WO2021162151A1 - Electric kettle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electric kettle having a magnet provided on a lid. The electric kettle according to the present invention comprises: a body in which water or food is accommodated; the lid for shielding the open upper side of the body; a base which is provided below the body and which supports the body; a heating module which is provided on one side of the body and which applies heat to heat the contents inside the body; and a handle provided on one side of the body and formed to be held by the hand, wherein the magnet is provided on the lid and/or the body. Therefore, even when the kettle is tilted, the lid is prevented from being separated therefrom.

Description

an electric kettle

The present invention relates to an electric kettle, and more particularly, to an electric kettle having a lid provided with a magnet.

In general, an electric kettle refers to a device for heating water, etc. accommodated in a main body by a heating means such as a heater by supplying electricity.

And, most of these electric kettles are configured such that the main body is detached from the base to which power is supplied, and is heated while seated on the base, and can be used by holding the handle and lifting the main body from the base. This type of electric kettle is usually called by various names such as a wireless electric kettle, a wireless electric pot, and a coffee pot.

Such an electric kettle has a complex body shape and may be formed of a plastic material in order to facilitate the arrangement of internal components.

However, when used for a long period of time, there is a problem that not only harmful components or microplastic components of plastics can be dissolved in high temperature water, but also they are vulnerable to scratches, and thus internal contamination problems may occur.

In addition, when the body is formed of a glass material, it is excellent in hygiene and has a very good appearance, but there is a risk of damage due to impact, etc.

Accordingly, in recent years, the main body is made of stainless steel, a wireless electric port capable of heating the water contained therein has been disclosed. In such a structure, the body is formed of a stainless material, so it is very hygienic and has excellent durability.

However, even in this improved prior art, the lid is still configured to have only a function of shielding the upper part of the body.

For example, as in Korean Patent No. 10-1631556, since the lid is used only for covering the main body, there is a problem in that the lid is opened when the main body is tilted to pour the water inside.

In addition, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0074313 also discloses a 'electric pot for both blender and steamer', but even in this prior art, the lid is configured to be coupled to the body by a coupling jaw, so when the body is tilted, the body There is a problem in that the lid is opened by the internal water pressure.

And, in such a conventional electric pot or electric kettle, the configuration in which the lid is completely separated from the body has the advantage of easy cleaning of the lid or body, but a separate operation or device is required for sealing between the lid and the body. . Accordingly, there is a problem in that manufacturing cost and manufacturing efficiency are lowered, as well as causing inconvenience to users due to such a separate operation or device.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle in which the lid can be firmly maintained.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle in which the lid is provided with a magnet and the lid is prevented from being opened by magnetic force.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle provided with magnets corresponding to each other on a lid and a body.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle that is easily assembled with a lid composed of a plurality of parts.

An object of the present invention is to provide a battery kettle in which a lid packing made of a silicone material is provided at the upper end of the lid to prevent it from coming into contact with water inside the body.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle in which an air vent capable of air flow is provided in the lid packing to allow external air to flow into the main body.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle in which a metal cover made of stainless steel is provided at the lower end of the lid in contact with water inside the body.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle in which the lid is not separated from the body without a separate structure or device between the lid and the body and the gap is sealed.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electric kettle that can be coupled to the body without having to consider the directionality of the lid when the lid separated from the body is coupled to the body.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the electric kettle according to the present invention, at least one of a lid and a body is provided with a magnet. Therefore, the lid is fixed to the body by magnetic force.

In addition, in the present invention, the upper and lower cover caps and the metal cover constituting the lid are coupled to each other by fastening bolts. Accordingly, a plurality of parts constituting the lid are assembled at once by one fastening bolt.

In the present invention, one or more air vents are formed in the lid packing. Accordingly, even when the lid is closed, external air can be introduced into the body.

In the present invention, a metal cover made of stainless steel is provided at the lower end of the lid.

In the present invention, the fastening bolt is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the metal cover.

In the present invention, a nut portion to which a fastening bolt is screwed is formed on the cover cap. Therefore, the metal cover and the cover cap are coupled by the fastening bolt.

An electric kettle according to the present invention comprises: a body in which water or food is accommodated; a lid for shielding the opened upper side of the body; a base provided under the body and supporting the body; a heating module provided on one side of the body and applying heat to heat the contents inside the body; It is provided on one side of the body and has a configuration including a handle configured to be held by hand; At least one of the lid or the body is characterized in that a magnet is provided.

The magnet (磁石) is characterized in that the permanent magnet (永久磁石).

The magnet (磁石) is characterized in that provided with a plurality of equal intervals on the edge of the lid.

The magnet (磁石) is characterized in that one or more is provided at the upper end of the body.

The lid may include: an upper cover forming an upper exterior; a lower cover provided on a lower side of the upper cover to match the upper cover; a lid packing provided on one side of the upper cover or the lower cover and made of an elastic material to seal a gap between the body and the lid; a metal cover provided under the lower cover and made of a metal material; It is characterized in that it has a configuration including one or more magnets provided on one side of the lower cover.

The upper cover is characterized in that the cover cap for the user's grip is formed to protrude upward.

The cover cap is closely fixed to the upper surface of the upper cover by a fastening bolt, and the fastening bolt is fixed to the metal cover.

The lower end of the fastening bolt is coupled to the center of the upper surface of the metal cover by welding.

The lid packing is characterized in that it is provided between the upper cover and the lower cover.

The outer diameter of the upper cover is formed to be larger than the outer diameter of the lower cover, and the outer rim of the lid packing is characterized in that it is installed to protrude outside the rim of the lower cover.

The lid packing is characterized in that the coupling rib fitted to the lower cover is formed to protrude downward.

The lower cover, characterized in that the support wall for supporting the magnet and the lid packing is further formed.

The support wall is characterized in that at least one magnet accommodating groove having an open outside is formed.

The support wall includes an inner wall formed in a circular ring shape to support one surface of the magnet; It is formed in a position spaced apart from the inner wall, the outer wall coupled to the coupling rib of the lid packing; characterized in that it has a configuration comprising a.

The coupling rib has a configuration including an inner rib and an outer rib formed to be spaced apart from each other; The upper end of the outer wall is formed to be stepped so that the outer side is lower than the inner side, and a stepped surface on which the outer rib is located is formed.

On the inner surface of the magnet receiving groove, one or more fixing ribs for fitting and fixing the magnet are further formed to protrude inward.

In the coupling rib of the lid packing, a packing groove in which the upper surface of the magnet is accommodated is further formed.

In the central portion of the upper surface of the upper cover, a cap groove in which the cover cap is seated is formed to protrude downward.

A cap guide rib supporting the lower inner surface of the cover cap is further formed on the bottom surface of the cap groove portion to protrude upward.

In the cap groove portion and the cover cap of the upper cover, a rotation preventing protrusion and a cap protrusion groove are respectively formed in a shape corresponding to each other and coupled to each other, so that rotation is prevented while the cover cap is mounted on the upper cover. do it with

A screw hole through which the fastening bolt passes is formed in the center of the cap groove, and the anti-rotation protrusion is formed to protrude at a position spaced apart from the screw hole to one side.

The body has a configuration including an outer body forming an outer appearance and an inner body forming an inner appearance; One or more magnets are provided at the upper end of the inner body.

The inner body is characterized in that a magnet frame for fixing and supporting the magnet is further provided.

The magnet frame is characterized in that it is fixedly mounted on the upper outer surface of the inner body by welding.

The magnet frame is characterized in that the magnet fixing portion is further formed to wrap and fix the outer surface of the magnet.

The magnets installed on the inner body are characterized in that they are respectively installed in the direction of the water outlet and the handle.

The electric kettle according to the present invention has the following effects.

However, in the present invention, magnets are installed on the lid and the body, respectively. Therefore, since the lid is mounted on the upper surface of the body by magnetic force, there is an advantage in that the lid is prevented from being opened even when the electric kettle is tilted to pour water inside the body. That is, even when the electric kettle is tilted, the lid is prevented from being opened by the pressure of water inside the body.

Two, in the present invention, a plurality of parts constituting the lid are coupled by one fastening bolt. That is, when the fastening bolts fixedly mounted on the metal cover constituting the lid are screwed to the cover cap, the coupling of the upper and lower covers between the metal cover and the cover cap is completed at the same time. Therefore, there is an advantage in that the assembly and disassembly of the lid is convenient.

Third, in the present invention, a fastening bolt for coupling a plurality of parts is fixed to the upper surface of the metal cover by welding or the like. Therefore, even when the user opens the lid, since the fastening bolt is not exposed to the outside, there is an advantage that the appearance is beautiful.

Fourth, in the present invention, a lid packing made of a silicone material is provided at the upper end of the lid. That is, the lid packing is closely fixed to the lower surface of the upper cover and placed between the body and the lid. Therefore, even when boiling water or pouring water, since the silicone lid packing does not come into contact with the water inside the body, there is an effect of preventing a change in the taste of water and contamination due to the contact of the packing.

Fifth, in the present invention, a plurality of air vents capable of air flow are formed in the lid packing. Therefore, when boiling water inside the body, the air vent is blocked by water vapor to prevent the steam from flowing out, while when pouring water inside the body, external air flows into the body through the air vent. air pressure drop is prevented. That is, there is an effect that the air pressure inside the body is lowered and the water pouring is prevented from being disturbed.

Six, in the present invention, a metal cover made of stainless steel is provided at the lower end of the lid. Therefore, water inside the body is hygienic because it only contacts the metal cover made of stainless steel, and even when the lid is removed from the body, the metal cover is exposed to the outside, so it has the advantage of having a luxurious image.

Seven, in the present invention, the magnet provided in the body is installed in the vicinity of the water outlet and the handle, respectively. Therefore, since strong magnetic force acts on the water outlet and the handle, even when the user tilts the electric kettle and pours water through the water outlet, the lid is firmly fixed by the magnets of the water outlet and the handle to prevent the lid from coming off. has a preventive effect.

Eight, in the present invention, the cover cap is formed to protrude from the top of the lid, and the cover cap is made of an aluminum material. Therefore, it is convenient for the user to hold the lid by hand, so that usability is increased, and there is an advantage in that the weight can be reduced and the quality can be improved by the aluminum material.

Ninth, in the present invention, the anti-rotation protrusion and the cap protrusion groove are respectively formed in the shape corresponding to the upper cover and the cover cap to be coupled. Therefore, since rotation is prevented while the cover cap is mounted on the upper cover, there is an advantage in that product defects and inconvenience in use are prevented.

Heat, in the present invention, magnets are provided on the lid at equal intervals, and on the other hand, since it is made in a circular shape, there is an advantage that it can be coupled to the body without considering the direction of the lid.

Eleven, in the present invention, since it is possible to seal the gap between the lid and the body by the force of the magnet provided on the lid and the body and the lid packing, there is an advantage that a separate operation or device is unnecessary.

Twelve, in the present invention, since the magnets provided in the lid and the body are installed so that attractive forces act with each other, when the lid is brought close to the upper end of the body, the user can sense that the lid is automatically closed by magnetic force do. Therefore, since the user can recognize the feeling of closeness that the lid is coupled to the body by magnetic force, there is an effect of relieving anxiety when using the product and increasing a sense of stability.

Thirteen, in the present invention, since the magnet is positioned inside the lid and between the inner body and the outer body, the magnet is not exposed to the outside or inside of the body and to the outside of the lid. Therefore, there is an effect of preventing damage to the appearance due to the installation of the magnet and increasing the aesthetics.

1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of the electric kettle according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the electric kettle according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded upper perspective view showing the configuration of the electric kettle according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a bottom exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the electric kettle according to the present invention.

Figure 5 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the body constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is an exploded upper perspective view showing the configuration of the body constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a bottom exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the body constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is an exploded upper perspective view showing the configuration of one embodiment of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a bottom exploded perspective view showing the configuration of one embodiment of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a partial cut-away perspective view showing the configuration of the upper half of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the handle supporter of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a rear view of the handle supporter of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

13 is an exploded perspective view of the handle cover of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention;

14 is a top perspective view showing the configuration of the main PCB and the touch PCB of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a bottom perspective view showing the configuration of the main PCB and the touch PCB of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

16 is an upper perspective view of the touch booster of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a bottom perspective view of the touch booster of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

18 is an upper perspective view of the LED cover of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a bottom perspective view of the LED cover of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 20 is a perspective view showing the configuration of one embodiment of the handle bracket constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

21 is a perspective view showing the configuration of another embodiment of the handle constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

22 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 21;

23 is a cut-away perspective view of a state in which the handle cover is removed in FIG.

