Conditioner

Abstract

To provide a cooking device in which a lid body is opened and inclined while the lid body is attached to a cooking cup.SOLUTION: A cooking device 10 includes: a cooking cup 40 including a cup 41 in which a food material is put and a handle 44 provided on a peripheral surface on a base end side of the cup; and a lid body 60 including a lid main body 61 attachable to and detachable from an upper edge 43 of the cup and a lid lever 62 which is provided on the lid main body and inclines the lid main body in an opening direction relative to the cup. The lid body can be in a first state in which the lid body is fixed to the cup in a manner not to open and incline and not to be detached, a second state in which the lid body can open, incline, and be detached relative to the cup, and in a third state in which the lid body is attachable to and detachable from the cup by rotating the lid body along the upper edge of the cup.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking device including a cooking cup for containing cooked food such as a mixer or a juicer, and a lid for closing the cooking cup. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cooking device capable of opening and tilting the lid while the lid is attached to the cooking cup.

Background Art

[0002] In cooking devices such as mixers, juicers, and food processors, a cooking tool having a blade is rotated in a cooking cup to perform cooking such as crushing, mincing, grating, crushing, chopping, or stirring of food ingredients (for example, see Patent Document 1).

[0003] During cooking, the lid is attached to prevent food ingredients from splashing. After cooking, to pour out the cooked food from the cooking cup, the lid is removed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Cooked food may adhere to the inner surface of the lid, and the adhered cooked food may drip when the lid is removed.

[0006] Furthermore, when removing the lid to pour food from the cooking cup, holding the lid occupies both hands, which is inconvenient, and it is desirable to place the lid on the counter or elsewhere. However, since food adheres to the lid, the removed lid must be placed with the inside facing upwards, and food may drip out during the process of turning the lid upside down or placing it face up. In addition, finding a place to put the lid can be difficult. Moreover, when reattaching the removed lid to the cooking cup, food may drip out from the lid. These issues can cause mess in the kitchen, and users may also feel stressed by the dripping food and the difficulty in handling the lid.

[0007] The objective of the present invention is to provide a cooking device that allows the lid to be opened and tilted while the lid remains attached to the cooking cup. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The cooking appliance according to the present invention is A cooking cup comprising a cup into which ingredients are placed, and a handle provided on the circumferential surface of the base end of the cup, A lid comprising a lid body that can be attached to the upper rim of the cup, and a lid lever provided on the lid body that tilts the lid body in an opening direction relative to the cup, A cooking appliance equipped with, The lid can be rotated along the upper edge of the cup to take on three states: a first state in which it is fixed to the cup in an open, non-tiltable, and non-removable manner; a second state in which it is open, tiltable, and non-removable; and a third state in which it is detachable from the cup.

[0009] A first member that allows the lid to open and tilt but prevents the lid from lifting up at the base end, and a second member that prevents the lid from opening and tilting are formed at the base end of the cup. A third member is formed at the tip of the cooking cup to prevent the tip of the lid from lifting up. The lid is formed with a first engaging member that engages with the first member to allow the lid to open and tilt but prevents the base end of the lid from lifting up, a second engaging member that engages with the second member to prevent the lid from opening and tilting up, and a third engaging member that engages with the third member to prevent the tip end of the lid from lifting up. In the first state, the first member and the first engaging member, the second member and the second engaging member, and the third member and the third engaging member are engaged with each other, so that the lid is fixed to the cooking cup in a way that prevents it from opening, tilting, or being removed. In the second state, the first member and the first engaging member are engaged, the engagement between the second member and the second engaging member, and the engagement between the third member and the third engaging member are released, and the lid can be opened and tilted by operating the lid lever. In the third state, the engagements between the first member and the first engaging member, the second member and the second engaging member, and the third member and the third engaging member are all released, and the lid can be attached to and detached from the cooking cup.

[0010] The tip of the cooking cup is a guide that directs the third engaging member toward the third member. A guide is formed, and the guide may have an inclined surface that pushes the third engaging member upward when the lid is rotated from the first state to the second state.

[0011] By rotating the lid clockwise and counterclockwise in a plan view from the first state, the second state can be achieved, and by further rotating it in the same direction from the second state, the third state can be achieved.

[0012] The inner surface of the lid body has a lid gasket that tightly seals the lid body with the cup, The lid packing can be positioned within the vertical region of the cup when the lid is opened and tilted in the second state.

[0013] The lid packing may include a first lid packing extending outward from the lid body and a second lid packing extending diagonally downward outward from the lid body.

[0014] An annular finger grip can be provided protruding from the inner surface of the lid, on a side closer to the inner circumference than the first lid packing.

