Cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and provides a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil comprises a base, a cooker body and a panel, the cooker body is installed on the base, a first notch with an opening in the upper end is formed in the front end of the base, a second notch with an opening in the lower end is formed in the front end of the cooker body, the panel is installed at the front ends of the base and the cooker body, the lower portion of the panel is inserted into the first notch, and the upper portion of the panel is inserted into the second notch; reinforcing limiting ribs are formed on the two opposite side portions of the panel respectively, first reinforcing buckling ribs located at the upper ends of the two opposite sides of the first notch respectively are formed on the base, and second reinforcing buckling ribs located at the lower ends of the two opposite sides of the second notch respectively are formed on the cooker body. The first reinforcing buckling rib and the second reinforcing buckling rib are oppositely arranged, and the reinforcing limiting rib is limited between the first reinforcing buckling rib and the second reinforcing buckling rib. Therefore, the mounting stability of the panel on the base and the cooker body can be improved, and the panel is prevented from being separated from the base and the cooker body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and more particularly to a cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Existing cooking appliances, such as rice cookers, typically include a cooker body assembly and a lid assembly that can be opened and closed onto the cooker body assembly. Some rice cooker cooker body assemblies include a base, a cooker body, and a control panel. The front end of the base has an open base notch, and the front end of the cooker body has an open cooker body notch. The control panel is installed at the front end of the base and the cooker body. The lower part of the control panel is inserted into the base notch, and the cooker body is installed on top of the base. The upper part of the control panel is inserted into the cooker body notch, thus realizing the installation of the base, cooker body, and control panel.

[0003] However, the upper opening of the base notch and the lower opening of the pot body notch are relatively weak, resulting in poor stability of the panel when installed on the base and pot body. During drop tests, the panel is prone to detaching from the base notch and pot body notch, causing the drop test to fail. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a cooking appliance to improve the stability of the panel on the base and the pot body, and avoid the problem of the panel coming off the notch in the base and the notch in the pot body during drop tests.

[0005] This application provides a cooking appliance, including a base, a pot body, and a panel. The pot body is mounted on the base. The front end of the base has a first notch with an upper opening, and the front end of the pot body has a second notch with a lower opening. The panel is mounted on the front end of the base and the pot body. The lower part of the panel is inserted into the first notch, and the upper part of the panel is inserted into the second notch.

[0006] The panel has reinforcing ribs on its opposite sides, the base has first reinforcing ribs located at the upper ends of the opposite sides of the first notch, and the pot body has second reinforcing ribs located at the lower ends of the opposite sides of the second notch. The first and second reinforcing ribs are arranged opposite to each other, and the reinforcing ribs are limited between the first and second reinforcing ribs.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first reinforcing rib is formed on the inner surface of the base and forms a first limiting groove with the opening facing upward, and the second reinforcing rib is formed on the inner surface of the pot body and forms a second limiting groove with the opening facing downward.

[0008] The reinforcing rib is inserted into the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, and the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove limit the reinforcing rib in the up-down direction and the front-back direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the reinforcing rib includes a connecting portion and a limiting portion connected together. The connecting portion is connected to one of the two opposite sides of the panel in the left-right direction and extends in the direction away from the other to form an extension end. The limiting portion is connected to the extension end of the connecting portion and extends in the up-down direction.

[0010] The connecting part is limited within the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove. The limiting part is located on one side of the first reinforcing buckle and the second reinforcing buckle in the left-right direction, and forms a limiting with the first reinforcing buckle and the second reinforcing buckle in the left-right direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, a first guide slope is formed at the lower part of the reinforcing rib, and a second guide slope is formed at the upper part of the reinforcing rib.

[0012] And / or, the upper part of the first reinforcing rib is formed with a third guide slope, and the lower part of the second reinforcing rib is formed with a fourth guide slope.

[0013] In some embodiments, a base rib extending toward the inner perimeter region of the first notch is formed at the first notch, a first fastening rib is formed at the lower part of the panel, the first fastening rib is inserted into the base rib, and the first reinforcing fastening rib is formed on the inner surface of the base rib.

[0014] A pot body rib extending toward the inner perimeter of the second notch is formed at the second notch, and a second fastening rib is formed on the upper part of the panel. The second fastening rib is inserted into the pot body rib, and the second reinforcing fastening rib is formed on the inner surface of the pot body rib.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first notch is an arc-shaped notch with an open upper end, the base rib is formed as an arc-shaped rib that matches the shape of the first notch, and the first reinforcing buckle rib is formed at the upper end of the inner surface of the base rib.

