Cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil comprises a pot body and a cover body. The cover body is arranged on the cooker body in an openable and closable mode, the cover body is provided with a cover opening position standing on the cooker body, and a flow guide face is formed on the cover body. The cooker body is provided with a water receiving box, and the water receiving box is located below the flow guide face. When the cover body is in the uncovering position, the orthographic projection of at least part of the flow guide face in the height direction of the cooking utensil falls into the water receiving box. According to the cooking utensil provided by the utility model, the water receiving box can be used for collecting food residues and serous fluid generated in the cooking process. Through the arrangement of the flow guide face, when the cover body is located at the cover opening position, condensate water can directly flow to the water receiving box under the guidance of the flow guide face.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] Currently available rice cookers are designed with a water storage box structure to collect excess soup that overflows during cooking or condensed water that drips from the lid. The water storage box is located at the hinged joint between the upper lid and the outer shell. When the upper lid is opened, condensed water drips through the bottom edge of the lining cover, a large portion of which flows into the middle plate and then flows into the water storage box along with the accumulated liquid on the middle plate, resulting in poor water collection.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a cooking appliance to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The Summary of the Utility Model introduces a series of simplified concepts that will be further described in the Detailed Description of the Utility Model. The Summary of the Utility Model of the Utility Model does not intend to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it intend to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the above problems, the present invention provides a cooking utensil, comprising:

[0006] pot body;

[0007] a cover body, the cover body being openably and closably disposed on the pot body, the cover body having an opening position standing on the pot body, and the cover body being formed with a flow guide surface; and

[0008] A water receiving box, the water receiving box is provided on the pot body, and the water receiving box is located below the guide surface;

[0009] Wherein, when the cover is located at the open position, the orthographic projection of at least a portion of the guide surface along the height direction of the cooking utensil falls into the water receiving box.

[0010] According to the cooking utensil of the present invention, the water collecting box can collect food residues and slurry generated during the cooking process. Due to the provision of the guide surface, when the lid is in the open position, condensed water can be guided by the guide surface and flow directly into the water collecting box.

[0011] Optionally, a pivot shaft is provided between the pot body and the cover body, and the guide surface is provided on the side of the inner wall of the cover body close to the pivot shaft. When the cover body is in the open position, the guide surface is located at the bottom end of the inner wall.

[0012] According to this solution, when the cover is opened, the first guide portion is located at the bottom of the inner wall, on the path where the condensed water flows naturally, so that the condensed water can flow naturally into the water receiving box.

[0013] Optionally, the cover body is further formed with an inclined surface connected to the guide surface;

[0014] When the cover body is in the open position, the inclined surface is located above the flow guide surface, and the inclined surface is inclined toward the water receiving box.

[0015] According to this solution, the inclined surface is located above the guide surface, and the inclined surface is tilted toward the water receiving box, which can guide the condensed water to flow into the water receiving box more smoothly and reduce the random dripping of the condensed water on the middle plate.

[0016] Optionally, the water collecting box includes a main body connected to the pot body, and a guide portion protruding from the top of the pot body; when the cover body is in the open position, along the horizontal direction, the maximum distance between the projection of the guide surface away from the wall of the cover body and the inner wall surface of the top of the guide portion is 1-2 mm.

[0017] According to this solution, the guide part serves as an extension of the water receiving box, which increases its area for receiving condensed water and guides the condensed water to flow into the water receiving box along a certain trajectory, thereby improving drainage efficiency; the spacing is controlled within the range of 1-2mm, which can ensure that the condensed water can flow into the water receiving box smoothly and accurately when flowing along the guide surface.

[0018] Optionally, a pivot shaft is provided between the pot body and the cover body, and the flow guide portion is provided on a side close to the pivot shaft.

[0019] According to this solution, by arranging the water receiving box close to the pivot shaft, the guide portion of the water receiving box is closer to the rear side of the pot body, which is convenient for receiving condensed water after the lid is opened.

[0020] Optionally, the guide portion extends upward and outward on a side close to the pivot axis.

[0021] According to this solution, the guide portion, as an extension of the water collection box, increases the area for receiving condensed water and guides the condensed water along a specific trajectory into the water collection box, thereby improving drainage efficiency. Optionally, the pot body is connected to a pivot connection base, and the cover body is pivotally connected to the pivot connection base via a pivot shaft;

[0022] The water receiving box is fitted with the pivot connection seat.

[0023] According to this solution, the water receiving box fits closely with the pivot connection seat so that the water receiving box can be closer to the rear side of the pot body, making the overall structure more compact and reducing space waste inside the cooking utensil.

[0024] Optionally, the pot body further includes a middle plate, and the middle plate is arranged on the top of the pot body;

[0025] The side of the water receiving box close to the middle plate is lower than the upper surface of the middle plate, or

[0026] A side of the water receiving box close to the middle plate is flush with the upper surface of the middle plate.

