Blending cup assembly and food processor

Abstract

This application relates to a blending cup assembly and a food processor. The blending cup assembly includes a base, a cup body, and a sealing element. The sealing element includes a sealing body, a first folded edge, and a second folded edge. The second folded edge and the first folded edge are located on opposite sides of the sealing body. The cup body is inserted into the base, the second folded edge is fixed to the base, and the first folded edge is sandwiched between the inner peripheral sidewall of the base and the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup body. The sealing body supports the cup body along its axial direction. A food processor includes a base assembly and the aforementioned blending cup assembly, which is detachably mounted on the base assembly. In both the blending cup assembly and the food processor, the sealing element provides a reliable seal for the blending cup assembly and prevents it from falling off during disassembly and cleaning, making disassembly of the blending cup assembly convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to a blending cup assembly and a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] The food processor includes a blending jar assembly and a base assembly, with the blending jar assembly mounted on the base assembly. During operation, the blending jar contains food, which is then blended at high speed by the rotating blades. Therefore, the blending jar needs to be disassembled and cleaned after a period of use. However, current blending jar assemblies often struggle to maintain a good seal while preventing the jar from easily detaching during disassembly and cleaning. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a blending cup assembly and a food processor to address the problem that the existing blending cup assemblies have difficulty in achieving a good sealing effect and are not easy to detach when disassembling the cup body.

[0004] A stirring cup assembly includes a base, a cup body, and a sealing element. The sealing element includes a sealing body, a first folded edge, and a second folded edge. The second folded edge and the first folded edge are disposed on opposite sides of the sealing body. The cup body is inserted into the base, the second folded edge is fixed to the base, and the first folded edge is sandwiched between the inner peripheral sidewall of the base and the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup body. The sealing body is used to support the cup body along the axial direction of the cup body.

[0005] In the aforementioned mixing cup assembly, the sealing body of the seal supports the cup body along the axial direction of the cup body. The first folded edge is sandwiched between the inner peripheral side wall of the base and the outer peripheral side wall of the cup body, which can reliably seal the base and the cup body of the mixing cup assembly. The second folded edge of the seal is fixed to the base, so that the seal will not fall off the mixing cup assembly when the mixing cup assembly is disassembled from the base assembly for cleaning, making the disassembly of the mixing cup assembly convenient.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first folded edge includes a first main folded edge and a first secondary folded edge connected to the first main folded edge. A first slot is provided around the body of the seat. The first secondary folded edge is engaged in the first slot. The first main folded edge is sandwiched between the outer peripheral sidewall of the first slot and the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup body.

[0007] In one embodiment, the first folded edge includes a first main folded edge disposed on the sealing body, the first main folded edge being sandwiched between the inner peripheral sidewall of the seat and the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup.

[0008] In one embodiment, a first sealing rib is provided around the side of the first main folded edge facing the cup body and / or the side of the first main folded edge facing the outer peripheral sidewall of the first slot.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second folded edge includes a second main folded edge, a transition folded edge, and a second secondary folded edge. The second secondary folded edge and the second main folded edge are disposed on both sides of the transition folded edge. A second slot is provided around the body of the seat, and the second secondary folded edge is engaged in the second slot.

[0010] In one embodiment, the seat includes a cup holder and a fixing seat, the fixing seat being detachably fixed inside the cup holder, and the first slot and the second slot being disposed in the cup holder or the fixing seat.

[0011] In one embodiment, a second sealing rib is provided around the side of the sealing body facing the cup.

[0012] A food processor includes a base assembly and the aforementioned mixing cup assembly, the mixing cup assembly being detachably mounted on the base assembly.

[0013] The aforementioned food processor features a sealing element for the blending cup assembly that not only reliably seals the assembly but also prevents it from detaching from the base assembly for cleaning, making disassembly of the blending cup assembly convenient.

