A cooking utensil

Abstract

This application provides a cooking appliance that offers multiple usage modes to meet user needs and improve the user experience. The cooking appliance includes a container lid, a container body, and a steaming rack. The container body has a receiving cavity, and the container lid can close onto the opening of the container body to seal the receiving cavity; the steaming rack is located within the receiving cavity; wherein, the steaming rack includes a main body and a switch, the side wall of the main body has a first through hole, and the switch can block or open the first through hole. In this solution, the user can select different working states of the cooking appliance according to their needs, and the multi-functionality of the cooking appliance can be achieved simply by changing the state of the switch, simplifying the operation steps when switching modes and improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen utensils technology, and in particular to a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] A steamer typically includes a container body, a steaming rack, and a lid. During cooking, the steaming rack is placed inside the container to steam food. Normally, the steaming rack rests against the side wall of the container's opening. Current steamers only offer one such usage mode, which may not meet user needs and negatively impact the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a cooking appliance that offers multiple usage modes to meet user needs and improve user experience.

[0004] This application provides a cooking utensil, which includes a container lid, a container body, and a steamer rack.

[0005] The container body has a receiving cavity, and the container lid can be closed to the opening of the container body to seal the receiving cavity;

[0006] The steaming rack is located inside the receiving cavity;

[0007] The steamer includes a main body and a switch. The side wall of the main body has a first through hole, and the switch can block or open the first through hole.

[0008] In this solution, users can select different working states of cooking appliances according to their needs. The multi-functionality of cooking appliances can be achieved simply by changing the state of the switch, which simplifies the operation steps when switching modes and improves the user experience.

[0009] Optionally, the switch includes a mounting portion and a sealing portion. The mounting portion is mounted in the first through hole and has a second through hole. The sealing portion can be inserted into the second through hole to block the second through hole, or the sealing portion can be detached from the second through hole. The sealing portion is located on the outside of the steamer.

[0010] In this solution, on the one hand, when the sealing part is embedded in the second through hole, the sealing part can effectively seal the second through hole, reducing the risk of gas leakage through the gap between the second through hole and the sealing part into the cavity of the receiving chamber and the steaming rack. On the other hand, when the switching element opens the first through hole, the sealing part of the switching element is located outside the steaming rack, reducing the risk of food particles inside the steaming rack entering the gap between the extension section and the mounting part, and reducing the interference of the external environment on the switching element.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting portion and the sealing portion are elastically deformable.

[0012] In this design, the elastic material improves the sealing effect of the sealing part on the second through hole, enhancing the reliability of the cooking appliance in its first state. Furthermore, the elastic material achieves dynamic adaptive sealing, thereby improving the sealing performance of the switch component. Additionally, when both the sealing part and the mounting part can elastically deform, the load distribution between them is uniform, effectively reducing stress concentration while maintaining high-strength support. Moreover, the elastic material of the sealing part and mounting part increases the durability of the switch component under high-frequency use, extending its service life.

[0013] Optionally, the sealing part has a connecting section, which is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the mounting part. The connecting section is elastically deformable so that the sealing part can move relative to the container body to be inserted into or disengaged from the second through hole.

[0014] In this design, the sealing part will not fall out during the process of being inserted into or detached from the second through hole of the mounting part, and there is no need to separately store the sealing part when it detaches from the second through hole. Users can accurately align the sealing part with the second through hole based on its position, thus improving the sealing performance of the switch component.

[0015] Optionally, the sealing portion further has an extension section extending radially outward, which can abut against the mounting portion when the sealing portion is embedded in the second through hole, or there is a gap between the extension section and the mounting portion.

[0016] In this design, an extension section extending radially outward is provided. On the one hand, this provides ample space for the user to apply force when opening the sealing part, allowing the user to easily open the switch. On the other hand, the extension section effectively reduces the entry of impurities into the second through hole, improving the sealing performance of the switch.

[0017] Optionally, the end of the sidewall of the second through hole facing the end of the sealing part has a first inclined surface, and the end of the sealing part facing the mounting part has a second inclined surface, wherein the first inclined surface is used to abut against the second inclined surface.

[0018] In this design, the second inclined surface and the first inclined surface provide guidance and positioning for the sealing part to be inserted into the second through hole. The cooperation between the second inclined surface and the first inclined surface reduces the resistance during the process of the sealing part being inserted into or removed from the second through hole, making it more convenient for the cooking appliance to switch working states.

