Cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking utensil which comprises a cooking main body, a pot body assembly, a water tank assembly and a water supply channel, the water tank assembly is detachably arranged on the cooking main body, and the water supply channel is used for leading water of the water tank assembly into the pot body assembly; the water supply channel comprises a valve assembly, and the valve assembly comprises an elastic valve element arranged at the water outlet of the water tank assembly and a valve seat arranged at the corresponding position of the cooking body. When the water tank assembly is separated from the cooking main body, the elastic valve core seals the water outlet under the action of elastic force and water pressure; when the water tank assembly is connected with the cooking body, the elastic valve element opens the water outlet under the action of abutting force of the valve seat. According to the cooking utensil, when the water tank assembly is separated from the cooking body, if water is contained in the water tank assembly, the elastic valve element can abut against the water outlet under the dual effects of elastic force and water pressure, the water outlet is sealed, water cannot flow out, and therefore it is guaranteed that water leakage is avoided when the water tank assembly is disassembled.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Cooking appliances are designed to simplify the cooking process, allowing users to easily prepare a variety of dishes. Their design not only emphasizes functionality but also considers user experience, typically featuring multiple cooking modes such as rice cooking, steaming, porridge making, and stewing, catering to the needs of different families. However, despite these design advantages, the water tank needs to be removed for refilling; and when users disassemble the tank, leaks are a common problem.

[0003] The connection between the water tank and the pot body of existing cooking appliances is often not sealed tightly enough. When disassembling, residual water inevitably leaks out, causing water leakage. The internal parts of the cooking appliance are easily damaged by contact with water, affecting its service life. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a cooking appliance that solves the problem of water leakage when the water tank of existing cooking appliances is disassembled.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a cooking appliance, including a cooking body, a pot assembly, a water tank assembly, and a water supply channel. The water tank assembly is detachably mounted on the cooking body, and the water supply channel is used to introduce water from the water tank assembly into the pot assembly. The water supply channel includes a valve assembly, which includes a resilient valve core disposed at the outlet of the water tank assembly and a valve seat disposed at a corresponding position on the cooking body. When the water tank assembly is separated from the cooking body, the resilient valve core closes the outlet under the action of elastic force and water pressure. When the water tank assembly is connected to the cooking body, the resilient valve core opens the outlet under the action of the abutment force of the valve seat.

[0006] Optionally, the resilient valve core includes a resilient plug disposed at the upper end of the outlet for sealing the outlet, an abutment seat disposed at the lower end of the outlet for abutting against the valve seat, and a connecting rod for passing through the outlet and connecting the resilient plug and the abutment seat. A spring is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the spring abuts against the lower end of the outlet and the abutment seat respectively. The valve seat is provided with a push rod for abutting against the abutment seat, and the push rod is used to lift the resilient plug to open the outlet.

[0007] Optionally, the valve seat is configured as a one-way valve.

[0008] Optionally, the water supply channel further includes a water pump, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the valve assembly, and the other end of which is connected to the pot body assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes a detection component, which includes a float disposed within the water tank assembly and a sensor for detecting the height of the float, the sensor being signal-connected to the water pump.

[0010] Optionally, the detection assembly further includes a guide member, the guide member including a cylindrical shell disposed within the water tank assembly, the cylindrical shell being used to form a floating cavity extending in the vertical direction, and the float being disposed in the floating cavity.

[0011] Optionally, a limiting groove extending in the vertical direction is provided through one side of the cylindrical shell, and the float is provided with a limiting block extending into the limiting groove.

[0012] Optionally, the buoyancy cavity includes a first cavity, the shape of which corresponds to the shape of the float.

[0013] Optionally, a receiving groove is recessed on one side of the outer wall of the water tank assembly, and the sensor is disposed in the receiving groove;

[0014] The receiving groove is formed with a protrusion protruding into the water tank assembly, and the cylindrical shell is attached to the side wall of the protrusion and is positioned corresponding to the sensor.

