Pot cover with separable top bead

Abstract

The utility model discloses a top bead separable type pot cover which comprises a pot cover and a top bead located at the upper end of the pot cover, a connector is arranged on the pot cover, the top bead is detachably connected with the connector, a button and a locking piece are movably arranged on the top bead, the outer side of the connector is concaved inwards in the circumferential direction to form a locking groove, and the locking groove is located in the pot cover. The button limits the locking piece to enter or leave the locking groove, and a locking state and an unlocking state are formed between the top bead and the connector. According to the top bead, the button is adopted to drive the locking piece to enter or leave the locking groove, so that the top bead and the connector can form a quick-release structure, the traditional connection mode of the top bead and the pot cover can be effectively distinguished, and the convenience of the pot cover during storage or use is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to cookware, and more particularly to a pot lid with a detachable top bead. Background Technology

[0002] Pot lids are generally used to cover and seal the pot body and are an essential part of kitchen utensils. The lid top bead is mainly used for users to lift and move the lid. However, the existing top bead is generally fixed directly to the lid, which makes it inconvenient to install or remove the top bead, and thus makes it inconvenient to store or use the lid. Therefore, it needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing pot lids, such as inconvenience in storage or use, by providing a new type of pot lid with a detachable top bead.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A detachable top ball pot lid includes a pot lid and a top ball located at the upper end of the pot lid. The pot lid is provided with a connector. The top ball and the connector are detachably connected. The top ball is movably provided with a button and a locking member. The outer side of the connector is recessed inward to form a locking groove. The button restricts the locking member from entering or leaving the locking groove, forming a locked state and an unlocked state between the top ball and the connector.

[0006] In this invention, the top ball is driven by a button to enter or leave the locking groove, so that the top ball can form a quick-release structure with the connector. Therefore, it can effectively distinguish the traditional connection method between the top ball and the pot lid, thereby effectively improving the convenience of the pot lid when storing or using it.

[0007] Preferably, the above-described detachable top ball pot lid includes a top ball comprising an outer shell and an inner shell, wherein the outer shell has an installation space extending through its upper and lower ends for accommodating the inner shell and the button;

[0008] The lower end of the inner shell has a receiving cavity adapted to the connector, and the circumferential sidewall of the receiving cavity has several through movable holes for accommodating the locking component.

[0009] The button is movably connected within the mounting space and partially acts on the end of the movable hole away from the receiving cavity, driving the locking member to move.

[0010] Preferably, in the above-described detachable top bead pot lid, the installation space has a relative upper space and a lower space, the inner shell is connected in the lower space, and a locking element driving area is formed by a partial gap between the outer periphery of the inner shell and the inner wall of the installation space.

[0011] The button is slidably connected to the upper space and has a moving direction along the installation space. The button also has a movable post that partially extends into the locking member drive area and cooperates with the locking member.

[0012] Preferably, in the above-described detachable top ball pot lid, the locking element is a spherical ball, the diameter of the ball is greater than the length of the movable hole, and the diameter of the movable hole on the side near the receiving cavity is smaller than the diameter of the ball.

[0013] The lower surface of the movable hole is inclined, so that the ball tends to move along the movable hole toward the side away from the receiving cavity.

[0014] Preferably, in the above-described detachable top ball pot lid, the movable column slides against the outer side of the inner shell, and the side of the movable column that is in contact with the inner shell has a ball clearance groove.

[0015] When the button is slid down, the ball portion enters the ball clearance groove, forming the unlocked state;

[0016] When the button is slid upwards, the ball moves away from the ball clearance groove, forming the locked state.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment, the above-described detachable top bead pot lid has a plurality of first hooks distributed circumferentially at the upper end of the outer periphery of the inner shell, and a protrusion extending radially outward at the lower end.

[0018] The inner wall of the installation space has a first protrusion for engaging with the first hook, and the protrusion abuts against the opening of the installation space located at the lower end of the outer shell.

[0019] Preferably, in the above-described detachable top bead pot lid, the button is provided with a second hook, and the side of the first hook opposite to the first boss has a second boss. The second hook cooperates with the second boss to limit the upper limit of the sliding of the button in the upper space.

[0020] Preferably, in the above-described detachable top bead pot lid, the button abuts against the upper end of the inner shell to form the lower limit of the button's sliding within the upper space, and an elastic element is provided between the inner shell and the button, giving the button a tendency to move towards its upper sliding limit.

[0021] Preferably, in the above-described detachable top ball pot lid, the outer periphery of the connector has a first limiting structure, and the inner wall of the receiving cavity has a second limiting structure. The first limiting structure and the second limiting structure cooperate to restrict the top ball from rotating circumferentially along the connector.

