Food processor

Abstract

The invention discloses a food processor which comprises a machine body, a stirring device, an extrusion device, a cutting device and a cooking device are arranged in the machine body, a stirring barrel, a stirring appliance and a fourth driving device are arranged in the stirring device, the fourth driving device drives the stirring appliance to rotate in the stirring barrel, and the stirring device is used for smashing or stirring food. The extrusion device comprises a cavity for containing food, a pushing assembly and a first driving device, the first driving device is detachably connected with the rear end of the pushing assembly, a discharging hole is formed in the front end of the cavity, the first driving device is used for driving the pushing assembly to extrude the food in the cavity out of the discharging hole, and the cutting device comprises a second driving device and a cutter assembly. The second driving device drives the cutter assembly to act relative to the discharging hole, so that the cutter assembly cuts off the food extruded out of the discharging hole, and the cooking device is used for heating the food. Compared with the prior art, the multifunctional cooking utensil has multiple functions of completing the whole cooking process of food, and time and labor are saved when a user uses the multifunctional cooking utensil.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of food processors, and in particular to a food processing mechanism for a food processor with multiple functions. Background Art

[0002] Common pet food processors, such as the one disclosed in CN222263958U, only function to mince food. The minced food then needs to be manually molded into the desired shape and size for subsequent cooking. This makes the food processing process complex and time-consuming. Furthermore, food processors only function to mince, requiring additional cooking utensils to cook the minced food. Using separate cooking utensils requires a high space requirement, and sharing cooking utensils with other users can be unhygienic. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a food processor with multiple functions.

[0004] The object of the present invention is achieved in this way.

[0005] A food processor, comprising a body, The stirring device is provided with a stirring barrel, a stirring tool and a fourth driving device. The fourth driving device drives the stirring tool to rotate in the stirring barrel. The stirring tool is used to crush or stir food. The extrusion device includes a cavity for accommodating food, a pushing assembly and a first driving device. The first driving device is detachably connected to the rear end of the pushing assembly. A discharge hole is provided at the front end of the cavity. The first driving device is used to drive the pushing assembly to extrude the food in the cavity from the discharge hole. The cutting device includes a second driving device and a cutter assembly. The second driving device drives the cutter assembly to move relative to the discharge hole, so that the cutter assembly cuts off the food squeezed out of the discharge hole. Cooking device, cooking device is used to heat food.

[0006] Furthermore, a pull-out installation box is provided on the side of the machine body, and a detachable receiving tray and / or a first food container is provided on the installation box. The receiving tray is located below the discharge hole, and the receiving tray is used to receive food falling from the discharge hole. The cooking device includes a first heating device provided above the first food container, and the first heating device is used to heat the food in the first food container downward.

[0007] The receiving tray is pulled out with the mounting box, so that food dropped from the discharge hole can be easily taken out. The first food container is pulled out with the mounting box, so that food can be easily put in or taken out. The first heating device cooperates with the first food container to achieve the function of drying or baking food.

[0008] Furthermore, a third drive device and / or a fan is provided in the installation box. The third driving device includes a third motor and a rotating seat. The third motor is arranged below the rotating seat. The receiving plate can be detachably seated on the rotating seat. The rotating shaft of the third motor drives the rotating seat to rotate, and the receiving plate rotates synchronously with the rotating seat. The fan is arranged below the first food container, the first food container is provided with a ventilation hole, the mounting box is provided with an air outlet channel corresponding to the fan, the machine body is provided with an exhaust hole corresponding to the air outlet channel, and the machine body is provided with an air inlet hole corresponding to the top of the first heating device. The fan allows the airflow from the air inlet hole to carry the heat of the first heating device downward through the first food container, the ventilation hole, the air outlet channel and the exhaust hole to be discharged.

[0009] The third drive device rotates the receiving tray, distributing the food relatively evenly within the receiving tray. The fan design improves the drying or baking efficiency of the first heating device. The fan, the first heating device, and the first food container work together to realize the function of an air fryer.

[0010] Furthermore, the installation box is provided with a first electric coupler and the body is provided with a second electric coupler. After the installation box is inserted into the body, the first electric coupler and the second electric coupler are coupled and energized, and the third motor and / or fan is electrically connected to the second electric coupler.

[0011] The design of the first electric coupler and the second electric coupler facilitates the machine body to supply power to the third motor and / or fan in the installation box.

[0012] Furthermore, the machine body is provided with a first detection switch corresponding to the installation box, and when the installation box is inserted into the machine body, the installation box triggers the first detection switch. The first detection switch ensures that the first heating device can be started only after the installation box is in place, thereby improving the safety of use.

[0013] Furthermore, the cooking device includes a second heating device and a second food container. The second food container is detachable and seated on the second heating device. The second heating device is used to heat the food in the second food container upwards.

[0014] The second heating device cooperates with the second food container to achieve the function of boiling, stewing or steaming food.

[0015] Furthermore, a first mounting groove, a second mounting groove and a third mounting groove are provided on the top of the machine body, the cavity and the pushing assembly can be removably installed in the first mounting groove, the mixing barrel can be removably installed in the second mounting groove, the fourth driving device is provided below the second mounting groove, the transmission end of the fourth driving device extends into the second mounting groove, the second food container can be removably installed in the third mounting groove, and the second heating device is fixed at the bottom of the third mounting groove.

[0016] Parts that come into contact with food can be disassembled and cleaned, making it hygienic and clean to use.

[0017] Furthermore, a rotatably connected upper cover is provided on the top surface of the machine body, and the upper cover is detachably provided with a first cover body and a second cover body. When the upper cover and the machine body are buckled together, the upper cover covers the first mounting groove, and the upper cover enables the first cover body to be sealed on the top of the mixing barrel and the second cover body to be sealed on the top of the second food container.

