A locking structure for a grinder

Abstract

This utility model relates to a locking structure for a grinder, including a button, a locking component, a top cover, and a bottle body. The top cover is fitted onto the bottle body, and the button passes through the top cover. The locking component includes a connector, an unlocking ring, and a locking member that can move closer to or further away from the connector. The connector is connected to the bottle body, the unlocking ring is fitted onto the connector, and the button is linked to the locking member. The connector has an outwardly protruding stop. In the locked state, the locking member is located between the stop and the unlocking ring. The locking structure for a grinder obtained by this utility model has the following advantages: the top cover is fitted onto the bottle body, so the top cover can be removed directly without screwing it off; the connector is connected to the bottle body, meaning that in the locked state, the locking member is blocked by the stop, thus preventing the top cover from leaving the bottle body; the unlocking ring guides the locking member past the stop; and adding material does not require rotating the top cover to open, only pressing the button is needed, making it quicker and more convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of grinding technology, and in particular to a locking structure for grinding. Background Technology

[0002] With social progress and development, more and more families are adding grinders to their kitchen appliances to grind seasonings such as peppercorns, black pepper, and salt to enrich the flavor of food. Currently, most grinders require rotating the top cover to add ingredients, which is rather inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] One object of this application is to provide a locking structure for a grinder that allows for easy removal of the top cover.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a locking structure for a grinder, including a button, a locking component, a top cover and a bottle body. The top cover is sleeved on the bottle body, and the button is inserted through the top cover. The locking component includes, from the inside to the outside, a connector, an unlocking ring and a locking component that can move closer to or further away from the connector. The connector is connected to the bottle body, the unlocking ring is sleeved on the connector, the button is linked to the locking component, and the connector is provided with an outwardly protruding stop. In the locked state, the locking component is located between the stop and the unlocking ring.

[0005] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application are as follows: the top cover is fitted onto the bottle body, so that the top cover can be removed directly from the bottle body without screw rotation; the button is slidably mounted on the top cover, facilitating movement of the button relative to the top cover; the connecting piece is connected to the bottle body, meaning that in the locked state, the locking piece is blocked by the stop block, thus preventing the top cover from leaving the bottle body; the unlocking ring guides the locking piece through the stop block, and under the influence of gravity, the unlocking ring will be positioned below the connecting piece, ensuring a gap between the unlocking ring and the stop block; when locked, pressing the button activates the lock. When the locking element enters between the stop block and the unlocking ring, its upward movement is blocked by the stop block, preventing the top cap from leaving the bottle and keeping it locked. To unlock, press the button. The button drives the locking element downward through the unlocking ring. Pressing the button upward causes the locking element to move upward along with the unlocking ring until the unlocking ring is in contact with the stop block. The locking element then continues to move upward through the unlocking ring and the stop block, unlocking the top cap from the bottle, allowing it to be removed directly. When adding ingredients, there is no need to rotate the top cap to open it; simply press the button for quicker and more convenient use.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the top edge of the stop is arc-shaped or conical.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom edge of the unlocking ring is arc-shaped or conical.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the side of the locking member facing the connector is an inclined surface or an arc surface.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the locking component further includes a mounting base connected to a button, and a locking element located between the mounting base and the button.

[0010] Furthermore, a first elastic element is provided between the locking element and the mounting base.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting base is provided with a mounting groove, and the locking member is located on the mounting groove; the locking member has bosses on both sides, the mounting groove has limiting grooves on both sides, and the bosses are located on the limiting grooves.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the locking member is provided with at least two protruding sliding surfaces, which cooperate with the bottom surface of the mounting groove.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the top cover is provided with a base, the base is connected to the top cover, the button is inserted through the base, and a second elastic member is provided between the button and the base.

[0014] Furthermore, the locking assembly also includes a mounting base connected to the button, and a second elastic element located between the base and the mounting base. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the locking component in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Button; 2. Locking component; 3. Top cover; 4. Bottle body; 5. Connector; 6. Unlocking ring; 7. Locking component; 8. Stop; 9. Mounting base; 10. First elastic element; 11. Mounting groove; 12. Boss; 13. Limiting groove; 14. Sliding surface; 15. Base; 16. Second elastic element; 17. Notch; 18. Grinding component. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the following detailed, clear, and complete description of this disclosure is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it.

[0022] In the description of this application, the use of "first" and "second" is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.