[0022] Preferably, in the above-described detachable top bead pot lid, the upper end of the first limiting structure has a first guide structure, and the lower end of the second limiting structure has a second guide structure.

[0023] The present invention has the following advantages through the above structural improvements:

[0024] The above structure not only distinguishes the traditional connection between the top ball and the lid, but also improves the ease of installation and removal of the top ball on the lid. Furthermore, the improved ease of removal of the top ball enhances the convenience of storing and using the lid. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the pot lid and the top ball of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a longitudinal section diagram showing the locking state of the top bead and the connector of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a longitudinal section diagram of the top bead and connector of this utility model in the unlocked state. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the pot lid and the top ball of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a longitudinal section diagram showing the locking state of the top bead and the connector of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a longitudinal section diagram of the top bead and connector of this utility model in the unlocked state. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the top bead of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the top bead of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0033] Reference numerals: 1. Pot lid; 11. Connector; 111. Locking groove; 112. First limiting structure; 1121. First guide structure;

[0034] 2. Top bead; 21. Button; 211. Movable column; 212. Second latch; 22. Locking element; 23. Outer shell; 231. Installation space; 2311. First boss; 24. Inner shell; 241. Receiving cavity; 242. First latch; 2421. Second boss; 243. Protrusion;

[0035] 3. Movable hole; 4. Locking component drive area; 5. Ball bearing clearance groove / slider clearance groove; 6. Elastic component; 7. Second limiting structure; 71. Second guide structure. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or it can be connected to a component in between. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may be set to a component in between.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of this utility model discloses a detachable top ball pot lid, including a pot lid 1 and a top ball 2 located on the upper end of the pot lid 1. The pot lid 1 is provided with a connector 11, and the top ball 2 is detachably connected to the connector 11. This is used to prevent the top ball from getting hot during the lifting and lowering of the pot lid, especially in some steaming and baking cooking steps.

[0040] The connector 11 has a circumferentially recessed locking groove 111 on its outer side. A locking element 22 is movably mounted on the top bead 2, and a button 21 is used to drive the locking element 22. When the button 21 is driven, it restricts the position of the locking element 22, causing the locking element 22 to enter the locking groove 111 for locking, or causing the locking element 22 to leave the locking groove 111 for unlocking. This allows the top bead 2 and the connector 11 to be in a locked state and an unlocked state that can be separated from each other.

[0041] Furthermore, the top bead 2 is sleeved on the outside of the connector 11 and connected to the outer peripheral wall of the connector 11. The top bead 2 includes an outer shell 23 and an inner shell 24.

[0042] To form an effective connection with the connector 11, the housing 23 has an installation space 231 extending through its upper and lower ends. This installation space 231 is used to accommodate the inner housing 24 and the button 21. The lower end of the inner housing 24 has a receiving cavity 241 adapted to the connector 11, which can be fitted onto the outside of the connector 11. The circumferential sidewall of the receiving cavity 241 has several through-holes 3 for accommodating the locking member 22. After the locking member 22 passes through, it acts on the locking groove 111 on the outer periphery of the connector 11, thereby forming the aforementioned locking state.

[0043] Furthermore, button 21 is movably connected within mounting space 231, forming a sliding connection that allows it to move up and down along mounting space 231. During this up-and-down sliding process, a portion of button 21 passes through the movable hole 3 at the end away from receiving cavity 241 and contacts locking member 22, thereby controlling the movement of locking member 22 towards or away from connector 11. That is, it restricts the relative position of locking member 22 and locking groove 111.

[0044] It should be explained that the above descriptions of "upper end", "lower end" and the descriptions of the up and down directions in the following text can all be interpreted as "upper" as the direction away from connector 11 and "lower" as the direction towards connector 11.

[0045] As mentioned above, the connector 11 and the pot lid 1 can be integrated as one piece, or they can be connected by a connector (screw).

[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the shape of the pot lid 1 can be either a flat lid or an arched lid. However, this does not affect the connection between the connector 11 and the pot lid 1.

[0047] To ensure a simple and effective structure for the button 21 on the top bead 2 to drive the locking member, in one embodiment, the mounting space 231 forms opposing upper and lower spaces. The inner shell 24 is connected within the lower space, and the outer periphery of the inner shell 24 is partially connected to the inner wall of the mounting space 231. The remaining portion forms a locking member driving area 4 for the button 21 to pass through. The button 21 is slidably connected within the upper space and has a vertical movement direction along the mounting space 231. The button 21 has a movable post 211 that partially extends into the locking member driving area 4 and engages with the locking member 22.

