An electric kettle

CN224910991UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-30何栋彬
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Application Number
CN202522554236.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-02
Publication Date
2026-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-02

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Technical Problem

[0002]传统电热水壶的电源指示灯通常通过水壶壶身或者底托上的灯孔安装为一体,由于水壶壶身和水壶底托上的灯孔只能通过模具里的抽芯结构或者斜顶结构的设计生产制作出来,造成此类型模具比一般模具结构复杂,且因为水壶壶身和壶托一般为大模具,设计为抽芯或者斜顶结构,在实际生产的过程中生产周期时间比较长,生产效率比较低

Benefits of technology

本实用新型这样设置,将壶体分为塑胶壶身和塑胶壶托两个部分,且将灯孔分为上灯孔和下灯孔两个部分,其中上灯孔设置在塑胶壶身上,下灯孔设置在塑胶壶托上,电源指示灯固定在塑胶壶身和塑胶壶托之间的连接处;相比现有技术,将大模具制作转换为小模具制作,不需要模具设计抽芯或者斜顶结构生产制作,模具结构更简单,缩短成型周期,提升脱模效率,降低模具故障率,提升生产效率。

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Abstract

The utility model relates to electric kettle technical field especially points to a kind of electric kettle, including power base, kettle body, cover and power indicator light, the cover is detachably installed on kettle body, kettle body is detachably installed on power base, lamp hole is equipped on kettle body, and power indicator light is fixed in lamp hole;The kettle body includes plastic kettle body and plastic kettle holder, and plastic kettle body and plastic kettle holder are fixedly connected, and upper lamp hole is shaped on plastic kettle body, and lower lamp hole is shaped on plastic kettle holder, and upper lamp hole and lower lamp hole are correspondingly arranged and form lamp hole.Such setting, kettle body is divided into plastic kettle body and plastic kettle holder two parts, and lamp hole is divided into upper lamp hole and lower lamp hole two parts, compared with prior art, change large mould production into small mould production, do not need mould design core-pulling or inclined ejector pin structure production, mould structure is simpler, shorten forming cycle, improve stripping efficiency, reduce mould failure rate, improve production efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric kettle technology, and specifically to an electric kettle. Background Technology

[0002] The power indicator light of a traditional electric kettle is usually integrated into the kettle body or base through a light hole. Since the light holes on the kettle body and base can only be manufactured using a core-pulling or angled-top structure in the mold, this type of mold is more complex than a general mold. Furthermore, because the kettle body and base are usually made of large molds with core-pulling or angled-top structures, the production cycle is relatively long and the production efficiency is relatively low in the actual production process.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent with patent publication number CN215077540U discloses an electric kettle, including a base and a kettle body. A light hole is provided at the lower part of the front of the kettle body, and an indicator light is embedded in the light hole. The existing technology has an integrated kettle body structure, which requires the production of large molds. It also requires the mold design to pull the core or the inclined top structure for production. The mold structure is complex and the production efficiency is low.

[0004] Therefore, there is still room for improvement and development in existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems of existing technologies, this utility model proposes an electric kettle. The kettle body is divided into two parts: a plastic kettle body and a plastic kettle support. The light hole is also divided into an upper light hole and a lower light hole. The upper light hole is located on the plastic kettle body, and the lower light hole is located on the plastic kettle support. The power indicator light is fixed at the connection between the plastic kettle body and the plastic kettle support. Compared to existing technologies, this design converts large mold production to small mold production, eliminating the need for core-pulling or inclined ejector structures in mold design. The mold structure is simpler, shortening the molding cycle, improving demolding efficiency, reducing mold failure rate, and increasing production efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution applied in this utility model is as follows: An electric kettle includes a power base, a kettle body, a lid, and a power indicator light. The lid is detachably mounted on the kettle body, and a sealing component is provided between the lid and the kettle body. The kettle body is detachably mounted on the power base, and a light hole is provided on the kettle body, with the power indicator light fixed inside the light hole. The kettle body includes a plastic kettle body and a plastic kettle support, which are fixedly connected. An upper light hole is formed on the plastic kettle body, and a lower light hole is formed on the plastic kettle support. The upper and lower light holes are correspondingly arranged to form a light hole.

