Combined kettle cover and electric kettle

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of combined kettle lid and electric kettle, the combined kettle lid includes fixed cover, movable cover subassembly, drive assembly and return spring;Fixed cover has storage cavity, movable cover subassembly includes movable cover plate that can be connected in storage cavity bottom side liftable, drive assembly includes transmission block and drive knob;Transmission block is located inside storage cavity and is fixed with movable cover plate by stem connector;Drive knob is used to receive external torque, and can be rotatably connected with fixed cover, when receiving external torque is switched from open state to closed state, transmission block is pressed downward to make movable cover plate descend sealing kettle body opening relative to fixed cover;Return spring is sleeved on stem connector and is used to make movable cover plate rise when drive knob is switched from closed state to open state to let out kettle body opening to drain water.The combined kettle lid of the utility model can realize the switch of water outlet by rotating knob on kettle lid, with high safety and convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kettle technology, and more specifically, to a combination kettle lid and an electric kettle. Background Technology

[0002] An electric kettle is a common appliance used for quickly boiling water. Nowadays, with the improvement of living standards, electric kettles, which use electricity for heating, are increasingly widely used. Electric kettles can determine whether the water has boiled based on the steam emitted, and can automatically shut off the power when the water has boiled. Traditional electric kettles typically consist of a body, a heating element, and a lid. The water spout is directly located on the body, and the lid is often a flip-top design for easy filling. This type of kettle is widely used due to its simple structure and ease of manufacture. However, because the inner liner of this type of kettle is directly connected to the water spout, hot water can easily spill out when the kettle is tilted or tipped over, posing a significant safety hazard and the risk of burns. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a combination kettle lid and electric kettle with convenient on / off control of the water outlet and high safety.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a combined kettle lid, including a fixed lid, a movable lid assembly, a drive assembly, and a return spring. The fixed lid is used to cover the opening of the kettle body at the top and has a receiving cavity. The movable lid assembly includes a movable cover plate, which is connected to the fixed lid at the bottom of the receiving cavity and can be driven to rise and fall. When the movable cover plate is lowered to the correct position, it can seal the opening of the kettle body. When the movable cover plate is raised, it allows the opening of the kettle body to drain water. The drive assembly includes a transmission block and a drive knob. The transmission block is located inside the receiving cavity and is fixed to the movable cover plate through a rod-shaped connector passing through the receiving cavity. The drive knob is used to receive external torque and is rotatably connected to the fixed lid in an open and closed state. When receiving external torque and switching from the open state to the closed state, it presses the transmission block downward, causing the movable cover plate to fall relative to the fixed lid. The return spring is sleeved on the rod-shaped connector and presses between the fixed lid and the transmission block, and is used to raise the movable cover plate when the drive knob switches from the closed state to the open state.

[0006] In one embodiment, the top of the transmission block is provided with a transmission ramp extending in a circumferential direction, and the drive knob has a drive block that abuts against the transmission block and can be rotatably slid along the transmission ramp. When the drive knob is in the open state, the drive block is located at the lowest point of the transmission ramp, and when the drive knob is in the closed state, the drive block is located at the highest point of the transmission ramp.

[0007] In one embodiment, the drive knob includes a connecting part and a drive part; the connecting part is located in the middle of the receiving cavity, and the drive block is located on the side wall of the connecting part; the drive part is fixedly connected to the connecting part, and at least its top protrudes from the fixed cover to receive the external torque to rotate the drive block.

[0008] In one embodiment, the outer periphery of the connecting part is circular; two transmission inclined surfaces are provided around the connecting part; a pair of driving blocks are provided, which are respectively located at both ends of the diameter of the connecting part and slide along the two transmission inclined surfaces in a corresponding manner.

[0009] In one embodiment, the receiving cavity has a first guide hole; the transmission block includes a transmission plate with a second guide hole, the upper end of the transmission plate has the transmission inclined surface, and the lower end of the transmission plate has a guide post; the guide post is vertically and vertically inserted into the first guide hole, and the connecting part is rotatably embedded in the second guide hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the combined lid also includes a limiting plate for limiting the height of the transmission block, the limiting plate being fixedly connected to the fixed cover above the transmission block.

