Locking assembly of cooking utensil and cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a locking assembly of a cooking utensil and the cooking utensil. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil comprises an installation base body, a triggering structure and a locking structure. The triggering structure is movably arranged on the mounting base body and comprises a triggered stress part and a driven part linked with the stress part; the locking structure is movably arranged on the driven part and has a working position and an avoiding position. And under the condition that the stress part is not triggered, the driven part drives the locking structure to move to the avoiding position. Under the condition that the stress part is triggered, the driven part drives the locking structure to move to the working position, so that the locking structure can lock a transmission structure of the cooking utensil. According to the technical scheme, the problem that in the prior art, the installation efficiency of a limiting mechanism is low is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of small household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a locking component for a cooking utensil and the cooking utensil itself. Background Technology

[0002] The cooking appliance includes a pot body, an inner pot disposed within the pot body, a motor assembly disposed within the pot body, and a rotating shaft disposed on the inner pot. The motor assembly includes a motor and a transmission structure driven by the motor. The transmission structure can be driven to or detached from the rotating shaft to facilitate the placement and removal of the inner pot within the pot body.

[0003] In the utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN219331295U, a limiting mechanism is provided to keep the linkage structure separate from the rotating shaft to facilitate the removal of the inner pot. The limiting structure includes a transmission rod that is swingably mounted on the base and a locking frame that is swingably mounted on the base, and the transmission rod and the locking frame are linked.

[0004] In the aforementioned technical solution, the transmission rod and locking frame need to be installed separately on the base, and they need to be linked, making the installation of the transmission rod and locking frame on the base cumbersome and inefficient. Therefore, the installation efficiency of the limiting mechanism in the related technology is low. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a locking component for a cooking appliance and the cooking appliance itself, so as to solve the problem of low installation efficiency of the limiting mechanism in related technologies.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a locking assembly for a cooking utensil is provided. The locking assembly includes a mounting base, a triggering structure, and a locking structure. The triggering structure is movably disposed on the mounting base and includes a triggered force-receiving part and a driven part linked to the force-receiving part. The locking structure is movably disposed on the driven part and has a working position and a clearance position. When the force-receiving part is not triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure to the clearance position. When the force-receiving part is triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure to the working position, so that the locking structure can lock the transmission structure of the cooking utensil.

[0007] In this way, when the force-bearing part is not triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure to the avoidance position, allowing the locking structure to avoid the transmission structure of the cooking appliance and ensuring the normal operation of the transmission structure. When the force-bearing part is triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure to the working position, allowing the locking structure to lock into the transmission structure of the cooking appliance, thus locking the transmission structure. Furthermore, by placing the locking structure on the trigger structure and the trigger structure on the mounting base, the locking structure and the trigger structure can be installed as a whole on the mounting base, making the installation of the locking structure and the trigger structure on the mounting base simple and quick, improving installation efficiency. Therefore, the technical solution of this application effectively solves the problem of low installation efficiency of the limiting mechanism in the related art.

[0008] Furthermore, the triggering structure includes a swinging component and a connecting plate disposed on the swinging component. The swinging component is oscillatingly mounted on the mounting base, and the locking structure is oscillatingly mounted on the connecting plate. The connecting plate facilitates the connection between the swinging component and the locking structure, making the installation of the swinging component on the triggering structure more convenient and improving installation efficiency.

