Electric cooker with unlocking and locking functions

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric cooker with unlocking and locking functions, which comprises a cooker base, an inner cooker, a lining, a handle, a linkage sliding block and a lock catch, the inner cooker is arranged in the cooker base, the lining is rotatably connected with the cooker base and can cover the inner cooker, the handle can be fixed on the lining in a vertically movable manner, the linkage sliding block can be arranged on the lining in a sliding manner along the radial direction of the inner cooker, and the lock catch is arranged on the linkage sliding block. The lock catch is arranged on the linkage sliding block; wherein the handle moves in the direction away from the lining to push the linkage sliding block to move in the direction away from the axis of the inner pot, the linkage sliding block drives the lock catch to be away from the axis of the inner pot, the lock catch and the inner pot are unlocked, and therefore unlocking of the electric cooker is achieved, or the handle moves in the direction towards the lining, and the linkage sliding block and the handle are separated and reset. And the lock catch is driven to move in the direction towards the axis of the inner pot, so that the lock catch and the inner pot are locked, and the locking of the electric cooker is realized. By the adoption of the design mode, the structure is simple and stable, material consumption of the lock catch is small, and cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric rice cooker technology, and in particular to an electric rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are generally two types of lid locking methods for rice cookers on the market: one is a manual circumferential screw-lock or lid unlocking, and the other is an automatic screw-lock or lid circumferential screw-lock driven by a motor. However, since both types of screws or lids are round, more materials are needed, which leads to higher costs for rice cookers. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome at least one of the defects described in the prior art, the present invention provides a rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function to solve the problem of high cost of existing rice cookers.

[0004] The present invention provides a technical solution to solve the problem. The present invention discloses a rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function, including an inner liner, a handle, a linkage slider and a lock. The handle is fixed to the inner liner and can move up and down. The linkage slider is slidably disposed on the inner liner along the radial direction of the inner pot. The lock is disposed on the linkage slider.

[0005] The handle moves away from the liner to push the linkage slider to move away from the axis of the inner pot. The linkage slider causes the latch to move away from the axis of the inner pot, thus unlocking the latch and the inner pot. Alternatively, the handle moves towards the liner, the linkage slider separates from the handle and resets, and causes the latch to move towards the axis of the inner pot, thus locking the latch and the inner pot.

[0006] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the handle is provided with a first inclined surface, and one end of the linkage slider is provided with a second inclined surface adapted to the first inclined surface;

[0007] When the handle moves away from the liner, the first inclined surface on the handle pushes the linkage slider to move away from the axis of the inner pot.

[0008] When the handle moves toward the lining, the first inclined surface on the handle separates from the second inclined surface on the linkage slider, thereby separating the linkage slider from the handle.

[0009] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the handle includes a gripping part and a pushing part. The pushing part is movably disposed on the inner lining, and the gripping part is disposed on the pushing part. The gripping part is used to drive the pushing part to move under the action of external force.

[0010] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, one end of the linkage slider is provided with a groove, and the inner liner is provided with a first hanging shaft, which is slidably connected to the groove.

[0011] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the rice cooker with opening and closing lock function further includes a return spring, the inner liner is provided with a first limiting groove, the other end of the linkage slider is provided with a second limiting groove, and the return spring abuts between the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove.

[0012] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the outer periphery of the liner is provided with a U-shaped first limiting block with an opening facing the axis of the inner pot, and a first limiting groove is formed on the first limiting block. The other end of the linkage slider is provided with a U-shaped second limiting block with an opening away from the axis of the inner pot, and a second limiting groove is formed on the first limiting block.

[0013] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the second limiting groove is provided with a positioning post, and the end of the reset spring is sleeved on the positioning post.

[0014] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the linkage slider is located on the side of the liner away from the inner pot, the latch is located on the side of the liner facing the inner pot, the latch is provided with a second hanging shaft, the liner is provided with a first clearance hole, and the second hanging shaft passes through the first clearance hole to connect to the linkage slider.

[0015] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the other end of the linkage slider extends to both sides to form two lugs. There are two first clearance holes and two second hanging shafts. The two first clearance holes are respectively provided for the two lugs, and the two second hanging shafts are respectively provided on the two lugs.

[0016] As an optional implementation, in this embodiment of the present invention, the handle is located at the axis of the inner pot, and there are four linkage sliders and four latches. The four linkage sliders are cross-shaped and are located on the outer periphery of the handle.

[0017] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This utility model comprises a pot base, an inner pot, an inner liner, a handle, a connecting slider, and a latch. The inner pot is placed inside the pot base, and the inner liner is rotatably connected to the pot base and can cover the inner pot. The handle is movable and fixed to the inner liner. The connecting slider is slidable radially along the inner pot and is mounted on the inner liner. The latch is mounted on the connecting slider. Moving the handle away from the inner liner pushes the connecting slider away from the axis of the inner pot, causing the latch to move away from the axis of the inner pot, thus unlocking the rice cooker. Alternatively, moving the handle towards the inner liner separates the connecting slider from the handle and resets it, causing the latch to move towards the axis of the inner pot, thus locking the rice cooker. This design is simple and stable, uses less material for the latch, and is low in cost. Attached Figure Description

[0019] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rice cooker with opening and closing lock function in the locked state according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the rice cooker with opening and closing lock function in the embodiment of the present utility model in the locked state.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the rice cooker with opening and closing lock function in the embodiment of this utility model in the unlocked state.