24 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the handle of FIG. 21 is fastened to the body;

25 is a partial perspective view showing a state in which the handle of FIG. 21 is fastened to the inner body;

Figure 26 is a partial perspective view showing a state in which the handle of Figure 21 is coupled to the outer body.

27 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a handle supporter constituting the handle of FIG.

28 is a perspective view showing the configuration of another embodiment of the handle bracket constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

29 is an upper perspective view showing the configuration of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 30 is a lower perspective view showing the configuration of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

31 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 29;

32 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 30;

33 is a partial exploded view showing a state in which the metal cover is separated from the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

34 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 35 is a bottom perspective view of Fig. 34;

36 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view in another direction showing the internal configuration of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

37 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the cover cap of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 38 is an upper perspective view showing the configuration of the upper cover of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 39 is a lower perspective view showing the configuration of the upper cover of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 40 is an upper perspective view showing the lid packing configuration of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 41 is a lower perspective view showing the lid packing configuration of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

42 is a bottom view showing the lid packing configuration of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 43 is an upper perspective view showing the configuration of the lower cover of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 44 is a lower perspective view showing the configuration of the lower cover of the lid constituting the embodiment of the present invention.

45 is a perspective view showing a state in which a magnet is mounted on an inner body constituting an embodiment of the present invention;

46 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the magnet is separated from the inner body constituting the embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, an electric kettle according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4 show the configuration of an embodiment of the electric kettle according to the present invention. That is, FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views and longitudinal cross-sectional views, respectively, showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of the electric kettle according to the present invention, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are upper and lower exploded perspective views of the electric kettle shown in FIG. 1 , respectively. are shown respectively.

As shown in these drawings, the electric kettle 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a body 10 in which water or food is accommodated, and a lid 20 for shielding the opened upper side of the body 10 . ), a base 60 provided at the lower side of the body 10 to support the body 10, and a base 60 provided at the top of the body 10 to guide the discharge of water or food inside the body 10 It consists of a water outlet 30, and a handle 40 that is fastened to the upper end of the body 10 and is configured to be held by hand.

Specifically, the electric kettle 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole, and the body 10 in which water or food is accommodated and the open upper side of the body 10 are shielded. It consists of a lid 20 and a handle 40 and a heating module 50, a base 60, and the like.

The body 10 may be formed in a cylindrical shape with an open upper surface. Since it is a belt, the upper surface of the body 10 may be shielded by the lid 20 .

The handle 40 may be configured to protrude outward from one side of the body 10 . That is, as shown, the handle 40 is provided to protrude to the upper right side of the body 10 .

The base 60 is disposed on the bottom surface, and a power cord is connected so that external power can be supplied.

In addition, the assembled body 10 may be seated on the upper surface of the base 60 .

The body 10 may be formed in a cylindrical shape to form a heating space 101 in which water can be accommodated and heated. In addition, power may be supplied to the body 10 while being seated on the base 60 .

The power supply method between the base 60 and the body 10 may be a power supply method by contacting a power terminal. In addition, the power supply method of the base 60 and the body 10 may be an electromagnetic induction method.

To this end, the base 60 is provided with a lower power module 64 serving as a primary coil, and the body 10 corresponding thereto is provided with an upper power module 55 serving as a secondary coil. can

A heating module 50 and a bottom cover 56 are installed at the lower end of the body 10, and the heating module 50 and the bottom cover 56 form a lower part of the body 10, so that ' You can also call it 'Lower Body'.

The heating module 50 includes a heating plate 52 that forms a bottom surface inside the body 10 or is configured to be in close contact with the bottom surface of the body 10 , and a heater 54 that heats the heating plate 52 . ), and allows the heating plate 52 to be heated by the power supplied from the upper power module 55 . In addition, the heating module 50 may include a bottom cover 56 forming a lower surface of the body 10 .

At one end of the body 10 , a spout 30 may be formed to protrude to the outside to pour water inside the body 10 .

A handle 40 may be mounted in the opposite direction of the water outlet 30 . That is, as shown, the handle 40 is preferably formed on the right side of the body 10 , and the water outlet 30 is formed on the left side of the body 10 . Accordingly, it is easy for the user to pour water through the water outlet 30 while holding the handle 40 by hand.

Meanwhile, the handle 40 may be fixedly mounted to one side (right side in the drawing) outer surface of the body 30 .

The handle 40 is a part gripped by a user's hand so that the user can easily lift or move the electric kettle 1, and also includes a decorative and elastic grip part. That is, the handle 40 has a luxurious exterior, and at least a portion (eg, a grip portion) may be formed of a rubber or silicone material so that it does not slip when the user holds the handle 40 .

In addition, it is preferable that the handle 40 is provided with a button that allows the user to operate on/off or adjust the temperature so that the user can operate the handle 40 . To this end, a PCB may be provided inside the handle 40 , and an operation state of the electric kettle 1 may be displayed on the upper surface thereof.

The body 10 is preferably made of a double. That is, it consists of an outer body 11 forming an outer appearance and an inner body 12 forming an inner appearance.

The handle 40 is configured to be coupled to the upper end of the inner body 12 . That is, the inner body 12 is provided with a handle bracket 15 , which will be described below, so that the handle 40 is fixed to the handle bracket 15 . In addition, the handle bracket 15 may be attached and fixed to the outer surface of the inner body 12 by welding or an adhesive.

The opened upper surface of the electric kettle 1 , that is, the upper surface of the body 10 may be shielded by a lid 20 .

The lid 20 forms an upper surface of the electric kettle 1 in a closed state, and comes in contact with the upper periphery of the body 10 to seal the inside of the electric kettle 1 .

A cover cap 21 is formed in a central portion of the lid 20 to protrude upward. The cover cap 21 functions to allow a user to easily lift the lid 20 or to be easily coupled to the body 10 .

In addition, a handle bracket 15 is attached or fixed to the upper end of the inner body 12 , and the handle 40 is coupled to the body 10 by a fastening bolt or the like.

In addition, a temperature sensor 53 is provided on the bottom surface of the inner body 12 to measure the temperature of water inside the heating space 101 .

5 to 7 show the detailed configuration of the body 10 . That is, FIG. 5 shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the body 10 , and FIGS. 6 and 7 show upper and lower exploded perspective views of the body 10 , respectively.

As shown in these figures, the body 10 is generally formed in a cylindrical shape with an upper side open, and contents such as water are accommodated in the space formed therein, and a heating module 50 is provided at the lower end. It is configured to heat the contents inside the body 10 .

The body 10 is preferably configured in a double. That is, the body 10 includes an inner body 12 forming an inner appearance and an outer body 11 forming an outer appearance.

As shown in the figure, the inner body 12 preferably has a cylindrical shape with an open upper side, and a space for receiving water or the like is formed therein.

The outer body 11 is formed to have a larger diameter than that of the inner body 12 and is installed to surround the outer side of the inner body 12 . As shown in the figure, the outer body 11 preferably has a cylindrical shape with open top and bottom.

Since the inner body 12 is formed to have a smaller diameter than the outer body 11, a gap space 102 is formed between the inner body 12 and the outer body 11, which is significantly compared to the single-wall structure. It may have a structure with improved thermal insulation performance.

Both the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 may be formed of the same stainless steel material, and the outer body 11 forms the exterior of the body 10, and the inner body 12 is It creates a space for water to be accommodated.

As such, since the inner body 12 is formed to have a smaller diameter than the outer body 11, the inner body 12 may be provided in a form accommodated inside the outer body 11, , a gap space 102 of a predetermined size may be formed between the outer body 11 and the inner body 12 .

An air layer is formed in the gap space 102 between the outer body 11 and the inner body 12 to prevent direct heat transfer to the outer body 11 .

Accordingly, the interstitial space 102 may be referred to as an insulating interstitial space 102 . In addition, even when the water contained in the inner body 12 is heated and hot, the outer body 11 may maintain a relatively low temperature.

In addition, the insulating gap space 102 may communicate with a space in which the heating module 50 is disposed and an inner space of the handle 40 . Therefore, although not shown, the electric wire connected to the handle PCB located on the handle 40 passes through the insulating gap space 102 between the outer body 11 and the inner body 12 and the heating module (50) can be guided to a space where it is arranged.

The body 10 may be formed by combining upper and lower ends of the outer body 11 and the inner body 12 formed in a cylindrical shape.

For example, the upper and lower ends of the outer body 11 and the inner body 12 may be connected to each other by welding while being superimposed on each other. In this case, the remaining portions except for the upper and lower ends of the outer body 11 and the inner body 12 may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval to have a heat insulating structure.

Looking at the structure of the upper end of the body 10 in more detail, the upper end of the outer body 11 and the upper end of the inner body 12 are coupled to each other and fixed by welding or the like.

As shown, the upper end of the inner body 12 is further provided with an inner upper end portion 121 extending outwardly so that the upper end of the outer body 11 of the inner body 12 is coupled to each other.

The inner upper end portion 121 is formed to be double-extended to the outside from the inner body 12 so that the outer end is in contact with the upper end of the outer body 11 .

Accordingly, the upper portion of the interstitial space 102 is shielded by the inner upper end portion 121 . Of course, it will also be possible to form the upper end of the outer body 11 to extend inward to contact the upper end of the inner body (12).

The handle 40 and the water outlet 30 are coupled to the body 10 .

Specifically, the handle 40 and the water outlet 30 may be fastened to the upper end of the inner body 12 , and the handle 40 and the water outlet 30 pass through the outer body 11 to the outside. can protrude.

Accordingly, a handle hole 111 through which the handle 40 is installed and a water outlet hole 112 through which the water outlet 30 is installed are respectively formed in the outer body 11 .

Specifically, a handle hole 111, which is a rectangular cut-out hole, is formed in the upper right side of the outer body 11 to pass through left and right.

In addition, on the opposite side of the handle hole 111, the water outlet hole 112 is formed to pass through left and right. That is, the water outlet hole 112 is formed on the upper left side of the outer body 11 , and the water outlet hole 112 preferably has a triangular shape to correspond to the shape of the water outlet 30 .

In the front surface of the outer body 11 and the front surface of the inner body 12, an outer hole 113 and an inner hole 123 are respectively formed to penetrate back and forth.

The outer hole 113 and the inner hole 123 are portions in which the see-through window 13 to be described below is installed. Therefore, it is preferable that the outer hole 113 and the inner hole 123 have a rectangular shape elongated vertically to correspond to the shape of the see-through window 13 .

A plurality of water outlet holes 125 are formed through the upper left side of the inner body 12 . The water outlet hole 125 is a part that guides the water inside the inner body 12 to be discharged through the outlet water 30 . Accordingly, the plurality of water outlet holes 125 are preferably formed at positions corresponding to the water outlet holes 112 formed in the upper left side of the outer body 11 .

A handle bracket 15 is installed on the upper right side of the inner body 12 . The handle bracket 15 is such that the handle 40 is coupled to and fixed to the inner body 12, and is preferably formed in a '⊃' shape (when viewed from above).

Accordingly, the left end of the handle bracket 15 is coupled to the inner body 12 by welding, an adhesive, or a fastening mechanism, and the right end is coupled to the handle 40 .

When the handle bracket 15 is fixedly mounted on the inner body 12, the right end of the handle bracket 15 moves outward (right) through the handle hole 111 of the outer body 11 as shown. Exposure is preferred.

And, the handle 40 may be fastened to the handle bracket 15 by means of a fastening means. That is, the handle 40 may be coupled to the handle bracket 15 by fastening means such as a bolt and a nut.

The body 10 is formed of a stainless steel material, and is formed by processing such as welding. Accordingly, the body 10 may smooth the processing area by electropolishing and maintain a smooth state of the surface of the internal space in which water is accommodated.

In addition, the body 10 may be made to have corrosion resistance on the inner and outer surfaces through electrolytic polishing. For this reason, it is preferable that the body 10 be subjected to electrolytic polishing after the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 are combined.

In a state in which the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 are coupled to each other and the body 10 is molded, the body 10 is immersed in an electrolyte solution for electrolytic polishing, and then the electrolytic polishing is performed.

