Kettle lid opening and closing structure for electric kettle

Through the design of slider assembly and cover lock assembly, the problem of the lid easily falling off when the electric kettle is tilted or poured is solved, and the lid is easily locked and unlocked, ensuring safety and convenience of use.

WO2025179652A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-09-04GUANGDONG XINBAO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES HLDG CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2024/083263
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-02-28
Filing Date
2024-03-22
Publication Date
2025-09-04

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Abstract

Disclosed is a kettle lid opening and closing structure for an electric kettle, comprising: a kettle lid body, a push-button assembly, a sliding rod assembly, and a lid locking assembly; the sliding rod assembly comprises: a sliding rod housing, a sliding rod top cover, a sliding rod, and a first spring; the sliding rod top cover is provided with downward-facing first meshing teeth and first straight ribs; the sliding rod is provided with upward-facing second meshing teeth and second straight ribs; the sliding rod housing is provided with downward-facing third meshing teeth and a plurality of grooves; the sliding rod top cover and the sliding rod are sleeved into the sliding rod housing, and the first straight ribs of the sliding rod top cover are positioned into the grooves; in the present utility model, when the lid locking assembly is locked to the kettle body and the electric kettle is tilted, the kettle lid will not open, water will not leak out of the kettle spout, and water will not push off the kettle lid while the kettle pours water, thereby preventing users from being scalded by hot water, and ensuring safe use. When the lid locking assembly is unlocked from the kettle body, users can remove the kettle lid; the entire locking and unlocking process is simple and convenient.
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Lid switch structure of electric kettle Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric kettles, and more particularly to a lid switch structure of an electric kettle. Background Art

[0002] Electric kettles are electric heating devices used to heat water to boiling. Currently, there are several issues with kettles on the market that can cause burns and personal injury if the kettle tip over: The kettle lid lacks a locking mechanism, and when the kettle tilts or tips over, water can rush out.

[0003] In order to solve the problem that the kettle lid is easy to fall off from the kettle body when tilting or pouring, causing hot water to accumulate from the kettle mouth and easily scalding the user, there is currently a rotary locking kettle lid on the market. The kettle lid is rotary locked at the kettle mouth, and the rotary kettle lid is sealed and locked. The operation is cumbersome and inconvenient to use. In addition, the user needs to use both hands to operate when rotating the kettle lid, one hand holding the kettle body and the other hand holding the kettle lid to rotate. If the kettle lid is opened after the water in the electric kettle is heated to boiling or when the temperature is high, the user's hands are easily scalded. The operation is cumbersome and inconvenient to use.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the applicant has improved the existing technology and proposed the following technical solutions.

[0005] Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the utility model provides a lid switch structure for an electric kettle.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the utility model adopts the following technical solution: the lid switch structure of the electric kettle comprises: a lid body, a button assembly installed on the lid body, a slide rod assembly and a lid lock assembly;

[0008] The slide bar assembly comprises: a slide bar housing, a slide bar top cover, a slide bar and a first spring;

[0009] The sliding rod top cover is provided with a first meshing tooth and a first straight rib facing downwards;

[0010] The slide bar is provided with a second meshing tooth and a second straight rib facing upwards;

[0011] The slide rod housing is provided with a third meshing tooth and a plurality of grooves facing downwards;

[0012] The slide rod top cover and the slide rod are inserted into the slide rod housing, and the first straight rib of the slide rod top cover is located in the groove body;

[0013] The button assembly pushes the sliding rod top cover to move toward the sliding rod, and the sliding rod top cover pushes the sliding rod to move and rotate through the cooperation of the first meshing teeth and the second meshing teeth. The sliding rod can be rotated to the first position where the second straight body rib position is engaged with the third meshing teeth, so that the cover lock assembly is locked to the kettle body; and the sliding rod can be rotated to the second position where the second straight body rib position enters the groove body, so that the cover lock assembly is unlocked from the kettle body.