[0015] The cooking cup has a cooking utensil that can rotate within the cup, The cooking cup is attached to a cooking appliance body on which the cooking utensil can be rotated, The cooking appliance body is equipped with a lid detection switch that detects the lid when the cooking cup, with the lid attached in the first state, is attached to the cooking appliance body. It is desirable that the lid detection switch does not detect the lid when the lid is attached to the cooking cup in a state other than the first state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the cooking device of the present invention, the lid is fixed to the cooking cup in a first state so that it cannot be opened, tilted, or removed. By rotating the lid from the first state, it enters a second state where the lid can be opened and tilted relative to the cooking cup, but cannot be removed. Furthermore, by rotating the lid, it can enter a third state where the lid can be attached to and detached from the cooking cup. Therefore, by keeping it in the first state during cooking, cooking can be performed without the lid opening. Also, by setting the lid to the second state, the lid can be opened and tilted to pour the food. Because the lid can be opened and tilted, there is no need to remove the lid when pouring food. Therefore, it is possible to prevent food from dripping from the lid and soiling the kitchen, and there is no need to worry about where to put the lid, thus reducing stress. Also, since it is not necessary to remove the lid, one hand is free, so it is possible to pull or grasp dishes, etc., improving work efficiency. In the third state, the lid can be attached and detached. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a side view showing the appearance of a mixer which is a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a side view of the mixer. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the cooking cup seen from the proximal end side. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cooking cup seen from the distal end side. [Figure 6] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the lid body. [Figure 7] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the lid body. [Figure 8] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the lid body. [Figure 9] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the lid body. [Figure 10] FIG. 19 is (a) a side view of the lid body, and (b) a view of (a) with the lid body cross-sectioned along line L1 of FIG. 24(c). [Figure 11] FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the cup center line in the first state of the cooking container. [Figure 12] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the lid center line in the second state of the cooking container, showing the state where the lid body is tilted and tilted. [Figure 13] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along the cup center line in the second state of the cooking container. [Figure 14] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the cup center line in the third state of the cooking container, showing the state where the lid body is removed. [Figure 15] FIG. 24 is a plan view of the cooking container from the first state to the third state. [Figure 16] FIG. 25 is a view of the cooking container from the first state to the third state cross-sectioned along line D-D of FIG. 3. [Figure 17] FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the first member and the second member seen from obliquely below. [Figure 18] FIG. 27 is a view of the first member seen from below. [Figure 19]Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view along line HH in Figure 9. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is an enlarged view of frame section E in Figure 3. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a perspective view of the cooking container in the second state. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a plan view of the cooking container in the second state, showing the lid open and tilted. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is an enlarged view of the frame F in Figure 7. [Figure 24] Figure 24 is an enlarged view of the frame G in Figure 8. [Figure 25] Figure 25 shows the (a) first state and (b) second state of the third member and the third engaging member. [Figure 26] Figure 26 is an enlarged view of frame C in Figure 2, showing (a) the detection projection being detected and (b) the detection projection not being detected. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0018] The cooking appliance of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a mixer 10 will be used as an example of a cooking appliance, but the present invention can also be applied to cooking appliances such as food processors, juicers, mills, blenders, and soup makers that rotate a cooking utensil 31 to prepare ingredients, similar to the mixer 10. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to cooking appliances such as electric kettles that do not have a rotating cooking utensil.

[0019] Figure 1 is a side view showing the overall configuration of a mixer 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The mixer 10 comprises a cooking appliance body 20 and a cooking container 30 that is attached to the cooking appliance body 20.

[0020] <Cooking appliance body 20> The cooking appliance body 20 houses a motor 21 and allows the cooking utensils 31, such as blades, placed inside the cooking container 30 to rotate. In the illustrated embodiment, the cooking appliance body 20 comprises a horizontal section 24 on which the cooking container 30 is placed and a vertical section 25 that extends to approximately the same height as the cooking container 30. The cooking container 30 can be attached to the cooking appliance body 20 by approaching the horizontal section 24 from the direction of arrow A, or from a slightly upward angle, and the cooking utensils 31 are rotatably connected to the rotation shaft 22 of the motor 21 by couplings 23 and 33, which will be described later. To remove the cooking container 30 from the cooking appliance body 20, the cooking container 30 is pulled up in the opposite direction to arrow A, or slightly upward at an angle. Note that the mixer 10 may also be of a type in which the cooking container 30 is attached from the vertical direction, in which case the cooking appliance body 20 can generally consist only of a cylindrical or frustoconical horizontal section 24.

[0021] The cooking appliance body 20 has a lid detection switch 28 near the upper edge of the vertical section 25, as shown in the cross-sectional view 2 along line BB in Figure 1. The lid detection switch 28 is a switch that allows power to be supplied to the motor 21 when it detects the lid 60 of the cooking container 30. For example, the lid detection switch 28 can be installed in a hole 27 formed in the outer casing 26 of the vertical section 25 in the direction in which the cooking container 30 is attached (direction of arrow A mentioned above). The lid detection switch 28 can detect the lid 60 only when the cooking container 30 is placed on the cooking appliance body 20 with the lid 60 correctly attached to the cooking cup 40 (see enlarged view 26 in Figure 2, described later).

