A food processor

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of food processing machines, comprising: machine body;Function module is connected in the manner of being detached relative to machine body on machine body;Function module includes fixed seat and the food material processing component arranged on fixed seat, fixed seat and the locking device for locking together between the installation chamber of machine body, handle on fixed seat is rotatably connected on fixed seat, and it has the first state of being folded relative to fixed seat and the second state of being unfolded relative to fixed seat, handle is linked with locking device, when handle is in the first state, locking device locks fixed seat with machine body, when handle is in the second state, locking device removes the locking between fixed seat and machine body.Locking and unlocking between fixed seat and machine body can be realized while user places handle or lifts handle, simplify the process of taking and placing function module, improve the use experience of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and more particularly to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] A food processor is a kitchen appliance primarily used in the kitchen to process food (ingredients). Traditional food processors have relatively simple functions, mostly divided into slicers for cutting ingredients (such as slicing, dicing, or cutting) and meat grinders for processing meat. If users need to use these functions, they need to configure a separate machine, resulting in a large number of food processors in the home, taking up space, and increasing costs by configuring multiple machines, which cannot meet the needs of users.

[0003] To address this, Chinese invention patent application CN202110185637.2 (publication number CN112971557A) discloses a multi-functional food processor, comprising a main unit and an extension device. The main unit has an extension device mounting area and a product receiving area, with the product receiving area located below the extension device mounting area. The main unit has a built-in drive device, the transmission end of which extends into the extension device mounting area. The extension device can be a noodle-making device, a food shredder, a juicer, a meat grinder, or a food slicer. Users can assemble the noodle-making device, food shredder, juicer, meat grinder, or food slicer with the main unit to form a noodle machine, shredder, juicer, meat grinder, and slicer. With multiple functions, users can assemble the corresponding extension device with the main unit to meet different needs, save costs, and achieve the effect of multi-functionality.

[0004] The multi-functional food processor in the aforementioned patent application also has certain shortcomings. First, each extension device is fixed to the main body by inserting corresponding clips into slots. Each time it is assembled, the clips must be accurately aligned with the corresponding slots to ensure proper installation. This makes the process of removing and placing the extension devices relatively cumbersome, impacting the user experience. Second, while the extension devices in this food processor can be disassembled from the main body to achieve multi-functionality, each extension device only eliminates the power unit. The main cutting and processing components remain within their respective housings and have independent feeding ports. Therefore, cleaning the extension devices is inconvenient, cumbersome, and cannot guarantee the thorough cleaning of each extension module. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a food processing machine that facilitates locking and unlocking of functional modules, thereby effectively simplifying the process of taking and putting away functional modules, in light of the current state of the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0007] A food processor, comprising:

[0008] Organism;

[0009] A functional module for processing food ingredients is connected to the body in a detachable manner relative to the body.

[0010] The functional module includes a fixed base and a food processing component mounted on the fixed base. The fixed base and the machine body are also provided with a locking device for locking the two together. The fixed base has a handle for gripping. The handle is rotatably or translatorily connected to the fixed base and has a first state of being closed relative to the fixed base and a second state of being open relative to the fixed base. The handle is linked to the locking device. When the handle is in the first state, the locking device locks the fixed base and the machine body. When the handle is in the second state, the locking device releases the lock between the fixed base and the machine body.

[0011] Since the functional modules have a certain weight, a corresponding handle is provided to facilitate the placement and removal of the functional modules in the mounting chamber of the machine body. On this basis, the handle is designed to be rotatably connected to the fixed base and has a closed and extended state. At the same time, the rotation process of the handle switching to different states is linked with the locking device. When the user places or lifts the handle, the fixed base and the machine body can be automatically locked and unlocked, which simplifies the process of placing and removing functional modules and greatly improves the user experience.

[0012] In order to adapt to the rotation process of the handle and to simplify the locking device, one of the fixed base and the body has a latching position, and the other has a locking member. The locking member can move toward the position of the latching position until the two lock together to form a locked state.

[0013] The handle is connected to the locking element on the fixed base or the body via a transmission mechanism to transmit the force during the rotation or translation of the handle to the locking element, thereby locking the locking element relative to the latch position in the first state and unlocking the locking element relative to the latch position in the second state. The transmission mechanism, the locking element, and the latch position together constitute the locking device.

[0014] As an improvement, to simplify the structure of the transmission mechanism, the fixed base is also provided with a transmission rod assembly. The transmission rod assembly has an actuating end corresponding to the position of the handle and a power output end corresponding to the position of the locking member. During the deflection process, the handle can act on the actuating end of the transmission rod assembly, and cause the power output end of the transmission rod assembly to act on the locking member, thereby driving the locking member away from the latch position to unlock or allowing the locking member to move toward the latch position to lock. The transmission rod assembly constitutes the above-mentioned transmission mechanism.

[0015] The body defines a placement chamber for placing the functional module. The top of the placement chamber has an opening, through which the functional module can be placed into and removed from the placement chamber. A locking device is provided between the fixing base and the side wall of the placement chamber of the body for locking the two together.

[0016] The aforementioned transmission rod assembly can cooperate with the locking member in the form of deflection motion, linear motion, or a combination of both to achieve locking and unlocking. As an improvement, a preferred locking device is that the side wall of the fixed seat has a limiting groove as the locking position, and the locking member is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the body mounting chamber in a manner that allows it to move closer to or further away from the fixed seat. The locking member has a first limiting protrusion protruding towards the limiting groove. The mounting chamber is also provided with a first elastic member at a position corresponding to the locking member. The first elastic member acts on the locking member and makes the first limiting protrusion of the locking member always tend to deflect towards the limiting groove and engage in the limiting groove.

[0017] The handle has a cam portion located near its center of rotation;

[0018] The transmission rod assembly includes:

[0019] The first transmission rod is rotatably connected to the fixed base. Its first end is located near the cam portion of the handle and can abut against the cam portion. Its second end corresponds to the locking member. During the process of the handle deflecting from the closed state to the open state, the cam portion of the handle can act on the first end of the first transmission rod and cause the first transmission rod to deflect along the first direction until the second end of the transmission rod drives the locking member away from the limiting groove to achieve unlocking.

[0020] The second elastic element acts on the first transmission rod, causing the first transmission rod to always have a tendency to deflect in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0021] In order to avoid interference with the locking component during the process of placing the functional module into the mounting chamber of the body from top to bottom, and to achieve automatic locking after the functional module is placed in place (with the handle in the closed state), the wall of the mounting chamber of the body has a clearance notch, and a connecting seat is provided at the clearance notch. The locking component is rod-shaped in general, and its first end is rotatably connected to the connecting seat. The second end has a hook-shaped part extending toward the interior of the mounting chamber as the first limiting protrusion.

[0022] The connecting seat also has a limiting stop for limiting the locking member so that the locking member is basically kept in a vertically extended state. When the locking member is in a vertically extended state, the top of the first limiting protrusion of the locking member also has a guide slope that slopes downward toward the interior of the placement chamber.

