Electric kettle

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an electric heating pot including a main body and a heating unit that provides heat to the main body, wherein the main body includes a storage space for storing liquid, and the heating unit includes a housing formed to have electrolyzed water disposed therein, and an electrode unit including a plurality of electrodes disposed within the housing and formed so that at least one area within the housing comes into contact with the electrolyzed water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric kettle.

Background Art

[0002] Various electric kettles for heating liquids, such as water, are sold according to user needs, and furthermore, various research and developments for improving them are being carried out.

[0003] In particular, due to the improvement of living standards, heated liquids, such as warm water, are used for various purposes.

[0004] In addition, with industrialization and technological progress, individual life patterns have changed, and the utilization of time has become important. Therefore, heating liquids in a simple way using an electric kettle is widely used.

[0005] However, there are limitations in implementing technologies that improve user convenience and safety and enhance the efficiency of electric kettles.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle that can improve electrical stability, user convenience, and efficiency.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] One aspect of the present invention relates to an electric kettle including a main body portion and a heating portion that provides heat to the main body portion. The main body portion includes a housing space for accommodating a liquid, and the heating portion includes a housing formed so that electrolyzed water is disposed therein, and an electrode portion including a plurality of electrodes disposed in the housing and formed so that at least one region in the housing contacts the electrolyzed water. An electric kettle is disclosed.

[0008] In one embodiment, the main body portion and the heating portion may be formed to be separable from each other.

[0009] In one embodiment, at least one region of the housing may include an insulating material.

[0010] In one embodiment, the extended end portions of each of the plurality of electrodes may be formed to be spaced apart from the inner surface of the housing.

[0011] In one embodiment, the housing includes an upper surface portion facing the main body portion and a bottom portion facing the opposite of the main body portion, and further, the plurality of electrodes of the electrode portion may be formed to be spaced apart from the upper surface portion and the bottom portion.

[0012] In one embodiment, the electrode portion may include a curved region.

[0013] In one embodiment, the electric hot pot may further include an insulating layer disposed between the heating portion and the main body portion.

[0014] In one embodiment, the electric hot pot may further include a heat transfer portion disposed between the heating portion and the main body portion.

[0015] Other aspects, features, and advantages other than those described above will be apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.

Effect of the Invention

[0016] The electric hot pot according to the present invention can improve electrical stability, user convenience, and efficiency.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Hereinafter, with reference to the embodiments of the present invention shown in the attached drawings, the configuration and operation of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0019] The present invention can have various modifications and various embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in detail in the detailed description. The advantages and features of the present invention, and furthermore, the methods for achieving them, will be more clearly understood from the embodiments described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be realized in various forms.

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. When describing with reference to the drawings, the same or corresponding components shall be given the same drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof shall be omitted.

[0021] In the following embodiments, terms such as first and second are not restrictive in all cases and are used to distinguish one component from another.

[0022] In the following embodiments, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form also includes the plural form.

[0023] In the following embodiments, terms such as "comprising" or "having" mean the presence of the features or components disclosed in the specification, and do not preclude the possibility that one or more other features or components may be added in advance.

[0024] For convenience of explanation, the sizes of the components shown in the drawings can be enlarged or reduced. For example, the sizes and thicknesses of the respective configurations shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to those shown in the drawings.

[0025] In the following embodiments, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are not limited to the three axes of a rectangular coordinate system and may be interpreted in a broader sense. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other or may represent different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.

[0026] In one embodiment, if it is possible to be realized in different ways, the order of specific steps may be executed in an order different from the described order. For example, two steps described consecutively may be executed substantially simultaneously or in an order reverse to the described order.

[0027] FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an electric kettle according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III of FIG. 1, and FIGS. 4a, 4b, and 4c are enlarged views showing modified examples of K, L, and M in FIG. 2.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, an electric kettle 100 according to one embodiment may include a main body portion 110 and a heating portion 150.

[0029] The main body portion 110 may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 150 in one direction. For example, the main body portion 110 may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 150 in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 110.

[0030] In one embodiment, the main body portion 110 and the heating portion 150 may be formed so as to be coupled to each other. For example, the main body portion 110 and the heating portion 150 may be integrally formed. Also, the main body portion 110 and the heating portion 150 may be in contact with each other, or may be integrally formed with an intermediate member disposed therebetween.

[0031] In one embodiment, the main body portion 110 and the heating portion 150 may be formed to be separable.

[0032] The main body part 110 may include a storage space configured to store the liquid WT. The liquid WT may include various types of liquids, and may include various types of liquids that can be heated by the heating part 150. For example, the liquid WT may include water, and in that case, the electric kettle 100 may be used by the user to heat the water.

[0033] In one embodiment, an outlet part 112 through which the liquid WT is discharged from the storage space of the main body part 110 may be formed to communicate with the storage space of the main body part 110 by an operation of pouring the liquid WT.

[0034] In one embodiment, a handle part 117 may be formed in a region of the main body part 110 so as to facilitate the handling of the electric kettle 100. Also, one or more button members BP may be formed on the handle part 117 so that the user can selectively control the operation of the electric kettle 100. The button member BP may be a button having a shape physically separated from the handle part 117, and in one embodiment, the button member BP may include the shape of a button displayed on a display part (not shown).

[0035] The heating part 150 may be configured to provide heat to the main body part 110. For example, the heating part 150 may be configured to heat the liquid WT accommodated in the accommodation space of the main body part 110.

[0036] The heating part 150 may include a housing 151 and an electrode part 152.

[0037] The housing 151 may be formed to store the electrolyzed water IW. The electrolyzed water IW may include various types of electrolyzed water IW. For example, the electrolyzed water IW may include an electrolyte solution. In one embodiment, the electrolyzed water IW may include distilled water, filtered water, mineral water, tap water, etc. in which at least one of various types of electrolyte solutions is appropriately diluted.

[0038] As the electrolyte substances contained in the electrolyzed water IW, various types may be used, including inorganic substances such as edible soda, nitrite, silicate, and polyphosphate, and rust inhibitors mainly composed of amines and oxyacids.

