Surface cover assembly and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model discloses a surface cover assembly and a cooking utensil, and relates to the technical field of cooking utensils. The surface cover assembly comprises a surface cover, a lining cover, a shading piece and a light assembly; a transparent display part is arranged on the surface cover; the lining cover and the surface cover are installed in a butt joint mode, and an installation cavity is formed in the lining cover and located between the lining cover and the surface cover. The shading piece is arranged on the end face, close to the lining cover, of the surface cover, and a plurality of light holes corresponding to the display part are formed in the shading piece; the lamplight assembly is arranged in the mounting cavity and used for enabling lamplight to irradiate the corresponding position of the display part through the light transmitting hole. According to the surface cover assembly provided by the invention, the shading piece is arranged between the display part and the lamplight assembly, so that the light emitted by the lamplight assembly can only illuminate the corresponding position of the display part through the light transmitting hole, scattering of lamplight irradiated on the display part is reduced, and the display of the designated position of the display part is clearer; the functions and the working process of the cooking utensil can be clearly displayed, and the use experience of consumers is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking utensil technology, and in particular to a noodle cover assembly and a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] As a common cooking appliance on the market, the smart rice cooker, with its diverse functions such as cooking rice, porridge, soup, and steaming, has become an essential product in consumers' kitchens. It not only simplifies the cooking process but also greatly enriches the variety of dishes on the table. With the continuous improvement of living standards, consumers' demands for rice cooker quality are also gradually increasing. When purchasing a rice cooker, consumers not only pay attention to its superior steaming and cooking performance and its ability to preserve the original flavor of ingredients, but also increasingly value its ease of use, level of intelligence, and the display effects during operation.

[0003] However, existing rice cookers still have some shortcomings in use. For example, unclear step displays often confuse consumers, leaving them unsure of the next step; unintuitive function displays make it difficult for consumers to quickly and accurately find the desired function, sometimes even leading to misoperation and affecting the normal use of the rice cooker. These problems not only reduce the consumer experience but may also affect the cooking results to some extent. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings in the related technology. This utility model provides a noodle cover assembly and a cooking utensil.

[0005] This utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A cover assembly is disposed on the body of a cooking utensil and includes a cover, a liner, a light shield, and a light assembly.

[0007] The faceplate has a transparent display section; the liner is mated to the faceplate and has a mounting cavity located between the liner and the faceplate; a light-shielding member is disposed on the end face of the faceplate near the liner and is used to block the display section of the faceplate, and the light-shielding member has multiple light-transmitting holes corresponding to the display section; a light assembly is disposed in the mounting cavity and is used to illuminate the corresponding position of the display section through the light-transmitting holes.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the light-shielding component is plate-shaped, and the light-shielding component fits snugly against the end face of the cover near the liner.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the diameter of the light-transmitting hole is a, and the value range of a is: 2mm≤a≤3mm.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the lighting assembly includes a control board and a lamp board. The control board is electrically connected to the lamp board. The lamp board is provided with lamp beads corresponding to the light-transmitting holes, and the illumination center of the lamp beads is located on the opening axis of the light-transmitting holes.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the lamp bead is provided with a shielding part on its periphery.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a positioning post is provided on the end face of the cover near the liner, and a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning post is provided on the light shield, with the positioning post passing through the positioning hole.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, there are at least two positioning posts.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the face cover and the liner are connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the face cover assembly also includes an air outlet assembly, which is disposed in the mounting cavity. The air outlet assembly has an air outlet channel, and the face cover and the liner are respectively provided with air passages. The two openings of the air outlet channel are respectively connected to the two air passages.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the end face of the liner near the main body is provided with a stainless steel cover, and the stainless steel cover is evenly distributed with through holes.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the light-shielding component is manufactured using a plastic light-transmitting process.

[0018] The present invention also provides a cooking utensil, including a main body and a lid assembly as described above, the lid assembly being mounted on the main body.

[0019] Compared with related technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] The faceplate assembly provided by this utility model cleverly incorporates a light component between its faceplate and liner. This design not only enhances the product's functionality but also significantly optimizes the user experience. More meticulously, the design cleverly adds a light-shielding element between the display unit and the light component. This light-shielding element ensures that the light emitted by the light component can only pass through a carefully designed light-transmitting hole, precisely illuminating the corresponding position on the display unit. This effectively reduces potential light scattering when the light shines on the display unit, minimizing the light spot area and ensuring that the displayed content at the designated position on the display unit is presented more clearly and distinctly.

