Food processor

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of food processers, in particular to a food processer which comprises a container, a machine head element, a cutter element and a driving module, a containing cavity is formed in the container, and the driving module comprises a mounting platform; the moving shaft is arranged on the mounting platform in a reciprocating motion mode in the first direction and rotationally arranged relative to the mounting platform, and the moving shaft is connected with the cutter element; the transmission shaft is rotationally arranged on the mounting platform; the transmission shaft is in transmission connection with the moving shaft and drives the moving shaft to rotate when rotating; the moving shaft is provided with a driven wheel, the driven wheel is provided with an annular track groove, the transmission shaft is provided with an inclined driving wheel, and at least part of the inclined driving wheel is movably inserted into the annular track groove; the inclined driving wheel is gradually and obliquely arranged in the second direction; and the rotating module is in transmission connection with the transmission shaft. Compared with an existing complex transmission structure, the structure adopted by the invention has the advantages that the number of transmission parts is small, the assembly process is optimized, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of cooking machines, and particularly relates to a cooking machine. Background Art

[0002] As a common kitchen appliance, a cooking machine is widely used in operations such as stirring, chopping, and mixing of food ingredients. Its core function depends on the movement mode of the cutter head, especially the moving and rotating capabilities of the cutter head. In the existing design of cooking machines, in order to achieve complex movements of the cutter head (such as moving and rotating simultaneously), usually at least two driving mechanisms are required to control the movement and rotation of the cutter head respectively. However, this design has the following problems: Complex structure and large number of components: Since the movement and rotation are realized by two independent driving mechanisms respectively, the overall structure is complex and the number of components increases. The complex structure not only increases the manufacturing cost but also makes assembly and maintenance more difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the present invention provides a cooking machine.

[0004] A cooking machine designed according to this purpose includes a container, a machine head component, a cutter component, and a driving module. The container forms a cavity. The driving module includes a mounting platform. A moving shaft, the moving shaft is reciprocally movable along a first direction and rotatably arranged on the mounting platform, and the moving shaft is connected to the cutter component. A transmission shaft, the transmission shaft is rotatably arranged on the mounting platform. The transmission shaft is in transmission connection with the moving shaft. When the transmission shaft rotates, it drives the moving shaft to rotate. The moving shaft is provided with a driven wheel, the driven wheel is provided with an annular track groove, the transmission shaft is provided with an inclined driving wheel, and at least a part of the inclined driving wheel is movably inserted into the annular track groove. The inclined driving wheel is gradually inclined along a second direction. When the inclined driving wheel rotates, it can drive the inclined driving wheel together with the transmission shaft to reciprocally move between a first position and a second position along the first direction. A rotating module, the rotating module is in transmission connection with the transmission shaft.

[0005] Preferably, the rotating module includes a driving motor arranged on the mounting platform. The driving motor is provided with a first gear, the transmission shaft is provided with a second gear, and the first gear is in transmission connection with the second gear.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting platform is provided with a main shaft, the inside of the moving shaft is hollow to form a shaft cavity with an opening, the main shaft is movably inserted into the shaft cavity, and the moving shaft is reciprocally moved relative to the main shaft along a first direction.

[0007] Preferably, a driving shaft is provided with a driving gear, the moving shaft is connected with a driven gear, and the driven gear meshes with the driving gear.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting platform is provided with a first elastic element for applying a force to the moving shaft to move the moving shaft from a second position to a first position along the first direction.

[0009] Preferably, a telescopic chopping board module is further included, the telescopic chopping board module is arranged in the cavity, and the telescopic chopping board module is reciprocally moved relative to the container along a first direction.

[0010] Preferably, the telescopic chopping board module includes a chopping board body arranged in the cavity and reciprocally moved relative to the cavity along a first direction; A second elastic element for pushing the chopping board body to reset is arranged between the chopping board body and the container.

[0011] Preferably, the upper surface of the chopping board body is a concave surface gradually recessed downward from the outside to the inside, the concave surface forms a concave cavity for positioning materials, the cutting tool element is arranged above the chopping board body, and the first direction is the up-down direction.

[0012] Preferably, the cutting tool element includes a connecting shaft, one end of the connecting shaft is connected with a cutter head, the other end of the connecting shaft is connected with the moving shaft, and nail heads are evenly distributed on the end face of the cutter head facing away from the connecting shaft.

