Driving assembly and cooking utensil with same

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of driving assembly and the cooking utensil with it, wherein, driving assembly is used to cooperate with pot body assembly and cover body assembly, driving assembly includes: lower driving structure, it is set on pot body assembly, lower driving structure includes the operating member exposed to pot body assembly and the first magnetic coupling piece movably set on pot body assembly, operating member is driven cooperation with first magnetic coupling piece;Upper driving structure is set on cover body assembly, and upper driving structure includes second magnetic coupling piece and transmission part, second magnetic coupling piece is magnetically attracted with first magnetic coupling piece and can follow first magnetic coupling piece synchronous motion, transmission part is arranged between second magnetic coupling piece and the first locking piece of cover body assembly, second magnetic coupling piece can drive first locking piece to switch between first locking position and first unlocking position by transmission part.The technical scheme of the application can effectively solve the problem that the area of the operation panel in the related art is small, which affects the user's experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, the lid assembly of a pressure cooking appliance is provided with lid teeth, and the pot assembly is provided with pot teeth. The alignment and cooperation between the pot teeth and lid teeth can ensure the pressure-bearing capacity during the cooking process, so as to achieve high-pressure cooking.

[0003] Specifically, during the process of closing the lid assembly, the lid teeth and pot teeth need to be misaligned so that the lid assembly can be smoothly pressed down to close onto the pot assembly; during the cooking process, the pot teeth and lid teeth need to be aligned to meet the pressure requirements.

[0004] To switch between the engagement positions of the lid teeth and the pot teeth, an operating mechanism is typically installed on the lid assembly. Users can use this mechanism to move the lid teeth between a misaligned position and an aligned position with the pot teeth. However, this mechanism occupies space above the lid assembly, reducing the area of ​​the control panel for selecting cooking modes and controlling the cooking process, thus impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a drive component and a cooking appliance having the same, in order to solve the problem that the small size of the control panel in related technologies affects the user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a driving assembly is provided for cooperating with a pot body assembly and a lid assembly. The driving assembly includes: a lower driving structure disposed on the pot body assembly, the lower driving structure including an operating member exposed outwardly on the pot body assembly and a first magnetic coupling member movably disposed on the pot body assembly, the operating member drivingly cooperating with the first magnetic coupling member; and an upper driving structure disposed on the lid assembly, the upper driving structure including a second magnetic coupling member and a transmission member, the second magnetic coupling member magnetically cooperating with the first magnetic coupling member and being able to move synchronously with the first magnetic coupling member, the transmission member being disposed between the second magnetic coupling member and a first locking member of the lid assembly, the second magnetic coupling member being able to drive the first locking member to switch between a first locking position and a first unlocking position via the transmission member.

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model includes a driving component comprising a lower driving structure mounted on the pot body assembly and an upper driving structure mounted on the lid assembly. The lower driving structure includes an operating component and a first magnetic coupling component, while the upper driving structure includes a second magnetic coupling component and a transmission component. The second magnetic coupling component magnetically engages with the first magnetic coupling component and moves synchronously with it. When the user needs to close or open the lid, they can operate the operating component to rotate or move the first magnetic coupling component. The first magnetic coupling component then drives the second magnetic coupling component to rotate or move synchronously. During the rotation or movement of the second magnetic coupling component, the transmission component drives the first locking component to switch between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. This design allows the operating component to be mounted on the pot body assembly. The force exerted by the user on the operating component is transmitted sequentially through the first magnetic coupling component, the second magnetic coupling component, and the transmission component to the first locking component located within the lid assembly, causing the first locking component to switch positions. This frees up space above the lid assembly, allowing for a larger operating panel to be mounted on the lid assembly for user convenience. Therefore, the technical solution of this application can effectively solve the problem that the small size of the operation panel in the related technology affects the user experience.

[0008] Furthermore, the first magnetic coupling element is movably disposed on the pot body assembly, and the second magnetic coupling element is movably disposed on the lid assembly. Both the first and second magnetic coupling elements are movable components, which has the advantage of simple structure.

