Lifting assembly and cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a lifting assembly and cooking equipment, and the lifting assembly comprises a first connecting piece which comprises a body part and a turnup part, the body part is suitable for being connected with an output shaft of a driving piece, and the turnup part is arranged on the body part in a sleeving mode and connected with the body part; at least part of the second connecting piece is arranged between the body part and the flanging part, and the second connecting piece is in transmission connection with the body part and is in clearance fit with the flanging part; and under the condition that the body part rotates, the body part is used for driving the second connecting piece to move in the axial direction of the body part. The turnup part of the lifting assembly can achieve a certain sealing effect on the outer side of the transmission matching area of the second connecting piece and the body part, so that the difficulty that food materials or soup or the like enter the transmission matching area is increased, and then the cleaning difficulty of the lifting assembly is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more particularly to a lifting assembly and a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, cooking equipment for steaming and boiling typically has food carriers such as steamers. These food carriers are installed in the cooking cavity in a way that allows for lifting and lowering via a lifting assembly. This is used to control the separation of ingredients and broth when cooking rice (traditional steamed rice) or braised dishes. However, because the lifting assembly moves relative to the food during lifting, the transmission and engagement area of ​​the lifting assembly is difficult to seal. Some ingredients and broth can easily enter the transmission and engagement area, making it more difficult to clean the lifting assembly. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a lifting assembly and a cooking device, wherein the flanged portion of the lifting assembly can play a certain sealing role on the outside of the transmission engagement area between the second connector and the main body, thereby increasing the difficulty for food or soup to enter the transmission engagement area and reducing the difficulty of cleaning the lifting assembly.

[0004] A lifting assembly according to an embodiment of this application includes: a first connecting member, comprising a body portion and a flange portion, the body portion being adapted to be connected to the output shaft of a drive member, the flange portion being sleeved on the body portion and connected to the body portion; a second connecting member, at least a portion of which is disposed between the body portion and the flange portion, the second connecting member being drively connected to the body portion and having a clearance fit with the flange portion; wherein, when the body portion rotates, it is used to drive the second connecting member to move along the axial direction of the body portion.

[0005] According to the lifting assembly of the present application embodiment, the second connecting member is connected to the main body in a transmission connection so that when the main body rotates, the second connecting member is driven to move along the axial direction of the main body, thereby realizing the lifting function. At the same time, at least part of the second connecting member is disposed between the main body and the flanged part so that the flanged part can play a certain sealing role on the outside of the transmission cooperation area between the second connecting member and the main body, thereby increasing the difficulty for food or soup to enter the transmission cooperation area, and thus reducing the cleaning difficulty of the lifting assembly.

[0006] The lifting assembly according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a seal, which is sealed between the second connector and the flange.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the lifting assembly of this application, the seal is connected to the flange portion, and the seal flexibly abuts against the second connecting member; or, the seal is connected to the second connecting member, and the seal flexibly abuts against the flange portion.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, in the lifting assembly, the seal and the second connector are snap-fitted together.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the lifting assembly of this application, one of the seal and the second connector is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove engage in a snap-fit ​​cooperation.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the lifting assembly of this application, the snap-fit ​​protrusion includes an annular protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​groove is adapted to the snap-fit ​​protrusion.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the lifting assembly of this application, the second connector is provided with a mating portion for connecting with a food carrier, the mating portion being used for limiting engagement with the food carrier in the circumferential direction of the second connector.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the lifting assembly has multiple mating portions, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second connector.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, in the lifting assembly, the second connector is threadedly engaged with the main body.

[0014] This application also proposes a cooking device.

[0015] A cooking device according to an embodiment of this application includes: a pot body with a cooking cavity formed therein; a driving member and a food carrier, the driving member being connected to the food carrier, the food carrier being movably mounted in the cooking cavity along the axial direction of the output shaft of the driving member; and a lifting assembly as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein a first connecting member is detachably connected to the output shaft, and a second connecting member is detachably connected to the food carrier.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the cooking apparatus of this application, the food carrier includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall being connected to define a receiving cavity; wherein, the bottom wall and / or the side wall are provided with a flow hole in the region near the bottom wall.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the cooking apparatus of this application, the food carrier includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall being connected to define a receiving cavity, and the food carrier having a flow hole; wherein, the end of the flow hole communicating with the receiving cavity is at a higher position than the bottom wall.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the cooking apparatus of this application, the food carrier includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall being connected to define a receiving cavity, the bottom wall having a barrier portion, the barrier portion including a recessed boss and a barrier member, the barrier member extending into the recessed cavity of the boss, and the outer periphery of the barrier member extending to close the outer edge of the recessed cavity, so that a liquid passage is formed between the boss and the barrier member; wherein, the boss and / or the side wall has a first liquid outlet, the barrier member has a second liquid outlet, and the position height of the first liquid outlet is lower than the position height of the second liquid outlet.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the cooking apparatus of this application, the food carrier includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall being connected to define a receiving cavity. The bottom wall is provided with a barrier portion, the barrier portion including a recessed boss and a barrier member. The barrier member extends into the recessed cavity of the boss, and a liquid passage is formed between the barrier member and the boss at an interval. A first liquid passage is provided between the outer periphery of the barrier member and the outer edge of the recessed cavity and / or on the boss. The first liquid passage communicates the receiving cavity and the liquid passage. The barrier member is provided with a second liquid passage, the position height of the first liquid passage being lower than the position height of the second liquid passage.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the cooking apparatus of this application, the food carrier includes a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall being connected to define a receiving cavity, the bottom wall or the side wall being provided with a barrier portion, the barrier portion dividing the receiving cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, a first liquid outlet being provided between the bottom of the barrier portion and the bottom wall and / or the barrier portion, the first liquid outlet communicating with the first cavity and the second cavity, the side wall being provided with a second liquid outlet, the position height of the first liquid outlet being lower than the position height of the second liquid outlet.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the cooking apparatus of this application, the food carrier is provided with a mating groove, and at least a portion of the second connector is adapted to be inserted into the mating groove to connect with the food carrier.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the cooking apparatus of this application, one of the outer peripheral wall of the food carrier and the inner peripheral wall of the cooking cavity is provided with a positioning protrusion extending axially along the output shaft, and the other is provided with a positioning groove, wherein the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove.

