Kettle equipped with a steam evacuation circuit

Abstract

The kettle (2) comprises a container (4) delimiting an internal volume intended to contain water; a gripping handle (8); a pouring spout (9); a lid (11); a steam discharge circuit comprising first and second steam inlet orifices opening into a lower face of the lid (11) and configured to be arranged on either side of a median vertical plane (P) of the kettle (2) which passes through the pouring spout (9) and the gripping handle (8), and first and second steam flow tubes (35, 36) fluidically connected respectively to the first and second steam inlet orifices and opening into an internal chamber (31) delimited by the lid (11). Figure 10

Description

Title of the invention: Kettle equipped with a steam evacuation circuit Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of liquid heating appliances, and in particular electric kettles. State of the art

[0002] Document GB2488204 discloses an electric kettle comprising:

[0003] - a container having a central axis configured to extend substantially vertically when the container rests on a horizontal surface, the container delimiting an internal volume intended to contain water and in which the water is intended to be heated and in particular brought to a boil,

[0004] - a gripping handle attached to the container,

[0005] - a pouring spout located opposite the grip handle relative to the axis central part of the container,

[0006] - a lid configured to close the container, the lid comprising a face lower configured to be located opposite the internal volume, and

[0007] - a steam exhaust circuit configured to convey, outside the volume internal and for example towards the outside of the kettle, steam generated in the internal volume when the water contained in the internal volume boils.

[0008] The steam evacuation circuit includes in particular:

[0009] - a first steam inlet and a second steam inlet steam which are provided on the lid and which open into the lower face of the lid and close to a peripheral edge of the lower face of the lid, the first and second steam inlet orifices being configured to be fluidly connected to the internal volume and to be arranged on either side of a median vertical plane of the kettle which passes through the pouring spout and the gripping handle,

[0010] - an internal chamber delimited by the cover,

[0011] - a first steam flow tube comprising a first opening steam inlet fluidly connected to the first steam inlet and a first steam outlet opening opening into the inner chamber, and a second steam flow tube comprising a second steam inlet opening fluidly connected to the second steam inlet and a second steam outlet opening opening into the inner chamber, and

[0012] - at least one steam discharge opening fluidly connected to the chamber internal and configured to allow evacuation of the steam contained in the internal chamber outside the lid and for example towards the outside of the kettle.

[0013] The kettle is configured such that, when the kettle is inverted and the gripping handle and a first lateral side of the container rest stably on a horizontal surface (corresponding to a first stable inverted position of the kettle), the first steam inlet is located above the water level in the internal volume, and such that, when the kettle is inverted and the gripping handle and a second lateral side of the container rest stably on a horizontal surface (corresponding to a second stable inverted position of the kettle), the second steam inlet is located above the water level in the internal volume.

[0014] Such a configuration of the kettle reduces the risk of boiling water flowing into the lid, and thus out of the kettle via the at least one steam vent opening, when the kettle is tipped on its side.

[0015] However, when the kettle described in GB2488204 occupies the first stable inverted position, the first steam inlet is located near the water level in the internal volume. Similarly, when such a kettle occupies the second stable inverted position, the second steam inlet is also located near the water level in the internal volume.

[0016] Therefore, if a user fills the container beyond a maximum fill level and the kettle is then tipped over, the steam inlet opening, assumed to be located above the water level, is then likely to be located below the water level, which may cause a significant flow of boiling water into the lid and then out of the kettle via the at least one steam outlet opening. Such a flow of boiling water out of the kettle is likely to cause burns to a user.

[0017] Due to waves generated in the internal volume of the container when the kettle is tilted, even when the user has not filled the container beyond the maximum filling level, water is also likely to flow through the steam inlet located above the water level.

[0018] To overcome such a drawback, it is known to equip the lid with non-return valves, such as ball valves, configured to prevent water from flowing through the first and second steam flow tubes in the event of the kettle being overturned. However, such non-return valves complicate the kettle and significantly increase its manufacturing costs. Summary of the invention

[0019] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks.

[0020] The technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing a kettle which is of simple and economical structure, while presenting a high degree of safety in use.

[0021] To this end, the present invention relates to a kettle, and in particular an electric kettle, comprising:

[0022] - a container having a central axis configured to extend substantially vertically when the container rests on a horizontal surface, the container delimiting an internal volume intended to contain water and in which the water is intended to be heated and in particular brought to a boil,

[0023] - a grip handle, for example fixed to the container,

[0024] - a pouring spout configured to be located opposite the grip handle by relative to the central axis of the container,

[0025] - a lid configured to close the container, the lid comprising a face lower configured to be located opposite the internal volume,

[0026] - a steam exhaust circuit configured to convey, outside the volume internal and for example towards the outside of the kettle, steam generated in the internal volume when the water contained in the internal volume boils, the steam evacuation circuit comprising:

[0027] • a first steam inlet orifice and a second steam inlet orifice which are provided on the lid and which open into the lower face of the lid and close to a peripheral edge of the lower face of the lid, the first and second steam inlet orifices being configured to be fluidically connected to the internal volume delimited by the container, and for example to be located above a maximum filling level of the container, and to be arranged on either side of a median vertical plane of the kettle which passes through the pouring spout and the gripping handle, • an internal chamber delimited by the cover, and • a first steam flow tube comprising a first steam inlet opening fluidly connected to the first steam inlet port and a first steam outlet opening opening into the internal chamber, and a second steam flow tube comprising a second steam inlet opening fluidly connected to the second steam inlet port and a second steam outlet opening opening into the internal chamber.

[0028] The kettle is configured such that when the kettle is inverted and the grip handle and a first lateral side of the container rest on stably on a horizontal surface, the first steam inlet is located above the water level in the internal volume and is located in a first angular sector which is centered on the central axis of the container, which has a first sector angle less than or equal to 60°, advantageously less than or equal to 40° and for example less than or equal to 20°, and a bisector of which is contained in a first vertical plane containing the central axis of the container, and such that, when the kettle is overturned and the gripping handle and a second lateral side of the container rest stably on a horizontal surface, the second steam inlet is located above the water level in the internal volume and is located in a second angular sector which is centered on the central axis of the container, which has a second sector angle less than or equal to 60°,advantageously less than or equal to 40° and for example less than or equal to 20°, and of which a bisector is contained in a second vertical plane containing the central axis of the container.