[0019] Optionally, the distance between the sealing part and the opening of the steamer is L1, and the depth of the steamer body is L, satisfying 0.2≤L1 / L≤0.3.

[0020] In this design, the distance L1 between the sealing part and the opening of the steamer rack, and the depth L of the steamer rack body, satisfy 0.2≤L1 / L≤0.3. L1 / L is moderate, reducing the risk of food particles entering the gap between the extension section and the mounting part without affecting the stability of the overlap between the steamer rack and the container body, thus extending the service life of the switching components.

[0021] Optionally, the outer wall of the mounting part has a slot, and the side wall of the first through hole is engaged with the slot.

[0022] In this design, the slot design improves the reliability of the connection between the switch and the steamer rack, while the detachable design facilitates maintenance and replacement of the switch during use, extending the service life of the cooking appliance.

[0023] Optionally, the steamer also includes a water cylinder connected to the bottom of the main body, and the bottom of the steamer has a third through hole that connects the inner cavity of the steamer and the inner cavity of the water cylinder.

[0024] In this design, the water cylinder guides the water in the containment cavity, and the liquid flows under the pressure difference inside the cooking appliance, enabling self-priming delivery without power and maintaining the balance and stability of the system pressure in the cooking appliance. It achieves high-efficiency liquid control with a simple mechanical structure, reducing the risk of explosion of the cooking appliance.

[0025] Optionally, the cooking appliance further includes a seal that is installed on the container lid or the container body.

[0026] The bottom of the container lid has a first protrusion for abutting against the seal or the top wall of the container body, and / or the inner wall of the container body has a second protrusion for abutting against the seal to prevent the seal from detaching along the height direction of the cooking appliance.

[0027] In this solution, when it is necessary to seal the inner cavity of the container, a seal can be installed between the container lid and the container body. In this case, the seal abuts against both the first and second protrusions, thus preventing the seal from detaching from the container body and lid. This creates a sealed space within the container body. When it is no longer necessary to seal the inner cavity, the seal can be removed. In this case, the first protrusion can abut against the top wall of the container body, allowing the container lid to close onto the opening of the container body.

[0028] In addition, the seal is detachably connected between the container cap and the container body, which facilitates cleaning and replacement by the user.

[0029] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of the cooking appliance in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a cooking appliance in an embodiment of this application, wherein the switch is in a blocked state;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a cooking appliance in an embodiment of this application, wherein the switch is in the on state;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the middle section;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view in another embodiment;

[0036] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the switching component;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state for cooking in this embodiment, wherein the accommodating cavity is in a sealed state;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking state during cooking in this embodiment, wherein the accommodating cavity is in a sealed state;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the final state during cooking in this embodiment, wherein the accommodating cavity is in a sealed state;

[0040] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the final state during cooking in this embodiment, wherein the accommodating cavity is in a non-sealed state;

[0041] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the state during cooking in another embodiment, wherein the switch is removed and the receiving cavity is in a sealed state;

[0042] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the state during cooking in another embodiment, wherein the switch and the sealing element are removed and the receiving cavity is in an unsealed state;

[0043] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the state during cooking in another embodiment, wherein the switch, seal and steamer are removed and the cavity is in an unsealed state;

[0044] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the state during cooking in another embodiment, in which the switch is removed and the receiving cavity is in a sealed state;

[0045] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the state during cooking in another embodiment, in which the switch, sealing element, and steaming rack are removed and the receiving cavity is in a sealed state;

[0046] Figure 17 for Figure 15 A magnified view of part C in the middle.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0048] 1- Container lid;

[0049] 11-First protrusion;

[0050] 2-container body;

[0051] 20 - Reception cavity;

[0052] 21-Second protrusion;

[0053] 3-Steamer rack;

[0054] 31-Ontology part;

[0055] 311 - First through hole;

[0056] 32-Water cylinder;

[0057] 33 - Third through hole;

[0058] 4-Switch components;

[0059] 41-Installation Department;

[0060] 410 - First inclined plane;

[0061] 411 - Second through hole;

[0062] 412 - Card slot;

[0063] 42-Blocking section;

[0064] 420-Second bevel;

[0065] 421-Connecting section;

[0066] 422-Extension;

[0067] 43-Gap;

[0068] 5-Seals;

[0069] 51-Limiting part;

[0070] 52 - Sealing part;

[0071] 6-Steamer grate;

[0072] 7-Handle;

[0073] 8-Limiting protrusion;

[0074] 100-ingredients;

[0075] 200-water.