[0009] Furthermore, the first magnetic coupling member has a first travel distance, and the second magnetic coupling member has a second travel distance, with the first travel distance being greater than the second travel distance. By making the first travel distance greater than the second travel distance, after the first locking member switches to the first unlocking position, the first magnetic coupling member can continue to move to a position misaligned with the second magnetic coupling member. At this point, the first and second magnetic coupling members no longer magnetically engage, or there is only a small magnetic attraction between them, making the cover assembly easy to open.

[0010] Furthermore, the operating component includes an operating knob and a driving tooth. The driving tooth is located at the inner end of the operating knob, and the first magnetic coupling component has a driven tooth that meshes with the driving tooth. When the operating knob is rotated, it drives the first magnetic coupling component to move. The rotation of the operating component is converted into the movement of the first magnetic coupling component through the meshing between the driving tooth and the driven tooth, which has the advantages of simple structure and reliable transmission.

[0011] Furthermore, the operating component also includes an operating button movably mounted on the operating knob. When the operating button moves towards the inside of the pot body assembly, it can drive the second locking member on the pot body assembly to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position. By providing an operating button on the operating knob to drive the second locking member to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position, the user can control the first locking member and the second locking member sequentially by operating the operating knob and the operating button, which is convenient for the user.

[0012] Furthermore, the operating component also includes a reset member disposed between the operating knob and the operating button, the reset member applying a pushing force towards the outside of the cookware assembly to the operating button; and / or, the operating knob is provided with a mounting cylinder, the bottom wall of the mounting cylinder is provided with a clearance hole and a locking hole, the operating button includes a button part, a push rod and a locking arm, the push rod passes through the clearance hole and drives and engages with the second locking member, the locking arm is disposed in the locking hole and engages with the locking hole stop to prevent the operating button from separating from the operating knob. The reset member can prevent the operating button from continuously pressing against the second locking member, thus preventing the second locking member from switching to the second locking position. The inner end of the locking arm is provided with a hook, the hook engaging with the inner surface of the bottom wall of the mounting cylinder to ensure that the operating button will not detach from the operating knob.

[0013] Furthermore, the transmission component includes a transmission swing arm, which is oscillatingly mounted on the cover assembly. When the second magnetic coupling component moves, it drives the transmission swing arm to oscillate, thereby causing the first locking component to switch between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. Using the transmission swing arm to drive the first locking component to switch positions has the advantage of a simple structure.

[0014] According to another aspect of this utility model, a cooking appliance is provided, including a pot body assembly, a lid assembly that is openable and closable on the pot body assembly, and a drive assembly disposed between the pot body assembly and the lid assembly, wherein the drive assembly is the aforementioned drive assembly. The aforementioned drive assembly effectively solves the problem in related technologies where the small size of the control panel affects the user experience, and the cooking appliance with the aforementioned drive assembly also has the aforementioned advantages.

[0015] According to another aspect of this utility model, a cooking appliance is provided, including a pot body assembly, a lid assembly closably disposed on the pot body assembly, and a drive assembly disposed between the pot body assembly and the lid assembly. The drive assembly is the aforementioned drive assembly. The pot body assembly includes a shell and a middle plate disposed above the shell. The middle plate has a guide protrusion with a lower guide groove, and a first magnetic coupling member is disposed within the lower guide groove. And / or, the lid assembly includes a mounting cover with an upper guide groove, and a second magnetic coupling member is disposed within the upper guide groove. The lower guide groove guides and limits the movement of the first magnetic coupling member to ensure that the first magnetic coupling member moves within a first travel range. The upper guide groove is a groove structure with an opening at the top and openings on both sides, and guides the movement of the second magnetic coupling member.

[0016] According to another aspect of this utility model, a cooking appliance is provided, including a pot body assembly, a lid assembly closably disposed on the pot body assembly, and a drive assembly disposed between the pot body assembly and the lid assembly. The drive assembly is the aforementioned drive assembly. The lid assembly includes a first locking member, which is a locking cover, and the locking cover rotates to switch between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. And / or, the pot body assembly includes a second locking member, which is a locking latch, and the locking latch moves or swings to switch between a second locked position and a second unlocked position. By providing a locking cover and a locking latch, dual locking between the lid assembly and the pot body assembly can be achieved. 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 a first embodiment of the drive assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the operating knob of the drive component;

[0020] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the operating knob from another angle;

[0021] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the operation buttons of the driving component;

