TW202317013A - Structure of electric cooker capable of effectively performing direct heating and cooking, protecting the heating device and prolonging the service life - Google Patents

Structure of electric cooker capable of effectively performing direct heating and cooking, protecting the heating device and prolonging the service life Download PDF

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TW202317013A
TW202317013A TW110138754A TW110138754A TW202317013A TW 202317013 A TW202317013 A TW 202317013A TW 110138754 A TW110138754 A TW 110138754A TW 110138754 A TW110138754 A TW 110138754A TW 202317013 A TW202317013 A TW 202317013A
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The invention relates to a structure of an electric cooker and, more specifically, to a structure of a split type electric cooker. The structure of the electric cooker is mainly composed of a base, a pot body and a pot cover. A control device is disposed inside of the base. A conductive protrusion is provided at the center of the case. A locking groove is defined at a side of the base. The pot body is formed by an outer shell combined with a middle pot. The bottom of the middle pot is a heat-conducting layer which is combined with a heating device. A conductive groove is defined at the center of the middle pot. A locking edge is formed at a side of the outer shell. A hole is defined at the center of the outer shell. When assembling, the middle pot is first placed into the outer shell to form the pot body so that the conductive groove of the middle pot locks with the hole at the center of the outer shell. When in use, the pot body is placed on the base so that the conductive protrusion of the base engages with the conductive groove of the pot body without generating deviation, and the power can be connected. In addition, with the locking groove of the base and the locking edge of the pot body, the pot body can be fixed without rotations. The control device on the base is used to select an operation mode, which can effectively perform direct heating and cooking, protect the heating device and prolong the service life, thereby providing truly practicability and inventive steps.

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電鍋之新結構 The new structure of electric cooker

本發明係有關於一種電鍋之新結構,特別是指一種由底座、鍋體、鍋蓋所組成之分離式電鍋新結構。 The invention relates to a new structure of an electric cooker, in particular to a new structure of a separate electric cooker composed of a base, a pot body and a pot cover.

按,傳統的電鍋,其外殼與中鍋係為不可分離,因為加熱裝置係固設於中鍋底部。而此結構沿用至今已有數拾年之久,卻很少人去研發改良,所以大部份的人觀念中,電鍋僅能供煮飯或燉煮食物,中鍋根本無法取出,而有清潔不易的問題。而目前市面已有可以將中鍋取出之分離式電鍋;其係將加熱裝置設於外殼底部,再將具有導熱底層之中鍋置入外殼進行加熱烹煮,如第M492700號「電鍋之中鍋結構改良」新型專利,即是分離式中鍋之發明,請配合參閱第1圖所示,係習知分離式電鍋之立體圖,該分離式電鍋1係由外殼10、中鍋11及鍋蓋12組成,雖然中鍋11可以取出方便清洗,但因中鍋11底部為平整狀,當置入外殼10時,其底部雖能與外殼10貼合,但中心容易偏移而使中鍋位移,以致加熱無法均勻,使得中鍋11必須耗更多熱能來完成蒸煮之目的;且當中鍋置入外殼時,電鍋裝置即會通電進行加熱烹煮,惟如果置入後位置偏移或底部未能完全貼合,則無法將食物煮熟,導致電鍋誤判持續進行加熱而不會斷電,不僅會使電鍋加熱裝置容易毀損,更會造成使用上的安全疑慮,這也是目前市售分離式電鍋給消費者的最大詬病。 According to the traditional electric cooker, its shell and the middle pot are inseparable, because the heating device is fixed at the bottom of the middle pot. However, this structure has been in use for several decades, but few people have developed and improved it. Therefore, in most people's minds, the electric pot can only be used for cooking or stewing food, and the medium pot cannot be taken out at all. Not easy question. At present, there are separate electric cookers that can take out the middle pot in the market; the heating device is arranged at the bottom of the shell, and then the middle pot with the heat conduction bottom layer is put into the shell for heating and cooking, such as No. M492700 "Electric Cooker" The new patent for the improvement of the structure of the medium pot is the invention of the separated medium pot. Please refer to Figure 1, which is a perspective view of a conventional separated electric pot. The separated electric pot 1 consists of a shell 10 and a medium pot 11. and the pot cover 12, although the middle pot 11 can be taken out for easy cleaning, but because the bottom of the middle pot 11 is flat, when it is placed in the shell 10, although the bottom can fit the shell 10, the center is easy to shift and the middle pot 11 is flat. The pot is displaced, so that the heating can not be uniform, so that the middle pot 11 must consume more heat energy to complete the purpose of cooking; and when the middle pot is placed in the outer shell, the electric pot device will be energized for heating and cooking, but if the position is shifted after being placed Or if the bottom is not fully fitted, the food cannot be cooked, causing the electric cooker to misjudge that it will continue to heat without powering off, which will not only make the heating device of the electric cooker easily damaged, but also cause safety concerns in use. The biggest criticism of the commercially available separate electric cooker to consumers.