[0023] As an improvement, the locking member can also be set on the fixed seat of the functional module. Specifically, another preferred locking device is that the inner wall of the placement chamber has a limiting groove as the locking position, the locking member is rotatably connected to the fixed seat in a manner that allows it to move closer to or further away from the limiting groove, the locking member has a second limiting protrusion protruding towards the limiting groove, and the fixed seat is also provided with a third elastic member at a position corresponding to the locking member. The third elastic member acts on the locking member and makes the second limiting protrusion of the locking member always tend to deflect towards the limiting groove and engage in the limiting groove.

[0024] The handle has a cam portion located near its center of rotation;

[0025] The transmission rod assembly includes:

[0026] The first transmission rod is rotatably connected to the fixed base. Its first end is located near the cam portion of the handle and can abut against the cam portion. Its second end corresponds to the locking member. During the process of the handle deflecting from the closed state to the unfolded state, the cam portion of the handle can act on the first end of the first transmission rod and cause the first transmission rod to deflect along the first direction until the second end of the transmission rod drives the locking member away from the limiting slot to achieve unlocking.

[0027] The second elastic element acts on the first transmission rod, causing the first transmission rod to always have a tendency to deflect in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0028] To further simplify the structure of the locking device, the transmission rod assembly has two symmetrically arranged sets, and the actuating end of the first transmission rod of the two sets of transmission rod assemblies abuts against the same cam portion on the handle.

[0029] To further ensure the reliability of the functional module locking, the handle is U-shaped and includes a horizontally extending crossbar and vertical bars connected to both ends of the crossbar and arranged opposite each other. The ends of the two vertical bars are rotatably connected to the top of the fixed base through a rotating shaft extending in the same straight line. The ends of the two opposite vertical bars on the handle each have the cam portion.

[0030] Another preferred locking device is that the side wall of the fixed seat has a limiting groove as the locking position, and the locking member is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the body mounting chamber in a manner that allows it to move closer to or further away from the fixed seat. The locking member has a first limiting protrusion that protrudes toward the limiting groove. The mounting chamber is also provided with a first elastic member at a position corresponding to the locking member. The first elastic member acts on the locking member and makes the first limiting protrusion of the locking member always tend to deflect toward the limiting groove and engage in the limiting groove.

[0031] The handle has a connecting part near its rotation center;

[0032] The transmission rod assembly includes:

[0033] The second transmission rod is slidably mounted on the fixed base along its length. Its first end is located adjacent to the connecting part of the handle and is movably connected to the connecting part. Its second end corresponds to the locking member. During the process of the handle deflecting from the closed state to the open state, the connecting part of the handle can act on the first end of the second transmission rod and drive the second transmission rod to move along the first direction until the second end of the transmission rod drives the locking member away from the limiting groove to achieve unlocking. During the process of the handle deflecting from the open state to the closed state, the connecting part of the handle can act on the first end of the second transmission rod and drive the second transmission rod to move along the second direction to allow the locking member to be engaged into the limiting groove under the action of the first elastic member and locked. The first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0034] In order to convert the deflection motion of the handle into the linear motion of the second transmission rod, the handle has a laterally extending protrusion near its rotation center position, and the first end of the second transmission rod is formed with a limiting groove for the protrusion to move and constrain therein, and the extension direction of the limiting groove is arranged at an angle to the extension direction of the main body of the second transmission rod.

[0035] In order to maximize the travel of the second transmission rod during handle deflection to ensure effective locking and unlocking, the extension direction of the limiting groove is substantially perpendicular to the extension direction of the main body of the second transmission rod.

[0036] To ensure the reliable locking of the functional modules, the transmission rod assembly has two symmetrically arranged sets, and the handles have two corresponding sets arranged side by side. The first ends of the second transmission rods in the two sets of transmission rod assemblies are close together, while the second ends are spaced apart, resulting in an overall V-shape. The first ends of the second transmission rods in the two sets of transmission rod assemblies are respectively connected to the connecting parts of the two handles. The two handles are provided to cooperate with the second transmission rods in the two sets of transmission rod assemblies, and also to conform to the user's lifting and carrying habits.

[0037] In order to hide the handle in the retracted state and avoid the handle interfering with other components after the functional module is installed in the mounting chamber of the body, the top of the fixing base also has a second receiving groove for accommodating the handle in the retracted state.

[0038] To facilitate the feeding of ingredients and the discharge after processing, the fixed base defines a working chamber for placing the ingredient processing component. The top of the fixed base has a feeding port communicating with the working chamber, and the bottom has a discharging port communicating with the working chamber. The machine body also has a receiving area located below the placement chamber and opposite to the discharging port of the functional module. The receiving area holds a receiving box. The side of the machine body has a first opening at a position corresponding to the receiving area. The receiving box can move in and out of the receiving area through the first opening in a way that allows it to be pushed and pulled relative to the machine body.

[0039] To minimize the size and weight of the functional modules and make them compact and easy for users to handle, the machine body also has a main drive mechanism. When different functional modules are placed on the machine body, the food processing component of the functional module is connected to the power output end of the main drive mechanism.

[0040] To meet the needs of users to process different ingredients in different ways, the main drive mechanism has at least two transmission connection ends with different load speeds. The functional modules are at least two of the following: slicing module, shredding module, dicing module, and meat grinding module. When each of the functional modules is placed in the placement chamber, it can be connected to one of the two transmission connection ends.

[0041] The aforementioned functional modules can be various modules capable of cutting, processing, or otherwise processing various ingredients, including vegetables, meat, fruits, and pasta.

[0042] Different functional modules have different internal structures and therefore different positions for power input. To match different functional modules, the main drive mechanism includes a drive motor. The housing chamber has a first power output shaft that extends horizontally and a second power output shaft that extends vertically. Both the first and second power output shafts are connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, thus forming the two transmission connection ends of the main drive mechanism.

[0043] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are as follows: The functional modules of the food processor of the present invention can be directly removed by lifting the handle, which is very convenient and quick. In particular, the handle on the functional module is set to be rotatably connected to the fixed base and has a closed state and an unfolded state. At the same time, the rotation process of the handle switching to different states is linked with the locking device. When the user puts down the handle or lifts the handle, the fixed base and the machine body can be automatically locked and unlocked, which further simplifies the process of picking up and putting down the functional module and greatly improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0044] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the food processing machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the structure after removing the cover plate assembly and functional modules;

[0046] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A vertical sectional view taken along the left and right directions (with the auxiliary cover in the closed food inlet position).

[0047] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A vertical sectional view cut along the front-to-back direction;

[0048] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A structural diagram omitting the cover plate assembly and functional modules;

[0049] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a functional module of Embodiment 1 of the present invention (with the handle in a closed state).

[0050] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a functional module of Embodiment 1 of the present invention (with the handle in the unfolded state).

