Electric kettle

Abstract

The electric kettle comprises a kettle body, a handle, a heating switch assembly, a kettle cover and a cover opening switch assembly, the kettle body is provided with a water storage cavity with an opening in the upper end and an installation chamber located below the water storage cavity, a control assembly and a heating element are arranged in the installation chamber, and the heating switch assembly comprises a first key and a push rod mechanism. The cover opening switch assembly comprises a second key, a first elastic driving piece and a limiting mechanism, the handle is further provided with a mounting groove, and the first key and the second key are arranged in the mounting groove side by side; according to the electric kettle, the first key and the second key are located in the mounting groove, so that the first key and the second key are arranged more compactly, and a user can operate the first key and the second key at the same time while holding the handle with one hand; and a user can conveniently operate the electric kettle to connect a power supply and open the water storage cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an electric kettle technology, in particular to an electric kettle which is convenient to switch on and off. Background Art

[0002] In an existing electric kettle, a first switch for controlling the opening of the kettle lid is arranged on the handle, and a second switch for controlling the power on and off of the heating element of the electric kettle is arranged on the kettle body. However, when using such an electric kettle, a user cannot operate the first switch and the second switch simultaneously with one hand, which is inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle, wherein the mounting groove is provided on the handle, and the first button and the second button are located in the mounting groove, so that the first button and the second button are arranged more compactly. The user can also operate the first button and the second button at the same time while holding the handle with one hand, which makes it convenient for the user to connect the electric kettle to the power supply and open the water storage chamber.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides an electric kettle, comprising: a kettle body, a handle, a heating switch assembly, a kettle lid and a lid opening switch assembly;

[0005] The kettle body is provided with a water storage chamber with an upper opening and an installation chamber located below the water storage chamber. A fixing seat is provided on the upper portion of the kettle body. A control assembly and a heating element are provided in the installation chamber. The control assembly includes an electrical switch and a driving member. The heating element is electrically connected to the electrical switch. The driving member is movably connected to the electrical switch to control the on / off state of the electrical switch.

[0006] The handle is provided on one side of the kettle body and fixed to the fixing seat, and the handle is provided with a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is communicated with the installation chamber;

[0007] The heating switch assembly includes a first button and a push rod mechanism, wherein the first button is provided on the upper portion of the handle, and the push rod mechanism is provided in the accommodating cavity, one end of the push rod mechanism is pivotally connected to the first button, and the other end of the push rod mechanism is linked to the driving member, and the push rod mechanism provides power to the driving member so that the driving member closes the electrical switch, and the heating element is connected to the power supply;

[0008] The kettle cover is rotatably connected to the fixing base, and the kettle cover rotates between a closed position covering the water storage chamber and an open position opening the water storage chamber;

[0009] The lid opening switch assembly includes a second button, a first elastic driving member, and a limiting mechanism. The second button is provided on the handle. The first elastic driving member abuts between the fixing seat and the pot lid to provide power for the pot lid to move away from the closed position. The limiting mechanism provides a restraining force for keeping the pot lid in the closed position. The second button is linked to the limiting mechanism to release the restraining force of the limiting mechanism on the pot lid, so that the pot lid moves away from the closed position.

[0010] The handle is also provided with an installation groove, which is located on the side of the handle away from the kettle body. The installation groove is connected to the accommodating cavity. The first button and the second button are arranged side by side in the installation groove. The first button and the second button can both extend out of the handle along the direction of the installation groove.

[0011] As an improvement to the electric kettle of the present invention, the first button of the electric kettle of the present invention includes a pressing portion, which is arranged in the mounting groove and can protrude from the handle along the direction in which the mounting groove is opened. The pressing portion has a first baffle protruding toward the direction of the second button, and the first baffle abuts against the second button along the direction in which the mounting groove is opened. The first button has a second baffle protruding in the direction away from the first baffle, and the second baffle abuts against the side wall of the accommodating cavity along the direction in which the mounting groove is opened.

