Food processor

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of electromechanics, and discloses a food processor, which comprises a container, a holding piece and a variable structure piece. The container can rotate around its own axis and is used for containing food materials. The variable structure piece is connected with the holding piece and can be switched between a first state and a second state. The variable structure piece in the first state is connected with the container so that the holding piece transfers the container, and the variable structure piece in the second state is separated from the container so that the variable structure piece does not hinder the rotation of the container. In the above manner, the container can be conveniently transferred, and meanwhile, the rotation of the container around its own axis is not affected during the food processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electromechanical technology, and in particular to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, food processors consist of a main body and a container. The container is detachably attached to the main body and is used to hold food ingredients. A handle is also attached to the container for easy transfer. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the main technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a food processor that can easily transfer containers, and at the same time, will not affect the rotation of the containers around their own axis during the food processing.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a food processor comprising a container, a grip, and a variable structural member. The container is rotatable about its own axis and is used to hold food ingredients. The variable structural member is connected to the grip and can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the variable structural member is connected to the container, allowing the container to be transferred via the grip. In the second state, the variable structural member is separated from the container, allowing the variable structural member to not obstruct the rotation of the container.

[0005] In some embodiments of this application, the food processor includes a body, a lid, and a transmission component. The body has a cavity for accommodating a container and an opening for the container to enter and exit the cavity. The lid, used to open or close the opening, has a force-applying part. The transmission component is linked to a variable structural component. Specifically, during the closing process of the lid, the force-applying part drives the transmission component to move, thereby causing the variable structural component to be in a second state. During the opening process of the lid, the force-applying part can release the force on the transmission component.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the food processor includes an elastic element. One end of the elastic element is connected to a transmission element; wherein, during the closing process of the lid, a force-applying part pushes against the transmission element to drive the transmission element to compress the elastic element and move it from a first position to a second position, thereby causing the variable structure element to switch to a second state; during the opening process of the lid, the force-applying part removes the force on the transmission element, and the elastic element causes the transmission element to return from the second position to the first position, thereby causing the variable structure element to return from the second state to the first state.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the variable structural member includes: a first clamping member and a second clamping member, both movably disposed on the gripping member, capable of relative movement to form a first gap corresponding to a first state and a second gap corresponding to a second state. When the first gap is present, the clamping member is located on both sides of the container and clamps the container; when the second gap is present, the clamping member is located on both sides of the container and does not contact the container.

[0008] The transmission component is in transmission cooperation with the first clamping component and the second clamping component, so that when the transmission component moves, it can drive the first clamping component and the second clamping component to move relative to each other.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, both the first clamping member and the second clamping member are slidably engaged with the gripping member along a first direction.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the first clamping member includes: a connecting portion, which is annular and sleeved on the outside of the container; a first clamping portion, which is fixedly connected to the connecting portion and disposed on one side of the container along a first direction; and a first moving portion, which is fixedly connected to the connecting portion and disposed on the other side of the container along the first direction, and slides along the first direction to engage with the gripping member; wherein, the second clamping member is disposed on the other side of the container, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping member can move relative to each other and form a first gap and a second gap.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the transmission member slides along a second direction to engage with the gripping member, and the second direction intersects with the first direction.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the transmission member has a first guide portion and a second guide portion. The extension direction of the first guide portion has a component in the opposite direction to a first direction and a component in the second direction. The extension direction of the second guide portion has a component in the first direction and a component in the second direction. The first clamping member has a first transmission portion for slidingly engaging with the first guide portion. The second clamping member has a second transmission portion for slidingly engaging with the second guide portion.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the transmission member has a third guide portion connected to the extended end of the first guide portion and extending along the second direction, the first transmission portion is used for sliding engagement with the third guide portion, and / or the transmission member has a fourth guide portion connected to the extended end of the second guide portion and extending along the second direction, the second transmission portion is used for sliding engagement with the fourth guide portion.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the food processor includes: a body for carrying a container; and a limiting member fixedly connected to a gripping member. When the container is placed on the body, the body limits the position of the limiting member in a predetermined plane, thereby limiting the position of the variable structural member in the predetermined plane, which is perpendicular to the axis.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the body has a cavity for accommodating a container, and the limiting member is annular and sleeved outside the container. When the container is accommodated in the cavity, the limiting member is accommodated in the cavity and is used to abut against the body in a direction perpendicular to the axis.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the outer diameter of the top of the container is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting member.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: Unlike existing technologies, in this application, when the container needs to be transferred, the variable structural member is set to a first state. In this first state, the variable structural member is connected to the container, allowing the container to be transferred via a gripping component. Before the container rotates, the variable structural member is set to a second state. In this second state, the variable structural member is separated from the container, ensuring that the variable structural member does not obstruct the container's rotation. Because the variable structural member can switch between the first and second states, it facilitates container transfer, and simultaneously, during the cooking process, it does not affect the container's rotation around its own axis. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the food processor in Embodiment 1 of this application, wherein the container is disposed on the body of the machine;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the food processor in another state, where the container is separated from the main body.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the food processor shown;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the container and transfer component in the food processor, with a partial cross-sectional view of the transfer component.

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer component in the food processor shown;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the transfer components in the food processor shown.

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 In the AA section view, the variable structural member is in the first state;

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 In the AA section view, the variable structural member is in the second state;

[0027] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the cup body inside the container of the food processor shown;

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a partial view.

