Key handle, upper cover and cooking utensil

The button handle design with a U-shaped movable slot and a limiting protruding pin structure solves the problems of difficult button installation and easy damage of components in existing cooking appliances, achieves resistance-free installation, and improves production efficiency and product quality.

CN223403737UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03BEAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422749665.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

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Technical Problem

The connection structure between the buttons and the upper cover of existing cooking utensils is easily damaged, difficult to install and has low production efficiency. The components need to be installed by deformation, which makes them fragile.

Method used

It adopts a U-shaped movable slot and limiting convex pin structure. The stepped shaft is pushed into the movable slot and cooperates with the limiting convex pin to achieve resistance-free installation, avoid deformation of the guide slope, and improve installation stability and production efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the difficulty of installation, prevents parts from breaking, improves production efficiency and product stability, and enhances the firmness of the button handle.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a key handle, an upper cover and a cooking utensil. The key handle comprises a handle seat, and the handle seat is provided with a U-shaped movable clamping groove; the cover opening key comprises a key body, a cover opening buckle and a key cap, the cover opening buckle and the key cap are both connected to the key body, the key body is provided with a step shaft, and the step shaft is assembled in the movable clamping groove; and the handle cover is connected with a limiting convex pin, the handle seat is connected with the handle cover, and the limiting convex pin is matched with the movable clamping groove so that the step shaft can be locked in the movable clamping groove. The step shaft is pushed into the handle base along the U-shaped movable clamping groove, the cover opening key is driven to be assembled in the handle base, the limiting convex pin is driven to be matched with the movable clamping groove, and the step shaft is locked in the movable clamping groove, so that resistance-free installation of the cover opening key is achieved, forced installation through deformation is not needed, the installation difficulty is effectively reduced, and the installation efficiency is improved. The production efficiency is improved, and components are prevented from being broken during installation.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] At present, electric rice cookers and other cooking appliances on the market generally use buttons to control the opening of the upper cover, and the existing buttons are generally connected to the upper cover or the handle of the upper cover through a rotating shaft. The part of the upper cover or the handle of the upper cover that is connected to the rotating shaft often needs to be set as a through hole or a countersunk hole structure, and corresponding guiding slopes need to be added. During installation, it is necessary to force the installation by deforming the rotating shaft and / or handle. As a result, during the installation process, each component is affected by the space, position, brittleness and toughness of the material, etc., resulting in problems such as easy component damage, difficulty in installation and low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome at least one of the defects of the above-mentioned prior art, the present application provides a button handle, which can realize the resistance-free installation of the cover opening button without the need for forced installation by deformation, thereby effectively reducing the difficulty of installation.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present application, a button handle includes: a handle base, which is provided with a U-shaped movable slot; an opening button, which includes a button body, an opening buckle and a button cap, the opening buckle is connected to one end of the button body, and the button cap is connected to the other end of the button body, the button body is provided with a step shaft, and the step shaft is assembled in the movable slot; a handle cover, the handle cover is connected to a limiting pin, the handle base is connected to the handle cover, and the limiting pin cooperates with the movable slot to lock the step shaft in the movable slot.

[0005] In this button handle, the step shaft is pushed into the handle seat along the U-shaped movable slot, so that the cover opening button is driven to be assembled in the handle seat, and the handle seat is connected with the handle cover to drive the limiting pin to cooperate with the movable slot to lock the step shaft in the movable slot, thereby optimizing the installation of the button handle and achieving resistance-free installation of the cover opening button. There is no need to use structures such as guide slopes to drive the step shaft and / or handle seat to deform for forced installation, which effectively reduces the difficulty of installation, improves production efficiency, and prevents components such as the step shaft and / or handle seat from breaking during the installation process.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present application, the stepped shaft, the button body, the cover opening buckle and the button cap are integrally formed.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present application, the cover opening button further includes an elastic return member, one end of the elastic return member is connected to the button cap, and the other end of the elastic return member is connected to the handle base.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the handle seat includes a base, both sides of the base extend upward to form handle side panels, the handle side panels and the base form an accommodating groove, the cover opening button and the movable card slot are both arranged in the accommodating groove, and the movable card slot is connected to the handle side panels.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the base, the handle side panel and the movable slot are integrally formed.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the handle side panel is provided with a handle buckle, and the handle cover is provided with a cover buckle, and the handle buckle is connected in a cooperative manner with the cover buckle.