[0014] In this technology, by pressing the button assembly for the first time, the button assembly pushes the slide bar to move through the slide bar top cover, and the slide bar rotates a displacement and is positioned in the first position, so that the lid lock assembly is locked with the kettle body. When the electric kettle is tilted, the lid will not be opened, water will not leak from the kettle mouth, and the lid will not be washed out by the water when pouring water, thereby preventing the user from being scalded by boiling hot water and ensuring safe use; by pressing the button assembly for the second time, the button assembly pushes the slide bar to move through the slide bar top cover, and the slide bar rotates a displacement and is positioned in the second position, so that the lid lock assembly is unlocked from the kettle body, and the user can take out the kettle lid; the entire locking and unlocking process is simple and convenient.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the top of the slide rod is inserted into the slide rod top cover, and the slide rod top cover is inserted into the slide rod outer shell; the inner wall of the slide rod outer shell is provided with the third meshing teeth and the groove body; in this technology, the slide rod outer shell is fixed inside the pot lid body, and the slide rod top cover is restricted in the slide rod outer shell, and is inserted into the groove body through the first straight rib position, and the slide rod top cover moves back and forth along the groove body when it moves; and the slide rod top cover and the slide rod are matched through the first meshing teeth and the second meshing teeth, so that the slide rod top cover pushes the slide rod to move once and the slide rod rotates a displacement at the same time, so that the lid lock assembly switches position, realizing unlocking and locking switching.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the third meshing tooth is formed with a large tooth surface and a small tooth surface, the large tooth surface and the small tooth surface are arranged at an angle, and a large tooth surface and a small tooth surface are arranged between two adjacent groove bodies; in this technology, when locking, the second straight body rib position moves along the large tooth surface and is stuck in the blocking position formed between the large tooth surface and the small tooth surface and is positioned; when unlocking, the second straight body rib position moves along the small tooth surface and enters the groove body and is positioned in conflict with the first straight body rib position.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the radially protruding side of the sliding rod top cover forms a plurality of the first straight body ribs, and the lower end of the first straight body rib is a pointed end; the radially protruding side of the sliding rod forms a plurality of the second straight body ribs, and the upper end of the second straight body ribs is a pointed end; the positions of the first straight body ribs and the second straight body ribs are defined in this technology, and the first straight body ribs and the second straight body ribs do not affect the fit between the first meshing teeth and the second meshing teeth.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the cover lock assembly includes a cover lock and a second spring;

[0019] The lid lock has a first inclined surface connected to the slide rod and a locking portion that interferes with the kettle body; the second spring provides elastic force for the lid lock to move in the unlocking direction; in the present technology, when in the unlocked state, the elastic force of the second spring can keep the lid lock in a position that does not interfere with the kettle body, making it convenient for the lid to be taken out.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the slide rod is provided with a second inclined surface; the second inclined surface of the slide rod cooperates with the first inclined surface of the cover lock to convert the vertical linear movement of the slide rod into the linear movement of the cover lock in the locking direction;

[0021] In this technology, when the slide rod moves downward, the second inclined surface cooperates with the first inclined surface to push the lid lock outward (i.e., move in the locking direction), and the lid lock interferes with the kettle body, so that the lid and the kettle body are locked; after the slide rod moves upward, the lid lock moves inward under the action of the second spring (i.e., move in the unlocking direction), and the lid lock and the kettle body are no longer interfered with, and the lid and the kettle body are unlocked.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the pot lid body comprises: a pot lid bottom plate, a pot lid panel and a pot lid inner plate; the pot lid panel and the pot lid inner plate are combined to form a space inside the pot lid body to accommodate the slide rod assembly and the lid lock assembly;

[0023] The bottom plate of the kettle lid is provided with a guide structure for guiding the lid lock to move linearly; the specific structure of the kettle lid body is defined in this technology, making it difficult for water, dust, etc. to enter the interior of the kettle lid, keeping the kettle lid clean and tidy.

[0024] As a preferred solution of the present invention, one end of the first spring is restricted to the slide bar, and the other end is restricted to the bottom plate of the pot cover, and the first spring provides a force for the slide bar to move upward and reset.

