A pot side ear structure

Abstract

The utility model belongs to kitchen utensil technical field, and disclose a kind of pot side ear structure, including for with pot fixed connection to base, two lugs are equipped on the base, two lugs between fixedly equipped with connecting shaft, the connecting shaft is turned to connecting handle, locking mechanism is equipped in the handle, the locking mechanism is used to control handle and connecting shaft between relative fixation or turn to;When handle is in horizontal position and locking mechanism control handle and connecting shaft between relative fixation, pot side ear structure is in working condition, when handle is in vertical downward position and locking mechanism control handle and connecting shaft between relative fixation, pot side ear structure is in storage state.The utility model is by folding handle to vertical downward storage state, side ear overall thickness reduces to minimum (only base lug thickness), so that pot utensil can be closely stacked or side-by-side storage, save cabinet / drawer>30% storage space, especially suitable for small household kitchen.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kitchenware technology, specifically a pot body side ear structure. Background Technology

[0002] Cookware (such as woks, saucepans, and milk pots) typically has a pair of symmetrical side lugs (or handles, handle bases) on the side walls of the pot. The main functions of the side lugs are: to provide a support point for the lid (when the lid is placed flat on the pot rim); and to serve as an auxiliary grip point, making it easier to hold the pot with both hands or pour out its contents. Traditionally, the side lugs of pots are mostly fixed structures, that is, they are permanently protruding from the outer wall of the pot through welding, riveting, or integral molding.

[0003] The existing fixed side lugs have the following problems: the protruding side lugs significantly increase the overall lateral dimensions (width or diameter) of the cookware. When storing in cabinets, drawers, or shelves, adjacent cookware cannot be stacked tightly or placed side by side due to the obstruction of the side lugs, resulting in low space utilization. This problem is particularly prominent for users in small apartments or kitchens with limited storage space. To address these issues, we have provided a cookware side lug structure. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this utility model provides a pot body side lug structure.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a pot body side lug structure, comprising a base for fixedly connecting to the pot body, the base having two protruding plates, a connecting shaft fixedly disposed between the two protruding plates, the connecting shaft rotating to a connecting handle, the handle having a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism being used to control the relative fixation or rotation between the handle and the connecting shaft; when the handle is in a horizontal position and the locking mechanism controls the relative fixation between the handle and the connecting shaft, the pot body side lug structure is in a working state; when the handle is in a vertically downward position and the locking mechanism controls the relative fixation between the handle and the connecting shaft, the pot body side lug structure is in a retracted state.

[0006] Preferably, the handle includes a lower handle body and an upper handle body that covers the lower handle body.

[0007] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a locking plate, which is slidably connected between the upper handle and the lower handle in a direction perpendicular to the connecting shaft. The upper handle is provided with a first spring for forcing the locking plate to move in the direction of the connecting shaft. The outer circumference of the connecting shaft is provided with a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove. When the pot body side ear structure is in the working state, the locking plate is inserted into the first positioning groove, and when the pot body side ear structure is in the retracted state, the locking plate is inserted into the second positioning groove.

[0008] Preferably, the upper handle body is provided with an upper sliding groove, and the locking plate is fixedly provided with a protrusion located in the upper sliding groove. The first spring is located in the upper sliding groove and is used to force the protrusion to move in the direction of the connecting shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the lower side of the lower handle body is provided with a lower groove, and the locking plate is fixedly provided with a lever located in the lower groove. Moving the lever causes the locking plate to disengage from the first positioning groove or the second positioning groove.

[0010] Preferably, the locking plate has a guide slope at one end facing the connecting shaft. When the locking plate is inserted into the first positioning groove, the rotating handle locking plate is disengaged from the first positioning groove under the action of the guide slope.

[0011] Preferably, a baffle is fixedly provided at the upper end of the two protruding plates, and when the handle is in the horizontal position, the handle abuts against the lower side of the baffle; the baffle can prevent the handle from folding upward when the pot is weighed while in the horizontal position.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. Improved space utilization By folding the handle down to a vertically folded-down position, the overall thickness of the side ears is reduced to a minimum (only the thickness of the base plate), allowing cookware to be stacked tightly or stored side by side, saving more than 30% of cabinet / drawer storage space, making it especially suitable for small kitchens.

[0013] 2. Convenience of one-handed operation The lock can be released simply by moving the lever of the locking mechanism, and it will automatically lock after the handle is turned to the target position (spring driven). The entire process can be completed with one hand without the need for tools or disassembling parts.

[0014] 3. Dual locking ensures security Horizontal working state: The locking plate is engaged in the first positioning groove and the handle is pressed against the baffle, forming a two-way mechanical limit to prevent the handle from flipping down or lifting up when under load; Vertical storage state: The locking plate is engaged in the second positioning groove to ensure that the handle is firmly attached to the pot wall and to prevent it from accidentally popping open during transportation.