[0012] As an improvement of the electric kettle of the utility model, the heating switch assembly of the electric kettle of the utility model further includes a second elastic driving member, a movable block and a steam driving mechanism;

[0013] The second elastic driving member abuts between the installation chamber and the driving member, providing driving force for the driving member to close the electrical switch or cut off the electrical switch;

[0014] The movable block is arranged in the installation chamber, one end of the movable block is pivotally connected to the other end of the push rod mechanism, and the movable block is fixedly connected to the driving member. The push rod mechanism drives the movable block to provide power to the driving member, so that the second elastic driving member provides the driving member with a first thrust to close the electrical switch;

[0015] The steam driving mechanism has a steam inlet and a steam nozzle, the steam inlet is located in the water storage chamber, and the steam nozzle is located in the installation chamber. The steam driving mechanism provides the driving member with a second thrust opposite to the first thrust, so that the second elastic driving member provides the driving member with a driving force to disconnect the electrical switch and cut off the power supply of the heating element.

[0016] As an improvement to the electric kettle of the present invention, the first button of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion, the first pivotal portion is located on the side of the first button close to the fixed seat, the second pivotal portion is located on the side of the first button away from the fixed seat, the first pivotal portion is pivotally connected to the handle, the push rod mechanism is provided with a connecting rod, the connecting rod is arc-shaped, and is bent in a direction away from the kettle body, the upper end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the second pivotal portion, and the lower end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the movable block.

[0017] As an improvement to the electric kettle of the present invention, the first button of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a pressing portion, the pressing portion is provided in the mounting groove and protrudes from the handle along the direction in which the mounting groove is opened, and a first connecting rod is formed by bending and extending upward from the pressing portion and toward the kettle body, the first pivot portion is provided at the end of the first connecting rod, and a second connecting rod is formed by extending downward from the pressing portion and toward a direction away from the kettle body, and the second pivot portion is provided at the end of the second connecting rod.

[0018] As an improvement to the electric kettle of the present invention, the upper end of the connecting rod of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a first pivot axis, the first pivot axis protrudes from the opposite sides of the connecting rod, and a first through groove penetrates the connecting rod along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first pivot axis, so that the connecting rod forms two first branches on the opposite sides of the first through groove, the first pivot axis is provided on the two first branches, two second connecting rods are provided, the two second connecting rods are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the first pivot axis, and the interval between the two second connecting rods is smaller than the width of the first pivot axis along the axial direction, and the second pivot portion includes a first pivot hole opened in the second connecting rod, the first pivot axis is pivoted to the first pivot hole and is located between the two second connecting rods.

[0019] As an improvement to the electric kettle of the present invention, the lower end of the connecting rod of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a second pivot shaft, the second pivot shaft protrudes from opposite sides of the connecting rod, and the second through slot penetrates the connecting rod along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second pivot shaft, so that the connecting rod forms two second branches on opposite sides of the second through slot, and the second pivot shaft is provided at the two second branches, the movable block is provided with a connecting protrusion, the connecting protrusion penetrates a second pivot hole along the axial direction of the second pivot shaft, and a notch penetrates the connecting protrusion along the direction perpendicular to the hole axis of the second pivot hole, so that the connecting protrusion forms two third branches located on opposite sides of the notch, the second pivot hole penetrates the two third branches, the width of the notch is smaller than the width of the second pivot shaft along its axial direction, the second pivot shaft is pivoted to the second pivot hole and is located between the two third branches.

[0020] As an improvement to the electric kettle of the present invention, the limiting mechanism of the electric kettle of the present invention includes a limiting member and a first elastic member, the limiting member includes a connecting portion, the second button abuts downwardly against one end of the connecting portion, the other end of the connecting portion has a stop portion protruding upward and a first supporting portion protruding downward, the first supporting portion is pivotally connected to the fixing seat, the first elastic member is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the first elastic member abuts upward against one end of the connecting portion close to the second button;

[0021] The pot cover is provided with a limiting portion and a third pivoting portion, the third pivoting portion is pivotally connected to the fixing seat, the limiting portion is located on a side of the third pivoting portion away from the pot cover, and when the pot cover is in the closed position, the blocking portion presses upward against the limiting portion.

