Damping mechanism and kettle with same

Abstract

The utility model particularly relates to a damping mechanism and a kettle with the damping mechanism, the damping mechanism is used for connecting a kettle body and a kettle cover, and the damping mechanism comprises a first friction assembly and a second friction assembly, the second friction assembly is arranged on the kettle body, and the kettle cover is connected with the second friction assembly of the kettle body through the first friction assembly; the elastic compression part is connected with the first friction assembly or the second friction assembly and used for pushing the first friction assembly and the second friction assembly to be tightly attached to each other, and a friction damping structure is formed between the first friction assembly and the second friction assembly. According to the damping mechanism provided by the utility model, the principle of friction damping is utilized, so that when a user opens the kettle cover with one hand, the force of pulling the kettle cover by a thumb is proper and uniform, and the cover opening speed is constant and controllable, so that the requirements of the user on damping precision and operation hand feeling are met, the use experience of the user is improved, the kettle cover can be kept in an open state, and the user experience is improved. And the damping mechanism has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost and high reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a damping mechanism and a kettle having the same. Background Art

[0002] Currently, some kettles on the market can be automatically filled, while others require manual filling by opening the lid. When manually filling a kettle, the user needs to hold the kettle with one hand while opening the lid with the other, and then use the other hand to pour water or turn on the tap. To keep the lid open, a damping structure is needed at the connection between the lid and the kettle body to prevent the lid from falling off while filling. Current damping structures commonly use torsion springs to open and maintain the open position. However, torsion spring-based damping structures have drawbacks: poor feel and the risk of residual hot water from the lid splashing onto the user's hands and causing injury if not handled properly. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a damping mechanism and a kettle having the same, to solve the technical problem of poor user experience in opening and closing the lid of a kettle in the prior art.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a damping mechanism for connecting a kettle body and a kettle lid. The damping mechanism includes: a first friction component disposed on the kettle lid; a second friction component disposed on the kettle body, wherein the kettle lid is connected to the second friction component of the kettle body via the first friction component; and an elastic compression member connected to the first friction component or the second friction component for pushing the first friction component and the second friction component to adhere tightly to each other, thereby forming a friction damping structure between the first friction component and the second friction component.

[0005] Beneficial effects: The damping mechanism proposed in this application utilizes the principle of frictional damping, so that when the user opens the lid with one hand, the force of the thumb when prying the lid is appropriate and uniform, and the opening speed is uniform and controllable. This satisfies the user's requirements for damping accuracy and operating feel, improves the user experience, and can keep the lid in the open state. Moreover, the damping mechanism has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost and high reliability.

[0006] Specifically, since the pushing force applied by the elastic compression member to the first friction component or the second friction component is independent of the rotation stroke of the lid, the elastic compression member can apply a balanced pushing force during the rotation of the lid, thereby generating a balanced frictional damping force between the first friction component and the second friction component. This ensures that when the user opens the lid with one hand, the force applied by the thumb when prying the lid is appropriate and uniform, and the opening speed is uniform and controllable.

[0007] In one alternative embodiment, the lid is provided with a rotating part, the body of the pot is provided with a mating part that cooperates with the rotating part, a first friction component is provided on the rotating part, and a second friction component is provided on the mating part and rubs against the first friction component.

[0008] Beneficial effects: The embodiments of this application include both rotating portions located on the outside of the mating portion and rotating portions located on the inside of the mating portion. When the rotating portion is located on the outside of the mating portion, the rotating portion is configured as two lugs distributed on opposite sides of the mating portion; when the rotating portion is located on the inside of the mating portion, the mating portion is configured as two lugs distributed on opposite sides of the rotating portion. Both of these embodiments fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the first friction assembly is configured as a rotating shaft, the mating part is configured as a bushing that accommodates the rotating shaft, and the second friction assembly includes a friction plate disposed inside the bushing and in frictional engagement with the rotating shaft.

[0010] Beneficial effects: Since the circumferential structure of the rotating shaft is consistent and the circumferential structure of the friction plate is consistent, the rotational friction force between the rotating shaft and the friction plate is consistent during the rotation and friction process of the rotating shaft relative to the friction plate. This enables the damping force of the lid to be uniform when opening the lid, and the opening speed to be uniform and controllable, thus improving the user's operating experience.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the rotating shaft includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft distributed at both ends of the bushing, and the second friction assembly includes two friction plates, which are respectively frictionally engaged with the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft.