[0029] In other words, the kettle is configured such that, when the kettle is inverted and the gripping handle and a first lateral side of the container rest stably on a horizontal surface, the first steam inlet is located above the water level in the internal volume and is located in a first angular sector centered on the central axis of the container and comprising a first side and a second side arranged on either side of a first vertical plane containing the central axis of the container and symmetrically with respect to the first vertical plane, the first angular sector having a first sector angle less than or equal to 60°, advantageously less than or equal to 40° and for example less than or equal to 20°, and such that, when the kettle is inverted and the gripping handle and a second lateral side of the container rest stably on a horizontal surface,the second steam inlet is located above the water level in the internal volume and is located in a second angular sector centered on the central axis of the container and comprising a first side and a second side arranged on either side of a second vertical plane containing the central axis of the container and symmetrically with respect to the second vertical plane, the second angular sector having a second sector angle less than or equal to 60°, advantageously less than or equal to 40° and for example less than or equal to 20°,.

[0030] In yet other words, the kettle is configured such that when the kettle is inverted and the gripping handle and a first lateral side of the container are resting stably on a horizontal surface, the first steam inlet is located above the water level in the internal volume and is located at a first location that is angularly offset from the horizontal and around the central axis of the container by a first angle of between 60° and 120°, advantageously between 70 and 110° and for example between 80 and 100°, and such that, when the kettle is overturned and the gripping handle and a second lateral side of the container rest stably on a horizontal surface, the second steam inlet orifice is located above the water level in the internal volume and is located at a second location which is angularly offset from the horizontal and around the central axis of the container by a second angle of between 60° and 120°, advantageously between 70 and 110° and for example between 80 and 100°.

[0031] Such positioning of the first and second steam inlet orifices makes it possible to move the latter as far away as possible from the water level when the kettle is tilted and the gripping handle and a lateral side of the container rest, for example, on a work surface. Thus, the kettle according to the present invention makes it possible to avoid or at least considerably limit the risks of boiling water flowing out of the kettle in the event of the latter being overturned.

[0032] Furthermore, the fact that the steam generated in the internal volume is discharged outside the internal volume via first and second steam flow tubes makes it possible to simplify the design of the cover and to optimize the positioning of the first and second steam inlet ports and the first and second steam outlet openings, in particular due to the fact that the first and second steam flow tubes can overlap and / or intertwine.

[0033] The kettle may further have one or more of the following features, taken alone or in combination.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second steam flow tubes are housed in the internal chamber delimited by the cover.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second steam inlet orifices are configured to be arranged symmetrically with respect to the median vertical plane of the kettle.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second steam outlet openings are configured to be arranged on either side of the median vertical plane of the kettle, and for example symmetrically with respect to the median vertical plane of the kettle.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second steam inlet ports are located in a front half of the lower face of the cover.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second steam outlet openings are located in a rear portion of the internal chamber. Such arrangement of the first and second steam outlet openings limits the risk of water flowing into the lid (via the first and second steam inlet ports and the first and second steam flow tubes) when a user pours boiling water into a container by tilting the kettle forward and downward.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second steam outlet openings are configured to face away from the spout, i.e., toward the rear of the kettle. These arrangements further limit the risk of water flowing into the lid (via the first and second steam inlet ports and the first and second steam flow tubes) when a user pours boiling water into a container by tilting the kettle forward and downward.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the invention, each of the first and second steam flow tubes has a general L shape.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second vapor flow tubes are configured to extend substantially horizontally when the container rests on a horizontal surface.

[0042] According to another embodiment of the invention, the first steam flow tube is configured to be inclined relative to the horizontal when the container rests on a horizontal surface, so as to guide water contained in the first steam flow tube towards the first steam inlet, and the second steam flow tube is configured to be inclined relative to the horizontal when the container rests on a horizontal surface, so as to guide water contained in the second steam flow tube towards the second steam inlet. These arrangements limit the risks of water accumulation and water stagnation in the lid.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first steam flow tube comprises a first primary tube portion fluidly connected to the first steam inlet and a second primary tube portion extending from the first primary tube portion, the second primary tube portion being curved towards the rear of the kettle, and the second steam flow tube comprises a first secondary tube portion fluidly connected to the second steam inlet and a second secondary tube portion extending from the first secondary tube portion, the second secondary tube portion being curved towards the rear of the kettle.These provisions further limit the risks of water flowing into the lid (via the first and second steam inlet ports and the first and second steam flow tubes) when a user pours boiling water into a container by tilting it. forward and down the kettle.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first primary tube portion comprises a first end fluidly connected to the first steam inlet orifice and a second end opposite the first steam inlet orifice, the second end of the first primary tube portion being angularly offset from the second steam inlet orifice relative to the central axis of the container by a first offset angle less than or equal to 20° and for example less than or equal to 10°.

[0045] In other words, the first primary tube portion extends from the first steam inlet to near the second steam inlet. Such a configuration of the first steam flow tube delays as much as possible any possible passage of water, by the principle of the vases, into the second primary tube portion in the event of the kettle tipping over.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first secondary tube portion comprises a first end fluidly connected to the second steam inlet orifice and a second end opposite the second steam inlet orifice, the second end of the first secondary tube portion being angularly offset from the first steam inlet orifice relative to the central axis of the container by a second offset angle less than or equal to 20° and for example less than or equal to 10°. According to one embodiment of the invention, the first primary tube portion and the first secondary tube portion are generally rectilinear.