[0022] Figure 5 It shows Figure 1A three-dimensional structural diagram of the active gear of the drive component;

[0023] Figure 6 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the first magnetic coupling element of the drive component;

[0024] Figure 7 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the second magnetic coupling element of the drive component;

[0025] Figure 8 It shows Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the transmission components of the drive assembly;

[0026] Figure 9 An exploded view of the lower drive structure according to a second embodiment of the drive assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 10 A perspective view of the sliding plate according to a second embodiment of the drive assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 11 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the second magnetic coupling member according to a second embodiment of the drive assembly of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 12 An exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of a cooking appliance according to the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 13 It shows Figure 12 An enlarged view of a portion of the structure of the pot body component of a cooking appliance;

[0031] Figure 14 It shows Figure 12 An enlarged view of a portion of the structure of the lid assembly of a cooking utensil;

[0032] Figure 15 It shows Figure 12 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a cooking utensil;

[0033] Figure 16 It shows Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of a cooking appliance, wherein the first locking component is located in the first unlocked position;

[0034] Figure 17 It shows Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of a cooking appliance, wherein the first locking component is located in the first locking position;

[0035] Figure 18 It shows Figure 12An enlarged view of a portion of the structure of the middle plate of a cooking appliance;

[0036] Figure 19 It shows Figure 12 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the second locking component of the cooking appliance.

[0037] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0038] 1. Lower drive structure;

[0039] 2. Pot body assembly; 201. Shell; 2011. Mounting port; 202. Middle plate; 2021. Guide protrusion; 2022. Lower guide groove; 2023. Guide post; 2024. Mounting plate; 203. Bottom shell; 204. Pressure ring; 205. Pot body; 206. Mounting base;

[0040] 3. Upper drive structure;

[0041] 4. Cover assembly; 401. Mounting cover; 4011. Upper guide groove; 4012. Arc groove; 4013. Mounting post; 4014. Second hook body; 402. Face cover;

[0042] 10. Operating component; 11. Operating knob; 111. Mounting cylinder; 112. Clearance hole; 113. Locking hole; 12. Driving gear; 121. Through hole; 13. Operating button; 131. Button part; 132. Push rod; 133. Locking arm; 14. Reset component;

[0043] 20. First magnetic coupling element; 21. Driven tooth; 22. Guide groove; 23. Magnetic coupling post; 24. Transmission plate; 241. Connecting cylinder; 25. Sliding plate; 251. Connecting rod; 26. Lower magnetic suction element;

[0044] 30. Second magnetic coupling element; 31. Upper magnetic suction element; 32. First transmission column;

[0045] 40. Transmission component; 41. Transmission rocker arm; 42. Rotating hole; 43. First transmission hole; 44. Second transmission hole;

[0046] 50. First locking element; 51. Cover body; 52. Second transmission column;

[0047] 60. Second locking component; 61. First hook body; 62. Rotating shaft; 63. Pushing engagement part. Detailed Implementation

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, this application provides a drive assembly for cooperating with the pot body assembly 2 and the lid assembly 4, wherein, Figures 1 to 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first embodiment of the driving component according to this application is shown. Figures 9 to 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second embodiment of the driving component according to this application is shown.

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 12As shown, the first embodiment of the driving component of this application includes a lower driving structure 1 and an upper driving structure 3. The lower driving structure 1 is disposed on the pot body assembly 2 and includes an operating member 10 protruding outward from the pot body assembly 2 and a first magnetic coupling member 20 movably disposed on the pot body assembly 2. The operating member 10 and the first magnetic coupling member 20 are driven together. The upper driving structure 3 is disposed on the lid assembly 4 and includes a second magnetic coupling member 30 and a transmission member 40. The second magnetic coupling member 30 is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic coupling member 20 and can move synchronously with the first magnetic coupling member 20. The transmission member 40 is disposed between the second magnetic coupling member 30 and a first locking member 50 of the lid assembly 4. The second magnetic coupling member 30 can drive the first locking member 50 to switch between a first locked position and a first unlocked position via the transmission member 40.