[0012] Beneficial effects: The embodiments of this application propose to generate frictional damping force through the frictional cooperation of two sets of rotating shafts and friction plates. Since the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are respectively distributed at both ends of the bushing, two frictional damping forces are generated at both ends of the bushing. This not only reduces the pressure of one frictional damping force, but also achieves the purpose of evenly distributing the frictional damping force, reducing the phenomenon of local wear or insufficient local damping force between the lid and the body of the pot.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, the first rotating shaft is provided with a friction ring that mates with a bushing, and two friction plates and the second rotating shaft are sleeved around the first rotating shaft along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft. One friction plate mates with the friction ring, and the other friction plate mates with the shaft end of the second rotating shaft.

[0014] Beneficial effects: By fitting the two friction plates and the second rotating shaft along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft to the outside of the first rotating shaft, the fit and compactness of the components in the damping mechanism are improved, the space occupied by the damping mechanism is reduced, and the phenomenon of improper assembly of the components in the damping mechanism is reduced.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, two friction plates are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft, and an elastic compression member is sleeved outside the first rotating shaft and located between the two friction plates, pushing the two friction plates toward the friction ring and the shaft end of the second rotating shaft, respectively.

[0016] Beneficial effects: The two friction plates rotate relative to the first and second rotating shafts respectively. The pressure generated by the compression of the elastic compression element is transmitted to the two friction plates through the spring compression pressure to the first and second rotating shafts. When the user opens the lid, the two friction plates generate friction when they rotate relative to the first and second rotating shafts respectively, thereby generating frictional damping force. This achieves a balanced frictional damping force between the lid and the kettle body during the opening and closing process.

[0017] In one optional embodiment, there is a receiving space between the first rotating shaft and the bushing, and the elastic compression member and two friction plates are all disposed in the receiving space. The inner wall of the bushing is provided with a circumferential limiting groove that cooperates with the friction plates.

[0018] Beneficial effects: The friction plate is equipped with a third limiting rib that cooperates with the circumferential limiting groove. Through the circumferential limiting cooperation between the friction plate and the bushing, the friction plate and the bushing can be kept circumferentially stationary, so that the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft can rotate relative to the friction plate and generate frictional damping force, which enables the lid to open and close at a constant force and uniform speed under the action of frictional damping force.

[0019] In one optional embodiment, both the first and second rotating shafts are provided with connecting holes distributed along the axial direction. The damping mechanism also includes a fastening rod that passes through the two connecting holes and connects the first and second rotating shafts. The fastening rod adjusts the elastic compression amount of the elastic compression member.

[0020] Beneficial effects: During the installation of the damping mechanism, first install the two friction plates and the elastic compression component inside the bushing, then assemble the rotating part of the lid onto the bushing. The first and second rotating shafts are installed on the left and right sides of the lid, respectively. Fasteners are inserted from one side of the lid to the other side to secure the first and second rotating shafts. The larger the fastener's insertion distance to the other side of the lid, the smaller the distance between the two friction plates, the greater the elastic compression of the elastic compression component, the greater the pressure exerted by the elastic compression component on the two friction plates, and the greater the frictional resistance between the friction plates and the rotating shaft. This achieves the purpose of adjusting the lid's opening damping force.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the rotating part includes two lugs distributed on both sides of the bushing, and the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are respectively circumferentially limited by the two lugs.

[0022] Beneficial effects: By combining two lugs, two pivots, and two friction plates, the frictional damping force can be evenly distributed on both sides of the rotating part, so that both sides of the lid can rotate synchronously and generate frictional damping force synchronously, reducing the phenomenon of local wear or asynchronous rotation of the two sides of the lid during rotation.

