Cover body assembly and container
The automatic lid assembly with a spring mechanism addresses the inconvenience of manual lid operation in household appliances by enabling hands-free water addition and improving user experience and appliance durability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421343038.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-12
AI Technical Summary
The cover assembly of existing household appliances is too bulky and inconvenient to disassemble when water is added, which affects the user experience and reduces the service life of the equipment.
A cover assembly is designed, including a movable cover and a reset member. The movable cover is automatically opened by the gravity of the water flow. The reset member automatically resets and seals after water replenishment is completed, simplifying the water replenishment operation and reducing wear.
It improves the convenience of adding water, especially when busy or when you need to quickly rehydrate, extends the service life of the equipment and improves safety and hygiene.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a cover assembly and a container. Background Art
[0002] In related technologies, when some household appliances, such as electric kettles, coffee pots or rice cookers, are in use, water needs to be added to their interiors. However, when adding water, the cover assembly of the container needs to be manually opened or disassembled to add water. The cover assemblies of some appliances are too heavy, and it is not convenient to disassemble them, reducing the user experience. Especially in busy situations or when quick water replenishment is needed, it will affect the user's work efficiency. In addition, long-term disassembly of the cover assembly will cause wear between the cover assembly and the container body, reducing the service life of the device. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related technologies. For this purpose, the utility model provides a cover assembly, which is convenient for users to add water.
[0004] The utility model also provides a container.
[0005] The utility model provides a cover assembly, comprising:
[0006] A cover body, which is provided with a water injection port;
[0007] A movable cover, which is arranged at the water injection port, and the movable cover is movably connected to the cover body;
[0008] A reset member, which is connected to the movable cover, so that the movable cover can be switched between an open position and a closed position; in the open position, it is maintained open under the action of the gravity of the water flow, and a water flow channel is formed between the movable cover and the water injection port; in the closed position, the reset member resets the movable cover, and the movable cover seals the water injection port.
[0009] The cover assembly provided by the utility model is provided with a movable cover at the water injection port and a reset member on the movable cover. In this way, when the user adds water, the movable cover can be automatically opened. When the user needs to add water to the container, there is no need to manually open the cover. Only by pouring water to the water injection port, the water can be directly added through the mechanism of the automatic opening of the movable cover, improving the convenience of use, especially effective in busy situations or when quick water replenishment is needed. In addition, since the movable cover is automatically opened, it avoids the user directly disassembling the cover assembly, reduces the wear between the cover assembly and the container wall surface, and improves the service life of the container and the cover assembly.
[0010] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the reset member is an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the cover body, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the movable cover.
[0011] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the movable cover and the cover body are connected by a rotating shaft, and the elastic member is arranged on the side of the movable cover where the rotating shaft is located.
[0012] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the movable cover has a convex block, the convex block abuts against the elastic member, and in the open position, the convex block compresses the elastic member.
[0013] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the water injection port is a flared port, the flared port has a first side and a second side, the first side is adapted to communicate with the inside of the container, and the second side communicates with the outside; the movable cover is arranged on the first side, and the opening area of the first side is smaller than the opening area of the second side.
[0014] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the reset member is horizontally arranged.
[0015] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the side of the movable cover that is sealed with the water injection port has a diversion part, and in the closed state, the diversion part blocks the water injection port.
[0016] The present utility model provides a container, comprising:
[0017] A container body having an opening;
[0018] The above-mentioned cover assembly, the cover assembly is connected to the opening.
[0019] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the container body has a water outlet, the cover body is movably connected to the container body so that the container body can be switched between a water outlet state and a water stop state; in the water outlet state, the water outlet communicates with the inside of the container body; in the water stop state, the cover body closes the water outlet.
[0020] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the cover body has a pressing part, and the pressing part drives the relative movement between the cover body and the container body so that the container body can be switched between the water outlet state and the water stop state.
[0021] Since the container provided by the present utility model includes the above-mentioned cover assembly, it also has the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned cover assembly, which will not be elaborated here.
[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present utility model. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.
[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the cover assembly provided by the present utility model, where the movable cover is in the closed position.
[0025] Figure 2 is another schematic structural diagram of the cover assembly provided by the present utility model, where the movable cover is in the open position.
[0026] Figure 3 is a top view of the cover assembly provided by the present utility model, where the movable cover is in the closed position.
[0027] Figure 4 is a top view of the cover assembly provided by the present utility model, where the movable cover is in the movable position.