[0013] Preferably, the machine head element is connected with a cover body, and the cover body is detachably connected to the container.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, under the design of the moving shaft of the present invention, it can not only rotate but also move synchronously. And with the cooperation of the driving shaft, the driven wheel and the inclined driving wheel, it can be realized that only by driving the driving shaft to rotate, the moving shaft can be driven to rotate and move at the same time. Compared with the existing complex transmission structure, this structure has fewer transmission components, optimizes the assembly process and reduces the production cost. Description of the Drawings

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of the cooking machine; Figure 2 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the cooking machine; Figure 3 ForFigure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the [device / component name]; Figure 4 One of the three - dimensional structure diagrams of the driving module; Figure 5 Cross - sectional structure diagram of the driving module; Figure 6 Another three - dimensional structure diagram of the driving module; Figure 7 The third three - dimensional structure diagram of the driving module; Figure 8 The fourth three - dimensional structure diagram of the driving module; Figure 9 Three - dimensional structure diagram of the cutting tool element; Figure 10 Structure diagram of the inclined driving wheel. Detailed implementation mode

[0016] Next, the implementation modes of the technical solution of this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following implementation modes are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, so they are only examples and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of this application.

[0017] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific implementation modes and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above - mentioned drawings are intended to cover non - exclusive inclusion.

[0018] In the description of the implementation modes of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish different objects and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity, specific order or primary - secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0019] Referring to "implementation mode" in this text means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the implementation mode can be included in at least one implementation mode of this application. The appearance of this phrase at various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation mode, nor is it an independent or alternative implementation mode mutually exclusive with other implementation modes. Those skilled in the art explicitly and implicitly understand that the implementation modes described herein can be combined with other implementation modes.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally represents an "or" relationship between the front and back associated objects.

[0021] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "plural" refers to two or more (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more pieces (including two pieces).

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by technical terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the embodiments of the present application.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, technical terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can also be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0024] See Figures 1 - 10 , a cooking machine, including a container 10, a head element 20, a cutter element 30, and a drive module 40. The container 10 forms a cavity 100; The drive module 40 is arranged in the head element 20, and the drive module 40 includes an installation platform 400; A moving shaft 420, the moving shaft 420 is reciprocally arranged on the installation platform 400 along a first direction X and is rotatably arranged relative to the installation platform 400. The moving shaft 420 is connected to the cutter element 30; A transmission shaft 430, the transmission shaft 430 is rotatably arranged on the installation platform 400; The transmission shaft 430 is in transmission connection with the moving shaft 420. When the transmission shaft 430 rotates, it drives the moving shaft 420 to rotate; The moving shaft 420 is provided with a driven wheel 470. The driven wheel 470 is provided with an annular track groove 471. The transmission shaft 430 is provided with an inclined driving wheel 460. At least part of the inclined driving wheel 460 is movably inserted into the annular track groove 471. The inclined driving wheel 460 is gradually inclined in the second direction S. When the inclined driving wheel 460 rotates, it can drive the inclined driving wheel 460 together with the transmission shaft 430 to reciprocate between the first position and the second position in the first direction X. A rotating module 50 is provided on the mounting platform 400 and is in transmission connection with the transmission shaft 430.

[0025] Working principle of the cooking machine: Under the action of the rotating module 50, it drives the transmission shaft 430 to rotate. When the transmission shaft 430 rotates, it synchronously drives the inclined driving wheel 460 and the moving shaft 420 to rotate. The rotation of the moving shaft 420 can drive the tool element 30 to rotate. At the same time, under the action of the inclined driving wheel 460, it can move along with the inclined driving wheel 460 in the annular track groove 471, and the inclined driving wheel 460 can drive the annular track groove 471 to move downward or upward. Its moving principle is as follows. Figure 10 As shown, the inclined driving wheel 460 has a highest point 461 and a lowest point 462. When the inclined driving wheel 460 contacts the annular track groove 471 in turn between the highest point 461 and the lowest point 462, it is a rising or falling stroke. Under the constraint of the height difference of the inclined driving wheel 460, the driven wheel 470 is driven to rise or fall to realize driving the moving shaft 430 to reciprocate in the first direction X.

