blender

Abstract

The present invention relates to a blender, and more particularly, proposes a blender including a structure designed to enable blending and juicing of all food ingredients even without separately adding water other than the food ingredients.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a blender, and more particularly, to a blender comprising a structure designed to allow food ingredients to be fully blended into a juice even without the addition of water separately. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, blenders require the addition of a certain amount of water or liquid during the blending process to ensure that the ingredients flow smoothly towards the blades as they rotate. However, this method reduces the concentration of the ingredients, making it difficult to create concentrated sauces or capture the authentic flavor of the ingredients that the user desires.

[0003] In addition, typical mixers have the following problems: during operation, food ingredients cut by the blades are drawn against the container wall by the vortex, resulting in reduced cutting efficiency, longer mixing time, and uneven chopping of food ingredients.

[0004] Furthermore, due to this issue, some vegetables with low moisture content cannot be blended. Therefore, leafy vegetables need to be blended with water or ice, or mixed with food ingredients with high moisture content.

[0005] To solve this problem, a blender is needed that is designed to effectively blend food ingredients using only the moisture naturally present in them, without the need for additional water.

[0006] The relevant technology is disclosed in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2063787 (January 9, 2020). Summary of the Invention Technical issues

[0007] One aspect of the invention is to provide a blender with an optimized container structure and blade shape that allows food ingredients to be fully blended into juice even without the addition of water. Technical solution

[0008] According to one aspect of the invention, a mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the container includes a first inclined surface formed at a lower portion of the container, a second inclined surface formed at an upper portion of the container, and an edge portion formed at a junction between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, the edge portion being positioned closer to the lower end of the container than to the upper end of the container; and the blade assembly includes a plurality of blades and a base.

[0009] The diameter of the lower end of the container can be less than or equal to the diameter of the edge portion, and the diameter of the upper end of the container can be less than the diameter of the edge portion.

[0010] The first and second inclined surfaces can be inclined in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the blade assembly.

[0011] The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface can have different inclinations.

[0012] At least one of the blades may be longer than the others to extend closer to the edge.

[0013] The container may have multiple ribs formed along the inclination of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0014] The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface may have connecting portions formed at the upper end of the first inclined surface and the lower end of the second inclined surface, respectively, so as to be detachably connected to each other relative to the edge portion between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0015] The base of the blade assembly can be configured to have base ramps arranged at certain intervals; and each base ramp can form a base step portion that protrudes from the distal end of the base ramp to the base.

[0016] The multiple blades may include a first blade, a second blade, and a third blade, wherein the first blade may be inclined downward toward the base, the second blade may be inclined upward toward the inner circumference of the container, and the third blade may be inclined upward.

[0017] The first blade may have a cutting edge formed on the upper surface of the first blade, the second blade may have a cutting edge formed on the lower surface of the second blade, and the third blade may have a cutting edge formed on the lower surface of the third blade.

[0018] The second blade can have a cutting edge formed in a serrated shape.

[0019] A vortex can be generated at the base by the rotational force of at least one of the blades, forcing the food ingredients and juices rotating at the base to collide with the base steps and surge upwards along the base slope.

[0020] The first inclined surface, the second inclined surface, and the inclined surfaces of the ribs prevent food ingredients from rising during the rotation of the blade assembly.

[0021] According to another aspect of the invention, the mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the container has inclined ribs formed on its inner surface, the inclined ribs extending continuously from the upper portion to the lower portion of the container or divided into certain regions.

[0022] The blade assembly may include a plurality of blades and a base, wherein at least one blade may be inclined toward an upper portion of a side surface of the container, at least one blade may be inclined toward a lower portion of a side surface of the container, and at least one blade may be formed horizontally.

[0023] At least one blade in the blade may have a cutting surface formed on its upper surface, and at least one blade in the blade may have a cutting surface formed on its lower surface.

[0024] At least one of the blades may have a serrated cutting edge or protrusion on its cutting surface.

[0025] The tilting rib can tilt in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the blade assembly.

[0026] The tilting rib can tilt in the same direction as the rotation direction of the blade assembly.

[0027] The inclined ribs can form a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface; and the distance from one side of the first inclined surface to the other side of the first inclined surface can be greater than the distance from one side of the second inclined surface to the other side of the second inclined surface.

[0028] The first and second inclined surfaces can be formed such that their areas gradually increase from the upper part of the container to the lower part of the container.

