Cooking appliance

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of cooking utensil, comprising: pot body, pot tooth is arranged on pot body;Cover, cover is set on pot body, cover body includes cover main body and the first locking mechanism being arranged on cover main body, first locking mechanism is movably arranged relative to cover main body, and it has the first unlocking position separated with pot tooth and the first locking position buckled with pot tooth;Linkage, movably set on cover main body;Operating element, along the vertical direction of pot body movably set on pot body;Wherein, operating element moves to drive linkage activity, to make linkage drive first locking mechanism switch between first unlocking position and first locking position. The technical scheme of the application effectively solves the problem that the setting of knob in related technology makes the overall height of cooking utensil higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of small household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] Cooking appliances typically make cooking food more convenient. Appliances such as rice cookers, induction cookers, and electric ovens can help people cook rice, make soup, and roast meat. They can also have multiple functions, cooking different types of food. For example, a multi-functional rice cooker can cook rice, steam vegetables, and stew soup, increasing the versatility and convenience of cooking.

[0003] Cooking utensils in related technologies generally include a pot body and a lid. To ensure the lid is stably attached to the pot body, it is typically locked in place using a locking mechanism. Specifically, the lid has locking teeth, and the pot body has locking teeth; the locking teeth are achieved by screwing, moving, or flipping the lid.

[0004] Specifically, the lid is equipped with a knob that drives the lid teeth to engage, move, or flip. The knob design makes the overall height of the cooking appliance relatively high, which takes up a lot of kitchen space and is not convenient for storage. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a cooking appliance that solves the problem that the overall height of the cooking appliance is too high due to the knob design in related technologies.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a cooking utensil, comprising: a pot body with a pot tooth; a lid covering the pot body, the lid including a lid body main body and a first locking mechanism disposed on the lid body main body, the first locking mechanism being movably disposed relative to the lid body main body and having a first unlocking position separated from the pot tooth and a first locking position engaged with the pot tooth; a linkage member movably disposed on the lid body main body; and an operating member movably disposed on the pot body along the vertical direction of the pot body; wherein, when the operating member moves, it drives the linkage member to move, so that the linkage member drives the first locking mechanism to switch between the first unlocking position and the first locking position.

[0007] By applying the technical solution of this utility model, the operating component is set on the pot body, eliminating the need for a knob on the lid. This saves space and reduces the overall height of the cooking appliance, which is beneficial for users by reducing kitchen space usage and facilitating storage. Therefore, the technical solution of this application effectively solves the problem of the high overall height of cooking appliances caused by the setting of knobs in related technologies. Furthermore, during the switching process between the first unlocked position and the first locked position of the first locking mechanism, the user only needs to move the operating component vertically along the pot body, eliminating the need for rotating the knob as in related technologies, making the operation process simpler.

[0008] Furthermore, the cooking appliance also includes a drive component mounted on the pot body. This drive component is movable along the lateral direction of the pot body, and when the operating component moves, it drives the drive component to move, thereby causing the drive component to move the linkage component. This configuration of the drive component allows for the conversion of the movement of the operating component to facilitate the movement of the linkage component.

[0009] Furthermore, the cooking appliance also includes a mating part disposed between the operating component and the driving component. The mating part includes an inclined groove and a driving protrusion. One of the inclined groove and the driving protrusion is disposed on the driving component, and the other is disposed on the operating component. The driving protrusion is inserted into the inclined groove. When the driving protrusion abuts against the first sidewall of the inclined groove, the operating component drives the driving component to move along a first direction, causing the driving component to drive the linkage component to move, and the first locking mechanism switches from a first unlocked position to a first locked position. When the driving protrusion abuts against the second sidewall of the inclined groove, the operating component drives the driving component to move along a second direction opposite to the first direction, causing the driving component to drive the linkage component to move, and the first locking mechanism switches from a first locked position to a first unlocked position. When the aforementioned driving protrusion and inclined groove work together, the user only needs to move the operating component along the vertical direction of the pot body to drive the first locking mechanism to switch between the first locked position and the first unlocked position, making operation simple and convenient.