[0011] In one embodiment, the movable cover assembly has a steam outlet, and a steam switch assembly is provided at the steam outlet. The movable cover assembly also includes a mounting cover plate, which is fixed to the movable cover plate on the side opposite to the fixed cover. The steam switch assembly includes a steam outlet chamber, a movable rubber plug, a steel ball, and a lifting spring. The steel ball is movably placed in the steam outlet chamber. The movable rubber plug includes a push rod with an anti-detachment cap at one end and a rubber plug connected to the end of the push rod away from the anti-detachment cap. The anti-detachment cap and the rubber plug are respectively located on both sides of the movable cover plate. The steel ball can press against the anti-detachment cap to create a gap between the rubber plug and the mounting cover plate. The lifting spring is sleeved on the push rod and springs between the anti-detachment cap and the mounting cover plate, used to lift the rubber plug and block the steam outlet when the combined kettle lid is tilted beyond a predetermined angle and the pressure of the steel ball on the anti-detachment cap weakens.

[0012] In one embodiment, the steam outlet cavity includes a lower cavity and an upper cavity that covers the top of the lower cavity. The lower cavity is integrally formed with a movable cover plate and communicates with a steam outlet. The upper cavity has multiple steam vent holes.

[0013] Furthermore, the combined lid also includes a decorative cover, which is detachably mounted on the top of the fixed lid, and the drive assembly extends through the decorative cover.

[0014] As a second aspect, the present invention also provides an electric kettle, including a kettle body and the above-mentioned combined kettle lid. The kettle body includes an outer shell and an inner liner. The top of the inner liner has a kettle body opening. The fixed lid is placed above the inner liner. The movable lid assembly can lift and lower to open or close the kettle body opening.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model are as follows: In the combined kettle lid of this utility model, by rotating the drive component, when the drive knob is switched from the open state to the closed state, the movable lid component is lowered to seal the kettle opening. When the drive knob is switched from the closed state to the open state, the return spring causes the movable lid component to rise to allow the kettle opening to open. Thus, the kettle spout can be opened or closed by rotating the drive knob, which is convenient to use and has high safety. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model will be briefly introduced below.

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view of a combined kettle lid provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The perspective view of the combined kettle lid from another angle shows the drive knob in the open position;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A perspective view of the combined kettle lid with the drive knob in the closed position;

[0020] Figure 4 For this Figure 1 The image shown is a 3D view of the combined kettle lid without the decorative cover.

[0021] Figure 5 A perspective view of a fixing cover provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 A perspective view of a transmission block provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 A perspective view of the connecting portion provided in one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is an assembly diagram of the drive assembly, movable cover assembly, and return spring provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 For this Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the combined kettle lid, with the drive knob in the open position.

[0026] Figure 10 Book Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the combined kettle lid, with the drive knob in the closed position.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of an electric kettle provided in one embodiment of the present invention, in which the drive knob is in the off state;

[0028] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of an electric kettle provided in one embodiment of the present invention, in which the drive knob is in the on state. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present invention. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be understood that the steps described in the method embodiments of this utility model may be performed in different orders and / or in parallel. Furthermore, the method embodiments may include additional steps and / or omit the steps shown. The scope of this utility model is not limited in this respect.

[0031] The term "comprising" and its variations as used herein are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to". The term "connection" can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection via intermediate components (elements). The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments". Definitions of other terms will be given in the following description.

[0032] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this utility model are only used to distinguish between devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit these devices, modules or units to necessarily be different devices, modules or units, nor are they used to limit the order or interdependence of the functions performed by these devices, modules or units.

[0033] See Figures 1-10 and combined Figure 11 and Figure 12 This utility model provides a combined kettle lid 100 and an electric kettle using the combined kettle lid 100. The electric kettle is a flip-top kettle, which includes a kettle body 200 and the aforementioned combined kettle lid 100. The kettle body 200 includes an outer shell and an inner liner 210 disposed inside the outer shell. The combined kettle lid 100 is snapped onto the top of the outer shell and located above the inner liner 210.