[0022] As an improvement of the electric kettle of the present invention, the handle of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a gripping portion for the user to grip, and the mounting groove is located above the gripping portion and is arranged close to the gripping portion.

[0023] As an improvement to the electric kettle of the present invention, the electric kettle of the present invention also includes a base, the base is provided with a first connector, the first connector is electrically connected to the electrical switch, the bottom of the kettle body is provided with a second connector, the kettle body is placed on the base, and the second connector is connected to the first connector.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: by arranging a first button at the upper part of the handle, the first button controls the closure of the electrical switch through the push rod mechanism to connect the electric kettle to the power supply. When the user uses it, the user can operate the first button while holding the handle with one hand to connect the electric kettle to the power supply; by arranging the second button to be linked with the limiting mechanism to control the kettle lid to open the water storage chamber, the first button and the second button are located in the mounting groove, so that the first button and the second button are arranged more compactly. The user can also operate the first button and the second button at the same time while holding the handle with one hand, which is convenient for the user to connect the electric kettle to the power supply and open the water storage chamber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of an electric kettle of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 sectional view of

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of position A;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the lid-opening switch assembly, the kettle lid, and the handle in a preferred embodiment of the electric kettle of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the heating switch assembly and the handle in a preferred embodiment of an electric kettle of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connecting rod of a preferred embodiment of an electric kettle of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the movable block in a preferred embodiment of an electric kettle of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the connection between the driving member and the movable block in a preferred embodiment of an electric kettle of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] refer to Figure 1-8 , describe in detail a preferred embodiment of the electric kettle of the utility model.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, refer to the attached Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4The utility model discloses an electric water kettle, comprising: a kettle body 1, a handle 2, a heating switch assembly 10, a kettle lid 3 and a lid opening switch assembly 20; the kettle body 1 is provided with a water storage chamber 11 with an upper opening and an installation chamber 12 located below the water storage chamber 11, a fixing seat 4 is provided on the upper part of the kettle body 1, a control assembly and a heating element 200 are arranged in the installation chamber 12, the control assembly comprises an electrical switch (not shown) and a driving member 100, the heating element 200 is electrically connected to the electrical switch, and the driving member 100 is movably connected to the electrical switch to control the on and off of the electrical switch. state; the handle 2 is provided on one side of the kettle body 1 and fixed to the fixing seat 4, the handle 2 is provided with a receiving cavity 21, and the receiving cavity 21 is communicated with the installation chamber 12; the heating switch assembly 10 includes a first button 5 and a push rod mechanism 6, the first button 5 is provided on the upper part of the handle 2, the push rod mechanism 6 is provided in the receiving cavity 21, one end of the push rod mechanism 6 is pivotally connected to the first button 5, and the other end of the push rod mechanism 6 is linked to the driving member 100, and the push rod mechanism 6 provides power to the driving member 100 so that the driving member 100 closes the The electric switch is connected to the heating element 200 and the power supply; the lid 3 is rotatably connected to the fixing base 4, and the lid 3 rotates between a closed position covering the water storage chamber 11 and an open position opening the water storage chamber 11; the lid opening switch assembly 20 includes a second button 8, a first elastic driving member and a limiting mechanism 9, the second button 8 is provided on the handle 2, the first elastic driving member abuts between the fixing base 4 and the lid 3, providing power for the lid 3 to leave the closed position, and the limiting mechanism 9 provides a restraining force for keeping the lid 3 in the closed position. , the second button 8 is linked with the limiting mechanism 9 to release the restraining force of the limiting mechanism 9 on the pot lid 3, so that the pot lid 3 moves away from the closed position. In this embodiment, the first elastic driving member is a torsion spring; the handle 2 is also provided with a mounting groove 22, and the mounting groove 22 is located on the side of the handle 2 away from the pot body 1. The mounting groove 22 is connected to the accommodating cavity 21, and the first button 5 and the second button 8 are arranged side by side in the mounting groove 22. The first button 5 and the second button 8 can both extend out of the handle 2 along the direction in which the mounting groove 22 is opened.By setting the first button 5 at the upper part of the handle 2, the first button 5 controls the closing of the electrical switch through the push rod mechanism 6 to connect the electric kettle to the power supply. When the user uses it, the user can operate the first button 5 while holding the handle 2 with one hand to connect the electric kettle to the power supply; by setting the second button 8 to be linked with the limiting mechanism 9 to control the pot lid 3 to open the water storage chamber 11, the first button 5 and the second button 8 are located in the installation groove 22, so that the first button 5 and the second button 8 are arranged more compactly. The user can also operate the first button 5 and the second button 8 at the same time while holding the handle 2 with one hand, which is convenient for the user to connect the electric kettle to the power supply and open the water storage chamber 11.