[0014] In one embodiment, the base assembly includes a heating plate, and the second folded edge covers the top of the heating plate.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second folded edge is provided with a skirt structure around the side wall of the heating plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the sealing body has a protruding limiting portion that abuts against the top side of the heating plate to limit the heating plate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the stirring cup assembly and the base assembly in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the seal in the mixing cup assembly shown.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the stirring cup assembly and the base assembly in another embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the seal in the mixing cup assembly shown.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part A.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the disassembly of the mixing cup assembly and the base assembly. (Figure reference numerals:)

[0023] 10. Stirring cup assembly; 20. Base assembly; 21. Heating plate; 21a. Circumferential side wall; 21b. First side wall; 22. Base; 30. Blade assembly; 40. Handle assembly; 100. Sealing body; 101. First slot; 102. Second slot; 110. Cup holder; 120. Fixing base; 200. Cup body; 300. Seal; 310. Sealing body; 311. Second sealing rib; 320. First folded edge; 321. First main folded edge; 321a. First sealing rib; 322. First secondary folded edge; 322a. Horizontal edge; 322b. Vertical edge; 330. Second folded edge; 331. Second main folded edge; 331a. First skirt; 332. Transition folded edge; 332a. Second skirt; 333. Second secondary folded edge; 334. Skirt structure; 340. Limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0026] In this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0027] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "initial," "connected," "linked," and "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. When an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element present.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 In one embodiment, the stirring cup assembly 10 includes a base 100, a cup 200, and a sealing element 300. The sealing element 300 includes a sealing body 310, a first folded edge 320, and a second folded edge 330. The second folded edge 330 and the first folded edge 320 are disposed on opposite sides of the sealing body 310. The cup 200 is inserted into the base 100. (Refer to reference...) Figure 2 The second folded edge 330 is fixed to the base 100, the first folded edge 320 is sandwiched between the inner peripheral side wall of the base 100 and the outer peripheral side wall of the cup body 200, and the sealing body 310 is used to support the cup body 200 along the axial direction of the cup body 200.

[0029] It should be noted that the blending cup assembly 10 is used in a food processor and is detachably connected to the base assembly 20 of the food processor. The food processor can be a blender, soy milk maker, juicer, or other household food processing appliances.

[0030] Here, the axial direction of the cup body 200 is... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the Y direction, the radial direction of the cup body 200 is... Figure 1 and Figure 2The X direction is shown. When the food processor is in operation, the blending cup assembly 10 is mounted on the base assembly 20. At this time, the cup body 200 is fixed to the base 100, the sealing body 310 supports the cup body 200 in the Y direction, and the first folded edge 320 seals the base 100 and the cup body 200 in the X direction. When the food processor is in cleaning mode, the blending cup assembly 10 is removed from the base assembly 20 and cleaned. At this time, the cup body 200 can be removed from the base 100 or not. Since the second folded edge 330 is fixed to the base 100, the seal 300 will not fall off the blending cup assembly 10.

[0031] In the aforementioned mixing cup assembly 10, the sealing body 310 of the sealing member 300 supports the cup body 200 along the axial direction of the cup body 200. The first folded edge 320 is sandwiched between the inner peripheral side wall of the base 100 and the outer peripheral side wall of the cup body 200, which can reliably seal the base 100 and the cup body 200 of the mixing cup assembly 10. The second folded edge 330 of the sealing member 300 is fixed to the base 100. When the mixing cup assembly 10 is disassembled from the base assembly 20 for cleaning, the sealing member 300 will not fall off the mixing cup assembly 10, making the disassembly of the mixing cup assembly 10 convenient.

[0032] In this embodiment, the sealing body 310, the first folded edge 320, and the second folded edge 330 are an integral structure, which has good integrity and is easy to assemble quickly. Optionally, the sealing element 300 is a highly elastic material such as silicone or rubber, which can deform under pressure and has a certain mechanical strength, and can achieve a good seal between the seat 100 and the cup 200.

[0033] In this embodiment, the number of seals 300 is not limited to one; that is, the number of seals 300 can be at least two. When the number of seals 300 is at least two, all seals 300 can cooperate with each other to enhance the sealing effect. Here, no specific limitation is made on the number and arrangement of the seals 300.

[0034] In this embodiment, the cup body 200 and the seat body 100 can be either non-detachable or detachable. For example, the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup body 200 is provided with an external thread, and the inner peripheral sidewall of the seat body 100 is provided with an internal thread that matches the external thread, so as to achieve a detachable connection between the cup body 200 and the seat body 100.

