Lid assembly and cooking appliance having the same

CN224820336UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-09ZHEJIANG SHAOXING SUPOR DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422718514.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-07
Publication Date
2026-10-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-07

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Technical Problem

[0005]本实用新型提供一种上盖组件及具有其的烹饪器具,以解决相关技术中的电压力锅无法实现真正的无压烹饪的问题

Benefits of technology

[0007]应用本实用新型的技术方案,上盖组件包括盖体、排气座、封堵件以及切换件,通过使切换件在盖体上活动,切换件能够驱动封堵件在排气座上移动,在封堵件由封堵位置切换至打开位置并保持在打开位置后,封堵件能够打开多个第一排气口,蒸汽能够通过进气口、排气通道以及多个第一排气口排出盖体外,相比于现有的电压力锅,除了利用现有的排气管进行排气,还能够通过排气座的多个第一排气口进行排气,使得排气面积大大增加,蒸汽能够及时排出,实现真正的无压烹饪。

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of upper cover assembly and the cooking utensil with it, upper cover assembly includes: cover body;Exhaust seat is set on cover body, exhaust seat has exhaust passage, air inlet and multiple first exhaust ports, air inlet and multiple first exhaust ports are communicated with exhaust passage;Plugging piece, movably threaded in multiple first exhaust ports, plugging piece has the plugging position of plugging multiple first exhaust ports and the opening position of opening multiple first exhaust ports;Switching piece, movably set on cover body, switching piece can drive plugging piece to switch from plugging position to opening position, and make plugging piece remain in opening position.By the technical scheme provided in the present application, the problem that electric pressure cooker cannot realize real pressureless cooking in related technology can be solved.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An electric pressure cooker is a common cooking appliance. It utilizes the principle that water's boiling point increases under high pressure to cook food under pressure. By heating the sealed cooking chamber, the internal pressure rises, resulting in higher temperatures for cooking food, accelerating the stewing process and saving cooking time. Furthermore, electric pressure cookers can also perform pressureless cooking for certain ingredients, resulting in food with a better texture.

[0003] In related technologies, electric pressure cookers are equipped with an exhaust pipe and a pressure limiting valve. By blocking the exhaust pipe with the pressure limiting valve, pressure cooking can be achieved. By opening the exhaust pipe with the pressure limiting valve, the cooking chamber can be connected to the outside through the exhaust pipe, enabling pressureless cooking.

[0004] However, when the electric pressure cooker described above is used for pressureless cooking, the high-pressure steam inside the pot cannot be discharged in time due to insufficient exhaust area of ​​the exhaust pipe, thus failing to achieve true pressureless cooking. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a top cover assembly and a cooking appliance having the same, to solve the problem that electric pressure cookers in related technologies cannot achieve true pressureless cooking.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a cover assembly is provided, the cover assembly comprising: a cover body; an exhaust seat disposed on the cover body, the exhaust seat having an exhaust channel, an air inlet and a plurality of first exhaust ports, the air inlet and the plurality of first exhaust ports being connected to the exhaust channel; a sealing member movably disposed through at least one first exhaust port, the sealing member having a sealing position for sealing the plurality of first exhaust ports and an opening position for opening the plurality of first exhaust ports; and a switching member movably disposed on the cover body, the switching member being capable of driving the sealing member to switch from the sealing position to the opening position and keeping the sealing member in the opening position.

[0007] Applying the technical solution of this utility model, the upper cover assembly includes a cover body, an exhaust seat, a sealing component, and a switching component. By moving the switching component on the cover body, the switching component can drive the sealing component to move on the exhaust seat. After the sealing component switches from the sealing position to the open position and remains in the open position, the sealing component can open multiple first exhaust ports. Steam can be discharged from the cover body through the air inlet, the exhaust channel, and the multiple first exhaust ports. Compared with existing electric pressure cookers, in addition to using the existing exhaust pipe for exhaust, it can also exhaust through the multiple first exhaust ports of the exhaust seat, which greatly increases the exhaust area and allows steam to be discharged in time, achieving true pressureless cooking.

[0008] Furthermore, the switching component includes a slider and an operating part connected to the slider. The operating part is exposed outside the cover, and the cover is provided with a groove. The slider is movably disposed within the groove to drive the sealing component to switch from the sealing position to the open position. Using the above-described switching component, the user can move the slider within the groove by operating the operating part, thereby driving the sealing component to move. It has the advantages of simple structure and ease of operation.