[0016] The second notch is an arc-shaped notch with an open lower end, and the rib of the pot body is formed into an arc-shaped rib that matches the shape of the second notch. The second reinforcing buckle rib is formed at the lower end of the inner surface of the rib of the pot body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the panel has an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface, and an annular rib is formed on the back surface of the panel.

[0018] The reinforcing limiting rib is connected to the outer surface of the annular rib. The first snap-fit ​​rib and the second snap-fit ​​rib are both connected to the connection between the outer surface of the annular rib and the back of the panel. An insertion space is formed between the first snap-fit ​​rib and the outer periphery of the back of the panel, and between the second snap-fit ​​rib and the outer periphery of the back of the panel.

[0019] In some embodiments, the panel has an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface, and the back surface of the panel is formed with a connecting lug extending in a direction away from the outer surface.

[0020] The base has an upwardly extending first mounting post, and the pot body has a downwardly extending second mounting post. The first mounting post and the second mounting post cooperate to clamp the connecting ear, and the first mounting post, the connecting ear, and the second mounting post are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0021] In some embodiments, the panel includes a separate panel body and an outer edge plate, the outer edge plate being fixed to the periphery of the panel body;

[0022] Both the panel body and the outer edge plate have an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface. The outer surface of the panel body and the outer surface of the outer edge plate together form the outer surface of the panel. The back surface of the outer edge plate has the reinforcing limiting rib and the snap-fit ​​rib that is inserted and cooperates with the base and the pot body.

[0023] In some embodiments, the panel includes a separate panel body and an inner frame;

[0024] The panel body has an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface. The outer surface of the panel body forms the outer surface of the panel. The inner frame is fixed to the back surface of the panel body. The inner frame has the reinforcing limiting rib and the snap-fit ​​rib that is inserted and cooperates with the base and the pot body.

[0025] The technical solution provided in this application has at least the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0026] 1. By forming reinforcing ribs on opposite sides of the panel, forming first reinforcing ribs on the upper ends of opposite sides of the first notch on the base, and forming second reinforcing ribs on the lower ends of opposite sides of the second notch on the pot body, the first and second reinforcing ribs are arranged opposite to each other. When the lower part of the panel is inserted into the first notch formed at the front end of the base, and the upper part of the panel is inserted into the second notch formed at the front end of the pot body, the reinforcing ribs on opposite sides of the panel are limited between the first reinforcing rib of the base and the second reinforcing rib of the pot body. In this way, the first reinforcing rib can improve the structural strength of the base at the upper opening of the first notch, and the second reinforcing rib can improve the structural strength of the pot body at the upper opening of the second notch. The limiting cooperation between the reinforcing ribs on the panel and the first and second reinforcing ribs improves the stability of the panel installed on the base and the pot body, and avoids the problem of the panel coming off the first notch of the base and the second notch of the pot body during drop tests.

[0027] 2. A first limiting groove with an upward-facing opening is constructed on the base by means of a first reinforcing rib, and a second limiting groove with a downward-facing opening is constructed on the pot body by means of a second reinforcing rib. The reinforcing limiting rib includes a connecting part and a limiting part connected together. The connecting part is limited within the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove. The first limiting groove and the second limiting groove limit the connecting part in the vertical and horizontal directions and the front and back directions. The limiting part is located on one side of the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib in the left and right directions. The limiting part limits the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib in the left and right directions. In this way, by utilizing the cooperation of the first reinforcing rib and the second reinforcing rib, the reinforcing limiting rib on the panel can be limited in the vertical, front and back, and left and right directions, thereby ensuring the stability of the panel installed on the base and the pot body.

[0028] 3. The first reinforcing rib is formed on the inner surface of the base rib and the second reinforcing rib is formed on the inner surface of the pot body rib, so as to avoid the first and second reinforcing ribs being formed on the front appearance of the base and the pot body, thereby effectively preventing the appearance of the base and the pot body from shrinking.

[0029] 4. By forming a connecting ear extending in the direction away from the appearance surface on the back of the panel, forming a first mounting post extending upward on the base, and forming a second mounting post extending downward on the pot body, the first mounting post, connecting ear, and second mounting post are fixedly connected by fasteners to achieve panel repositioning and prevent the panel from being dented under force.

[0030] 5. By designing the panel into disassembled parts, the panel may include a panel body and an outer edge plate fixed to the periphery of the panel body. Reinforcing ribs and fastening ribs are set on the outer edge plate to improve the shrinkage problem of the panel's appearance surface. Alternatively, the panel may include a panel body and an inner frame fixed to the back of the panel body. Reinforcing ribs and fastening ribs are set on the inner frame to improve the shrinkage problem of the panel's appearance surface. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0032] 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, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the cooking appliance described in one embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the cooking appliance shown.