In this process, the electrolyte inevitably flows into the insulating gap space 102 between the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 due to the structural characteristics of the body 10 . That is, since the body 10 has the handle hole 111 and the water outlet hole 112 opened in the molded state, when the body 10 is immersed in the electrolyte, the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 ), the electrolyte inevitably flows in.

When the body 10 is lifted after the electropolishing is completed, the electrolyte between the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 is discharged to the lower side of the interstitial space 102 . That is, since the lower ends of the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 do not contact each other and form a space in which the bottom cover 56 and the like are coupled, before the parts such as the bottom cover 56 are combined. Therefore, the electrolyte can be smoothly discharged to the lower side of the interstitial space 102 .

In addition, even when the body 10 is washed after the electropolishing is completed, the electrolyte solution between the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 naturally occurs when the body 10 is immersed in a cleaning solution and lifted after washing. It is discharged downward through the gap space (102).

In this way, all of the remaining liquid in the body 10 can be smoothly discharged even when the electrolytic solution is removed after the electropolishing process as well as being washed after the electrolytic polishing.

A see-through window 13 may be formed in the body 10 . The see-through window 13 makes it possible to check the water level or the boiling state of the electric kettle 1 from the outside of the electric kettle 1 without opening the lid 20 .

The see-through window 13 may extend long in the vertical direction, and may be fixedly mounted to the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 , respectively. Preferably, the viewing window 13 is coupled to the inner body 12 .

The see-through window 13 allows a user to see the inside of the body 10 from the outside, so that the user can know the amount of food, such as water, inside the body 10, and is preferably formed to be transparent.

It is preferable that a see-through window gasket 135 is further provided between the see-through window 13 and the body 10 to prevent water leakage through the gap between the see-through window 13 and the body 10 . That is, the see-through window 13 may be mounted to the body 10 in an airtight state.

In this way, the see-through window gasket 135 may be mounted between the see-through window 13 and the inner hole 123 or the outer hole 113 . Preferably, the see-through window gasket 135 is mounted between the inner hole 123 and the see-through window 13 to prevent leakage of water inside the inner body 12 .

The viewing window gasket 135 is preferably formed in a shape corresponding to the circumferential shape of the viewing window 13, and is preferably made of an elastic material.

When the see-through window 13 is fixedly mounted to the inner hole 123 of the inner body 12 , the inner surface of the see-through window 13 is preferably located on the same plane as the inner surface of the inner body 12 . do.

Therefore, in a state in which the see-through window 13 is fixedly mounted to the body 10, a portion protruding to the inside of the inner body 12 is prevented from occurring, thereby making the internal structure simple and easy to clean. .

In addition, it is preferable that the front surface of the see-through window 13 is also configured to be positioned on the same plane as the outer surface of the outer body 11 . Accordingly, in the state in which the see-through window 13 is mounted, the see-through window 13 does not protrude or sink from the outer surface of the outer body 11 , so that the appearance can be further improved.

In addition, the gap between the see-through window 13 and the inner body 12 is sealed by the see-through window gasket 135 to prevent the water inside the body 10 from leaking to the outside.

Of course, additional gaskets or packings may be further provided on the outer body 11 and the like as needed, and the outer body 11 and the outer body 11 and the see-through window 13 are more airtight by sealing the space between the outer body 11 and the see-through window 13 . A gap may be prevented from occurring between the viewing windows 13 .

The heating module 50 may be mounted on a lower portion of the body 10 . That is, the heating module 50 is mounted on the lower surface of the inner body 12 .

The heating module 50 is for heating the space inside the body 10 to increase and control the temperature of contents such as water.

The heating module 50 includes a heater assembly 51 that generates heat, a temperature sensor 53 that measures the temperature of water inside the inner body 12, and a heater assembly 51 for supplying power. It is constituted by an upper power supply module 55 and the like.

In addition, a bottom cover 56 is further provided on the lower side of the heating module 50 to cover the remaining components except for a portion of the upper power module 55 so as not to be exposed downward of the body 10 .

The heating module 50 and the bottom cover 56 are mounted through the open lower surface of the outer body 11 , and form at least a portion of the lower portion of the body 10 , and thus may be referred to as a bottom body.

In addition, in a state in which the assembly of the bottom body is completed, the body 10 may be seated on the base 60 . That is, for the operation of the electric kettle 1 , the body 10 in which the bottom body is assembled must be seated on the base 60 .

In a state in which the body 10 is seated on the base 60, the upper power module 55 of the body 10 and the lower power module 64 of the base 60 are in contact with each other, so that power supply is it becomes possible In this state, the heater 54 is heated by the power supply to boil water.

As shown, the heating module 50 may be disposed inside the opened lower surface of the outer body 11 . In the heating module 50 , when the bottom cover 56 is removed, the remaining components may be exposed through the opened lower surface of the outer body 11 .

The heater assembly 51 may include a heating plate 52 attached and coupled to the bottom surface of the inner body 12 , and a heater 54 fixedly mounted to the bottom surface of the heating plate 52 .

Specifically, the upper power module 55 is disposed in the lower center of the body 10 , and a heater 54 is provided outside the upper power module 55 to heat the bottom surface of the inner body 12 . make it possible

In addition, a cover PCB for supplying power to the heater 54 may be provided on the bottom cover 56 .

As such, the upper power module 55 is located in the center of the heating module 50 . And, the upper power module 55 may be mounted in the center of the heating plate (52).

The heating plate 52 may be coupled to the lower surface of the inner body 12 , and the heater 54 may be mounted on the heating plate 52 .

The heater 54 may be configured as a sheath heater. In addition, the heater 54 is positioned more outside than the upper power module 55 , and may be disposed along the circumference of the heating plate 52 .

It is preferable that both ends of the heater 54 are spaced apart from each other at adjacent positions, and the connection terminals are exposed at both ends of the spaced heater so that they can be connected to the cover PCB by wires.

The heating plate 52 may be formed in a disk shape having a size corresponding to the size of the lower surface of the inner body 12 , and the heater 54 may be mounted on the bottom surface.

The heating plate 52 is formed of aluminum or an aluminum alloy material having high thermal conductivity, so that the heat of the heater 54 can be uniformly transmitted to the entire bottom surface of the inner body 12 . Also, the heating plate 52 and the heater 54 may be integrally formed by die casting.

A temperature sensor mounting hole 521 in which the temperature sensor 53 is mounted may be further formed in the heating plate 52 .

A sensor packing 531 may be further provided in the temperature sensor mounting hole 521 . The sensor packing 531 seals the temperature sensor mounting hole 521 .

The heating plate 52 may be mounted on the lower surface of the inner body 12 . In this case, the heating plate 52 may be completely in close contact with the lower surface of the inner body 12 , and may be blazed so that heat transfer can be effectively performed and integrally coupled with the inner body 12 .

The heating plate 52 may have a circular disk shape, and may have a diameter slightly smaller than that of the inner body 12 .

A sensor hole 124 through which the upper end of the temperature sensor 53 is exposed is formed on the bottom surface of the inner body 12 to penetrate vertically.

The sensor hole 124 is formed at a position corresponding to the temperature sensor mounting hole 521 vertically.

The temperature sensor 53 is exposed above the bottom surface of the inner body 12 to sense the temperature of the water in the heating space 101 .

On the other hand, the upper end of the temperature sensor 53 is installed to have a height corresponding to the height of the bottom surface of the inner body 12, the gap between the temperature sensor 53 and the inner body 12 is the sensor packing It is preferable to be closed by (531).

Therefore, since the upper end of the temperature sensor 53 does not protrude upward from the bottom surface of the inner body 12, even when washing the inside of the body 10, the temperature sensor 53 does not interfere. do.

Meanwhile, all other heating modules 50 , except for the bottom cover 56 , may be completely accommodated inside the body 10 . And, when the bottom cover 56 is installed, the remaining components of the heating module 50 provided inside the body 10 are shielded, and the lower surface of the body 10 is formed.

A bottom hole 561 is formed in the center of the bottom cover 56 , and a portion of the upper power module 55 may be exposed through the bottom hole 561 .

Accordingly, the upper power module 55 may be exposed through the bottom hole 561 so that the body 10 may be configured to contact the lower power module 64 when the body 10 is mounted on the base 60 .

8 to 20 show the configuration of the handle 40 in detail. That is, FIGS. 8 and 9 show an upper and a lower exploded perspective view of the handle 40, respectively, FIG. 10 is a partially cut-away perspective view of the handle 40, and FIGS. 11 and 12 show the handle A perspective view and a rear view of the handle supporter 41 constituting the 40 are shown, respectively. And, FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the handle cover 42 constituting the handle 40, and in FIGS. 14 and 15, the main PCB 46 and the touch PCB 47 constituting the handle 40 are shown. ) is shown in upper and lower perspective views, respectively, and FIGS. 16 and 17 are upper and lower perspective views of the touch booster 48 constituting the handle 40 , respectively. In addition, the upper and lower perspective views of the LED cover 49 constituting the handle 40 are respectively shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 , and in FIG. 20 , the structure of the handle bracket 15 to which the handle 40 is coupled. This is shown in a perspective view.

As shown in these drawings, the handle 40 includes a handle supporter 41 constituting a skeleton and a handle cover 42 surrounding a plurality of parts provided in the handle supporter 41 . That is, the handle 40 supports a plurality of parts and at the same time covers a plurality of parts installed in the handle supporter 41 and the handle supporter 41, which is coupled to the handle supporter 41, and is installed at the same time. It consists of a handle cover 42 and the like that serves as a decoration.

The handle supporter 41 includes a side wall frame 411 surrounding the components accommodated therein, and a pillar frame 412 extending downwardly from one end of the side wall frame 411 . That is, the handle supporter 41 is formed on the upper side of the pillar frame 412 and the pillar frame 412, which is a part wrapped by a person's hand, and a control means 45 to be described below is installed therein. It is composed of a side wall frame 411 and the like to form a space.

In detail, the handle supporter 41 is generally formed in a 'L' shape and is coupled to the upper end of the body 10, which is coupled to the body 10 and has a side wall in which a plurality of electrical components are embedded. It is composed of a frame 411 and a column frame 412 that is vertically bent downward from one end (rear end) of the side wall frame 411 and extends.

Of course, the pillar frame 412 is not bent vertically downward from the side wall frame 411, but may be formed to extend to have an acute angle or an obtuse angle.

The handle supporter (41) is provided with a bracket fastening end (413) fastened to the handle bracket (15).

Specifically, a bracket fastening end 413 is formed in a predetermined size at the front end of the side wall frame 411 of the handle supporter 41 . That is, the front of the side wall frame 411 is opened, the opened portion is shielded by a bracket fastening end 413 having a predetermined height, and this bracket fastening end 413 is fastened to the handle bracket 15 . A part that is joined by means.

Accordingly, it is preferable that at least one bracket fastening hole 413a through which a fastening means such as a bolt passes and is inserted is formed in the bracket fastening end 413 so as to penetrate back and forth.

At one end of the handle supporter 41, a hanging end 415 caught on the outer body 11 is formed to protrude outward. That is, the handle supporter 41 has a hanging end 415 caught in the handle hole 111 of the outer body 11 to protrude downward from the front end of the side wall frame 411 .

Specifically, at the front end of the side wall frame 411 of the handle supporter 41, a hanging end 415 of a predetermined size is formed to protrude forward. That is, at the lower end of the front side of the side wall frame 411 of the pillar frame 412 , the hook end 415 caught on the outer body 11 is formed to protrude forward and downward from the front end of the side wall frame 411 .

The hanging end 415 is formed to be spaced apart from the front end of the side wall frame 411 by a predetermined distance and accommodated inside the outer body 11 . Accordingly, the hanging end 415 is spaced a predetermined distance forward from the front end of the side wall frame 411, and this spaced hanging end 415 is extended by a predetermined length forward from the lower end of the side wall frame 411. It is integrally formed with the side wall frame 411 by the joint portion 415a.

The hanging end 415 may be formed to protrude upward or downward from the tip of the handle supporter 41 . That is, in this embodiment, the hanging end 415 is formed to protrude downward from the junction 415a extending forward from the front end of the side wall frame 411, but this hanging end 415 is the side wall frame ( 411), it will be possible to be configured to protrude upward from the tip.