[0035] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the first button 5 of the electric kettle of the present invention includes a pressing portion 51, which is provided in the mounting groove 22 and can protrude from the handle 2 along the direction in which the mounting groove 22 is opened. The pressing portion 51 has a first blocking piece 56 protruding from the pressing portion 51 toward the second button 8, and the first blocking piece 56 abuts against the second button 8 along the direction in which the mounting groove 22 is opened. The first button 5 has a second blocking piece 57 protruding in a direction away from the first blocking piece 56, and the second blocking piece 57 abuts against the side wall of the accommodating cavity 21 along the direction in which the mounting groove 22 is opened. The first button 5 is mounted on the handle 2 by cooperating with the second button 8 and the mounting groove 22, so that the arrangement between the first button 5 and the second button 8 is more compact.

[0036] like Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the heating switch assembly 10 of the electric kettle of the present invention further includes a second elastic driving member (not shown), a movable block 7 and a steam driving mechanism. In this embodiment, the second elastic driving member is a metal elastic sheet; the second elastic driving member (not shown) abuts between the installation chamber 12 and the driving member 100, providing a driving force for the driving member 100 to close the electrical switch and cut off the electrical switch; the movable block 7 is arranged in the installation chamber 12, one end of the movable block 7 is pivotally connected to the other end of the push rod mechanism 6, the movable block 7 is fixedly connected to the driving member 100, and the push rod mechanism 6 drives the movable block 7 to provide power to the driving member 100, so that the second elastic driving member (not shown) provides the driving member 100 with a closed electrical switch. a first thrust; the steam driving mechanism has a steam inlet (not shown) and a steam nozzle (not shown), the steam inlet is located in the water storage chamber 11, and the steam nozzle is located in the installation chamber 12, the steam driving mechanism provides the driving member 100 with a second thrust in the direction opposite to the first thrust, so that the second elastic driving member (not shown) provides the driving member 100 with a driving force to disconnect the electrical switch and cut off the power supply of the heating element 200; by arranging the push rod mechanism 6 and the movable block 7, when using the electric kettle, a downward force is provided to the first button 5, the first button 5 moves downward, and the driving push rod mechanism 6 moves downward, and the push rod mechanism 6 drives the movable block 7 to drive the driving member 100, thereby controlling the power supply of the heating element 200.

[0037] like Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the first button 5 of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a first pivoting portion 53 and a second pivoting portion 55, the first pivoting portion 53 is located on the side of the first button 5 close to the fixed base 4, and the second pivoting portion 55 is located on the side of the first button 5 away from the fixed base 4, the first pivoting portion 53 is pivoted to the handle 2, and the push rod mechanism 6 is provided with a connecting rod 61, the connecting rod 61 is arc-shaped, and is bent in the direction away from the kettle body 1, the upper end of the connecting rod 61 is pivoted to the second pivoting portion 55, and the lower end of the connecting rod 61 is pivoted to the movable block 7, and the first button 5 is linked to the driving member 100 through the connecting rod 61, so as to cut off the electrical switch by controlling the first button 5.

