Hinge assembly and cooking device with same

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hinge assembly and a cooking device with the same, the hinge assembly comprises an area connecting section, a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole and the second through hole are arranged on the area connecting section, the first through hole and the second through hole are arranged in parallel, the first through hole is located in a first area, and the second through hole is located in a second area. The area connecting section extends into the second area from the first area, a first shaft is arranged in the first through hole, a second shaft is arranged in the second through hole, and the area connecting section is connected with the first area through the first shaft and connected with the second area through the second shaft. For example, the top surfaces of the first area and the second area are rectangular surfaces, the edges of the top surfaces of the first area and the second area abut against each other after being unfolded, a limiting effect is achieved, the top surfaces of the first area and the second area can be connected into an integral large plane after being unfolded, and gaps at the joint mentioned in the prior art are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen utensils, and more specifically, to a hinge assembly and a cooking device with the hinge assembly. Background Art

[0002] At present, most of the folding cooking utensils on the market adopt the hinged method to achieve the folding technical effect. For example, as mentioned in the patent CN202123115538, by setting rotating shafts at the edges of two warming plates and then connecting them through an 8-shaped transmission member, this implementation method is a relatively common existing technology. However, this technology has certain defects. For example, the folding part must be arc-shaped. If the edge is a right angle, it cannot be folded. Thus, as shown in the attached drawings of the patent CN202123115538, when the cutting board is unfolded, there will be a large gap at the connection, and there is no way to connect the circuits between the two cutting boards provided by this patent. Therefore, how to reduce the gap at the connection after the folding cooking utensil is unfolded, and how to achieve the circuit connection between two areas with a simple structural design are the technical problems to be solved by the present invention. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the Summary of the Utility Model part, which will be further described in detail in the Detailed Implementation part. The Summary of the Utility Model part of the present utility model does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] To at least partially solve the above problems, the present utility model provides a hinge assembly, including: a region connection section, and a first through hole and a second through hole provided on the region connection section. The first through hole and the second through hole are arranged in parallel. The first through hole is located in a first region, and the second through hole is located in a second region. The region connection section extends from the first region into the second region. A first shaft is arranged in the first through hole, and a second shaft is arranged in the second through hole. The region connection section is connected to the first region through the first shaft and connected to the second region through the second shaft.

[0005] Preferably, a third through hole is provided on the region connection section. The third through hole is arranged in a normal direction with respect to the first through hole, and the third through hole is arranged in a normal direction with respect to the second through hole.

[0006] Preferably, the third through hole penetrates the first through hole along the radial direction of the first through hole.

[0007] Preferably, the third through hole penetrates the second through hole along the radial direction of the second through hole.

[0008] Preferably, at least one first extension section is provided on the area connecting section, and the first through hole penetrates through the first extension section.

[0009] Preferably, at least one second extension section is provided on the area connecting section, and the second through hole penetrates through the second extension section.

[0010] Preferably, the diameter of the first shaft is not greater than the inner diameter of the first through hole.

[0011] Preferably, the diameter of the second shaft is not greater than the inner diameter of the second through hole.

[0012] Preferably, at least one end of the first shaft is a first connection end, at least one end of the second shaft is a second connection end, the first shaft is connected to the first area through the first connection end, and the second shaft is connected to the second area through the second connection end.

[0013] A cooking device includes a first area and a second area, the first area and the second area are connected through the hinge assembly, and devices for cooking or processing food are provided in both the first area and the second area.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] When folding the first area and the second area, the area connecting section can also participate in the flipping action. Taking the top surfaces of the first area and the second area as rectangular surfaces as an example, after unfolding, the edges of the top surfaces of the first area and the second area abut, and the area connecting section is located at the bottom surfaces of the first area and the second area. At this time, because the edges of the first area and the second area abut, a limiting effect is achieved. Therefore, after unfolding, the top surfaces of the first area and the second area can be connected into a large integral plane, and thus there will be no gaps at the connection as mentioned in the prior art.

