Foldable pot lug

By designing foldable pot handles, and utilizing elastic steel sheets and a clamping structure to achieve the folding and unfolding of the pot handles, the problem of fixed pot handles taking up a lot of space is solved, thus achieving the effect of saving storage space.

CN223614707UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02XINXING XIANFENG STAINLESS STEEL PROD MFGR CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423187257.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

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Technical Problem

The fixed handle design of existing cookware results in a large space occupation during transportation and storage, which is very inconvenient.

Method used

Design a foldable pot handle, including a fixed handle base, an elastic steel sheet, a side handle body and a side handle base. The elastic steel sheet provides elastic constraint positioning posts, and the clamping structure realizes the folding or unfolding of the side handle body.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the folding function of the pot handle, saving storage space, is easy to operate, and fits tightly with the pot body.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable pot lug, which is arranged on a pot body and comprises a fixed lug seat, an elastic steel sheet, a side lug body, a side lug seat and a screw, the fixed lug seat is welded on a pot body, positioning columns are arranged on the inner sides of the two ends of the side lug body respectively, and the two positioning columns are the same in structure and opposite in position; the side lug seats are lug seats with U-shaped groove structures, and openings of the U-shaped grooves face the direction of the pot body; the elastic steel sheet is arranged in the U-shaped groove of the side lug seat, and the screw sequentially penetrates through the side lug seat and the elastic steel sheet and then is locked on the fixed lug seat; the two positioning columns are clamped into the U-shaped grooves in the two ends of the side lug seats respectively and can rotate around the U-shaped grooves, the positioning columns are clamped between the U-shaped grooves of the side lug seats and the elastic steel sheets and are pressed by the elastic steel sheets, and clamping structures used for positioning the side lug bodies are arranged between the positioning columns and the U-shaped grooves of the side lug seats. The side lug body of the folding pot lug can rotate around the side lug base to achieve horizontal fixing or vertical folding, a pot body can be conveniently lifted or the pot lug can be conveniently folded and stored, and the storage space can be saved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen cooking utensil accessories, and in particular to a foldable pot handle. Background Technology

[0002] Most cookware on the market currently uses fixed handles, which are directly welded to the pot body. This takes up a lot of space during packaging and transportation, and is also inconvenient to store. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a foldable pot handle.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a foldable pot handle, installed on a pot body, comprising a fixed handle base, an elastic steel sheet, a side handle body, a side handle base, and screws; the fixed handle base is welded to the pot body, the side handle body is a U-shaped handle, with positioning posts on the inner sides of both ends, the two positioning posts having the same structure and being positioned opposite each other; the side handle base is a handle with a U-shaped groove structure, the opening of the U-shaped groove facing the pot body; the elastic steel sheet is disposed in the U-shaped groove of the side handle base, the screw passes through the side handle base and the elastic steel sheet in sequence and is locked onto the fixed handle base; the two positioning posts are respectively inserted into the U-shaped grooves at both ends of the side handle base and can rotate around the U-shaped groove, the positioning posts are clamped between the U-shaped groove of the side handle base and the elastic steel sheet and are pressed by the elastic steel sheet, and a clamping structure for positioning the side handle body is provided between the positioning posts and the U-shaped groove of the side handle base.

[0005] The elastic steel sheet provides elasticity, compresses the positioning post, and constrains the rotation of the side ear body; the clamping structure can position the side ear body to achieve folding or unfolding.

[0006] The fixing lug is a lug with a U-shaped groove, and its two ends are folded outward to form wings. The wings are welded to the pot body, and the curvature of the wings matches the curvature of the outer peripheral wall of the pot body. Matching the curvature of the wings with the curvature of the outer peripheral wall of the pot body allows for a tighter fit between the fixing lug and the pot body.

