Electric cooker with appointment draining function

Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric cooker with an appointment drainage function, which comprises a cooker body, a cover body and a water tank, the cover body is arranged at the top of the cooker body, and the water tank is detachably arranged at the top of the cover body; the cover body is provided with a connecting port, the bottom of the connecting port is connected with a water supply pipe, the cover body comprises an outer cover and an inner cover, and the water supply pipe is further connected with the inner cover and communicated with the cooking space in the cooker body; a water pump is further arranged on the water supply pipe; a connector is arranged at the bottom of the water tank, and the connector is provided with a water outlet hole and a switch valve; the switch valve comprises a valve body, a sealing cover, a guide column and a spring, the guide column is arranged in the valve body and can move up and down along the valve body, the sealing cover is arranged on the top of the guide column, and the spring is connected with the guide column and the valve body. By the adoption of the electric rice cooker, the function of adding water in an appointed mode can be achieved, rice and water are separated before cooking, the taste of rice is kept while cooking in an appointed mode is achieved, and the electric rice cooker is simple and compact in structure, safe and reliable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a rice cooker, and more particularly to a rice cooker with a preset water filling function. Background Technology

[0002] The timer function is a standard feature of modern rice cookers. To use this function, rice and water must be placed in the cooker in advance, and the rice cooker will automatically start cooking at the preset time. This method causes the rice to be in contact with water for too long, resulting in mushy rice that affects the taste. Some high-end rice cookers have automatic rice feeding or automatic water adding functions, but rice cookers with these functions have complex structures, requiring additional drive mechanisms and water storage mechanisms, taking up more space, and are more expensive, which is not conducive to their market promotion. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a rice cooker with a timed water filling function. This function allows for timed water filling, separating the rice and water before cooking. This ensures that the rice retains its texture while being cooked on time. The rice cooker has a simple and compact structure, is safe and reliable, and is easy to use.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a rice cooker with a preset water discharge function, including a cooker body, a lid, and a water tank. The lid is located on top of the cooker body, and the water tank is detachably located on top of the lid. The lid has a connection port, and a water supply pipe is connected to the bottom of the connection port. The lid includes an outer cover and an inner cover, and the water supply pipe is also connected to the inner cover and communicates with the cooking space inside the cooker body. A water pump is also provided on the water supply pipe. A connector is located at the bottom of the water tank, and the connector has a water outlet and a switch valve. The connector can extend into the connection port and be sealed to the connection port. The switch valve includes a valve body, a cover, a guide post, and a spring. The guide post is located in the valve body and can move up and down along the valve body. The cover is located on top of the guide post and can close the water outlet. The spring connects the guide post and the valve body and is used to apply a predetermined downward pulling force to the guide post.

[0005] As an improvement to the above solution, the connector further includes a first annular connecting portion located outside the switch valve, the first annular connecting portion protruding downward relative to the bottom of the water tank.

[0006] As an improvement to the above solution, the water tank is also provided with support legs, the bottom surface of which is lower than the lowest point of the connector.

[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, the connection port includes an outer ring support portion and a second annular connection portion that protrude upward relative to the outer cover. When the water tank is connected to the cover, the first annular connection portion is located between the outer ring support portion and the second annular connection portion; the switch valve and the water outlet are located within the second annular connection portion.

[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, a protrusion is provided in the center of the second annular connecting part, and a drive hole is provided at the bottom of the valve body. The protrusion can extend into the drive hole to push the guide post upward.

[0009] As an improvement to the above solution, the cover body is also provided with a steam exhaust device.

[0010] As an improvement to the above solution, the water tank is provided with a water inlet on the top and recessed handles on both sides.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, the outer ring support surface is provided with a positioning groove, and the bottom of the water tank is provided with a positioning protrusion, which can extend into the positioning groove.

[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, the pot body is also equipped with a timer switch, which is connected to the water pump.

[0013] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] By adopting the above solution, the function of pre-filling water can be realized through the independent water tank and cover. The rice and water are separated before cooking, so as to realize the pre-cooking function while maintaining the taste of the rice. The structure is simple and compact, safe and reliable, and easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a rice cooker with a preset water filling function according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a rice cooker with a pre-set water drain function according to this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection position of the water supply pipe and the water pump of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation relationship between the positioning protrusion and the positioning groove used in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will describe this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "inner," and "outer," etc., appearing or about to appear in this document, are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0021] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides a rice cooker with a preset water dispensing function, including a cooker body 1, a lid 2, and a water tank 3. The lid 2 is located on top of the cooker body 1, and the water tank 3 is detachably located on top of the lid 2. The lid 2 has a connection port 4, and a water supply pipe 5 is connected to the bottom of the connection port 4. The lid 2 includes an outer cover 21 and an inner cover 22. The water supply pipe 5 is also connected to the inner cover 22 and communicates with the cooking space inside the cooker body 1. A water pump 6 is also provided on the water supply pipe 5. A connector 7 is located at the bottom of the water tank 3. The 7-piece set includes a water outlet 71 and a switch valve 72. The connector 7 extends into the connection port 4 and is sealed to it. The switch valve 72 includes a valve body 721, a cover 722, a guide post 723, and a spring 724. The guide post 723 is located within the valve body 721 and can move up and down along it. The cover 722 is located at the top of the guide post 723 and can close the water outlet 71. The spring 724 connects the guide post 723 and the valve body 721 and applies a predetermined downward force to the guide post 723. The cover 2 also includes a steam vent 8 for releasing steam during the cooking process.