[0016] For the hinge assembly described in the present utility model and the cooking device with this hinge assembly, other advantages, objectives and features of the present utility model will be partially reflected by the following description, and partially will also be understood by those skilled in the art through the research and practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings are used to provide further understanding of the present utility model, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model, and do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the hinge assembly described in the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the hinge assembly described in the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the hinge assembly according to the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a schematic view of location A in

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic view of the back of the cooking device according to the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic view of the front of the cooking device according to the present utility model (some structures are not shown).

[0024] In the figure: 1 area connection section, 2 first area, 3 second area, 4 first shaft, 41 first connection end, 5 second shaft, 51 second connection end, 6 third through hole, 7 first extension section, 8 second extension section. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] The following further describes the present utility model in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can implement it according to the description in the specification.

[0026] It should be understood that terms such as "having", "comprising", and "including" used herein do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements or their combinations.

[0027] As Figures 1-4 shown, the present utility model provides a hinge assembly, including: an area connection section 1, and a first through hole and a second through hole provided on the area connection section 1. The first through hole and the second through hole are arranged in parallel. The first through hole is located in the first area 2, and the second through hole is located in the second area 3. The area connection section 1 extends from the first area 2 into the second area 3. A first shaft 4 is arranged in the first through hole, and a second shaft 5 is arranged in the second through hole. The area connection section 1 is connected to the first area 2 through the first shaft 4 and connected to the second area 3 through the second shaft 5.

[0028] At the same time, we also provide a cooking device, including a first area 2 and a second area 3, which are connected by the hinge assembly described above. The first area 2 and the second area 3 are both provided with equipment for cooking. It should be noted that the first area 2 and the second area 3 in this invention are the superordinate concepts of the technical solution provided with cooking equipment. The first area 2 and the second area 3 can be existing products such as warming plates and microwave products, or can be commercially available products or existing technologies that can be used for cooking and processing food. The area connecting section 1 is generally a long strip structure. One end of the area connecting section 1 is arranged in the first area 2 and is connected to the shaft seat in the first area 2 by a first shaft 4 passing through the first through hole. The other end of the area connecting section 1 is arranged in the second area 3 and is connected to the shaft seat in the second area 3 by a second shaft 5 passing through the second through hole. Therefore, when the first and second regions 2 and 3 are folded, the region connecting section 1 can also participate in the flipping action. For example, if the top surfaces of the first and second regions 2 and 3 are rectangular, after unfolding, the edges of the top surfaces of the first and second regions 2 and 3 abut, and the region connecting section 1 is located on the bottom surfaces of the first and second regions 2 and 3. In this case, because the edges of the first and second regions 2 and 3 abut, they act as a limiter. Therefore, after unfolding, the top surfaces of the first and second regions 2 and 3 can be connected to form a single, large plane, thus eliminating the gap at the connection mentioned in the prior art. When folding, the bottom surfaces of the first and second regions 2 and 3 are folded relative to each other. After folding, the region connecting section 1 becomes the side edge of the folded cooking appliance. The top surfaces of the first and second regions 2 and 3 become the top and bottom surfaces of the folded cooking appliance, respectively. Because the top and bottom surfaces of the folded cooking appliance are both flat, it is easier to store the folded cooking appliance.

[0029] In order to achieve line connectivity between the first area 2 and the second area 3, a third through hole 6 is provided on the area connecting section 1. The third through hole 6 is arranged perpendicular to the first through hole, and the third through hole 6 is arranged perpendicular to the second through hole. Since the specific positions of the cooking equipment in the first area 2 and the second area 3 are different, there is no special requirement for the specific penetration position of the third through hole 6. For example, the third through hole 6 can be in the shape of an "I" or a "卄" (such as Figures 1-4 (as shown); in a "土" shape, the third through hole 6 radially penetrates the first through hole; in a "干" shape, the third through hole 6 radially penetrates the second through hole. Circuits between two areas can be connected across regions through the third through hole 6 (and the first and second through holes connected thereto).