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, the lid detection switch 28 and the motor 21 described above are electrically connected to a control unit 29 located in an appropriate place on the cooking appliance body 20. By operating the operation switch 291 provided on the exterior 26 of the cooking appliance body 20, the motor 21 can be activated to perform various functions. That is, if the lid 60 is not properly attached to the cup 41, the lid detection switch 28 will not detect the lid 60 even if the cooking container 30 is set on the cooking appliance body 20 (Figure 26(b)), and therefore the control unit 29 will not supply power to the motor 21.

[0023] <Cooking container 30> The cooking container 30, which is set in the cooking appliance body 20 with the above configuration, comprises a cooking cup 40 and a lid 60, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a side view of the cooking container 30 removed from the mixer 10, showing the lid 60 attached to the cooking cup 40.

[0024] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the cooking cup 40 is a container into which ingredients are placed and cooked. The cooking cup 40 can be manufactured by integrally molding glass or resin, which has high transparency and excellent strength and heat resistance.

[0025] As shown in the figure, the cooking cup 40 is mainly composed of a cup 41 with a cup opening 42 formed on its top surface into which ingredients are added. A handle 44 is formed on the circumferential surface of the base end of the cup 41. When the user grasps the handle 44 and tilts the cooking cup 40, the upper edge 43 of the cup opening 42 opposite the handle 44 becomes a spout 431 for pouring out the cooked food. For the cup 41, the imaginary line connecting the center of the cup opening 42, the center of the handle 44, and the spout 431 is called the center line L1.

[0026] The cup 41 of this embodiment is a cylindrical body extending vertically from approximately the center upwards, and as shown in the figure, has a bent portion 45 that is bent diagonally downwards. The bent portion 45 is provided with a cutter die mounting opening 46 that penetrates diagonally downwards in a circular shape, as shown in Figure 5, and a cutter die 32 with a circular cross-section can be attached and detached (see Figure 1). A cooking tool 31 is rotatably arranged on the cutter die 32 inside the cup 41. The cooking tool 31 is, for example, a blade or cutter suited to the cooking content, and as shown in Figure 1, is connected to a cutter-side coupling 33 with the cutter die 32 in between. The cutter-side coupling 33 engages with a cooking tool-side coupling 23 provided on the rotating shaft 22 of the motor 21, and is rotatable.

[0027] The cup 41 has a first member 51, a second member 52, and a third member 53 positioned on the handle 44 side and the spout 431 side for attaching the lid 60. The first member 51 and the second member 52 are located above the handle 44 as shown in Figure 4, and the third member 53 is located below the spout 431 as shown in Figure 5. Details of each member will be provided after the description of the lid 60.

[0028] As shown in Figures 6 to 9, the lid 60 is mainly composed of a lid body 61 that closes the cup opening 42 of the cup 41. A lid lever 62 is provided protruding from the base end of the lid body 61 at a position that overlaps with the handle 44 of the cup 41. The lid lever 62 is a member that the user pushes downward when opening and tilting the lid 60.

[0029] The lid body 61 has a tip facing the lid lever 62 that bulges outward, and a connecting piece 64, which will be described later, protrudes downward from the tip.

[0030] As shown in Figure 7, the center line L2 of the lid 60 is a virtual line connecting the center of the lid body 61 and the center of the lid lever 62.

[0031] A lid gasket 65 is fitted to the lower surface of the lid 60, that is, the surface that faces inward when the lid 60 is attached to the cup 41, as shown in the side view of the lid 60 10(a) and the cross-sectional view 10(b) along the center line L1 of the cup 41 in Figure 15(c). The lid gasket 65 prevents food from leaking out of the cup 41 during cooking. For example, the lid gasket 65 can consist of a first lid gasket 651 extending outward from the lower side of the lid body 61 and a second lid gasket 652 extending outward diagonally downward from the lid body 61. When the lid 60 is attached to the cup 41, as shown in Figure 11, the first lid gasket 651 is pressed against the inner surface of the cup 41 and compressed, filling the gap between the cup 41 and the lid 60 and improving the sealing performance. Furthermore, the tip of the second lid packing 652 abuts against the inner surface of the cup 41, effectively preventing food from splashing and entering the gap between the cup 41 and the lid 60.

[0032] The first lid packing 651 and the second lid packing 652 are preferably designed so that when the lid 60 is opened and tilted, its tilting range falls within the vertical region J of the cup 41, that is, above the cup opening 42, as shown in Figure 22, which will be described later. This ensures that even if food adhering to the underside of the lid 60 drips off when the lid 60 is opened and tilted, it returns to the cup 41 from the cup opening 42. Therefore, the kitchen area will not get dirty.

