Electric cooker

By setting an overflow hole and a water guide pipe on the rice cooker to direct water into the water collection box, and using the water absorption part of the heating plate to accelerate water evaporation, the problem of water accumulation on the rice cooker countertop is solved, improving the user experience.

CN223873776UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06QINGDAO LEJIA ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423134458.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing rice cookers produce steam during cooking, causing water to accumulate on the cooktop, requiring manual emptying and resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

An overflow hole is set on the top surface of the pot body, and water is guided to the water collection box through a water pipe. The water absorption part is close to the heating plate to absorb water, and the heat of the heating plate accelerates evaporation, preventing water from overflowing from the water collection box.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the goal of keeping the absorbent part dry without the need for manual water emptying, maintaining continuous water absorption capacity, and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric cooker which comprises a cooker body and a cover body, the cover body is arranged at the top of the cooker body, an inner container is arranged in the cooker body, a top table top of the cooker body is provided with an overflow hole, a water collecting box is arranged in the cooker body, and the overflow hole and the water collecting box are communicated through a water guide pipe so that water on the table top can be guided into the water collecting box. The water absorption part is configured to absorb water in the water collection box. And the water absorption part is arranged in the cooker body, is close to the heating base plate in the cooker body and is configured to absorb water in the water collection box. According to the scheme, water on the table top of the pot body can be effectively collected, water in the water absorption part is evaporated through heat of the heating base plate, manual water pouring is not needed, and the use experience of a user is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to cooking equipment technical field especially relates to a rice cooker. BACKGROUND

[0002] The electric rice cooker comprises a cooker body and a cover body, the cover body is rotationally arranged on the top of the cooker body, and an inner container is arranged in the cooker body. A large amount of water vapor is generated in the cooking process of the electric rice cooker, when the cover body is opened, the water vapor on the inner side of the cover body flows to the top of the cooker body. The existing electric rice cooker is provided with a water collecting box, the water collecting box is arranged below the rotating shaft of the cover body, when the cover body is opened, the water vapor flows along the cover body and the rotating shaft to the water collecting box. When the water in the water collecting box is full, manual water pouring is needed. If the water is not poured in time, water will still accumulate on the top of the cooker body.

[0003] The above information disclosed in the background of the application is only used to increase the understanding of the background of the application, and therefore, it can include prior art known by those skilled in the art. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the problems in the background, the utility model provides an electric rice cooker, which effectively collects water on the top of the cooker body, evaporates water in the water absorbing part by using the heat of the heating base, and improves the user experience without manual water pouring

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model purposes, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] In some embodiments of the application, an electric rice cooker is provided, which comprises:

[0007] A cooker body, an overflow hole is arranged on the top of the cooker body;

[0008] An inner container arranged in the cooker body;

[0009] A cover body arranged on the top of the cooker body;

[0010] A water collecting box arranged in the cooker body;

[0011] A water guide pipe connecting the overflow hole and the water collecting box to guide the water on the top to the water collecting box;

[0012] A water absorbing part arranged in the cooker body, close to the heating base in the cooker body, configured to absorb water in the water collecting box.

[0013] In some embodiments of the application, the water absorbing part is arranged in the water collecting box.

[0014] In some embodiments of the application, the water absorbing part is close to the heating base of the cooker body.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the pot body is provided with an opening, and the water collecting box is loaded into or taken out of the pot body through the opening.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the base of the pot body is provided with a mounting groove, and the water collecting box is arranged in the mounting groove.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the top of the mounting groove is open, and a limiting cover is arranged at the opening, the limiting cover limiting the water absorbing part in the water collecting box, and the limiting cover has a hollow opening.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, one end of the water guide pipe extends into the water collecting box through the hollow opening.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, the cover body is rotationally connected with the pot body, and the overflow hole is close to the rotation position of the cover body and the pot body.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, the flow guide pipe is located in the gap between the inner container and the shell of the pot body.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present application, the water absorbing part is a fireproof sponge or a fireproof paper.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present application are:

[0023] The water on the pot body table of the electric rice cooker disclosed in the present application flows into the water collecting box along the overflow hole and the water guide pipe. The water is absorbed by the water absorbing part to prevent the water in the water collecting box from overflowing. The water absorbing part is arranged close to the heating base plate. When the electric rice cooker is cooking, the heating base plate generates heat. The heat of the heating base plate accelerates the evaporation of water on the water absorbing part, so that the water absorbing part remains dry. In this way, the water absorbing part can always maintain the water absorbing capacity, and it is not necessary to manually pour out the water in the water collecting box, thereby improving the user experience.