[0029] In the diagram, 10 is the body, 11 is the cavity, 12 is the first latching part, 20 is the cover, 21 is the second latching part, 22 is the force-applying part, 30 is the container, 31 is the cup body, 311 is the cup body main body, 3111 is the first connector, 3112 is the first bearing hole, 3113 is the first bearing, 312 is the cup mouth ring, 3121 is the first limiting part, 313 is the cup mouth ring, 314 is the sealing ring, 32 is the cup cover, 40 is the transfer assembly, 41 is the gripping part, 411 is the upper housing, 412 is the lower housing, 42 is the first clamping part, 421 is the first clamping part, 422 is the connecting part, 423 is the first moving part, 424 is the second limiting part, 425 is the first transmission part, 43 is the second clamping part, 431 is the first... 433 Second clamping part, 434 Second moving part, 435 Second transmission part, 44 Transmission component, 441 First guide part, 442 Second guide part, 443 Fourth guide part, 45 Elastic component, 46 Limiting component, 47 Variable structure component, 50 Knife assembly, 51 First cooking shaft, 52 Blade, 53 Second connector, 60 Main unit, 61 Motor, 62 First bearing seat, 621 Second bearing hole, 63 Second bearing seat, 631 Third bearing hole, 64 Second bearing, 65 Second cooking shaft, 66 Third bearing, 67 Third connector, 68 Fourth connector, D1 First direction, D2 Second direction, L1 Axis. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this application and not for limiting it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not all structures. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] In the foregoing description of this specification, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "linked" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly limited in this specification, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] Based on the above description in this specification, those skilled in the art will also understand that terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "length," "width," "thickness," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "clockwise," or "counterclockwise," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not imply that the devices or elements involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms should not be understood or interpreted as limitations on the present invention.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" or "second," etc., used in this specification to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating, explicitly or implicitly, relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this specification, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 3 . Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the food processor in the first embodiment of this application, wherein the container 30 is disposed on the body 10. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the food processor in another state, where the container 30 is separated from the body 10. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The food processor shown is a cross-sectional view.

[0035] The food processor includes a body 10, a lid 20, a container 30, a transfer assembly 40, a blade assembly 50, a main unit 60, and a heating assembly 70.

[0036] The main body 10 is the structural core of the food processor, used to install other components. The main body 10 has a cavity 11 for accommodating the container 30 and an opening 13 for the container 30 to enter and exit the cavity 11. Specifically, the main body 10 is a cylindrical shape with an open top and a closed bottom. The container 30 can be placed into the cavity 11 of the main body 10 from top to bottom and removed from the cavity 11 from bottom to top. When the cavity 11 is placed in the main body 10, a gap remains between the outer wall of the container 30 and the inner wall of the main body 10, ensuring that the main body 10 does not obstruct the rotation of the container 30.

[0037] The cover 20 is located at the top of the body 10 and is pivotally connected to the body 10. The cover 20 is used to open or close the opening 13 at the top of the body 10. A first latching part 12 is provided at the top of the body 10. A second latching part 21 is provided at the corresponding position of the first latching part 12 on the cover 20. When the cover 20 closes the opening 13, the first latching part 12 and the second latching part 21 engage with each other to fix the position of the cover 20.

[0038] The container 30 is used to hold cooking ingredients, which can be a mixture of soybeans and water. After the container 30 is placed in the cavity 11, it can rotate around its own axis L1. The body 10 and the cover 20 isolate the container 30 from the outside world to prevent accidental injury during the rotation of the container 30.

[0039] A transfer component 40 is disposed on the container 30. A user can hold the transfer component 40 and transfer the container 30 using it. For example, after cooking, the user can transfer the container 30 from the main body 10 to pour out the cooking ingredients inside. The transfer component 40 is described in detail below.

[0040] The blade assembly 50 is rotatably mounted inside the container 30 for stirring and crushing food ingredients.

[0041] The main unit 60 is located on the body 10 at the bottom of the cavity 11. After the container 30 is placed in the cavity 11, the container 30 and the blade assembly 50 are inserted and engaged with the main unit 60 in the vertical direction, and the body 10 supports the container 30 through the main unit 60. The main unit 60 can drive the container 30 and the blade assembly 50 to rotate. For example, when the drive shaft of the main unit 60 rotates forward, only the blade assembly 50 is driven to rotate, while the container 30 does not rotate. At this time, the blade assembly 50 can stir or pulverize the food materials, so that the food materials form a slurry; when the drive shaft of the main unit 60 rotates in reverse, the blade assembly 50 and the container 30 are driven to rotate simultaneously, centrifuging the slurry in the container 30. When the rotation speed of container 30 reaches the predetermined speed, the slurry moves towards the inner wall of container 30 under the action of centrifugal force and comes into contact with the inner wall. The residue (i.e., solid particles such as food scraps in the slurry) adheres to the inner wall of container 30, while the liquid (i.e., the highly fluid liquid in the slurry) flows back to the bottom of container 30, thus separating the slurry and residue. The slurry does not need to be filtered after being poured out. The predetermined rotation speed can be from 500 rpm to 5000 rpm. The value of the predetermined rotation speed can be set according to the type of food being prepared.

[0042] The heating element 70 is disposed on the body 10, located at the bottom of the cavity 11. The heating element 70 is movable vertically to approach or move away from the bottom of the container 30. The food processor is also provided with a drive device (not shown in the figure) to drive the movement of the heating element 70. The heating element 70 is capable of generating its own heat to heat the food ingredients inside the container 30 when it is in contact with the container 30.