[0023] The cooking device described above has the same advantages over the prior art as the lifting assembly described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a cooking device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cooking device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the food carrier of the cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of this application in its initial position;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the food carrier of the cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of this application in the raised position;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first connecting member of the lifting assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the first connecting member of the lifting assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the second connecting member of the lifting assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the second connector of the lifting assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 100 cooking equipment;

[0037] Pot body 20; cooking cavity 21; drive component 30; output shaft 31;

[0038] Food carrier 40; mating groove 41;

[0039] Base assembly 50; top cover 60; heating assembly 70; blade holder 80; base 90;

[0040] Lifting component 10;

[0041] First connecting part 1; Body part 11; External thread 111; Flanged part 12;

[0042] Second connector 2; snap-fit ​​groove 21; mating part 22; internal thread 23;

[0043] Seal 3; snap-fit ​​protrusion 31. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To better understand the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this specification, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this specification will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments of this specification and the specific features in the embodiments are detailed descriptions of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this specification, rather than limitations on the technical solutions of this specification. In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of this specification and the technical features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0045] In this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element. The term "two or more" includes two or more cases.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 This application proposes a cooking device 100, which can be a small kitchen appliance such as a steamer, a cooking pot, or a steam-cooking combination pot. The cooking device 100 can realize the automatic operation of stir-frying and stewing cooking processes.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 2 The cooking device 100 includes a drive unit 30, a food carrier 40, and a lifting assembly 10. The drive unit 30 is connected to the food carrier 40, and the food carrier 40 is movably mounted in the cooking cavity 21 along the axial direction of the output shaft 31 of the drive unit 30. The lifting assembly 10 includes a first connector and a second connector 2. The first connector 1 is connected to the output shaft 31, and the second connector 2 is connected to the steamer. The first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are connected by transmission. When the output shaft 31 drives the first connector 1 to rotate, the second connector 2 moves along the axial direction of the first connector 1 to drive the food carrier 40 to move.

[0048] The first connector 1 is detachably connected to the output shaft 31, and the second connector 2 is detachably connected to the food carrier 40. This facilitates the disassembly of the lifting assembly 10, allowing the cooking equipment 100 to selectively install the lifting assembly 10. The detachable connection method can be snap-fit, plug-in, or threaded connection, etc., and is not limited here.

[0049] Please refer to Figures 2-4 The food carrier 40 is provided with a mating groove 41. At least a portion of the second connector 2 is adapted to be inserted into the mating groove 41 to connect with the food carrier 40. This facilitates the increase of the connection stability between the second connector 2 and the food carrier 40 and helps to reduce the difficulty of mating the second connector 2 and the food carrier 40.

[0050] For example, the cooking device 100 can be a steamer, which includes a pot body 20, a drive unit 30, a food carrier 40, a base assembly 50, a top cover 60, a heating unit 70, a lifting assembly 10, a knife holder 80, and a base 90. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 The base assembly 50 and the top cover 60 are connected to form the outer casing of the cooking appliance 100. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 2 The base assembly 50 includes a base 90, a pot body 20 is installed inside the base 90, a cooking cavity 21 for processing food is formed inside the pot body 20, a heating assembly 70 is installed at the bottom of the pot body 20 for heating the cooking cavity 21, wherein the upper end of the cooking cavity 21 is open to facilitate the loading and unloading of food, and the upper cover 60 is connected to the base 90 and is used to open or close the cooking cavity 21.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 3 The food carrier 40 can be a steamer, which is located inside the cooking cavity 21. In the circumferential direction of the cooking cavity 21, the steamer is limited to the inner wall of the cooking cavity 21, and in the depth direction of the cooking cavity 21, the steamer is slidably fitted to the inner wall of the cooking cavity 21. It can be understood that the depth direction of the cooking cavity 21 is the same as the height direction of the cooking cavity 21. In this way, the height of the steamer in the height direction of the cooking cavity 21 is adjustable, and the steamer is provided with an opening that runs through the height direction of the cooking cavity 21. Thus, when the steamer is used for cooking rice (traditional steamed rice), braised food, slow-cooked soup, decocting Chinese medicine, etc., the separation of food and soup can be achieved by controlling the height of the steamer in the cooking cavity 21.