[0009] Furthermore, the moving direction of the sealing element and the extending direction of the chute have a first preset angle. This configuration allows for full utilization of the space in two different directions of the cover, which helps to reduce the volume of the cover.

[0010] Furthermore, the slider is provided with a driving surface, which allows the slider to drive the sealing component to move. The projection of the driving surface onto the cover body has a second preset angle with the slide groove. With the above configuration, the driving surface enables the sealing component to move a greater distance, thereby fully opening multiple first exhaust ports.

[0011] Furthermore, the second preset included angle is between 10° and 60°. By adopting the above angle range, the volume of the cover can be reduced, and the sealing component can have a greater movement distance.

[0012] Furthermore, the switching component also includes a solenoid valve mounted on the cover. The solenoid valve is positioned between the slider and the sealing element. The slider drives the sealing element from the sealing position to the open position via the valve stem of the solenoid valve. This structure allows the use of an existing solenoid valve as a transmission component, enabling the slider to drive the valve stem of the solenoid valve to move, which in turn moves the sealing element. And / or, the cover assembly also includes a return spring, which abuts against both the cover and the sealing element. The return spring drives the sealing element to remain in the sealing position. Using a return spring to hold the sealing element in the sealing position offers advantages such as simple structure and low cost.

[0013] Furthermore, a sensor is installed on the slider, and a sensor switch is installed on the cover. When the sealing component is in the sealed or open position, the sensor triggers the sensor switch, which then emits a signal. By using the sensor and sensor switch in conjunction, the sensor switch emits a signal to indicate to the user that the cooking appliance is in a pressurized cooking state, allowing the user to select the cooking function in that state. When the sensor and sensor switch separate, the user is indicated to have entered a depressurized cooking state, allowing the user to select the cooking function in that state.

[0014] Furthermore, the slider is provided with a mounting cylinder, and the sensing element is set inside the mounting cylinder. By setting the sensing element inside the mounting cylinder, the structure is simple and the fixing is firm. And / or, the cover is provided with a mounting boss, and the inductive switch is set on the mounting boss. By adopting the above configuration, the installation height of the inductive switch can be increased, thereby making the sensing effect of the inductive switch and the sensing element more sensitive.

[0015] Furthermore, the sealing component includes a sealing rod, an inner seal, and an outer seal. Both the inner and outer seals are fitted onto the sealing rod. The inner seal is located inside the exhaust seat and seals with the inner side of a portion of the first exhaust port. The outer seal is located outside the exhaust seat and seals with the outer side of the remaining portion of the first exhaust port.

[0016] According to another aspect of this utility model, a cooking appliance is provided, comprising a pot body and a lid assembly, the lid assembly being disposed on the pot body, and the lid assembly being the aforementioned lid assembly. By moving a switching member on the lid body, the switching member can drive a sealing member to move on an exhaust seat. When the sealing member switches from a sealed position to an open position, the sealing member can open multiple first exhaust ports, allowing steam to be discharged from the lid body through the air inlet, exhaust channel, and multiple first exhaust ports, thereby achieving pressureless cooking in the cooking appliance. Compared to pressurized cooking, certain ingredients can achieve a better taste. 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: Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the top cover assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the outer cover of the upper cover assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown; Figure 4A schematic diagram of the slider of the upper cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the operating part of the upper cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 A partial schematic diagram of the exhaust seat of the top cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the sealing component of the top cover assembly provided according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0018] The above figures include the following reference numerals: 10. Cover body; 11. Slide groove; 13. Mounting boss; 14. Outer cover; 15. Pressure-bearing cover; 20. Exhaust seat; 21. Exhaust passage; 23. Second exhaust port; 24. First exhaust port; 30. Pressure relief valve; 40. Sealing component; 41. Sealing rod; 42. Inner seal; 43. Outer seal; 50. Switching component; 51. Slider; 511. Drive surface; 513. Mounting cylinder; 52. Operating part; 53. Solenoid valve; 54. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a cover assembly, which includes a cover body 10, an exhaust seat 20, and a sealing member 40. The exhaust seat 20 is disposed on the cover body 10 and has an exhaust channel 21, an air inlet, and a plurality of first exhaust ports 24. The air inlet and the plurality of first exhaust ports 24 are all connected to the exhaust channel 21. The sealing member 40 is movably disposed through at least one first exhaust port 24 and has a blocking position for blocking the plurality of first exhaust ports 24 and an opening position for opening the plurality of first exhaust ports 24. A switching member 50 is movably disposed on the cover body 10 and can drive the sealing member 40 to switch from the blocking position to the opening position and keep the sealing member 40 in the opening position.