[0023] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this application, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] This embodiment provides a locking structure for a grinder, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the device includes a button 1, a locking component 2, a top cover 3, and a bottle body 4. The top cover 3 is fitted onto the bottle body 4, and the button 1 is inserted through the top cover 3. The locking component 2 includes, from the inside out, a connector 5, an unlocking ring 6, and a locking member 7 that can move closer to or further away from the connector 5. The connector 5 is connected to the bottle body 4, the unlocking ring 6 is fitted onto the connector 5, and the button 1 is linked to the locking member 7. The connector 5 has an outwardly protruding stop 8. In the locked state, the locking member 7 is located between the stop 8 and the unlocking ring 6. In this embodiment, the stop block 8 forms a ring around the connector 5; the top cover 3 has a notch 17, and the button 1 passes through the notch 17; the bottle body 4 has a grinding component 18, and the connector 5 is connected to the bottle body 4 through the grinding component 18; the upper surface of the locking component 7 is flat, and the lower surface of the stop block 8 is flat. In the locked state, the upper surface of the locking component 7 is in contact with the lower surface of the stop block 8; three locking components 7 are provided and are evenly distributed around the connector 5; the linkage between the button 1 and the locking component 7 means that the button 1 can drive the locking component 7 to move. In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the button 1 is in contact with the top surface of the locking component 7; the locking component 7 has a tendency to move towards the connector 5, that is, the locking component 7 can automatically move towards the center line of the connector 5.

[0026] The top cap 3 is fitted onto the bottle body 4, allowing it to be removed directly from the bottle body 4 without screw rotation. The button 1 is slidably mounted on the top cap 3, facilitating movement relative to the top cap 3. The connecting piece 5 is connected to the bottle body 4; in the locked state, the locking piece 7 is blocked by the stop block 8, preventing the top cap 3 from leaving the bottle body 4. The unlocking ring 6 guides the locking piece 7 through the stop block 8. Under gravity, the unlocking ring 6 is positioned below the connecting piece 5, ensuring a gap between the unlocking ring 6 and the stop block 8. When locked, pressing button 1 drives the locking piece 7 into the stop block 8. Between the unlocking rings 6, the upward movement of the locking member 7 is blocked by the stop 8, thus preventing the top cover 3 from leaving the bottle body 4, and the top cover 3 is in a locked state. To unlock, press button 1. Button 1 drives the locking member 7 downward through the unlocking ring 6. Then, press button 1 upward, and the locking member 7 will move upward with the unlocking ring 6 until the unlocking ring 6 is in contact with the stop 8. The locking member 7 continues to move upward and passes through the unlocking ring 6 and the stop 8, so that the top cover 3 is in an unlocked state from the bottle body 4, and the top cover 3 can be removed directly. When adding material, it is not necessary to open the top cover 3 by rotating it. Just press button 1, which is quicker and more convenient to use.

[0027] To facilitate the locking member 7 engaging between the stop block 8 and the unlocking ring 6, the top edge of the stop block 8 is arc-shaped or conical. When the locking member 7 is above the connecting member 5 and moves downwards, the arc or conical shape guides the locking member 7 to retract between the stop block 8 and the unlocking ring 6, preventing the locking member 7 from jamming with the top of the stop block 8. In this embodiment, the top edge of the stop block 8 is arc-shaped.

[0028] To facilitate the disengagement of the locking member 7 from the unlocking ring 6, the bottom edge of the unlocking ring 6 is arc-shaped or conical. When the locking member 7 is located below the unlocking ring 6 and moves upward, the arc or conical shape guides the locking member 7 to retract and disengage from the unlocking ring 6, preventing the locking member 7 from jamming with the bottom of the unlocking ring 6. In this embodiment, the bottom edge of the unlocking ring 6 is conical.

[0029] To ensure reliable movement of the locking component 7, the side of the locking component 7 facing the connecting component 5 is an inclined surface or an arc surface. The design of the inclined surface or arc surface facilitates the up-and-down movement of the locking component 7 relative to the connecting component 5 and the unlocking ring 6, preventing the locking component 7 from getting stuck.

[0030] In this embodiment, the side of the locking member 7 facing the connecting member 5 is inclined, which facilitates processing; in the locked state, the inclined side of the connecting member 5 faces the unlocking ring 6.

[0031] To ensure reliable installation of the locking element 7, the locking assembly 2 further includes a mounting base 9, which is connected to the button 1. The locking element 7 is located between the mounting base 9 and the button 1. The mounting base 9 is located at the bottom of the button 1; the locking element 7, located between the mounting base 9 and the button 1, protects the locking element 7, prevents foreign objects from contacting the locking element 7 and affecting locking, and also restricts the vertical movement of the locking element 7.

[0032] In this embodiment, the mounting base 9 and the button 1 are connected by bolts.