[0039] The housing 151 may have various shapes and may be configured to control at least the inflow and outflow of the electrolyzed water IW. For example, the housing 151 may be formed so that the electrolyzed water IW does not flow out of the housing 151 after the housing 151 is filled with the electrolyzed water IW.

[0040] In one embodiment, the housing 151 may include a replenishment inflow portion (not shown) for replenishing the electrolyzed water IW as needed. Also, separately from the replenishment inflow portion or using the replenishment inflow portion, after discharging the electrolyzed water IW from the housing 151, the electrolyzed water IW may be exchanged for a new one. Alternatively, the housing 151 may be stored or repaired in a state where there is no electrolyzed water IW in the space within the housing 151.

[0041] The housing 151 may include various materials. For example, the housing 151 may include a durable material, for example, a metal material.

[0042] In one embodiment, the housing 151 may include an insulating material. For example, the housing 151 may include a resin or ceramic.

[0043] In one embodiment, the housing 151 may include Teflon (registered trademark) resin, which is a fluororesin.

[0044] In one embodiment, among the surfaces of the housing 151, at least the inner surface adjacent to the electrolyzed water IW may include an insulating layer, for example, a Teflon (registered trademark) resin layer. The Teflon (registered trademark) resin layer may be an insulating Teflon (registered trademark) layer.

[0045] Also, in one embodiment, the inner surface of the housing 151 that is adjacent to the electrolyzed water IW among the surfaces of the housing 151 may include an antistatic Teflon (registered trademark) resin layer.

[0046] In one embodiment, the housing 151 may have a shape similar to the outer shape of the main body 110, for example, it may have an edge with a shape similar to a circle.

[0047] In one embodiment, the housing 151 may have a low-height columnar shape and may include a bottom portion 151a, a side surface portion 151b, and an upper surface portion 151c.

[0048] The electrode portion 152 may be disposed within the housing 151, and at least one region thereof may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW within the housing, and may also include a plurality of electrodes.

[0049] For example, the electrode portion 152 may include a first electrode 152a and a second electrode 152b.

[0050] Each of the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW within the housing 151. Although not shown, a current may be applied to the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b under the control of an electrode control unit (not shown), and the current applied via the electrode control unit (not shown) may be controlled.

[0051] The electrolyzed water IW within the housing 151 may be heated by the current applied to the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b of the electrode portion 152. The heat of the electrolyzed water IW may be transmitted to the main body 110 to heat the liquid WT within the accommodation space.

[0052] The first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b may be formed to be spaced apart from each other.

[0053] For example, the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval and may have an elongated shape, and each may have a linear shape. Each end extending from each of the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from the region of the housing 151, for example, the side surface portion 151b.

[0054] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from the bottom portion 151a and the upper surface portion 151c of the housing 151.

[0055] Furthermore, it may include a conductive portion (not shown) connected to one region of the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b, whereby current may be applied to the first electrode 152a and the second electrode 152b. The conductive portion (not shown) is a wire-shaped conductive wire and may be connected to an electrode control portion (not shown). In one embodiment, it may be separately provided outside the housing 151, and in another embodiment, it may be integrally formed on one surface of the housing 151.

[0056] Although not shown, in one embodiment, the electrode portion 152 may include three electrodes in a three-phase form.

[0057] FIGS. 4a, 4b, and 4c are diagrams showing enlarged views of modified examples of K, L, and M in FIG. 2.

[0058] Referring to FIG. 4a, the bottom portion 151a' of the housing in one embodiment may include an outer layer portion OL and an inner layer portion IL.

[0059] The outer layer portion OL may include various materials, for example, durable materials, and may include, for example, metal materials.

[0060] In one embodiment, the outer layer portion OL may include an insulating material. For example, the outer layer portion OL may include resin or ceramic.

[0061] The inner layer portion IL may include an insulating material. For example, the inner layer portion IL may include an inorganic layer such as a ceramic material. In one embodiment, the inner layer portion IL may include an organic layer such as a resin layer.

[0062] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the inner layer portion may include an insulating Teflon (registered trademark) layer.

[0063] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the inner layer portion IL may include an antistatic Teflon (registered trademark) resin layer.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 4b, the side surface portion 151b' of the housing of one embodiment may include an outer layer portion OL and an inner layer portion IL.

[0065] The outer layer portion OL may include various materials. For example, it may include a durable material, and as an example, it may include a metal material.

[0066] In one embodiment, the outer layer portion OL may include an insulating material. For example, the outer layer portion OL may include a resin or a ceramic.

[0067] The inner layer portion IL may include an insulating material. For example, the inner layer portion IL may include an inorganic layer such as a ceramic material. In one embodiment, the inner layer portion IL may include an organic layer such as a resin layer.

[0068] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the inner layer portion IL may include an insulating Teflon (registered trademark) layer.

[0069] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the inner layer portion IL may include an antistatic Teflon (registered trademark) resin layer.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 4c, the upper surface portion 151c' of the housing of one embodiment may include an outer layer portion OL and an inner layer portion IL.

[0071] The outer layer OL may include various materials, for example, durable materials, and as an example, may include metallic materials.

[0072] In one embodiment, the outer layer OL may include an insulating material. For example, the outer layer OL may include a resin or ceramic.

[0073] The inner layer IL may include an insulating material. For example, the inner layer IL may include an inorganic layer such as a ceramic material. In one embodiment, the inner layer IL may include an organic layer such as a resin layer.

[0074] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the inner layer IL may include an insulating Teflon (registered trademark) layer.

[0075] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the inner layer IL may include an antistatic Teflon (registered trademark) resin layer.

[0076] The electric hot pot of one embodiment can heat electrolyzed water by controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode part of the heating part. The heat of the electrolyzed water is transmitted to the main body part, and the liquid in the main body part can be heated.

[0077] Therefore, the liquid in the electric hot pot can be easily heated, and the convenience for the user can be improved. For example, warm water can be easily supplied to the user.

[0078] Furthermore, selectively, the electrolyzed water can be stably heated by easily controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode part.

