Cooking appliance

Abstract

This utility model provides a cooking appliance, including a pot body and a pot surround that are movably connected. The pot surround has a movement trajectory including a first position and a second position. In the first position, the pot surround is higher than the rim of the pot body. In the second position, the pot surround forms a first heat-gathering gap with the outer wall of the pot body, and the opening of the first heat-gathering gap faces away from the rim of the pot. The cooking appliance can move the pot surround to the second position to contain the flame within the first heat-gathering gap and concentrate heat within it, reducing heat loss. Alternatively, the pot surround can be moved to the first position so that the portion of the pot surround above the rim prevents soup from splashing outwards, thus solving the problem of soup dripping onto the stovetop.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Traditional cooking pots have a spherical outer wall, which means that a significant portion of the heat from the flame is lost during cooking, failing to heat the pot itself. This not only wastes gas but also results in low cooking efficiency and prolonged cooking time. To address this, some cooking pots have a flange at the rim, forming a heat-concentrating gap between the flange and the outer wall to trap and concentrate the flame. However, the flange structure of these pots is simple and has limited function; moreover, liquids may drip down the flange onto the stovetop. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a cooking utensil that, while containing flames and concentrating heat, can effectively prevent soup from dripping onto the stove.

[0004] The cooking appliance of this utility model includes a pot body and a pot surround that can be movably connected. The movement trajectory of the pot surround includes a first position and a second position.

[0005] When the pot-supporting plate is in the first position, it is higher than the pot opening.

[0006] When the pot-enclosing plate is in the second position, a first heat-gathering gap is formed between it and the outer wall of the pot, and the opening of the first heat-gathering gap faces away from the pot opening.

[0007] The cooking appliance of this invention can move the pot surround to a second position so that the flame is contained within the first heat-gathering gap and the heat is concentrated within the first heat-gathering gap, reducing the loss of heat from the flame. It can also move the pot surround to a first position so that the part of the pot surround above the pot opening prevents the soup inside the pot from splashing outward, thereby solving the problem of soup gradually falling onto the stove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the pot opening is provided with a rim extending circumferentially along the pot body, and multiple rim plates are provided, which are arranged circumferentially along the pot body and rotatably connected to the rim.

[0009] In some embodiments, the axis of rotation of any of the pot surrounds is perpendicular to the axis of the pot body; and / or, the axis of rotation of any of the pot surrounds is tangent to the end of the pot surround that is relatively far from the pot opening.

[0010] In some embodiments, a second heat-gathering gap is formed between the rim and the outer wall of the pot. The rim includes a top end and a bottom end, with the top end bent and connected to the pot opening, and the rim plate rotatably connected to the bottom end.

[0011] In some embodiments, when the pot surround is in the first position, the pot surround is located on the side of the pot surround that is relatively far away from the outer wall of the pot, and the end of the pot surround that is relatively far away from the bottom end is higher than the top end and the pot opening. When the pot surround is in the second position, the pot surround and the pot surround are arranged sequentially along the axis of the pot body in the direction close to the pot opening, and the first heat-gathering gap and the second heat-gathering gap are connected.

[0012] In some embodiments, the pot body is provided with a handle, and the rim is provided with a clearance opening for the handle to extend through.

[0013] In some implementations, the pot body and the surrounding edge are integrally formed.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pot surround plate and the surrounding edge are rotatably connected by a hinge, and the hinge is configured such that the movement trajectory of the pot surround plate includes an adjustment range, a second position is located within the adjustment range, and the pot surround plate can be fixed at any position within the adjustment range.

[0015] With this configuration, the pot surround can be moved by the user to change the size of the space between the pot surround and the outer wall of the pot, and can be fixed at any position within the adjustment range to maintain the size of the space between the pot surround and the outer wall of the pot, so that the space between the pot surround and the outer wall of the pot can accommodate flames of different shapes and sizes.