[0076] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0077] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0078] It should be understood that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments in this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0079] The terminology used in the embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0080] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0081] This application provides a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance according to this utility model can be a rice cooker, a steamer or other cooking appliances. This cooking appliance can cook low-sugar rice and steam regular food. This application does not limit the specific type of cooking appliance.

[0082] like Figure 1 As shown, the cooking utensil includes a container lid 1, a container body 2, and a steamer rack 3. The container body 2 has a receiving cavity 20. The container lid 1 can close to the opening of the container body 2 to seal the receiving cavity 20. The steamer rack 3 is located inside the receiving cavity 20.

[0083] The steamer 3 includes a main body 31 and a switch 4. The side wall of the main body 31 has a first through hole 311, and the switch 4 can block or open the first through hole 311.

[0084] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, when the switch 4 blocks the first through hole 311, the inner cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steamer 3 cannot communicate through the first through hole 311. A pressure difference is generated on both sides of the switch 4 (the inner cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steamer 3), and the receiving cavity 20 is in a sealed state, heating and cooking the cooking appliance. At this time, the cooking appliance is in the first working state; such as Figure 3 As shown, when the switch 4 blocks the first through hole 311, the inner cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steamer 3 are connected through the first through hole 311. The pressure on both sides of the switch 4 (the inner cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steamer 3) is the same, and the receiving cavity 20 is in a non-sealed state. At this time, the cooking appliance is in the second working state.

[0085] When the cooking appliance is in the first working state and water exceeding the bottom wall of the steamer 3 is added to the container 2, the inner cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steamer 3 cannot be connected through either the first through hole 311 or the third through hole 33 on the bottom wall of the steamer 3. At this time, the user can perform cooking operations that require pressure, such as low-sugar rice or pressure stewing. When the cooking appliance is in the second working state and water exceeding the bottom wall of the steamer 3 is added to the container 2, the inner cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steamer 3 can be connected through the first through hole 311. The user can perform cooking operations that do not require pressure, such as conventional steaming. This application does not limit the specific use of the cooking appliance.

[0086] Users can select different working states of the cooking appliance according to their needs. The multi-functionality of the cooking appliance can be achieved simply by changing the state of switch 4, which simplifies the operation steps when switching modes and improves the user experience.

[0087] The specific structure of switch 4 is described in detail below.

[0088] Meanwhile, the working process of the cooking utensils described below is based on the premise that the containment cavity 20 contains water that covers the bottom of the steaming rack 3.

[0089] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the switch 4 includes a mounting part 41 and a blocking part 42. The mounting part 41 is mounted in the first through hole 311 and has a second through hole 411. The blocking part 42 can be inserted into the second through hole 411 to block the second through hole 411, or the blocking part 42 can be disengaged from the second through hole 411.

[0090] Specifically, when the sealing part 42 blocks the second through hole 411, the switch 4 blocks the first through hole 311, preventing the gas in the receiving cavity 20 from flowing with the gas in the steamer 3. At this time, the cooking appliance is in the first working state. When the sealing part 42 moves away from the second through hole 411, the inner cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steamer 3 are connected through the second through hole 411, allowing the gas in the receiving cavity 20 to flow with the gas in the steamer 3. At this time, the cooking appliance is in the second working state.

[0091] In this embodiment, the switch 4 is installed in the first through hole 311, and the sealing part 42 is detachably connected to the second through hole 411 of the mounting part 41. When the sealing part 42 is embedded in the second through hole 411, the sealing part 42 can effectively seal the second through hole 411, reducing the risk of gas leakage through the gap between the second through hole 411 and the sealing part 42 into the cavity of the receiving cavity 20 and the steam rack 3.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the sealing part 42 is located on the outside of the steamer rack 3. That is, when the switch 4 opens the first through hole 311, the sealing part 42 of the switch 4 is located on the outside of the steamer rack 3, which reduces the risk of food particles in the steamer rack 3 entering the gap 43 between the extension section 422 and the mounting part 41, and reduces the interference of the external environment on the switch 4.

[0093] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the mounting part 41 and the sealing part 42 are elastically deformable.

