Upper cover and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model discloses an upper cover and a cooking utensil. The upper cover comprises a cover body, a pressure regulating valve, a pressure switching structure and a detection assembly. The cover body comprises an inner cover assembly and a surface cover covering the outer part of the inner cover assembly, and the inner cover assembly is provided with a pressure relief opening; the pressure regulating valve is movably mounted on the cover body; the pressure switching structure comprises a driving part and a lever, the driving part is in sliding connection with the surface cover and in transmission connection with the lever, and the lever is located between the surface cover and the inner cover assembly, is rotationally connected with the surface cover or the inner cover assembly and further abuts against the pressure regulating valve; the detection assembly comprises a first detection piece, a supporting rod and a second detection piece, the supporting rod is fixedly connected with the driving piece and located between the surface cover and the inner cover assembly, the first detection piece is installed on the supporting rod, and the second detection piece is installed on the cover body or the pot body; the driving part drives the lever and the supporting rod to move so as to jack up the pressure adjusting valve and drive the first detection part to be close to or away from the second detection part, and the cooking utensil has a pressure mode and a non-pressure mode and is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, in particular to an upper cover and a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] Currently, there are many types of cooking appliances, including rice cookers, pressure cookers, and electric stew pots. However, existing cooking appliances can only cook in either a pressurized or non-pressurized state and cannot accommodate both cooking modes. As a result, one cooking appliance cannot achieve different cooking effects on ingredients. For example, a pressure cooker typically cooks in a pressurized mode with a high cooking pressure. When stewing soup, the high pressure prevents the liquid from rolling, allowing for a clear soup. In contrast, rice cookers typically cook in a micro-pressure state. When stewing soup in an electric rice cooker, the low cooking pressure causes the soup to roll easily, making it easy to achieve a thick soup. Since current common cooking appliances cannot accommodate both cooking modes, users need to purchase multiple appliances to meet different cooking needs, increasing usage costs. In addition, multiple appliances take up a large amount of space, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiment of the present application provides an upper cover and a cooking utensil, which can enable the cooking utensil to have both a pressure mode and a pressure-free mode of cooking, so that the number of cooking utensils can be reduced to save space and cost, and the convenience of use is improved.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an upper cover for being opened and closed on a pot body and cooperating with the pot body to form a cooking cavity, the upper cover comprising a cover body, a pressure regulating valve, a pressure switching structure and a detection component; the cover body comprises an inner cover component and a surface cover covering the outside of the inner cover component, the inner cover component having a pressure relief port for communicating with the cooking cavity; the pressure regulating valve is movably mounted on the cover body to open or close the pressure relief port; the pressure switching structure comprises a driving member and a lever, the driving member is slidably connected to the surface cover and is transmission-connected to the lever, the lever is located between the surface cover and the inner cover component and is connected to the pressure relief port The surface cover or the inner cover assembly is rotatably connected, and the lever also abuts against the pressure regulating valve; the detection assembly includes a first detection member, a support rod and a second detection member, the support rod and the driving member are fixedly connected and located between the surface cover and the inner cover assembly, the first detection member is installed on the support rod, and the second detection member is installed on the cover body or the pot body; wherein, when the driving member is subjected to force to move relative to the surface cover, the driving member can drive the lever and the support rod to move relative to the cover body, so as to respectively lift the pressure regulating valve and drive the first detection member to approach or move away from the second detection member.

[0005] In some embodiments, the support rod and the driving member are detachably fixedly connected.

[0006] In some embodiments, the support rod is provided with a first connecting hole, and the driving member is provided with a second connecting hole. The support rod is detachably fixedly connected to the driving member through the cooperation of the connecting member with the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support rod is engaged with the driving member.

[0008] In some embodiments, the driving member includes a main body, a pressing portion and a connecting portion connected to the main body, wherein the main body is slidably connected to the face cover and is at least partially exposed outside the face cover so as to be driven by a user;

[0009] The pressing portion and the connecting portion both extend between the surface cover and the inner cover assembly. The pressing portion has a pressing surface, which is used to drive the lever. The connecting portion is detachably fixed to the support rod.