[0023] Secondly, this application provides a kettle, which includes: a kettle body, and a kettle body with a lid rotatably connected to the kettle body at the spout; according to the first aspect of this application, the damping mechanism is disposed at the rotatable connection between the kettle lid and the kettle body, and connects the kettle body and the kettle lid. Attached Figure Description

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a kettle according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a kettle lid according to one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handle of a kettle body according to one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first rotating shaft according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the first rotating shaft shown;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second rotating shaft according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the second rotating shaft shown;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a friction pad according to an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100. Kettle;

[0035] 10. Kettle body; 11. Handle; 12. Bushing; 121. Circumferential limiting groove;

[0036] 20. Lid; 21. Rotating part;

[0037] 30. Damping mechanism;

[0038] 31. First friction assembly;

[0039] 311, First rotating shaft; 3111, Friction ring; 3112, First limiting rib; 3113, First connecting hole;

[0040] 312, Second rotating shaft; 3121, Shaft end; 3122, Second limiting rib; 3123, Second connecting hole;

[0041] 32. Second friction assembly; 321. Friction plate; 3211. Third limiting rib;

[0042] 33. Elastic compression components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0044] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "inner," "upper," "outer," "lower," "underneath," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed communication, detachable communication, or integral communication; they can refer to mechanical communication or electrical communication; they can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to communication within two components; and they can refer to wireless communication or wired communication. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] To keep the lid open, a torsion spring is commonly used at the connection between the lid and the kettle body. However, the torsion curve of the torsion spring cannot be perfectly aligned with the weight-bearing motion curve of the lid. This results in poor handling and the risk of residual hot water from the lid splashing onto the user's hands, potentially causing injury.

[0047] To address the technical issues of poor handling and the risk of residual hot water splashing onto the user's hands due to improper operation, some kettle lids employ hydraulic dampers. However, hydraulic dampers suffer from problems such as a poor starting angle leading to unpleasant handling, and oil leakage causing damping failure after prolonged use. Furthermore, hydraulic dampers are also characterized by complex structures and high costs.

[0048] To address the poor user experience of existing kettle lids, this application proposes a friction-type damping mechanism to connect the kettle lid and the kettle body, thereby resolving the issue of poor handling in existing kettle lids. The following describes the proposed mechanism in conjunction with... Figures 1 to 8 This describes an embodiment of the present application.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, according to an embodiment of this application, in one aspect, this application provides a damping mechanism 30 for connecting the kettle body 10 and the kettle lid 20. The damping mechanism 30 includes a first friction component 31, a second friction component 32, and an elastic compression member 33. The first friction component 31 is disposed on the kettle lid 20; the second friction component 32 is disposed on the kettle body 10, and the kettle lid 20 is connected to the second friction component 32 of the kettle body 10 through the first friction component 31; the elastic compression member 33 is connected to the first friction component 31 or the second friction component 32, and is used to push the first friction component 31 and the second friction component 32 to stick together, forming a friction damping structure between the first friction component 31 and the second friction component 32.

[0050] In this embodiment, the damping mechanism 30 proposed in this application utilizes the principle of frictional damping, so that when the user opens the lid 20 with one hand, the force of the thumb when prying the lid 20 is appropriate and uniform, and the opening speed is uniform and controllable. This satisfies the user's requirements for damping accuracy and operating feel, improves the user experience, and can keep the lid 20 in the open state. Moreover, the damping mechanism 30 has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost and high reliability.

[0051] Specifically, since the pushing force applied by the elastic compression member 33 to the first friction component 31 or the second friction component 32 is independent of the rotation stroke of the lid 20, the elastic compression member 33 can apply a balanced pushing force during the rotation of the lid 20, thereby generating a balanced frictional damping force between the first friction component 31 and the second friction component 32. This ensures that when the user opens the lid 20 with one hand, the force applied by the thumb to pry open the lid 20 is appropriate and uniform, and the opening speed is controllable.

[0052] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application do not limit the specific positions and structures of the first friction component 31, the second friction component 32, and the elastic compression member 33. This is because the main improvement of this application is that the elastic compression member 33 generates frictional damping force between the lid 20 and the kettle body 10, thereby improving the opening damping force and opening speed of the lid 20 and enhancing the user's operating experience when opening the lid 20. As for the specific positions and structures of the first friction component 31, the second friction component 32, and the elastic compression member 33, they can be adapted to the specific structure of the kettle 100 and the actual usage environment. For example, the first friction component 31 and the second friction component 32 include friction tubes and friction discs, and the elastic compression member 33 includes springs and rubber sleeves. The elastic compression member 33 can act on the first friction component 31, the second friction component 32, or both. These adjustments are all within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0053] The following is through Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiments illustrate preferred embodiments of the specific positions and structures of the first friction assembly 31, the second friction assembly 32, and the elastic compression member 33.