[0053] Applying the technical solution of this embodiment, the driving component includes a lower driving structure 1 disposed on the pot body assembly 2 and an upper driving structure 3 disposed on the lid assembly 4. The lower driving structure 1 includes an operating element 10 and a first magnetic coupling element 20, while the upper driving structure 3 includes a second magnetic coupling element 30 and a transmission element 40. The second magnetic coupling element 30 magnetically engages with the first magnetic coupling element 20 and can move synchronously with it. When the user needs to close or open the lid, the user can operate the operating element 10 to rotate or move the first magnetic coupling element 20. The first magnetic coupling element 20 then drives the second magnetic coupling element 30 to rotate or move synchronously with it. During the rotation or movement of the second magnetic coupling element 30, the transmission element 40 drives the first locking element 50 to switch between a first locking position and a first unlocking position. Through the above-described configuration, the operating component 10 is positioned on the pot body assembly 2. The force exerted by the user on the operating component 10 is transmitted sequentially through the first magnetic coupling component 20, the second magnetic coupling component 30, and the transmission component 40 to the first locking component 50 located within the lid assembly 4. This causes the first locking component 50 to switch positions, freeing up space above the lid assembly 4. Consequently, a larger operating panel can be installed on the lid assembly, facilitating user operation. Therefore, the technical solution of this embodiment effectively solves the problem in related technologies where the small size of the operating panel negatively impacts the user experience.

[0054] It should be noted that the above-mentioned "operating element 10 protruding outward from the pot body assembly 2" is not limited to the arrangement in which the operating element 10 protrudes outward from the pot body assembly 2. In an embodiment not shown in the figure, the operating element may not protrude from the pot body assembly. In this case, an operating recess can be provided on the pot body assembly for the user's hand to reach into and operate the operating element.

[0055] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first locking member 50 is a locking cover provided on the cover assembly 4, and the locking cover is provided with a cover tooth. The pot body assembly 2 includes a pressure ring 204, and the pressure ring 204 is provided with a pot tooth. When the first locking member 50 is in the first locking position, the cover tooth and the pot tooth are directly opposite each other; when the first locking member 50 is in the first unlocking position, the cover tooth and the pot tooth are misaligned.

[0056] Of course, in the embodiment not shown in the figure, the first locking member can also be a caliper structure.

[0057] like Figure 1 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first magnetic coupling element 20 is movably disposed on the pot body assembly 2, and the second magnetic coupling element 30 is movably disposed on the lid assembly 4. Both the first magnetic coupling element 20 and the second magnetic coupling element 30 are movable parts, which has the advantage of simple structure.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first magnetic coupling member 20 has a first travel distance, and the second magnetic coupling member 30 has a second travel distance, with the first travel distance being greater than the second travel distance. Specifically, when the first magnetic coupling member 20 and the second magnetic coupling member 30 are in a magnetically engaged state, even if the first locking member 50 is switched to the first unlocked position, the user needs to apply a large upward force to the cover assembly to overcome the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic coupling member 20 and the second magnetic coupling member 30 in order to open the cover, which is cumbersome. By making the first travel distance greater than the second travel distance, after the first locking member 50 is switched to the first unlocked position, the first magnetic coupling member 20 can continue to move to a position that is misaligned with the second magnetic coupling member 30. At this time, the first magnetic coupling member 20 and the second magnetic coupling member 30 are no longer magnetically engaged or have only a small magnetic attraction between them, making the cover assembly easier to open.

[0059] Specifically, in this embodiment, "first travel distance" refers to the maximum distance that the first magnetic coupling member 20 can move; "second travel distance" refers to the maximum distance that the second magnetic coupling member 30 can move.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the operating component 10 includes an operating knob 11 and a driving tooth 12. The driving tooth 12 is located at the inner end of the operating knob 11. The first magnetic coupling component 20 is provided with a driven tooth 21 that meshes with the driving tooth 12. When the operating knob 11 is rotated, it drives the first magnetic coupling component 20 to move. The user can rotate the operating knob 11 to switch the position of the first locking component 50, which is easy to operate. The rotation of the operating component 10 is converted into the movement of the first magnetic coupling component 20 by the meshing between the driving tooth 12 and the driven tooth 21, which has the advantages of simple structure and reliable transmission.