再者,市售可以將中鍋取出之分離式中鍋,係將加熱裝置設於外殼底部,使用時,利用外殼之加熱裝置,使中鍋之導熱底層升溫對內鍋加熱烹煮,惟該設計之熱能傳導率不佳,正常使用時外殼溫度高達攝氏70度以上,大人稍有不慎或小孩誤觸即會造成燙傷,使用上相當危險。 Moreover, the commercially available separate medium pot that can be taken out is equipped with a heating device at the bottom of the shell. When in use, the heating device of the shell is used to heat up the heat conduction bottom layer of the medium pot to heat and cook the inner pot. The heat conduction rate of the design is not good, and the temperature of the shell is as high as 70 degrees Celsius or more during normal use. A little carelessness of adults or children will cause burns if they touch it by mistake. It is quite dangerous to use.

發明人係專門從事於鍋體的改良製造及銷售工作,深知傳統電鍋及一般分離式電鍋之缺失,於是乃極力苦思改革之道,並憑藉本身之專業及多年來的工作經驗,加上不斷的測試改良,終於首創出本發明。 The inventor is specialized in the improvement, manufacture and sales of pots. He is well aware of the lack of traditional electric pots and general separate electric pots, so he tried his best to think about the way of reform, and relying on his own profession and years of work experience, Coupled with continuous testing and improvement, the present invention is finally created first.

習知分離式電鍋之中鍋容易偏移,以致加熱無法均勻且耗能而容易損壞,使用上相當不便而明顯具有重大缺失。 In the known separate electric cooker, the pot is easy to shift, so that the heating is not uniform and consumes energy and is easy to be damaged. It is quite inconvenient to use and obviously has a major disadvantage.

本發明係有關於一種電鍋之新結構,特別是指一種分離式電鍋之新結構。該電鍋之新結構主要係由底座、鍋體、鍋蓋所組成。該底座中心處有一導電凸柱,底座內部設有控制裝置,該控制裝置具有二基板,大基板用以控制鍋體之加熱裝置,小基板用以選擇操作模式;鍋體係由外殼與中鍋結合,中鍋底層為一導熱層,結合有一加熱裝置,中心處設有一導電凹槽;外殼側邊形成一卡掣邊,中心處有一孔洞。該鍋蓋係用以蓋合鍋體。 The invention relates to a new structure of an electric cooker, in particular to a new structure of a separate electric cooker. The new structure of the electric cooker is mainly composed of a base, a pot body and a pot cover. There is a conductive boss in the center of the base. There is a control device inside the base. The control device has two base boards. The large base board is used to control the heating device of the pot body, and the small base board is used to select the operation mode; the pot system is combined by the outer shell and the middle pot. , the bottom of the medium pot is a heat-conducting layer combined with a heating device, and a conductive groove is provided in the center; a locking edge is formed on the side of the shell, and a hole is formed in the center. The pot cover is used to cover the pot body.

組裝時,首先將中鍋置入外殼內組合形成一鍋體,使該中鍋之導電凹槽卡設於外殼中心處之孔洞,將鍋體置放於底座上,使底座之導電凸柱與鍋體之導電凹槽接合,另藉由底座之卡掣槽與鍋體之卡掣邊可使鍋體固定,最後將鍋蓋蓋合於鍋體上方,即能完成組裝。使用時,啟動電源開關後,由於鍋體與底座卡掣接合,不會產生偏移而能使加熱裝置有 效的進行直接加熱煮飯;另利用底座之控制裝置之小基板配合電源開關用以選擇操作模式;而當鍋體與底座接合時,由大基板控制加熱裝置的加熱啟動,保護加熱裝置延長其使用壽命,具有相當之實用性與進步性。 When assembling, first put the medium pot into the shell to form a pot body, make the conductive groove of the pot fit in the hole in the center of the shell, place the pot body on the base, and make the conductive protrusions of the base and The conductive groove of the pot body is connected, and the pot body can be fixed by the catch groove of the base and the catch edge of the pot body. Finally, the pot cover is put on the top of the pot body to complete the assembly. When in use, after the power switch is turned on, since the pot body is engaged with the base, there will be no deviation and the heating device can be activated. Effective direct heating and cooking; in addition, use the small base plate of the control device of the base to cooperate with the power switch to select the operation mode; and when the pot body is connected to the base, the heating start of the heating device is controlled by the large base plate to protect the heating device and extend its life. The service life is quite practical and progressive.