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vertical cross-sectional structure of the cooking utensil shown in the front-to-back direction (right view).

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partially enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vertical cross-sectional structure of the cooking appliance shown along the left-right direction (rear view).

[0038] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified schematic diagram of a portion of section B in the middle;

[0039] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the panel of the cooking appliance shown from the rear view.

[0040] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A rear view of the panel structure of the cooking appliance shown.

[0041] Figure 9 for Figure 2A three-dimensional structural diagram of the base of the cooking appliance shown;

[0042] Figure 10 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the pot body of the cooking appliance shown.

[0043] Among them, 1. base; 11. first notch; 12. first reinforcing buckle rib; 121. first limiting groove; 122. third guide slope; 13. base surrounding rib; 14. first mounting column;

[0044] 2. Pot body; 21. Second notch; 22. Second reinforcing rib; 221. Second limiting groove; 222. Fourth guide slope; 23. Pot body surrounding rib; 24. Second mounting column;

[0045] 3. Panel; 31. Reinforcing rib; 311. Connecting part; 312. Limiting part; 313. First guide slope; 314. Second guide slope; 32. First snap-fit ​​rib; 33. Second snap-fit ​​rib; 34. Annular protruding rib; 35. Connecting lug; 36. Panel body; 37. Outer edge plate;

[0046] 4. Cover;

[0047] 5. Fasteners. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the solution of this application will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0049] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application, but this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 10 As shown, some embodiments of this application provide a cooking appliance, including a base 1, a pot body 2, and a panel 3.

[0051] The pot body 2 is mounted on the base 1. The front end of the base 1 has a first notch 11 with an upper opening, and the front end of the pot body 2 has a second notch 21 with a lower opening. The panel 3 is mounted on the front end of the base 1 and the pot body 2. The lower part of the panel 3 is inserted into the first notch 11, and the upper part of the panel 3 is inserted into the second notch 21.

[0052] During the specific assembly, the lower part of the panel 3 can be inserted into the first notch 11 at the front end of the base 1, and then the pot body 2 can be installed on the top of the base 1, with the upper part of the panel 3 inserted into the second notch 21 at the front end of the pot body 2, thus realizing the installation of the base 1, pot body 2 and panel 3.

[0053] Among them, the panel 3 has a reinforcing rib 31 formed on the opposite sides, and the base 1 has a first reinforcing rib 12 formed on the upper ends of the opposite sides of the first notch 11. That is, the upper open part of the first notch 11 of the base 1 has a first reinforcing rib 12. The pot body 2 has a second reinforcing rib 22 formed on the lower ends of the opposite sides of the second notch 21. That is, the lower open part of the second notch 21 of the pot body 2 has a second reinforcing rib 22. The first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 22 are arranged opposite to each other, and the reinforcing rib 31 is limited between the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 22.

[0054] It should be noted that the directional terms such as "up" and "down" mentioned in the above embodiments, as well as the directional terms such as "left," "right," "front," and "back" mentioned in the following embodiments, are all descriptions based on the state when the cooking utensils are normally placed on the table. They are only for the convenience of description and are not intended to limit the specific usage state of the cooking utensils.

[0055] In the above embodiment, reinforcing ribs 31 are formed on opposite sides of the panel 3, that is, reinforcing ribs 31 are formed on the left and right sides of the panel 3; first reinforcing ribs 12 are formed on the base 1 at the upper ends of opposite sides of the first notch 11, that is, first reinforcing ribs 12 are formed on the upper ends of the left and right sides of the first notch 11 of the base 1; second reinforcing ribs 22 are formed on the body 2 at the lower ends of opposite sides of the second notch 21, that is, second reinforcing ribs 22 are formed on the lower ends of the left and right sides of the second notch 21 of the body 2. In specific implementation, in order to enable the reinforcing ribs 31 on the panel 3 to be limited between the first reinforcing ribs 12 and the second reinforcing ribs 22, the reinforcing ribs 31 can be located at the middle part of the left and right sides of the panel 3 in the vertical direction.

[0056] During specific assembly, when the lower part of the panel 3 is inserted into the first notch 11 formed at the front end of the base 1, the reinforcing rib 31 on the panel 3 can be supported at the first reinforcing rib 12 on the base 1. When the pot body 2 is installed above the base 1 and the upper part of the panel 3 is inserted into the second notch 21 formed at the front end of the pot body 2, the second reinforcing rib 22 on the pot body 2 cooperates with the first reinforcing rib 12 on the base 1 to limit the reinforcing rib 31 on the panel 3, thereby limiting the reinforcing rib 31 on the panel 3 between the first reinforcing rib 12 on the base 1 and the second reinforcing rib 22 on the pot body 2.