[0047] In other words, the first secondary tube portion extends from the second steam inlet to near the first steam inlet. Such a configuration of the second steam flow tube delays as much as possible any possible passage of water, by the principle of the vases, into the second secondary tube portion in the event of the kettle tipping over.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first primary tube portion and the first secondary tube portion extend respectively in a first extension plane and a second extension plane which are substantially perpendicular to the median vertical plane of the kettle.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second extension planes are substantially parallel to each other.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the invention, the steam discharge circuit comprises at least one steam discharge opening, and for example one or more steam discharge opening(s), provided on the cover and fluidically connected to the internal chamber delimited by the cover, the at least one steam discharge opening being configured to allow discharge of the steam contained in the internal chamber to the outside of the cover and for example towards the outside of the kettle.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one steam discharge opening opens into an external peripheral surface of the cover.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one steam discharge opening is configured to be located close to the pouring spout, and for example opposite the pouring spout.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one steam discharge opening opens into an upper face of the cover.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the invention, the container comprises an upper filling opening opening into the internal volume.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lid is configured to be arranged at the upper filling opening.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the invention, the pouring spout is located at the level of the upper filling opening.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kettle further comprises a fixing device configured to removably fix, i.e. temporarily and reversibly, the lid to the container.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the invention, the fixing device comprises at least one fixing member, such as a fixing tab or a fixing finger, provided on the lid and at least one fixing element provided on the container, the at least one fixing member being configured to occupy a fixing position in which the at least one fixing member is configured to cooperate with the at least one fixing element so as to fix the lid to the container, and a release position in which the at least one fixing member is configured to release the at least one fixing element so that the lid can be removed from the container.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one fixing member is mounted to move relative to the cover between the fixing position and the release position.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one fixing member is mounted to slide relative to the cover in a sliding direction. The sliding direction may extend substantially perpendicular to a central axis of the cover, and for example substantially radially relative to the central axis of the cover.

[0061] According to one embodiment of the invention, the fixing device comprises a return member configured to return the at least one fixing member to the fixing position.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the invention, the fixing device comprises a sealing member extending around the at least one fixing member and configured to cooperate in a sealed manner with a through opening provided on the cover and through which the at least one fixing member projects. Such a fixing device configuration limits the risks of water flowing through the through openings, and therefore out of the kettle via the internal chamber and the at least one steam discharge opening.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kettle comprises an actuating mechanism provided on the lid and configured to move the at least one fixing member into the release position when the actuating mechanism is actuated by a user.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating mechanism comprises an actuating member which can be manually actuated by a user and which is configured to move the at least one fixing member from the fixing position to the release position, the actuating member being mounted to move between a first actuating position and a second actuating position, the actuating member and the at least one fixing member being configured such that a movement of the actuating member from the first actuating position to the second actuating position causes a movement of the at least one fixing member from the fixing position to the release position. Such a configuration of the actuating mechanism allows a user to be able to remove the cover by simply actuating the actuating mechanism.

[0065] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating mechanism comprises a return element, such as a return spring, configured to return the actuating member to the first actuating position.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating member is mounted to be movable in rotation relative to the cover around an actuating axis. The actuating axis may, for example, be substantially parallel to the central axis of the container when the cover is fixed to the container.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating member comprises at least one cam surface on which a portion of the at least one fixing member is in contact.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the invention, the part of the at least one fixing member, which is in contact on the at least one cam surface, is a lug which is provided on the at least one fixing member.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lug is in sliding contact on the at least one cam surface such that, when the actuating member is moved between the first actuating position and the second actuating position, the lug moves relative to the actuating member by sliding. on the at least one cam surface and causes a movement of the at least one fastening member from the fastening position to the release position.

[0070] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating member comprises a handle portion configured to be manipulated by a user, and an actuating portion housed in the cover and configured to cooperate with the at least one fixing member.

[0071] According to another embodiment of the invention, the fixing device comprises:

[0072] - an annular fixing portion configured to be arranged at the upper filling opening, the annular fixing portion comprising an annular seal configured to cooperate in a sealing manner with the upper filling opening,

[0073] - at least one locking member, such as a locking notch, provided on the annular fixing part, and

[0074] - at least one locking element, such as a locking finger, provided on the cover and configured to cooperate with the at least one locking member, so as to fix the annular fixing portion and the cover to the container.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kettle comprises an angular indexing device, also called a keying device, configured to define a single position for fixing the lid on the container or a single position for fixing the annular fixing part on the container.

[0076] According to one embodiment of the invention, the annular fixing part comprises a support body which is annular and to which the annular seal is fixed, the at least one locking member being provided on the support body.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the invention, the annular fixing part further comprises a locking ring housed at least partly in the support body, the locking ring being mounted to be movable in rotation relative to the support body around an axis of rotation substantially coaxial with a central axis of the support body and between a first ring position and a second ring position, the fixing device being configured such that a movement of the locking ring from the first ring position to the second ring position causes an expansion of the annular seal so as to lock the annular fixing part on the container.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking ring is configured to be moved into the second ring position by the at least one locking element upon cooperation of the at least one locking element with the at least one locking member, and in particular when the cover rests on the support body and is pivoted about the central axis of the support body.

[0079] According to one embodiment of the invention, the support body is configured to rest on an upper edge of the container delimiting the upper filling opening.

[0080] According to one embodiment of the invention, the annular fixing part is removable.

[0081] According to yet another embodiment of the invention, the fixing device could be a bayonet fixing device comprising several connecting members provided on the container and distributed around the central axis of the container, and several connecting elements provided on the cover and configured to cooperate respectively with the connecting members.

[0082] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lid comprises a pouring conduit configured to convey water contained in the internal volume to the pouring spout, the kettle comprising a shutter mounted movably on the lid between a closed position in which the shutter closes the pouring conduit and prevents water from flowing through the pouring conduit and an open position in which the shutter releases the pouring conduit and allows water to flow through the pouring conduit. Such a configuration of the lid considerably limits the risks of water flowing through the pouring spout when the kettle is overturned.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kettle comprises an actuation system provided on the lid and configured to move the shutter between the open position and the closed position.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuation system comprises an actuation button operable by a user and movable between a first button position and a second button position, the actuation system being configured such that a movement, by a user, of the actuation button from the first button position to the second button position causes a movement of the shutter from the closed position to the open position.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuation system comprises an actuation element, such as an actuation lever, mounted movably, and for example mounted pivoting about a pivot axis, relative to the cover and between a first actuation position and a second actuation position, the actuation system and the shutter being configured such that a movement of the actuation button from the first button position to the second button position causes a movement of the shutter from the closed position to the open position.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the invention, the shutter is integral in movement with the actuating element.

