Inner container assembly and cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to an inner container assembly and cooking equipment. The inner container assembly comprises an inner container which is provided with a cooking cavity and an opening communicated with the cooking cavity, the inner container comprises a rear plate far away from the opening, and a first threaded hole is formed in the rear plate; the heating pipe is arranged in the cooking cavity, and the two ends of the heating pipe penetrate through the rear plate respectively; the temperature sensor comprises a detection section and an installation section which are connected with each other, external threads are arranged on the side wall of the installation section, the detection section is located in the cooking cavity, and the installation section penetrates through the first threaded hole and is in threaded connection with the first threaded hole. The temperature sensor and the rear plate of the inner container are assembled in a threaded connection mode, the temperature sensor and the rear plate are matched more tightly, and microwaves cannot leak from the position between the temperature sensor and the rear plate. The liner assembly does not need to use a shielding net pad to cover a gap between the temperature sensor and the rear plate, so that the use of part of the shielding net pad is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and more particularly to an inner pot component and cooking equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, there is an increasing variety of cooking equipment available, and multi-functional cooking appliances such as steam-microwave ovens and steam-oven-microwave ovens are becoming more and more popular.

[0003] Currently, cooking appliances such as steam-microwave combos or steam-oven-microwave combos include an inner pot, a temperature sensor (NTC), and a heating element. The inner pot has a cooking cavity, and the heating element heats the food inside. The temperature sensor measures the temperature within the cooking cavity. Both the temperature sensor and the heating element pass through the back panel of the inner pot. To prevent microwave leakage, a shielding mesh is installed on the outside of the inner pot. The ends of the temperature sensor and the heating element extending from the inner pot pass through this shielding mesh, sealing the gaps between the temperature sensor and the back panel, as well as between the heating element and the back panel.

[0004] However, during long-term use of cooking equipment, the shielding mesh may shift, leading to microwave leakage. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, this application provides an inner pot assembly and a cooking device to solve the problem in the related art where the shielding mesh may shift during long-term use of the cooking device, thereby causing microwave leakage.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an inner liner component, including:

[0007] The inner pot has a cooking cavity and an opening communicating with the cooking cavity. The inner pot includes a rear plate located away from the opening, and a first threaded hole is provided on the rear plate.

[0008] The heating element is installed inside the cooking cavity, with both ends of the heating element passing through the rear panel.

[0009] The temperature sensor includes a detection section and a mounting section connected to each other. The mounting section has an external thread on its side wall. The detection section is located inside the cooking cavity. The mounting section passes through a first threaded hole and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the inner liner assembly also includes a shielding mesh.

[0011] A shielding mesh surrounds part of the temperature sensor, and a first through hole is provided on the shielding mesh, through which the end of the heating tube passes.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the shielding mesh is at least wrapped around both sides of the temperature sensor, and each side of the shielding mesh has a first through hole.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the shielding mesh pads located on both sides of the temperature sensor are arranged separately.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the inner liner assembly also includes a mounting plate disposed on the side of the rear plate facing the interior of the cooking cavity;

[0015] The mounting plate has a second through hole through which the temperature sensor passes.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the inner liner assembly further includes a sealing gasket disposed on the side of the rear panel opposite to the cooking cavity.

[0017] The sealing gasket has a third through hole, and the mounting section passes through the third through hole and is interference-fitted with the third through hole.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the inner liner assembly further includes a pressure plate disposed on the side of the sealing gasket opposite to the rear plate, and a shielding mesh gasket disposed between the rear plate and the pressure plate.

[0019] The pressure plate has a fourth through hole, through which the mounting section passes.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the inner liner assembly also includes a locking element;

[0021] The locking components pass through the mounting plate, shielding mesh, sealing gasket, and pressure plate respectively to secure the mounting plate, shielding mesh, sealing gasket, and pressure plate.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the second through hole is a threaded hole, and the mounting section passes through and is threaded into the second through hole; and / or,

[0023] The fourth through hole is a threaded hole, and the mounting section passes through the fourth through hole and is threadedly connected to the fourth through hole.

[0024] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a cooking device including the aforementioned inner pot assembly.