〔習知者〕 〔learner〕

1:分離式電鍋 1: Separate electric cooker

10:外殼 10: shell

11:中鍋 11: medium pot

12:鍋蓋 12: Pot cover

〔本發明〕 〔this invention〕

2:電鍋之新結構 2: The new structure of the electric cooker

20:底座 20: base

201:導電凸柱 201: Conductive boss

202:卡掣槽 202: card slot

203:控制裝置 203: Control device

2030:電源開關 2030: Power switch

2031:大基板 2031: Large Substrate

2032:小基板 2032: Small Substrates

21:鍋體 21: pot body

210:外殼 210: shell

2100:卡掣邊 2100: snap edge

2101:孔洞 2101: holes

211:中鍋 211: medium pot

2110:加熱裝置 2110: heating device

2111:導電凹槽 2111: conductive groove

22:鍋蓋 22: Pot cover

第1圖係習知分離式電鍋之立體圖。 Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional split electric cooker.

第2圖係本發明之立體分解圖。 Fig. 2 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the present invention.

第3圖係本發明底座之立體圖。 Figure 3 is a perspective view of the base of the present invention.

第4圖係本發明底座之透視圖。 Figure 4 is a perspective view of the base of the present invention.

第5圖係本發明底座之立體分解圖。 Fig. 5 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the base of the present invention.

第6圖係本發明鍋體之立體圖。 Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the pot body of the present invention.

第7圖係本發明鍋體之體分解圖。 Fig. 7 is an exploded view of the pot body of the present invention.

第8圖係本發明之組裝示意圖。 Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the present invention.

第9圖係本發明之實施例圖。 Fig. 9 is an embodiment diagram of the present invention.

首先,請參閱第2圖所示,係本發明之立體分解圖。該電鍋之新結構2主要係由底座20、鍋體21及鍋蓋22所組成。該底座20內部設有控制裝置(圖中未顯示),中心處有一導電凸柱201,側邊形成一卡掣槽202。鍋體21係由外殼210與中鍋211結合;中鍋211底部為一導熱層並結合有加熱裝置2110(圖中未顯示),中心處形成有一導電凹槽2111(圖中未顯示);外殼210底部側邊形成有一卡掣邊2100(圖中未顯示),中心處有一孔洞2101;鍋蓋22係用以覆 蓋於鍋體21上。 First of all, please refer to Figure 2, which is a three-dimensional exploded view of the present invention. The new structure 2 of this electric cooker mainly is made up of base 20, pot body 21 and pot cover 22. The base 20 is provided with a control device (not shown in the figure), with a conductive protrusion 201 at the center and a locking groove 202 formed at the side. The pot body 21 is combined by the outer shell 210 and the middle pot 211; the bottom of the middle pot 211 is a heat conducting layer combined with a heating device 2110 (not shown in the figure), and a conductive groove 2111 (not shown in the figure) is formed at the center; The bottom side of 210 is formed with a locking edge 2100 (not shown in the figure), and there is a hole 2101 in the center; the pot cover 22 is used to cover Cover on the pot body 21.

其次,請繼續參閱第3圖所示,係本發明底座之立體圖,並配合參閱第4圖所示,係本發明底座之透視圖及第5圖所示,係本發明底座之立體分解圖。該底座20中心處有一導電凸柱201;底座側邊形成一卡掣槽202;底座20內部設有控制裝置203,該控制裝置203具有一電源開關2030及二基板2031、2032;大基板2031用以控制鍋體2之加熱裝置及小基板2032用以選擇操作模式。 Next, please continue to refer to Figure 3, which is a perspective view of the base of the present invention, and refer to Figure 4, which is a perspective view of the base of the present invention, and Figure 5, which is a three-dimensional exploded view of the base of the present invention. There is a conductive boss 201 at the center of the base 20; a locking groove 202 is formed on the side of the base; a control device 203 is provided inside the base 20, and the control device 203 has a power switch 2030 and two substrates 2031, 2032; the large substrate 2031 is used To control the heating device of the pot body 2 and the small substrate 2032 to select the operation mode.