[0009] Furthermore, the swinging component includes a first plate and a second plate swayably mounted on the mounting base. The first plate is located on the side of the second plate away from the transmission structure. The force-bearing part is located on the second plate, the driven part is located on the first plate, and a connecting plate is connected to the first plate. This arrangement facilitates placing the locking structure on the side of the first plate closer to the transmission structure, making the assembled structure of the triggering structure and the locking structure more compact. This facilitates the operation of mounting the triggering structure and the locking structure as a whole on the mounting base, further improving the installation efficiency of the locking assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the swing component also includes an intermediate plate that is swingably mounted on the mounting base. The intermediate plate connects between the first plate and the second plate, and a connecting plate is connected to the intermediate plate. The intermediate plate improves the overall structural stability and strength of the swing component, forming a stable connection and enhancing the reliability of the locking operation. The connection between the connecting plate and the intermediate plate improves the structural strength and stability of the connecting plate, allowing the locking structure to be more reliably mounted on the connecting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a rotating shaft, a first plate segment, and a locking block. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the driven part. The first plate segment is located on the side of the rotating shaft closer to the transmission structure, and the locking block is located on the side of the first plate segment facing the transmission structure. The locking block can lock into the transmission structure. This arrangement allows the locking block to be located on the side of the rotating shaft closer to the transmission structure, so that when the locking structure is in the working position, the locking block can be close to the transmission structure, thus facilitating the locking engagement between the locking block and the transmission structure. This makes the locking structure more compact, allows for more convenient and quick locking of the transmission structure, and is easy to install.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking structure also includes an intermediate section, which connects the rotating shaft and the first plate segment. The intermediate section enhances the structural stability and strength of the locking structure, forming a robust connection and improving the reliability of the locking operation. Moreover, the intermediate section facilitates the connection between the rotating shaft and the first plate segment located on the side of the rotating shaft closer to the transmission structure, making the locking structure more compact and simplifying its machining and installation.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a rotating shaft, a first plate segment, a locking block, and a first elastic element. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the driven part and connected to the first plate segment. The locking block is located on the side of the first plate segment facing the transmission structure. The first elastic element is located between the driven part and the first plate segment, and applies a first elastic force toward the transmission structure to the first plate segment. By applying the first elastic force toward the transmission structure to the first plate segment, the locking block is held in a position where it can lock into the transmission structure, facilitating the locking engagement between the locking block and the transmission structure. During the locking process between the locking structure and the transmission structure, the first elastic element is compressed to prevent movement of the transmission structure. After the transmission structure moves into place, the first elastic element returns to its original state, allowing the locking structure to lock into the transmission structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the locking structure also includes a second plate segment connected to the first plate segment, with a rotating shaft connecting the first and second plate segments. The mounting base includes a mounting plate and a vertical plate mounted on the mounting plate. The vertical plate is located on the side of the second plate segment opposite to the transmission structure, and the second plate segment and the vertical plate are in a limiting fit. This limiting fit between the second plate segment and the vertical plate restricts the swing range of the locking structure, ensuring the accuracy of the locking and unlocking actions. This limiting fit reduces locking instability or failure caused by excessive rotation of the locking structure, ensuring the operational stability of the locking assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking assembly of the cooking appliance also includes a second elastic member disposed between the mounting base and the force-receiving part. The second elastic member applies a second elastic force toward the transmission structure to the force-receiving part. By applying the second elastic force toward the transmission structure to the force-receiving part, the second elastic member enables the force-receiving part to hold the locking structure in a repelling position when not triggered, thus preventing movement of the transmission structure. When the force-receiving part is triggered, the force-receiving part compresses the second elastic member and overcomes the second elastic force, allowing the driven part to drive the locking structure to switch to the working position, thereby facilitating the locking engagement between the locking structure and the transmission structure.

[0016] According to another aspect of this utility model, a motor assembly for a cooking appliance is provided, including a motor, a locking component, and a transmission structure driven by the motor. The locking component is capable of locking with the transmission structure, and the locking component is the aforementioned locking component of the cooking appliance. Since the aforementioned locking component can solve the problem of low installation efficiency of limiting mechanisms in related technologies, cooking appliances with this locking component can solve the same technical problem.

[0017] Furthermore, the transmission structure is telescopically configurable, allowing it to connect or disconnect from the rotating shaft of the cooking appliance. This telescopic connection allows it to engage with a locking mechanism in its working position, restricting movement and controlling the connection or disconnection between the transmission structure and the rotating shaft. This facilitates the transmission structure's rotation of the rotating shaft and also allows for easy separation of the transmission structure from the rotating shaft, thus facilitating the removal of the inner pot.