[0034] The combined kettle lid 100 includes a fixed lid 10, a movable lid assembly 20, a drive assembly 30, and a return spring 40. When the fixed lid 10 is placed on the kettle body 200, it is snapped onto the top of the outer shell of the kettle body 200 and located above the inner liner 210 of the kettle body. The movable lid assembly 20 is movably connected to the fixed lid 10 from the bottom side, and its lid plate can be raised or lowered to approach or move away from the fixed lid 10. The drive assembly 30 is used to rotatably lower the lid plate of the movable lid assembly 20 away from the fixed lid 10 and seal the kettle body opening 211 at the top of the inner liner 210. The return spring 40 is used to raise the movable lid assembly 20 after the pressure of the drive assembly 30 on the movable lid assembly 20 is removed, thereby opening the kettle body opening 211 to allow water to flow out.

[0035] The fixed cover 10 is used to cover the opening 211 of the pot body at the top of the pot body 200, and it has a storage cavity 11.

[0036] The movable cover assembly 20 includes a movable cover plate 21 and a sealing ring 23. The movable cover plate 21 is connected to the fixed cover 10 on the bottom side of the receiving cavity 11 and can be driven to rise and fall. The sealing ring 23 is arranged around the periphery of the movable cover plate 21. When the movable cover plate 21 is lowered to the position, the sealing ring 23 can seal the gap between the movable cover plate 21 and the top of the inner liner 210 to seal the opening 211 of the pot. When the movable cover plate 21 is raised, the opening 211 of the pot is opened to drain water.

[0037] The drive assembly 30 includes a transmission block 31 and a drive knob 32, the drive knob 32 being controlled to act on the transmission block 31. The transmission block 31 is located inside the receiving cavity 11 and is fixedly connected to the movable cover plate 21 via a rod-shaped connector 22 passing through the receiving cavity 11. The drive knob 32 is used to receive external torque and is rotatably connected to the fixed cover 10 in an open and closed state. When receiving external torque and switching from the open to the closed state, it presses the transmission block 31 downward, causing the movable cover plate 21 to descend relative to the fixed cover 10.

[0038] The reset spring 40 is sleeved on the rod-shaped connector 22 and presses between the fixed cover 10 and the transmission block 31, and is used to raise the movable cover 21 when the drive knob 32 is switched from the closed state to the open state.

[0039] In the combined kettle lid 100 of this utility model, the rotation of the drive assembly 30 causes the movable lid assembly 20 to descend and seal the kettle opening 211 when the drive knob 32 switches from the open state to the closed state. When the drive knob 32 switches from the closed state to the open state, the return spring 40 causes the movable lid assembly 20 to rise and open the kettle opening 211 to allow water to boil. Thus, the opening or closing of the kettle 200 spout can be achieved by rotating the drive knob 32, which facilitates the use of the flip-top electric kettle and improves the safety of use.

[0040] Please combine Figure 5 In one embodiment, the fixed cover 10 has a stepped hole 13, and the movable cover plate 21 is fixedly provided with the rod-shaped connector 22. The top end of the rod-shaped connector 22 has an internal threaded hole that passes through the stepped hole 13. The transmission block 31 has a screw hole corresponding to the internal threaded hole of the rod-shaped connector 22 for inserting screws to fix the transmission block 31 to the movable cover plate 21. One end of the return spring 40 presses against the transmission block 31, and the other end is embedded in the stepped hole 13. In addition, the side of the transmission block 31 facing the movable cover plate 21 is also provided with a spring storage sleeve, and the end of the return spring 40 is embedded in the spring storage sleeve.

[0041] In one embodiment, the top of the transmission block 31 is provided with a transmission ramp 311 extending in the circumferential direction, and the drive knob 32 has a drive block 3221. The drive block 3221 abuts against the transmission block 31 and can slide rotatably along the transmission ramp 311. When the drive knob 32 is in the open state, the drive block 3221 is located at the lowest point of the transmission ramp 311, and when the drive knob 32 is in the closed state, the drive block 3221 is located at the highest point of the transmission ramp 311.

[0042] Understandably, in this embodiment, the height between the drive block 3221 and the fixed cover 10 is relatively fixed, while the transmission block 31 can be raised or lowered relative to the fixed cover 10 in the height direction. Thus, when the drive block 3221 slides rotatably on the transmission ramp 311, the transmission block 31 rises or falls relative to the fixed cover 10.

[0043] Please combine Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the drive knob 32 includes a connecting portion 322 and a drive portion 321. The connecting portion 322 is located in the middle of the receiving cavity, and the drive block 3221 is located on the side wall of the connecting portion 322. The drive portion 321 is fixedly connected to the connecting portion 322, and at least its top protrudes from the fixing cover 10 to receive the external torque to rotate the drive block 3221. Understandably, the connecting portion 322 has a screw hole 3220 in the middle for inserting a screw to connect with the drive portion 321.