[0025] The inner pot assembly and cooking device provided in this application have a first threaded hole on the rear plate of the inner pot. The heating element passes through the rear plate at both ends. The temperature sensor of the inner pot assembly includes a detection section and a mounting section connected to each other. The mounting section is connected to the first threaded hole via a threaded connection. The temperature sensor is assembled to the rear plate of the inner pot via a threaded connection, resulting in a tighter fit and preventing microwave leakage between the temperature sensor and the rear plate. The inner pot assembly does not require a shielding mesh to cover the gap between the temperature sensor and the rear plate, saving on the use of a shielding mesh. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 A top view and a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the cooking equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a front view and a partially enlarged schematic diagram of a cooking device after the temperature sensor has been removed, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of the inner liner assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of the area within the dashed box.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 100 - Inner liner; 110 - Cooking cavity; 120 - Opening; 130 - Rear plate; 131 - First threaded hole; 132 - Second assembly hole; 133 - First connecting hole;

[0034] 200 - Heating element;

[0035] 300 - Temperature sensor; 310 - Detection section; 320 - Mounting section; 321 - External thread;

[0036] 400 - Shielding mesh pad; 410 - First through hole; 420 - First assembly hole;

[0037] 500 - Mounting plate; 510 - First mounting hole; 520 - Second through hole;

[0038] 600 - Pressure plate; 610 - Fourth through hole; 620 - Third connecting hole; 630 - Third assembly hole;

[0039] 700 - Sealing gasket; 710 - Third through hole; 720 - Second connecting hole; 730 - Fourth assembly hole;

[0040] 800 - Locking component. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on 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 of this application.

[0044] The terms “first,” “second,” and “third” (if any) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or display that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or display.

[0046] In existing technology, cooking appliances such as steam-microwave ovens or steam-oven-microwave ovens include an inner pot, a temperature sensor, and a heating element. The temperature sensor and heating element pass through the back panel of the inner pot. The temperature sensor and heating element are respectively fitted with corresponding connection holes in the back panel. To prevent microwave leakage from the cooking cavity of the inner pot through the gaps between the temperature sensor and the back panel, and between the heating element and the back panel, a shielding mesh is installed on the outside of the inner pot. The ends of the temperature sensor and the heating element extending from the inner pot pass through the shielding mesh, sealing the gaps between the temperature sensor and the back panel, and between the heating element and the back panel. However, during long-term use, vibrations of the cooking appliance may cause the shielding mesh to shift, exposing the gaps between the temperature sensor and the back panel, or between the heating element and the back panel, thus causing microwave leakage.

[0047] After repeated consideration and verification, the inventors discovered that the temperature sensor, being a cylindrical structure, could be threaded onto the portion of the rear plate through which it passes, and correspondingly, a threaded hole could be created on the rear plate. This threaded connection between the temperature sensor and the rear plate prevents gaps between them, thus preventing microwave leakage from the cooking cavity of the inner pot. Furthermore, the inner pot assembly no longer requires a shielding mesh to cover the gap between the temperature sensor and the rear plate, saving on the amount of shielding mesh needed.

[0048] In view of this, the inventors designed an inner pot assembly and cooking device, which features a mounting section on the temperature sensor with threads. Correspondingly, a threaded hole is provided on the rear plate of the inner pot, and the temperature sensor is fixed to the rear plate through a threaded connection between the mounting section and the threaded hole. This avoids gaps between the temperature sensor and the rear plate. The inner pot assembly does not require a shielding mesh to cover the gap between the temperature sensor and the rear plate, saving on the use of a shielding mesh.

[0049] The technical solutions of the inner pot assembly and cooking equipment provided in the embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 5As shown, the inner pot assembly provided in this embodiment includes an inner pot 100, a heating element 200, and a temperature sensor 300. The inner pot 100 has a cooking cavity 110 and an opening 120 communicating with the cooking cavity 110. The inner pot 100 includes a rear plate 130 disposed away from the opening 120, and a first threaded hole 131 is formed on the rear plate 130. It is understood that after microwaves are fed into the cooking cavity 110 of the inner pot 100, they can heat the food in the cooking cavity 110. The first threaded hole 131 can be located in the middle of the upper part of the rear plate 130.

[0051] A heating element 200 is disposed within the cooking cavity 110, with both ends of the heating element 200 passing through the rear plate 130. The heating element 200 can be located in the upper part of the cooking cavity 110. Specifically, a first connecting hole 133 can be provided on the rear plate 130, and the end of the heating element 200 passes through the corresponding first connecting hole 133. The number of heating elements 200 can be one or more, and the number of first connecting holes 133 can be determined according to the number of heating elements 200.