[0079] Furthermore, the housing in which the electrolyzed water is disposed, or at least the inner space of the housing, may include an insulating substance to reduce or block the leakage of current to the outside, thereby realizing a safe and efficient electric hot pot.

[0080] Furthermore, by heating the electrolyzed water and heating the liquid inside the main body by the heat of the electrolyzed water, the risk of directly heating the liquid inside the main body by the electric hot pot can be reduced.

[0081] FIG. 5 is a schematic front view showing an electric hot pot according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII of FIG. 5.

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, the electric hot pot 200 of one embodiment may include a main body 210 and a heating unit 250.

[0083] The main body 210 may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating unit 250 in one direction. For example, it may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating unit 250 in the longitudinal direction of the main body 210.

[0084] In one embodiment, the main body 210 and the heating unit 250 may be formed so as to be connected to each other. For example, the main body 210 and the heating unit 250 may be integrally formed. The main body 210 and the heating unit 250 may be in contact with each other, or may be integrally formed with an intermediate member disposed therebetween.

[0085] In one embodiment, the main body 210 and the heating unit 250 may be formed so as to be separable from each other.

[0086] The main body 210 may include a storage space configured to store the liquid WT. The liquid WT may include various types of liquids, and may include various types of liquids that can be heated by the heating unit 250. For example, the liquid WT may include water, and in that case, the electric hot pot 200 may be used by a user to heat water.

[0087] In one embodiment, an outlet 112 through which the liquid WT is discharged from the storage space of the main body 110 may be formed to communicate with the storage space of the main body 110 by an operation of pouring the liquid WT.

[0088] In one embodiment, a handle portion 217 may be formed in a region of the main body portion 210 so as to facilitate handling of the electric kettle 200. Further, one or more button members BP may be formed on the handle portion 217 so that the user can selectively control the operation of the electric kettle 200. The button member BP may be a button having a shape physically separated from the handle portion 217. In one embodiment, the button member BP may include the shape of a button displayed on a display portion (not shown).

[0089] The heating unit 250 may be configured to provide heat to the main body portion 210. For example, the heating unit 250 may be formed to heat a liquid WT accommodated in the accommodation space of the main body portion 210.

[0090] The heating unit 250 may include a housing 251 and an electrode unit 252.

[0091] The housing 251 may be formed to accommodate electrolyzed water IW. The electrolyzed water IW may include various types of electrolyzed water IW. For example, the electrolyzed water IW may include an electrolyte solution. In one embodiment, the electrolyzed water IW may include distilled water, filtered water, mineral water, tap water, etc. in which at least one of various types of electrolyte solutions is appropriately diluted.

[0092] As the electrolyte substances contained in the electrolyzed water IW, various types including inorganic substances such as edible soda, nitrite, silicate, and polyphosphate, and rust preventives mainly composed of amines and oxyacids may be used.

[0093] Similar to or similar to the embodiment of the housing 151 described above, it may be applied to the housing 251. In one embodiment, the structures of FIGS. 4a to 4c may be applied to the housing 251. Since the specific description is the same as that described above, it is omitted.

[0094] The electrode part 252 may be disposed within the housing 251, at least a part of which may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW within the housing, and may also include a plurality of electrodes.

[0095] For example, the electrode part 252 may include a first electrode 252a and a second electrode 252b.

[0096] Each of the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW within the housing 251. Although not shown, a current may be applied to the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b under the control of an electrode control unit (not shown), and the current applied through the electrode control unit (not shown) may be controlled.

[0097] The electrolyzed water IW within the housing 251 may be heated by the current applied to the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b of the electrode part 252. The heat of the electrolyzed water IW may be transferred to the main body part 210 to heat the liquid WT within the accommodation space.

[0098] The first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b may be formed to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.

[0099] For example, the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b may each include a curved region.

[0100] Taking the first electrode 252a as an example, the first electrode 252a may include a curved region CP. In one embodiment, the first electrode 252a may be connected to the curved region CP and may include a linear region SP including a lead-out region.

[0101] In one embodiment, the curved region CP may include a curved region having a shape corresponding to the edge of the housing 251, and may have a semi-circular or arc shape.

[0102] The second electrode 252b may include a curved region. In one embodiment, the second electrode 252b may have a shape symmetric to that of the first electrode 252a.

[0103] Due to the shapes of the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b, the contact area between the electrode portion 252 and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the performance of uniformly heating the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 251 can be improved.

[0104] The end portions of the respective curved regions of the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from a region of the housing 251, for example, the side surface portion 251b.

[0105] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from the bottom portion 251a and the upper surface portion 251c of the housing 251.

[0106] Also, a conductive portion (not shown) connected to a region of the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b may be included so that current is applied to the first electrode 252a and the second electrode 252b. The conductive portion (not shown) may be a wire-shaped conductive wire and may be connected to an electrode control portion (not shown). In one embodiment, the conductive portion (not shown) may be separately provided outside the housing 251, and in another embodiment, it may be integrally formed on one surface of the housing 251.

[0107] Although not shown, in one embodiment, the electrode portion 252 may include three electrodes in a three-phase form.

[0108] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a modified example of FIG. 7.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 8, the electric kettle 200' may include a main body portion (not shown) and a heating portion.

[0110] The heating portion may include a support portion 253'. For example, the electric kettle 200' in FIG. 8 may be in a form in which the support portion 253' is further added to the electric kettle 200 in FIGS. 5 to 7.

[0111] The support part 253' may be configured to support the electrode part 252.

[0112] For example, the support part 253' may include a first support member 253a' and a second support member 253b'.

[0113] The first support member 253a' may be configured to support the first electrode 252a, and the second support member 253b' may be configured to support the second electrode 252b.

[0114] In one embodiment, the first electrode 252a may be fixed to the first support member 253a', and the second electrode 252b may be fixed to the second support member 253b'. For this purpose, another fixing member or joining member may be used.

[0115] The support part 253' may be disposed on one surface of the housing 251, for example, may be connected to the bottom 251a of the housing 251. In one embodiment, the support part 253' may be fixed to the bottom 251a.

