Cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking utensil which comprises a shell, the shell comprises an outer cover and a base located below the outer cover, the lower end of the outer cover is provided with a combination part, the base is provided with a supporting column protruding and extending upwards, the supporting column is used for being fixedly connected with the outer cover or a water collecting ring, the cooking utensil further comprises a stopping piece, and the stopping piece comprises a fixing part and a stopping part. The retaining part abuts against the combination part, the fixing part is arranged on the outer side of the supporting column in a sleeving mode, the supporting column is provided with a guiding section and a fixing section located below the guiding section, and a fastening convex rib is arranged on the outer surface of the fixing section so that the fixing part and the fixing section can be fixed in an interference fit mode. Fixing is achieved through interference fit, on one hand, a complex fixing structure does not need to be arranged, machining difficulty is lowered, and cost is saved. On the other hand, on the basis that the fixing stability of the stopping piece and the supporting column is guaranteed, the installation process of the stopping piece is simpler and more convenient, the step of screwing a screw is omitted, and the assembling efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kitchen appliance technology, specifically relating to a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] The outer shell of cooking appliances (such as rice cookers) is generally made of a metal sheet joined together by rolling the ends of the sheet. The joint between the ends of the metal sheet forms the joint of the outer shell. Due to internal stress, deformation can easily occur at the joint, causing it to bulge outwards and resulting in appearance defects on the outer shell of the cooking appliance.

[0003] In response to this, existing technologies typically involve setting an upwardly extending baffle structure on the base below the outer shell. The baffle structure abuts against the outer side of the joint of the outer shell, preventing the joint from bulging outward and thus solving the deformation problem of the joint, making the overall shape of the outer shell more rounded.

[0004] The baffle structure is usually an integral part of the base. However, to ensure the aesthetic appearance of the cooking appliance, surface finishing processes, such as heat transfer printing, are required on the base. During processing, if the tooling encounters the baffle structure at the rear of the base, it may become unusable, preventing the heat transfer printing process from continuing on the side wall of the base and affecting the overall appearance of the product. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model provides a cooking appliance to solve the problem that the presence of a baffle structure on the base affects the processing of the base and thus affects the product yield.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A cooking appliance includes a housing, which includes an outer cover and a base located below the outer cover. The lower end of the outer cover is provided with a connecting portion, and the base is provided with an upwardly protruding support column for fixed connection with the outer cover or a water-collecting ring. The cooking appliance also includes a stop member, which includes a fixing portion and a stop portion. The stop portion abuts against the connecting portion. The fixing portion is sleeved on the outside of the support column. The support column has a guide section and a fixing section located below the guide section. The outer surface of the fixing section is provided with a fastening rib to allow the fixing portion to be fixed with the fixing section through an interference fit.

[0008] In this invention, the stop portion of the stop member abuts against the joint portion of the outer cover, limiting the outward protrusion deformation of the joint portion. The fixing portion is used for an interference fit with the fixing section of the support column, allowing the stop member to be detachably connected to the support column. During assembly, the base can be processed with surface finishing techniques, such as heat transfer printing, before installing the stop member to prevent it from obstructing the normal operation of the tooling and to allow for diverse surface finishing options on the base.

[0009] Moreover, the fixing is realized by interference fit, compared with other ways such as screws, on the one hand, no need to set holes, buckles and other structure more complex fixing structure on the support column and the stop piece, so that the stop piece and the support column are more simple to process, to reduce the processing difficulty, save the cost. On the other hand, the fixing part is sleeved outside the supporting part, with the stop piece sliding along the support column to the fixed segment, the fixing part and the fastening rib on the surface of the fixed segment abut to complete the interference fit, on the basis of ensuring the stability of the fixing of the stop piece and the support column, the installation process of the stop piece is more simple and convenient, and the step of screwing the screw is saved, so that the assembly efficiency is greatly improved.

[0010] The fixing part comprises a guide ring, the guide ring surrounds the mounting port and surrounds the support column, and the upper end of the fastening rib is provided with a guide slope capable of cooperating with the guide ring.