[0021] In practical applications, when consumers use cooking appliances, whether adjusting different functions or displaying the cooking process in real time, the lighting component projects light precisely onto the corresponding position on the display through the light-transmitting holes. This design not only clearly displays the function indicators and working progress of the cooking appliances in front of the user, greatly improving the readability of the information, but also brings consumers a more intuitive and convenient operating experience.

[0022] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, preferred embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking appliance from one perspective in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a faceplate assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 The diagram shows a view of the structure of the cover in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Description of main component symbols:

[0028] 100 - Faceplate assembly; 110 - Faceplate; 111 - Display unit; 112 - Positioning post; 120 - Liner; 121 - Mounting cavity; 130 - Light shield; 131 - Light transmission hole; 140 - Light assembly; 141 - Control board; 142 - Light panel; 150 - Air outlet assembly; 160 - Stainless steel cover; 200 - Main body. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0032] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a cover assembly, which is disposed on the main body 200 of the cooking appliance, including a cover 110, a liner 120, a light shield 130, and a light assembly 140.

[0036] The faceplate 110 has a transparent display section 111; the liner 120 is mated to the faceplate 110, and the liner 120 has a mounting cavity 121 located between the liner 120 and the faceplate 110; the light-shielding member 130 is disposed on the end face of the faceplate 110 near the liner 120, and the light-shielding member 130 is used to shield the display section 111 of the faceplate 110, and the light-shielding member 130 has a plurality of light-transmitting holes 131 corresponding to the display section 111; the lighting assembly 140 is provided with... Within the mounting cavity 121, the lighting assembly 140 projects light through the light-transmitting holes 131 to illuminate corresponding positions on the display unit 111. Specifically, each light-transmitting hole 131 corresponds sequentially to a light spot on the display unit 111. These light spots can represent various cooking modes such as porridge cooking, soup making, steaming, quick cooking, timer, keep warm, and rice cooking. When the user selects and starts the cooking appliance for different workflows, the lighting assembly 140 projects light onto the corresponding light spot through the corresponding light-transmitting hole 131, illuminating it according to the current working status. This design is not only intuitive and clear but also greatly improves user convenience, allowing users to easily identify the current working status and function of the cooking appliance, thus better controlling the entire cooking process.

[0037] The faceplate assembly 100 provided in this embodiment arranges a light assembly 140 between the faceplate 110 and the cover 120, and provides a light shield 130 between the display unit 111 and the light assembly 140. This ensures that the light emitted by the light assembly 140 can only pass through the light-transmitting hole 131 to illuminate the corresponding light point on the display unit 111. In this way, by restricting the light through the light-transmitting hole 131, the scattering phenomenon that may occur when the light illuminates the display unit 111 can be effectively reduced, the light spot range on the display unit 111 can be reduced, thereby ensuring that the display content at the designated position on the display unit 111 can be presented more clearly and distinctly.

[0038] In practical applications, when consumers use cooking appliances, whether adjusting different functions or displaying the cooking process in real time, the lighting component 140 projects light precisely onto the corresponding light spot on the display unit 111 through the light-transmitting hole 131. This design not only allows the function indicators and working progress of the cooking appliances to be clearly displayed in front of the user, greatly improving the readability of the information, but also brings consumers a more intuitive and convenient operating experience.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, the light-shielding member 130 is plate-shaped, and it fits snugly against the end face of the cover 110 near the liner 120, so that the light-transmitting hole 131 corresponds to the corresponding light spot on the display unit 111. Through this fit, the light-shielding member 130 can further align and bring the light-transmitting hole 131 closer to the corresponding light spot on the display unit 111. This design aims to further reduce the scattering of light rays from the light assembly 140 when it shines through the light-transmitting hole 131 onto the corresponding light spot on the display unit 111. Reducing scattering is crucial for ensuring the stability of light illuminating the corresponding position on the display unit 111, avoiding problems such as blurred display or uneven light caused by light scattering. Therefore, with the assistance of the light-shielding member 130, the light spot illuminating the display unit 111 is clearer, allowing the user to more accurately identify the current working status of the cooking appliance or the selected function, thus improving the user experience and satisfaction.

[0040] In some specific embodiments, the diameter of the light-transmitting hole 131 is a, and the value of a is in the range of 2mm≤a≤3mm. By setting such a diameter, it can be ensured that the size of the light spot is highly matched with the size, layout and visual requirements of the control panel set on the cover 110, so as to provide sufficient brightness indication while also ensuring the overall appearance coordination and aesthetics.

