Cooking equipment with rotatable operation panel

By designing a panel groove, a toothed engagement mechanism, and a damping slider in the cooking equipment, the problems of inconvenient panel angle adjustment and looseness were solved, achieving stable panel rotation and smooth operation.

CN223886701UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10NINGBO MANHUA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520150685.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-22
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-22

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Technical Problem

Existing cooking equipment panels are difficult to adjust to user needs and are prone to loosening and sliding, affecting the user experience.

Method used

A structure including a panel groove, a panel assembly, a rotating part, and a damping slider is designed. The stable rotation and fixation of the panel are achieved through the engagement of the female and male teeth and the damping sensation of the damping slider.

Benefits of technology

Users can adjust the panel angle as needed to ensure the panel is securely locked in place, preventing loosening and providing a smooth operating experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking device with a rotatable operation panel, which comprises a cooking shell and a cooking element arranged in the cooking shell, a panel groove is arranged on the cooking shell, a panel assembly is arranged in the panel groove, the panel assembly comprises a panel shell and a control element arranged in the panel shell, and the control element is arranged in the panel shell. A rotating part is arranged on the panel shell, a rotating groove is formed in the panel groove, the rotating part can rotate in the rotating groove, a first female tooth is arranged on the rotating part, a second female tooth is arranged on one side of the first female tooth, a first male tooth is arranged on the rotating groove, and the first male tooth is clamped with the first female tooth or the second female tooth. A user can stably adjust the angle of the panel according to needs, firm clamping can be achieved, accidental sliding of the panel is avoided, and the use experience of the user is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and in particular to a cooking device with a rotatable control panel. Background Technology

[0002] Cooking equipment refers to kitchen appliances with integrated control interfaces, typically used to adjust parameters such as operating mode, temperature, and time to facilitate different types of cooking. Control panels can take the form of physical buttons, touchscreens, or knobs, allowing users to easily set and adjust the equipment's functions.

[0003] The control panels of existing cooking equipment are difficult for users to adjust to their individual needs. The control panels are also prone to loosening and cannot stably maintain the set position after user adjustment. In addition, the control panels lack a sense of control, and users cannot clearly perceive the rotation process, which can easily lead to misoperation and affect the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cooking device with a rotatable control panel, which allows users to stably adjust the angle of the panel as needed, and can be firmly locked in place to prevent accidental sliding of the panel, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cooking device with a rotatable control panel, including a cooking shell and a cooking element disposed within the cooking shell. The cooking shell has a panel groove, and a panel assembly is disposed within the panel groove. The panel assembly includes a panel housing and a control element disposed within the panel housing. The panel housing has a rotating part, and the panel groove has a rotating slot. The rotating part can rotate within the rotating slot. The rotating part has a first female tooth, and a second female tooth is provided on one side of the first female tooth. The rotating slot has a first male tooth, and the first male tooth can selectively engage with either the first female tooth or the second female tooth.

[0006] A second male tooth is provided on one side of the first male tooth, and the second female tooth can be engaged with the second male tooth.

[0007] The first female tooth has a first movable arc surface and a first movable inclined surface on both sides, and the second female tooth has a second movable arc surface and a second movable inclined surface on both sides; the first male tooth has a first fixed arc surface and a first fixed inclined surface on both sides, and the second male tooth has a second fixed arc surface and a second fixed inclined surface on both sides.

[0008] The panel assembly is disposed at the top of the cooking housing. The first fixing inclined plane makes an angle of 30° with the vertical direction, and the second fixing inclined plane makes an angle of 60° with the vertical direction.

[0009] The panel assembly is disposed on one side of the cooking housing. The first fixing inclined plane makes an angle of 30° with the horizontal direction, and the second fixing inclined plane makes an angle of 60° with the horizontal direction.

[0010] The rotating part is provided with a deformation groove.

[0011] The rotating part is provided with a movable seat.

[0012] The movable seat is provided with a guide block, and the cooking shell is provided with a guide groove, with the guide block passing through the guide groove.

[0013] A damping slider is provided between the movable seat and the rotating groove.

[0014] The damping slider is made of plastic.