[0015] Optionally, the water tank assembly is disposed on the upper side of the cooking body, the receiving slot is disposed on the side of the water tank assembly close to the cooking body, and the outer surface of the water tank assembly is flush with the outer surface of the cooking body.

[0016] The beneficial effects are as follows: This utility model provides a cooking appliance, including a cooking body, a pot assembly, a water tank assembly, and a water supply channel. The water tank assembly is detachably mounted on the cooking body, and the water supply channel is used to introduce water from the water tank assembly into the pot assembly. The water supply channel includes a valve assembly, which includes an elastic valve core disposed at the outlet of the water tank assembly and a valve seat disposed at a corresponding position on the cooking body. When the water tank assembly is separated from the cooking body, the elastic valve core closes the outlet under the action of elastic force and water pressure. When the water tank assembly is connected to the cooking body, the elastic valve core opens the outlet under the action of the abutment force of the valve seat. When the water tank assembly of this invention is separated from the cooking body, if the water tank assembly contains water, the elastic valve core will abut against the water outlet under the combined action of elastic force and water pressure, sealing the water outlet and preventing water from flowing out, thus ensuring that the water tank assembly does not leak when disassembled. When the water tank assembly is connected to the cooking body, the valve seat provides the elastic valve core with a force that overcomes the elastic force and water pressure, thereby opening the water outlet and allowing the water tank assembly to input water into the water supply channel. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking utensil of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water tank assembly, valve assembly, and detection assembly of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water tank assembly of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water tank assembly and valve assembly of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the valve assembly of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 1-Cooking body; 2-Pot body assembly; 3-Water tank assembly; 4-Valve assembly; 5-Water pump; 31-Receiving groove; 32-Protrusion; 33-Water outlet; 41-Elastic valve core; 42-Valve seat; 61-Float; 62-Sensor; 63-Column shell; 64-Float cavity; 411-Elastic plug; 412-Connecting rod; 413-Spring; 414-Abutment seat; 421-Push rod; 611-Limiting block; 631-Limiting groove; 641-First cavity; 642-Second cavity. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0026] It should be noted in advance that in the following description of this utility model, if there are any terms, the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] 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.

[0028] Throughout this specification, reference to "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the phrase "in one embodiment" or "in some embodiments" appears in various places throughout the specification, and not all references refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, in one or more embodiments, particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner.

[0029] See Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a cooking appliance, including a cooking body 1, a pot assembly 2, a water tank assembly 3, and a water supply channel. The water tank assembly 3 is detachably mounted on the cooking body 1. The water supply channel is used to introduce water from the water tank assembly 3 into the pot assembly 2. The water supply channel includes a valve assembly 4, which includes an elastic valve core 41 located at the outlet 33 of the water tank assembly 3 and a valve seat 42 located at a corresponding position on the cooking body 1. When the water tank assembly 3 is separated from the cooking body 1, the elastic valve core 41 closes the outlet 33 under the action of elastic force and water pressure. When the water tank assembly 3 is connected to the cooking body 1, the elastic valve core 41 opens the outlet 33 under the action of the abutment force of the valve seat 42.

[0030] See Figure 1 In this invention, the cooking body 1 is one of the core structures of the cooking appliance, including a body. The body primarily provides a stable mounting platform for components such as the pot assembly 2 and the water tank assembly 3, ensuring their stable and reliable operation. Simultaneously, the body also isolates the appliance from the external environment and heat. The pot assembly 2 is detachable from the cooking body 1 for easy disassembly and cleaning by the user. It can be located inside or outside the cooking body 1; no specific limitation is made here. The cooking body 1 also includes a control module located within the body. This control module is electrically connected to the pot assembly 2 and is used to control the heating time and temperature of the pot assembly 2.

[0031] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 The water tank assembly 3 is a key component in the cooking appliance used for storing and supplying water. The water tank assembly 3 can be installed outside or inside the cooking body 1; this is not limited here. The water tank assembly 3 has a water outlet 33, which can be located at the bottom or on the side wall of the water tank assembly 3; this is not limited here. A water supply channel connects the water tank assembly 3 to the pot body assembly 2; it can be a water pipe, a water tank, etc., this is not limited here.