[0038] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the first button 5 of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a pressing portion 51, and the pressing portion 51 is provided in the mounting groove 22 and protrudes from the handle 2 along the direction in which the mounting groove 22 is opened, and a first connecting rod 52 is bent and extended upwardly and toward the kettle body 1 from the pressing portion 51, and the first pivot portion 53 is provided at the end of the first connecting rod 52, and a second connecting rod 54 is extended downwardly and away from the kettle body 1 from the pressing portion 51, and the second pivot portion 55 is provided at the end of the second connecting rod 54. By setting the first connecting rod 52 to bend and extend upwardly and toward the kettle body 1, and the second connecting rod 54 to extend downwardly and away from the kettle body 1, the pressing portion 51 can move back and forth along the direction in which the mounting groove 22 is opened.

[0039] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the upper end of the connecting rod 61 of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a first pivot axis 611, the first pivot axis 611 protrudes from the opposite sides of the connecting rod 61, and the first through groove 612 passes through the connecting rod 61 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first pivot axis 611, so that the connecting rod 61 forms two first branches 613 on the opposite sides of the first through groove 612, the first pivot axis 611 is provided on the two first branches 613, and the second connecting rod is provided with two, and the two second connecting rods 54 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the first pivot axis 611, and the interval between the two second connecting rods 54 is smaller than the width of the first pivot axis 611 along the axial direction. The second pivot portion 55 includes a first pivot hole 551 opened in the second connecting rod 54, and the first pivot axis 611 is pivoted to the first pivot hole 551 and is located between the two second connecting rods 54; the connecting rod 61 is arranged to form two first branches 613 on opposite sides of the first through groove 612, and the first pivot axis 611 is arranged between the two first branches 613. In the process of installing the connecting rod 61 to the second connecting rod 54, the first through groove 612 provides the first pivot axis 611 with space for elastic deformation along the axial direction, so that the first pivot axis 611 can be installed into the first pivot hole 551 from between the two second connecting rods 54.

[0040] like Figure 6-Figure 8As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the lower end of the connecting rod 61 of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a second pivot shaft 614, the second pivot shaft 614 protrudes on opposite sides of the connecting rod 61, and the second through groove 615 penetrates the connecting rod 61 along a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the second pivot shaft 614, so that the connecting rod 61 forms two second branches on opposite sides of the second through groove, and the second pivot shaft 614 is provided on the two second branches 616. The movable block 7 is provided with a connecting protrusion 71, and the connecting protrusion 71 penetrates a second pivot hole 72 along the axial direction of the second pivot shaft 614, and a notch 73 penetrates the connecting protrusion 71 along a direction perpendicular to the hole axis of the second pivot hole 72, so that the connecting protrusion 71 forms a protrusion located at the notch 73. The two third branches 711 on opposite sides, the second pivot hole 72 passes through the two third branches 71, the width of the notch 73 is smaller than the width of the second pivot axis 614 along its axial direction, the second pivot axis 614 is pivoted to the second pivot hole 72 and is located between the two third branches 711; by setting the connecting rod 61 to form two second branches 616 on opposite sides of the second through groove 615, the second pivot axis 614 is provided on the two second branches 616, in the process of installing the connecting rod 61 to the connection block 71, the second through groove 615 provides the second pivot axis 614 with space for elastic deformation along the axial direction, so that the second pivot axis 614 can be installed from the notch 73 into the second pivot hole 72.

