Cookware assembly and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cookware subassembly and cooking utensil relates to cooking technical field, wherein the cookware subassembly includes pot body, bearing piece, drive mechanism timing device and control device, said bearing piece is provided in the pot body, said bearing piece is provided in the vertical movable arrangement, said bearing piece includes the bearing portion, said bearing portion is provided with said drive mechanism timing device, said drive mechanism timing device is provided with said drive mechanism timing device, said drive mechanism timing device is provided with said drive mechanism timing device. Filter holes are formed in the bearing part; the driving mechanism is used for driving the bearing part to move, and after the timing device detects that the cooking duration of the cookware assembly reaches the preset cooking duration, the control device automatically controls the driving mechanism to drive the bearing part to move upwards; the food materials in the bearing part can be far away from the liquid cooking food materials in the pot body in time, the situation that the contact time between the food materials and the liquid food materials in the pot body is too long is avoided, cooking flexibility and accuracy are improved, and the problem that a user cannot accurately control the contact time between the food materials and the liquid food materials is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking technology, and in particular to a pot assembly and a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] To address the rapid rise in blood sugar caused by consuming large amounts of starch in rice, many rice cookers now feature a low-sugar cooking mode. These devices typically use electronic control programs to regulate the boiling point of the water in the inner pot, thereby adjusting the water level to reduce the sugar content of the rice. However, this method can result in uneven contact time between the rice grains and the water at different locations within the pot, causing the rice at the bottom to become overcooked and mushy, while the rice at the top may remain relatively firm, affecting the overall cooking quality. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a cookware component and cooking appliance that aims to solve the problem that users cannot precisely control the contact time between food and liquid food.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the cookware assembly proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] Pot body;

[0006] A support member is disposed inside the pot body. The support member is movably disposed in the vertical direction. The support member includes a support part, and the support part is provided with filter holes.

[0007] A drive mechanism is used to drive the movement of the carrier component;

[0008] A timing device for detecting the cooking time of the cookware assembly; and,

[0009] A control device, electrically connected to the timing device and the drive mechanism, is used to control the operation of the drive mechanism according to the timing device.

[0010] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a driving part that is rotatably disposed relative to the carrier about an axis extending vertically. A transmission structure is provided between the driving part and the carrier to convert the rotational stroke of the driving part into the vertical movement stroke of the carrier.

[0011] In one embodiment, the support member includes an annular bottom and a first annular side portion and a second annular side portion that are radially spaced from the inside to the outside of the annular bottom, the annular bottom forming the support portion;

[0012] The drive unit extends upward from the bottom of the pot body into the first annular side portion, and the transmission structure is disposed between the drive unit and the first annular side portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the transmission structure includes a rib disposed on the inner wall of one of the driving part and the second annular side, and a protrusion disposed on the other. The rib is spirally arranged along the circumference of the second annular side, and the protrusion is supported on the rib so as to drive the carrier to move up and down when the driving part rotates.

[0014] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism further includes a lifting part disposed at the bottom of the support member, and a transmission structure is provided between the driving part and the lifting part. The driving part is used to drive the lifting part to move up and down, so as to drive the support member to move up and down.

[0015] In one embodiment, the driving part includes a lead screw extending vertically, and the transmission structure further includes an internal thread disposed on the lifting part, wherein the lifting part is screwed to the lead screw.

[0016] In one embodiment, the bottom of the pot body is provided with a guide protrusion, and the top of the guide protrusion is provided with a guide hole extending in the vertical direction. The lifting part can be movably installed in the guide hole in the vertical direction.

[0017] This utility model also proposes a cooking utensil, which includes a pot assembly, the pot assembly comprising:

[0018] Pot body;

[0019] A support member is disposed inside the pot body. The support member is movably disposed in the vertical direction. The support member includes a support part, and the support part is provided with filter holes.

[0020] A drive mechanism is used to drive the movement of the carrier component;

[0021] A timing device for detecting the cooking time of the cookware assembly; and,

[0022] A control device, electrically connected to the timing device and the drive mechanism, is used to control the operation of the drive mechanism according to the timing device.

[0023] In one embodiment, the cooking appliance includes a rice cooker or a hot pot.