As such, when the hanging end 415 is formed to protrude downward from the front end of the handle supporter 41, the hanging end 415 will be caught at the lower end of the handle hole 111 of the outer body 11. . Conversely, when the hanging end 415 is formed to protrude upward from the front end of the handle supporter 41, the hanging end 415 will be caught on the upper end of the handle hole 111 of the outer body 11. .

It is preferable that one or more reinforcing ribs 413b for reinforcing the strength of the bracket fastening end 413 are formed on one side of the bracket fastening end 413 . That is, as shown, at the rear of the bracket fastening end 413, one or two reinforcing ribs 413b whose cross-sectional area gradually increases toward the lower side are formed in pairs.

Accordingly, the bracket fastening end 413 is supported by the reinforcing rib 413b and is firmly fixed to the handle supporter 41 .

Preferably, the hook end 415 is positioned inside the outer body 11 , and one surface of the hook end 415 is formed to have a curvature corresponding to the inner surface curvature of the outer body 11 . That is, the rear surface of the hook end 415 is formed to have a curvature corresponding to the inner surface curvature of the outer body 11 .

In this case, when the hook end 415 is caught in the handle hole 111 of the outer body 11 , the hook end 415 is located inside the outer body 11 so that the rear surface is the outer body 11 . ) is in contact with the inner Accordingly, since the curvature of the rear surface of the hook end 415 and the inner surface of the outer body 11 coincide, it is possible to maintain a state in close contact with each other.

A support end groove 416 in which the booster support end 487 of the touch booster 48 to be described below is accommodated is further formed in the handle supporter 41 . That is, at the rear end of the side wall frame 411 , a support end groove 416 of a '∪' shape having an upper opening is formed.

In addition, as shown in the figure, a side wall hook groove 417 recessed to a predetermined depth is formed on the outer surface of the side wall frame 411, and a side wall hook 443 to be described below is formed in this side wall hook groove 417. inserted and fastened.

At the upper end of the side wall frame 411, a locking rib groove 418 in which a locking rib 488 of the touch booster 48 to be described below is seated is further formed to be recessed downward.

A grip portion 401 is further formed on the front surface of the pillar frame 412 , and the grip portion 401 may be made of a plastic material or a material having elasticity such as rubber or silicone material.

As described above, when the grip portion 401 is made of plastic or an elastic material, when the user holds the handle 40 by hand, a soft touch can be felt, and slipping is prevented.

The grip part 401 may be configured to be in a 'L' shape (when viewed from the side) as shown, and to be in close contact with the front surface of the pillar frame 412 as well as the bottom surface of the side wall frame 411 .

The grip part 401 is preferably coupled to the pillar frame 412 or the side wall frame 411 by welding or an adhesive. The grip portion 401 is coupled to the pillar frame 412 and preferably has a shape such as a thin cylinder that a user can hold by hand, and may be formed to have an outer diameter gradually decreasing toward the lower side.

In addition, a concave-convex shape or a wrinkle shape is formed on one surface of the grip part 401 to prevent slipping when the user holds the grip part 401 so that the electric kettle 1 can be lifted while holding the grip part 401 stably. may be configured.

As such, when the grip portion 401 is formed of a material having high frictional force such as rubber or silicone, it is possible to further prevent slippage when the user grips the handle 40 .

A handle cap 402 is further provided on the lower surface of the pillar frame 412 . The handle cap 402 surrounds the lower end of the handle 40 and may be coupled to the pillar frame 412 by welding or an adhesive, or by force fitting or a separate fastening means.

One or more pillar hook holes 403 are formed in the rear surface (front in FIG. 12 ) of the pillar frame 412 to penetrate back and forth. In the present invention, a case in which two pillar hook holes 403 are formed vertically is exemplified. A pillar hook 444 to be described below is fastened to the pillar hook hole 403 .

The handle cover 42 is preferably made of a stainless steel material, such as the body 10, and forms the outer shape of the handle 40 to function as a decoration.

The handle cover 42 includes a pillar piece 422 surrounding at least one surface of the pillar frame 412 , and a side piece 421 formed on the upper side of the pillar piece 422 and surrounding the outside of the sidewall frame 411 . ) and an upper piece 43 formed on one side of the side wall frame 411 and shielding the opened upper portion of the side wall frame 411 .

The pillar piece 422 is formed to surround the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 as shown. Accordingly, the pillar piece 422 is preferably formed to correspond to the curvature and shape of the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 .

The side piece 421 is a portion surrounding the side wall frame 411 of the handle supporter 41 . Therefore, it is integrally formed on the upper side of the column piece 422 .

The upper piece 43 shields the upper side of the open side wall frame 411 of the handle supporter 41, is formed integrally with the upper end of the side piece 421, and is preferably made of a flat plate having a predetermined thickness.

This is to form the exterior of the handle 40 of the handle cover 42, and may be made of a solid and smooth material such as a stainless steel material to have a luxurious texture.

The handle cover 42 is preferably configured to be fastened to the handle supporter 41 by hook coupling. That is, it is preferable that the handle supporter 41 and the handle cover 42 are further provided with a hook so as to be coupled with one touch.

Specifically, a cover bracket 44 is further provided on the inner surface of the handle cover 42, and the cover bracket 44 is provided with one or more hooks.

Preferably, the cover bracket 44 is integrally coupled with the handle cover 42 . That is, the cover bracket 44 is closely fixed to the inner surface of the handle cover 42 by welding or an adhesive.

The cover bracket 44 includes a side portion 441 having a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the side wall frame 411 , and a pillar portion 442 having a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the column frame 412 , etc. . As such, the cover bracket 44 is formed to correspond to the outer surface of the handle supporter 41 .

Accordingly, it is preferable that the pillar portion 442 is elongated vertically to have a curvature corresponding to the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 of the handle supporter 41 , and the side portion 441 is the side wall frame 411 . It is preferable to have a '∩' shape (when viewed from above) so as to correspond to the outer surface of the .

Of course, the shape of the cover bracket 44 has a shape corresponding to the inner surface shape and curvature of the handle cover 42 and is closely fixed to the inner surface of the handle cover 42 .

Hooks 443 and 444 and hook grooves 403,417) are formed in the handle supporter 41 and the cover bracket 44 to correspond to each other and to be fastened. That is, the cover bracket 44 is integrally attached to the handle cover 42 and coupled to the handle supporter 41 by one touch, so that the handle cover 42 is connected to the handle supporter 41 . to be bound to

Accordingly, the handle supporter 41 and the cover bracket 44 are provided with hooks 443 and 444 and hook grooves 403,417 that are respectively coupled to each other. It is preferable that at least one is provided at positions corresponding to each other 411), the side portion 441, and the pillar frame 412 and the pillar portion 442, respectively. That is, the hooks 443 and 444 include a side wall hook 443 provided on the side portion 441 of the cover bracket 44 and a column hook 444 provided on the column portion 442 of the cover bracket 44, etc. The side wall hook 443 and the pillar hook 444 are cut and bent from the cover bracket 44 .

More specifically, in the side wall frame 411 of the handle supporter 41, as described above, a pair of side wall hook grooves 417, respectively, on the left and right sides are formed to be recessed to a predetermined depth inward.

In addition, a pillar hook hole 403 is formed on the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 of the handle supporter 41 . The pillar hook hole 403 is preferably formed to pass through the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 back and forth. Of course, it is also possible that the pillar hook hole 403 is formed in the form of a groove that is recessed to a predetermined depth inward (front) in addition to the hole type penetrating the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 back and forth.

On the other hand, the cover bracket 44 is formed with a side wall hook 443 and a pillar hook 444, respectively.

The side wall hook 443 is a portion cut off from the side portion 441 of the cover bracket 44 as shown, and the pillar hook 444 is separated from the pillar portion 442 of the cover bracket 44 . Some parts are cut off.

The side wall hook 443 is formed at a position corresponding to the side wall hook groove 417 of the side wall frame 411, and when the handle cover 42 and the handle supporter 41 are coupled to each other, the side wall hook ( 443) is preferably configured to be accommodated in the side wall hook groove (417).

And, the side wall hook 443 is formed such that the lower end is connected to the side portion 441 as shown, and the upper end is bent inward. In this way, when the handle cover 42 and the handle supporter 41 are coupled to each other, the upper end of the side wall hook 443 is accommodated in the side wall hook groove 417 so that the handle cover 42 is connected to the handle supporter 41 . ) to prevent upward deviation.

The pillar hook 444 is formed at a position corresponding to the pillar hook hole 403 of the pillar frame 412, and when the handle cover 42 and the handle supporter 41 are coupled to each other, the pillar hook ( 444) is preferably configured to be inserted into the pillar hook hole 403 to be hung.

And, as shown, the pillar hook 444 is formed such that the upper end is connected to the column portion 442, and the lower end is spaced apart a predetermined distance forward. In this case, when the handle cover 42 and the handle supporter 41 are coupled to each other, when the handle cover 42 is brought in close contact with the rear surface of the handle supporter 41, the pillar hook 444 is opened. It is automatically inserted into the pillar hook hole 403 to keep the handle cover 42 in close contact with the handle supporter 41 .

Looking more specifically, the pillar hook 444, the receiving portion 444a formed at a position spaced apart from the pillar portion 442 by cutting from the pillar portion 442, and one end of the receiving portion 444a ( The support portion 444b that is bent from the upper end) and connects the receiving portion 444a and the pillar 442, and the other end (lower end) of the receiving portion 444a, which is bent and formed to extend It consists of a guide part 444c and the like.

Accordingly, the pillar hook 444 is generally formed in a '┏' shape (when viewed from the right side), and the guide part 444c at the lower end is bent forward (when viewed from the right side, on the left). In addition, the distance between the receiving portion 444a and the pillar portion 442 preferably has a size corresponding to the thickness of the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 .

In this case, when the handle cover 42 is lowered in close contact with the rear surface of the handle supporter 41, the guide part 444c of the pillar hook 444 automatically enters into the pillar hook hole 403. When the handle cover 42 is continuously lowered, the receiving portion 444a enters the inside of the pillar frame 412 , and the handle cover 42 is coupled to the handle supporter 41 .

In addition, one or more ribs for supporting the PCB may be further provided inside the sidewall frame 411 .

The handle bracket 15 includes an attachment part 151 coupled to the inner body 12, a coupling part 152 coupled to the bracket fastening end 413, and the attachment part 151 spaced apart from each other. and a connection part 153 and the like connecting the coupling part 152 to each other.

The attachment part 151 is formed to have a curvature corresponding to the outer surface of the inner body 12 , and is preferably attached and fixed to the inner body 12 by welding or an adhesive. In addition, in the embodiment of the present invention, the case in which the attachment part 151 is formed as a pair so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance is exemplified, but three or more attachment parts 151 may be provided.

The fastening part 152 is a part coupled to the bracket fastening end 413 by a fastening means. Accordingly, the fastening part 152 is preferably made of a flat plate having a predetermined thickness to correspond to the bracket fastening end 413, and at least one fastening hole 154 into which a bolt or the like is inserted is formed to penetrate back and forth. can be

Meanwhile, the handle 40 is provided with a control means 45 for controlling the power supplied to the heating module 50 or for controlling the temperature of the contents inside the body 10 .

The control means (45) is provided between the handle supporter (41) and the handle cover (42). That is, a space of a predetermined size is formed inside the side wall frame 411 constituting the handle supporter 41 of the handle 40 , and the control means 45 including a plurality of electric components is installed in this space.

On the other hand, the upper part 43 of the handle cover 42 is configured to serve as a control unit for a user to operate the operation of the electric kettle 1 or a display function that allows the user to check the operating state of the electric kettle 1 desirable.

On the upper side 43 of the handle cover 42, a first manipulation unit 431 capable of turning on/off the power supplied to the inside of the electric kettle 1 by a user's press or touch ) and a second manipulation unit 432 capable of setting or controlling the temperature inside the body 10 by a user's press or touch may be provided.

As shown in the figure, the first manipulation unit 431 is formed in a circular flat plate shape, and at least a central portion thereof is preferably formed to have elasticity so that it can flow up and down.

The second manipulation unit 432 is provided on the front side of the first manipulation unit 431 , and it is preferable that the second manipulation unit 432 also has elasticity to flow up and down. Accordingly, a cut line 432a having a predetermined size may be formed before and after the second manipulation unit 432 so that the second manipulation unit 432 can partially flow up and down.

