A folding electric cooker
The electric cooker's long handle is folded in both directions using a hinged base and a flexible locking assembly, solving the problems of large handle space occupation and easy loss, reducing costs and improving user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGDONG XIAOWUSONG IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing electric cooker's long handle design has problems such as taking up a lot of space, high packaging costs, and being easy to lose.
The long handle is folded in both directions using a hinged base. It is precisely positioned by an elastic locking component. The long handle can be flipped and attached to the side wall of the pot lid or pot shell to form a permanent mechanical connection and prevent separation and loss.
It reduces packaging material and logistics warehousing costs, prevents handles from being lost, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking appliance technology, and in particular to a folding electric cooker. Background Technology
[0002] An electric cooker, as a convenient cooking appliance, typically includes a pot shell, a pot inner chamber inside the pot shell, a lid for covering the opening on the inner chamber, a heating plate located below the bottom of the inner chamber to provide a heat source, a control switch for operating the appliance (electrically connected to the heating plate), and a long handle for easy handling.
[0003] There are two main ways to install the long handle: one is to fix it to the outside of the pot shell. While this structure is sturdy and reliable, the long handle significantly increases the product's lateral space occupation, resulting in an excessively large packaging volume and increased storage and transportation costs. The other method is to detach the long handle from the outside of the pot shell. Although this method allows for separation of the handle during packaging to reduce the overall size, it brings new problems in daily use: the detachable handle structure is inconvenient for users to store and organize, easily leading to disarray after use; more importantly, storing the handle separately from the pot body makes it very easy for the handle to be lost, affecting the user's normal usage experience.
[0004] Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a folding electric cooker.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a folding electric cooker, including a pot shell, a pot inner pot disposed in the pot shell, a pot lid for covering the opening on the pot inner pot, an electric heating plate disposed below the bottom of the pot inner pot to provide a heat source, and a control switch for operating the device; a hinge seat is provided on one side of the pot shell; and a long handle is rotatably provided on the hinge seat.
[0007] The long handle can be flipped and attached to the top of the pot lid in a folded state, or the long handle can be flipped and abutted against the side wall of the pot shell in an unfolded state; the hinge seat is provided with an elastic locking component, which is used to lock the long handle to limit the rotation position of the long handle.
[0008] Optionally, the hinge base is provided with two hinge blocks arranged opposite each other; the hinge block is provided with a hinge hole; the long handle is provided with a rotating connecting block; the rotating connecting block is provided with a rotating shaft hole; the rotating connecting block is located between the two hinge blocks;
[0009] The elastic locking assembly includes a rotating pin, an end cap, and a locking spring; the rotating pin is rotatably disposed in the hinge holes and rotating shaft holes of the two hinge blocks; one end of the rotating pin is mounted on the end cap, and the end cap is mounted on the outside of one of the hinge blocks;
[0010] The locking spring is used to push the end cap and the rotating pin so that the rotating pin is in a rotating state that can lock the long handle and / or the hinge seat.
[0011] Optionally, the rotating pin is provided with a limiting protrusion; the locking spring causes the rotating pin to move outward with the end cover toward the hinge block, and the limiting protrusion restricts the rotation state of the long handle; pressing the end cover can move the end cover and the rotating shaft, and release the limitation of the limiting protrusion on the long handle.
[0012] Optionally, the long handle is provided with a rotation limiting block, and the side of the limiting protrusion can abut against the rotation limiting block to restrict the rotation state of the long handle; pressing the end cap can move the end cap and the rotating shaft, and move the limiting protrusion to disengage from the rotation limiting block, so as to release the limitation of the limiting protrusion on the long handle.
[0013] Optionally, the rotation limiting block is provided with an inclined guide surface on the side of the rotation direction of the unfolded rotating head as the long handle moves from the folded state; when the long handle rotates to the unfolded state, the inclined guide surface can push the limiting protrusion.
[0014] Optionally, the hinge hole of the hinge block away from the end cap is provided with a guide groove; when the end cap is pressed and the rotating shaft is moved, the limiting protrusion can slide in the guide groove.