[0087] According to one embodiment of the invention, the shutter, the actuating element and the actuating button are made in a single piece.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuation system could comprise, instead of the actuation element, a bistable control device, for example of the ballpoint pen type.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuation system comprises a biasing element, such as a biasing spring, configured to bias the shutter towards the closed position.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the invention, the pouring conduit comprises a water inlet opening opening into the lower face of the cover and a water outlet opening opening into an external peripheral surface of the cover.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one steam discharge opening is located close to the water outlet opening.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lid comprises the pouring spout.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the invention, the container comprises the pouring spout.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the invention, the annular fixing part comprises the spout.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first vapor flow tube has a passage section which is substantially constant along the length of the first vapor flow tube, and the second vapor flow tube has a passage section which is substantially constant along the length of the first vapor flow tube.

[0096] According to one embodiment of the invention, each of the first and second vapor flow tubes has a cross-section which is substantially circular.

[0097] According to one embodiment of the invention, each of the first and second vapor flow tubes is flexible.

[0098] According to one embodiment of the invention, the container comprises a heating base located under the internal volume and configured to heat the water contained in the internal volume. Advantageously, the heating base houses an electric heating element.

[0099] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kettle comprises an electromechanical control device comprising a bimetallic element, the at least one steam discharge opening being configured to direct the steam contained in the internal chamber towards the bimetallic element, the electromechanical control device being configured such that an influx of steam onto the bimetallic element triggers a stoppage of the heating of the kettle.

[0100] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kettle comprises a base of support on which the container is intended to rest. Brief description of the figures

[0101] The invention will be better understood with the aid of the description which follows with reference to the appended schematic drawings representing, by way of non-limiting examples, several embodiments of this kettle.

[0102] [Fig-1] is a perspective view from above of a kettle according to a first embodiment of the invention.

[0103] [Fig.2] is a top perspective view of a container of the kettle of [Fig.l].

[0104] [Fig.3] is a top perspective view of a lid of the kettle of [Fig.l].

[0105] [Fig.4] is a side perspective view of the cover of [Fig.3].

[0106] [Fig.5] is a perspective view from below of the cover of [Fig.3].

[0107] [Fig.6] is a partial perspective view from above of the cover of [Fig.3] in which a top cover of the lid was removed.

[0108] [Fig.7] is a top perspective view of an annular attachment portion of the kettle of [Fig.l].

[0109] [Fig.8] is a partial perspective view from above of the annular attachment portion of [Fig.7].

[0110] [Fig.9] is a partial side view of the kettle of [Fig.l] showing the kettle inverted on a horizontal surface and occupying a stable position in which a grip handle of the kettle and the right lateral side of the container rest on the horizontal surface.

[0111] [Fig. 10] is a partial side view of the kettle of [Fig.l] showing the kettle inverted on a horizontal surface and occupying a stable position in which a grip handle of the kettle and the right lateral side of the container are supported on the horizontal surface.

[0112] [Fig. 11] is a partial side view of the kettle of [Fig.l] showing the kettle inverted on a horizontal surface and occupying a stable position in which a grip handle of the kettle and the left lateral side of the container rest on the horizontal surface.

[0113] [Fig. 12] is a perspective view from above of a kettle according to a second embodiment of the invention.

[0114] [Fig. 13] is a perspective view from above of a container of the kettle of the [Fig.12],

[0115] [Fig. 14] is a top perspective view of a lid of the kettle of [Fig.12],

[0116] [Fig. 15] is a perspective view from below of the cover of [Fig. 14].

[0117] [Fig. 16] is a perspective view from below of the cover of [Fig. 14] in which a lower cover case was removed.

[0118] [Fig. 17] is a perspective view from below of an actuating mechanism and two fixing members provided on the cover of [Fig. 14].

[0119] [Fig. 18] is a perspective view from above of one of the fixing members of the [Fig.17],

[0120] [Fig. 19] is a perspective view from below of the actuating mechanism of the [Fig.17],

[0121] [Fig.20] is a perspective view from above of the cover of [Fig. 14] in which a top cover of the lid was removed.

[0122] [Fig.21] is a partial side view of the kettle of [Fig. 12] showing the kettle inverted on a horizontal surface and occupying a stable position in which a handle of the kettle and the left lateral side of the container rest on the horizontal surface.

[0123] [Fig.22] is a partial side view of the kettle of [Fig. 12] showing the kettle inverted on a horizontal surface and occupying a stable position in which a handle of the kettle and the right lateral side of the container rest on the horizontal surface. Detailed description

[0124] Figures 1 to 11 represent a kettle 2, and in particular an electric kettle, according to a first embodiment of the invention.

[0125] The kettle 2 comprises a support base (not visible in the figures) configured to be electrically powered by a power cord (not shown in the figures), and a container 4 configured to rest on the support base.

[0126] The container 4 has a central axis A configured to extend substantially vertically when the container 4 rests on a horizontal surface. Advantageously, the container 4 has a general shape of revolution around the central axis A.

[0127] The container 4 delimits an internal volume 5 intended to contain water and in which the water is intended to be heated and in particular brought to a boil. The container 4 further comprises an upper filling opening 6 opening into the internal volume 5.

[0128] The container 4 further comprises a heating base 7 located under the internal volume 5 and configured to heat the water contained in the internal volume 5. In a known manner, the heating base 7 houses an electrical heating element (not shown in the figures) configured to be electrically powered when the container 4 rests on the support base.

[0129] The kettle 2 further comprises a gripping handle 8 fixed to the container 4, and a pouring spout 9 located opposite the gripping handle 8 relative to the central axis A of the container 4. The pouring spout 9 may for example be located at the level of the upper filling opening 6.

[0130] The kettle 2 further comprises a cover 11 configured to close the container 4 and provided with a lower face 12 configured to be located opposite the internal volume 5 of the container 4.

[0131] The kettle 2 further comprises a fixing device configured to removably fix, i.e. temporarily and reversibly, the cover 11 to the container 4.

[0132] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the fixing device comprises an annular fixing part 14 which is removable and which is configured to be arranged at the upper filling opening 6. The annular fixing part 14 comprises a support body 15 which is annular and which is configured to rest on an upper edge of the container 4, and an annular seal 16 fixed to the support body 15 and configured to cooperate in a sealing manner with the upper filling opening 6. According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the pouring spout 9 is provided on the support body 15.

