CN217365448U

CN217365448U - Cooking utensil

Info

Publication number: CN217365448U
Application number: CN202221025235.2U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 冷炯
Original assignee: Zhejiang Shaoxing Supor Domestic Electrical Appliance Co Ltd
Current assignee: Zhejiang Shaoxing Supor Domestic Electrical Appliance Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-04-29
Filing date: 2022-04-29
Publication date: 2022-09-06
Anticipated expiration: 2032-04-29
Also published as: WO2023209461A1

Abstract

The utility model provides a cooking utensil. Cooking utensil includes the lid subassembly, and the lid subassembly includes the face lid and sets up button subassembly, pressure limiting valve and the actuating lever on the face lid, and the button subassembly effect actuating lever is in order to open or close the pressure limiting valve, and the button subassembly includes: a key base; the key cover is arranged on the key seat and can move up and down relative to the key seat, and a first ratchet is arranged on the lower surface of the key cover; the conversion rod is in press fit with the key cover, and a second ratchet matched with the first ratchet is arranged at the upper end of the conversion rod; the first end of the first elastic piece is in butt fit with the middle part of the conversion rod, and the second end of the first elastic piece is in butt fit with the key seat; and the first end of the second elastic piece is in butt fit with the lower end of the conversion rod, and the second end of the first elastic piece is in butt fit with the driving lever. Use the technical scheme of the utility model, can solve among the prior art button and appear the virtual position easily in pressing the use and lead to pressing the problem of inefficacy.

Description

Cooking utensil

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a small household electrical appliances technical field particularly, relates to a cooking utensil.

Background

The existing exhaust structure of cooking utensil is generally provided with an opening and closing structure similar to a ball pen, and the exhaust structure is switched between an exhaust state and a pressure state in a pressing mode.

The key of the exhaust structure is large, the condition of a virtual position is easy to occur during state switching, the pressing is invalid, the state of the key is difficult to identify by a user at the moment, and misoperation is easy to occur.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model discloses a main aim at provides a cooking utensil to solve among the prior art button and appear the problem that the position of deficiency leads to pressing the inefficacy easily in pressing the use.

In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a cooking utensil, including the lid subassembly, the lid subassembly includes the face lid and sets up button assembly, pressure limiting valve and the drive lever on the face lid, and the button assembly acts on the drive lever in order to open or close the pressure limiting valve, and the button subassembly includes: a key base; the key cover is arranged on the key seat and can move up and down relative to the key seat, and a first ratchet is arranged on the lower surface of the key cover; the conversion rod is in press fit with the key cover, and a second ratchet matched with the first ratchet is arranged at the upper end of the conversion rod; the first end of the first elastic piece is in butt fit with the middle part of the conversion rod, and the second end of the first elastic piece is in butt fit with the key seat; and the first end of the second elastic piece is in butt fit with the lower end of the conversion rod, and the second end of the second elastic piece is in butt fit with the driving lever.

Use the technical scheme of the utility model, owing to set up the second elastic component, in user's use, the lower extreme of second elastic component can cooperate with drive lever butt, thereby make when pressing the button subassembly, second elastic component and first elastic component are compressed simultaneously, and then the pressing force of button subassembly to the drive lever has been increased, ensure that the virtual position condition can not appear when the button subassembly is pressed the drive lever and is opened the pressure limiting valve, the validity that the user pressed in the use has been guaranteed, misoperation prevents to appear, user's use experience has been improved.

Furthermore, the change-over lever includes backstop section and the body of rod section of being connected with the backstop section, and first elastic component cover is established in the periphery of body of rod section, and the first end and the backstop section backstop cooperation of first elastic component, the second ratchet setting are on the backstop section. The first end of first elastic component cooperates with the lower extreme backstop of backstop section, the second end and the key holder butt of first elastic component to when pressing the button lid, the change-over lever downstream is in order to compress first elastic component, thereby makes the spring action drive change-over lever after first elastic component is compressed rotate and realize pressing or reseing.

Further, the lower extreme of body of rod section is provided with the installation axle and encloses the limiting plate of establishing in the installation axle periphery, and the first pot head of second elastic component is established on the installation axle. The limiting plate is two at least, and two limiting plates enclose the periphery of establishing at the installation axle to when the second elastic component is compressed, the compression direction of restriction second elastic component prevents that the second elastic component squints or misplaces when pressing.

