Upper cover assembly and grilling appliance

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of upper cover assembly and baking appliance, baking appliance includes lower shell assembly and upper cover assembly, upper cover assembly includes: upper cover is equipped with installation groove, installation groove is located away from the one end for rotatingly connected with lower shell assembly of upper cover assembly;Handle includes force application part, support part and connecting part, connecting part connects force application part and support part, handle is rotatably set in upper cover around the axis of connecting part, handle has storage state and unfolded state;Locking assembly is located in upper cover, locking assembly includes telescopic lock rod, connecting part is equipped with lock hole, in storage state, support part is located in installation groove and lock rod is in retracted state, in unfolded state, lock rod is inserted in lock hole, and make the lower surface of support part and the upper surface of upper cover keep set angle between.The handle of the baking appliance can be safely and conveniently unfolded when lifting or supporting cover body is needed, and the stability of handle supporting upper baking tray assembly can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a top cover assembly and a grilling appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Grilling appliances typically include an upper grilling pan assembly and a lower grilling pan assembly. The upper grilling pan assembly is rotatably connected to the lower grilling pan assembly. By operating the upper grilling pan assembly to rotate relative to the lower grilling pan assembly, a handle is usually provided on the upper grilling pan assembly to facilitate the user's application of force.

[0003] Currently, the handles on the upper shell of grilling appliances can generally be divided into two types: one is a fixed handle, which is fixed to the upper shell. Whether the handle is set on the top surface of the upper shell along the height direction or protrudes on the side or top surface of the upper shell along the length direction, it increases the overall volume of the grilling appliance and cannot provide support when the grilling appliance is fully unfolded; the other is a folding handle, which solves the problem of easy storage and reduced volume, but usually cannot provide support when the grilling appliance is fully unfolded, and it is easy to tip over when supported. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a lid assembly and a grilling appliance to address the above problems. The handle of the grilling appliance can be safely and conveniently unfolded when it is necessary to lift or support the lid, and it can also ensure the stability of the handle supporting the upper grilling plate assembly.

[0005] This utility model first provides a top cover assembly for a grilling appliance. The grilling appliance includes a lower housing assembly and a top cover assembly rotatably connected to the lower housing assembly. The top cover assembly includes: a top cover with a mounting groove located at the end away from the top cover assembly for rotatable connection with the lower housing assembly; a handle including a force-applying part, a support part, and a connecting part, the connecting part connecting the force-applying part and the support part, the handle being rotatably mounted on the top cover about the axis of the connecting part, and the handle having a retracted state and an extended state; and a locking assembly disposed on the top cover, the locking assembly including a retractable locking rod, the connecting part having a locking hole. In the retracted state, the support part is located in the mounting groove and the locking rod is in a retracted state. In the extended state, the locking rod is inserted into the locking hole, maintaining a set angle between the lower surface of the support part and the upper surface of the top cover.

[0006] In the aforementioned top cover assembly, when the handle is in the retracted state, the support portion of the handle is located within the mounting groove, preventing the support portion from protruding excessively from the top cover and avoiding increasing the overall thickness of the top cover assembly. This allows for a smaller volume of the top cover assembly when retracted, facilitating storage. When the top cover assembly needs to be opened from the closed state to the 90-degree open state, the user can directly lift the force application part to rotate and open the top cover assembly. At this time, because the lower surface of the support portion abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove, the handle cannot rotate relative to the top cover during the opening process, and the user will not touch the hot top cover or the upper baking tray inside the top cover assembly, making lifting the top cover assembly safer and more convenient. When the top cover assembly needs to be opened from the closed state or the 90-degree open state... When opening from 0 degrees to 180 degrees, first control the handle to rotate from the retracted state to the open state, so that the locking bar is aligned with the lock hole. The locking bar can extend and insert into the lock hole. The handle will not rotate relative to the top cover when there is no external force or the external force is small, thus stabilizing the handle in the current position. Then, lift the support part, so that the entire top cover assembly rotates to the 180-degree open state. The end of the support part away from the top cover can support the external surface such as a table or countertop, thus providing support for the top cover assembly. The locking bar and lock hole cooperate to prevent the handle from accidentally rotating to the retracted state when supporting the top cover assembly, thus ensuring the stability and reliability of the top cover assembly in the 180-degree open state.