[0010] In some embodiments, the upper surface of the face cover is provided with a slide groove and a first avoidance hole connected to the slide groove, the main body is slidably mounted on the slide groove, the pressing portion and the connecting portion are passed through the first avoidance hole and extend between the face cover and the inner cover assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the main body is arranged in a ring shape, the shape of the sliding groove is adapted to the shape of the main body, and is arranged around the center of the cover body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the driving member further includes a dial knob;

[0013] The dial knob is connected to the main body and exposed outside the cover.

[0014] In some embodiments, the inner cover assembly includes an inner cover and a pot cover, the pot cover is fixed to the inner cover, the inner cover is fixedly connected to the surface cover, and at least the inner cover and the surface cover jointly enclose an installation space;

[0015] The pot cover is provided with the pressure relief port, the inner cover is provided with an avoidance groove, the support rod is rotatably connected to the inner cover, and the support rod and the first detection member are swingably arranged in the avoidance groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, a mounting groove is provided on the top surface of the cover, the mounting groove is upwardly open and is used to accommodate at least a portion of the pressure regulating valve, a relief opening is provided on the cover to connect the mounting space and the mounting groove, and an end of the lever away from the driving member is passed through the relief opening and extends into the bottom of the pressure regulating valve;

[0017] The upper cover further comprises a sealing member, which is sleeved on an end of the lever away from the driving member, and during the movement of the lever, the sealing member always seals the avoidance opening.

[0018] In some embodiments, the upper cover further includes a handle assembly, and the handle assembly includes:

[0019] a handle connected to the face cover;

[0020] a driving rod passing through the handle and the cover and capable of sliding vertically relative to the handle; and

[0021] a reset member, one end of which is connected to the handle and the other end of which is connected to the driving rod, so as to drive the driving rod to have an upward force;

[0022] The top of the driving rod is pressed, and the bottom of the driving rod presses down one end of the lever away from the pressure regulating valve, so that the other end of the lever lifts up the pressure regulating valve.

[0023] In some embodiments, the detection assembly and the pressure regulating valve are arranged away from each other along the radial direction of the cover body.

[0024] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a cooking utensil, comprising a pot body and the above-mentioned upper cover, wherein the upper cover can be installed on the pot body in an openable and closable manner and defines the cooking cavity together with the pot body.

[0025] Based on the upper cover and cooking appliance of the embodiments of the present application, when it is necessary to switch the cooking chamber from pressurized to depressurized, the user drives the driving member relative to the cover. Simultaneously, the driving member pushes down one end of the lever, causing the other end of the lever to rise upward. This pushes up the pressure regulating valve, which then moves away from the pressure relief port, switching the cooking chamber from pressurized to depressurized. When the driving member is driven again, the driving member releases the downward pressure on the lever, and the other end of the lever descends under its own weight or the weight of the pressure regulating valve. The pressure regulating valve then blocks the pressure relief port, switching the cooking chamber from depressurized to pressurized. The pressure switching structure of the embodiments of the present application facilitates switching between pressurized and depressurized states in the pressure cooker during cooking, allowing users to select different cooking modes based on their needs.

[0026] When the driving member drives one end of the lever to press down or release the pressure, the driving member can also drive the support rod to swing relative to the cover body. The first detection member can approach or move away from the second detection member installed on the cover body as the support rod moves, thereby being able to identify whether the cooking cavity switches from a pressurized state to a non-pressurized state, making it more convenient for users to use.