[0052] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 2The drive component 30 is installed on the base 90. The drive component 30 can be a drive motor. The drive motor has an output shaft 31, which is adapted to pass through the pot body 20 to connect with the steamer. The lifting component 10 is connected between the output shaft 31 and the steamer. The lifting component 10 includes a first connector and a second connector 2. The first connector 1 is connected to the output shaft 31, and the second connector 2 is connected to the steamer. The first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are connected in a transmission manner. When the output shaft 31 drives the first connector 1 to rotate, the second connector 2 moves along the axial direction of the first connector 1 to drive the steamer to move in the cooking cavity 21, thereby realizing the adjustment of the height of the steamer and thus realizing the separation of food and soup in the cooking cavity 21.

[0053] For example, please refer to Figure 4 As shown, the steamer basket can be located at the bottom of the cooking cavity 21. In this case, the drive unit 30 can drive the steamer basket to move through the lifting assembly 10, so that the height of the steamer basket can be raised to [the desired height]. Figure 5 The location of the steamer is shown.

[0054] However, in related technologies, when the lifting assembly 10 realizes the lifting movement, the transmission and engagement area of ​​the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2 is difficult to seal, and some food and soup can easily enter the transmission and engagement area, which increases the difficulty of cleaning the lifting assembly 10.

[0055] This application proposes a lifting assembly 10.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The lifting assembly 10 includes a first connecting member 1 and a second connecting member 2. Please refer to... Figure 6 The first connecting member 1 includes a body portion 11 and a flange portion 12. The body portion 11 is adapted to be connected to the output shaft 31 of the drive member 30, and the flange portion 12 is sleeved on the body portion 11 and connected to the body portion 11. At least a portion of the second connecting member 2 is disposed between the body portion 11 and the flange portion 12. The second connecting member 2 is drively connected to the body portion 11 and is clearance-fitted with the flange portion 12. When the body portion 11 rotates, it is used to drive the second connecting member 2 to move along the axial direction of the body portion 11.

[0057] Therefore, the flange 12 can play a certain sealing role on the outside of the transmission engagement area between the second connector 2 and the main body 11, so as to increase the difficulty of food or soup entering the transmission engagement area, thereby reducing the cleaning difficulty of the lifting assembly 10.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 6 The first connecting member 1 includes a body portion 11 and a flange portion 12. The body portion 11 can be a cylindrical structure, and the body portion 11 can be sleeved on the output shaft 31 of the driving member 30 (e.g., Figure 4 or Figure 5The output shaft 31 in the middle is used to achieve the connection between the main body 11 and the output shaft 31, while also providing a certain sealing effect on the outer circumferential side of the output shaft 31.

[0059] Please continue to refer to Figure 6 The flanged part 12 is fitted onto the body part 11 and connected to the body part 11, for example... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, one end of the flange 12 is connected to the body 11, and the other end is spaced apart from the body 11 and extends along the axial direction of the body 11 to define a mounting groove between the flange 12 and the body 11. This facilitates the use of the mounting groove to provide mounting space for the second connector 2.

[0060] It is understood that at least part of the flange 12 is located radially outward of the body portion 11 to avoid the flange 12 from contacting the output shaft 31 (e.g., Figure 4 or Figure 5 Interference of the output shaft 31 in the middle.

[0061] At least a portion of the second connecting member 2 is disposed between the main body 11 and the flange 12. The second connecting member 2 is connected to the main body 11 in a transmission manner and is in clearance fit with the flange 12. When the main body 11 rotates, it is used to drive the second connecting member 2 to move along the axial direction of the main body 11, thereby realizing the second connecting member 2 driving the steamer to move up and down in the axial direction of the main body 11.

[0062] It is understood that the second connector 2 is connected to the main body 11 in a transmission manner, that is, the transmission cooperation area between the second connector 2 and the first connector 1 is located between the second connector 2 and the main body 11. Since the flange 12 is sleeved on the main body 11 and at least part of the second connector 2 is disposed between the main body 11 and the flange 12, the flange 12 is sleeved on the part of the second connector 2 located between the main body 11 and the flange 12.

[0063] In this way, when food or soup wants to come into contact with the transmission engagement area, the food or soup will be blocked by the flange 12. If the food or soup wants to enter the transmission engagement area, it needs to pass over the flange 12 to enter the gap between the second connector 2 and the flange 12, and then pass through the bottom wall of the mounting groove to come into contact with the transmission engagement area.

