Hinge cover, shell, cooker body and electric cooker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses a hinge cover, a shell, a cooker body and an electric cooker, the hinge cover is suitable for shielding a hinge area, the hinge cover is provided with a clearance position for a long arm of a hinge spring to penetrate through, a flow guide structure is arranged below the clearance position, and the flow guide structure is used for guiding liquid to a base. According to the electric cooker, when rice soup or liquid overflows, the flow guide structure is arranged below the clearance position, so that the liquid flowing out along the clearance position can be guided to the base, and the liquid can be prevented from splashing to a strong current part on the circuit board.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a hinge cover, a housing, a cooking pot body and an electric rice cooker. Background Art

[0002] An electric rice cooker, also known as a rice cooker, has multiple functions such as steaming, boiling, and stewing food. The electric rice cooker includes a cooking pot body, an inner pot, and a cooking pot cover. The cooking pot body includes a base and a support ring. The inner pot can be placed in the base and supported by the support ring. The cooking pot cover and the support ring are hinged through a hinge shaft. A hinge cover is correspondingly provided on the hinge shaft. A hinge spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft. The long arm of the hinge spring is fixed to the cooking pot cover. In the related art, the hinge cover is provided with an avoidance space for the long arm of the hinge spring to pass through. When there is rice soup or liquid overflow in the electric rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cooking pot cover, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the cooking pot body along the avoidance space and splash onto the strong electric part of the circuit board, posing potential safety hazards of electric shock to users and explosion of the circuit board. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] In view of this, the utility model provides a hinge cover, a housing, a cooking pot body and an electric rice cooker to solve the problem that liquid is likely to splash onto the circuit board in the related art.

[0004] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a hinge cover. The hinge cover is adapted to shield the hinge area. The hinge cover is provided with an avoidance space for the long arm of the hinge spring to pass through. A diversion structure is provided below the avoidance space. The diversion structure is used to divert liquid to the base.

[0005] Beneficial Effect: When the user operates the rice cooker in violation of the regulations, there may be rice soup or liquid overflow. A large amount of liquid will flow down from the cooking pot cover, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the cooking pot body along the avoidance space and splash onto the strong electric part of the circuit board, posing potential safety hazards of electric shock to users and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a diversion structure below the avoidance space, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space can be guided to the base, and the liquid can be prevented from splashing onto the strong electric part of the circuit board.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the diversion structure is an inclined surface or a groove protruding outward.

[0007] Beneficial Effect: The diversion structure is an inclined surface or a groove protruding outward, which can divert the liquid flowing out from the avoidance space to the base.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, ribs are provided on both sides of the avoidance space and the diversion structure.

[0009] Beneficial Effect: By providing ribs on both sides of the avoidance space and the diversion structure, liquid splashing can be prevented and the liquid can be easily collected.

[0010] Second aspect, the present utility model provides a housing, comprising:

[0011] A base, adapted to mount a support ring, the support ring is provided with a hinge area hinged to the pot cover, and the hinge area is adapted to be provided with a hinge spring;

[0012] The hinge cover is arranged on the base.

[0013] Beneficial effects: When the pot cover is opened, the long arm of the hinge spring will move outwards by a certain distance. The setting of the avoidance space can prevent the long arm of the hinge spring from interfering with the hinge cover when it moves outwards. When the user operates illegally, the rice cooker may overflow with rice soup or liquid. A large amount of liquid will flow down from the pot cover, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the pot body along the avoidance space and splash onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board, posing potential safety hazards of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a diversion structure below the avoidance space, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space can be guided to the base, avoiding the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, a drainage groove is provided on the inner wall of the base, and the drainage groove is used to drain the liquid to the bottom surface of the base, and the diversion structure is used to divert the liquid to the drainage groove.

[0015] Beneficial effects: When the user operates illegally, the rice cooker may overflow with rice soup or liquid. A large amount of liquid will flow down from the pot cover, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the pot body along the avoidance space and splash onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board, posing potential safety hazards of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a diversion structure below the avoidance space, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space can be guided to the base. A drainage groove is provided on the inner wall of the base, and the diversion structure is used to divert the liquid to the drainage groove. The drainage groove is used to limit the liquid flow path and drain the liquid to the bottom surface of the base or to a water collection box provided on the base, avoiding the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, a blocking structure is provided at a position on the hinge cover and / or the base below the diversion structure, at least part of the blocking structure is located in the extending direction of the diversion structure, and the blocking structure and the diversion structure and / or the drainage groove enclose an annular through hole, and the blocking structure is used to prevent the liquid from splashing when flowing into the pot body from the avoidance space or splashing after flowing down along the diversion structure.