[0007] According to the above scheme, the lamp hole is a circular hole; the upper lamp hole is an upper semi-circular hole with an opening facing downwards, and the upper lamp hole is located at the connection between the plastic kettle body and the plastic kettle support; the lower lamp hole is a lower semi-circular hole with an opening facing upwards, and the lower lamp hole is located at the connection between the plastic kettle support and the plastic kettle body; the power indicator light is a circular structure.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the plastic kettle body is provided with a guide mounting protrusion, and the upper part of the power indicator light is provided with a guide mounting groove that is complementary to the guide mounting protrusion; when the power indicator light is installed in the lamp hole, the guide mounting protrusion and the guide mounting groove are locked together.

[0009] According to the above scheme, the plastic cup holder is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the lower part of the power indicator light is provided with a limiting groove that is complementary to the limiting protrusion; when the power indicator light is installed in the lamp hole, the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove are locked together.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the power indicator light includes a circular lamp holder and a circular lamp cover that are fixedly connected; when the power indicator light is assembled in the lamp hole, the circular lamp holder is located inside the lamp hole and the circular lamp cover is located outside the lamp hole; the inner wall of the circular lamp cover is provided with an indicator light mounting buckle.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the circular lampshade is provided with multiple evenly distributed elastic buckles, and the circular lamp holder is provided with multiple evenly distributed slots, with the elastic buckles and slots locking and fixing each other.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the cross-section of the elastic buckle is an L-shaped structure, and the elastic buckle is located on the outer edge of the circular lampshade; the circular lamp holder has a circular inner hole formed on it; the slot is located on the inner wall of the circular inner hole.

[0013] According to the above scheme, the circular lamp holder includes an annular mounting base and an annular rib protruding from the outer wall of the annular mounting base. An inner limiting step and an outer limiting step are formed between the annular rib and the annular mounting base. When the power indicator light is assembled in the lamp hole, the inner limiting step is matched with the outer edge of the circular lamp cover, and the outer limiting step is matched with the outer edge of the lamp hole.

[0014] According to the above scheme, the kettle body is provided with a stainless steel inner liner, a double metal temperature control component is provided on the bottom of the stainless steel inner liner, a spout is provided on the side wall of the stainless steel inner liner, and a silicone spout sleeve is fitted on the spout corresponding to the inner wall of the kettle body; a handle is fixed on the outer wall of the kettle body, and the handle is provided with a steam switch and a switch cap for opening or closing the steam switch; the handle includes an inner handle and an outer handle that are fixedly connected.

[0015] According to the above scheme, the lid includes a stainless steel inner lid and a plastic outer lid that are fixedly connected, and the plastic outer lid is provided with a handle; the power base includes an upper base and a lower base that are fixedly connected, the upper base is provided with a lower coupler, and the bottom of the pot is provided with an upper coupler that is electrically connected to the lower coupler.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention is designed so that the kettle body is divided into two parts: a plastic kettle body and a plastic kettle support. The light hole is also divided into an upper light hole and a lower light hole, with the upper light hole located on the plastic kettle body and the lower light hole on the plastic kettle support. The power indicator light is fixed at the connection between the plastic kettle body and the plastic kettle support. Compared to existing technologies, this invention converts large mold production into small mold production, eliminating the need for core-pulling or angled ejector structures in mold design. The mold structure is simpler, shortening the molding cycle, improving demolding efficiency, reducing mold failure rates, and increasing production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the power indicator light of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the inner wall of the circular lamp holder of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the inner wall of the circular lampshade of this utility model.