[0033] The lid packing 65 can have an annular finger-grip piece 66 protruding from the inside of the second lid packing 652, as shown in Figure 10. This is a component that the user can grip with their finger 80 from the outside when attaching or detaching the lid packing 65 to the lid body 61. In the illustrated embodiment, the finger-grip piece 66 is an annular projection that is inclined diagonally downward. From the state in which the lid packing 65 is attached to the lid body 61, the lid packing 65 can be easily removed by gripping it with a finger 80 on the finger-grip piece 66, as shown in Figure 10(b).

[0034] The lid 60 is provided with a first engaging member 71, a second engaging member 72, and a third engaging member 73, which engage with the first member 51, a second member 52, and a third member 53 provided on the cup 41 for attaching the lid 60. Details of each member will be described below.

[0035] <Condition of cup 41 and lid 60> The cooking container 30 can take on three states: a first state in which the lid 60 is fixed to the cooking cup 40 in a way that prevents it from opening, tilting, or being removed; a second state in which the lid 60 can open, tilt, or be removed from the cooking cup 40; and a third state in which the lid 60 can be attached to or detached from the cooking cup 40. In the first state, as shown in Figure 11, the lid 60 blocks the cooking cup 40 and cannot be opened or removed from the cooking cup 40. This first state is taken when cooking is performed with the container attached to the cooking appliance body 20. In the second state, as shown in Figures 12 and 13 (Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the center line L2 of Figure 15, showing the lid 60 in an open and tilted state), the lid 60 can be opened and tilted relative to the cooking cup 40, allowing the cooked food to be poured out. In the second state, the lid 60 cannot be removed even if pulled upwards. The third state, as shown in Figure 14, is one in which the lid 60 can be attached to and detached from the cooking cup 40, allowing for the addition of ingredients or cleaning by removing the lid 60.

[0036] The transition from the first state to the second state, from the second state to the third state, or vice versa, can be performed by rotating the lid 60 relative to the cooking cup 40, as shown in Figures 15 and 16. Figures 15 and 16(a) show the first state, Figures 15 and 16(b) show the second state, and Figures 15 and 16b(c) show the third state. In the illustrations, the transition from the first state (a) to the third state (c) is performed by rotating the lid 60 counterclockwise in a plan view relative to the cooking cup 40, but the lid 60 may also be rotated clockwise in a plan view. In the first state, as shown in (a), the center lines L1 and L2 of the cup 41 and the lid 60 are on the same plane, while in the second and third states, as shown in (b) and (c), the center lines L1 and L2 intersect. Let P be the angle between centerlines L1 and L2 in the second state (for example, 5 degrees), and let Q be the angle between centerlines L1 and L2 in the third state (for example, 10 degrees).

[0037] <First member 51 and first engaging member 71> As shown in Figures 11 to 14, the first member 51 of the cup 41 and the first engaging member 71 of the lid 60 are provided on the base end side where the handle 44 and lid lever 62 are located, allowing the lid 60 to open and tilt, but preventing the base end side of the lid 60 from lifting up.

[0038] The first member 51 is shown in Figures 17 and 18. Figure 17 is a view of the upper part of the handle 44 of the cooking cup 40 from a diagonal downward angle. Figure 18 is a view of the first member 51 from below. As shown in the figures, the hook piece 511 protrudes outward from the upper edge 43 of the cup 41, that is, in the same direction as the handle 44, and bends downward. The hook piece 511 has an outer circular arc surface 512 that is concentric with the cup 41 and has a symmetrical shape with respect to the center line L1. A hook groove 513 is formed between the hook piece 511 and the outer surface of the cup 41, into which the first engaging member 71 enters when the lid 60 is opened and engaged. In order to reinforce the hook piece 511, a reinforcing part 514 is provided between the center of the hook piece 511 and the cup 41 in Figure 17.

[0039] As a specific embodiment, the hook piece 511 can be formed so that the arc angle from the center of the cup 41 to the left and right is between P degrees and Q degrees.

[0040] The first engaging member 71 can be an engaging claw 711 that protrudes inward from below the lid lever 62 of the lid 60, as shown in Figures 6 to 9 and the cross-sectional view 19 along line HH in Figure 9. The engaging claw 711 can be provided on a vertical wall 63 that protrudes downward from the lid lever 62. The engaging claw 711 is provided at a height such that its upper surface abuts against the lower edge of the hook piece 511 of the first member 51.

[0041] In the first and second states, as shown in the enlarged view 20 of the frame portion in Figure 3, the engaging claw 711 of the first engaging member 71 contacts and catches on the lower edge of the hook piece 511 of the first member 51, thereby preventing the base end of the lid 60 from lifting up in the first and second states.