[0048] The movable hole 3 for accommodating the locking member 22 has one end connected to the aforementioned locking member drive area 4. The locking member drive area 4 serves to guide the button 21 and also provides movement space for the locking member 22 in the direction away from the locking groove 111, so that the locking member 22 can move away from the locking groove 111 and complete the unlocking.

[0049] Specifically, the locking element drive area 4 guides and limits the movable column 211. Especially when the inner side of the movable column 211 contacts the locking element 22, the inner wall of the outer shell 23 acts on the outer side of the movable column 211 to prevent the movable column 211 from bending and deforming.

[0050] For example, in the following usage scenario: when the top bead 2 and the connector 11 are locked, the pot lid is lifted. At this time, the locking groove 111 will push the locking member 22 to move outward. If the movable column 211 bends outward and deforms, the locking member 22 will leave the locking groove 111, the top bead 2 and the connector 11 will be unlocked, and the pot lid will fall off.

[0051] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the locking member 22 is a spherical ball. It should be noted that the diameter of the ball needs to be greater than the length of the movable hole 3, so that the movable pin 211 can drive the ball to move along the movable hole 3 from one side of the movable hole 3. Furthermore, to prevent the ball from falling out of the movable hole 3 near the receiving cavity 241, the diameter of the movable hole 3 near the receiving cavity 241 is smaller than the diameter of the ball.

[0052] Furthermore, the lower surface of the movable hole 3 is inclined, causing the ball to tend to move along the movable hole 3 toward the side away from the receiving cavity 241. Thus, when the movable column 211 releases the drive of the locking member 22 toward the connector 11, the ball will automatically roll outward along the lower surface of the movable hole 3 until it reaches the unlocked state.

[0053] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3As shown, the movable column 211 slides against the outer side of the inner shell 24, and the side of the movable column 211 that is against the inner shell 24 has a ball bearing clearance groove 5. When the button 21 slides down, the ball bearing part enters the ball bearing clearance groove 5, forming an unlocked state; when the button 21 slides up, the ball bearing leaves the ball bearing clearance groove 5, forming a locked state.

[0054] refer to Figure 6 In another embodiment of this utility model, in conjunction with the above embodiments, the locking member 22 can also adopt a slider structure. The movable column 211 is provided with a slider clearance groove 5. The lower end of the slider clearance groove 5 is inclined to push against the slider so that the slider moves towards the locking groove 111.

[0055] Combination Figure 2 Or 6, and Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the upper end of the outer periphery of the inner shell 24 is provided with a plurality of first hooks 242 distributed circumferentially, and the lower end has a protrusion 243 extending radially outward. The inner wall of the mounting space 231 has a first boss 2311. The upper end of the inner shell 24 is engaged with the first boss 2311 by the first hooks 242, and the lower end of the inner shell 24 abuts against the opening of the mounting space 231 located at the lower end of the outer shell 23 by the protrusion 243, thereby fixing it in the mounting space 231.

[0056] Furthermore, the button 21 is provided with a second hook 212, and the side of the first hook 242 facing away from the first protrusion 2311 has a second protrusion 2421. The second hook 212 and the second protrusion 2421 cooperate to limit the upper limit of the sliding of the button 21 in the upper space.

[0057] When button 21 moves within the mounting space 231, it slides downwards to abut against the inner shell 24, forming a lower sliding limit position, and slides upwards to abut against the second hook 212 and the second protrusion 2421, forming an upper sliding limit position.

[0058] When button 21 moves to the upper limit of the slide, the top bead 2 and the connector 11 are locked; when button 21 moves to the lower limit of the slide, the top bead 2 and the connector 11 are unlocked.

[0059] To facilitate the transition of button 21 from its lower sliding position to its upper sliding position, an elastic element 6 is provided between the inner shell 24 and button 21. One end of the elastic element 6 abuts against button 21, and the other end abuts against inner shell 24. This gives button 21 a tendency to move towards its upper sliding position, and keeps the locking element inside button 21 in the corresponding locked position under normal conditions.

[0060] refer to Figure 8To prevent the top bead 2 from rotating within the receiving cavity 241 after it is connected to the connector 11, the lid 1 is to be rotated. In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the connector 11 is provided with a first limiting structure 112, and the inner wall of the receiving cavity 241 is provided with a second limiting structure 7. The first limiting structure 112 and the second limiting structure 7 cooperate to restrict the top bead 2 from rotating circumferentially along the connector 11.