[0021] Applying the technical solution of this utility model, the upper cover assembly includes a cover body 10, an exhaust seat 20, a pressure limiting valve 30, a sealing member 40, and a switching member 50. By moving the switching member 50 on the cover body 10, the switching member 50 can drive the sealing member 40 to move on the exhaust seat 20. After the sealing member 40 switches from the sealing position to the open position and remains in the open position, the sealing member 40 can open multiple first exhaust ports 24. Steam can be discharged from the cover body 10 through the air inlet, the exhaust channel 21, and the multiple first exhaust ports 24. Compared with existing electric pressure cookers, in addition to using the existing exhaust pipe for exhaust, it can also exhaust through the multiple first exhaust ports 24 of the exhaust seat 20, which greatly increases the exhaust area and allows steam to be discharged in time, achieving true pressureless cooking.

[0022] In this embodiment, a second exhaust port 23 is also provided on the exhaust seat 20, and a pressure limiting valve 30 is placed over the second exhaust port 23. When the sealing member 40 switches from the open position to the sealed position, the sealing member 40 can block multiple first exhaust ports 24, and at the same time the pressure limiting valve 30 closes the second exhaust port 23, enabling pressurized cooking of the cooking appliance.

[0023] The multiple first exhaust ports 24 refer to at least two first exhaust ports 24.

[0024] It should be noted that the exhaust seat 20 includes a seat body and an exhaust pipe installed on the seat body. Both the seat body and the exhaust pipe are vertically installed on the cover body 10. The second exhaust port 23 is located at the upper end of the exhaust pipe. Multiple first exhaust ports 24 are located on the seat body. The air inlet is located on the seat body. Both the seat body and the exhaust pipe are provided with exhaust channels 21.

[0025] In other embodiments, the seat and the exhaust pipe can be configured as separate structures, with the seat and the exhaust pipe respectively located at different positions on the cover 10.

[0026] In this embodiment, the switching component 50 includes a driving component and an operating component. The driving component and the operating component can respectively drive the blocking component 40 to move, or the operating component can drive the blocking component 40 to move through the driving component. Here, the operating component refers to a component that allows the user to operate it manually, and the driving component refers to a component that can drive the blocking component 40 to move in an automatic driving manner.

[0027] The direction of movement of the sealing member 40 can be the same as or perpendicular to the extension direction of the exhaust seat 20. In this embodiment, the sealing member 40 is transversely inserted into the exhaust seat 20, which has two first exhaust ports 24. The sealing member 40 can simultaneously block both first exhaust ports 24.

[0028] In other embodiments, the first exhaust port 24 may also be three or more.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the switching component 50 includes a slider 51 and an operating part 52 connected to the slider 51. The operating part 52 is exposed outside the cover 10. The cover 10 is provided with a slide groove 11, and the slider 51 is movably disposed in the slide groove 11 to drive the sealing component 40 to switch from the sealing position to the open position. Using the above-mentioned switching component 50, the user can drive the slider 51 to move within the slide groove 11 by operating the operating part 52, thereby driving the sealing component 40 to move. It has the advantages of simple structure and easy operation.

[0030] In this embodiment, the operating part 52 refers to the lever exposed on the cover 10.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the moving direction of the sealing member 40 has a first preset angle with the extending direction of the slide groove 11. By adopting the above arrangement, the space in two different directions of the cover 10 can be fully utilized, which is beneficial to reducing the volume of the cover 10.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, the slider 51 is provided with a driving surface 511, which drives the sealing member 40 to move. The projection of the driving surface 511 on the cover 10 has a second preset angle with the slide groove 11. With the above configuration, the driving surface 511 can enable the sealing member 40 to have a larger moving distance, so as to fully open the multiple first exhaust ports 24.

[0033] The angle of the first preset included angle is less than the angle between the driving surface 511 and the sealing component 40.

[0034] In this embodiment, the second preset included angle is between 10° and 60°. By using the above angle range, the volume of the cover 10 can be reduced, and the sealing member 40 can have a greater movement distance.

[0035] The second preset included angle can be any value between 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, and 10° to 60°.