Furthermore, the outer wall surface of the mounting shaft is provided with an anti-falling bulge, and the second elastic piece is matched with the anti-falling bulge in a falling-off prevention manner. Owing to set up the anticreep arch to can prevent effectively that the second elastic component from being deviate from by installing epaxial, guarantee that the second elastic component can be in effective position all the time in the user's use, and then ensure to press effectively.

Further, the button assembly further comprises a guide structure disposed between the key base and the key cover to move the key cover in a vertical direction relative to the key base. Due to the fact that the guide structure is arranged, when the key cover moves relative to the key base, the key cover can be kept in the vertical direction, and deviation or jamming are avoided.

Further, the guide structure includes: the guide rib is arranged on one of the key base and the key cover; and the guide groove is arranged on the other one of the key cover and the key seat and is correspondingly matched with the guide rib. The structure is simpler, is convenient for assemble and install, and leads effectually, and simultaneously, the cooperation of direction muscle and guide slot still has good effect of splining under the prerequisite that can realize the guide effect, prevents to take place relative rotation between pressing in-process key-press lid and the key holder.

Further, the key holder includes upper housing and the lower seat of being connected with upper housing, and upper housing includes the shell body and sets up the inner tube structure inside the shell body, is provided with the perforating hole that corresponds the setting with the inner tube structure on the lower seat, and the converting lever wears to establish in the inner tube structure and wears out the perforating hole downwards, the second end and the lower seat butt of first elastic component, and wherein, the key lid has the position of pressing that is less than the key holder upper surface and with the reset position of parallel and level or protrusion in the upper surface of key holder. The button cover has the position of pressing that is less than the key base upper surface and with the parallel and level or protrusion in the reset position of the upper surface of key base for can effectively discern the state that the button assembly located in the use, and then can be convenient for user operation discernment, improved user's use and experienced.

Furthermore, the top of the outer shell is provided with an outer turning plate, and the outer turning plate is provided with a first clamping part clamped with the cover body assembly. Owing to set up first joint portion to be convenient for button subassembly and exterior structure's being connected, and turning over the board with first joint portion setting outward, make full use of the position on the key holder, make whole button subassembly's structure compacter.

Furthermore, the key cover and the key base are connected in a clamping mode, wherein one of the key cover and the key base is provided with a buckle, and the other of the key cover and the key base is provided with a clamping hole. The clamping connection between the key cover and the key base is realized through the arrangement.

Furthermore, the key cover is provided with a limiting column, and the key base is provided with a limiting hole matched with the limiting column. The limiting columns and the limiting holes which are matched with each other are arranged, so that the mounting direction and the position of the key cover on the key base are limited, and the mounting direction of the key cover on the key base can be conveniently confirmed by an operator during assembly.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present application, are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the invention and not to limit the invention. In the drawings:

fig. 1 shows a schematic cross-sectional structural view of an embodiment of a button assembly according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the button assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a schematic structural view of the button cover of FIG. 1;

fig. 4 shows a schematic structural view of the key base of fig. 1;

fig. 5 shows a first schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a cooking appliance according to the present invention (at this time, the button assembly is in the pressing position); and

fig. 6 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a cooking appliance according to the present invention (at this time, the button assembly is in the reset position).

Wherein the figures include the following reference numerals:

1. a pressure limiting valve; 2. a drive lever; 3. a face cover; 301. an installation part; 302. a second clamping part;

10. a key base; 11. an upper base body; 111. an outer housing; 112. an inner barrel structure; 113. a connecting cylinder; 114. a first annular plate; 115. a second annular plate; 116. an outer turning plate; 117. a first clamping part; 12. a lower seat body; 121. a through hole; 13. a guide rib; 14. a clamping hole; 15. a limiting hole; 20. a key cover; 21. a first ratchet; 22. a guide groove; 23. buckling; 24. a limiting column; 30. a transfer lever; 31. a second ratchet; 32. a stop section; 33. a rod section; 34. installing a shaft; 341. the anti-drop bulge; 35. a limiting plate; 40. a second elastic member; 50. a first elastic member.

Detailed Description

It should be noted that the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present application may be combined with each other without conflict. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in conjunction with embodiments.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

It is noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, and it should be understood that when the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components, and/or combinations thereof, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, the relative arrangement of the components and steps, the numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. Meanwhile, it should be understood that the sizes of the respective portions shown in the drawings are not drawn in an actual proportional relationship for the convenience of description. Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any particular value should be construed as merely illustrative, and not limiting. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that: like reference numbers and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, further discussion thereof is not required in subsequent figures.