[0064] Therefore, by setting the flange 12, it can block food or soup to a certain extent and complicate the path of food or soup into the transmission engagement area. Thus, the flange 12 can play a certain sealing role on the outside of the transmission engagement area between the second connector 2 and the main body 11, thereby increasing the difficulty for food or soup to enter the transmission engagement area and reducing the cleaning difficulty of the lifting assembly 10.

[0065] The second connector 2 is clearance-fitted with the flange 12, which can prevent interference between the second connector and the flange 12 when the second connector 2 moves along the axial direction of the body 11, and can also prevent friction between the two.

[0066] In some implementations, the gap between the second connector 2 and the flange 12 is smaller to reduce the possibility of food or soup entering the gap between the second connector 2 and the flange 12, thereby reducing the risk of food or soup entering the transmission mating area and enhancing the sealing of the transmission mating area.

[0067] According to the embodiment of this application, the second connecting member 2 of the lifting assembly 10 is connected to the main body 11 in a transmission connection so that when the main body 11 rotates, the second connecting member 2 is driven to move along the axial direction of the main body 11, thereby realizing the lifting function. At the same time, at least part of the second connecting member 2 is disposed between the main body 11 and the flange 12 so that the flange 12 can play a certain sealing role on the outside of the transmission cooperation area between the second connecting member 2 and the main body 11, thereby increasing the difficulty for food or soup to enter the transmission cooperation area, and thus reducing the cleaning difficulty of the lifting assembly 10.

[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The lifting assembly 10 also includes a seal 3, which is sealed between the second connector 2 and the flange 12.

[0069] Therefore, the sealing element 3 can seal the gap between the second connector 2 and the flange 12. In this way, even if food or soup crosses the flange 12 and enters the gap between the second connector 2 and the flange 12, it will be blocked by the sealing element 3 and will not be able to enter the rotational engagement area. This further seals the outside of the transmission engagement area between the second connector 2 and the main body 11, making it more difficult for food or soup to enter the transmission engagement area, thereby reducing the difficulty of cleaning the lifting assembly 10.

[0070] Among them, the sealing element 3 can be rubber, graphite or other structures that can achieve a seal, and there is no limitation here.

[0071] In some embodiments, the seal 3 is connected to the flange 12, and the seal 3 flexibly abuts against the second connector 2.

[0072] It is understandable that when the second connecting member 2 moves axially along the body portion 11, the second connecting member 2 moves axially relative to the flange portion 12 along the body portion 11, and the sealing member 3 is disposed on the flange portion 12, so that the sealing member 3 does not move synchronously with the second connecting member 2. At the same time, the second connecting member 2 and the flange portion 12 can achieve dynamic sealing through the sealing member 3. In this way, the sealing member 3 can continuously seal the gap between the second connecting member 2 and the flange portion 12 during the process of the second connecting member 2 moving axially relative to the flange portion 12 along the body portion 11.

[0073] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 8 The sealing element 3 is connected to the second connecting element 2, and the sealing element 3 flexibly abuts against the flange 12.

[0074] It is understandable that when the second connecting member 2 moves axially along the body portion 11, the second connecting member 2 moves axially relative to the flange portion 12 along the body portion 11, and the sealing member 3 is disposed on the second connecting member 2, so that the sealing member 3 can move synchronously with the second connecting member 2, and the sealing member 3 flexibly abuts against the flange portion 12, so that the second connecting member 2 and the flange portion 12 can achieve dynamic sealing through the sealing member 3. In this way, the sealing member 3 can continuously seal the gap between the second connecting member 2 and the flange portion 12 during the process of the second connecting member 2 moving axially relative to the flange portion 12 along the body portion 11.

[0075] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 9 The sealing element 3 and the second connecting element 2 are snapped together.

[0076] This facilitates the enhancement of the connection stability and strength between the seal 3 and the second connector 2, and the snap-fit ​​connection method is relatively simple, which helps to reduce the connection difficulty between the seal 3 and the second connector 2.

[0077] In some embodiments, one of the sealing member 3 and the second connecting member 2 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 21, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and the snap-fit ​​groove 21 engage with each other.

[0078] For example, please refer to Figure 8 The sealing element 3 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 31, and the second connecting element 2 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 21. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and the snap-fit ​​groove 21 engage to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the sealing element 3 and the second connecting element 2.

[0079] Alternatively, the second connector 2 may have a snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and the sealing member 3 may have a snap-fit ​​groove 21. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 and the snap-fit ​​groove 21 may engage in a snap-fit ​​connection to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the sealing member 3 and the second connector 2.

[0080] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 31 includes an annular protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​groove 21 is adapted to the snap-fit ​​protrusion 31.

[0081] Therefore, the connection stability between the seal 3 and the second connector 2 can be enhanced in the circumferential direction of the second connector 2.

