JPH0241326B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Technical Field> The present invention relates to a power switch for a heat-retaining jar, etc.

<Prior Art> Conventionally, power switches for heat-retaining jars, electric rice cookers, electric pots, etc. are usually provided on the outer periphery of the container body. For this reason, the switch is not easy to use when placed on a low-height table, and it is especially difficult to use the switch when it is placed on a table with a low height. This was inconvenient, and it was also difficult to check the ON/OFF status of the switch.

In addition, since the switch body and the operating section of the power switch are configured as one unit or in close proximity,
Particularly when the switch is used by being stored in the recess of the cooking table as described above, water is likely to enter the switch body and cause a malfunction. In this case, using a waterproof switch may be an option, but there are problems with durability and
The disadvantage is that the price is also high.

<Purpose> The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned disadvantages, and an object of the present invention is to provide a power switch for a heat-retaining jacket, etc., which improves the operability of the power switch and can sufficiently cope with water exposure.

<Structure> The structure of the power switch of the heat retaining jar, etc. of the present invention to achieve the above object is that a switch cover is provided on the top surface of the outer lid, and the switch cover is provided with a switch cover facing the space formed between the switch cover and the top surface of the outer lid. A recess is provided on the upper surface of the switch cover, and an operating button for a power switch is provided in the recess so as not to protrude from the upper surface of the switch cover, while a switch body is provided in the space, separated from the operating button. The device is characterized in that a connecting member is interposed in the space between the switch body and the operation button to allow remote control of the switch body in conjunction with the operation button.

<Example> Details will be explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings showing examples.

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway front view showing a case where a power switch 1 according to the present invention is installed in a heat retaining jar A, and as shown in detail in FIG. A seesaw-type button 10a serving as an operation button is provided so as not to protrude from the upper surface of the switch cover so as to face the space formed between the top surface of the outer cover B and the seesaw-type button 10a of the outer cover B separated from the seesaw-type button 10a. It is composed of a micro switch 20m as a switch body provided in a space, and a lever rod 30a as a connecting member interposed in the space between the seesaw button 10a and the micro switch 20m.

The seesaw-shaped button 10a is attached to the cover C' having an L-shaped cross section of the hinge unit C for the outer cover B so that it can rotate in an arc around the fulcrum 11, and is attached to the top of the finger press 12. 12' is arranged so as not to protrude from the upper surface of the cover C', and even if a tray or the like is placed on the upper surface of the outer cover B, the seesaw-shaped button 10a is prevented from being inadvertently activated. The shaft portion 13 of the seesaw-shaped button 10a is provided with a plunger 15 which is constantly pressurized by a spring 14 in a projecting direction and can freely move in and out.

The lever 30a as a connecting member is rotatable in an arc around the fulcrum 31, and is attached to the cover of the hinge unit C.
It is attached to C′. The fulcrum 31 is provided directly below the rotational neutral position of the plunger 15 of the seesaw-type button 10a, and the plunger 1
5 is constantly pressed by the lever 30a.
That is, the lever 30a is configured to rotate in an arc in conjunction with the seesaw-type button 10a when the lever 30a is rotated. And lever 30a
The tip 32 of the micro switch 20m is opposed to the operating rod 21 of the micro switch 20m so as to overlap with the operating rod 21, and the other end 32' is bent downward to form a rotation stopper. Note that it is preferable that the lever 30a be formed of a leaf spring-like member having elasticity.

With the above configuration, by rotating the seesaw-shaped button 10a, the operating rod 21 of the micro switch 20m can be moved up and down via the lever rod 30a, making it possible to remotely control the micro switch 20m ( (See the operating state indicated by the dashed line in Figure 2).

On the other hand, as shown in detail in Figures 3 and 4,
The power lamp 40 may be configured and implemented at a position close to the operation button on the top surface of the outer cover B. In this case, the upper and lateral sides of the power lamp 40 may be covered with a cover 41 made of translucent plastic or the like. The power lamp 40 can be conveniently checked not only from above but also from the side. Further, as the cover 41,
It is preferable to attach the claw 42 at one end to the hinge unit C side and the claw 43 at the other end to fit onto the upper surface of the outer cover B, since it is easy to attach and remove them. Note that the reference numeral H in FIG. 1 indicates a drain port formed at the bottom of the hinge unit C.

Next, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the operation button provided so as not to protrude from the upper surface of the cover C' is constituted by a reciprocating sliding button 10b, and the connecting member is interlocked with the sliding button 10b. It is composed of a slide rod 30b that moves back and forth, and the slide rod 30b is connected to the slide type button 10b.
It is fixedly supported by the moving part 16 of.

A tilted cam 33 is formed at the tip 32 of the slide rod 30b, and can move the actuator 22 of the micro switch 20m up and down by reciprocating motion. Therefore, in the above embodiment as well, the micro switch 20m can be remotely controlled by reciprocating the slide button 10b.
In addition, in the above case, the micro switch 20m
In some cases, a roller 22' is provided at the tip of the actuator 22 (6th
(see figure).