[0051] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural diagram showing one of the mounting side panels in a disassembled state;

[0052] Figure 9 for Figure 6 The right view after the side panel is installed is omitted from the functional modules in the text;

[0053] Figure 10 for Figure 7 The right view after the side panel is installed is omitted from the functional modules in the text;

[0054] Figure 11 for Figure 2 Sectional perspective view at point AA;

[0055] Figure 12 for Figure 2 Sectional view at point AA;

[0056] Figure 13 for Figure 5 Sectional perspective view at point AA;

[0057] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking member and the connecting seat in Embodiment 1 of the present invention (the locking member is in a state of deflection at a certain angle).

[0058] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the locking member and the connecting seat in Embodiment 1 of the present invention (the locking member is in a vertical state).

[0059] Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cover plate assembly according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 17 for Figure 16 Cross-sectional perspective view at point AA (with the auxiliary cover in the closed food inlet position);

[0061] Figure 18 for Figure 16 Cross-sectional perspective view at point AA (with the auxiliary cover in the open food inlet position, and the food inlet opposite to the first flow channel);

[0062] Figure 19 for Figure 16 Cross-sectional perspective view of section AA (with the auxiliary cover in the open food inlet position, and the food inlet opposite to the second flow channel);

[0063] Figure 20 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the dicing module in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0064] Figure 21 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing base of the dicing module and the food processing component in a disassembled state according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0065] Figure 22This is a vertical sectional perspective view of the dicing module of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, cut along the axial direction of the blade barrel;

[0066] Figure 23 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a mounting side plate of a functional module in Embodiment 2 of the present invention in a disassembled state.

[0067] Figure 24 For assembly Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the food processor behind the functional modules (with the handle in the closed position).

[0068] Figure 25 For assembly Figure 23 A cross-sectional view of the food processor behind the functional modules (with the handle in the extended position).

[0069] Figure 26 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the functional module of Embodiment 3 of the present invention (showing locking components).

[0070] Figure 27 This is a right view of the functional module of Embodiment 3 of the present invention (showing a locking element and the handle in the unfolded state).

[0071] Figure 28 This is a right view of the functional module of Embodiment 3 of the present invention (showing a locking element and the handle in a closed state). Detailed Implementation

[0072] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0073] The specification and claims of this invention use terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom," to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of the invention. However, these terms are used herein merely for ease of explanation and are determined based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this invention can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity. Example

[0074] See Figures 1-22The image illustrates a food processor comprising a body 10 and detachable functional modules 50 mounted on the body 10. The body 10 defines a placement chamber 11 for housing one functional module 50 and a functional module placement area 12 for housing other unused functional modules 50. The placement chamber 11 has an opening at the top through which the functional module 50 can be placed and removed. The functional module placement area 12 is also a chamber structure with an opening at the top through which unused functional modules 50 can be placed and removed.

[0075] The food processor's body 10 has an overall cuboid structure. The placement chamber 11 is located at the front of the body 10, while the chamber corresponding to the functional module placement area 12 is located behind the placement chamber 11, and they are arranged sequentially along the front-to-back direction, as shown below. Figure 6 As shown, there are two chambers corresponding to the functional module placement area 12, which respectively house the slicing module 50a and the meat grinding module 50b. See also Figure 3 The placement chamber 11 contains a meat-cutting module for cutting meat.

[0076] With the functional module 50 positioned in the mounting chamber 11 of the machine body 10, the mounting chamber 11 is closed by a left-right flip-up cover assembly 30. Specifically, the cover assembly 30 is rotatably connected to the top opening of the mounting chamber 11 of the machine body 10 with its left side. The feeding port of the cover assembly 30 in the closed state is opposite to the feeding port 501 of the functional module 50. The chamber structure of the functional module placement area 12 is closed by a front-back flip-up cover piece 120. Specifically, the cover piece 120 is rotatably connected to the rear side of the opening of the functional module placement area 12.

[0077] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 The machine body 10 also has a receiving area 13 located below the placement chamber 11, which is opposite to the discharge port 502 of the functional module 50. A receiving box 14 is placed in the receiving area 13, and the front side of the machine body 11 has a first opening 111 at a position corresponding to the receiving area 13. The receiving box 14 is slidably connected to the side wall of the receiving area 13 of the machine body 11 via a slide rail assembly. The user can push or pull the receiving box 14 to allow it to enter and exit the receiving area 13 of the machine body 11 through the first opening 111.

[0078] The main drive mechanism 15 is provided on the body 10. Different functional modules 50, such as the vegetable cutting module and the meat grinding module, require different power (different load speeds at the transmission connection ends). Therefore, to adapt to the power requirements of different functional modules 50, the main drive mechanism 15 in this embodiment has at least two transmission connection ends, combined with… Figure 2 and Figure 5The diagram shows two transmission connection ends, denoted as the first transmission connection end 150a and the second transmission connection end 150b, respectively. The first transmission connection end 150a is a horizontally placed (horizontal axis) gear structure, and the second transmission connection end 150b is a vertically placed (vertical axis) gear structure.

[0079] Each functional module 50 has a transmission mating part that matches the first transmission connection end 150a or the second transmission connection end 150b. When different functional modules 50 are placed in the mounting chamber 11, they can be connected to one of the two transmission connection ends.

[0080] In this embodiment, the main drive mechanism 15 includes a drive motor, the output shaft of which is connected to a gear transmission assembly. The gear transmission assembly has two transmission connection ends that extend into the placement chamber, namely a first transmission connection end 150a and a second transmission connection end 150b. Both the first transmission connection end 150a and the second transmission connection end 150b are located at the bottom of the placement chamber 11.

[0081] See Figures 16-19 As shown, the cover plate assembly 30 includes a cover plate housing 31, a flow channel frame plate 32, and an auxiliary cover plate 33.

[0082] The cover plate housing 31 forms a support structure for the other components. Specifically, the cover plate housing 31 includes an upper housing 311 and a lower housing 312 that are fastened together in the vertical direction. After the upper housing 311 and the lower housing 312 are fastened together, they together define a receiving chamber 310 for placing the flow channel frame plate 32.

[0083] like Figure 18 As shown, the upper housing 311 has a food inlet 313 (that is, the feeding port of the cover assembly 30), and the lower housing 312 has a food outlet 314 at a position corresponding to the food inlet 313.

[0084] The auxiliary cover 33 is slidably connected to the upper housing 311 by a corresponding drive mechanism (not shown), and can open or close at least a portion of the food inlet 313. Specifically, the auxiliary cover 33 is located inside the food inlet 313 of the upper housing 311 and slides back and forth in the left-right direction. After the food is fed in, the auxiliary cover 33 can close the food inlet 313 in a timely manner to achieve the purpose of protection. Of course, the auxiliary cover 33 can also cooperate with the flow channel frame plate 32 to block part of the food inlet 313 to facilitate feeding of food channels with different opening sizes (described in detail below).