[0082] In some embodiments, please continue to refer to Figure 8 The second connector 2 is provided with a mating part 22 for connecting with the food carrier 40. The mating part 22 is used to limit the engagement with the food carrier 40 in the circumferential direction of the second connector.

[0083] In this way, by setting the mating part 22, the second connector 2 can be limited to the food carrier 40 in the circumferential direction of the second connection after being connected to the food carrier 40, so as to avoid relative rotation between the second connector 2 and the food carrier 40, thereby ensuring the motion stability when the second connector 2 drives the food carrier 40 to move synchronously.

[0084] The mating part 22 can be a mating protrusion, a mating thread, or other mating structure, which is not limited here.

[0085] In some embodiments, multiple mating portions 22 are provided, and the multiple mating portions 22 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the second connector 2.

[0086] Therefore, the connection stability between the mating part 22 and the food carrier 40 can be enhanced in the circumferential direction of the second connector 2, and the limiting fit stability between the second connector 2 and the food carrier 40 can be enhanced in the circumferential direction of the second connector 2.

[0087] In some embodiments, the second connector 2 is threadedly engaged with the body portion 11.

[0088] For example, the main body 11 is provided with an external thread 111, and the second connecting member 2 is provided with an internal thread 23. The external thread 111 and the internal thread 23 are threadedly engaged, so that the second connecting member 2 and the main body 11 can form a nut and screw engagement. In this way, when the output shaft 31 drives the main body 11 to rotate, the second connecting member 2 will not rotate with the main body 11 because it is engaged with the food carrier 40 in the circumferential direction. However, because the second connecting member 2 is threadedly engaged with the main body 11, the second connecting member 2 will rotate along the thread and thus move in the axial direction of the main body 11.

[0089] In some implementations, when the aforementioned lifting assembly 10 is used in a steamer, in the initial state, the steamer basket is located at the bottom of the cooking cavity 21. At this time, the output shaft 31 of the control drive motor drives the first connecting member 1 to rotate in the first direction. Since the second connecting member 2 and the food carrier 40 are in a circumferential upper limit engagement, the second connecting member 2 will not rotate with the main body 11. At this time, the second connecting member 2 is threadedly engaged with the main body 11, causing the second connecting member 2 to rotate along the thread and move upward in the axial direction of the first connecting member 1. In turn, the second connecting member 2 drives the steamer basket to move upward in the axial direction of the first connecting member 1, thereby increasing the height of the steamer basket (e.g., Figure 5 (as shown in the height of the steamer), thereby separating the food inside the steamer from the water (or other liquid food) in the pot 20.

[0090] After the steamer rises to the desired height, the output shaft 31 of the controllable drive motor drives the first connecting member 1 to rotate in the second direction, which is opposite to the first direction. Because the second connecting member 2 and the food carrier 40 are in a circumferential upper limit engagement, the second connecting member 2 will not rotate with the main body 11. At this time, the second connecting member 2 is threadedly engaged with the main body 11, causing the second connecting member 2 to rotate along the thread and move downwards axially in the first connecting member 1. This, in turn, causes the second connecting member 2 to move the steamer downwards axially in the first connecting member 1, thereby reducing the height of the steamer (e.g., ...). Figure 4 (as shown in the height of the steamer), thereby allowing the food inside the steamer to mix with the water (or other liquid food) in the pot 20.

[0091] In this way, when the steamer is used for cooking rice (traditional steamed rice), braised dishes, slow-cooked soups, or decocting Chinese medicine, the separation of food and liquid can be achieved by controlling the height of the steamer basket within the cooking cavity 21. Simultaneously, at least a portion of the second connecting member 2 is positioned between the main body 11 and the flanged portion 12, allowing the flanged portion 12 to provide a certain degree of sealing on the outside of the transmission engagement area between the second connecting member 2 and the main body 11. This increases the difficulty for food or liquid to enter the transmission engagement area, thereby reducing the difficulty of cleaning the lifting assembly 10.

[0092] This application also proposes a cooking device 100, please refer to... Figure 2The cooking device 100 includes a drive unit 30, a food carrier 40, and a lifting assembly 10. The drive unit 30 is connected to the food carrier 40, and the food carrier 40 is movably mounted in the cooking cavity 21 along the axial direction of the output shaft 31 of the drive unit 30. The lifting assembly 10 includes a first connector and a second connector 2. The first connector 1 is connected to the output shaft 31, and the second connector 2 is connected to the steamer. The first connector 1 and the second connector 2 are connected by transmission. When the output shaft 31 drives the first connector 1 to rotate, the second connector 2 moves along the axial direction of the first connector 1 to drive the food carrier 40 to move.

[0093] The first connector 1 is detachably connected to the output shaft 31, and the second connector 2 is detachably connected to the food carrier 40. This facilitates the disassembly of the lifting assembly 10, allowing the cooking equipment 100 to selectively install the lifting assembly 10. The detachable connection method can be snap-fit, plug-in, or threaded connection, etc., and is not limited here.