[0015] During assembly, the upper and lower connecting shells are inserted into the mounting grooves on the stator frame via the upper and lower mounting protrusions. The upper winding teeth of the upper connecting shell are mounted above the winding tooth body, and the lower winding teeth of the lower connecting shell are mounted below the winding tooth body. The coil is wound around the stator frame, ensuring the winding is correctly arranged. Then, the rotor assembly is passed through the stator winding, and the upper and lower end covers are installed on the stator winding, ensuring the ball bearing passes through the through hole. At this time, the second gear is driven to rotate, and the second gear drives the first gear. Simultaneously, the shaft pin moves along the arc groove, causing the movable rod to move along the slide groove, so that the clamping block on the movable rod abuts against the ball bearing. Since a torsion spring is connected to the second gear, the torsion spring provides a restoring force, causing the clamping block to press the ball bearing tightly, ensuring the stability of the structure.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] Users can easily adjust the angle of the panel as needed to obtain the best operating view, thus improving the user experience.

[0018] This invention ensures that the panel can be firmly locked in place during use, preventing accidental sliding or loosening of the panel and guaranteeing the stability of the equipment.

[0019] The damping slider provides appropriate damping, making the panel rotate more smoothly and with a greater sense of control, thus improving the user's operating experience. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the panel assembly of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking shell of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the panel assembly of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable seat of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Cooking shell; 2. Cooking element; 3. Panel groove; 4. Panel assembly; 5. Panel shell; 6. Control element; 7. Rotating part; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Rotating groove; 10. Through hole; 11. First female tooth; 12. Second female tooth; 13. First male tooth; 14. Second male tooth; 15. First movable arc surface; 16. First movable inclined surface; 17. Second movable arc surface; 18. Second movable inclined surface; 19. First fixed arc surface; 20. First fixed inclined surface; 21. Second fixed arc surface; 22. Second fixed inclined surface; 23. Deformation groove; 24. Movable seat; 25. Guide block; 26. Guide groove; 27. Damping slider. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. 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.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] according to Figures 1 to 6As shown, this utility model discloses a cooking device with a rotatable control panel, comprising a cooking housing 1 and a cooking element 2 located inside the housing. A panel groove 3 is provided on the surface of the cooking housing 1, and a panel assembly 4 is installed inside the panel groove 3. The panel assembly 4 consists of a panel housing 5 and a control element 6 disposed within the panel housing 5. The panel housing 5 also includes a rotating part 7, which has a deformation groove 23 to facilitate the rotational adjustment of the panel assembly 4. Rotating shafts 8 are installed on both sides of the panel housing 5, and the rotating shafts 8 rotate freely in rotating grooves 9 within the panel groove 3. Through holes 10 are provided on both sides of the rotating groove 9, through which the rotating shafts 8 are installed, allowing the panel assembly 4 to rotate smoothly. The rotating part 7 also includes a first female tooth 11 and a second female tooth 12. The second female tooth 12 is provided on one side of the first female tooth 11. At the same time, the rotating groove 9 is also provided with a first male tooth 13. The first male tooth 13 can selectively engage with the first female tooth 11 or the second female tooth 12 to fix the position of the panel assembly 4. The second male tooth 14 is also provided on one side of the first male tooth 13. The second female tooth 12 can engage with the second male tooth 14 to further ensure the stability of the panel assembly 4.

[0031] The first female tooth 11 has a first movable arc surface 15 and a first movable inclined surface 16 on both sides, and the second female tooth 12 also has a second movable arc surface 17 and a second movable inclined surface 18 on both sides. The first male tooth 13 has a first fixed arc surface 19 and a first fixed inclined surface 20 on both sides, and the second male tooth 14 has a second fixed arc surface 21 and a second fixed inclined surface 22 on both sides. These arc surfaces allow the female teeth to rotate more smoothly, thereby reducing friction and extending service life. The inclined surfaces abut against each other to ensure that the panel assembly 4 can be accurately fixed in the required position during the rotation of the operating panel, preventing the panel assembly 4 from loosening or shifting due to external force or vibration during use.

[0032] The panel assembly 4 is disposed at the top of the cooking housing 1. The first fixed inclined surface 20 has an angle of 30° with the vertical direction, and the second fixed inclined surface 22 has an angle of 60° with the vertical direction. When the panel assembly 4 rotates, the first movable inclined surface 16 first abuts against the first fixed inclined surface 20. At this time, the panel assembly 4 has an angle of 30° with the horizontal direction. As the panel assembly 4 continues to rotate, the first movable inclined surface 16 abuts against the second movable inclined surface 18, and the second movable inclined surface 18 abuts against the first movable inclined surface 16. At this time, the panel assembly 4 has an angle of 60° with the horizontal direction.