[0016] In some embodiments, the pot body is provided with a sliding connection portion, the pot surround plate is located on the outer periphery of the pot body and connected to the sliding connection portion, the sliding connection portion defines the movement trajectory of the pot surround plate relative to the pot body, and the movement trajectory extends along the axial direction of the pot body.

[0017] In some implementations, the pot-supporting plate is never lower than the bottom of the pot body at any position within the movement trajectory. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A perspective view of a cooking utensil according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention when the pot guard is in the first position;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention when the pot guard is in the second position;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the pot surround in the third position of the adjustable range.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the pot surround in the fourth position of the adjustable range.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking appliance according to another embodiment of the present invention when the pot surround is in the first position;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking appliance according to another embodiment of the present invention when the pot surround is in the second position.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10, pot body; 11, pot opening; 20, pot surround plate; 30, rim; 31, top end; 32, bottom end; 33, clearance opening; 40, hinge; 50, handle; 61, first heat-gathering gap; 62, second heat-gathering gap; 70, sliding connection. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] 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.

[0028] See Figure 1 This utility model provides a cooking utensil, which includes a pot body 10 and a handle 50. The outer wall of the pot body 10 is approximately spherical, and one end of the handle 50 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pot body 10. The outer wall of the pot body 10 is the surface on the pot body 10 that is used to be heated by a flame. The inner wall of the pot body 10 defines a pot cavity, the surface of which is approximately spherical, and the opening edge of the pot cavity forms a circular pot opening 11. The edge of the pot opening 11 is located in a plane that is perpendicular to the axis of the pot body 10. The handle 50 extends radially along the pot body 10.

[0029] In other embodiments, the outer wall of the pot body 10 and the surface of the pot cavity can also be curved surfaces of other shapes, not limited to spherical cap surfaces. For example, the outer wall of the pot body 10 can include a cylindrical surface and a plane, with the axis of the cylindrical surface perpendicular to the plane. The plane forms the bottom wall of the pot body 10, and the cylindrical surface forms the outer wall of the pot body 10. It can be understood that the outer wall of the pot body 10 can also include a plane and a frustum side. The pot body 10 can also be a hollow cuboid structure, so the outer wall of the pot body 10 can also include multiple rectangular planes. The pot opening 11 is a rectangular opening. The outer surface of the pot body 10 opposite to the pot opening 11 forms the bottom wall of the pot body 10, and the outer surface of the pot body 10 perpendicular to the pot opening 11 forms the side wall of the pot body 10.

[0030] The cooking appliance of this utility model also includes a pot-side plate 20 movably connected to the pot body 10. The pot-side plate 20 is located on the outer periphery of the pot body 10, and the trajectory of the pot-side plate 20 relative to the pot body 10 includes at least a first position and a second position. When the pot-side plate 20 moves to the first position relative to the pot body 10, at least a portion of the pot-side plate 20 is higher than the pot opening 11, that is, the pot-side plate 20 protrudes from the side of the plane where the edge of the pot opening 11 is located, facing away from the ground. When the pot-side plate 20 moves to the second position relative to the pot body 10, a first heat-gathering gap 61 is formed between the pot-side plate 20 and the outer wall of the pot body 10. The first heat-gathering gap 61 has a first flame inlet opening. The opening of the first flame inlet opening faces the stove and is away from the plane where the edge of the pot opening 11 is located. Thus, the flame can enter the first heat-gathering gap 61 through the first flame inlet opening and scorch the outer wall of the pot body 10.

[0031] See Figure 2 When the pot guard plate 20 is in the first position, the part of the pot guard plate 20 that is higher than the pot opening 11 can block the soup droplets in the pot cavity and prevent the soup droplets from splashing outwards to the kitchen cavity wall and the stove surface. Therefore, the pot guard plate 20 helps to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.

