Foldable ear and pot

Abstract

The utility model discloses foldable ear and pot, foldable ear includes support and the ear of vertical rotation setting on the support, and the ear turns up or turns down and realizes unfolding and folding respectively, and one of support and ear is equipped with at least one springback component, and the other of support and ear is equipped with the lock slot / hole that cooperates with springback component, when the ear rotates to the locking position, and springback component pops out and extends into the lock slot / hole and will lock the ear, and the pot includes the foldable ear of above. The application is under the original hinge folding mode, and the cooperation of springback component and lock slot / hole realizes locking, and after locking, the ear can be turned over by pressing slightly, and the operation is extremely convenient, and unfolding is locked, and one hand can easily complete, and the clear "click" sound of locking is as feedback, so that the locking state is clear and correct.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to kitchen utensils, and more particularly to foldable handles and cookware. Background Technology

[0002] Cookware is one of the most commonly used cooking utensils in the kitchen. Currently, most cookware on the market, especially saucepans and woks, usually have fixed, outward-spreading handles symmetrically arranged on both sides of the pot body for easy handling and stable movement.

[0003] While these fixed handles are convenient to use, their inherent unfolding structure leads to a significant drawback: the cookware occupies too much space. Whether during stacking and packing in logistics transportation, in the storage stages of shopping malls and warehouses, or in the storage of consumers' home kitchens, the protruding handles waste valuable vertical space. This directly results in a reduction in the number of cookware shipped per trip, increasing the transportation cost per unit; it also requires larger storage space and packaging boxes, increasing storage and packaging material costs; and it also creates inconvenience for home kitchen storage.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, some foldable pot handle designs have emerged in the prior art. The closest solution is to employ a simple hinge structure to connect the pot handle to the connecting seat on the side of the pot body, allowing the handle to rotate inward relative to the pot body. This enables the handle to be folded up when not in use, reducing space usage. A specific example is the patent with application number 2020222462598. However, this patent uses an outward-popping button to limit the handle's position. This means that the button must be pressed inward before the handle can be flipped over. During this process, both the button and the fingers inserted when pressing the button obstruct the rotation of the handle, making it extremely inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model addresses the problems in the prior art. The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a foldable lug and cookware.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: The foldable lug includes a support and a lug that is vertically rotatably mounted on the support. The lug can be rotated up or down to unfold and fold, respectively. One of the support and the lug is provided with at least one spring-loaded component, and the other of the support and the lug is provided with a locking groove / hole that mates with the spring-loaded component. When the lug is rotated to the locked position, the spring-loaded component pops out and extends into the locking groove / hole to lock the lug.

[0007] Preferably, the spring-loaded component is a spring pin, and the outer end of the spring pin has a spherical structure.

[0008] Preferably, the locking groove / hole is provided in two sets, which are used to limit the attachment lugs when they are in the unfolded and folded states, respectively.

[0009] Preferably, the lug is provided with a latching part extending to one side of the support and the top of the support is provided with a latching step. When the lug is in the unfolded state, the latching part latches against the top of the latching step to form a limit.

[0010] Preferably, the inner end of the lug is a U-shaped structure and the two ends of the U-shaped structure are rotatably connected to the two sides of the support, and the outer end of the support is provided with an arc surface to avoid rotational interference.

[0011] Preferably, the support includes a first base body and a second base body detachably mounted on the first base body. The second base body has rotating grooves with openings facing the first base body at both sides. The U-shaped structure has a rotating shaft extending into the rotating grooves and the rotating shaft is limited by the first base body.

[0012] Preferably, the second body has a concealed stepped hole at its outer end, and a fastener that mates with the first body is provided at the stepped hole.

[0013] The cookware has the aforementioned foldable lugs on its side walls.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: In the original hinge folding method, this application achieves locking through the cooperation of the spring component and the locking groove / hole. After locking, the attached ear can be rotated and flipped by pressing slightly, which is extremely convenient to operate. It locks as soon as it is unfolded and can be easily completed with one hand. The locking has a clear "click" sound as feedback, which makes the locking state clear and unambiguous. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope of the present invention. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] Figure 1 Side view of this application (with attached ears in unfolded state); Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present application (with the ear unfolded). Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present application (with the ear unfolded). Figure 4 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the present application (with the lugs unfolded). Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 6 for Figure 4Enlarged view of point B in the middle; Figure 7 This is a side view of the present application (with the attached ear folded). Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the present application (with the attached ears folded). Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the present application (with the ear folded). Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of point C in the middle; In the diagram: 10, cookware; 20, foldable lug; 201, support; 2011, first seat; 2012, second seat; 20121, step; 20122, rotating groove; 202, lug; 2020, resting part; 2021, locking groove / hole; 2022, rotating shaft; 203, fastener; 204, spring pin. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these descriptions are merely descriptive and exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] It should be noted that similar labels in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it may not be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Example