[0024] In the technical solution of this utility model, the carrier is disposed in the pot body and can be driven to move in the vertical direction by the driving mechanism. When the food is placed in the carrier, the carrier can be driven downward as needed by the driving mechanism to place it at the bottom of the pot body and contact the liquid cooking food in the pot body. After the timing device detects that the cooking time of the pot assembly has reached the preset cooking time, the control device automatically controls the driving mechanism to drive the carrier upward, so that the food in the carrier can move away from the liquid cooking food in the pot body in time, avoiding excessive contact time with the liquid food in the pot body, improving the flexibility and accuracy of cooking, and solving the problem that users cannot accurately control the contact time between food and liquid food. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cookware assembly provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the load-bearing components and transmission structure;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional schematic diagram of the load-bearing component;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drive mechanism;

[0030] Figure 6 A top view of a portion of the structure of another embodiment of the cookware assembly provided by this utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the AA section inside the middle pot after it has been lifted.

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the lifting section inside the middle pot after it has descended;

[0033] Figure 9 for Figure 6 A top view of the cookware assembly after the support components have been installed;

[0034] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A cross-sectional view of the BB (Body Boiler) after being lifted by the lifting section inside the middle pot;

[0035] Figure 11 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the lifting section inside the middle pot after it has descended.

[0036] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0037] 100. Cookware assembly; 1. Pot body; 11. Guide protrusion; 11a. Guide hole; 2. Support member; 21. Support part; 22. First annular side; 23. Second annular side; 21a. Groove; 3. Drive mechanism; 31. Drive part; 311. Lead screw; 32. Lifting part; 321. Internal thread; 40. Transmission structure; 41. Rib; 42. Protrusion.

[0038] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0040] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0041] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0042] To address the rapid rise in blood sugar caused by consuming large amounts of starch in rice, many rice cookers now feature a low-sugar cooking mode. These devices typically use electronic control programs to regulate the boiling point of the water in the inner pot, thereby adjusting the water level to reduce the sugar content of the rice. However, this method can result in uneven contact time between the rice grains and the water at different locations within the pot, causing the rice at the bottom to become overcooked and mushy, while the rice at the top may remain relatively firm, affecting the overall cooking quality.

[0043] This utility model proposes a cookware component 100, which aims to solve the problem of difficulty in controlling the contact time between food and liquid food in the pot.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the cookware assembly 100 includes a pot body 1, a support member 2, a drive mechanism 3, a timing device (not shown), and a control device (not shown). The support member 2 is disposed inside the pot body 1 and is movably arranged in the vertical direction. The support member 2 includes a support portion 21, on which filter holes are provided. The drive mechanism 3 is used to drive the support member 2 to move. The timing device is used to detect the cooking time of the cookware assembly 100. The control device is electrically connected to the timing device and the drive mechanism 3 and is used to control the operation of the drive mechanism 3 according to the timing device.

[0045] It should be noted that the pot body 1 is used to contain liquids and other ingredients.

[0046] The support member 2 is disposed inside the pot body 1 and can move in the vertical direction, that is, the support member 2 is not fixed, but can rise or fall relative to the pot body 1.

[0047] The carrier 2 includes the carrier portion 21, which has filter holes. The filter holes allow liquid to pass through but block larger solid materials (such as diced vegetables or meat). Therefore, when the carrier 2 moves, liquid can flow into or out of the carrier portion 21 through the filter holes without carrying out solid food.

[0048] The drive mechanism 3 enables the support member 2 to move up and down in a preset manner.

[0049] When food needs to be immersed in liquid food for cooking, the drive mechanism 3 can lower the support member 2 to an appropriate position within the pot body 1, so that the food on the support member 21 is completely or partially covered by the liquid food. Once the required cooking time or conditions are reached, the drive mechanism 3 can raise the support member 2, removing the food from the liquid food. The food will no longer be affected by the liquid, thus avoiding overcooking.

[0050] Through the drive mechanism 3, the user can precisely adjust the position of the carrier 2 as needed, thereby controlling the soaking depth and duration of the food in the liquid. For example, if the food needs to be soaked in the soup for a short time, simply lower the carrier 2 to the liquid surface and then quickly raise it, and vice versa.

[0051] Because the support portion 21 has filter holes, even during the lifting process, excess liquid can flow back into the pot body 1, while the food remains on the support portion 21, remaining dry or ready for other forms of cooking. Since different foods have different cooking time requirements, the up-and-down movable support portion 2 allows for flexible adjustment of the contact time between the food and the liquid, ensuring optimal cooking results for each type of food.

[0052] Understandably, the timing device is used to detect the cooking time of the cookware assembly 100 in real time. Thus, during the cooking process, the user can clearly understand the cooking time of the ingredients in the pot, effectively avoiding overcooking or undercooking.