[0032] See Figure 3 When the pot surround plate 20 is in the second position, the first flame inlet faces the stove burner, and the flame used to heat the outer wall of the pot body 10 can be contained in the first heat-gathering gap 61. Therefore, the first heat-gathering gap 61 can concentrate the flame heat in it, reducing the loss of flame heat. In addition, the pot surround plate 20 can resist the disturbance of the flame by the external airflow. Therefore, it can improve cooking efficiency, shorten the time required for food to cook, reduce gas waste, and reduce the scorching of the flame on the user.

[0033] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance further includes a sleeve-shaped rim 30 disposed at the pot opening 11 and extending circumferentially along the pot body 10. Multiple pot rim plates 20 are arranged circumferentially along the pot body 10, and each pot rim plate 20 is rotatably connected to the rim 30 via a hinge 40. The pot rim plates 20 can switch between a first position and a second position by rotating relative to the rim 30.

[0034] This utility model does not limit the specific number of pot-enclosing plates 20. In some embodiments, when the pot body 10 is a hollow cuboid structure, the outer wall of the pot body 10 includes multiple rectangular planes, the pot opening 11 is a rectangular opening, the outer surface of the pot body 10 opposite to the pot opening 11 forms the bottom wall of the pot body 10, and the outer surface of the pot body 10 perpendicular to the pot opening 11 forms the side wall of the pot body 10, the number of pot-enclosing plates 20 is 4, and the four pot-enclosing plates 20 are movably connected to the four side walls of the pot body 10 respectively.

[0035] Specifically, the rim 30 and the pot opening 11 are coaxially arranged, and their common axis is the axis of the pot body 10. The two ends of the rim 30 form a top end 31 and a bottom end 32, respectively. The top end 31 is located at the end of the rim 30 that is relatively far from the stove and is bent and connected to the pot opening 11. The bottom end 32 is located at the other end of the rim 30 that is relatively far from the pot opening 11 and relatively close to the stove. A hinge 40 is provided at the bottom end 32, and the pot plate 20 is rotatably connected to the bottom end 32 through the hinge 40. A second heat-gathering gap 62 is formed between the rim 30 and the outer wall of the pot body 10. The second heat-gathering gap 62 surrounds the axis of the pot body 10, and the bottom end 32 of the rim 30 forms the opening of the second heat-gathering gap 62, which faces the stove and the burner.

[0036] Similar to the function of the first heat-gathering gap 61, the second heat-gathering gap 62 can contain the flame tip and concentrate some of the flame's heat within the first heat-gathering gap 61, thereby reducing the loss of flame heat and blocking the flame tip from the user's arm, preventing the flame tip from burning the user.

[0037] In other embodiments, the rim 30 can be omitted. After the rim 30 is omitted, the hinge 40 can be set at the pot opening 11, and the pot plate 20 can be rotatably connected to the pot opening 11 through the hinge 40; or, the rim 30 can also be a circular plate structure, with the rim 30 extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the pot body 10, the inner edge of the rim 30 connected to the pot opening 11, and the hinge 40 set at the outer edge of the rim 30, so that the pot plate 20 can be rotatably connected to the outer edge of the rim 30 through the hinge 40.

[0038] Specifically, when the pot-enclosing plate 20 is in the first position, the pot-enclosing plate 20 is located on the side of the surrounding edge 30 that is relatively far away from the outer wall of the pot body 10. For example... Figure 2 As shown, at this time, all the pot-enclosing plates 20 are in a retracted state. The end of the pot-enclosing plate 20 that is relatively far from the bottom 32 is higher than the plane where the top 31 and the pot opening 11 are located. At this time, a groove is formed between the side of the edge 30 that is relatively far from the outer wall of the pot body 10 and the pot-enclosing plate 20. This groove can temporarily collect the soup droplets splashed from the pot opening 11 and prevent the soup droplets from falling onto the stove.

