CN207370522U - food preparation appliance - Google Patents
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The utility model provides a food preparation utensil, include: the cooking pot comprises a pot body, a cooking cavity and a cooking control device, wherein the pot body is provided with the cooking cavity which is used for containing food to be cooked; the pot cover is covered on the pot body; the air extracting pump is used for extracting air from the interior of the cooking cavity so as to form negative pressure in the interior of the cooking cavity; the sealing washer sets up on the pot cover, and the sealing washer includes the fixed part, with the first lip limit that the fixed part is connected and set up the second lip limit on the circumference lateral wall of fixed part, and the fixed part is fixed on the pot cover, and one side of the pot cover towards the pot body is provided with downwardly convex extrusion convex part, first lip limit downwardly extending to culinary art intracavity, the second lip limit is laminated with the top border of the chamber wall in culinary art chamber to extrusion convex part extrudees the second lip limit downwards. The technical scheme of the utility model the sealing washer that can solve food preparation utensil among the prior art effectively produces the problem of leaking, sealing reliability difference easily.
Description
Technical field
The utility model is related to food preparation appliance, in particular to the improvement of the sealing ring of food preparation appliance.
Background technology
As the improvement of people's living standards, electric pressure cooking saucepan has increasingly obtained extensively as the substitute products of conventional high-tension pot
General application, and loved be subject to consumers in general.In the prior art, in order to realize food fresh-keeping, tasty and other effects, have
A little electric pressure cooking saucepans can make its internal formation negative pressure state by pumping.In order to make that negative pressure, voltage are kept in the pot of electric pressure cooking saucepan
The boiler port of power pot needs to set sealing ring.Above-mentioned sealing ring includes the first lip extended into pot and extends outwardly simultaneously
The second lip being fitted on pot edge.When pot inner pressure is less than external atmosphere pressure (negative pressure state), the second lip is pasted with pot edge
It closes with to being sealed in pot.However, in actual use, the compactness of the second lip and pot edge it is difficult to ensure that, once
There are gap between second lip and pot edge, it can make to generate leakage herein, sealing reliability is poor, so as to influence negative pressure ring in pot
The formation in border.
Utility model content
The main purpose of the utility model is that a kind of food preparation appliance is provided, to solve food system of the prior art
It is poor that the sealing ring of standby utensil easily leads to the problem of leakage, sealing reliability.
To achieve these goals, the utility model provides a kind of food preparation appliance, including:Pot, pot have
Cooking cavity, cooking cavity are used to hold cooked food;Pot cover, lid are located in pot;Aspiration pump, by aspiration pump to cooking cavity
Internal air exhausting, so that the inside of cooking cavity forms negative pressure;Sealing ring is arranged on pot cover, and sealing ring includes fixed part, with fixing
First lip of portion's connection and the second lip being arranged on the outer circumferential wall of fixed part, fixed part are fixed on pot cover,
The one side of pot cover towards pot is provided with downwardly projecting crush lobes, and the first lip is extended downward into cooking cavity, the second lip
Side is bonded with the top sides edge of the cavity wall of cooking cavity, and crush lobes are pressed down against the second lip.
Using the technical solution of the utility model, downwardly projecting crush lobes are set towards the one side of pot in pot cover.
After pot cover closing lid, the second lip is bonded with the top sides edge of the cavity wall of cooking cavity, and crush lobes are pressed down against second
Lip.When by aspiration pump to the internal air exhausting of cooking cavity, the inside of cooking cavity forms negative pressure, and the inside of cooking cavity
Pressure is more and more lower, and the pressure differential between external atmosphere pressure is increasing.In the process, the crush lobes on pot cover are to
The downward extruding force that two lips apply is increasing, so as to ensure that the second lip is closely adhered to the top of the cavity wall of cooking cavity
Portion edge, and with the increase of negative pressure, the top sides of the cavity wall of the second lip and cooking cavity along snugly increasingly closer, into
And sealing effect is improved, it ensure that the formation of the negative pressure in cooking cavity.
Further, crush lobes are convex ribs.
Further, the circumferential direction of crush lobes along pot cover extends to form the annular of closing.
Further, pot cover includes installation body and is arranged on installation retainer plate of the body towards the one side of pot, peace
Dress body grips portion jointly with retainer plate, and fixed part is fixed on pot cover.
Further, crush lobes are arranged on retainer plate towards on the one side of pot.
Further, retainer plate is towards being provided with opening up groove on the one side of installation body, and fixed part is from fixation
The top of retainer plate is extended upwardly on the inside of circle, and bends and is inserted by the opening of groove in groove.
Further, retainer plate is fixed by screws on installation body.
Further, sealing ring further includes the 3rd lip being arranged on the circumferential madial wall of fixed part, the 3rd lip with
The lower surface of pot cover is engaged.