[0027] According to this solution, the accumulated liquid collected on the upper surface of the middle plate can flow smoothly into the water receiving box.

[0028] Optionally, the middle plate is provided with an installation groove, the installation groove is used to install the water receiving box, and at least a portion of the inner wall surface of the installation groove is spaced from the outer wall surface of the water receiving box.

[0029] According to this solution, the installation groove and the water receiving box are spaced apart to facilitate the removal and installation of the water receiving box.

[0030] Optionally, the water receiving box is provided with a handle.

[0031] According to this solution, the provision of the handle facilitates the removal and installation of the water collecting box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] The following drawings of the embodiments of the present invention are used as part of the present invention to understand the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0033] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a cooking utensil according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional view of a cooking utensil according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of a cooking utensil according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a water collection box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic front view of a water receiving box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic top view of a water receiving box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Description of Reference Numerals

[0040] 10: Claypot

[0041] 11: Middle plate

[0042] 110: Installation slot

[0043] 12: Base

[0044] 20: Cover

[0045] 201: guide surface

[0046] 202: Incline

[0047] 21: Face cover

[0048] 22: Lining cover

[0049] 23: Removable cover

[0050] 30: Water collection box

[0051] 301: Bottom wall

[0052] 302: Anterior wall

[0053] 303: Left wall

[0054] 304: Back wall

[0055] 305: Right wall

[0056] 31: Body part

[0057] 32: diversion part

[0058] 33: Handle

[0059] 40: Pivot axis

[0060] 41: Pivot connection seat

[0061] DH: Height Direction DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0062] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features known in the art are not described to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0063] In this document, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of a "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of a "first component".

[0064] In this document, “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “back”, “left”, “right”, etc. are only used to indicate the relative position relationship between related parts, rather than to limit the absolute positions of these related parts.

[0065] In this document, “equal”, “same”, etc. are not strictly limited in a mathematical and / or geometric sense, but also include errors that can be understood by those skilled in the art and are allowed in manufacturing or use.

[0066] Unless otherwise stated, numerical ranges herein include not only the entire range between its two endpoints but also the several sub-ranges contained therein.

[0067] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention thorough and complete and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0068] The utility model provides a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance of the utility model can be an electric rice cooker, an electric pressure cooker, an air fryer, a stew pot, a steamer, a frying machine, an oven, a cooking machine, an electric kettle or other cooking appliances.

[0069] The cooking utensil includes a lid 20 and a pot 10. The pot 10 is used for cooking food, and the lid 20 is used to cover the pot 10. For example, the lid 20 is connected to the pot 10 in an openable and closable manner to cover the pot 10. When the lid 20 covers the pot 10, a cooking space is formed between the lid 20 and the pot 10.

[0070] It should be noted that directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "above," "below," "upward," "downward," "upward," and "downward" used herein to describe various components and parts of a cookware are relative to the cookware when it is horizontally positioned and upright. Unless otherwise specified, directional terms such as "inward," "outward," "inwardly," "outwardly," "inside," and "outside" refer to directions toward the center of the cookware, while "outside" refers to directions away from the center of the cookware.

[0071] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0072] like Figure 1As shown, the pot body 10 is typically rectangular with rounded corners and a cylindrical inner pot storage area. The inner pot can be freely placed in and removed from the inner pot storage area for easy cleaning. The inner pot is usually made of metal and is used to hold materials to be heated, such as rice or soup. The pot body 10 includes a center plate 11 and a base 12. The center plate 11 is located at the top of the pot body 10, and the base 12 is located at the side and bottom of the pot body 10. The center plate 11 is fixedly mounted to the base 12.

[0073] A pivoting portion is provided at one end of the pot body 10 (e.g., at the rear of the middle plate 11), protruding from the middle plate 11. This pivoting portion includes a pivot seat 41 and a pivot shaft 40. One end of the lid 20 is pivotally mounted to the upper portion of the pivot seat 41 via the pivot shaft 40, enabling it to be opened relative to or closed relative to the pot body 10. The lid 20 and pot body 10 are connected together via the pivot shaft 40, allowing the lid 20 to rotate about the central axis of the pivot shaft 40.

[0074] The cover body 20 includes a top cover 21, a lining cover 22, and a removable cover 23. The top cover 21 is located at the outermost side of the cover body 20 to form the outer shell of the cover body 20. The lining cover 22 is arranged below the top cover 21 and connected to the top cover 21. For example, the lining cover 22 can be connected to the top cover 21 by fasteners or snaps. The top cover 21 and the lining cover 22 constitute an upper cover assembly. The upper cover assembly is mainly used to centrally install various functional components of the cover body 20 that sense and control the working status of the cooking appliance, such as sensors. The removable cover 23 is located at the innermost side of the cover body 20 and is arranged below the lining cover 22. The removable cover 23 is detachably connected to the lining cover 22, for example, by snaps, to facilitate cleaning and replacement. The removable cover 23 is used to face the cooking space, that is, when the cover body 20 is in the closed position, the removable cover 23 is located directly above the cooking space.