[0052] The temperature sensor 300 includes a detection section 310 and a mounting section 320 connected to each other. An external thread 321 is provided on the side wall of the mounting section 320. Both the detection section 310 and the mounting section 320 are cylindrical structures and are coaxially arranged. For example, a negative temperature coefficient thermistor (NTC) can be used as the temperature sensor 300. The temperature sensor 300 acquires the temperature in the cooking cavity 110 through the detection section 310, and the temperature sensor 300 can be assembled with the rear plate 130 through the mounting section 320. The detection section 310 is located inside the cooking cavity 110, and the mounting section 320 passes through and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole 131. It is understood that the temperature sensor 300 is assembled with the rear plate 130 via a threaded connection, resulting in a tight connection without gaps, preventing microwave leakage from the cooking cavity 110 between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130.

[0053] In this embodiment, the temperature sensor 300 is connected to the rear plate 130 of the inner liner 100 via a threaded connection. This results in a tighter fit between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130, preventing microwave leakage between them. The inner liner assembly eliminates the need for a shielding mesh to cover the gap between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130, thus saving on the use of shielding mesh.

[0054] Furthermore, the temperature sensor 300 is assembled with the rear plate 130 via a threaded connection, facilitating the disassembly and replacement of the temperature sensor 300. The reduced use of a shielding mesh in the inner liner assembly also lowers the cost of the inner liner assembly.

[0055] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner liner assembly also includes a shielding mesh pad 400.

[0056] A shielding mesh 400 surrounds a portion of the temperature sensor 300. A first through hole 410 is provided on the shielding mesh 400, and the end of the heating tube 200 passes through the first through hole 410.

[0057] For example, the shielding mat 400 can be a sheet-like structure formed of copper mesh, which has the function of shielding microwaves. Figure 4 As shown, the shielding mesh 400 can be disposed on the side of the rear plate 130 facing away from the cooking cavity 110. In other embodiments, the shielding mesh 400 can also be disposed on the side of the rear plate 130 facing the cooking cavity 110, and its location is not limited here. Those skilled in the art will understand that the first through hole 410 of the shielding mesh 400 can open when subjected to external force and can return to its original position after the external force is removed. The gap between the rear plate 130 and the heating tube 200 can be sealed by the compression of the heating tube 200 by the shielding mesh 400 at the location of the first through hole 410.

[0058] It is worth mentioning that the shielding mat 400 does not completely surround the temperature sensor 300, which achieves some cost savings compared to the existing shielding mat 400 that completely surrounds the temperature sensor 300.

[0059] This structure, through the shielding mesh 400, seals the gap between the rear plate 130 and the heating tube 200, preventing microwave leakage from the cooking cavity 110 through this gap. The temperature sensor 300 is threadedly connected to the rear plate 130, effectively blocking the path of microwave radiation to the cooking cavity 110 within the inner pot 100. Together with the shielding mesh 400, it forms a complete microwave shielding system, preventing microwave leakage. The reduced size of the shielding mesh 400 makes it less prone to displacement during vibrations in the cooking equipment. The shielding mesh 400 reliably covers the gap between the heating tube 200 and the rear plate 130, enhancing the microwave shielding effect.

[0060] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the shielding mesh 400 surrounds at least both sides of the temperature sensor 300, and the shielding mesh 400 on both sides of the temperature sensor 300 is provided with a first through hole 410.

[0061] In one possible implementation, the temperature sensor 300 is located between the two ends of the heating tube 200, with both ends of the heating tube 200 passing through first through holes 410 on the shielding mesh pads 400 on both sides of the temperature sensor 300. The number of first through holes 410 on the shielding mesh pads 400 on both sides of the temperature sensor 300 can be set according to the number of heating tubes 200, and is not limited to a single number. In another possible implementation, the temperature sensor 300 is located between two adjacent heating tubes 200, with the ends of the heating tubes 200 on both sides of the temperature sensor 300 passing through the first through holes 410 on the shielding mesh pads 400 on both sides of the temperature sensor 300.

[0062] In this embodiment, the temperature sensor 300 is located between the two ends of the heating tube 200 or between two adjacent heating tubes 200, saving the space required to install the temperature sensor 300 in other locations and improving the overall integration of the inner pot assembly. At the same time, the shielding mesh 400 does not completely surround the temperature sensor 300, which saves part of the shielding mesh 400, and the shielding mesh 400 is less likely to shift when the cooking equipment vibrates.

