Discharging sealing assembly and cooking utensil

Abstract

The blanking sealing assembly comprises a blanking seat, a blanking door, a driving assembly and a detection assembly, the blanking seat is provided with a blanking port, the blanking door is arranged on the blanking seat and used for opening or closing the blanking port, the driving assembly is arranged on the blanking seat, and the detection assembly is arranged on the blanking door. The detection assembly is arranged on the discharging base and used for detecting the opening and closing state of the discharging door, and the driving assembly is used for driving the discharging door to open or close the discharging opening according to the opening and closing state of the discharging door. According to the blanking closing assembly, the driving assembly is used for driving the blanking door to move so as to open or close the blanking opening, meanwhile, the detection assembly is used for detecting the state of the blanking closing assembly, and the driving assembly is used for driving the blanking door to open or close the blanking opening according to the opening and closing state of the blanking door. Opening and closing of the discharging opening are achieved, the sealing performance of the discharging opening in the cooking process is guaranteed, and therefore the cooking effect is guaranteed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of home appliances, particularly relates to a discharging closed assembly and cooking utensil. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous progress of science and technology, people's demand for life quality is also higher and higher. In the aspect of cooking utensils, fully automatic electric rice cookers are widely welcomed due to their convenience and efficiency. However, most of the existing electric rice cookers still need to prepare food materials and put them into the electric rice cooker, select the corresponding cooking mode, and complete the cooking process. For some fully automatic electric rice cookers, a discharging channel is usually arranged on the pot assembly of the electric rice cooker for allowing rice in the storage bin to fall into the pot, and a control member is arranged to control the opening or closing of the discharging channel.

[0003] However, the current fully automatic electric rice cookers do not detect the state of the discharging port, and cannot confirm whether the discharging port is effectively closed, which may cause material to fall during cooking or cause steam to rise to the rice bin. These problems not only affect the cooking effect, but also may cause waste and pollution of food materials, affecting user experience.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The utility model provides a kind of discharging closed assembly and cooking utensil, to solve the problems existing in prior art.

[0006] The technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] The utility model provides a kind of discharging closed assembly in the first aspect, including discharging seat, discharging door, drive assembly and detection assembly, the discharging seat is provided with discharging port, the discharging door is set on the discharging seat and is used to open or close the discharging port, the detection assembly is set on discharging seat 10 and is used to detect the state of opening and closing of the discharging door, and the drive assembly is used to drive the discharging door to open or close the discharging port according to the opening and closing state of the discharging door.

[0008] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the utility model, the discharging door includes a baffle, the baffle is provided with a closure part that can cover the discharging port, and the drive assembly drives the baffle to move to close the discharging port or open the discharging port.

[0009] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the utility model, the baffle is further provided with a via hole that is in butt joint with the discharging port, the via hole is at a non-edge position of the baffle, and the drive assembly drives the baffle to translate or rotate to make the via hole or the closure part butt joint with the discharging port.

[0010] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the detection assembly comprises a photoelectric switch, the baffle is provided with a fence, the fence has a first position and a second position for marking the opening and closing state of the discharging port, and the photoelectric switch judges the state of the discharging port based on the detected gap.

[0011] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the driving assembly comprises a driving motor and a main gear connected with the driving motor, the baffle is provided with a meshing gear on the outer edge and engaged with the main gear, and the main gear and the meshing gear are in transmission connection.

[0012] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the baffle is in the shape of a sector, the baffle is provided with a rotation center on the side away from the meshing gear, the rotation center is provided with a shaft hole, and the baffle is rotatably connected to the discharging seat through the shaft hole.

[0013] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, a containing groove is formed on the circumferential side of the discharging port, and a sealing ring is arranged in the containing groove and between the discharging door and the discharging seat.

[0014] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, a water inlet and an air outlet are further formed on the discharging seat.

[0015] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the discharging closing assembly further comprises a temperature sensor extending into the discharging port.

