A covered appliance

Abstract

This utility model discloses a covered appliance, including a body, a cover, and a pressing drive mechanism. The body has a receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space. The cover is used to open or close the opening. The pressing drive mechanism includes a button pressable on the body and a connecting rod rotatably connected to the body. The connecting rod has a locking structure, one end of which is fixed to the connecting rod, and the other end of which can engage with the cover to lock the cover when it is closed. The button is drivenly connected to the connecting rod. When the button is pressed, it drives the connecting rod to rotate, causing the locking structure on the connecting rod to rotate away from the cover to release the latch. This utility model fixes the locking structure to the connecting rod, eliminating the step of assembling the locking structure separately to the body in traditional designs, thereby reducing the number of parts and simplifying the assembly process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to household products, and in particular to a covered appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, many common appliances, such as trash cans, storage boxes, and medicine cabinets, are typically equipped with lids to achieve functions such as sealing, dust prevention, and preventing the spread of odors. To further improve the ease of use of these appliances, some products use push-button mechanisms to open and close the lids. However, existing push-button mechanisms often have some shortcomings. Specifically, existing push-button mechanisms are usually composed of multiple complex parts. In addition to the necessary buttons, they also include intermediate transmission and latching components. The transmission and latching components are molded and assembled independently, resulting in a cumbersome assembly process and large accumulated tolerances, which can easily affect the product's performance and consistency. Furthermore, too many parts may also increase the number of potential failure points, affecting the product's reliability and lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a covered appliance that, through structural improvements, simplifies the structure, simplifies the assembly process, and improves product reliability.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a covered appliance, including a body, a cover and a pressing drive mechanism. The body has a receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space. One side of the cover is movably connected to the body for opening or closing the opening. The pressing drive mechanism includes a button that can be pressed and disposed on the body.

[0005] The pressing drive mechanism also includes a connecting rod, which is located near the button and is rotatably connected to the body of the device. The connecting rod is provided with a locking structure, one end of which is fixed to the connecting rod and the other end of which can lock the cover when the cover is closed.

[0006] The button is connected to the linkage. When the button is pressed, the button moves downward and drives the linkage to rotate, causing the locking structure on the linkage to rotate away from the cover to release the latch on the cover.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the engaging structure includes a plurality of buckles arranged in parallel along the extension direction of the connecting rod. One end of each buckle is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the connecting rod, and the other end of each buckle extends toward the cover and is provided with a fastening part. The cover is provided with a groove for engaging with the fastening part corresponding to each buckle.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the button is provided with an active block, and the outer side of the connecting rod is provided with a first driven member and a second driven member distributed circumferentially. The active block is engaged between the first driven member and the second driven member, and the active block pushes against the first driven member or the second driven member as the button moves, so as to drive the connecting rod to rotate.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the button includes a button head and a support column, one end of the support column is fixed to the button head, and the other end of the support column extends in the direction in which the button is pressed; the active block is fixed to the support column; the first driven member and the second driven member are respectively rib structures extending in the axial direction of the connecting rod.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, a first elastic element is abutting between the button and the body, the first elastic element being used to drive the button to reset.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, each of the buckles is abutted against the body by a second elastic member, which applies an elastic pre-tightening force to the buckle along the direction in which the buckle engages with the cover; the fastening part is provided with a guide slope, which is used to slide against the edge of the cover when the cover is closed.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the cover is rotatably connected to the body, and a third elastic element is abutting between the cover and the body. When the locking structure separates from the cover, the third elastic element drives the cover to flip open.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the cover is provided with a sealing ring, which, when the cover is closed, seals and fits tightly around the portion of the body where the opening is located.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the device body includes an inner liner having the accommodating space and an opening, and an outer shell sleeved on the outside of the inner liner. The pressing drive mechanism is disposed in the inner liner and located between the inner liner and the outer shell. The outer shell has a clearance opening corresponding to the button.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the covered appliance is a trash can, the appliance body is the body of the trash can, and the lid is the lid of the trash can.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. Because the pressing drive mechanism of this utility model also includes a connecting rod rotatably connected to the body, and the connecting rod is provided with a locking structure, which engages or disengages with the cover by rotating with the connecting rod, this utility model eliminates the step of separately assembling the locking structure to the body in traditional designs by fixing the locking structure to the connecting rod. This reduces the number of parts and simplifies the assembly process. This design not only reduces cumulative installation tolerances and improves product reliability and consistency, but also effectively reduces production costs and subsequent maintenance difficulty, achieving the dual goals of structural optimization and performance improvement.