[0041] like Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the limiting mechanism 9 of the electric kettle of the present invention includes a limiting member 91 and a first elastic member 92. In this embodiment, the first elastic member 92 is a spring. The limiting member 91 includes a connecting portion 911. The second button 8 is downwardly abutted against one end of the connecting portion 911. The other end of the connecting portion 911 is upwardly protruded with a blocking portion 912 and downwardly protruded with a first supporting portion 913. The first supporting portion 913 is pivotally connected to the fixing seat 4. The first elastic member 92 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 21. The first elastic member 92 is upwardly abutted against one end of the connecting portion 911 close to the second button 8; the pot cover 3 is provided with a limiting portion 32 and a third pivoting portion 31. The third pivoting portion 31 is pivotally connected to the fixing seat 4. The limiting portion 32 is located on a side of the third pivoting portion 31 away from the pot cover 3. When the pot cover 3 is in the closed position, the blocking portion 912 is upwardly abutted against the limiting portion 32 to keep the pot cover 3 in the closed position.

[0042] like Figure 1As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the handle 2 of the electric kettle of the present invention is provided with a gripping portion 23 for the user to grip, and the mounting groove 22 is located above the gripping portion 23 and is arranged close to the gripping portion 23, so that the user can simultaneously operate the first button 5 and the second button 8 when gripping the gripping portion 23.

[0043] like Figure 2-Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the electric kettle of the present invention also includes a base 300, and the base 300 is provided with a first connector (not shown), and the first connector is electrically connected to the electrical switch. A second connector (not shown) is provided at the bottom of the kettle body 1, and the kettle body 1 is placed on the base 300, and the second connector is connected to the first connector. The electrical switch includes a first conductive terminal (not shown) and a second conductive terminal (not shown), and the first conductive terminal is electrically connected to a power source, that is, the first conductive terminal is electrically connected to the second connector, and the second conductive terminal is electrically connected to the heating element 200. The driving member 100 is provided with a support shaft 101, a first abutting portion 102 and a second abutting portion 103, the first abutting portion 102 and the second abutting portion 103 are respectively located on opposite sides of the support shaft 101, the second abutting portion 103 is fixedly connected to the movable block 7, the second elastic driving member (not shown) abuts between the mounting chamber 12 and the second abutting portion 103, the second elastic driving member provides a downward and upward driving force for the second abutting portion 103, when the push rod mechanism 6 drives the second abutting portion 103 to move downward, the second elastic driving member provides a downward driving force for the second abutting portion 103, the first abutting portion 102 rotates around the support shaft 101 upward to abut against the first conductive terminal to constrain the first conductive terminal to fit with the second conductive terminal; the steam driving mechanism includes a steam driving plate (not shown) and a steam channel 2 01. In this embodiment, the steam drive plate is a metal spring, and the steam drive plate (not shown) is located below the second abutment portion 103. The steam channel 201 extends from the steam inlet (not shown) to the steam nozzle, and the steam drive plate is aligned with the steam nozzle. The steam drive mechanism provides steam power for the steam drive plate. When the steam in the steam channel 201 is sprayed from the steam nozzle to the steam drive plate, the steam drive plate abuts upward against the second abutment portion 103 so that the second elastic drive member drives the second abutment portion 103 upward. The first abutment portion 102 rotates downward around the support shaft 101 to release the constraint on the first conductive plate. The first conductive plate is separated from the second conductive plate, that is, the electrical switch is cut off. At the same time, the second abutment portion 103 drives the connecting rod 61 upward through the movable block 7, and the first button 5 is reset.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the working principle of the electric kettle of the present invention is as follows: by pressing the second button 8, the second button 8 abuts against one end of the connecting portion 911 to move it downward, and the blocking portion 912 rotates around the first supporting portion 913 in a direction away from the limiting portion 32 to disengage from the limiting portion 32. Under the action of the first elastic driving member, the pot lid 3 is rotated from the closed position to the open position. At the same time, the first elastic member 92 presses upward against the connecting portion 911 to reset the second button 8; after the solution to be heated is loaded into the water storage chamber 11, the pot lid 3 is rotated to the closed position, and the blocking portion 912 presses upward against the limiting portion 32 to keep the pot lid 3 in the closed position. By pressing the pressing portion 51, the pressing portion 51 rotates downward relative to the first pivot portion 53 to drive the connecting rod 61 to move downward, and the connecting rod 61 pushes the movable block 7 to move downward. The movable block 7 provides a first thrust to drive the second abutting portion 103 to move downward, and the second elastic driving member provides a downward driving force for the second abutting portion 103. The first abutting portion 102 rotates upward around the support shaft 101 to abut against the first conductive terminal to constrain the first conductive terminal to fit with the second conductive terminal, that is, the electrical switch is closed. When the solution in the water storage chamber 11 boils and generates water vapor, the water Steam enters the steam channel 201 through the steam inlet, and is then sprayed from the steam nozzle toward the steam drive plate to drive the steam drive plate, so that the steam drive plate abuts upward against the second abutting portion 103 to provide a second thrust for the second abutting portion 103, so that the second elastic drive member drives the second abutting portion 103 upward, and the first abutting portion 102 moves downward to release the constraint on the first conductive plate, and the first conductive plate is separated from the second conductive plate, that is, the electrical switch is cut off. At the same time, the second abutting portion 103 drives the connecting rod 61 through the movable block 7 to move upward to reset the first button 5.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: by arranging the first button at the upper part of the handle, the first button controls the closing of the electrical switch through the push rod mechanism to connect the electric kettle to the power supply. When the user uses the electric kettle, the user can operate the first button while holding the handle with one hand to connect the electric kettle to the power supply; by arranging the second button to be linked with the limiting mechanism to control the kettle lid to open the water storage chamber, the first button and the second button are located in the mounting groove, so that the first button and the second button are arranged more compactly. The user can also operate the first button and the second button at the same time while holding the handle with one hand, which is convenient for the user to connect the electric kettle to the power supply and open the water storage chamber.