As shown in fig. 1, 2 and 4, the present embodiment provides a cooking appliance, the cooking appliance includes a cover assembly, the cover assembly includes a face cover 3, and a button assembly, a pressure limiting valve 1 and a driving lever 2, which are arranged on the face cover 3, the button assembly acts on the driving lever 2 to open or close the pressure limiting valve 1, the button assembly includes a key base 10, a key cover 20, a switching rod 30, a first elastic member 50 and a second elastic member 40, the key cover 20 is arranged on the key base 10 and is arranged to be movable up and down relative to the key base 10, and a first ratchet 21 is arranged on a lower surface of the key cover 20; the conversion rod 30 is matched with the key cover 20 in a pressing way, and the upper end of the conversion rod 30 is provided with a second ratchet 31 matched with the first ratchet 21; the first end of the first elastic element 50 is in abutting fit with the middle part of the conversion rod 30, and the second end of the first elastic element 50 is in abutting fit with the key base 10; a first end of the second elastic member 40 is in abutting engagement with the lower end of the switching lever 30, and a second end of the second elastic member 40 is in abutting engagement with the driving lever 2.

In this embodiment, due to the arrangement of the second elastic member 40, in the use process of the user, the lower end of the second elastic member 40 can be abutted and matched with the driving lever 2, so that when the button assembly is pressed, the second elastic member 40 and the first elastic member 50 are compressed at the same time, the pressing force of the button assembly on the driving lever 2 is increased, the condition of a virtual position cannot occur when the button assembly presses the driving lever 2 to open the pressure limiting valve 1, and the pressing effectiveness of the user in the use process is ensured.

Specifically, when the user presses the button cover 20, the elastic force generated after the first elastic member 50 is compressed drives the conversion lever 30 to rotate relative to the button cover 20 and compresses the second elastic member 40, so that the second elastic member 40 presses the driving lever 2 and opens the pressure limiting valve 1, ensuring that the pressing pressure can make the driving lever 2 open the pressure limiting valve 1.

Preferably, the second elastic element 40 in this embodiment is always in contact with the actuation lever 2, when the actuation lever 2 opens the pressure limiting valve 1, the second elastic element 40 is compressed, ensuring the effective pressing; when the pressing member is in the non-pressing state, the second elastic member 40 is in contact with the driving lever 2 and is in a natural state, so that it is possible to prevent a virtual position from being pressed when in the pressing state.

As shown in fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the switching lever 30 includes a stopping section 32 and a lever section 33 connected to the stopping section 32, the first elastic member 50 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lever section 33, the first end of the first elastic member 50 is in stopping fit with the stopping section 32, and the second ratchet 31 is disposed on the stopping section 32.

In this embodiment, a first end of the first elastic element 50 is engaged with the lower end stop of the stop section 32, and a second end of the first elastic element 50 is abutted against the key base 10, so that when the key cover 20 is pressed, the converting lever 30 moves downward to compress the first elastic element 50, and the converting lever 30 is driven to rotate by the compressed elastic force of the first elastic element 50 to realize pressing or resetting.

As shown in fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the lower end of the rod section 33 is provided with a mounting shaft 34 and a limiting plate 35 surrounding the mounting shaft 34, and the first end of the second elastic element 40 is sleeved on the mounting shaft 34.

Specifically, the number of the limiting plates 35 is at least two, and the two limiting plates 35 are arranged around the outer periphery of the mounting shaft 34 to limit the compression direction of the second elastic member 40 when the second elastic member 40 is compressed, so as to prevent the second elastic member 40 from being shifted or dislocated when being pressed.

As shown in fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the retaining protrusion 341 is provided on the outer wall surface of the mounting shaft 34, and the first elastic member 50 is engaged with the retaining protrusion 341 in a retaining manner.

Owing to set up anticreep arch 341 to can prevent effectively that second elastic component 40 from deviating from by on the installation axle 34, guarantee that second elastic component 40 can be in the active position all the time in the user's use, and then ensure to press effectively.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, in the present embodiment, the button assembly further includes a guide structure provided between the key base 10 and the key cover 20 to move the key cover 20 in a vertical direction with respect to the key base 10.

Due to the arrangement of the guide structure, when the key cover 20 moves relative to the key base 10, the vertical direction can be maintained, and the generation of offset or jamming is avoided.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, in the present embodiment, the guide structure includes a guide rib 13 and a guide groove 22, wherein the guide rib 13 is disposed on the key base 10; the guide groove 22 is provided on the key cover 20 and correspondingly engaged with the guide rib 13.