[0017] Beneficial effects: At least part of the blocking structure is located in the extending direction of the diversion structure, which can block the liquid from splashing onto the circuit board inside the pot body when flowing into the pot body from the avoidance space or after flowing down along the diversion structure.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, a slope is provided on the side of the blocking structure facing the diversion structure.

[0019] Beneficial effect: While the blocking structure functions to block the liquid, it can also divert the liquid into the drainage groove.

[0020] In an alternative embodiment, the base is provided with a drainage hole.

[0021] Beneficial effect: By providing a drainage hole in the base, the liquid flowing from the drainage groove to the base can flow out through the drainage hole, eliminating the need for the user to pour out the liquid inside the base.

[0022] In a third aspect, the present utility model provides a pot body, including the described housing and a support ring.

[0023] In a fourth aspect, the present utility model further provides an electric rice cooker, including:

[0024] A pot lid and the described pot body. Description of the Drawings

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a housing of an embodiment of the present utility model from one perspective;

[0027] Figure 2 For Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the shown housing from the outer perspective of the hinge cover;

[0028] Figure 3 For Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the shown housing from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 4 For Figure 3 It is an enlarged view of part A in

[0030] Figure 5 For Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the shown housing at a section;

[0031] Figure 6 For Figure 5 It is an enlarged view of part B in

[0032] Figure 7 For Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the shown housing at another section;

[0033] Figure 8 is Figure 7 an enlarged view of the position C in

[0034] Figure 9 is Figure 1 a schematic structural view of the housing shown in another perspective;

[0035] Figure 10 is a schematic structural view of the cooking pot when the support ring is not installed in place;

[0036] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of a cooking pot according to an embodiment of the present invention at a cross-section;

[0037] Figure 12 is Figure 11 an enlarged view of the position D in

[0038] Figure 13 is Figure 11 an enlarged view of the position E in

[0039] Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of a cooking pot according to an embodiment of the present invention at another cross-section;

[0040] Figure 15 is Figure 14 an enlarged view of the position F in

[0041] Figure 16 is a top view of a cooking pot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 17 is a schematic structural view of a rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention when the cooking lid is closed;

[0043] Figure 18 is a schematic structural view of a rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention when the cooking lid is opened;

[0044] Figure 19 is a side view of a rice cooker according to an embodiment of the present invention when the cooking lid is closed;

[0045] Figure 20 is a schematic structural view after the support ring and the inner lid are assembled together.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals:

[0047] 1. Base; 101. Second rabbet portion; 1011. Second abutting surface; 102. Second screw post; 103. Drainage groove; 104. Drainage rib; 105. Drainage hole; 106. Positioning buckle; 2. Hinge cover; 201. Reinforcing rib; 202. Positioning post; 203. Connecting plate; 204. Opening; 205. Clearance space; 206. Diversion structure; 207. Blocking structure; 208. Blocking rib; 3. Support ring; 301. First rabbet portion; 3011. First abutting surface; 302. First screw post; 303. Positioning hole; 304. Card slot; 4. Hinge shaft; 5. Hinge spring; 501. Long arm; 502. Short arm; 6. Buffer block; 7. Rice cooker lid; 701. Inner lid. Detailed implementation manner

[0048] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0049] A rice cooker, also known as an electric rice cooker, has multiple functions such as steaming, boiling, and stewing food. The rice cooker includes a cooker body, an inner pot, and a rice cooker lid. The cooker body includes a base and a support ring. The inner pot can be placed in the base and supported by the support ring. The rice cooker lid and the support ring are hinged through a hinge shaft. A hinge cover corresponds to the hinge shaft, and a hinge spring is sleeved on the hinge shaft. The long arm of the hinge spring is fixed to the rice cooker lid. In the related art, the hinge cover is provided with a clearance space for the long arm of the hinge spring to pass through. When there is rice soup or liquid overflow in the rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the rice cooker lid, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the cooker body along the clearance space and splash onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board, posing potential safety hazards of electric shock to users and explosion of the circuit board.