[0007] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes an elastic element having a force that drives the locking lever toward the connection portion.

[0008] With this configuration, when the control handle is rotated to the extended state so that the locking bar is aligned with the lock hole, the locking bar can automatically extend and insert into the lock hole under the action of the elastic element. Furthermore, the elastic element can improve the stability of the locking bar in the extended state and prevent the locking bar from retracting unexpectedly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the locking rod includes a lock head, a rod body, and a base body. The rod body connects the lock head to the base body. The surface of the lock head is arc-shaped, and the base body bears the force of the elastic element.

[0010] With this design, when the control handle rotates from the unfolded state to the retracted state, the arc-shaped surface of the lock head can act as a guide, allowing the lock head to slide into the inner wall of the keyhole, and the lock rod to slide out of the keyhole towards the side away from the keyhole.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lock head is hemispherical.

[0012] This design ensures that the hemispherical lock head not only guides the lock bar as it exits the lock hole, but also prevents the handle from rotating normally relative to the top cover when the lock head contacts the outer surface of the connecting part.

[0013] In one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the length of the rod inserted into the lock hole is no more than 2 mm.

[0014] This design, with the rod inserted into the keyhole, increases the size of the rod inserted into the keyhole, improving the stability and reliability of the fit between the rod and the keyhole. At the same time, it prevents the rod from being inserted too far, which would cause the inner wall of the keyhole to abut against the outer surface of the rod, preventing the rod from being removed from the keyhole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the locking assembly further includes a fixing cover disposed on the upper cover, the fixing cover having a mounting groove and a first clearance hole, one end of the elastic member abutting against the wall of the mounting groove, the other end being connected to the locking rod, and the end of the locking rod away from the elastic member extending at least partially out of the first clearance hole and connecting to the connecting portion.

[0016] With this configuration, the fixed cover supports the locking rod and the elastic element, the mounting groove limits the sliding range of the locking rod to prevent the locking rod from being inserted into the lock hole too long, and the first clearance hole limits the sliding direction of the locking rod to ensure that the locking rod can be accurately inserted into the lock hole when aligned with it.

[0017] In one embodiment, the connecting portion includes a protrusion extending along the width direction of the handle, the protrusion having a curved surface, and the mounting groove having a curved groove adapted to the protrusion, the curved groove being located at the connection between the upper surface and the side of the top cover.

[0018] With this design, when the handle rotates relative to the top cover, the locking head and the curved surface of the convex strip abut against each other, avoiding interference between the connecting part and the locking head that would cause the handle to jam during rotation. The curved groove and the curved surface are matched to avoid interference between the connecting part and the bottom wall of the mounting groove that would affect the normal rotation of the handle relative to the top cover.

[0019] In one embodiment, the connecting portion includes two spaced-apart curved protrusions, and the mounting groove is provided with a curved groove adapted to the protrusions. The curved groove is located at the connection between the upper surface and the side surface of the cover.

[0020] With this design, when the handle rotates relative to the top cover, the curved surface of the lock head and the protrusion abuts against each other, preventing the connecting part from interfering with the lock head and causing the handle to jam during rotation. The curved groove matches the curved surface, preventing the connecting part from interfering with the bottom wall of the mounting groove and affecting the normal rotation of the handle relative to the top cover.

[0021] In one embodiment, one of the connecting part and the mounting groove is provided with a rotating shaft, and the other is provided with a shaft hole adapted to the rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0022] This design allows the handle to rotate relative to the top cover through the cooperation of the pivot and the shaft hole. The structure is simple and easy to process and assemble.

[0023] In one embodiment, the force-applying portion protrudes at least partially from the peripheral or upper edge of the top cover.

[0024] This design makes it easier for users to hold and apply force to the force-applying part, and further ensures that users will not touch the hot upper cover or the upper baking tray inside the upper cover assembly when holding the force-applying part, making the operation safer.