[0039] Furthermore, when the pot surround 20 is in the second position, the pot surround 20 and the surrounding edge 30 are arranged sequentially along the axis of the pot body 10 in a direction close to the pot opening 11 and away from the stove. For example... Figure 3 As shown, at this time, all the pot-enclosing plates 20 are in the unfolded state, and the angle between the side of the rim 30 that is relatively far from the outer wall of the pot body 10 and the pot-enclosing plate 20 is relatively smaller than that between the two sides. Figure 2 As the state shown increases, the user can wipe and clean the edge 30 and the pot plate 20, and remove impurities such as liquid droplets and oil stains collected in the clamping groove;

[0040] Furthermore, when the pot surround plate 20 is in the second position, the first heat-gathering gap 61 and the second heat-gathering gap 62 are connected, forming an annular gap around the outer wall of the pot body 10. This annular gap can accommodate a larger flame, and the side of the rim 30 near the outer wall of the pot body 10 and the side of the pot surround plate 20 near the outer wall of the pot body 10 can reflect heat to the outer wall of the pot body 10.

[0041] Furthermore, the trajectory of the pot-supporting plate 20 relative to the pot body 10 includes an adjustment range, wherein the second position is located within the adjustment range. That is, when the pot-supporting plate 20 moves within the adjustment range, it can pass through the second position, and it can be fixed at any position within the adjustment range. See also Figures 4-5 When cooking utensils are in Figure 4 In the indicated state, the pot-supporting plate 20 is in the third position within the adjustment range. At this time, the distance between the pot-supporting plate 20 and the outer wall of the pot body 10 is relatively small compared to... Figure 3 The size shown has increased, thus allowing for a larger flame; when the cooking appliance is in Figure 5 In the indicated state, the pot-supporting plate 20 is in the fourth position within the adjustment range. At this time, the distance between the pot-supporting plate 20 and the outer wall of the pot body 10 is relatively small compared to... Figure 3 The size shown is reduced, thus allowing for the containment of smaller flames.

[0042] With this configuration, the user can move the pot surround plate 20 within the adjustable range, thereby changing the distance between the pot surround plate 20 and the outer wall of the pot body 10. After the movement is completed, the distance between the pot surround plate 20 and the outer wall of the pot body 10 can be kept fixed. Thus, the space between the pot surround plate 20 and the outer wall of the pot body 10 can accommodate flames of different shapes and sizes, making the cooking utensil suitable for various stovetops.

[0043] See Figure 1 The edge 30 has a clearance opening 33, and the handle 50 extends through the clearance opening 33.

[0044] Optionally, the pot body 10 and the surrounding edge 30 are integrally formed.

[0045] The number of hinges 40 is approximately equal to the number of pot surround plates 20, and they are connected one-to-one. Optionally, each hinge 40 has a rotation center line for the pot surround plate 20 to rotate relative to the surrounding edge 30 and the pot body 10. The rotation center line serves as the rotation axis of the pot surround plate 20, and the rotation center line of each hinge 40 is perpendicular to the axis of the pot body 10; and / or, the rotation center line of each hinge 40 is tangent to the bottom end 32 of the surrounding edge 30.

[0046] With this configuration, whether the pot surround plate 20 is extended from the first position to switch to the second position, or retracted from the second position to switch to the first position, the pot surround plate 20 rotates more smoothly relative to the pot body 10 and is easier for the user to manipulate.

[0047] In other embodiments, the pot body 10 is provided with a sliding connection portion 70, which can be connected to the outer wall of the pot body 10 or the pot opening 11. The pot surrounding plate 20 is located on the outer periphery of the pot body 10 and connected to the sliding connection portion 70. The sliding connection portion 70 defines the movement trajectory of the pot surrounding plate 20 relative to the pot body 10. This movement trajectory extends along the axial direction of the pot body 10. Therefore, the pot surrounding plate 20 can switch between a first position and a second position by moving relative to the pot body 10.