[0053] The control device is used to automatically control the working state of the drive mechanism 3 based on the cooking time data provided by the timing device.

[0054] By monitoring the cooking time of the ingredients using the timing device, the control device can automatically adjust the operation of the drive mechanism 3. For example, when the cooking time reaches a preset value, the control device can instruct the drive mechanism 3 to lift the support member 2, allowing the ingredients to be removed from the liquid food.

[0055] It should be noted that users can set cooking times according to the needs of different ingredients, and the control device will take corresponding actions based on the monitoring results of the timing device. When the set time is reached, the drive mechanism 3 will automatically stop working to ensure that the ingredients are not overcooked. Users can customize the cooking time according to different ingredients and cooking methods, and the control device will automatically execute the instruction, making the cookware more flexible and adaptable to various cooking needs.

[0056] In the technical solution of this utility model, the carrier 2 is disposed inside the pot body 1 and can be driven to move in the vertical direction by the driving mechanism 3. When the food is placed inside the carrier 2, the carrier 2 can be driven downward as needed by the driving mechanism 3 to place it at the bottom of the pot body 1 and contact the liquid cooking food inside the pot body 1. After the timing device detects that the cooking time of the cookware assembly 100 has reached the preset cooking time, the control device automatically controls the driving mechanism 3 to drive the carrier 2 upward, so that the food inside the carrier 2 can move away from the liquid cooking food inside the pot body 1 in time, avoiding excessive contact time with the liquid food inside the pot body 1, improving the flexibility and accuracy of cooking, and solving the problem that users cannot accurately control the contact time between food and liquid food.

[0057] Specifically, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 3 includes a drive part 31, which is rotatably disposed relative to the support member 2 about an axis extending vertically. A transmission structure 40 is provided between the drive part 31 and the support member 2 to convert the rotational stroke of the drive part 31 into the vertical movement stroke of the support member 2.

[0058] The drive unit 31 rotates around a vertically extending axis (the axis in the up-down direction). This rotational motion is the power source of the drive mechanism 3. It can be understood that the rotation of the drive unit 31 can be manually provided or driven by a drive device such as a motor.

[0059] The transmission structure 40 is a mechanism connecting the drive unit 31 and the carrier 2, and its function is to convert the rotational motion of the drive unit 31 into the up-and-down motion of the carrier 2. The transmission structure 40 can be designed in various forms such as gears, levers, and chains, so that the rotational motion can be effectively converted into the required linear motion.

[0060] In practical operation, when the user starts the cookware, the drive unit 31 begins to rotate around its axis. The transmission structure 40 converts the rotational motion of the drive unit 31 into the up-and-down movement of the support member 2. The support member 2 can move up and down inside the cookware to achieve the turning, stirring, or heating of the food.

[0061] By setting the transmission structure 40, complex motion modes can be achieved without the need for complex mechanical structures, thus reducing production and maintenance costs.

[0062] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The support member 2 includes an annular bottom and a first annular side portion 22 and a second annular side portion 23 arranged radially from the inside to the outside on the annular bottom. The annular bottom forms the support portion 21. The drive portion 31 extends upward from the bottom of the pot body 1 into the first annular side portion 22. The transmission structure 40 is disposed between the drive portion 31 and the first annular side portion 22.

[0063] The annular bottom is the bottom portion of the support member 2, forming a bottom support surface. The first annular side portion 22 is a sidewall structure extending upward from the inner periphery of the annular bottom, located inside the support member 2. The second annular side portion 23 is another sidewall structure extending upward from the outer periphery of the annular bottom. The first annular side portion 22, the second annular side portion 23, and the annular bottom together form a closed space to accommodate food ingredients and are connected to the transmission structure 40 of the drive unit 31.

[0064] The drive unit 31 extends upward from the bottom of the pot body 1 into the interior of the first annular side portion 22. The inner cavity of the first annular side portion 22 can accommodate the drive mechanism 3, making the drive unit 31 more compact with the structure of the support member 2.

[0065] Specifically, please refer to Figures 3 to 5 In some embodiments, the transmission structure 40 includes a rib 41 disposed on one of the inner walls of the drive part 31 and the second annular side part 23, and a protrusion 42 disposed on the other. The rib 41 is spirally disposed along the circumference of the second annular side part 23, and the protrusion 42 is supported on the rib 41 so as to drive the carrier 2 to move up and down when the drive part 31 rotates.