[0025] This utility model also provides a grilling appliance, including: a lower shell assembly; and the aforementioned upper cover assembly, wherein the upper cover assembly is rotatably connected to the lower shell assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is an explosion diagram of a grilling appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a grilling appliance, with the handle in a retracted position;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a grilling appliance, with the handle in the extended position;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of a grilling appliance, with the top cover assembly in a 180-degree open position;

[0033] Figure 8 for Figure 1 An illustration of an explosion of a grilling appliance from another perspective;

[0034] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged diagram of point D in the middle.

[0035] Reference numerals: 100, upper cover assembly; 10, upper cover; 11, mounting groove; 12, pivot; 13, curved groove; 14, second clearance hole; 20, handle; 21, force application part; 22, support part; 23, connecting part; 231, lock hole; 2311, guide surface; 232, protrusion; 2321, curved surface; 233, shaft hole; 30, locking assembly; 31, locking rod; 311, lock head; 312, rod body; 313, seat body; 32, elastic element; 33, fixing cover; 331, assembly groove; 332, first clearance hole; 200, lower housing assembly. 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled 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 "installed on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or it may be in a component that is centered on it. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may also be in a component that is centered on it. When a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or it may also be in a component that is centered on it.

[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 be limiting of the invention. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0039] Grilling appliances typically consist of an upper grilling pan assembly and a lower grilling pan assembly. The upper grilling pan assembly is rotatably connected to the lower grilling pan assembly. By operating the upper grilling pan assembly to rotate relative to the lower grilling pan assembly, a handle is usually provided on the upper grilling pan assembly for the user to apply force. Currently, the handles on the upper shell of grilling appliances can generally be divided into two types: one is a fixed handle, which is fixed to the upper shell. Whether the handle is located on the top surface of the upper shell along its height or protrudes from the side or top surface of the upper shell along its length, this increases the overall size of the grilling appliance and cannot provide support when the grilling appliance is fully extended; the other is a folding handle, which solves the problem of easy storage and reduced size, but usually cannot provide support when the grilling appliance is fully extended, and is prone to tipping over when supported.

[0040] To solve the above problems, such as Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this application provides a lid assembly and a grilling appliance. The handle of the grilling appliance can be safely and conveniently unfolded when the lid needs to be lifted or supported, while also ensuring the stability of the handle supporting the upper grill pan assembly. The length direction of the grilling appliance is defined as... Figures 3 to 7 The width direction of the grilling utensil is shown in the left-right direction. Figures 3 to 7 The front-to-back direction shown indicates that the height direction of the grilling equipment is... Figures 3 to 7 The up and down directions are shown.

[0041] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, specifically, the grilling appliance includes a lower housing assembly 200 and an upper cover assembly 100 rotatably connected to the lower housing assembly 200. The upper cover assembly 100 includes an upper cover 10, a handle 20, and a locking assembly 30. The upper cover 10 has a mounting groove 11 located at the end furthest from the upper cover assembly 100 from which it is rotatably connected to the lower housing assembly 200. The handle 20 includes a force-applying part 21, a support part 22, and a connecting part 23. The connecting part 23 connects the force-applying part 21 and the support part 22. Handle 20 is rotatably mounted on top cover 10 about the axis of connecting part 23. Handle 20 has a retracted state and an extended state. Locking component 30 is mounted on top cover 10. Locking component 30 includes a retractable locking rod 31. Locking hole 231 is provided on connecting part 23. In the retracted state, support part 22 is located in mounting groove 11 and locking rod 31 is in a retracted state. In the extended state, locking rod 31 is inserted into locking hole 231, and the lower surface of support part 22 and the upper surface of top cover 10 maintain a set angle α.