[0033] according to Figure 7As shown, the rotating part 7 is provided with a movable seat 24, and the movable seat 24 is also provided with a guide block 25. In order to cooperate with the guide block 25, the cooking shell 1 is provided with a guide groove 26, and the guide block 25 passes through the guide groove 26, so that the movable seat 24 can rotate within a certain angle. A damping slider 27 is also provided between the movable seat 24 and the rotating groove 9. The damping slider 27 is made of plastic material, which provides damping during the rotation of the panel. The plastic material has good friction characteristics and can maintain a stable damping effect during long-term use. It will not wear out due to frequent friction, thus ensuring the long-term use of the equipment.

[0034] In use, the user can easily adjust the position of the panel assembly 4 by rotating the control panel. During rotation, the first female tooth 11 passes the first male tooth 13, and the first movable inclined surface 16 first abuts against the first fixed inclined surface 20. At this time, the angle between the panel assembly 4 and the horizontal direction is 30°. Continuing to rotate the panel assembly 4, the first female tooth 11 passes the second male tooth 14, and the second female tooth 12 passes the first male tooth 13, causing the first movable inclined surface 16 to abut against the second movable inclined surface 18, and the second movable inclined surface 18 to abut against the first movable inclined surface 16. At this time, the angle between the panel assembly 4 and the horizontal direction is 60°. When the panel rotates, the damping slider 27 provides the user with a damping feel. On the control panel, the desired cooking mode, temperature, time, etc., are selected through the control element 6. Through these settings, the user can easily adjust the working status of the cooking equipment and select suitable functions, such as heating, baking, boiling, etc. After the panel is fixed and all settings are completed, the cooking element 2 starts working, and the equipment cooks according to the set temperature and time.

[0035] Example 2:

[0036] This utility model discloses a cooking device with a rotatable control panel, comprising a cooking housing 1 and a cooking element 2 located inside the housing. A panel groove 3 is provided on the surface of the cooking housing 1, and a panel assembly 4 is installed inside the panel groove 3. The panel assembly 4 consists of a panel housing 5 and a control element 6 disposed within the panel housing 5. The panel housing 5 also includes a rotating part 7, which has a deformation groove 23 to facilitate the rotational adjustment of the panel assembly 4. Rotating shafts 8 are installed on both sides of the panel housing 5, and the rotating shafts 8 rotate freely in rotating grooves 9 within the panel groove 3. Through holes 10 are provided on both sides of the rotating groove 9, through which the rotating shafts 8 are installed, allowing the panel assembly 4 to rotate smoothly. The rotating part 7 also includes a first female tooth 11 and a second female tooth 12. The second female tooth 12 is provided on one side of the first female tooth 11. At the same time, the rotating groove 9 is also provided with a first male tooth 13. The first male tooth 13 can selectively engage with the first female tooth 11 or the second female tooth 12 to fix the position of the panel assembly 4. The second male tooth 14 is also provided on one side of the first male tooth 13. The second female tooth 12 can engage with the second male tooth 14 to further ensure the stability of the panel assembly 4.

[0037] The first female tooth 11 has a first movable arc surface 15 and a first movable inclined surface 16 on both sides, and the second female tooth 12 also has a second movable arc surface 17 and a second movable inclined surface 18 on both sides. The first male tooth 13 has a first fixed arc surface 19 and a first fixed inclined surface 20 on both sides, and the second male tooth 14 has a second fixed arc surface 21 and a second fixed inclined surface 22 on both sides. These arc surfaces allow the female teeth to rotate more smoothly, thereby reducing friction and extending service life. The inclined surfaces abut against each other to ensure that the panel assembly 4 can be accurately fixed in the required position during the rotation of the operating panel, preventing the panel assembly 4 from loosening or shifting due to external force or vibration during use.