[0094] In some embodiments, the food carrier 40 includes a bottom wall and a side wall connected to define a receiving cavity; wherein the bottom wall and / or the side wall are provided with a flow hole in the region near the bottom wall.

[0095] It is understood that the cooking device 100 may have rice draining and / or braising functions. For example, when using the rice draining and / or braising function, water or braising liquid to be heated is placed in the pot body 20, and the receiving cavity of the food carrier 40 can hold rice, braising ingredients or hot pot ingredients. Then, when the lifting component 10 drives the food carrier 40 to a position where the distance between it and the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21 is small, the water or braising liquid can enter the receiving cavity through the flow hole to contact the food, thereby heating the food. Then, when the lifting component 10 drives the food carrier 40 to a position where the distance between it and the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21 is large, the water / braising liquid is drained out from the flow hole of the food carrier 40, and the cooked rice / braising ingredients remain in the food carrier 40, thus realizing the rice draining and / or braising function of the cooking device 100.

[0096] The flow passage is located on the bottom wall and / or the side wall near the bottom wall, resulting in a low installation height that facilitates water outflow. It is understood that when the flow passage is located on the side wall near the bottom wall, the height of the flow passage is lower than the height of the end of the side wall furthest from the bottom wall.

[0097] In some implementations, the radius of the flow hole is smaller than the minimum radius of the food ingredient, which can reduce the risk of the food ingredient flowing out with the water.

[0098] In some embodiments, the food carrier 40 includes a bottom wall and a side wall connected to define a receiving cavity for holding rice soup, wherein the end of the overflow hole connected to the receiving cavity is positioned at a height higher than the bottom wall.

[0099] Understandably, the cooking device 100 may have a rice water / low-sugar rice function. For example, the ingredient may be rice grains. When using the rice water / low-sugar rice function, water to be heated and rice grains are placed in the pot body 20. The water and rice grains produce rice water during the cooking process. Then, the lifting component 10 drives the food carrier 40 to move to a position where the distance from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21 is small, so that the end of the flow hole connected to the cooking cavity 21 is immersed in water. At this time, the rice water produced by the boiling of rice grains and water can enter the receiving cavity of the food carrier 40 through the flow hole.

[0100] Then, when the lifting assembly 10 drives the food carrier 40 to a position that is far from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21, the position of the end of the flow hole connected to the receiving cavity is higher than the position of the bottom wall. That is, the position of the flow hole is higher than the bottom wall of the receiving cavity. Therefore, the rice water is difficult to flow out of the flow hole, thus separating the rice water from the rice. At the same time, the rice in the pot 20 has a lower sugar content because the rice water has taken away some of the sugar converted from starch, thus becoming low-sugar rice.

[0101] In some implementations, the flow-through hole is located on the side wall in a region away from the bottom wall, making the flow-through hole higher, thereby hindering the flow of rice water. The radius of the flow-through hole is smaller than the minimum radius of the food, which can reduce the risk of food entering the flow-through hole. And / or, the food carrier 40 also includes a top cover, and the aforementioned flow-through hole can be located on the top cover, making the flow-through hole higher, thereby hindering the flow of rice water. The radius of the flow-through hole is smaller than the minimum radius of the food, which can reduce the risk of food entering the flow-through hole.

[0102] In some embodiments, the food carrier 40 includes a bottom wall and a side wall connected to define a receiving cavity for holding soup and oil. The bottom wall has a barrier portion, which includes a recessed boss and a barrier member. The barrier member extends into the recess of the boss, and the outer periphery of the barrier member extends to close the outer edge of the recess, so that a liquid passage is formed between the boss and the barrier member. The boss and / or the side wall has a first liquid outlet, and the barrier member has a second liquid outlet. The position height of the first liquid outlet is lower than the position height of the second liquid outlet.

[0103] It is understandable that the cooking device 100 may have an oil filtering function. For example, when using the oil filtering function, the pot contains ingredients and water. During the cooking process, the ingredients and water release oil. Then, when the lifting component 10 drives the food carrier 40 to move to a position where the distance from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21 is small, the oil and soup enter the receiving cavity through the first liquid outlet and / or the liquid inlet of the food carrier 40. Since the density of the soup is greater than that of the oil, the liquid inside the receiving cavity will separate into layers, and the oil will float to the surface of the soup.

[0104] When the lifting assembly 10 drives the food carrier 40 to a position where it is significantly further from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21, the lower layer of broth flows into the liquid passage from the first liquid outlet under the influence of gravity. Since the outer gap of the liquid passage is sealed, the broth cannot flow out through this gap and can only flow out from the second liquid outlet after the liquid level reaches the height of the second liquid outlet. When the liquid level in the receiving cavity drops below the height of the second liquid outlet, the broth stops flowing out. The oil and a small amount of broth below the height of the second liquid outlet ultimately remain at the bottom of the receiving cavity, thus completing the separation of broth and oil and achieving the effect of a low-fat soup.