然後,請參閱第6圖所示,係本發明鍋體之立體圖;並請配合參閱第7圖所示,係本發明鍋體之體分解圖。鍋體21係由外殼210與中鍋211結合;中鍋211底部為一導熱層,並結合有加熱裝置2110,中心處形成有一導電凹槽2111;外殼210底部側邊形成有一卡掣邊2100,中心處有一孔洞2101。 Then, please refer to shown in Fig. 6, which is a perspective view of the pot body of the present invention; and please refer to Fig. 7, which is an exploded view of the pot body of the present invention. The pot body 21 is combined by the outer shell 210 and the middle pot 211; the bottom of the middle pot 211 is a heat conduction layer, combined with a heating device 2110, and a conductive groove 2111 is formed in the center; There is a hole 2101 in the center.

接著,請繼續參閱第8圖所示,係本發明之組裝示意圖;並請配合參閱第7圖所示,係本發明鍋體之體分解圖。組裝時,將中鍋211置入外殼210內組合形成一鍋體21,使該中鍋211之導電凹槽2111卡設於外殼210中心處之孔洞2101;再將鍋體21置放於底座20上,該底座20之卡掣槽202與鍋體21其外殼210底部之卡掣邊2100相互卡掣固定;底座20之導電凸柱201與卡設於鍋體21其底部之導電凹槽2111接合,最後將鍋蓋22蓋合於鍋體21上方,即能完成組裝。 Then, please continue to refer to Figure 8, which is an assembly diagram of the present invention; and please refer to Figure 7, which is an exploded view of the pot body of the present invention. When assembling, put the middle pot 211 into the outer casing 210 to form a pot body 21, and make the conductive groove 2111 of the middle pot 211 snap into the hole 2101 at the center of the outer casing 210; then place the pot body 21 on the base 20 Above, the locking groove 202 of the base 20 and the locking edge 2100 at the bottom of the shell 210 of the pot body 21 are engaged with each other; the conductive protrusion 201 of the base 20 is engaged with the conductive groove 2111 stuck on the bottom of the pot body 21 , and finally put the pot cover 22 on the top of the pot body 21 to complete the assembly.

最後,請參閱第9圖所示,係本發明之實施例圖;並請配合參閱第3、4、5、6圖及第7圖所示。將鍋體21置放於底座20上,卡掣固 定;底座20之導電凸柱201與鍋體21底部之導電凹槽2111接合,再將鍋蓋22蓋合於鍋體21上方,即能開始使用。當啟動電源開關2030後,由於鍋體21與底座20卡掣接合,不會產生偏移而能使加熱裝置2110有效的進行直接加熱煮飯;另利用底座20之控制裝置203及小基板2032操作電鍋2之選擇操作模式;而當鍋體21與底座20接合時,由大基板2031用以控制鍋體之加熱裝置2110,保護加熱裝置2110延長其使用壽命。 Finally, please refer to Fig. 9, which is a diagram of an embodiment of the present invention; please also refer to Fig. 3, 4, 5, 6 and Fig. 7 together. Place the pot body 21 on the base 20 and lock it firmly Fixed; the conductive protrusion 201 of the base 20 is engaged with the conductive groove 2111 at the bottom of the pot body 21, and then the pot cover 22 is placed on the top of the pot body 21, and the pot can be used. When the power switch 2030 is turned on, since the pot body 21 is engaged with the base 20, there will be no deviation and the heating device 2110 can be used for direct heating and cooking; in addition, the control device 203 of the base 20 and the small substrate 2032 are used for operation Select the operation mode of the electric cooker 2; and when the cooker body 21 is connected with the base 20, the large substrate 2031 is used to control the heating device 2110 of the cooker body, so as to protect the heating device 2110 and prolong its service life.

因此,本發明電鍋之新結構,至少具有下列進步性及新穎性之優點: Therefore, the new structure of the electric cooker of the present invention at least has the advantages of following progress and novelty:

(1)鍋體與底座分離式設計,鍋體方便拆卸清洗,保持電鍋的清潔衛生,且控制開關設於底座,方便維修保養。 (1) The pot body and the base are designed separately, the pot body is easy to disassemble and clean, keeping the electric cooker clean and hygienic, and the control switch is set on the base for easy maintenance.