[0063] In a more specific embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the shielding mesh pads 400 located on both sides of the temperature sensor 300 are arranged separately. That is to say, the shielding mesh pads 400 located on both sides of the temperature sensor 300 are not connected to each other. This is equivalent to the inner liner assembly having at least two shielding mesh pads 400, with the temperature sensor 300 located between two adjacent shielding mesh pads 400. There is a gap between the shielding mesh pads 400 on both sides of the temperature sensor 300 and the temperature sensor 300 to prevent interference between the temperature sensor 300 and the shielding mesh pads 400.

[0064] The number of heating elements 200 is at least two, and at least two heating elements 200 are nested together. For example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, there can be two heating tubes 200, with one heating tube 200 wrapped around the outside of the other heating tube 200. The number of heating tubes 200 can also be three, four, or five, etc., and is not limited to any one of these. This arrangement allows for uniform and thorough heating of the food in the cooking cavity 110.

[0065] The number of shielding mesh pads 400 can be two, with the two shielding mesh pads 400 spaced apart. The number of first through holes 410 on each shielding mesh pad 400 is the same as the number of heating tubes 200. For example, Figure 4 As shown, when there are two heating tubes 200, the shielding mesh 400 is provided with two first through holes 410. When there are multiple first through holes 410 on the shielding mesh 400, the multiple first through holes 410 are arranged side by side on the shielding mesh 400.

[0066] The first end of each heating tube 200 passes through the first through hole 410 on one of the shielding mesh pads 400, and the second end of each heating tube 200 passes through the first through hole 410 on the other shielding mesh pad 400. That is to say, the two ends of the heating tube 200 pass through the first through holes 410 on the two shielding mesh pads 400 respectively.

[0067] In this embodiment, the use of shielding mesh 400 is further reduced, and the shielding mesh 400 is less likely to shift when the cooking equipment vibrates, further enhancing the microwave shielding effect. Furthermore, the above-mentioned arrangement facilitates the assembly of the shielding mesh 400 and the heating tube 200, and because the distance between the two ends of the heating tube 200 is relatively large, interference between the two shielding meshes 400 is less likely.

[0068] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the inner pot assembly also includes a mounting plate 500, which is disposed on the side of the rear plate 130 facing the interior of the cooking cavity 110. It is understood that the mounting plate 500 is located inside the cooking cavity 110, and the shape of the mounting plate 500 can be rectangular or circular, or other suitable shapes, without being limited to a single shape.

[0069] It should be noted that the mounting plate 500 is used to fix the heating tube 200. For example, a first mounting hole 510 for the heating tube 200 to pass through can be provided on the mounting plate 500. After the heating tube 200 passes through the first mounting hole 510, it can be fixed to the mounting plate 500 by welding. After the mounting plate 500 is fixed to the rear plate 130, the heating tube 200 can be fixed to the rear plate 130.

[0070] The mounting plate 500 has a second through hole 520 through which the temperature sensor 300 passes. Figure 4 As shown, the second through hole 520 is located in the middle of the mounting plate 500. For example, the temperature sensor 300 and the second through hole 520 can be clearance-fitted.

[0071] In this embodiment, the mounting plate 500 can be used to fix the heating tube 200, and after the temperature sensor 300 passes through the second through hole 520, the mounting plate 500 can play an auxiliary support role for the temperature sensor 300, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130.

[0072] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner liner assembly also includes a sealing gasket 700, which is disposed on the side of the rear plate 130 opposite to the cooking cavity 110. The sealing gasket 700 can be a sheet structure made of an elastic material such as rubber.

[0073] The sealing gasket 700 has a third through hole 710, and the mounting section 320 passes through the third through hole 710 and is interference-fitted with the third through hole 710. It can be understood that after the mounting section 320 passes through the third through hole 710, the elastic deformation of the sealing gasket 700 achieves a seal between the mounting section 320 and the third through hole 710.

[0074] This structure, through the fit between the third through hole 710 of the sealing gasket 700 and the mounting section 320, can prevent steam in the cooking cavity 110 from leaking out between the temperature sensor 300 and the back plate 130.

[0075] Figure 4 As shown, the sealing gasket 700 also has a second connection hole 720. The end of the heating tube 200 passes through the second connection hole 720 and is press-fitted with it. After the heating tube 200 passes through the second connection hole 720, the elastic deformation of the sealing gasket 700 achieves a seal between the heating tube 200 and the second connection hole 720. The fit between the second connection hole 720 and the heating tube 200 prevents steam in the cooking cavity 110 from escaping between the heating tube 200 and the rear plate 130.