[0026] In the present invention, one complete rotation of the inclined driving wheel 460 is a complete cooking process, and this process is divided into a downward cooking stroke and an upward tool retraction stroke of the tool element 30. Downward cooking stroke: The moving shaft 420 drives the tool element 30 to move downward and rotate to process the material located in the cavity 100. Upward tool retraction stroke: The moving shaft 420 drives the tool element 30 to move upward and rotate to retract the tool element 30 upward.

[0027] In the present invention, the second direction S and the first direction X are perpendicular to each other.

[0028] As Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the rotation module 50 includes a drive motor 510 disposed on the mounting platform 400. The drive motor 510 is provided with a first gear 520, and the transmission shaft 430 is provided with a second gear 540. The first gear 520 is in transmission connection with the second gear 540. In this embodiment, the drive motor 510 and the transmission shaft 430 are driven by gears. In addition, the drive motor 510 and the transmission shaft 430 can be driven by a synchronous pulley and a synchronous belt.

[0029] As Figure 6 and Figure 8 shown, a third gear 530 is disposed between the first gear 520 and the second gear 540. The first gear 520, the third gear 530, and the second gear 540 are sequentially meshed to complete the transmission connection and achieve power transmission. The advantage of gear transmission is that the transmission ratio is accurate, and problems such as slipping will not occur, improving the stability of transmission.

[0030] Refer to Figure 5 , the mounting platform 400 is provided with a main shaft 410. The inside of the moving shaft 420 is hollow to form a shaft cavity 421 with an opening. The main shaft 410 is movably inserted into the shaft cavity 421, and the moving shaft 420 is reciprocally moved along the first direction X relative to the main shaft 410. The function of the main shaft 410 is to provide stable guidance for the moving shaft 420 to ensure the moving stability and rotational stability of the moving shaft 420.

[0031] As Figure 5 shown, the main shaft 410 is rotatably disposed on the mounting platform 400. The rotatably disposed main shaft 410 can reduce friction compared to a fixed setting. Especially when the moving shaft 420 rotates, the main shaft 410 can rotate synchronously to avoid wear. Of course, the main shaft 410 can also be fixedly disposed. When fixedly disposed, the moving shaft 420 moves up and down and rotates relative to the main shaft 410.

[0032] As Figure 5 shown, the moving shaft 420 is rotatably disposed relative to the main shaft 410. The purpose of this rotational setting is that when the main shaft 420 is fixedly disposed, the moving shaft 420 must be rotatably disposed relative to the main shaft 410. However, when the main shaft 410 is rotatably disposed, the moving shaft 420 may or may not rotate. But the advantage of the rotational setting is that when the moving shaft 420 rotates, the moving shaft 420 can rotate relative to the main shaft 410 to avoid the main shaft 410 from jamming and being unable to rotate, which affects the rotation of the moving shaft 420.

[0033] As Figure 5 and Figure 7 shown, the transmission shaft 430 is mounted with a driving gear 440, and the moving shaft 420 is connected with a driven gear 450. The driven gear 450 meshes with the driving gear 440.

[0034] As Figure 5 and Figure 7 shown, the driven gear 450 is a long gear. During the process of the transmission shaft 430 moving from the first position to the second position along the first direction X, the driving gear 440 maintains the meshing relationship with the driven gear 450 to maintain the transmission cooperation relationship between the two.

[0035] As Figure 5 shown, the mounting platform 400 is provided with a first elastic element 480. The first elastic element 480 is used to apply a force to the moving shaft 420 to cause the moving shaft 420 to move from the second position to the first position along the first direction X. Since the first direction X is the up and down direction, when the moving shaft 420 moves from the first position to the second position, it moves from top to bottom. When moving from the second position to the first position, it moves from bottom to top. The force of the first elastic element 480 is to ensure that the moving shaft 420 can move from the second position to the first position along the first direction X, and to prevent the moving shaft 420 from being unable to reset.

[0036] As Figure 5 shown, the mounting platform 400 is provided with a through hole 401 penetrating up and down, and the moving shaft 420 is movably arranged in the through hole 401.

[0037] As Figure 5 shown, the moving shaft 420 is connected with a positioning sleeve 481. The first elastic element 480 is a spring, which is sleeved on the moving shaft 420. The lower end of the spring is connected with the mounting platform 400, and the upper end of the spring is connected with the positioning sleeve 481. The positioning sleeve 481 is specifically arranged on the moving shaft 420 below the driven wheel 470.