[0061] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the first magnetic coupling member 20 includes a main plate and a magnetic coupling post 23 disposed on the main plate and extending upward. The magnetic coupling post 23 is a magnetic suction member as a whole or the upper end of the magnetic coupling post 23 is provided with a magnetic suction member.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 5 and Figure 19 As shown, the operating component 10 also includes an operating button 13 movably disposed on the operating knob 11. When the operating button 13 moves toward the inside of the pot body assembly 2, it can drive the second locking member 60 on the pot body assembly 2 to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position. By setting the operating button 13 on the operating knob 11 to drive the second locking member 60 to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position, the user can control the first locking member 50 and the second locking member 60 sequentially by operating the operating knob 11 and the operating button 13 in sequence, which is convenient for the user.

[0063] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second locking member 60 is a locking buckle movably disposed on the pot body assembly 2, which can engage with the second hook 4014 fixed on the lid assembly 4. The pot body assembly 2 also includes an elastic member disposed between the housing 201 and the second locking member 60. The elastic member applies a pushing force to the second locking member 60, so that the second locking member 60 is held in the second locked position. When the user presses the operation button 13, the push rod 132 of the operation button 13 pushes the second locking member 60, causing the second locking member to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position.

[0064] like Figure 1 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 15 As shown, the operating component 10 also includes a reset component 14 disposed between the operating knob 11 and the operating button 13. The reset component 14 applies a pushing force to the operating button 13 toward the outside of the cook body assembly 2. When no external force is applied, the operating button 13 can be held in the outer position by the action of the reset component 14, preventing the operating button 13 from continuously pressing against the second locking member 60 and thus preventing the second locking member 60 from switching to the second locking position.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the operating knob 11 is provided with a mounting cylinder 111. The bottom wall of the mounting cylinder 111 is provided with a clearance hole 112 and a locking hole 113. The operating button 13 includes a button part 131, a push rod 132, and a locking arm 133. The push rod 132 passes through the clearance hole 112 and engages with the second locking member 60. The locking arm 133 is located within the locking hole 113 and engages with a stop in the locking hole 113 to prevent the operating button 13 from separating from the operating knob 11. The push rod 132 passes through the clearance hole 112, allowing it to extend inwards from the mounting cylinder 111 and abut against the second locking member 60 to drive the second locking member 60 to switch positions. The inner end of the locking arm 133 is provided with a hook, which engages with a stop on the inner surface of the bottom wall of the mounting cylinder 111 to ensure that the operating button 13 does not detach from the operating knob 11.

[0066] like Figure 5 As shown, the active gear 12 is a gear structure, and the active gear 12 is provided with a through hole 121 so that the push rod 132 extends inward to the second locking member 60.

[0067] like Figure 1 , Figure 8 , Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, the transmission component 40 includes a transmission swing rod 41, which is oscillatingly mounted on the cover assembly 4. When the second magnetic coupling component 30 moves, it drives the transmission swing rod 41 to swing, thereby causing the first locking component 50 to switch between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. The position switching of the first locking component 50 via the transmission swing rod 41 has the advantage of a simple structure.

[0068] like Figure 8 As shown, the transmission rocker arm 41 has a rotation hole 42, a first transmission hole 43, and a second transmission hole 44. The first transmission hole 43 is located at the outer end of the transmission rocker arm 41, and the second transmission hole 44 is located at the outer end of the transmission rocker arm 41. Both the first transmission hole 43 and the second transmission hole 44 are through holes extending along the length direction of the transmission rocker arm 41.

[0069] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 14 As shown, the second magnetic coupling member 30 is provided with an upwardly extending first transmission column 32. The first transmission column 32 passes through the first transmission hole 43 from bottom to top. When the second magnetic coupling member 30 moves, it drives the transmission swing rod 41 to swing around the center of the rotation hole 42.

[0070] Figures 9 to 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second embodiment of the driving component according to this application is shown. The different parts of the two embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same parts of the two embodiments will not be described again.

[0071] In the first embodiment, the first magnetic coupling member 20 is completely disposed below the middle plate 202 of the cook body assembly 2.

