Cooking utensil with adjustable cover body turning angle

Abstract

The utility model provides a cooking utensil with an adjustable cover body turning angle, and aims to solve the problem that a cover body on a cooking utensil such as a steak machine in the prior art cannot be kept at the turning angle when the cover body is opened, so that the potential safety hazard that the cover body is automatically pressed down exists. A cooking utensil with an adjustable cover body overturning angle comprises a machine body, a cover body, a cover body and a cover body, the cover body is provided with a hinge part, the hinge part is hinged to the machine body, and the cover body opens or closes the opening by turning over the operation part relative to the machine body; the angle locking device is arranged between the machine body and the cover body and is used for locking the overturning angle of the cover body when the cover body is overturned and opened relative to the machine body; and the unlocking device is arranged on the machine body or the cover body and is used for unlocking the turning angle of the cover body, which is locked by the angle locking device. And the angle locking device is used for locking the overturning angle of the cover body when the cover body is overturned and opened relative to the machine body, so that the risk caused by automatic downward pressing after the cover body is opened is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cooking utensil technology, specifically relating to a cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flip angle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some cooking appliances are designed with a hinged lid to the main body for ease of use. Users open or close the lid by rotating it relative to the main body. These lids typically only have two states: fully closed and fully open. Even when fully open, the lack of a mechanism to secure the lid allows it to rotate freely relative to the main body, posing a risk of accidental pressure. In existing cooking appliances like steak grills, users may need to fully open or partially open the lid during steak cooking to perform actions such as observing the cooking process, adding seasonings or ingredients, or flipping the food. However, because the lid contains an upper grill pan, there is a risk of the lid pressing down and burning the user if no protective measures are in place when fully or partially open. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a cooking appliance with an adjustable lid flipping angle, aiming to solve the problem that the lid of existing cooking appliances, such as steak machines, cannot maintain the flipping angle when open, resulting in the safety hazard of the lid automatically pressing down.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A cooking appliance with an adjustable lid tilt angle includes:

[0006] The body has an opening;

[0007] The cover has an operating part at one end and a hinge part at the other end. The hinge part is hinged to the machine body and the cover can be opened or closed by flipping the operating part relative to the machine body.

[0008] An angle locking device, disposed between the body and the cover, for locking the flipping angle of the cover when it is flipped open relative to the body; and...

[0009] An unlocking device is provided on the body or cover and is used to release the angle locking device from locking the flip angle of the cover.

[0010] A further solution: Two sets of angle locking devices are provided between the body and the cover, and the two sets of angle locking devices are respectively located on the left and right sides of the hinge part of the cover.

[0011] Based on the above technical solution: by setting two sets of angle locking devices, located on the left and right sides of the hinge part of the cover respectively, the flip angle of the cover relative to the machine body when it is opened is locked, so that the stability of the cover is better when it is opened.

[0012] A further embodiment: The angle locking device includes:

[0013] A ratchet seat is provided on the machine body, and a number of ratchet teeth are provided around the ratchet seat. A first tooth groove is provided between each pair of adjacent ratchet teeth.

[0014] A pawl, disposed on the cover, locks the rotation angle of the cover relative to the machine body by engaging with different first tooth grooves when the cover is flipped relative to the machine body; and...

[0015] An elastic reset element is disposed between the pawl and the cover and is used to drive the pawl to engage with the first tooth groove.

[0016] Based on the above technical solution: by setting a ratchet seat on the body and a pawl on the cover, when the cover is opened, the pawl abuts against the corresponding first tooth groove, thereby locking the flip angle of the cover. The ratchet and pawl locking structure is more secure and simpler. By setting an elastic reset member, when the user drives the pawl out of the first tooth groove through the unlocking device, the pawl can move back towards the corresponding first tooth groove and lock with it under the action of the elastic reset member, thereby making the stability of the flip angle of the cover better when it is open.

[0017] A further solution: When two sets of angle locking devices are provided between the body and the cover, and the two sets of angle locking devices are respectively located on the left and right sides of the hinge part of the cover;

[0018] A connecting frame is provided between the two pawls, and the unlocking device synchronously drives the two pawls to disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves through the connecting frame.

[0019] Based on the above technical solution: by setting a connecting frame between the two pawls, the unlocking device can synchronously drive the two pawls to disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves through the connecting frame, which simplifies the structure and makes it easier for users to operate.