[0025] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the button assembly is installed on the handle part of the pot lid body, and the button assembly includes: a button and a third spring. The button has a pressing part and a push rod, and the push rod passes through the handle part and acts on the slide rod top cover; the third spring is confined between the pressing part and the handle part to provide button reset force; in this technology, the button assembly is hidden in the handle part, which simplifies the pot lid structure and makes the overall structure simpler.

[0026] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the handle portion includes: a handle outer cover and a handle inner cover, and a channel for assembling the button assembly is formed inside the handle inner cover. After the button is pressed down, it is reset under the action of the reset force of the third spring. After resetting, the button is flush with the top of the handle inner cover and covers the channel; in this technology, the button and the third spring are hidden in the handle inner cover and do not protrude from the handle inner cover, keeping the button assembly clean, tidy and beautiful, preventing small substances from entering the pot lid body, and ensuring the reliability of the slide rod assembly.

[0027] The remaining beneficial technical effects of the present invention are embodied in the specific implementation manner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying any creative work.

[0029] FIG1 is an exploded view of a lid switch structure of an electric kettle according to the present invention;

[0030] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the lid switch structure of the electric kettle of the present invention during the first pressing process;

[0031] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 2;

[0032] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of the lid switch structure of the electric kettle of the present invention after the first pressing is completed;

[0033] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the lid switch structure of the electric kettle of the present invention when the lid and the kettle body are in a locked state after the first depression is completed;

[0034] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of point B in Figure 5;

[0035] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of the lid switch structure of the electric kettle of the present invention during the second pressing process;

[0036] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the lid switch structure of the electric kettle of the present invention after the second pressing is completed;

[0037] FIG9 is a schematic diagram of the lid switch structure of the electric kettle of the present invention after the lid and the kettle body are in an unlocked state after the second pressing is completed;

[0038] FIG10 is an enlarged view of point C in FIG9 .

[0039] Explanation of Reference Numerals: Pot lid body 100; Pot lid bottom plate 110; Sealing ring 111; Pot lid panel 120; Pot lid inner plate 130; Handle portion 140; Handle outer cover 141; Handle inner cover 142; channel 1421; key assembly 200; button 210; pressing portion 211; push rod 212; third spring 220; slide bar assembly 300; slide bar housing 310; third meshing teeth 311; large tooth surface 3111; small tooth surface 3112; positioning groove 3113; groove body 312; hole position 313; slide bar top cover 320; first meshing teeth 321; first straight rib position 322; slide bar 330; second meshing teeth 331; second straight rib position 332; second inclined surface 333; first spring 340; lid lock assembly 400; lid lock 410; first inclined surface 411; locking portion 412; second spring 420; pot body 500; inner edge of pot mouth 501. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are simplified schematic diagrams that illustrate the basic structure of the present invention in a schematic manner.

[0041] The lid switch structure of the electric kettle, as shown in Figures 1-10, includes: a lid body 100, a button assembly 200 installed on the lid body 100, a slide rod assembly 300 and a lid lock assembly 400; the lid body 100 is installed on the kettle body 500, and the lid body 100 and the kettle body 500 are locked by the interference of the lid lock assembly 400 and the kettle body 500.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 1 , the sliding bar assembly 300 includes a sliding bar housing 310 , a sliding bar cover 320 , a sliding bar 330 and a first spring 340 .

[0043] The center of the slide rod cover 320 is hollow. The bottom of the slide rod cover 320 is provided with a downward-facing first meshing tooth 321 and a first straight rib 322. The first straight rib 322 radially protrudes from the circumference of the slide rod cover 320. The tip of the first straight rib 322 faces downward and coincides with the tip of a biting tooth of the first meshing tooth 321.

[0044] The slide bar 330 is provided with an upward-facing second meshing tooth 331 and a second straight rib 332. The second straight rib 332 radially protrudes from the circumference of the slide bar 330. The tip of the second straight rib 332 faces upward and coincides with the tip of one of the teeth of the second meshing tooth 331.

