Detachable inner container and electric cooker
By using a detachable inner pot design and cooperating with adjustment components and locking teeth, the problem of fixed position of the rice-water separation device is solved, realizing flexible adjustment and convenient operation of rice-water separation, and improving the performance of the rice cooker.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHANJIANG HALLSMART ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing rice cookers have a fixed position for the rice and water separation device when cooking rice, which cannot adapt to different amounts of rice, resulting in poor rice-water separation and inconvenient operation.
Design a detachable inner liner, including a water liner and a rice liner. By adjusting the components and the cooperation of the locking blocks and locking teeth, the height of the rice liner in the water liner can be adjusted. The design of the slider and spring enables convenient locking and unlocking, adapting to the rice-water separation needs of different rice volumes.
It enables flexible adjustment of rice and water separation, is easy to operate, avoids the phenomenon of the rice container sinking too deep into the water container, and improves the rice cooking effect and ease of use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice cooker technology, specifically to a detachable inner pot and a rice cooker. Background Technology
[0002] Most ordinary rice cookers on the market heat rice and water together in the inner pot when cooking rice. After the rice is cooked, the starch in the rice is fully converted into sugar.
[0003] With the improvement of living standards, the number of obese people is growing rapidly. In order to maintain healthy eating habits and reduce sugar intake, it is necessary to separate rice from water when cooking rice to reduce the starch content. The common solution is to add a rice-holding device to the existing inner pot to separate the rice and water during the cooking process. However, the separation of rice and water is highly dependent on the position between the rice-holding device and the inner pot. Only when the two are positioned correctly can the rice be cooked while the water is separated. Moreover, the amount of rice also affects the position between the rice-holding device and the inner pot. However, the current positions of the rice-holding device and the inner pot are fixed and cannot adapt to the needs of different amounts of rice. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, one of the purposes of this utility model is to invent a detachable inner liner that can meet the different rice-water separation needs of users.
[0005] One of the objectives of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A detachable inner liner includes:
[0007] A water-filled tank with a water-filled cavity that opens at the top;
[0008] A rice container is disposed inside the water-holding cavity and can move relative to the water-holding cavity along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. Multiple through holes are evenly opened at the bottom of the rice container.
[0009] The adjustment assembly includes a slider, a locking block, and multiple locking teeth. The slider is mounted on the upper surface of the rice container and can move relative to the rice container in an axial direction toward or away from the rice container. The locking block is mounted on the end of the slider away from the rice container's axis. The multiple locking teeth are arranged inside the water-holding cavity and sequentially along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. The locking block is adapted to engage with any of the locking teeth to limit the displacement of the rice container in the height direction of the water-holding cavity.
[0010] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly also includes a guide seat, which is disposed on the upper end face of the rice container. The guide seat has an opening that penetrates through it, and the slider is disposed in the opening and slidably connected to the opening.
[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly also includes a spring, and a fixed seat is installed at one end of the slider near the axis of the rice container. The two ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the guide seat of the fixed seat, so as to provide elastic force for the slider to move away from the axis of the rice container.
[0012] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly also includes two limiting seats, which are spaced apart inside the water-holding cavity and extend along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. A plurality of locking teeth are disposed between the two limiting seats, and the two ends of the locking teeth are respectively fixedly connected to the two limiting seats.
[0013] Furthermore, a limiting plate extends outward from the upper edge of the rice container, the outer side of the limiting plate is in contact with the inner side of the water-containing cavity, and the limiting plate has a notch for the limiting seat to pass through.
[0014] Furthermore, a pull ring is provided at one end of the slider near the axis of the rice container.
[0015] Furthermore, the lower end of the locking tooth and the locking block form an inclined surface, and the locking block has a guide surface adapted to the inclined surface. The guide surface is adapted to slide relative to the inclined surface and pass over the inclined surface under the action of external force.
[0016] Furthermore, the upper end of the card tooth is formed with a supporting surface for supporting the card block.
[0017] Furthermore, both the water tank and the rice tank are coated with an anti-stick coating on their inner sides.
[0018] The second objective of this utility model is to invent an electric rice cooker.
[0019] The second objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0020] An electric rice cooker includes: an electric rice cooker body and the aforementioned detachable inner pot, wherein the detachable inner pot is disposed within the electric rice cooker body.