[0018] According to another aspect of this utility model, a cooking appliance is provided, including a pot body, an inner pot disposed within the pot body, a transmission structure disposed within the pot body, and a locking component. The locking component is the locking component of the aforementioned cooking appliance, and the inner pot is capable of triggering a force-bearing part. Since the aforementioned locking component can solve the problem of low installation efficiency of limiting mechanisms in related technologies, the cooking appliance with this locking component can solve the same technical problem. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram is shown of an embodiment of the cooking appliance according to the present invention when the force-bearing part is triggered and the locking structure locks the transmission structure.

[0021] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A magnified view of part A of the cooking utensil;

[0022] Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment of the cooking appliance according to the present invention is shown when the force-bearing part is not triggered;

[0023] Figure 4 It shows Figure 3 A magnified view of part B of the cooking utensil;

[0024] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking component of a cooking utensil;

[0025] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 An exploded view of the locking mechanism of a cooking appliance.

[0026] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Mounting base; 11. Mounting plate; 12. Erecting plate;

[0028] 20. Triggering structure; 21. First plate; 22. Second plate; 23. Intermediate plate; 24. Pivot shaft; 25. Connecting plate;

[0029] 30. Locking structure; 31. First plate segment; 32. Second plate segment; 33. Intermediate section; 34. Rotating shaft; 35. Locking block;

[0030] 41. First elastic element; 42. Second elastic element;

[0031] 51. Motor; 52. Transmission structure; 521. Transmission cylinder; 522. Switching sleeve; 53. Reset component;

[0032] 61. Pot body; 62. Inner pot; 63. Rotating shaft; 64. Button. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0035] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0036] To achieve the above objectives, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a locking assembly for a cooking appliance. The locking assembly includes a mounting base, a triggering structure 20, and a locking structure 30. The triggering structure 20 is movably mounted on the mounting base and includes a triggered force-receiving part and a driven part linked to the force-receiving part. The locking structure 30 is movably mounted on the driven part and has a working position and a clearance position. When the force-receiving part is not triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure 30 to the clearance position. When the force-receiving part is triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure 30 to the working position, so that the locking structure 30 can lock the transmission structure 52 of the cooking appliance.

[0037] Thus, when the force-bearing part is not triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure 30 to a clearance position, allowing the locking structure 30 to avoid the transmission structure 52 of the cooking appliance, ensuring the normal operation of the transmission structure 52. When the force-bearing part is triggered, the driven part moves the locking structure 30 to a working position, allowing the locking structure 30 to lock into the transmission structure 52 of the cooking appliance, thus locking the transmission structure 52. Furthermore, by placing the locking structure 30 on the trigger structure 20 and the trigger structure 20 on the mounting base, the locking structure 30 and the trigger structure 20 can be installed as a whole on the mounting base, making the installation of the locking structure 30 and the trigger structure 20 on the mounting base 10 simple and quick, improving installation efficiency. Therefore, the technical solution of this application effectively solves the problem of low installation efficiency of the limiting mechanism in the related art.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the force-receiving part is not triggered, the locking structure 30 is in the avoidance position. At this time, the locking structure 30 is separated from the transmission structure 52, and the locking structure 30 is away from the transmission structure 52 of the cooking appliance. The transmission structure 52 will not contact the locking structure 30 when it moves. When the force-receiving part is triggered, the locking structure 30 is in the working position. At this time, the locking structure 30 is close to the transmission structure 52 of the cooking appliance, and the transmission structure 52 moves so that the locking structure 30 can lock the transmission structure 52.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the trigger structure 20 includes a swinging member and a connecting plate 25 disposed on the swinging member. The swinging member is swingably disposed on the mounting base, and the locking structure 30 is swingably disposed on the connecting plate 25. The connecting plate 25 facilitates the connection between the swinging member and the locking structure 30, making the installation of the swinging member on the trigger structure 20 more convenient and improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, the swingable placement of the locking structure 30 on the connecting plate 25 makes the locking and unlocking of the transmission structure 52 by the locking structure 30 more stable and precise, ensuring smooth locking and unlocking actions, reducing friction and wear during the swinging process, and extending the service life of the locking structure 30.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the swinging component includes a first plate 21 and a second plate 22 swayably mounted on the mounting base. The first plate 21 is located on the side of the second plate 22 away from the transmission structure 52. The force-bearing part is located on the second plate 22, and the driven part is located on the first plate 21. A connecting plate 25 is connected to the first plate 21. This arrangement facilitates the placement of the locking structure 30 on the side of the first plate 21 closer to the transmission structure 52, making the assembled structure of the trigger structure 20 and the locking structure 30 more compact. This facilitates the operation of mounting the trigger structure 20 and the locking structure 30 as a whole on the mounting base, further improving the installation efficiency of the locking assembly.

