Food processor head and food processor

Abstract

The utility model relates to a food processor head and a food processor. The food processor head comprises a motor assembly, a motor cover and an outer cover. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a fixing plate connected to the motor, the fixing plate is located above the motor, and the motor comprises a motor shaft. The motor cover covers the outer side of the motor, and the fixing plate is supported and fixed to the top of the motor cover. The outer cover covers the outer side of the motor cover, the motor cover is connected to the outer cover, and the motor shaft extends out of the bottom of the outer cover. According to the scheme, the problems of water leakage and the like under the conditions of screw rusting, food material remaining, untight sealing and the like are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of small household appliances, and more specifically, to a food processor head and a food processor. Background Art

[0002] Take soymilk machines as an example. Currently, the motors of soymilk machines on the market are mostly fixed from the bottom of the main head through a stainless steel cover. This fixing method requires screws to be locked at the bottom of the main head, which is not only difficult to assemble, but also easy to cause the screws to rust, residual food, and water leakage if the seal is not tight. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application provides a food processor head and a food processor, which improve the fixing method of the motor and avoid the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] A food processor head, comprising:

[0005] A motor assembly, comprising a motor and a fixing plate connected to the motor, wherein the fixing plate is located above the motor, and the motor comprises a motor shaft;

[0006] A motor cover is covered on the outside of the motor, and the fixing plate is supported and fixed on the top of the motor cover; and

[0007] The outer cover is covered on the outer side of the motor cover, the motor cover is connected to the outer cover, and the motor shaft extends from the bottom of the outer cover.

[0008] In this solution, the motor is supported and fixed on the motor cover through a fixing plate, and the motor cover is also connected to the outer cover. This allows the motor to be fixedly installed inside the outer cover without being directly connected to the outer cover. There is no need to drill holes in the outer cover and lock screws, thus avoiding problems such as rusting of screws, residual food, and water leakage caused by poor sealing.

[0009] Optionally, the motor cover includes a main cover body and connecting ribs surrounding the outer side of the main cover body, the connecting ribs are connected to the main cover body, the main cover body and the connecting ribs jointly support the fixing plate, and the fixing plate is at least connected to the connecting ribs. The connecting ribs can strengthen the strength of the top of the motor cover, provide better load-bearing effect on the motor, and avoid deformation or damage to the top of the motor cover. At the same time, the connecting ribs can also be used to fix the connection with the fixing plate to provide a setting space for the connection structure and avoid weakening the strength of the main cover body.

[0010] Optionally, the food processor head further includes a first shock-absorbing pad and a second shock-absorbing pad made of a flexible material, the main cover body is provided with a first mounting portion, the first shock-absorbing pad is installed in the first mounting portion, the first shock-absorbing pad is in contact with the fixing plate, the connecting rib is provided with a second mounting portion, the second shock-absorbing pad is installed in the second mounting portion, and the second shock-absorbing pad is in contact with the fixing plate. In this arrangement, the first shock-absorbing pad is used to absorb and alleviate the noise between the main cover body and the fixing plate, and the second shock-absorbing pad is used to absorb the noise between the connecting rib and the fixing plate, and the shock-absorbing effect is better.

[0011] Optionally, the bottom of the outer cover is provided with an axial hole for the motor shaft to extend out, and the food processor head further comprises a sealing member arranged at the axial hole for sealing the gap between the outer cover and the motor shaft. The sealing member can effectively prevent food from entering the outer cover.

[0012] Optionally, a recess is provided in the middle of the fixing plate, and a flange is provided on the edge of the fixing plate which is higher than the recess and bent outward, and the flange supports and is fixed to the top of the motor cover. In this arrangement, the recess is sunken downward, so that space is left above the middle of the fixing plate, and the space can be used to accommodate other components, so that the space utilization rate is better.

[0013] Optionally, the recess is located inside the motor cover and is in clearance with the motor cover. This solution can adjust the position of the fixing plate and the motor cover to ensure the coaxiality between the upper end of the motor and the motor cover, and can also reduce the shaking of the motor. Optionally, the food processor head also includes a fixing part fixedly arranged at the bottom of the outer cover, and the lower end of the motor cover is connected to the fixing part. This fixing method is reliable, and the fixing part can be a standard part, such as a yard column.

[0014] Optionally, the bottom wall of the motor cover is provided with an annular convex rib protruding upward, and the motor assembly further comprises a bracket connected to the motor, the bracket being located in the space surrounded by the annular convex rib and having a clearance fit with the annular convex rib. In this arrangement, the bracket is confined in the space surrounded by the annular convex rib, and the coaxiality between the lower end of the motor and the motor cover is ensured by the clearance fit between the bracket and the annular convex rib.

[0015] Optionally, the food processor head further comprises a buffer pad made of a flexible material, the buffer pad being pressed between the bottom of the bracket and the bottom wall of the motor cover. The buffer pad can be compressed and deformed, and can convert the rigid impact applied by the motor to the motor cover into a flexible impact.

[0016] A food processor, comprising:

[0017] cup assembly; and

[0018] A food processor head as described in any of the above items, wherein the food processor head is supported above the cup assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a food processor shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a food processor shown in FIG.

[0021] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the motor cover installed on the outer cover;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Here, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail, and examples thereof are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application.