[0016] The second aspect of the present application provides a cooking appliance comprising the discharging closing assembly of any one of the first aspect of the present application.

[0017] The present application discloses a discharging closing assembly and a cooking appliance, the discharging closing assembly is provided with a discharging door to open or close the discharging port, a detection assembly is used to detect the opening and closing state of the discharging door, and a driving assembly is used to drive the discharging door to open or close the discharging port according to the opening and closing state of the discharging door, so as to realize the automatic opening and closing of the discharging port, ensure the closing of the discharging port during cooking and the opening of the discharging port when discharging is needed, and thus ensure the normal cooking. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the discharging closing assembly of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the discharging door opening the discharging port of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3The utility model discloses a blanking door closing blanking port state schematic drawing.

[0021] Figure 4 The utility model discloses a blanking closing assembly exploded structure schematic drawing.

[0022] Figure 5 It is structure schematic drawing for baffle.

[0023] Figure 6 It is sectional view for full -automatic electric rice cooker.

[0024] The reference signs in the drawings are as follows:

[0025] 1-blanking closing assembly;10-blanking seat;11-blanking port;12-housing groove;20-baffle;21-closing part;22-via hole;23-enclosure;24-notch;25-rotation center;26-tooth;30-driving assembly;31-driving motor;32-main gear;40-photoelectric switch;50-sealing ring;60-blanking cover;70-water inlet;71-water inlet pipeline;80-exhaust port;81-exhaust pipeline;90-temperature sensor;2-pot body assembly;3-body;4-pot body butt joint assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] In order to make the technical problem, technical scheme and beneficial effect that the utility model wants to solve more clearly, the following is combined with the drawing and example, and the application is further detailedly explained.It should be understood that the specific embodiment described here is only used to explain the utility model, and is not used to limit the utility model.

[0027] It needs to be explained in advance that, in the following description of the utility model, if there is a term, the orientation or positional relation indicated by the term "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is the orientation or positional relation based on the orientation or positional relation shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0028] The term "first", "second" is only used for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more than two, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0029] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the application. Thus, the appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" or "in some embodiments" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1-6 The application provides a first aspect of a discharging and closing assembly 1, comprising a discharging seat 10, a discharging door, a driving assembly 30 and a detection assembly, the discharging seat 10 is provided with a discharging port 11 for interfacing with the through hole of the pot assembly 2 of the cooking utensil, the discharging door is arranged on the discharging seat 10 for the discharging port 11, the detection assembly is arranged on the discharging seat 10 for detecting the opening and closing state of the discharging door, and the driving assembly 30 is used for driving the discharging door to open or close the discharging port 11 according to the opening and closing state of the discharging door 10.

[0031] The discharging and closing assembly 1 of the application is applied to an intelligent cooking utensil and is used for interfacing with a material storage bin and a host, a pot body and the like. For example, the discharging and closing assembly 1 is arranged in an automatic electric rice cooker and is used for interfacing with a material storage bin and a pot assembly 2, so as to flow the material in the material storage bin into the pot assembly 2. The material refers to rice, millet and the like stored in the material storage bin.

[0032] Specifically, in combination with the accompanying drawings Figure 4 The discharging and closing assembly 1 comprises a discharging seat 10, the discharging seat 10 is provided with a discharging port 11, the discharging seat 10 serves as a support structure of the entire discharging and closing assembly 1, for example, in a full-automatic electric rice cooker, the discharging seat 10 is arranged in a body 3 and is used for connecting with a material storage bin of the body 3 and connecting with a pot assembly 2 through a pot interfacing assembly 4, the discharging port 11 is a flowing port through which the material enters the pot assembly 2, so as to enable the material to smoothly enter the pot assembly 2 from the discharging port 11, and the discharging door is used for controlling the opening and closing of the discharging port 11 under the action of the driving assembly 30. The driving assembly 30 is used for providing power for the movement of the discharging door, so that the discharging door can open or close the discharging port 11 as required.