[0116] The support part 253' may include a material with excellent durability, for example, may include a resin-based material.

[0117] Also, for example, the support part 253' may include a metal material.

[0118] The electric hot pot of one embodiment can heat electrolyzed water by controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode part of the heating part. The heat of the electrolyzed water is transmitted to the main body part, and the liquid in the main body part can be heated.

[0119] Therefore, the liquid in the electric hot pot can be easily heated, and the convenience of the user can be improved. For example, warm water can be easily supplied to the user.

[0120] Alternatively, by easily controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode unit, the electrolyzed water can be stably heated. Since each of the first electrode and the second electrode of the electrode unit includes a curved region for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water, the heating efficiency of the electrolyzed water can be improved. As a result, the liquid in the main body can be easily heated, and the efficiency of the electric kettle is improved, so that the power consumption can be reduced.

[0121] Furthermore, in one embodiment, it further includes a support portion capable of supporting the first electrode and the second electrode respectively. By easily and stably arranging the first electrode and the second electrode even when the electric kettle moves or vibrates, damage and deformation of the electrode unit can be reduced, and the electrolyzed water can be stably heated.

[0122] Also, the housing in which the electrolyzed water is disposed or at least the inner space of the housing may contain an insulating substance for reducing or blocking the leakage of current to the outside, thereby realizing a safe and efficient electric kettle.

[0123] Furthermore, by heating the electrolyzed water and heating the liquid in the main body by the heat of the electrolyzed water, the risk of directly heating the liquid in the main body by the electric kettle can be reduced.

[0124] FIG. 9 is a schematic front view showing an electric kettle according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X-X of FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XI-XI of FIG. 9.

[0125] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 11, the electric kettle 300 of one embodiment may include a main body portion 310 and a heating portion 350.

[0126] The main body portion 310 may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 350 in one direction. For example, it may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 350 in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 310.

[0127] In one embodiment, the main body 310 and the heating unit 350 may be formed to be connected to each other. For example, the main body 310 and the heating unit 350 may be integrally formed, the main body 310 and the heating unit 350 may be in contact with each other, or may be integrally formed with an intermediate member disposed therebetween.

[0128] In one embodiment, the main body 310 and the heating unit 350 may be formed to be separable from each other.

[0129] The main body 310 may include an accommodation space configured to accommodate the liquid WT. The liquid WT may include various types of liquids, and may include various types of liquids that can be heated by the heating unit 350. For example, the liquid WT may include water, and in that case, the electric kettle 300 may be used by a user to heat water.

[0130] In one embodiment, an outlet 312 through which the liquid WT is discharged from the accommodation space of the main body 110 may be formed to communicate with the accommodation space of the main body 310 by an operation of pouring the liquid WT.

[0131] In one embodiment, a handle portion 317 may be formed in a region of the main body 310 to facilitate handling of the electric kettle 300. Also, one or more button members BP may be formed on the handle portion 317 so that a user can selectively control the operation of the electric kettle 300. The button member BP may be a button having a shape physically separated from the handle portion 317, and in one embodiment, the button member BP may include the shape of a button displayed on a display portion (not shown).

[0132] The heating unit 350 may be formed to provide heat to the main body 310. For example, the heating unit 350 may be formed to heat the liquid WT accommodated in the accommodation space of the main body 310.

[0133] The heating unit 350 may include a housing 351 and an electrode unit 352.

[0134] The housing 351 may be formed to contain the electrolyzed water IW. The electrolyzed water IW may include various types of electrolyzed water IW. For example, the electrolyzed water IW may include an electrolyte solution. In one embodiment, the electrolyzed water IW may include distilled water, filtered water, mineral water, tap water, etc. in which at least one of various types of electrolyte solutions is appropriately diluted.

[0135] As the electrolyte substances contained in the electrolyzed water IW, various types including inorganic substances such as edible soda, nitrite, silicate, and polyphosphate, and rust preventives mainly composed of amines and oxyacids may be used.

[0136] Similar to or similar to the embodiment of the housing 151 described above, it may be applied to the housing 351. In one embodiment, the structures of FIGS. 4a to 4c may be applied to the housing 351.

[0137] In the present embodiment, an insulating layer 357 may be further formed between the housing 351 and the main body portion 310.

[0138] The insulating layer 357 may include various insulating materials. For example, it may include a ceramic substance. In one embodiment, the insulating layer 357 may be formed by applying a ceramic coating to the upper surface portion of the housing 351.

[0139] In one embodiment, the insulating layer 357 may be formed using an organic insulating substance.

[0140] The electrode portion 352 may be disposed in the housing 351, and at least one region thereof may be formed to be in contact with the electrolyzed water IW in the housing, and may also include a plurality of electrodes.

[0141] For example, the electrode portion 352 may include a first electrode 352a and a second electrode 352b.

[0142] Each of the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 351. Although not shown, a current may be applied to the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b under the control of an electrode control unit (not shown), and the current applied through the electrode control unit (not shown) may be controlled.

[0143] The electrolyzed water IW in the housing 351 may be heated by the current applied to the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b of the electrode unit 352. The heat of the electrolyzed water IW may be transferred to the main body 310 and may heat the liquid WT in the accommodation space.

[0144] The first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b may be formed to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.

[0145] The first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b may each include a curved region.

[0146] Taking the first electrode 352a as an example, the first electrode 352a may include a curved region CP. In one embodiment, the first electrode 352a may be connected to the curved region CP and may include a linear region SP including a lead-out region.

[0147] In one embodiment, the curved region CP may include a curved region having a shape corresponding to the edge of the housing 351, and may have a semi-circular or arc shape.

[0148] The second electrode 352b may include a curved region. In one embodiment, the second electrode 352b may have a shape symmetrical to that of the first electrode 352a.

[0149] Due to the shapes of the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b, the contact area between the electrode unit 352 and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the performance of uniformly heating the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 351 can be improved.

[0150] The ends in the respective curved regions of the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from the region of the housing 351, for example, the side surface portion.