[0036] The second preset included angle is between 10° and 60°, which means that the second preset included angle is greater than or equal to 10° and less than or equal to 60°.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the switching component 50 also includes a solenoid valve 53 disposed on the cover 10. The solenoid valve 53 is disposed between the slider 51 and the sealing component 40. The slider 51 drives the sealing component 40 from the sealing position to the open position through the valve stem of the solenoid valve 53. With the above structure, the existing solenoid valve 53 can be used as a transmission component to make the slider 51 drive the valve stem of the solenoid valve 53 to move, and the valve stem drives the sealing component 40 to move.

[0038] Of course, the solenoid valve 53 can directly drive the sealing component 40 to move.

[0039] The cover 10 is equipped with a steam seat, and the exhaust seat 20 passes through the steam seat. The sealing element 40 is movably disposed in the steam seat. The steam seat can collect the exhaust gas and prevent the gas from entering the interior of the cover 10. The switching element 50 also includes a push rod and a top rod movably disposed on the cover 10. The top rod is disposed in the steam seat and can guide the sealing element 40. The push rod is disposed outside the steam seat. The valve stem of the solenoid valve 53 can abut against the push rod, and the push rod can abut against the top rod, thereby driving the sealing element 40 to move.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the upper cover assembly also includes a return spring 54, which abuts against both the cover body 10 and the sealing member 40. The return spring 54 can drive the sealing member 40 to remain in the sealing position. Using the return spring 54 to keep the sealing member 40 in the sealing position has the advantages of simple structure and low cost.

[0041] In this embodiment, the reset spring 54 is disposed on the side of the sealing member 40 away from the solenoid valve 53.

[0042] In other embodiments, the return spring 54 may be fitted onto the sealing member 40.

[0043] The flow area of ​​the second exhaust port 23 is smaller than the sum of the flow areas of the multiple first exhaust ports 24. With the above arrangement, compared with using the second exhaust port 23 for exhaust, using multiple first exhaust ports 24 for exhaust has a faster exhaust speed and can better achieve pressureless cooking of cooking appliances.

[0044] In this embodiment, the ratio of the flow area of ​​the second exhaust port 23 to the sum of the flow areas of the plurality of first exhaust ports 24 is between 0.5 and 0.7.

[0045] Specifically, a sensor is provided on the slider 51, and a sensor switch is provided on the cover 10. When the sealing member 40 is in the sealed or open position, the sensor can trigger the sensor switch, which can then emit a sensing signal. By using the sensor and sensor switch in conjunction, the sensor switch can emit a sensing signal to indicate to the user that the cooking appliance is in a pressurized cooking state, allowing the user to select the cooking function in that state. When the sensor and sensor switch separate, it indicates to the user that the cooking appliance is in a depressurized cooking state, allowing the user to select the cooking function in that state.

[0046] In this embodiment, the induction switch can be connected to the control panel of the cooking appliance, and the control panel can control the switching between pressurized cooking state and unpressurized cooking state.

[0047] The sensing element is made of magnetic material.

[0048] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a mounting cylinder 513 is provided on the slider 51, and the sensing element is disposed inside the mounting cylinder 513. This method of placing the sensing element inside the mounting cylinder 513 has the advantages of simple structure and secure fixation.

[0049] The cover 10 has a mounting boss 13, and the inductive switch is mounted on the mounting boss 13. This design increases the mounting height of the inductive switch, thereby making the inductive switch and its sensing element more sensitive.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, the cover 10 includes an outer cover 14 and a pressure-bearing cover 15 located below the outer cover 14. The exhaust seat 20 is disposed on the pressure-bearing cover 15, and the switching component 50 is disposed on the outer cover 14. Using the cover 10 described above, the exhaust seat 20 can be fixed by the pressure-bearing cover 15, and the switching component 50 can be fixed by the outer cover 14.

[0051] like Figure 7 As shown, the sealing component 40 includes a sealing rod 41, an inner seal 42, and an outer seal 43. Both the inner seal 42 and the outer seal 43 are fitted onto the sealing rod 41. The inner seal 42 is disposed within the exhaust seat 20 and seals against the inner side of a portion of the first exhaust port 24. The outer seal 43 is disposed outside the exhaust seat 20 and seals against the outer side of the remaining portion of the first exhaust port 24. With this structure, since the pressure exerted by the steam within the exhaust seat 20 on the inner seal 42 and the pressure on the outer seal 43 are in opposite directions, and the direction of the thrust is the same as the direction of the pressure on the outer seal 43, a counteracting effect is achieved. This means that the thrust required to move the sealing rod 41 only needs to overcome the pressure difference between the inner seal 42 and the outer seal 43, achieving a labor-saving effect.