[0050] The following combines Figures 1 to 20 , and describes the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, in a first aspect, a hinge cover is provided. The hinge cover 2 is adapted to shield the hinge area. The hinge cover 2 is provided with a clearance space 205 for the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 to pass through. A diversion structure 206 is provided below the clearance space 205, and the diversion structure 206 is used to divert the liquid to the base 1.

[0052] In this embodiment, when the user operates the rice cooker in violation of the regulations, rice soup or liquid may overflow from the rice cooker, and a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cooker lid 7. A certain amount of liquid will flow into the cooker body along the avoidance space 205 and splash onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board, posing potential safety hazards of electric shock to the user and damage to the circuit board. By providing a diversion structure 206 below the avoidance space 205, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space 205 can be diverted to the base 1, thus preventing the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board.

[0053] In one embodiment, the diversion structure 206 is an inclined plane or a groove protruding outward.

[0054] In this embodiment, the diversion structure 206 is an inclined plane or a groove protruding outward, which can divert the liquid flowing out from the avoidance space to the base.

[0055] In one embodiment, ribbing 208 is provided on both sides of the avoidance space 205 and the diversion structure 206.

[0056] In this embodiment, by providing ribbing 208 on both sides of the avoidance space 205 and the diversion structure 206, liquid splashing can be prevented and the liquid can be easily collected.

[0057] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a second aspect, a housing is provided, including a base 1 and the hinge lid 2 provided in the above embodiment. The base 1 is adapted to mount a support ring 3, and the support ring 3 is provided with a hinge area hinged to the cooker lid 7, and the hinge area is adapted to be provided with a hinge spring 5; the hinge lid 2 is disposed on the base 1.

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figures 17 to 19 shown, when the cooker lid 7 is opened, the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 will move outward a certain distance. The provision of the avoidance space 205 can prevent the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 from interfering with the hinge lid 2 when it moves outward; when the user operates the rice cooker in violation of the regulations and rice soup or liquid may overflow, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cooker lid 7. A certain amount of liquid will flow into the cooker body along the avoidance space 205 and splash onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board, posing potential safety hazards of electric shock to the user and damage to the circuit board. By providing a diversion structure 206 below the avoidance space 205, the liquid flowing out along the avoidance space 205 can be diverted to the base 1, thus preventing the liquid from splashing onto the high-voltage part of the circuit board.

[0059] In one embodiment, a drainage groove 103 is provided on the inner wall of the base 1, and the drainage groove 103 is used to drain the liquid to the bottom surface of the base 1, and the diversion structure 206 is used to divert the liquid to the drainage groove 103.

[0060] In this embodiment, when the user violates the regulations and rice soup or liquid overflows from the rice cooker, a large amount of liquid will flow down from the cover 7, and a certain amount of liquid will flow into the interior of the rice cooker along the avoidance space 205 and splash onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board, posing a safety hazard of electric shock to the user and explosion of the circuit board. By providing a guide structure 206 below the avoidance space 205 and providing a drainage groove 103 on the inner wall of the base 1, the guide structure 206 is used to guide the liquid to the drainage groove 103, and the drainage groove 103 is used to limit the flow path of the liquid, and drain the liquid to the bottom surface of the base 1 or to the water collecting box provided in the base 1, it can be prevented that the liquid splashes onto the high-voltage parts on the circuit board.

[0061] The hinge cover 2 can be integrally formed with the base 1 or can be separately provided from the base 1 . When the hinge cover 2 is separately provided from the base 1 , the guide structure 206 on the hinge cover 2 is connected to the drainage groove 103 on the base 1 .

[0062] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 is integrally formed with the base 1, and the hinge cover 2 extends upward from the top of the base 1. Since the hinge cover 2 is integrally formed with the base 1, there is no need to install the hinge cover 2 when assembling the rice cooker. The hinge cover 2 extends upward from the top of the base 1, and there is no gap between the hinge cover 2 and the base 1. The appearance is simple and beautiful. During the production process, there is no need to specially make a mold for the hinge cover 2.

[0063] It should be noted that the shell is used for an electric rice cooker, which includes a rice cooker body, an inner pot and a rice cooker cover 7 . The rice cooker cover 7 is hinged to the rice cooker body via a hinge shaft 4 , and the hinge cover 2 is used to shield the hinge shaft 4 .

[0064] Specific as Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the clearance position 205 extends vertically downward from the middle position of the top of the hinge cover 2.