[0043] In one application scenario, the food processor operates as follows: The user opens the lid 20 and places the food ingredients into the container 30. The lid 20 is closed, and the drive unit moves the heating element 70 close to the container 30 until it is in contact with the bottom of the container 30. The heating element 70 heats the food ingredients inside the container 30. After the heating element 70 has heated for a predetermined time, the main unit 60 drives the blade assembly 50 to rotate, pulverizing the food ingredients into a paste. The drive unit then moves the heating element 70 away from the container 30. The main unit 60 drives the container 30 to rotate, centrifuging the paste. After centrifugation, the lid 20 is opened, and the user uses the transfer component 40 to remove the container 30 from the cavity 11 of the main body 10, pouring the paste out of the container 30.

[0044] If the existing technology is used, where the transfer component 40 is fixed to the container 30, the transfer component 40 will rotate along with the container 30 during rotation. To avoid the transfer component 40, sufficient space needs to be reserved between the outer wall of the container 30 and the inner wall of the machine body 10, which will increase the size of the machine body 10. At the same time, the transfer component 40 will cause the container 30 to rotate unevenly. The food processor of this embodiment can avoid the above problems.

[0045] In this embodiment, the transfer component 40 includes a gripper 41 and a variable structural member 47.

[0046] The grip 41 is for the user to hold. The grip 41 is in the shape of a "7".

[0047] The variable structural member 47 is connected to the gripper 41. To simplify the exposed portion of the transfer assembly 40, the gripper 41 has a hollow structure, and a portion of the variable structural member 47 is housed within and connected to the gripper 41. See Figure 6 For ease of assembly, the gripper 41 is composed of an upper shell 411 and a lower shell 412. During assembly, the variable structural member 47 is first installed on the lower shell 412, and then the upper shell 411 and lower shell 412 are detachably connected. The variable structural member 47 can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the variable structural member 47 is connected to the container 30 so that the gripper 41 can move the container 30. In the second state, the variable structural member 47 is separated from the container 30 so that it does not obstruct the rotation of the container 30.

[0048] When container 30 needs to be transferred, the variable structure 47 is set to a first state, where it is connected to container 30, allowing the user to transfer container 30 using the grip 41. Before container 30 rotates, the variable structure 47 is set to a second state, where it is separated from container 30, ensuring it does not obstruct rotation. Because the variable structure 47 can switch between the first and second states, container 30 can be easily transferred without affecting its rotation around axis L1 during cooking.

[0049] Users can manually switch between the first and second states of the variable structure component 47. However, user error may damage the food processor. For example, if the user does not switch the variable structure component 47 from the first state to the second state before the container 30 rotates, the transfer component 40 will be connected to the container 30. When the main unit 60 drives the container 30 to rotate, the transfer component 40 will rotate with the container 30, causing it to collide with the main body 10 and damage the food processor.

[0050] To avoid the aforementioned problems, in this embodiment, the variable structure 47 switches between a first state and a second state by opening or closing the cover 20. Specifically, the transfer assembly 40 also includes a transmission member 44. The transmission member 44 is disposed on the grip member 41 and engages with the variable structure 47. The cover 20 has a force-applying part 22. The force-applying part 22 can be a protrusion protruding from the cover 20. During the process of closing the opening 13, the cover 20 drives the transmission member 44 to move through the force-applying part 22, thereby causing the variable structure 47 to be in the second state, thus separating the variable structure 47 from the container 30. During the process of opening the opening 13, the cover 20 can release the force of the force-applying part 22 on the transmission member 44, thereby causing the variable structure 47 to be in the first state, thus connecting the variable structure 47 to the container 30.

[0051] When the food processor is working (with the lid 20 closed), the variable structural component 47 remains separate from the container 30. Only after the food processor has finished working (with the lid 20 open) does the variable structural component 47 connect to the container 30.

[0052] Opening or closing the lid 20 is a necessary action for the user when performing food processing. This action switches the variable structure 47 to either the first or second state, preventing accidental damage to the food processor. Furthermore, omitting the switching action makes it more convenient for the user.

[0053] In another scenario, after centrifuging the slurry in container 30, container 30 continues to rotate due to inertia. Upon opening the lid 20, the transfer component 40 connects to container 30. Driven by container 30, the transfer component 40 comes into contact with the machine body 10, preventing container 30 from rotating and causing it to stop immediately. Since the main unit 60 no longer drives container 30 to rotate, the contact force between the transfer component 40 and the machine body 10 will not damage the food processor. Therefore, after the user opens lid 20, the transfer component 40 immediately stops container 30 from rotating, reducing the user's waiting time. Of course, stopping container 30 with the transfer component 40 is only one possible implementation. A separate stopping component can also be used to stop container 30 rotating due to inertia. Alternatively, the main unit 60 can be designed so that container 30 stops rotating immediately after the main unit 60 stops driving it.

[0054] Furthermore, the transfer assembly 40 also includes an elastic element 45. One end of the elastic element 45 is coupled to the transmission element 44, and the other end is coupled to the gripping element 41. The elastic element 45 is used to apply a spring force to the transmission element 44. Specifically, the elastic element 45 is housed in the cavity of the gripping element 41 and is sleeved on a portion of the transmission element 44. The top end of the elastic element 45 abuts against the transmission element 44, and the bottom end abuts against the gripping element 41. The elastic element 45 can be a spring.

[0055] During the closing process, the cover 20 pushes against the transmission member 44 through the force-applying part 22, applying a force to the transmission member 44. This force causes the transmission member 44 to resist the elastic force and move downward, compressing the elastic member 45 and moving it from the first position to the second position. This, in turn, drives the variable structure member 47 to switch to the second state. After the cover 20 is fully closed, it is fixed in position by the first latching part 12 and the second latching part 21, ensuring that the cover 20 remains closed. In the fully closed state, the elastic member 45 is compressed. During the opening process, the force-applying part 22 removes the force on the transmission member 44, and the elastic force of the elastic member 45 drives the transmission member 44 to move upward. The elastic member 45 causes the transmission member 44 to return from the second position to the first position, thereby driving the variable structure member 47 to return from the second state to the first state.