[0029] The first inclined surface may extend from one side of the first inclined surface to the other side, gradually widening in the rotational direction of the blade assembly, and the second inclined surface may extend from one side of the second inclined surface to the other side, gradually narrowing in the rotational direction of the blade assembly.

[0030] A stepped portion may be formed at the boundary between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0031] The distance between the inclined ribs formed on the first inclined surface and the distance between the inclined ribs formed on the second inclined surface can gradually increase from top to bottom.

[0032] The container may have a gripping portion and gripping jaws formed on its outer surface, the gripping jaws being located below the gripping portion and having space for fingers to be inserted therein for gripping.

[0033] According to another aspect of the invention, the mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the blade assembly includes a plurality of blades and a base, at least one of the blades forming a top blade inclined toward an upper portion of a side surface of the container, and the distal end of the top blade is spaced at a constant distance from the side surface of the container.

[0034] The distal end of the top blade can be spaced 15 mm to 25 mm from the side surface of the container.

[0035] The top blade can have a maximum turning radius that is greater than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container.

[0036] The top blade can have a maximum turning radius that is less than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container.

[0037] The top blade can have a maximum height greater than 1 / 4 and less than 1 / 2 of the total length of the container.

[0038] According to another aspect of the invention, a mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the blade assembly includes a plurality of blades and a base, the plurality of blades including a first blade, a second blade, and a third blade; the first blade has a single bend formed at an angle and spaced apart from the center of the blade assembly; the second blade has two bends formed at an angle and spaced apart from the center of the second blade; the third blade has two bends formed at an angle and spaced apart from the center of the third blade, the third blade having a greater height on one side than on the other side; and one side of the third blade may have the greatest height among the plurality of blades.

[0039] According to another aspect of the invention, the mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the blade assembly includes a plurality of blades and a base; one of the blades may be tilted upward to approach the inner circumferential surface of the container, and may be at a greater height from the base than the other blades.

[0040] According to another aspect of the invention, the mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the blade assembly includes a plurality of blades and a base; at least one of the blades forms an upper blade inclined toward an upper portion of a side surface of the container, the upper blade being formed to have different lengths on both sides relative to the center of the blade assembly; in one side and the other side of the upper blade, the longer side of the upper blade may be configured to have the maximum height at a position closest to the side surface of the container.

[0041] According to another aspect of the invention, the mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the blade assembly includes a plurality of blades and a base; the plurality of blades includes a first blade, a second blade, and a third blade; and the distal ends of the first blade, the second blade, and the third blade may be configured so as not to overlap each other in the vertical direction.

[0042] According to another aspect of the invention, the mixer includes a container and a blade assembly, wherein the blade assembly includes a plurality of blades and a base; and at least one of the blades forms an upper blade that is inclined toward an upper portion of a side surface of the container, the upper blade being inclined at an angle of 20 to 35 degrees relative to the central axis of the blade assembly.

[0043] Beneficial effects

[0044] Embodiments of the present invention provide a mixer that enables efficient mixing and juicing without the separate addition of liquids other than food ingredients. The food ingredients can be guided toward the center of the blade assembly by the container shape and internal rib structure, and the food ingredients can be mixed by various blade arrangement structures.

[0045] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a mixer that improves mixing efficiency by preventing food ingredients from rising to the container wall while guiding them downward.

[0046] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a mixer that allows users to easily grip containers and provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance through the structure of the gripping portion and gripping jaws.

[0047] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a mixer that achieves effective mixing and cutting of food ingredients by optimizing the distance between the blade and the side surface of the container, the blade angle relative to the base and the container, and the blade height, thereby improving mixing efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a mixer according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of a mixer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the blade assembly of a mixer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The plan view of the blade assembly is shown.

[0052] Figure 5 This is a view illustrating the lengths of multiple blades in a blade assembly of a mixer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the arrangement of blades in a mixer according to an embodiment of the present invention and the distance between the blades and the container.

[0054] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a view illustrating the configuration of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 9 and Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the angle of the top blade in a mixer according to an embodiment of the present invention and the distance between the container and the top blade.

[0056] Figure 11 This is a view of a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 12 It is a diagram. Figure 11 A view of the internal configuration of the mixer shown.