[0151] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from the bottom and the upper surface portion of the housing 351.

[0152] Also, a conductive portion (not shown) connected to a region of the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b may be included so that current is applied to the first electrode 352a and the second electrode 352b. The conductive portion (not shown) may be a wire-shaped conductive wire and may be connected to an electrode control unit (not shown). In one embodiment, the conductive portion (not shown) may be separately provided outside the housing 351, and in another embodiment, it may be integrally formed on one surface of the housing 351.

[0153] Although not shown, in one embodiment, the electrode portion 352 may include three electrodes in a three-phase form.

[0154] In one embodiment, the support portion 353 may be configured to support the electrode portion 352.

[0155] For example, the support portion 353 may include a first support member 353a and a second support member 353b.

[0156] The first support member 353a may be configured to support the first electrode 352a, and the second support member 353b may be configured to support the second electrode 352b.

[0157] In one embodiment, the first electrode 352a may be fixed to the first support member 353a, and the second electrode 352b may be fixed to the second support member 353b. For this purpose, another fixing member or joining member may be used.

[0158] The support part 353 may be arranged on one side of the housing 351, and for example, may be connected to the bottom 351a of the housing 351. In one embodiment, the support part 353 may be fixed to the bottom 351a.

[0159] The support part 353 may include a material with excellent durability, and for example, may include a resin-based material.

[0160] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the support part 353 may include a metal material.

[0161] The electric hot pot of this embodiment can heat electrolyzed water by controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode part of the heating part. The heat of the electrolyzed water is transmitted to the main body part, and the liquid in the main body part can be heated.

[0162] Therefore, the liquid in the electric hot pot can be easily heated, and the convenience of the user can be improved. For example, warm water can be easily supplied to the user.

[0163] Alternatively, by easily controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode part, the electrolyzed water can be stably heated. Since each of the first electrode and the second electrode of the electrode part includes a curved region for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water, the heating efficiency of the electrolyzed water can be improved. As a result, the liquid in the main body part can be easily heated, and the efficiency of the electric hot pot is improved, so that the power consumption can be reduced.

[0164] Furthermore, an insulating layer may be formed between the housing of the heating part and the main body part, whereby the current in the heating part, for example, the current passing through the electrolyzed water in the housing, can be reduced or blocked from being transmitted to the main body part, and the safety of the user can be improved.

[0165] Furthermore, in one embodiment, it further includes a support portion capable of supporting the first electrode and the second electrode respectively. By easily and stably arranging the first electrode and the second electrode even when the electric hot pot is moved or vibrated, damage and deformation of the electrode portion can be reduced, and the electrolyzed water can be stably heated.

[0166] Also, the housing in which the electrolyzed water is disposed or at least the inner space of the housing may contain an insulating material that reduces or blocks the leakage of current to the outside, thereby realizing a safe and efficient electric hot pot.

[0167] Furthermore, by heating the electrolyzed water and heating the liquid in the main body portion with the heat of the electrolyzed water, the risk of directly heating the liquid in the main body portion by the electric hot pot can be reduced.

[0168] FIG. 12 is a schematic front view showing an electric hot pot according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIII-XIII of FIG. 12, and FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV of FIG. 12.

[0169] Referring to FIGS. 12 to 14, the electric hot pot 400 of the present embodiment may include a main body portion 410 and a heating portion 450.

[0170] The main body portion 410 may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 450 in one direction. For example, the main body portion 410 may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 450 in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 410.

[0171] In one embodiment, the main body portion 410 and the heating portion 450 may be formed so as to be connected to each other. For example, the main body portion 410 and the heating portion 450 may be integrally formed. The main body portion 410 and the heating portion 450 may be in contact with each other, or may be integrally formed with an intermediate member disposed therebetween.

[0172] In one embodiment, the main body portion 410 and the heating portion 450 may be formed to be separable from each other.

[0173] The main body portion 410 may include a storage space configured to store the liquid WT. The liquid WT may include various types of liquids, and may include various types of liquids that can be heated by the heating unit 450. For example, the liquid WT may include water, and in that case, the electric kettle 400 may be used by the user to heat the water.

[0174] In one embodiment, an outlet portion 412 through which the liquid WT is discharged from the storage space of the main body portion 110 may be formed to communicate with the storage space of the main body portion 410 by an operation of pouring the liquid WT.

[0175] In one embodiment, a handle portion 417 may be formed in a region of the main body portion 410 so as to facilitate handling of the electric kettle 400. Also, one or more button members BP may be formed on the handle portion 417 so that the user can selectively control the operation of the electric kettle 400. The button member BP may be a button having a shape physically separated from the handle portion 417, and in one embodiment, the button member BP may include the shape of a button displayed on a display portion (not shown).

[0176] The heating unit 450 may be configured to provide heat to the main body portion 410. For example, the heating unit 450 may be configured to heat the liquid WT stored in the storage space of the main body portion 410.

[0177] The heating unit 450 may include a housing 451 and an electrode portion 452.

[0178] The housing 451 may be formed to store the electrolyzed water IW. The electrolyzed water IW may include various types of electrolyzed water IW. For example, the electrolyzed water IW may include an electrolyte solution. In one embodiment, the electrolyzed water IW may include distilled water, filtered water, mineral water, tap water, etc. in which at least one of various types of electrolyte solutions is appropriately diluted.

[0179] As the electrolyte substances contained in the electrolyzed water IW, various types may be used, including inorganic substances such as edible soda, nitrite, silicate, and polyphosphate, and rust preventives mainly composed of amines and oxyacids.

[0180] Similar to or similar to the embodiment of the housing 151 described above, it may be applied to the housing 451. In one embodiment, the structures of FIGS. 4a to 4c may be applied to the housing 451.

[0181] In this embodiment, an insulating layer 457 may be further formed between the housing 451 and the main body 410.

[0182] The insulating layer 457 may include various insulating materials. For example, it may include a ceramic substance. In one embodiment, the insulating layer 457 may be formed by applying a ceramic coating to the upper surface portion of the housing 451.