[0056] In this embodiment, the elastic force applied by the elastic member 45 to the transmission member 44 is a thrust. In other embodiments, the mounting structure of the elastic member 45 can be changed so that the elastic force applied by the elastic member 45 to the transmission member 44 is a tension.

[0057] Please see Figures 4 to 8 . Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the container 30 and the transfer component 40 in the food processor, with a partial cross-sectional view of the transfer component 40. Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer component 40 in the food processor shown. Figure 6 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the transfer component 40 in the food processor shown. Figure 7 yes Figure 4 In the AA section view, the variable structural member 47 is in the first state. Figure 8 yes Figure 4 In the AA section view, variable structural member 47 is in the second state.

[0058] The variable structural member 47 includes a first clamping member 42 and a second clamping member 43. Both the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 are movably disposed on the gripping member 41. The first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 are capable of relative movement, forming a first gap corresponding to a first state and a second gap corresponding to a second state. When the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 have the first gap, they are located on both sides of the container 30 and clamp the container 30. When the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 have the second gap, they are located on both sides of the container 30 and do not contact the container 30.

[0059] The transmission member 44 is movably disposed within the gripping member 41. Specifically, the transmission member 44 is housed inside the gripping member 41. The transmission member 44 engages in transmission with the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43, respectively, so that when the transmission member 44 moves, it can drive the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 to move relative to each other. When the transmission member 44 moves in one direction, it causes the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 to move closer together to clamp the container 30 from both sides. When the transmission member 44 moves in the opposite direction, it causes the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 to move away from each other, thereby releasing the container 30.

[0060] In this embodiment, the container 30 includes a cup body 31 and a lid 32. The cup body 31 has an opening at the top for holding cooking materials. A transfer assembly 40 is disposed on the cup body 31 and can be connected to or detached from the cup body 31. The lid 32 is placed on top of the cup body 31. The lid 32 can be opened or closed by rotating it. Since the friction between the lid 32 and the cup body 31 is relatively large, to prevent the transfer assembly 40 and the cup body 31 from rotating relative to each other when the lid 32 is rotated, this embodiment also makes the following improvements:

[0061] A first limiting portion 3121 is provided on the outer wall surface of the container 30. Specifically, the first limiting portion 3121 is provided on the outer wall surface of the cup body 31. A second limiting portion 424 is provided on the side of the first clamping member 42 facing the container 30. A second limiting portion 434 is provided on the side of the second clamping member 43 facing the container 30. When the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 clamp the container 30, the first limiting portion 3121 cooperates with the second limiting portion 424 and the second limiting portion 434 respectively to prevent the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 from rotating relative to the container 30 around the axis L1. In other embodiments, only the first clamping member 42 may be provided with the second limiting portion 424, or only the second clamping member 43 may be provided with the second limiting portion 434.

[0062] Specifically, the first limiting portion 3121 may have protruding teeth. The protruding teeth protrude radially along the cup body 31. The second limiting portions 434 and 424 may be grooves. The grooves are recessed radially along the cup body 31. The grooves can accommodate the protruding teeth. When the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 clamp the container 30, the protruding teeth are accommodated in the grooves, thereby preventing the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 from rotating relative to the container 30 about the axis L1. In other embodiments, the positions of the protruding teeth and the grooves can also be interchanged, that is, the first limiting portion 3121 is a groove, and the second limiting portions 434 and 424 are protruding teeth.

[0063] Furthermore, there can be multiple first limiting parts 3121. Multiple first limiting parts 3121 are evenly distributed around the axis L1 on the outer side wall of the cup body 31 and cover the outer periphery of the cup body 31 to ensure that when the container 30 is rotated to any position, the second limiting parts 434 and the second limiting parts 424 can cooperate with the first limiting parts 3121.

[0064] The relative movement of the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 to clamp or release the container 30 may specifically include: the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 moving relative to each other along a straight path to clamp or release the container 30; the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 rotating relative to each other along an arc path to clamp or release the container 30; or one of the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 moving along a straight path and the other rotating along an arc path to clamp or release the container 30. This embodiment uses the former approach.

[0065] Specifically, both the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 are slidably engaged with the gripping member 41 along a first direction D1. The first direction D1 is perpendicular to the axis L1 of the container 30. The first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 are respectively capable of reciprocating along the first direction D1. The first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 approach or move away from each other in the first direction D1 to clamp or release the container 30.

[0066] In this embodiment, the grip 41 is disposed on one side of the container 30. Figure 4 To enable the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 to slide and engage with the gripping member 41, and to also clamp the container 30 from both sides, the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 are designed as follows:

[0067] The first clamping member 42 includes a connecting portion 422, a first clamping portion 421, and a first moving portion 423. The connecting portion 422 is annular and is sleeved on the outside of the container 30. The first clamping portion 421 is disposed on one side of the container 30 along the first direction D1. Figure 4 (Right side of the container 30). The first clamping part 421 is fixedly connected to the connecting part 422. Specifically, the first clamping part 421 and the connecting part 422 are an integral structure. The first moving part 423 is disposed on the other side of the container 30 along the first direction D1. Figure 4 (Right side of the container 30). The first moving part 423 is fixedly connected to the connecting part 422. Specifically, the first moving part 423 and the connecting part 422 are an integral structure. The first moving part 423 and the grip 41 are disposed on the same side of the container 30. The first moving part 423 slides and engages with the grip 41 along the first direction D1.