[0085] Generally, different functional modules 50 can share a single food flow channel on the cover assembly 30. However, sharing a single food flow channel inevitably presents hygiene problems. For example, sharing a single food flow channel can cause cross-contamination or mixing of flavors between meat and vegetables, endangering human health and affecting the user experience. On the other hand, due to the characteristics of the feeding and cutting processes of different functional modules 50, the required size of the food flow channel in the flow channel frame plate 32 is different. Therefore, to avoid contamination from food sharing the same food flow channel and to meet the feeding and cutting needs of different functional modules 50, the flow channel frame plate 32 in this embodiment has at least two food flow channels arranged sequentially along the moving direction of the flow channel frame plate 32. Figure 18 As shown, the flow channel frame plate 32 has two food flow channels arranged sequentially in the left-right direction, namely the first flow channel 321 and the second flow channel 322. The upper port of the first flow channel 321 is larger than the upper port of the second flow channel 322; that is, the length of the first flow channel 321 in the front-back direction is the same as the length of the second flow channel 322 in the front-back direction, and the width of the first flow channel 321 in the left-right direction is greater than the width of the second flow channel 322 in the left-right direction. Referring again to Figure 33, the width of the food inlet 313 of the upper shell 311 in the left-right direction is greater than the width of the first flow channel 321 in the left-right direction.

[0086] Since the location and size of the inlet 501 of different functional modules 50 will be slightly different when using different functional modules 50, in order to adapt to the inlet 501 of different functional modules 50, the flow channel frame plate 32 can be driven by the corresponding drive mechanism (not shown) to slide in the left and right direction to adjust its position. Specifically, during the movement, the flow channel frame plate 32 has a first position in which the upper port of the first flow channel 321 is opposite to the food inlet 313 of the cover shell 31, and a second position in which the upper port of the second flow channel 322 is opposite to the food inlet 313 of the cover shell 31.

[0087] like Figure 18 As shown, when the flow channel frame plate 32 is in the first position, the left edge of the first flow channel 321 is flush with the left edge of the food inlet 313. Since the width of the food inlet 313 is greater than the width of the first flow channel 321, the auxiliary cover plate 33 is moved to the right side by the second drive mechanism 342, and blocks the exposed area of ​​the food inlet 313 on the right side of the first flow channel 321 (that is, at least part of the area of ​​the second flow channel 322), thereby ensuring that when feeding the first flow channel 321, the food does not fall into other areas outside the first flow channel 321. Similarly, see Figure 19When the flow channel frame plate 32 is in the second position, the right edge of the second flow channel 322 is flush with the right edge of the food inlet 313. Since the width of the food inlet 313 is greater than the width of the second flow channel 322, the auxiliary cover plate 33 is moved to the left position by the second drive mechanism 342 and blocks the exposed area of ​​the food inlet 313 on the right side of the second flow channel 322 (that is, at least part of the area of ​​the first flow channel 321), thereby ensuring that when feeding the second flow channel 322, the food is prevented from falling into other areas outside the second flow channel 322.

[0088] See Figures 20-22 The functional module 50 generally includes a fixed base 51 and a food processing component 53 disposed within the fixed base 51. The fixed base 51 has an inlet 501 at its top and an outlet 502 at its bottom. See also... Figures 6-15 In this embodiment, a locking device is also provided between the functional module 50 fixing base 51 and the mounting chamber 11 of the body 10 for locking the two together. Specifically, an important inventive point of this embodiment is that the fixing base 51 has a handle 52, and the handle 52 is linked with the locking device, so that when the user places or lifts the handle 52, the fixing base 51 and the body 10 can be automatically locked and unlocked, thereby effectively simplifying the process of taking and placing the functional module 50 and greatly improving the user experience.

[0089] Specifically, the handle 52 is rotatably connected to the top of the fixed base 51, and has a first state of being closed relative to the fixed base 51 and a second state of being open relative to the fixed base 51. Figure 7 As shown, the top of the fixed base 51 has a second receiving groove 512 for the handle 52 to be received in the first state. After the handle 52 is received in the second receiving groove 512, the handle 52 is basically flush with the top wall of the fixed base 51. This ensures that after the functional module 50 is placed in the placement space of the machine body 10, the space above the functional module 50 can be fully utilized, making the arrangement of the various parts or components of the food processor more compact and realizing the miniaturization design of the whole machine.

[0090] The locking device includes a transmission rod assembly 40 and a locking structure located on the inner wall of the housing chamber 11 of the body 10.

[0091] The side wall of the fixed base 51 has a limiting groove 511, which serves as a locking position for locking with the locking member 22. Specifically, four limiting grooves 511 are formed at the four corners of the fixed base 51. A set of locking member structures is provided on the inner side wall of the housing chamber 11 of the body 10 in the area corresponding to the four limiting grooves 511.

[0092] The locking structure includes a locking member 22, a connecting seat 20, and a first elastic member 23.

[0093] See Figure 11 The inner wall of the housing chamber 11 of the body 10 is provided with a clearance notch 110, and the locking structure is correspondingly provided in the clearance notch 110. Specifically, the connecting seat 20 is fixed to the bottom of the clearance notch 110, the locking member 22 is rod-shaped, and its first end (lower end) is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting seat 20 through the first pin 24, while the second end (i.e., the upper end) has a hook-shaped part extending toward the interior of the housing chamber 11.

[0094] The first elastic element 23 can employ various existing technologies, including compression springs, torsion springs, leaf springs, and other elastic elements. However, for better compatibility with the locking element 22, the first elastic element 23 is preferably a torsion spring. This torsion spring can be sleeved on the first pin 24, with one end of the torsion spring abutting against the locking element 22 and the other end abutting against the connecting seat 20. Under the elastic force of the torsion spring, the first limiting protrusion 221 of the locking element 22 always tends to deflect towards the limiting groove 511 of the fixing seat 51 and engage with the limiting groove 511.

[0095] The shape of the limiting groove 511 of the fixing base 51 is adapted to the hook-shaped part, so that the hook-shaped part can be engaged therein. After the hook-shaped part of the locking member 22 is engaged in the limiting groove 511 of the fixing base 51, it can form a limiting position in the vertical direction with the limiting groove 511 on the fixing base 51. The hook-shaped part of the locking member 22 constitutes the first limiting protrusion 221 of the locking member 22, and the limiting groove 511 of the fixing base 51 constitutes a locking position.