[0094] In this embodiment, the switch element 4 is made of an elastic material. The mounting part 41 and the sealing part 42 are elastically deformable, allowing the switch element 4 to automatically recover its deformation after being compressed. After deformation, the sealing part 42 can be embedded in the second through hole 411, and within the second through hole 411, the sealing part 42 can recover its deformation, thereby filling the gap between the sealing part 42 and the side wall of the second through hole 411. This improves the sealing effect of the sealing part 42 on the second through hole 411, enhances the reliability of the cooking appliance in the first state, and the elastic material achieves dynamic adaptive sealing, thus improving the sealing performance of the switch element 4. In addition, when both the sealing part 42 and the mounting part 41 are elastically deformable, the load distribution between the sealing part 42 and the mounting part 41 is uniform, effectively reducing stress concentration while maintaining high-strength support. Furthermore, the elastic material of the sealing part 42 and the mounting part 41 increases the durability of the switch element 4 under high-frequency use, extending the service life of the switch element 4.

[0095] Specifically, the switch element 4 can be made of food-grade silicone. In other embodiments, the switch element 4 can also be made of other elastic materials that meet the requirements. This application does not limit the specific material of the switch element 4.

[0096] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, the sealing part 42 has a connecting section 421, which is fixedly connected to the mounting part 41 or integrally formed. The connecting section 421 can be elastically deformed so that the sealing part 42 can move relative to the container body 2.

[0097] In this embodiment, the connecting segment 421 connects the mounting part 41 and the sealing part 42, ensuring that the sealing part 42 will not fall off during the process of being inserted into or removed from the second through hole 411 of the mounting part 41. Furthermore, when the sealing part 42 is removed from the second through hole 411, there is no need to separately store the sealing part 42. The user can accurately align the sealing part 42 with the second through hole 411 according to its position, thus improving the sealing performance of the switch component 4.

[0098] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the sealing part 42 also has an extension section 422 extending radially outward. When the sealing part 42 is inserted into the second through hole 411, the extension section 422 can abut against the mounting part 41, or there is a gap 43 between the extension section 422 and the mounting part 41.

[0099] Specifically, in this embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the sealing part 42 is inserted into the second through hole 411, there is a gap 43 between the extension 422 and the mounting part 41. At this time, the gap 43 allows the user to easily remove the sealing part 42 from the second through hole 411; in another embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, when the sealing part 42 is inserted into the second through hole 411, the extension 422 abuts against the mounting part 41. At this time, the abutting extension 422 and the mounting part 41 can further reduce gas leakage from the position of the second through hole 411, thereby further improving the reliability of the sealing cavity 20 and the inner cavity of the steam tray 3 of the switch 4.

[0100] In this embodiment, an extension section 422 extending radially outward is provided. On the one hand, it provides sufficient space for the user to apply force when opening the sealing part 42, so that the user can easily open the switch 4. On the other hand, the extension section 422 can effectively reduce the entry of impurities into the second through hole 411 and improve the sealing performance of the switch 4.

[0101] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4-6 As shown, the sidewall of the second through hole 411 has a first inclined surface 410 at the end facing the sealing part 42, and the end of the sealing part 42 facing the mounting part 41 has a second inclined surface 420. The first inclined surface 410 is used to abut against the second inclined surface 420.

[0102] During the process of inserting the sealing part 42 into the second through hole 411, the second inclined surface 420 of the sealing part 42 abuts against the first inclined surface 410 of the mounting part 41 and enters the second through hole 411 along the guiding direction of the first inclined surface 410. During the process of the sealing part 42 disengaging from the second through hole 411, the second inclined surface 420 of the sealing part 42 abuts against the first inclined surface 410 of the mounting part 41 and moves away from the second through hole 411 along the guiding direction of the first inclined surface 410. At this time, the sealing part 42 has completed moving away from the second through hole 411.

[0103] In this embodiment, the second inclined surface 420 and the first inclined surface 410 provide guidance and positioning for the sealing part 42 to be inserted into the second through hole 411. The cooperation between the second inclined surface 420 and the first inclined surface 410 reduces the resistance during the process of the sealing part 42 being inserted into or removed from the second through hole 411, making it more convenient for the cooking appliance to switch working states.

[0104] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the distance between the sealing part 42 and the opening of the steamer 3 is L1, and the depth of the steamer 3 body part 31 is L, satisfying 0.2≤L1 / L≤0.3. For example, L1 / L can be 0.2, 0.22, 0.25, 0.27, 0.3, etc.