[0018] The upper cover conceals the stirring, extruding, cutting and cooking devices.

[0019] Furthermore, an annular wall is provided in the mixing barrel for the transmission end to pass through, and the stirring device includes a rotating sleeve, and a transmission part is provided in the rotating sleeve which is plugged into and connected to the transmission end. The rotating sleeve is sleeved outside the annular wall, and the transmission part is placed inside the annular wall. The top of the rotating sleeve is closed and is rotatably connected to the upper cover. When the upper cover and the machine body are buckled together, the upper cover limits the position of the rotating sleeve, and the transmission end and the transmission part maintain a transmission connection.

[0020] The mixing bowl is easy to install and remove for cleaning. The cover prevents the mixing utensils from falling out of the mixing bowl.

[0021] Furthermore, the fourth driving device includes a fourth motor fixed in the machine body and a rotating part driven to rotate by the fourth motor, a transmission protrusion is provided at the top center of the rotating part, a transmission hole is provided at the center of the transmission protrusion, a transmission rod is plugged into the transmission hole, and the transmission protrusion or the transmission hole or the transmission rod constitutes the transmission end, and the stirring device includes the rotating sleeve with a blade and / or the rotating sleeve with a stirring paddle, the transmission part of the rotating sleeve with a blade is plugged into the transmission rod for transmission connection, the transmission part of the rotating sleeve with a stirring paddle is plugged into the transmission protrusion for transmission connection, the transmission rod passes through the transmission part, and there is no transmission connection between the two.

[0022] The multi-drive end design of the rotating part cooperates with the corresponding rotating sleeve to achieve high-speed mincing of meat or low-speed mixing of pasta without adjusting the motor speed.

[0023] Furthermore, the upper cover is provided with a pressing portion corresponding to the connection position between it and the body, and a second detection switch is provided on the top surface of the body corresponding to the connection position between it and the upper cover. When the upper cover and the body are buckled together, the pressing portion triggers the second detection switch, and the second detection switch is used to control the operation of any one or more of the stirring device, extrusion device, cutting device and cooking device.

[0024] The second detection switch detects whether the upper cover is buckled, providing safety in use.

[0025] Furthermore, the cavity includes a cavity cover and a cavity body, a discharge port is provided at the front end of the cavity body, the cavity cover and the front end of the cavity body are screwed together to seal the discharge port, the cavity cover is provided with the discharge hole, and the rear end of the cavity body is provided with a clearance hole with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the cavity body, the pushing assembly includes a piston rod and a sealing plug, the piston rod is provided in the cavity body, the clearance hole extends from the rear end of the piston rod, the sealing plug is sleeved on the front end of the piston rod, the sealing plug moves with the piston rod, and the sealing plug is in sliding contact with the inner wall of the cavity body.

[0026] The cavity cover and the cavity body are detachably connected, which not only makes it convenient to put food into the cavity, but also makes the cavity have better sealing performance, which is conducive to the pushing component to push the food out of the discharge hole.

[0027] Furthermore, the first driving device includes a first linear stepper motor, a first nut, a guide member and a push rod. The first screw of the first linear stepper motor is arranged parallel to the piston rod of the pushing assembly. The first nut is fixed at one end of the push rod. The first nut and the first screw are threadedly connected. The other end of the push rod is detachably connected to the rear end of the piston rod. The guide member is arranged in the machine body. The first screw is arranged in the guide member. The guide member is provided with a guide hole along the length direction of the first screw. The first screw of the first linear stepper motor rotates to drive the first nut to move, and the push rod moves back and forth in the guide hole with the movement of the first nut. The push rod drives the piston rod to move forward or reciprocate.

[0028] The first drive unit and the pusher assembly are arranged in parallel, reducing the required installation length and saving installation space. The pusher assembly and the first drive unit are detachably connected, making it easy to remove the pusher assembly for cleaning. The push rod and guide hole are limited to prevent the nut from rotating.

[0029] Furthermore, a first matching portion is provided at one end of the push rod facing the piston rod, and a second matching portion is provided at the rear end of the piston rod. The first matching portion and the second matching portion are connected by a screw buckle and / or magnetic attraction.

[0030] The push rod and piston rod are easy to install and disassemble, and the cavity and push assembly can be easily removed for cleaning.

[0031] Furthermore, the second driving device is a second linear stepper motor, and the tool assembly includes a fixed frame, a connecting frame and a blade. The fixed frame is threadedly connected to the second screw of the second linear stepper motor through a second nut. The fixed frame and the connecting frame are horizontally plugged in or / and magnetically connected. The blade is installed on the connecting frame. The rotation of the second screw drives the second nut and the fixed frame to move up and down. The connecting frame and the blade move up and down relative to the discharge hole as the fixed frame moves up and down.

[0032] The blade is easy to install and remove, and it is convenient to take out the blade for cleaning.

[0033] Furthermore, a yield portion for accommodating the installation box is provided on the front of the body, a heat dissipation duct inlet is provided at the rear of the body corresponding to the yield portion, a heat dissipation duct outlet is provided at the rear of the body, a heat dissipation duct outlet is provided in the body corresponding to the heat dissipation duct outlet, a heat dissipation fan is provided in the body corresponding to the heat dissipation duct outlet, the fourth driving device is located in front of the heat dissipation fan, the heat dissipation fan discharges the heat in the body from the heat dissipation duct outlet, a first air duct inlet is provided at the front end of the installation box, and a first air duct outlet is provided at the rear end of the installation box. When the installation box is installed, the heat dissipation duct inlet and the first air duct outlet are aligned and connected.