[0065] Specifically, when the housing is used for an electric rice cooker, Figure 20 As shown, the pot cover 7 is hinged to the support ring 3 through the hinge shaft 4, the hinge spring 5 is inserted on the hinge shaft 4, the short arm 502 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into the corresponding groove of the support ring 3, and the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into the corresponding groove of the pot cover 7. When the pot cover 7 is rotated, the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 rotates accordingly.

[0066] In one embodiment, two drainage ribs 104 are spaced apart from each other on the inner wall of the base 1 , and a drainage groove 103 is formed between the two drainage ribs 104 .

[0067] In this embodiment, drainage ribs 104 are provided on the inner wall of the base 1 , and drainage grooves 103 are formed between two drainage ribs 104 . There is no need to groove the inner wall of the base 1 , so the strength of the base 1 will not be weakened. The provision of the drainage ribs 104 can also increase the strength of the base 1 .

[0068] In one embodiment, Figures 6 to 8 As shown, a blocking structure 207 is provided on the hinged cover 2 and / or the base 1 at a position below the guide structure 206, and at least part of the blocking structure 207 is located in the extension direction of the guide structure 206. The blocking structure 207 and the guide structure 206 and / or the drainage groove 103 form an annular through hole. The blocking structure 207 is used to prevent liquid from splashing when it flows into the pot body from the avoidance position 205 or splashing after flowing downward along the guide structure 206.

[0069] In this embodiment, at least part of the blocking structure 207 is located in the extension direction of the guide structure 206, which can prevent the liquid from flowing into the pot body from the avoidance position 205 or splashing onto the circuit board inside the pot body after flowing downward along the guide structure 206.

[0070] In one embodiment, a slope is provided on a side of the blocking structure 207 facing the flow guiding structure 206 .

[0071] Beneficial effect: The blocking structure 207 can not only block the liquid, but also drain the liquid into the drainage groove 103.

[0072] In one embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a drainage hole 105 .

[0073] In this embodiment, by providing a drainage hole 105 in the base 1 , the liquid flowing from the drainage groove 103 to the base 1 can flow out through the drainage hole 105 , without the user having to pour out the liquid in the base 1 .

[0074] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 is formed with a reinforcing rib 201 .

[0075] In this embodiment, since the hinge cover 2 is a thin-walled structure and is easily deformed, a reinforcing rib 201 is formed on the hinge cover 2 to improve the rigidity and strength of the hinge cover 2 .

[0076] Specifically in one embodiment, the reinforcing rib 201 is arranged on the inner surface of the hinge cover 2, and the reinforcing rib 201 cannot be seen from the outside of the rice cooker, which makes the appearance more beautiful.

[0077] In one embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 201 are arranged in a crisscross pattern.

[0078] In this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 201 are arranged in a criss-cross pattern, which can effectively improve the rigidity and strength of the hinge cover 2 .

[0079] Specifically, the reinforcing rib 201 includes a plurality of transverse ribs and a plurality of longitudinal ribs, and the transverse ribs and the longitudinal ribs intersect.

[0080] In other alternative embodiments, the reinforcing rib 201 can also be arranged in other shapes.

[0081] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 is provided with a positioning post 202 adapted to position the support ring 3. The positioning post 202 is connected to the hinge cover 2 through a connecting plate 203, and a groove or an opening 204 is provided at the connection between the connecting plate 203 and the hinge cover 2.

[0082] In this embodiment, by providing a groove or an opening 204 at the connection between the connecting plate 203 and the hinge cover 2, it is possible to prevent the shrinkage phenomenon of the injection molded part caused by excessive local material thickness.

[0083] Specifically, during processing, the connecting plate 203 is subjected to glue scooping treatment to form a groove or an opening 204.

[0084] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a third aspect, a cooking pot body is provided, which includes the housing provided in the above embodiment and the support ring 3.

[0085] In one embodiment, the support ring 3 is lapped on the base 1. The support ring 3 has a first stop portion 301, and the top end of the base 1 has a second stop portion 101. The first stop portion 301 and the second stop portion 101 cooperate with each other.

[0086] In this embodiment, by providing a first stop portion 301 on the support ring 3 and a second stop portion 101 at the top end of the base 1, and the first stop portion 301 and the second stop portion 101 cooperate with each other, the support ring 3 can be limited, and the support ring 3 can be prevented from sliding relative to the base 1.