[0066] The rib 41 is a structure provided on the inner wall of either the drive part 31 or the second annular side part 23. It is spirally arranged along the circumference of the second annular side part 23. The spiral shape of the rib 41 allows the rotational motion of the drive part 31 to be transmitted circumferentially, thereby causing the support member 2 to produce vertical (up and down) motion. The spiral design can effectively convert rotational motion into linear motion.

[0067] The protrusion 42 is a structure disposed opposite to the rib 41 and supported on the rib 41. The protrusion 42 and the rib 41 cooperate with each other to ensure that power can be transmitted through the structure when the drive unit 31 rotates. The protrusion 42 allows it to slide on the surface of the rib 41, thereby realizing the up-and-down driving motion.

[0068] The helical shape of the rib 41 and its engagement with the protrusion 42 enable the support member 2 to move up and down. This improves the efficiency of power transmission, allowing the transmission structure 40 to remain relatively simple, reducing complex gear or chain designs, and making the overall design of the cookware more compact.

[0069] Specifically, please refer to Figures 6 to 11 In some other embodiments, the drive mechanism 3 further includes a lifting part 32 disposed at the bottom of the support member 2, and the transmission structure 40 is disposed between the drive part 31 and the lifting part 32. The drive part 31 is used to drive the lifting part 32 to move up and down, so as to drive the support member 2 to move up and down.

[0070] The lifting part 32 is a component located at the bottom of the support member 2. It provides the driving force for vertical movement and directly affects the movement of the support member 2. The transmission structure 40 transmits the rotational movement of the drive part 31 accordingly, ensuring that the movement of the drive part 31 can be effectively transmitted to the lifting part 32.

[0071] By adjusting the rotation of the drive unit 31, precise control can be achieved over the up-and-down movement of the lifting unit 32, thereby enabling fine operation of the support member 2. This makes the entire device more compact and saves space. Furthermore, the support member 2 does not require a complex structure adapted to the drive unit 31, making it easier to mold and improving its versatility and adaptability.

[0072] Specifically, please refer to Figures 6 to 8 In this embodiment, the drive unit 31 includes a lead screw 311 extending vertically, and the transmission structure 40 also includes an internal thread 321 provided on the lifting part 32, and the lifting part 32 is screwed to the lead screw 311.

[0073] The lead screw 311 extends vertically to provide the necessary vertical movement space.

[0074] The lifting part 32 is provided with the internal thread 321, which can match the external thread of the lead screw 311. The movement of the lifting part 32 depends on the rotation of the lead screw 311. Through the engagement of the threads, the rotation of the lead screw 311 causes the lifting part 32 to move along the length direction (vertical direction) of the lead screw 311.

[0075] The combination of the lead screw 311 and the internal thread 321 of the lifting part 32 enables an effective conversion from rotary motion to linear motion, making the up-and-down movement very smooth and precise, and able to withstand a certain load while remaining stable during the movement.

[0076] Furthermore, by utilizing the pitch settings of the lead screw 311 and the lifting part 32, the up-and-down movement speed and accuracy of the lifting part 32 can be precisely and flexibly controlled, thereby achieving precise control of the bearing member 2.

[0077] The rotation of the lead screw 311 directly drives the lifting part 32 to move up and down via a screw connection, thereby driving the bearing member 2 to move up and down. This configuration not only improves the functionality and stability of the transmission structure 40, but also simplifies the structure, making it easier to manufacture and maintain.

[0078] Further, please refer to Figure 6 In this embodiment, the bottom of the pot body 1 is provided with a guide protrusion 11, and the top of the guide protrusion 11 is provided with a guide hole 11a extending in the vertical direction. The lifting part 32 can be movably installed in the guide hole 11a in the vertical direction.

[0079] The guide hole 11a at the top of the guide protrusion 11 is configured as a hole extending in the vertical direction to guide the movement of the lifting part 32 and ensure that it can remain stable when moving up and down.

[0080] When the lifting part 32 moves up and down within the guide hole 11a, the peripheral wall of the guide hole 11a serves to restrict and guide it. This ensures that the lifting part 32 does not deviate from the track during movement, guaranteeing the smoothness and accuracy of its up and down movement, thereby effectively reducing any shaking or jamming that may occur during the movement of the lifting part 32.