[0068] The second clamping member 43 includes a second clamping portion 431 and a second moving portion 433. The second clamping portion 431 and the first clamping portion 421 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the container 30 along the first direction D1. The second moving portion 433 is fixedly connected to the second clamping portion 431. Specifically, the second moving portion 433 and the second clamping portion 431 are an integral structure. The second moving portion 433 and the gripper 41 are disposed on the same side. The second moving portion 433 slides in cooperation with the gripper 41 along the first direction D1.

[0069] When the first moving part 423 and the second moving part 433 move relative to the holding part along the first direction D1, they drive the first clamping part 421 and the second clamping part 431 to move relative to each other and form a first gap and a second gap. When the first clamping part 421 and the second clamping part 431 have the first gap, they do not contact the container 30. When the first clamping part 421 and the second clamping part 431 have the second gap, they clamp the container 30.

[0070] When the first clamping part 421 and the second clamping part 431 clamp the container 30, the clamping force is relatively large. The clamping force is transmitted through the annular connecting part 422, so that the first clamping part 421 is subjected to uniform force, and the container 30 is prevented from falling off due to deformation of the first clamping part 421.

[0071] In this embodiment, the container 30 is a rotating body with axis L1 as its center of rotation. The first clamping part 421 is semi-circular, and the second clamping part 431 is semi-circular. When the first clamping part 421 and the second clamping part 431 clamp the container 30, the first clamping part 421 and the second clamping part 431 combine to form a complete circular ring. This complete circular ring matches the shape of the area to be clamped on the container 30, thereby increasing the contact area and improving the clamping stability.

[0072] In this embodiment, the transmission member 44 is slidably engaged with the gripper 41 along the second direction D2. The transmission member 44 is capable of reciprocating along the second direction D2. The second direction D2 intersects the first direction D1. Specifically, the second direction D2 is parallel to the axis L1 of the container 30. The transmission member 44 is in transmission engagement with the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 respectively, and the movement of the transmission member 44 in the second direction D2 can be converted into the movement of the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 in the first direction D1. By driving the transmission member 44 to reciprocate along the second direction D2, the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 can selectively clamp or release the container 30.

[0073] At the same time, the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 move in opposite directions. For example, when the transmission member 44 moves along the second direction D2, the first clamping member 42 moves in the opposite direction of the first direction D1, and the second clamping member 43 moves along the first direction D1. The first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 move towards the container 30 respectively, thereby clamping the container 30. When the transmission member 44 moves in the opposite direction of the second direction D2, the first clamping member 42 moves along the first direction D1, and the second clamping member 43 moves in the opposite direction of the first direction D1. The first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 move away from the container 30 respectively, thereby releasing the container 30 (without contact with the container 30).

[0074] In this embodiment, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are perpendicular. In other embodiments, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 can also be at other angles, such as 80° or 75°.

[0075] The specific transmission structure of the first clamping member 42, the second clamping member 43, and the transmission member 44 is as follows:

[0076] The transmission member 44 has a first guide portion 441 and a second guide portion 442. The extending direction of the first guide portion 441 has a component opposite to a first direction D1 and a component of a second direction D2. The extending direction of the second guide portion 442 has a component of the first direction D1 and a component of the second direction D2. In this embodiment, both the first guide portion 441 and the second guide portion 442 extend along a straight path. In other embodiments, the first guide portion 441 and the second guide portion 442 may also extend along an arcuate path.

[0077] The first clamping member 42 has a first transmission part 425. The first transmission part 425 is used to slide with the first guide part 441 and can reciprocate relative to the first guide part 441 under the guidance of the first guide part 441. When the first guide part 441 is fixed, when the first transmission part 425 moves along the extension direction of the first guide part 411, it also moves in the opposite direction of the first direction D1 and in the second direction D2.

[0078] The second clamping member 43 has a second transmission part 435. The second transmission part 435 is used to slide with the second guide part 442 and can reciprocate relative to the second guide part 442 under the guidance of the second guide part 442. When the second guide part 442 is fixed, when the second transmission part 435 moves along the extension direction of the second guide part 442, it moves simultaneously along the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

[0079] When the transmission member 44 moves along the second direction D2, the first clamping member 42 moves in the opposite direction to the first direction D1, and the second clamping member 43 moves along the first direction D1. When the transmission member 44 moves in the opposite direction to the second direction D2, the first clamping member 42 moves along the first direction D1, and the second clamping member 43 moves in the opposite direction to the first direction D1. Thus, when the transmission member 44 moves, the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 move in opposite directions.

[0080] In this embodiment, the first guide portion 441 is a first groove. The first transmission portion 425 is a first column. The first column is inserted into the first groove. The first column is against the side wall of the first groove, and under the guidance of the first groove, the first column can reciprocate along the extension path of the first groove. The first column is a cylinder and makes line contact with the side wall of the first groove, thereby reducing sliding friction. There are two first grooves, which are located on opposite sides of the transmission member 44. There are two first columns, which correspond one-to-one with the two first grooves, and each first column is inserted into the corresponding first groove.

[0081] Similarly, the second guide portion 442 is a second groove. The second transmission portion 435 is a second pillar. The second pillar is inserted into the second groove. The second pillar is against the side wall of the second groove, and guided by the second groove, the second pillar can reciprocate along the extension path of the second groove. The second pillar is a cylinder, and it contacts the side wall of the second groove, thereby reducing sliding friction. There are two second grooves, which are located on opposite sides of the transmission member 44. There are two second pillars, which correspond one-to-one with the two second grooves, and each second pillar is inserted into its corresponding second groove.