[0183] In one embodiment, the insulating layer 457 may be formed using an organic insulating substance.

[0184] Also, in this embodiment, a heat transfer portion 460 may be further formed between the housing 451 and the main body 410.

[0185] The heat transfer portion 460 may include a metal material. For example, it may include a stainless steel-based material. Also, for example, the heat transfer portion 460 may include aluminum, copper, or an alloy material containing these.

[0186] In one embodiment, the heat transfer portion 460 may be disposed between the insulating layer 457 and the main body 410.

[0187] Also, the heat transfer portion 460 may be integrally formed with the bottom portion of the main body 410.

[0188] The heat transfer part 460 can easily transfer the heat generated from the heating part 450 to the main body part 410 and reduce the heat dissipation to the side surface, so that the heat efficiency of the electric kettle 400 can be improved and the power consumption can be reduced.

[0189] In addition, the heat transfer part 460 can protect the bottom of the main body part 410, reduce the damage of the main body part 410, and extend the service life.

[0190] The electrode part 452 may be arranged in the housing 451, at least one area thereof may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW in the housing, and may also include a plurality of electrodes.

[0191] For example, the electrode part 452 may include a first electrode 452a and a second electrode 452b.

[0192] Each of the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 451. Although not shown, a current may be applied to the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b under the control of an electrode control part (not shown), and the current applied through the electrode control part (not shown) may be controlled.

[0193] In addition, the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 451 may be heated by the current applied to the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b of the electrode part 452. The heat of the electrolyzed water IW may be transferred to the main body part 410 to heat the liquid WT in the accommodation space.

[0194] The first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b may be formed to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.

[0195] The first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b may each include a curved region.

[0196] Taking the first electrode 452a as an example, the first electrode 452a may include a curved region CP. In one embodiment, the first electrode 452a may be connected to the curved region CP and include a linear region SP including a lead-out region.

[0197] In one embodiment, the curved region CP may include a curved region having a shape corresponding to the edge of the housing 451, and may have a semi-circular or arc shape.

[0198] The second electrode 452b may include a curved region. In one embodiment, the second electrode 452b may have a shape symmetrical to that of the first electrode 452a.

[0199] Due to the shapes of the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b, the contact area between the electrode portion 452 and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the performance of uniformly heating the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 451 can be improved.

[0200] The ends of the respective curved regions of the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from a region of the housing 451, for example, the side surface portion 451b.

[0201] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from the bottom 451a and the upper surface portion 451c of the housing 451.

[0202] Also, a conductive portion (not shown) connected to a region of the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b may be included so that current is applied to the first electrode 452a and the second electrode 452b. The conductive portion (not shown) may be a wire-shaped conductive wire and may be connected to an electrode control portion (not shown). In one embodiment, the conductive portion (not shown) may be separately provided outside the housing 451, and in another embodiment, may be integrally formed on one surface of the housing 451.

[0203] Although not shown, in one embodiment, the electrode portion 452 may include three electrodes in a three-phase form.

[0204] In one embodiment, the support portion 453 may be configured to support the electrode portion 452.

[0205] For example, the support portion 453 may include a first support member 453a and a second support member 453b.

[0206] The first support member 453a may be configured to support the first electrode 452a, and the second support member 453b may be configured to support the second electrode 452b.

[0207] In one embodiment, the first electrode 452a may be fixed to the first support member 453a, and the second electrode 452b may be fixed to the second support member 453b. For this purpose, another fixing member or joining member may be used.

[0208] The support portion 453 may be disposed on one surface of the housing 451, and for example, may be connected to the bottom portion 451a of the housing 451. In one embodiment, the support portion 453 may be fixed to the bottom portion 451a.

[0209] The support portion 453 may include a material with excellent durability, and for example, may include a resin-based material.

[0210] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the support portion 453 may include a metal material.

[0211] The electric hot pot of the present embodiment can heat electrolyzed water by controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode portion of the heating portion. The heat of the electrolyzed water is transmitted to the main body portion, and the liquid in the main body portion can be heated.

[0212] Therefore, the liquid in the electric hot pot can be easily heated, and the convenience for the user can be improved. For example, warm water can be easily supplied to the user.

[0213] Alternatively, by easily controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode unit, electrolyzed water can be stably heated. Since each of the first electrode and the second electrode of the electrode unit includes a curved region for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water, the heating efficiency of the electrolyzed water can be improved. As a result, the liquid in the main body can be easily heated, and the power consumption can be reduced by improving the efficiency of the electric kettle.

[0214] Furthermore, an insulating layer may be formed between the housing of the heating unit and the main body, thereby reducing or blocking the transmission of current in the heating unit, for example, the current passing through the electrolyzed water in the housing, to the main body, and improving the safety of the user.

[0215] Furthermore, a heat transfer portion may be formed between the housing of the heating unit and the main body, and the heat of the heating unit is effectively transmitted to the main body through the heat transfer portion, and the power consumption can be reduced by improving the thermal efficiency of the electric kettle.

[0216] Furthermore, in one embodiment, it further includes a support portion capable of supporting the first electrode and the second electrode respectively. Even when the electric kettle is moved or vibrated, the first electrode and the second electrode are easily and stably arranged, thereby reducing damage and deformation of the electrode unit and stably heating the electrolyzed water.

[0217] Also, the housing in which the electrolyzed water is arranged or at least the inner space of the housing may contain an insulating material that reduces or blocks the leakage of current to the outside, thereby realizing a safe and efficient electric kettle.

[0218] Furthermore, by heating the electrolyzed water and heating the liquid in the main body by the heat of the electrolyzed water, the risk of directly heating the liquid in the main body by the electric kettle can be reduced.

[0219] FIG. 15 is a schematic front view showing an electric kettle according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI of FIG. 15, and FIGS. 17a and 17b are diagrams for explaining the lead-in portion of the electric kettle of FIG. 15.

[0220] Referring to FIGS. 15 to 17b, the electric kettle 500 of the present embodiment may include a main body portion 510 and a heating portion 550.