Furthermore, the embodiment shown in FIG.
A reed switch 20r is provided in the space formed between C' and the outer lid B. In this case, the connecting member is a lever 30c that rotates integrally with a seesaw-type button 10c with a locking mechanism 17. A magnet 34 for operating the reed switch 20r is attached to the lever tip 32. In this case, the operating button and the connecting member may be implemented by respectively constructing a sliding button 10c and a sliding rod 30c similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 (see FIG. 8).

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the micro switch 20m and the reed switch 20r as the switch bodies are connected to the cover of the hinge unit C of the outer lid B.
It is preferable to attach it to C' because the wiring is short and it is convenient for assembly and other manufacturing.In particular, in this case, if it is screwed to the cover C' so that it can slide up and down, it will be in the preferred operating position. It also becomes easy to make fine adjustments. Furthermore, it is also possible to provide an operation button, a switch body, etc. on the lid locking lever unit D (FIG. 1). In addition, various structures can be considered for the operation button, the connecting member, and the switch body, and the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. Furthermore, the power switch 1 can be configured as a switch for various appliances, such as a rice cooker and an electric pot, in addition to the illustrated heat retaining jar A.

<Effects> As described above, according to the power switch for a heat-retaining jar, etc. according to the present invention, since the operation button is provided on the switch cover provided on the top surface of the outer lid, the heat-retaining jar, etc. can be placed on a low platform. The switch is easy to use even when the switch is turned on, and it is easy to operate the switch even when it is stored in a recess in the cooking table, such as in a commercial heating jar. is also very easy. Moreover, the operation button is provided with a switch cover on the top surface of the outer lid, a recess is formed on the top surface of the switch cover facing the space formed between the switch cover and the top surface of the outer lid, and the outer lid is placed in the recess. Since it is provided so that it does not protrude from the top surface, there is no risk of the operation button being inadvertently activated even if, for example, a tray or the like is placed on the top surface of the outer lid.

In addition, since the switch body is provided with a connecting member interposed in the space facing the operation button so that the switch body can be remotely operated in conjunction with the operation button, for example, the operation button part may get wet. The switch body can be mounted in a position where the switch body can be well protected, such as a position where failure due to water exposure of the switch body can be prevented.

Furthermore, regarding the operation button, a recess is provided on the top surface of the switch cover so as to face the space formed between the switch cover and the top surface of the outer cover, and the operation button is provided within the recess so as not to protrude from the top surface of the switch cover. A switch body is provided at a position separated from the operation button, and a connecting member is interposed in the space between the switch body and the operation button so that the switch body can be remotely operated in conjunction with the operation button. Existing spaces such as the hinge unit on the top surface of the lid in ordinary heat-retaining jars can be effectively utilized, and the switch does not protrude significantly from the container body, resulting in a good appearance.

Furthermore, the structure is simple and durable, and it can be provided at low cost.

Therefore, regarding the power switch of thermal gear etc.
This means that it is possible to provide a product that exhibits various excellent effects, such as excellent operability and sufficient resistance to water exposure.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a partially cutaway front view of a thermal gear equipped with the power switch of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a sectional view showing details of the power switch, Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of the main part, and Fig. 4. Similarly, FIGS. 5 to 8 are sectional views showing other embodiments. 1...Power switch, 10a, 10c...Seesaw type button as operation button, 10b...Slide type button, 20m...Micro switch as switch body, 20r...Same reed switch, 30a...as connecting member Lever levers, 30b, 30c... Also slide levers, A...
...Heat insulation jar, B...outer lid, C...hinge unit, C'...hinge unit cover, D...lid locking unit.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A switch cover is provided on the upper surface of the outer lid, and a recessed portion is provided on the upper surface of the switch cover facing the space formed between the switch cover and the upper surface of the outer lid,
An operating button for the power switch is provided in the recess so as not to protrude from the upper surface of the switch cover, while a switch body is provided in the space, separated from the operating button, and the above-mentioned button is provided between the switch body and the operating button. A power switch for a heat-retaining jacket, etc., characterized in that a connecting member is interposed in a space so that the switch body can be remotely controlled in conjunction with an operation button. 2. A power switch for a heat-retaining jacket or the like according to claim 1, wherein the operation button is provided on the hinge unit side. 3. A power switch for a heat-retaining jar, etc., as set forth in claim 1, wherein the operation button is provided on the side of the lid locking lever unit. 4. A power switch for a heat-retaining jacket or the like according to claim 1, wherein the switch main body is a micro switch. 5. A power switch for a heat-retaining jacket or the like according to claim 1, wherein the switch main body is a reed switch, and a magnet for operating the reed switch is provided at the tip of the connecting member. 6. The power switch for a heat-retaining jar or the like according to claim 1, wherein the operation button is a rotating seesaw-type button and the connecting member is a lever that rotates in an arc. 7. The power switch for a heat-retaining jar or the like according to claim 1, wherein the operation button is a reciprocating sliding type button, and the connecting member is a sliding rod having an inclined cam at its tip.