[0015] Optionally, the hinge block away from the end cap is detachably provided with a cover.
[0016] Optionally, a torsion spring is provided between the hinge and the long handle.
[0017] Optionally, the pot lid is provided with a locking block; the long handle is provided with a locking groove; when the long handle is flipped up and attached to the top of the pot lid in a folded state, the locking groove engages with the locking block.
[0018] Optionally, the locking block is elongated; the pot lid is provided with a handle, which is spaced apart from the locking block; a locking support space for supporting the mobile device is formed between the handle and the locking block.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The hinged base enables a bidirectional folding function for the long handle: In the vertical folding state, the long handle flips 180° and adheres tightly to the upper surface of the pot lid, completely eliminating any lateral protrusion; in the outward folding state, the long handle extends outward along the side wall of the pot shell, forming a handle for support. Both forms reduce lateral space occupation compared to traditional fixed handles, significantly reducing packaging material costs and logistics warehousing expenses. The integrated anti-loss design ensures the long handle is permanently mechanically connected to the pot shell via the hinged base, fundamentally solving the risk of losing the detachable handle. Users do not need to disassemble parts, completely avoiding the problem of equipment idleness caused by a "lost handle." The elastic locking component provides precise positioning at key locations; the folding / unfolding operation of the long handle can be completed by pressing the elastic locking component with one hand.
[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the electric cooker of this utility model with the long handle in the extended state.
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electric cooker of this utility model with the long handle in a folded state.
[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the electric cooker of this utility model in two states: folded and unfolded.
[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of the electric cooking pot;
[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Another cross-sectional view of the electric cooking pot.
[0027] Explanation of key component symbols:
[0028] 10. Pot shell; 20. Pot inner liner; 30. Pot lid; 31. Locking block; 32. Handle; 33. Locking support space; 40. Heating plate; 50. Control switch; 60. Hinge seat; 61. Hinge block; 62. Hinge hole; 63. Guide groove; 70. Long handle; 71. Rotating connecting block; 72. Rotating shaft hole; 73. Rotating limit block; 74. Inclined guide surface; 75. Locking groove; 80. Elastic locking assembly; 81. Rotating pin; 811. Limiting protrusion; 82. End cap; 83. Locking spring; 84. Sealing cap. Detailed Implementation
[0029] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0032] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0033] Example
[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 5 The present invention proposes a folding electric cooker, including a pot shell 10, a pot inner 20 disposed inside the pot shell 10, a pot lid 30 for covering the opening on the pot inner 20, an electric heating plate 40 disposed below the bottom of the pot inner 20 to provide a heat source, and a control switch 50 for operating the device; a hinge seat 60 is provided on one side of the pot shell 10; and a long handle 70 is rotatably provided on the hinge seat 60.
[0035] The long handle 70 can be flipped and attached to the top of the pot lid 30 in a folded state, or the long handle 70 can be flipped and attached to the side wall of the pot shell 10 in an unfolded state; the hinge seat 60 is provided with an elastic locking component 80, which is used to lock the long handle 70 to limit the rotation position of the long handle 70.
[0036] In this invention, the hinge seat 60 enables the bidirectional folding function of the long handle 70: In the vertical folding state, the long handle 70 flips 180° and adheres tightly to the upper surface of the pot lid 30, completely eliminating any lateral protrusion; in the outward folding state, the long handle 70 extends outward along the side wall of the pot shell 10, forming a handle for support. Both forms reduce lateral space occupation compared to traditional fixed handles, significantly reducing packaging material costs and logistics warehousing expenses. The integrated anti-loss design ensures the long handle 70 is permanently mechanically connected to the pot shell 10 via the hinge seat 60, fundamentally solving the risk of losing the detachable handle. Users do not need to disassemble parts, completely avoiding the problem of equipment idleness caused by a "lost handle." The elastic locking component 80 provides precise positioning at key locations; the folding / unfolding operation of the long handle 70 can be completed by pressing the elastic locking component 80 with one hand.