[0038] The panel assembly 4 is disposed on one side of the cooking housing 1. The first fixed inclined surface 20 has an angle of 30° with the horizontal direction, and the second fixed inclined surface 22 has an angle of 60° with the horizontal direction. When the panel assembly 4 rotates, the first movable inclined surface 16 first abuts against the first fixed inclined surface 20. At this time, the panel assembly 4 has an angle of 30° with the vertical direction. As the panel assembly 4 continues to rotate, the first movable inclined surface 16 abuts against the second movable inclined surface 18, and the second movable inclined surface 18 abuts against the first movable inclined surface 16. At this time, the panel assembly 4 has an angle of 60° with the vertical direction.

[0039] The rotating part 7 is provided with a movable seat 24, and the movable seat 24 is also provided with a guide block 25. In order to cooperate with the guide block 25, the cooking shell 1 is provided with a guide groove 26, and the guide block 25 passes through the guide groove 26, so that the movable seat 24 can rotate within a certain angle. A damping slider 27 is also provided between the movable seat 24 and the rotating groove 9. The damping slider 27 is made of plastic material. The plastic material has good friction characteristics during the rotation of the panel, and can maintain a stable damping effect during long-term use. It will not wear out due to frequent friction, thus ensuring the long-term use of the equipment.

[0040] In use, the user can easily adjust the position of the panel assembly 4 by rotating the control panel. During rotation, the first female tooth 11 passes the first male tooth 13, and the first movable inclined surface 16 first abuts against the first fixed inclined surface 20. At this time, the angle between the panel assembly 4 and the vertical direction is 30°. Continuing to rotate the panel assembly 4, the first female tooth 11 passes the second male tooth 14, and the second female tooth 12 passes the first male tooth 13, causing the first movable inclined surface 16 to abut against the second movable inclined surface 18, and the second movable inclined surface 18 to abut against the first movable inclined surface 16. At this time, the angle between the panel assembly 4 and the vertical direction is 60°. During panel rotation, the damping slider 27 provides the user with a damping feel. On the control panel, the desired cooking mode, temperature, time, etc., are selected via the control element 6. Through these settings, the user can easily adjust the working status of the cooking equipment and select suitable functions, such as heating, baking, and boiling. Once the panel is fixed and all settings are complete, the cooking element 2 begins to work, and the equipment cooks according to the set temperature and time.

[0041] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0042] Users can easily adjust the angle of the panel as needed to obtain the best operating view, thus improving the user experience.

[0043] This invention ensures that the panel can be firmly locked in place during use, preventing accidental sliding or loosening of the panel and guaranteeing the stability of the equipment.

[0044] The damping slider provides appropriate damping, making the panel rotate more smoothly and with a greater sense of control, thus improving the user's operating experience.

[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel, comprising a cooking housing and a cooking element disposed within the cooking housing, characterized in that: The cooking shell is provided with a panel groove, and a panel assembly is provided in the panel groove. The panel assembly includes a panel shell and a control element provided in the panel shell. The panel shell is provided with a rotating part, and a rotating groove is provided in the panel groove. The rotating part can rotate in the rotating groove. The rotating part is provided with a first female tooth, and a second female tooth is provided on one side of the first female tooth. A first male tooth is provided in the rotating groove. The first male tooth can be selectively engaged with either the first female tooth or the second female tooth.

2. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second male tooth is provided on one side of the first male tooth, and the second female tooth can be engaged with the second male tooth.

3. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first female tooth has a first movable arc surface and a first movable inclined surface on both sides, and the second female tooth has a second movable arc surface and a second movable inclined surface on both sides; the first male tooth has a first fixed arc surface and a first fixed inclined surface on both sides, and the second male tooth has a second fixed arc surface and a second fixed inclined surface on both sides.

4. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The panel assembly is disposed at the top of the cooking shell, the first fixed inclined plane has an angle of 30° with the vertical direction, and the second fixed inclined plane has an angle of 60° with the vertical direction.

5. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The panel assembly is disposed on one side of the cooking housing, the first fixed inclined plane has an angle of 30° with the horizontal direction, and the second fixed inclined plane has an angle of 60° with the horizontal direction.

6. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating part is provided with deformation grooves.

7. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating part is provided with a movable seat.

8. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: The movable seat is provided with a guide block, and the cooking shell is provided with a guide groove, with the guide block passing through the guide groove.

9. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: A damping slider is provided between the movable seat and the rotating groove.

10. A cooking device with a rotatable control panel according to claim 9, characterized in that: The damping slider is made of plastic.