[0033] The detection assembly is arranged on the discharging seat 10, which can monitor the opening and closing state of the discharging door in real time, and ensure that the discharging port 11 is opened and closed accurately. At the same time, the opening and closing state of the discharging door detected by the detection assembly is also fed back to the driving assembly 30, so that the driving assembly 30 drives the discharging door to open or close the discharging port 12 in time, adjusts the opening and closing state of the discharging door, and improves the working efficiency and reliability of the discharging and closing assembly 1. The detection assembly detects the opening and closing state of the discharging door, which can also be understood as detecting whether the discharging and closing assembly 1 closes or opens the discharging port 11. The opening and closing state of the discharging door detected by the detection assembly is fed back to the driving assembly 30, which can be realized through a central control system, and the driving assembly 30 drives the discharging door to move based on the instruction of the central control system. The central control system can be the central control of the cooking utensil body 3, or a control system can be arranged on the discharging and closing assembly 1.

[0034] The drawings are combined Figure 5 In the utility model, the discharging door comprises a baffle 20, the baffle 20 is provided with a closing part 21 capable of covering the discharging port 11 at least, and the driving assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to move to close the discharging port 11 or open the discharging port 11. The baffle 20 is the core component of the discharging door, and the design of the closing part 21 can ensure that the discharging port 11 is completely covered when the discharging port 11 needs to be closed, to prevent steam from rising or materials from falling during cooking. The driving assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to move in a translational or rotational manner. When the closing part 21 moves to the discharging port 11, it is in a closed state, and when it is moved away, it is in a discharging state.

[0035] In other embodiments, the discharging door can also comprise a sealing plug, or two bidirectional baffles 20.

[0036] Further combined with the drawings Figure 5 Further, the baffle 20 is further provided with a via hole 22 that is in abutment with the discharging port 11, the via hole 22 is located at a non-edge position of the baffle 20, and the driving assembly 30 drives the via hole 22 or the closing part 21 to abut with the discharging port 11.

[0037] The driving assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to translate or rotate, realizes switching of the through hole 22 and the closing part 21, and thus controls opening and closing of the discharging port 11. The diameter of the through hole 22 is the same as that of the discharging port 11, and when the through hole 22 moves to the discharging port 11, the through hole 22 is completely aligned with the discharging hole. The non-edge position of the through hole 22 on the baffle 20 means that the through hole 22 is not adjacent to the edge of the baffle 20, that is, there is a certain distance between the through hole 22 and the edge of the baffle 20, so that when the baffle 20 translates to the through hole 22 and the discharging port 11, there is no gap, thereby ensuring the sealing of the discharging closing assembly 1 and preventing the material from flowing out of the gap. The distance between the through hole 22 and the edge of the baffle 20 is 2-20 mm, and can be 2 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, 15 mm, 20 mm, etc. Because the area of the baffle 20 is limited, the distance range is preferably within 20 mm.

[0038] The through hole 22 and the closing part 21 are arranged on the baffle 20, and the through hole 22 is not arranged at the edge, the baffle 20 is translated or rotated to realize closing or opening of the discharging port 11, and the baffle 20 and the discharging seat 10 are not sealed when the discharging port 11 is opened, thereby ensuring the sealing of the cooking utensil. Meanwhile, the driving assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to translate or rotate, which can also ensure the compactness of the structure and reduce the volume occupied by the discharging closing assembly 1.

[0039] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the utility model, the detection assembly includes a photoelectric switch 40, the baffle 20 is provided with a surrounding plate 23, the surrounding plate 23 has a first position and a second position for marking the opening and closing state of the discharging port 11, and the photoelectric switch 40 judges the state of the discharging port 11 based on the detected position.

[0040] In combination Figure 5 , specifically, the first position and the second position are both provided with corresponding notches 24, the baffle 20 moves under the action of the driving assembly 30, the photoelectric switch 40 detects the notch 24 on the surrounding plate 23, judges the state based on the detected notch 24, and feeds back to the driving assembly 3.