[0011] In the scheme, the support column extends into the mounting port, the support column is inserted and connected with the guide ring, the guide ring fully wraps the support column in the circumferential direction, so that the inner wall of the guide ring and the outer wall of the support column limit the transverse movement, and the guide ring always maintains the inserted connection with the support column when sliding along the support column. At the same time, since the opening area of the mounting port is fixed, when the fastening rib also extends into the mounting port, it can abut against the inner wall of the guide ring, and the interference fit between the guide ring and the fixed segment is realized. The upper end of the fastening rib is provided with a guide slope, so that the fastening rib can gradually enter the mounting port, the fastening rib can smoothly enter the inside of the mounting port, and the interference between the top end of the fastening rib and the guide ring is avoided, so that the two cannot be normally assembled and fixed.

[0012] The cross-sectional area of the support column gradually increases from top to bottom; and / or, the fastening rib extends in the up-down direction, and the protruding thickness of the fastening rib gradually increases from top to bottom.

[0013] In the scheme, as the stop piece moves downward along the support column, the cross-sectional area of the support column gradually increases, and then the gap between the guide ring inner wall gradually decreases to abut. At this time, if the guide ring continues to move downward, the abutting force of the fixed segment on the guide ring becomes larger and larger, and the connection between the stop piece and the support column becomes more and more firm. When the connection between the stop piece and the support column is loose, the part with larger cross-sectional area of the fixing part can be abutted against the inner wall of the guide ring by sliding the stop piece downward, so as to restore or even strengthen the fixing effect of the two, and the adjustment method is simple and fast.

[0014] The support column has a limiting part in the circumferential direction, the fixing part comprises a guide ring surrounding the support column, and the guide ring is provided with a cooperating part cooperating with the limiting part to limit the rotation of the stop piece relative to the support column.

[0015] In the scheme, after the guide ring is arranged outside the fixed section, the limiting part cooperates with the cooperating part to limit the stopper in the circumferential direction, preventing the stopper from rotating relative to the support column, so that the position of the stopper and the angle of the stop part are more accurate, thereby ensuring the precise abutment with the combined part.

[0016] The base comprises a bottom wall and a side wall surrounding the outer circumferential side of the bottom wall, and the upper edge of the side wall is provided with a limiting groove for accommodating the stop part at the position of the support column.

[0017] In the scheme, after the stopper is fixed with the support column, at least part of the stop part is accommodated in the limiting groove, on the one hand, the position of the stopper is lowered in height, thereby after the installation of the outer cover, no large gap is generated between the outer cover and the stop part, and between the outer cover and the base, so that the overall appearance of the machine is more compact. On the other hand, the groove wall of the limiting groove can cooperate with the stop part to form circumferential limiting, preventing the stopper from rotating relative to the support column, and further improving the position accuracy of the stopper.

[0018] The stop part comprises a first stop section extending transversely, and a second stop section extending upward from the outer end of the first stop section, the first stop section abuts with the upper edge of the base and the combined part respectively, and the second stop section is located outside the outer cover.

[0019] In the scheme, the first stop section extends transversely and is located between the outer cover and the base, and the outer cover and the base clamp the first stop section up and down, so that the fixation of the stopper is more stable, and the second stop section is located outside the combined part of the outer cover, which can shield the splicing line of the combined part on the one hand to improve the appearance, and on the other hand can limit the outward protruding deformation of the combined part.

[0020] The cooking utensil further comprises a water collecting ring above the outer cover, and the support column is internally provided with a fixing hole for fixing the water collecting ring, and the support column is further provided with a water leakage hole.

[0021] In the scheme, the water collecting ring is located above the outer cover and constitutes the upper surface of the pot body, and the water collecting ring is fixedly connected with the support column of the base, thereby clamping the outer cover up and down to fix the outer cover. When the pot cover is opened, the condensed water on the pot cover will drop to the water collecting ring, and then flow in the support column through the water leakage hole of the support column to be discharged below. The support column simultaneously functions as fixing the water collecting ring, installing the stopper and guiding water, which is multi-purpose, not only simplifies the internal structure of the cooking utensil, but also saves cost.