[0034] The heat dissipation structure of the machine is reasonable to avoid heat accumulation inside the machine and affect normal use.

[0035] The present invention's stirring device stirs or chop food, the extruder squeezes the food into long strips, the cutter cuts the long strips into granules or segments, and the cooker prepares the food. Compared to existing technologies, this invention offers multiple functions that complete the entire food cooking process, saving users time and effort. The overall structural design is rational, and the food-contact components are detachable for easy cleaning, ensuring safe and hygienic use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of Example 1.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the first embodiment (the upper cover is open and the installation box is pulled out).

[0038] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the detachable components in the first embodiment when they are removed.

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the first embodiment.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the first embodiment (installation box pulled out).

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooking device in Example 1.

[0042] Figure 7 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the receiving tray position in the first embodiment.

[0043] Figure 8 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the position of the extrusion device in Example 1.

[0044] Figure 9 This is a schematic structural diagram of the extrusion device, cutting device, receiving plate and third driving device in Example 1.

[0045] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the decomposition structure.

[0046] Figure 11 for Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the decomposition structure (another perspective).

[0047] Figure 12 This is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the position of the cutting device in Example 1.

[0048] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the stirring device and the fourth driving device in Example 1.

[0049] Figure 14 Schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth driving device in Example 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0051] Example 1, see Figure 1-14 As shown, a food processor includes a body 1, an extruding device 10, a cutting device 50, a stirring device 70 and a cooking device 60.

[0052] In this embodiment, the top surface of the housing 1 is provided with a rotatably connected upper cover 2. The top of the housing 1 is provided with a first mounting slot 3, a second mounting slot 4, and a third mounting slot 5. When the upper cover 2 is engaged with the housing 1, the upper cover 2 covers the first mounting slot 3, the second mounting slot 4, and the third mounting slot 5. The rear portion of the upper cover 2 is pivotally connected to the top surface of the housing 1. The front portion of the upper cover 2 is provided with a button 201, a locking block 202, and a spring 203. The locking block 202 slides back and forth relative to the upper cover 2. The rear end of the spring 203 abuts against the upper cover 2, while the front end of the spring 203 abuts against the locking block 202. The elastic force of the spring 203 pushes the locking block 202 forward until it abuts against the upper cover 2. The front end of the locking block 202 passes through the upper cover 2 and is inserted into the locking slot of the housing 1. The button 201 slides up and down above the locking block 202. The button 201 and the locking block 202 are in contact via two cooperating guide bevels. When the button 201 is pressed, the button 201 moves downward, pushing the locking block 202 backward through the guide bevel and compressing the spring 203. The front end of the locking block 202 disengages the lock slot, and the front end of the upper cover 2 can be flipped upward and opened. When the button is released, the spring 203 pushes the locking block 202 forward and resets. The forward reset of the locking block 202 pushes the button 201 upward and reset through the guide bevel. Preferably, the bottom of the button 201 is provided with a first pressing portion with a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section. The top surface of the locking block 202 is provided with a first recess with a right-angled trapezoidal cross-section. When the button 201 is pressed, the first pressing portion is inserted into the first recess, and the two fit together, preventing the button 201 from being pressed further, thereby limiting the backward movement of the locking block 202.

[0053] In this embodiment, the upper cover 2 is provided with a pressing portion 200 corresponding to the connection point between the upper cover 2 and the main body 1. A second detection switch 6 is provided on the top surface of the main body 1 corresponding to the connection point between the upper cover 2 and the main body 1. When the upper cover 2 and the main body 1 are fastened together, the pressing portion 200 triggers the second detection switch 6. The second detection switch 6 detects whether the upper cover 2 is closed, thereby controlling the operation of any one or more of the stirring device 70, the extruding device 10, the cutting device 50, and the cooking device 60. Preferably, the second detection switch 6 is a normally open microswitch.

[0054] The extrusion device 10 includes a cavity 20 for accommodating food, a pushing assembly 30 and a first driving device 40. The first driving device 40 and the rear end of the pushing assembly 30 are detachably connected. A discharge hole 24 is provided at the front end of the cavity 20. The first driving device 40 is used to drive the pushing assembly 30 to extrude the food in the cavity 20 from the discharge hole 24.

[0055] In this embodiment, the cavity 20 and the pusher assembly 30 are installed in the first mounting groove 3. The cavity 20 includes a cavity cover 21 and a cavity body 22. The cavity body 22 is provided with a discharge port 23 at the front end. The cavity cover 21 and the front end of the cavity body 22 are screwed together to block the discharge port 23. The cavity cover 21 is provided with the discharge hole 24, and the rear end of the cavity body 22 is provided with a clearance hole 25 with a diameter smaller than that of the cavity body 22. The pusher assembly 30 includes a piston rod 31 and a sealing plug 32. The piston rod 31 is provided in the cavity body 22. The clearance hole 25 extends from the rear end of the piston rod 31. The sealing plug 32 is sleeved on the front end of the piston rod 31. The sealing plug 32 moves with the piston rod 31. The sealing plug 32 slides in contact with the inner side wall of the cavity body 22 and wraps around the front end of the piston rod 31. The end face of the cavity cover 21 is provided with a row of the discharge holes 24. Specifically, when the cavity cover 21 and the front end of the cavity body 22 are screwed into place, the discharge holes 24 are arranged horizontally in a row. The cavity body 22 and the first mounting slot 3 cooperate with each other in a front-to-back position-limiting manner to restrict the cavity body 22 from moving forward, backward, left, right, and downward, allowing it to be removed only from the upper opening of the housing 1 (i.e., the first mounting slot 3). An elastic fastener 26 is provided in the first mounting slot 3, corresponding to the cavity body 22. The ends of the elastic fastener 26 elastically snap fit into the sidewalls of the first mounting slot 3, with the bottom of the elastic fastener 26 abutting against the top of the cavity body 22, thereby pressing the cavity body 22 firmly into the first mounting slot 3. The cavity body 20 is mounted on the housing 1, with the end surface of the cavity cover 21 above the discharge port 24 abutting or approaching the housing 1 (i.e., there is an assembly gap).