[0052] There are two first exhaust ports 24, and the sealing rod 41 passes through the two first exhaust ports 24. The inner sealing element 42 and the outer sealing element 43 respectively seal with the corresponding first exhaust port 24.

[0053] In this embodiment, the lever is exposed outside the outer cover 14.

[0054] Another embodiment of this utility model provides a cooking appliance, which includes a pot body and a lid assembly. The lid assembly is placed on the pot body and is the lid assembly provided above. By moving the switching member 50 on the lid 10, the switching member 50 can drive the sealing member 40 to move on the exhaust seat 20. After the sealing member 40 switches from the sealing position to the open position and remains in the open position, the sealing member 40 can open multiple first exhaust ports 24. Steam can be discharged from the lid 10 through the air inlet, the exhaust channel 21, and the multiple first exhaust ports 24. Compared with existing electric pressure cookers, in addition to using the existing exhaust pipe for exhaust, it can also exhaust through the multiple first exhaust ports 24 of the exhaust seat 20, which greatly increases the exhaust area and allows steam to be discharged in time, achieving true pressureless cooking.

[0055] The cooking appliances include electric pressure cookers and multi-functional cookers with pressure cooking functions.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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 top cover assembly, characterized in that, The upper cover assembly includes: Cover (10); An exhaust seat (20) is provided on the cover (10). The exhaust seat (20) has an exhaust channel (21), an air inlet and a plurality of first exhaust ports (24). The air inlet and the plurality of first exhaust ports (24) are all connected to the exhaust channel (21). A sealing member (40) is movably disposed in at least one of the first exhaust ports (24), the sealing member (40) having a sealing position for sealing a plurality of the first exhaust ports (24) and an opening position for opening a plurality of the first exhaust ports (24); A switching element (50) is movably disposed on the cover (10). The switching element (50) can drive the sealing element (40) to switch from the sealing position to the open position and keep the sealing element (40) in the open position.

2. The upper cover assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switching component (50) includes a slider (51) and an operating part (52) connected to the slider (51). The operating part (52) is exposed outside the cover (10). The cover (10) is provided with a groove (11). The slider (51) is movably disposed in the groove (11) to drive the sealing component (40) to switch from the sealing position to the opening position.

3. The upper cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The moving direction of the sealing element (40) has a first preset angle with the extending direction of the chute (11).

4. The upper cover assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slider (51) is provided with a driving surface (511), and the slider (51) can drive the sealing member (40) to move through the driving surface (511). The projection of the driving surface (511) on the cover (10) has a second preset angle with the slide groove (11).

5. The upper cover assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second preset included angle is between 10° and 60°.

6. The upper cover assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The switching element (50) further includes a solenoid valve (53) disposed on the cover (10). The solenoid valve (53) is located between the slider (51) and the sealing element (40). The slider (51) drives the sealing element (40) from the sealing position to the opening position via the valve stem of the solenoid valve (53); and / or, The upper cover assembly also includes a return spring (54), which abuts against the cover body (10) and the sealing member (40) respectively, and the return spring (54) can drive the sealing member (40) to remain in the sealing position.

7. The cover assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that, The slider (51) is provided with a sensor, and the cover (10) is provided with a sensor switch. When the sealing member (40) is in the sealing position or the opening position, the sensor can trigger the sensor switch, and the sensor switch can send a sensing signal.

8. The upper cover assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The slider (51) is provided with a mounting cylinder (513), and the sensing element is disposed inside the mounting cylinder (513); and / or, the cover (10) is provided with a mounting boss (13), and the sensing switch is disposed on the mounting boss (13).

9. The cover assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The sealing element (40) includes a sealing rod (41), an inner sealing element (42), and an outer sealing element (43). The inner sealing element (42) and the outer sealing element (43) are both sleeved on the sealing rod (41). The inner sealing element (42) is disposed inside the exhaust seat (20) and seals with the inner side of a portion of the first exhaust port (24). The outer sealing element (43) is disposed outside the exhaust seat (20) and seals with the outer side of the remaining portion of the first exhaust port (24).

10. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a pot body and a lid assembly, the lid assembly being disposed on the pot body, and the lid assembly being the lid assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.