[0032] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The valve assembly 4 is a key component in the cooking appliance used to control water flow. It includes a resilient valve core 41 and a valve seat 42. The resilient valve core 41 controls the opening and closing of the water outlet 33 of the water tank assembly 3, and the valve seat 42 controls the opening and closing of the water supply channel. The water tank assembly 3 and the resilient valve core 41 are detachably connected. The resilient valve core 41 is installed at the water outlet 33 of the water tank assembly 3, and the valve seat 42 is installed at one end of the water supply channel near the water tank assembly 3, or at one end of the water supply channel near the pot body assembly 2, or in the middle of the water supply channel. No specific limitation is made here.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the elastic valve core 41 is installed at the outlet 33 of the water tank assembly 3, it can block the outlet under the action of its elastic force. When the water tank assembly 3 is separated from the cooking body 1, if the water tank assembly 3 contains water, the elastic valve core 41 will abut against the outlet 33 under the dual action of elastic force and water pressure, sealing the outlet 33 and preventing water from flowing out, thereby ensuring that the water tank assembly 3 does not leak when disassembled. When the water tank assembly 3 is connected to the cooking body 1, the valve seat 42 provides the elastic valve core 41 with a force that overcomes the elastic force and water pressure to open the outlet 33, allowing the water tank assembly 3 to input water into the water supply channel.

[0034] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The elastic valve core 41 includes an elastic plug 411 disposed at the upper end of the outlet 33 for sealing the outlet 33, an abutment seat 414 disposed at the lower end of the outlet 33 for abutting against the valve seat 42, and a connecting rod 412 for passing through the outlet 33 and connecting the elastic plug 411 and the abutment seat 414. A spring 413 is sleeved on the connecting rod 412, and the spring 413 abuts against the lower end of the outlet 33 and the abutment seat 414 respectively. The valve seat 42 is provided with a push rod 421 for abutting against the abutment seat 414. The push rod 421 is used to push up the elastic plug 411 to open the outlet 33. In this embodiment, the valve seat 42 is installed at the end of the elastic valve core 41 away from the water outlet 33. When the water tank assembly 3 is connected to the cooking body 1, the push rod 421 lifts the abutment seat 414, and the abutment seat 414 moves upward, causing the connecting rod 412 and the elastic plug 411 to move upward, opening the water outlet 33. When the water tank assembly 3 is disassembled from the cooking body 1, the valve seat 42 disengages from the abutment seat 414, and the elastic plug 411 closes the water outlet 33 under the elastic force of the spring 413. If the water tank assembly 3 contains water, the elastic plug 411 abuts against the upper end of the water outlet 33 under the combined action of elastic force and water pressure, closing the water outlet 33. This design of this embodiment ensures that the water tank assembly 3 does not leak during disassembly, maintains the cleanliness of the cooking body 1, and is highly practical.

[0035] In addition, the elastic plug 411 can be made of rubber or silicone or other materials with deformation capabilities, and there are no specific limitations here.

[0036] The valve seat 42 is a one-way valve. In this embodiment, the inlet of the valve seat 42 is connected to the resilient valve core 41, and its outlet is connected to the pot assembly 2. This allows the water supply channel to flow from the water tank assembly 3 into the pot assembly 2, while preventing the flow from the pot assembly 2 into the water tank assembly 3, thus avoiding steam from the pot assembly 2 flowing into the water tank assembly 3. It should be noted that the valve seat 42 can be either a resilient one-way valve or a mechanical one-way valve; no specific limitation is made here.

[0037] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2The water supply channel also includes a water pump 5. One end of the water pump 5 is connected to the outlet 33 of the valve assembly 4, and the other end of the water pump 5 is connected to the pot body assembly 2. In this embodiment, the inlet of the water pump 5 is connected to the valve seat 42, and the outlet of the water pump 5 is connected to the pot body assembly 2. The water pump 5 can draw water stored in the water tank assembly 3 into the pot body assembly 2. During this process, the water pump 5 can provide a stable water flow, ensuring the consistency of water delivery during cooking, thereby improving the cooking effect. It can also provide enhanced water flow power, enabling water to be quickly delivered from the water tank assembly 3 to the pot body assembly 2.