[0038] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, it further includes a telescopic chopping board module 60. The telescopic chopping board module 60 is arranged in the cavity 100, and the telescopic chopping board module 60 is reciprocally movably arranged relative to the container 10 along the first direction X.

[0039] The function of the telescopic chopping board module 60 is to place ingredients. The function of telescoping is to cooperate with the cutting tool element 30 to reciprocally move along the first direction X. To prevent interference when the cutting tool element 30 reciprocally moves along the first direction X, reduce the generation of noise. At the same time, it can prevent components from being damaged due to interference.

[0040] As Figure 3As shown, the telescopic cutting board module 60 includes a cutting board body 610, which is disposed within the cavity 100 and is reciprocally movable relative to the cavity 100 along the first direction X; a second elastic element 650 is disposed between the cutting board body 610 and the container 10 for pushing the cutting board body 610 to reset.

[0041] As Figure 3 shown, the cutting board body 610 is provided with a plurality of guide posts 630 extending in the first direction X. The container 10 is provided with guide holes 140 corresponding to the positions of the guide posts 630. The guide posts 630 are inserted into the guide holes 140. The second elastic element 650 is sleeved on the guide posts 630. One end of the second elastic element 650 is connected to the cutting board body 610, and the other end is connected to the container 10.

[0042] As Figure 3 shown, the second elastic element 650 is a spring, which is sleeved on the guide post 630.

[0043] As Figure 3 shown, the bottom of the container 10 is provided with a mounting hole 110. The cutting board body 610 is in a columnar structure and is movably disposed within the mounting hole 110. A base 130 is provided at the bottom of the container 10. The guide holes 140 are provided on the base 130. The bottom of the guide post 630 is connected with a limit bolt 640, and the limit bolt 640 can abut against the base 130 to restrict the upward movement of the guide post 630 and prevent it from disengaging from the guide hole 140.

[0044] As Figure 3 shown, a sealing ring 120 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting hole 110, and the sealing ring 120 is in fit with the outer wall of the cutting board body 610.

[0045] As Figure 3 shown, the cutting board body 610 is provided with a limit portion 620. The limit portion 620 is in contact with the bottom wall of the container 10 to restrict the upward movement of the cutting board body 610 and prevent it from disengaging from the mounting hole 110.

[0046] As Figure 3 shown, a plurality of guide posts 630 are commonly connected to a connecting seat 660, and the cutting board body 610 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 660.

[0047] As Figure 3 shown, the upper surface of the cutting board body 610 is a concave surface that gradually depresses from the outside to the inside. The concave surface forms a concave cavity 611 for positioning materials. The cutting tool element 30 is disposed above the cutting board body 610. The first direction X is the up-and-down direction. The function of the concave cavity 611 is to prevent food ingredients from deviating outward and disengaging from the cutting board.

[0048] AsFigure 9 As shown, the cutting tool element 30 includes a connecting shaft 310. One end of the connecting shaft 310 is connected to a cutter head 320, and the other end of the connecting shaft 310 is interconnected with the moving shaft 420. The end face of the cutter head 320 facing away from the connecting shaft 310 is evenly distributed with nail heads 330.

[0049] The working principle of the cutting tool element 30 is that under the action of the moving shaft 420, the cutting tool element 30 moves downward and rotates. The cutter head 320 can be pressed against the surface of the food as it moves, and the nail heads 330 penetrate into the food interior. Under the action of the rotational force, the nail heads 330 slide inside the food to achieve the cutting effect. At the same time, since the cutting tool element 30 rotates and moves synchronously during the working process, the cutter head 320 rotates continuously, enabling the nail heads 330 to rotate continuously, so as to prevent the nail heads 330 from being inserted into the food and causing the food to move upward synchronously when the cutting tool element 330 moves upward.

[0050] As Figure 5 shown, the moving shaft 420 is provided with a connecting joint 490, and the connecting shaft 310 is installed on the connecting joint 490 by means of a snap connection or a threaded connection. To enable the moving shaft 420 to drive the connecting shaft 310 to move along the first direction X. Further, the moving shaft 420 and the connecting shaft 310 can be integrally formed to ensure the stability of the connection.

[0051] Further, the nail head 330 has a conical structure, and the nail head 330 is made of plastic material.