[0020] A further embodiment: The unlocking device includes a connecting rod and an unlocking wrench. The connecting rod is slidably disposed on the cover and extends from the hinge of the cover to the operating part. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the connecting frame, and the other end of the connecting rod cooperates with the unlocking wrench.

[0021] The unlocking wrench is hinged to the operating part of the cover, and one end of the unlocking wrench is provided with a pressing part, and the other end is provided with a linkage part that cooperates with the connecting rod.

[0022] When the pressing part is pressed, the linkage part drives the connecting rod to slide relative to the cover from the hinge part toward the operating part, and the connecting rod drives the two pawls to simultaneously disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves through the connecting frame, and the elastic reset member is compressed.

[0023] When the pressing part is released, under the action of the elastic reset member, the pawl slides toward the corresponding first tooth groove and locks with it, and the pawl drives the connecting rod to slide and reset through the connecting frame, and the connecting rod drives the unlocking wrench to reset.

[0024] Based on the above technical solution: by setting the hinge part of the connecting rod to extend to the operating part, and setting the unlocking wrench on the operating part of the cover, after the cover is opened, when the user needs to close the cover, by pressing the pressing part located on the operating part, the pawl is disengaged from its corresponding first tooth groove, thereby unlocking. Then the user can hold the operating part to continue closing the cover, which makes it convenient for the user to close the cover and is safer.

[0025] A further solution: a first guide assembly is provided between the connecting rod and the cover;

[0026] The first guide assembly includes a first guide hole disposed on the connecting rod and a guide block disposed on the cover and located within the first guide hole.

[0027] Based on the above technical solution: by setting a first guide component between the connecting rod and the cover, the connecting rod can slide relative to the cover in a predetermined direction, thereby avoiding the connecting rod from shifting relative to the cover and making it more stable.

[0028] A further embodiment: The connecting rod is provided with a hook-on part at one end near the linkage part, and the hook-on part is hooked onto the linkage part.

[0029] Based on the above technical solution: the above configuration facilitates the unlocking wrench to rotate and cause the linkage to slide relative to the cover when the wrench is pressed on the pressing part for unlocking. At the same time, the hook part is hooked on the linkage part, so that when the unlocking wrench is rotated, the hook part can slide along the linkage part, thereby avoiding the problem of the linkage sliding left and right when it slides relative to the cover.

[0030] A further embodiment: the elastic reset element is a spring, the pawl is provided with a spring post that is fixedly connected to the connecting frame, the spring is sleeved on the spring post and the two ends of the spring abut against the connecting frame and the cover respectively.

[0031] A further embodiment: the pawl is slidably disposed on the cover, and a second guide component is provided between the pawl and the cover;

[0032] The second guide assembly includes a guide post disposed on the pawl and a second guide hole disposed on the cover, wherein the guide post is slidably disposed within the second guide hole.

[0033] Based on the above technical solution: by setting a second guide component, the pawl slides along the cover body along a preset path, thereby improving the balance and stability when the pawl and the ratchet seat are engaged.

[0034] A further embodiment: The pawl is provided with two teeth, and a second tooth groove is provided between the two teeth to cooperate with the pawl.

[0035] Based on the above technical solution: when the cover is opened to a certain angle, the two teeth on the pawl abut against the corresponding two first tooth grooves, and the ratchet between the two first tooth grooves abuts against the second tooth groove, thereby locking the flip angle of the cover, making the cover more stable and safe after flipping.

[0036] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0037] This invention incorporates an angle locking device between the body and the lid to lock the opening angle of the lid relative to the body, thus preventing risks such as burns or pinching caused by the lid automatically pressing down after opening. For example, the opening angle of the lid relative to the body can be 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, or 90 degrees. Different opening angles facilitate different operations for the user. A larger opening angle makes it easier to add, remove, or flip food, while a smaller opening angle allows the user to observe the cooking process while avoiding burns from steam or oil droplets. The angle locking device, by locking the opening angle of the lid, makes the user's operation safer.

[0038] An unlocking device is provided to release the angle locking device from locking the flip angle of the cover, thus making it convenient for users to close the cover after opening it. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle when the lid is fully closed.

[0041] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle when the lid is in a semi-open state.

[0042] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A.

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle when the lid is fully opened.

[0044] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point B.

[0045] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure when the unlocking device drives the pawl to disengage from the ratchet.

[0046] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the angle locking device and the unlocking device working together.

[0047] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram at point C.

[0048] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the pawl structure.

[0049] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the connecting rod, unlocking wrench, and connecting bracket on the cover.