[0042] On the other hand, in the second state shown in Figures 15 and 16(b), where the second member 52 and the second engaging member 72 are not engaged, the lid lever 62 can be pushed down. In this state, when the lid lever 62 is pushed down, the lid 60 can be opened and tilted, with the tip of the engaging claw 711 entering the hook groove 513, using the contact point between the engaging claw 711 and the lower edge of the hook piece 511 as a pivot point. By tilting the cup 41 while the lid 60 is open and tilted, the food can be poured out from the spout 431.

[0043] Furthermore, it is desirable that the user be able to feel the state transition when the lid 60 is rotated relative to the cup 41 to take the first state and the second state. For example, to realize this configuration, as shown in Figures 17 and 18, the first member 51 has positioning recesses 515 and 516 on the outer circular arc surface 512 of the hook piece 511, and as shown in Figure 19, the first engaging member 71 has a positioning projection 712 that can be fitted into the positioning recesses 515 and 516. The positioning recesses are provided as follows: the first positioning recess 515 is located in the center of the outer circular arc surface 512 that coincides with the center line L1, and the second positioning recess 516 is located at a position P degrees away from the center of the cup 41 in arc angle. The positioning projection 712 is provided projecting from the upper part of the engaging claw 711 along the vertical wall 63. As a result, by rotating the lid 60, the positioning projection 712 moves along the outer circular arc surface 512 of the hook piece 511, and when it fits into either of the positioning recesses 515 or 516, as shown in Figures 16(a) and (b), a click sensation is obtained. The click sensation allows the user to know that the lid 60 has transitioned to either the first or second state. Specifically, one click sensation from the third state indicates a transition to the second state, and two click sensations indicate a transition to the first state.

[0044] <Second member 52 and second engaging member 72> The second member 52 of the cup 41 and the second engaging member 72 of the lid 60 are also provided on the base end side, and in the first state, prevent the lid 60 from opening and tilting.

[0045] For example, the second member 52 is two obstruction walls 521 that extend upward from the edge of the handle 44, as shown in Figures 4 and 17. The upper end of the obstruction walls 521 is located slightly below the lower end of the hook piece 511 of the first member 51.

[0046] The second engaging member 72 can be two baffle plates 721 extending downward from the side edge of the lid lever 62 of the lid 60, as shown in Figures 6 to 9. The baffle plates 721 are connected to the side edge of the vertical wall 63 of the first engaging member 71. In the first state, where the center lines L1 and L2 of the cup 41 and the lid 60 are aligned on the same plane, the baffle plates 721 are positioned to overlap vertically with the baffle wall 521, and in this state, they have a height that contacts the upper surface of the baffle wall 521.

[0047] Then, when the center lines L1 and L2 of the cup 41 and the lid 60 are aligned so that they overlap on the same plane, the second member 52 and the second engaging member 72 engage, as shown in Figures 3 and 15(a). Specifically, as shown in the figures, the baffle wall 521 and the baffle plate 721 come into contact with each other. In this state, even if the lid lever 62 is pushed downward, the baffle plate 721 will hit the baffle wall 521, so the lid lever 62 cannot be pushed downward, and the opening tilt of the lid 60 is prevented.

[0048] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 15(b), when the lid 60 is rotated so that the center line L2 of the cup 41 is at an angle of P relative to the center line L1 of the cup 41, the engagement between the second member 52 and the second engaging member 72 is released. Specifically, as shown in Figure 21, the positions of the baffle wall 521 and the baffle plate 721 are shifted. In this state, by pushing the lid lever 62 downwards, the lid 60 can be opened and tilted, as shown in Figures 13 and 22.

[0049] <Third member 53 and third engaging member 73> The third member 53 of the cup 41 and the third engaging member 73 of the lid 60 are provided on the tip side and, in the first state, prevent the tip side of the lid 60 from lifting up.

[0050] For example, the third member 53 is a retaining piece 531 that protrudes outward from the tip of the cup 41, as shown in Figure 5. The retaining piece 531 has a downward-facing retaining surface 532 on the center line L1.

[0051] On the other hand, the third engaging member 73 that engages with the third member 53 is, for example, a contact piece 731 that engages with the opening surface 532, as shown in Figures 6 to 9, enlarged views 23 and 24. The contact piece 731 can be provided at the lower end of a connecting piece 64 that extends downward from the tip of the lid body 61. The contact piece 731 protrudes inward from the connecting piece 64, and in the first state, the upper surface of the contact piece 731 is formed to contact the opening surface 532.

[0052] In the first state, where the center lines L1 and L2 of the cup 41 and the lid 60 overlap, the third member 53 and the third engaging member 73 engage, as shown in Figure 25(a). Specifically, the contact piece 731 slides under the opening surface 532 and makes contact, preventing the tip of the lid 60 from lifting up. Note that Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view along line II in Figure 11.