[0010] Furthermore, the cooking appliance also includes a second locking mechanism movably mounted on the pot body. This second locking mechanism has a second locking position that locks the lid onto the pot body and a second unlocking position that unlocks the lid, allowing it to be opened from the pot body. When the first locking mechanism is in the first unlocking position, continued movement of the operating member drives the second locking mechanism to switch from the second locking position to the second unlocking position. In this structure, a single operating member can control not only the switching of the first locking mechanism between the first locking and unlocking positions but also the switching of the second locking mechanism from the second locking to the second unlocking position, making the cooking appliance more compact and reducing costs.

[0011] Furthermore, the cooking appliance also includes a mating part disposed between the operating component and the driving component. The mating part includes a vertical groove and a driving protrusion. The vertical groove is parallel to the vertical direction of the pot body. One of the vertical groove and the driving protrusion is disposed on the driving component, and the other is disposed on the operating component. When the driving protrusion moves within the vertical groove, it drives the second locking mechanism to move, while the driving component remains stationary, allowing the second locking mechanism to switch from a second locked position to a second unlocked position, while the first locking mechanism remains in the first unlocked position. When the aforementioned driving protrusion and vertical groove work together, the user only needs to move the operating component along the vertical direction of the pot body to drive the second locking mechanism to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position, making operation simple and convenient.

[0012] Furthermore, the second locking mechanism is provided with a driving ramp. When the driving protrusion pushes the driving ramp, the second locking mechanism switches from the second locked position to the second unlocked position. When the driving ramp and the driving protrusion cooperate, the structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0013] Furthermore, the cooking appliance also includes a reset component mounted on the pot body. This reset component applies a reset force to the second locking mechanism, causing it to switch from a second unlocked position to a second locked position. This also causes the driving ramp to engage with the driving protrusion, positioning the operating component in the position corresponding to when the first locking mechanism is in the first unlocked position. This ingenious structural design allows the user to directly drive the second locking mechanism from the second locked position to the second unlocked position the next time they operate the operating component, improving user convenience and significantly enhancing the user experience.

[0014] Furthermore, a limiting member extending laterally along the pot body is provided on the pot body, and the driving member contacts and engages with the limiting member when it moves. In the above structure, the driving member is limited by the limiting member when it moves, so that the driving member can move smoothly and prevents it from surging during movement.

[0015] Furthermore, a first guide portion is provided on the pot body, and a second guide portion is provided on the operating component to guide and cooperate with the first guide portion. The direction in which the first guide portion and the second guide portion guide and cooperate is parallel to the vertical direction of the pot body. In the above structure, under the guiding cooperation of the first guide portion and the second guide portion, the operating component can move smoothly and easily along the vertical direction of the pot body.

[0016] Furthermore, the cooking appliance also includes: a lower transmission component, rotatably mounted on the pot body; and an upper transmission component, rotatably mounted on the lid body, the upper transmission component being capable of transmission cooperation with the lower transmission component; when the upper transmission component and the lower transmission component are in transmission cooperation, when the operating component moves, the lower transmission component is driven to rotate by the driving component, the lower transmission component drives the upper transmission component to rotate together, and the upper transmission component drives the linkage component to move, so that the linkage component drives the first locking mechanism to switch between the first unlocked position and the first locked position. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 An exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of a cooking appliance according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A partial sectional view of the cooking utensils;

[0020] Figure 3 A perspective view of the first locking mechanism of an embodiment of the cooking appliance according to the present invention is shown when it is in the first unlocked position.

[0021] Figure 4 A perspective view of the first locking mechanism in the first locking position according to an embodiment of the cooking appliance of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the operating components of a cooking utensil;

[0023] Figure 6 It shows Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the driving component of a cooking appliance;

[0024] Figure 7 It shows Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting base for cooking utensils;

[0025] Figure 8 It shows Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the second locking mechanism of the cooking utensil;

[0026] Figure 9 It shows Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the linkage components of a cooking appliance;

[0027] Figure 10 It shows Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the middle plate of a cooking utensil.