[0072] In the second embodiment, a portion of the first magnetic coupling member 20 extends above the middle plate 202. Specifically, the first magnetic coupling member includes a transmission plate 24 located below the middle plate 202 and a sliding plate 25 located above the middle plate 202, with a driven tooth 21 disposed below the transmission plate 24. A connecting rod 251 is disposed below the sliding plate 25, and a connecting cylinder 241 is disposed above the transmission plate 24. The connecting rod 251 is inserted into the connecting cylinder 241 to achieve connection between the transmission plate 24 and the sliding plate 25. A clearance hole is provided on the middle plate 202 for the connecting rod 251 to pass through, and the connecting rod 251 can move within the clearance hole. A lower magnetic suction member 26 is disposed above the sliding plate 25, and an upper magnetic suction member 31 is disposed on the side or below the second magnetic coupling member 30. The upper magnetic suction member 31 and the lower magnetic suction member 26 magnetically engage to achieve synchronous movement of the second magnetic coupling member 30 following the first magnetic coupling member 20.

[0073] In the first embodiment, the operating element 10 includes an operating knob 11 and an operating button 13 movably disposed on the operating knob 11.

[0074] In the second embodiment, the operating knob 11 can be configured as a pressable component. That is, the operating knob 11 can rotate to switch the first locking component 50 between a first locked position and a first unlocked position, and can also move to switch the second locking component 60 from a second locked position to a second unlocked position. Specifically, the active tooth 12 located at the inner end of the operating knob 11 has a certain length. During the pressing and moving process of the operating knob 11, the active tooth 12 always maintains engagement with the driven tooth 21. The reset component 14 is located between the operating knob 11 and the mounting structure (specifically, the mounting base 206) on the pot body assembly 2 and applies a force to the operating knob 11 towards the outside of the pot body assembly 2. After the operating knob 11 is pressed, it moves toward the inside of the pot body assembly 2. The inside of the active gear 12 pushes the second locking member 60, causing the second locking member 60 to switch from the second locked position to the second unlocked position. When the operating knob 11 is no longer pressed, the operating knob 11 moves toward the outside of the pot body assembly 2 under the action of the reset member 14. The second locking member 60 automatically resets to the second locked position under the action of the elastic member.

[0075] like Figures 12 to 19As shown, this application also provides a cooking appliance. An embodiment of the cooking appliance of this application includes a pot body assembly 2, a lid assembly 4 closably disposed on the pot body assembly 2, and a drive assembly disposed between the pot body assembly 2 and the lid assembly 4, wherein the drive assembly is the aforementioned drive assembly. The aforementioned drive assembly effectively solves the problem in related technologies where the small area of ​​the control panel affects the user experience, and the cooking appliance with the aforementioned drive assembly also has the aforementioned advantages.

[0076] like Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, the cover assembly 4 includes a first locking member 50, which is a locking cover. The locking cover rotates to switch between a first locked position and a first unlocked position. Specifically, the locking cover is located below the mounting cover 401. The locking cover includes a cover body 51 and an upwardly extending second transmission post 52. The mounting cover 401 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 4012. The second transmission post 52 passes through the arc-shaped groove 4012 and the second transmission hole 44 from bottom to top. When the transmission rocker arm 41 swings, it drives the second transmission post 52 to move along the arc-shaped groove 4012, thereby driving the cover body 51 to rotate, so that the cover teeth on the cover body 51 are aligned with or misaligned with the pot teeth on the pressure ring 204.

[0077] like Figure 14 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the mounting cover 401 is also provided with a mounting post 4013, which passes through the rotation hole 42 of the transmission swing rod 41, so that the transmission swing rod 41 swings around the mounting post 4013. A face cover 402 is also provided above the mounting cover 401.

[0078] like Figure 12 , Figure 12 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the cook body assembly 2 includes a second locking member 60, which is a locking buckle. The locking buckle can move or swing to switch between a second locking position and a second unlocking position.

[0079] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second locking member 60 is a swinging member. The second locking member 60 includes a first hook 61, a rotating shaft 62, and a push-fitting part 63. The first hook 61 and the push-fitting part 63 are disposed on both sides of the rotating shaft 62. The first hook 61 can engage with the second hook 4014 (at this time, the second locking member 60 is in the second locked position) or the second locking member 60 can swing to separate the first hook 61 from the second hook 4014 (at this time, the second locking member 60 is in the second unlocked position). Two mounting plates 2024 are provided below the middle plate 202. Both mounting plates 2024 are provided with mounting holes. The two ends of the rotating shaft 62 are respectively inserted into the two mounting holes to swing the second locking member 60 onto the middle plate 202. When the user presses the operation button 13, the push rod 132 pushes the push-fitting part 63 to drive the second locking member 60 to swing.