[0058] Figure 13 This is a view illustrating the blade assembly of a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 14 This is a view illustrating the process of mixing food ingredients in a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 15 This is a view illustrating the configuration of the base of a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 16 This is a view illustrating the container of a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 17 This is a view illustrating the container of a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figures 18 to 20 It is a diagram. Figure 17 A view showing the detailed configuration of the container's sloping surface and gripping portion. Detailed Implementation

[0064] In the following, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0066] However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and can be implemented in different ways, and these embodiments are provided for full disclosure and to enable those skilled in the art to thoroughly understand the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims.

[0067] Descriptions of known functions and structures that may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of this invention will be omitted.

[0068] The mixer according to the invention can be applied to various fields within the kitchen appliance industry, particularly in the production of health drinks, fruit and vegetable juices, and the processing of food ingredients for dietary purposes. In particular, by utilizing a structure capable of mixing even without the addition of water, the mixer according to the invention is clearly distinguished from existing mixers, thereby ensuring market competitiveness.

[0069] Reference Figures 1 to 20 A mixer according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0070] Reference Figures 1 to 10 According to the embodiment, the mixer includes a container 60 and a blade assembly 50, wherein the blade assembly 50 includes a plurality of blades 100 and a base 55.

[0071] At least one of the blades forms a top blade 110 extending toward the upper portion of the side surface of the container 60; and the distal end of the top blade 110 is spaced apart from the side surface of the container 60 by a distance G.

[0072] The container 60 has at least one gripping portion 62 formed on its outer peripheral surface, and at least one rib 61 formed in the container 60.

[0073] Rib 61 can be formed into a polygonal shape that protrudes toward the interior of the container.

[0074] The multiple blades 100 may include a top blade 110, an upper blade 120, a middle blade 130, 140, and a lower blade 150, 160.

[0075] In addition, each of the plurality of blades 100 can be connected to the blade assembly shaft 105 at the center of the mixer, and can be connected to the connection hole 59 formed on the base 55 of the blade assembly 50 via the connecting member 190 at the lower end of the blade assembly shaft 105.

[0076] In addition, the container 60 has a thread 68 formed at one end of the container 60, which can engage with a thread 58 formed on the blade assembly 50.

[0077] In addition, among the multiple blades 100, the middle blades 130, 140 and the lower blades 150, 160 can be configured so as not to overlap each other in the vertical direction, thereby cutting the food ingredients at various positions in the radial direction by the middle blades and the lower blades, thereby improving the mixing efficiency.

[0078] Reference Figure 5The blades 100 are arranged at different distances D1 to D6 from the center of the mixer so that they can be cut according to the size and position of various food ingredients, thereby improving the mixing efficiency.

[0079] Reference Figure 6 The blade 100 is spaced apart from the container 60 by different distances G1 to G6, so that it can be cut according to the size and position of various food ingredients, thereby improving the mixing efficiency.

[0080] Additionally, the distal end of the top blade 110 can be spaced 15 mm to 25 mm from the side surface of the container 60.

[0081] In other words, the top blade 110 is spaced a certain distance G1 from the container 60 to pull down the food ingredients located above the top blade 110 and allow the food ingredients to be smoothly conveyed through the space defined between the top blade 110 and the container 60.

[0082] Additionally, the top blade 110 may have a maximum turning radius greater than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container 60.

[0083] Alternatively, the top blade 110 may have a maximum turning radius that is less than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container 60.

[0084] In other words, the top blade 110 can be formed based on the maximum turning radius according to the shape of the container 60. In the case of a tapered shape in which the circumference of the container gradually decreases towards the top of the container, the top blade 110 can be formed with a maximum turning radius greater than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container, and in the case of a shape with a constant circumference or in which the circumference of the container gradually increases towards the top of the container, the top blade 110 can be formed with a maximum turning radius less than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container.

[0085] Additionally, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The container 60 has at least one rib 61 formed therein. The rib 61 may be formed as a polygonal shape protruding toward the interior of the container and may extend from the top to the bottom of the container.

[0086] In addition, refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The top blade 110 can have a maximum height greater than 1 / 4 of the total length H of the container and less than 1 / 2 of the total length H of the container.

[0087] Furthermore, the top blade 110 is characterized by having an angle θ1 of 20 to 35 degrees relative to the central axis of the blade assembly.

[0088] In other words, the top blade 110 is characterized by having an angle θ3 of 55 to 70 degrees relative to the horizontal plane.

[0089] Furthermore, the upper blade 120 is characterized by having an angle θ2 of 20 to 45 degrees relative to the central axis of the blade assembly.