[0021] Beneficial effects:
[0022] This invention features an adjustable component to regulate the height of the rice container within the water container, adapting to varying rice-water separation requirements. Furthermore, the combination of locking blocks and teeth allows operators to easily control the locking and unlocking of the rice container by pulling a slider, making operation convenient. Compared to traditional methods of adjusting the rice container's position by pressing, this design avoids the rice container sinking too deep into the water container due to excessive pressure. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a detachable inner liner according to the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a detachable inner liner according to the present invention;
[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a detachable inner liner for holding rice according to the present invention;
[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a detachable inner water-holding tank according to the present invention;
[0028] Figure label:
[0029] 10. Water tank; 20. Rice tank; 201. Limiting plate; 2011. Notch; 30. Adjustment component; 301. Slider; 302. Locking block; 3021. Guide surface; 303. Locking tooth; 3031. Inclined surface; 3032. Supporting surface; 304. Guide seat; 305. Spring; 306. Fixing seat; 307. Limiting seat; 308. Pull ring. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a detachable inner liner includes:
[0035] Water tank 10, with a water-holding cavity that opens at the top;
[0036] A rice container 20 is disposed inside the water-holding cavity and can move relative to the water-holding cavity along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. The bottom of the rice container 20 is evenly provided with multiple through holes.
[0037] The adjustment component 30 includes a slider 301, a locking block 302, and multiple locking teeth 303. The slider 301 is mounted on the upper end face of the rice container 20 and can move relative to the rice container 20 toward or away from the axis of the rice container 20. The locking block 302 is mounted on the end of the slider 301 away from the axis of the rice container 20. The multiple locking teeth 303 are arranged inside the water-holding cavity and sequentially arranged along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. The locking block 302 is adapted to engage with any of the locking teeth 303 to limit the displacement of the rice container 20 in the height direction of the water-holding cavity.
[0038] When using this invention, place the rice container 20 into the water container 10, adjust it to a suitable position, and then use the slider 301 to drive the locking block 302 to move away from the axis of the rice container 20 until the locking block 302 mounted on the slider 301 engages with the locking teeth 303 set on the inner wall of the water chamber, thus fixing the rice container 20. Then, pour appropriate amount of water into the water container 10 so that the rice in the rice container 20 is partially or completely submerged in the water. When the rice is placed in the rice cooker for steaming, the water level in the water tank 10 will continue to decrease as steaming progresses. Water in the rice tank 20 will also flow out through the hole at the bottom of the rice tank 20, carrying away a large amount of starch from the rice. Once the water level in the water tank 10 is lower than that in the rice tank 20, the rice in the rice tank 20 will be fully separated from the water in the water tank 10. At this point, the steam generated during the steaming process will enter the rice tank 20 through the hole at the bottom of the rice tank 20 to fully cook the rice in the rice tank 20.
[0039] This utility model, by setting an adjustment component 30, can adjust the height of the rice container 20 in the water container 10 to adapt to the requirements of rice-water separation under different conditions; and by setting a locking block 302 and a locking tooth 303 to cooperate, it is convenient for the operator to control the locking and unlocking of the rice container 20 by pulling the slider 301, which is easy to operate. Compared with the traditional method of adjusting the position of the rice container 20 in the water container 10 by pressing, it can avoid the phenomenon that the rice container 20 is too deep into the water container 10 due to excessive pressure.
[0040] Preferably, in order to guide the slider 301, the adjustment component 30 further includes a guide seat 304 in this embodiment. The guide seat 304 is disposed on the upper end face of the rice container 20. An opening is provided on the guide seat 304, and the slider 301 is disposed in the opening and slidably connected to the opening, so that the sliding direction of the slider 301 can be restricted by the guide seat 304.
[0041] Furthermore, to prevent the locking block 302 from separating from the locking tooth 303 under external force during steaming, in this embodiment, the adjusting component 30 further includes a spring 305. A fixing seat 306 is installed at one end of the slider 301 near the axis of the rice container 20. The two ends of the spring 305 are respectively fixed to the fixing seat 306 and the guide seat 304, so as to provide the slider 301 with elastic force to move away from the axis of the rice container 20. This allows the locking block 302 to engage with the locking tooth 303 under the action of the elastic force of the spring 305, thereby reducing the probability of the locking block 302 separating from the locking tooth 303 during steaming.
[0042] Meanwhile, to facilitate the adjustment component 30 locking the rice container 20, in this embodiment, the adjustment component 30 further includes two limiting seats 307. The two limiting seats 307 are spaced apart inside the water-holding cavity and extend along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. Multiple retaining teeth 303 are disposed between the two limiting seats 307, and both ends of each retaining tooth 303 are fixedly connected to the two limiting seats 307. The limiting seats 307 can cover the retaining teeth 303, preventing them from being locked during cleaning. The user's hand may be scratched and injured by the locking teeth 303; at the same time, a limiting plate 201 extends outward from the upper edge of the rice container 20, and the outer side of the limiting plate 201 fits against the inner side of the water-holding cavity. The limiting plate 201 has a notch 2011 for the limiting seat 307 to pass through. The outer side of the limiting seat 307 can abut against the inner side of the notch 2011, thereby restricting the rotation of the rice container 20 to avoid the situation where the locking block 302 cannot engage with the locking teeth 303.