Above-mentioned structure is fairly simple, the assembly and the installation of being convenient for, and leads effectually, and simultaneously, the cooperation of direction muscle 13 and guide slot 22 still has good effect of splining under the prerequisite that can realize the guide effect, prevents to take place relative rotation between pressing the in-process button lid and the key seat.

As shown in fig. 1, fig. 2, fig. 4 and fig. 5, in the present embodiment, the key base 10 includes an upper base body 11 and a lower base body 12 connected to the upper base body 11, the upper base body 11 includes an outer shell 111 and an inner tube structure 112 disposed inside the outer shell 111, a through hole 121 disposed on the lower base body 12 corresponding to the inner tube structure 112 is provided, the switching rod 30 penetrates through the inner tube structure 112 and downwardly passes through the through hole 121, the second end of the first elastic element 50 abuts against the lower base body 12, wherein the key cover 20 has a pressing position lower than the upper surface of the key base 10 and a reset position flush with or protruding from the upper surface of the key base 10.

Through the arrangement, the key cover 20 has a pressing position lower than the upper surface of the key base 10 and a resetting position flush with or protruding out of the upper surface of the key base 10, so that the state of the button assembly can be effectively distinguished in the using process, the operation and identification of a user can be facilitated, and the use experience of the user is improved.

Further, the key base 10 includes the upper base body 11 and the lower base body 12, so that on the basis of ensuring the installation of the key cover 20, the installation of the first elastic member 50 and the second elastic member 40 can be satisfied, the processing technology of the key base 10 is simplified, and the demolding is facilitated.

Preferably, in the present embodiment, as shown in fig. 6, when the key cover 20 is in the reset position, the key cover protrudes from the upper surface of the key base 10, so that the pressing position and the reset position of the key cover 20 are greatly different, and the user can easily recognize and confirm the key cover.

As shown in fig. 2 and 4, in the present embodiment, the upper housing 11 further includes an intermediate connecting cylinder 113, the intermediate connecting cylinder 113 is disposed between the outer shell 111 and the inner cylinder structure 112, a bottom portion of the intermediate connecting cylinder 113 and a bottom portion of the outer shell 111 are connected by a first annular plate 114, and a top portion of the intermediate connecting cylinder 113 and a top portion of the inner cylinder structure 112 are connected by a second annular plate 115.

In this embodiment, the outer casing 111 and the inner cylinder structure 112 are connected by the intermediate connecting cylinder 113, which further increases the structural strength of the key base 10.

As shown in fig. 3 to 5, in the present embodiment, an outer turning plate 116 is disposed on the top of the outer shell 111, and a first clamping portion 117 is disposed on the outer turning plate 116.

The first clamping portion 117 is arranged, so that the button assembly is conveniently connected with an external structure, the first clamping portion 117 is arranged on the outer turning plate 116, the position on the key base 10 is fully utilized, and the structure of the whole button assembly is more compact.

Further, the button assembly in this embodiment may be applied to a cover assembly of an electric appliance such as an electric pressure cooker, an electric rice cooker, etc., the cover assembly is provided with an installation portion 301 for installing the button assembly, the button assembly is installed inside the installation portion 301, and the inner wall surface of the installation portion 301 is provided with a second clamping portion 302 matched with the first clamping portion 117.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, in the present embodiment, the key cover 20 and the key base 10 are connected by snap-fit, wherein the key cover 20 is provided with a snap 23, and the key base 10 is provided with a snap hole 14.

The above arrangement realizes the snap connection between the key cover 20 and the key base 10.

Preferably, the fastening hole 14 in this embodiment is disposed on the second annular plate 115, and the fastening hole 14 is a D-shaped hole, which has good rotation-stopping and fool-proof effects. Furthermore, the key cover 20 is provided with a plurality of fasteners 23, the key base 10 is provided with a plurality of fastening holes 14, and the fasteners and the fastening holes are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, in the present embodiment, the key cover 20 is provided with a limiting column 24, and the key base 10 is provided with a limiting hole 15 engaged with the limiting column 24.

Because of the arrangement of the limiting columns 24 and the limiting holes 15, which are matched with each other, the installation direction and the position of the key cover 20 on the key base 10 are limited, and an operator can conveniently confirm the installation direction of the key cover 20 on the key base 10 during assembly.