[0041] In both embodiments, there are two connecting plates 25, and the swing member is disposed between the two connecting plates 25. The swing member also includes a pivot shaft 24 connecting the second plate 22 and the intermediate plate 23, and the pivot shaft 24 is rotatably disposed on the mounting base.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the swing component also includes an intermediate plate 23 that is swingably mounted on the mounting base. The intermediate plate 23 connects between the first plate 21 and the second plate 22, and the connecting plate 25 is connected to the intermediate plate 23. The intermediate plate 23 improves the overall structural stability and strength of the swing component, forming a stable connection and improving the reliability of the locking operation. The connection between the connecting plate 25 and the intermediate plate 23 improves the structural strength and stability of the connecting plate 25, allowing the locking structure 30 to be more reliably mounted on the connecting plate 25.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the locking structure 30 includes a rotating shaft 34, a first plate segment 31, and a locking block 35. The rotating shaft 34 is rotatably mounted on the driven part, and the first plate segment 31 is located on the side of the rotating shaft 34 closer to the transmission structure 52. The locking block 35 is located on the side of the first plate segment 31 facing the transmission structure 52, and the locking block 35 can lock into the transmission structure 52. This arrangement allows the locking block 35 to be located on the side of the rotating shaft 34 closer to the transmission structure 52, so that when the locking structure 30 is in the working position, the locking block 35 can be close to the transmission structure 52, thereby facilitating the locking engagement between the locking block 35 and the transmission structure 52. This makes the structure of the locking structure 30 more compact, enabling more convenient and quick locking of the transmission structure 52, and facilitating installation. The intermediate section 33 allows the locking block 35 to apply force more effectively when locking into the transmission structure 52, enhancing the safety and stability during locking.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the locking structure 30 also includes an intermediate section 33, which connects the rotating shaft 34 and the first plate segment 31. The intermediate section 33 enhances the structural stability and strength of the locking structure 30, forming a stable connection and improving the reliability of the locking operation. Furthermore, the intermediate section 33 facilitates the connection between the rotating shaft 34 and the first plate segment 31 located on the side of the rotating shaft 34 closer to the transmission structure 52, making the locking structure 30 more compact and facilitating its processing and installation.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the locking structure 30 includes a rotating shaft 34, a first plate segment 31, a locking block 35, and a first elastic member 41. The rotating shaft 34 is rotatably mounted on the driven part and connected to the first plate segment 31. The locking block 35 is disposed on the side of the first plate segment 31 facing the transmission structure 52. The first elastic member 41 is disposed between the driven part and the first plate segment 31, and applies a first elastic force toward the transmission structure 52 to the first plate segment 31. By applying the first elastic force toward the transmission structure 52 to the first plate segment 31 by the first elastic member 41, the locking block 35 is held in a position where it can lock into the transmission structure 52, facilitating the locking engagement of the locking block 35 and the transmission structure 52, reducing operation steps, and improving ease of use. Furthermore, during the locking process between the locking structure 30 and the transmission structure 52, the first elastic member 41 is compressed to prevent movement of the transmission structure 52. After the transmission structure 52 moves into place, the first elastic member 41 returns to its original state, allowing the locking structure 30 to lock into the transmission structure 52.