[0105] When L1 / L is too small, the distance between the switch 4 and the opening of the steamer 3 is too close, and the switch 4 will affect the stability of the overlap between the steamer 3 and the container body 2. When L1 / L is too large, the position of the switch 4 relative to the body part 31 of the steamer 3 along the height direction of the steamer 3 is too low. There is a risk that the water in the container body 2 exceeds the switch 4, and there is also a risk that the food in the steamer 3 exceeds the first through hole 311. This increases the risk that the food particles in the steamer 3 will enter the gap 43 between the extension section 422 and the mounting part 41, and reduces the service life of the switch 4.

[0106] In this embodiment, the distance L1 between the sealing part 42 and the opening of the steamer 3 and the depth L of the body part 31 of the steamer 3 satisfy 0.2≤L1 / L≤0.3. The L1 / L ratio is moderate. While not affecting the connection stability between the steamer 3 and the container body 2, it reduces the risk of food particles in the steamer 3 entering the gap 43 between the extension section 422 and the mounting part 41, and extends the service life of the switch part 4.

[0107] In the above embodiments, as Figures 4-7 As shown, the outer wall of the mounting part 41 has a slot 412, and the side wall of the first through hole 311 is engaged with the slot 412.

[0108] In this embodiment, the switch 4 is detachably connected to the side wall of the first through hole 311 by snap-fit. The slot 412 helps to improve the connection reliability between the switch 4 and the steamer rack 3. The detachable design makes it convenient for users to maintain and replace the switch 4 during use, thus extending the service life of the cooking appliance.

[0109] In the above embodiments, as Figure 8 As shown, the steamer 3 may also include a water cylinder 32 connected to the bottom of the main body 31. The bottom of the steamer 3 has a third through hole 33, which connects the inner cavity of the steamer 3 and the inner cavity of the water cylinder 32.

[0110] The third through hole 33 is located at the connection between the main body 31 and the water cylinder 32. The third through hole 33 only allows liquids such as water to pass through, preventing the food in the steamer 3 from entering the receiving cavity 20.

[0111] Furthermore, along the radial direction of the steamer 3, the maximum dimension of the water cylinder 32 is smaller than the maximum dimension of the main body 31. For example... Figures 8-10 As shown, the water cylinder 32 operates when the cooking appliance is in the first working state, that is, when the switch 4 blocks the first through hole 311 and the pressure in the receiving cavity 20 is greater than the pressure in the inner cavity of the steamer 3, the gas space in the receiving cavity 20 expands. Under the action of the gas pressure in the receiving cavity 20, the water in the receiving cavity 20 can overcome gravity and pass through the water cylinder 32 through the third through hole 33 into the body part 31. When the water level in the receiving cavity 20 is lower than the bottom of the water cylinder 32, the water in the receiving cavity 20 can no longer enter the steamer 3. That is, under the action of gravity, the water in the body part 31 will pass through the third through hole 33 and flow back into the receiving cavity 20 through the water cylinder 32.

[0112] In this embodiment, the water cylinder 32 guides the water in the receiving cavity 20. The liquid inside the cooking appliance is driven to flow under a pressure difference, which can achieve unpowered self-priming delivery and maintain the balance and stability of the system pressure in the cooking appliance. High-efficiency liquid control is achieved with a simple mechanical structure, reducing the risk of explosion of the cooking appliance.

[0113] The following section describes in detail the working process of cooking utensils in different states.

[0114] like Figures 8-10As shown, the user sequentially adds food 100 to the main body 31 of the steamer 3 and adds water 200 to the receiving cavity 20 of the container 2, covering the bottom of the water cylinder 32 of the steamer 3. When the cooking appliance is in the first working state, that is, the switch 4 blocks the first through hole 311, the gas in the receiving cavity 20 does not circulate with the gas in the steamer 3, and the receiving cavity 20 is in a sealed state. When the cooking appliance is heated, the gas space in the receiving cavity 20 expands due to heat. Under the action of pressure, the water 200 in the receiving cavity 20 can pass through the water cylinder 32 and the third through hole 33 into the interior of the main body 31 to contact the food 100. During the heating process, the water 200 continues to tumble. During the process of the water flow washing the food 100, the impurities on the food 100 are removed. The substances are then dissolved into the water 200. As time goes on, the water level in the receiving cavity 20 continues to drop to the bottom of the water cylinder 32. At this point, the seal in the receiving cavity 20 fails, and the water 200 inside the main body 31 begins to flow back into the receiving cavity 20 under the influence of gravity. Subsequently, the water level in the receiving cavity 20 rises. When the water level once again covers the bottom of the water cylinder 32, the receiving cavity 20 is sealed again. As the temperature rises, the gas space in the receiving cavity 20 is heated and expands again, allowing the water 200 in the receiving cavity 20 to re-enter the main body 31. In this cyclical process, the water 200 in the receiving cavity 20 thoroughly soaks and rinses the food 100 in the main body 31, effectively reducing the impurity content of the food 100. Until the water level in the receiving cavity 20 remains below the bottom of the water cylinder 32, the receiving cavity 20 remains in a non-sealed state. The water 200 in the receiving cavity 20 can no longer contact the food 100 in the steaming rack 3. At this time, the steam in the receiving cavity 20 will enter the steaming rack 3 through the third through-hole 33 to steam the food 100. Finally, the food 100 is cooked by the steam, completing the cooking process. In this mode, the cooked food 100 undergoes a process of first boiling and then steaming, removing many impurities. This mode can meet users' needs for removing impurities from food; for example, users can make low-sugar rice in this state.