[0027] Furthermore, the driving member is slidably connected to the cover, which is conducive to the adaptive design of the cover to achieve the assembly of the driving member and facilitate the subsequent disassembly and maintenance, thereby reducing the production and use costs of the entire cooking appliance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an upper cover provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram of an upper cover provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of an upper cover in a non-pressurized state provided in an embodiment of the present application (with the top cover omitted);

[0032] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an upper cover under pressure provided in an embodiment of the present application (with the top cover omitted);

[0033] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the driving member and the support rod in an assembled state at a first viewing angle;

[0034] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the driving member and the support rod in an assembled state at a second viewing angle;

[0035] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the driving member and the support rod in the assembled state at a second viewing angle (the connecting member is omitted);

[0036] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a driving member provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of a support rod provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0038] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0039] 10. Upper cover; 100. Cover body; 110. Inner cover assembly; 111. Inner cover; 1111. Avoidance groove; 112. Pot cover; 120. Dish cover; 121. Mounting groove; 122. First avoidance hole; 123. Second avoidance hole; 150. Slide; 200. Pressure regulating valve; 300. Pressure switching structure; 310. Driving member; 311. Main body; 312. Pressing portion; 3121. Pressing surface ; 3122, guide section; 3123, pressing section; 313, connecting part; 3131, positioning protrusion; 314, second connecting hole; 315, dial knob; 320, lever; 400, detection assembly; 410, first detection part; 420, support rod; 421, first connecting hole; 422, positioning groove; 430, second detection part; 500, handle assembly; 600, sealing part; 700, connecting part.

[0040] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the following part will further describe the embodiments of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Instead, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present invention, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the previous and subsequent associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0045] At present, with the development of science and technology and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more cooking utensils have appeared in the kitchen to meet different cooking needs and preferences. These utensils not only improve cooking efficiency, but also enrich the taste and nutrition of food.

[0046] Pressure cookers utilize high temperatures and pressures to speed up cooking, significantly reducing cooking time. Furthermore, cooking under high pressure better preserves nutrients and flavor, enabling a thick soup mode, for example. Non-pressure cookers, due to their gentler cooking process, are more likely to preserve the original flavor and texture of ingredients, enabling a clear soup mode, for example. However, conventional cookers can only operate in one mode, requiring users to purchase different cookers, increasing costs and storage space.

[0047] Based on this, the embodiment of the present application proposes an upper cover and a cooking utensil, which enables the cooking device to switch between a pressurized state and a non-pressurized state, making it convenient for users to cook.

[0048] In the embodiments of the present application, the cooking appliance may be a pressure cooker, an electric pressure cooker, an electric stew pot, or the like. The specific type of cooking appliance is not limited in this embodiment. For the sake of convenience in describing the following content, the cooking appliance in the following embodiments is a pressure cooker, and the advantages of the cooking appliance of the present application are described in detail.

[0049] For example, a pressure cooker consists of a pot body and a lid. The pot body typically includes an outer pot and an inner pot (also called an inner pot). The inner pot is used to hold food and can be removably mounted inside the outer pot for easy cleaning and replacement. The outer pot acts as an insulation layer, reducing heat loss, allowing the food in the inner pot to heat more quickly and evenly. It also prevents users from directly contacting the heated inner pot surface, reducing the risk of burns.

[0050] The upper cover 10 can be opened and closed on the pot body and cooperates with the pot body to form a cooking cavity. Figure 1 and Figure 2The upper cover 10 includes a cover body 100, a pressure regulating valve 200, a pressure switching structure 300, and a detection assembly 400. The cover body 100 is provided with a pressure relief vent that communicates with the cooking chamber. The pressure regulating valve 200 is movably mounted on the cover body 100 to open or close the pressure relief vent. When pressure cooking is required, the pressure regulating valve 200 blocks the pressure relief vent, preventing the free release of steam within the cooking chamber. This increases the boiling point of water, thereby increasing the cooking temperature and pressure and accelerating the cooking process. It will be understood that once the pressure within the cooking chamber exceeds the set range, the pressure regulating valve 200 is lifted by the steam pressure, acting as a second line of defense to forcibly release the pressure and avoid accidents. When pressure-free cooking is required, the pressure regulating valve 200 at least partially moves away from the pressure relief vent, allowing the pressure relief vent to communicate with the outside world and the cooking chamber, thereby balancing the air pressure between the cooking chamber and the outside world.

