to the adoption of the above technical solutions, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. In the present utility model, the cover body assembly is composed of an IMD top cover and a lining cover, and does not have an inner cover. When the cover body assembly is assembled, there are only two main components, reducing the number of parts, simplifying the manufacturing process of the cover body, and reducing the manufacturing cost.

[0020] 2. In the present utility model, the joint between the IMD top cover and the lining cover is located between the lower end of the side wall and the lining cover, which is convenient for cleaning the cover body assembly, reduces the problem of dirt accumulation in the joint during long-term use, and at the same time, the design of the IMD top cover without joints is more beautiful.

[0021] 3. The present utility model adopts a top-mounted integrated IMD cover body assembly, which is convenient for users to operate. Description of the Drawings

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description only relate to some embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of the cover assembly of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 is Figure 1 Top view structural diagram of.

[0025] Figure 3 is Figure 1 Left view structural diagram of.

[0026] Figure 4 is Figure 1 Right view structural diagram of.

[0027] Figure 5 is Figure 1 Front view structural diagram of.

[0028] Figure 6 is Figure 1 Rear view structural diagram of.

[0029] Figure 7 is Figure 1 Bottom view structural diagram of.

[0030] Figure 8 is Figure 1 Exploded view of.

[0031] Figure 9 is Figure 1 Rear view cross-sectional diagram of.

[0032] Figure 10 Schematic structural diagram of the IMD top cover.

[0033] Figure 11 is Figure 1 Exploded view of the IMD top cover in.

[0034] Figure 12 Schematic structural diagram of the cooking appliance in Embodiment 2.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 10. Liner cover; 101. Card slot; 102. Limit block; 103. Axle seat; 104. Rotating shaft; 105. First stop block; 106. Lower positioning plate;

[0037] 20. IMD top cover; 201. Top wall; 2011. Interaction area; 202. Side wall; 203. Installation groove; 204. Circuit board; 205. IMD film; 2051. First color area; 2052. Second color area; 206. Seam; 207. Clamping block; 208. Limit groove; 209. Second stop block; 210. Upper positioning plate;

[0038] 100. Cover assembly; 300. Pot body. Detailed implementation manners

[0039] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and illustrated in the drawings here usually can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0040] It should be noted that: Similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this patent document should have the ordinary meaning understood by those of ordinary skill in the field to which the present utility model belongs. The "first", "second" and similar terms used in the specification and claims of the present utility model patent do not denote any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the similar terms such as "a", "an" or "the" do not denote a quantity limitation, but mean that there is at least one. The terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "comprising" or "including" cover the elements or objects listed after "comprising" or "including" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The terms such as "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are only used to represent relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0041] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" 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 a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0042] The following will describe in detail some embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. Without conflict, the features in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0043] Embodiment 1:

[0044] This embodiment provides a lid assembly of a cooking appliance, and its structure is as Figures 1 to 11 shown, mainly including a lining lid 10 for adapting to a pot liner to form a cooking cavity, and an IMD top lid 20. The IMD top lid 20 includes a base body and an IMD film 205 attached to the entire top surface of the base body through the IMD process; wherein, the base body of the IMD top lid has a top wall 201 and a side wall 202, the side wall 202 is fixedly connected to the lining lid 10, an interaction area 2011 is provided on the top wall 201, and a circuit board 204 suitable for operation and / or display is fixedly connected to the top wall 201 corresponding to the interaction area 2011.

[0045] The IMD top lid 20 and the lining lid 10 are preferably fixedly connected by a snap-fit structure, or by gluing or other means, and a snap-fit structure is preferred in this embodiment.

[0046] Among them, please refer to Figures 1 - 7 shown, the seam 206 between the IMD top lid 20 and the lining lid 10 is located at the lower end of the side wall of the top lid. Specifically, this seam is hidden inside the IMD top lid, which is not only beautiful, making the whole IMD top lid integrated, but also not easy to leave stains on the outer surface of the IMD top lid, that is, the outer surface of the lid assembly, facilitating the cleaning of the outer surface of the lid assembly. In another embodiment, this seam can also be located between the lower end surface of the side wall of the IMD top lid and the lining lid 10, and it can also achieve the technical effect of facilitating cleaning.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 8 , an interaction area 2011 is provided on the IMD top lid 20, and a circuit board 204 suitable for operation and / or display is fixedly connected to the interaction area 2011. In this way, the operation area of the cooking appliance is set to be top-mounted, making it convenient to operate the cooking appliance using this lid, especially a rice cooker. The interaction area includes the display of the cooking state and buttons for users to operate, etc.