[0057] The cooking appliance provided in this application embodiment has reinforcing limiting ribs 31 formed on opposite sides of the panel 3, first reinforcing retaining ribs 12 formed on the base 1 at the upper ends of opposite sides of the first notch 11, and second reinforcing retaining ribs 22 formed on the lower ends of opposite sides of the second notch 21. The first reinforcing retaining ribs 12 and the second reinforcing retaining ribs 22 are arranged opposite to each other. With this arrangement, when the lower part of the panel 3 is inserted into the first notch 11 formed at the front end of the base 1, and the upper part of the panel 3 is inserted into the second notch 21 formed at the front end of the pot body 2, the reinforcing limiting ribs on opposite sides of the panel 3 are effectively reinforced. The reinforcing rib 31 is positioned between the first reinforcing rib 12 of the base 1 and the second reinforcing rib 22 of the pot body 2. This improves the structural strength of the base 1 at the upper opening of the first notch 11 through the first reinforcing rib 12, and improves the structural strength of the pot body 2 at the upper opening of the second notch 21 through the second reinforcing rib 22. Furthermore, the limiting cooperation between the reinforcing rib 31 on the panel 3 and the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 22 enhances the stability of the panel 3 on the base 1 and the pot body 2, preventing the panel 3 from detaching from the first notch 11 of the base 1 and the second notch 21 of the pot body 2 during drop tests.

[0058] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in addition to the base 1, pot body 2 and panel 3 mentioned above, the cooking appliance may also include a lid 4. The base 1, pot body 2 and panel 3 together form a cooking cavity with an open top. The lid 4 is detachably installed on the upper opening of the cooking cavity.

[0059] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown, the first reinforcing rib 12 is formed on the inner surface of the base 1, forming a first limiting groove 121 with the opening facing upwards. The second reinforcing rib 22 is formed on the inner surface of the pot body 2, forming a second limiting groove 221 with the opening facing downwards. The reinforcing limiting rib 31 is inserted into the first limiting groove 121 and the second limiting groove 221; that is, a portion of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 is inserted into the first limiting groove 121 and a portion is inserted into the second limiting groove 221. The first limiting groove 121 and the second limiting groove 221 limit the reinforcing limiting rib 31 in the vertical and horizontal directions and the front-back direction, respectively. (Refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The double-headed arrows indicate the up / down and forward / backward directions.

[0060] For example, by setting the first reinforcing buckle rib 12, a U-shaped buckle structure with the slot facing upward is constructed on the base 1, and by setting the second reinforcing buckle rib 22, a U-shaped buckle structure with the slot facing downward is constructed on the pot body 2. The slots of the U-shaped buckle structure constructed by the first reinforcing buckle rib 12 and the slots of the U-shaped buckle structure constructed by the second reinforcing buckle rib 22 are arranged vertically opposite each other.

[0061] During specific assembly, when the lower part of the panel 3 is inserted into the first notch 11 on the base 1, a portion of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 on the panel 3 is inserted into the first limiting groove 121. When the pot body 2 is installed on the base 1 and the upper part of the panel 3 is inserted into the second notch 21 on the pot body 2, a portion of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 on the panel 3 is inserted into the second limiting groove 221. By utilizing the cooperation of the first limiting groove 121 constructed by the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second limiting groove 221 constructed by the second reinforcing rib 22, the reinforcing limiting rib 31 is limited in the vertical and horizontal directions and the front and back directions, so as to ensure the stability of the panel 3 installed at the first notch 11 on the base 1 and the second notch 21 on the pot body 2.

[0062] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the reinforcing rib 31 includes a connecting portion 311 and a limiting portion 312 connected together. The connecting portion 311 is connected to one of the two opposing sides of the panel 3 in the left-right direction and extends in the direction away from the other to form an extension end. The limiting portion 312 is connected to the extension end of the connecting portion 311 and extends in the up-down direction. The connecting portion 311 is limited within the first limiting groove 121 and the second limiting groove 221. The limiting portion 312 is located on one side of the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 22 in the left-right direction and forms a limiting relationship with the first reinforcing rib 12 and the second reinforcing rib 22 in the left-right direction. (Refer to...) Figure 3 and Figure 5 The double-headed arrows indicate the up / down and left / right directions.