[0044] In one embodiment, the outer periphery of the connecting part 322 is circular; two transmission inclined surfaces 311 are provided around the connecting part 322; a pair of driving blocks 3221 are provided, which are respectively located at both ends of the diameter of the connecting part 322 and slide along the two transmission inclined surfaces 311 in a corresponding manner. By providing a pair of driving blocks 3221 to slide along the two transmission inclined surfaces 311, the driving is smoother and the operating feel when switching the water outlet is improved.

[0045] Please combine Figure 6 In one embodiment, the receiving cavity 11 is provided with a first guide hole 12, the transmission block 31 includes a transmission plate provided with a second guide hole 310, the upper end of the transmission plate is provided with the transmission inclined surface 311, the lower end of the transmission plate is provided with a guide post 312, the guide post 312 is vertically inserted into the first guide hole 12, and the connecting part 322 is rotatably embedded in the second guide hole 310.

[0046] Please combine Figure 4 Furthermore, the combined kettle lid 100 also includes a limiting buckle 60 for limiting the height of the transmission block 31, the limiting buckle 60 being fixedly connected to the fixed cover 10 above the transmission block 31.

[0047] Please combine Figure 10 In one embodiment, the movable cover assembly 20 has a steam outlet, and a steam switch assembly 50 is provided at the steam outlet. The movable cover assembly 20 also includes a mounting cover plate 24, which is fixed to the movable cover plate 21 on the side of the movable cover plate 21 opposite to the fixed cover 10.

[0048] Please combine Figures 9-12The steam switch assembly 50 includes a steam outlet chamber 51, a movable rubber plug 52, a steel ball 53, and a lifting spring (not shown, the same below). The steel ball 53 is movably placed inside the steam outlet chamber 51. The movable rubber plug 52 includes a push rod 521 with an anti-detachment cap at one end and a rubber plug connected to the end of the push rod 521 away from the anti-detachment cap. The anti-detachment cap and the rubber plug are respectively located on both sides of the movable cover plate 21. The steel ball 53 can press against the anti-detachment cap to form a gap between the rubber plug and the mounting cover plate 24. The lifting spring is sleeved on the push rod 521 and springs between the anti-detachment cap and the mounting cover plate 24. It is used to lift the rubber plug and block the steam outlet when the combined kettle lid 100 is tilted beyond a predetermined angle and the pressure of the steel ball 53 on the anti-detachment cap weakens.

[0049] The steam switch assembly 50 of this utility model is connected to the movable cover assembly 20 and rises and falls synchronously with the movable cover plate 21. When the kettle body 200 is upright, the steel ball 53 presses down on the anti-detachment cap, exposing the rubber stopper and allowing steam to escape from the kettle body 200. When the kettle body 200 is tilted or hot water is poured in, the lid tilts with the kettle body 200, the steel ball 53 rolls and separates from the anti-detachment cap, or the pressure of the steel ball 53 on the anti-detachment cap decreases, and the rubber stopper is lifted up by the lifting spring to block the steam outlet.

[0050] In one embodiment, the steam outlet cavity 51 includes a lower cavity 511 and an upper cavity 512 covering the top of the lower cavity 511. The lower cavity 511 is integrally formed with the movable cover plate 21 and communicates with the steam outlet. The upper cavity 512 is provided with a plurality of steam vent holes 5121.

[0051] In addition, a steam isolation chamber 14 is provided inside the storage cavity 11 of the fixed cover 10, and the steam outlet cavity 51 is embedded in the steam isolation chamber 14 to prevent steam from escaping to other parts of the storage cavity 11.

[0052] Furthermore, the combined lid 100 also includes a decorative cover 70, which is detachably mounted on the top of the fixed cover 10 to cover the internal structure of the lid and make the lid more aesthetically pleasing. The drive assembly 30 extends through the decorative cover 70.

[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of this utility model is not limited to the specific combination of the above-described technical features, but also includes other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features of the utility model in this utility model that have similar functions.

[0054] Although the subject matter has been described using language specific to structural features and / or methodological logic, it should be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or actions described above. Rather, the specific features and actions described above are merely illustrative examples of implementing the claims.