[0056] The first drive device 40 is installed below the first mounting slot 3. The first drive device 40 includes a first linear stepper motor 41, a first nut 43, a guide member 44 and a push rod 46. The first screw 42 of the first linear stepper motor 41 is arranged parallel to the piston rod 31 of the pusher assembly 30. The first nut 43 is fixed to one end of the push rod 46. The first nut 43 and the first screw 42 are threadedly connected. The other end of the push rod 46 is detachably connected to the rear end of the piston rod 31. The guide member 44 is arranged in the body 1. The first screw 42 is arranged in the guide member 44. The guide member 44 is provided with a guide hole 45 along the length direction of the first screw 42. The first screw 42 of the first linear stepper motor 41 rotates to drive the first nut 43 to move. The push rod 46 moves back and forth in the guide hole 45 along with the movement of the first nut 43. The push rod 46 drives the piston rod 31 to move forward or reciprocate. A first mating portion is provided at one end of the push rod 46 facing the piston rod 31, and a second mating portion is provided at the rear end of the piston rod 31. The first mating portion and the second mating portion are connected by a screw buckle and / or magnetic attraction to achieve a detachable connection between the first drive device 40 and the rear end of the push assembly 30.

[0057] In this embodiment, the push rod 46 has a connecting portion 47 at the end facing the piston rod 31. The connecting portion 47 is vertically arranged in a straight line, with arc-shaped top and bottom surfaces. A first magnetic portion 48 is provided on each of the top and bottom sides of the connecting portion 47 facing the piston rod 31. A movable groove 33 is provided at the rear end of the piston rod 31. A notch 34 is radially provided at the rear end of the piston rod 31, connecting to the movable groove 33. The sidewalls of the movable groove 33 are provided with retaining portions 35. Second magnetic portions 36 are provided on either side of the bottom of the movable groove 33. The connecting portion 47 is inserted into the movable groove 33 through the notch 34. At this point, the first magnetic portion 48 and the second magnetic portion 36 are misaligned. Rotation of the piston rod 31 synchronously causes the movable groove 33 to rotate relative to the connecting portion 47 by a predetermined angle. The connecting portion 47 and the notch 34 are misaligned, and the first magnetic portion 48 and the second magnetic portion 36 are aligned and magnetically connected, ensuring that the connecting portion 47 remains inserted into the movable groove 33. The push rod 46 and the piston rod 31 move back and forth synchronously. The piston rod 31 rotates 90 degrees in the movable groove 33 and contacts the stopper 35, and the first magnetic attraction portion 48 and the second magnetic attraction portion 36 are aligned and magnetically connected. The first magnetic attraction portion 48 and the second magnetic attraction portion 36 are both magnets.

[0058] The cutting device 50 includes a second drive device 51 and a cutter assembly 53. The second drive device 51 drives the cutter assembly 53 relative to the discharge hole 24, so that the cutter assembly 53 cuts off the food squeezed out of the discharge hole 24. The second drive device 51 is fixed in the body 1. The second drive device 51 is a second linear stepper motor. The cutter assembly 53 includes a fixed frame 54, a connecting frame 55, and a blade 56. The fixed frame 54 is threadedly connected to the second screw 52 of the second linear stepper motor via a second nut 57. The fixed frame 54 and the connecting frame 55 are detachably connected in the horizontal direction. The blade 56 is mounted on the side of the connecting frame 55 away from the fixed frame 54. The rotation of the second screw 52 drives the second nut 57 and the fixed frame 54 to move up and down. The connecting frame 55 and the blade 56 move up and down relative to the discharge hole 24 as the fixed frame 54 moves up and down. The fixing frame 54 is provided with a slot 541 on the side facing the cavity 20, and the connecting frame 55 is provided with an insert block 551 on the side facing the fixing frame 54. A third magnetic portion 542 is provided in the slot 541, and a fourth magnetic portion 552 is provided on the insert block 551. The insert block 551 is horizontally inserted into the slot 541, and the third magnetic portion 542 and the fourth magnetic portion 552 are aligned and magnetically connected, thereby achieving horizontal plug-in cooperation between the fixing frame 54 and the connecting frame 55. The fixing frame 54 is provided with a guide hole 543, and the body 1 is provided with a guide post 800. The guide post 800 passes through the guide hole 543, and the fixing frame 54 moves up and down along the guide post 800 through the guide hole 543. Preferably, the fixing frame 54 is provided with a guide hole 543 on both sides of the second screw rod 52, and the two corresponding guide posts 800 are covered with a balance spring 801. The balance spring 801 maintains the horizontal movement of the fixing frame 54, that is, the blade 56 maintains the horizontal movement up and down.

[0059] The body 1 is provided with a drop hole 8 corresponding to the cutting device 50, and the drop hole 8 is connected to the front end of the first mounting slot 3. The second driving device 51 is fixed near the front end of the first mounting slot 3, and the connecting frame 55 and the blade 56 are placed in the first mounting slot 3.