[0221] The main body portion 510 may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 550 in one direction. For example, it may be arranged to be adjacent to the heating portion 550 in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 510.

[0222] In one embodiment, the main body portion 510 and the heating portion 550 may be formed so as to be connected to each other. For example, the main body portion 510 and the heating portion 550 may be integrally formed. The main body portion 510 and the heating portion 550 may be in contact with each other, or may be integrally formed with an intermediate member disposed therebetween.

[0223] In one embodiment, the main body portion 510 and the heating portion 550 may be formed so as to be separable from each other.

[0224] The main body portion 510 may include a storage space configured to store the liquid WT. The liquid WT may include various types of liquids, and may include various types of liquids that can be heated by the heating portion 550. For example, the liquid WT may include water, and in that case, the electric kettle 500 may be used by a user to heat water.

[0225] In one embodiment, an outlet portion 512 through which the liquid WT is discharged from the storage space of the main body portion 510 may be formed to communicate with the storage space of the main body portion 510 by an operation of pouring the liquid WT.

[0226] In one embodiment, a handle portion 517 may be formed in a region of the main body portion 510 so as to facilitate handling of the electric hot pot 500. Further, one or more button members BP may be formed on the handle portion 517 so that a user can selectively control the operation of the electric hot pot 500. The button member BP may be a button having a shape physically separated from the handle portion 517. In one embodiment, the button member BP may include the shape of a button displayed on a display portion (not shown).

[0227] The heating unit 550 may be configured to provide heat to the main body portion 510. For example, the heating unit 550 may be configured to heat a liquid WT accommodated in the accommodation space of the main body portion 510.

[0228] The heating unit 550 may include a housing 551 and an electrode unit 552.

[0229] The housing 551 may be formed to accommodate electrolyzed water IW. The electrolyzed water IW may include various types of electrolyzed water IW. For example, the electrolyzed water IW may include an electrolyte solution. In one embodiment, the electrolyzed water IW may include distilled water, filtered water, mineral water, tap water, etc. in which at least one of various types of electrolyte solutions is appropriately diluted.

[0230] As the electrolyte substances contained in the electrolyzed water IW, various types including inorganic substances such as edible soda, nitrite, silicate, and polyphosphate, and rust preventives mainly composed of amines and oxyacids may be used.

[0231] Similar to or similar to the embodiment of the housing 151 described above, it may be applied to the housing 551. In one embodiment, the structures of FIGS. 4a to 4c may be applied to the housing 451.

[0232] In one embodiment, an insulating layer (not shown) may be further formed between the housing 551 and the main body portion 510. Since the content is the same as that described in the above embodiment, it is omitted.

[0233] Furthermore, in one embodiment, a heat transfer part (not shown) may be further formed between the housing 551 and the main body part 510. Since the content regarding the heat transfer part (not shown) is the same as that described in the foregoing embodiments, a specific description thereof is omitted.

[0234] The electrode part 552 may be disposed within the housing 551, at least one region thereof being formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW within the housing, and may include a plurality of electrodes.

[0235] For example, the electrode part 552 may include a first electrode 552a and a second electrode 552b.

[0236] Each of the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b may be formed to contact the electrolyzed water IW within the housing 551. Although not shown, a current may be applied to the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b under the control of an electrode control part (not shown), and the current applied via the electrode control part (not shown) may be controlled.

[0237] The electrolyzed water IW within the housing 551 may be heated by the current applied to the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b of the electrode part 552. The heat of such electrolyzed water IW may be transferred to the main body part 510 to heat the liquid WT within the accommodation space.

[0238] The first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b may be formed to be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.

[0239] The first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b may each include at least a curved region.

[0240] Taking the first electrode 552a as an example, the first electrode 552a may include a curved region CP. In one embodiment, the first electrode 552a may be connected to the curved region CP and may include a straight region SP including a lead-out region.

[0241] In one embodiment, the curved region CP may include a curved region having a shape corresponding to the edge of the housing 551, and may have a semi-circular or arc shape.

[0242] The second electrode 552b may include a curved region. In one embodiment, it may have a shape symmetrical to that of the first electrode 552a.

[0243] Due to the shapes of the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b, the contact area between the electrode portion 552 and the electrolyzed water IW can be increased, and the performance of uniformly heating the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 551 can be improved.

[0244] Each end in the curved regions of the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from a region of the housing 551, for example, a side surface portion.

[0245] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b may be formed so as to be spaced apart from the bottom and the upper surface portion of the housing 551.

[0246] Also, a conductive portion (not shown) connected to a region of the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b may be included so that current is applied to the first electrode 552a and the second electrode 552b. The conductive portion (not shown) may be a wire-shaped conductive wire and may be connected to an electrode control portion (not shown). In one embodiment, the conductive portion (not shown) may be separately provided outside the housing 551, and in another embodiment, it may be integrally formed on one surface of the housing 551.

[0247] Although not shown, in one embodiment, the electrode portion 552 may include three electrodes in a three-phase form.

[0248] In one embodiment, the support portion 553 may be configured to support the electrode portion 552.

[0249] For example, the support portion 553 may include a first support member 553a and a second support member 553b.

[0250] The first support member 553a may be configured to support the first electrode 552a, and the second support member 553b may be configured to support the second electrode 552b.

[0251] In one embodiment, the first electrode 552a may be fixed to the first support member 553a, and the second electrode 552b may be fixed to the second support member 553b. For this purpose, another fixing member or joining member may be used.

[0252] The support portion 553 may be disposed on one surface of the housing 551, and for example, may be connected to the bottom portion 551a of the housing 551. In one embodiment, the support portion 553 may be fixed to the bottom portion 551a.

[0253] The support portion 553 may include a material with excellent durability, and for example, may include a resin-based material.

[0254] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the support portion 553 may include a metal material.

[0255] In one region of the housing 551 of one embodiment, a drawing-in portion 580 may be formed. The drawing-in portion 580 may be a region for replenishing the electrolyzed water IW into the housing 551. For example, as shown in FIG. 17a, a supply line IL may be formed to be connectable and separable to the drawing-in portion 580, and the electrolyzed water IW may be supplied into the housing 551 through the supply line IL.