[0133] The fixing device further comprises several locking members 17, such as locking notches, provided on the support body 15 and distributed around a central axis of the support body 15, and several locking elements 18, such as locking fingers, provided on an external peripheral surface of the cover 11 and configured to cooperate with the locking members 17, so as to fix the cover 11 to the annular fixing part 14.

[0134] Advantageously, the locking members 17 and the locking elements 18 form a bayonet fastening system, and the fastening device is therefore configured such that a fastening of the cover 11 on the annular fastening part 14 comprises a first fastening phase during which the cover 11 is positioned in a predetermined angular position relative to the annular fastening part 14, a second fastening phase during which the cover 11 is moved towards the annular fastening part 14 in a direction of movement which is substantially parallel to the central axis A of the container 4, and a third fastening phase during which the cover 11 is rotated about an axis of rotation which is substantially parallel to the central axis A of the container 4.

[0135] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the cover 11 is configured to cover the support body 15 and rest on the latter, and also to seal in a sealed manner a central opening 19 delimited by the support body 15. Advantageously, the kettle 2 comprises a sealing element 21 fixed to the lower face 12 of the cover 11 and configured to cooperate in a sealed manner with an annular shoulder 22 provided on an internal circumferential surface of the support body 15.

[0136] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the annular fixing part 14 further comprises a locking ring 23 (see [Fig.8]) housed at least partly in the support body 15. The locking ring 23 is mounted to be movable in rotation relative to the support body 15 about an axis of rotation substantially coaxial with a central axis of the support body 15 and between a first ring position and a second ring position. The fixing device is configured such that a movement of the locking ring 23 from the first ring position to the second ring position causes an expansion of the annular seal 16, i.e. an increase in the external dimensions of the annular seal 16, so as to lock the annular fixing part 14 onto the container 4. For this purpose, the locking ring 23 may for example be provided with several receiving indentations 23.1 provided on an outer circumferential surface of the locking ring 23 and distributed around a central axis of the locking ring 23. Each receiving imprint 23.1 is more particularly configured to house a respective deformation element 23.2, interposed between the annular seal 16 and the locking ring 23, when the locking ring 23 is in the first ring position, and to be angularly offset from the respective deformation element 23.2 when the locking ring 23 is in the second ring position such that the respective deformation element 23.2, which is located outside said receiving imprint 23.1, exerts a radial force, oriented outwards, against the annular seal 16 and deforms the latter.

[0137] The locking ring 23 is more particularly configured to be moved between the first ring position and the second ring position by the locking elements 18 provided on the cover 11 when the cover 11 rests on the support body 15 and is pivoted about the central axis of the support body 15. For this purpose, the locking ring 23 may for example comprise abutment surfaces against which the locking elements 18 are intended to abut when the cover 11 is pivoted about the central axis of the support body 15.

[0138] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the cover 11 comprises a pouring conduit 24 configured to convey water contained in the internal volume 5 to the pouring spout 9. The pouring conduit 24 more particularly comprises a water inlet opening 25 opening into the lower face 12 of the cover 11, and a water outlet opening 26 opening into an external peripheral surface of the cover 11 and intended to be located substantially opposite the pouring spout 9 when the cover 11 is fixed to the container 4.

[0139] The kettle 2 further comprises a shutter 27 (see FIGS. 4 to 6) movably mounted on the cover 11 between a closed position in which the shutter 27 closes the pouring conduit 24 and prevents a flow of water through the pouring conduit 24, and an open position in which the shutter 27 releases the pouring conduit 24 and allows a flow of water through the pouring conduit 24.

[0140] The kettle 2 further comprises an actuation system provided on the lid 11 and configured to move the shutter 27 between the open position and the closed position. According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, the actuation system comprises an actuation button 28 actuable by a user and movable between a first button position and a second button position, the actuation system being configured such that a movement, by a user, of the actuation button 28 from the first button position to the second button position causes a movement of the shutter 27 from the closed position to the open position.

[0141] The actuation system also comprises an actuation lever 29 (see [Fig.6]) pivotally mounted on the cover 11 about a pivot axis and between a first actuation position and a second actuation position. The actuation lever 29 may for example be housed in an internal chamber 31 delimited by the cover 11. The actuation system and the shutter 27 are configured such that a movement of the actuation button 28 from the first button position to the second button position causes a movement of the shutter 27 from the closed position to the open position, and thus allows a flow of water out of the kettle 2 via the pouring conduit 24 and the spout 9.

[0142] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the actuating lever 29 is monostable, and the actuating system comprises a biasing element 32, such as a biasing spring housed in the internal chamber 31 and bearing on the one hand on the cover 11 and on the other hand on the shutter 27, configured to bias the shutter 27 towards the closed position. Such a configuration of the actuating system makes it possible to keep the pouring conduit 24 closed when no pressure is exerted by a user on the actuating button 28.

[0143] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the shutter 27, the actuating lever 29 and the actuating button 28 are made in a single piece. However, the shutter 27, the actuating lever and the button actuating elements 28 could be separate and mechanically connected to each other.

[0144] The kettle 2 could also comprise a tea basket (not shown in the figures) configured to rest on the annular shoulder 22 provided on the support body 15 and to be arranged in the internal volume 5 of the container 4. When the tea basket is used, the sealing element 21 fixed to the lower face 12 of the cover 11 is then configured to cooperate in a sealed manner with an upper peripheral rim of the tea basket.

[0145] The kettle 2 also comprises a steam evacuation circuit configured to convey, outside the internal volume 5 and for example towards the outside of the kettle 2, steam generated in the internal volume 5 during boiling of the water contained in the internal volume 5.

[0146] The steam discharge circuit comprises in particular a first steam inlet orifice 33 and a second steam inlet orifice 34 which are provided on the cover 11 and which open into the lower face 12 of the cover 11 and close to a peripheral edge of the lower face 12 of the cover 11. When the cover 11 is fixed to the container 4 and the latter rests on a horizontal surface, the first and second steam inlet orifices 33, 34 open into the internal volume 5 delimited by the container 4 and above a maximum filling level of the container 4.