Claims

1. A modular teapot lid, characterized in that, Includes a fixed cover, a movable cover assembly, a drive assembly, and a return spring; The fixed cap is used to cover the opening of the pot body at the top of the pot body, and it has a storage cavity; The movable cover assembly includes a movable cover plate, which is connected to the fixed cover at the bottom of the storage cavity and can be driven to rise and fall. When the movable cover plate is lowered to the position, it can seal the opening of the kettle body. When the movable cover plate is raised, it can open the opening of the kettle body to drain water. The drive assembly includes a transmission block and a drive knob; the transmission block is located inside the storage cavity and is fixedly connected to the movable cover plate through a rod-shaped connector passing through the storage cavity; the drive knob is used to receive external torque and is rotatably connected to the fixed cover in an open and closed state. When receiving external torque and switching from the open state to the closed state, the drive knob presses the transmission block downward to drive the movable cover plate to descend relative to the fixed cover. The reset spring is sleeved on the rod-shaped connector and presses between the fixed cover and the transmission block, and is used to raise the movable cover when the drive knob is switched from the closed state to the open state.

2. The combined kettle lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the transmission block is provided with a transmission ramp extending in the circumferential direction. The drive knob has a drive block, which abuts against the transmission block and can slide rotatably along the transmission ramp. When the drive knob is in the open state, the drive block is located at the lowest point of the transmission ramp, and when the drive knob is in the closed state, the drive block is located at the highest point of the transmission ramp.

3. The combined kettle lid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive knob includes a connecting part and a drive part; the connecting part is located in the middle of the receiving cavity, and the drive block is located on the side wall of the connecting part; the drive part is fixedly connected to the connecting part, and at least its top protrudes from the fixed cover to receive the external torque to rotate the drive block.

4. The combined kettle lid according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the connecting part is circular; two transmission inclined surfaces are provided around the connecting part; a pair of driving blocks are provided, which are respectively located at both ends of the diameter of the connecting part and slide along the two transmission inclined surfaces in a corresponding manner.

5. The combined kettle lid according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The storage cavity has a first guide hole; the transmission block includes a transmission plate with a second guide hole, the upper end of the transmission plate has the transmission inclined surface, and the lower end of the transmission plate has a guide post; the guide post is vertically and vertically inserted into the first guide hole, and the connecting part is rotatably embedded in the second guide hole.

6. The combined kettle lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting buckle plate for limiting the height of the transmission block, the limiting buckle plate being fixedly connected to the fixed cover above the transmission block.

7. The combined kettle lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable cover assembly has a steam outlet, and a steam switch assembly is provided at the steam outlet. The movable cover assembly also includes a mounting cover plate, which is fixed to the movable cover plate on the side of the movable cover plate opposite to the fixed cover. The steam switch assembly includes a steam outlet chamber, a movable rubber stopper, a steel ball, and a lifting spring. The steel ball is movably placed in the steam outlet chamber. The movable rubber stopper includes a push rod with an anti-detachment cap at one end and a rubber stopper connected to the end of the push rod away from the anti-detachment cap. The anti-detachment cap and the rubber stopper are respectively located on both sides of the movable cover plate. The steel ball can press against the anti-detachment cap to create a gap between the rubber stopper and the mounting cover plate. The lifting spring is sleeved on the push rod and springs between the anti-detachment cap and the mounting cover plate. It is used to lift the rubber stopper to block the steam outlet when the combined kettle lid is tilted beyond a predetermined angle and the pressure of the steel ball on the anti-detachment cap weakens.

8. The combined kettle lid according to claim 7, characterized in that, The steam outlet cavity includes a lower cavity and an upper cavity that covers the top of the lower cavity. The lower cavity is integrally formed with a movable cover plate and is connected to the steam outlet. The upper cavity has multiple steam vent holes.

9. The combined kettle lid according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a decorative cover, which is detachably mounted on the top of the fixed cover, and the drive assembly extends through the decorative cover.

10. An electric kettle, comprising a kettle body and a kettle lid, wherein the kettle body includes an outer shell and an inner liner, and the top of the inner liner has an opening for the kettle body, characterized in that, The lid is a combined lid as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the fixed lid is placed above the inner liner, and the movable lid assembly can be raised and lowered to open or close the opening of the kettle body.

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