[0087] Specifically, as Figure 11 and Figure 12 shown, a first annular edge and a second annular edge extending downward are provided at the edge of the support ring 3. The first annular edge is located outside the second annular edge. A ring groove is formed between the first annular edge and the second annular edge. The first annular edge and the second annular edge constitute the first stop portion 301. A step portion is formed outside the top end of the base 1, and the step portion constitutes the second stop portion 101. The vertical portion of the step portion abuts against the inner side of the first annular edge and is located in the ring groove. The second annular edge extends into the inner side of the base 1.

[0088] In one embodiment, the first stop portion 301 has a first abutting surface 3011, and the second stop portion 101 has a second abutting surface 1011. The first abutting surface 3011 abuts against the second abutting surface 1011, and both are inclined surfaces.

[0089] In this embodiment, since the first abutting surface 3011 and the second abutting surface 1011 are abutted against each other and are both inclined surfaces, the cooperation between the support ring 3 and the base 1 can be made closer, preventing the support ring 3 from sliding upward and causing a gap between the support ring 3 and the base 1, which may result in an unaesthetic appearance.

[0090] Specifically, the first abutting surface 3011 refers to the lower surface of the first annular edge, and the second abutting surface 1011 refers to the surface of the step adjacent to the bottom of the vertical portion.

[0091] Specifically, as Figure 12 shown, along the radial direction of the base 1 and from the inside to the outside, both the first abutting surface 3011 and the second abutting surface are inclined upward.

[0092] In one embodiment, the support ring 3 is provided with a first screw post 302, and the base 1 is provided with a second screw post 102. The first screw post 302 and the second screw post 102 are connected by screws, and there is a gap between the first screw post 302 and the second screw post 102.

[0093] In this embodiment, the support ring 3 is provided with a first screw post 302, and the base 1 is provided with a second screw post 102. The first screw post 302 and the second screw post 102 are connected by screws, which can stably connect the support ring 3 to the base 1. There is a gap between the first screw post 302 and the second screw post 102, which can ensure that the first abutting surface 3011 of the support ring 3 is in close contact with the second abutting surface 1011 of the base 1.

[0094] Specifically, in one embodiment, as Figure 13 shown, the gap between the first screw post 302 and the second screw post 102 is D1, and 0.2 mm ≤ D1 ≤ 0.8 mm.

[0095] Specifically, in one embodiment, the support ring 3 is provided with a total of four first screw posts 302, and the base 1 is provided with a total of four second screw posts 102. The second screw posts 102 and the first screw posts 302 are in one-to-one correspondence.

[0096] In one embodiment, as Figure 14 and Figure 15 shown, the top of the hinge cover 2 is higher than the top of the support ring 3.

[0097] In this embodiment, since the top of the hinge cover 2 is higher than the top of the support ring 3, the hinge cover 2 can cover the support ring 3, making the appearance more aesthetic.

[0098] Specifically, the top of the hinge cover 2 is higher than the top of the support ring 3 by D2, and 0.2 mm ≤ D2 ≤ 0.8 mm.

[0099] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3 are cooperated through a positioning structure.

[0100] In this embodiment, the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3 are cooperated through a positioning structure, which can prevent the hinge cover 2 from deforming inwards or outwards.

[0101] In one embodiment, the positioning structure includes a positioning post 202 and a positioning hole 303. The positioning post 202 is provided on one of the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3; the positioning hole 303 is provided on the other of the hinge cover 2 and the support ring 3, and the positioning post 202 is inserted into the positioning hole 303.

[0102] In this embodiment, the positioning post 202 is inserted into the positioning hole 303, which can position the position of the hinge cover 2 and prevent the hinge cover 2 from deforming inwards or outwards.

[0103] Specifically, in one embodiment, the positioning post 202 is provided on the hinge cover 2.

[0104] Specifically, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, a total of four positioning posts 202 are provided, and each positioning post 202 is connected to the top of two adjacent longitudinal bars. Correspondingly, as Figure 16 shown, a total of four positioning holes 303 are provided on the support ring 3.

[0105] In one embodiment, the base 1 and the support ring 3 are also connected through a snap structure.

[0106] In this embodiment, the base 1 and the support ring 3 are connected through a snap structure, which can prevent the position of the support ring 3 from moving.