[0090] In other words, the upper blade 120 is characterized by having an angle θ4 of 45 to 70 degrees relative to the horizontal plane.

[0091] Preferably, the top blade 110 is configured to have an angle of 25 degrees relative to the central axis of the blade assembly and an angle of 65 degrees relative to the horizontal plane.

[0092] In other words, if the top blade 110 is tilted too steeply towards the upper part of the container, it becomes too close to the central axis of the blade assembly, thus preventing the food ingredients from being cut in conjunction with the container 60 and ribs 61. Therefore, it is desirable for the top blade to have a predetermined angle relative to the central axis of the blade assembly. If the top blade is too close to the container, the height of the top blade 110 becomes too low, making it difficult to pull the food ingredients down from the upper part of the container during cutting. Therefore, the top blade is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the central axis of the blade assembly, thereby maximizing mixing efficiency.

[0093] With this structure, the top blade 110 can pull the food ingredients down from the upper part of the container during cutting, instead of allowing unmixed food ingredients to remain in the upper part of the container, while allowing the food ingredients to be mixed by the other blades, thereby enabling effective mixing and juicing without the need to add liquids other than the food ingredients separately.

[0094] As shown in Table 1, in order to achieve complete mixing of food ingredients without moisture, the top blade 110 may have a length set to 35 mm to 42 mm and an angle set to 55 degrees to 70 degrees relative to the horizontal plane.

[0095] [Table 1]

[0096] In addition, the distance between the distal end of the top blade 110 and the side surface of the container 60 can be set to 15 mm to 25 mm.

[0097] In other words, if the length of the top blade 110 is less than 35 mm, the time required for the top blade 110 to pull the food ingredients from the top part of the container and fully mix the food ingredients increases, resulting in low mixing efficiency. If the length of the top blade 110 is greater than 42 mm, more force is required to cut the food ingredients, and the distance between the top blade and the container cannot be optimized, which leads to a decrease in mixing efficiency.

[0098] In other words, the top blade 110 is spaced 15 mm to 25 mm from the side surface of the container, and is shaped to have a size larger or smaller than the minimum inner diameter of the container, depending on the turning radius of the blade assembly. The top blade directly cuts the food ingredients located in the upper part of the container while moving the food ingredients downward, thereby minimizing the unmixed area.

[0099] Therefore, by optimizing the length, angle, and distance of the top blade 110 relative to the container, the mixing efficiency can be maximized.

[0100] In addition to the top blade 110, the plurality of blades 100 may also include downwardly inclined blades, horizontally oriented blades, and upwardly inclined blades, and may have a cutting surface with serrated cutting edges or protrusions.

[0101] In the multiple blades 100 of the blade assembly, the lower blade is also referred to as the first blade 150, 160, the middle blade is also referred to as the second blade 130, 140, and the top blade and upper blade are also referred to as the third blade 110, 120.

[0102] Therefore, the first blades 150 and 160 may have a single bend formed at a certain angle and spaced apart from the center of the blade assembly, and the second blades 130 and 140 may have two bends formed at a certain angle and spaced apart from the center of the second blades 130 and 140, and the third blades 110 and 120 may have two bends formed at a certain angle and spaced apart from the center of the third blades 110 and 120.

[0103] In this article, the bend refers to the bend portion of the blade that extends radially from the central axis of the blade assembly, and the blade may extend upward or downward from the bend.

[0104] Furthermore, the third blades 110 and 120 may have a greater height on one side 110 than on the other side 120, wherein one side 110 of the third blade has the greatest height among the multiple blades.

[0105] Furthermore, any one of the blades 100 can be tilted upwards to approach the inner circumferential surface of the container 60, and its height from the base can be greater than that of the other blades.

[0106] Furthermore, any one of the blades 100 can be tilted upwards to approach the inner circumferential surface of the container 60, and its height from the base can be greater than that of the other blades.

[0107] That is, at least one of the blades 100 can form an upper blade 110, 120 extending toward the upper portion of the side surface of the container, wherein the upper blades 110, 120 have different lengths on both sides relative to the center of the blade assembly, and in one side and the other side of the upper blades 110, 120, the longer side of the upper blade is configured to have the greatest height at the position closest to the side surface of the container.

[0108] Furthermore, the first blades 150, 160, the second blades 130, 140, and the third blades 110, 120 can be configured such that the distal ends of the first blades 150, 160, the second blades 130, 140, and the third blades 110, 120 do not overlap each other in the vertical direction.