Further, food preparation appliance is electric pressure cooking saucepan.
Further, pot includes cooker body and is arranged on to stew in vivo interior pot, and the inside of interior pot forms cooking cavity, pot cover
Including the upper cover from top to bottom set gradually and inner cover, inner cover forms installation body, and fixed part is mounted on inner cover by retainer plate
On.
Description of the drawings
The accompanying drawings which form a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, this practicality
New schematic description and description does not form the improper restriction to the utility model for explaining the utility model.
In the accompanying drawings:
Fig. 1 shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the embodiment of food preparation appliance according to the present utility model;
Fig. 2 shows enlarged diagram at the A of the food preparation appliance of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 shows the decomposition texture schematic diagram of the food preparation appliance of Fig. 1;
Fig. 4 shows the structure diagram of the retainer plate of the food preparation appliance of Fig. 1;
Fig. 5 shows the structure diagram of another angle of the retainer plate of Fig. 4;
Fig. 6 shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the retainer plate of Fig. 4;And
Fig. 7 shows the structure diagram of the interior pot of the food preparation appliance of Fig. 1.
Wherein, above-mentioned attached drawing is marked including the following drawings:
10th, cooking cavity;20th, sealing ring;21st, fixed part;22nd, the first lip;23rd, the second lip;24th, the 3rd lip;30、
Crush lobes;40th, retainer plate;41st, groove;50th, interior pot;60th, inner cover.
Specific embodiment
It should be noted that in the case where there is no conflict, the feature in embodiment and embodiment in the application can phase
Mutually combination.The utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
The following is a combination of the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model, and the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model is carried out
It clearly and completely describes, it is clear that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model rather than whole
Embodiment.It is illustrative to the description only actually of at least one exemplary embodiment below, is never used as to this practicality
New and its application or any restrictions used.Based on the embodiment in the utility model, those of ordinary skill in the art are not having
All other embodiments obtained under the premise of creative work are made, shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
It should be noted that term used herein above is merely to describe specific embodiment, and be not intended to restricted root
According to the illustrative embodiments of the application.As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, otherwise singulative
It is also intended to include plural form, additionally, it should be understood that, when in the present specification using term "comprising" and/or " bag
Include " when, indicate existing characteristics, step, operation, device, component and/or combination thereof.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the component and positioned opposite, the digital table of step otherwise illustrated in these embodiments
Up to the unlimited the scope of the utility model processed of formula and numerical value.Simultaneously, it should be appreciated that for ease of description, each shown in attached drawing
The size of a part is not to be drawn according to actual proportionate relationship.For skill known to person of ordinary skill in the relevant
Art, method and apparatus may be not discussed in detail, but in the appropriate case, the technology, method and apparatus should be considered as awarding
Weigh part for specification.In shown here and discussion all examples, any occurrence should be construed as merely example
Property, not as limitation.Therefore, the other examples of exemplary embodiment can have different values.It should be noted that:It is similar
Label and letter similar terms is represented in following attached drawing, therefore, once be defined in a certain Xiang Yi attached drawing, then with
It need not be further discussed in attached drawing afterwards.
In the description of the utility model, it is to be understood that the noun of locality such as " forward and backward, upper and lower, left and right ", " horizontal,
Vertically, vertically, it is horizontal " and " pushing up, bottom " etc. indicated by orientation or position relationship be normally based on orientation or position shown in the drawings
Relation is put, be for only for ease of description the utility model and simplifies description, in the case where not making explanation on the contrary, these nouns of locality
It does not indicate that and implies signified device or element must have specific orientation or with specific azimuth configuration and operation, because
This is it is not intended that limitation to scope of protection of the utility model;The noun of locality " inside and outside " refers to the wheel compared with each component in itself
Wide is inside and outside.
For ease of description, spatially relative term can be used herein, as " ... on ", " ... top ",
" ... upper surface ", " above " etc., for describing such as a device shown in the figure or feature and other devices or spy
The spatial relation of sign.It should be appreciated that spatially relative term is intended to comprising the orientation except device described in figure
Outside different azimuth in use or operation.For example, if the device in attached drawing is squeezed, it is described as " in other devices
It will be positioned as " under other devices or construction after the device of part or construction top " or " on other devices or construction "
Side " or " under other devices or construction ".Thus, exemplary term " ... top " can include " ... top " and
" in ... lower section " two kinds of orientation.The device can also other different modes positioning (being rotated by 90 ° or in other orientation), and
And respective explanations are made to the opposite description in space used herein above.
Furthermore, it is necessary to explanation, limits parts, it is only for be convenient for using the words such as " first ", " second "
Corresponding parts are distinguished, such as without Stated otherwise, above-mentioned word is there is no particular meaning, therefore it is not intended that this
The limitation of utility model protection scope.