(2)利用鍋體下方的導電凹槽與底座之導電凸柱,使兩者能完美接合,不會因人為因素,產生偏移,可有效避免加熱裝置及其他零件毀損的風險。 (2) Using the conductive groove under the pot body and the conductive boss of the base, the two can be perfectly connected, and there will be no deviation due to human factors, which can effectively avoid the risk of damage to the heating device and other parts.

(3)底座之控制裝置之小基板用以選擇操作模式;大基板用以控制鍋體之加熱裝置,當鍋體與底座接合時,由大基板用以控制鍋體之加熱裝置,保護加熱裝置延長其使用壽命。 (3) The small substrate of the control device of the base is used to select the operation mode; the large substrate is used to control the heating device of the pot body. When the pot body is connected to the base, the large substrate is used to control the heating device of the pot body to protect the heating device Extend its service life.

(4)中鍋與加熱裝置採用直接受熱,大大降低能源損耗。 (4) The medium pot and the heating device are directly heated, which greatly reduces energy loss.

(5)使用時,外殼溫度大約43度,孩童誤觸不會有燙傷之慮。 (5) When in use, the temperature of the outer shell is about 43 degrees, and children will not worry about being burned if they accidentally touch it.

因此本發明電鍋之新結構,改善習知分離式電鍋之中鍋容易偏移,以致加熱無法均勻且耗能之缺失。 Therefore, the new structure of the electric cooker of the present invention improves the conventional split electric cooker which is easy to shift, so that the heating is not uniform and the lack of energy consumption.

綜上所述,本發明電鍋之新結構,將鍋體與底座分離,方 便清潔維修,且不會產生偏移,能有效進行直接加熱烹煮,不僅未曾見諸於同類產品中,亦未曾公開於申請前,誠已完全符合專利法之規定與要求,爰依法提出發明專利之申請。 To sum up, the new structure of the electric cooker of the present invention separates the pot body from the base to facilitate It is easy to clean and maintain, and will not cause deviation. It can be directly heated and cooked effectively. Not only has it not been seen in similar products, but it has not been disclosed before the application. It has fully complied with the provisions and requirements of the patent law. It is a legally proposed invention. Patent application.

2:電鍋之新結構 2: The new structure of the electric cooker

20:底座 20: base

21:鍋體 21: pot body

22:鍋蓋 22: Pot cover

201:導電凸柱 201: Conductive boss

202:卡掣槽 202: card slot

210:外殼 210: shell

211:中鍋 211: medium pot

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一種電鍋之新結構,該電鍋之新結構主要係由底座、鍋體、鍋蓋所組成;該底座中心處有一導電凸柱,底座內部設有控制裝置,該控制裝置具有二基板,大基板用以控制鍋體之加熱裝置,小基板用以選擇操作模式;鍋體係由外殼與中鍋結合,中鍋底層為一導熱層,結合有一加熱裝置,中心處設有一導電凹槽;外殼側邊形成一卡掣邊,中心處有一孔洞;該鍋蓋係用以蓋合鍋體;組裝時,將中鍋置入外殼內組合形成一鍋體,使該中鍋之導電凹槽卡設於外殼中心處之孔洞;將鍋體置放於底座上,使底座之導電凸柱與鍋體之導電凹槽接合,另藉由底座之卡掣槽與鍋體之卡掣邊可使鍋體卡掣固定,最後將鍋蓋蓋合於鍋體上方。 A new structure of an electric cooker, the new structure of the electric cooker is mainly composed of a base, a pot body, and a pot cover; the center of the base has a conductive protrusion, and a control device is arranged inside the base, and the control device has two base plates, a large The base plate is used to control the heating device of the pot body, and the small base plate is used to select the operation mode; the pot system is combined with the outer shell and the middle pot. There is a hole in the center; the lid is used to cover the pot body; when assembling, put the middle pot into the shell to form a pot body, so that the conductive groove of the middle pot is set on the The hole in the center of the shell; place the pot on the base so that the conductive protrusions of the base are connected to the conductive grooves of the pot, and the pot can be locked by the catch groove of the base and the catch edge of the pot The trigger is fixed, and finally the lid is placed on the top of the pot.
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