[0018] In the picture: 1. Power base; 11. Upper base; 111. Lower coupler; 12. Lower base; 2. Kettle body; 21. Plastic kettle body; 211. Upper light hole; 212. Guide mounting protrusion; 22. Plastic kettle support; 221. Lower light hole; 222. Upper coupler; 23. Stainless steel inner liner; 231. Bimetallic temperature control assembly; 232. Spout; 233. Silicone spout sleeve; 24. Inner handle; 25. Outer handle; 26. Steam valve 1. Close; 27. Switch cap; 3. Cover; 31. Stainless steel inner cover; 32. Plastic outer cover; 33. Handle; 4. Power indicator light; 41. Circular lamp holder; 411. Annular mounting base; 412. Annular rib; 413. Inner limit step; 414. Slot; 415. Guide mounting slot; 416. Limiting slot; 417. Outer limit step; 42. Circular lampshade; 421. Elastic buckle; 422. Indicator light mounting buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the electric kettle of this utility model includes a power base 1, a kettle body 2, a lid 3, and a power indicator light 4. The lid 3 is detachably installed on the kettle body 2, and a sealing component is provided between the lid 3 and the kettle body 2. The kettle body 2 is detachably installed on the power base 1, and a light hole is provided on the kettle body 2, with the power indicator light 4 fixed in the light hole. The kettle body 2 includes a plastic kettle body 21 and a plastic kettle support 22, which are fixedly connected. An upper light hole 211 is formed on the plastic kettle body 21, and a lower light hole 221 is formed on the plastic kettle support 22. The upper light hole 211 and the lower light hole 221 are correspondingly arranged to form a light hole. This configuration divides the kettle body 2 into two parts: a plastic kettle body 21 and a plastic kettle support 22. The light holes are also divided into an upper light hole 211 and a lower light hole 221. The upper light hole 211 is located on the plastic kettle body 21, and the lower light hole 221 is located on the plastic kettle support 22. The power indicator light 4 is fixed at the connection between the plastic kettle body 21 and the plastic kettle support 22. Compared to existing technologies, this design converts large mold production to small mold production, eliminating the need for core-pulling or angled ejector structures in mold design. The mold structure is simpler, shortening the molding cycle, improving demolding efficiency, reducing mold failure rates, and increasing production efficiency.

[0021] Furthermore, the lamp hole is a circular hole; the upper lamp hole 211 is an upper semi-circular hole opening downwards, located at the connection between the plastic kettle body 21 and the plastic kettle support 22; the lower lamp hole 221 is a lower semi-circular hole opening upwards, located at the connection between the plastic kettle support 22 and the plastic kettle body 21; the power indicator light 4 has a circular structure. With this configuration, when the power indicator light 4 is fixed inside the lamp hole, the upper lamp hole 211 and the lower lamp hole 221 cooperate to clamp the upper and lower parts of the power indicator light 4, forming a fixed structure, making installation convenient.

[0022] Furthermore, the plastic body 21 is provided with a guide mounting protrusion 212, and the upper part of the power indicator light 4 is provided with a guide mounting groove 415 that complements the guide mounting protrusion 212. When the power indicator light 4 is installed in the lamp hole, the guide mounting protrusion 212 and the guide mounting groove 415 are engaged and connected. With this configuration, during assembly, the guide mounting groove 415 is aligned with the direction of the guide mounting protrusion 212 for installation, which serves the purpose of guiding the installation and avoids the power indicator light 4 being installed backwards, thereby improving installation efficiency; and with the engagement of the guide mounting protrusion 212 and the guide mounting groove 415, the power indicator light 4 is fixed after assembly.

[0023] Of course, the positions of the guide mounting protrusion 212 and the guide mounting groove 415 can be interchanged.

[0024] Furthermore, the plastic cup holder 22 is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the lower part of the power indicator light 4 is provided with a limiting groove 416 that complements the limiting protrusion. When the power indicator light 4 is installed in the lamp hole, the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove 416 are engaged. This design allows for installation by aligning the limiting groove 416 with the direction of the limiting protrusion, thus guiding the installation and preventing the power indicator light 4 from being installed backwards, thereby improving installation efficiency. The engagement of the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove 416 also provides a fixing effect for the assembled power indicator light 4.