Fig. 1 to Fig. 7 shows the structure of the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment.Wherein, Fig. 1 shows food preparation appliance
Schematic cross-sectional view;Fig. 2 shows enlarged diagram at the A of the food preparation appliance of Fig. 1;Fig. 3 shows prepared by the food of Fig. 1
The decomposition texture schematic diagram of utensil;Fig. 4 shows the structure diagram of the retainer plate of the food preparation appliance of Fig. 1;Fig. 5 is shown
The structure diagram of another angle of retainer plate of Fig. 4;Fig. 6 shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the retainer plate of Fig. 4;And Fig. 7 is shown
The structure diagram of the interior pot of the food preparation appliance of Fig. 1.
As shown in Figures 1 to 7, the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment is cooking apparatus, is preferably electric pressure cooking saucepan.The voltage
Power pot includes pot, pot cover, aspiration pump and sealing ring 20.Wherein, pot has cooking cavity 10.Cooking cavity 10 for hold by
Cooking food.Pot cover lid is located in pot.By aspiration pump to the internal air exhausting of cooking cavity 10, so that the inside shape of cooking cavity 10
Into negative pressure.Sealing ring 20 is arranged on pot cover.Sealing ring 20 include fixed part 21, the first lip 22 for being connected with fixed part 21 with
And it is arranged on the second lip 23 on the outer circumferential wall of fixed part 21.Fixed part 21 is fixed on pot cover.Pot cover is towards pot
One side be provided with downwardly projecting crush lobes 30.First lip 22 is extended downward into cooking cavity 10.Second lip 23 with
The top sides of the cavity wall of cooking cavity 10 are along fitting, and crush lobes 30 are pressed down against the second lip 23.
Using the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment, downwardly projecting crush lobes are set towards the one side of pot in pot cover
30.After pot cover closing lid, the second lip 23 is bonded with the top sides edge of the cavity wall of cooking cavity 10, and crush lobes 30 are downward
Squeeze the second lip 23.When by aspiration pump to the internal air exhausting of cooking cavity 10, the inside of cooking cavity 10 forms negative pressure, and
The pressure of the inside of cooking cavity 10 is more and more lower, and the pressure differential between external atmosphere pressure is increasing.In the process, pot cover
On the downward extruding force that applies to the second lip 23 of crush lobes 30 it is increasing, so as to ensure the second lip 23 closely
The top sides edge of the cavity wall of cooking cavity 10 is fitted in, and with the increase of negative pressure, the second lip 23 and the cavity wall of cooking cavity 10
Top sides along snugly increasingly closer, and then improve sealing effect, ensure that the formation of the negative pressure in cooking cavity 10.
It should be noted that in the present embodiment, food preparation appliance is cooking apparatus, it is preferably electric pressure cooking saucepan.But
The type of food preparation appliance is without being limited thereto, and in the other embodiment being not shown in figure, food preparation appliance can be not
Heating unit, the container for pickling food are set, which has cooking cavity, is also formed and born in cooking cavity in marinated food
Pressure.
As shown in Figures 1 to 7, in the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment, crush lobes 30 are convex ribs.Above-mentioned convex ribs
It is simple in structure, assembling easy to process.In the present embodiment, the circumferential direction of convex ribs along pot cover extends to form the annular of closing.
The second lip 23 of sealing ring 20 is squeezed by the convex ribs of annular, can so enhance connecing for convex ribs and the second lip 23
Contacting surface is accumulated, so as to further enhance sealing effect.
It should be noted that the concrete form of crush lobes 30 is without being limited thereto, in the other embodiment being not shown in figure
In, crush lobes can be the projective structure of other forms.For example, crush lobes can be to be formed in pot cover one towards pot
The boss or salient point of side.In order to strengthen sealing effect, boss can be arranged to extend to be formed along the circumferential direction of pot cover
The annular of closing, alternatively, salient point is arranged to multiple, and multiple salient points are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of pot cover.It is in addition, convex
Muscle is not limited to annular convex rib, and in the other embodiment being not shown in figure, convex ribs can be that the spaced arc of multistage is convex
Muscle, multiple arcs convex ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of pot cover.