[0050] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A magnified structural diagram at point D.

[0051] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 A magnified structural diagram at point E.

[0052] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0053] 1-Body; 11-Ratchet seat; 111-Ratchet; 112-First tooth groove; 2-Cover; 21-Pawl; 211-Pawl tooth; 212-Second tooth groove; 213-Spring post; 214-Guide post; 22-Mounting base; 221-Second guide hole; 23-Guide block; 24-Wrench hinge shaft; 3-Rotating shaft; 4-Unlocking wrench; 41-Pressing part; 42-Linkage part; 5-Connecting rod; 51-Hanging part; 52-First guide hole; 6-Connecting frame; 7-Spring. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle, including:

[0056] Body 1 has an opening;

[0057] The cover 2 has an operating part at one end and a hinge part at the other end. The hinge part is hinged to the body 1 and the cover 2 can open or close the opening by flipping the operating part relative to the body 1. The hinge part is specifically hinged to the body 1 through a rotating shaft 3, so that it can rotate relative to the body 1 within a certain angle range.

[0058] An angle locking device is disposed between the body 1 and the cover 2 and is used to lock the flipping angle of the cover 2 when it is flipped open relative to the body 1; and...

[0059] An unlocking device is provided on the body 1 or the cover 2 and is used to release the angle locking device from locking the flip angle of the cover 2.

[0060] Specifically, the cooking appliance can be a steak cooker. During the steak cooking process, the user needs to open the lid 2 to observe the cooking process or add ingredients. The flipping angle of the lid 2 can be set according to specific needs, such as 0 degrees, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees. Figure 1 As shown, when the cover 2 is rotated at an angle of 0 degrees, the cover 2 completely closes the opening; as Figure 4 As shown, when the lid 2 is flipped at a 90-degree angle, the lid 2 is fully open; the user can open the lid 2 to different flipping angles according to the specific needs during the cooking process.

[0061] In some specific implementations, such as Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown, two sets of angle locking devices are provided between the body 1 and the cover 2, and the two sets of angle locking devices are respectively located on the left and right sides of the hinge part of the cover 2. That is, the two sets of angle locking devices are symmetrically arranged, which can play a role in stabilization and balance. After the cover 2 is flipped open, the two sets of angle locking devices lock the flipping angle of the cover 2 from the left and right sides respectively, making the cover 2 more stable.

[0062] In some specific implementations, such as Figure 3 , Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the angle locking device includes:

[0063] A ratchet seat 11 is provided on the machine body 1. The ratchet seat 11 is fixedly provided on the machine body 1. A plurality of ratchet teeth 111 are provided around the ratchet seat 11. A first tooth groove 112 is provided between each two adjacent ratchet teeth 111.

[0064] A pawl 21, disposed on the cover 2, locks the rotation angle of the cover 2 relative to the body 1 by engaging with different first tooth grooves 112 when the cover 2 is flipped relative to the body 1; and,

[0065] An elastic reset element is disposed between the pawl 21 and the cover 2 and is used to drive the pawl 21 to engage with the first tooth groove 112. Specifically, to facilitate the user's upward flipping to open the cover 2, the engagement structure of the ratchet 111 and the pawl 21 on the ratchet seat 11 can be configured to facilitate the user's smooth upward flipping to open the cover 2, allowing the flipping angle of the cover 2 to gradually increase. When the user needs to flip the cover 2 downward to reduce the flipping angle, the pawl 21 must first be disengaged from the first tooth groove 112 by the unlocking device, and then the cover 2 is flipped relative to the body 1 to reduce the flipping angle of the cover 2.

[0066] Among them, such as Figure 3 , Figures 5 to 8 As shown, to make the engagement between the pawl 21 and the ratchet seat 11 more stable, thereby improving the stability of the cover 2 when locked at the flip angle, the pawl 21 is provided with two pawl teeth 211, and a second tooth groove 212 that engages with the ratchet 111 is provided between the two pawl teeth 211. Specifically, when the cover 2 is opened to a certain angle, the two pawl teeth 211 on the pawl 21 abut against the corresponding two first tooth grooves 112, and the ratchet 111 between the two first tooth grooves 112 abuts against the second tooth groove 212, thereby locking the flip angle of the cover 2.