[0046] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Therefore, equivalent changes made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention are still within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric kettle, characterized in that: include: Kettle body, handle, heating switch assembly, kettle lid and lid opening switch assembly; The kettle body is provided with a water storage chamber with an upper opening and an installation chamber located below the water storage chamber. A fixing seat is provided on the upper portion of the kettle body. A control assembly and a heating element are provided in the installation chamber. The control assembly includes an electrical switch and a driving member. The heating element is electrically connected to the electrical switch. The driving member is movably connected to the electrical switch to control the on / off state of the electrical switch. The handle is provided on one side of the kettle body and fixed to the fixing seat, and the handle is provided with a receiving cavity, and the receiving cavity is communicated with the installation chamber; The heating switch assembly includes a first button and a push rod mechanism, wherein the first button is provided on the upper portion of the handle, and the push rod mechanism is provided in the accommodating cavity, one end of the push rod mechanism is pivotally connected to the first button, and the other end of the push rod mechanism is linked to the driving member, and the push rod mechanism provides power to the driving member so that the driving member closes the electrical switch, and the heating element is connected to the power supply; The kettle cover is rotatably connected to the fixing base, and the kettle cover rotates between a closed position covering the water storage chamber and an open position opening the water storage chamber; The lid opening switch assembly includes a second button, a first elastic driving member, and a limiting mechanism. The second button is provided on the handle. The first elastic driving member abuts between the fixing seat and the pot lid to provide power for the pot lid to move away from the closed position. The limiting mechanism provides a restraining force for keeping the pot lid in the closed position. The second button is linked to the limiting mechanism to release the restraining force of the limiting mechanism on the pot lid, so that the pot lid moves away from the closed position. The handle is also provided with an installation groove, which is located on the side of the handle away from the kettle body. The installation groove is connected to the accommodating cavity. The first button and the second button are arranged side by side in the installation groove. The first button and the second button can both extend out of the handle along the direction of the installation groove.