[0048] More preferably, refer to Figure 11 , the interactive area 2011 is configured with an upwardly recessed point mounting groove 203, and the circuit board 204 is received in the mounting groove 203. Preferably, the upper surface of the circuit board 204 is flush with the upper surface of the top wall 201. After such a setting, the IMD film 205 is directly attached to the top surface of the IMD top cover, making the outer surface of the IMD top cover integral, beautiful and reducing dead corners for easy cleaning.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 10 , in this embodiment, the lower end of the side wall 202 is connected to the liner cover 10 through a snap-fit structure. The snap-fit structure includes a card slot 101 and a card block 207 that are snap-fitted with each other. The card block 207 is disposed on the side wall 202, and the card slot 101 is disposed on the liner cover 10.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 10 , in this embodiment, a limiting structure is provided between the side wall 202 and the liner cover 10, which can limit the separation of the card slot and the card block when they are in the assembled position; wherein, the limiting structure includes a limiting groove 208 and a limiting block 102 that are adapted to each other. The limiting groove 208 is disposed on the side wall 202, and the limiting block 102 is disposed on the liner cover 10.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 10 , in this embodiment, a positioning structure is provided between the side wall and the top wall, which can ensure the proper assembly of the IMD top cover 20 and the liner cover 10 when they are assembled; wherein, the positioning structure includes a lower positioning plate and an upper positioning plate that are adapted to each other. The lower positioning plate 106 is disposed on the liner cover 10, and the upper positioning plate 210 is disposed on the IMD top cover 20.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 , in this embodiment, a pivot assembly is provided on the liner cover 10. The pivot assembly includes a shaft seat 103 disposed on the liner cover 10, a rotating shaft 104 installed on the shaft seat 103, and a stop block disposed at both ends of the shaft seat 103 to block the axial direction of the rotating shaft 104; wherein, the stop block disposed on the IMD top cover 20 is the second stop block 209, and the stop block disposed on the liner cover 10 is the first stop block 105. The pivot assembly is used for the connection of the cover assembly.

[0053] Embodiment Two:

[0054] This embodiment provides a cooking appliance, the structure of which is asFigures 1 to 12 As shown, it includes a pot body 300 and a lid assembly 100. The lid assembly 100 includes the lid assembly described in the first embodiment above.

[0055] In summary, the present utility model directly assembles the IMD top cover with the lining cover. During the assembly process, rapid assembly is achieved through a snap-fit structure, a limiting structure, and a positioning structure. There are fewer assembled parts, reducing the overall assembly process of the lid. Moreover, setting the interaction area on the IMD top cover realizes overhead operation, increasing the convenience of use. Additionally, since the seam between the IMD top cover and the lining cover is located at the bottom, the exposure of the seam is reduced, reducing dirt accumulation and improving the cleaning convenience, and the appearance is more beautiful.

[0056] The above is only the specific implementation manner of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present utility model should be covered within the protection scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cover assembly of a cooking utensil, comprising a liner cover adapted to fit a pot to form a cooking cavity; characterized in that: Also includes: An IMD top cover includes a substrate and an IMD film attached to the top surface of the entire substrate; The base of the IMD top cover has a top wall and side walls, the side walls are fixed to the liner cover, the top wall has an interaction area, and a circuit board suitable for control and / or display is fixed to the top wall corresponding to the interaction area.

2. The cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An upwardly recessed mounting groove is arranged on the top wall corresponding to the interactive area, and the circuit board is accommodated in the mounting groove.

3. The cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The IMD top cover is coupled to the liner cover via a snap-fit ​​structure.

4. The cover assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping structure comprises a clamping slot and a clamping block which are clamped and matched with each other. The clamping block is arranged on the side wall of the IMD top cover, and the clamping slot is arranged on the lining cover.

5. The cover assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: Disposed between the side wall and the lining cover: A limiting structure, which can limit the separation of the card slot and the card block when the card slot and the card block are in the assembly position; Wherein, the limiting structure comprises a limiting groove and a limiting block which are adapted to each other, the limiting groove is arranged on the side wall, and the limiting block is arranged on the lining cover.

6. The cover assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: Disposed between the side wall and the top wall is: A positioning structure, which can ensure that the IMD top cover and the lining cover are assembled in place when the two are assembled; Wherein, the positioning structure comprises a lower positioning plate and an upper positioning plate adapted to each other, the lower positioning plate is arranged on the lining cover, and the upper positioning plate is arranged on the IMD top cover.

7. The cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pivot assembly is arranged on the lining cover, and the pivot assembly includes an axle seat arranged on the lining cover, a rotating shaft installed on the axle seat, and stoppers arranged at both ends of the axle seat to block the axial direction of the rotating shaft; Wherein, at least one stopper is configured on the IMD top cover.

8. The cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seam between the IMD top cover and the lining cover is located between the lower end of the side wall and the lining cover.

9. A cooking utensil; comprising a pot body and a cover assembly, characterized in that: The cover assembly is the cover assembly described in any one of claims 1-8.

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