[0061] The first limiting structure 112 and the second limiting structure 7 can adopt mutually compatible protrusion and recess structures, which are respectively provided on the surface of the connector 11 and the inner wall of the receiving cavity 241 without interfering with the connector 11 entering the receiving cavity 241 to complete the connection.

[0062] Furthermore, to facilitate the quick re-entry of the connector 11 into the receiving cavity 241 to complete the connection after the top bead 2 is separated from the connector 11, the upper end of the first limiting structure 112 has a first guide structure 1121, and the lower end of the second limiting structure 7 has a second guide structure 71.

[0063] It should be noted that the first guide structure 1121 and the second guide structure 71 are respectively adopted as inclined structures, which can narrow the upper end of the first limiting structure 112 and the lower end of the second limiting structure 7. This avoids the upper end of the first limiting structure 112 and the lower end of the second limiting structure 7 from abutting each other, which would cause interference when the connector 11 enters the receiving cavity 241.

[0064] The technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. When technical features of different embodiments are embodied in the same drawing, it can be regarded as the drawing also disclosing examples of combinations of the various embodiments involved.

[0065] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A detachable top ball pot lid, comprising a pot lid (1) and a top ball (2) located at the upper end of the pot lid (1), characterized in that: The pot lid (1) is provided with a connector (11), and the top bead (2) is detachably connected to the connector (11). The top bead (2) is movably provided with a button (21) and a locking member (22). The outer side of the connector (11) is recessed inward along the circumference to form a locking groove (111). The button (21) restricts the locking member (22) from entering or leaving the locking groove (111), forming a locked state and an unlocked state between the top bead (2) and the connector (11).

2. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top bead (2) includes an outer shell (23) and an inner shell (24). The outer shell (23) has an installation space (231) extending through its upper and lower ends to accommodate the inner shell (24) and the button (21). The lower end of the inner shell (24) has a receiving cavity (241) adapted to the connector (11), and the circumferential sidewall of the receiving cavity (241) has a plurality of through movable holes (3) for accommodating the locking member (22). The button (21) is movably connected within the mounting space (231) and partially acts on the end of the movable hole (3) away from the receiving cavity (241), driving the locking member (22) to move.

3. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation space (231) has an upper space and a lower space, the inner shell (24) is connected in the lower space, and the outer periphery of the inner shell (24) and the inner wall of the installation space (231) are partially spaced to form a locking member driving area (4). The button (21) is slidably connected to the upper space and has a moving direction along the installation space (231). The button (21) has a movable post (211) that partially extends into the locking member drive area (4) and cooperates with the locking member (22).

4. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking element (22) is made of spherical ball bearings, the diameter of which is greater than the length of the movable hole (3), and the diameter of the movable hole (3) on the side closer to the receiving cavity (241) is smaller than the diameter of the ball bearings. The lower surface of the movable hole (3) is inclined, so that the ball tends to move along the movable hole (3) toward the side away from the receiving cavity (241).

5. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 4, characterized in that: The movable column (211) slides against the outer side of the inner shell (24), and the side of the movable column (211) that is against the inner shell (24) has a ball bearing clearance groove (5); When the button (21) slides down, the ball part enters the ball clearance groove (5) to form the unlocked state; When the button (21) slides upward, the ball leaves the ball clearance groove (5) and forms the locked state.

6. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the outer periphery of the inner shell (24) is provided with a number of first hooks (242) distributed circumferentially, and the lower end is provided with a protrusion (243) extending radially outward. The inner wall of the mounting space (231) has a first protrusion (2311) for engaging with the first hook (242), and the protrusion (243) abuts against the opening of the mounting space (231) located at the lower end of the outer shell (23).

7. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 6, characterized in that: The button (21) is provided with a second hook (212), and the first hook (242) has a second boss (2421) on the side opposite to the first boss (2311). The second hook (212) and the second boss (2421) cooperate to limit the upper limit of the sliding of the button (21) in the upper space.

8. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 7, characterized in that: The button (21) abuts against the upper end of the inner shell (24) to form the lower limit of the sliding of the button (21) in the upper space, and the inner shell (24) and the button (21) are provided with an elastic element (6), so that the button (21) has a tendency to move towards its upper limit of sliding.

9. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer periphery of the connector (11) is provided with a first limiting structure (112), and the inner wall of the receiving cavity (241) is provided with a second limiting structure (7). The first limiting structure (112) and the second limiting structure (7) cooperate to restrict the top bead (2) from rotating circumferentially along the connector (11).

10. A detachable top bead pot lid according to claim 9, characterized in that: The upper end of the first limiting structure (112) has a first guide structure (1121), and the lower end of the second limiting structure (7) has a second guide structure (71).

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