[0051] The cover 100 may be provided with an exhaust pipe, which forms the pressure relief port connected to the cooking chamber, and the pressure regulating valve 200 is sleeved on the exhaust pipe. In this way, the pressure regulating valve 200 can be stably fixed on the pressure relief port, thereby maintaining a stable pressurized state in the cooking chamber.

[0052] See also Figure 2 The cover body 100 includes an inner cover assembly 110 and a surface cover 120. The surface cover 120 is arranged outside the inner cover assembly 110 and encloses the inner cover 111 to form an installation space. The surface cover 120 is provided with a second avoidance hole 123 corresponding to the pressure relief port. The lever 320 is installed in the installation space, and the driving member 310 is slidably mounted on the top surface of the surface cover 120, and is at least partially located in the installation space and abuts against the lever 320. In this way, the lever 320 can be installed in a hidden manner, making the entire structure look neater and more beautiful. It also prevents the user from directly contacting the lever 320 during use, thereby reducing the possibility of misoperation.

[0053] Please continue reading Figure 2 The inner cover assembly 110 includes an inner cover 111 and a pot cover 112. The pot cover 112 is fixed to the inner cover 111 and is provided with a pressure relief port. The inner cover 111 is fixedly connected to the surface cover 120. At least the inner cover 111 and the surface cover 120 jointly enclose an installation space. That is to say, in some embodiments, the installation space can be formed by the inner cover 111 and the surface cover 120. In other embodiments, the installation space can be formed by the inner cover 111, the pot cover 112 and the surface cover 120. The pot cover 112 and the inner cover 111, as well as the inner cover 111 and the surface cover 120, can be relatively fixed by means of a snap connection, a screw connection, or the like.

[0054] See also Figures 2 to 4The pressure switching structure 300 includes a driver 310 and a lever 320. The driver 310 is slidably connected to the face cover 120 and is transmission-connected to one end of the lever 320. The lever 320 is located between the face cover 120 and the inner cover assembly 110 and is rotationally connected to the face cover 120 or the inner cover assembly 110. Exemplarily, the lever 320 is rotationally connected to the face cover 120. The inner wall of the face cover 120 is provided with a fixing groove. The middle portion of the lever 320 has a cantilever. The cantilever is inserted into the fixing groove, so that the opposite sides of the lever 320 can swing about the cantilever as the axis. The end of the lever 320 away from the driver 310 abuts the pressure regulating valve 200.

[0055] Specifically, to switch the cooking chamber from pressurized to depressurized, the user moves the driver 310 relative to the lid 100. Simultaneously, the driver 310 pushes one end of the lever 320 downward, causing the other end of the lever 320 to rise. This pushes the lever 320 upward, allowing the pressure regulating valve 200 to move away from the pressure relief port, thereby switching the cooking chamber from pressurized to depressurized. When the driver 310 is moved again, the driver 310 releases the downward pressure on the lever 320, and the other end of the lever 320 descends under its own weight or the weight of the pressure regulating valve 200. The pressure regulating valve 200 then blocks the pressure relief port, switching the cooking chamber from depressurized to pressurized. The pressure switching mechanism 300 of this embodiment facilitates switching between pressurized and depressurized states in the pressure cooker during cooking, allowing users to select different cooking modes as needed.