[0052] As Figure 1 shown, the machine head element 20 is connected with a cover body 200, and the cover body 200 is detachably connected to the container 10. The cover body 200 is provided to seal the container 10. The cover body 200 can be connected to the container 10 by means of a snap or a screw connection structure.

[0053] As Figure 2 shown, a pressing element 720 is movably arranged on the machine head element 20. The pressing element 720 can move relative to the machine head element 20 from the stop position to the start position. A third elastic element 730 is arranged on the machine head element 20. The third elastic element 730 exerts a force on the pressing element 720, and this force keeps the pressing element 720 in the stop position. A micro switch 710 is arranged on the machine head element 20. When the machine head element 20 is in the start position, it contacts the micro switch 710, and the micro switch 710 sends an electrical signal to the circuit board, and the circuit board controls the driving motor 510 to start.

[0054] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments, and what is described in the above embodiments and the specification is only to illustrate the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of the present invention claimed is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A food processor, comprising a container (10), a head element (20), a knife element (30), and a drive module (40), wherein the container (10) forms a cavity (100), and is characterized in that: The driving module (40) comprises a mounting platform (400); a movable shaft (420), the movable shaft (420) being arranged on the mounting platform (400) to reciprocate along a first direction and being rotatably arranged relative to the mounting platform (400), the movable shaft (420) being connected to the tool element (30); a transmission shaft (430), the transmission shaft (430) being rotatably disposed on the mounting platform (400); The transmission shaft (430) is in transmission connection with the movable shaft (420), and when the transmission shaft (430) rotates, the movable shaft (420) is driven to rotate; The movable shaft (420) is provided with a driven wheel (470), the driven wheel (470) is provided with an annular track groove (471), the transmission shaft (430) is provided with an inclined driving wheel (460), and the inclined driving wheel (460) is at least partially movably inserted in the annular track groove (471); The inclined driving wheel (460) is gradually inclined along the second direction, and when the inclined driving wheel (460) rotates, it can drive the inclined driving wheel (460) and the transmission shaft (430) to reciprocate between a first position and a second position along the first direction; A rotating module (50), wherein the rotating module (50) is drivingly connected to the transmission shaft (430).

2. A food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating module (50) comprises a driving motor (510) arranged on the mounting platform (400), the driving motor (510) being provided with a first gear (520), the transmission shaft (430) being provided with a second gear (540), and the first gear (520) being drivingly connected to the second gear (540).

3. A food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting platform (400) is provided with a main shaft (410), the interior of the movable shaft (420) is hollow to form a shaft cavity (421) with an opening, the main shaft (410) is movably inserted in the shaft cavity (421), and the movable shaft (420) is arranged to reciprocate along a first direction relative to the main shaft (410).

4. A food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission shaft (430) is installed with a driving gear (440), the moving shaft (420) is connected with a driven gear (450), and the driven gear (450) and the driving gear (440) are meshed with each other.

5. A food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting platform (400) is provided with a first elastic element (480), and the first elastic element (480) is used to apply a force to the movable shaft (420) so as to move the movable shaft (420) from the second position to the first position along the first direction.

6. A food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a telescopic chopping board module (60), wherein the telescopic chopping board module (60) is arranged in the containing cavity (100), and the telescopic chopping board module (60) is arranged to reciprocate along a first direction relative to the container (10).

7. A food processor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The telescopic anvil module (60) comprises an anvil body (610), wherein the anvil body (610) is arranged in the cavity (100) and is arranged to reciprocate along a first direction relative to the cavity (100); A second elastic element (650) for pushing the chopping board body (610) to reset is provided between the chopping board body (610) and the container (10).

8. A food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper surface of the anvil body (610) is a concave surface that gradually sinks downward from the outside to the inside, and the concave surface forms a cavity (611) for positioning materials. The knife element (30) is arranged above the anvil body (610), and the first direction is the up and down direction.

9. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tool element (30) comprises a connecting shaft (310), one end of the connecting shaft (310) is connected to a cutter disc (320), the other end of the connecting shaft (310) is connected to the movable shaft (420), and the end surface of the cutter disc (320) facing away from the connecting shaft (310) is evenly distributed with nail heads (330).

10. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head element (20) is connected to a cover body (200), and the cover body (200) is detachably connected to the container (10).

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