[0024] Other features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent after reading the specific implementation manner of the present application in combination with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or prior art description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can also be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0026] Figure 1 A structure diagram of an electric pot body according to some embodiments;

[0027] Figure 2 FIG. 6 is a structural diagram of an electric rice cooker according to some embodiments;

[0028] Figure 3 FIG. 7 is a structural diagram of an electric rice cooker according to some embodiments;

[0029] Figure 4 FIG. 8 is a structural diagram of a base according to some embodiments;

[0030] Figure 5 FIG. 9 is a structural diagram of a base according to some embodiments;

[0031] Figure 6 FIG. 10 is a structural diagram of a limiting cover according to some embodiments;

[0032] Figure 7 FIG. 11 is a structural diagram of a water collecting box according to some embodiments.

[0033] Reference signs:

[0034] 100, cooker body; 110, table top; 111, overflow hole; 120, circumferential shell; 130, base; 131, mounting groove; 132, opening; 140, limiting cover; 141, hollowed-out opening; 150, heating base plate;

[0035] 200, cover body;

[0036] 300, water collecting box;

[0037] 400, water absorbing part;

[0038] 500, water guide pipe;

[0039] 600, inner container. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0041] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0042] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0043] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, a rice cooker is provided, as shown in the reference... Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a rice cooker. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a rice cooker after omitting the lid (200mm). Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a rice cooker with the lid 200 and circumferential wall omitted.

[0047] The electric rice cooker comprises a cooker body 100 and a cover body 200. The cooker body 100 is internally provided with an inner container 600, which forms a cooking cavity. The cover body 200 is arranged on the top of the cooker body 100 and is configured to close or open the top opening of the inner container 600.

[0048] The top mesa 110 of the cooker body 100 is provided with a water overflow hole 111.

[0049] The electric rice cooker further comprises a water collecting box 300. The water collecting box 300 is arranged in the cooker body 100. Figure 7 A structure diagram of the water collecting box 300.

[0050] The electric rice cooker further comprises a water guide pipe 500. The water guide pipe 500 is configured to communicate the water overflow hole 111 and the water collecting box 300, so as to guide the water on the mesa 110 to flow into the water collecting box 300.

[0051] The electric rice cooker further comprises a water absorbing part 400. The water absorbing part 400 is arranged in the cooker body 100 and is configured to absorb the water in the water collecting box 300.

[0052] After the cooking of the electric rice cooker is completed, the cover body 200 is opened, and the water vapor on the cover body 200 falls on the mesa 110 of the cooker body 100. The water on the mesa 110 flows into the water collecting box 300 along the water overflow hole 111 and the water guide pipe 500. The water absorbing part 400 absorbs the water, so as to avoid the water in the water collecting box 300 from overflowing.

[0053] The water collecting box 300 is arranged in the cooker body 100, for example, is arranged in the space between the outer shell of the cooker body 100 and the inner container 600, so as to fully utilize the space on the periphery side of the inner container 600 and realize compact structure.

[0054] The water absorbing part 400 is arranged close to the heating base 150. During the cooking of the electric rice cooker, the heating base 150 in the cooker body 100 generates heat, and the heat of the heating base 150 is utilized to accelerate the evaporation of the water on the water absorbing part 400, so as to keep the water absorbing part 400 dry and improve the continuous water absorbing capacity of the water absorbing part 400. In this way, the water absorbing part 400 can always keep the water absorbing capacity and does not need to be manually poured, so as to improve the user experience. In some embodiments of the present application, the water absorbing part 400 is arranged in the water collecting box 300. The water absorbing part 400 provides a containing space for the water collecting box 300, so that the water absorbing part 400 does not need to be provided with a mounting space in the cooker body 100, and the structure is compact. After the water on the mesa 110 flows into the water collecting box 300 through the water guide pipe 500, the water absorbing part 400 can quickly absorb the water.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present application, the inner pot 100 is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the water absorbing part 400. The receiving groove is a structure independent of the water collecting box 300. The water absorbing part 400 is connected to the water collecting box 300 through the water absorbing material. The water absorbing part 400 absorbs the water in the water collecting box 300 through the water absorbing material.