[0007] The elastic steel sheet has a recessed middle section forming an installation groove, and the fixing lug is installed in the installation groove; the two side walls of the installation groove are inclined surfaces that gradually slope outward from the bottom to the top of the groove, and the elastic steel sheet at the outer end of the installation groove is folded outward to form a folded edge, and the positioning post presses against the folded edge to flip it over.

[0008] Ribs are formed at both ends of the side ear seat. The two ribs separate the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat to form a positioning groove in the middle and two limiting grooves at both ends. The middle part of the elastic steel sheet is placed in the positioning groove, and the folded edge of the elastic steel sheet passes over the rib and is located in the limiting groove. The positioning post is inserted into the limiting groove and can rotate around the limiting groove.

[0009] The bottom of the limiting groove narrows from the two side walls of the side ear seat towards the center, and a V-shaped groove is formed in the middle of the bottom of the limiting groove. The positioning post has a first plane and a second plane, with the second plane forming a 90-degree angle with the first plane, and the second plane and the first plane are connected by an arc surface structure. A V-shaped protrusion is provided on the other side of the positioning post opposite the arc surface structure. The V-shaped protrusion rotates along the limiting groove to engage or disengage from the V-shaped groove. The V-shaped groove and the V-shaped protrusion constitute the locking structure, and there is a gap between the positioning post and the wall of the limiting groove. The gap between the positioning post and the wall of the limiting groove allows the positioning post to rotate within the limiting groove, preventing it from getting stuck. The cooperation of the first plane, the second plane, and the arc surface structure between the two planes, and the 90-degree angle between the two planes, restricts the rotation range of the positioning post, giving the side ear body two positioning positions in the vertical and horizontal directions, thereby realizing the folding and horizontal unfolding of the side ear body. The V-shaped protrusion rotates along the limiting groove and engages or disengages from the V-shaped groove, allowing the positioning post to switch between two states, thus enabling the folding and unfolding of the side ear body.

[0010] In the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat, the limiting groove and the wall surface of the U-shaped groove opposite the rib plate protrude towards the center of the groove to form a protrusion. The edge of the protrusion located on the inner side of the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat is flush with the rib plate, and the fixing ear seat is located in the positioning groove between the two protrusions. The protrusion constrains the installation position of the fixing ear seat, making the fit tighter.

[0011] The fixed lug has a threaded hole, the elastic steel sheet has a first through hole, and the side lug has a second through hole. The threaded hole, the first through hole, and the second through hole are coaxially arranged. The screw passes through the second through hole and the first through hole in sequence and is then tightened into the threaded hole.

[0012] Two threaded holes are provided, symmetrically arranged at both ends of the fixed lug; the first through hole, the second through hole, and the screw are provided in twos respectively.

[0013] The outer surface of the side ear body has an inclined surface, and the cross-section of the side ear body is a cross-section that gradually narrows from the middle to both sides.

[0014] The ends of the two sides of the ear body have an arc-shaped structure.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the folding pot ear structure is simple and easy to operate; the side ear body can rotate around the side ear seat to achieve horizontal fixation, forming a stable structure, which makes it easy to lift the pot body; when the side ear body rotates around the side ear seat and is folded vertically, it can save storage space; the elastic steel sheet cooperates with the side ear seat to clamp the positioning post and constrain the rotation of the side ear body; the V-shaped protrusion can be inserted into or removed from the V-shaped groove to achieve folding or unfolding of the side ear body at different angles, and the side ear body can be positioned. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure from the top side of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure from the lower side of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a top view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view along line AA;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Sectional view along the BB direction;

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 4 C-axis sectional view;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after removing the side ear body;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed ear seat and the elastic steel sheet in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the side ear seat in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the side ear seat along the second through hole in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the side ear body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 13 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the side ear body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The meanings of the reference numerals in the figure are as follows: 1. Fixed ear seat; 11. Wing; 12. Threaded hole; 2. Elastic steel sheet; 21. Mounting groove; 22. Folded edge; 23. First through hole; 3. Side ear body; 31. Positioning post; 32. V-shaped protrusion; 33. First plane; 34. Second plane; 4. Side ear seat; 41. Positioning groove; 42. Limiting groove; 43. Rib; 44. V-shaped groove; 45. Protrusion; 46. Second through hole; 5. Screw. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Example