[0082] When the transfer assembly 40 is connected to the container 30, the elastic force of the elastic member 45 keeps the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 clamping the container 30. The container 30 contains slurry, and the container 30 and the slurry are relatively heavy. When the user transfers the container 30 or pours out the slurry from the container 30 using the transfer assembly 40, the force exerted by the container 30 on the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 may overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 45, causing the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 to move away from each other in the first direction D1, thereby causing the container 30 to separate from the transfer assembly 40. To avoid this situation, a locking structure is also provided at the transmission structure to restrict the movement of the first clamping member 42 and / or the second clamping member 43.

[0083] Specifically, the transmission member 44 has a fourth guide portion 443, which is connected to the extended end of the second guide portion 442 and extends along the second direction D2. The second transmission portion 435 is used for sliding engagement with the fourth guide portion 443. The second guide portion 442 and the fourth guide portion 443 jointly guide the movement of the second transmission portion 435. If the second guide portion 442 is a groove and the fourth guide portion 443 is also a groove, then when the second transmission portion 435 moves to the extended end of the first guide portion 441, it can smoothly move to the fourth guide portion 443.

[0084] After cooking, the lid 20 is opened, and the elastic force of the elastic element 45 drives the transmission element 44 to move upward (in the opposite direction of the second direction D2). During the upward movement of the transmission element 44, the second transmission part 435 moves along the second guide part 442 until it reaches the fourth guide part 443. When the transmission element 44 stops moving, the second transmission part 435 slides into the fourth guide part 443. When the user transfers the container 30 or pours out the liquid in the container 30 through the transfer assembly 40, the container 30 exerts a force on the second clamping member 43 in the opposite direction of the first direction D1. The second clamping member 43 transmits this force to the fourth guide part 443 through the second transmission part 435. Since the fourth guide part 443 extends only in the second direction D2, and the second direction D2 is perpendicular to the first direction D1, the component of this force in the second direction D2 is zero, and therefore cannot drive the transmission element 44 to move. That is, after the lid 20 is opened, the transmission element 44 and the second clamping member 43 are locked. During the closing of the lid 20, the force-applying part 22 of the lid 20 applies a force to the transmission member 44 along the second direction D2, causing the transmission member 44 to move downward (along the second direction D2). As the transmission member 44 moves downward, the second transmission part 435 moves along the fourth guide part 443 until it reaches the second guide part 442. Guided by the second guide part 442, the second clamping member 43 moves in the opposite direction along the first direction D1, separating from the container 30.

[0085] By providing the fourth guide part 443, the second clamping member 43 cannot move when the transfer component 40 is connected to the container 30, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the transfer component 40 and the container 30.

[0086] Similarly, the transmission member 44 has a third guide portion (not shown). The third guide portion is connected to the extended end of the first guide portion 441 and extends along the second direction D2. The first transmission portion 425 is used for sliding engagement with the third guide portion. The first guide portion 441 and the third guide portion together guide the movement of the first transmission portion 425. If the first guide portion 441 is a groove and the third guide portion is also a groove, then when the first transmission portion 425 moves to the extended end of the first guide portion 441, it can smoothly move to the third guide portion.

[0087] After cooking, the lid 20 is opened, and the elastic force of the elastic element 45 drives the transmission element 44 to move upward (in the opposite direction of the second direction D2). During the upward movement of the transmission element 44, the first transmission part 425 moves along the first guide part 441 until it reaches the third guide part. When the transmission element 44 stops moving, the first transmission part 425 slides into the third guide part. When the user transfers the container 30 or pours out the liquid in the container 30 through the transfer assembly 40, the container 30 exerts a force on the first clamping member 42 in the first direction D1. The first clamping member 42 transmits this force to the third guide part through the first transmission part 425. Since the third guide part only extends in the second direction D2, and the second direction D2 is perpendicular to the first direction D1, the component of the force in the second direction D2 is zero, and therefore cannot drive the transmission element 44 to move. That is, after the lid 20 is opened, the transmission element 44 and the first clamping member 42 are locked. During the closing of the lid 20, the force-applying part 22 of the lid 20 applies a force to the transmission member 44 along the second direction D2, causing the transmission member 44 to move downward (along the second direction D2). As the transmission member 44 moves downward, the first transmission part 425 moves along the third guide part until it reaches the first guide part 441. Guided by the first guide part 441, the first clamping member 42 moves along the first direction D1 and separates from the container 30.

[0088] By providing a third guide, the first clamping member 42 cannot move when the transfer component 40 is connected to the container 30, thereby ensuring the stability of the connection between the transfer component 40 and the container 30.

[0089] As described above, in this embodiment, a transmission engagement structure is used to achieve locking. In other embodiments, a pin can also be used to pass through the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43 to restrict the relative movement of the first clamping member 42 and the second clamping member 43, thereby achieving locking.

[0090] When the variable structural member 47 is in the second state, it is separated from the container 30 and connected only to the grip member 41. If the position of the grip member 41 within the predetermined plane S is not defined, the variable structural member 47 may wobble within the predetermined plane S, thereby causing the variable structural member 47 to come into contact with the container 30. The predetermined plane S is perpendicular to the axis L1. In a scenario where the food processor is used, the axis L1 extends along the direction of gravity, and in this case, the predetermined plane S is a horizontal plane.

[0091] To avoid the above situation, in this embodiment, the transfer assembly 40 further includes a limiting member 46. The limiting member 46 is fixedly connected to the gripping member 41. Specifically, the limiting member 46 and the gripping member 41 are an integral structure. When the container 30 is placed on the body 10, the body 10 restricts the position of the limiting member 46 within the predetermined plane S, thereby restricting the position of the gripping member 41 within the predetermined plane S, and further restricting the position of the variable structure member 47 within the predetermined plane S, preventing the variable structure member 47 in the second state from contacting the container 30.