[0042] It should be noted that the upper cover assembly 100 has the following characteristics: Figure 3 and Figure 5 The closed state, the 90-degree open state (not shown in the figure), and as shown Figure 7 As shown in the 180-degree open state, the user can control the top cover assembly to automatically close along the 100-degree opening state. Figure 3 The upper cover assembly 100 can be rotated clockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 200 to a 90-degree open state and a 180-degree open state, or the upper cover assembly 100 can be controlled to rotate clockwise from the 180-degree open state. Figure 3The handle 20 rotates counterclockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 200 to a 90-degree open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the upper cover assembly 100 and the lower housing assembly 200 are approximately at 0°; in the 90-degree open state, the upper cover assembly 100 and the lower housing assembly 200 are approximately at 90° to 105°; in the 180-degree open state, the upper cover assembly 100 and the lower housing assembly 200 are approximately at 180°. The user can also control the upper cover assembly 100 to rotate to any state within the range of 0° to 180° between the upper cover assembly 100 and the lower housing assembly 200. The handle 20 has... Figure 3 The storage state shown and as follows Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown in the unfolded state, the user can control the handle 20 to retract into its retracted state. Figure 3 Rotate the handle 20 clockwise relative to the top cover 10 to the unfolded state, or control the handle 20 to move from the unfolded state along... Figure 3 Rotate counterclockwise relative to the top cover 10 to the storage position. Figure 1 The state shown is as follows: the top cover assembly 100 is in the closed state and the handle 20 is in the retracted state. At this time, the upper surface of the top cover 10, the upper surface of the force application part 21 and the upper surface of the support part 22 are all facing upward, and the lower surface of the top cover 10, the lower surface of the force application part 21 and the lower surface of the support part 22 are all facing downward.

[0043] In the top cover assembly 100 provided in this embodiment of the utility model, when the handle 20 is in the stored state, the support portion 22 of the handle 20 is located within the mounting groove 11, so that the support portion 22 does not protrude excessively from the top cover 10, avoiding increasing the overall thickness of the top cover assembly 100, thereby reducing the volume of the top cover assembly 100 when stored for easy storage; when it is necessary to unfold the top cover assembly 100 from the closed state to the 90-degree open state, the user can directly lift the force application portion 21 to make the top cover assembly 100 move along the entire opening. Figure 3 The upper cover assembly 100 is opened by rotating clockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 200. At this time, because the lower surface of the support part 22 abuts against the bottom wall of the mounting groove 11, the handle 20 cannot move along the upper cover assembly 100 during the opening process. Figure 3 The top cover rotates clockwise relative to the top cover 10, and the user will not touch the hot top cover 10 or the upper baking tray inside the top cover assembly 100, making it safer and more convenient to lift the top cover assembly 100.

[0044] When it is necessary to unfold the top cover assembly 100 from the closed state or the 90-degree open state to the 180-degree open state, first control the handle 20 to retract from the storage state. Figure 3The handle 20 rotates counterclockwise relative to the upper cover 10 to the unfolded state, aligning the locking rod 31 with the lock hole 231. The locking rod 31 can extend and insert into the lock hole 231. The handle 20 will not rotate relative to the upper cover 10 when it is not subjected to external force or the external force is small, thus stabilizing the handle 20 in the current position. The lower surface of the support part 22 maintains a set angle α with the upper surface of the upper cover 10. Then, the support part 22 is pulled up, so that the upper cover assembly 100 moves along the upper surface of the upper cover 10. Figure 3 The handle 20 rotates clockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 200 to a 180-degree open position. The end of the support part 22 away from the upper cover 10 can support an external surface such as a table or countertop, thus providing support for the upper cover assembly 100. The locking rod 31 and the locking hole 231 cooperate to prevent the handle 20 from accidentally rotating to the retracted position when supporting the upper cover assembly 100, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the upper cover assembly 100 in the 180-degree open position. After use, first control the upper cover assembly 100 to rotate clockwise along... Figure 3 Rotate counterclockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 200 to the closed state, and then apply an directional force to the support part 22 or the force-applying part 21. Figure 3 A clockwise force causes the inner wall of the keyhole 231 to push the locking rod 31, causing the locking rod 31 to retract and exit the keyhole 231. Simultaneously, the handle 20 can extend from its unfolded state along... Figure 3 Rotate clockwise relative to the top cover 10 to the storage position.