[0096] The connecting seat 20 also has an upwardly extending arm as a limiting stop 21 for restricting the rotation angle of the locking member 22. Specifically, the limiting stop 21 is located inside the connecting seat 20 at the rotatable connection position with the locking member 22, wherein the portion of the side wall of the locking member 22 corresponding to the hook-shaped portion has a first receiving groove 223 for the limiting stop 21 to be received therein. When the locking member 22 is deflected to the vertically extended state, the top of the first limiting protrusion 221 (hook-shaped portion) of the locking member 22 also has a guide slope 222 that slopes downward toward the interior of the housing chamber 11. Figure 15 As can be seen, a portion of the locking member 22 (including the hook-shaped part) is exposed through the clearance notch 110, thereby ensuring that it can be inserted into the limiting groove 511 on the fixed seat without interfering with the process of the functional module 50 being placed into the receiving chamber from top to bottom.

[0097] During the process of placing the functional module 50 into the mounting chamber 11 of the body 10, the fixed seat 51 abuts against the guide slope 222 of the locking member 22. Thus, during the downward movement, the locking member 22 is driven to overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring and deflect towards the interior of the clearance groove. After the functional module 50 is placed in place (the handle 52 is in the closed state), the locking member 22 deflects to the vertical state under the elastic force of the torsion spring, and the hook-shaped part of the locking member 22 is engaged in the limiting groove 511 of the fixed seat 51, thereby realizing the automatic locking of the functional module 50.

[0098] The transmission rod assembly 40 is disposed on the front and rear side walls of the fixed base 51. Specifically, both the front and rear sides of the fixed base 51 have detachable mounting side plates 513, and the mounting side plates 513 and the body of the fixed base 51 define an installation space for accommodating the transmission rod assembly 40.

[0099] The transmission rod assembly 40 includes a first transmission rod 41 and a second elastic element 42.

[0100] The middle region of the first transmission rod 41 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 51 via a second pin 410, which extends in the left-right direction. The first end of the first transmission rod 41 is located at the upper part, specifically adjacent to the cam portion 520 of the handle 52, and the second end is located at the lower part, specifically corresponding to the locking member 22 on the body 10. The second elastic member 42 can also employ various existing technologies, including compression springs, torsion springs, leaf springs, and other elastic elements. However, for better adaptation to the first transmission rod 41, the second elastic member 42 is preferably a spring. This spring abuts against the lower part of the first transmission rod 41, ensuring that the first transmission rod 41 always maintains a certain alignment. Figure 9 The second direction A2 deflection trend is shown in the diagram. The second end of the first transmission rod 41 extends downward to the location of the locking member 22 in the housing chamber 11.

[0101] In this embodiment, the handle 52 is U-shaped and includes a horizontally extending crossbar 5201 and two opposing vertical bars 5202 connected to the two ends of the crossbar 5201. The ends of the two vertical bars 5202 are rotatably connected to the top of the fixed base 51 via a rotating shaft extending in the same straight line. Each of the opposing ends of the two vertical bars 5202 on the handle 52 has a cam portion 520. The cam portion 520 has an eccentric curved surface relative to the rotation axis of the handle 52. Specifically, in the first closed state, the eccentric curved surface region with a small eccentric distance on the cam portion 520 abuts against the first end of the first transmission rod 41; in the second extended state, the eccentric curved surface region with a large eccentric distance on the cam portion 520 abuts against the first end of the first transmission rod 41, thereby driving the first transmission rod 41 to overcome the elastic force of the second elastic member 42 and move along... Figure 9 The first direction A1 is deflected as shown.

[0102] Corresponding to each cam portion 520 of the handle 52, the transmission rod assembly 40 has two sets symmetrically arranged in the front-rear direction. The first end of the first transmission rod 41 of the two sets of transmission rod assemblies 40 extends to the middle region of the top of the fixed seat 51 and abuts against the same cam portion 520 on the handle 52. Correspondingly, the second end of the first transmission rod 41 of the two sets of transmission rod assemblies 40 extends to the bottom position of the front and rear sides of the fixed seat 51, and corresponds to two locking members arranged opposite each other in the front and rear of the mounting chamber 11 of the body 10.

[0103] During the process of the handle 52 deflecting from the retracted state to the extended state, the cam portion 520 of the handle 52 acts on the first end of the first transmission rod 41, causing the first transmission rod 41 to deflect along the first direction until the second end of the transmission rod extends out of the fixed seat 51 and drives the locking member 22 away from the limiting groove 511 to achieve unlocking. During the process of the handle 52 deflecting from the extended state to the retracted state, the cam portion 520 of the handle 52 releases the pressure on the first end of the first transmission rod 41, thereby allowing the first transmission rod 41 to return to its initial position along the second direction under the elastic force of the second elastic member 42. At this time, the second end of the first transmission rod 41 releases the pressure on the locking member 22. At the same time, under the action of the first elastic member 23, the locking member 22 deflects toward the fixed seat 51 and engages in the limiting groove 511 of the fixed seat 51, thereby locking the functional module 50.

[0104] The first end of the first transmission rod 41 constitutes the actuation end 401 of the transmission rod assembly 40. The second end of the first transmission rod 41 constitutes the power output end 402 of the transmission rod assembly 40.

[0105] The food processing component 53 of functional module 50 can be various blade components capable of slicing, shredding, or dicing. See also... Figures 20-22 The diagram shows a dicing module as a functional module 50. Specifically, the dicing module includes a base 51 and a dicing blade assembly disposed in the base 51.

[0106] The mounting base 51 has a cuboid structure and a working chamber 510 for accommodating the dicing blade assembly. The top of the mounting base 51 has an inlet 501, and the bottom has an open outlet 502. Specifically, the mounting base 51 also has a guide channel for guiding food from the inlet 501 to the dicing blade assembly. The top of the mounting base 51 has the aforementioned handle 52. When the handle 52 is in the retracted state, it is offset to one side of the inlet 501, thereby preventing contamination of the handle 52 during the process of food entering the dicing module's inlet from the food flow channel.

[0107] The dicing tool assembly includes a tool barrel 60, an extrusion roller 65, and a gear transmission assembly.

[0108] See Figure 22 The cutter barrel 60 extends horizontally within the fixed base 51, with its two axial ends being open. One end is rotatably connected to the fixed base 51 via a second bearing 662, and the other end is fixed to the first transmission gear ring 642 of the gear transmission assembly via a pin. The first transmission gear ring 642 is also rotatably connected to the fixed base 51 via another second bearing 662. See also Figure 27 The first transmission gear ring 642 has an internal toothed portion 6422 on the side adjacent to the cutter barrel 60, and an external toothed portion 6421 on the side away from the cutter barrel 60. After the dicing module is placed in place, the external toothed portion 6421 of the first gear ring can mesh with the transmission connection end (gear) on the machine body 10, and the internal toothed portion 6422 can mesh with the first transmission gear 641 coaxially connected on the extrusion roller 65.

[0109] The blade cylinder 60 has a mesh structure with dicing holes 602, and dicing blades 603 for dicing are formed on its inner sidewall. The blade cylinder 60 is provided with a sheet-like food inlet 601 that extends axially and is open inside and out. A slicing blade 61 is provided at the sheet-like food inlet 601. During the rotation of the blade cylinder 60, the slicing blade 61 cuts the food located in the guide channel, and the sheet-like food cut by the slicing blade 61 enters the blade cylinder 60 through the sheet-like food inlet 601.