[0023] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0024] 1-Inner pot; 2-Inner liner; 21-First hanging shaft; 22-First limiting groove; 23-First limiting block; 24-First clearance hole; 3-Handle; 31-Grip part; 32-Push part; 321-First inclined surface; 4-Linking slider; 41-Second inclined surface; 42-Slide groove; 43-Second limiting groove; 44-Second limiting block; 45-Positioning post; 46-Lug; 5-Lock; 51-Second hanging shaft; 6-Reset spring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In this invention, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this invention and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0027] Furthermore, in addition to indicating direction or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0030] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0031] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 3This utility model discloses a rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function, including a pot base, an inner pot 1, an inner liner 2, a handle 3, a connecting slider 4, and a lock 5. The inner pot 1 is placed inside the pot base, and the inner liner 2 is rotatably connected to the pot base and can cover the inner pot 1. The handle 3 is movable and fixed on the inner liner 2. The connecting slider 4 is slidably disposed on the inner liner 2 along the radial direction of the inner pot 1. The lock 5 is disposed on the connecting slider 4. The handle 3 moves away from the inner liner 2 to push the connecting slider 4 to move away from the axis of the inner pot 1. The connecting slider 4 drives the lock 5 away from the axis of the inner pot 1, thereby unlocking the lock 5 and the inner pot 1, thus unlocking the rice cooker (e.g., as shown in the image). Figures 2 to 3 (As shown), or, the handle 3 moves in the direction toward the inner liner 2, causing the slider 4 to separate from the handle 3 and reset, and driving the latch 5 to move in the direction toward the axis of the inner pot 1, so that the latch 5 and the inner pot 1 lock together, thereby realizing the locking of the rice cooker (as shown). Figures 3 to 2 (As shown). This design method results in a simple and stable structure, with less material used in the locking buckle 5, leading to low cost.

[0032] Preferably, the handle 3 is located at the axis of the inner pot 1, and there are four connecting sliders 4 and four locking buckles 5. The four connecting sliders 4 are arranged in a cross shape and are located on the outer periphery of the handle 3. This method can improve the stability of the rice cooker's locking mechanism.

[0033] In some embodiments, in order for the handle 3 to push the linkage slider, the handle 3 is provided with a first inclined surface 321, and one end of the linkage slider 4 is provided with a second inclined surface 41 adapted to the first inclined surface 321; when the handle 3 moves away from the inner liner 2, the first inclined surface 321 on the handle 3 pushes the linkage slider 4 to move away from the axis of the inner pot 1; when the handle 3 moves towards the inner liner 2, the first inclined surface 321 on the handle 3 separates from the second inclined surface 41 on the linkage slider 4, so that the linkage slider 4 separates from the handle 3.

[0034] Furthermore, the handle 3 includes a gripping part 31 and a pushing part 32. The pushing part 32 is movably mounted on the inner liner 2, and the gripping part 31 is mounted on the pushing part 32. The gripping part 31 is used to drive the pushing part 32 to move under the action of external force. With this design, the user can control the handle 3 and the interaction between the handle 3 and the linkage slider 4 through the action of the gripping part 31 and the pushing part 32.

[0035] In some embodiments, in order to achieve the sliding connection of the linkage slider 4 on the inner liner 2, a groove 42 is provided on one end of the linkage slider 4, and a first hanging shaft 21 is provided on the inner liner 2, with the first hanging shaft 21 slidably connected to the groove 42.

[0036] In some embodiments, to enable the linkage slider 4 to reset, the rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function also includes a return spring 6. The inner liner 2 has a first limiting groove 22, and the other end of the linkage slider 4 has a second limiting groove 43. The return spring 6 abuts between the first limiting groove 22 and the second limiting groove 43. Compared to the manual screwing method, which often results in insufficient engagement between the lid's teeth and the inner pot 1 due to improper screwing, causing safety hazards, the use of the return spring 6 to push the linkage slider 4 and the lock 5 into place avoids safety issues caused by improper screwing during use, resulting in an incomplete lid closure. This method has significant practical value.

[0037] Furthermore, in order to form the first limiting groove 22 and the second limiting groove 43, the outer periphery of the inner liner 2 is provided with a U-shaped first limiting block 23 with the opening facing the axis of the inner pot 1, and the first limiting groove 22 is formed on the first limiting block 23. The other end of the linkage slider 4 is provided with a U-shaped second limiting block 44 with the opening away from the axis of the inner pot 1, and the second limiting groove 43 is formed on the first limiting block 23.

[0038] Furthermore, a positioning post 45 is provided on the second limiting groove 43, and the end of the return spring 6 is sleeved on the positioning post 45. This design can improve the stability of the return spring 6 at the linkage slider 4.