[0022] The water collecting ring is provided with a fixed column protruding downward, the top end of the support column has an insertion slot, the fixed column is inserted into the insertion slot to be connected with the fixing hole, and the inner wall of the insertion slot is provided with a positioning rib protruding into the insertion slot.

[0023] In the scheme, the fixed column can be inserted into the insertion slot to realize the pre-fixing of the fixed column and the support column, improve the relative position accuracy of the fixed column and the support column, play the role of installation positioning, and then avoid large deviation of the positions of the two after assembly. Meanwhile, the positioning rib can cooperate with the outer wall of the fixed column to make the fixed column penetrate into a specific position in the insertion slot, and then after the insertion of the two is completed, the fixed holes on the fixed column and the support column are aligned, and the fastener can be directly inserted into the fixed holes to complete the fastening.

[0024] The support column has a support platform inside, and the support platform includes a body and a mounting boss upwardly protruding relative to the body. The fixed hole is arranged on the mounting boss, and the water leakage hole is arranged on the body.

[0025] In the scheme, the height of the position where the water leakage hole is located is lower than the height of the position where the fixed hole is located, thereby on the one hand, the liquid inside the support column can flow to the lower body as much as possible and flow downwardly and drain through the water leakage hole, and on the other hand, when the liquid accumulates in the body, it will not easily flow to the mounting boss, thereby ensuring the dryness and cleanliness of the fixed hole and avoiding rusting of the fastener due to long-term contact with the liquid.

[0026] The base includes a bottom wall and a side wall inclined upwardly extending around the outer periphery of the bottom wall. At least part of the support column is located in the side wall, so that there is an assembly space between the outer side wall of the support column and the inner side wall of the side wall. The fixing part includes a guide ring surrounding the support column. The outer wall of the guide ring is provided with a transition slope, so that at least part of the guide ring can be accommodated in the assembly space.

[0027] In the scheme, since the side wall of the base is inclined to extend and the support column is vertically extended, an included angle exists in the assembly space, the stopper cannot be accommodated in the assembly space, and the stopper cannot be moved downwardly along the support column to the bottom end of the support column. The position of the stopper determines the position of the outer cover, thereby a large gap exists between the bottom end of the outer cover and the base, affecting the appearance and causing external dust and impurities to easily enter the interior of the cooking utensil through the gap. By arranging the transition slope on the lower side of the guide ring, the outer surface of the guide ring is adapted to the shape of the assembly space, so that the stopper can at least partially extend into the assembly space, the position of the stopper is lower, and the gap between the bottom end of the outer cover and the base is greatly reduced, so that the cooking utensil shell assembly is more compact, and the appearance and assembly quality are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of this application, illustrate certain illustrative embodiments of the present application and together with the description serve to explain the present application. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the base in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 2 is Figure 1 enlarged view of area A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 3 is a sectional view of the base under an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 is Figure 3 enlarged view of area B in the middle;

[0033] Figure 5 is a rear view of the base under an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 is a structural schematic view of the stopper under an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 7 is an exploded view of the pot body partial structure under an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 8 is a top view of the base under an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 9 is Figure 8 enlarged view of area C in the middle.

[0038] Among them:

[0039] 1 base; 11 bottom wall; 12 side wall; 13 water guide column; 14 limiting groove;

[0040] 2 support column; 21 guide section; 22 fixed section; 23 fastening convex rib; 231 guide inclined surface; 24 insertion slot; 241 positioning rib; 25 mounting boss; 26 fixing hole; 27 water leakage hole;

[0041] 3 stopper; 31 stopper; 311 first stopper section; 312 second stopper section; 32 fixed part; 321 guide ring; 33 transition inclined surface;