[0046] In this embodiment, the first elastic member 41 is disposed between the first plate 21 and the first plate segment 31. The transmission structure 52 extends and retracts so that the latch on the transmission structure 52 abuts against the locking block 35 of the locking structure 30. The first elastic member 41 is compressed and drives the first plate segment 31 and the locking block 35 to avoid the transmission structure 52. The latch of the transmission structure 52 moves to one side of the locking block 35 and cooperates with the locking block 35 to stop, so that the locking structure 30 and the transmission structure 52 can be locked together.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the locking structure 30 also includes a second plate segment 32 connected to the first plate segment 31, and a rotating shaft 34 is connected between the first plate segment 31 and the second plate segment 32. The mounting base includes a mounting plate 11 and a vertical plate 12 disposed on the mounting plate 11. The vertical plate 12 is located on the side of the second plate segment 32 opposite to the transmission structure 52, and the second plate segment 32 and the vertical plate 12 are in a limiting fit. The limiting fit between the second plate segment 32 and the vertical plate 12 restricts the swing range of the locking structure 30, ensuring the accuracy of the locking and unlocking actions of the locking structure 30. This limiting fit reduces locking instability or locking failure caused by excessive rotation of the locking structure 30, ensuring the operational stability of the locking assembly.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the locking assembly of the cooking appliance also includes a second elastic member 42, which is disposed between the mounting base and the force-receiving part. The second elastic member 42 applies a second elastic force toward the transmission structure 52 to the force-receiving part. By applying the second elastic force toward the transmission structure 52 to the force-receiving part, the second elastic member 42 enables the force-receiving part to hold the locking structure 30 in a avoidance position when not triggered, thus avoiding the movement of the transmission structure 52. When the force-receiving part is triggered, the force-receiving part compresses the second elastic member 42 and overcomes the second elastic force, so that the driven part can drive the locking structure 30 to switch to the working position, thereby facilitating the locking engagement between the locking structure 30 and the transmission structure 52. The provision of the second elastic member 42 further improves the response speed and ease of operation of the locking assembly.

[0049] In this embodiment, after the inner pot 62 is placed into the pot body 61, the inner pot 62 triggers the force-receiving part, enabling it to overcome the second elastic force and causing the driven part to switch the locking structure 30 to the working position. The locking structure 30 can lock the transmission structure 52. After the inner pot 62 is removed from the pot body 61, the force-receiving part is not triggered, causing it to be subjected to the second elastic force, which causes the driven part to keep the locking structure 30 in the avoidance position to avoid the movement of the transmission structure 52. Furthermore, during the process of removing the inner pot 62 from the pot body 61, the external force on the force-receiving part disappears, causing the locking structure 30 to switch to the avoidance position. At this time, the locking structure 30 moves away from the transmission structure 52, so that the locking structure 30 separates from the transmission structure 52 and unlocks, so that the transmission structure 52 and the rotation shaft 63 of the inner pot 62 can be engaged when the inner pot 62 is placed back in.

[0050] In other embodiments, the first elastic element 41 and the second elastic element 42 are not provided. By controlling the gravity distribution of the trigger structure 20 and the locking structure 30, the trigger structure 20 can drive the locking structure 30 to remain in the avoidance position when it is not subjected to external force, and the locking structure 30 can remain in the position that can lock and cooperate with the transmission structure 52 when it is not subjected to external force.

[0051] This application also provides a motor assembly for a cooking appliance, comprising a motor 51, a locking component, and a transmission structure 52 driven by the motor 51. The locking component is capable of locking into the transmission structure 52. The locking component is the aforementioned locking component of the cooking appliance. Since the aforementioned locking component solves the problem of low installation efficiency of limiting mechanisms in related technologies, the cooking appliance with this locking component can solve the same technical problem. Furthermore, the motor assembly, combining the locking component and the transmission structure 52, achieves effective control of the cooking appliance's drive system. When the locking component locks into the transmission structure 52, it restricts the transmission path of the motor 51, facilitating the removal and placement of the inner pot 62 from the pot body 61.