[0035] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first folded edge portion 320 includes a first main folded edge 321 and a first secondary folded edge 322 connected to the first main folded edge 321. A first slot 101 is provided in the inner ring of the seat body 100. The first secondary folded edge 322 is engaged in the first slot 101. The first main folded edge 321 is sandwiched between the outer peripheral side wall of the first slot 101 and the outer peripheral side wall of the cup body 200.

[0036] It is understandable that when the cup body 200 is fixed on the base 100, the cup body 200 is at least partially housed within the base 100. By engaging the first secondary folded edge 322 within the first slot 101 and clamping the first main folded edge 321 between the outer peripheral sidewall of the first slot 101 and the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup body 200, the first folded edge 320 can be further fixed to the base 100, and the base 100 and the cup body 200 can be reliably sealed.

[0037] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 The first secondary folded edge 322 is L-shaped and includes a horizontal edge 322a and a vertical edge 322b connected vertically. The horizontal edge 322a is connected to the first main folded edge 321, and the vertical edge 322b is disposed opposite to the first main folded edge 321. The vertical edge 322b is held in the first slot 101. In other embodiments, the first secondary folded edge 322 may also be C-shaped or other shapes.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 A first sealing rib 321a is provided around the side of the first main fold 321 facing the cup body 200 and / or the side of the first main fold 321 facing the seat body 100.

[0039] For example, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 A first sealing rib 321a is provided around the side of the first main folded edge 321 facing the cup body 200. The first sealing rib 321a is interference-fitted with the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup body 200 to enhance the sealing effect of the sealing element 300 on the seat body 100 and the cup body 200. And / or, a first sealing rib 321a is provided around the side of the first main folded edge 321 facing the seat body 100. The first sealing rib 321a is interference-fitted with the inner peripheral sidewall of the seat body 100 to enhance the sealing effect of the sealing element 300 on the seat body 100 and the cup body 200.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first sealing rib 321a is a closed ring. Alternatively, the first sealing rib 321a may also be composed of multiple discontinuous and non-continuous ring-shaped, point-shaped, or block-shaped structures. The longitudinal section of the first sealing rib 321a may be rectangular, circular, or other shapes, and the shape of the longitudinal section of the first sealing rib 321a is not limited herein.

[0041] In this embodiment, the number of first sealing ribs 321a is not limited to one; that is, the number of first sealing ribs 321a can be at least two. When the number of first sealing ribs 321a is at least two, all the first sealing ribs 321a are spaced apart along the axial direction of the cup body 200. Here, the number of first sealing ribs 321a is not specifically limited.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 3and Figure 4 The second folded edge 330 includes a second main folded edge 331, a transition folded edge 332 and a second secondary folded edge 333. The second secondary folded edge 333 and the second main folded edge 331 are disposed on both sides of the transition folded edge 332. A second slot 102 is provided in the inner ring of the seat body 100, and the second secondary folded edge 333 is engaged in the second slot 102.

[0043] It is understandable that the second secondary folded edge 333 and the second main folded edge 331 are located on both sides of the transition folded edge 332. By locking the second secondary folded edge 333 into the second slot 102, the second folded edge 330 and the base 100 are further fixed.

[0044] In this embodiment, the transition fold 332 is perpendicularly connected to the second secondary fold 333 and the second main fold 331. In other embodiments, the transition fold 332 may also be connected to the second secondary fold 333 and the second main fold 331 at a non-90-degree angle.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 The seat 100 includes a cup holder 110 and a fixing seat 120. The fixing seat 120 is detachably fixed in the cup holder 110. A first slot 101 and a second slot 102 are provided in the cup holder 110 or the fixing seat 120.

[0046] It should be noted that the cup holder 110 is connected to the cup body 200, and the fixing base 120 is used to connect to the base assembly 20 of the food processor. By providing the first slot 101 and the second slot 102 on the cup holder 110 or the fixing base 120, it is convenient to install the first folded edge 322 and the second folded edge 333.