[0109] Furthermore, at least one of the blades 100 forms a third blade 110, 120 extending toward the upper portion of the side surface of the container, wherein the third blades 110, 120 have different lengths on both sides relative to the center of the blade assembly, and in one side and the other side of the third blades 110, 120, the longer side of the third blade is configured to have the maximum height at the position closest to the side surface of the container.

[0110] Therefore, the mixer according to the invention allows food ingredients to be smoothly guided toward the blades of the blade assembly while preventing the food ingredients from rising, and the various orientations and shapes of the mixer blades ensure that the food ingredients are thoroughly chopped, juiced and mixed.

[0111] In addition, inclined ribs or ribs are formed inside the container of the mixer to control the generation of vortices caused by rotational force and the flow of food ingredients. Some blades are formed to extend upward from the upper end near the side surface of the container, and the mixing efficiency is maximized by the arrangement of blades including various bends.

[0112] Reference Figures 11 to 15 According to another embodiment of the present invention, a mixer includes a container 70 and a blade assembly 50, wherein the blade assembly 50 may include a plurality of blades 200 and a base 55.

[0113] The container 70 may include a first inclined surface 71 located at the lower portion of the container 70, a second inclined surface 72 located at the upper portion of the container 70, and an edge portion 75 located at the junction between the first inclined surface 71 and the second inclined surface 72.

[0114] The edge portion 75 may be positioned closer to the lower end of the container 70 than to the upper end of the container 70, and the blade assembly 50 may include a plurality of blades 200 and a base 55.

[0115] Here, the diameter of the lower end of the container 70 may be less than or equal to the diameter of the edge portion 75, and the diameter of the upper end of the container 70 may be less than the diameter of the edge portion 75.

[0116] The first inclined surface 71 and the second inclined surface 72 of the container 70 can be inclined in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the plurality of blades 200 in the blade assembly.

[0117] In addition, the first inclined surface 71 and the second inclined surface 72 of the container 70 may have different inclinations.

[0118] At least one of the blades 200 in the blade assembly 50 may be longer than the other blades to extend closer to the edge portion 75.

[0119] The container 70 may be formed with a plurality of ribs 76. The ribs 76 may be formed along the inclination of the first inclined surface 71 and the second inclined surface 72.

[0120] In the blade assembly, the plurality of blades 200 may include a first blade 210, a second blade 220, and a third blade 230, wherein the first blade 210 may be inclined toward the base 55, the second blade 220 may be inclined upward toward the inner circumferential surface of the container 70, and the third blade 230 may be inclined upward.

[0121] Additionally, the second blade 220 may have a cutting edge formed in a serrated shape.

[0122] Reference Figure 15 The base 55 of the blade assembly 50 may be configured to have base ramps 56 arranged at intervals, and each base ramp 56 may form a base step portion 57 protruding from the distal end of the base ramp to the base 55.

[0123] In other words, the multiple blades 200 of the blade assembly may include a first blade 210, a second blade 220, and a third blade 230, wherein the first blade 210 is inclined downward toward the base 55, the second blade 220 is inclined upward toward the inner circumferential surface of the container 70, and the third blade 230 is inclined upward.

[0124] Furthermore, in the blade assembly, the first blade 210 has a cutting edge formed on its upper surface, the second blade 220 has a cutting edge formed on its lower surface, and the third blade 230 has a cutting edge formed on its lower surface. Therefore, when the food ingredient cut by the blades rotates due to the vortex, it falls along the inclined surfaces due to the resistance of the first inclined surface 71, the second inclined surface 72, and the rib 76, which are inclined in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the blades.

[0125] Here, the food ingredients that slide down the inclined surface gather at the edge portion 75, so that they can be cut again by the second blade 220.

[0126] Additionally, food ingredients falling toward the center of the blade assembly can be cut by the third blade 230, while food ingredients falling along the first inclined surface 71 toward the base 55 can be cut by the first blade 210.

[0127] Furthermore, the rotational force of at least one of the blades generates a vortex on the base 55, thereby forcing the food ingredients and juices rotating on the base 55 to collide with the base step portion 57 along the inclined base surface 56 and surge upward.

[0128] In addition, when the blade 200 of the blade assembly rotates, the inclined surfaces of the first inclined surface 71, the second inclined surface 72, and the rib 76 can prevent food ingredients from rising.