[0256] Also, the drawing-in portion 580 may be formed so as to be able to discharge the electrolyzed water IW in the housing 551. For example, as shown in FIG. 17b, the drawing-in portion 580 may be separated from the housing 551, either entirely or partially, so as to discharge all or part of the electrolyzed water IW from the housing 551.

[0257] The electric hot pot of one embodiment can heat electrolyzed water by controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode part of the heating part. The heat of the electrolyzed water is transmitted to the main body part, and the liquid in the main body part can be heated.

[0258] Therefore, the liquid in the electric hot pot can be easily heated, and the convenience for the user can be improved. For example, warm water can be easily supplied to the user.

[0259] Alternatively, by easily controlling the current applied to the electrodes of the electrode part, the electrolyzed water can be stably heated. Since each of the first electrode and the second electrode of the electrode part includes a curved region for increasing the contact area with the electrolyzed water, the heating efficiency of the electrolyzed water can be improved. As a result, the liquid in the main body part can be easily heated, and the efficiency of the electric hot pot can be improved, thereby reducing power consumption.

[0260] Also, by using the drawing-in part, electrolyzed water can be supplied when needed, the electrolyzed water in the housing can be stably maintained, and the heat supply to the main body part through the heated electrolyzed water can be efficiently managed. Further, the electrolyzed water can be discharged from the main body part through the drawing-in part, facilitating the repair inside the main body part and the storage and management of the electric hot pot when the electric hot pot is not in use.

[0261] FIG. 18 is a schematic front view showing an electric hot pot according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 is a view showing another state when the electric hot pot of FIG. 18 is in use.

[0262] The electric hot pot 600 may include a main body part 610 and a heating part 650.

[0263] In one embodiment, the main body part 610 and the heating part 650 may be formed to be connected to each other.

[0264] The main body part 610 may include a storage space configured to store the liquid WT.

[0265] In one embodiment, an outlet portion 612 through which the liquid WT is discharged from the accommodation space of the main body portion 610 may be formed to communicate with the accommodation space of the main body portion 610 by an operation of pouring the liquid WT.

[0266] In one embodiment, a handle portion 617 may be formed in a region of the main body portion 610 so as to facilitate handling of the electric kettle 600. Further, one or more button members BP may be formed on the handle portion 317 so that a user can selectively control the operation of the electric kettle 600.

[0267] The main body portion 610 and the heating portion 650 may be formed to be separable from each other. Thereby, after the heating of the liquid in the main body portion 610 by the heating portion 650 is completed, the main body portion 610 is separated from the heating portion 650, and the main body portion 610 and the heating portion 650 may be formed so that the liquid can be discharged to a place desired by the user, for example, the liquid can be poured into a cup.

[0268] Since any of the above-described embodiments can be selectively applied to the content of the heating portion 650, a specific description thereof is omitted.

[0269] As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the electric kettle according to the above-described embodiment can selectively separate the main body portion and the heating portion according to the convenience of the user, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

[0270] The present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but these are merely exemplary, and those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field will understand that various modifications and other similar embodiments are possible. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is defined by the technical idea of the appended claims.

[0271] The specific embodiments shown and described in this specification are examples and do not limit the scope of the embodiments in any way. Also, without specific reference, components not essential for applying the present invention, such as "essential" and "important", can be said not to be necessary components.

[0272] The use of directive terms similar to the term "the" in the embodiments of the specification (especially in the claims) is construed to apply to both singular and plural. Further, in the embodiments, the description of a range includes the invention to which individual values belonging to the said range are applied, unless otherwise specifically indicated in this specification, and is equivalent to the detailed description that describes the individual values constituting the said range. Finally, for the steps constituting the method in the embodiments, if the order is not clearly described or there is no description to the contrary, the steps can be performed in an appropriate order. The embodiments are not necessarily limited to be implemented in accordance with the said order. In the embodiments, the use of all examples or exemplary terms (e.g., "such as") is merely for explaining the embodiments in detail, and the scope of the embodiments is not limited by the examples or exemplary terms unless limited by the claims. Further, those skilled in the art will understand that they can configure within the scope of the claims with various modifications, combinations, and variations added, or within an equivalent category based on design conditions and elements.

Industrial Applicability

[0273] The electric kettle of the above-described embodiment can separate the main body part and the heating part according to the convenience of the user, thereby improving the convenience of the user.

Claims

1. An electric kettle including a main body portion and a heating portion that provides heat to the main body portion, wherein the main body portion includes a storage space for storing liquid, the heating portion includes a housing formed such that electrolyzed water is disposed therein, and an electrode portion including a plurality of electrodes formed such that at least one region within the housing is in contact with the electrolyzed water. The main body portion and the heating portion are detachably connected and arranged to overlap each other with respect to the height direction of the electric kettle. The heating portion includes a support portion formed to support the electrode portion. The support portion is disposed within the housing so as to be spaced apart from each other and includes a plurality of support members that are in contact with the electrolyzed water and support each of the plurality of electrodes. An electric kettle.

2. The electric kettle according to claim 1, wherein an insulating layer is disposed between the electrolyzed water and the liquid so that the electrolyzed water and the liquid overlap along the height direction of the electric kettle.

3. The electric kettle according to claim 1, wherein the main body portion and the heating portion are connected and arranged to overlap each other with respect to the height direction of the electric kettle.

4. The electric kettle according to claim 1, wherein the heat of the electrolyzed water heated through the electrode portion of the heating portion is transferred to the liquid stored in the main body portion along the height direction of the electric kettle.

5. The housing includes an upper surface portion facing the main body portion and a bottom portion facing the opposite side, The plurality of electrodes of the electrode portion are formed to be spaced apart from the upper surface portion and the bottom portion. The electric kettle according to claim 1.

6. The electric kettle according to claim 1, further including an insulating layer disposed between the heating portion and the main body portion.

7. The electric kettle according to claim 1, further including a heat transfer portion disposed between the heating portion and the main body portion.

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