[0047] In this embodiment, the fixing seat 120 and the cup seat 110 are detachably connected by fasteners such as screws or bolts. In other embodiments, the fixing seat 120 and the cup seat 110 can also be detachably connected by threaded engagement. For example, the outer peripheral sidewall of the fixing seat 120 is provided with external threads, and the inner peripheral sidewall of the cup seat 110 is provided with internal threads that are compatible with the external threads.

[0048] Further, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 A second sealing rib 311 is provided around the side of the sealing body 310 facing the cup body 200. In this way, the second sealing rib 311 is interference-fitted with the bottom wall of the cup body 200 to enhance the sealing effect of the sealing element 300 on the seat 100 and the cup body 200.

[0049] In this embodiment, the second sealing rib 311 is a closed annular shape. Alternatively, the second sealing rib 311 may also be a semi-circular annular shape or other shapes, composed of multiple discontinuous and non-continuous ring-shaped, dot-shaped, or block-shaped structures. The longitudinal section of the second sealing rib 311 may be rectangular, circular, or other shapes, and the longitudinal section shape of the second sealing rib 311a is not limited here.

[0050] In this embodiment, the number of second sealing ribs 311 is not limited to one; that is, the number of second sealing ribs 311 can be at least two. When the number of second sealing ribs 311 is at least two, all the second sealing ribs 311 are arranged along the radial direction of the sealing body 310 (i.e., Figure 2 The spacing is set in the X direction as shown. Here, the number of second sealing ribs 311 is not specifically limited.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the food processor includes a base assembly 20 and the aforementioned mixing cup assembly 10, the mixing cup assembly 10 being detachably mounted on the base assembly 20.

[0052] It should be noted that this is for reference only. Figure 3 When the food processor is in operation, the blending cup assembly 10 is mounted on the base assembly 20; (Reference) Figure 6 When the food processor is in cleaning mode, remove the mixing cup assembly 10 from the base assembly 20 and clean it.

[0053] In the aforementioned food processor, the sealing element 300 of the blending cup assembly 10 can not only reliably seal the blending cup assembly 10, but also prevent the blending cup assembly 10 from falling off when it is disassembled from the base assembly 20 for cleaning, making the disassembly of the blending cup assembly 10 convenient.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The base assembly 20 includes a heating plate 21, and a second folded edge 330 covers the outer periphery of the heating plate 21.

[0055] Understandably, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 When the food processor is in operation, the blending cup assembly 10 is mounted on the base assembly 20, and the second folded edge 330 covers the top of the heating plate 21 to seal the blending cup assembly 10 and the base assembly 20; Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6 When the food processor is in a cleaning state, the mixing cup assembly 10 is removed from the base assembly 20 and cleaned, and the second folded edge 330 is separated from the heating plate 21.

[0056] Further, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4The second folded edge 330 is provided with a skirt structure 334 around the side wall facing the heating plate 21. In this way, the interference fit between the skirt structure 334 and the heating plate 21 enhances the sealing effect of the sealing element 300 on the seat 100 and the heating plate 21.

[0057] For details, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The heating plate 21 includes a circumferential sidewall 21a and a first sidewall 21b extending outward along the circumferential sidewall 21a. A transition fold 332 abuts against the first sidewall 21b, and a second main fold 331 abuts against the circumferential sidewall 21a. The skirt structure 334 includes a first skirt 331a and a second skirt 332a. The first skirt 331a is arranged around the side of the second main fold 331 facing the circumferential sidewall 21a, and the second skirt 332a is arranged around the side of the transition fold 332 facing the first sidewall 21b.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first skirt 331a and the second skirt 332a are closed rings. Alternatively, the first skirt 331a and the second skirt 332a may also be semi-circular rings or other shapes, composed of multiple discontinuous and non-continuous ring-shaped, dot-shaped, or block-shaped structures. The longitudinal cross-sections of the first skirt 331a and the second skirt 332a may be rectangular, circular, or other shapes; therefore, the shape of the longitudinal cross-sections of the first skirt 331a and the second skirt 332a is not limited here.

[0059] In this embodiment, the number of first skirt 331a and second skirt 332a is not limited to one, that is, the number of first skirt 331a and second skirt 332a can be at least two. All first skirts 331a are spaced apart along the axial direction of the cup body 200, and all second skirts 332a are spaced apart along the radial direction of the cup body 200.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The sealing body 310 has a protruding limiting part 340, which abuts against the top side of the heating body 21a to limit the heating body 21a.