[0060] The chamber 20 and pusher assembly 30 are removed together. The chamber cover 21 is unscrewed, and pre-processed food (such as minced meat or blended pasta) is placed into the chamber 22. After tightening the chamber cover 21, the chamber 20 and pusher assembly 30 are placed into the machine body 1. The piston rod 31 of the pusher assembly 30 is connected to the pusher rod 46. The first linear stepper motor 41 is activated, which moves the pusher rod 46 forward. The pusher rod 46 drives the piston rod 31 forward, squeezing the food in the chamber 20. The food is extruded from the discharge port 24 in the form of long strips. The second linear stepper motor moves the blade 56 up and down, cutting the long strips into segments or granules. The length of the segments or granules is determined by the frequency of the up and down movement of the blade 56. The segments or granules fall through the drop hole 8.

[0061] In this embodiment, the housing 1 has a side opening 9, within which is a removable mounting box 80, which is provided with a removable receiving tray 81. The lower portion of the drop hole 8 is connected to the opening 9, and the segmented or granular food falling from the drop hole 8 falls directly into the receiving tray 81.

[0062] A third drive mechanism 82 is housed within the mounting box 80. This mechanism includes a third motor 83 and a rotating base 84. The third motor 83 is positioned below the rotating base 84, and the receiving tray 81 is removably mounted on the rotating base 84. The rotating shaft of the third motor 83 drives the rotating base 84 to rotate, and the receiving tray 81 rotates synchronously with the rotating base 84. A retaining protrusion 841 is provided on the rotating base 84, and a positioning hole or protruding foot 811 is provided at the bottom of the receiving tray 81. The receiving tray 81 is seated on the rotating base 84, with the retaining protrusion 841 inserted into the positioning hole or with the side of the retaining protrusion 841 and the protruding foot 811 abutting against each other to retain the receiving tray 81. The receiving tray 81 rotates, evenly distributing the segmented or granular food within the receiving tray 81.

[0063] In this embodiment, the mounting box 80 also includes a removable first food container 85 and a fan 86. The fan 86 is located below the first food container 85, which is provided with ventilation holes 851. The mounting box 80 includes an air outlet 87 corresponding to the fan 86, and the main body 1 includes exhaust holes 88 corresponding to the air outlet 87. Preferably, the first food container 85 and the receiving tray 81 are of the same shape and size. The receiving tray 81 and the first food container 85 can be interchanged, and the receiving tray 81 can be used directly as the first food container 85 after receiving food.

[0064] In this embodiment, the cooking device 60 is used to heat food. It includes a first heating device 61, a second heating device 62, and a second food container 63. The first heating device 61 is disposed within a first accommodating chamber 91 within the cooking body 1, above the first food container 85. The first heating device 61 is configured to heat the food within the first food container 85 downward, achieving a grilling function. An air inlet 95 is provided at the top of the cooking body 1, corresponding to the top of the first accommodating chamber 91 (i.e., above the first heating device 61). A fan 86 directs air from the air inlet 95, carrying heat from the first heating device 61, downward through the first food container 85, ventilation holes 851, an air outlet duct 87, and exhaust holes 88. When the fan 86 and the first heating device 61 are operating simultaneously, the fan 86 directs airflow, heating the first food container 85 downward from the top, achieving an air frying or baking function. The first heating device 61 is an electric heating element.

[0065] In this embodiment, the mounting box 80 is provided with a first electrical coupler 89, and the machine body 1 is provided with a second electrical coupler 92. When the mounting box 80 is fully inserted into the machine body 1, the first electrical coupler 89 and the second electrical coupler 92 are coupled and energized, and the third motor 83 and the fan 86 are electrically connected to the second electrical coupler 92. The machine body 1 is provided with a first detection switch 7 corresponding to the mounting box 80. When the mounting box 80 is fully inserted into the machine body 1, the mounting box 80 triggers the first detection switch 7. The first detection switch 7 detects whether the mounting box 80 is fully installed, thereby controlling the operation of one or more of the first heating device 61, the extrusion device 10, and the cutting device 50. Preferably, the first detection switch 7 is a normally open micro switch.

[0066] A second heating device 62 is fixed to the bottom of the third mounting slot 5. A second food container 63 is removably mounted within the third mounting slot 5, with the bottom of the second food container 63 resting on the second heating device 62. The second heating device 62 is an electric heating plate. It heats the second food container 63 upwards, enabling boiling and stewing. A steaming tray 64 is placed within the second food container 63 to enable steaming.

[0067] The stirring device 70 is provided with a stirring barrel 71 , a stirring tool 72 and a fourth driving device 73 . The fourth driving device 73 drives the stirring tool 72 to rotate in the stirring barrel 71 . The stirring device 70 is used for chopping or stirring food.

[0068] In this embodiment, the fourth drive device 73 is disposed below the second mounting slot 4, with the transmission end of the fourth drive device 73 extending into the second mounting slot 4. The mixing drum 71 is removably mounted in the second mounting slot 4. The fourth drive device 73 includes a fourth motor 74 vertically fixed within the machine body 1. The output end of the fourth motor 74 is transmission-connected to a transmission rod 78, which extends into the second mounting slot 4 to form the transmission end.

[0069] The mixing barrel 71 is provided with an annular wall 711 for the transmission end to pass through. The stirring device 72 includes a rotating sleeve 721, and a transmission portion 722 is provided within the rotating sleeve 721 for plug-in transmission connection with the transmission end. The rotating sleeve 721 is sleeved outside the annular wall 711, and the transmission portion 722 is placed inside the annular wall 711. The transmission end and the transmission portion 722 are non-circularly matched for transmission.