[0056] See also Figures 2 to 4 The detection assembly 400 includes a first detection member 410, a support rod 420, and a second detection member 430. The support rod 420 is fixedly connected to the driving member 310 and is located between the surface cover 120 and the inner cover assembly 110. The first detection member 410 is mounted on the support rod 420, and the second detection member 430 is mounted on the cover body 100 or the pot body. When the user drives the driving member 310 to move relative to the cover body 100, and when the driving member 310 drives one end of the lever 320 to press down, the driving member 310 can also drive the support rod 420 to swing relative to the cover body 100. At this time, the first detection member 410 installed at the other end of the support rod 420 can approach or move away from the second detection member 430 installed on the cover body 100, thereby being able to identify that the cooking cavity has switched from a pressurized state to a non-pressurized state. When the driving member 310 is driven to move again, the driving member 310 can release the state of driving the lever 320 to press down, and the driving member 310 drives the support rod 420 to rotate relative to the cover body 100. At this time, the first detection member 410 installed at the other end of the support rod 420 can move away from or approach the second detection member 430 installed on the cover body 100, thereby being able to identify that the cooking cavity has switched from a non-pressure state to a pressure state.

[0057] It should be noted that the detection component 400 can include any one of a photoelectric switch, a reed proximity switch, or a Hall effect proximity switch. The photoelectric switch can detect the presence of an object by utilizing the obstruction or reflection of a light beam by the detected object, thereby activating a circuit via a synchronization circuit. Both the reed proximity switch and the Hall effect proximity switch can function as position sensors. The detection component 400 is not specifically limited herein.

[0058] In the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figures 5 to 9 The support rod 420 and the driver 310 are detachably fixedly connected. This facilitates forming the support rod 420 and the driver 310 and facilitating installation on the lid 100. Furthermore, depending on the type or size of the cooking utensils, the same driver 310 can be used with a support rod 420 of different lengths. In some connection arrangements, the support rod 420 is provided with a first connection hole 421, and the driver 310 is provided with a second connection hole 314. The support rod 420 is detachably fixedly connected to the driver 310 via a connector 700 that engages with the first connection hole 421 and the second connection hole 314. The connector 700 may be a threaded fastener such as a screw or bolt. This arrangement provides simple installation and excellent stability. Alternatively, the support rod 420 and the driver 310 may be snap-fitted, which requires no additional tools and simplifies installation.

[0059] For further information, please refer to Figures 5 to 9 The driving member 310 is provided with a first positioning portion, and the support rod 420 is provided with a second positioning portion. The first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are limited to improve the stability of the relative fixation of the driving member 310 and the support rod 420. The first positioning portion can be a positioning protrusion 3131, and the second positioning portion can be a positioning groove 422 adapted to the positioning protrusion. The number of positioning protrusions 3131 can be multiple. For example, the number of positioning protrusions 3131 is two. In other embodiments, it can also be three, four, etc. The number of positioning grooves 422 is set corresponding to the number of positioning protrusions 3131.

[0060] See also Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figures 5 to 8The driving member 310 includes a main body 311, a pressing portion 312, and a connecting portion 313. The pressing portion 312 and the connecting portion 313 are both connected to the main body 311. The main body 311 is slidably connected to the cover 120 and is at least partially exposed outside the cover 120 so that it can be driven by the user. The pressing portion 312 and the connecting portion 313 are both inserted between the cover 120 and the inner cover assembly 110. The pressing portion 312 has a pressing surface 3121, which is used to drive the lever 320. The connecting portion 313 is detachably fixedly connected to the support rod 420 using the above-mentioned connection method. In this way, when the user drives the main body 311 to rotate, the pressing portion 312 and the connecting portion 313 can be driven to rotate, and at the same time, the lever 320 and the support rod 420 can be driven to move.

[0061] The pressing surface 3121 includes a pressing section 3123 and a guide section 3122. The pressing section 3123 is connected to the side of the guide section 3122 away from the lever 320 and extends horizontally. Specifically, as the driving member 310 moves toward the lever 320, the guide section 3122 guides the lever 320 downward along its surface. When the lever 320 is located on the pressing section 3123, the pressing section 3123 firmly contacts the lever 320, thereby allowing the cooking appliance to continuously and smoothly release pressure.