[0043] In addition, to facilitate the user's operation of the slider 301, in this embodiment, a pull ring 308 is provided at one end of the slider 301 near the axis of the rice container 20. When in use, the user only needs to insert two fingers of one hand into the two pull rings 308 and move the two pull rings 308 toward each other to separate the locking teeth 303 from the locking block 302, and can directly lift the rice container 20 from the water container 10 for cleaning or other operations, which is convenient to operate.
[0044] Furthermore, to facilitate the operator in lifting the rice container 20 from the water container 10, in this embodiment, an inclined surface 3031 is formed at the lower end of the locking teeth 303 and the locking block 302, that is, an inclined surface 3031 is formed on the upper end surface of the locking teeth 303, and a guide surface 3021 adapted to the inclined surface is formed on the locking block 302, so that when the user lifts the water container 10, the guide surface 3021 can slide relative to the inclined surface 3031 and pass over the inclined surface 3031, thereby facilitating the separation of the rice container 20 from the water container 10.
[0045] Meanwhile, in order to facilitate the support of the card block 302 by the card tooth 303, in this embodiment, a supporting surface 3032 for supporting the card block 302 is formed at the upper end of the card tooth 303, and the supporting surface 3032 is parallel to the horizontal plane.
[0046] In addition, to facilitate the outflow of water from the rice container 20, multiple drainage holes are evenly provided on the inner side of the rice container 20 in this embodiment.
[0047] In order to prevent the rice and starch in the water from sticking to the inner walls of the water tank 10 and the rice tank 20 after steaming, in this embodiment, the inner sides of the water tank 10 and the rice tank 20 are coated with an anti-stick coating, which can be a polytetrafluoroethylene coating.
[0048] This utility model also discloses a rice cooker, comprising: a rice cooker body and the aforementioned detachable inner pot, wherein the detachable inner pot is disposed within the rice cooker body.
[0049] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.
Claims
1. A detachable inner liner, characterized in that, include: A water-filled tank with a water-filled cavity that opens at the top; A rice container is disposed inside the water-holding cavity and can move relative to the water-holding cavity along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. Multiple through holes are evenly opened at the bottom of the rice container. The adjustment assembly includes a slider, a locking block, and multiple locking teeth. The slider is mounted on the upper surface of the rice container and can move relative to the rice container towards or away from its axis. The locking block is mounted on the end of the slider away from the axis of the rice container. The multiple locking teeth are arranged inside the water-holding cavity and sequentially along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. The locking block is adapted to engage with any of the locking teeth to limit the displacement of the rice container in the height direction of the water-holding cavity.
2. The detachable inner liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly also includes a guide seat, which is disposed on the upper surface of the rice container. The guide seat has an opening that penetrates through it, and the slider is disposed in the opening and slidably connected to the opening.
3. The detachable inner liner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly also includes a spring, and a fixed seat is installed at one end of the slider near the axis of the rice container. The two ends of the spring are respectively fixed to the guide seat of the fixed seat to provide elastic force for the slider to move away from the axis of the rice container.
4. The detachable inner liner according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly further includes two limiting seats, which are spaced apart inside the water-holding cavity and extend along the height direction of the water-holding cavity. A plurality of locking teeth are disposed between the two limiting seats, and the two ends of the locking teeth are respectively fixedly connected to the two limiting seats.
5. The detachable inner liner according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting plate extends outward from the upper edge of the rice container, and the outer side of the limiting plate fits against the inner side of the water-containing cavity. The limiting plate has a notch for the limiting seat to pass through.
6. The detachable inner liner according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pull ring is provided at one end of the slider near the axis of the rice container.
7. The detachable inner liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking teeth and the lower end of the locking block form an inclined surface, and the locking block has a guide surface adapted to the inclined surface. The guide surface is adapted to slide relative to the inclined surface and pass over the inclined surface under the action of external force.
8. The detachable inner liner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper end of the locking tooth has a supporting surface for supporting the locking block.
9. The detachable inner liner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the water tank and the rice tank have an anti-stick coating on their inner sides.
10. An electric rice cooker, characterized in that, include: The rice cooker body is equipped with the detachable inner pot as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the detachable inner pot is disposed within the rice cooker body.