[0070] In this embodiment, the fourth drive device 73 includes a fourth motor 74 fixed within the body 1 and a rotating member 75 rotatably disposed within the body 1. The fourth motor 74 drives the rotating member 75 to rotate via a reducer (not shown). A transmission protrusion 76 is provided at the top center of the rotating member 75, and a transmission hole 77 is provided at the center of the transmission protrusion 76. A transmission rod 78 is connected to the transmission hole 77. The transmission protrusion 76, the transmission hole 77, or the transmission rod 78 constitutes the transmission end. According to the stirring function, the stirring device 72 includes the rotating sleeve 721 with a blade and the rotating sleeve 721 with a stirring paddle. The transmission portion 722 of the rotating sleeve 721 with a blade is connected to the transmission rod 78 through a plug-in transmission connection. The transmission rod 78 drives the rotating sleeve 721 with a blade to rotate vertically to achieve a grinding function, such as mincing meat. The transmission portion 722 of the rotating sleeve 721 with the stirring paddle is plugged into the transmission protrusion 76 for transmission connection. The transmission rod 78 passes through the transmission portion 722, and there is no transmission connection between the two. The transmission protrusion 76 drives the rotating sleeve 721 with the stirring paddle to achieve a stirring function, such as stirring dough. Either of the two rotating sleeves 721 can be used.

[0071] In this embodiment, the upper cover 2 is detachably provided with a first cover 204 and a second cover 205. Specifically, mounting holes 206 are provided in the centers of the first and second covers 204, 205, and the upper cover 2 is provided with mounting posts 207. The first and second covers 204, 205 are mounted on corresponding mounting posts 207 through the mounting holes 206. The first and second covers 204, 205 are of the same shape and size. Preferably, the second cover 205 is provided with an exhaust hole 208. The first and second covers 204, 205 can be interchanged. The upper cover 2 is provided with an air release hole 209 corresponding to the exhaust hole 208. The first and second covers 204, 205 can also be removed for cleaning.

[0072] When the upper cover 2 and the body 1 are fastened together, the upper cover 2 covers the first mounting slot 3. The upper cover 2 seals the first cover 204 against the top of the mixing drum 71, and the second cover 205 seals against the top of the second food container 63. The top of the rotating sleeve 721 is sealed and abuts against the mounting post 207 of the upper cover 2, rotating in connection. The upper cover 2 presses down on the rotating sleeve 721, or the top of the transmission end passes through the rotating sleeve 721 and abuts against the mounting post 207, rotating in connection, maintaining a transmission connection between the transmission end and the transmission portion 722. Once the upper cover 2 is in place, it compresses the stirring apparatus 72, allowing the fourth drive device 73 to operate. The second cover 205 ensures good thermal contact between the second food container 63 and the second heating device 62. Gas within the second food container 63 can be discharged through the exhaust hole 208 and the air release hole 209.

[0073] In this embodiment, the housing 1 has a heat dissipation duct inlet 94 at the rear portion corresponding to the clearance portion 9, a heat dissipation duct outlet 90 at the rear portion, and a heat dissipation fan 97 at the rear portion corresponding to the heat dissipation duct outlet 90. A fourth drive unit 73 is located in front of the heat dissipation fan 97, which dissipates heat from the housing 1 through the heat dissipation duct outlet 90. A first air duct inlet 98 is located at the front end of the mounting box 80, and a first air duct outlet 93 is located at the rear end of the mounting box 80. After the mounting box 80 is installed, the heat dissipation duct inlet 94 and the first air duct outlet 93 align and communicate with each other. The first air duct dissipates heat from the third motor 83 and the bottom of the first food container 85 within the mounting box 80. An air inlet 96 is located at the top of the housing 1, above the corresponding air inlet hole 95. This air inlet 96 also connects to the heat dissipation duct. When the upper cover 2 is closed, it blocks the air inlet 96, which draws in external air through the gap between the upper cover 2 and the housing 1.

[0074] In this embodiment, a control device is provided in the machine body 1, and the control device controls the stirring device 70, the extruding device 10, the cutting device 50 and the cooking device 60 to operate independently or in coordination.

[0075] Open the upper cover 2, place pasta or meat into the mixing barrel 71, and install the corresponding stirring device 72. The stirring device 70 operates to stir the pasta or mince the meat. The chamber 20 and the pusher assembly 30 are removed together. The chamber cover 21 is unscrewed, and the pre-processed food (such as minced meat or stirred pasta) is placed into the chamber 22. After tightening the chamber cover 21, the chamber 20 and the pusher assembly 30 are placed into the machine body 1. The piston rod 31 of the pusher assembly 30 is connected to the push rod 46. The first linear stepper motor 41 is activated, which drives the push rod 46 forward. The push rod 46 drives the piston rod 31 forward, squeezing the food in the chamber 20. The food is squeezed out of the discharge hole 24 and formed into long strips. The second linear stepper motor drives the blade 56 up and down, cutting the long strips of food into segments or granules. The length of the segments or granules is determined by the frequency of the up and down movement of the blade 56. The segmented or granular food falls onto the receiving tray 81. Since the third motor 83 rotates the receiving tray 81, the segmented or granular food is evenly distributed in the receiving tray 81. The cooking device 60 is then used to heat the food.

[0076] If food needs to be baked, the receiving tray 81 and the first food container 85 can be interchanged, and the first heating device 61 and the fan 86 are operated to bake the food in the receiving tray 81.

[0077] If food needs to be steamed, the food in the receiving tray 81 is poured into the second food container 63, and the second heating device 62 heats the second food container 63 to achieve steaming of the food.