[0045] The slide housing 310 is provided with a downward-facing third meshing tooth 311 and a plurality of grooves 312. The third meshing tooth 311 and the plurality of grooves 312 are provided on the inner wall of the slide housing 310. The grooves 312 are vertically extending linear grooves. The slide housing 310 is hollow, and a hole 313 is provided in the center of the slide housing 310 for the top of the slide cover 320 to pass through.

[0046] During assembly, the slide rod shell 310 is fixedly installed in the pot lid body 100, the slide rod top cover 320 is sleeved in the slide rod shell 310, and the top of the slide rod top cover 320 passes through the hole 313, which is convenient for cooperation with the button assembly 200 and can be pushed and moved by the button assembly 200; the slide rod 330 is inserted into the slide rod top cover 320 from bottom to top, and the positions of the first meshing teeth 321 and the second meshing teeth 331 correspond to each other up and down, and at the same time, the first straight rib 322 of the slide rod top cover 320 is located in the groove body 312.

[0047] As shown in Figure 1, the first straight ribs 322, the second straight ribs 332 and the grooves 312 are each provided in plurality, and the number of the first straight ribs 322, the second straight ribs 332 and the grooves 312 is the same; the plurality of first straight ribs 322 on the slide bar top cover 320 are arranged at intervals; the plurality of second straight ribs 332 on the slide bar 330 are arranged at intervals, and the plurality of grooves 312 on the slide bar housing 310 are arranged at intervals.

[0048] The button assembly 200 pushes the slide rod top cover 320 to move toward the slide rod 330, and the first meshing teeth 321 and the second meshing teeth 331 cooperate to enable the slide rod top cover 320 to push the slide rod 330 to move and rotate. The slide rod 330 can be rotated to the first position where the second straight body rib position 332 is meshed with the third meshing teeth 311, so that the cover lock assembly 400 is locked with the pot body 500; and the slide rod 330 can be rotated to the second position where the second straight body rib position 332 enters the groove body 312, so that the cover lock assembly 400 is unlocked with the pot body 500.

[0049] Furthermore, since the first meshing teeth 321 of the sliding rod top cover 320 and the second meshing teeth 331 of the sliding rod 330 are misaligned, the sliding rod 330 is pushed to rotate by a certain angle during the process of the sliding rod top cover 320 pushing the sliding rod 330 to move downward.

[0050] In one embodiment, the third meshing tooth 311 is formed with a large tooth surface 3111 and a small tooth surface 3112, the large tooth surface 3111 and the small tooth surface 3112 are arranged at an angle, and a large tooth surface 3111 and a small tooth surface 3112 are arranged between two adjacent groove bodies 312; as shown in Figure 3, the large tooth surface 3111 and the small tooth surface 3112 are arranged at an angle upward from left to right, and a positioning groove 3113 is formed between the large tooth surface 3111 and the small tooth surface 3112.

[0051] After the slide bar 330 moves and rotates for a certain distance, the second straight rib 332 of the slide bar 330 moves along the large tooth surface 3111 and is then stuck in the positioning groove 3113, so that the slide bar 330 remains in the first position.

[0052] After the slide bar 330 moves and rotates for another displacement, the second straight rib 332 of the slide bar 330 moves along the small tooth surface 3112 and enters the groove 312. The second straight rib 332 abuts against the first straight rib 322, and the slide bar 330 remains in the second position.

[0053] In one embodiment, the lid lock assembly 400 includes a lid lock 410 and a second spring 420. The lid lock 410 has a first inclined surface 411 that contacts the slide bar 330 and a locking portion 412 that interferes with the kettle body 500. The second spring 420 provides elastic force for the lid lock 410 to move in the unlocking direction.

[0054] Specifically, as shown in Figure 5, the slide rod housing 310, the slide rod top cover 320, and the slide rod 330 are coaxial and installed vertically, and the cover lock 410 is installed horizontally; the cover lock 410 currently interferes with the kettle body 500, so that the kettle lid body 100 and the kettle body 500 are locked, and the kettle lid body 100 cannot be removed from the kettle body 500. At this time, the second spring 420 is compressed and provides an elastic force for the cover lock 410 to move in the unlocking direction, that is, the elastic force pointing to the center of the kettle lid body 100 in Figure 5.