[0052] In this embodiment, the transmission structure 52 includes a transmission cylinder 521 that drives the output shaft of the motor 51, and a switching sleeve 522 sleeved on the outside of the transmission cylinder 521. The output shaft of the motor 51 can drive the transmission cylinder 521 to rotate, and the transmission cylinder 521 can rotate relative to the switching sleeve 522. A latch is provided on the switching sleeve 522. The switching sleeve 522 can move laterally and drive the transmission cylinder 521 to extend and retract laterally, so that the locking structure 30 in the working position can lock and engage with the latch on the switching sleeve 522. A reset member 53 is provided between the transmission cylinder 521 and the output shaft of the motor 51. The reset member 53 applies a reset force to the transmission cylinder 521 so that the transmission cylinder 521 can remain in the extended position when not subjected to external force, so as to drive the connection with the rotating shaft 63 of the cooking appliance. The latch is provided with a first guide slope, and the locking block 35 is provided with a second guide slope. When the latch and the locking block 35 abut against each other, the first guide slope and the second guide slope guide each other so that the latch of the transmission structure 52 can move to one side of the locking block 35 and stop with the locking block 35.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the transmission structure 52 is telescopically configured to drive or disconnect from the rotating shaft 63 of the cooking appliance. Thus, by extending or retracting the transmission structure 52, it can engage with the locking structure 30 in the working position to restrict the movement of the transmission structure 52, thereby controlling the drive connection or disconnection between the transmission structure 52 and the rotating shaft 63. This facilitates the transmission structure 52 driving the rotating shaft 63 to rotate, and also facilitates the separation of the transmission structure 52 from the rotating shaft 63, thus facilitating the removal of the inner pot 62.

[0054] This application also provides a cooking appliance, which includes a pot body 61, an inner pot 62 disposed within the pot body 61, a transmission structure disposed within the pot body 61, and a locking component. The locking component is the locking component of the aforementioned cooking appliance, and the inner pot 62 is capable of triggering a force-bearing part. Since the aforementioned locking component can solve the problem of low installation efficiency of limiting mechanisms in related technologies, the cooking appliance with this locking component can solve the same technical problem.

[0055] In this embodiment, the inner pot 62 of the cooking appliance triggers the force-receiving part, causing the driven part to move the locking structure 30, thereby locking the locking structure 30 with the transmission structure 52, achieving automated and intelligent operation. The cooking appliance also includes a button 64 movably mounted on the pot body 61. Moving the button 64 longitudinally causes the switching sleeve 522 to move laterally, allowing the locking structure 30 in the working position to engage with the latch on the switching sleeve 522. The button 64 allows the user to manually control the extension and retraction of the transmission structure 52, improving operational flexibility. This design not only improves the user experience but also enhances the intelligence of the cooking appliance, making it more adaptable to the needs of modern family kitchens.

[0056] In this embodiment, the locking and unlocking process between the locking structure 30 and the transmission structure 52 is as follows:

[0057] When the inner pot 62 is not placed inside the pot body 61: the force-bearing part is not triggered, and under the action of the second elastic force, the force-bearing part causes the driven part to drive the locking structure 30 to stay in the avoidance position so as to avoid the movement of the transmission structure 52.

[0058] During the process of placing the inner pot 62 into the pot body 61: the rotating shaft 63 on the inner pot 62 abuts against the switching sleeve 522, so that the transmission structure 52 can overcome the reset force applied by the reset member 53, and the transmission cylinder 521 moves a first preset distance to avoid the rotating shaft 63.

[0059] With the inner pot 62 placed inside the cooker body 61: the transmission cylinder 521 remains in the extended position under the resetting force of the resetting member 53 and engages with the rotating shaft 63. The inner pot 62 of the cooking appliance triggers the force-bearing part, causing the driven part to switch the locking structure 30 to the working position. When the user presses the button 64 on the cooker body 61, the button 64 moves longitudinally to drive the switching sleeve 522 to move laterally a second preset distance, so that the locking block 35 of the locking structure 30 in the working position can engage with the latch on the switching sleeve 522, thereby locking the locking structure 30 and the transmission structure 52, which facilitates the separation of the transmission cylinder 521 from the rotating shaft 63 and facilitates the subsequent removal of the inner pot 62 from the cooker body 61.

