| 摘要 |
A vessel (24) for containing liquid for a liquid heating appliance (100, Figure 1) has a mouth (32) through which liquid enters the vessel, a lid (34) and a mechanism for moving the lid between a closed position covering the mouth (32) and an open position in response to a level of liquid in the vessel. The mechanism includes a spring or other means for biasing the lid towards an open position and securing means for releasably retaining the lid in the closed position. A float assembly (52) is arranged to move in response to a particular level of liquid in the vessel and is operatively associated with the securing means to cause the securing means to release the lid (34). The movement provides the user with a signal that the vessel should be refilled and this can avoid damage to, or misuse of, the appliance. |