[0055] Furthermore, the slide bar 330 is provided with a second inclined surface 333; the second inclined surface 333 of the slide bar 330 cooperates with the first inclined surface 411 of the cover lock 410 to convert the vertical linear movement of the slide bar 330 into a linear movement of the cover lock 410 in the locking direction;

[0056] Specifically, as shown in FIG1 and FIG5 , a second inclined surface 333 is provided at the end of the slide rod 330 , and the second inclined surface 333 cooperates with the first inclined surface 411 ;

[0057] Continuing with FIG5 , the slide bar 330 remains in the first position, the second inclined surface 333 and the first inclined surface 411 conflict with each other, and when the slide bar 330 moves upward, the second inclined surface 333 leaves the first inclined surface 411, and the second spring 420 provides the elastic force of the lid lock 410 pointing to the center of the pot lid body 100 (i.e., the unlocking direction), so that the lid lock 410 moves toward the center of the pot lid body 100, and the lid lock 410 no longer interferes with the pot body 500, and the pot lid body 100 can be taken out.

[0058] As shown in Figure 1, there are multiple groups of cover lock assemblies 400 arranged in a circle, and the slide bar assembly 300 triggers multiple groups of cover lock assemblies 400 at the same time, so that the lid body 100 is more stably locked to the kettle body 500; as shown in Figure 5, the cover lock 410 conflicts with the inner edge 501 of the pot mouth of the kettle body 500, that is, interferes with each other, and the lid body 100 cannot be removed from the kettle body 500. After the cover lock 410 moves in the unlocking direction, the cover lock 410 and the inner edge 501 of the pot mouth no longer conflict, that is, do not interfere with each other, and the lid body 100 can be removed from the kettle body 500.

[0059] Furthermore, the pot lid body 100 is provided with a hole for the locking portion 412 of the lid lock 410 to pass through.

[0060] In one embodiment, the lid body 100 includes: a lid bottom plate 110, a lid panel 120, and a lid inner plate 130; the lid panel 120 and the lid inner plate 130 are combined to form a space inside the lid body 100 for accommodating the slide bar assembly 300 and the lid lock assembly 400;

[0061] The bottom plate 110 of the pot lid is provided with a guide structure for guiding the linear movement of the lid lock 410;

[0062] Specifically, the lid bottom plate 110 and the lid inner plate 130 are connected, and the connection method can be snap fastening or locking screws. The lid bottom plate 110 is provided with a sealing ring 111, which seals the lid body 100 and the pot mouth of the pot body 500 to prevent water from leaking from the gap.

[0063] In one embodiment, one end of the first spring 340 is restricted to the slide bar 330 and the other end is restricted to the bottom plate 110 of the pot lid. The first spring 340 provides a force for the slide bar 330 to move upward.

[0064] Furthermore, as shown in FIG5 , a hole is provided at the bottom of the slide rod 330 , and the first spring 340 can be received in the hole, and the lower end of the first spring 340 is restricted to the bottom plate 110 of the pot cover, so that the first spring 340 is installed more stably.

[0065] In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 5, the button assembly 200 is mounted on the handle portion 140 of the pot lid body 100. The button assembly 200 includes a button 210 and a third spring 220. The button 210 has a pressing portion 211 and a push rod 212. The push rod 212 passes through the handle portion 140 and acts on the slide rod top cover 320. The third spring 220 is constrained between the pressing portion 211 and the handle portion 140, providing a reset force for the button 210. In addition, the button 210 is constrained with the handle portion 140, allowing the button 210 to be pressed and reset. However, due to the constraint between the button 210 and the handle portion 140, the button 210 cannot be separated from the handle portion 140 under the elastic force of the third spring 220. As shown in Figure 1, the button 210 is provided with a buckle at the bottom of the pressing portion 211, which allows the button 210 to be retained in the handle portion 140.