[0060] During the process of removing the inner pot 62 from the pot body 61: the driven part drives the locking structure 30 to switch to the avoidance position so that the locking block 35 of the locking structure 30 can be separated from the latch on the switching sleeve 522, thereby unlocking the transmission structure 52.

[0061] It should be noted that the second preset distance is greater than the first preset distance. That is, during the process of placing the inner pot 62 into the pot body 61, the movement of the transmission cylinder 521 and the switching sleeve 522 will not engage with the locking structure 30 in the working position. The cooking appliance in this embodiment is a stir-fry machine. Of course, in other embodiments, the cooking appliance can also be a multi-functional pot, bread maker, food processor, soy milk maker, etc.

[0062] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that "multiple" means two or more. Directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right," "horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal," and "top, bottom" indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used solely for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner or outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0063] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0064] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0065] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the 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 principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A locking component for a cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: Mounting substrate; A triggering structure (20) is movably disposed on the mounting base. The triggering structure (20) includes a triggering force-receiving part and a driven part that is linked with the force-receiving part. A locking structure (30) is movably disposed on the driven part and has a working position and a avoidance position; when the force-receiving part is not triggered, the driven part drives the locking structure (30) to move to the avoidance position; when the force-receiving part is triggered, the driven part drives the locking structure (30) to move to the working position, so that the locking structure (30) can lock the transmission structure (52) of the cooking appliance.

2. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering structure (20) includes a swing member and a connecting plate (25) disposed on the swing member. The swing member is swingably disposed on the mounting base, and the locking structure (30) is swingably disposed on the connecting plate (25).

3. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The swinging component includes a first plate (21) and a second plate (22) that are swingably disposed on the mounting base. The first plate (21) is located on the side of the second plate (22) away from the transmission structure (52). The force-bearing part is disposed on the second plate (22), the driven part is disposed on the first plate (21), and the connecting plate (25) is connected to the first plate (21).

4. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 3, characterized in that, The swinging component also includes an intermediate plate (23) that is swingably disposed on the mounting base. The intermediate plate (23) is connected between the first plate (21) and the second plate (22). The connecting plate (25) is connected to the intermediate plate (23).

5. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure (30) includes a rotating shaft (34), a first plate segment (31), and a locking block (35). The rotating shaft (34) is rotatably mounted on the driven part. The first plate segment (31) is located on the side of the rotating shaft (34) close to the transmission structure (52). The locking block (35) is located on the side of the first plate segment (31) facing the transmission structure (52). The locking block (35) can lock into the transmission structure (52).

6. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking structure (30) further includes an intermediate section (33) connected between the rotating shaft (34) and the first plate segment (31).

7. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure (30) includes a rotating shaft (34), a first plate segment (31), a locking block (35), and a first elastic member (41). The rotating shaft (34) is rotatably disposed on the driven part and connected to the first plate segment (31). The locking block (35) is disposed on the side of the first plate segment (31) facing the transmission structure (52). The first elastic member (41) is disposed between the driven part and the first plate segment (31) and applies a first elastic force toward the transmission structure (52) to the first plate segment (31).

8. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking structure (30) further includes a second plate segment (32) connected to the first plate segment (31), and the rotating shaft (34) is connected between the first plate segment (31) and the second plate segment (32); The mounting base includes a mounting plate (11) and a vertical plate (12) disposed on the mounting plate (11). The vertical plate (12) is located on the side of the second plate segment (32) away from the transmission structure (52). The second plate segment (32) and the vertical plate (12) are in a limiting fit.

9. The locking assembly of the cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly of the cooking appliance further includes a second elastic element (42), which is disposed between the mounting base and the force-receiving part, and applies a second elastic force toward the force-receiving part toward the transmission structure (52).

10. A cooking appliance, comprising a pot body (61), an inner pot (62) disposed within the pot body (61), a transmission structure (52) disposed within the pot body (61), and a locking assembly, characterized in that, The locking component is the locking component of the cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the inner pot (62) is capable of triggering the force-bearing part.

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