[0075] The lid 20 has a closed position where it covers the pot body 10 and an open position where it stands on the pot body 10 . Figure 1 The lid 20 is shown in the open position. Generally, when the lid 20 is closed, the removable lid 23 is sealed to the inner pot, allowing condensed water to drip directly into the pot. When the lid 20 is opened, some condensed water will not have time to drip and will slide down the lid 20 onto the middle plate 11. Alternatively, the condensed water can be a mixture of steam and rice water.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the cooking utensil further includes a water collecting box 30. The water collecting box 30 is provided on the pot body 10, and the water collecting box 30 opens toward the lid body 20. Optionally, the water collecting box 30 is provided on the top surface of the middle plate 11, and the water collecting box 30 can be used to collect the accumulated liquid in the middle plate 11 to prevent it from overflowing the pot body 10. Optionally, the accumulated liquid is a rice soup mixture. There is no connection structure between the water collecting box 30 and the pot body 10, which makes it easier to install and remove the water collecting box 30. As a simple alternative, a detachable connection structure, such as a common snap-on structure, can also be provided between the water collecting box 30 and the pot body 10. The water collecting box 30 is located above the middle plate 11 and can collect food residues and slurry generated during the cooking process. The user can remove the water collecting box 30, clean it, and then install it on the pot body 10, so that the top surface of the middle plate 11 can be thoroughly cleaned, thereby improving the cleanliness of the cooking utensil.

[0077] The lid 20 is also provided with a deflector surface 201. This deflector surface 201 protrudes toward the pot body 10 and is located above the water receiving tray 30. When the lid 20 is in the open position, at least a portion of the orthographic projection of the deflector surface 201, as measured along the height direction DH of the cooking vessel, falls into the water receiving tray 30. When the lid 20 is opened, condensed water on the lid 20 slides downward along the lid 20 due to gravity and flows directly into the water receiving tray 30 via the deflector surface 201.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide surface 201 is disposed on the inner sidewall of the cover 20 near the pivot axis 40. When the cover 20 is in the open position, the guide surface 201 is located at the bottom of the inner sidewall. When the cover 20 is open, the guide surface 201 is located at the bottom of the inner sidewall, in the natural flow path of the condensed water, thereby facilitating the natural flow of the condensed water into the water receiving box 30.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cover 20 is further formed with an inclined surface 202. The inclined surface 202 is connected to the guide surface 201. Figure 2 When the lid 20 is in the open position, the inclined surface 202 is located above the guide surface 201 and is inclined toward the water receiving box 30. With the inclined surface 202 facing the water receiving box 30, the condensed water can be more smoothly guided into the water receiving box 30, reducing the condensed water from dripping onto the middle plate 11 and ensuring that the condensed water can be discharged in a timely and efficient manner, thereby preventing contamination of the cooking utensils and the surrounding environment.