[0037] In this embodiment, the hinge base 60 is provided with two hinge blocks 61 arranged opposite each other; the hinge block 61 is provided with a hinge hole 62; the long handle 70 is provided with a rotating connecting block 71; the rotating connecting block 71 is provided with a rotating shaft hole 72; the rotating connecting block 71 is located between the two hinge blocks 61; the elastic locking assembly 80 includes a rotating pin 81, an end cap 82, and a locking spring 83; the rotating pin 81 is rotatably inserted through the hinge hole 62 and the rotating shaft hole 72 of the two hinge base blocks 60; one end of the rotating pin 81 is installed on the end cap 82, and the end cap 82 is installed on the outside of one of the hinge blocks 61; the locking spring 83 is used to push the end cap 82 and the rotating pin 81 so that the rotating pin 81 is in a rotating state that can lock the long handle 70 and / or the hinge base 60. The rotating pin 81 penetrates the three-body structure (double hinge block 61 + connecting block), which improves torsional rigidity, and the axial preload design of the locking spring 83 avoids the wear failure problem of traditional radial buckles.
[0038] In this embodiment, the rotating pin 81 is provided with a limiting protrusion 811; the locking spring 83 causes the rotating pin 81 to move outward from the hinge block 61 along with the end cover 82, and restricts the rotation state of the long handle 70 by means of the limiting protrusion 811; pressing the end cover 82 can move the end cover 82 and the rotating shaft, and release the restriction of the long handle 70 by the limiting protrusion 811. By moving the limiting protrusion 811 of the rotating pin 81, the long handle 70 and the hinge block 61 are engaged, thereby restricting the rotation state.
[0039] Specifically, the long handle 70 is equipped with a rotation limit block 73. The side of the limiting protrusion 811 can abut against the rotation limit block 73 to restrict the rotation of the long handle 70. Pressing the end cover 82 can move the end cover 82 and the rotating shaft, and move the limiting protrusion 811 to disengage from the rotation limit block 73, thereby releasing the restriction of the limiting protrusion 811 on the long handle 70. The rotation limit block 73 is precisely positioned, and the limiting protrusion 811 and the rotation limit block 73 form a surface contact lock. When unlocking, the rotating shaft and the limiting protrusion 811 are moved to realize the disengagement mechanism.
[0040] Furthermore, the rotation limit block 73 is provided with an inclined guide surface 74 on the side of the rotation direction of the unfolded rotating head as the long handle 70 rotates from the folded state; when the long handle 70 rotates to the unfolded state, the inclined guide surface 74 can push the limiting protrusion 811. The inclined guide surface 74 is self-adaptive, pushing the limiting protrusion 811 when the handle is rotated to the working position, and then, under the action of the locking spring 83, the rotating pin 81 returns to its original position, and the limiting protrusion 811 automatically slides into the locking position, realizing the unfolded self-locking function.
[0041] In this embodiment, to ensure the accuracy of the axial movement of the rotating pin 81 during pressing, the rotational misalignment of the rotating pin 81 is limited. The hinge hole 62 of the hinge block 61, which is away from the end cover 82, is provided with a guide groove 63; when the end cover 82 is pressed and the rotating shaft is moved, the limiting protrusion 811 can slide in the guide groove 63.
[0042] In this embodiment, a cover 84 is detachably provided on the hinge block 61 away from the end cover 82. The cover 84, together with the rotating shaft and the end cover 82, realizes a three-section assembly, which can effectively achieve dustproof sealing of the hinge seat 60.
[0043] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the processing and installation of the hinge seat 60, the hinge seat 60 is detachably installed on the side wall of the pot shell 10.
[0044] In this embodiment, a torsion spring is provided between the hinge seat 60 and the long handle 70. The torsion spring allows the long handle 70 to automatically fold and retract to its original position after being unlocked.
[0045] In this embodiment, the pot lid 30 is provided with a locking block 31; the long handle 70 is provided with a locking groove 75; when the long handle 70 is flipped and attached to the top of the pot lid 30 in a folded state, the locking groove 75 engages with the locking block 31. The interlocking structure of the locking block 31 and the locking groove 75 ensures the stability of the long handle 70 in the folded state.
