Pot cover structure and electric cooker

Abstract

The pot cover structure comprises an outer cover and an inner cover, the lower side of the outer cover is provided with a containing cavity and an insertion cavity which are communicated with each other, the containing cavity is located on the front side of the insertion cavity, and the rear wall face of the insertion cavity is provided with a first clamping piece; the first clamping piece extends forwards in the horizontal direction and forms an inserting groove with the upper wall of the inserting cavity, and a second clamping piece is arranged on the front wall face of the containing cavity. The inner cover comprises a fixing ring and a glass cover, the glass cover is arranged on the fixing ring, a buckle is arranged on the front side of the fixing ring, and an inserting block is arranged on the rear side of the fixing ring. Wherein the inner cover is arranged in the containing cavity, the buckling piece is connected with the second clamping piece in a clamping mode, the inserting block is inserted into the inserting groove, and the upper wall face of the first clamping piece abuts against the lower wall face of the inserting block. According to the pot cover structure provided by the utility model, the inner cover part adopts the glass cover, so that the surface characteristics of the traditional metal inner cover are changed. The surface of the glass material is smooth, water drops are difficult to adhere to the surface of the glass material, and the condensed water drops can fall off from the inner cover more easily.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of home appliances, particularly to a pot cover structure and an electric rice cooker. BACKGROUND

[0002] In daily life, an electric rice cooker is one of the commonly used kitchen appliances. Most of the existing inner covers of electric rice cookers are made of metal. When the electric rice cooker is working, a large amount of water vapor will be generated in the pot. When the water vapor encounters the relatively cold inner cover, it will condense into water droplets. However, due to the surface characteristics of the metal inner cover, these condensed water droplets are not easy to fall off the inner cover. When the user opens the cover of the electric rice cooker, the condensed water droplets on the metal inner cover will fall into the water collecting groove in large quantities. This not only causes the water in the water collecting groove to increase rapidly, but also makes the impurities and dirt in the water collecting groove more likely to accumulate. The user needs to frequently disassemble and clean the water collecting groove, which affects the convenience of use and user experience of the electric rice cooker. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a pot cover structure. The inner cover part is made of a glass cover, which changes the surface characteristics of the traditional metal inner cover. The surface of the glass material is smooth, and water droplets are difficult to adhere to it, which can make the condensed water droplets fall off the inner cover more easily.

[0004] In a second aspect, the utility model also provides an electric rice cooker using the above-mentioned pot cover structure.

[0005] According to the pot cover structure provided by the first aspect of the utility model, the following is included:

[0006] The outer cover has a receiving cavity and a plug-in cavity that are in communication with each other. The receiving cavity is located on the front side of the plug-in cavity. The rear wall surface of the plug-in cavity is provided with a first clamping piece. The first clamping piece extends forward along the horizontal direction and forms a plug-in slot with the upper wall of the plug-in cavity. The front wall surface of the receiving cavity is provided with a second clamping piece.

[0007] The inner cover includes a fixed ring and a glass cover. The glass cover is arranged on the fixed ring. The front side of the fixed ring is provided with a buckle piece, and the rear side is provided with a plug-in block.

[0008] The inner cover is arranged in the receiving cavity. The buckle piece is clamped with the second clamping piece. The plug-in block is inserted into the plug-in slot. The upper wall surface of the first clamping piece abuts against the lower wall surface of the plug-in block.

[0009] The lid structure provided in the first aspect of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: By using a glass lid as the main part of the inner lid, the surface characteristics of the traditional metal inner lid are changed. The smooth surface of the glass material makes it difficult for water droplets to adhere to its surface, allowing condensed water droplets to fall off the inner lid more easily. When the user opens the rice cooker lid, water droplets will not fall into the water collection tank in large quantities, thereby effectively avoiding the rapid increase of water volume in the water collection tank and the accumulation of impurities and dirt. This reduces the frequency of user disassembly and cleaning of the water collection tank, greatly improving the convenience of using the rice cooker and the user experience.

[0010] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the fixing ring is connected to two abutment blocks, the two abutment blocks are respectively placed on the left and right sides of the fixing ring, and the ends of the two abutment blocks abut against the left and right side walls of the receiving cavity respectively.

[0011] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the rear side wall of the insertion cavity is provided with two first snap-fit ​​members, and the upper side walls of the two first snap-fit ​​members abut against the lower side wall of the insertion block.

[0012] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the upper wall of the plug block is provided with two limiting blocks, the two limiting blocks are respectively placed at the left and right ends of the plug block, and the two limiting blocks respectively abut against the side walls of the two snap-fit ​​members.

[0013] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the lower side of the outer lid is provided with a relief cavity communicating with the receiving cavity, and the second snap-fit ​​member is disposed in the relief cavity.