[0062] See also Figure 2 To improve the stability of the driving member 310 sliding on the cover 120, the upper surface of the cover 120 is provided with a groove 150 and a first avoidance hole 122 connected to the groove 150. The main body 311 is slidably mounted in the groove 150, and the pressing portion 312 and the connecting portion 313 are disposed through the first avoidance hole 122 and extend between the cover 120 and the inner cover assembly 110. With this arrangement, a user can drive the main body 311 located on the upper surface of the cover 120, thereby causing the pressing portion 312 and the connecting portion 313 to rotate, thereby driving the movement of the lever 320 and the support rod 420.

[0063] Furthermore, the main body 311 is annular, and the shape of the chute 150 matches that of the main body 311. A rotation axis is provided at the bottom of the main body 311. The rotation axis includes a shaft body and a stopper. The shaft body passes through the face cover 120, the stopper abuts the lower surface of the face cover 120, and the main body 311 abuts the upper surface of the face cover 120. Thus, the main body 311 can be fixed to the face cover 120 and can rotate relative to the face cover 120. In this way, the main body 311 can cover the first avoidance hole 122, preventing external impurities or dust from entering the installation space between the face cover 120 and the inner cover assembly 110 through the avoidance hole.

[0064] It can be understood that when the main body 311 is arranged in a ring shape, it can also be arranged in a strip shape, and have an arc structure or a straight line shape. In this case, the shape of the slide groove 150 can be adapted to the shape of the main body 311, and the slide groove 150 can also be arranged on the top surface of the face cover 120, that is, formed by the depression of the top surface of the face cover 120.

[0065] It is understood that in order to improve the stability of the rotation of the main body 311 relative to the cover 120, the bottom of the main body 311 has multiple rotation axes, and the multiple rotation axes are spaced apart at the bottom of the main body 311. The number of the first avoidance holes 122 is also multiple. It is understood that when the main body 311 is an arc-shaped structure or a straight line, the first avoidance hole 122 is a strip hole that does not surround the entire cover body of the main body 311. This can facilitate the insertion of the pressing portion 312 and the connecting portion 313 into the installation space, and can also facilitate the insertion of the rotation axis into the first avoidance hole 122 for installation and fixation, so that the main body 311 can rotate stably. It should be noted that the rotation axis includes a shaft body and a limit portion. After the rotation axis is installed, the shaft body will pass through the first avoidance hole 122, the limit portion abuts the bottom surface of the cover 120, and the main body 311 abuts the top surface of the cover 120, so that the main body 311 can be fixed on the cover 120 and can rotate relative to the cover 120. Of course, in order to improve the stability of the main body 311 in rotating relative to the cover 120, the bottom of the main body 311 has multiple rotation axes, and the multiple rotation axes are spaced apart at the bottom of the main body 311. The number of the first avoidance holes 122 can be set corresponding to the number of the rotation axes.

[0066] The chute 150 is arranged around the center of the cover 100. Generally, the handle assembly 500 is installed at the center of the cover 100, but the chute 150 of the present application can be arranged around the handle assembly 500, so that the space on the top surface of the cover 120 can be reasonably utilized.

[0067] In order to facilitate the sliding of the main body 311, the driving member 310 of the embodiment of the present application also includes a dial knob 315. The dial knob 315 is connected to the main body 311 and is exposed outside the cover 100. The main body 311 is completely embedded in the slide groove 150. In this way, the main body 311, the lever 320 and other components can be installed in a hidden manner, and the main body 311 can be driven to slide relative to the cover 100 by simply dialing the dial knob 315. It can be understood that in order to increase the friction between the user's finger and the dial knob 315, a protrusion or frosted portion can be provided on the outer surface of the dial knob 315. The dial knob 315 and the main body 311 can be integrally formed or separately provided, and then installed as a whole through various forms such as snap connection, screw connection, and bonding.