[0147] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the first and second steam inlet orifices 33, 34 are arranged on either side of a median vertical plane P of the kettle 2 which passes through the pouring spout 9 and the gripping handle 8, and are advantageously arranged symmetrically with respect to the median vertical plane P of the kettle 2.

[0148] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the first and second steam inlet ports 33, 34 are located in a front half of the lower face 12 of the cover 11.

[0149] As shown more particularly in [Fig. 6], the steam discharge circuit also comprises a first steam flow tube 35 comprising a first steam inlet opening fluidly connected to the first steam inlet orifice 33 and a first steam outlet opening 350 opening into the internal chamber 31 delimited by the cover 11, and a second steam flow tube 36 comprising a second steam inlet opening fluidly connected to the second steam inlet orifice 34 and a second steam outlet opening 360 opening into the internal chamber 31. Advantageously, the first and second steam flow tubes 35, 36 are housed in the internal chamber 31, and each have a cross-section that is circular. Advantageously, each of the first and second tubes steam flow 35, 36 has a passage section which is substantially constant along its length.

[0150] The first and second steam outlet openings 350, 360 are more particularly configured to be arranged on either side of the median vertical plane P of the kettle 2, and advantageously to be arranged symmetrically with respect to the median vertical plane P of the kettle 2. According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, the first and second steam outlet openings 350, 360 are located in a rear part of the internal chamber 31, and are configured to be oriented opposite the pouring spout 9, i.e. towards the rear of the kettle 2 and therefore towards the grip handle 8.

[0151] The first steam flow tube 35 may for example be configured to be inclined relative to the horizontal when the container 4 rests on a horizontal surface, so as to guide water contained in the first steam flow tube 35 towards the first steam inlet orifice 33, and similarly the second steam flow tube 36 may for example be configured to be inclined relative to the horizontal when the container 4 rests on a horizontal surface, so as to guide water contained in the second steam flow tube 36 towards the second steam inlet orifice 34.

[0152] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, each of the first and second steam flow tubes 35, 36 has a general L shape. As shown in [Fig. 6], the first steam flow tube 35 has a first primary tube portion 35.1 fluidly connected to the first steam inlet 33, and a second primary tube portion 35.2 that extends from the first primary tube portion 35.1 and is curved toward the rear of the kettle 2. Similarly, the second steam flow tube 36 has a first secondary tube portion 36.1 fluidly connected to the second steam inlet 34, and a second secondary tube portion 36.2 that extends from the first secondary tube portion 36.1 and is curved toward the rear of the kettle 2.

[0153] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the first primary tube portion 35.1 and the first secondary tube portion 36.1 are generally rectilinear, and extend respectively in a first extension plane and a second extension plane which are substantially parallel to each other and which are substantially perpendicular to the median vertical plane P of the kettle 2 when the cover 11 is fixed to the container 4. Advantageously, the first primary tube portion 35.1 extends from the first steam inlet orifice 33 to as close as possible to the second steam inlet orifice 33, and the first secondary tube portion 36.1 extends from the second steam inlet orifice 34 to proximity to the first steam inlet 33.

[0154] The steam discharge circuit further comprises several steam discharge openings 37 provided on the cover 11 and fluidically connected to the internal chamber 31 delimited by the cover 11. The steam discharge openings 37 are configured to allow discharge of the steam contained in the internal chamber 31 to the outside of the kettle 2.

[0155] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 11, the steam discharge openings 37 open into an external peripheral surface of the cover 11, and are located near the water outlet opening 26. The steam discharge openings 37 are therefore configured to be located near the pouring spout 9, and for example to be located opposite the pouring spout 9, when the cover 11 is fixed to the container 4. Such a configuration of the kettle 2 allows steam to be discharged from the container 4 via the cover 11 and the pouring spout 9.

[0156] As shown more particularly in Figures 9 to 11, the kettle 2 is configured:

[0157] - such that, when the kettle 2 is overturned and the handle of grip 8 and a first lateral side, namely the left side, of the container 4 rest stably on a horizontal surface, the first steam inlet orifice 33 is located above the water level in the internal volume 5 and is located in a first angular sector SI which is centered on the central axis A of the container 4, which has a first sector angle al, also called vertex angle, less than or equal to 40°, and a bisector of which is contained in a first vertical plane PI containing the central axis A of the container 4, and

[0158] - such that, when the kettle 2 is overturned and the handle of gripping 8 and a second lateral side, namely the right side, of the container 4 rest stably on a horizontal surface, the second steam inlet orifice 34 is located above the water level in the internal volume 5 and is located in a second angular sector S2 which is centered on the central axis A of the container 4, which has a second sector angle a2 less than or equal to 40°, and for example less than or equal to 20°, and a bisector of which is contained in a second vertical plane P2 containing the central axis A of the container 4.

[0159] Such positioning of the first and second steam inlet orifices 33, 34 makes it possible to move the latter as far away as possible from the water level when the kettle 2 is tilted and the gripping handle 8 and a lateral side of the container 4 rest for example on a work surface. Thus, the kettle 2 according to the present invention makes it possible to avoid or at least considerably limit the risks of boiling water flowing out of the kettle 2 in the event of this kettle being overturned. last.

[0160] Figures 12 to 22 show a kettle 2 according to a second embodiment of the invention which differs from the first embodiment essentially in that the pouring spout 9 is fixed to the container 4, and in that the lid 11 is devoid of a pouring conduit 24 and is configured to be arranged at the upper filling opening 6 and to rest directly on the upper edge of the container 4.

[0161] According to this second embodiment of the invention, the steam discharge openings 37 open into the upper face of the cover 11, such that the steam is discharged from the kettle 2 without flowing through the pouring spout 9.

[0162] According to this second embodiment of the invention, the internal chamber 31 comprises a first chamber part 31.1 in which the first and second steam flow tubes 35, 36 are housed, and a second chamber part 31.2 into which the steam discharge openings 37 open. The first and second chamber parts 31.1, 31.2 are separated from each other by an internal wall 110 of the cover 11. Advantageously, the steam discharge circuit comprises through holes 40 provided on the internal wall 110 and configured to fluidically connect the first chamber part 31.1 to the second chamber part 31.2. Thus, the steam contained in the first chamber part 31.1 can flow to the outside of the cover 11 via the passage holes 41, the second chamber part 31.2 and the steam discharge openings 37. The passage holes 40 are for example distributed around the central axis of the cover 11.