[0028] Reference Signs:
[0029] 10. Cover assembly;
[0030] 100. Cover body; 110. Water injection port; 120. Pressing part;
[0031] 200. Movable cover; 210. Rotating shaft; 220. Protrusion; 230. Flow guiding part; 240. Water flow channel;
[0032] 300. Elastic member. Detailed Embodiments
[0033] The following further describes in detail the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0034] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 should not be construed as a limitation to the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0035] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "connected" and "coupled" 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. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0036] In the embodiments of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath", and "underneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.
[0037] In the description of this specification, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0038] The following will be combined with Figures 1-4 Describe the cover assembly 10 of the present utility model.
[0039] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the present utility model provides a lid assembly 10, which includes a lid body 100, a movable lid 200 and a reset member. It should be noted that the lid assembly 10 proposed by the present utility model can be covered on a container, and the container can be a household or commercial electrical appliance such as a rice cooker, an electric kettle, an electric thermos or a coffee pot. When these containers are in use, such as when cooking rice, boiling water or making coffee, if the entire lid assembly 10 is opened to add water, it may cause steam to overflow and waste power, and may even scald the user. The combination of the movable lid 200 and the reset member allows the user to easily replenish water into the container when needed.
[0040] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, the lid body 100 is provided with a water injection port 110, the movable lid 200 is arranged at the water injection port 110, and the movable lid 200 is movably connected to the lid body 100. The reset member is connected to the movable lid 200, so that the movable lid 200 can be switched between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, a water flow channel 240 is formed between the movable lid 200 and the water injection port 110; in the closed position, the reset member resets the movable lid 200, thereby re-sealing the water injection port 110, preventing the leakage of water vapor and the intrusion of external pollution, and at the same time maintaining the stability of the internal environment of the container.
[0041] When the user adds water to the water injection port 110, due to the gravity of the water, the movable lid 200 will open, so that a water flow channel 240 is formed between the movable lid 200 and the water injection port 110, and thus water can be added into the container. After the water injection is completed, the reset member can reset the movable lid 200, so that the movable lid 200 seals the water injection port 110. In this way, when the user adds water, the movable lid 200 can be automatically opened. When the user needs to add water to the container, the user does not need to manually open the lid, and only needs to pour water to the water injection port 110, and then can directly add water through the mechanism of the automatic opening of the movable lid 200, which improves the convenience of use, especially effective in busy or situations where quick water replenishment is needed.
[0042] When the user finishes adding water, the reset member automatically resets the movable lid 200 and re-seals the water injection port 110, which can effectively prevent the leakage of water vapor and avoid safety accidents such as scalding. At the same time, since external pollutants cannot enter the container through the sealed lid, the hygiene and safety of the water quality or food are ensured.
[0043] This design is not only applicable to household appliances, but also suitable for use in various scenarios such as offices and outdoor activities, providing a convenient and safe water addition solution for users in different environments.
[0044] According to the cover assembly 10 provided by the present utility model, by providing a movable cover 200 at the water injection port 110 and providing a reset member on the movable cover 200, in this way, when the user adds water, the movable cover 200 can be automatically opened. When the user needs to add water to the container, there is no need to manually open the lid. Only by pouring water into the water injection port 110, the water can be directly added through the mechanism of the automatic opening of the movable cover 200, which improves the convenience of use, especially effective in busy or situations where rapid water replenishment is required. In addition, since the movable cover 200 is automatically opened, it avoids the user directly disassembling the cover assembly 10, reduces the wear between the cover assembly 10 and the container wall surface, and improves the service life of the container and the cover assembly 10.
[0045] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the reset member is an elastic member 300. One end of the elastic member 300 is connected to the cover body 100, and the other end of the elastic member 300 is connected to the movable cover 200. When injecting water, the gravity of the water flow is greater than the elastic force of the spring, so that the movable cover 200 is opened. After the water injection is completed, the spring will recover, thus closing the movable cover 200. Of course, the structure of the reset member is not limited to this. In some other embodiments, the reset member can be a counterweight provided on the movable cover 200. When injecting water, the gravity of the water flow is greater than the gravity of the counterweight, and the counterweight will lift accordingly, causing the movable cover 200 to open and form a water flow channel 240. When the user finishes adding water and no longer applies an external force, the counterweight will, with its own weight, cause the movable cover 200 to close, which can also effectively seal the water injection port 110.
[0046] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the movable cover 200 is connected to the cover body 100 through a rotating shaft 210, and the elastic member 300 is arranged on the side of the movable cover 200 where the rotating shaft 210 is located. When the movable cover 200 is in the open state, the elastic member 300 is compressed. When the movable cover 200 is in the closed state, the elastic member 300 recovers. Of course, the installation position of the elastic member 300 is not limited to this. In some other embodiments of the present utility model, the elastic member 300 can be arranged on the other side of the movable cover 200. When the movable cover 200 is in the open state, the elastic member 300 is stretched, thus opening the movable cover 200. When the movable cover 200 is in the closed state, the elastic member 300 recovers.