[0054] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the lid 20 is provided with a rotating part 21, the body 10 is provided with a mating part that cooperates with the rotating part 21, the first friction component 31 is provided on the rotating part 21, and the second friction component 32 is provided on the mating part and rubs against the first friction component 31.

[0055] In the above embodiments, the embodiments of this application include both rotating parts 21 distributed on the outside of the mating part and rotating parts 21 distributed on the inside of the mating part. When the rotating parts 21 are distributed on the outside of the mating part, the rotating parts 21 are configured as two lugs distributed on opposite sides of the mating part; when the rotating parts 21 are distributed on the inside of the mating part, the mating part is configured as two lugs distributed on opposite sides of the rotating parts 21. Both of these embodiments are within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the first friction component 31 is configured as a rotating shaft, the mating part is configured as a bushing 12 that accommodates the rotating shaft, and the second friction component 32 includes a friction plate 321 disposed inside the bushing 12 and in frictional engagement with the rotating shaft.

[0057] In this embodiment, since the circumferential structure of the rotating shaft is consistent and the circumferential structure of the friction plate 321 is consistent, the rotational friction force between the rotating shaft and the friction plate 321 is consistent during the rotational friction process of the rotating shaft relative to the friction plate 321. This enables the damping force of the lid 20 to be uniform when it is opened, and the opening speed to be uniform and controllable, thus improving the user's operating experience.

[0058] Specifically, in order to facilitate the user's operation of the lid 20, the bushing 12 is set on the handle 11 of the pot body 10, so that the user can open and close the lid 20 while holding the pot body 10 with one hand, thus improving the user's operational convenience.

[0059] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the rotating shaft includes a first rotating shaft 311 and a second rotating shaft 312 distributed at both ends of the bushing 12, and the second friction assembly 32 includes two friction plates 321, which are respectively frictionally engaged with the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312.

[0060] In the above embodiments, this application proposes to generate frictional damping force through the frictional engagement of two sets of rotating shafts and friction plates 321. Since the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 are respectively distributed at both ends of the bushing 12, two frictional damping forces are generated at both ends of the bushing 12. This not only reduces the pressure of one frictional damping force, but also achieves the purpose of evenly distributing the frictional damping force, thereby reducing the phenomenon of local wear or insufficient local damping force between the lid 20 and the body 10.

[0061] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the first rotating shaft 311 is provided with a friction ring 3111 that cooperates with the bushing 12. Two friction plates 321 and the second rotating shaft 312 are sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft 311 along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 311. One friction plate 321 is in frictional cooperation with the friction ring 3111, and the other friction plate 321 is in cooperation with the shaft end 3121 of the second rotating shaft 312.

[0062] In the above embodiment, by sleeved the two friction plates 321 and the second rotating shaft 312 along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 311 to the outside of the first rotating shaft 311, the fit and compactness of the components in the damping mechanism 30 are improved, the space occupied by the damping mechanism 30 is reduced, and the phenomenon of improper assembly of the components in the damping mechanism 30 is reduced.

[0063] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, two friction plates 321 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 311, and an elastic compression member 33 is sleeved outside the first rotating shaft 311 and located between the two friction plates 321, pushing the two friction plates 321 toward the friction ring 3111 and the shaft end 3121 of the second rotating shaft 312, respectively.

[0064] In this embodiment, the friction pad 321 includes a plastic damping wear-resistant pad, which is configured with a rough surface or a textured surface, with a depth ranging from 0.01mm to 0.2mm. The two friction pads 321 rotate relative to the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312, respectively. Pressure is generated on the two friction pads 321 by the compression elastic member 33. The spring compression pressure is transmitted to the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 through the two friction pads 321. When the user opens the lid 20, the two friction pads 321 generate frictional force as they rotate relative to the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312, thereby generating a frictional damping force. This ensures that the lid 20 generates a balanced frictional damping force with the kettle body 10 during the opening and closing process.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, there is a receiving space between the first rotating shaft 311 and the bushing 12, and the elastic compression member 33 and the two friction plates 321 are all disposed in the receiving space. The inner wall of the bushing 12 is provided with a circumferential limiting groove 121 that cooperates with the friction plates 321.

[0066] In this embodiment, the friction plate 321 is provided with a third limiting rib 3211 that cooperates with the circumferential limiting groove 121. Through the circumferential limiting cooperation between the friction plate 321 and the bushing 12, the friction plate 321 and the bushing 12 can be circumferentially stationary, so that the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 can rotate relative to the friction plate 321 and generate frictional damping force, so that the lid 20 can open and close at a constant force and uniform speed under the action of frictional damping force.