[0115] like Figure 11 As shown, the user sequentially adds food 100 to the main body 31 of the steamer 3 and adds an appropriate amount of water 200 to the receiving cavity 20 of the container 2. When the cooking appliance is in the second working state, that is, the switch 4 opens the first through hole 311, the gas in the receiving cavity 20 circulates with the gas in the steamer 3, the receiving cavity 20 is in a non-sealed state, and the cooking appliance is heated and cooked. The pressure on both sides of the switch 4 is consistent, and the water 200 in the receiving cavity 20 cannot come into contact with the food 100 in the steamer 3. The food 100 in the main body 31 is directly steamed by the steam. This mode is the conventional food steaming state.

[0116] The above are merely examples of how to use cooking utensils and are not intended to limit the cooking utensils used in this application.

[0117] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a seal 5, which is used to seal the receiving cavity 20 when the container lid 1 is closed on the container body 2.

[0118] like Figure 17 As shown, the bottom of the container lid 1 has a first protrusion 11 for abutting against the sealing element 5 or the top wall of the container body 2, and / or, the inner wall of the container body 2 has a second protrusion 21 for abutting against the sealing element 5. Specifically, in some embodiments, the bottom of the container lid 1 may be provided with a first protrusion 11; in other embodiments, the inner wall of the container body 2 may be provided with a second protrusion 21; in still other embodiments, the bottom of the container lid 1 is provided with a first protrusion 11, and the inner wall of the container body 2 is provided with a second protrusion 21. The following description uses the example of the bottom of the container lid 1 being provided with a first protrusion 11 and the inner wall of the container body 2 being provided with a second protrusion 21.

[0119] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to seal the inner cavity of the container body 2, the sealing element 5 can be installed between the container lid 1 and the container body 2. At this time, the sealing element 5 abuts against the first protrusion 11 and the second protrusion 21, thereby preventing the sealing element 5 from detaching from the container body 2 and the container lid 1. At this time, the inner cavity of the container body 2 forms a sealed space. When it is not necessary to seal the inner cavity of the container body 2, the sealing element 5 can be removed. At this time, the first protrusion 11 can abut against the top wall of the container body 2, so that the container lid 1 covers the opening of the container body 2.

[0120] Specifically, the seal 5 can also be made of an elastic material. The seal 5 is detachably connected between the container cap 1 and the container body 2, which is convenient for users to clean and replace.

[0121] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cooking utensil also includes a steamer 6 for preventing food from steaming and a handle 7 for holding, wherein the steamer 6 has drainage holes.

[0122] In some embodiments, such as Figure 16 As shown, the container body 2 also includes radially distributed limiting protrusions 8, and the steam rack 6 can overlap the limiting protrusions 8.

[0123] In some embodiments, such as Figure 17As shown, the sealing element 5 includes a limiting part 51 and a sealing part 52. The limiting part 51 can abut against the first protrusion 11, and the sealing part 52 can elastically deform under the action of gravity. That is, there is no gap when the sealing part 52 abuts against the container body 2, which improves the sealing performance between the sealing element 5 and the container body 2. In addition, when the steamer rack 3 moves upward along the height direction of the cooking appliance under the pressure of the gas in the receiving cavity 20, the sealing part 52 adheres tightly to the container body 2, and no air leakage occurs, further improving the sealing performance between the sealing element 5 and the container body 2.