[0033] To ensure reliable resetting of the locking member 7, a first elastic member 10 is provided between the locking member 7 and the mounting base 9. The first elastic member 10 can drive the locking member 7 to move toward the connecting member 5, ensuring reliable locking each time.

[0034] To ensure reliable installation of locking component 7, such as Figure 4 As shown, the mounting base 9 is provided with a mounting groove 11, and the locking member 7 is located on the mounting groove 11. The design of the mounting groove 11 facilitates the positioning and installation of the locking member 7, and also guides the movement of the locking member 7.

[0035] In this embodiment, the first elastic element 10 is a compression spring. The first elastic element 10 is located on the mounting groove 11. One end of the first elastic element 10 is in contact with the groove wall of the mounting groove 11, and the other end of the first elastic element 10 is in contact with the side of the locking element 7 away from the connecting element 5.

[0036] To ensure reliable movement of the locking component 7, protrusions 12 are provided on both sides of the locking component 7, and limiting grooves 13 are provided on both sides of the mounting groove 11. The protrusions 12 are located on the limiting grooves 13. The protrusions 12 cooperate with the limiting grooves 13 to limit the movement of the locking component 7, thereby restricting the extension and retraction distance of the locking component 7 and ensuring reliable movement of the locking component 7.

[0037] To make the movement of locking element 7 more reliable, such as Figure 5 As shown, the bottom surface of the locking member 7 is provided with at least two protruding sliding surfaces 14, which cooperate with the bottom surface of the mounting groove 11. The design of the sliding surfaces 14 can reduce the friction between the locking member 7 and the bottom surface of the mounting groove 11 when moving, making it easier for the locking member 7 to move. Moreover, the presence of at least two sliding surfaces can maintain the stability of the locking member 7 and prevent one end from tilting up.

[0038] In this embodiment, two sliding surfaces 14 are provided.

[0039] To ensure reliable reset of button 1, a base 15 is provided on the top cover 3. The base 15 is connected to the top cover 3 by a thread. Button 1 is mounted on the base 15. A second elastic element 16 is provided between the mounting base 9 and the base 15. The second elastic element 16 can drive the mounting base 9 to move upward, thereby driving the locking element 7 and button 1 to move upward. When unlocking, after pressing button 1, the second elastic element 16 will drive the locking element 7 to move upward and disengage from the unlocking ring 6 and the connecting element 5, and at the same time drive button 1 to reset upward, making it easy to press again next time.

[0040] In this embodiment, the second elastic element 16 is a compression spring. One end of the second elastic element 16 is attached to the mounting base 9, and the other end of the second elastic element 16 is attached to the base 15.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A locking structure for a grinder, characterized in that, The device includes a button (1), a locking component (2), a top cover (3), and a bottle body (4). The top cover (3) is fitted onto the bottle body (4), and the button (1) is mounted on the top cover (3). The locking component (2) includes a connector (5), an unlocking ring (6), and a locking component (7) that can move closer to or further away from the connector (5) from the inside out. The connector (5) is connected to the bottle body (4), and the unlocking ring (6) is fitted onto the connector (5). The button (1) is linked with the locking component (7). The connector (5) has an outwardly protruding stop (8). In the locked state, the locking component (7) is located between the stop (8) and the unlocking ring (6).

2. The locking structure for a grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top edge of the stop (8) is arc-shaped or conical.

3. The locking structure for a grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom edge of the unlocking ring (6) is arc-shaped or conical.

4. A locking structure for a grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the locking member (7) facing the connecting member (5) is an inclined surface or an arc surface.

5. A locking structure for a grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking component (2) also includes a mounting base (9) connected to the button (1), and a locking element (7) located between the mounting base (9) and the button (1).

6. A locking structure for a grinder according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first elastic element (10) is provided between the locking element (7) and the mounting base (9).

7. A locking structure for a grinder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting base (9) is provided with a mounting groove (11), and the locking member (7) is located on the mounting groove (11); the locking member (7) is provided with bosses (12) on both sides, and the mounting groove (11) is provided with limiting grooves (13) on both sides, and the bosses (12) are located on the limiting grooves (13).

8. A locking structure for a grinder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the locking member (7) is provided with at least two protruding sliding surfaces (14), which cooperate with the bottom surface of the mounting groove (11).

9. A locking structure for a grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover (3) is provided with a base (15), the base (15) is connected to the top cover (3), the button (1) is inserted on the base (15), and a second elastic element (16) is provided between the button (1) and the base (15).

10. A locking structure for a grinder according to claim 9, characterized in that, The locking assembly (2) also includes a mounting base (9) connected to the button (1), and a second elastic element (16) located between the base (15) and the mounting base (9).

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