[0110] The extrusion roller 65 is located inside the cutter cylinder 60, and its extension direction is substantially the same as that of the cutter cylinder 60. Specifically, the two ends of the extrusion roller 65 are supported on opposite side walls of the fixed base 51 by first bearings 661, and can rotate around its own axis. In this embodiment, the extrusion roller 65 is arranged lower inside the cutter cylinder 60, that is, near the bottom of the cutter cylinder 60. A first transmission gear 641 is coaxially connected to the extrusion roller 65. The first transmission gear 641 is located at the end of the extrusion roller 65 and meshes with the inner teeth 6422 of the first transmission gear ring 642 of the cutter cylinder 60, thereby enabling the extrusion roller 65 and the cutter cylinder 60 to rotate synchronously in the same direction. Specifically, after the dicing module is placed in place inside the machine body 10, the outer teeth 6421 of the transmission gear ring connected to the end of the cutter cylinder 60 can be connected to the corresponding transmission connection end of the main drive mechanism 15 of the machine body 10, thereby inputting the power to drive the cutter cylinder 60 to rotate. During the synchronous and co-rotation of the extrusion roller and the blade 60, the extrusion roller and the dicing blade 603 of the blade 60 work together to squeeze the sliced ​​ingredients that fall into the blade 60 out of the blade 60, forming diced ingredients.

[0111] In this embodiment, the outer peripheral wall of the extrusion roller 65 can have a smooth wall structure. However, in order to ensure the extrusion effect between the cutter cylinder 60 and the extrusion roller 65 and to avoid food residue in the dicing mesh 602 of the cutter cylinder 60, preferably, a plurality of radially outward protrusions 650 are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the extrusion roller 65. Each protrusion 650 on the extrusion roller 65 corresponds to each dicing mesh 602 on the cutter cylinder 60. During the synchronous rotation of the extrusion roller 65 and the cutter cylinder 60, each protrusion 650 on the extrusion roller 65 can be embedded into the corresponding dicing mesh 602 of the cutter cylinder 60. This effectively avoids the problem of food residue in the dicing mesh 602, especially the problem of material residue in the last piece of sliced ​​food.

[0112] The dicing module in this embodiment is used as follows:

[0113] The ingredients are fed into the feed channel of the dicing module through the feed port of the cover plate assembly 30. The ingredients are first cut into slices by the slicing blade 61 on the blade cylinder 60 and enter the inside of the blade cylinder 60. The sliced ​​ingredients fall between the extrusion roller 65 and the inner wall of the blade cylinder 60 during the rotation process. They are squeezed outward by the extrusion roller and then become diced and fall out of the blade cylinder 60 from the inside to the outside to form diced ingredients.

[0114] In this embodiment, the structure of the squeezing roller 65 and the blade cylinder 60 working together internally and externally greatly simplifies the structure of the dicing module, making the overall size of the dicing module more compact and facilitating its placement and removal within the machine body 10, thus meeting the needs of miniaturization design for modular food processors. Furthermore, the hollow structure design of the dicing module allows it to be directly placed under a tap for rinsing, ensuring a clean cleaning effect. Example

[0115] See Figures 23-25 This illustrates another functional module and food processor that achieves locking and unlocking in conjunction with the handle. The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the locking member 22 is positioned differently. In this embodiment, the locking member 22 is mounted on the fixed base 51, and a limiting slot 112 is provided on the inner wall of the placement chamber 11 as a locking position.

[0116] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking member 22 is also rod-shaped, with its middle portion rotatably mounted on the fixed base 51 near the second end of the transmission rod 41 via the third pin 225. The upper end of the locking member 22 has a second limiting protrusion 224 protruding toward the limiting groove 112. This second limiting protrusion 224 has a hook-shaped structure, and correspondingly, the limiting groove 112 opened on the mounting chamber 11 is also hook-shaped. The structure and deflection process of the transmission rod assembly 40 in this embodiment are the same as in Embodiment 1. When the handle 52 is lifted, the second end of the transmission rod 41 deflects outward, thereby driving the lower end of the locking member 22 to deflect outward as well. This allows the second limiting protrusion 224 of the locking member 22 to disengage from the limiting groove 112 of the mounting chamber 11, completing the unlocking process. In order for the locking element 22 to automatically reset when the handle is lowered, that is, to engage with the limiting slot 112, the fixing base 51 is also provided with a third elastic element 43. This third elastic element 43 can be a torsion spring or a tension spring structure, see details. Figure 23 In this embodiment, the third elastic element 43 is preferably a tension spring, wherein the first end of the tension spring is connected to a connecting pin on the fixed base, and the second end is connected to the lower end of the locking element 22. When the functional module 50 is placed in the placement chamber 11 and the handle 52 is closed, the second end of the transmission rod 41 deflects inward. Under the elastic force of the third elastic element 43, the second first limiting protrusion 221224 of the locking element 22 deflects outward (that is, deflects towards the limiting slot) and engages in the limiting slot 112, thereby achieving automatic locking. Example

[0117] See Figures 26-28 The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the locking device between the functional module 50 and the mounting chamber 11 of the body 10 is different. Specifically, the transmission rod assembly that is linked with the handle 52 is different. The structure and installation method of the locking member in this embodiment are basically the same as those in embodiment 1, while the transmission rod assembly cooperates with the locking member by linear movement.

[0118] like Figure 26 In the middle, for ease of display, the main structure of the machine is hidden, and only the locking parts and other components are retained.

[0119] In this embodiment, the handle 52 is also generally U-shaped, with its two opposite ends rotatably connected to the top of the fixed base 51. It also has a folded state (i.e., a lowered state) that is folded into the second receiving groove 512 at the top of the fixed base 51, and an unfolded state (i.e., a raised state) that is unfolded relative to the fixed base 51. The handle 52 has a connecting portion near its rotation center (where it is deflected from the fixed base). This connecting portion has a laterally extending protrusion 521 (i.e., in the same direction as the extension of the handle's crossbar portion 5201). The position of this protrusion 521 is eccentrically positioned relative to the rotation axis of the handle 52. When the handle 52 is deflected to different positions, the protrusion 521 on the handle 52 also has a moving offset distance in the left-right direction.