[0063] For example, the connecting portion 311 and the limiting portion 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 are jointly constructed into a T-shaped structure (or a T-shaped structure) that is laid flat, and the reinforcing limiting rib 31 located on the left side of the panel 3 and the reinforcing limiting rib 31 located on the right side of the panel 3 are arranged symmetrically.

[0064] During specific assembly, when the lower part of the panel 3 is inserted into the first notch 11 on the base 1 and the upper part of the panel 3 is inserted into the second notch 21 on the pot body 2, the connecting part 311 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 is limited in the first limiting groove 121 and the second limiting groove 221. The first limiting groove 121 and the second limiting groove 221 limit the connecting part 311 in the up-down direction and the front-back direction. The limiting part 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 located on the left side of the panel 3 is located to the left of the first reinforcing buckle rib 12 and the second reinforcing buckle rib 22 on the corresponding side. The limiting part 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 located on the right side of the panel 3 is located to the right of the first reinforcing buckle rib 12 and the second reinforcing buckle rib 22 on the corresponding side. The limiting part 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 forms a limit with the first reinforcing buckle rib 12 and the second reinforcing buckle rib 22 in the left-right direction.

[0065] This configuration utilizes the cooperation of the first reinforcing buckle 12 and the second reinforcing buckle 22 to limit the reinforcing limiting rib 31 on the panel 3 from the top and bottom, front and back, and left and right directions, thereby ensuring the stability of the panel 3 on the base 1 and the pot body 2.

[0066] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 6 As shown, a first guide slope 313 is formed at the lower part of the reinforcing rib 31, and a second guide slope 314 is formed at the upper part of the reinforcing rib 31.

[0067] For example, a first guide slope 313 can be formed on the lower part of the limiting portion 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 facing the connecting portion 311, and a second guide slope 314 can be formed on the upper part of the limiting portion 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 facing the connecting portion 311. In this way, when the lower part of the panel 3 is inserted into the first notch 11 on the base 1, the first guide slope 313 guides the limiting portion 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 to be inserted into the first reinforcing buckle rib 12 on the base 1 along the left and right direction; when the upper part of the panel 3 is inserted into the second notch 21 on the pot body 2, the second guide slope 314 guides the limiting portion 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 to be inserted into the second reinforcing buckle rib 22 on the pot body 2 along the left and right direction, so as to improve the smoothness and convenience of assembling the panel 3 with the base 1 and the pot body 2.

[0068] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 6As shown, the upper part of the first reinforcing rib 12 has a third guide slope 122, and the lower part of the second reinforcing rib 22 has a fourth guide slope 222.

[0069] For example, a third guide slope 122 can be formed on the upper part of the first reinforcing rib 12 facing the limiting part 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31, and a fourth guide slope 222 can be formed on the lower part of the second reinforcing rib 22 facing the limiting part 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31. The third guide slope 122 guides the limiting part 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 to be inserted into the first reinforcing rib 12 on the base 1 along the left-right direction, and the fourth guide slope 222 guides the limiting part 312 of the reinforcing limiting rib 31 to be inserted into the second reinforcing rib 22 on the pot body 2 along the left-right direction, so as to improve the smoothness and convenience of assembling the panel 3 with the base 1 and the pot body 2.

[0070] In addition, refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, a third guide slope 122 can be formed on the upper part of the first reinforcing rib 12 facing the first limiting groove 121, and a fourth guide slope 222 can be formed on the lower part of the second reinforcing rib 22 facing the second limiting groove 221. The third guide slope 122 guides the part of the connecting portion 311 of the reinforcing rib 31 to be smoothly inserted into the first limiting groove 121, and the fourth guide slope 222 guides the part of the connecting portion 311 of the reinforcing rib 31 to be smoothly inserted into the second limiting groove 221, thereby improving the smoothness and convenience of assembling the panel 3 with the base 1 and the body 2.

[0071] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, a base retaining rib 13 extending towards the inner perimeter of the first notch 11 is formed at the first notch 11. A first snap-fit ​​rib 32 is formed at the lower part of the panel 3. The first snap-fit ​​rib 32 is inserted into the base retaining rib 13. Thus, by using the first snap-fit ​​rib 32 inserted into the base retaining rib 13, the lower part of the panel 3 is installed at the first notch 11 on the base 1. In specific implementations, the number of first snap-fit ​​ribs 32 is not limited to one; it can also be two, three, or more. For example, refer to... Figure 7 As shown, there are three first fastening ribs 32, and the three first fastening ribs 32 are arranged at intervals along the lower part of the panel 3.