[0045] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, in the unfolded state, the set angle α maintained between the lower surface of the support portion 22 and the upper surface of the upper cover 10 is preferably in the range of 90 degrees to 105 degrees. The included angle α can be any angle within the range of 90 degrees to 105 degrees, such as 90 degrees, 95 degrees, 100 degrees, or 105 degrees. When the included angle α between the lower surface of the support portion 22 and the upper surface of the upper cover 10 is greater than or equal to 90 degrees, the upper cover assembly 100, in the 180-degree open state, prevents the upper cover 10 from exerting an axial force on the support portion 22. Figure 3 A large force in the clockwise direction caused the handle 20 to unexpectedly move relative to the top cover 10 along... Figure 3 Rotate clockwise to the storage state; and the angle α between the lower surface of the support 22 and the upper surface of the cover 10 is less than or equal to 105 degrees to prevent the handle 20 from rotating too much relative to the cover 10 and affecting the support effect, and also to avoid the handle 20 from being too long.

[0046] like Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, in one embodiment, the locking assembly 30 further includes an elastic element 32, which has a force that drives the locking lever 31 toward the connecting portion 23. When the handle 20 is in the retracted state, the locking lever 31 is in the retracted state, and the elastic element 32 deforms, applying a force to the locking lever 31 toward the connecting portion 23. When the handle 20 is rotated to the extended state so that the locking lever 31 is aligned with the lock hole 231, the locking lever 31 can automatically extend and insert into the lock hole 231 under the force of the elastic element 32. Furthermore, the elastic element 32 can improve the stability of the locking lever 31 in the extended state, preventing the locking lever 31 from accidentally retracting. After use, a force needs to be applied to the support portion 22 or the force-applying portion 21 toward the connecting portion 23. Figure 3 A large force in the clockwise direction causes the inner wall of the lock hole 231 to push the lock rod 31. The lock rod 31 can overcome the force of the elastic element 32 and exit the lock hole 231, and the elastic element 32 deforms again.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the elastic element 32 can be a spring with a large elastic force, so that when the locking rod 31 is aligned with the lock hole 231, the locking rod 31 can be accurately and quickly inserted into the lock hole 231 under the action of the spring force. Furthermore, the spring has a simple structure and low cost. Specifically, the two ends of the spring can respectively abut against the side of the locking rod 31 away from the lock hole 231 and the upper cover 10. When the locking rod 31 is in the retracted state, the spring is compressed. Alternatively, the two ends of the spring can respectively connect to the side of the locking rod 31 facing the lock hole 231 and the upper cover 10. When the locking rod 31 is in the retracted state, the spring is stretched. Alternatively, the elastic element 32 can also be a spring sheet, disc spring, silicone rubber component, or other elastic elements. This embodiment of the invention does not impose specific limitations here.

[0048] Of course, in other embodiments, the locking rod 31 can also be a retractable structure with its own elasticity. When the handle 20 is in the retracted state, the locking rod 31 is in the retracted state and tends to move towards the connecting part 23. When the handle 20 is rotated to the unfolded state so that the locking rod 31 is aligned with the lock hole 231, the locking rod 31 can extend and insert into the lock hole 231 under its own elastic force; or, the extension and retraction of the locking rod 31 can be controlled by other drive structures or by the user manually.

[0049] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the locking lever 31 includes a locking head 311, a lever body 312, and a seat body 313. The lever body 312 connects the locking head 311 and the seat body 313. The surface of the locking head 311 is arc-shaped, and the seat body 313 bears the force of the elastic element 32. The arc-shaped surface is the locking head 311, and the cylindrical surface is the lever body 312. When the locking lever 31 slides towards the end away from the connecting part 23, the seat body 313 can push against the elastic element 32, compressing or stretching it. The lever body 312 increases the overall length of the locking lever 31, allowing the locking head 311 to be fully inserted into the lock hole 231, ensuring the stability and reliability of the fit between the locking lever 31 and the lock hole 231, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the handle 20 in the unfolded state. When controlling the handle 20 to rotate from the unfolded state to the retracted state, the user applies force to the support part 22 or the force application part 21 towards... Figure 3 The clockwise force allows the arc-shaped surface of the lock head 311 to act as a guide, enabling the lock head 311 to slide against the inner wall of the lock hole 231. The lock rod 31 slides out of the lock hole 231 towards the side away from the lock hole 231, allowing the handle 20 to rotate relative to the upper cover 10. This prevents the lock rod 31 from failing to exit the lock hole 231 due to the lock head 311 abutting against the inner wall of the lock hole 231 through a plane, thus preventing the handle 20 from rotating relative to the upper cover 10.