[0053] Furthermore, the cup 41 may be provided with a guide 534 on the lower side of the third member 53 so that when the lid 60 is rotated and attached to the cup 41, the contact piece 731 can properly slide under the opening surface 532. As shown in Figures 5 and 25(a), the guide 534 can be configured to have an inclined surface 535 that slopes upward on both sides, with the lowest position being below the opening surface 532. When attaching the lid 60 to the cup 41, as shown in the cross-sectional view 25(b) along line II in Figure 13, the contact piece 731 moves diagonally downward along the inclined surface 535 by rotating the lid 60 while pushing the tip of the lid 60 downward. Then, as shown in Figure 25(a), when the contact piece 731 moves to its lowest position, it comes into contact with the opening surface 532.

[0054] As the lid 60 is rotated from the first to the second state, the inclined surface 535 of the guide 534 causes the contact piece 731 to move upward along the inclined surface 535, lifting the tip of the lid 60 away from the cup 41. Therefore, as shown in Figure 25(b), by setting the inclination angle of the inclined surface 535 to such an angle that the lid packing 65 is slightly raised from the cup 41, the lid 60 can be easily opened and tilted simply by rotating the lid 60 from the first to the second state, even if there is negative pressure inside the cup 41 during cooking or if the lid packings 651 and 652 are tightly pressing against the cup 41.

[0055] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, if the outer casing 26 of the cooking appliance body 20 is provided with a hole 27 for housing the lid detection switch 28, the lid detection switch 28 will require a detection projection 74 that can be detected. This detection projection 74 can be provided on the outer circumferential surface of the contact piece 731, as shown in Figures 8, 9, and 24.

[0056] <Opening and closing of lid 60> The opening and closing operation of the cup 41 and lid 60 in the above configuration will be explained with reference to the drawings.

[0057] The cooking container 30 is used by attaching the lid 60 to the cup 41. The lid 60 can be attached by fitting it onto the cup opening 42 of the cup 41 and rotating it in a horizontal plane.

[0058] In this invention, the lid 60 is capable of transitioning between a first state in which it cannot be removed from the cup 41 and cannot be opened or tilted, a second state in which it can be opened and tilted but cannot be removed by rotating it by a predetermined angle in the horizontal plane (P degrees, hereafter referred to as approximately 5 degrees) from the first state, and a third state by further rotating it by a predetermined angle in the horizontal plane (hereafter referred to as approximately 15 degrees (Q degrees) from the first state and approximately 10 degrees from the second state). In the first state, the center line L1 of the cup 41 and the center line L2 of the lid 60 coincide.

[0059] <Third state> Although the order is reversed, we will first explain the third state in which the lid 60 can be attached and detached. In the third state, the lid 60 can be removed and ingredients can be placed into the cup opening 42 of the cup 41. Also, the cup 41 can be cleaned. The cup 41 is pre-attached with a cutter die 32, to which the cooking utensil 31 has been attached to the cutter die mounting opening 46 (see Figure 5) (see Figure 1).

[0060] As shown in Figure 14, the lid 60 is attached to the cup 41 from the state where the lid 60 is detached. To do this, the lid 60 is brought close to the cup 41 with the center line L2 of the lid 60 offset by 15 degrees (Q degrees) or more from the center line L1 of the cup 41, and the lid 60 is placed on the cup 41 (Figure 15(c)). In the third state, since the first to third members 51-53 and the first to third engaging members 71-73 are not engaged, the lid 60 can be attached to the cup 41 by placing the lid packing 651, 652 of the lid 60 so that it fits into the cup opening 42. In this state, the lid 60 can be removed from the cup 41 by lifting the lid 60.

[0061] <First state> By rotating the lid 60 while pressing it downwards from the third state, the device transitions through the second state to the first state. The second state will be described later.

[0062] From the third state shown in Figures 15(c) and 16(c), rotate the lid 60 in a direction that brings the lid lever 62 closer to the handle 44. In the case of Figures 15 and 16, rotate the lid 60 clockwise in a plan view.

[0063] Then, the cup 41 and the lid 60 go through a second state (Figures 15(b) and 16(b)) and first the first engaging member 71 engages with the first member 51. When the second state is reached, as shown in Figure 16(b), the positioning projection 712 passes through the second positioning recess 516, so the user can feel a click.

[0064] After going through the second state, at the base end of the cup 41, the engaging claw 711 of the first engaging member 71 penetrates beneath the hook piece 511 of the first member 51. Also, at the tip end of the cup 41, the contact piece 731 of the third engaging member 73 moves diagonally downward along the guide 534 (Figure 25(b)), and the tip end of the lid 60 gradually approaches the upper edge 43 of the cup 41. In addition, the lid packings 651 and 652 penetrate the cup 41 and are crushed.