[0066] Furthermore, the handle portion 140 includes: a handle outer cover 141 and a handle inner cover 142. A channel 1421 for assembling the button assembly 200 is formed inside the handle inner cover 142. After the button 210 is pressed down, it is reset under the reset force of the third spring 220. After resetting, the button 210 is flush with the top of the handle inner cover 142 and covers the channel 1421. The button 210 and the third spring 220 are hidden in the handle inner cover 142 and do not protrude from the handle inner cover 142, keeping the button assembly 200 clean, tidy and beautiful, preventing small substances from entering the pot lid body 100, and ensuring the reliability of the slide assembly 300.

[0067] The specific use of the utility model is further described below:

[0068] The first time you press the button 210:

[0069] As shown in FIG2-3 , when the button 210 is pressed down for the first time, the third spring 220 is compressed. When the force acting on the button 210 disappears, the button 210 is reset by the elastic force of the third spring 220 . The reset button 210 is shown in FIG4 .

[0070] The first straight rib 322 of the sliding rod cover 320 moves downward along the groove 312. The first straight rib 322 and the second straight rib 332 collide with each other in the groove 312. Under the restriction of the groove 312, the sliding rod cover 320 pushes the sliding rod 330 to move linearly downward.

[0071] When the second straight rib 332 leaves the groove 312, the first meshing teeth 321 of the slide bar top cover 320 and the second meshing teeth 331 of the slide bar 330 are misaligned. As the slide bar top cover 320 continues to move downward, it pushes the slide bar 330 downward and rotates. As shown in FIG3 , the first straight rib 322 does not leave the groove 312. As the slide bar 330 moves downward, the first spring 340 is compressed. After the second straight rib 332 leaves the groove 312, the slide bar 330 rotates, causing the tip of the second straight rib 332 to move to the large tooth surface 3111.

[0072] After the first push of button 210 is completed:

[0073] As shown in Figure 4, the force applied to the button 210 is released, and the button 210 is reset under the elastic force of the third spring 220; the sliding rod 330 moves upward under the elastic force of the first spring 340, and the tip of the second straight rib 332 moves along the large tooth surface 3111 and moves to the positioning groove 3113, while the sliding rod top cover 320 is pushed upward by the sliding rod 330.

[0074] As shown in Figures 5-6, after the slide rod 330 is positioned in the first position, the first inclined surface 411 conflicts with the second inclined surface 333, the lid lock 410 conflicts with the inner edge 501 of the pot mouth, and the pot lid body 100 and the pot body 500 remain in a locked state.

[0075] The second time button pressing 210 process:

[0076] As shown in FIG7 , the sliding rod top cover 320 pushes the sliding rod 330 downward, and the second straight rib 332 of the sliding rod 330 leaves the positioning groove 3113 . The sliding rod 330 rotates a displacement, and the second straight rib 332 moves to the small tooth surface 3112 .

[0077] Pressing the button 210 a second time completes:

[0078] As shown in FIG8 , the force applied to the button 210 is released, and the button 210 is reset under the elastic force of the third spring 220 ; the slide rod 330 moves upward under the elastic force of the first spring 340 , and the tip of the second straight rib 332 moves along the small tooth surface 3112 and moves into the groove body 312 for positioning, while the slide rod 330 pushes the slide rod top cover 320 to move upward.

[0079] As shown in Figures 9-10, after the slide rod 330 moves upward, the second spring 420 pushes the lid lock 410 to move to the right (i.e., the unlocking direction) as shown in Figure 9, and the lid lock 410 and the inner edge of the pot mouth 501 do not conflict with each other, and the pot lid body 100 and the pot body 500 remain in the unlocked state.

[0080] Through the above method, the locking and unlocking between the kettle lid body 100 and the kettle body 500 can be quickly completed. When locked, water will rush out when the electric kettle is tilted or tipped over, which can effectively close the kettle mouth and seal the water, preventing the kettle lid body 100 from being rushed out and hot water from rushing out of the kettle mouth to injure the user.