[0081] The design of the guide hole 11a not only guides the movement of the lifting part 32, but also ensures the seal between the lifting part 32 and the guide protrusion 11. Through proper coordination, the movement of the lifting part 32 within the guide hole 11a creates a certain sealing effect, thereby preventing liquid from seeping into the vicinity of the guide protrusion 11. This effectively prevents liquid from flowing into the vicinity of the motor driving the lead screw 311, reducing the risk of the motor getting damp or short-circuiting, and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0082] Further, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 The bottom of the support member 2 is recessed with a groove 21a, and the top of the lifting part 32 is disposed in the groove 21a.

[0083] It is understood that the groove 21a is preferably located in the central area of ​​the support member 21, so that the support member 21 can be lifted more evenly, and the food inside the support member 21 is not concentrated on one side, resulting in uneven force.

[0084] Thus, with the top of the lifting part 32 positioned within the groove 21a, the supporting member 21 can be fitted around the periphery of the lifting part 32 when the lifting part 32 moves up and down, making the supporting member 21 move up and down more smoothly.

[0085] This utility model also proposes a cooking appliance, which includes a heating device and a pot assembly 100. The specific structure of the pot assembly 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this cooking appliance adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0086] Specifically, in some embodiments, the cooking appliance includes a rice cooker or a hot pot.

[0087] In practical applications, such as when making low-sugar rice, rice grains can be placed inside the support member 2, and water can be placed inside the pot body 1. The support member 2 is first driven to the bottom of the pot body 1 by the driving mechanism 3, so that the rice grains can fully contact the water. After the pot is heated for a certain period of time, the support member 2 is raised to achieve the purpose of flushing and draining sugar. This allows the rice grains to be soaked in water and heated evenly, resulting in a better and more uniform sugar-draining effect for the low-sugar rice.

[0088] For example, when cooking hot pot, ingredients that are not easy to cook for a long time (tripe, kidney, vegetables) can be placed in the carrier 2, and hot pot broth can be placed in the pot body 1. First, the carrier 2 is driven to the bottom of the pot body 1 by the driving mechanism 3, so that the ingredients in the carrier 2 can be submerged. After cooking for a few seconds, the carrier 2 can be raised by the driving mechanism 3, so that the ingredients in the carrier 2 can be removed from the hot pot broth, thus preventing solid ingredients from being overcooked.

[0089] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pan assembly comprising: The pot assembly comprises: a pot body; a carrier arranged in the pot body, the carrier being movably arranged along the up-down direction, the carrier comprising a carrier portion, the carrier portion being provided with filter holes; a driving mechanism for driving the carrier to move; a timing device for detecting the cooking time of the pot assembly; and a control device electrically connected with the timing device and the driving mechanism, for controlling the driving mechanism to work according to the timing device. The driving mechanism comprises a driving portion rotatably arranged around an axis extending along the up-down direction relative to the carrier, and a transmission structure arranged between the driving portion and the carrier, for converting the rotation stroke of the driving portion into the up-down movement stroke of the carrier.

2. The set of pots according to claim 1, characterized in that, The carrier comprises an annular bottom portion, and a first annular side portion and a second annular side portion arranged in the radial direction of the annular bottom portion and spaced apart from each other from inside to outside, the annular bottom portion forming the carrier portion; 3. The set of pots according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving portion extends upward from the bottom of the pot body into the first annular side portion, and the transmission structure is arranged between the driving portion and the first annular side portion. The transmission structure comprises a protruding rib arranged on one of the driving portion and the inner wall of the first annular side portion, and a protruding portion arranged on the other, the protruding rib being arranged in a spiral shape along the circumferential direction of the first annular side portion, and the protruding portion being supported on the protruding rib to drive the carrier to move up and down when the driving portion rotates.

4. The set of pots according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving mechanism further comprises a jacking portion arranged on the bottom of the carrier, the transmission structure being arranged between the driving portion and the jacking portion, and the driving portion being used to drive the jacking portion to move up and down to drive the carrier to move up and down.

5. The set of pots according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving portion comprises a screw rod arranged to extend along the up-down direction, and the transmission structure further comprises an internal thread arranged on the jacking portion, the jacking portion being screwed with the screw rod.

6. The set of pots according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the pot body is provided with a guide protruding portion, the top of the guide protruding portion being provided with a guide hole extending along the up-down direction, and the jacking portion being movably arranged in the guide hole along the up-down direction.

7. The combination of claim 5 wherein, The bottom of the carrier is concavely provided with a groove, and the top of the jacking portion is arranged in the groove.

8. The set of pots according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pot assembly comprises the pot assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

9. A cooking appliance characterized by, The cooking appliance comprises an electric rice cooker or a hot pot.

10. The cooking appliance of claim 9, wherein, ​

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