[0061] Understandably, when the food processor is in operation, the mixing cup assembly 10 is mounted on the base assembly 20, the second folded edge 330 covers the top of the heating plate 21, and the top side of the heating body 21a abuts against the limiting part 340, thereby limiting the heating body 21a axially.

[0062] In this embodiment, the limiting portion 340 is in the shape of an annular strip. In other embodiments, the limiting portion 340 may also be in the shape of an annular column or other shapes.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 6The food processor also includes a blade assembly 30 and a handle assembly 40. The handle assembly 40 is covered outside the cup body 200 and the base 100. The blade assembly 30 is fixed to the middle of the heating body 21a and housed inside the cup body 200.

[0064] Understandably, when the food processor is in operation, the blending cup assembly 10 is mounted on the base assembly 20, the heating plate 21 heats the food, and the blade assembly 30 rotates and blends the food in the blending cup assembly 10. When the food processor is in cleaning mode, the user holds the handle assembly 40 to remove the blending cup assembly 10 from the base assembly 20 for cleaning, making it easy to put the blending cup assembly 10 away.

[0065] In this embodiment, the handle assembly 40 is detachably connected to the cup body 200 and the seat 100. In other embodiments, the handle assembly 40, cup body 200, and seat 100 may also be an integrally formed structure.

[0066] In this embodiment, the cutting tool assembly 30 and the heating body 21a are detachably connected. In other embodiments, the cutting tool assembly 30 and the heating body 21a may also be an integrally formed structure.

[0067] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0068] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mixing cup assembly (10) characterized by, include: base(100); The cup body (200) is inserted into the base body (100); The sealing element (300) includes a sealing body (310), a first folded edge (320) and a second folded edge (330). The second folded edge (330) and the first folded edge (320) are disposed on opposite sides of the sealing body (310). The second folded edge (330) is fixed to the seat (100). The first folded edge (320) is sandwiched between the inner peripheral sidewall of the seat (100) and the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup (200). The sealing body (310) is used to support the cup (200) along the axial direction of the cup (200). The first folded edge (320) includes a first main folded edge (321) and a first secondary folded edge (322) connected to the first main folded edge (321). The seat body (100) is provided with a first groove (101) in the inner ring. The first secondary folded edge (322) is engaged in the first groove (101). The first main folded edge (321) is sandwiched between the outer peripheral sidewall of the first groove (101) and the outer peripheral sidewall of the cup body (200). The second folded edge (330) includes a second main folded edge (331), a transition folded edge (332) and a second secondary folded edge (333). The second secondary folded edge (333) and the second main folded edge (331) are disposed on both sides of the transition folded edge (332). A second slot (102) is provided in the inner ring of the seat (100), and the second secondary folded edge (333) is engaged in the second slot (102). The seat (100) includes a cup holder (110) and a fixing seat (120). The fixing seat (120) is detachably fixed in the cup holder (110). The first slot (101) and the second slot (102) are provided in the cup holder (110) or the fixing seat (120).

2. The beaker assembly (10) of claim 1, characterized in that The first main fold (321) is provided with a first sealing rib (321a) on the side facing the cup body (200) and / or the first main fold (321) is provided with a first sealing rib (321a) on the side facing the outer peripheral sidewall of the first card slot (101).

3. The beaker assembly (10) of claim 1, wherein, The sealing body (310) is provided with a second sealing rib (311) on the side facing the cup body (200).

4. A food processor, characterized in that, include: Base assembly (20); The stirring cup assembly (10) as described in any one of claims 1-3 is detachably mounted on the base assembly (20).

5. The food processor of claim 4, wherein, The base assembly (20) includes a heating plate (21), and the second folded edge (330) covers the outer periphery of the heating plate (21).

6. The food processor of claim 5, wherein, The second folded edge (330) is provided with a skirt structure (334) around the side wall facing the heating plate (21).

7. The food processor of claim 5, wherein, The sealing body (310) has a protruding limiting part (340) that abuts against the top side of the heating plate (21) to limit the heating plate (21).

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