[0067] In some specific implementations, such as Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, when two sets of angle locking devices are provided between the body 1 and the cover 2, and the two sets of angle locking devices are respectively located on the left and right sides of the hinge part of the cover 2;

[0068] To facilitate the simultaneous disengagement of the two pawls 21 from their corresponding first tooth grooves 112, thereby balancing the left and right sides of the cover 2, a connecting frame 6 is provided between the two pawls 21. The unlocking device drives the two pawls 21 to disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves 112 simultaneously through the connecting frame 6. In other words, a single unlocking device can simultaneously disengage both pawls 21 from their corresponding first tooth grooves 112. Specifically, the left and right ends of the connecting frame 6 are fixedly connected to the two pawls 21 respectively, using nuts or similar methods.

[0069] In some specific implementations, such as Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the unlocking device includes a connecting rod 5 and an unlocking wrench 4. The connecting rod 5 is slidably disposed on the cover 2 and extends from the hinge part of the cover 2 to the operating part. One end of the connecting rod 5 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 6 by screws or other means, and the other end of the connecting rod 5 cooperates with the unlocking wrench 4.

[0070] The unlocking wrench 4 is hinged to the operating part of the cover 2, and one end of the unlocking wrench 4 is provided with a pressing part 41, and the other end is provided with a linkage part 42 that cooperates with the connecting rod 5.

[0071] Specifically, the pressing part 41 is set out of the cover body 2 to facilitate the user's pressing operation. The unlocking wrench 4 has a shaft hole in the middle, and the cover body 2 is provided with a wrench hinge shaft 24. The shaft hole is sleeved on the wrench hinge shaft 24, thereby realizing the rotatable connection between the unlocking wrench 4 and the cover body 2.

[0072] The connecting rod 5 is provided with a hook 51 at one end near the linkage part 42, and the hook 51 is hooked onto the linkage part 42. Specifically, the hook 51 is formed by bending the end of the connecting rod 5 near the linkage part 42 downward to form a hook, and the linkage part 42 is a bracket extending in the left-right direction;

[0073] When the pressing part 41 is pressed, the unlocking wrench 4 rotates relative to the cover 2, thereby causing the linkage part 42 to drive the connecting rod 5 to slide relative to the cover 2 from the hinge part toward the operating part, and the connecting rod 5 drives the two pawls 21 to simultaneously disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves 112 through the connecting frame 6. At this time, both elastic reset members are compressed. After the two pawls 21 disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves 112, the user can simultaneously hold the cover 2 and flip it downwards, thereby reducing its flipping angle or directly closing the cover 2.

[0074] When the pressing part 41 is released, under the action of the elastic reset member, the pawl 21 slides toward the corresponding first tooth groove 112 and locks with it. Specifically, the pawl teeth 211 on the pawl 21 are inserted into the first tooth groove 112, and the pawl 21 drives the connecting rod 5 to slide and reset through the connecting frame 6. The connecting rod 5 drives the unlocking wrench 4 to reset.

[0075] The unlocking device is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can also be configured in other ways that are feasible and easy for users to operate.

[0076] Among them, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in order to make the connecting rod 5 slide relative to the cover 2 along a preset path, so that the pawl 21 and the corresponding ratchet seat 11 cooperate more stably, a first guide assembly is provided between the connecting rod 5 and the cover 2;

[0077] The first guide assembly includes a first guide hole 52 disposed on the connecting rod 5 and a guide block 23 disposed on the cover 2 and located within the first guide hole 52. Specifically, there are two guide holes, which are arranged side by side along the sliding direction of the connecting rod 5, and there are two guide blocks 23, which are respectively located within the two guide holes.

[0078] In some specific implementations, such as Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, the elastic reset element is a spring 7. A spring post 213, fixedly connected to the connecting frame 6, is provided on the pawl 21. The spring 7 is sleeved on the spring post 213, with both ends of the spring 7 abutting against the connecting frame 6 and the cover 2, respectively. Specifically, the cover 2 has two mounting seats 22, left and right. The cover 2 is rotatably connected to the machine body 1 via a rotating shaft 3. Both ends of the rotating shaft 3 pass through the two mounting seats 22, respectively. The portion of the ratchet seat 11 with ratchet 111 extends into the mounting seat 22, and the pawl 21 is located within the mounting seat 22. The connecting frame 6 is located on the side of the mounting seat 22 away from the operating part on the cover 2. The end of the spring post 213 away from the operating part passes through the mounting seat 22 and is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 6. The spring 7 is located between the mounting seat 22 and the connecting frame 6.