[0163] The passage holes 40 could for example be provided in a rear part of the lid 11. Therefore, even if a user strongly tilts the kettle 2 to pour water out of the container 4 and water enters, through the first and second steam flow tubes 35, 36, into the first chamber part 31.1, the water having entered the latter goes towards the front of the lid 11 and therefore away from the passage holes 40. Such an arrangement of the passage holes 40 would thus limit the risks of water flowing via the steam discharge openings 37 during a pouring operation.

[0164] Furthermore, according to this second embodiment, the fixing device comprises two fixing members 41, such as fixing fingers, provided on the cover 11 and diametrically opposite. Each fixing member 41 is housed in the cover 11 and is configured to protrude from the cover 11 through a respective through opening 42 which opens into an external peripheral surface of the cover 11.

[0165] The fixing device comprises at least one fixing element provided on an internal surface of the container 4 and located near the filling opening on upper 6. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the fixing device comprises a single fixing element and the latter is formed by a peripheral rim which is oriented towards the heating bottom 7 of the container 4 and which partly delimits the upper filling opening 6. The fixing members 41 are more particularly configured to come into abutment against a lower edge of the peripheral rim when the cover 11 is fixed to the container 4. However, according to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the fixing device could comprise several fixing elements, and the latter could be for example fixing housings or fixing notches configured to respectively house the fixing members 41.

[0166] The fixing members 41 are slidably mounted relative to the cover 11 in a sliding direction and between a fixing position in which each fixing member 41 is configured to cooperate with the respective fixing element so as to fix the cover 11 to the container 4, and a release position in which each fixing member 41 is configured to release the respective fixing element so that the cover 11 can be removed from the container 4. Advantageously, the sliding direction extends substantially radially relative to a central axis of the cover 11.

[0167] Advantageously, the fixing device comprises two sealing members 43 each extending around a respective fixing member 41 and each configured to cooperate in a sealed manner with a respective through opening 42. Such a configuration of the cover 11 limits the risks of water flowing through the through openings 42, and therefore out of the kettle 2 via the internal chamber 31 and the steam discharge openings 37.

[0168] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 12 to 22, the fixing device comprises a return member 44 (see [Fig. 17]) housed in the cover 11 and configured to return the fixing members 41 into the fixing position. Advantageously, each fixing member 41 comprises an inclined surface 45, such as an end chamfer, configured to cooperate with the container 4 when the cover 11 is introduced into the upper filling opening 6, so as to automatically move the fixing members 41 into the release position. Such a configuration of the fixing device allows easy fixing of the cover on the container 4.

[0169] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 12 to 22, the sealing element 21 is annular, extends around the outer peripheral surface of the cover 11 and is configured to cooperate in a sealed manner with the upper filling opening 6. Advantageously, each through opening 42 opens into the outer peripheral surface of the cover 11 and below the sealing element 21.

[0170] As shown more particularly in [Fig.17], the kettle 2 comprises an actuating mechanism 46 provided on the cover 11 and configured to move the fixing members 41 into the release position when the actuating mechanism 46 is actuated by a user.

[0171] The actuating mechanism 46 more particularly comprises an actuating member 47 which can be manually actuated by a user and which is configured to move the fixing members 41 from the fixing position to the release position. Advantageously, the actuating member 47 is mounted to be movable in rotation relative to the cover 11 around an actuating axis, for example collinear with a central axis of the cover 11, and between a first actuating position and a second actuating position. The actuating member 47 and the fixing members 41 are configured such that a movement of the actuating member 47 from the first actuating position to the second actuating position causes a movement of the fixing members 41 from the fixing position to the release position.

[0172] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 12 to 22, the actuating member 47 has two cam surfaces 48 (see [Fig. 19]), and each securing member 41 has a lug 49 (see [Fig. 18]) in contact with a respective cam surface 48. Each lug 49 is in sliding contact on the respective cam surface 48 such that, when the actuating member 47 is moved from the first actuating position to the second actuating position, each lug 49 moves relative to the actuating member 47 by sliding on the respective cam surface 48 and causes a movement of the respective securing member 41 from the securing position to the release position.Advantageously, the actuating mechanism 46 comprises a return element 51 (see figures 19 and 20), such as a return spring housed in the cover 11 and bearing on the one hand on the actuating member 47 and on the other hand on the cover 11, configured to return the actuating member 47 to the first actuating position.

[0173] According to the embodiment shown in Figures 12 to 22, the actuating member 47 comprises a handle portion 47.1 configured to be manipulated by a user, and an actuating portion 47.2, which has a general disc shape and which is housed in the cover 11, configured to cooperate with the fixing members 4L

[0174] As shown more particularly in Figures 13 and 16, the kettle 2 comprises an angular indexing device, also called a foolproofing device, configured to define a single position for fixing the cover 11 on the container 4. The angular indexing device may for example comprise at least an indexing element 52, such as an indexing tab or an indexing boss, provided on the container 4 and at least one indexing housing 53 provided on the cover 11 and configured to cooperate with the at least one indexing element 52.

[0175] As shown more particularly in Figures 15 and 21, the cover 11 further comprises a drain orifice 54 through which water contained in the cover 11 can be evacuated from the cover 11. The drain orifice 54 is fluidically connected to the internal chamber 31 delimited by the cover 11. Advantageously, the drain orifice 54 is located in a rear part of the cover 11 and opens on the one hand into a bottom wall of the internal chamber 31 and on the other hand into the lower face 12 of the cover 11.

[0176] As shown in [Fig. 13] and 21, the container 4 comprises a closure member 55 configured to close the drain orifice 54 when the cover 11 is attached to the container 4 and to release the drain orifice 54 when the cover 11 is removed. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the closure member 55 is a closure finger configured to penetrate into the drain orifice 54 and close the drain orifice 54. The closure member 55 may for example have a generally frustoconical shape.

[0177] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the closure member 55 is located close to the indexing element(s) 52. Advantageously, the closure member 55 and the indexing element(s) 52 are made in a single piece.