[0041] Furthermore, to meet different design requirements and application scenarios, other embodiments of this utility model provide multiple specific numerical options for the diameter of the light-transmitting aperture 131. Specifically, these diameter values ​​may include, but are not limited to, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.4mm, 2.5mm, 2.7mm, 2.8mm, and 2.9mm. The selection of these values ​​is based on practical application considerations, aiming to achieve the best match between the light spot size and the control panel, while also taking into account factors such as processing accuracy and manufacturing costs.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, the lighting assembly 140 includes a control board 141 and a lamp board 142. The control board 141 is electrically connected to the lamp board 142. The control board 141 acts as the "brain" of the entire lighting system, responsible for receiving instructions from the main control circuit of the cooking appliance and precisely controlling the lamp board 142 according to the instructions. The lamp board 142 is the carrier of the actual light-emitting component, and it transmits signals and current through a reliable electrical connection with the control board 141. The lamp board 142 is provided with LED beads corresponding to the light-transmitting hole 131, and the illumination center of the LED beads is located on the opening axis of the light-transmitting hole 131. This design allows the light emitted by the LED beads to pass through the light-transmitting hole 131 to the maximum extent along the axial direction of the light-transmitting hole 131 and be accurately projected onto the corresponding light spot position on the display unit 111 when the LED beads are lit.

[0043] This design not only ensures the brightness of the light spots on the display unit 111, but also greatly reduces light waste and scattering, improving the energy efficiency of the entire lighting system. At the same time, due to the precise correspondence between the LEDs and the light-transmitting holes 131, the light spots on the display unit 111 can present a clear and uniform brightness effect, thereby improving the readability and aesthetics of the user interface.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, the lamp beads are provided with a shielding part around their periphery; the presence of the shielding part is equivalent to establishing a "light isolation zone" around each lamp bead, which can effectively block or reduce the situation where light from adjacent lamp beads directly illuminates the area of ​​the non-corresponding light-transmitting hole 131 or display part 111.

[0045] Specifically, the shielding part can be a light-shielding material that fits tightly against the LED beads, or it can be a light-shielding structure formed on the lamp panel 142 through a special process. These shielding parts not only have excellent light-shielding performance, but also ensure that the light from each LED bead can be accurately guided to the corresponding light-transmitting hole 131 and display area 111 while maintaining the overall compact structure of the lamp panel 142.

[0046] This design significantly reduces light interference between adjacent LEDs, ensuring that each LED on the display unit 111 provides a clear and independent lighting effect. This not only enhances the overall visual appeal of the user interface but also makes the status indicators of cooking appliances more accurate and intuitive during operation.

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the end face of the cover 110 near the liner 120 is provided with a positioning post 112, and the light-shielding member 130 is provided with a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning post 112, with the positioning post 112 passing through the positioning hole. During actual installation, the operator only needs to align the positioning hole on the light-shielding member 130 with the positioning post 112 on the cover 110, and then gently push the light-shielding member 130 to allow the positioning post 112 to smoothly pass into the positioning hole. This process is not only simple and quick, but also greatly reduces installation errors caused by inaccurate positioning, thereby significantly improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, the fit between the positioning post 112 and the positioning hole provides a certain degree of stability, preventing the light-shielding member 130 from loosening or shifting during use, ensuring the overall stability and durability of the cooking appliance.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, there are at least two positioning posts 112, which helps to improve the restriction effect on the relative position of the light-shielding member 130 and the face cover 110.

[0049] In some specific embodiments, the faceplate 110 and the liner 120 are connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism; this connection method is not only ingeniously designed but also easy to operate, providing great convenience to the user. Specifically, the faceplate 110 and the liner 120 are respectively provided with mutually cooperating snap-fit ​​structures, which are carefully designed and optimized in terms of shape, size, and position to ensure that they can be connected together tightly and securely.

[0050] In actual disassembly and assembly, users only need to press or pull a specific part on the cover 110 to cause the snap-fit ​​structure to elastically deform, thereby achieving quick separation or connection between the cover 110 and the liner 120. This snap-fit ​​connection method not only greatly simplifies the disassembly and assembly process, reducing the required time and effort, but also avoids the use of additional connectors or tools, further reducing manufacturing costs and ease of use.