[0047] Whether the elastic member 300 is compressed or stretched, the basic function of the elastic member 300 is to help the movable lid 200 automatically return to the closed state after the user's operation (filling water), ensuring the sealing of the container. In this way, the user operation is simplified, and there is no need to manually open or close the lid during the user's water filling process, improving the convenience of use. Moreover, through the automatic closing feature, the safety hazard caused by forgetting to close the lid is reduced.
[0048] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the movable lid 200 has a convex block 220, and the convex block 220 abuts against the elastic member 300. In the open position, the convex block 220 compresses the elastic member 300. In this way, the movable lid 200 can be quickly positioned through the convex block 220 and the elastic member 300, and the elastic member 300 is compressed by the convex block 220. Such a mechanism not only assists in realizing the quick opening action of the movable lid 200, but also provides a stable positioning point for the movable lid 200 in the open state.
[0049] When the user needs to fill water into the container, the convex block 220 applies pressure to the elastic member 300 through the user's water filling action, causing the elastic member 300 to be compressed. This compression not only assists the movable lid 200 to open, forming a channel for the water injection port 110, but also the physical contact point in this process provides a clear physical limit for the open state of the movable lid 200, ensuring that the movable lid 200 will not move randomly due to external forces during the water filling process, and thus ensuring that the operation of filling water through the water injection port 110 is smoother and more accurate.
[0050] When the water filling is completed and the water flow stops, the elastic member 300 starts to expand or return to its original state due to its inherent restoring force, thereby pushing the convex block 220 and the associated movable lid 200 towards the closed position until the movable lid 200 completely seals the water injection port 110. This process not only provides convenience for the user, reducing the need for operating the movable lid 200, but also enhances the sealing of the container, preventing water vapor leakage and external pollutants from entering the container interior.
[0051] Through this interaction mechanism between the convex block 220 and the elastic member 300, the movable lid 200 can be quickly and accurately opened when the user fills water and automatically closed after the water filling is completed, optimizing the user experience while improving efficiency and safety.
[0052] As Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the water injection port 110 is a flared opening. The flared opening has a first side and a second side. The first side is in communication with the interior of the container, and the second side is in communication with the outside. The movable cover 200 is provided on the first side, and the opening area of the first side is smaller than that of the second side. The shape of the flared opening can effectively guide the water flow direction, enabling the water to enter the container more concentratedly and smoothly when adding water, reducing splashing and scattered water flow. In addition, due to the smaller opening area of the first side, when the water flow enters the container, the water flow speed will increase, reducing the probability of the water surface surging and overflowing.
[0053] The second side of the flared opening has a large opening area, providing a more spacious space for the user to add water, reducing the requirement for the accurate position when injecting water into the container, and making the water addition operation more convenient. In the case of rapid or irregular water addition, the flared opening can play a partial positioning effect, enabling the water flow to flow more purposefully towards the water injection port 110 instead of overflowing.
[0054] As Figure 1 shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the reset member is horizontally arranged. In this way, the space occupied by the reset member in the vertical direction can be reduced.
[0055] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the cover assembly 10 further includes a dust-proof cover (not shown in the figure). The dust-proof cover is provided at the opening where the water injection port 110 is connected to the outside, and the dust-proof cover is detachably connected to the cover body 100. The user can easily remove and install the dust-proof cover without causing inconvenience to daily use. Its purpose is to cover the water injection port 110 when the container is idle, playing a protective role. The dust-proof cover can prevent the movable cover 200 from accumulating dust, effectively preventing dust, insects, and other possible pollutants from entering the water injection port 110, protecting the movable cover 200 and the internal environmental hygiene of the container.
[0056] The dust-proof cover can be made of a material that is easy to clean. Even if dust accumulates, it can be easily removed and cleaned to maintain the sanitary condition. In addition, the dust-proof cover is small in volume and light in weight, which is convenient for the user to pick up. In addition, the dust-proof cover also helps to maintain the overall aesthetics of the product.