[0028] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0029] 10. Pot body; 11. Pot teeth; 12. Limiting component; 13. First guide part; 14. Outer shell; 15. Mounting base;

[0030] 20. Cover; 21. Cover body; 22. First locking mechanism; 221. Locking ring; 222. Drive column; 223. Middle plate; 224. Guide fixing column;

[0031] 30. Linkage component; 31. Upper rack;

[0032] 40. Operating component; 41. Drive protrusion; 42. Second guide component;

[0033] 50. Driving component; 51. Inclined groove; 52. Vertical groove; 53. Lower rack; 54. Lateral guide hole;

[0034] 60. Second locking mechanism; 61. Driving inclined plane; 62. Snapping hook;

[0035] 71. Upper transmission component; 711. Upper coupling component; 712. Upper gear;

[0036] 72. Lower transmission component; 721. Lower coupling component; 722. Lower gear. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0038] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0039] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this application provides a cooking appliance. An embodiment of the cooking appliance includes: a pot body 10, a lid 20, a linkage 30, and an operating component 40. The pot body 10 is provided with a toothed part 11. The lid 20 covers the pot body 10 and includes a lid body 21 and a first locking mechanism 22 disposed on the lid body 21. The first locking mechanism 22 is movably disposed relative to the lid body 21 and has a first unlocking position separated from the toothed part 11 and a first locking position engaged with the toothed part 11. The linkage 30 is movably disposed on the lid body 21. The operating component 40 is movably disposed on the pot body 10 along the vertical direction of the pot body 10. When the operating component 40 moves, it drives the linkage 30 to move, causing the linkage 30 to switch the first locking mechanism 22 between the first unlocking position and the first locking position.

[0041] By applying the technical solution of this embodiment, the operating component 40 is set on the pot body 10, eliminating the need for a knob on the lid 20. This saves space and reduces the overall height of the cooking appliance, which is beneficial for users by reducing kitchen space usage and facilitating storage. Therefore, the technical solution of this embodiment effectively solves the problem in related technologies where the setting of a knob results in a high overall height of the cooking appliance. Furthermore, during the switching process between the first unlocking position and the first locking position of the first locking mechanism 22, the user only needs to move the operating component 40 along the vertical direction of the pot body 10, eliminating the need for rotating a knob as in related technologies, making the operation process simpler.

[0042] Specifically, for ease of user operation and identification, the operating components are located on the front side of the pot body 10.

[0043] It should be noted that "vertical direction" can be the vertical direction or any direction within a 30-degree angle to the vertical direction.

[0044] It should be noted that the pot body includes an outer shell 14 and an inner pot disposed within the outer shell 14. The pot teeth 11 are disposed on either the outer shell 14 or the inner pot. The outer shell 14 includes a housing and a heat-insulating cover disposed within the housing, with the pot teeth disposed on the heat-insulating cover. Alternatively, the pot body includes an outer shell 14, a middle plate 223 disposed at the top of the outer shell 14, and a pressure-bearing ring disposed above the middle plate 223, with the pot teeth disposed on the pressure-bearing ring. In this embodiment, the pot teeth 11 are disposed on the inner pot.

[0045] It should be noted that the first locking mechanism includes a locking ring or locking cover that is rotatably mounted on the lid body. The locking ring or locking cover has cover teeth that engage or disengage with the pot teeth. Alternatively, in other embodiments, the first locking mechanism may include a clamp structure that moves radially along the lid body. The clamp structure has cover teeth that engage or disengage with the pot teeth. Or, the first locking mechanism may include a flip plate with cover teeth, which is flipped onto the lid body and engages or disengages with the pot teeth. When the cover teeth engage with the pot teeth, the first locking mechanism is in a first locked position; when the cover teeth disengage from the pot teeth, the first locking mechanism is in a first unlocked position.

[0046] The pot edge in this application can be the pot rim, a raised edge, or an outward-flared edge.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a drive member 50 disposed on the pot body 10. The drive member 50 is movable along the lateral direction of the pot body 10. When the operating member 40 moves, it drives the drive member 50 to move, so that the drive member 50 drives the linkage member 30 to move. The drive member 50 is configured to switch the movement of the operating member 40 so as to drive the linkage member 30 to move.