[0068] Of course, when the knob 315 is provided, the sliding connection between the main body 311 and the cover 120 in this application can also be to slide the main body 311 to the inner surface of the cover 120, that is, the slide groove 150 can be set on the inner surface of the cover 120.

[0069] In some embodiments, the support rod 420 is rotatably connected to the inner cover 111, and the inner cover 111 is provided with an escape groove 1111. During the relative rotation of the support rod 420 and the inner cover 111, the support rod 420 and the first detection member 410 are swung within the escape groove 1111. In this way, the utilization of the internal space of the upper cover 10 can be optimized, making the entire structure more compact and reducing unnecessary volume and weight. In addition, because the support rod 420 and the first detection member 410 are swung within the escape groove 1111, they can move freely without interfering with other components.

[0070] See also Figure 2 The top surface of the cover 120 is provided with a mounting groove 121, which is upwardly open and is used to accommodate at least a portion of the pressure regulating valve 200. The cover 120 is provided with a relief opening that connects the mounting space and the mounting groove 121. The end of the lever 320 away from the driver 310 is inserted through the relief opening and extends into the bottom of the pressure regulating valve 200. The upper cover 10 also includes a seal 600, which is mounted on the end of the lever 320 away from the driver 310. During the movement of the lever 320, the seal 600 always seals the relief opening. This arrangement allows the seal 600 to seal the mounting space. Specifically, when the pressure regulating valve 200 is lifted, a large amount of steam is discharged from the exhaust pipe. The seal 600 always seals the relief opening, preventing the steam from flowing back into the mounting space. Furthermore, it prevents impurities such as dust and moisture from entering the mounting space through the relief opening, thereby improving the service life of the components and ensuring the safe operation of the equipment.

[0071] For the upper cover 10 described above and below, the detection component 400 and the pressure regulating valve 200 are arranged radially away from each other along the cover body 100, so that the lever 320 has a longer lever arm, which can effectively increase the height of the lever 320 to lift the pressure regulating valve 200, thereby ensuring the stability of pressure regulation.

[0072] The handle assembly 500 includes a handle, a drive rod, and a reset member. The handle is mounted on the cover 120, wherein the handle and the cover 120 can be connected by one or more of a snap-fit connection and a screw connection. The drive rod passes through the handle and the cover 120 and can slide vertically relative to the handle. The reset member is connected to the handle at one end and to the drive rod at the other end, thereby driving the drive rod upward. The reset member can be in the form of a spring, a tension spring, or the like.

[0073] Specifically, when the user presses the top of the drive rod, the bottom of the drive rod pushes down the lever 320 away from one end of the pressure regulating valve 200, so that the other end of the lever 320 lifts the pressure regulating valve 200. With this arrangement, the user can use the handle assembly 500 to achieve a point-spray pressure relief mode for the cooking appliance, and can also use the pressure switching structure 300 to achieve a continuous pressure relief mode for the cooking appliance. During the cooking process, if the internal pressure of the cooking appliance is too high, it may pose a safety hazard. Through the point-spray pressure relief mode, the user can gradually release excessive pressure, avoiding burns or equipment damage caused by the sudden release of large amounts of steam or gas. The continuous pressure relief mode allows the user to continuously and steadily reduce the pressure in the cooking chamber according to cooking needs, ensuring the safety of the cooking process.

[0074] Furthermore, different ingredients and cooking methods require different cooking pressures. The spot pressure release mode allows users to precisely control the pressure changes within the cooking chamber, optimizing cooking results. For example, when stewing meat, gradually releasing pressure can make the meat more tender and juicy. The continuous pressure release mode is ideal for cooking processes that require maintaining lower pressure for longer periods, such as porridge or stewing soup.