[0081] The above description of the disclosed embodiments will enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle is characterized by: include: A pot cover body (100), a button assembly (200) installed on the pot cover body (100), a slide bar assembly (300) and a cover lock assembly (400); The slide bar assembly (300) comprises: a slide bar housing (310), a slide bar top cover (320), a slide bar (330) and a first spring (340); The sliding rod top cover (320) is provided with a first meshing tooth (321) facing downward and a first straight rib (322); The sliding rod (330) is provided with a second meshing tooth (331) facing upward and a second straight rib (332); The slide rod housing (310) is provided with a third meshing tooth (311) facing downward and a plurality of slots (312); The slide bar top cover (320) and the slide bar (330) are inserted into the slide bar housing (310), and the first straight rib (322) of the slide bar top cover (320) is located in the groove (312); The button assembly (200) pushes the slide bar top cover (320) to move toward the slide bar (330), and the first meshing teeth (321) and the second meshing teeth (331) cooperate to enable the slide bar top cover (320) to push the slide bar (330) to move and rotate, and the slide bar (330) can be rotated to a first position where the second straight body rib position (332) is meshed with the third meshing teeth (311), so that the cover lock assembly (400) and the pot body (500) are locked; and the slide bar (330) can be rotated to a second position where the second straight body rib position (332) enters the groove body (312), so that the cover lock assembly (400) and the pot body (500) are unlocked.

2. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the slide bar (330) is inserted into the slide bar top cover (320), and the slide bar top cover (320) is inserted into the slide bar housing (310); the inner wall of the slide bar housing (310) is provided with the third meshing teeth (331) and the groove body (312).

3. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 1, wherein: The third meshing tooth (311) is formed with a large tooth surface (3111) and a small tooth surface (3112), the large tooth surface (3111) and the small tooth surface (3112) are arranged obliquely, and a large tooth surface (3111) and a small tooth surface (3112) are arranged between two adjacent slot bodies (312).

4. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 1, wherein: The sliding rod top cover (320) radially protrudes around the periphery to form a plurality of the first straight ribs (322), and the lower end of the first straight ribs (322) is a pointed end; the sliding rod (330) radially protrudes around the periphery to form a plurality of the second straight ribs (332), and the upper end of the second straight ribs (332) is a pointed end.

5. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The cover lock assembly (400) includes a cover lock (410) and a second spring (420); The cover lock (410) comprises a first inclined surface (411) connected to the slide bar (330) and a locking portion (412) interfering with the kettle body (500); and a second spring (420) provides elastic force for the cover lock (410) to move in an unlocking direction.

6. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 5, wherein: The slide bar (330) is provided with a second inclined surface (333); the second inclined surface (333) of the slide bar (330) cooperates with the first inclined surface (411) of the cover lock (410) to convert the vertical linear movement of the slide bar (330) into the linear movement of the cover lock (410) in the locking direction.

7. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 5, wherein: The pot cover body (100) comprises: a pot cover bottom plate (110), a pot cover panel (120) and a pot cover inner plate (130); the pot cover panel (120) and the pot cover inner plate (130) are combined to form a space inside the pot cover body (100) for accommodating the slide bar assembly (300) and the lid lock assembly (400); The pot lid bottom plate (110) is provided with a guide structure for guiding the lid lock (410) to move linearly.

8. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 7, wherein: One end of the first spring (340) is restricted to the slide bar (330), and the other end is restricted to the bottom plate (110) of the pot cover.

9. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 5, wherein: The button assembly (200) is mounted on the handle portion (140) of the pot lid body (100). The button assembly (200) comprises: a button (210) and a third spring (220). The button (210) comprises a pressing portion (211) and a push rod (212). The push rod (212) passes through the handle portion (140) and acts on the slide rod top cover (320). The third spring (220) is restricted between the pressing portion (211) and the handle portion (140) to provide a reset force for the button (210).

10. The lid switch structure of the electric kettle according to claim 9, wherein: The handle portion (140) includes: a handle outer cover (141) and a handle inner cover (142). A channel (1421) for assembling the button assembly (200) is formed inside the handle inner cover (142). After the button (210) is pressed down, it is reset under the reset force of the third spring (220). After reset, the button (210) is flush with the top of the handle inner cover (142) and covers the channel (1421).

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