[0072] Continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 9As shown, the first reinforcing rib 12 is formed on the inner surface of the base surrounding rib 13. The base surrounding rib 13 is not an external part of the base 1. This is to avoid forming the first reinforcing rib 12 on the front appearance of the base 1, thereby effectively preventing the shrinkage problem of the appearance surface of the base 1.

[0073] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, a pot body retaining rib 23 extending towards the inner perimeter of the second notch 21 is formed at the second notch 21. A second fastening rib 33 is formed on the upper part of the panel 3, and the second fastening rib 33 is inserted into the pot body retaining rib 23. In this way, by using the second fastening rib 33 inserted into the pot body retaining rib 23, the upper part of the panel 3 is installed at the second notch 21 on the pot body 2. In specific implementations, the number of second fastening ribs 33 is not limited to one, but can also be two, three or more. For example, refer to Figure 7 As shown, there are three second fastening ribs 33, which are spaced apart circumferentially along the upper part of the panel 3.

[0074] Continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, the second reinforcing rib 22 is formed on the inner surface of the pot body surrounding rib 23. The pot body surrounding rib 23 is not on the outer surface of the pot body 2. This is to avoid forming the second reinforcing rib 22 on the front appearance of the pot body 2, thereby effectively preventing the shrinkage problem of the outer surface of the pot body 2.

[0075] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the first notch 11 is an arc-shaped notch with an open upper end, the base rib 13 is formed as an arc-shaped rib that matches the shape of the first notch 11, and the first reinforcing buckle rib 12 is formed at the upper end of the inner surface of the base rib 13.

[0076] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, the second notch 21 is an arc-shaped notch with an open lower end, the rib 23 of the pot body is formed as an arc-shaped rib that matches the shape of the second notch 21, and the second reinforcing rib 22 is formed at the lower end of the inner surface of the rib 23 of the pot body.

[0077] It should be understood that the shapes of the first notch 11 and the second notch 21 should be adapted to the outer contour shape of the panel 3, so as to realize the installation of the panel 3 at the first notch 11 and the second notch 21. In specific implementation, the shapes of the first notch 11 and the second notch 21 are not limited to arc-shaped notches, and the outer contour shape of the panel 3 and the shapes of the first notch 11 and the second notch 21 can be reasonably set as needed.

[0078] In specific implementation, the first reinforcing buckle 12 can work together with the upper end of the base surrounding rib 13 to form a first limiting groove 121 with the opening facing upward, that is, the first reinforcing buckle 12 can work together with the upper end of the base surrounding rib 13 to form a U-shaped structure; of course, according to design requirements, the first reinforcing buckle 12 can also be provided on the inner surface of the base surrounding rib 13, and the first reinforcing buckle 12 itself forms a first limiting groove 121 with the opening facing upward.

[0079] In specific implementation, the second reinforcing rib 22 can work together with the lower end of the pot body surrounding rib 23 to form a second limiting groove 221 with the opening facing downwards. That is, the second reinforcing rib 22 can work together with the lower end of the pot body surrounding rib 23 to form a U-shaped structure. Of course, according to design requirements, the second reinforcing rib 22 can also be provided on the inner surface of the pot body surrounding rib 23, and the second reinforcing rib 22 itself can form a second limiting groove 221 with the opening facing downwards.

[0080] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, panel 3 has an outer surface and a back surface opposite to the outer surface. An annular rib 34 is formed on the back surface of panel 3. A reinforcing limiting rib 31 is connected to the outer surface of the annular rib 34. The first snap-fit ​​rib 32 and the second snap-fit ​​rib 33 are both connected to the connection between the outer surface of the annular rib 34 and the back surface of panel 3. An insertion space is formed between the first snap-fit ​​rib 32 and the outer periphery of the back surface of panel 3, and between the second snap-fit ​​rib 33 and the outer periphery of the back surface of panel 3.

[0081] During specific assembly, when the lower part of the panel 3 is inserted into the first notch 11 on the base 1, the base surrounding rib 13 on the base 1 can be inserted into the insertion space formed between the first snap-fit ​​rib 32 and the outer periphery of the back of the panel 3, thereby limiting the first snap-fit ​​rib 32 on the panel 3 and realizing the installation of the lower part of the panel 3 on the base 1; when the upper part of the panel 3 is inserted into the second notch 21 on the pot body 2, the pot body surrounding rib 23 on the pot body 2 can be inserted into the insertion space formed between the second snap-fit ​​rib 33 and the outer periphery of the back of the panel 3, thereby limiting the second snap-fit ​​rib 33 on the panel 3 and realizing the installation of the lower part of the panel 3 on the pot body 2.