[0011] Based on the same inventive concept, the present application also proposes an upper cover, comprising a cover body and the key handle as described above; an assembly opening is provided on the exposed surface of the cover body; the key handle is assembled on the exposed surface of the cover body, and the cover opening buckle passes through the assembly opening.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the cover body is provided with a first connecting portion, and the handle base is provided with a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is connected to the second connecting portion.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the cover body is provided with a third connecting portion, the handle cover is connected to a fourth connecting portion, and the third connecting portion is cooperatively connected with the fourth connecting portion.

[0014] Based on the same inventive concept, the present application also proposes a cooking utensil, comprising a pot body and an upper cover as described above, wherein the upper cover is hinged to the pot body at one end away from the assembly opening; the pot body is provided with a limit buckle, and the limit buckle is connected in cooperation with the cover opening buckle.

[0015] In summary, the key handle provided by this application has the following technical effects:

[0016] The step shaft is pushed into the handle seat along the U-shaped movable slot, the cover opening button is driven to be assembled in the handle seat, and the handle seat is connected with the handle cover to drive the limiting pin to cooperate with the movable slot to lock the step shaft in the movable slot, thereby optimizing the installation of the button handle and achieving resistance-free installation of the cover opening button. There is no need to use structures such as guide slopes to drive the step shaft and / or handle seat to deform for forced installation, which effectively reduces the difficulty of installation, improves production efficiency, and prevents components such as the step shaft and / or handle seat from breaking during the installation process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a button handle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the handle base according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the cover opening button in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a handle cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cover body according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the upper cover of an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of the pot body according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0025] The meanings of the reference numerals are as follows:

[0026] 1. Handle seat; 11. Movable slot; 12. Base; 13. Handle side panel; 14. Accommodating groove; 15. Handle buckle; 16. Second connecting part; 2. Cover opening button; 21. Button body; 22. Cover opening buckle; 23. Button cap; 24. Step shaft; 25. Elastic reset member; 3. Handle cover; 31. Limiting pin; 32. Cover buckle; 33. Fourth connecting part; 4. Cover body; 41. Assembly opening; 42. First connecting part; 43. Third connecting part; 5. Pot body; 51. Limiting buckle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] For better understanding and implementation, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting this application.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application.

[0030] Example 1:

[0031] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 The present application discloses a button handle, which includes a handle base 1, an opening button 2 and a handle cover 3. Preferably, the handle base 1 is provided with a U-shaped active slot 11; the opening button 2 includes a button body 21, an opening buckle 22 and a button cap 23, the opening buckle 22 is connected to one end of the button body 21, and the button cap 23 is connected to the other end of the button body 21, the button body 21 is provided with a stepped shaft 24, and the stepped shaft 24 is assembled in the active slot 11; the handle cover 3 is connected with a limiting pin 31, the handle base 1 is connected to the handle cover 3, and the limiting pin 31 cooperates with the active slot 11 to lock the stepped shaft 24 in the active slot 11. Preferably, the step shaft 24 is pushed into the handle base 1 along the U-shaped movable slot 11 to drive the cover opening button 2 to be assembled in the handle base 1, and the handle base 1 is connected to the handle cover 3 to drive the limiting pin 31 to cooperate with the movable slot 11 to lock the step shaft 24 in the movable slot 11, thereby optimizing the installation of the button handle and achieving resistance-free installation of the cover opening button 2. There is no need to use structures such as guide slopes to drive the step shaft 24 and / or the handle base 1 to deform for forced installation, which effectively reduces the difficulty of installation, improves production efficiency, and prevents components such as the step shaft 24 and / or the handle base 1 from breaking during the installation process.