[0046] Furthermore, the locking block 31 is elongated; the lid 30 is provided with a handle 32, which is spaced apart from the locking block 31; a locking support space 33 for supporting mobile devices is formed between the handle 32 and the locking block 31. The handle 32 and the locking block 31 form a triangular support area, which is adapted to support mobile phones or tablets, improving functionality.
[0047] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.
Claims
1. A folding electric cooker comprising a cooker shell (10), a cooker pot (20) arranged in the cooker shell (10), a cooker cover (30) for covering an opening on the cooker pot (20), an electric heating plate (40) arranged below the bottom of the cooker pot (20) to provide a heat source, and a control switch (50) for operating the device, characterized in that: A hinge seat (60) is provided on one side of the pot shell (10); a long handle (70) is rotatably provided on the hinge seat (60); The long handle (70) can be flipped and attached to the top of the pot lid (30) in a folded state, or the long handle (70) can be flipped and abutted against the side wall of the pot shell (10) in an unfolded state; the hinge seat (60) is provided with an elastic locking component (80), which is used to lock the long handle (70) to limit the rotation position of the long handle (70).
2. The electric folding boiler according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge base (60) is provided with two hinge blocks (61) arranged opposite to each other; the hinge block (61) is provided with a hinge hole (62); the long handle (70) is provided with a rotating connecting block (71); the rotating connecting block (71) is provided with a rotating shaft hole (72); the rotating connecting block (71) is located between the two hinge blocks (61); The elastic locking assembly (80) includes a rotating pin (81), an end cap (82), and a locking spring (83); the rotating pin (81) is rotatably inserted through the hinge holes (62) and the rotating shaft holes (72) of the two hinge blocks (60); one end of the rotating pin (81) is mounted on the end cap (82), and the end cap (82) is mounted on the outside of one of the hinge blocks (61); The locking spring (83) is used to push the end cap (82) and the rotating pin (81) so that the rotating pin (81) is in a rotating state that can lock the long handle (70) and / or the hinge seat (60).
3. The electric folding boiler according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating pin (81) is provided with a limiting protrusion (811); the locking spring (83) causes the rotating pin (81) to move outward of the hinge block (61) along with the end cap (82), and restricts the rotation state of the long handle (70) through the limiting protrusion (811); pressing the end cap (82) can move the end cap (82) and the rotating shaft, and release the restriction of the long handle (70) by the limiting protrusion (811).
4. The electric folding boiler according to claim 3, characterized in that: The long handle (70) is provided with a rotation limiting block (73). The side of the limiting protrusion (811) can abut against the rotation limiting block (73) to restrict the rotation state of the long handle (70). Pressing the end cap (82) can move the end cap (82) and the rotating shaft, and move the limiting protrusion (811) to disengage from the rotation limiting block (73) to release the restriction of the limiting protrusion (811) on the long handle (70).
5. The folding electric cooker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating limiting block (73) is provided with an inclined guide surface (74) on the side of the rotation direction of the unfolded rotating head as the long handle (70) moves from the folded state; when the long handle (70) rotates to the unfolded state, the inclined guide surface (74) can push the limiting protrusion (811).
6. The folding electric cooker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hinge hole (62) of the hinge block (61) away from the end cap (82) is provided with a guide groove (63); when the end cap (82) is pressed and the rotating shaft is moved, the limiting protrusion (811) can slide in the guide groove (63).
7. The folding electric cooker according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cap (84) is detachably provided on the hinge block (61) away from the end cap (82).
8. The folding electric cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that: A torsion spring is provided between the hinge seat (60) and the long handle (70).
9. The folding electric cooker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pot lid (30) is provided with a locking block (31); the long handle (70) is provided with a locking groove (75); when the long handle (70) is flipped and attached to the top of the pot lid (30) in a folded state, the locking groove (75) cooperates with the locking block (31).
10. The folding electric cooker according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking block (31) is elongated; the pot lid (30) is provided with a handle (32), which is spaced apart from the locking block (31); a locking support space (33) for supporting the mobile device is formed between the handle (32) and the locking block (31).