[0092] The position of the variable structural member 47 within the predetermined plane S is controllable by the limiting member 46.

[0093] Specifically, the limiting member 46 is annular and sleeved on the outside of the container 30. The shape of the limiting member 46 matches the shape of the clamping area of ​​the container 30, and is generally annular. The first clamping part 421, the second clamping part 431, and the connecting part 422 are all located inside the limiting member 46. When the container 30 is housed in the cavity 11, the limiting member 46 is also housed in the cavity 11, and is used to abut against the body 10 in a direction perpendicular to the axis L1. To facilitate the transfer of the container 30, a gap is left between the outer wall surface of the limiting member 46 and the inner wall surface of the body 10 in a predetermined plane S. This gap determines the range of motion of the limiting member 46 in the predetermined plane S, that is, this gap determines the range of motion of the variable structural member 47 in the predetermined plane S. This gap can ensure that the variable structural member 47 in the second state does not contact the container 30.

[0094] In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the top of the container 30 is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting member 46. Specifically, the limiting member 46 is provided corresponding to the neck of the cup body 31 in the container 30. The outer diameter of the neck of the cup body 31 is smaller than the outer diameters of the top and bottom of the cup body 31. The inner diameter of the limiting member 46 is smaller than the outer diameters of the top and bottom of the cup body 31.

[0095] In one scenario, during the transfer of container 30, container 30 is pressed onto limiting member 46 under the action of gravity. Limiting member 46 and variable structural member 47 jointly support container 30, thereby reducing the structural strength requirements of variable structural member 47.

[0096] In another scenario, during the transfer of container 30, the limiting member 46 does not support container 30; instead, container 30 is supported only by the variable structural member 47. In the event of accidental separation between container 30 and the variable structural member 47, the limiting member 46 can prevent container 30 from falling, thus improving safety.

[0097] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the cup body 31 in the container 30 of the food processor shown. In this embodiment, the cup body 31 in the container 30 is a split structure to facilitate the installation of the limiting member 46.

[0098] The cup body 31 includes a cup body 311, a cup mouth ring 312, a cup mouth ring 313, and a sealing ring 314.

[0099] The main body of the cup 311 can be made of glass and used to hold cooking ingredients.

[0100] The cup rim ring 312 is threaded to the top of the cup body 311. In other embodiments, it can also be fixedly connected by bonding or welding. The cup rim ring 313 is fitted onto the top of the cup body 311, forming the neck of the cup body 31 together with the cup rim ring 312. Both the cup rim ring 312 and the cup rim ring 313 can be made of aluminum alloy. The outer diameter of the top of the cup rim ring 312 is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting member 46, and the outer diameter of the bottom of the cup rim ring 312 is smaller than the inner diameter of the limiting member 46. In this embodiment, the first limiting part 3121 is formed on the cup rim ring 312. To facilitate the manufacture of the first limiting part 3121, the cup rim ring 312 and the cup rim ring 313 adopt a separate structure. In other embodiments, if the first limiting part 3121 is not considered, the cup rim ring 312 and the cup rim ring 313 can also be an integral structure.

[0101] A sealing ring 314 is placed between the cup rim ring 312 and the cup body 311 to improve the sealing performance at the joint between the cup rim ring 312 and the cup body 311. The sealing ring 314 can be made of rubber.

[0102] The process of fitting the limiting member 46 onto the outside of the container 30 is as follows: the cup mouth ring 313 and the sealing ring 314 are installed onto the cup body 311; the limiting member 46 is placed above the cup mouth ring 313; after the bottom of the cup mouth ring 312 passes through the limiting member 46, the cup mouth ring 312 is installed onto the cup body 311.

[0103] Please see Figure 10 , Figure 10 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a partial section. The following example illustrates how the host unit 60 drives the container 30 and the blade assembly 50 to rotate.

[0104] A first connector 3111 is provided at the bottom of the container 30. The first connector 3111 is a hollow cylinder with an open bottom. A first bearing hole 3112 is also provided at the bottom of the container 30. The first bearing hole 3112 communicates with the cavity of the first connector 3111.

[0105] The knife assembly 50 includes a first cooking shaft 51, a blade 52, and a second connector 53. The first cooking shaft 51 extends through the bottom of the container 30, with its top end located inside the container 30 and fixedly connected to the blade 52, and its bottom end located outside the container 30. The first cooking shaft 51 is rotatably connected to the container 30 via a first bearing 3113. The first bearing 3113 is a bidirectional bearing.

[0106] The main unit 60 includes a motor 61, a first bearing housing 62, a second bearing housing 63, a second bearing 64, a third bearing 66, a second cooking shaft 65, a third connector 67, and a fourth connector 68.

[0107] The motor 61 is fixedly mounted on the body 10 and can rotate in both directions. The first bearing seat 62 is fixedly mounted on the body 10. The first bearing seat 62 has a second bearing hole 621 with an open top. In this embodiment, the first bearing seat 62 and the body 10 are an integral structure. In other embodiments, it can also be a separate structure. The second bearing seat 63 is a hollow cylindrical shape, with its upper outer diameter larger than its lower outer diameter. The upper end of the second bearing seat 63 forms a third bearing hole 631. The lower end of the second bearing seat 63 is inserted into the second bearing hole 621 and is rotatably connected to the first bearing seat 62 via a second bearing 64. The second cooking shaft 65 is inserted into the third bearing hole 631 and is rotatably connected to the second bearing seat 63 via a third bearing 66. The bottom end of the second cooking shaft 65 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 61 and rotates under the drive of the motor 61. Both the second bearing 64 and the third bearing 66 are one-way bearings. When one of the second bearing 64 and the third bearing 66 is rotatably connected, the other is locked. The third connector 67 is fixed to the top of the second cooking shaft 65 and is used to insert and cooperate with the second connector 53 in the vertical direction, so that the second cooking shaft 65 can drive the first cooking shaft 51 to rotate. The fourth connector 68 is generally cylindrical and is fitted onto the top of the second bearing seat 63. The fourth connector 68 is inserted and cooperated with the first connector 3111 in the vertical direction, so that the second bearing seat 63 can drive the container 30 to rotate. The fourth connector 68 can be a separate structure from the second bearing seat 63, or it can be an integral structure.