[0048] It should be noted that "lateral direction" can be the horizontal direction or any direction within a 30-degree angle to the horizontal direction. Specifically, the lateral direction is the left-right direction of the pot body 10.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a mating part disposed between the operating member 40 and the driving member 50. The mating part includes an inclined groove 51 and a driving protrusion 41. The inclined groove 51 is disposed on the driving member 50, and the driving protrusion 41 is disposed on the operating member 40, with the driving protrusion 41 inserted into the inclined groove 51. When the driving protrusion 41 abuts against the first sidewall of the inclined groove 51, the operating member 40 drives the driving member 50 to move along a first direction, causing the driving member 50 to drive the linkage 30 to move, and the first locking mechanism 22 switches from a first unlocked position to a first locked position. When the driving protrusion 41 abuts against the second sidewall of the inclined groove 51, the operating member 40 drives the driving member 50 to move along a second direction opposite to the first direction, causing the driving member 50 to drive the linkage 30 to move, and the first locking mechanism 22 switches from a first locked position to a first unlocked position. In this way, when the drive protrusion 41 works in conjunction with the inclined groove 51, the user can drive the first locking mechanism 22 to switch between the first locked position and the first unlocked position simply by moving the operating component 40 along the vertical direction of the pot body 10, making the operation simple and convenient.

[0050] Specifically, when the user operates the operating component 40 upwards along the vertical direction of the pot body 10, the driving protrusion 41 abuts against the first sidewall of the inclined groove 51, pushing the driving component 50 to move to the right, thereby causing the linkage component 30 to swing to the left, so that the first locking mechanism 22 switches from the first unlocked position to the first locked position. When the user operates the operating component 40 downwards along the vertical direction of the pot body 10, the driving protrusion 41 abuts against the second sidewall of the inclined groove 51, pushing the driving component 50 to move to the left, thereby causing the linkage component 30 to swing to the right, so that the first locking mechanism 22 switches from the first locked position to the first unlocked position. The first sidewall is the upper sidewall, and the second sidewall is the lower sidewall.

[0051] In other embodiments, a drive protrusion 41 is disposed on a drive member 50, and an inclined groove 51 is disposed on an operating member 40.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a second locking mechanism 60 movably mounted on the pot body 10. The second locking mechanism 60 has a second locking position that locks the lid 20 onto the pot body 10 and a second unlocking position that unlocks the lid 20, allowing it to be opened from the pot body 10. The second locking mechanism 60 provides a more reliable lock to the pot body, enhancing safety when the cooking space within the appliance is under high pressure. When the first locking mechanism 22 is in the first unlocking position, the operation member 40 continues to move, driving the second locking mechanism 60 to switch from the second locking position to the second unlocking position. Thus, a single operation member 40 can control not only the switching of the first locking mechanism 22 between the first locking and first unlocking positions but also the switching of the second locking mechanism 60 from the second locking position to the second unlocking position, resulting in a more compact structure for the cooking appliance and reducing costs.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a mating part disposed between the operating member 40 and the driving member 50. The mating part includes a vertical groove 52 and a driving protrusion 41. The vertical groove 52 is parallel to the vertical direction of the pot body 10. The vertical groove 52 is disposed on the driving member 50, and the driving protrusion 41 is disposed on the operating member 40. When the driving protrusion 41 moves within the vertical groove 52, it drives the second locking mechanism 60 to move, while the driving member 50 remains stationary, so that the second locking mechanism 60 switches from the second locked position to the second unlocked position, and the first locking mechanism 22 remains in the first unlocked position. In this way, when the driving protrusion 41 and the vertical groove 52 work together, the user only needs to move the operating member 40 along the vertical direction of the pot body 10 to drive the second locking mechanism 60 to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position, making the operation simple and convenient. Since the vertical groove 52 is parallel to the vertical direction of the pot body 10, when the driving protrusion 41 moves in the vertical groove 52, the driving member 50 can remain stationary, the first locking mechanism 22 remains in the first unlocked position, and can drive the second locking mechanism 60 to move.

[0054] In other embodiments, a drive protrusion 41 is provided on the drive member 50, and a vertical groove is provided on the operating member 40.