[0067] like Figures 3 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 are both provided with connecting holes distributed along the axial direction. The damping mechanism 30 also includes a fastening rod that passes through the two connecting holes and connects the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312. The fastening rod adjusts the elastic compression amount of the elastic compression member 33.

[0068] In this embodiment, the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 are respectively provided with a first connecting hole 3113 and a second connecting hole 3123. During the installation of the damping mechanism 30, the two friction plates 321 and the elastic compression member 33 are first installed inside the bushing 12, and then the rotating part 21 of the lid 20 is assembled onto the bushing 12. The first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the lid 20. Fasteners are inserted from one side of the lid 20 to the other side of the lid 20. The first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 are fastened by the fasteners. The larger the size of the fasteners inserted into the other side of the lid 20, the smaller the distance between the two friction plates 321, the greater the elastic compression of the elastic compression member 33, the greater the pressure applied by the elastic compression member 33 to the two friction plates 321, and the greater the frictional resistance between the friction plates 321 and the rotating shaft, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the opening damping force of the lid 20.

[0069] like Figures 3 to 8 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the rotating part 21 includes two lugs distributed on both sides of the bushing 12, and the first rotating shaft 311 and the second rotating shaft 312 are respectively circumferentially limited to the two lugs.

[0070] In this embodiment, the cooperation of two lugs, two rotating shafts and two friction plates 321 can achieve the purpose of evenly distributing the friction damping force on both sides of the rotating part 21, so that both sides of the lid 20 can rotate synchronously and generate friction damping force synchronously, reducing the phenomenon of local wear or asynchronous rotation of the lid 20 during rotation.

[0071] Specifically, the first rotating shaft 311 is provided with a first limiting rib, the second rotating shaft 312 is provided with a second limiting rib, and both hanging ears are provided with circumferential grooves, so as to achieve circumferential limiting of the rotating shaft and the hanging ears.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the kettle 100 includes a lid 20, a body 10 (with a handle 11 on the body 10), a damping pad (friction pad 321), a compression spring (elastic compression element 33), a first end cap (first rotating shaft 311), a second end cap (second rotating shaft 312), screws (fastening rods), screw caps, etc. The damping mechanism 30 is installed on the lid 20 and the handle 11, and the damping movement between the lid 20 and the handle 11 is realized through the damping mechanism 30.

[0073] Damping washers and compression springs are installed on handle 11 (handle 11 has mounting positions for washers and springs), kettle lid 20 is assembled on handle 11, first end cap and second end cap are installed on the left and right sides of kettle lid 20 respectively, screws are tightened from right to left, and screw caps are installed on second end cap.

[0074] The damping mechanism 30 includes two plastic damping wear-resistant pads that rotate relative to the first and second end caps, respectively. Pressure is generated by a compression spring and transmitted through the pads to the first and second end caps. Screws lock the first and second end caps, counteracting the transmission of spring compression pressure. When the user opens the lid 20, friction is generated as the pads rotate relative to the first and second end caps, thus creating resistance. The plastic damping wear-resistant pads are designed with a rough or textured surface, with a roughness depth ranging from 0.01mm to 0.2mm.

[0075] First, install the first washer into the bushing 12 at the handle 11, then put the compression spring into the bushing 12, and then put the second washer into the bushing 12. At this time, there are two washers in the bushing 12, and a compression spring between the two washers. The handle 11, bushing 12 and washer remain relatively stationary. After the lid 20 is installed on the handle 11, the first end cap is installed on the left side of the rotating part 21 of the lid 20, and the second end cap is installed on the right side of the rotating part 21 of the lid 20. The screws are installed and tightened from right to left to secure the first end cap and the second end cap. The first end cap, the second end cap and the lid 20 can only move synchronously. When the user opens the lid 20, the lid 20 drives the first end cap and the second end cap to rotate synchronously, while the handle 11, bushing 12 and the two washers remain stationary. This allows the two washers to rotate relative to the first end cap and the second end cap respectively. Because the washers and the first end cap have damping friction under the pressure of the compression spring, the opening force of the lid 20 is uniform and the opening speed is controllable, so that the lid 20 can remain in the open state after it is opened.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in a second aspect, this application provides a kettle 100, which includes: a kettle body 10, and a kettle lid 20 rotatably connected to the kettle body 10 at the spout; and a damping mechanism 30 according to the first aspect of this application, which is disposed at the rotatable connection between the kettle lid 20 and the kettle body 10 and connects the kettle body 10 and the kettle lid 20.