[0032] See Figures 1 to 13 This is a foldable pot handle, installed on the pot body. The foldable pot handle includes a fixed handle 1, an elastic steel sheet 2, a side handle body 3, a side handle 4, and screws 5. The fixed handle 1 is welded to the pot body. The side handle body 3 is a U-shaped handle with positioning posts 31 on the inner sides of both ends. The two positioning posts 31 have the same structure and are positioned opposite each other. The side handle 4 is a handle with a U-shaped groove structure, with the opening of the U-shaped groove facing the pot body. The elastic steel sheet 2 is set in the U-shaped groove of the side handle 4. The screws 5 pass through the side handle 4 and the elastic steel sheet 2 in sequence and are locked onto the fixed handle 1. The two positioning posts 31 are respectively inserted into the U-shaped grooves at both ends of the side handle 4 and can rotate around the U-shaped groove. The positioning posts 31 are clamped between the U-shaped groove of the side handle 4 and the elastic steel sheet 2 and are pressed by the elastic steel sheet 2. A clamping structure for positioning the side handle body 3 is provided between the positioning posts 31 and the U-shaped groove of the side handle 4.

[0033] The elastic steel sheet 2 is provided to provide elasticity, press the positioning post 31, and constrain the rotation of the side ear body 3; the clamping structure can position the side ear body 3 to achieve folding or unfolding.

[0034] The fixing lug 1 is a lug with a U-shaped groove, and its two ends are folded outward to form a wing 11. The wing 11 is welded to the pot body, and the curvature of the wing 11 matches the curvature of the outer peripheral wall of the pot body. The matching of the curvature of the wing 11 with the curvature of the outer peripheral wall of the pot body can make the fixing lug 1 fit more tightly with the pot body.

[0035] The elastic steel sheet 2 is recessed in the middle to form an installation groove 21, and the fixing ear 1 is installed in the installation groove 21. The two side walls of the installation groove 21 are inclined surfaces that gradually slope outward from the bottom to the top of the groove. The elastic steel sheet 2 at the outer end of the installation groove 21 is folded outward to form a folded edge 22, and the positioning post 31 presses the folded edge 22 to flip it over.

[0036] Ribs 43 are formed at both ends of the side ear seat 4. The two ribs 43 divide the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat 4 to form a positioning groove 41 in the middle and two limiting grooves 42 at both ends. The elastic steel sheet 2 is placed in the positioning groove 41 in the middle. The folded edge 22 of the elastic steel sheet 2 passes over the rib 43 and is located in the limiting groove 42. The positioning post 31 is inserted into the limiting groove 42 and can rotate around the limiting groove 42.

[0037] The bottom of the limiting groove 42 narrows from the two side walls of the side ear seat 4 towards the center, and a V-shaped groove 44 is formed in the middle of the bottom of the limiting groove 42. The positioning post 31 has a first plane 33 and a second plane 34, which form a 90-degree angle with the first plane 33. The second plane 34 and the first plane 33 are connected by an arc surface structure. On the other side of the positioning post 31 opposite to the arc surface structure, a V-shaped protrusion 32 is provided. The V-shaped protrusion 32 rotates along the limiting groove 42 and engages or disengages from the V-shaped groove 44. The V-shaped groove 44 and the V-shaped protrusion 32 form a locking structure, and there is a gap between the positioning post 31 and the wall of the limiting groove 42. The gap between the positioning post 31 and the wall of the limiting groove 42 allows the positioning post 31 to rotate within the limiting groove 42, preventing it from getting stuck. The first plane 33, the second plane 34, and the arc-shaped surface structure between the two planes, with the two planes forming a 90-degree angle, constrain the rotation range of the positioning post 31. This allows the side ear body 3 to have two positioning positions in the vertical and horizontal directions, thereby enabling the folding and horizontal unfolding of the side ear body 3. The V-shaped protrusion 32 rotates along the limiting groove 42 and engages or disengages from the V-shaped groove 44, allowing the positioning post 31 to switch between two states, thus enabling the folding and unfolding of the side ear body 3.