[0129] Therefore, the rotational force of the first blade 210 generates a vortex on the base 55 corresponding to the first blade 210, thereby forcing the food ingredients and juice rotating on the base 55 to collide with the base step portion 57 along the inclined base surface 56 and surge upward, and the slopes of the first inclined surface 71, the second inclined surface 72 and the rib 76 prevent the food ingredients from rising, so that the food ingredients can be completely stirred into juice.

[0130] In other words, the blender allows food ingredients to temporarily remain at the edge 75 through upward circulation, thereby increasing the contact time with the blades.

[0131] Therefore, in the mixer according to this embodiment, a first inclined surface 71 is formed on the lower portion of the container adjacent to the plurality of blades 200 of the blade assembly. Furthermore, a second inclined surface 72 is continuously formed on top of the first inclined surface 71, and an edge portion 75 is formed at the junction of the two inclined surfaces 71 and 72. The first inclined surface 71 and the second inclined surface 72 are inclined in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the plurality of blades to inhibit the upward movement of food ingredients.

[0132] Additionally, the multiple blades include a first blade (tilted downwards), a second blade (tilted laterally with a serrated cutting edge), and a third blade (tilted upwards with an asymmetrical bend), and the base 55 includes a base ramp 56 and a base step 57 to allow vortices generated by rotational force to move food ingredients toward the edge portion and to recycle the food ingredients.

[0133] In addition, such as Figure 16 As shown, in the container 80 of the mixer according to another embodiment, the first inclined surface 81 and the second inclined surface 82 may have connecting portions 83 and 84 formed at the upper end of the first inclined surface 81 and the lower end of the second inclined surface 82, respectively, so as to be detachably connected to each other relative to the edge portion 85 between the first inclined surface 81 and the second inclined surface 82, and a sealing member 87 may be provided at the connection between the first inclined surface 81 and the second inclined surface 82 to ensure the airtightness of the container 80.

[0134] Figure 17 This is a view illustrating the container of a mixer according to another embodiment of the present invention, and Figures 18 to 20 It is a diagram. Figure 17 A view showing the detailed configuration of the container's sloping surface and gripping portion.

[0135] Reference Figures 17 to 20 In a mixer that includes a container and a blade assembly, the container 90 may have inclined ribs 96 formed on its inner surface. Here, the inclined ribs 96 may extend from the upper part of the container to the lower part of the container.

[0136] In addition, the inclined ribs 96 can be connected to each other, or can be divided into certain areas from the upper part of the container to the lower part of the container.

[0137] The blade assembly includes a plurality of blades 200 and a base 55, wherein at least one blade is inclined toward an upper portion of a side surface of a container 90, at least one blade is inclined toward a lower portion of a side surface of a container, and at least one blade can be formed horizontally.

[0138] At least one blade in the blade 200 may have a cutting surface formed on its upper surface, and at least one blade in the blade 200 may have a cutting surface formed on its lower surface.

[0139] In addition, at least one of the blades 200 in the blade assembly may have a serrated cutting edge or protrusion formed on its cutting surface.

[0140] Furthermore, the tilting rib 96 can tilt in the opposite direction to the rotation direction of the blade assembly.

[0141] Alternatively, the tilting rib 96 can tilt in the same direction as the rotation of the blade assembly.

[0142] Using this structure, the inclined ribs 96 can prevent food ingredients and sauce from rising.

[0143] Reference Figure 18 ,like Figure 18 As shown in (a), the inclined rib 96 forms a first inclined surface 91 and a second inclined surface 92. The first inclined surface 91 and the second inclined surface 92 are formed to gradually increase in area from the upper part of the container to the lower part of the container.

[0144] Alternatively, the first inclined surface 91 and the second inclined surface 92 may be formed to have the same dimensions from the upper portion of the container to the lower portion of the container.

[0145] In addition, such as Figure 18 As shown in (b), the inclined rib 96 forms a first inclined surface 91 and a second inclined surface 92, and the distance from one side of the first inclined surface 91 to the other side of the first inclined surface 91 can be greater than the distance from one side of the second inclined surface 92 to the other side of the second inclined surface 92.

[0146] In addition, such as Figure 19 As shown, the first inclined surface 91 extends from one side to the other, gradually widening in the rotational direction of the blade assembly, and the second inclined surface 92 extends from one side to the other, gradually narrowing in the rotational direction of the blade assembly.

[0147] A stepped portion may be formed at the boundary between the first inclined surface 91 and the second inclined surface 92.