A plurality of see-through holes 433 are formed to penetrate vertically in front of the second manipulation unit 432 , that is, in a portion of the upper piece 43 that is close to the body 10 . The see-through hole 433 is a hole through which the light of the light emitting device 477, which will be described below, is transmitted through the upper side 43 so that the user can recognize it.

In addition, a temperature display for allowing the light displayed on the see-through hole 433 to display the temperature is further printed next to the see-through hole 433 .

The control means 45 includes a main PCB 46 provided with a plurality of control parts, and a press or touch transmitted through the first manipulation unit 431 and/or the second manipulation unit 432 of the upper piece 43 . So that the touch PCB 47 that senses (touch) and the press or touch of the first manipulation unit 431 or/and the second manipulation unit 432 of the upper piece 43 are transferred to the touch pcb 47 without malfunction It is composed of a touch booster 48 and the like.

In more detail, the touch booster 48 is closely installed on the lower side of the upper side 43 of the handle cover 42 . And, between the touch booster 48 and the upper piece 43 of the handle cover 42 , a double-sided tape 451 may be used so that the touch booster 48 is closely fixed to the bottom surface of the upper piece 43 .

The touch PCB 47 is installed below the touch booster 48 . The touch PCB 47 is also preferably installed in close contact with the bottom surface of the touch booster 48, and for this purpose, a double-sided tape 451 for bonding the two parts is also provided between the touch booster 48 and the touch PCB 47. can be used

A main PCB 46 is provided below the touch PCB 47 .

The main PCB 46 is for setting various functions or controlling the operation of the electric kettle 1, and a plurality of electric components are installed therein. That is, the main PCB 46 may have a function of controlling the overall operation of the electric kettle 1 , may be connected to the heater module 50 , and may control the operation of the heater 54 . .

The main PCB 46 is coupled to the touch PCB 47, and for this purpose, the touch PCB 47 and the main PCB 46 have a shape corresponding to each other and are fastened with an upper connector 47a and a lower connector ( 46a) may be provided with one or more.

In addition, a connection connector 46b for power connection or data input/output may be further provided below the main PCB 46 .

The touch PCB 47 is provided with a sensor for detecting a pressing operation or touch of the first manipulation unit 431 or the second manipulation unit 432 formed on the upper side 43 of the handle cover 42 . An indicator substrate 471, a touch substrate 473 that transmits a pressing operation transmitted from the touch transfer unit 481 of the touch booster 48 to a sensor of the indicator substrate 471, and the indicator substrate 471 and a protective substrate 475 provided between the touch substrate 473 and the like to protect the sensor provided on the indicator substrate 471 to be blocked from external interference.

As described above, the touch PCB 47 is preferably made of three layers, and an indicator substrate 471 on which a sensor for detecting a user's operation such as the touch sensor 472 is installed is provided at the lowermost side, and the indicator A protection substrate 475 is provided on the upper side of the substrate 471 to protect components such as the touch sensor 472 from interfering with other external components, and the touch booster 48 is provided on the upper side of the protection substrate 475. A touch substrate 473 for transmitting an operation transmitted from the touch sensor 472 and the like is provided.

The touch sensor 472 may be configured as a piezo-type touch sensor using a piezoelectric element to prevent erroneous sensing and effectively sense the touch of the handle cover 42 made of stainless steel. . That is, when the manipulation units 431 and 432 are manipulated, the user's touch is recognized by sensing the deformation of the upper part 43 of the handle cover 42 , so that the user's hand can be frequently touched by misrecognition in the handle 40 . can be prevented and effective operation can be recognized effectively.

The touch sensor 472 is preferably provided at a position corresponding to the upper and lower sides of the manipulation units 431 and 432 . Accordingly, when the user presses the manipulation units 431 and 432, the touch sensor 472 detects it and generates a signal for operation.

A plurality of light emitting devices 477 for externally displaying the temperature state or temperature setting of the body 10 are provided on one side or one end of the touch PCB 47 . That is, a plurality of light emitting devices 477 are provided at the front end (left end in FIG. 14 ) of the touch PCB 47 . The number of light emitting devices 477 may be disposed to correspond to positions corresponding to the upper and lower sides of the see-through hole 433 .

More specifically, a plurality of light emitting devices 477 are provided at the front end (left end in FIG. 14 ) of the indicator substrate 471 . In the embodiment of the present invention, the case in which the light emitting element 477 is formed at equal intervals in a total of five sets is exemplified, and in one set, two LEDs emitting red light and white light, respectively. is paired with

Accordingly, it is possible to express the heating state or the keeping warm state with different lights. That is, in the case of continuous heating as an example, the white LED among the LEDs of the light emitting device 477 is turned on to indicate the heating state, and when the heating is completed and the heating state is completed, the light emitting element In 477, the red LED is turned on so that the red light leaks out through the see-through hole 433, so that the user can visually check the warming state.

In this way, a plurality of the light emitting devices 477 are installed at equal intervals at the front end of the touch PCB 47, and two or more LEDs emitting different colors are preferably provided in pairs. do.

An LED cover 49 surrounding the light emitting device 477 is further provided on one side of the touch PCB 47 . That is, an LED cover 49 is further provided above the light emitting device 477 installed on the upper surface of the touch PCB 47 to surround the upper side of the light emitting device 477 .

The LED cover 49 is preferably made of a transparent or translucent material to allow light emitted from the light emitting device 477 to pass therethrough, and the LED cover 49 is preferably made of an elastic material.

The LED cover 49 is preferably formed of a material that allows light to pass through, and is formed of a material capable of diffusing and dispersing light as needed so that the light irradiated from the light emitting device 477 shines brighter. it might be

The LED cover 49 is formed at a position spaced apart from a plurality of individual covers 491 each surrounding the plurality of light emitting devices 477, and the individual covers 491, and the plurality of individual covers 491 are formed. It consists of a cover 492 for supporting, and a cover connecting portion 493 for connecting the plurality of individual covers 491 and the cover 492 to each other.

The plurality of individual covers 491, each of the light emitting devices 477 described above, that is, a set of two LEDs, constitute a pair (red LED and white LED), a total of five light emitting devices ( 477) respectively. And, each of these individual covers 491 is connected to the cover 492 having a predetermined curvature.

In the individual cover 491, an LED groove 494 in which the light emitting device 477 is accommodated is formed to be recessed to one side. That is, the individual cover 491 is installed to surround the upper side of the light emitting device 477 . Accordingly, an LED groove 494 recessed upward is formed on the bottom surface of the individual cover 491, and the LED groove 494 is formed when the LED cover 49 covers the light emitting device 477, respectively. (477) is the accepted part.

The individual cover 491 has a base dome 491a in contact with one surface of the touch PCB 47, an intermediate dome 491b having a size smaller than that of the base dome 491a, and the intermediate dome 491b. It is composed of an upper dome 491c having a small size and the like.

Specifically, the base dome 491a constitutes the lower end of the individual cover 491 and is in close contact with the upper surface of the touch PCB 47, is formed to have a predetermined thickness, and is a touch booster 48 to be described below. ) is a part accommodated in the cover groove 483.

The intermediate dome 491b is a portion that protrudes from the upper surface of the base dome 491a toward the singe at a predetermined height, and is preferably formed to have a flat cross-section having a size smaller than that of the base dome 491a. The intermediate dome 491b is a portion accommodated in the intermediate hole 484 of the touch booster 48 to be described below. Therefore, the intermediate dome 491b is preferably formed to have a rectangular cross section corresponding to the intermediate hole 484 to be described below.

As shown, the upper dome 491c is formed to protrude upward from the upper surface of the intermediate dome 491b, and preferably has a smaller size than the intermediate dome 491b. The upper dome 491c is a portion to be inserted and fitted into the see-through hole 433 formed in the upper side 43 of the handle cover 42 .

Therefore, the upper dome 491c preferably has a shape (circular) corresponding to the see-through hole 433, and the outer diameter of the upper dome 491c has a size corresponding to the inner diameter of the see-through hole 433. It is preferable to have More preferably, the upper dome 491c is formed to be coupled to the see-through hole 433 by force fitting, so that water does not penetrate from the outside to the inside of the handle 40 through the see-through hole 433 . is composed

The touch booster 48 is preferably configured to have a size and shape corresponding to the upper part 43 of the handle cover 42 as a whole.

In the touch booster 48 , a touch transmission for transferring a pressing operation of the first manipulation unit 431 or the second manipulation unit 432 formed on the upper side 43 of the handle cover 42 to the touch PCB 47 . A portion 481 is formed. That is, in the touch booster 48 , a touch transfer unit 481 is formed at a position overlapping the installation position of the first manipulation unit 431 or the second manipulation unit 432 , respectively.

The touch transfer unit 481 is located at the lower center of the first manipulation unit 431 or the second manipulation unit 432 formed on the upper side 43 of the handle cover 42 .

The touch transfer unit 481 is formed to be spaced apart from the touch booster 48, is connected to the touch booster 48 by a connecting rib 482a having a predetermined length, and is installed to elastically flow up and down. That is, the touch transfer unit 481 is preferably formed to have elasticity so that the central portion can flow up and down in a certain portion.

In more detail, the touch booster 48 has a booster hole 482 at a position corresponding to the lower side of the first manipulation unit 431 and the second manipulation unit 432 of the handle cover 42 so as to penetrate vertically. In the center of the booster hole 482 , the touch transfer unit 481 is formed of a rectangular flat plate of a predetermined size.

In addition, since the touch transfer unit 481 is smaller than the size of the booster hole 482 , a connection rib 482a is further provided to connect the touch transfer unit 481 with the touch booster 48 .

The connecting rib 482a is configured to have a 'L' or 'L' shape (when viewed from above), and both ends are integrally connected to the touch transfer unit 481 and the touch booster 48, respectively.

As described above, forming the touch transfer unit 481 to be connected to the center of the booster hole 482 by the connecting rib 482a ensures that the user's pressing operation is well transmitted to the touch PCB 47 and malfunctions at the same time. is to prevent That is, the touch transmitting part 481 has elasticity by the connecting rib 482a to allow it to flow up and down, while accurately applying the first manipulation part 431 and the second manipulation part 432 of the handle cover 42 . When the pressing operation is not performed, the pressing operation is not transmitted to the touch PCB 47 to prevent a malfunction.

A pressing protrusion 481a protruding to one side is further formed on one surface of the touch transfer unit 481 . That is, as shown, a pressing protrusion 481a protruding downward is further formed on the bottom surface of the touch transfer unit 481 . The pressing protrusion 481a has a cylindrical shape having a predetermined thickness, is formed to have a predetermined length, and is preferably installed so as to overlap at a position in contact with or spaced apart from the upper surface of the substrate pressing portion 473a to be described below. .

The touch substrate 473 has a substrate pressing portion 473a that is in contact with the pressing protrusion 481a of the touch booster 48 and transmits the pressure applied from the pressing protrusion 481a to the sensor of the indicator substrate 471 . ) is further provided.

The substrate pressing portion 473a is formed to be spaced apart from the touch substrate 473 and is connected by one or more touch ribs 473b to be installed to be movable up and down.

Specifically, similarly to the touch transfer unit 481 , the substrate pressing unit 473a is formed to have a predetermined elasticity so as to be movable up and down. That is, in the touch substrate 473 , a substrate hole 473c is formed to penetrate vertically at a position corresponding to the formation position of the booster hole 482 of the touch booster 48 , and at the center of the substrate hole 473c A substrate pressing portion 473a is provided.

In addition, the substrate pressing portion 473a is integrally connected to the touch booster 48 by touch ribs 473b formed in front, rear, left, and right directions. Accordingly, the substrate pressing part 473a can move up and down with a predetermined size, and only the correct pressing operation transmitted from the touch PCB 47 is sensed.

The touch booster 48 has a cover groove 483 in which the base dome 491a of the individual cover 491 is accommodated and mounted, and an intermediate hole in which the intermediate dome 491b of the individual cover 491 is inserted and installed. (484) is formed.

In addition, a cover wall 485 protruding from one surface of the touch booster 48 to form an edge of the cover groove 483 is formed at the front end (left end in FIG. 17 ) of the touch booster 48 . That is, a rectangular cover wall 485 protruding downward is formed on the bottom surface of the left end (in FIG. 17) of the touch booster 48, and a predetermined size of the cover wall 485 is recessed upwardly inside the cover wall 485. A cover groove 483 is formed.