[0032] See Figure 3In this embodiment, the cover-opening clip 22 is fixed to one end of the button body 21, the button cap 23 is fixed to the other end of the button body 21, and the stepped shaft 24 is fixed to the middle of the button body 21. Preferably, the stepped shaft 24, the button body 21, the cover-opening clip 22, and the button cap 23 are integrally formed, so that the stepped shaft 24, the button body 21, the cover-opening clip 22, and the button cap 23 together form a more solid and stable whole with better strength. In this way, the structure of the cover-opening button 2 is more solid and less likely to become loose or damaged, thereby improving the quality of the product.

[0033] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the handle cover 3 is provided with a through-hole structure, and the button cap 23 is movably connected to the through-hole structure of the handle cover 3. The button cap 23 is exposed to the outside through the through-hole structure of the handle cover 3. In this way, the user can drive the cover opening buckle 22 to rotate around the stepped axis 24 by pressing the button cap 23. Preferably, the cover opening button 2 also includes an elastic return member 25, one end of which is connected to the button cap 23, and the other end of which is connected to the handle base 1. In this embodiment, when the user drives the cover opening buckle 22 to rotate around the stepped axis 24 by pressing the button cap 23, the elastic return member 25 is compressed and deformed under the action of the button cap 23. When the user releases the button cap 23, the elastic return member 25 recovers its deformation, driving the button cap 23 to return to its original position. At the same time, the button cap 23 drives the cover opening buckle 22 to rotate in the opposite direction around the stepped axis 24. Optionally, the elastic return member 25 may be a spring, a coil spring, etc.

[0034] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4In this embodiment, the handle seat 1 includes a base 12, both sides of the base 12 extend upward to form a handle side panel 13, the handle side panel 13 and the base 12 form an accommodating groove 14, the cover opening button 2 and the movable card slot 11 are both arranged in the accommodating groove 14, and the movable card slot 11 is connected to the handle side panel 13. Preferably, both sides of the base 12 extend upward to form handle side panels 13, so that the handle side panels 13 and the base 12 form a receiving groove 14 with a U-shaped cross-section, and the movable card slot 11 is connected to the handle side panels 13, that is, the movable card slot 11 is arranged on the inner side wall of the receiving groove 14. In this way, the stepped shaft 24 assembled in the movable card slot 11 and the limiting protrusion 31 matched with the movable card slot 11 are both located in the receiving groove 14 after installation, effectively preventing external influences on the connection between components, improving the stability and reliability of the connection between components, and not prone to loosening or damage, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the product. Optionally, the cover opening button 2 is movably connected in the receiving groove 14, so that when the user presses the button cap 23, the button cap 23 can rotate around the stepped shaft 24, thereby driving the cover opening buckle 22 to rotate around the stepped shaft 24.

[0035] In this embodiment, the base 12, the handle side panel 13 and the movable slot 11 are integrally formed so that the base 12, the handle side panel 13 and the movable slot 11 together form a more solid and stable whole with better strength. In this way, the structure of the handle seat 1 is more solid and less likely to become loose or damaged, thereby improving the quality of the product.

[0036] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the handle side plate 13 is provided with a handle buckle 15, and the handle cover 3 is provided with a cover buckle 32. The handle buckle 15 is engaged with the cover buckle 32. Optionally, there are multiple handle buckles 15, and the multiple handle buckles 15 are distributed along the length direction of the handle side plate 13. Optionally, the cover buckles 32 correspond to the handle buckles 15 one by one. In this way, during installation, the cover buckles 32 are engaged with the handle buckles 15 to drive the handle cover 3 to be firmly assembled on the handle base 1.