[0051] In some specific embodiments, the cover assembly 100 further includes a vent assembly 150, which is disposed within the mounting cavity 121. The vent assembly 150 has a venting channel, and the cover 110 and the liner 120 are respectively provided with vents. The two openings of the venting channel are respectively connected to the two vents. Specifically, the cover assembly 100 is fastened to the upper opening of the main body 200. During actual cooking, when the cooking appliance starts working, a large amount of steam, smoke, and other gases are generated inside the main body 200. After reaching a certain pressure, these gases flow along the direction of the venting channel and are discharged to the outside of the cooking appliance. This design not only effectively solves the problem of gas emission during cooking but also avoids safety hazards caused by gas accumulation, ensuring the safety and reliability of the cooking appliance.

[0052] In some specific embodiments, the end face of the liner 120 near the main body 200 is provided with a stainless steel cover 160, which has through holes evenly distributed on it. Specifically, when the cooking appliance is in operation, a large amount of heat and steam are generated inside the main body 200. This heat and steam need to be dissipated in a timely manner through some means to avoid damaging the cooking appliance or affecting the cooking effect. The through holes on the stainless steel cover 160 are designed to meet this need, allowing heat and steam to flow freely between the liner 120 and the main body 200, thereby achieving effective heat dissipation and gas exchange. By selecting stainless steel material with excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance to make the spacer cover between the liner 120 and the main body 200, the stability and reliability of the structure can be maintained during long-term use.

[0053] In some specific embodiments, the light-shielding element 130 is made using a plastic light-transmitting process; this choice is not only based on the characteristics of the material itself, such as light weight, low cost, and ease of molding and processing, but more importantly, plastic light-transmitting materials have significant advantages in terms of light transmittance, weather resistance, and anti-aging properties.

[0054] Plastic light-transmitting technology is an advanced processing technique that can transform plastic materials into components with excellent light transmittance. During the manufacturing process of the light-shielding component 130, by precisely controlling the processing parameters and procedures, it can be ensured that the light-shielding component 130 maintains sufficient strength while possessing good light transmittance to meet the display and lighting requirements of cooking appliances.

[0055] Furthermore, the plastic light-transmitting process offers advantages such as high production efficiency and low processing costs, which are significant for large-scale production and cost reduction. Simultaneously, due to the inherent elasticity and toughness of plastic materials, the light-shielding component 130 can better adapt to various environments and conditions during installation and use, thereby improving the overall stability and durability of the cooking appliance.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] This utility model also provides a cooking appliance, which can be divided into rice cookers, steamers, etc. according to its different functions. It includes a main body 200 and a lid assembly 100 as described in Embodiment 1. The lid assembly 100 is installed on the main body 200. The cooking appliance has all the beneficial effects of the lid assembly 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0058] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lid assembly disposed on the body (200) of a cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: A face cover (110) is provided with a transparent display section (111); A liner (120) is installed by mating with the face cover (110). The liner (120) is provided with a mounting cavity (121) located between the liner (120) and the face cover (110). A light-shielding member (130) is disposed on the end face of the face cover (110) near the liner (120). The light-shielding member (130) is used to block the display part (111) of the face cover (110). The light-shielding member (130) is provided with a plurality of light-transmitting holes (131) corresponding to the display part (111). A light assembly (140) is disposed in the mounting cavity (121) and is used to illuminate the corresponding position of the display unit (111) through the light-transmitting hole (131).

2. The faceplate assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-shielding member (130) is plate-shaped, and the light-shielding member (130) fits into the end face of the cover (110) near the liner (120).

3. The faceplate assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the light-transmitting hole (131) is a, and the value of a is in the range of 2mm≤a≤3mm.

4. The faceplate assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lighting assembly (140) includes a control board (141) and a lamp board (142). The control board (141) is electrically connected to the lamp board (142). The lamp board (142) is provided with lamp beads corresponding to the light-transmitting hole (131). The lighting center of the lamp beads is located on the opening axis of the light-transmitting hole (131).

5. The faceplate assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lamp bead has a shielding part around its periphery.

6. The faceplate assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The face cover (110) has a positioning post (112) on its end face near the liner (120), and the light shield (130) has a positioning hole corresponding to the positioning post (112), with the positioning post (112) passing through the positioning hole.

7. The faceplate assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, There are at least two positioning posts (112).

8. The faceplate assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It also includes an air outlet assembly (150), which is disposed in the mounting cavity (121). The air outlet assembly (150) has an air outlet channel. The face cover (110) and the liner (120) are respectively provided with air passages. The two openings of the air outlet channel are respectively connected to the two air passages.

9. The faceplate assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The light-shielding component (130) is manufactured using a plastic light-transmitting process.

10. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, It includes a body (200) and a face cover assembly (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, the face cover assembly (100) being mounted on the body (200).

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