[0042] 4 cover; 41 combination part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, the following will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present application, however, the present application can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0045] In addition, in the description of the utility model, it needs to be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0046] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, or can be detachable connection, or can be integrated; can be mechanical connection, or can be electrical connection, or can be communication; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or can be the communication or interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature, which can be direct contact of the first and second features, or indirect contact of the first and second features through an intermediate medium. In the description of the specification, the description of the reference terms "embodiment", "example", "an embodiment", "example" or "specific example" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In the specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0048] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 7 A cooking utensil, comprising a shell, the shell comprising an outer cover 4 and a base 1 located below the outer cover 4, the lower end of the outer cover 4 is provided with a joint portion 41, the base 1 is provided with a support column 2 protruding upward, the support column 2 is used for fixedly connecting with the outer cover 4 or a water collecting ring, the cooking utensil further comprises a stop piece 3, the stop piece 3 comprises a fixed portion 32 and a stop portion 31, the stop portion 31 abuts against the joint portion 41, the fixed portion 32 is sleeved outside the support column 2, the support column 2 has a guide section 21 and a fixed section 22 located below the guide section 21, the outer surface of the fixed section 22 is provided with a fastening rib 23, so that the fixed portion 32 is fixedly connected with the fixed section 22 in an interference fit.

[0049] In this invention, the stop part 31 of the stop member 3 can abut against the joint part 41 of the outer cover 4, limiting the outward deformation of the joint part 41. The fixing part 32 is used to interference fit with the fixing section 22 of the support column 2, so that the stop member 3 can be detachably connected to the support column 2. During the assembly process, the base 1 can be processed with appearance technology first, such as heat transfer printing, and then the stop member 3 can be installed to prevent the stop member 3 from obstructing the normal operation of the tooling, and to realize the diversity of appearance technology selection on the base 1.

[0050] Furthermore, the interference fit for fixing eliminates the need for complex fixing structures such as holes and clips on the support column 2 and the stop 3 compared to other methods like screws. This simplifies the machining of both the stop 3 and the support column 2, reducing processing difficulty and saving costs. On the other hand, the fixing part 32 is fitted onto the outside of the support part. As the stop 3 slides along the support column 2 to the fixing section 22, the fixing part 32 abuts against the fastening rib 23 on the surface of the fixing section 22 to complete the interference fit. This ensures the stability of the stop 3 and the support column 2 while simplifying the installation process of the stop 3, eliminating the need for screws and significantly improving assembly efficiency.

[0051] Preferably, such as Figure 7 As shown, the support column 2 is located at the rear end of the base 1 (the end furthest from the user along the radial direction of the cooking appliance when in use). At the same time, the joint 41 of the outer cover 4 is also located at the rear end of the cooking appliance to avoid the joint 41 appearing on the main appearance surface of the cooking appliance, thereby improving the overall appearance quality of the cooking appliance.

[0052] It should be noted that the present invention does not limit the structure of the fastening rib 23. In one embodiment, the fastening rib 23 is a structure that protrudes from the outer surface of the fixing section 22. In another embodiment, the cross-sectional area of ​​the fixing section 22 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide section 21, so that the outer wall of the fixing section 22 naturally forms the fastening rib 23. When the stop member 3 slides to the fixing section 22, due to the increase in the cross-sectional area of ​​the fixing section 22, it can be naturally interference-fitted with the fixing section 22.

[0053] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the fixing part 32 includes a guide ring 321, which forms an installation opening and surrounds the support column 2. The upper end of the fastening rib 23 is provided with a guide slope 231 that can cooperate with the guide ring 321.

[0054] The support column 2 extends into the mounting opening, allowing it to engage with the guide ring 321. The guide ring 321 completely encloses the support column 2 circumferentially, limiting the lateral movement of the inner wall of the guide ring 321 against the outer wall of the support column 2. This ensures that the guide ring 321 maintains its engagement with the support column 2 as it slides along it. Simultaneously, because the opening area of ​​the mounting opening is fixed, when the fastening rib 23 also extends into the mounting opening, it abuts against the inner wall of the guide ring 321, achieving an interference fit between the guide ring 321 and the fixed section 22. The upper end of the fastening rib 23 has a guide slope 231, allowing it to gradually enter the mounting opening smoothly and preventing interference between the top of the fastening rib 23 and the guide ring 321, which could prevent proper assembly and fixation.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cross-sectional area of ​​the support column 2 gradually increases from top to bottom; and / or, the fastening rib 23 extends in the vertical direction, and the protruding thickness of the fastening rib 23 gradually increases from top to bottom.