[0057] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the side of the movable cover 200 that is sealed with the water injection port 110 has a flow guiding portion 230. When the user injects water, the flow guiding portion 230 can guide the water flow, enabling the water flow to smoothly pass through the movable cover 200 and enter the container interior, helping to reduce the possible splashing phenomenon when the water flow enters the container. When the movable cover 200 is in the closed state, the flow guiding portion 230 blocks the water injection port 110. Among them, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the diversion part 230 can be a circular protrusion provided on the movable cover 200. Or, in some other embodiments, the diversion part 230 can also be an inclined surface provided on the movable cover 200. In addition, the diversion part 230 can also direct the water flow towards the wall surface of the container (not shown in the figure), so that the water flow can flow down along the container wall surface, reducing the noise generated during the water flow.
[0058] In addition, the diversion part 230 protrudes upward, and the area of the diversion part 230 is larger than the opening area of the first side of the water injection port 110. In this way, when the movable cover 200 is closed, the gap between the movable cover 200 and the water injection port 110 can be reduced.
[0059] The present utility model also provides a container, which includes a container body and the above-mentioned cover assembly 10. It should be noted that the container of the present utility model can be a household or commercial electrical appliance such as a rice cooker, an electric kettle, an electric thermos or a coffee pot. Specifically, the container body has an opening, and the cover assembly 10 is detachably connected to the opening.
[0060] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the container body has a water outlet, and the cover body 100 is movably connected to the container body to enable the container body to switch between a water outlet state and a water stop state. In the water outlet state, in this way, the liquid inside the container can freely flow out through the water outlet. For example, when using an electric kettle, tilting the kettle body will cause the liquid to flow out through the water outlet for the user to drink or for other purposes. In the water stop state, the cover body 100 plays a closing role, covering the water outlet to prevent any liquid from leaking out. In this state, no matter how the container is placed or moved, the sealed cover body 100 ensures that the liquid inside the container will not accidentally flow out, increasing the safety and convenience during the use of the container.
[0061] Such a design makes the container more flexible in function and ensures that a suitable operation method can be provided in different usage scenarios. For example, when heating or keeping warm, the cover body 100 seals the water outlet to maintain the thermal efficiency and prevent liquid leakage; when it is necessary to pour water or pour out the liquid, the container is switched to the water outlet state to facilitate the user to take it.
[0062] Such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the cover body 100 has a pressing portion 120. The pressing portion 120 can drive the relative movement between the cover body 100 and the container body, so that the container body can be switched between the water outlet state and the water stop state. The user can simply press the pressing portion 120 on the cover body 100 to control the output of the liquid. By using the pressing portion 120, the user can easily switch between the water outlet state and the water stop state as needed. When it is necessary to take out the liquid from the container, the user presses the pressing portion 120, and the inside of the container is communicated with the water outlet. After use, the pressing portion 120 is released, and it automatically returns to the water stop state.
[0063] The container provided by the present utility model includes the above-mentioned cover assembly 10, so it also has the beneficial effects of the above-mentioned cover assembly 10, which will not be elaborated here.
[0064] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model, rather than to limit them; although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A cover assembly, characterized in that, Comprising: A cover body, the cover body is provided with a water injection port; A movable cover, the movable cover is arranged at the water injection port, and the movable cover is movably connected to the cover body; A reset member, the reset member is horizontally arranged, and the reset member is connected to the movable cover, so that the movable cover switches between an open position and a closed position; At the open position, the movable cover is maintained in an open state under the action of the gravity of the water flow, and a water flow channel is formed between the movable cover and the water injection port; At the closed position, the reset member resets the movable cover, and the movable cover seals the water injection port.
2. The cover assembly according to claim 1, wherein The reset member is an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the cover body, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the movable cover.
3. The cover assembly according to claim 2, wherein The movable cover is connected to the cover body through a rotating shaft, and the elastic member is arranged on the side of the movable cover where the rotating shaft is located.
4. The cover assembly according to claim 2, wherein The movable cover has a convex block, the convex block abuts against the elastic member, and at the open position, the convex block compresses the elastic member.
5. The cover assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The water injection port is a flared port, the flared port has a first side and a second side, the first side is adapted to communicate with the inside of the container, and the second side communicates with the outside; the movable cover is arranged on the first side, and the opening area of the first side is smaller than the opening area of the second side.
6. The cover assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The side of the movable cover that seals the water injection port has a diversion part, and in the closed state, the diversion part blocks the water injection port.
7. A container, characterized in that, Comprising: A container body, the container body has an opening; The cover assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, the cover assembly is detachably connected to the opening.
8. The container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The container body has a water outlet, the cover body is movably connected to the container body, so that the container body switches between a water outlet state and a water stop state; in the water outlet state, the water outlet communicates with the inside of the container body; in the water stop state, the cover body closes the water outlet.
9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cover body has a pressing part, and the pressing part drives the relative movement between the cover body and the container body, so that the container body switches between the water outlet state and the water stop state.