[0065] Then, when the lid 60 is rotated until the center lines L1 and L2 overlap (Figures 15(c) and 16(c)), as shown in Figure 25(a), the contact piece 731 of the third member 53 slides under the opening piece 531 of the third member 53 and comes into contact with the opening surface 532. Also, the baffle wall 521 of the second member 52 and the baffle plate 721 of the second engaging member 72 align vertically, and as shown in Figure 15(a), the lower surface of the baffle wall 521 and the upper surface of the baffle plate 721 come into contact. At this time, as shown in Figure 16(a), the positioning projection 712 fits into the first positioning recess 515, so the user can feel a click. In addition, the lid packings 651 and 652 airtightly seal the cup 41 and the lid 60.

[0066] In the first state, the first member 51 and the first engaging member 71 are engaged, that is, the engaging claw 711 is fitted under the hook piece 511 (Figures 11 and 20), so the base end of the lid 60 cannot be lifted upward. Also, as shown in Figures 15(a) and 20, the second member 52 and the second engaging member 72 are engaged, that is, the baffle wall 521 and the baffle plate 721 are aligned and in contact, so even if the lid lever 62 is pushed downward, the lid lever 62 does not move downward, and the opening tilt of the lid 60 is prevented. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 11 and 25(a), the third member 53 and the third engaging member 73 are engaged, that is, the contact piece 731 is tucked under the opening piece 531 and in contact with the opening surface 532, so the tip end of the lid 60 cannot be lifted upward.

[0067] Therefore, in the first state, the lid 60 adheres tightly to the cup 41, maintaining a state where it cannot be removed or the lid does not lift. Furthermore, even when the lid lever 62 is operated, the lid 60 does not open or tilt. Thus, as shown in Figure 1, by attaching the cooking container 30 to the cooking appliance body 20 in the first state, food can be cooked.

[0068] When the cooking appliance body 20 is provided with a hole 27 containing a lid detection switch 28, when the lid 60 is correctly attached to the cup 41, that is, when the lid 60 is rotated to the first state, the contact piece 731 of the lid 60 aligns with the center line L1 of the cup 41, as shown in Figure 15(a). In this state, when the cooking container 30 is attached to the cooking appliance body 20, the detection projection 74 fits into the hole 27, as shown in Figure 26(a), pressing the lid detection switch 28 and enabling power to be supplied to the motor 21. When the lid 60 is not attached, or when the lid 60 is not correctly attached to the cup 41, even if the cooking container 30 is attached to the cooking appliance body 20, the detection projection 74 will not fit into the hole 27, as shown in Figure 26(b), so the lid detection switch 28 will not be pressed, preventing the motor 21 from rotating unintentionally.

[0069] <Second state> The device transitions to the second state by rotating the lid 60 in either the left or right direction from the first state. In the second state, the lid 60 cannot be removed by pulling it upwards, but by pushing the lid lever 62 downwards, the lid 60 can be opened and tilted, as shown in Figures 13 and 22, allowing the cooked food to be poured out from the spout 431.

[0070] Specifically, by rotating the lid 60 counterclockwise in a plan view from the state shown in Figures 15(a) and 16(a), for example, the engagement between the second member 52 and the second engaging member 72 is released. That is, as shown in Figures 21 and 22, the baffle wall 521 and the baffle plate 721 are misaligned. Also, as shown in 25(b), the engagement between the third member 53 and the third engaging member 73 is released, and the contact piece 731 moves away from the opening piece 531. In this embodiment, a guide 534 having an obliquely upward-facing inclined surface 535 is provided below the opening piece 531. Therefore, by rotating the lid 60 from the first state, as shown in Figure 25(b), the contact piece 731 moves obliquely upward along the inclined surface 535, and the tip of the lid 60 moves away from the upper edge of the cup 41. As a result, the lid gaskets 651 and 652 separate from the upper edge 43, allowing the lid 60 to be easily opened and tilted even when there is negative pressure inside the cup 41.

[0071] As shown in Figure 16(b), the user can be notified of the transition to the second state by the click sensation felt when the positioning projection 712 fits into the second positioning recess 516.

[0072] In the second state, as described above, the engagement between the second member 52 and the second engaging member 72, and the engagement between the third member 53 and the third engaging member 73 are released. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 13, the first member 51 and the first engaging member 71 remain engaged, that is, the engaging claw 711 remains hooked onto the hook piece 511. Therefore, even if the lid 60 is pulled up, the lid 60 will not come off.

[0073] In this second state, as described above, the lid 60 cannot be removed, but by pressing down the lid lever 62, the lid 60 can be opened and tilted using the contact point between the hook piece 511 and the engaging claw 711 as a pivot point, as shown in Figure 13. For example, a user can grasp the handle 44 with their four fingers other than their thumb, lift the cup 41, and tilt the cup 41 while pressing down the lid lever 62 with their thumb, thereby opening and tilting the lid 60 as shown in Figure 11, and pouring the cooked food out of the spout 431. In the illustration, the opening and tilting angle of the lid 60 is approximately 30 degrees.