As shown in Figure 1, Figure 2 and shown in Fig. 4 to Fig. 6, in the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment, pot cover includes installation body
And it is arranged on installation retainer plate 40 of the body towards the one side of pot.Installation body grips portion jointly with retainer plate 40
21, fixed part 21 is fixed on pot cover.Portion 21 is gripped by retainer plate 40 and installation body jointly, so more just
In the assembling of sealing ring 20.In the present embodiment, retainer plate 40 is opening up recessed towards being provided on the one side of installation body
Slot 41.Fixed part 21 extends upwardly to the top of retainer plate 40 from the inside of retainer plate 40, and bends the opening by groove 41
It is inserted into groove 41.Said structure makes the fixation of fixed part 21 more firm.It should be noted that fixed part 21 and pot cover are consolidated
Determine that mode is without being limited thereto, in the other embodiment being not shown in figure, fixed part 21 can be fixed directly by other structures
On pot cover.
As shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 6, in the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment, crush lobes 30 are arranged on
Retainer plate 40 is towards on the one side of pot.In the present embodiment, retainer plate 40 is integrally formed with crush lobes 30, so more just
In processing and manufacturing.In the present embodiment, retainer plate 40 is fixed by screws on installation body.Screw is multiple, multiple screws
It is arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of retainer plate 40.Retainer plate 40 and installation body are connected by screw, retainer plate 40 can be made
Dismounting is easily facilitated, consequently facilitating the replacement of sealing ring 20.
As shown in Fig. 2, in the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment, sealing ring 20 further includes the week for being arranged on fixed part 21
The 3rd lip 24 on inside side wall.3rd lip 24 is engaged with the lower surface of pot cover.Specifically, the 3rd lip 24 is inserted into
The lower surface of pot cover fits with the lower surface of pot cover, can so enhance sealing effect.
As shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. 7, in the food preparation appliance of the present embodiment, since food preparation appliance is electricity
Pressure cooker, the pot of the electric pressure cooking saucepan include cooker body and are arranged on to stew in vivo interior pot 50.The inside of interior pot 50 forms culinary art
Chamber 10.Pot cover includes the upper cover from top to bottom set gradually and inner cover 60.Inner cover 60 forms foregoing installation body, and sealing ring 20 is logical
Retainer plate 40 is crossed to be fixed on inner cover 60.
The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model only, is not intended to limit the utility model, for this
For the technical staff in field, various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention.It is all in the spirit and principles of the utility model
Within, any modifications, equivalent replacements and improvements are made should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
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1. a kind of food preparation appliance, which is characterized in that including:
Pot, the pot have cooking cavity (10), and the cooking cavity (10) is used to hold cooked food;
Pot cover, lid are located in the pot;
Aspiration pump, by the aspiration pump to the internal air exhausting of the cooking cavity (10), so that the inside of the cooking cavity (10)
Form negative pressure;
Sealing ring (20), is arranged on the pot cover, and the sealing ring (20) includes fixed part (21) and the fixed part (21)
The first lip (22) of connection and the second lip (23) being arranged on the outer circumferential wall of the fixed part (21), it is described solid
Determine portion (21) to be fixed on the pot cover, the one side of the pot cover towards the pot is provided with downwardly projecting crush lobes
(30), first lip (22) is extended downward into the cooking cavity (10), second lip (23) and the cooking cavity
(10) top sides of cavity wall are along fitting, and the crush lobes (30) are pressed down against second lip (23).
2. food preparation appliance according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the crush lobes (30) are convex ribs.
3. food preparation appliance according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the crush lobes (30) are along the pot cover
Circumferential direction extends to form the annular of closing.
4. food preparation appliance according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the pot cover includes installation body and setting
Retainer plate (40) in one side of the installation body towards the pot, the installation body and the retainer plate (40) are common
The fixed part (21) is clamped, the fixed part (21) is fixed on the pot cover.
5. food preparation appliance according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the crush lobes (30) are arranged on described solid
Fixed circle (40) is towards on the one side of the pot.
6. food preparation appliance according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the retainer plate (40) installs this towards described
Opening up groove (41) is provided on the one side of body, the fixed part (21) is prolonged upwards from the inside of the retainer plate (40)
The top of the retainer plate (40) is extended, and bends and is inserted by the opening of the groove (41) in the groove (41).
7. the food preparation appliance according to any one of claim 4 to 6, which is characterized in that the retainer plate (40) is logical
Screw is crossed to be fixed on the installation body.
8. food preparation appliance according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the sealing ring (20), which further includes, is arranged on institute
State the 3rd lip (24) on the circumferential madial wall of fixed part (21), the 3rd lip (24) and the lower surface phase of the pot cover
Cooperation.
9. food preparation appliance according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the food preparation appliance is electric pressure cooking saucepan.
10. food preparation appliance according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the pot includes cooker body and is arranged on
Described to stew in vivo interior pot (50), the inside of the interior pot (50) forms the cooking cavity (10), the pot cover include by up to
Under the upper cover that sets gradually and inner cover (60), the inner cover (60) forms the installation body, and the fixed part (21) passes through institute
Retainer plate (40) is stated on the inner cover (60).
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