[0105] In some embodiments, the food carrier 40 includes a bottom wall and a side wall connected to define a receiving cavity. The bottom wall is provided with a barrier portion, which includes a recessed boss and a barrier member. The barrier member extends into the recessed cavity of the boss, and a liquid passage is formed between the barrier member and the boss at an interval. A first liquid outlet is provided between the outer periphery of the barrier member and the outer edge of the recessed cavity and / or on the boss. The first liquid outlet communicates with the receiving cavity and the liquid passage. The barrier member is provided with a second liquid outlet, and the position height of the first liquid outlet is lower than the position height of the second liquid outlet.

[0106] It is understandable that the cooking device 100 may have an oil filtering function. For example, when using the oil filtering function, the pot contains ingredients and water. During the cooking process, the ingredients and water release oil. Then, when the lifting component 10 drives the food carrier 40 to move to a position where the distance from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21 is small, the oil and soup enter the receiving cavity through the first liquid outlet and / or the liquid inlet of the food carrier 40. Since the density of the soup is greater than that of the oil, the liquid inside the receiving cavity will separate into layers, and the oil will float to the surface of the soup.

[0107] When the lifting assembly 10 drives the food carrier 40 to a position where it is significantly further from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21, the lower layer of broth flows into the liquid passage from the first liquid outlet under the influence of gravity. Since the outer gap of the liquid passage is sealed, the broth cannot flow out through this gap and can only flow out from the second liquid outlet after the liquid level reaches the height of the second liquid outlet. When the liquid level in the receiving cavity drops below the height of the second liquid outlet, the broth stops flowing out. The oil and a small amount of broth below the height of the second liquid outlet ultimately remain at the bottom of the receiving cavity, thus completing the separation of broth and oil and achieving the effect of a low-fat soup.

[0108] The first liquid passage is provided between the outer periphery of the barrier and the outer edge of the cavity, which makes it easier to reduce the difficulty of setting the first liquid passage.

[0109] In some embodiments, the food carrier 40 includes a bottom wall and a side wall connected to define a receiving cavity. The bottom wall or the side wall is provided with a barrier portion that divides the receiving cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity. A first liquid outlet is provided between the bottom of the barrier portion and the bottom wall and / or the barrier portion, which connects the first cavity and the second cavity. A second liquid outlet is provided on the side wall, and the position height of the first liquid outlet is lower than the position height of the second liquid outlet.

[0110] It is understandable that the cooking device 100 may have an oil filtering function. For example, when using the oil filtering function, the pot contains ingredients and water. During the cooking process, the ingredients and water release oil. Then, when the lifting component 10 drives the food carrier 40 to move to a position where the distance from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21 is small, the oil and soup enter the first cavity and the second cavity through the first liquid outlet and / or the liquid inlet of the food carrier 40. Since the density of the soup is greater than that of the oil, the liquid inside the cavity will separate into layers, and the oil will float to the surface of the soup.

[0111] When the lifting assembly 10 drives the food carrier 40 to a position where it is significantly further from the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 21, the lower layer of broth flows into the liquid passage from the first liquid outlet under the influence of gravity. Since the outer gap of the liquid passage is sealed, the broth cannot flow out through this gap and can only flow out from the second liquid outlet after the liquid level reaches the height of the second liquid outlet. When the liquid level in the receiving cavity drops below the height of the second liquid outlet, the broth stops flowing out. The oil and a small amount of broth below the height of the second liquid outlet ultimately remain at the bottom of the receiving cavity, thus completing the separation of broth and oil and achieving the effect of a low-fat soup.

[0112] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 2-4The food carrier 40 is provided with a mating groove 41. At least a portion of the second connector 2 is adapted to be inserted into the mating groove 41 to connect with the food carrier 40. This facilitates the increase of the connection stability between the second connector 2 and the food carrier 40 and helps to reduce the difficulty of mating the second connector 2 and the food carrier 40.

[0113] In some embodiments, one of the outer peripheral wall of the food carrier 40 and the inner peripheral wall of the cooking cavity 21 is provided with a positioning protrusion extending axially along the output shaft 31, and the other is provided with a positioning groove, into which the positioning protrusion is inserted.

[0114] For example, the outer peripheral wall of the food carrier 40 is provided with a positioning protrusion extending axially along the output shaft 31, and the inner peripheral wall of the cooking cavity 21 is provided with a positioning groove. The positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove. In this way, the outer peripheral wall of the food carrier 40 and the inner peripheral wall of the cooking cavity 21 can be limited in the circumferential direction of the output shaft 31, thereby ensuring that the food carrier 40 can only move axially along the output shaft 31 within the cooking cavity 21, thereby improving the movement stability of the food carrier 40.

[0115] Alternatively, the inner circumference of the cooking cavity 21 is provided with a positioning protrusion extending axially along the output shaft 31, and the outer circumferential wall of the food carrier 40 is provided with a positioning groove, into which the positioning protrusion is inserted. In this way, the outer circumferential wall of the food carrier 40 and the inner circumferential wall of the cooking cavity 21 can be limited in the circumferential direction of the output shaft 31, thereby ensuring that the food carrier 40 can only move axially along the output shaft 31 within the cooking cavity 21, thereby improving the movement stability of the food carrier 40.