[0018] 2. The locking structure preferably includes the aforementioned multiple buckles, enabling the locking structure of this utility model to achieve multi-point locking with the cover, significantly improving the stability of the cover in the closed state, effectively avoiding the problem of the cover tilting on one side, which is common in traditional single-point locking designs, and ensuring the reliability and sealing of the cover in various usage scenarios.

[0019] 3. The button and the connecting rod are connected by the abutting engagement of the driving block with the first driven member and the second driven member, which makes the engagement structure between the button and the connecting rod simpler and the transmission process more efficient and stable.

[0020] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; however, the lidded appliance of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention in the open state of the cover (showing a partial view, cross-sectional view of the cover);

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in the closed state (showing a partial view);

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model in the open state of the cover;

[0026] In the diagram, 1. Body; 11. Inner liner; 111. Guide groove; 12. Outer shell; 121. Clearance opening; 13. First limiting seat; 2. Cover; 21. Slot; 3. Button; 31. Button head; 32. Support column; 33. Driving block; 331. First inclined surface; 332. Second inclined surface; 4. Connecting rod; 41. First driven component; 42. Second driven component; 5. Buckle; 51. Fastening part; 511. Guide inclined surface; 6. First elastic component; 7. Second elastic component; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Third elastic component; 10. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0027] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish similar objects, not to describe a specific order or sequence, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The use of terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," and "top / bottom" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this utility model, not to indicate or imply that the device referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In addition, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model discloses a covered appliance, comprising a body 1, a cover 2, and a pressing drive mechanism. The body 1 has a receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space. One side of the cover 2 is movably connected to the body 1 for opening or closing the opening of the body 1. The pressing drive mechanism includes a button 3 pressable on the body 1 and a connecting rod 4. The connecting rod 4 is located near the button 3 and rotatably connected to the body 1. The connecting rod 4 has a locking structure for locking the cover 2 when closed. Specifically, one end of the locking structure is fixed to the connecting rod 4, and the other end can lock the cover 2 when closed. The locking structure engages or disengages from the cover 2 by rotating with the connecting rod 4. The button 3 is driven to the connecting rod 4 to drive the connecting rod 4 to rotate. When the button 3 is pressed, the button 3 moves downward and drives the connecting rod 4 to rotate, causing the locking structure on the connecting rod 4 to rotate away from the cover 2 to engage with the latch on the cover 2.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the locking structure includes multiple latches 5 arranged in parallel along the extension direction of the connecting rod 4. One end of each latch 5 is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the connecting rod 4, and the other end of each latch 5 extends toward the cover 2 and is provided with a locking part 51. The side wall of the cover 2 is provided with a groove 21 corresponding to each latch 5 for engaging with the locking part 51. The locking part 51 of each latch 5 is provided with a guide slope 511, which is used to slide and engage with the edge of the cover 2 when the cover 2 is closed, so as to guide the locking part 51 into the groove 21 of the cover 2. Therefore, the locking structure and the cover 2 can achieve multi-point locking, which significantly improves the stability of the cover 2 in the closed state, effectively avoids the problem of the cover 2 tilting on one side, which is common in traditional single-point locking designs, and ensures the reliability and sealing of the cover 2 in various usage scenarios. In this embodiment, the number of buckles 5 is set to two, and the two buckles 5 are fixed at both ends of the connecting rod 4 respectively, but the number and distribution of buckles 5 are not limited to this.

[0031] In this embodiment, the transmission connection between the button 3 and the connecting rod 4 is as follows: the button 3 is provided with an active block 33, and the outer side of the connecting rod 4 is provided with a first driven member 41 and a second driven member 42 distributed circumferentially. The active block 33 is engaged between the first driven member 41 and the second driven member 42, and the active block 33 pushes against the first driven member 41 or the second driven member 42 as the button 3 moves, thereby driving the connecting rod 4 to rotate. The direction of the rotation axis of the connecting rod 4 is perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button 3. Preferably, the active block 33 is provided with a first inclined surface 331 that contacts and engages with the first driven member 41 and a second inclined surface 332 that contacts and engages with the second driven member 42, so that the active block 33 pushes against the first driven member 41 through the first inclined surface 331 or pushes against the second driven member 42 through the second inclined surface 332. The button 3 specifically includes a button head 31 and a support column 32. One end of the support column 32 is fixed to the button head 31, and the other end of the support column 32 extends along the direction in which the button 3 is pressed. The driving block 33 is fixed to the support column 32. The button head 31, the support column 32, and the driving block 33 can be integrally formed or separately formed and assembled together. The first driven member 41 and the second driven member 42 are respectively rib structures extending along the axial direction of the connecting rod 4 and integrally formed with the connecting rod 4. In this way, the first driven member 41 and the second driven member 42 can also act as reinforcing ribs, thereby improving the strength of the connecting rod 4, so that the connecting rod 4 will not deform when the button 3 is pressed to drive the connecting rod 4 to rotate, and the button 3 and the connecting rod 4 always maintain a transmission connection.