[0108] Before cooking, align the first connector 3111 at the bottom of container 30 with the fourth connector 68, so that the first connector 3111 and the fourth connector 68 are inserted and engaged in the vertical direction. At the same time as the first connector 3111 and the fourth connector 68 are inserted and engaged, the second connector 53 and the third connector 67 automatically engage and engage, so that the first cooking shaft 51 and the second cooking shaft 65 are connected.

[0109] The food processor can crush food ingredients. Specifically, when the output shaft of the motor 61 rotates forward, the third bearing 66 is in a rotating connection state, while the second bearing 64 is in a locked state, and the container 30 cannot rotate. The motor 61 drives the blade assembly 50 to rotate through the second food processing shaft 65, cutting and grinding the food ingredients. During the grinding process, the non-rotational container 30 improves the grinding effect.

[0110] The food processor can centrifuge food ingredients. When the output shaft of the motor 61 reverses, the second bearing 64 is in a rotating connection state, and the third bearing 66 is in a locked state. The motor 61 drives the blade assembly 50 and the container 30 to rotate together through the first food processing shaft 51, thus centrifuging the food ingredients.

[0111] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A food processor, characterized in that, include: A container that can rotate around its own axis, used to hold food ingredients; Grip element; A variable structural component, connected to the gripping component, is capable of switching between a first state and a second state; In the first state, the variable structural member is connected to the container, enabling the container to be transferred via the gripping member; In the second state, the variable structural member is separated from the container, so that the variable structural member does not obstruct the rotation of the container; The food processor also includes: The body has a cavity for accommodating the container and an opening for the container to enter and exit the cavity; A cover for opening or closing the opening, having a force-applying part; The transmission component is linked and cooperates with the variable structural component. During the closing process, the force-applying part drives the transmission component to move, thereby causing the variable structural component to be in the second state. During the opening process, the force-applying part can release the force on the transmission component. When the container is placed behind the machine body, a gap is left between the outer wall of the container and the inner wall of the machine body so that the machine body will not obstruct the rotation of the container.

2. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: An elastic element, one end of which is connected to the transmission element; During the closing process, the cover pushes against the transmission component through the force application part, thereby driving the transmission component to compress the elastic component and move it from the first position to the second position, which in turn drives the variable structure component to switch to the second state. During the opening of the cover, the force-applying part removes the force on the transmission component, and the elastic element causes the transmission component to return from the second position to the first position, thereby driving the variable structural component to return from the second state to the first state.

3. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The variable structural component includes: The first and second clamping members are both movably disposed on the gripping member, capable of relative movement to form a first gap corresponding to the first state and a second gap corresponding to the second state. When the first gap is present, they are located on both sides of the container and clamp the container; when the second gap is present, they are located on both sides of the container and do not contact the container. The transmission component is in transmission cooperation with the first clamping component and the second clamping component respectively, so that when the transmission component moves, it can drive the first clamping component and the second clamping component to move relative to each other.

4. The food processor according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first clamping member and the second clamping member are slidably engaged with the gripping member along the first direction.

5. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first clamping member includes: A connecting part, which is ring-shaped and sleeved on the outside of the container; The first clamping part is fixedly connected to the connecting part and is disposed on one side of the container along the first direction; A first movable part is fixedly connected to the connecting part and is disposed on the other side of the container along the first direction, and slides along the first direction to engage with the gripping member; The second clamping member is disposed on the other side of the container, and the first clamping part and the second clamping member can move relative to each other to form the first gap and the second gap.

6. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transmission component is slidably engaged with the gripping component along a second direction, which intersects with the first direction.

7. The food processor according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission component has a first guide portion and a second guide portion. The extending direction of the first guide portion has a component opposite to the first direction and a component in the second direction. The extending direction of the second guide portion also has a component in the first direction and a component in the second direction. The first clamping member has a first transmission part, which is used to slide with the first guide part. The second clamping member has a second transmission part, which is used to slide with the second guide part.

8. The food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The transmission member has a third guide portion connected to the extended end of the first guide portion and extending along the second direction. The first transmission portion is used for sliding engagement with the third guide portion, and / or The transmission member has a fourth guide portion connected to the extended end of the second guide portion and extending along the second direction, and the second transmission portion is used to slide in cooperation with the fourth guide portion.

9. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: The fuselage is used to carry the container; A limiting member is fixedly connected to the gripping member. When the container is placed on the machine body, the machine body restricts the position of the limiting member in a predetermined plane, thereby restricting the position of the variable structural member in the predetermined plane, which is perpendicular to the axis.

10. The food processor according to claim 9, characterized in that, The body has a cavity for accommodating the container. The limiting member is annular and sleeved on the outside of the container. When the container is accommodated in the cavity, the limiting member is accommodated in the cavity and is used to abut against the body in a direction perpendicular to the axis.

11. The food processor according to claim 10, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the top of the container is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting member.

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