The cover groove 483 is a portion in which the base dome 491a of the LED cover 49 is accommodated when the LED cover 49 is coupled to the lower side of the touch booster 48 .

An intermediate hole 484 is formed vertically through the upper surface of the cover groove 483 , and the intermediate hole 484 has a rectangular shape corresponding to the intermediate dome 491b of the LED cover 49 described above. And, the middle dome 491b of the LED cover 49 is inserted into the middle hole 484 when the LED cover 49 is coupled to the lower side of the touch booster 48 .

A connection groove 485a in which the cover connection part 493 is accommodated is formed in the cover wall 485 to be depressed to one side. That is, a connection groove 485a is formed in the wall on the right side (in FIG. 17 ) of the cover wall 485 to be depressed upward. The connection groove 485a is a portion in which the cover connection portion 493 of the LED cover 49 is accommodated when the LED cover 49 is coupled to the lower side of the touch booster 48 .

On one side of the cover wall 485, a cover hook 486 for fixing the base dome 491a accommodated in the cover groove 483 not to be separated to the outside is further provided. That is, as shown, at the left end of the cover wall 485, a pair of cover hooks 486 protruding further to the left or lower are provided, so that the base dome 491a accommodated in the cover groove 483 is It is fixed so that it does not come off to the lower side again.

At one end of the touch booster 48, a booster support end 487 accommodated at the upper end of the column frame 412 of the handle supporter 41 is formed to protrude downward. That is, at the right end (in FIG. 17) of the touch booster 48, a booster support end 487 extending downward is further formed, and this booster support end 487 is the handle supporter 41 described above. It is a part accommodated in the support end groove 416 of the.

As such, when the lower end of the booster support end 487 is seated in the lower end of the support end groove 416 of the handle supporter 41 , the touch booster 48 is stably placed on the handle supporter 41 . Accordingly, the booster support end 487 is preferably formed to have a curvature corresponding to the rear surface of the handle supporter 41 and the pillar frame 412 .

On one surface of the booster support end 487 , a substrate support jaw 487a supporting one end of the touch PCB 47 or the main PCB 46 is formed to protrude to one side. That is, on the inner surface (left side in FIG. 17 ) of the booster supporting end 487 , a substrate supporting jaw 487a protruding to the left (in FIG. 17 ) is further formed.

The rear end of the indicator substrate 471 of the touch PCB 47 is placed and supported on the substrate support jaw 487a.

And, although not shown, such a substrate support jaw 487a may be further formed at the lower end of the booster support end 487 to support the rear end of the main PCB 46 .

At both left and right ends of the touch booster 48 (front and rear ends in FIG. 17 ), engaging ribs 488 are further formed to protrude forward and backward (in FIG. 17 ). The engaging rib 488 is a portion inserted into the engaging rib groove 418 of the handle supporter 41 .

In addition, as described above, in the upper side 43 of the handle cover 42, a see-through hole 433 having a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the upper dome 491c is formed through the top and bottom, and the see-through hole ( The upper dome 491c is accommodated in 433 , and the light of the light emitting device 477 is guided to be irradiated to the outside of the handle 40 . Accordingly, the user can grasp the state of whether the contents inside the body 10 are being heated or kept warm from above the handle 40 .

Meanwhile, although not shown in detail, a communication unit may be provided in the space inside the handle 40 . That is, a communication unit is provided in the inner space of the handle 40 so that the electric kettle 1 may be controlled by wireless communication or configured to transmit information.

Such a communication unit may be composed of various communication modules capable of communication, such as Wifi, ZigBee, and NFC. In addition, the communication unit may be connected to the main PCB 46 and the like to control the overall operation of the electric kettle 1 using wireless communication.

21 to 28 show the configuration of another embodiment of the handle 40 . That is, FIGS. 21 and 22 show the configuration of another embodiment of the handle 40 in a perspective view and an exploded perspective view, and FIG. 23 shows a state in which the handle cover 42 is removed in another embodiment of the handle 40 . A cut-away perspective view is shown, and FIG. 24 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which another embodiment of the handle 40 is fastened to the body 10 . And, in FIGS. 25 and 26, a partial perspective view showing a state in which another embodiment of the handle 40 is fastened to the inner body 12 and the outer body 11 is shown, respectively, and in FIGS. 27 and 28, the handle supporter ( 41) and the configuration of another embodiment of the handle bracket 15 are respectively shown in a perspective view.

Hereinafter, components having the same functions as those of the handle 40 described above use the same reference numerals, and descriptions of the same components as described above will be omitted.

As shown, in another embodiment of the handle 40, only the configuration of the handle supporter 41 and the handle bracket 15 constituting the handle 40 is partially different, but the rest of the configuration is the same.

In this embodiment, the handle supporter 41 has a bracket fastening end 413 at the front end of a flat plate shape of a predetermined size, and this bracket fastening end 413 has a '⊃' shape (when viewed from the right side) as a whole. and three screw ends 413c are formed in a cylindrical shape.

Accordingly, the bracket fastening end 413 is fastened to the handle bracket 15 by three screws or the like.

On the other hand, one or more reinforcing ribs 413b are further formed on the front surface of the bracket fastening end 413 . The reinforcing rib 413b may be formed to connect the screw end 413c to each other or to connect the central screw end 413c and the hook end 415 .

At the upper end of the bracket fastening end 413, a hanging end 415 is formed to protrude upward. That is, as shown, the upper end of the bracket fastening end 413 has a hook end 415 protruding upward to have a predetermined height.

The hanging end 415 is a portion hooked on the upper end of the handle hole 111 of the outer body 11 .

One or more seating ribs 411a for supporting the PCB are further provided inside the sidewall frame 411 . That is, as shown, it is preferable that the seating ribs 411a protrude inward in pairs on the left and right sides of the lower half of the inner surface of the side wall frame 411 .

The upper end of the seating rib 411a is formed to be in contact with the bottom surfaces of both ends of the main PCB 46 , and supports the lower portion of the main PCB 46 .

In addition, a work groove 416a is further formed below the support end groove 416 of the handle supporter 41 to be depressed downward. The working groove 416a is for a worker to insert a driver or the like from the rear (right side in FIG. 25) of the handle supporter 41 to fasten a screw or the like to the screw end 413c. It is a hole.

On the other hand, the configuration of another embodiment of the handle bracket 15 according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 28, and as shown here, the handle bracket 15 is also configured to be assembled using three screws. Except that, the function and form of each part are the same as described above.

Specifically, the handle bracket 15 includes an attachment part 151 coupled to the inner body 12, a coupling part 152 coupled to the bracket fastening end 413, and the attachment part spaced apart from each other. It consists of a connection part 153, etc. which connect the 151 and the fastening part 152 to each other.

In addition, the attachment part 151 is formed to have a curvature corresponding to the outer surface of the inner body 12 , and is fixedly attached to the inner body 12 by welding or an adhesive.

However, here, three fastening holes 154 to which screws are fastened are formed, and the configuration in which the attachment part 151 is additionally formed on the lower side in addition to the left and right is different from the above, but with the rest of the functions The role is the same.

29 to 44 show the configuration of the lid 20 in detail. That is, in FIGS. 29 and 30 , perspective views of the lid 20 as viewed from the top and bottom are shown, respectively, and FIGS. 31 and 32 are exploded perspective views of the lid 20 shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 , respectively. 33 is a partial exploded view showing a state in which the metal cover 25 is separated from the lid 20 is shown. And, in FIGS. 34 and 35, a longitudinal sectional view showing the internal configuration of the lid 20 and a lower perspective view thereof are respectively shown, and in FIG. 36 is a longitudinal sectional view of the lid 20 cut in a different direction from FIG. is shown, and FIG. 37 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the cover cap 21 of the lid 20 . In addition, in FIGS. 38 and 39 , perspective views of the upper cover 22 of the lid 20 as viewed from the top and bottom are respectively shown, and in FIGS. 40 and 41 , the lid packing 24 of the lid 20 is shown. Top and bottom perspective views are shown, respectively. And, FIG. 42 is a bottom view showing the configuration of the lid packing 24 of the lid 20, and FIGS. 43 and 44 are perspective views of the lower cover 23 of the lid 20 viewed from the top and bottom. are shown respectively.

As shown in these drawings, at least one of the lid 20 or the body 10 is preferably provided with a magnet. And, such a magnet (磁石) may be composed of a permanent magnet (永久磁石), it is preferable that a plurality of the rim of the lid 20 is provided at equal intervals.

The lid 20 includes an upper cover 22 forming an upper exterior, a lower cover 23 provided below the upper cover 22 to match the upper cover 22 , and the upper cover 22 . ) or a lid packing 24 provided on one side of the lower cover 23 and made of an elastic material to seal the gap between the body 10 and the lid 20, and provided on the lower side of the lower cover 23 and a metal cover 25 made of a metal material, and one or more magnets 26 provided on one side of the lower cover 23 .

In addition, the upper cover 22, the cover cap 21 for the user's grip is formed to protrude upward.

The cover cap 21 serves as a handle of the lid 20, and it is preferable to perform electrodeposition coating on an aluminum (AL) material for light weight and high quality. ) A tab (tap) is formed so that the fastening bolt 250 is screwed.

It is preferable that the cover cap 21 is closely fixed to the upper surface of the upper cover 22 by a fastening bolt 250 , and the fastening bolt 250 is fixed to the metal cover 25 . That is, as shown, the lower end (head) of the fastening bolt 250 is preferably fixed to the center of the upper surface of the metal cover 25 by welding or the like.

It is preferable that the cover cap 21 has a cylindrical shape having a predetermined outer diameter with an upper portion shielded as shown. Accordingly, the cover cap 21 includes a cylindrical cap body 210 that forms a side appearance, and a cap upper piece 212 that shields the upper surface of the cap body 210 and forms an upper outer appearance.

In addition, a bolt fastening part 214 is further formed in the inner center of the cover cap 21 , that is, the inner center of the cap body 210 . That is, a cylindrical bolt fastening part 214 protruding downward from the center of the bottom surface of the cap upper piece 212 is formed, and the fastening bolt 250 is screwed into the inside of the bolt fastening part 214. Tab groove (214a) is formed to be depressed upward.

The tab groove 214a is a part to which a fastening bolt 250 to be described below is screwed. Accordingly, since the bolt fastening part 214 serves as a nut corresponding to the fastening bolt 250 to be described below, the inner surface of the tab groove 214a has a female screw corresponding to the male screw of the fastening bolt 250 . It is preferable that a tab having a

A cylindrical cap protrusion 216 is further formed on the side of the bolt fastening part 214 . The upper and lower lengths of the cap protrusion 216 preferably have the same size as that of the bolt fastening part 214 , and the cap protrusion groove 216a is formed to be depressed upwardly.

The cap protrusion groove 216a is a portion in which the rotation preventing protrusion 216 of the upper cover 22 to be described below is accommodated. That is, the inner diameter of the cap protrusion groove 216a is made of a size and shape corresponding to the outer diameter of the rotation prevention protrusion 216 of the upper cover 22 to be described below, and the cap protrusion groove 216a is formed from below. The rotation preventing protrusion 216 of the upper cover 22 to be described is accommodated, so that rotation is prevented while the cover cap 21 is mounted on the upper cover 22 .

The cap protrusion part 216 is formed to protrude downward from the bottom surface of the cap upper piece 212, and the side surface of the cap protrusion part 216 is connected to and supported by the cap body 210 and the cap connection part 218. may be

The upper cover 22 is made of a flat plate having a predetermined thickness, and the edge of the upper cover 22 is vertically bent downward to form the upper cover end 220 .

A cap groove portion 212 in which the cover cap 21 is seated is formed in a central portion of the upper surface of the upper cover 22 to be depressed downward. That is, as shown, the central portion of the upper cover 22 is depressed downward to form a cap groove portion 212 that is a circular groove of a predetermined size, and the cap body of the cover cap 21 is formed in the cap groove portion 212 . 210 is accommodated and mounted. Therefore, the diameter of the cap groove portion 212 is preferably formed to have a size corresponding to the outer diameter size of the cap body (210).