[0107] In one embodiment, the snap structure includes a positioning buckle 106 and a card slot 304. The positioning buckle 106 is provided on one of the base 1 and the support ring 3; the card slot 304 is provided on the other of the base 1 and the support ring 3, and the positioning buckle 106 is snapped into the card slot 304.

[0108] In this embodiment, the positioning buckle 106 is snapped into the card slot 304 to connect the base 1 and the support ring 3 through the snap structure.

[0109] Specifically, in one embodiment, the base 1 is provided with a positioning buckle 106, and the support ring 3 is provided with a card slot 304.

[0110] Specifically, as Figure 15 shown, the positioning buckle 106 has an inclined surface and a horizontal surface at the bottom end of the inclined surface. The support ring 3 is installed in the base 1 from top to bottom. During installation, the support ring 3 first moves down along the inclined surface. When the card slot 304 is aligned with the positioning buckle 106, the positioning buckle 106 is snapped into the card slot 304. The card slot 304 has a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface. The bottom surface of the card slot 304 abuts against the horizontal surface of the positioning buckle 106, so that the position of the support ring 3 can be limited in the up and down direction to ensure that the support ring 3 is assembled in place.

[0111] Specifically, in one embodiment, there are two positioning buckles 106 in total. Correspondingly, there are two card slots 304.

[0112] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in a fourth aspect, there is also provided an electric rice cooker, including: a cooker lid 7 and the cooker body provided in the above embodiment.

[0113] In one embodiment, as Figure 20 shown, the cooker lid 7 has an inner lid 701 and an outer lid. The cooker body includes a base 1 and a support ring 3. The inner lid 701 and the support ring 3 are hinged by a hinge shaft 4. A hinge spring 5 is sleeved on the hinge shaft 4. The short arm 502 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into the corresponding slot of the support ring 3, and the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 is inserted into the corresponding slot of the cooker lid 7. When the cooker lid 7 is rotated, the long arm 501 of the hinge spring 5 rotates accordingly.

[0114] The inner lid 701 is further provided with a buffer block 6. When the cooker lid 7 is rotated, the buffer block 6 elastically contacts the support ring 3, which can prevent the inner lid 701 from rigidly colliding with the support ring 3.

[0115] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by this application.

Claims

1. A hinge cover, characterized in that, The hinge cover (2) is adapted to shield the hinge area. The hinge cover (2) is provided with an avoidance space (205) for the long arm (501) of the hinge spring (5) to pass through. Below the avoidance space (205), a diversion structure (206) is provided, and the diversion structure (206) is used to divert liquid to the base (1).

2. The hinge cover according to claim 1, wherein The diversion structure (206) is an inclined surface or a groove protruding outwards.

3. The hinge cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, On both sides of the avoidance space (205) and the diversion structure (206), there are rib dams (208).

4. A housing, characterized in that, Comprising: A base (1), adapted to mount a support ring (3). The support ring (3) is provided with a hinge area hinged to the pot cover (7), and the hinge area is adapted to be provided with a hinge spring (5). The hinge cover (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is disposed on the base (1).

5. The housing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the base (1) is provided with a drainage groove (103), and the drainage groove (103) is used to drain liquid to the bottom surface of the base (1). The diversion structure is used to divert liquid to the drainage groove (103).

6. The housing according to claim 5, characterized in that, Two drainage ribs (104) are spaced apart on the inner wall of the base (1), and the drainage groove (103) is formed between the two drainage ribs (104).

7. The housing according to claim 5, characterized in that, A blocking structure (207) is provided at a position below the diversion structure (206) on the hinge cover (2) and / or the base (1). At least a part of the blocking structure (207) is located in the extending direction of the diversion structure (206). The blocking structure (207) and the diversion structure (206) and / or the drainage groove (103) enclose an annular through hole. The blocking structure (207) is used to prevent liquid from splashing when flowing into the pot body from the avoidance space (205) or splashing after flowing downward along the diversion structure (206).

8. The housing according to claim 7, wherein The side of the blocking structure (207) facing the diversion structure (206) is provided with an inclined surface.

9. The housing according to any one of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that The base (1) is provided with a drain hole (105).

10. A cooking pot body, characterized in that, Comprising the housing according to any one of claims 4 to 7 and a support ring (3).

11. An electric rice cooker, characterized in that, Comprising: A pot cover (7) and the pot body according to claim 10.

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