[0082] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, panel 3 has an outer surface and a back surface opposite to the outer surface. A connecting ear 35 extending in the direction away from the outer surface is formed on the back surface of panel 3. A first mounting post 14 extending upward is formed on base 1, and a second mounting post 24 extending downward is formed on pot body 2. The first mounting post 14 and the second mounting post 24 cooperate to clamp the connecting ear 35. The first mounting post 14, the connecting ear 35 and the second mounting post 24 are fixedly connected by fasteners 5.

[0083] This configuration allows for the use of fasteners 5 to secure the base 1, panel 3, and pot body 2. This not only repositions the panel 3 and improves its stability on the base 1 and pot body 2, but also prevents the panel 3 from concave under stress.

[0084] In a specific implementation, a mounting countersunk can be provided on the top of the first mounting post 14, and a mounting protrusion can be provided on the bottom of the second mounting post 24. The connecting ear 35 is supported on the top of the first mounting post 14, and the bottom of the second mounting post 24 is pressed against the connecting ear 35. The mounting protrusion on the second mounting post 24 is inserted into the mounting countersunk on the first mounting post 14 to achieve positioning and engagement between the second mounting post 24 and the first mounting post 14. Then, fasteners 5 (such as screws) are used to pass through the first mounting post 14, the connecting ear 35, and the second mounting post 24 to achieve fixation of the three.

[0085] In specific implementations, the number of connecting ears 35 is not limited to one; it can also be two, three, etc. For example, the number of connecting ears 35 is two, and the two connecting ears 35 are symmetrically arranged on the back of the panel 3 in the left-right direction; the number of the first mounting post 14 and the second mounting post 24 are equal to the number of connecting ears 35, and they are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0086] During assembly, firstly, the lower part of the reinforcing rib 31 on panel 3 is inserted into the U-shaped fastening structure formed by the first reinforcing rib 12 on base 1. The three first fastening ribs 32 at the lower part of panel 3 are then inserted into the base surrounding rib 13 on base 1. The two connecting ears 35 extending from the back of panel 3 are supported above the first mounting post 14 on base 1. Then, the pot body 2 is installed on top of base 1. The upper part of the reinforcing rib 31 on panel 3 is inserted into the U-shaped fastening structure formed by the second reinforcing rib 22 on pot body 2. The three second fastening ribs 33 at the upper part of panel 3 are then inserted into the pot body surrounding rib 23 on pot body 2. The second mounting post 24 on pot body 2 presses against the two connecting ears 35 extending from the back of panel 3. Finally, fasteners 5 (e.g., screws) are used to secure pot body 2, panel 3, and base 1 together.

[0087] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 8 As shown, panel 3 includes a separate panel body 36 and an outer side plate 37. The outer side plate 37 is fixed to the periphery of panel body 36. Both panel body 36 and outer side plate 37 have an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface. The outer surface of panel body 36 and the outer surface of outer side plate 37 together form the outer surface of panel 3. The back surface of outer side plate 37 has a reinforcing limiting rib 31 and a snap-fit ​​rib (i.e., the first snap-fit ​​rib 32 and the second snap-fit ​​rib 33) that are inserted and cooperate with base 1 and pot body 2.

[0088] For example, refer to Figure 8 As shown in the figure, the circumferential line indicated by 'a' represents the boundary line between the panel body 36 and the outer edge panel 37. In other words, the panel 3 can be disassembled along the boundary line 'a'. The area within the boundary line represents the panel body 36, and the area outside the boundary line represents the outer edge panel 37. In practical implementation, the panel body 36 and the outer edge panel 37 can be fixed together using methods such as snap-fitting or adhesive bonding.

[0089] Thus, by setting the reinforcing limiting rib 31, the first snap-fit ​​rib 32, and the second snap-fit ​​rib 33 on the outer edge plate 37, the shrinkage problem of the panel 3's appearance surface can be improved. In addition, to better improve the shrinkage problem of the panel 3's appearance surface, the ribs set on the back of the panel body 36 can be eliminated, that is, there are no ribs on the back of the panel body 36, and all ribs are set on the outer edge plate 37.

[0090] In other embodiments, the panel 3 includes a separate panel body and an inner frame; the panel body has an outer surface and a back surface opposite to the outer surface, the outer surface of the panel body forms the outer surface of the panel, the inner frame is fixed to the back surface of the panel body, and the inner frame has a reinforcing limiting rib 31 and a snap-fit ​​rib (i.e., a first snap-fit ​​rib 32 and a second snap-fit ​​rib 33) that are inserted and cooperate with the base 1 and the pot body 2.