[0025] Of course, the positions of the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove 416 can be interchanged.

[0026] Furthermore, the power indicator light 4 includes a circular lamp holder 41 and a circular lamp cover 42 that are fixedly connected; when the power indicator light 4 is assembled in the lamp hole, the circular lamp holder 41 is located inside the lamp hole and the circular lamp cover 42 is located outside the lamp hole; the inner wall of the circular lamp cover 42 is provided with an indicator light mounting buckle 422.

[0027] Furthermore, the circular lampshade 42 is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed elastic buckles 421, and the circular lamp holder 41 is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed slots 414, with the elastic buckles 421 and slots 414 locking and fixing them in place. This arrangement makes the assembly of the circular lampshade 42 and the circular lamp holder 41 convenient and reliable, thanks to the locking of the elastic buckles 421 and slots 414.

[0028] Preferably, there are two elastic buckles 421, symmetrically arranged on the circular lampshade 42; and two slots 414, symmetrically arranged on the circular lamp holder 41.

[0029] Furthermore, the elastic buckle 421 has an L-shaped cross-section and is located on the outer edge of the circular lampshade 42; the circular lamp holder 41 has a circular inner hole formed on it; and the slot 414 is located on the inner wall of the circular inner hole. This arrangement ensures that after the circular lampshade 42 and the circular lamp holder 41 are assembled, the circular lampshade 42 covers the circular inner hole.

[0030] Furthermore, the circular lamp holder 41 includes an annular mounting base 411 and an annular rib 412 protruding from the outer wall of the annular mounting base 411. An inner limiting step 413 and an outer limiting step 417 are formed between the annular rib 412 and the annular mounting base 411. When the power indicator light 4 is assembled in the lamp hole, the inner limiting step 413 is limited and engaged with the outer edge of the circular lamp cover 42, and the outer limiting step 417 is limited and engaged with the outer edge of the lamp hole.

[0031] Preferably, the size of the gap between the mating surfaces of the plastic kettle body 21, the plastic kettle support 22, and the circular lamp holder 41 can be finely adjusted by performing simple laser welding or sparking on the annular rib 412.

[0032] Furthermore, the kettle body 2 is provided with a stainless steel inner liner 23, a bimetallic temperature control component 231 is provided on the bottom of the stainless steel inner liner 23, and a spout 232 is provided on the side wall of the stainless steel inner liner 23. A silicone spout sleeve 233 corresponding to the inner wall of the kettle body 2 is fitted on the spout 231. A handle is fixed on the outer wall of the kettle body 2. The handle is provided with a steam switch 26 and a switch cap 27 for opening or closing the steam switch 26. The handle includes an inner handle 24 and an outer handle 25 that are fixedly connected.

[0033] Furthermore, the lid 3 includes a fixedly connected stainless steel inner lid 31 and a plastic outer lid 32, with a handle 33 on the plastic outer lid 32; the power base 1 includes a fixedly connected upper base 11 and lower base 12, with a lower coupler 111 on the upper base 11 and an upper coupler 222 electrically connected to the lower coupler 111 on the bottom of the kettle body 2. This arrangement facilitates the installation and removal of the lid 3 via the handle 33; when the kettle body 2 is mounted on the power base 1, the circuit connection is achieved through coupling between the lower coupler 111 and the upper coupler 222.

[0034] Preferably, the cross-section of the kettle body 2 is circular, the side wall of the kettle body 2 has a certain curvature or curved surface, and the power indicator light 4 also has a certain curvature or curved surface to match it. After assembly, the power indicator light 4 fits seamlessly with the side wall of the kettle body 2.