[0116] It should be noted that the descriptions of each embodiment in the above embodiments have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0117] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0118] Although preferred embodiments have been described in this specification, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this specification.

[0119] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this specification without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this specification is also intended to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A lift assembly, comprising: The first connecting piece comprises a body part and a flange part, the body part is adapted to be connected with the output shaft of the driving piece, the flange part is sleeved on the body part and connected with the body part; The second connecting piece is arranged between the body part and the flange part, the second connecting piece is in transmission connection with the body part and in clearance fit with the flange part; The body part is used to drive the second connecting piece to move along the axial direction of the body part in the case of rotation. Further comprising:

2. The lift assembly of claim 1, wherein, The sealing piece is in sealing fit between the second connecting piece and the flange part. The sealing piece is connected with the flange part, and the sealing piece is in flexible abutment with the second connecting piece; 3. The lift assembly of claim 2, wherein, Or, the sealing piece is connected with the second connecting piece, and the sealing piece is in flexible abutment with the flange part. The sealing piece and the second connecting piece are connected in clamping fit.

4. The lift assembly of claim 3, wherein, One of the sealing piece and the second connecting piece is provided with a clamping protrusion and the other is provided with a clamping groove, the clamping protrusion is in clamping fit with the clamping groove.

5. The lift assembly of claim 4, wherein, The clamping protrusion comprises an annular protrusion, and the clamping groove is adapted to the clamping protrusion.

6. The lift assembly of claim 5, wherein, The second connecting piece is provided with a fit part for being connected with the food carrying piece, the fit part is used to limit fit with the food carrying piece in the circumferential direction of the second connecting piece.

7. The lift assembly of claim 1, wherein, The fit part is provided with a plurality of fit parts, and the plurality of fit parts are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the second connecting piece.

8. The lift assembly of claim 7, wherein, The second connecting piece is in screw fit with the body part.

9. The lift assembly of any of claims 1-8, wherein, The cooking equipment comprises:

10. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, A pot body, a cooking cavity is formed in the pot body; A driving piece and a food carrying piece, the driving piece is connected with the food carrying piece, and the food carrying piece is movably installed in the cooking cavity in the axial direction of the output shaft of the driving piece; The lifting assembly in any one of claims 1-9, the first connecting piece is detachably connected with the output shaft, and the second connecting piece is detachably connected with the food carrying piece.

11. The cooking equipment according to claim 10, wherein The food carrying piece comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall are connected to define a containing cavity; The bottom wall and / or the side wall is provided with a flow hole in the region close to the bottom wall.

12. The cooking equipment according to claim 10, wherein The food carrying piece comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall are connected to define a containing cavity, and the food carrying piece is provided with a flow hole; The position height of one end of the flow hole in communication with the containing cavity is higher than the position height of the bottom wall.

13. The cooking equipment according to claim 10, wherein The food carrying piece comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall are connected to define a containing cavity, the bottom wall is provided with a blocking part, the blocking part comprises a concave formed boss and a blocking piece, the blocking piece extends into the cavity of the boss, and the outer periphery of the blocking piece extends to close the outer edge of the cavity, so that a liquid passing channel is formed between the boss and the blocking piece; ​ The boss and / or the side wall is provided with a first liquid passing opening, the barrier is provided with a second liquid passing opening, and the first liquid passing opening is lower than the second liquid passing opening in height.

14. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The food bearing member comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall are connected to define a receiving cavity, the bottom wall is provided with a barrier part, the barrier part comprises a boss formed by concave and a barrier, the barrier extends into the concave cavity of the boss, and the barrier and the boss are spaced to form a liquid passing channel, the outer periphery of the barrier and the outer edge of the concave cavity and / or the boss are provided with a first liquid passing opening, the first liquid passing opening communicates the receiving cavity and the liquid passing channel; the barrier is provided with a second liquid passing opening, and the first liquid passing opening is lower than the second liquid passing opening in height.

15. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The food bearing member comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, the bottom wall and the side wall are connected to define a receiving cavity, the bottom wall or the side wall is provided with a barrier part, the barrier part separates the receiving cavity into a first cavity and a second cavity, the bottom of the barrier part and the bottom wall and / or the barrier part are provided with a first liquid passing opening, the first liquid passing opening communicates the first cavity and the second cavity, the side wall is provided with a second liquid passing opening, and the first liquid passing opening is lower than the second liquid passing opening in height.

16. The cooking apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The food bearing member is provided with a matching groove, at least part of the second connecting member is adapted to be inserted into the matching groove to be connected with the food bearing member.

17. The cooking apparatus of claim 16, wherein, One of the outer peripheral wall of the food bearing member and the inner peripheral wall of the cooking cavity is provided with a positioning protrusion extending along the axial direction of the output shaft, and the other is provided with a positioning groove, the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove.

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