[0056] As the stop 3 moves downward along the support column 2, the cross-sectional area of ​​the support column 2 gradually increases, thus gradually reducing the gap between it and the inner wall of the guide ring 321 until they come into contact. At this point, the guide ring 321 continues to move downward, increasing the contact force between the fixed section 22 and the guide ring 321, making the connection between the stop 3 and the support column 2 increasingly secure. If the connection between the stop 3 and the support column 2 becomes loose, the stop 3 can be slid downwards to allow the larger cross-sectional area of ​​the fixed section 32 to contact the inner wall of the guide ring 321, thereby restoring or even strengthening the fixing effect. The adjustment method is simple and quick.

[0057] Specifically, in one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the fastening ribs 23 are disposed on the side of the support column 2 facing the center of the base 1, and the fastening ribs 23 are arranged in multiple horizontally spaced positions. Of course, in other embodiments, the fastening ribs 23 may also be disposed on other sides of the support column 2, or the fastening ribs 23 may be arranged at intervals along the circumference of the support column 2.

[0058] Of course, a protruding rib protruding towards the inside of the mounting opening can also be provided on the inner wall of the guide ring 321 so that the rib can abut against the outer wall of the fixing section 22 to achieve fixation.

[0059] Preferably, the support column 2 has a limiting part in the circumferential direction, and the fixing part 32 includes a guide ring 321 surrounding the support column 2. The guide ring 321 is provided with a mating part that cooperates with the limiting part to restrict the stop member 3 from rotating relative to the support column 2.

[0060] After the guide ring 321 is fitted on the outside of the fixed section 22, the limiting part and the mating part cooperate to form a circumferential limit on the stop 3, preventing the stop 3 from rotating relative to the support column 2, so that the position of the stop 3 and the angle of the stop part 31 are more accurate, thereby ensuring precise contact with the joint part 41.

[0061] In one embodiment, both the limiting part and the mating part are protruding structures, so that they can stop and limit the movement in the circumferential direction. Alternatively, one of the limiting part and the mating part can be a protruding structure and the other a groove structure. After the protrusion and the groove are mated, they can not only form a circumferential limit, but also guide the movement of the stop 3 during its sliding process, making the installation of the stop 3 smoother and more reliable.

[0062] In another embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 6 As shown, the support column 2 has a square structure with edges and corners to form a limiting part. The guide ring 321 also has a square structure, and the edges and corners of its inner wall form a mating part. After the guide ring 321 is inserted and mated with the support column 2, the edges and corners prevent the guide ring 321 from rotating relative to the support column 2, and it can only slide along the length of the support column 2. Of course, the support column 2 and the guide ring 321 can also be other non-circular shapes, such as triangles, pentagons, etc., which are not limited here.

[0063] Preferably, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the base 1 includes a bottom wall 11 and a side wall 12 surrounding the outer periphery of the bottom wall 11. The upper edge of the side wall 12 is provided with a limiting groove 14 for accommodating the stop part 31 at the location corresponding to the support column 2.

[0064] After the stop 3 is fixed to the support column 2, at least a portion of the stop 31 is accommodated in the limiting groove 14. This lowers the height of the stop 3, preventing large gaps between the outer cover 4 and the stop 31, and between the outer cover 4 and the base 1, resulting in a more compact overall shape. Furthermore, the groove wall of the limiting groove 14 cooperates with the stop 31 to form a circumferential limit, preventing the stop 3 from rotating relative to the support column 2 and further improving the positional accuracy of the stop 3.