Specifically, in order to provide an operation instruction for a user, an instruction icon is usually disposed on the upper surface of the key cover 20, and an operator can ensure that the installation position and the installation direction of the key cover 20 on the key base 10 can meet the assembly requirement through matching of the limiting columns 24 and the limiting holes 15.

From the above description, it can be seen that the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

due to the fact that the second elastic piece is arranged, in the using process of a user, the lower end of the second elastic piece can be in butt fit with the driving lever, and therefore when the button assembly is pressed, the second elastic piece and the first elastic piece are compressed at the same time, pressing force of the button assembly on the driving lever is increased, the situation of virtual positions cannot occur when the button assembly presses the driving lever to open the pressure limiting valve, and the pressing effectiveness of the user in the using process is guaranteed.

Spatially relative terms, such as "above … …," "above … …," "above … …," "above," and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one device or feature's spatial relationship to another device or feature as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in the figures is turned over, devices described as "above" or "on" other devices or configurations would then be oriented "below" or "under" the other devices or configurations. Thus, the exemplary term "above … …" can include both an orientation of "above … …" and "below … …". The device may be otherwise variously oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.

It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", and the like are used to define the components, and are only used for convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components, and if not stated otherwise, the terms have no special meaning, and therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited.

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking appliance, characterized by comprising a cover assembly including a face cover (3) and, disposed on the face cover (3), a button assembly acting to actuate a lever (2) to open or close the pressure limiting valve (1), a pressure limiting valve (1) and an actuation lever (2), the button assembly comprising:

a key base (10);

the key cover (20), the said key cover (20) is set up on the said key base (10) and can move up and down and set up relative to the said key base (10), the lower surface of the said key cover (20) has first ratchets (21);

the conversion rod (30) is in press fit with the key cover (20), and a second ratchet (31) matched with the first ratchet (21) is arranged at the upper end of the conversion rod (30);

a first elastic member (50), wherein a first end of the first elastic member (50) is in butt fit with the middle part of the conversion rod (30), and a second end of the first elastic member (50) is in butt fit with the key base (10);

and a first end of the second elastic piece (40) is in butt fit with the lower end of the conversion rod (30), and a second end of the second elastic piece (40) is in butt fit with the driving lever (2).

2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein the switching lever (30) comprises a stopping section (32) and a lever body section (33) connected to the stopping section (32), the first elastic member (50) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the lever body section (33), the first end of the first elastic member (50) is in stopping fit with the stopping section (32), and the second ratchet (31) is arranged on the stopping section (32).

3. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein the lower end of the rod body section (33) is provided with a mounting shaft (34) and a limiting plate (35) surrounding the mounting shaft (34), and the first end of the second elastic member (40) is sleeved on the mounting shaft (34).

4. The cooking utensil of claim 3, wherein the outer wall surface of the mounting shaft (34) is provided with a retaining protrusion (341), and the second elastic member (40) is in retaining fit with the retaining protrusion (341).

5. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein the button assembly further comprises a guide structure disposed between the key base (10) and the key cover (20) to move the key cover (20) in a vertical direction with respect to the key base (10).

6. The cooking appliance of claim 5, wherein the guide structure comprises:

a guide rib (13) provided on one of the key base (10) and the key cover (20);

and the guide groove (22) is arranged on the other one of the key cover (20) and the key base (10) and is correspondingly matched with the guide rib (13).

7. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein the key base (10) includes an upper base body (11) and a lower base body (12) connected to the upper base body (11), the upper base body (11) includes an outer housing (111) and an inner tube structure (112) disposed inside the outer housing (111), a through hole (121) disposed corresponding to the inner tube structure (112) is disposed on the lower base body (12), the switching rod (30) is inserted into the inner tube structure (112) and downwardly penetrates through the through hole (121), the second end of the first elastic member (50) abuts against the lower base body (12), and the key cover (20) has a pressing position lower than the upper surface of the key base (10) and a reset position flush with or protruding from the upper surface of the key base (10).

8. The cooking appliance according to claim 7, wherein an outer turning plate (116) is arranged at the top of the outer shell (111), and a first clamping portion (117) clamped with the cover body assembly is arranged on the outer turning plate (116).

9. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the key cover (20) and the key base (10) are connected by a snap connection, wherein one of the key cover (20) and the key base (10) is provided with a snap (23) and the other of the key cover (20) and the key base (10) is provided with a snap hole (14).

10. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a limiting column (24) is provided on the key cover (20), and a limiting hole (15) matched with the limiting column (24) is provided on the key base (10).