A cap guide rib 214 supporting the lower inner surface of the cover cap 21 is further formed on the bottom surface of the cap groove portion 212 to protrude upward. That is, a cap guide rib 214 having a smaller diameter than the inner circumferential surface of the cap groove portion 212 is formed on the bottom surface of the cap groove portion 212 to protrude upward. Therefore, the lower end of the cap body 210 of the cover cap 21 is accommodated and coupled between the cap guide rib 214 and the inner circumferential surface of the cap groove portion 212 .

A connection part groove 214a of a predetermined size is formed at one end (near the left end in FIG. 38) of the cap guide rib 214. This connection part groove 214a is the cap connection part 218 of the cover cap 21. part to be fixed.

In the center of the cap groove portion 212, a screw hole 215 through which the fastening bolt 250 passes is formed to penetrate vertically, and one side (left side in FIG. 38) of the screw hole 215 is spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The anti-rotation protrusion 216 is formed to protrude upward.

The anti-rotation protrusion 216 is preferably formed in a cylindrical or cylindrical shape as shown, and is formed to protrude at a position spaced apart from the screw hole 215 to one side to be accommodated in the cap protrusion groove 216a.

As such, in the cap groove portion 212 and the cover cap 21 of the upper cover 22, anti-rotation protrusions 216 and cap protrusion grooves 216a are formed to correspond to each other and are formed, respectively, Rotation is prevented while the cover cap 21 is mounted on the upper cover 22 .

Accordingly, the anti-rotation protrusion 216 and the cap protrusion groove 216a may be formed opposite to each other. That is, the anti-rotation protrusion 216 is formed on the cover cap 21, and the cap protrusion groove 216a is formed in a shape corresponding to the upper cover 22 to be coupled to each other. .

The lid packing 24 is preferably provided between the upper cover 22 and the lower cover 23 . That is, the lid packing 24 is fixed in close contact with the upper cover 22 and the lower cover 23 .

Specifically, the outer diameter of the upper cover 22 is formed to be larger than the outer diameter of the lower cover 23, and the outer rim of the lid packing 24 is installed to protrude outside the rim of the lower cover 23 This is preferable. That is, it is preferable that the outer diameter of the lid packing 24 is smaller than the outer diameter of the upper cover 22 and larger than the outer diameter of the lower cover 23 . Accordingly, the lid packing 24 is exposed outside the rim of the lower cover 23 in a state in close contact with the bottom surface of the upper cover 22 , so that the gap between the body 10 and the lid 20 . will be shielded

The lid packing 24 is preferably made of an elastic material such as rubber or silicone, and the coupling rib 240 fitted to the lower cover 23 and coupled to the lid packing 24 protrudes downward. is formed

In more detail, the lid packing 24 is formed in a ring shape having a predetermined width, and the inner circumferential surface of the lid packing 24 is vertically bent downward to form the packing end 241 . The packing end 241 is a portion caught on the inner surface of the inner wall 231 of the lower cover 23 to be described below.

In addition, the coupling rib 240 includes an inner rib 240a and an outer rib 240b that are formed to be spaced apart from each other. That is, the coupling ribs 240 are preferably formed as a pair, and are formed to protrude downward from the bottom surface of the lid packing 24 to have a predetermined height.

The inner rib 240a and the outer rib 240b are formed side by side so as to be spaced a predetermined distance downward from the central portion of the bottom surface of the lid packing 24 as shown, and these inner ribs 240a and outer ribs 240b The upper end of the outer wall 232 of the lower cover 23, which will be described below, may be inserted therebetween.

A packing groove 242 in which the upper surface of the magnet 26 is accommodated is further formed in the coupling rib 240 of the lid packing 24 . That is, a plurality of magnets 26 are provided in the lower cover 23 to be described below. The packing groove 242 is recessed upwardly on the bottom surface of the lid packing 24 so that the upper end of the magnet 26 is accommodated. can be formed.

In addition, a metal groove 243 in which the edge end of the metal cover 25 is accommodated may be further formed on the lower surface of the lid packing 24 . As described above, the metal groove 243 is formed to be depressed upwardly from the bottom surface of the lid packing 24, and the upper edge of the rim of the metal cover 25 is accommodated in the metal groove 243, so that from the outside to the inside of the lid 20 The penetration of foreign substances such as water is prevented.

Specifically, a packing rim 244 having a somewhat larger thickness than the inside is formed at the edge end of the lid packing 24, and a predetermined depth is formed between the packing rim 244 and the outer rib 240b. A metal groove 243 is formed.

The metal groove 243 is formed to be depressed upward to a predetermined depth along the outer circumferential surface of the outer rib 240b. ) is inserted at the top.

In addition, a plurality of air vents 245 are formed to be depressed upwardly in the packing border 244 , and the depression depth of these air vents 245 is larger than the depression depth of the metal groove 243 . It is preferable to form Accordingly, even in a state in which the metal cover 25 and the lid packing 24 are coupled, the air can flow through the air vent 245 .

One or more air vents 245 may be formed, but in this embodiment, a case in which a total of four air vents 245 are formed on the front, rear, left and right sides of the lid packing 24 is exemplified.

The lower cover 23 is provided on the lower side of the upper cover 22 and is coupled to each other to closely fix the lid packing 24 .

A plurality of magnets 26 are provided on the lower cover 23 .

The magnet 26 is preferably made of heat-resistant neodymium magnets, and a plurality of magnets are provided. This embodiment exemplifies a case in which a magnet in the form of a square box is provided.

In this way, a plurality of magnets 26 are provided on the lid 20 at equal intervals in consideration of directionality. That is, when the lid 20 is coupled to the upper part of the body 10, even if the user closes the lid 20 regardless of the direction, since a plurality of magnets 26 are installed in the lid 20, these magnets ( This is because 26) will be placed in a position close to the inner magnet 126 of the body 10, which will be described below.

And, since the magnet frame 127 of the body 10 to be described below is made of a metal material, when a plurality of magnets 26 are provided in the lid 20 at equal intervals, these magnets 26 Since the magnetic force of the metal works on the magnetic frame 127 of the metal material, the lid 20 is more firmly fixed. That is, even when the water pressure inside the body 10 acts on the lid 20 when the electric kettle is tilted, the lid 20 is not opened.

A support wall 230 for supporting the magnet 26 and the lid packing 24 is further formed on the lower cover 23 . That is, a support wall 230 protruding upward is formed on the upper surface of the lower cover 23 , and one or more magnet accommodating grooves 234 having an outside opening are formed in the support wall 230 .

The magnet accommodating groove 234 is formed to open upward and laterally, and the magnet 26 is accommodated therein.

The support wall 230 is formed in a position spaced apart from the inner wall 231 which is formed in a circular ring shape and supports one surface of the magnet 26, and the inner wall 231, and the lid packing It consists of an outer wall 232 coupled to the coupling rib 240 of the 24 and the like.

Specifically, an outer wall 232 protruding upward to have a predetermined height is formed on the outer edge of the lower cover 23 , and a predetermined diameter is provided inside the outer wall 232 to have a smaller diameter than the outer wall 232 . The inner wall 231 spaced apart by a distance is formed to protrude upward.

The inner wall 231 is formed in a ring shape having a predetermined diameter, and the plurality of magnets 26 are closely fixed to the outer surface of the inner wall 231 .

The upper ends of the outer wall 232 and the inner wall 231 are preferably formed to have the same height, and the upper end of the outer wall 232 is formed to be stepped so that the outer side is lower than the inner side, so that the outer rib 240b is positioned. A vehicle surface 232a is formed.

As such, the coupling rib 240 has a configuration including an inner rib 240a and an outer rib 240b formed to be spaced apart from each other, and the upper end of the outer wall 232 is formed to be stepped so that the outer side is lower than the inner side. It is preferable that the stepped surface 232a on which the outer rib 240b is positioned is formed. That is, as shown, the upper edge surface of the outer wall 232 is recessed downward to form a stepped surface 232a, and this stepped surface 232a is an outer rib 240b of the coupling rib 240. is the part where it is anchored.

On the inner surface of the magnet receiving groove 234, one or more fixing ribs 234a for fitting and fixing the magnet 26 are further formed to protrude inward. That is, as shown, the magnet accommodating groove 234 is formed in a rectangular groove shape of a predetermined size, and a pair of fixing ribs 234a protruding inwardly on the left and right inner surfaces of the magnet accommodating groove 234 are provided. more formed.

Of course, these fixing ribs 234a may be formed on the left or right side in addition to being formed in pairs on the left and right inner surfaces of the magnet accommodating groove 234 .

And, it is preferable that the plurality of magnets 26 are installed in a constant direction. For example, the plurality of magnets 26 are all installed in the same direction so that the 'N' pole or the 'S' pole faces outward. desirable.

This is to allow the magnet 26 installed in the body 10 to be described below and the attractive force of the magnetic force to each other. That is, when the 'N' pole of the magnet 26 installed on the lower cover 23 is installed to face the outside, the inner magnet 126 of the inner body 12 to be described below also has an 'N' pole. It is installed to face outward, so that the magnet 26 of the lid 20 and the inner magnet 126 of the body 10 are attracted to each other by attractive force.

A lower cover hole 235 penetrating up and down is formed in the center of the lower cover 23 , and this lower cover hole 235 is a portion through which the fastening bolt 250 passes and is accommodated.

A support frame 236 having a predetermined diameter is further formed on the outer side of the lower cover hole 235 . The support frame 236 serves to support the upper cover 22 and the lower cover 23 while being spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance.

It is preferable that the metal cover 25 has a shape corresponding to the lower cover 23 and is formed to surround the lower cover 23 .

The metal cover 25 is preferably made of a stainless steel (stainless steel) material. As such, the reason that the metal cover 25 is made of a stainless steel material is that the metal cover 25 is a part in direct contact with the water heated inside the body 10, so hygiene is considered, and at the same time This is to achieve a more elegant and luxurious appearance when the lid 20 is exposed to the outside.

The metal cover 25 is made of a disk-shaped metal base 251 having a predetermined thickness, and a metal frame 252 vertically bent upward from the outer circumferential surface of the metal base 251 .

The metal base 251 is formed to have a size and shape corresponding to the lower portion of the lower cover 23 and surrounds the lower portion of the lower cover 23 , and is fastened to the center of the upper surface of the metal base 251 . The bolt 250 is fixedly mounted by welding or the like. That is, the head of the fastening bolt 250 is welded to the central portion of the upper surface of the metal base 251 .

The metal frame 252 is formed to have a predetermined height on the outer circumferential surface of the metal base 251 , and the height of the metal frame 252 is formed to correspond to the height of the support wall 230 of the lower cover 23 , It surrounds the side of the lower cover 23 .

On the other hand, it is preferable that the upper end of the metal frame 252 is fixed to be in close contact with the bottom surface of the lid packing 24 so that foreign substances or water do not penetrate into the lid 20 .

45 and 46 show a state in which a magnet is also installed in the body 10 . That is, FIG. 45 is a perspective view showing a state in which a magnet is mounted on the inner body 12 , and FIG. 46 is a state in which the magnet is separated from the inner body 12 shown in FIG. 45 . An exploded perspective view showing

As shown in these drawings, one or more magnets may also be provided at the upper end of the body 10 . Here, for convenience of description, a magnet installed on the inner body 12 will be referred to as an inner magnet 126 .

That is, one or more magnets identical to or similar to the magnet 26 of the lower cover 23 described above may be provided at the upper end of the inner body 12 , which is the inner magnet 126 .

To this end, the inner body 12 is further provided with a magnet frame 127 for fixing and supporting the inner magnet 126 .

The magnet frame 127 may be made of a metal material, and the magnet frame 127 is preferably fixed to the outer surface of the inner body 12 by welding or the like.

The magnet frame 127 is preferably fixedly mounted on the upper outer surface of the inner body 12 by welding, etc., and the magnet frame 127 has a magnet fixing part ( 127a) is further formed.

The magnet frame 127 may be formed of one structure in the form of a ring, but may be formed of two or more cast members as shown for the convenience of installation.

The magnet fixing part 127a is formed to have a rectangular cross-section with an open inner side as shown, and is formed to surround the outer side and left and right side surfaces of the inner magnet 126 .