[0080] like Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 18 As shown, the cooker body assembly 2 includes a housing 201 and a middle plate 202 disposed above the housing 201. The middle plate 202 has a guide protrusion 2021 with a lower guide groove 2022. The first magnetic coupling member 20 is disposed within the lower guide groove 2022. The guide protrusion 2021 allows the first magnetic coupling member 20 to be positioned as high as possible, thereby shortening the distance between the first magnetic coupling member 20 and the second magnetic coupling member 30 and ensuring the magnetic attraction effect between them. The lower guide groove 2022 is an open-end groove structure that guides and limits the movement of the first magnetic coupling member 20, ensuring that the first magnetic coupling member 20 moves within a first travel range.

[0081] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the housing 201 is provided with an installation port 2011, and the cook body assembly 2 also includes a mounting base 206 provided at the installation port 2011. The operating member 10 passes through the mounting base 206 and is mounted on the housing 201 through the mounting base 206.

[0082] like Figure 12 As shown, the pot body assembly 2 also includes a bottom shell 203 disposed below the shell 201, a pot body 205 disposed inside the shell 201, and a pressure ring 204 disposed between the middle plate 202 and the pot body 205, with pot teeth disposed on the pressure ring 204.

[0083] like Figure 6 and Figure 18 As shown, a guide groove 22 is provided on the main body plate of the first magnetic coupling member 20, and a guide post 2023 is provided below the middle plate 202. The guide post 2023 passes through the guide groove 22 to guide the movement of the first magnetic coupling member 20.

[0084] like Figure 12 , Figure 14 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the cover assembly 4 includes a mounting cover 401, on which an upper guide groove 4011 is provided, and a second magnetic coupling member 30 is disposed within the upper guide groove 4011. The upper guide groove 4011 is a groove structure with an opening at the top and openings on both sides, and the upper guide groove 4011 can guide the movement of the second magnetic coupling member 30.

[0085] In this embodiment, the movement range of the second magnetic coupling member 30 is limited by the arcuate groove 4012 on the mounting cover 401. Of course, in an embodiment not shown in the figure, end plates can also be provided on both sides of the upper guide groove to limit the movement range of the second magnetic coupling member, so that the second magnetic coupling member moves within the range of the second movement stroke.

[0086] Specifically, in this embodiment, the lid assembly is flip-mounted above the pot body assembly. When the first magnetic coupling member 20 moves to a position offset from the second magnetic coupling member 30, the lid assembly can automatically open under the action of the torsion spring between the pot body assembly and the lid assembly.

[0087] like Figure 12 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, after the lid assembly 4 is placed on the pot body assembly 2, the first hook 61 and the second hook 4014 automatically engage. At this time, the user can follow... Figure 12 Rotating the operating knob 11 clockwise causes the first magnetic coupling element 20 and the second magnetic coupling element 30 to move towards... Figure 12 The second magnetic coupling element 30 moves to the right, causing the transmission swing arm 41 to move along the right side. Figure 12 The counterclockwise swing of the transmission lever 41 causes it to move from... Figure 16 The position in the middle swings to Figure 17 In the middle position, during this process, the first locking component 50 switches from the first unlocked position to the first locked position; when it is necessary to open the cover, the user first follows the... Figure 12 Rotating the operating knob 11 counterclockwise causes the first magnetic coupling element 20 and the second magnetic coupling element 30 to move towards... Figure 12 The second magnetic coupling element 30 moves to the left, causing the transmission swing arm 41 to move along the left side. Figure 12 The clockwise swing of the transmission lever 41 causes it to move from... Figure 17 The position in the middle swings to Figure 16In the process, the first locking member 50 switches from the first unlocked position to the first locked position. Then, the user presses the operation button 13, which pushes the second locking member 60 so that the second locking member 60 switches from the second locked position to the second unlocked position. After that, the cover assembly 4 automatically opens under the action of the torsion spring between the pot body assembly 2 and the cover assembly 4.