[0055] In this embodiment, the vertical groove 52 and the inclined groove 51 are connected at one end. Specifically, for ease of processing, the vertical groove 52 and the lower end of the inclined groove 51 are connected. Thus, when the user continues to operate the operating member 40 downwards along the vertical direction of the pot body 10, the driving protrusion 41 slides from the inclined groove 51 into the vertical groove 52, no longer pushing the driving member 50 to move to the left, keeping the driving member 50 stationary, so that the second locking mechanism 60 can be directly activated.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in order to drive the second locking mechanism 60 from the second locked position to the second unlocked position by driving the protrusion 41, the second locking mechanism 60 is provided with a driving inclined surface 61. When the driving protrusion 41 pushes the driving inclined surface 61, the second locking mechanism 60 switches from the second locked position to the second unlocked position. In this way, when the driving inclined surface 61 and the driving protrusion 41 cooperate, the structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0057] In this embodiment, the driving protrusion 41 is preferably a driving post.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a reset member disposed on the pot body 10. The reset member applies a reset force to the second locking mechanism 60, causing the second locking mechanism 60 to switch from the second unlocked position to the second locked position, and causing the driving inclined surface 61 to engage with the driving protrusion 41, placing the operating member 40 in the position corresponding to the first locking mechanism 22 when it is in the first unlocked position. Thus, after the user operates the operating member 40, the second locking mechanism 60 is no longer subject to the force exerted by the operating member 40; the second locking mechanism 60 is only subject to the reset force applied by the reset member, facilitating the switch of the second locking mechanism 60 from the second unlocked position to the second locked position. Furthermore, to allow the user to directly drive the second locking mechanism 60 from the second locked position to the second unlocked position the next time they operate the operating member 40, the driving inclined surface 61 engages with the driving protrusion 41, allowing the operating member 40 to be in the position corresponding to the first locking mechanism 22 when it is in the first unlocked position. This ingenious design improves the convenience of user operation and greatly enhances the user experience. The reset member is preferably a spring.

[0059] like Figure 2 and Figure 10 As shown, a limiting member 12 extending laterally along the pot body 10 is provided on the pot body 10, and the driving member 50 contacts and engages with the limiting member 12 when it moves. Thus, when the driving member 50 moves, it is limited by the limiting member 12, allowing the driving member 50 to move smoothly and preventing it from surging during movement. The limiting member 12 includes a limiting plate. The limiting plate extends along the left-right direction of the pot body. Specifically, the driving member 50 can move smoothly, ensuring that the lower gear 722 and the lower rack 53 (described below) engage, preventing the teeth of the lower gear 722 and the lower rack 53 from disengaging.

[0060] like Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 10As shown, a first guide portion 13 is provided on the pot body 10, and an operating member 40 is provided with a second guide member 42 that guides and cooperates with the first guide portion (13). The direction in which the first guide portion (13) and the second guide member 42 guide and cooperate is parallel to the vertical direction of the pot body 10. In this way, under the guiding cooperation of the first guide portion (13) and the second guide member 42, the operating member 40 can move smoothly and easily along the vertical direction of the pot body 10.

[0061] In this embodiment, the first guide portion (13) 13 includes a vertical guide hole extending along the vertical direction of the pot body, and the second guide member 42 includes a guide post inserted into the vertical guide hole. The pot body 10 includes an outer shell 14, a middle plate 223 disposed on the top of the outer shell 14, and a mounting seat 15 disposed on the side of the outer shell 14. The first guide portion (13) 13 is disposed on the mounting seat 15. A first fastener is provided at the end of the guide post away from the operating member 40. After the guide post passes through the vertical guide hole, the first fastener pushes against the rear of the mounting seat 15, so that the operating member 40 can be installed on the mounting seat 15 and the operating member 40 can be prevented from falling off the pot body.

[0062] In this embodiment, the driving component 50 is provided with a transverse guide hole 54, which extends along the left and right direction of the pot body. A guide fixing post 224 inserted into the transverse guide hole 54 is provided below the middle plate 223. In this way, when the transverse guide hole 54 and the guide fixing post 224 are guided and cooperated, the driving component 50 moves more smoothly.