On the other hand, it is preferable that the inner magnet 126 installed on the inner body 12 is formed at the installation position of the water outlet 30 and the handle 40 . That is, the inner magnet 126 installed in the inner body 12 is preferably installed in the direction of the water outlet 30 and the handle 40, respectively.

Of course, it is also possible to install only one inner magnet 126 installed on the inner body 12 at the water outlet 30 or handle 40 installation position, but these inner magnets 126 include the water outlet 30 and It will be possible to prevent separation from the body 10 by fixing the lid 20 more firmly by installing each in the direction of the handle 40 .

As such, the reason that the inner magnet 126 is installed in the direction of the water outlet 30 and the handle 40 is that when a user holds the handle of the electric kettle according to the present invention and tilts it to pour water, the magnet 26 ) and the inner magnet 126 is to prevent the lid 20 from being separated from the body 10 by the attractive force of each other.

That is, when the user holds the handle 40 and tilts the electric kettle to pour water, the inner magnet 126 of the water outlet 30 side and the inner magnet 126 of the handle 40 are connected to the body 10, respectively. The lid 20 is fixed so as not to be separated from the body 10 by the attractive force with the magnet 26 of the.

Hereinafter, the operation of the electric kettle according to the present invention having the configuration as described above will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, in order to use the electric kettle 1 according to the present invention, the user inserts a power line (not shown) connected to the base 60 into an outlet so that the power is connected.

In this state, water or contents are put into the heating space 101 inside the body 10 , and the body 10 is placed on the base 60 .

When the body 10 is seated on the base 60, the upper power module 55 and the lower power module 64 are in contact with each other so that power supply from the base 60 to the body 10 is possible. do.

Next, the user may operate the pressing part of the upper part 43 of the handle 40 to start heating the heater 54 . At this time, the user can check the set temperature through a display unit such as the see-through hole 433 , and operate the first manipulation unit 431 or the second manipulation unit 432 , etc. to heat the water accommodated in the heating space 101 . Start can be manipulated. That is, by controlling the operation of the heater 54 by pressing the first manipulation unit 431 which is an on/off button, the user can control the heating and stopping of water.

And, by pressing and operating the second manipulation unit 432, it will be possible to set the temperature and instruct the manipulation. And, if necessary, two or more manipulation units (pressing units) may be provided.

By this operation, the heater 54 may start to operate, and the water contained in the heating space 101 may be heated by the heat of the heater 54 .

When the water in the heating space 101 reaches a set temperature by the temperature sensor 53 , the heater 54 stops operating, and the electric kettle 1 completes the operation.

When the operation of the electric kettle 1 is completed, the user can hold the handle 40 and lift the body 10 to separate it from the base 60, and tilt the electric kettle 1 to pour heated water. It is possible to pour through the water outlet (30).

The electric kettle 1 can reduce or block heat conduction by the dual structure of the body 10 in a state in which the water is heated. Therefore, even when the user comes into contact with the outer surface of the body 10, it is not excessively hot, so it is possible to secure safety in use, and it is possible to operate even in a state where the heater 54 is not operated.

The temperature of the heated water can be maintained for a long time.

On the other hand, the handle 40 is coupled to the body 10, the assembly process of the handle 40 will be described as follows.

First, parts such as the control means 45 are installed on the handle supporter 41 , and then the handle cover 42 is coupled to the handle supporter 41 .

At this time, the cover bracket 44 is fixed to the inner surface of the handle cover 42 by welding or the like. In this state, the handle cover 42 is brought close to the rear side of the handle supporter 41 .

Precisely, in a state where the handle cover 42 maintains a slightly higher position than the handle supporter 41, it is closely attached to the rear surface of the handle supporter 41 .

In this case, the rear surface of the handle cover 42 is brought into close contact with the rear surface of the handle supporter 41, and in this state, the handle cover 42 is lowered.

When the handle cover 42 comes down, the pillar portion 442 of the cover bracket 44 is in close contact with the rear surface of the pillar frame 412 of the handle supporter 41, so the pillar hook 444 of the guide portion 444c enters the pillar hook hole 403 . At the same time, the side wall hook 443 is accommodated in the side wall hook groove 417 .

In this way, the handle cover 42 is closely fixed to the handle supporter 41, and the assembly of the handle 40 is completed.

When the assembly of the handle 40 is completed, the handle 40 is then fastened to the body 10 .

In this way, in the state in which the handle 40 is assembled, the front end of the handle 40 is brought close to the front end of the body 10 . Of course, in this case, the handle bracket 15 is coupled to the upper end of the inner body 12 as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 .

At this time, when the handle 40 is slightly tilted toward the body 10 side, the hook end 415 of the handle 40 may be accommodated in the handle hole 111 of the outer body 11 . As such, when the hanger end 415 is accommodated in the outer body 11, the handle 40 is upright.

In this case, since the bracket fastening end 413 of the handle 40 is in close contact with the handle bracket 15, the bracket fastening end 413 and the handle bracket 15 are fastened to each other using a screw or the like. do.

When this process is completed, the handle 40 is coupled to the body 10 .

And, in the above embodiment, when the bracket fastening end 413 and the handle bracket 15 are fastened, there is a configuration for fastening using two screws and a configuration for fastening using three screws. All are shown.

In addition, the hanging end 415 is lowered or lowered to the upper side in a state in which the handle 40 is in close contact with the body 10 according to the configuration, and the bracket fastening end 413 and the handle bracket 15 are fastened. That is, in the first embodiment, since the hanging end 415 protrudes below the bracket fastening end 413, in this case, the handle 40 is brought into close contact with the body 10 and then lowered down to fasten. .

On the contrary, in the other handle 40 embodiment, since the hanging end 415 protrudes above the bracket fastening end 413, in this case, the handle 40 is brought into close contact with the body 10 and then upward. up and tighten.

As such, the state coupled to the outer body 11 in a state in which the hook end 415 protrudes upward is shown in FIG. 26 .

Of course, without assembling the handle 40 first, the handle supporter 41 of the handle 40 is first coupled to the body 10 and then the handle cover 42 may be coupled in the manner described above. will be. That is, first, the handle supporter 41 is passed through the outer body 11 as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 so that the hook end 415 is caught in the handle hole 111, and then using a screw The bracket fastening end 413 is fastened to the handle bracket 15 .

Then, it will be possible to attach the handle cover 42 to the handle supporter 41 in close contact. Of course, in this case, the control means 45 and the like will be installed first before the handle cover 42 is coupled.

And, looking at the coupling process of the lid 20 is as follows.

First, the magnet 26 is inserted into the magnet accommodating groove 234 of the lower cover 23 . At this time, since fixing ribs 234a are formed on the left and right sides of the magnet accommodating groove 234, the magnet 26 is firmly fixed by these fixing ribs 234a.

Then, the lid packing 24 is mounted on the upper side of the lower cover 23 . At this time, the coupling rib 240 of the lid packing 24 is fitted and coupled to the upper end of the support wall 230 of the lower cover 23 .

Next, the upper cover 22 is coupled from the upper side. In this case, the outer edge of the lid packing 24 is pressed and fixed between the upper cover 22 and the lower cover 23 in a state in which a certain portion protrudes to the outside of the lower cover 23 .

Then, the cover cap 21 is fitted into the cap groove portion 212 of the upper cover 22 . At this time, the cap body 210 is positioned between the inner circumferential surface of the cap groove portion 212 and the cap guide rib 214 , and the anti-rotation projection 216 is inserted into the cap projection groove 216a of the cover cap 21 . do.

In this case, the cover cap 21 is seated in a fixed position on the upper surface of the upper cover 22 , and rotation is prevented while being in close contact with the upper cover 22 .

After this process is performed, the state is as shown in FIG. 33 , and then the metal cover 25 is coupled from the lower side. That is, the metal cover 25 is brought into close contact with the lower cover 23 as shown in FIG. 33 .

At this time, since the fastening bolt 250 is coupled to the upper surface of the metal cover 25 , the fastening bolt 250 passes through the lower cover hole 235 of the lower cover 23 and then the upper cover 22 ) through the screw hole 215 and screwed into the tab groove 214a of the cover cap 21 .

The process of screwing the fastening bolt 250 into the tab groove 214a is performed by rotating the metal cover 25 . That is, since the fastening bolt 250 is fixed to the metal cover 25 by welding, etc., when the metal cover 25 is rotated clockwise (when viewed from the lower side) while holding the hand, the fastening bolt 250 is fastened to the tab groove 214a of the cover cap 21 .

The assembly of the lid 20 is completed by this process.

After the assembly of the lid 20 is completed, when it is coupled to the upper end of the body 10 to shield the upper side of the body 10, the inside of the body 10 is sealed to heat the food or water inside. be able to do

And, as described above, since the inner magnet 126 is also provided in the body 10, the inner magnet 126 of the inner body 12 and the magnet 26 of the lid 20 are attracted to each other ( Because it is attracted by the force, the lid 20 maintains a state coupled to the body 10 .

Therefore, even when the user holds the handle 40 and tilts the body 10 to pour the water inside, the lid 20 does not separate from the body 10 and maintains a state in which the upper portion of the body 10 is shielded. it will be done

On the other hand, since the air vent 245 is formed in the lid 20 as described above, the gap between the upper cover 22 and the lower cover 23 and the air vent 245 of the lid packing 24 are formed. Through this, it is possible to flow air into and out of the body 10 .

And, the passage of air through the air vent 245 is formed to have a fine size, and when water boils inside the body 10, water droplets are formed by the water vapor, and the air vent 245 is naturally blocked to the outside. Steam outflow into the furnace is blocked.

On the other hand, when the user tilts the body 10 to pour water, external air can be introduced into the body 10 through the air vent 245, so that the vacuum inside the body 10 is This is prevented so that water can be easily poured through the water outlet 30 .

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated above, and many other modifications based on the present invention will be possible for those skilled in the art within the above technical scope.

Claims (10)

1. a body in which water or food is accommodated;

   a lid for shielding the opened upper side of the body;

   a base provided under the body and supporting the body;

   a heating module provided on one side of the body and applying heat to heat the contents inside the body;

   It is provided on one side of the body and has a configuration including a handle configured to be held by hand;

   An electric kettle, characterized in that at least one of the lid and the body is provided with a magnet.
2. According to claim 1, The magnet (磁石),

   An electric kettle, characterized in that a plurality of pieces are provided at equal intervals on the edge of the lid, or at least one is provided on the upper end of the body.
3. According to claim 1, wherein the lid,

   an upper cover forming an upper exterior;

   a lower cover provided on a lower side of the upper cover to match the upper cover;

   a lid packing provided on one side of the upper cover or the lower cover and made of an elastic material to seal a gap between the body and the lid;

   a metal cover provided under the lower cover and made of a metal material;

   Electric kettle, characterized in that it has a configuration including one or more magnets provided on one side of the lower cover.
4. According to claim 3, The upper cover,

   a cover cap for the user's grip is formed to protrude upward;

   The cover cap is

   The electric kettle according to claim 1, wherein the fastening bolt is closely fixed to the upper surface of the upper cover, and the fastening bolt is fixed to the metal cover.
5. According to claim 4, wherein the lower end of the fastening bolt,

   Electric kettle, characterized in that coupled by welding to the center of the upper surface of the metal cover.
6. According to claim 5, wherein the upper surface central portion of the upper cover,

   a cap groove in which the cover cap is seated is formed to be depressed downwardly;

   On the bottom surface of the cap groove portion,

   The electric kettle, characterized in that the cap guide rib for supporting the lower inner surface of the cover cap is further formed to protrude upward.
7. The method of claim 6, wherein the cap groove portion and the cover cap,

   The electric kettle, characterized in that the anti-rotation protrusion and the cap protrusion groove are respectively formed in a shape corresponding to each other to prevent rotation while the cover cap is mounted on the upper cover.
8. According to claim 2, wherein the body,

   It has a configuration including an outer body forming an outer appearance, and an inner body forming an inner appearance;

   The magnet is

   An electric kettle, characterized in that at least one is provided at the upper end of the inner body.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the inner body,

   A magnet frame for fixing and supporting the magnet is further provided;

   The magnet frame,

   Electric kettle, characterized in that it is fixedly mounted by welding on the upper outer surface of the inner body.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the magnet installed on the inner body,

    The electric kettle, characterized in that each installed in the direction of the water outlet and the handle for guiding the discharge of water or food inside the body.

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