[0078] In the present invention, the food can be first heated by the cooking device 60, then ground by the stirring device 70, and finally processed into the desired size by the extrusion device 10 and the cutting device 50.

[0079] After the food is processed, the cavity 20, the pushing assembly 30, the connecting frame 55, the blade 56, the receiving tray 81, the first food container 85, the second food container 63, the mixing barrel 71, the stirring device 72, the first cover 204 and the second cover 205 that come into contact with the food can be removed for cleaning to avoid problems such as odor, mold, and deterioration caused by food residue, thereby ensuring the safety of the food when being processed next time.

[0080] The food processor of the present invention can be used for human consumption or for pets.

[0081] The terms first, second, etc. used in the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish.

[0082] As used herein, the terms a, an, etc. do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one of the referenced object.

[0083] For example, terms indicating orientation or position used in the present invention, such as front end, rear end, top, bottom, side, longitudinal, transverse, middle, center, outside, inside, horizontal, vertical, left, right, above, below, etc., are intended to reflect relative positions rather than absolute positions.

[0084] As used herein, terms such as substantially, generally, approximately, and similar are qualifiers intended to indicate that a characteristic exists but a certain degree of deviation is permitted. The amount of such deviation may vary depending on the specific context.

Claims

1. A food processor, comprising a body (1), characterized in that: The body (1) is provided with The stirring device (70) is provided with a stirring barrel (71), a stirring tool (72) and a fourth driving device (73). The fourth driving device (73) drives the stirring tool (72) to rotate in the stirring barrel (71). The stirring tool (72) is used for chopping or stirring food. The extrusion device (10) includes a cavity (20) for accommodating food, a pushing assembly (30) and a first driving device (40), wherein the first driving device (40) and the pushing assembly (30) are detachably connected at the rear end, a discharge hole (24) is provided at the front end of the cavity (20), and the first driving device (40) is used to drive the pushing assembly (30) to extrude the food in the cavity (20) from the discharge hole (24). The cutting device (50) includes a second driving device (51) and a cutter assembly (53). The second driving device (51) drives the cutter assembly (53) to move relative to the discharge hole (24), so that the cutter assembly (53) cuts off the food squeezed out of the discharge hole (24). The cooking device (60) is used for heating food.

2. The food processor according to claim 1, wherein: A drawable mounting box (80) is provided on the side of the machine body (1), and a detachable receiving tray (81) and / or a first food container (85) is provided on the mounting box (80), the receiving tray (81) is located below the discharge hole (24), and the receiving tray (81) is used to receive food dropped from the discharge hole (24), and the cooking device (60) includes a first heating device (61) provided above the first food container (85), and the first heating device (61) is used to heat the food in the first food container (85) downward.

3. The food processor according to claim 2, wherein: A third drive device (82) and / or a fan (86) is provided in the installation box (80). The third driving device (82) includes a third motor (83) and a rotating seat (84). The third motor (83) is arranged below the rotating seat (84). The receiving plate (81) can be detachably seated on the rotating seat (84). The rotating shaft of the third motor (83) drives the rotating seat (84) to rotate, and the receiving plate (81) rotates synchronously with the rotating seat (84). The fan (86) is provided below the first food container (85), the first food container (85) is provided with a ventilation hole (851), the mounting box (80) is provided with an air outlet channel (87) corresponding to the fan (86), the machine body (1) is provided with an exhaust hole (88) corresponding to the air outlet channel (87), and the machine body (1) is provided with an air inlet hole (95) above the first heating device (61). The fan (86) allows the airflow from the air inlet hole (95) to carry the heat of the first heating device (61) downward through the first food container (85), the ventilation hole (851), the air outlet channel (87) and the exhaust hole (88) to be discharged.

4. The food processor according to claim 3, wherein: The installation box (80) is provided with a first electric coupler (89), and the machine body (1) is provided with a second electric coupler (92). After the installation box (80) is inserted into the machine body (1), the first electric coupler (89) and the second electric coupler (92) are coupled and energized, and the third motor (83) and / or the fan (86) are electrically connected to the second electric coupler (92).

5. The food processor according to claim 4, wherein: The machine body (1) is provided with a first detection switch (7) corresponding to the installation box (80). After the installation box (80) is inserted into the machine body (1), the installation box (80) triggers the first detection switch (7).

6. The food processor according to claim 1, wherein: The cooking device (60) comprises a second heating device (62) and a second food container (63). The second food container (63) is detachably seated on the second heating device (62). The second heating device (62) is used to heat food in the second food container (63) upwards.

7. The food processor according to claim 6, wherein: The top of the machine body (1) is provided with a first mounting groove (3), a second mounting groove (4) and a third mounting groove (5); the cavity (20) and the pushing assembly (30) are detachably mounted in the first mounting groove (3); the stirring barrel (71) is detachably mounted in the second mounting groove (4); a fourth driving device (73) is provided below the second mounting groove (4); a transmission end of the fourth driving device (73) is detachably connected to a stirring device (72) in the second mounting groove (4); a second food container (63) is detachably mounted in the third mounting groove (5); and a second heating device (62) is fixed to the bottom of the third mounting groove (5).

8. The food processor according to claim 7, wherein: The top surface of the machine body (1) is provided with a rotatably connected upper cover (2), and the upper cover (2) is detachably provided with a first cover body (204) and a second cover body (205). When the upper cover (2) and the machine body (1) are buckled together, the upper cover (2) blocks the first mounting groove (3), and the upper cover (2) enables the first cover body (204) to be sealed on the top of the mixing barrel (71), and the second cover body (205) to be sealed on the top of the second food container (63).