[0038] It is understood that the water pump 5 is electrically connected to the control module, and the switch and running time of the water pump 5 can be controlled by the electrical signal of the control module to adjust the water addition time and amount to the pot body assembly 2.

[0039] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cooking appliance also includes a detection component, which includes a float 61 disposed within the water tank assembly 3 and a sensor 62 for detecting the height of the float 61. The sensor 62 is signal-connected to the water pump 5. In this embodiment, the sensor 62 and the water pump 5 are connected through the control module. The float 61 can float on the water surface. When the water level in the water tank assembly 3 changes, the height of the float 61 also changes. By sensing the height of the float 61 through the sensor 62, the water level change in the water tank assembly 3 can be monitored in real time. After obtaining the water level, the sensor 62 feeds it back to the control module. The control module controls the opening and closing of the water pump 5 according to the water level, thereby enabling more precise control of the amount of water added.

[0040] In addition, the sensor 62 can be a Hall sensor 62, a water level sensor 62, or a photoelectric sensor 62, and there is no specific limitation here.

[0041] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The detection component further includes a guide member, which includes a cylindrical shell 63 disposed within the water tank assembly 3. The cylindrical shell 63 forms a float cavity 64 extending in the vertical direction, and the float 61 is disposed in the float cavity 64. In this embodiment, the cylindrical shell 63 guides the floating of the float 61, ensuring that it moves only in the vertical direction within the float cavity 64. This prevents the float 61 from shifting laterally due to external forces or water flow when floating on the water surface, making the float 61 float more stably and ensuring that the sensor 62 can accurately monitor the actual height of the float 61.

[0042] In other embodiments, the guide includes a guide rail disposed within the water tank assembly 3 and extending in the vertical direction, and the float 61 is sleeved on the guide rail and slidably connected to the guide rail.

[0043] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The cylindrical shell 63 has a limiting groove 631 extending vertically through one side, and the float 61 has a limiting block 611 extending into the limiting groove 631. In this embodiment, the limiting groove 631 allows water from the water tank assembly 3 to flow into the float cavity 64, making the float cavity 64 at the same water level as the water tank assembly 3; on the other hand, it also limits the limiting block 611, further ensuring that the float 61 can only move vertically and prevents the float 61 from rotating, thereby improving the stability of the float 61 when the water level changes and avoiding inaccurate readings in the sensor 62 due to the rotation of the float 61.

[0044] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The float cavity 64 includes a first cavity 641 and a second cavity 642 communicating with the first cavity 641. The shape of the first cavity 641 corresponds to the shape of the float 61. In this embodiment, the shape of the first cavity 641 corresponds to the shape of the float 61. The first cavity 641 can limit the position of the float 61, making the float 61 float more stably within the first cavity 641. The second cavity 642 can increase the volume of the float cavity 64, making water level changes more stable, and can also increase the contact area between the float 61 and the water, making the float 61 float more stably.

[0045] Optionally, the bottom surface of the first cavity 641 is provided with a top block. The top block can prevent the bottom surface of the float 61 from directly contacting the bottom surface of the first cavity 641, thus avoiding the problem of vacuum adhesion between the float 61 and the bottom surface of the first cavity 641 after the water in the water tank assembly 3 has evaporated.

[0046] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2The water tank assembly 3 has a recessed receiving groove 31 on one side of its outer wall, and the sensor 62 is disposed within the receiving groove 31. The receiving groove 31 has a protrusion 32 protruding into the water tank assembly 3, and the cylindrical shell 63 is fitted to the side wall of the protrusion 32 and is disposed corresponding to the sensor 62. In this embodiment, the receiving groove 31 provides space for accommodating the sensor 62, and also saves space outside the water tank assembly 3, avoiding space occupation caused by the protruding sensor 62, and maintaining the simplicity and aesthetics of the overall structure. The cylindrical shell 63 is disposed on the side wall of the protrusion 32, which can shorten the distance between the sensor 62 and the float 61, thereby reducing delay and interference in the signal transmission process, and thus improving the measurement accuracy of the water level by the sensor 62.