[0041] Further in combination Figure 2 and 3When the discharging port 11 is in the open state, i.e. the drive assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to move to the overhole 22 and abuts with the discharging port 11, the notch 24 on the surrounding plate 23 for marking the first position of the open state of the discharging port 11 passes the photoelectric switch 40, and the photoelectric switch 40 judges that the discharging port 11 is in the open state. When the discharging port 11 is in the closed state, i.e. the drive assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to completely cover the discharging port 11 with the closing part 21, the notch 25 on the surrounding plate 23 for marking the second position of the closed state of the discharging port 11 passes the photoelectric switch 40, and the photoelectric switch 40 judges that the discharging port 11 is in the closed state.

[0042] In the embodiment, the notch 24 on the surrounding plate 23 is detected by the photoelectric switch 40, the structure is relatively simple, and the detection precision is high. Through the photoelectric induction mode, the opening and closing state of the discharging door 11 can be quickly and accurately judged.

[0043] In other embodiments, the detection assembly can also be detected by using the Hall effect, such as installing a Hall sensor at a fixed position near the discharging port 11, and installing a magnetic body on the surrounding plate 23 or other parts of the baffle 20, and the Hall sensor judges the state of the material port according to the change of the magnetic field; or proximity switch detection, such as installing an inductive head at a fixed position near the discharging port 11, and installing a trigger body on the surrounding plate 23 or other parts of the baffle 20, and the proximity switch judges the state of the material port according to the distance change between the inductive head and the trigger body.

[0044] In the utility model, the driving mode of the drive assembly 30 is motor driving, the drive assembly 30 includes a drive motor 31 and the main gear 32 drivenly connected with the drive motor 31, the outer edge of the baffle 20 is provided with the meshing tooth 26 engaged with the main gear 32, and the main gear 32 and the meshing tooth 26 are in transmission connection.

[0045] The drive motor 31 is the power source of the drive assembly 30, which provides sufficient power for the movement of the baffle 20, the main gear 32 is connected with the transmission end of the drive motor 31, the main gear 32 is drivenly connected with the drive motor 31, when the drive motor 31 rotates, the main gear 32 also rotates. The meshing tooth 26 is arranged on the outer edge of the baffle 20, and the transmission stability can be guaranteed through gear engagement transmission. In other embodiments, the power source of the drive assembly 30 can also be a cylinder or the like.

[0046] In particular, when the driving motor 31 rotates forward, the main gear 32 rotates clockwise, and through the engagement with the meshing tooth 26, the baffle 20 is driven to move in one direction, so that the through hole 22 is in butt joint with the discharging opening 11, and the discharging opening 11 is opened. When the driving motor 31 reverses, the main gear 32 rotates counterclockwise, and drives the baffle 20 to move in the opposite direction, so that the closed part 21 covers the discharging opening 11, and the discharging opening 11 is closed. This way of controlling the movement of the baffle 20 through the cooperation of the driving motor 31 and the main gear 32 has the advantages of high precision and fast response speed.

[0047] In combination with the accompanying Figure 5 In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the present application, the baffle 20 is fan-shaped, and the baffle 20 is provided with a rotation center 25 on the side away from the meshing tooth 26, and the rotation center 25 is provided with a shaft hole, and the baffle 20 is rotatably connected to the discharging seat 10 through the shaft hole.

[0048] The baffle 20 is designed to be fan-shaped, which can save space and make the structure of the discharging and closing assembly 1 more compact. On the other hand, the fan-shaped design is also conducive to the rotational movement of the baffle 20. The rotation center 25 provides a support point for the rotation of the baffle 20, and the baffle 20 is rotatably connected to the discharging seat 10 through the shaft hole, so that the baffle 20 can rotate smoothly under the action of the driving assembly 30.