[0014] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the rear wall surface of the second snap-fit ​​member is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the front end of the snap-fit ​​member is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0015] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the fixing ring is provided with a mounting groove, and the outer edge of the glass lid is installed in the mounting groove.

[0016] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, the buckle and the fixing ring are integrally formed.

[0017] According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the plug-in block and the fixing ring are integrally formed.

[0018] The rice cooker according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: a pot body and a lid structure as described in the first aspect embodiment, wherein the rear side of the outer lid is rotatably connected to the pot body. The rice cooker possesses all the beneficial effects of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the pot lid structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 An exploded view of the pot lid structure is provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer cover provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the inner cover provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] The attached icons are numbered as follows:

[0026] Outer cover 100; receiving cavity 110; insertion cavity 120; first snap-fit ​​component 130; second snap-fit ​​component 140; fastening groove 141; clearance cavity 150;

[0027] Inner cover 200; retaining ring 210; mounting groove 211; glass cover 220; fastener 230; plug-in block 240; abutment block 250; limit block 260. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, left, right, etc., indicating the directional or positional relationship, are based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, the use of "first" and "second" is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or the order of the technical features.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0032] The present invention provides a pot lid structure for use in a rice cooker. The specific structure and function of the pot lid structure provided in the present invention will be further described below with reference to the text and accompanying drawings.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 4 According to the first aspect of the present invention, the pot lid structure includes an outer lid 100 and an inner lid 200. The outer lid 100 is made of plastic and has good heat insulation and high temperature resistance. A receiving cavity 110 and a insertion cavity 120 are provided on the lower side of the outer lid 100, with the receiving cavity 110 located in front of the insertion cavity 120. A first snap-fit ​​member 130 is provided on the rear wall of the insertion cavity 120. The first snap-fit ​​member 130 is a horizontally extending forward block-shaped protrusion that forms an insertion groove with the upper wall of the insertion cavity 120. A second snap-fit ​​member 140 is provided on the front wall of the receiving cavity 110, which is an upwardly protruding snap-fit ​​structure. The inner lid 200 consists of a fixing ring 210 and a glass cover 220. The fixing ring 210 is made of high-temperature resistant plastic, while the glass cover 220 is made of transparent glass, possessing good heat resistance and impact resistance. The glass cover 220 is fixed to the fixing ring 210. The fixing ring 210 has a buckle 230 on its front side and a plug-in block 240 on its rear side. The shape of the plug-in block 240 matches the plug-in groove. During assembly, the inner cover 200 is placed into the receiving cavity 110 of the outer cover 100, and the plug-in block 240 is inserted into the plug-in groove, so that the upper wall of the first buckle 130 abuts against the lower wall of the plug-in block 240. Then, the buckle 230 is engaged with the second buckle 140, thereby achieving a stable connection between the inner cover 200 and the outer cover 100. During the operation of the rice cooker, the water vapor inside the pot will condense into water droplets when it encounters the relatively cool glass cover 220. Due to the surface characteristics of the glass cover 220, the water droplets can slide off the glass cover 220 smoothly and will not accumulate in large quantities on the inner cover 200. When the user opens the rice cooker lid, water droplets will not fall into the water collection tank in large quantities, effectively solving the problem of water droplets falling from the inner lid of existing rice cookers, and improving the convenience and user experience of using the rice cooker.

[0034] According to the lid structure provided in the first aspect of this utility model, by using a glass lid 220 as the main part of the inner lid 200, the surface characteristics of the traditional metal inner lid 200 are changed. The smooth surface of the glass material makes it difficult for water droplets to adhere, allowing condensed water droplets to fall more easily from the inner lid 200. When the user opens the rice cooker lid, water droplets will not fall into the water collection tank in large quantities, effectively preventing a rapid increase in water volume and the accumulation of impurities and dirt in the water collection tank. This reduces the frequency of disassembly and cleaning of the water collection tank, greatly improving the convenience and user experience of using the rice cooker. Secondly, the engagement of the snap fastener 230 with the second snap fastener 140, and the cooperation of the insertion block 240 with the insertion slot, ensures the reliable fixation of the inner lid 200 within the outer lid 100 receiving cavity 110, guaranteeing the stability and safety of the lid during use. This structure is not only easy to install and disassemble, but also adaptable to rice cookers of different sizes and shapes, possessing wide applicability.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, a retaining block 250 is connected to each of the left and right sides of the fixing ring 210. These two retaining blocks 250 are symmetrically arranged, with a roughly circular block shape, and are made of the same high-temperature resistant plastic material as the fixing ring 210. One end of each retaining block 250 is fixedly connected to the fixing ring 210, while the other end is a free end. When the inner lid 200 is installed in the receiving cavity 110 of the outer lid 100, the free ends of the two retaining blocks 250 abut against the left and right side walls of the receiving cavity 110, respectively. This makes the inner lid 200 more stable within the receiving cavity 110, preventing the inner lid 200 from shifting left or right due to vibration or shaking during use.

