Locking mechanism for quickly opening and closing a pressure cooker

Abstract

"The invention relates to a locking mechanism for a pressure cooker, characterized by the use of a rotating knob instead of a long handle. This mechanism allows for easy handling, as the lid is opened by turning the knob to the right and closed again by turning it to the left." The locking mechanism consists of a lid with a circumferential seal that ensures an airtight seal around the pot. The rotary knob attached to the lid rotates around a vertical axis and is connected to a locking element. As the knob is turned, this locking element moves between a locked position, in which the lid is securely fixed to the pot, and an unlocked position, which allows the lid to be removed. Guide elements on the pot and / or lid ensure that the locking mechanism remains securely in the locked position and prevents unintentional opening. A return mechanism automatically returns the locking element to the locked position when the knob is not turned. The mechanism is further characterized by the fact that the guide elements are designed to engage with the locking element, ensuring secure fixation of the lid even under high pressure loads inside the pot. A spring is used as a return mechanism to assist the locking, constantly pushing the locking element towards the locked position.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a locking mechanism for a pressure cooker, which is characterized by the use of a rotating knob instead of a long handle. This mechanism allows for easy handling, as the lid is opened by turning the knob to the right and closed again by turning it to the left.

[0002] The locking mechanism consists of a lid with a circumferential gasket that ensures a hermetic seal. The knob attached to the lid rotates around a vertical axis and is connected to a locking element. When the knob is turned, this locking element moves between a locked position, where the lid is securely fixed to the pot, and an unlocked position, which allows the lid to be removed.

[0003] Guide elements on the pot and / or lid ensure that the locking element stays securely in the locked position and prevents accidental opening. A reset mechanism ensures that the locking element automatically returns to the locked position when the knob is not turned.

[0004] The mechanism is further characterized by the guide elements being designed to engage with the locking element, ensuring secure fixation of the lid even under high pressure loads inside the pot. To assist the locking mechanism, a spring is used as a return device, which constantly pushes the locking element toward the locking position.

Claims

[] "The invention relates to a locking mechanism for a pressure cooker, which is characterized by the use of a rotating knob instead of a long handle. This mechanism enables easy handling, as the lid is opened by turning the knob to the right and closed again by turning it to the left. The locking mechanism consists of a lid with a circumferential gasket that ensures a hermetic seal. The knob attached to the lid rotates around a vertical axis and is connected to a locking element. When the knob is turned, this locking element moves between a locked position, in which the lid is securely fixed to the pot, and an unlocked position, which allows the lid to be removed. Guide elements on the pot and / or lid ensure that the locking element stays securely in the locked position and prevents accidental opening. A reset mechanism ensures that the locking element automatically returns to the locked position when the knob is not turned. The mechanism is further characterized by the fact that the guide elements are designed to engage with the locking element, ensuring secure fixation of the lid even under high pressure loads inside the pot. To support the locking mechanism, a spring is used as a return device, which constantly pushes the locking element toward the locking position.