2. The electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that The first button includes a pressing portion, which is provided in the mounting slot and can protrude from the handle along the direction in which the mounting slot is opened. The pressing portion has a first blocking piece protruding toward the direction of the second button, and the first blocking piece abuts against the second button along the direction in which the mounting slot is opened. The first button has a second blocking piece protruding in a direction away from the first blocking piece, and the second blocking piece abuts against the side wall of the accommodating cavity along the direction in which the mounting slot is opened.

3. The electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that The heating switch assembly further comprises a second elastic driving member, a movable block and a steam driving mechanism; The second elastic driving member abuts between the installation chamber and the driving member, providing driving force for the driving member to close the electrical switch or cut off the electrical switch; The movable block is arranged in the installation chamber, one end of the movable block is pivotally connected to the other end of the push rod mechanism, and the movable block is fixedly connected to the driving member. The push rod mechanism drives the movable block to provide power to the driving member, so that the second elastic driving member provides the driving member with a first thrust to close the electrical switch; The steam driving mechanism has a steam inlet and a steam nozzle, the steam inlet is located in the water storage chamber, and the steam nozzle is located in the installation chamber. The steam driving mechanism provides the driving member with a second thrust in the opposite direction to the first thrust, so that the second elastic driving member provides the driving member with a driving force to disconnect the electrical switch and cut off the power supply to the heating element.

4. The electric kettle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first button is provided with a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion, the first pivoting portion is located on a side of the first button close to the fixed seat, the second pivoting portion is located on a side of the first button away from the fixed seat, the first pivoting portion is pivotally connected to the handle, the push rod mechanism is provided with a connecting rod, the connecting rod is arc-shaped, and is bent in a direction away from the kettle body, the upper end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the second pivoting portion, and the lower end of the connecting rod is pivotally connected to the movable block.

5. The electric kettle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first button is provided with a pressing portion, and the pressing portion is provided in the mounting groove and protrudes from the handle along the direction in which the mounting groove is opened. A first connecting rod is formed by bending and extending upward from the pressing portion and toward the kettle body. The first pivot portion is provided at the end of the first connecting rod. A second connecting rod is formed by extending downward from the pressing portion and toward a direction away from the kettle body. The second pivot portion is provided at the end of the second connecting rod.

6. The electric kettle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting rod is provided with a first pivot axis, and the first pivot axis protrudes from opposite sides of the connecting rod. The first through groove penetrates the connecting rod in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the first pivot axis, so that the connecting rod forms two first branches on opposite sides of the first through groove. The first pivot axis is provided on the two first branches, and two second connecting rods are provided. The two second connecting rods are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the first pivot axis, and the interval between the two second connecting rods is smaller than the width of the first pivot axis along the axial direction. The second pivot portion includes a first pivot hole opened in the second connecting rod, and the first pivot axis is pivoted to the first pivot hole and is located between the two second connecting rods.

7. The electric kettle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The linkage is connected to the second link, and the linkage is connected to the second link. The linkage is connected to the second link, and the linkage is connected to the second link.

8. The electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism includes a limiting member and a first elastic member, the limiting member includes a connecting portion, the second button is downwardly abutted against one end of the connecting portion, the other end of the connecting portion has a stop portion protruding upward and a first supporting portion protruding downward, the first supporting portion is pivotally connected to the fixing seat, the first elastic member is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the first elastic member is upwardly abutted against one end of the connecting portion close to the second button; The pot cover is provided with a limiting portion and a third pivoting portion, the third pivoting portion is pivotally connected to the fixing seat, the limiting portion is located on a side of the third pivoting portion away from the pot cover, and when the pot cover is in the closed position, the blocking portion presses upward against the limiting portion.

9. The electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle is provided with a gripping portion for a user to grip, and the mounting slot is located above the gripping portion and is arranged close to the gripping portion.

10. The electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a base, which is provided with a first connector, which is electrically connected to the electrical switch, and a second connector is provided at the bottom of the kettle body, the kettle body is placed on the base, and the second connector is connected to the first connector.

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