[0063] In this embodiment, the first locking mechanism 22 includes a locking ring 221, a cover tooth disposed at the bottom of the locking ring 221, and a drive post 222 disposed at the top of the locking ring 221. The cover tooth can be separated from or engaged with the pot tooth 11.

[0064] A support column is provided at the central axis of the main body 21 of the cover. The linkage 30 includes a swing rod, the first end of which is sleeved on the support column. The main body 21 of the cover also has an arc-shaped hole. The second end of the swing rod has a drive elongated hole corresponding to the arc-shaped hole. The drive column 222 passes through the arc-shaped hole and the drive elongated hole. The operating component drives the second end of the swing rod to swing, so that the swing rod drives the first locking mechanism 22 to switch between the first unlocked position and the first locked position through the drive elongated hole and the drive column 222.

[0065] In this embodiment, a barb is provided on the front side of the bottom of the lid body 21. A second locking mechanism 60 is pivotally disposed in a pivot hole below the middle plate. The second locking mechanism 60 has a latching hook 62 that engages or disengages with the barb 62. When the barb 62 is engaged with the barb, the second locking mechanism is in a second locked position; when the barb 62 is disengaged from the barb, the second locking mechanism 60 is in a second unlocked position. A pivot and a torsion spring are provided between the lid and the pot body. The lid is pivotally disposed on the pot body and connected to the pot body via the torsion spring, enabling automatic opening of both.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a lower transmission member 72 and an upper transmission member 71. The lower transmission member 72 is rotatably mounted on the pot body 10. The upper transmission member 71 is rotatably mounted on the lid body 21, and the upper transmission member 71 can engage with the lower transmission member 72. When the upper transmission member 71 and the lower transmission member 72 are engaged, the operation member 40 moves, driving the lower transmission member 72 to rotate via the drive member 50. The lower transmission member 72 drives the upper transmission member 71 to rotate together, and the upper transmission member 71 drives the linkage member 30 to move, so that the linkage member 30 drives the first locking mechanism 22 to switch between a first unlocked position and a first locked position. The engagement of the upper transmission member 71 and the lower transmission member 72 can convert the movement of the operation member 40 into a driving force to drive the linkage member 30.

[0067] In this embodiment, the lower transmission member 72 includes a lower coupling member 721 rotatably mounted on the middle plate 223 and a lower gear 722 connected to the lower coupling member 721. The driving member 50 is provided with a lower rack 53 that is in transmission engagement with the lower gear 722. The upper transmission member 71 includes an upper coupling member 711 rotatably mounted on the cover body 21 and an upper gear 712 connected to the upper coupling member 711. The upper coupling member 711 can be coupled or separated from the lower coupling member 721. The linkage member 30 is provided with an upper rack 31 that is in transmission engagement with the upper gear 712. Thus, when the second locking mechanism 60 is in the second locked position, the movement of the drive member 50, through the engagement of the lower gear 722 and the lower rack 53, drives the lower coupling member 721 to rotate. The lower coupling member 721, coupled with the upper coupling member 711, also drives the upper coupling member 711 to rotate. After the upper coupling member 711 rotates, the engagement of the upper gear 712 and the upper rack 31 drives the linkage member 30 to swing, thereby switching the first locking mechanism 22 between the first unlocked position and the first locked position. When the second locking mechanism 60 is in the second unlocked position, the lower coupling member 721 and the upper coupling member 711 disengage, and the cover 20 opens from the pot body 10.

[0068] The cooking appliance in this embodiment is an electric pressure cooker. Of course, in embodiments not shown in the figures, the pot body can also be a cup or an inner pot. The cooking appliance can also be a rice cooker, a low-pressure rice cooker, a soy milk maker, a food processor, a stir-fry machine, an electric slow cooker, a multi-functional pot, etc.

[0069] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0070] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0071] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0072] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: The pot body (10) is provided with pot teeth (11); A lid (20) is provided on the pot body (10). The lid (20) includes a lid body (21) and a first locking mechanism (22) provided on the lid body (21). The first locking mechanism (22) is movably provided relative to the lid body (21) and has a first unlocking position that is separated from the pot teeth (11) and a first locking position that is engaged with the pot teeth (11). A linkage component (30) is movably mounted on the cover body (21); An operating component (40) is movably disposed on the pot body (10) along the vertical direction of the pot body (10); When the operating component (40) moves, it drives the linkage component (30) to move, so that the linkage component (30) drives the first locking mechanism (22) to switch between the first unlocking position and the first locking position.

2. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a drive member (50) disposed on the pot body (10). The drive member (50) is movable in the lateral direction of the pot body (10). When the operating member (40) moves, it drives the drive member (50) to move, so that the drive member (50) drives the linkage member (30) to move.

3. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a mating part disposed between the operating member (40) and the driving member (50). The mating part includes an inclined groove (51) and a driving protrusion (41). One of the inclined groove (51) and the driving protrusion (41) is disposed on the driving member (50), and the other of the inclined groove (51) and the driving protrusion (41) is disposed on the operating member (40). The driving protrusion (41) is inserted into the inclined groove (51). When the drive protrusion (41) abuts against the first sidewall of the inclined groove (51), the operating member (40) drives the drive member (50) to move along the first direction, so that the drive member (50) drives the linkage member (30) to move, and the first locking mechanism (22) switches from the first unlocking position to the first locking position. When the drive protrusion (41) abuts against the second sidewall of the inclined groove (51), the operating member (40) drives the drive member (50) to move in a second direction opposite to the first direction, so that the drive member (50) drives the linkage member (30) to move, and the first locking mechanism (22) switches from the first locking position to the first unlocking position.

4. The cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a second locking mechanism (60) movably disposed on the pot body (10), the second locking mechanism (60) having a second locking position for locking the lid (20) on the pot body (10) and a second unlocking position for unlocking the lid (20) so that the lid (20) can be opened from the pot body (10); When the first locking mechanism (22) is in the first unlocked position, the operating member (40) continues to move, driving the second locking mechanism (60) to move, so that the second locking mechanism (60) switches from the second locked position to the second unlocked position.

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cooking appliance further includes a mating part disposed between the operating member (40) and the driving member (50). The mating part includes a vertical groove (52) and a driving protrusion (41). The vertical groove (52) is parallel to the vertical direction of the pot body (10). One of the vertical groove (52) and the driving protrusion (41) is disposed on the driving member (50), and the other of the vertical groove (52) and the driving protrusion (41) is disposed on the operating member (40). When the driving protrusion (41) moves within the vertical groove (52), it drives the second locking mechanism (60) to move. The driving member (50) remains stationary, so that the second locking mechanism (60) switches from the second locked position to the second unlocked position, and the first locking mechanism (22) remains in the first unlocked position.

6. The cooking utensil according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second locking mechanism (60) is provided with a driving ramp (61). When the driving protrusion (41) pushes the driving ramp (61), the second locking mechanism (60) switches from the second locking position to the second unlocking position.

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes a reset member disposed on the pot body (10), which applies a reset force to the second locking mechanism (60) to switch the second locking mechanism (60) from the second unlock position to the second locking position, and causes the driving inclined surface (61) to push and engage with the driving protrusion (41), and the operating member (40) is in the position corresponding to the first locking mechanism (22) when it is in the first unlock position.

8. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, The pot body (10) is provided with a limiting member (12) extending laterally along the pot body (10), and the driving member (50) contacts and cooperates with the limiting member (12) when it moves.

9. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The pot body (10) is provided with a first guide part (13), and the operating member (40) is provided with a second guide part (42) that guides and cooperates with the first guide part (13). The direction in which the first guide part (13) and the second guide part (42) guide and cooperate is parallel to the vertical direction of the pot body (10).

10. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes: The lower transmission component (72) is rotatably mounted on the pot body (10); The upper transmission member (71) is rotatably disposed on the cover body (21), and the upper transmission member (71) can be in transmission cooperation with the lower transmission member (72); When the upper transmission member (71) and the lower transmission member (72) are in transmission engagement, the operation member (40) moves and drives the lower transmission member (72) to rotate through the drive member (50). The lower transmission member (72) drives the upper transmission member (71) to rotate together. The upper transmission member (71) drives the linkage member (30) to move, so that the linkage member (30) drives the first locking mechanism (22) to switch between the first unlocking position and the first locking position.

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