[0049] When the driving assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to rotate, the fan-shaped baffle 20 can rotate around the rotation center 25, thereby realizing the switching between the through hole 22 and the closed part 21. This rotational movement can make the movement of the baffle 20 more flexible and improve the working efficiency of the discharging and closing assembly 1.

[0050] In other embodiments, the baffle 20 can also be other defined shapes, such as circular.

[0051] In order to ensure the sealing between the discharging and closing assembly 1 and the baffle 20, a containing groove 12 is formed on the periphery of the discharging opening 11, and a sealing ring 50 is arranged in the containing groove 12, and the sealing ring 50 is arranged between the discharging door and the discharging seat 10.

[0052] In this embodiment, the baffle 20 is connected to the discharging seat 10, and a discharging cover or a fixing seat for fixing the baffle 20 is arranged at the upper end of the baffle 20, so that the baffle 20 and the discharging seat 10 can be fixed to a certain extent. The sealing ring 50 is an important sealing component in the discharging and closing assembly 1, which is installed in the containing groove 12 on the periphery of the discharging opening 11 and located between the discharging door and the discharging seat 10. When the baffle 20 closes the discharging opening 11, the sealing ring 50 is deformed by extrusion, fills the gap between the baffle 20 and the discharging seat 10, and forms a good sealing effect.

[0053] In some optional embodiments of the first aspect of the utility model, the blanking seat 10 is further provided with a water inlet 70 and an exhaust port 80.

[0054] In the utility model, the water inlet 70 and the exhaust port 80 are integrated on the blanking seat 10, wherein the water inlet 70 realizes the automatic water feeding function of the cooking utensil in combination with a water feeding pipeline 71, the exhaust port 80 is connected with an exhaust pipeline 81, and the other end of the exhaust pipeline 81 extends outside the body of the cooking utensil, thereby realizing the exhaust function of the cooking utensil.

[0055] Furthermore, the blanking closed assembly 1 further comprises a temperature sensor 90 extending into the blanking port 11, wherein the temperature sensor 90 is fixed on the blanking seat 10 and the sensing end extends into the blanking port 11.

[0056] The blanking closed assembly 1 of the first aspect of the utility model can accurately control the opening and closing of the blanking channel, has good sealing performance, can monitor the blanking door state in real time, has simple structure and high integration.

[0057] In combination with the accompanying drawings, Figure 6 The second aspect of the utility model provides a cooking utensil comprising the blanking closed assembly 1 of any one of the first aspect of the utility model.

[0058] Specifically, the blanking closed assembly 1 can be applied to various types of full-automatic electric rice cookers and other cooking utensils, such as electric pressure cookers, or automatic control frying machines, and dough machines.

[0059] In order to better understand the technical scheme of the utility model, the utility model provides two preferable complete examples to explain the cooking utensil structure of the utility model.

[0060] <Embodiment 1>

[0061] In combination with the accompanying drawings, Figures 1-5The blanking and closing assembly 1 provided by the embodiment comprises a blanking seat 10, a baffle 20, a driving assembly 30 and a photoelectric switch 40, wherein the blanking seat 10 is provided with a blanking port 11, the baffle 20 is arranged above the blanking seat 10, a blanking cover for fixation is further arranged above the baffle 20, and the driving assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to move to close or open the blanking port 11.

[0062] Specifically, the baffle 20 is in a fan shape, the baffle 20 is provided with a through hole 22, the through hole 22 is arranged at a non-edge position of the baffle 20, and a rotation center 25 of the baffle 20 is rotationally connected with the blanking seat 10.

[0063] In the embodiment, the driving assembly 30 adopts a driving motor 31, a main gear 32 is arranged on the driving motor 31, a meshing part meshing with the main gear 32 is arranged on an outer edge of the baffle 20, gear transmission is utilized to realize that the driving assembly 30 drives the baffle 20 to move, so as to open or close the blanking port 11.