[0080] like Figures 4 to 6As shown, the water collection box 30 includes a main body 31 connected to the pot body 10 and a diverter 32 protruding from the top of the pot body 10. Optionally, the main body 31 is constructed as a box-like structure with one end open. The main body 31 includes a bottom wall 301, and a front wall 302, a left wall 303, a rear wall 304, and a right wall 305 connected to the periphery of the bottom wall 301 and connected in sequence. The front wall 302 of the main body 31 is located near the middle plate 11, and the rear wall 304 is located near the pivot portion. The diverter 32 is formed on the rear wall 304. Specifically, the diverter 32 extends upward and outward on the side near the pivot axis 40. When the lid 20 is opened, condensed water on the lid 20 flows along the diverter surface 201 and may flow directly into the rear wall 304 area of the water collection box 30. In this case, the diverter 32, as an extension of the water collection box 30, effectively guides this condensed water. The guide portion 32 increases the area for receiving condensed water and guides the condensed water to flow into the water receiving box 30 along a certain trajectory, thereby improving drainage efficiency.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, when the cover body 20 is in the open position, the maximum distance d between the projection of the wall of the guide surface 201 away from the cooking utensil and the guide portion 32 (i.e., the inner wall surface of the top of the water receiving box 30) in the horizontal direction is 1-2 mm. Optionally, the maximum distance between the projection of the wall of the guide surface 201 away from the cooking utensil and the inner wall surface of the top of the water receiving box 30 is 1.2 mm. Controlling the spacing within the range of 1-2 mm can ensure that the condensed water can flow smoothly and accurately into the water receiving box 30 when flowing along the guide surface 201. Although the spacing range of 1-2 mm is given here as an example, the actual optimal spacing may vary depending on factors such as the specific design, material and usage environment of the cooking utensil. Generally speaking, as long as it does not exceed the side of the water receiving box 30 close to the middle plate 11, the larger the horizontal projection distance, the better the water collection effect.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water receiving box 30 is aligned with the pivotal connection seat 41. Specifically, the rear wall 304 and the flow guide 32 of the water receiving box 30 are aligned with the pivotal connection seat 41. Generally, the pivotal connection seat 41 is located at the rearmost side of the pot body 10. The alignment of the water receiving box 30 with the pivotal connection seat 41 allows the water receiving box 30 to be closer to the rearmost side of the pot body 10, making the overall structure more compact and reducing space waste within the cooking appliance. Furthermore, the alignment of the water receiving box 30 with the pivotal connection seat 41 improves the stability of the water receiving box 30 within the cooking appliance.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the side of the water box 30 near the middle plate 11 is lower than the upper surface of the middle plate 11, or the side of the water box 30 near the middle plate 11 is flush with the upper surface of the middle plate 11. Specifically, the front wall 302 of the water box 30 is lower than the upper surface of the middle plate 11 or is flush with the upper surface of the middle plate 11. This allows liquid accumulated on the upper surface of the middle plate 11 to flow smoothly into the water box 30.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, the middle plate 11 is provided with a mounting groove 110 for mounting the water collection box 30. Optionally, the opening area of the mounting groove 110 is larger than the opening area of the water collection box 30. At least a portion of the inner wall of the mounting groove 110 is spaced apart from the outer wall of the water collection tank to facilitate the removal and placement of the water collection box 30.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water collection box 30 is provided with a handle 33. Generally, the distance between the front wall 302 and the rear wall 304 of the water collection box 30 is smaller than the distance between the left wall 303 and the right wall 305. To ensure that water collection is not affected, the handle 33 is provided on the left wall 303 and / or the right wall 305 of the water collection box 30. Optionally, the left wall 303 and / or the right wall 305 of the water collection box 30 are spaced apart from the inner wall of the installation slot 110 to facilitate removal and installation of the water collection box 30.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present application, the front wall 302 of the water receiving box 30 is configured to be curved to match the shape of the inner pot. This allows the water receiving box 30 to be stably installed within the mounting groove 110. Even if there is a gap between the sidewalls and right arm of the water receiving box 30 and the mounting groove 110, this does not affect the securement of the water receiving box 30.

[0087] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Terms such as "setting" appearing in this article can mean that one component is directly attached to another component, or that one component is attached to another component through an intermediate component. Features described in this article in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or otherwise stated.

[0088] The present invention has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative and illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many more variations and modifications may be made based on the teachings of the present invention, and all of these variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: pot body; A cover body, the cover body is openably disposed on the pot body, the cover body has an opening position standing on the pot body, and the cover body is formed with a guide surface; as well as A water receiving box, the water receiving box is provided on the pot body, and the water receiving box is located below the guide surface; Wherein, when the cover is located at the open position, the orthographic projection of at least a portion of the guide surface along the height direction of the cooking utensil falls into the water receiving box.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein A pivot shaft is provided between the pot body and the cover body, and the guide surface is provided on a side of the inner side wall of the cover body close to the pivot shaft. When the cover body is in the open position, the guide surface is located at the bottom end of the inner side wall.

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The cover body is further formed with an inclined surface connected to the guide surface; When the cover body is in the open position, the inclined surface is located above the flow guide surface, and the inclined surface is inclined toward the water receiving box.

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The water receiving box includes a main body connected to the pot body, and a guide portion protruding from the top of the pot body; When the cover is in the open position, a maximum distance between a projection of the guide surface away from the cover wall and an inner wall of the top of the guide portion in the horizontal direction is 1-2 mm.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that A pivot shaft is provided between the pot body and the cover body, and the flow guide portion is provided on a side close to the pivot shaft.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that A side of the air guide portion close to the pivot axis extends upward and outward.

7. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 6, characterized in that: The pot body is connected to a pivot connection seat, and the cover body is pivotally connected to the pivot connection seat via a pivot shaft; The water receiving box is fitted with the pivot connection seat.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein The pot body further includes a middle plate, which is arranged on the top of the pot body; The side of the water receiving box close to the middle plate is lower than the upper surface of the middle plate, or A side of the water receiving box close to the middle plate is flush with the upper surface of the middle plate.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that The middle plate is provided with an installation groove, and the installation groove is used to install the water receiving box. At least a part of the inner wall surface of the installation groove is spaced from the outer wall surface of the water receiving box.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, 8 or 9, characterized in that: The water receiving box is provided with a handle.

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