[0035] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. All of these forms are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electric kettle, characterized in that: It includes a power base (1), a kettle body (2), a lid (3) and a power indicator light (4). The lid (3) is detachably installed on the kettle body (2). The kettle body (2) is detachably installed on the power base (1). The kettle body (2) is provided with a lamp hole. The power indicator light (4) is fixed in the lamp hole. The kettle body (2) includes a plastic kettle body (21) and a plastic kettle support (22). The plastic kettle body (21) and the plastic kettle support (22) are fixedly connected. An upper lamp hole (211) is formed on the plastic kettle body (21), and a lower lamp hole (221) is formed on the plastic kettle support (22). The upper lamp hole (211) and the lower lamp hole (221) are correspondingly arranged to form the lamp holes.

2. An electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lamp hole is a circular hole; the upper lamp hole (211) is an upper semi-circular hole with an opening facing downwards, and the upper lamp hole (211) is located at the connection between the plastic pot body (21) and the plastic pot holder (22); the lower lamp hole (221) is a lower semi-circular hole with an opening facing upwards, and the lower lamp hole (221) is located at the connection between the plastic pot holder (22) and the plastic pot body (21); the power indicator light (4) has a circular structure.

3. An electric kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plastic pot body (21) is provided with a guide mounting protrusion (212), and the upper part of the power indicator light (4) is provided with a guide mounting groove (415) that is complementary to the guide mounting protrusion (212); when the power indicator light (4) is installed in the lamp hole, the guide mounting protrusion (212) and the guide mounting groove (415) are locked together.

4. An electric kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plastic cup holder (22) is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the lower part of the power indicator light (4) is provided with a limiting groove (416) that is complementary to the limiting protrusion; when the power indicator light (4) is installed in the lamp hole, the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove (416) are locked together.

5. An electric kettle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The power indicator light (4) includes a circular lamp holder (41) and a circular lamp cover (42) that are fixedly connected; when the power indicator light (4) is installed in the lamp hole, the circular lamp holder (41) is located inside the lamp hole and the circular lamp cover (42) is located outside the lamp hole; the inner wall of the circular lamp cover (42) is provided with an indicator light mounting buckle (422).

6. An electric kettle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The circular lampshade (42) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed elastic buckles (421), and the circular lamp holder (41) is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed slots (414). The elastic buckles (421) are fixed in place with the slots (414).

7. An electric kettle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic buckle (421) has an L-shaped cross-section and is located on the outer edge of the circular lampshade (42). The circular lamp holder (41) has a circular inner hole formed on it. The slot (414) is located on the inner wall of the circular inner hole.

8. An electric kettle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The circular lamp holder (41) includes an annular mounting base (411) and an annular rib (412) protruding from the outer wall of the annular mounting base (411). An inner limiting step (413) and an outer limiting step (417) are formed between the annular rib (412) and the annular mounting base (411). When the power indicator light (4) is installed in the lamp hole, the inner limiting step (413) is limited and engaged with the outer edge of the circular lamp cover (42), and the outer limiting step (417) is limited and engaged with the outer edge of the lamp hole.

9. An electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The kettle body (2) is provided with a stainless steel inner liner (23), and a bimetallic temperature control component (231) is provided on the bottom of the stainless steel inner liner (23). A spout (232) is provided on the side wall of the stainless steel inner liner (23), and a silicone spout sleeve (233) corresponding to the inner wall of the kettle body (2) is fitted on the spout (232). A handle is fixed on the outer wall of the kettle body (2), and a steam switch (26) and a switch cap (27) for opening or closing the steam switch (26) are provided on the handle. The handle includes an inner handle (24) and an outer handle (25) that are fixedly connected.

10. An electric kettle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (3) includes a stainless steel inner lid (31) and a plastic outer lid (32) that are fixedly connected. The plastic outer lid (32) is provided with a handle (33). The power base (1) includes an upper base (11) and a lower base (12) that are fixedly connected. The upper base (11) is provided with a lower coupler (111). The bottom of the pot body (2) is provided with an upper coupler (222) that is electrically connected to the lower coupler (111).

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