[0036] Reference Figures 1 to 3 According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, two first snap-fit ​​members 130 are provided on the rear side wall of the insertion cavity 120. The two first snap-fit ​​members 130 are symmetrically arranged in the horizontal direction, both extending forward in the horizontal direction, and forming two insertion grooves with the upper wall of the fixing ring 210. The upper side wall of each first snap-fit ​​member 130 is a horizontal plane. When the insertion block 240 of the inner cover 200 is inserted into the insertion groove, the upper side walls of the two first snap-fit ​​members 130 abut against the lower side wall of the insertion block 240. This makes the connection between the inner cover 200 and the outer cover 100 more stable, and the position of the insertion block 240 in the insertion groove more accurate, avoiding problems such as the inner cover 200 shaking or falling off due to the loose fit between the insertion block 240 and the insertion groove. Meanwhile, the two first snap-fit ​​connectors 130 also improve the reliability of the connection. Even if one of the first snap-fit ​​connectors 130 is damaged or deformed, the other first snap-fit ​​connector 130 can still maintain effective contact with the plug block 240, ensuring the stable installation of the inner cover 200 inside the outer cover 100.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, the upper wall of the plug-in block 240 is provided with two limiting blocks 260. These two limiting blocks 260 are located at the left and right ends of the plug-in block 240, integrally formed with the plug-in block 240, and are also made of high-temperature resistant plastic. The limiting blocks 260 are rectangular blocks, and their height is slightly lower than the height of the plug-in block 240. When the plug-in block 240 is inserted into the plug-in cavity 120 and the upper side wall of the first snap-fit ​​member 130 abuts against the lower side wall of the plug-in block 240, the two limiting blocks 260 abut against the side walls of the two first snap-fit ​​members 130 respectively. This further enhances the connection stability between the inner cover 200 and the outer cover 100. The abutment between the limiting block 260 and the side wall of the first snap-fit ​​member 130 restricts the lateral movement of the insertion block 240 within the insertion cavity 120, preventing the insertion block 240 from disengaging from the first snap-fit ​​member 130 due to external forces or vibrations during use, thereby ensuring the secure installation of the inner cover 200 within the outer cover 100. Simultaneously, the limiting block 260 also helps improve the fitting accuracy between the insertion block 240 and the insertion cavity 120, making the assembly of the inner cover 200 and the outer cover 100 smoother, and improving the assembly efficiency and overall performance of the lid structure.

[0038] Reference Figures 1 to 3 According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, the lower side of the outer lid 100 is provided with a relief cavity 150 communicating with the receiving cavity 110. The relief cavity 150 is rectangular in shape, and the second snap-fit ​​member 140 is disposed in the relief cavity 150, specifically located in the middle of the relief cavity 150. The second snap-fit ​​member 140 is a downwardly extending snap-fit ​​structure, and its shape matches the snap-fit ​​member 230 of the inner lid 200. When the inner lid 200 is installed into the receiving cavity 110 of the outer lid 100, the snap-fit ​​member 230 on the front side of the fixing ring 210 can smoothly snap into the second snap-fit ​​member 140 in the relief cavity 150, realizing a stable connection between the inner lid 200 and the outer lid 100. The design of the relief cavity 150 not only provides installation space for the second snap-fit ​​member 140, but also allows the inner lid 200 to enter the receiving cavity 110 more smoothly during installation, reducing installation resistance and improving installation efficiency. Meanwhile, when it is necessary to remove the inner cover 200, the user can insert their fingers into the relief cavity 150 to pry open the second latching member 140, thereby separating the second latching member 140 from the latching member 230.