[0047] For further details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The water tank assembly 3 is disposed on the upper side of the cooking body 1, and the receiving groove 31 is disposed on the side of the water tank assembly 3 near the cooking body 1, with the outer surface of the water tank assembly 3 flush with the outer surface of the cooking body 1. The water outlet 33 is disposed at the bottom of the water tank assembly 3, and a corresponding docking slot for the water outlet 33 is provided on the cooking body 1, allowing the water outlet 33 to be connected to the cooking body via the docking slot. The valve seat 42 is disposed below the slot to facilitate connection with the elastic valve core 41.

[0048] In this embodiment, the water tank assembly 3 is located on the upper side, making it convenient for users to operate when maintenance or inspection is needed without disassembling other parts, thus improving the convenience of maintenance; the receiving slot 31 is positioned close to the cooking body 1 so that after the water tank assembly 3 is installed, the sensor 62 is located inside the cooking body 1, which can protect the sensor 62; the outer surface of the water tank assembly 3 is flush with the outer surface of the cooking body 1, creating a unified and simple appearance. This design not only improves the aesthetics of the equipment but also enhances the user experience.

[0049] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, The device includes a cooking body, a pot body assembly, a water tank assembly, and a water supply channel. The water tank assembly is detachably mounted on the cooking body. The water supply channel is used to introduce water from the water tank assembly into the pot body assembly. The water supply channel includes a valve assembly, which includes a resilient valve core located at the outlet of the water tank assembly and a valve seat located at a corresponding position on the cooking body. When the water tank assembly is separated from the cooking body, the resilient valve core closes the outlet under the action of elastic force and water pressure. When the water tank assembly is connected to the cooking body, the resilient valve core opens the outlet under the action of the abutment force of the valve seat.

2. The cooking appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic valve core includes an elastic plug disposed at the upper end of the outlet for sealing the outlet, an abutment seat disposed at the lower end of the outlet for abutting against the valve seat, and a connecting rod for passing through the outlet and connecting the elastic plug and the abutment seat. A spring is sleeved on the connecting rod, and the spring abuts against the lower end of the outlet and the abutment seat respectively. The valve seat is provided with a push rod for abutting against the abutment seat, and the push rod is used to lift the elastic plug to open the outlet.

3. The cooking utensil as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The valve seat is configured as a one-way valve.

4. The cooking appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply channel also includes a water pump, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the valve assembly, and the other end of which is connected to the pot body assembly.

5. The cooking appliance as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a detection component, which includes a float disposed in the water tank assembly and a sensor for detecting the height of the float, the sensor being signal-connected to the water pump.

6. The cooking appliance as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The detection component further includes a guide member, which includes a cylindrical shell disposed within the water tank assembly. The cylindrical shell is used to form a floating cavity extending in the vertical direction, and the float is disposed in the floating cavity.

7. The cooking utensil as described in claim 6, characterized in that, One side of the cylindrical shell is provided with a limiting groove extending in the vertical direction, and the float is provided with a limiting block that extends into the limiting groove.

8. The cooking utensil as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The buoyancy cavity includes a first cavity, the shape of which corresponds to the shape of the float.

9. The cooking utensil as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The outer wall of one side of the water tank assembly is recessed with a receiving groove, and the sensor is disposed in the receiving groove; The receiving groove is formed with a protrusion protruding into the water tank assembly, and the cylindrical shell is attached to the side wall of the protrusion and is positioned corresponding to the sensor.

10. The cooking appliance as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The water tank assembly is disposed on the upper side of the cooking body, the receiving slot is disposed on the side of the water tank assembly close to the cooking body, and the outer surface of the water tank assembly is flush with the outer surface of the cooking body.

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