[0076] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner liner assembly also includes a pressure plate 600. The pressure plate 600 is disposed on the side of the sealing gasket 700 facing away from the rear plate 130, and the shielding mesh gasket 400 is disposed between the rear plate 130 and the pressure plate 600. The pressure plate 600 can limit the positioning of the sealing gasket 700 and the shielding mesh gasket 400, ensuring the shielding effect of the shielding mesh gasket 400 and the sealing effect of the sealing gasket 700. For example, the shielding mesh gasket 400 can be located between the rear plate 130 and the sealing gasket 700, with one side of the sealing gasket 700 tightly against the shielding mesh gasket 400 and the other side of the sealing gasket 700 tightly against the pressure plate 600.

[0077] For example, the pressure plate 600 can be a rectangular sheet structure. The pressure plate 600 can be provided with a third connecting hole 620 for the heating tube 200 to pass through. The end of the heating tube 200 can pass through the first connecting hole 133 on the rear plate 130 and the third connecting hole 620 on the pressure plate 600, respectively.

[0078] The pressure plate 600 is provided with a fourth through hole 610, through which the mounting section 320 passes. The mounting section 320 can be clearance-fitted with the fourth through hole 610 after passing through it.

[0079] With the above settings, the pressure plate 600 can limit the shielding mesh 400 and the sealing gasket 700, and the pressure plate 600 will not interfere with the temperature sensor 300, thus ensuring the stability of the relative position of the heating tube 200 and the temperature sensor 300.

[0080] In one specific implementation, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the inner liner assembly also includes a locking member 800. The locking member 800 passes through the mounting plate 500, the shielding mesh gasket 400, the sealing gasket 700, and the pressure plate 600 respectively to fix the mounting plate 500, the shielding mesh gasket 400, the sealing gasket 700, and the pressure plate 600.

[0081] Schematic illustration: the shielding mesh 400 has a first mounting hole 420 for the locking member 800 to pass through, and the rear plate 130 has a second mounting hole 132 for the locking member 800 to pass through. When the shielding meshes 400 located on both sides of the temperature sensor 300 are arranged separately and there are two shielding meshes 400, the mounting plate 500, the shielding meshes 400, the sealing gasket 700, the pressure plate 600, and the rear plate 130 can be locked together by the two locking members 800. The two locking members 800 pass through the two shielding meshes 400 respectively.

[0082] Specifically, the sealing gasket 700 also has a fourth mounting hole 730 for the locking member 800 to pass through, and the pressure plate 600 has a third mounting hole 630 for the locking member 800 to pass through. After the locking member 800 passes through the through hole, the second mounting hole 132, the first mounting hole 420, the fourth mounting hole 730 and the third mounting hole 630 on the mounting plate 500 in sequence, the mounting plate 500, the shielding mesh gasket 400, the sealing gasket 700 and the pressure plate 600 are fixed to the rear plate 130.

[0083] In one possible implementation, rivets can be used as locking elements 800, that is, the mounting plate 500, the rear plate 130, and the pressure plate 600 are fixed by riveting. In another possible implementation, the locking element 800 may include bolts and nuts, with the bolts passing through the through holes, the second mounting hole 132, and the third mounting hole 630 on the mounting plate 500, respectively, and the nuts fitted onto the bolts to fix the mounting plate 500, the rear plate 130, and the pressure plate 600.

[0084] This structure allows the mounting plate 500, shielding mesh 400, sealing gasket 700, and pressure plate 600 to be fixed to the rear plate 130 via locking member 800. Furthermore, locking member 800 can limit the position of shielding mesh 400, making it less likely for the shielding mesh 400 to shift during the vibration of the cooking device, thus further enhancing the microwave shielding effect.

[0085] In one possible implementation, the second through hole 520 is a threaded hole, and the mounting section 320 passes through the second through hole 520 and is threadedly connected to the second through hole 520.

[0086] Understandably, the mounting section 320 of the temperature sensor 300 passes through the mounting plate 500 and is fixed to the mounting plate 500 by a threaded connection. The connection between the mounting section 320 and the mounting plate 500 is relatively tight, and the mounting plate 500 also serves to block microwaves, preventing microwave leakage between the temperature sensor 300 and the mounting plate 500. In addition, the mounting plate 500 also provides auxiliary fixation for the temperature sensor 300, improving the reliability of the connection between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130.