[0039] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, the rear wall surface of the second snap-fit ​​member 140 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 141, which is a horizontally arranged groove whose shape matches the front end of the snap-fit ​​member 230. When the inner lid 200 is installed into the receiving cavity 110 of the outer lid 100, the front end of the snap-fit ​​member 230 can be smoothly snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 141 on the rear wall surface of the second snap-fit ​​member 140. This snap-fit ​​structure design makes the connection between the inner lid 200 and the outer lid 100 tighter and more stable. The cooperation between the elastic hook-shaped front end of the snap-fit ​​member 230 and the snap-fit ​​groove 141 can effectively prevent the inner lid 200 from loosening or falling off due to vibration or external force during use. At the same time, this snap-fit ​​method also facilitates the installation and removal of the inner lid 200. The user only needs to apply appropriate force to disengage the front end of the snap-fit ​​member 230 from the snap-fit ​​groove 141 to easily remove the inner lid 200 from the outer lid 100 for cleaning or replacement.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, the fixing ring 210 is provided with a mounting groove 211, which is annular in shape and located on the inner sidewall of the fixing ring 210. The depth and width of the mounting groove 211 are adapted to the outer edge dimensions of the glass cover 220, ensuring that the glass cover 220 can be securely installed in the fixing ring 210. The outer edge shape of the glass cover 220 matches the shape of the mounting groove 211, ensuring a tight fit. During assembly, the outer edge of the glass cover 220 is aligned with the mounting groove 211 of the fixing ring 210, and gently pressed to embed the outer edge of the glass cover 220 into the mounting groove 211, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the glass cover 220 and the fixing ring 210. This installation method is not only simple to operate but also provides a firm connection, effectively preventing the glass cover 220 from shifting or falling off due to vibration or impact during use. Meanwhile, the design of the mounting groove 211 also provides a certain degree of protection for the glass cover 220, preventing the edge of the glass cover 220 from being directly exposed to the outside world and thus being damaged, extending the service life of the glass cover 220, and further improving the reliability and safety of the pot lid structure.

[0041] Reference Figure 4 According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, both the fastener 230 and the fixing ring 210 are integrally molded from high-temperature resistant plastic material through injection molding. This makes the connection between the fastener 230 and the fixing ring 210 more secure, eliminating the problem of loosening or falling off due to weak connection, thus improving the stability and reliability of the pot lid structure. Furthermore, the integrally molded fastener 230 and fixing ring 210 are easier to guarantee in terms of dimensional accuracy and fitting precision, which helps to improve the assembly precision between the inner lid 200 and the outer lid 100, further enhancing the overall performance and service life of the pot lid.

[0042] Reference Figure 4 According to the pot lid structure provided in the first aspect embodiment of this utility model, the plug-in block 240 and the fixing ring 210 are integrally formed, which greatly improves the connection strength between the plug-in block 240 and the fixing ring 210. Since there are no connection gaps, the integrally formed structure can effectively avoid loosening of the connection due to long-term use or heat deformation, ensuring the stability of the inner lid 200 during use.

[0043] The rice cooker provided according to the second aspect of this utility model includes: a pot body and a lid structure as described in the first aspect embodiment, with the rear side of the outer lid 100 rotatably connected to the pot body. The rice cooker possesses all the beneficial effects of the first aspect embodiment of this utility model.

[0044] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A pot lid structure, characterized in that, include: The outer cover has a receiving cavity and a plug-in cavity that are connected to each other on the lower side. The receiving cavity is located in front of the plug-in cavity. The rear wall of the plug-in cavity is provided with a first snap-fit ​​member. The first snap-fit ​​member extends forward in the horizontal direction and forms a plug-in groove with the upper wall of the plug-in cavity. The front wall of the receiving cavity is provided with a second snap-fit ​​member. The inner cover includes a retaining ring and a glass cover, the glass cover being disposed on the retaining ring, the retaining ring having a buckle on the front side and a plug-in block on the rear side; The inner cover is disposed within the receiving cavity, the snap fastener is snapped into the second snap fastener, the plug block is inserted into the plug slot, and the upper wall of the first snap fastener abuts against the lower wall of the plug block.

2. The pot lid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing ring is connected to two abutment blocks, which are placed on the left and right sides of the fixing ring respectively, and the ends of the two abutment blocks abut against the left and right side walls of the receiving cavity respectively.

3. The pot lid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear sidewall of the insertion cavity is provided with two first snap-fit ​​members, and the upper sidewalls of the two first snap-fit ​​members abut against the lower sidewall of the insertion block.

4. The pot lid structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper wall of the plug-in block is provided with two limiting blocks, which are placed at the left and right ends of the plug-in block respectively, and the two limiting blocks abut against the side walls of the two snap-fit ​​components.

5. The pot lid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower side of the outer cover is provided with a relief cavity that communicates with the receiving cavity, and the second snap-fit ​​member is disposed in the relief cavity.

6. The pot lid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear wall of the second snap-fit ​​member is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the front end of the snap-fit ​​member is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove.

7. The pot lid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing ring is provided with a mounting groove, and the outer edge of the glass cover is installed in the mounting groove.

8. The pot lid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle and the fixing ring are integrally formed.

9. The pot lid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug-in block and the fixing ring are integrally formed.

10. An electric rice cooker, characterized in that, include: Pot body; According to any one of claims 1 to 9, the rear side of the outer cover is rotatably connected to the pot body.

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