[0065] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the stop portion 31 includes a first stop section 311 extending laterally, and a second stop section 312 extending upward from the outer end of the first stop section 311. The first stop section 311 abuts against the upper edge of the base 1 and the joint portion 41, respectively, and the second stop section 312 is located on the outside of the outer cover 4.

[0066] The first stop section 311 extends laterally and is located between the outer cover 4 and the base 1. The outer cover 4 and the base 1 clamp the first stop section 311 from above and below, making the stop part 3 more stable. The second stop section 312 is located outside the joint 41 of the outer cover 4. On the one hand, it can cover the splicing pattern of the joint 41 and improve the aesthetics. On the other hand, it can restrict the outward deformation of the joint 41.

[0067] Specifically, a limiting corner is formed between the first stop section 311 and the second stop section 312, and the joint portion 41 of the outer cover 4 extends into the limiting corner.

[0068] It should be noted that this utility model does not limit the assembly object of the support column 2. In one embodiment, the support column 2 is used for fastening connection with the outer cover 4. As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a water-collecting ring located above the outer cover 4, and the support column 2 has a fixing hole 26 for fixing the water-collecting ring inside, and a water-draining hole 27 is also provided inside the support column 2.

[0069] The water-collecting ring is located above the outer cover 4, forming the upper surface of the pot body. The water-collecting ring is fixedly connected to the support column 2 of the base 1, thus clamping the outer cover 4 between the water-collecting ring and the base 1 to secure it. When the lid is opened, the condensed water on the lid drips onto the water-collecting ring, then flows through the drain hole 27 of the support column 2 and drains downwards. The support column 2 simultaneously serves to fix the water-collecting ring, install the stop 3, and guide water, offering multiple functions in one piece. This simplifies the internal structure of the cooking appliance and saves costs.

[0070] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, a water guide column 13 connected to the support column 2 is also provided on the outer side of the bottom surface of the base 1 to guide the liquid inside the support column 2 to be discharged to the outside of the cooking appliance.

[0071] Furthermore, such as Figure 9 As shown, the water collection ring is provided with a downward protruding fixing post. The top of the support post 2 has a plug groove 24. The fixing post is inserted into the plug groove 24 to mate with the fixing hole 26. The inner wall of the plug groove 24 is provided with a positioning rib 241 protruding into the plug groove 24.

[0072] The fixing post can be inserted into the insertion slot 24 to pre-fix the fixing post and the support post 2, improving the relative position accuracy of the fixing post and the support post 2, playing a role in installation positioning, and thus avoiding large deviations in their positions after assembly. At the same time, the positioning rib 241 can cooperate with the outer wall of the fixing post to allow the fixing post to penetrate into a specific position in the insertion slot 24. After the two are inserted, the fixing holes 26 on the fixing post and the support post 2 are aligned, and fasteners can be directly inserted to complete the tightening.

[0073] Preferably, the fixing hole 26 is located at the center of the support column 2, and the positioning ribs 241 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the support column 2 on the inner wall of the insertion groove 24 so that the fixing column is placed in the center of the insertion groove 24.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 9 As shown, the support column 2 has a support platform inside. The support platform includes a body and a mounting boss 25 that protrudes upward relative to the body. The fixing hole 26 is opened on the mounting boss 25, and the water leakage hole 27 is opened on the body.

[0075] The height of the drain hole 27 is lower than that of the fixing hole 26. This allows the liquid inside the support column 2 to flow as low as possible to the lower part of the body and be discharged through the drain hole 27. On the other hand, when the liquid is present in the body, it will not easily flow onto the mounting boss 25, thus ensuring the dryness and cleanliness of the fixing hole 26 and preventing the fasteners from rusting due to long-term contact with the liquid.

[0076] Preferably, such as Figure 4 As shown, the base 1 includes a bottom wall 11 and a side wall 12 that surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom wall 11 and extends obliquely upward. At least a portion of the support column 2 is located on the side wall 12, so that there is an assembly space between the outer side wall 12 of the support column 2 and the inner side wall 12 of the side wall 12. The fixing part 32 includes a guide ring 321 surrounding the support column 2. The outer wall of the guide ring 321 is provided with a transition slope 33 so that at least a portion of the guide ring 321 can be accommodated in the assembly space.