[0120] The transmission rod assembly includes a limiting seat 54 and a second transmission rod 44. The limiting seat 54 is disposed on the side wall of the fixed seat 51 of the functional module 50, specifically a boss structure protruding relative to the side wall of the fixed seat 51, which can be integrally formed with the fixed seat 51. The limiting seat 54 has a limiting slide 540 that slopes outward from top to bottom (left or right). The second transmission rod 44 is also inclined and can be slidably constrained in the limiting slide 540 of the limiting seat 54. The first end (i.e., the upper end) of the second transmission rod 44 is disposed near the connecting part of the handle 52, and the second end (i.e., the lower end) extends to the location of the locking member 22. Specifically, the first end of the second transmission rod 44 also has an extension 440 that extends upward relative to the second transmission rod 44, and a limiting groove 540 is formed on the extension 440, wherein the extending direction of the limiting groove 540 is substantially perpendicular to the extending direction of the main body of the second transmission rod 44. The protrusion 521 on the handle 52 can extend into the limiting groove 441 of the second transmission rod 44 and move along the limiting groove 441 during the deflection of the handle 52, while driving the second transmission rod 44 to slide linearly along the extension direction of the limiting slide 540.

[0121] During the process of the handle 52 deflecting from the closed state to the extended state, the protrusion 521 on the handle 52 acts on the first end of the second transmission rod 44 and drives the second transmission rod 44 along... Figure 27 When the first direction L1 is moved, the second end of the second transmission rod abuts against the locking member 20, driving the locking member to deflect outward and disengage from the limiting groove 511 to unlock. At this time, the functional module can be easily removed from the mounting chamber of the body. Conversely, after the functional module is placed into the mounting chamber of the body, during the process of the handle deflecting from the unfolded state to the retracted state, the protrusion of the handle 52 can act on the first end of the second transmission rod 44, and drive the second transmission rod 44 along... Figure 27The second direction L2 (opposite to the first direction L1) moves, releasing the outward pressure on the locking member 22. In this way, the locking member 22 deflects toward the fixed seat 51 under the action of the torsion spring 23 and is locked into the limiting groove 511.

[0122] In this embodiment, the mounting base has two symmetrically arranged sets of transmission rod assemblies 40 on one side wall, and correspondingly, there are two handles arranged side by side. Specifically, the first ends of the second transmission rods 44 in the two sets of transmission rod assemblies 40 are close together (they may not touch, and the gap between them is relatively small), while the second ends are spaced apart (the gap between them is relatively large), thus forming an overall V-shape. The second transmission rods 44 in the two sets of transmission rod assemblies 40 correspond one-to-one with the two handles. Specifically, the first ends of the second transmission rods 44 in the two sets of transmission rod assemblies 40 are respectively connected to the protrusions 521 on the two handles 52.

[0123] Two transmission rod assemblies located on the same side wall of the fixed base 51 constitute a transmission rod transmission unit, see [link / reference]. Figure 26 In this embodiment, the aforementioned transmission rod transmission unit is provided on both the front and rear side walls of the fixed base 51, that is, two sets of transmission rod assemblies are provided on both sides. The two transmission rod assemblies located on the same side (such as the left or right side) on the front and rear side walls of the fixed base 51 are linked with the same handle 52.

[0124] The term "transmission connection" as used in this invention refers to a direct connection between two components or an indirect connection through a transmission mechanism.

Claims

1. A food processing machine, comprising: a machine body (10); a functional module (50) for processing food materials, which is detachably connected to the machine body (10); characterized in that the functional module (50) comprises a fixing base (51) and a food material processing assembly (53) arranged on the fixing base (51), and the fixing base (51) and the machine body (10) are further provided with locking devices for locking them together, and the fixing base (51) is further provided with a handle (52) for gripping, which is rotatably or translatably connected to the fixing base (51) and has a first state of being folded relative to the fixing base (51) and a second state of being unfolded relative to the fixing base (51), and the handle (52) is linked with the locking devices, and when the handle (52) is in the first state, the locking devices lock the fixing base (51) and the machine body (10), and when the handle (52) is in the second state, the locking devices release the locking between the fixing base (51) and the machine body (10); the machine body (10) is further provided with a main driving mechanism (15), and in the state that the functional module (50) is placed on the machine body (10), the food material processing assembly (53) of the functional module (50) is drivingly connected to the power output end of the main driving mechanism (15); the main driving mechanism (15) has at least two driving connection ends with different load rotation speeds, and the functional module (50) is at least two of a slicing module, a shredding module, a dicing module and a mincing module, and in the state that different functional modules (50) are placed in the machine body, any one of the driving connection ends can be connected correspondingly; the fixing base (51) is defined with a working chamber (510) for placing the food material processing assembly (53), and the top of the fixing base (51) has a top inlet (501) in communication with the working chamber (510).

2. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: the fixing base (51) and the machine body (10) are provided with a locking catch on one of them and a locking member (22) on the other, and the locking member (22) can move towards the position of the locking catch until they are locked and matched to form a locking state; the handle (52) and the locking member (22) on the fixing base (51) or the machine body (10) are further connected through a transmission mechanism to transmit the force in the rotation or translation process of the handle (52) to the locking member (22), so that the locking member (22) is relatively locked with the locking catch in the first state, and the locking member (22) is relatively unlocked with the locking catch in the second state, and the transmission mechanism, the locking member (22) and the locking catch jointly constitute the locking devices.

3. The food processor of claim 2, wherein: The fixed seat (51) is further provided with a transmission rod assembly (40), which has an actuating end (401) corresponding to the position of the handle (52) and a power output end (402) corresponding to the position of the locking member (22). The handle (52) can act on the actuating end (401) of the transmission rod assembly (40) during deflection and make the power output end (402) of the transmission rod assembly (40) act on the locking member (22), thereby driving the locking member (22) to move away from the locking position to achieve unlocking or allow the locking member to move towards the locking position to achieve locking. The transmission rod assembly (40) constitutes the transmission mechanism.

4. The food processor of claim 3, wherein: The body (10) defines a placement chamber (11) for placing the functional module (50), the top of the placement chamber (11) is open, and the functional module (50) can be placed into and taken out of the placement chamber (11) through the top opening of the placement chamber (11). The fixed seat (51) and the side wall of the placement chamber (11) of the body (10) are provided with locking devices for locking them together.

5. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall of the fixed seat (51) has a limiting groove (511) as the locking position. The locking member (22) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the placement chamber (11) of the body (10) in a manner that it can approach or move away from the fixed seat (51). The locking member (22) has a first limiting protrusion (221) protruding towards the limiting groove (511). The placement chamber (11) is further provided with a first elastic member (23) at a position corresponding to the locking member (22). The first elastic member (23) acts on the locking member (22) and makes the first limiting protrusion (221) of the locking member (22) always have a tendency to deflect towards the limiting groove (511) and be clamped into the limiting groove (511). The handle (52) has a cam portion (520) adjacent to its rotation center position. The transmission rod assembly (40) includes: A first transmission rod (41) is rotatably connected to the fixed seat (51), with a first end adjacent to the cam portion (520) of the handle (52) and capable of abutting against the cam portion (520), and a second end corresponding to the locking member (22). During the deflection of the handle (52) from the collapsed state to the unfolded state, the cam portion (520) of the handle (52) can act on the first end of the first transmission rod (41) and make the first transmission rod (41) deflect in a first direction (A1) until the second end of the transmission rod drives the locking member (22) to move away from the limiting groove (511) to achieve unlocking. A second elastic member (42) acts on the first transmission rod (41) and makes the first transmission rod (41) always have a tendency to deflect in a second direction (A2) opposite to the first direction (A1).