[0032] In this embodiment, a first elastic element 6 is abutting against the button 3 and the body 1. The first elastic element 6 is used to drive the button 3 to reset upward. Specifically, the button head 31 of the button 3 is movably sleeved in the guide groove 111 provided on the top of the body 1. The first elastic element 6 is a helical spring structure. The upper end of the first elastic element 6 is sleeved on the bottom of the support column 32 and abuts against the active block 33. The lower end of the first elastic element 6 is sleeved on the first limiting seat 13 correspondingly provided on the body 1.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, each buckle 5 is abutted against the body 1 by a second elastic element 7. The second elastic element 7 applies an elastic preload to the buckle 5 along the direction of engagement between the buckle 5 and the cover 2, thereby improving the engagement effect of the buckle 5 on the cover 2. Specifically, the second elastic element 7 is a helical spring structure, with one end limited to the side of the buckle 5's engagement portion 51 facing away from the cover 2, and the other end limited to the corresponding second limiting seat (not shown in the figure) provided on the body 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, the cover 2 is rotatably connected to the body 1, and a third elastic element 9 abuts against the cover 2 and the body 1. This third elastic element 9 drives the cover 2 to flip open when the locking structure separates from the cover 2. Specifically, one end of the cover 2 is rotatably connected to the body 1 via a pivot 8. The third elastic element 9 is a torsion spring structure and is sleeved on the pivot 8, with both ends of the third elastic element 9 abutting against the cover 2 and the body 1 respectively. The aforementioned slot 21 is located at the other end of the cover 2, with one end and the other end of the cover 2 being opposite ends.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the cover 2 is provided with a sealing ring 10, such as... Figure 5 As shown. When the cover 2 is closed, the sealing ring 10 is sealed and fitted around the opening of the body 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the body 1 includes an inner liner 11 with a receiving space and an opening, and an outer shell 12 fitted over the inner liner 11. A pressing drive mechanism is disposed in the inner liner 11 and located between the inner liner 11 and the outer shell 12. The outer shell 12 has a clearance opening 121 corresponding to the button 3. Specifically, the clearance opening 121 is located on the top cover portion of the outer shell 12. The cover 2 is rotatably connected to the inner liner 11, and the outer shell 12 avoids the connection between the cover 2 and the inner liner 11.

[0037] In this embodiment, the present invention relates to a trash can, specifically a kitchen countertop trash can. The aforementioned body 1 is the trash can body, and the aforementioned lid 2 is the trash can lid. Therefore, the lid 2 can be flipped open and closed along the top edge of the body, realizing the functions of trash disposal and sealing to prevent odors. In other embodiments, the present invention relates to a storage box or medicine cabinet, etc.

[0038] The opening principle of the lid 2 of this utility model is as follows:

[0039] When the user presses button 3 downwards, button 3 moves downwards along the guide groove and compresses the first elastic element 6. Meanwhile, the active block 33 pushes the second driven element 42 on the connecting rod 4, causing the connecting rod 4 and its various latches 5 to rotate clockwise, compressing the second elastic element 7. This causes the engaging parts 51 of each latch 5 to disengage from the slots 21 of the cover 2 and unlock. At this time, the cover 2 instantly flips upwards and opens under the pre-stored energy of the third elastic element 9. After releasing button 3, the first elastic element 6 releases its elastic potential energy, pushing button 3 upwards to reset. The active block 33 pushes the first driven element 41, causing the connecting rod 4 and its various latches 5 to rotate counterclockwise, causing the engaging parts 51 of each latch 5 to move back to the pre-locked position. During this process, the first elastic element 6 controls the button 3 to reset, and the second elastic element 7 drives the latches 5 to rotate counterclockwise. The two work together to ensure the latches 5 are accurately reset. When the first elastic element 6 is omitted, the second elastic element 7 can simultaneously perform the functions of rotating the latch 5 and resetting the button 3. Conversely, if the second elastic element 7 is omitted, the first elastic element 6 can also simultaneously perform the functions of resetting the button 3 and rotating the latch 5. Therefore, the first elastic element 6 and the second elastic element 7 can work together, or one of them can be selected.