[0091] In other words, the reinforcing ribs 31, 32, and 33 on the back of panel 3 are all located on an independent inner frame, with no ribs on the panel body. The inner frame is then fixed to the back of the panel body, thereby improving the shrinkage problem of the panel 3's appearance. In practice, the panel body and the inner frame can be fixed using methods such as snap-fitting or bonding.

[0092] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0093] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance, comprising a base, a pot body, and a panel, wherein the pot body is mounted on the base, the front end of the base has a first notch with an upper open end, the front end of the pot body has a second notch with a lower open end, the panel is mounted on the front end of the base and the pot body, the lower part of the panel is inserted into the first notch, and the upper part of the panel is inserted into the second notch, characterized in that, The panel has reinforcing ribs on its opposite sides, the base has first reinforcing ribs located at the upper ends of the opposite sides of the first notch, and the pot body has second reinforcing ribs located at the lower ends of the opposite sides of the second notch. The first and second reinforcing ribs are arranged opposite to each other, and the reinforcing ribs are limited between the first and second reinforcing ribs.

2. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first reinforcing rib is formed on the inner surface of the base and forms a first limiting groove with the opening facing upward; the second reinforcing rib is formed on the inner surface of the pot body and forms a second limiting groove with the opening facing downward. The reinforcing rib is inserted into the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, and the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove limit the reinforcing rib in the up-down direction and the front-back direction.

3. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib includes a connecting part and a limiting part connected to each other. The connecting part is connected to one of the two opposite sides of the panel in the left-right direction and extends in the direction away from the other to form an extension end. The limiting part is connected to the extension end of the connecting part and extends in the up-down direction. The connecting part is limited within the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove. The limiting part is located on one side of the first reinforcing buckle and the second reinforcing buckle in the left-right direction, and forms a limiting with the first reinforcing buckle and the second reinforcing buckle in the left-right direction.

4. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower part of the reinforcing rib has a first guide slope, and the upper part of the reinforcing rib has a second guide slope. And / or, the upper part of the first reinforcing rib is formed with a third guide slope, and the lower part of the second reinforcing rib is formed with a fourth guide slope.

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, A base rib extending toward the inner perimeter of the first notch is formed at the first notch, and a first fastening rib is formed at the lower part of the panel. The first fastening rib is inserted into the base rib, and the first reinforcing fastening rib is formed on the inner surface of the base rib. A pot body rib extending toward the inner perimeter of the second notch is formed at the second notch, and a second fastening rib is formed on the upper part of the panel. The second fastening rib is inserted into the pot body rib, and the second reinforcing fastening rib is formed on the inner surface of the pot body rib.

6. The cooking utensil according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first notch is an arc-shaped notch with an open upper end, and the base rib is formed as an arc-shaped rib that matches the shape of the first notch. The first reinforcing buckle rib is formed at the upper end of the inner surface of the base rib. The second notch is an arc-shaped notch with an open lower end, and the rib of the pot body is formed into an arc-shaped rib that matches the shape of the second notch. The second reinforcing buckle rib is formed at the lower end of the inner surface of the rib of the pot body.

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 5, characterized in that, The panel has an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface, and an annular rib is formed on the back surface of the panel. The reinforcing limiting rib is connected to the outer surface of the annular rib. The first snap-fit ​​rib and the second snap-fit ​​rib are both connected to the connection between the outer surface of the annular rib and the back of the panel. An insertion space is formed between the first snap-fit ​​rib and the outer periphery of the back of the panel, and between the second snap-fit ​​rib and the outer periphery of the back of the panel.

8. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel has an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface, and a connecting lug is formed on the back surface of the panel extending in a direction away from the outer surface. The base has an upwardly extending first mounting post, and the pot body has a downwardly extending second mounting post. The first mounting post and the second mounting post cooperate to clamp the connecting ear, and the first mounting post, the connecting ear, and the second mounting post are fixedly connected by fasteners.

9. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel includes a separate panel body and an outer edge panel, with the outer edge panel fixed to the periphery of the panel body; Both the panel body and the outer edge plate have an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface. The outer surface of the panel body and the outer surface of the outer edge plate together form the outer surface of the panel. The back surface of the outer edge plate has the reinforcing limiting rib and the snap-fit ​​rib that is inserted and cooperates with the base and the pot body.

10. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel includes a separate panel body and an inner frame; The panel body has an outer surface and a back surface facing away from the outer surface. The outer surface of the panel body forms the outer surface of the panel. The inner frame is fixed to the back surface of the panel body. The inner frame has the reinforcing limiting rib and the snap-fit ​​rib that is inserted and cooperates with the base and the pot body.

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