[0074] The lid 60 can be opened and tilted with one hand as described above, making it very easy to operate. Furthermore, since the lid 60 can be tilted to pour food from the spout 431 without removing it, food spills during the attachment and detachment of the lid 60 are prevented, reducing user stress such as mess in the kitchen.

[0075] Furthermore, the lid gaskets 651 and 652 of the lid 60 are positioned above (J) the cup opening 42 of the cup 41, as shown in Figure 13, even when the lid 60 is opened and tilted. This allows any food that drips down the lid gaskets 651 and 652 to be returned to the cup 41, thus reducing mess in the kitchen.

[0076] To remove the lid 60 from the second state, rotate the lid 60 further to transition to the third state, as shown in Figures 15(c) and 16(c). This releases the engagement between the first member 51 and the first engaging member 71, making the lid 60 detachable, as shown in Figure 14. Of course, it is also possible to return the lid 60 from the second state back to the first state.

[0077] According to the present invention, by rotating the lid 60, it is possible to achieve a first state in which the lid 60 cannot be opened or closed and cannot be removed from the cup 41, a second state in which the lid 60 can be opened and tilted relative to the cup 41 but cannot be removed, and a third state in which the lid 60 can be attached to and detached from the cup 41.

[0078] The above description is for the purpose of explaining the present invention and should not be interpreted as limiting or restricting the scope of the invention described in the claims. Furthermore, it goes without saying that the configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and can be modified in various ways within the technical scope described in the claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0079] 10. Mixer (cooking appliance) 20 Cooking appliance body 30 Cooking containers 40 cooking cups 41 cups 43 Upper edge 44 Handle 51 First Member 511 Hook piece 52 Second Member 521 Obstacle Wall 53 Third Member 531 Opening piece 534 Guide 65 Lid gasket 651 First lid gasket 652 Second lid gasket 66 Finger hook piece 71 First engaging member 711 Engaging claw 72 Second engaging member 721 Obstacle board 73 Third engaging member 731 winning pieces

Claims

1. A cooking cup comprising a cup into which ingredients are placed, and a handle provided on the circumferential surface of the base end of the cup, A lid comprising a lid body that can be attached to the upper rim of the cup, and a lid lever provided on the lid body that tilts the lid body in an opening direction relative to the cup, A cooking appliance equipped with, The lid can be rotated along the upper edge of the cup to take on a first state in which it is fixed to the cup in an open, non-tiltable, and non-removable manner; a second state in which it is open, tiltable, and non-removable; and a third state in which it is detachable from the cup. Cooker.

2. A first member is formed at the base end of the cup, which allows the lid to open and tilt but prevents the base end of the lid from lifting up, and a second member is formed which prevents the lid from opening and tilting. A third member is formed at the tip of the cooking cup to prevent the tip of the lid from lifting up. The lid is formed with a first engaging member that engages with the first member to allow the lid to open and tilt but prevents the base end of the lid from lifting up, a second engaging member that engages with the second member to prevent the lid from opening and tilting up, and a third engaging member that engages with the third member to prevent the tip end of the lid from lifting up. In the first state, the first member and the first engaging member, the second member and the second engaging member, and the third member and the third engaging member are engaged with each other, so that the lid is fixed to the cooking cup in a way that prevents it from opening, tilting, or being removed. In the second state, the first member and the first engaging member are engaged, the engagement between the second member and the second engaging member, and the engagement between the third member and the third engaging member are released, and the lid can be opened and tilted by operating the lid lever. In the third state, the engagement between the first member and the first engaging member, the second member and the second engaging member, and the third member and the third engaging member are all released, and the lid is detachable from the cooking cup. The cooking appliance according to claim 1.

3. The tip of the cooking cup is a guide that directs the third engaging member toward the third member. A guide is formed, and when the lid is rotated from the first state to the second state, the guide has an inclined surface that pushes the third engaging member upward. The cooking appliance according to claim 2.

4. From the first state, rotating the lid clockwise and counterclockwise in a plan view results in the second state, and further rotating it in the same direction from the second state results in the third state. A cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The inner surface of the lid body has a lid gasket that tightly seals the lid body with the cup, The lid packing fits into the vertical region of the cup when the lid is opened and tilted in the second state. The cooking appliance according to claim 1.

6. The lid packing includes a first lid packing extending outward from the lid body and a second lid packing extending outward and diagonally downward from the lid body. The cooking appliance according to claim 5.

7. An annular finger grip is provided protruding from the inner surface of the lid, on a side closer to the inner circumference than the first lid packing. The cooking appliance according to claim 6.

8. The cooking cup has a cooking utensil that can rotate within the cup, The cooking cup is attached to a cooking appliance body on which the cooking utensil can be rotated, The cooking appliance body is equipped with a lid detection switch that detects the lid when the cooking cup, with the lid attached in the first state, is attached to the cooking appliance body. The lid detection switch does not detect the lid when the lid is attached to the cooking cup in a state other than the first state. The cooking appliance according to claim 1.

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