[0148] Furthermore, the distance between the inclined ribs 96 formed on the first inclined surface 91 and the distance between the inclined ribs 96 formed on the second inclined surface 92 can gradually increase from top to bottom.

[0149] In addition, such as Figure 20 As shown, the container 90 may have a gripping portion 97 and a gripping jaw 99 formed on its outer surface. The gripping jaw 99 is located below the gripping portion 97 and has space for inserting fingers therein for gripping.

[0150] In other words, the gripping portion 97 and gripping jaws 99 formed on the outer surface of the container 90 allow the user to easily grip the container.

[0151] Therefore, according to embodiments of the present invention, the mixer is capable of efficient mixing and juicing without the separate addition of liquids other than food ingredients, can guide food ingredients toward the center of the blade assembly through the container shape and internal rib structure, and can mix food ingredients through various blade arrangement structures.

[0152] In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the mixer can improve mixing efficiency by preventing food ingredients from rising to the container wall while guiding them downwards.

[0153] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, the mixer, through the structure of the gripping portion and gripping jaws, allows users to easily grip the container and provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0154] Furthermore, according to embodiments of the present invention, the mixer achieves effective mixing and cutting of food ingredients by optimizing the blade angle and the distance between the blade and the side surface of the container, thereby improving mixing efficiency.

[0155] Although some implementation methods have been described herein, it should be understood that various modifications, variations and alterations can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0156] Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents, and not limited to the foregoing embodiments.

[0157] In other words, it should be understood that the foregoing embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the invention in any way. The scope of the invention is limited by the appended claims rather than the detailed description, and the appended claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such modifications that fall within the scope and spirit of the invention. List of reference numerals

[0158] 10: Blender

[0159] 50: Blade assembly

[0160] 55: Base

[0161] 56: Base slope

[0162] 57: Base Step Section

[0163] 60, 70, 80, 90: Containers

[0164] 61, 76, 96: Ribs

[0165] 71, 81, 91: First inclined surface

[0166] 72, 81, 92: Second inclined surface

[0167] 75, 85: Edge area

[0168] 97: Grasping part

[0169] 99: Grip the jaws of the clamps

[0170] 100: Blade

[0171] 105: Blade assembly shaft

[0172] 110: Top Blade

[0173] 120: Upper blade

[0174] 130, 140: Middle blade

[0175] 150, 160: Lower blade

[0176] 200: Blade

[0177] 210: First Blade

[0178] 220: Second Blade

[0179] 230: Third Blade

Claims

1. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The container includes a first inclined surface formed at a lower portion of the container, a second inclined surface formed at an upper portion of the container, and an edge portion formed at the junction between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface. The edge portion is positioned closer to the lower end of the container than to the upper end; and The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base.

2. The mixer according to claim 1, wherein, The diameter of the lower end of the container is less than or equal to the diameter of the edge portion, and the diameter of the upper end of the container is less than the diameter of the edge portion.

3. The mixer according to claim 1, wherein, The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are inclined in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the blade assembly.

4. The mixer according to claim 3, wherein, The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface have different inclinations.

5. The mixer according to claim 1, wherein, At least one of the blades is longer than the others, extending closer to the edge portion.

6. The mixer according to claim 1, wherein, The container has multiple ribs formed along the inclination of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

7. The mixer according to claim 1, wherein, The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface have connecting portions formed at the upper end of the first inclined surface and the lower end of the second inclined surface, respectively, so as to be detachably connected to each other relative to the edge portion between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

8. The mixer according to claim 5, wherein, The base of the blade assembly is provided with base ramps arranged at regular intervals; and Each of the base slopes has a base step portion that protrudes from the distal end of the base slope to the base.

9. The mixer according to claim 1, wherein, The plurality of blades includes a first blade, a second blade, and a third blade. The first blade is inclined downward toward the base, the second blade is inclined upward toward the inner circumferential surface of the container, and the third blade is formed upward.

10. The mixer according to claim 9, wherein, The first blade has a cutting edge formed on the upper surface of the first blade, the second blade has a cutting edge formed on the lower surface of the second blade, and the third blade has a cutting edge formed on the lower surface of the third blade.

11. The mixer according to claim 9, wherein, The second blade has a cutting edge formed in a serrated shape.

12. The mixer according to claim 8, wherein, The rotational force of at least one of the blades generates a vortex on the base, forcing the food ingredients and juices rotating on the base to collide with the base steps and surge upwards along the base slope.