[0050] In one embodiment, the lock head 311 is hemispherical. The hemispherical lock head 311 has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture. Furthermore, the hemispherical lock head 311 not only guides the lock rod 31 when it exits the lock hole 231, but also ensures that the lock head 311 does not affect the normal rotation of the handle 20 relative to the upper cover 10 when it contacts the outer surface of the connecting part 23. Of course, in other embodiments, the upper surface of the lock head 311 may only have an arc surface, a slope, or other structure that guides the lock rod 31 when it exits the lock hole 231 from the inner wall of the lock hole 231. This embodiment of the present invention does not impose specific limitations here.

[0051] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the inner wall of the lock hole 231 may also be provided with a guide surface 2311. The guide surface 2311 may be an arc surface, a slope surface, etc. When the lock rod 31 is pushed out of the lock hole 231 by the inner wall of the lock hole 231, the guide surface 2311 can cooperate with the lock head 311 to play a guiding role.

[0052] like Figure 6As shown, in the unfolded state, the length L of the rod 312 inserted into the lock hole 231 is no greater than 2mm. The lock head 311 is fully inserted into the lock hole 231, while the rod 312 may be partially or not inserted into the lock hole 231. Furthermore, the length L of the rod 312 inserted into the lock hole 231 can be any value within the range of 0mm ≤ L ≤ 2mm, such as 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, or 2mm. Partial insertion of the rod 312 into the lock hole 231 increases the size of the locking rod 31 within the lock hole 231, improving the stability and reliability of the fit between the locking rod 31 and the lock hole 231, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the handle 20 in the unfolded state. The length L of the rod 312 inserted into the lock hole 231 is less than or equal to 2mm to prevent the inner wall of the lock hole 231 from abutting against the outer surface of the rod 312 through a plane, thus preventing the locking rod 31 from being unable to exit the lock hole 231.

[0053] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking assembly 30 further includes a fixing cover 33 disposed on the upper cover 10. The fixing cover 33 has a mounting groove 331 and a first clearance hole 332. One end of the elastic member 32 abuts against the wall of the mounting groove 331, and the other end is connected to the locking rod 31. At least part of the end of the locking rod 31 away from the elastic member 32 extends out of the first clearance hole 332 and connects with the connecting part 23. Specifically, the wall of the upper cover 10 is provided with a second clearance hole 14 corresponding to the first clearance hole 332. The seat 313 is slidably disposed in the mounting groove 331. The lock head 311 and at least part of the rod 312 can extend out of the first clearance hole 332 and the second clearance hole 14 in sequence and connect with the connecting part 23. The fixed cover 33 supports the locking rod 31 and the elastic element 32. The seat 313, in conjunction with the mounting groove 331, limits the sliding range of the locking rod 31, preventing the length L of the locking rod 31 inserted into the lock hole 231 from being too long. The first clearance hole 332 and the second clearance hole 14 limit the sliding direction of the lock head 311 and the rod 312, ensuring that the lock head 311 can be accurately inserted into the lock hole 231 when the locking rod 31 is aligned with the lock hole 231. Furthermore, setting the fixed cover 33 and the upper cover 10 as separate structures also facilitates the user's assembly of the locking assembly 30.

[0054] Of course, in other embodiments, an assembly groove 331 can be directly opened in the upper cover 10, and a second clearance hole 14 can be opened on the wall of the upper cover 10. The seat 313 is slidably disposed in the assembly groove 331, and the lock head 311 and at least part of the rod 312 can extend out of the second clearance hole 14 and connect with the connecting part 23.

[0055] like Figures 8 to 9As shown, one of the connecting part 23 and the mounting groove 11 is provided with a rotating shaft 12, and the other is provided with a shaft hole 233 adapted to the rotation of the rotating shaft 12. The rotation of the handle 20 relative to the upper cover 10 is achieved by the cooperation of the rotating shaft 12 and the shaft hole 233. The structure is simple and easy to process and assemble.