[0038] In the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat 4, the wall surface of the U-shaped groove opposite the limiting groove 42 and the rib plate 43 protrudes towards the center of the groove to form a protrusion 45. The edge of the protrusion 45 located inside the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat 4 is flush with the rib plate 43. The fixing ear seat 1 is located in the positioning groove 41 between the two protrusions 45. The setting of the protrusion 45 restricts the installation position of the fixing ear seat 1, making the fit tighter.

[0039] The fixed ear 1 has a threaded hole 12, the elastic steel sheet 2 has a first through hole 23, and the side ear 4 has a second through hole 46. The threaded hole 12, the first through hole 23, and the second through hole 46 are coaxially arranged. The screw 5 passes through the second through hole 46 and the first through hole 23 in sequence and is then tightened in the threaded hole 12.

[0040] Two threaded holes 12 are provided, symmetrically arranged at both ends of the fixed lug 1; two first through holes 23, two second through holes 46, and two screws 5 are provided respectively.

[0041] The outer surface of the side ear body 3 has an inclined surface, and the cross-section of the side ear body 3 is a cross-section that gradually narrows from the middle to both sides.

[0042] The ends of the two sides of the ear body 3 have an arc-shaped structure.

[0043] Assembly in this embodiment:

[0044] 1) Weld the fixing lug 1 to the designated position on the pot body;

[0045] 2) Place the side ear holder 4 on the right side of the side ear, and fasten the side ear holder 4 to the designated position on the side ear from right to left;

[0046] 3) Place the elastic steel sheet 2 on the left side of the side ear seat 4, and insert the elastic steel sheet 2 into the position (positioning groove 41) set in the side ear seat 4 from left to right, so that the elastic steel sheet 2 presses the side ear body 3 tightly, and at the same time make the screw 5 hole set on the side ear seat 4 concentric with the first through hole 23 of the elastic steel sheet 2.

[0047] 4) Place the side ear seat 4 on the right side of the fixed ear seat 1, and fit the side ear seat 4 onto the fixed ear seat 1 from right to left. At the same time, make the threaded hole 12 set on the fixed ear seat 1 concentric with the second through hole 46 set on the side ear seat 4. Then, use screws 5 to pass through the side ear seat 4 and the elastic steel sheet 2 in sequence and finally lock them onto the fixed ear seat 1.

[0048] The working principle of this embodiment:

[0049] 1) State switching: When the side ear body 3 is in the lifted state, the first plane 33 set on the positioning post 31 of the side ear body 3 is in parallel contact with the elastic steel sheet 2. Hold the side ear body 3 and rotate it clockwise around the positioning post 31 of the side ear body 3. Since the elastic steel sheet 2 has a rebound force, during the rotation of the side ear body 3, the elastic steel sheet 2 is in contact with the positioning post 31 of the side ear body 3. Since the side ear positioning post 31 is approximately square, the positioning post 31 of the side ear body 3 will force the elastic steel sheet 2 to contract, thereby increasing the elastic force and generating a damping feeling during the rotation process. When the side ear body 3 rotates 90 degrees, the second plane 34 set on the positioning post 31 of the side ear body 3 is in contact with the elastic steel sheet 2, and the two reach a parallel state. At this time, the side ear body 3 is in the pressed state.

[0050] 2) When the side ear body 3 is in the pressed state, it can be deduced by the same reasoning that rotating the side ear body 90 degrees counterclockwise can switch the side ear body 3 from the pressed state to the lifted state.