[0037] See Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4, in this embodiment, during installation, first assemble the cover opening button 2 into the accommodating groove 14, push the step shaft 24 into the U-shaped active slot 11, and then cover the handle cover 3 on the handle base 1, drive the limiting protrusion 31 to cooperate with the active slot 11 to lock the step shaft 24 in the active slot 11, and use the cover body buckle 32 to cooperate with the handle buckle 15 to drive the handle cover 3 to be firmly assembled on the handle base 1, thereby optimizing the installation of the button handle and achieving resistance-free installation of the cover opening button 2. There is no need to use structures such as guide slopes to drive the step shaft 24 and / or the handle base 1 to deform and forcibly install them, which effectively reduces the difficulty of installation, improves production efficiency, and prevents components such as the step shaft 24 and / or the handle base 1 from breaking during the installation process.

[0038] Example 2:

[0039] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The present application further discloses an upper cover, comprising a cover body 4 and a key handle as described in Example 1; the exposed surface of the cover body 4 is provided with an assembly opening 41; the key handle is mounted on the exposed surface of the cover body 4, and the cover-opening latch 22 passes through the assembly opening 41. Optionally, the upper cover is mounted on the upper end of the cooking utensil, the key handle is mounted on the upper end of the cover body 4, and the cover body 4 can be driven to move by the key handle; optionally, the assembly opening 41 passes through the cover body 4, and the cover-opening latch 22 passes through the assembly opening 41 and can be snap-connected to the cooking utensil.

[0040] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the cover body 4 is provided with a first connecting portion 42, and the handle base 1 is provided with a second connecting portion 16, and the first connecting portion 42 is connected to the second connecting portion 16. Optionally, the first connecting portion 42 and the second connecting portion 16 are through holes or threaded holes. In this way, the first connecting portion 42 and the second connecting portion 16 can be connected by fasteners such as bolts, screws, pins or rivets, thereby driving the handle base 1 to be assembled on the cover body 4.

[0041] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the cover body 4 is provided with a third connecting portion 43, and the handle cover 3 is connected to the fourth connecting portion 33, and the third connecting portion 43 is cooperatively connected with the fourth connecting portion 33. Optionally, the third connecting portion 43 is a card slot, and the fourth connecting portion 33 is a snap fitting that cooperates with the card slot. In this way, the handle cover 3 is assembled on the cover body 4 through the cooperative connection of the third connecting portion 43 and the fourth connecting portion 33.

[0042] See Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, during installation, the first connecting portion 42 is first connected to the second connecting portion 16 by fasteners such as bolts, screws, pins or rivets, thereby driving the handle base 1 to be assembled on the cover body 4, and then the cover opening button 2 is assembled into the accommodating groove 14, and the step shaft 24 is pushed into the U-shaped active card slot 11, driving the cover opening buckle 22 to pass through the assembly opening 41, and then the handle cover 3 is placed on the handle base 1, and the limiting protrusion 31 is driven to cooperate with the active card slot 11 to lock the step shaft 24. It stops at the movable slot 11, and uses the cover body buckle 32 to cooperate with the handle buckle 15 for connection, and the third connecting part 43 to cooperate with the fourth connecting part 33 to drive the handle cover 3 to connect with the handle base 1 and the cover body 4, so as to optimize the installation of the upper cover and realize the resistance-free installation of the cover opening button 2. There is no need to use structures such as guide slopes to drive the step shaft 24 and / or the handle base 1 to deform and forcibly install them, which effectively reduces the difficulty of installation, improves production efficiency, and prevents the step shaft 24 and / or the handle base 1 and other components from breaking during the installation process.