[0075] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that if the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships, they are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0076] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cover for covering a pot body in an openable and closable manner and cooperating with the pot body to form a cooking cavity, characterized in that: The upper cover comprises: The cover body comprises an inner cover assembly and a surface cover on the outside of the inner cover assembly, wherein the inner cover assembly has a pressure relief port for communicating with the cooking cavity; a pressure regulating valve movably mounted on the cover body to open or close the pressure relief port; a pressure switching structure, comprising a driving member and a lever, wherein the driving member is slidably connected to the face cover and is transmission-connected to the lever, the lever is located between the face cover and the inner cover assembly and is rotationally connected to the face cover or the inner cover assembly, and the lever also abuts against the pressure regulating valve; and A detection assembly, comprising a first detection member, a support rod, and a second detection member, wherein the support rod is fixedly connected to the driving member and is located between the surface cover and the inner cover assembly, the first detection member is mounted on the support rod, and the second detection member is mounted on the cover body or the pot body; In the process of the driving member being subjected to force to move relative to the face cover, the driving member can drive the lever and the support rod to move relative to the cover body, so as to respectively lift the pressure regulating valve and drive the first detection member to approach or move away from the second detection member.

2. The upper cover according to claim 1, wherein: The support rod and the driving member are detachably fixedly connected.

3. The upper cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support rod is provided with a first connecting hole, and the driving member is provided with a second connecting hole. The support rod is detachably fixedly connected to the driving member through the cooperation between the connecting member and the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

4. The upper cover according to claim 2, wherein: The support rod is clamped with the driving member.

5. The upper cover according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The driving member includes a main body, a pressing portion and a connecting portion connected to the main body, wherein the main body is slidably connected to the cover and is at least partially exposed outside the cover so as to be driven by a user; The pressing portion and the connecting portion both extend between the surface cover and the inner cover assembly, and the pressing portion has a pressing surface, which is used to drive the lever; The connecting portion is detachably fixedly connected to the support rod.

6. The upper cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surface of the face cover is provided with a slide groove and a first avoidance hole connected to the slide groove. The main body is slidably mounted on the slide groove. The pressing portion and the connecting portion are passed through the first avoidance hole and extend between the face cover and the inner cover assembly.

7. The upper cover according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main body is arranged in a ring shape, the shape of the sliding groove is adapted to the shape of the main body, and is arranged around the center of the cover body.

8. The upper cover according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving member further includes a dial knob; The dial knob is connected to the main body and exposed outside the cover.

9. The upper cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The inner cover assembly includes an inner cover and a pot cover, the pot cover is fixed to the inner cover, the inner cover is fixedly connected to the surface cover, and at least the inner cover and the surface cover jointly enclose an installation space; The pot cover is provided with the pressure relief port, the inner cover is provided with an avoidance groove, the support rod is rotatably connected to the inner cover, and the support rod and the first detection member are swingably arranged in the avoidance groove.

10. The upper cover according to claim 9, wherein: The top surface of the cover is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is open upward and is used to accommodate at least a portion of the pressure regulating valve. The cover is provided with a relief opening connecting the mounting space and the mounting groove. The end of the lever away from the driving member is passed through the relief opening and extends into the bottom of the pressure regulating valve. The upper cover further comprises a sealing member, which is sleeved on an end of the lever away from the driving member, and during the movement of the lever, the sealing member always seals the avoidance opening.

11. The upper cover according to claim 10, wherein: The upper cover also includes a handle assembly, which includes: a handle connected to the face cover; a driving rod passing through the handle and the cover and capable of sliding vertically relative to the handle; and a reset member, one end of which is connected to the handle and the other end of which is connected to the driving rod, so as to drive the driving rod to have an upward force; The top of the driving rod is pressed, and the bottom of the driving rod presses down one end of the lever away from the pressure regulating valve, so that the other end of the lever lifts up the pressure regulating valve.

12. The upper cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 11, characterized in that: The detection assembly and the pressure regulating valve are arranged away from each other along the radial direction of the cover body.

13. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: The cooking pot comprises a pot body and an upper cover according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the upper cover is installed on the pot body in an openable and closable manner and defines the cooking cavity together with the pot body.

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