[0040] The closing and locking mechanism of cover 2 works as follows:

[0041] When the cover 2 is closed, its edge first contacts the guide slope 511 of the engaging parts 51 of each latch 5. The downward pressure of the cover 2 is decomposed into a horizontal component force through the guide slope 511, driving the latch 5 and connecting rod 4 to rotate clockwise by a small angle, while compressing the energy stored in the second elastic element 7. When the cover 2 is fully closed, the latch 5 rotates counterclockwise under the action of the elastic potential energy released by the second elastic element 7, so that its engaging part 51 accurately engages with the slot 21 of the cover 2, forming a mechanical lock. This process achieves adaptive avoidance and automatic locking when the cover 2 is closed through the guiding effect of the guide slope 511 and the synergistic effect of the energy stored in the second elastic element 7. In addition, the user can also actively trigger the avoidance mechanism by pressing the button 3: when the button 3 is pressed, it drives the connecting rod 4 and latch 5 to rotate clockwise, so that the engaging part 51 disengages from the edge of the cover 2 in advance, at which time the cover 2 can close without resistance. After releasing the button 3, the latch 5 resets and locks the cover 2 under the action of the second elastic element 7.

[0042] The part of this utility model with a lid is the same as or can be implemented using existing technology.

[0043] The above embodiments are only used to further illustrate a covered appliance of the present utility model, but the present utility model is not limited to the embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A covered appliance, comprising a body, a lid, and a press-operated mechanism, wherein the body has a receiving space and an opening communicating with the receiving space, and one side of the lid is movably connected to the body for opening or closing the opening; the press-operated mechanism includes a button pressable on the body; characterized in that: The pressing drive mechanism also includes a connecting rod, which is located near the button and is rotatably connected to the body of the device. The connecting rod is provided with a locking structure, one end of which is fixed to the connecting rod and the other end of which can lock the cover when the cover is closed. The button is connected to the linkage. When the button is pressed, the button moves downward and drives the linkage to rotate, causing the locking structure on the linkage to rotate away from the cover to release the latch on the cover.

2. The capped appliance of claim 1, wherein: The engaging structure includes multiple buckles arranged in parallel along the extension direction of the connecting rod. One end of each buckle is fixedly connected to or integrally formed with the connecting rod, and the other end of each buckle extends toward the cover and is provided with a fastening part. The side wall of the cover is provided with a groove for engaging with the fastening part corresponding to each buckle.

3. The capped appliance of claim 1, wherein: The button is provided with an active block, and the outer side of the connecting rod is provided with a first follower and a second follower distributed circumferentially. The active block is engaged between the first follower and the second follower, and the active block pushes against the first follower or the second follower as the button moves, so as to drive the connecting rod to rotate; the direction of the rotation axis of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button.

4. The capped appliance of claim 3, wherein: The button includes a button head and a support column. One end of the support column is fixed to the button head, and the other end of the support column extends in the direction in which the button is pressed. The active block is fixed to the support column. The first driven member and the second driven member are rib structures extending in the axial direction of the connecting rod.

5. The capped appliance of claim 1, wherein: A first elastic element is provided between the button and the body, which is used to drive the button to reset.

6. The capped appliance of claim 2, wherein: Each of the buckles is abutted against the body by a second elastic element, which applies an elastic pre-tightening force to the buckle along the direction in which the buckle engages with the cover; the fastening part is provided with a guide slope, which is used to slide with the edge of the cover when the cover is closed.

7. The capped appliance of claim 1, wherein: The cover is rotatably connected to the body, and a third elastic element is engaged between the cover and the body. When the locking structure separates from the cover, the third elastic element drives the cover to flip open.

8. The capped appliance of claim 1, wherein: The cover is provided with a sealing ring, which, when the cover is closed, seals and fits tightly around the opening on the body.

9. The capped appliance of claim 1, wherein: The device body includes an inner liner with the accommodating space and opening, and an outer shell fitted over the inner liner. The pressing drive mechanism is disposed in the inner liner and located between the inner liner and the outer shell. The outer shell has a clearance opening corresponding to the button.

10. The lidded appliance of any of claims 1-9, wherein: The covered appliance is a trash can, the appliance body is the body of the trash can, and the lid is the lid of the trash can.

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