[0030] In order to increase the service life of the first shaft 4 and the second shaft 5, at least one first extension section 7 is provided on the area connection section 1, and the first through hole penetrates through the first extension section 7. At least one second extension section 8 is provided on the area connection section 1, and the second through hole penetrates through the second extension section 8. The first shaft 4 penetrates through the first extension section 7, and the second shaft 5 penetrates through the second extension section 8. When an external force is applied to the first shaft 4 or the second shaft 8 in the radial direction, the first extension section 7 and the second extension section 8 can limit the radial deformation of the two shafts.

[0031] The first shaft 4 and the second shaft 5 are usually made of metal material. To ensure smoother rotation of the two shafts in the two through holes during folding, the diameter of the first shaft 4 is not greater than the inner diameter of the first through hole. The diameter of the second shaft 5 is not greater than the inner diameter of the second through hole.

[0032] At least one end of the first shaft 4 is a first connection end 41, and at least one end of the second shaft 5 is a second connection end 51. The first shaft 4 is connected to the first area 2 through the first connection end 41, and the second shaft 5 is connected to the second area 3 through the second connection end 51. The first connection end 41 and the second connection end 51 can be composed of multiple teeth. The two connection ends are used for fixing the two shafts to the shaft seats on the two areas. Since the diameters of the shafts of the present invention are not greater than the diameters of the through holes, when unfolding or folding, the area connection section 1 basically does not generate torque on the shafts. For this reason, the present invention can choose to set the connection end only at one end of the shaft, and if necessary, the connection ends can also be set at both ends. Taking the installation of the first shaft 4 as an example (setting the connection end only at one end of the shaft), first align the first through hole of the area connection section 1 with the hole of the shaft seat of the first area 2, then insert the end of the first shaft 4 without the first connection end 41 from one side of the shaft seat, pass through the first through hole and insert it into the shaft seat on the other side, and then forcefully insert the first connection end 41 into the shaft seat. The first connection end 41 and the shaft seat are in interference fit, thereby realizing the rapid connection between the area connection section 1 and the first area 2.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 of the present invention.

[0034] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "linkage", "fixation" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. 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 circumstances.

[0035] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been disclosed above, it is not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. It can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present utility model. For those familiar with the field, additional modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the equivalent scope, the present utility model is not limited to the specific details and the illustrated and described examples here.

Claims

1. A hinge assembly, characterized in that, Comprising: A region connecting section (1), and a first through-hole and a second through-hole provided on the region connecting section (1). The first through-hole and the second through-hole are arranged in parallel. The first through-hole is located within a first region (2), and the second through-hole is located within a second region (3). The region connecting section (1) extends from the first region (2) into the second region (3). A first shaft (4) is provided within the first through-hole, and a second shaft (5) is provided within the second through-hole. The region connecting section (1) is connected to the first region (2) through the first shaft (4) and is connected to the second region (3) through the second shaft (5).

2. The hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein A third through-hole (6) is provided on the region connecting section (1). The third through-hole (6) is arranged in a normal direction with respect to the first through-hole, and the third through-hole (6) is arranged in a normal direction with respect to the second through-hole.

3. The hinge assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The third through-hole (6) penetrates the first through-hole along the radial direction of the first through-hole.

4. The hinge assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The third through-hole (6) penetrates the second through-hole along the radial direction of the second through-hole.

5. The hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein: At least one first extension section (7) is provided on the region connecting section (1). The first through-hole penetrates the first extension section (7).

6. The hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein: At least one second extension section (8) is provided on the region connecting section (1). The second through-hole penetrates the second extension section (8).

7. The hinge assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The diameter of the first shaft (4) is not greater than the inner diameter of the first through-hole.

8. The hinge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the second shaft (5) is not greater than the inner diameter of the second through-hole.

9. The hinge assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one end of the first shaft (4) is a first connection end (41), and at least one end of the second shaft (5) is a second connection end (51). The first shaft (4) is connected to the first region (2) through the first connection end (41), and the second shaft (5) is connected to the second region (3) through the second connection end (51).

10. A cooking device, characterized in that, Comprising a first region (2) and a second region (3). The first region (2) and the second region (3) are connected by the hinge assembly according to any one of claims 1-9. Both the first region (2) and the second region (3) are provided with devices for cooking or processing food.

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