[0051] The above detailed description is a specific description of a feasible embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment is not intended to limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent implementations or modifications that do not depart from the present utility model should be included in the patent scope of this case.

Claims

1. A foldable pot handle, installed on a pot body, characterized in that: The foldable pot handle includes a fixed handle base, an elastic steel sheet, a side handle body, a side handle base, and screws. The fixed handle base is welded to the pot body. The side handle body is a U-shaped handle with positioning posts on the inner sides of both ends. The two positioning posts have the same structure and are positioned opposite each other. The side handle base is a handle with a U-shaped groove structure, with the opening of the U-shaped groove facing the pot body. The elastic steel sheet is disposed in the U-shaped groove of the side handle base. The screw passes through the side handle base and the elastic steel sheet in sequence and is locked onto the fixed handle base. The two positioning posts are respectively inserted into the U-shaped grooves at both ends of the side handle base and can rotate around the U-shaped groove. The positioning posts are clamped between the U-shaped groove of the side handle base and the elastic steel sheet and are pressed by the elastic steel sheet. A clamping structure for positioning the side handle body is provided between the positioning posts and the U-shaped groove of the side handle base.

2. The foldable pot handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed lug is a lug with a U-shaped groove, and its two ends are folded outward to form a wing. The wing is welded to the pot body, and the curvature of the wing matches the curvature of the outer peripheral wall of the pot body.

3. The foldable pot handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic steel sheet has a recessed middle section forming an installation groove, and the fixing lug is installed in the installation groove; the two side walls of the installation groove are inclined surfaces that gradually slope outward from the bottom to the top of the groove, and the elastic steel sheet at the outer end of the installation groove is folded outward to form a folded edge, and the positioning post presses against the folded edge to flip it over.

4. The foldable pot handle according to claim 3, characterized in that: Ribs are formed at both ends of the side ear seat. The two ribs separate the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat to form a positioning groove in the middle and two limiting grooves at both ends. The middle part of the elastic steel sheet is placed in the positioning groove, and the folded edge of the elastic steel sheet passes over the rib and is located in the limiting groove. The positioning post is inserted into the limiting groove and can rotate around the limiting groove.

5. The foldable pot handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the limiting groove narrows from the two side walls of the side ear seat towards the middle, and a V-shaped groove is formed in the middle of the bottom of the limiting groove. The positioning post has a first plane and a second plane, the second plane forming a 90-degree angle with the first plane, and the second plane and the first plane are connected together by an arc surface structure. A V-shaped protrusion is provided on the other side of the positioning post opposite the arc surface structure. The V-shaped protrusion rotates along the limiting groove to engage or disengage from the V-shaped groove. The V-shaped groove and the V-shaped protrusion constitute the clamping structure, and there is a gap between the positioning post and the wall of the limiting groove.

6. The foldable pot handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: In the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat, the limiting groove and the wall surface of the U-shaped groove opposite the rib plate protrude towards the center of the groove to form a protrusion. The edge of the protrusion located on the inner side of the U-shaped groove of the side ear seat is flush with the rib plate. The fixing ear seat is located in the positioning groove between the two protrusions.

7. The foldable pot handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed lug has a threaded hole, the elastic steel sheet has a first through hole, and the side lug has a second through hole. The threaded hole, the first through hole, and the second through hole are coaxially arranged. The screw passes through the second through hole and the first through hole in sequence and is then tightened into the threaded hole.

8. The foldable pot handle according to claim 7, characterized in that: Two threaded holes are provided, symmetrically arranged at both ends of the fixed lug; the first through hole, the second through hole, and the screw are provided in twos respectively.

9. The foldable pot handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the side ear body has an inclined surface, and the cross-section of the side ear body is a cross-section that gradually narrows from the middle to both sides.

10. The foldable pot handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ends of the two sides of the ear body have an arc-shaped structure.