6. The food processor of claim 5, wherein: The body (10) is provided with a displacement gap (110) on the inner wall of the accommodation chamber (11), and a connecting seat (20) is arranged at the displacement gap (110). The locking member (22) is in the form of a rod, and a hook-shaped portion extending towards the inside of the accommodation chamber (11) is arranged at the second end of the locking member (22) as the first limiting protrusion (221). The connecting seat (20) is further provided with a limiting stop (21) for limiting the deflection angle of the locking member (22) so that the locking member (22) is kept in the vertically extending state. When the locking member (22) is in the vertically extending state, the guide slope (222) at the top of the first limiting protrusion (221) of the locking member (22) is inclined from top to bottom towards the inside of the accommodation chamber (11).

7. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the accommodation chamber (11) is provided with a limiting clamping groove (112) as the locking position. The locking member (22) is rotatably connected to the fixing seat (51) in a manner that the locking member (22) can approach or move away from the limiting clamping groove (112). The locking member (22) is provided with a second limiting protrusion (224) protruding towards the limiting clamping groove (112). The fixing seat (51) is further provided with a third elastic member (43) corresponding to the locking member (22). The third elastic member (43) acts on the locking member (22) and makes the second limiting protrusion (224) of the locking member (22) always have a tendency to deflect towards the limiting clamping groove (112) and be clamped into the limiting clamping groove (112). The handle (52) is provided with a cam portion (520) adjacent to the rotation center position of the handle (52). The transmission rod assembly (40) comprises: A first transmission rod (41) is rotatably connected to the fixing seat (51). The first end of the first transmission rod (41) is arranged adjacent to the cam portion (520) of the handle (52) and can abut against the cam portion (520). The second end of the first transmission rod (41) corresponds to the locking member (22). During the process that the handle (52) is deflected from the folded state to the unfolded state, the cam portion (520) of the handle (52) can act on the first end of the first transmission rod (41) and make the first transmission rod (41) deflect in a first direction (A1) until the second end of the first transmission rod (41) drives the locking member (22) to move away from the limiting clamping groove (112) to realize unlocking. A second elastic member (42) acts on the first transmission rod (41) and makes the first transmission rod (41) always have a tendency to deflect in a second direction (A2) opposite to the first direction (A1).

8. A food processor as claimed in any one of claims 5 to 7, characterised in that: The transmission rod assembly (40) has two symmetrical groups. The actuating ends (401) of the first transmission rods (41) of the two groups of transmission rod assemblies (40) abut against the same cam portion (520) on the handle (52).

9. The food processor of claim 8, wherein: The handle (52) is in U shape as a whole, and comprises a horizontal rod part (5201) extending horizontally and vertical rod parts (5202) connected to two ends of the horizontal rod part (5201) and arranged oppositely, ends of the two vertical rod parts (5202) are rotatably connected to the top of the fixing base (51) through rotating shafts extending in the same straight line, and the ends of the two vertical rod parts (5202) of the handle (52) are provided with the cam parts (520).

10. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing base (51) is provided with a limiting groove (511) on the side wall as the locking position, the locking member (22) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the installation chamber (11) of the machine body (10) in a manner that it can approach or move away from the fixing base (51), the locking member (22) is provided with a first limiting protrusion (221) protruding towards the limiting groove (511), and the installation chamber (11) is further provided with a first elastic member (23) at a position corresponding to the locking member (22), the first elastic member (23) acts on the locking member (22) and makes the first limiting protrusion (221) of the locking member (22) always have a tendency to deflect towards the limiting groove (511) and be clamped into the limiting groove (511); The handle (52) is provided with a connecting part adjacent to the rotating center position thereof; The transmission rod assembly (40) comprises: A second transmission rod (44) is slidably arranged on the fixing base (51) along the length direction thereof, the first end of the second transmission rod (44) is arranged adjacent to the connecting part of the handle (52) and can be movably connected with the connecting part, and the second end corresponds to the locking member (22), during the process that the handle (52) is deflected from the folded state to the unfolded state, the connecting part of the handle (52) can act on the first end of the second transmission rod (44) and drive the second transmission rod (44) to move in the first direction until the second end of the second transmission rod (44) drives the locking member (22) to move away from the limiting groove (511) and is unlocked, during the process that the handle (52) is deflected from the unfolded state to the folded state, the connecting part of the handle (52) can act on the first end of the second transmission rod (44) and drive the second transmission rod (44) to move in the second direction to allow the locking member to be clamped into the limiting groove (511) under the action of the first elastic member (23) and be locked, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

11. The food processor of claim 10, wherein: The handle (52) is provided with a protruding column (521) extending horizontally adjacent to the rotating center position thereof, the first end of the second transmission rod (44) is formed with a limiting sliding groove (441) for movably confining the protruding column (521) therein, and the extending direction of the limiting sliding groove (441) is arranged at an angle with the extending direction of the main body of the second transmission rod (44).

12. The food processor of claim 11, wherein: The extending direction of the limiting sliding groove (441) is perpendicular to the extending direction of the main body of the second transmission rod (44).

13. The food processor of claim 10, wherein: The transmission rod assemblies (40) are symmetrically arranged in two groups, the handles (52) are correspondingly arranged in two groups in parallel, the first ends of the second transmission rods (44) in the two groups of transmission rod assemblies (40) are close to each other, and the second ends are spaced apart, so that the overall shape is in the shape of a splay, and the first ends of the second transmission rods (44) in the two groups of transmission rod assemblies (40) are connected with the connecting portions of the two handles (52) respectively.

14. The food processor of any one of claims 1-7, wherein: The top of the fixing base (51) is further provided with a second receiving groove (512) for receiving the handle (52) in the folded state.

15. The food processor of any one of claims 1-7, wherein: The bottom of the fixing base (51) is provided with a discharge port (502) in communication with the working chamber (510).

16. The food processor of claim 15, wherein: The machine body (10) is further provided with a dish receiving area (13) opposite to the discharge port (502) of the functional module (50), a dish receiving box (14) is arranged in the dish receiving area (13), and the side of the machine body (10) is provided with a first opening (111) corresponding to the dish receiving area (13), the dish receiving box (14) is capable of moving in and out of the dish receiving area (13) through the first opening (111) in a way that the dish receiving box (14) is capable of moving relative to the machine body (10).

17. The food processor of any one of claims 1-7, wherein: The main driving mechanism (15) comprises a driving motor, the machine body is provided with a first power output shaft extending horizontally and a second power output shaft extending vertically, and the first power output shaft and the second power output shaft are both in transmission connection with the output shaft of the driving motor, thereby forming two transmission connection ends of the main driving mechanism (15).

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