[0088] 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.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] 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 drive assembly for cooperating with a pot body assembly (2) and a lid assembly (4), characterized in that, The driving component includes: A lower drive structure (1) is disposed on the pot body assembly (2). The lower drive structure (1) includes an operating member (10) exposed to the pot body assembly (2) and a first magnetic coupling member (20) movably disposed on the pot body assembly (2). The operating member (10) drives and cooperates with the first magnetic coupling member (20). An upper drive structure (3) is disposed on the cover assembly (4). The upper drive structure (3) includes a second magnetic coupling member (30) and a transmission member (40). The second magnetic coupling member (30) magnetically engages with the first magnetic coupling member (20) and can move synchronously with the first magnetic coupling member (20). The transmission member (40) is disposed between the second magnetic coupling member (30) and the first locking member (50) of the cover assembly (4). The second magnetic coupling member (30) can drive the first locking member (50) to switch between a first locking position and a first unlocking position through the transmission member (40).

2. The driving component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first magnetic coupling member (20) is movably disposed on the pot body assembly (2), and the second magnetic coupling member (30) is movably disposed on the lid assembly (4).

3. The driving component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first magnetic coupling member (20) has a first travel distance, and the second magnetic coupling member (30) has a second travel distance, wherein the first travel distance is greater than the second travel distance.

4. The driving component according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The operating component (10) includes an operating knob (11) and an active tooth (12). The active tooth (12) is disposed at the inner end of the operating knob (11). The first magnetic coupling component (20) is provided with a driven tooth (21) that meshes with the active tooth (12). When the operating knob (11) is rotated, it drives the first magnetic coupling component (20) to move.

5. The driving component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The operating component (10) also includes an operating button (13) movably disposed on the operating knob (11). When the operating button (13) moves toward the inside of the pot body assembly (2), it can drive the second locking component (60) on the pot body assembly (2) to switch from the second locking position to the second unlocking position.

6. The driving component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The operating component (10) further includes a reset component (14) disposed between the operating knob (11) and the operating button (13), the reset component (14) applying a pushing force toward the outside of the cook body assembly (2) to the operating button (13); And / or, The operating knob (11) is provided with an installation cylinder (111). The bottom wall of the installation cylinder (111) is provided with a clearance hole (112) and a locking hole (113). The operating button (13) includes a button part (131), a push rod (132) and a locking arm (133). The push rod (132) passes through the clearance hole (112) and drives and cooperates with the second locking member (60). The locking arm (133) is located in the locking hole (113) and cooperates with the locking hole (113) to prevent the operating button (13) from separating from the operating knob (11).

7. The driving component according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The transmission component (40) includes a transmission swing rod (41), which is swayably mounted on the cover assembly (4). When the second magnetic coupling component (30) moves, it drives the transmission swing rod (41) to swing, thereby driving the first locking component (50) to switch between the first locking position and the first unlocking position.

8. A cooking appliance comprising a pot body assembly (2), a lid assembly (4) closably disposed on the pot body assembly (2), and a drive assembly disposed between the pot body assembly (2) and the lid assembly (4), characterized in that, The driving component is the driving component according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A cooking appliance comprising a pot body assembly (2), a lid assembly (4) closably disposed on the pot body assembly (2), and a drive assembly disposed between the pot body assembly (2) and the lid assembly (4), characterized in that, The driving component is the driving component according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein... The cooker body assembly (2) includes a housing (201) and a middle plate (202) disposed above the housing (201). The middle plate (202) has a guide protrusion (2021) with a lower guide groove (2022). The first magnetic coupling member (20) is disposed within the lower guide groove (2022); and / or, The cover assembly (4) includes a mounting cover (401), on which an upper guide groove (4011) is provided, and the second magnetic coupling member (30) is disposed in the upper guide groove (4011).

10. A cooking appliance comprising a pot body assembly (2), a lid assembly (4) closably disposed on the pot body assembly (2), and a drive assembly disposed between the pot body assembly (2) and the lid assembly (4), characterized in that, The driving component is the driving component according to claim 5 or 6, wherein... The cover assembly (4) includes a first locking member (50), which is a locking cover that rotates to switch between a first locked position and a first unlocked position; and / or, The cook body assembly (2) includes a second locking member (60), which is a locking buckle that moves or swings to switch between a second locking position and a second unlocking position.

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