[0048] See Figures 6-7 The pot-supporting plate 20 has a hollow sleeve structure, and optionally, the pot-supporting plate 20 and the pot body 10 are coaxially arranged. When the pot-supporting plate 20 is in Figure 6 In the indicated state, the pot surround 20 is in the first position and at least a portion of the pot surround 20 is higher than the pot opening 11. At this time, the inner side of the pot surround 20 can block splashing droplets. When the pot surround 20 is in the... Figure 7 In the state shown, the pot-enclosing plate 20 is in the second position. At this time, the pot-enclosing plate 20 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the pot body 10. A first heat-gathering gap 61 is formed between the inner periphery of the pot-enclosing plate 20 and the outer periphery of the pot body 10. The end of the pot-enclosing plate 20 that is relatively close to the stove forms a first flame inlet facing the stove and away from the pot opening 11.

[0049] Furthermore, the pot-supporting plate 20 is never lower than the bottom of the pot body 10 at any position within its trajectory relative to the pot body 10. (See also...) Figures 3-5 , Figure 7 Optionally, when the distance between the end of the pot surround 20 closest to the stove and the stove is at its minimum, the bottom of the pot body 10 protrudes from the end of the pot surround 20 closest to the stove. With this arrangement, there will be no collision or interference between the pot surround 20 and the stove.

[0050] The technical features of the above-described 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.

[0051] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the scope of the essential spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance characterized by, It includes a pot body (10) and a pot surround plate (20) that can be movably connected, and the movement trajectory of the pot surround plate (20) includes a first position and a second position; When the pot-enclosing plate (20) is in the first position, it is higher than the pot opening (11) of the pot body (10); When the pot surround plate (20) is in the second position, a first heat-gathering gap (61) is formed between it and the outer wall of the pot body (10), and the opening of the first heat-gathering gap (61) faces away from the pot opening (11).

2. The cooking appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pot opening (11) is provided with a rim (30) extending circumferentially along the pot body (10). Multiple rim plates (20) are provided, and the multiple rim plates (20) are arranged circumferentially along the pot body (10) and rotatably connected to the rim (30).

3. The cooking utensil as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The rotation axis of any of the pot surround plates (20) is perpendicular to the axis of the pot body (10); and / or, the rotation axis of any of the pot surround plates (20) is tangent to the end of the surround (30) that is relatively far away from the pot opening (11).

4. The cooking appliance as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A second heat-gathering gap (62) is formed between the rim (30) and the outer wall of the pot body (10). The rim (30) includes a top end (31) and a bottom end (32). The top end (31) is bent and connected to the pot opening (11). The pot rim plate (20) is rotatably connected to the bottom end (32).

5. The cooking utensil as described in claim 4, characterized in that, When the pot surround plate (20) is in the first position, the pot surround plate (20) is located on the side of the surrounding edge (30) that is relatively far away from the outer wall of the pot body (10). The end of the pot surround plate (20) that is relatively far away from the bottom end (32) is higher than the top end (31) and the pot opening (11). When the pot surround plate (20) is in the second position, the pot surround plate (20) and the surrounding edge (30) are arranged sequentially along the axis of the pot body (10) in a direction close to the pot opening (11). The first heat-gathering gap (61) is connected to the second heat-gathering gap (62).

6. The cooking appliance as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pot body (10) is provided with a handle (50), and the surrounding edge (30) is provided with a clearance opening (33) through which the handle (50) extends.

7. The cooking utensil as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pot body (10) and the surrounding edge (30) are integrally formed.

8. The cooking appliance as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pot surround plate (20) and the surrounding edge (30) are rotatably connected by a hinge (40). The hinge (40) is configured such that the movement trajectory of the pot surround plate (20) includes an adjustment range, the second position is located within the adjustment range, and the pot surround plate (20) can be fixed at any position within the adjustment range.

9. The cooking appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pot body (10) is provided with a sliding connection part (70), and the pot surrounding plate (20) is located on the outer periphery of the pot body (10) and connected to the sliding connection part (70). The sliding connection part (70) defines the movement trajectory of the pot surrounding plate (20) relative to the pot body (10), and the movement trajectory extends along the axial direction of the pot body (10).

10. The cooking utensil as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The pot-enclosing plate (20) is never lower than the bottom of the pot body (10) at any position within its movement trajectory.

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