[0178] According to an embodiment of the invention not shown in the figures, the container 4 could include the pouring spout 9.

[0179] According to another embodiment of the invention not shown in the figures, the kettle 2 could comprise an electromechanical control device comprising a bimetallic element, and the steam discharge circuit could comprise at least one steam discharge opening 37 which is configured to be fluidically connected to the internal chamber 31 delimited by the cover 11 and which is configured to direct the steam contained in the internal chamber 11 towards the bimetallic element, the electromechanical control device being configured such that an influx of steam onto the bimetallic element triggers a stoppage of the heating of the kettle 2.

[0180] The bimetallic element may for example be arranged in the gripping handle 8. In this case, the at least one steam discharge opening 37 is provided in a rear part of the cover 11 and is configured to be oriented towards the gripping handle 8.

[0181] According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the bimetallic element could be arranged in a lower part of the container 4. In this case, the at least one steam discharge opening 37 is provided in a rear part of the cover 11 and is configured to be fluidically connected to a vapor tube which is arranged in the container 4 and which is fluidically connected to the bimetallic element.

[0182] Of course, the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated which have been given only as examples. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. Claims Kettle (2) including: - a container (4) having a central axis (A) configured to extend substantially vertically when the container (4) rests on a horizontal surface, the container (4) delimiting an internal volume (5) intended to contain water and in which the water is intended to be heated and in particular brought to a boil, - a grip handle (8), - a pouring spout (9) configured to be located opposite the grip handle (8) relative to the central axis (A) of the container (4), - a cover (11) configured to close the container (4), the cover (11) comprising a lower face (12) configured to be located opposite the internal volume (5), - a steam evacuation circuit configured to convey, outside the internal volume (5), steam generated in the internal volume (5) during boiling of the water contained in the internal volume (5), the steam evacuation circuit comprising: • a first steam inlet orifice (33) and a second steam inlet orifice (34) which are provided on the lid (11) and which open into the lower face (12) of the lid (11) and close to a peripheral edge of the lower face (12) of the lid (11), the first and second steam inlet orifices (33, 34) being configured to be fluidically connected to the internal volume (5) delimited by the container (4), and to be arranged on either side of a median vertical plane (P) of the kettle (2) which passes through the pouring spout (9) and the gripping handle (8), • an internal chamber (31) delimited by the cover (11), and • a first steam flow tube (35) comprising a first steam inlet opening fluidly connected to the first steam inlet port (33) and a first steam outlet opening (350) opening into the internal chamber (31), and a second steam flow tube (36) comprising a second steam inlet opening fluidly connected to the second steam inlet port (34) and a second steam outlet opening (360) opening into the internal chamber (31), characterized in that the kettle (2) is configured such that, when the kettle (2) is inverted and the gripping handle (8) and a first lateral side of the container (4) rest stably on a horizontal surface, the first steam inlet orifice (33) is located above the water level in the internal volume (5) and is located in a first angular sector (SI) which is centered on the central axis (A) of the container (4), which has a first sector angle (al) less than or equal to 60° and a bisector of which is contained in a first vertical plane containing the central axis (A) of the container (4), and such that, when the kettle (2) is inverted and the gripping handle (8) and a second lateral side of the container (4) rest stably on a horizontal surface,the second steam inlet orifice (34) is located above the water level in the internal volume (5) and is located in a second angular sector (S2) which is centered on the central axis (A) of the container (4), which has a second sector angle (a2) less than or equal to 60° and a bisector of which is contained in a second vertical plane (P2) containing the central axis (A) of the container (4).,

2. A kettle (2) according to claim 1, wherein the first and second steam inlet ports (33, 34) are configured to be arranged symmetrically with respect to the median vertical plane (P) of the kettle (2).

3. Kettle (2) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first and second steam outlet openings (350, 360) are configured to be arranged on either side of the median vertical plane (P) of the kettle (2).

4. A kettle (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first and second steam inlet ports (33, 34) are located in a front half of the lower face (12) of the cover (H).

5. A kettle (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first and second steam outlet openings (350, 360) are located in a rear portion of the inner chamber (31).

6. A kettle (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first and second steam outlet openings (350, 360) are configured to face away from the spout (9).

7. The kettle (2) of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first steam flow tube (35) comprises a first primary tube portion (35.1) fluidly connected to the first steam inlet (33) and a second primary tube portion (35.2) extending from the first primary tube portion (35.1), the second primary tube portion (35.2) being curved towards the rear of the kettle (2), and the second steam flow tube (36) comprises a first secondary tube portion (36.1) fluidly connected to the second steam inlet (34) and a second secondary tube portion (36.2) extending from the first secondary tube portion (36.1), the second secondary tube portion (36.2) being curved towards the rear of the kettle (2).

8. Kettle (2) according to claim 7, wherein the first primary tube portion (35.1) and the first secondary tube portion (36.1) extend respectively in a first extension plane and a second extension plane which are substantially perpendicular to the median vertical plane (P) of the kettle (2).

9. Kettle (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the steam discharge circuit comprises at least one steam discharge opening (37) provided on the cover (11) and fluidically connected to the internal chamber (31) delimited by the cover (11), the at least one steam discharge opening (37) being configured to allow discharge of the steam contained in the internal chamber (31) outside the cover (11), and for example towards the outside of the kettle (2).

10. A kettle (2) according to claim 9, which comprises an electromechanical control device comprising a bimetallic element, the at least one steam discharge opening (37) being configured to direct the steam contained in the internal chamber (31) towards the bimetallic element, the electromechanical control device being configured such that an influx of steam onto the bimetallic element triggers a stoppage of the heating of the kettle.

11. A kettle (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which further comprises a fastening device configured to removably secure the lid (11) to the container (4).

12. Kettle (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in which the cover (11) comprises a pouring conduit (24) configured to convey towards the pouring spout (9) water contained in the internal volume (5), the kettle (2) comprising a shutter (27) movably mounted on the cover (11) between a closed position in which the shutter (27) closes the pouring conduit (24) and prevents a flow of water through the pouring conduit (24) and an open position in which the shutter (27) releases the pouring conduit (24) and allows a flow of water through the pouring conduit (24).

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