[0077] Because the sidewall 12 of the base 1 extends at an angle and the support column 2 extends vertically, an angle exists within the assembly space, preventing the stop 3 from being accommodated. This prevents the stop 3 from moving downwards along the support column 2 to its bottom. The position of the stop 3 determines the position of the outer cover 4, resulting in a large gap between the bottom of the outer cover 4 and the base 1. This not only affects the aesthetics but also allows external dust and impurities to easily enter the cooking appliance through the gap. By providing a transition slope 33 on the lower side of the guide ring 321, its outer surface is made to fit the shape of the assembly space. This allows the stop 3 to extend at least partially into the assembly space, lowering its position and significantly reducing the gap between the bottom of the outer cover 4 and the base 1. This makes the assembly of the cooking appliance shell more compact, improving both the appearance and assembly quality.

[0078] For any parts not mentioned in this utility model, existing technologies can be used or referenced.

[0079] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments.

[0080] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance comprising a housing, the housing comprising an outer cover and a base located below the outer cover, the outer cover being provided at a lower end thereof with a joint portion, characterized in that the base is provided with a support column extending upwardly and outwardly, the support column being configured to be fixedly connected with the outer cover or a water collecting ring, the cooking appliance further comprising a stopper, the stopper comprising a fixed portion and a stop portion, the stop portion being in abutment with the joint portion, the fixed portion being sleeved on an outer side of the support column, the support column having a guide section and a fixed section located below the guide section, an outer surface of the fixed section being provided with a fastening protruding rib, so that the fixed portion is fixedly connected with the fixed section in an interference fit.

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixed portion comprises a guide ring, the guide ring surrounding the support column and forming a mounting opening, an upper end of the fastening protruding rib being provided with a guide inclined surface configured to be engaged with the guide ring.

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that a cross-sectional area of the support column gradually increases from top to bottom; and / or the fastening protruding rib extends in a vertical direction, a protruding thickness of the fastening protruding rib gradually increases from top to bottom.

4. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the support column is provided with a limiting portion in a circumferential direction, the fixed portion comprises a guide ring surrounding the support column, the guide ring being provided with a cooperating portion configured to be engaged with the limiting portion, so as to limit rotation of the stopper relative to the support column.

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the base comprises a bottom wall and a side wall surrounding an outer peripheral side of the bottom wall, an upper edge of the side wall is provided at a position corresponding to the support column with a limiting groove configured to accommodate the stop portion.

6. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the stop portion comprises a first stop section extending in a transverse direction, and a second stop section extending upwardly from an outer end of the first stop section, the first stop section being in abutment with an upper edge of the base and the joint portion respectively, the second stop section being located on an outer side of the outer cover.

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the cooking appliance further comprises a water collecting ring located above the outer cover, the support column is internally provided with a fixing hole configured to be fixedly connected with the water collecting ring, the support column is further provided with a water leakage hole.

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that the water collecting ring is provided with a fixing column protruding downwardly, a top end of the support column is provided with a plug-in groove, the fixing column is inserted into the plug-in groove to be in abutment with the fixing hole, an inner wall of the plug-in groove is provided with a positioning rib protruding into the plug-in groove.

9. The cooking appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that the support column is internally provided with a support platform, the support platform comprises a body and a mounting boss protruding upwardly relative to the body, the fixing hole is formed in the mounting boss, the water leakage hole is formed in the body.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The base comprises a bottom wall and a side wall which surrounds the outer periphery of the bottom wall and extends upwardly and obliquely, at least a part of the support column is located in the side wall, so that there is an assembly space between the outer side wall of the support column and the inner side wall of the side wall, and the fixing part comprises a guide ring which surrounds the support column, and the outer wall of the guide ring is provided with a transition inclined surface, so that at least a part of the guide ring can be accommodated in the assembly space.

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