[0019] This embodiment mainly describes the title of the foldable lugs and cookware, as follows: like Figure 1-10 As shown, the foldable lug includes a support 201 and a lug 202 vertically rotatably mounted on the support 201. The lug 202 can be rotated upwards or downwards to unfold and fold, respectively. One of the support 201 and the lug 202 has at least one spring-loaded component, and the other has a locking groove / hole 2021 that mates with the spring-loaded component. When the lug 202 rotates to the locked position, the spring-loaded component pops out and extends into the locking groove / hole 2021 to lock the lug 202. This design achieves locking through the cooperation of the spring-loaded component and the locking groove / hole 2021, compared to the traditional hinge folding method. After locking, a slight press rotates the lug 202 to flip it over, making operation extremely convenient. Unfolding automatically locks the lug, easily completed with one hand. A clear "click" sound provides feedback when locking, ensuring a precise and accurate lock.

[0020] Preferably, the spring-loaded component is a spring pin 204, the outer end of which has a spherical structure. The spring pin 204 extends into different locking slots / holes 2021 at different positions to play a limiting role, and it makes a clicking sound when it is inserted, which helps the user to determine whether the earpiece 202 is unfolded or folded in place.

[0021] Preferably, two sets of locking slots / holes 2021 are provided, which are used to limit the attachment lug 202 in the unfolded and folded states, respectively. Preferably, a set of spring pins 204 are provided on both sides inside the support 201, and two sets of locking slots / holes 2021 are provided on both sides of the attachment lug 202. When the attachment lug 202 is rotated to the unfolded and folded states, the two sets of locking slots / holes 2021 respectively engage with the same set of spring pins 204 to lock.

[0022] Preferably, the lug 202 has a resting portion 2020 extending towards the support 201, and the top of the support 201 has a resting step 20121. When the lug 202 is in the unfolded state, the resting portion 2020 rests against the top of the resting step 20121 to form a limit. The resting portion 2020 is used to abut against the lug 202 when it is unfolded, so as to provide sufficient support and prevent the lug 202 from continuing to flip upward, which can effectively improve the support and stability of the lug 202 during use.

[0023] Preferably, the inner end of the lug 202 has a U-shaped structure, and both ends of the U-shaped structure are rotatably connected to the two sides of the support 201. The outer end of the support 201 is provided with an arc-shaped surface to avoid rotational interference. Preferably, the side walls of the opening of the U-shaped structure are in contact with the side walls of the support 201.

[0024] Preferably, the support 201 includes a first base 2011 and a second base 2012 detachably mounted on the first base 2011. The second base 2012 has rotating grooves 20122 with openings facing the first base 2011 at both sides. A rotating shaft 2022 extends into the rotating grooves 20122 on the U-shaped structure, and the rotating shaft 2022 is limited by the first base 2011. This design places the rotating grooves 20122 on the second base 2012 and makes the second base 2012 and the first base 2011 detachable, allowing both the second base 2012 and the lugs 202 to be disassembled. When the second base 2012 is disassembled, the rotating shaft 2022 on the lugs 202 can be removed from the opening side of the rotating grooves 20122.

[0025] Preferably, the outer end of the second base 2012 is provided with a concealed stepped hole, and a fastener 203 that mates with the first base 2011 is provided at the stepped hole. This solution is a detachable connection structure between the second base 2012 and the first base 2011. Example

[0026] The cookware has foldable lugs 20 as described in Embodiment 1 on its side wall. The cookware can be any type of cookware requiring lugs.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable lug, comprising a support and a lug vertically rotatably mounted on the support, wherein the lug can be rotated upwards or downwards to unfold and fold, characterized in that, One of the support and the lug is provided with at least one spring-loaded component, and the other of the support and the lug is provided with a locking groove / hole that mates with the spring-loaded component. When the lug is rotated to the locked position, the spring-loaded component pops out and extends into the locking groove / hole to lock the lug.

2. The foldable lug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spring-loaded component is a spring pin, and the outer end of the spring pin has a spherical structure.

3. The foldable lug according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two sets of locking slots / holes, which are used to limit the position of the attached lugs when they are in the unfolded and folded states, respectively.

4. The foldable lug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lug has a resting part extending to one side of the support, and the top of the support has a resting step. When the lug is in the unfolded state, the resting part rests against the top of the resting step to form a limit.

5. The foldable lug according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner end of the lug is a U-shaped structure, and the two ends of the U-shaped structure are rotatably connected to the two sides of the support. The outer end of the support is provided with an arc surface to avoid rotational interference.

6. The foldable lug according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support includes a first base and a second base that is detachably mounted on the first base. The second base has rotating grooves with openings facing the first base at both sides. The U-shaped structure has a rotating shaft that extends into the rotating groove and is limited by the first base.

7. The foldable lug according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second body has a concealed stepped hole at its outer end, and a fastener that mates with the first body is located at the stepped hole.

8. A cookware, characterized in that, Its sidewall is provided with a foldable lug as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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