[0064] The photoelectric switch 40 is specifically configured to detect a gap 24 of a surrounding plate 23 of the baffle 20, and the gap 24 is correspondingly arranged in a closed or open state.

[0065] Further, the blanking and closing assembly 1 further comprises a water inlet 70 and an air outlet arranged on the blanking seat 10, and respectively used for connecting a water inlet pipe 71 and an air outlet pipe, and the blanking port 11 is further provided with a temperature sensor.

[0066] The blanking and closing assembly 1 integrates automatic opening and closing of the blanking port 11, so that the blanking port 11 can be automatically opened or closed during blanking or cooking. Meanwhile, the blanking and closing assembly integrates water inlet, air exhaust and temperature sensing modules of the whole product, and provides a reliable and simple scheme for an automatic cooking appliance.

[0067] <Embodiment 2>

[0068] Combined with the drawings Figure 6 The embodiment provides a full-automatic electric rice cooker, which comprises the blanking and closing assembly 1 as described in the embodiment 1. The full-automatic electric rice cooker further comprises a body 3 and a pot assembly 2, the blanking and closing assembly 1 is arranged in the body 3, the pot assembly 2 is connected with the blanking and closing assembly 1 through a pot butt joint assembly 4, and the blanking and closing assembly 1 is connected with a storage bin assembly in the body 3. The full-automatic electric rice cooker with the blanking and closing assembly 1 can realize accurate control of blanking.

[0069] Although the utility model has disclosed as above with the embodiment, the above embodiment is not used to limit the utility model, and the ordinary skilled in the art can make various changes and decorations without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model, therefore the protection scope of the utility model is accurate with the range defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A blanking closure assembly characterized by, The blanking assembly comprises a blanking seat, a blanking door, a driving assembly and a detecting assembly, the blanking seat is provided with a blanking port, the blanking door is arranged on the blanking seat to open or close the blanking port, the detecting assembly is arranged on the blanking seat to detect the opening and closing state of the blanking door, and the driving assembly is used to drive the blanking door to open or close the blanking port according to the opening and closing state of the blanking door.

2. The spout closure assembly of claim 1, wherein, The blanking door comprises a baffle, the baffle is provided with a closing part capable of covering the blanking port, and the driving assembly drives the baffle to move to close or open the blanking port.

3. The spout closure assembly of claim 2, wherein, The baffle is further provided with a via hole which is in a non-edge position of the baffle and is in abutment with the blanking port, and the driving assembly drives the baffle to translate or rotate to make the via hole or the closing part abut with the blanking port.

4. The spout closure assembly of claim 3, wherein, The detecting assembly comprises a photoelectric switch, the baffle is provided with a surrounding plate, the surrounding plate has a first position and a second position for marking the opening and closing state of the blanking port, and the photoelectric switch judges the state of the blanking port based on the detected position.

5. The spout closure assembly of claim 3, wherein, The driving assembly comprises a driving motor and a main gear connected with the driving motor, the baffle is provided with a meshing gear in abutment with the main gear, and the main gear and the meshing gear are in transmission connection.

6. The spout closure assembly of claim 5, wherein, The baffle is in the shape of a sector, the baffle is provided with a rotation center on the side away from the meshing gear, the rotation center is provided with a shaft hole, and the baffle is rotationally connected to the blanking seat through the shaft hole.

7. The dispensing closure assembly of any of claims 1-6, wherein, The blanking port is provided with a containing groove on the circumferential side, the containing groove is provided with a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is arranged between the blanking door and the blanking seat.

8. The spout closure assembly of claim 1, wherein, The blanking seat is further provided with a water inlet and an exhaust port.

9. The sparging closure assembly of claim 1, wherein, The blanking closing assembly further comprises a temperature sensor which extends into the blanking port.

10. A cooking appliance characterized by, The blanking closing assembly comprises any one of claims 1-9. The blanking closing assembly comprises any one of claims 1-9.

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