[0124] In addition to this embodiment, this application also provides some possible embodiments that can achieve the multi-functional effects of cooking appliances.

[0125] Turn off switch 4 on the cooking appliance when the cooking appliance has a pressure requirement, such as Figure 12 As shown, the sealing element 5 achieves a sealed state for the receiving cavity 20, allowing for cooking operations such as low-sugar rice cooking and pressure stewing. When the cooking appliance does not require pressure, such as... Figure 13 As shown, the unsealed state of the receiving cavity 20 is achieved by removing the sealing element 5, as... Figure 14 As shown, with the sealing element 5 removed, the steamer rack 3 can be removed depending on the usage requirements, and the area of ​​the steamer rack 6 with drainage holes can be expanded. When the steamer rack 6 is attached to the container body 2, the drainage holes on the steamer rack 6 can connect the receiving cavity 20 with the external environment, realizing the non-sealed state of the receiving cavity 20. In this state, conventional food cooking and steaming can be realized.

[0126] Turn off switch 4 on the cooking appliance when the cooking appliance has a pressure requirement, such as Figure 15 and Figure 17 As shown, the sealing state of the receiving cavity 20 is achieved through the cooperation between the sealing member 5 and the first protrusion 11 and / or the second protrusion 21. In this state, cooking operations such as low-sugar rice and pressure stewing can be performed; when the cooking appliance does not require pressure, such as Figure 16 As shown, the sealing element 5 is removed, realizing the non-sealed state of the receiving cavity 20. Then, according to the needs, the steaming rack 3 can be removed, and the area of ​​the steaming rack 6 with drainage holes can be enlarged. When the steaming rack 6 overlaps the container body 2, the drainage holes on the steaming rack 6 can further connect the receiving cavity 20 with the external environment. Adding a steaming rack 6 and placing it on the limiting protrusion 8 of the container body 2 realizes a double-layer steaming space. In this state, conventional food cooking and steaming can be realized.

[0127] The above descriptions are merely specific implementations of the embodiments of this application, but the protection scope of the embodiments of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the embodiments of this application should be covered within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of the embodiments of this application should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes: Container lid (1); The container body (2) has a receiving cavity (20), and the container lid (1) is capable of covering the opening of the container body (2); A steamer (3) is located within the receiving cavity (20); The steamer (3) includes a body (31) and a switch (4). The side wall of the body (31) has a first through hole (311), and the switch (4) can block or open the first through hole (311).

2. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch (4) includes a mounting part (41) and a blocking part (42). The mounting part (41) is mounted on the first through hole (311) and has a second through hole (411). The blocking part (42) can be inserted into the second through hole (411) to block the second through hole (411), or the blocking part (42) can be detached from the second through hole (411) and located on the outside of the steamer (3).

3. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting part (41) and the sealing part (42) are elastically deformable.

4. The cooking utensil according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sealing part (42) has a connecting section (421), which is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the mounting part (41). The connecting section (421) is elastically deformable, so that the sealing part (42) can move relative to the container body (2) to be inserted into or removed from the second through hole (411).

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing part (42) also has an extension section (422) extending radially outward. When the sealing part (42) is inserted into the second through hole (411), the extension section (422) can abut against the mounting part (41), or there is a gap (43) between the extension section (422) and the mounting part (41).

6. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sidewall of the second through hole (411) has a first inclined surface (410) at the end facing the sealing part (42), and the end of the sealing part (42) facing the mounting part (41) has a second inclined surface (420). The first inclined surface (410) is used to abut against the second inclined surface (420).

7. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The distance between the sealing part (42) and the opening of the steamer (3) is L1, and the depth of the body part (31) is L, satisfying 0.2≤L1 / L≤0.

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8. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The outer wall of the mounting part (41) has a slot (412), and the side wall of the first through hole (311) is engaged with the slot (412).

9. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The steamer (3) also includes a water cylinder (32) connected to the bottom of the main body (31). The bottom of the steamer (3) has a third through hole (33) that connects the inner cavity of the steamer (3) and the inner cavity of the water cylinder (32).

10. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a sealing element (5), which is installed on the container lid (1) or the container body (2); The bottom of the container lid (1) has a first protrusion (11) for abutting against the top wall of the seal (5) or the container body (2), and / or the inner wall of the container body (2) has a second protrusion (21) for abutting against the seal (5) to restrict the seal (5) from disengaging along the height direction of the cooking appliance.

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