[0087] In another possible implementation, the fourth through hole 610 is a threaded hole, and the mounting section 320 passes through the fourth through hole 610 and is threadedly connected to the fourth through hole 610.

[0088] Understandably, the mounting section 320 of the temperature sensor 300 passes through the pressure plate 600 and is fixed to the pressure plate 600 via a threaded connection. The connection between the mounting section 320 and the pressure plate 600 is relatively tight, and the pressure plate 600 also acts as a shield against microwaves, preventing microwave leakage between the temperature sensor 300 and the pressure plate 600, further improving the safety of the inner liner assembly. Furthermore, the pressure plate 600 also provides auxiliary fixation for the temperature sensor 300, improving the reliability of the connection between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130. The temperature sensor 300 also limits the position of the pressure plate 600, ensuring that the pressure plate 600 and the rear plate 130 reliably clamp the shielding mesh 400, preventing displacement of the shielding mesh 400 and further enhancing the microwave shielding effect.

[0089] This application also provides a cooking device, including the aforementioned inner pot assembly. The cooking device can be a steam-microwave combination appliance or a steam-oven-microwave combination appliance, etc.

[0090] The cooking appliance provided in this application, due to the use of the aforementioned inner pot assembly, ensures that microwaves in the cooking cavity 110 do not leak between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130. Because the inner pot assembly eliminates the need for a shielding mesh 400 to cover the gap between the temperature sensor 300 and the rear plate 130, it saves on the use of some of the shielding mesh 400. The inner pot assembly provides a more reliable foundation for the performance and stability of the cooking appliance, resulting in a longer service life, higher safety, and better performance.

[0091] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An inner liner assembly, characterized in that, include: The inner pot (100) has a cooking cavity (110) and an opening (120) communicating with the cooking cavity (110). The inner pot (100) includes a rear plate (130) disposed away from the opening (120), and a first threaded hole (131) is provided on the rear plate (130). A heating element (200) is disposed inside the cooking cavity (110), with both ends of the heating element (200) passing through the rear plate (130). The temperature sensor (300) includes a detection section (310) and a mounting section (320) connected to each other. The mounting section (320) has an external thread (321) on its side wall. The detection section (310) is located inside the cooking cavity (110). The mounting section (320) passes through the first threaded hole (131) and is threadedly connected to the first threaded hole (131).

2. The inner liner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner liner assembly also includes a shielding mesh pad (400). The shielding mesh (400) surrounds part of the temperature sensor (300), and the shielding mesh (400) is provided with a first through hole (410), through which the end of the heating tube (200) passes.

3. The inner liner assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shielding mesh (400) surrounds at least both sides of the temperature sensor (300), and the shielding mesh (400) on both sides of the temperature sensor (300) is provided with the first through hole (410).

4. The inner liner assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shielding mesh pads (400) located on both sides of the temperature sensor (300) are arranged separately.

5. The inner liner assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner pot assembly also includes a mounting plate (500) disposed on the side of the rear plate (130) facing the interior of the cooking cavity (110); The mounting plate (500) is provided with a second through hole (520), through which the temperature sensor (300) passes.

6. The inner liner assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner liner assembly also includes a sealing gasket (700), which is disposed on the side of the rear plate (130) opposite to the cooking cavity (110). The sealing gasket (700) is provided with a third through hole (710), and the mounting section (320) passes through the third through hole (710) and is interference-fitted with the third through hole (710).

7. The inner liner assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner liner assembly also includes a pressure plate (600), which is disposed on the side of the sealing gasket (700) away from the rear plate (130), and the shielding mesh gasket (400) is disposed between the rear plate (130) and the pressure plate (600); The pressure plate (600) is provided with a fourth through hole (610), and the mounting section (320) passes through the fourth through hole (610).

8. The inner liner assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner liner assembly also includes a locking element (800); The locking member (800) passes through the mounting plate (500), the shielding mesh (400), the sealing gasket (700), and the pressure plate (600) respectively to fix the mounting plate (500), the shielding mesh (400), the sealing gasket (700), and the pressure plate (600).

9. The inner liner assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second through hole (520) is a threaded hole, and the mounting section (320) passes through the second through hole (520) and is threadedly connected to the second through hole (520); and / or, The fourth through hole (610) is a threaded hole, and the mounting section (320) passes through the fourth through hole (610) and is threadedly connected to the fourth through hole (610).

10. A cooking device, characterized in that, Includes the inner liner assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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