[0043] Example 3:

[0044] See Figure 7 and Figure 8The present application also discloses a cooking utensil, comprising a pot body 5 and an upper cover as described in the second embodiment, wherein one end of the upper cover away from the assembly opening 41 is hinged to the pot body 5; the pot body 5 is provided with a limit buckle 51, and the limit buckle 51 is cooperatively connected with the lid opening buckle 22. Preferably, when the upper cover is closed on the pot body 5, the key handle drives the upper cover to rotate around the hinge axis between itself and the pot body 5, driving the upper cover to be placed on the pot body 5. Optionally, the limit buckle 51 and the lid opening buckle 22 are both provided with guide surfaces. When the upper cover is placed on the pot body 5, the guide surface of the lid opening buckle 22 abuts against the guide surface of the limit buckle 51, driving the lid opening buckle 22 to rotate around the step axis 24. At the same time, the key cap 23 drives the elastic reset member 25 to undergo compression deformation. When the upper cover is completely covered on the pot body 5, the lid opening buckle 22 is opened. The guide surface of the cover buckle 22 is separated from the guide surface of the limit buckle 51, and the elastic reset member 25 recovers its deformation, driving the button cap 23 to reset. At the same time, the button cap 23 drives the cover opening buckle 22 to rotate in the opposite direction around the step shaft 24, so that the limit buckle 51 and the cover opening buckle 22 are matched and connected, thereby closing the upper cover on the pot body 5; when opening the upper cover, the user presses the button cap 23 to drive the cover opening buckle 22 to rotate around the step shaft 24, and then drives the upper cover to rotate around the hinge axis between itself and the pot body 5 through the button handle.

[0045] The technical means disclosed in the present application are not limited to those disclosed in the above-mentioned embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above-mentioned technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present application, and such improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A button handle, characterized in that: include: A handle seat (1), wherein the handle seat (1) is provided with a U-shaped movable slot (11); A cover opening button (2), the cover opening button (2) comprising a button body (21), a cover opening buckle (22) and a button cap (23), the cover opening buckle (22) being connected to one end of the button body (21), the button cap (23) being connected to the other end of the button body (21), the button body (21) being provided with a stepped shaft (24), and the stepped shaft (24) being assembled in the movable slot (11); A handle cover (3) is connected to a limiting convex pin (31), the handle seat (1) is connected to the handle cover (3), and the limiting convex pin (31) cooperates with the movable slot (11) to lock the stepped shaft (24) in the movable slot (11).

2. The button handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stepped shaft (24), the key body (21), the cover opening buckle (22) and the key cap (23) are integrally formed.

3. The button handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cover opening button (2) further comprises an elastic reset member (25), one end of the elastic reset member (25) is connected to the button cap (23), and the other end of the elastic reset member (25) is connected to the handle seat (1).

4. The button handle according to claim 1, wherein: The handle seat (1) includes a base (12), both sides of the base (12) extend upward to form handle side panels (13), the handle side panels (13) and the base (12) enclose a receiving groove (14), the cover opening button (2) and the movable card slot (11) are both arranged in the receiving groove (14), and the movable card slot (11) is connected to the handle side panels (13).

5. The button handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base (12), the handle side plate (13) and the movable slot (11) are integrally formed.

6. The button handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handle side plate (13) is provided with a handle buckle (15), and the handle cover (3) is provided with a cover body buckle (32), and the handle buckle (15) is matched and connected with the cover body buckle (32).

7. A top cover, characterized in that: It comprises a cover body (4) and a key handle according to any one of claims 1 to 6; The exposed surface of the cover body (4) is provided with an assembly opening (41); The button handle is assembled on the exposed surface of the cover body (4), and the cover opening buckle (22) passes through the assembly opening (41).

8. The upper cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cover body (4) is provided with a first connecting portion (42), and the handle seat (1) is provided with a second connecting portion (16), wherein the first connecting portion (42) is connected to the second connecting portion (16).

9. The upper cover according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cover body (4) is provided with a third connecting portion (43), the handle cover (3) is connected to the fourth connecting portion (33), and the third connecting portion (43) is cooperatively connected with the fourth connecting portion (33).

10. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: It comprises a pot body (5) and an upper cover as described in any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein one end of the upper cover away from the assembly opening (41) is hinged to the pot body (5); the pot body (5) is provided with a limit buckle (51), and the limit buckle (51) is connected in cooperation with the cover opening buckle (22).