13. The mixer according to claim 6, wherein, The first inclined surface, the second inclined surface, and the inclined surface of the rib prevent food ingredients from rising during the rotation of the blade assembly.

14. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The container has inclined ribs formed on its inner surface. The inclined ribs are formed from the upper portion of the container to the lower portion of the container. The inclined ribs extend continuously from the upper portion of the container to the lower portion of the container or are divided into certain areas.

15. The mixer according to claim 14, wherein, The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base; and At least one of the blades is inclined toward the upper portion of the side surface of the container, at least one of the blades is inclined toward the lower portion of the side surface of the container, and at least one of the blades is formed in a horizontal direction.

16. The mixer according to claim 15, wherein, At least one of the blades has a cutting surface formed on the upper surface of the at least one blade, and at least one of the blades has a cutting surface formed on the lower surface of the at least one blade.

17. The mixer according to claim 16, wherein, At least one of the blades has a serrated cutting edge or protrusion on the cutting surface of the at least one blade.

18. The mixer according to claim 14, wherein, The inclined rib is inclined in a direction opposite to the rotation direction of the blade assembly.

19. The mixer according to claim 14, wherein, The inclined rib is inclined in the same direction as the rotation direction of the blade assembly.

20. The mixer according to claim 14, wherein, The inclined ribs form a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface; and The distance from one side of the first inclined surface to the other side of the first inclined surface is greater than the distance from one side of the second inclined surface to the other side of the second inclined surface.

21. The mixer according to claim 20, wherein, The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are formed to gradually increase in area from the upper part of the container to the lower part of the container.

22. The mixer according to claim 20, wherein, The first inclined surface extends from one side to the other, gradually widening in the rotational direction of the blade assembly, and The second inclined surface extends from one side to the other and gradually narrows in the rotational direction of the blade assembly.

23. The mixer according to claim 20, wherein, A stepped portion is formed at the boundary between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

24. The mixer according to claim 20, wherein, The distance between the inclined ribs formed on the first inclined surface and the distance between the inclined ribs formed on the second inclined surface gradually increase from top to bottom.

25. The mixer according to claim 1 or 14, wherein, The container has a gripping portion and gripping jaws formed on its outer surface. The gripping jaws are located below the gripping portion and have space for inserting fingers for gripping.

26. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base. At least one of the blades forms a top blade that is inclined toward the upper portion of the side surface of the container, and The distal end of the top blade is spaced at a constant distance from the side surface of the container.

27. The mixer according to claim 26, wherein, The distal end of the top blade is spaced 15 mm to 25 mm from the side surface of the container.

28. The mixer according to claim 26, wherein, The top blade has a maximum turning radius that is greater than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container.

29. The mixer according to claim 26, wherein, The top blade has a maximum turning radius that is less than or equal to the minimum circumference of the container.

30. The mixer according to claim 26, wherein, The top blade has a maximum height that is greater than 1 / 4 of the total length of the container and less than 1 / 2 of the total length of the container.

31. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base. The plurality of blades includes a first blade, a second blade, and a third blade. The first blade has a single bend that is formed at a certain angle and spaced a certain distance from the center of the blade assembly; The second blade has two bent portions formed at a certain angle and spaced a certain distance from the center of the second blade; and The third blade has two bent portions formed at a certain angle and spaced a certain distance from the center of the third blade. The third blade has a greater height on one side than on the other side, and the one side of the third blade has the greatest height among the plurality of blades.

32. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base; and One of the blades is tilted upwards to approach the inner circumferential surface of the container and is at a greater height from the base than the other blades.

33. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base; At least one of the blades is formed as an upper blade that is inclined toward the upper portion of the side surface of the container. The upper blade is formed to have different lengths on both sides relative to the center of the blade assembly; Of the two sides of the upper blade, the longer side of the upper blade is configured to have the maximum height at the position closest to the side surface of the container.

34. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base; The plurality of blades includes a first blade, a second blade, and a third blade; and The distal ends of the first blade, the second blade, and the third blade are configured so that they do not overlap each other in the vertical direction.

35. A mixer comprising a container and a blade assembly, wherein, The blade assembly includes multiple blades and a base; and At least one of the blades is formed as an upper blade that is inclined toward the upper portion of the side surface of the container. The upper blade is inclined at an angle of 20 to 35 degrees relative to the central axis of the blade assembly.

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