[0056] In one embodiment, the connecting portion 23 includes a protruding strip (not shown) extending along the width direction of the handle 20. The protruding strip has a curved surface 2321. The mounting groove 11 is provided with a curved groove 13 adapted to the protruding strip. The curved groove 13 is located at the connection between the upper surface and the side of the cover 10. The width direction of the handle 20 is the same as the width direction of the grilling appliance. When the handle 20 rotates relative to the cover 10, the locking head 311 abuts against the curved surface 2321 of the protruding strip, preventing interference between the connecting portion 23 and the locking head 311 that could cause the handle 20 to jam during rotation. The curved groove 13 adapts to the curved surface 2321, preventing interference between the connecting portion 23 and the bottom wall of the mounting groove 11 that could affect the normal rotation of the handle 20 relative to the cover 10. The number of locking components 30 can be one, two, three or more. Multiple locking components 30 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the handle 20. Locking holes 231 are provided on the curved surface 2321. The number of locking holes 231 is the same as the number of locking components 30, and they are arranged one-to-one with the locking components 30. Multiple locking rods 31 cooperate with the locking holes 231 to further improve the stability and reliability of the handle 20 in the unfolded state.

[0057] At this time, a rotating shaft 12 can be protruding from both sides of the mounting groove 11, and a shaft hole 233 can be provided at both ends of the protrusion; a shaft hole 233 can be provided in the protrusion along the width direction of the handle 20, and the rotating shaft 12 passes through the shaft hole 233 and its two ends are respectively connected to the two sides of the mounting groove 11; or, a rotating shaft 12 can be protruding from both ends of the protrusion, and a shaft hole 233 can be provided on both sides of the mounting groove 11.

[0058] like Figures 8 to 9As shown, in another embodiment, the connecting part 23 includes two spaced-apart protrusions 232 with curved surfaces 2321. The mounting groove 11 is provided with a curved groove 13 adapted to the protrusions 232. The curved groove 13 is located at the connection between the upper surface and the side of the upper cover 10. When the handle 20 rotates relative to the upper cover 10, the locking head 311 abuts against the curved surface 2321 of the protrusions 232, preventing the connecting part 23 and the locking head 311 from interfering with each other and causing the handle 20 to jam during rotation. The curved groove 13 is adapted to the curved surface 2321, preventing the connecting part 23 from interfering with the bottom wall of the mounting groove 11 and affecting the normal rotation of the handle 20 relative to the upper cover 10. There are two locking components 30, which are arranged one-to-one with the protrusions 232. Each protrusion 232 has a locking hole 231 on its curved surface 2321. The two locking rods 31 cooperate with the locking holes 231 to further improve the stability and reliability of the handle 20 in the unfolded state.

[0059] At this time, a rotating shaft 12 can be provided on both sides of the mounting groove 11, and a shaft hole 233 can be provided at both ends of the two protrusions 232 that are opposite to each other; a rotating shaft 12 can be provided on both ends of the two protrusions 232 that are opposite to each other, and a shaft hole 233 can be provided on both sides of the mounting groove 11; a protrusion can be provided in the middle of the mounting groove 11, and a rotating shaft 12 can be provided at both ends of the protrusion, and a shaft hole 233 can be provided at both ends of the two protrusions 232 that are facing each other; or, a protrusion can be provided in the middle of the mounting groove 11, and a shaft hole 233 can be provided in the protrusion, and a rotating shaft 12 can be provided at both ends of the two protrusions 232 that are facing each other.

[0060] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of protrusions 232 may be three, four or more, and multiple protrusions 232 are spaced apart along the length of the handle 20. The two outermost protrusions 232 are connected to the mounting groove 11 through the shaft 12 and the shaft hole 233.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the force-applying part 21 at least partially protrudes from the peripheral or upper edge of the upper cover 10. This facilitates the user's grip on and application of force to the force-applying part 21, and further ensures that the user will not touch the hot upper cover 10 or the upper baking tray inside the upper cover assembly 100 when gripping the force-applying part 21, making operation safer. When it is necessary to unfold the upper cover assembly 100 to the 90° open position, simply lift the force-applying part 21, so that the upper cover assembly 100 as a whole moves along the edge of the upper cover 100. Figure 3 The cover is opened by rotating clockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 200. When the upper cover assembly 100 needs to be opened to 180°, a downward force is first applied to the force application part 21, causing the handle 20 to rotate clockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 20. Figure 3 The upper cover 10 is rotated counterclockwise relative to the top cover 10 and unfolded. Then, the support part 22 is lifted, so that the entire upper cover assembly 100 moves along the top cover 100. Figure 3The cover is opened by rotating it clockwise relative to the lower housing assembly 200.