[0079] In some specific implementations, such as Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, the pawl 21 is slidably disposed on the cover 2. In order to make the pawl 21 stably cooperate with the ratchet seat 11, a second guide component is provided between the pawl 21 and the cover 2.

[0080] The second guide assembly includes a guide post 214 disposed on the pawl 21 and a second guide hole 221 disposed on the cover 2, wherein the guide post 214 is slidably disposed within the second guide hole 221. Specifically, the second guide hole 221 is disposed on the side of the mounting base 22 near the operating part on the cover 2.

[0081] Working principle explanation:

[0082] When the user needs to open the lid 2, the lid 2 can be flipped upwards to a set angle, facilitating the addition of ingredients or observation of the cooking process. At this time, the pawl 21 engages with the first tooth groove 112 on the ratchet seat 11 to lock the lid 2's angle, preventing the lid 2 from automatically pressing down and facilitating user operations. When the user needs to close the lid 2, the unlocking wrench 4 can be rotated by pressing the pressing part 41 on the operating unit. The unlocking wrench 4 rotates, causing the connecting rod 5 to slide relative to the lid 2. Simultaneously, the connecting rod 5, through the connecting bracket 6, causes the two pawls 21 to disengage from their corresponding ratchet seats 11, thus releasing the lock on the lid 2's angle. The user can then easily rotate the lid 2 downwards to close it.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle, characterized in that, include: The body has an opening; The cover has an operating part at one end and a hinge part at the other end. The hinge part is hinged to the machine body and the cover can be opened or closed by flipping the operating part relative to the machine body. An angle locking device is disposed between the body and the cover and is used to lock the flipping angle when the cover is flipped open relative to the body. as well as, An unlocking device is provided on the body or cover and is used to release the angle locking device from locking the flip angle of the cover.

2. The cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two sets of angle locking devices are provided between the body and the cover, and the two sets of angle locking devices are respectively located on the left and right sides of the hinge part of the cover.

3. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The angle locking device includes: A ratchet seat is provided on the machine body, and a number of ratchet teeth are provided around the ratchet seat. A first tooth groove is provided between each pair of adjacent ratchet teeth. A pawl, disposed on the cover, locks the rotation angle of the cover relative to the machine body by engaging with different first tooth grooves when the cover is flipped relative to the machine body; and... An elastic reset element is disposed between the pawl and the cover and is used to drive the pawl to engage with the first tooth groove.

4. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 3, characterized in that, When two sets of angle locking devices are provided between the body and the cover, and the two sets of angle locking devices are respectively located on the left and right sides of the hinge part of the cover; A connecting frame is provided between the two pawls, and the unlocking device synchronously drives the two pawls to disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves through the connecting frame.

5. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The unlocking device includes a connecting rod and an unlocking wrench. The connecting rod is slidably disposed on the cover and extends from the hinge portion of the cover to the operating portion. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the connecting frame, and the other end of the connecting rod cooperates with the unlocking wrench. The unlocking wrench is hinged to the operating part of the cover, and one end of the unlocking wrench is provided with a pressing part, and the other end is provided with a linkage part that cooperates with the connecting rod. When the pressing part is pressed, the linkage part drives the connecting rod to slide relative to the cover from the hinge part toward the operating part, and the connecting rod drives the two pawls to simultaneously disengage from their corresponding first tooth grooves through the connecting frame, and the elastic reset member is compressed. When the pressing part is released, under the action of the elastic reset member, the pawl slides toward the corresponding first tooth groove and locks with it, and the pawl drives the connecting rod to slide and reset through the connecting frame, and the connecting rod drives the unlocking wrench to reset.

6. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first guide assembly is provided between the connecting rod and the cover; The first guide assembly includes a first guide hole disposed on the connecting rod and a guide block disposed on the cover and located within the first guide hole.

7. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connecting rod has a hook-on part at one end near the linkage part, and the hook-on part is hooked onto the linkage part.

8. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The elastic reset component is a spring, and the pawl is provided with a spring post that is fixedly connected to the connecting frame. The spring is sleeved on the spring post and the two ends of the spring abut against the connecting frame and the cover respectively.

9. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pawl is slidably disposed on the cover, and a second guide component is provided between the pawl and the cover; The second guide assembly includes a guide post disposed on the pawl and a second guide hole disposed on the cover, wherein the guide post is slidably disposed within the second guide hole.

10. A cooking utensil with an adjustable lid flipping angle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pawl has two teeth, and a second groove between the two teeth is provided to cooperate with the pawl.

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