[0077] In this embodiment, the kettle 100 proposed in this application has all the technical effects of the damping mechanism 30 of the first aspect of this application, and will not be described again here.

[0078] It should be noted that the embodiments of this application only illustrate the structures related to the improvement points in the kettle 100 and the damping mechanism 30, and do not mean that the embodiments of this application do not include other structures. For example, the kettle in the embodiments of this application also includes an electronic control device and a temperature detection element disposed in the kettle 100. These structures are all within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application, and will not be described one by one here.

[0079] Furthermore, the embodiments of this application do not limit the specific product of the kettle 100, because the kettle 100 includes a variety of products that use the damping mechanism 30 of the embodiments of this application, such as electric kettle 100 and ordinary kettle 100.

[0080] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended application.

Claims

1. A damping mechanism for connecting a kettle body (10) and a kettle lid (20), characterized in that, The damping mechanism (30) includes: A first friction assembly (31) is disposed on the lid (20); The second friction assembly (32) is disposed on the pot body (10), and the pot lid (20) is connected to the second friction assembly (32) of the pot body (10) through the first friction assembly (31); An elastic compression member (33) is connected to the first friction assembly (31) or the second friction assembly (32) to push the first friction assembly (31) and the second friction assembly (32) to stick together, and a friction damping structure is formed between the first friction assembly (31) and the second friction assembly (32).

2. The damping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lid (20) is provided with a rotating part (21), the body (10) is provided with a mating part that cooperates with the rotating part (21), the first friction component (31) is provided on the rotating part (21), and the second friction component (32) is provided on the mating part and rubs against the first friction component (31).

3. The damping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first friction assembly (31) is configured as a rotating shaft, the mating part is configured as a bushing (12) for accommodating the rotating shaft, and the second friction assembly (32) includes a friction plate (321) disposed inside the bushing (12) and in frictional engagement with the rotating shaft.

4. The damping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating shaft includes a first rotating shaft (311) and a second rotating shaft (312) distributed at both ends of the bushing (12). The second friction assembly (32) includes two friction plates (321), which are in frictional engagement with the first rotating shaft (311) and the second rotating shaft (312) respectively.

5. The damping mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first rotating shaft (311) is provided with a friction ring (3111) that cooperates with the bushing (12). Two friction plates (321) and the second rotating shaft (312) are sleeved on the outside of the first rotating shaft (311) along the axial direction. One friction plate (321) is in frictional cooperation with the friction ring (3111), and the other friction plate (321) is in cooperation with the shaft end (3121) of the second rotating shaft (312).

6. The damping mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two friction plates (321) are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft (311). The elastic compression member (33) is sleeved outside the first rotating shaft (311) and located between the two friction plates (321), pushing the two friction plates (321) towards the friction ring (3111) and the shaft end (3121) of the second rotating shaft (312), respectively.

7. The damping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, There is a receiving space between the first rotating shaft (311) and the bushing (12), the elastic compression member (33) and the two friction plates (321) are all disposed in the receiving space, and the inner wall of the bushing (12) is provided with a circumferential limiting groove (121) that cooperates with the friction plate (321).

8. The damping mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first rotating shaft (311) and the second rotating shaft (312) are provided with connecting holes distributed along the axial direction. The damping mechanism (30) also includes a fastening rod that passes through the two connecting holes and connects the first rotating shaft (311) and the second rotating shaft (312). The fastening rod adjusts the elastic compression amount of the elastic compression member (33).

9. The damping mechanism according to any one of claims 4-8, characterized in that, The rotating part (21) includes two lugs distributed on both sides of the bushing (12), and the first rotating shaft (311) and the second rotating shaft (312) are respectively circumferentially limited to the two lugs.

10. A kettle, characterized in that, The kettle (100) includes: The pot body (10) has a pot lid (20) that is rotatably connected to the pot body (10) at its mouth; According to any one of claims 1 to 9, the damping mechanism (30) is disposed at the rotatable connection between the lid (20) and the body (10), and connects the body (10) and the lid (20).

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