[0039] In some embodiments, the linkage slider 4 is located on the side of the liner 2 away from the inner pot 1, and the latch 5 is located on the side of the liner 2 facing the inner pot 1. The latch 5 is provided with a second hanging shaft 51, and the liner 2 is provided with a first clearance hole 24. The second hanging shaft 51 passes through the first clearance hole 24 to connect to the linkage slider 4.

[0040] Furthermore, the other end of the linkage slider 4 extends to both sides to form two lugs 46. There are two first clearance holes 24 and two second hanging shafts 51. The two first clearance holes 24 are respectively set corresponding to the two lugs 46, and the two second hanging shafts 51 are respectively set on the two lugs 46.

[0041] This utility model provides a rice cooker with an opening and closing locking function, including an inner pot 1, an inner liner 2, a handle 3, a connecting slider 4, and a locking buckle 5. The handle 3 is movably fixed to the inner liner 2, and the connecting slider 4 is slidably disposed on the inner liner 2 along the radial direction of the inner pot 1. The locking buckle 5 is disposed on the connecting slider 4. The handle 3 moves away from the inner liner 2, pushing the connecting slider 4 to move away from the axis of the inner pot 1. The connecting slider 4 then moves the locking buckle 5 away from the axis of the inner pot 1, thus unlocking the rice cooker. Alternatively, the handle 3 moves towards the inner liner 2, causing the connecting slider 4 to separate and reset, and then moving the locking buckle 5 towards the axis of the inner pot 1, thus locking the rice cooker. This design is simple and stable, uses less material for the locking buckle 5, and has low cost.

[0042] The above provides a detailed description of a rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function disclosed in this utility model. This article uses specific examples to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function and its core idea. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rice cooker with an opening and closing lock function, characterized in that, Includes an inner liner (2), a handle (3), a connecting slider (4), and a latch (5). The handle (3) can be fixed to the inner liner (2) in an up-down motion. The connecting slider (4) can be slidably disposed on the inner liner (2) along the radial direction of the inner pot (1). The latch (5) is disposed on the connecting slider (4). In this configuration, the handle (3) moves away from the liner (2) to push the linkage slider (4) to move away from the axis of the inner pot (1). The linkage slider (4) causes the latch (5) to move away from the axis of the inner pot (1), thereby unlocking the latch (5) and the inner pot (1). Alternatively, the handle (3) moves towards the liner (2), causing the linkage slider (4) to separate from the handle (3) and reset, and causing the latch (5) to move towards the axis of the inner pot (1), thereby locking the latch (5) and the inner pot (1).

2. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (3) is provided with a first inclined surface (321), and one end of the linkage slider (4) is provided with a second inclined surface (41) adapted to the first inclined surface (321); When the handle (3) moves away from the liner (2), the first inclined surface (321) on the handle (3) pushes the linkage slider (4) to move away from the axis of the inner pot (1); When the handle (3) moves toward the liner (2), the first inclined surface (321) on the handle (3) separates from the second inclined surface (41) on the linkage slider (4) so ​​that the linkage slider (4) separates from the handle (3).

3. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (3) includes a gripping part (31) and a pushing part (32). The pushing part (32) is movably disposed on the inner lining (2). The gripping part (31) is disposed on the pushing part (32). The gripping part (31) is used to drive the pushing part (32) to move under the action of external force.

4. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting slider (4) has a groove (42) at one end, and the inner liner (2) has a first hanging shaft (21) which is slidably connected to the groove (42).

5. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function also includes a reset spring (6), the inner liner (2) is provided with a first limiting groove (22), the other end of the linkage slider (4) is provided with a second limiting groove (43), and the reset spring (6) abuts between the first limiting groove (22) and the second limiting groove (43).

6. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the liner (2) is provided with a U-shaped first limiting block (23) with an opening facing the axis of the inner pot (1), and a first limiting groove (22) is formed on the first limiting block (23). The other end of the linkage slider (4) is provided with a U-shaped second limiting block (44) with an opening away from the axis of the inner pot (1), and a second limiting groove (43) is formed on the first limiting block (23).

7. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second limiting groove (43) is provided with a positioning post (45), and the end of the reset spring (6) is sleeved on the positioning post (45).

8. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage slider (4) is located on the side of the liner (2) away from the inner pot (1), the latch (5) is located on the side of the liner (2) facing the inner pot (1), the latch (5) is provided with a second hanging shaft (51), the liner (2) is provided with a first clearance hole (24), and the second hanging shaft (51) passes through the first clearance hole (24) to connect to the linkage slider (4).

9. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The other end of the linkage slider (4) extends to both sides to form two lugs (46). There are two first clearance holes (24) and two second hanging shafts (51). The two first clearance holes (24) are respectively provided for the two lugs (46), and the two second hanging shafts (51) are respectively provided on the two lugs (46).

10. The rice cooker with opening and closing lock function according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The handle (3) is located at the axis of the inner pot (1). There are four connecting sliders (4) and four latches (5). The four connecting sliders (4) are in a cross shape and are located on the outer periphery of the handle (3).

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