[0022] By adopting the above solution, the function of pre-filling water can be realized by using an independent water tank 3 in conjunction with the cover 2. The rice and water are separated before cooking, so as to maintain the taste of the rice while pre-cooking. The structure is simple and compact, safe and reliable, and easy to use.

[0023] Preferably, the connector 7 further includes a first annular connecting portion 73 located outside the switch valve 72, the first annular connecting portion 73 protruding downward relative to the bottom of the water tank 3. The water tank 3 is also provided with a support leg 31, the bottom surface of which is lower than the lowest point of the connector 7.

[0024] It should be noted that by providing support feet 31 at the four corners of the water tank 3, and with the extension length of the support feet 31 exceeding that of the first annular connecting portion 73, the water tank 3 can be reliably supported on the ground, facilitating temporary storage of the water tank 3 during water filling and cleaning. The first annular connecting portion 73 will not contact the supporting surface, ensuring that the first annular connecting portion 73 is not easily contaminated by the environment.

[0025] To reliably support the water tank 3 on the cover 2, the connection port 4 includes an outer ring support portion 41 and a second annular connecting portion 42 protruding upward relative to the outer cover 21. When the water tank 3 is connected to the cover 2, the first annular connecting portion 73 is located between the outer ring support portion 41 and the second annular connecting portion 42; the switch valve 72 and the water outlet 71 are located within the second annular connecting portion 42. A sealing ring 43 is provided on the outer side of the second annular connecting portion 42 for sealing connection with the first annular connecting portion 73. The outer ring support portion 41 has a supporting inclined surface 411, mainly used to support the weight of the water tank 3.

[0026] The second annular connecting part 42 has a protrusion 44 in the center, and the bottom of the valve body 721 has a drive hole 725. The protrusion 44 can extend into the drive hole 725 and push the guide post 723 upward. When the water tank 3 is separated from the cover 2, the cover 722 closes the water outlet 71 under the action of water pressure and spring 724. When the water tank 3 is connected to the cover 2, the protrusion 44 passes through the drive hole 725 and lifts the guide post 723. The guide post 723 drives the cover 722 to rise and open the water outlet 71, so that the water in the water tank 3 automatically flows into the connecting port 4.

[0027] Preferably, the water tank 3 has a water inlet 32 ​​on the top and recessed handles 33 on both sides. The handles 33 are integrally formed from the water tank body, reducing additional parts and cleaning difficulty; users can add water to the water tank 3 through the water inlet 32.

[0028] Combination Figure 5 As shown, in order to fix the water tank 3 in a predetermined direction, the outer ring support part 41 is provided with a positioning groove 411, and the bottom of the water tank 3 is provided with a positioning protrusion 34, which can extend into the positioning groove 411.

[0029] The pot body 1 is also equipped with a timer switch (not shown in the figure), which is connected to the water pump 6.

[0030] The working principle of this solution is explained in detail below:

[0031] The user first puts an appropriate amount of rice into the cooker body 1, and then fills the water tank 3 with the corresponding volume of water according to the amount of rice. Next, the water tank 3 is connected to the connection port 4 of the lid body 2 through the connector 7 at its bottom. The user then turns on the timer button on the cooker body 1, and the timer switch starts the cooking function of the cooker body 1 after the scheduled time. At the same time, the water pump 6 is driven, and the water pump 6 pumps the water from the water tank 3 into the cooker body 1 to realize the timer cooking function of instant rice cooking.

[0032] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this invention, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rice cooker with a preset water dispensing function, characterized in that, Includes the pot body, lid, and water tank. The lid is located on top of the pot body, and the water tank is detachably located on top of the lid; The lid is provided with a connection port, and a water supply pipe is connected to the bottom of the connection port. The lid includes an outer lid and an inner lid. The water supply pipe is also connected to the inner lid and communicates with the cooking space inside the pot. The water supply pipe is also equipped with a water pump; The bottom of the water tank is equipped with a connector, which has a water outlet and a switch valve; The connector can extend into the connection port and be sealed to the connection port; The switching valve includes a valve body, a cover, a guide post, and a spring. The guide post is located in the valve body and can move up and down along the valve body. The cover is located on the top of the guide post and can close the water outlet. The spring connects the guide post and the valve body and is used to apply a predetermined downward force to the guide post.

2. The rice cooker with a pre-set water dispensing function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connector also includes a first annular connecting portion located outside the switch valve, the first annular connecting portion protruding downward relative to the bottom of the water tank.

3. The rice cooker with a pre-set water dispensing function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank is also equipped with support legs, the bottom of which is lower than the lowest point of the connector.

4. The rice cooker with a pre-set water dispensing function as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connection port includes an outer ring support portion and a second annular connection portion that protrude upward relative to the outer cover. When the water tank is connected to the cover, the first annular connection portion is located between the outer ring support portion and the second annular connection portion. The switch valve and the water outlet are located inside the second annular connection portion.

5. The rice cooker with a pre-set water dispensing function as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second annular connecting part has a protrusion in the center, and the bottom of the valve body has a drive hole. The protrusion can extend into the drive hole to push the guide post upward.

6. The rice cooker with a pre-set water drain function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cover body is also equipped with a steam venting device.

7. The rice cooker with a pre-set water drain function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank has a water inlet on the top and recessed handles on both sides.

8. The rice cooker with a pre-set water dispensing function as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The outer ring support surface is provided with a positioning groove, and the bottom of the water tank is provided with a positioning protrusion, which can extend into the positioning groove.

9. The rice cooker with a pre-set water dispensing function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pot body is also equipped with a timer switch, which is connected to the water pump.

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