[0015] 4. Enhanced load-bearing stability The contact surface between the baffle and the handle provides rigid support, dispersing the shear force of the lid's weight on the connecting shaft and preventing deformation of the shaft due to long-term use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of the handle of this utility model in its working state; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction; Figure 3This is a front sectional view of the handle of this utility model in its retracted state; Figure 4 This is a front sectional view of the handle of this utility model in its retracted state and with the locking plate disengaged from the second positioning groove. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Combination such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the assembly and use process of this utility model is as follows: Base 1: It is fixed to the side wall of the pot body 001 by welding, and its two sides extend outward to form symmetrical convex plates 11. The top of the convex plate is integrally formed with a baffle 12.

[0019] Connecting shaft 2: Through the through holes of the two side convex plates 11 and fixed (e.g., interference fit), the outer periphery of the shaft is machined with a first positioning groove 21 (corresponding to the horizontal position of the handle) and a second positioning groove 22 (corresponding to the vertical position of the handle).

[0020] The lower handle 31 and the upper handle 32 are fastened together by screws, and an internal cavity is formed to accommodate the locking mechanism. The lower handle 31 has a lower groove 311 at the bottom, and the upper handle 32 has an upper sliding groove 321 on the inner side.

[0021] Locking mechanism installation: Locking plate 4 is placed inside the handle cavity, with a fixing protrusion welded to its upper side and a fixing lever welded to its lower side.

[0022] Protrusion 41: Embedded in the upper sliding groove 321, restricting the locking plate to slide only in the horizontal direction; Toggle 42: Extends out of the lower groove 311, for finger to toggle.

[0023] First spring 43: Compressed and installed between the inner end of the upper slide groove 321 and the protrusion 41, normally pushing the locking plate 4 to pierce the connecting shaft 2.

[0024] Guide slope 44: machined on the end of locking plate 4 facing connecting shaft 2.

[0025] The state transition operation of this utility model From working state to storage state: Unlock: Move the lever 42 upwards with your finger, causing the locking plate 4 to move backwards against the pressure of the first spring 43, thus disengaging it from the first positioning groove 21; Folding: Turn the handle to the vertical downward position (at this time, the locking plate contacts the outer wall of the connecting shaft 2, keeping the first spring in a compressed state); Locking: When the handle is turned to the vertical position (storage state), the second positioning groove 22 aligns with the locking plate 4, and the first spring 43 pushes it into the groove to complete the locking.

[0026] From storage state to working state: Unlock by moving lever 42 in the same way; Rotate the handle to the horizontal position, and it will automatically engage and lock when the first positioning groove 21 is aligned with the locking plate 4. The upper surface of the handle is in close contact with the lower side of the baffle 12, forming a rigid support.

[0027] Preferred material options: Base 1, connecting shaft 2, baffle 12: 304 stainless steel (corrosion resistant, high rigidity); handle body (31, 32): food-grade PPSU (high temperature resistant 220℃, insulating and anti-scalding); locking plate 4, first spring 43: 316 stainless steel (wear resistant, long-lasting elasticity).

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. Content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A pot body side lug structure, comprising a base for fixedly connecting to the pot body, the base having two protruding plates, characterized in that, A connecting shaft is fixed between the two convex plates. The connecting shaft rotates to a connecting handle. A locking mechanism is provided inside the handle. The locking mechanism is used to control the relative fixation or rotation between the handle and the connecting shaft. When the handle is in a horizontal position and the locking mechanism controls the relative fixation between the handle and the connecting shaft, the pot body side ear structure is in the working state. When the handle is in a vertical downward position and the locking mechanism controls the relative fixation between the handle and the connecting shaft, the pot body side ear structure is in the storage state.

2. The pot body side lug structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle includes a lower handle body and an upper handle body that covers the lower handle body.

3. The pot body side lug structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a locking plate, which is slidably connected between the upper handle and the lower handle in a direction perpendicular to the connecting shaft. The upper handle is provided with a first spring for forcing the locking plate to move in the direction of the connecting shaft. The outer circumference of the connecting shaft is provided with a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove. When the pot body side ear structure is in the working state, the locking plate is inserted into the first positioning groove, and when the pot body side ear structure is in the retracted state, the locking plate is inserted into the second positioning groove.

4. The pot body side lug structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper handle body is provided with an upper sliding groove, and a protrusion located in the upper sliding groove is fixed on the locking plate. The first spring is located in the upper sliding groove and is used to force the protrusion to move in the direction of the connecting shaft.

5. The pot body side lug structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower side of the lower handle body is provided with a lower groove, and a lever is fixedly provided on the locking plate in the lower groove. Moving the lever causes the locking plate to disengage from the first positioning groove or the second positioning groove.

6. The pot body side lug structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking plate has a guide slope at one end facing the connecting shaft. When the locking plate is inserted into the first positioning groove, the locking plate rotates to the handle and disengages from the first positioning groove under the action of the guide slope.

7. The pot body side lug structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper ends of the two protruding plates are fixedly equipped with baffles. When the handle is in the horizontal position, the handle abuts against the lower side of the baffle.

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