[0062] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model also provides a grilling appliance, including a lower housing assembly 200 and the aforementioned upper cover assembly 100, wherein the upper cover assembly 100 is rotatably connected to the lower housing assembly 200. The user can control the upper cover assembly 100 relative to the lower housing assembly 200 via the handle 20. Figure 3 The lid is closed, the lid is open at 90 degrees, and... Figure 7 The lid can be switched between the 180-degree open state shown. In the closed state and the 90-degree open state, the handle 20 can be in the storage state to facilitate the storage of the grilling utensils and ensure the stability of the lid assembly 100 in the 90-degree open state; in the 180-degree open state, the handle 20 can be rotated relative to the lid 10 to the unfolded state, so as to stably support the lid assembly 100 at the end away from the lid 10 through the force application part 21.

[0063] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0064] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative 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 utility model patent. 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 all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A top cover assembly for a grilling appliance, the grilling appliance comprising a lower housing assembly (200) and a top cover assembly rotatably connected to the lower housing assembly (200), characterized in that, The upper cover assembly includes: The upper cover (10) is provided with a mounting groove (11), which is located at the end away from the upper cover assembly for rotatable connection with the lower housing assembly (200); A handle (20) comprising a force-applying part (21), a support part (22), and a connecting part (23), wherein the connecting part (23) connects the force-applying part (21) and the support part (22), and the handle (20) is rotatably disposed on the upper cover (10) about the axis of the connecting part (23), and the handle (20) has a retracted state and an unfolded state; and A locking assembly (30) is provided on the upper cover (10). The locking assembly (30) includes a retractable locking rod (31). The connecting part (23) is provided with a locking hole (231). In the retracted state, the supporting part (22) is located in the mounting groove (11) and the locking rod (31) is in the retracted state. In the unfolded state, the locking rod (31) is inserted into the locking hole (231) and the lower surface of the supporting part (22) and the upper surface of the upper cover (10) maintain a set angle.

2. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly (30) further includes an elastic element (32) having a force that drives the locking rod (31) toward the connecting portion (23).

3. The upper cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking rod (31) includes a lock head (311), a rod body (312), and a seat body (313). The rod body (312) connects the lock head (311) to the seat body (313). The surface of the lock head (311) is arc-shaped, and the seat body (313) bears the force of the elastic element (32).

4. The upper cover assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lock head (311) is hemispherical.

5. The upper cover assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the unfolded state, the length of the rod (312) inserted into the lock hole (231) is no more than 2 mm.

6. The upper cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly (30) further includes a fixing cover (33) disposed on the upper cover (10). The fixing cover (33) has a mounting groove (331) and a first clearance hole (332). One end of the elastic member (32) abuts against the wall of the mounting groove (331), and the other end is connected to the locking rod (31). At least part of the end of the locking rod (31) away from the elastic member (32) extends out of the first clearance hole (332) and is connected to the connecting part (23).

7. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part (23) includes a protrusion extending along the width direction of the handle (20), the protrusion having a curved surface (2321), and the mounting groove (11) having a curved groove (13) adapted to the protrusion, the curved groove (13) being located at the connection between the upper surface and the side of the upper cover (10).

8. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part (23) includes two spaced protrusions (232) with curved surfaces (2321), and the mounting groove (11) is provided with a curved groove (13) adapted to the protrusions (232). The curved groove (13) is located at the connection between the upper surface and the side of the upper cover (10).

9. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the connecting part (23) and the mounting groove (11) is provided with a rotating shaft (12), and the other is provided with a shaft hole (233) adapted to the rotation of the rotating shaft (12).

10. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The force-applying part (21) protrudes at least partially from the peripheral or upper edge of the cover (10).

11. A frying / grilling appliance, characterized in that, include: Lower housing assembly (200); and The upper cover assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10 is rotatably connected to the lower housing assembly (200).

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