9. The food processor according to claim 8, wherein: An annular surrounding wall (711) is provided in the mixing barrel (71) for the transmission end to pass through. The mixing device (72) includes a rotating sleeve (721). A transmission part (722) is provided in the rotating sleeve (721) and is plug-connected to the transmission end. The rotating sleeve (721) is sleeved outside the annular surrounding wall (711). The transmission part (722) is placed inside the annular surrounding wall (711). The top of the rotating sleeve (721) is closed and is rotatably connected to the upper cover (2). When the upper cover (2) and the body (1) are buckled together, the upper cover (2) limits the position of the rotating sleeve (721), and the transmission end and the transmission part (722) maintain a transmission connection.

10. The food processor according to claim 9, wherein: The fourth driving device (73) includes a fourth motor (74) fixed in the machine body (1) and a rotating member (75) driven to rotate by the fourth motor (74). A transmission protrusion (76) is provided at the center of the top of the rotating member (75). A transmission hole (77) is provided at the center of the transmission protrusion (76). A transmission rod (78) is plugged and connected to the transmission hole (77). The transmission protrusion (76) or the transmission hole (77) or the transmission rod (78) constitutes the transmission end. The stirring device (72) includes the rotating sleeve (721) with a blade and / or the rotating sleeve (721) with a stirring paddle. The transmission portion (722) of the rotating sleeve (721) with a blade is plugged and connected to the transmission rod (78). The transmission portion (722) of the rotating sleeve (721) with a stirring paddle is plugged and connected to the transmission protrusion (76). The transmission rod (78) passes through the transmission portion (722), and there is no transmission connection between the two.

11. The food processor according to claim 8, wherein: The upper cover (2) is provided with a pressing portion (200) at a position corresponding to the connection position between the upper cover (2) and the machine body (1), and the top surface of the machine body (1) is provided with a second detection switch (6) at a position corresponding to the connection position between the upper cover (2) and the machine body (1). When the upper cover (2) and the machine body (1) are fastened together, the pressing portion (200) triggers the second detection switch (6), and the second detection switch (6) is used to control the operation of any one or more of the stirring device (70), the extruding device (10), the cutting device (50), and the cooking device (60).

12. The food processor according to claim 1, wherein: The cavity (20) includes a cavity cover (21) and a cavity body (22), a discharge port (23) is provided at the front end of the cavity body (22), the cavity cover (21) and the front end of the cavity body (22) are connected by a screw buckle to block the discharge port (23), the cavity cover (21) is provided with the discharge hole (24), the rear end of the cavity body (22) is provided with a clearance hole (25) with a diameter smaller than that of the cavity body (22), the pushing assembly (30) includes a piston rod (31) and a sealing plug (32), the piston rod (31) is provided in the cavity body (22), the clearance hole (25) is extended from the rear end of the piston rod (31), the sealing plug (32) is sleeved on the front end of the piston rod (31), the sealing plug (32) moves with the piston rod (31), and the sealing plug (32) is in sliding contact with the inner wall of the cavity body (22).

13. The food processor according to claim 1, wherein: The first driving device (40) includes a first linear stepping motor (41), a first nut (43), a guide member (44) and a push rod (46). The first screw (42) of the first linear stepping motor (41) is arranged in parallel with the piston rod (31) of the push assembly (30). The first nut (43) is fixed to one end of the push rod (46). The first nut (43) and the first screw (42) are threadedly connected. The other end of the push rod (46) is detachably connected to the rear end of the piston rod (31). The guide member (44) is provided in the machine body (1), the first screw rod (42) is provided in the guide member (44), and the guide member (44) is provided with a guide hole (45) along the length direction of the first screw rod (42). The first screw rod (42) of the first linear stepping motor (41) rotates to drive the first nut (43) to move, and the push rod (46) moves back and forth in the guide hole (45) along with the movement of the first nut (43). The push rod (46) drives the piston rod (31) to move forward or reciprocate.

14. The food processor according to claim 13, wherein: A first matching portion is provided at one end of the push rod (46) facing the piston rod (31), and a second matching portion is provided at the rear end of the piston rod (31). The first matching portion and the second matching portion are connected via a screw buckle and / or magnetic attraction.

15. The food processor according to claim 1, wherein: The second driving device (51) is a second linear stepping motor. The tool assembly (53) includes a fixed frame (54), a connecting frame (55) and a blade (56). The fixed frame (54) is threadedly connected to the second screw (52) of the second linear stepping motor through a second nut (57). The fixed frame (54) and the connecting frame (55) are plugged in or / and magnetically connected in the horizontal direction. The blade (56) is installed on the connecting frame (55). The second screw (52) rotates to drive the second nut (57) and the fixed frame (54) to move up and down. The connecting frame (55) and the blade (56) move up and down relative to the discharge hole (24) as the fixed frame (54) moves up and down.

16. The food processor according to claim 2, wherein: The front of the machine body (1) is provided with a yield portion (9) for accommodating the installation box (80), the rear of the machine body (1) corresponding to the yield portion (9) is provided with a heat dissipation duct inlet (94), the rear of the machine body (1) is provided with a heat dissipation duct outlet (90), a heat dissipation fan (97) is provided in the machine body (1) corresponding to the heat dissipation duct outlet (90), the fourth driving device (73) is located in front of the heat dissipation fan (97), the heat dissipation fan (97) discharges the heat in the machine body (1) from the heat dissipation duct outlet (90), the front end of the installation box (80) is provided with a first duct inlet (98), the rear end of the installation box (80) is provided with a first duct outlet (93), and when the installation box (80) is installed, the heat dissipation duct inlet (94) and the first duct outlet (93) are aligned and connected.

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