[0056] The water absorbing part 400 is arranged separately from the water collecting box 300. The internal space of the inner pot 100 can be reasonably utilized according to the internal wiring and other structures of the inner pot 100.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present application, the inner pot 100 includes a top deck 110, a base 130, and a circumferential shell 120. The circumferential shell 120 is connected between the top deck 110 and the base 130. Referring to Figure 4 The water collecting box 300 is arranged on the base 130, and the space on the base 130 is fully utilized. The base 130 supports the water collecting box 300 well, and improves the installation stability of the water collecting box 300 in the inner pot 100.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present application, the water guide pipe 500 extends along the height direction of the electric rice cooker. One end of the water guide pipe 500 is in communication with the overflow hole 111, and the other end of the water guide pipe 500 extends into the water collecting box 300. The water guide pipe 500 guides the water on the top deck 110 downward to the water collecting box 300 at the bottom. The water flow is smooth, and the water guide pipe 500 avoids water accumulation.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present application, the water guide pipe is located in the gap between the inner liner 600 and the shell of the inner pot 100. The internal space of the inner pot 100 is fully utilized, and the structure is compact.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present application, the base 130 is provided with an opening 132. The water collecting box 300 is loaded into or taken out of the base 130 through the opening 132. Figure 5 A structure diagram of the base 130 is shown in Figure 4 The water collecting box 300 is mounted on the base 130.

[0061] The water collecting box 300 is taken out of the inner pot 100 through the opening 132, and the water collecting box 300 can be cleaned.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present application, the base 130 is provided with a mounting groove 131, and the water collecting box 300 is arranged in the mounting groove 131. The mounting groove 131 provides a separate mounting space for the water collecting box 300, and improves the installation stability of the water collecting box 300 on the base 130.

[0063] When the water collecting box 300 is pushed into the inner pot 100 through the opening 132 for installation, the water collecting box 300 is installed in place when the water collecting box 300 abuts against the mounting groove 131.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present application, the top of the installation groove 131 is open, and a limiting cover 140 is arranged at the opening to limit the water absorption part 400 in the water collecting box 300. Figure 6 An assembly diagram of the limiting cover 140 and the installation groove 131 is shown. The limiting cover 140 and the sidewall of the installation groove 131 are fixed by interference fit, adhesion or other methods, which is convenient for installation.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present application, the limiting cover 140 has a hollow opening 141 to not affect the evaporation of water on the water absorption part 400.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present application, one end of the water guide pipe 500 extends into the water collecting box 300 through the hollow opening 141. The water guide pipe 500 is as low as possible to be close to the water collecting box 300 to avoid splashing when water flows out of the water guide pipe 500.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present application, the cover body 200 and the pot body 100 are rotationally connected by a rotating shaft. The overflow hole 111 is close to the rotation position of the cover body 200 and the pot body 100. When the cover body 200 is opened, the cover body 200 rotates upward around the rotating shaft, and the water inside the cover body 200 flows downward along the cover body 200 to the rotation position of the cover body 200 and the pot body 100. More water is gathered at this position, and the overflow hole 111 is arranged at this position to quickly guide the water on the table top 110 into the water collecting box 300.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present application, the water absorption part 400 is fireproof sponge or fireproof paper. The water absorption part 400 can not only absorb water, but also evaporate water, and can also prevent fire to improve the safety in use.

[0069] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0070] The above is only a specific implementation manner of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited to this. Any skilled person in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An electric rice cooker, characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to an electric cooker, comprising: a cooker body, a top deck of the cooker body being provided with an overflow hole; an inner container, arranged in the cooker body; a cover, arranged on the top of the cooker body; a water collecting box, arranged in the cooker body; a water guide pipe, connecting the overflow hole and the water collecting box, to guide water on the deck into the water collecting box; a water absorbing part, arranged in the cooker body, close to a heating base plate in the cooker body, configured to absorb water in the water collecting box.

2. The electric cooker according to claim 1, wherein: the water absorbing part is arranged in the water collecting box.

3. The electric cooker according to claim 1, wherein: the water absorbing part is close to the heating base plate of the cooker body.

4. The electric cooker according to claim 1, wherein: the cooker body is provided with an opening, the water collecting box is loaded into or taken out of the cooker body via the opening.

5. The electric cooker according to claim 1, wherein: the bottom of the cooker body is provided with a mounting groove, the water collecting box is arranged in the mounting groove.

6. The electric cooker according to claim 5, wherein: the top of the mounting groove is open, a limiting cover is arranged at the opening, the limiting cover limits the water absorbing part in the water collecting box, and the limiting cover has a hollow opening.

7. The electric cooker according to claim 6, wherein: one end of the water guide pipe extends into the water collecting box through the hollow opening.

8. The electric cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: the cover is rotationally connected with the cooker body, and the overflow hole is close to the rotation position of the cover and the cooker body.

9. The electric cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: the water guide pipe is located in the gap between the inner container and the outer shell of the cooker body.

10. The electric cooker according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: the water absorbing part is fireproof sponge or fireproof paper.