[0024] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this application belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, similar words such as "one" or "one" do not indicate quantity restrictions, but indicate that there is at least one, and will be separately described if only "one" is referred to. "Multiple" or "several" means two or more. Unless otherwise specified, similar words such as "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper", "top", "bottom" are only for the convenience of explanation, and are not limited to one position or one spatial orientation. Similar words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing in front of "include" or "comprise" cover the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The words "connected" or "connected" and the like are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1It is a cross-sectional view of a food processor 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the food processor head 10 is shown.

[0026] The present application provides a food processor 100, including a food processor head 10 and a cup assembly 20, wherein the cup assembly 20 is provided with a stirring chamber 21, and the food processor head 10 is supported on the top of the cup assembly 20. The food processor head 10 includes a head handle 11 located outside the stirring chamber 21 and a stirring assembly 12 located inside the stirring chamber 21, and the stirring assembly 12 is used to whip the food in the stirring chamber 21.

[0027] The food processor head 10 further includes a motor assembly 13, a motor cover 14, and an outer cover 15 covering the outside of the motor cover 14, wherein a chamber for accommodating the motor assembly 13 is formed inside the outer cover 15. The outer cover 15 can contact the food in the mixing chamber 21, and the outer cover 15 can be made of food-grade stainless steel, but is not limited thereto. The motor cover 14 is located inside the outer cover 15 and can be made of a plastic material.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, the motor assembly 13 includes a motor 130 and a fixing plate 131 fixedly connected to the motor 130, and the fixing plate 131 is located above the motor 130. The motor 130 includes a motor shaft 1300, and the motor shaft 1300 extends to a side facing away from the fixing plate 131, and the motor shaft 1300 is used to output power. The motor assembly 13 is loaded into the outer cover 15 from top to bottom, and the motor cover 14 is covered on the outside of the motor 130, and the motor cover 14 is fixedly connected to the outer cover 15. The fixing plate 131 supports and is fixed to the top of the motor cover 14, and the motor shaft 1300 extends from the lower end of the outer cover 15, and one end of the extension is used to connect with the stirring assembly 12.

[0029] According to the above description, the motor 130 is supported and fixed on the motor cover 14 through the fixing plate 131, and the motor cover 14 is also connected to the outer cover 15, so that the motor 130 can be fixedly installed inside the outer cover without being directly connected to the outer cover 15, and there is no need to drill holes and lock screws on the outer cover 15, thereby avoiding problems such as rusting of screws, residual food, and water leakage caused by poor sealing.

[0030] In one embodiment, the motor cover 14 includes a main cover body 140 and a connecting rib 141 surrounding the outer side of the main cover body 140, and the main cover body 140 is connected to the connecting rib 141. Optionally, the motor cover 14 can be set as an integrated structure. The main cover body 140 and the connecting rib 141 jointly support the fixing plate 131, and the fixing plate 131 is at least connected to the connecting rib 141. In this solution, the connecting rib 141 can strengthen the strength of the top of the motor cover 14, have a better load-bearing effect on the motor 130, and avoid deformation or damage to the top of the motor cover 14. At the same time, the connecting rib 141 can also be used to fix the connection with the fixing plate 131 to provide a setting space for the connection structure and avoid weakening the strength of the main cover body 140. The connecting rib 141 and the fixing plate 131 include but are not limited to bolt connections.

[0031] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the length of the connecting rib 141 in the extension direction of the motor shaft 1300 is less than the length of the main cover 140, thereby reducing materials and reducing costs. The main cover 140 is fixedly connected to the outer cover 15 at the bottom.

[0032] In one embodiment, the food processor head 10 may further include a shock-absorbing pad, and at least one of the main cover 140 and the connecting rib 141 is in contact with the fixing plate 131 through the shock-absorbing pad. In this way, the shock-absorbing pad can alleviate and absorb vibration and reduce the noise when the motor is running. In an optional embodiment, the shock-absorbing pad includes a first shock-absorbing pad 16 and a second shock-absorbing pad 17, and the main cover 140 is provided with a first mounting portion 1401, and the first mounting portion 1401 can be a mounting groove, but is not limited to this. The first shock-absorbing pad 16 is installed in the first mounting portion 1401 and contacts the fixing plate 131, so that the main cover 140 and the fixing plate 131 are isolated by the first shock-absorbing pad 16, and the first shock-absorbing pad 16 is used to absorb and alleviate the vibration and noise between the main cover 140 and the fixing plate 131. The connecting rib 141 is provided with a second mounting portion 1411, and the second mounting portion 1411 can be a mounting groove, but is not limited to this. The second mounting portion 1411 is provided with a second shock absorbing pad 17, which contacts the fixing plate 131. In this way, the connecting rib 141 and the fixing plate 131 are isolated by the second shock absorbing pad 17, and the second shock absorbing pad 17 is used to absorb vibration and noise between the connecting rib 141 and the fixing plate 131.

[0033] In one embodiment, Figure 2As shown, the bottom of the outer cover 15 is provided with an axial hole 150 for the motor shaft 1300 to extend out, and the food processor head 10 further includes a seal 152 disposed at the axial hole 150 for sealing the gap between the outer cover 15 and the motor shaft 1300. In this way, the seal 152 can prevent food from entering the outer cover 15, thereby protecting the motor 130 in the outer cover 15.

[0034] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a recess 1310 is provided in the middle of the fixing plate 131, and a flange 1311 is provided at the edge of the fixing plate 131, which is higher than the recess 1310 and bent outward, and the flange 1311 supports and is fixed to the top of the motor cover 14. In this configuration, the recess 1310 is recessed downward, so that a space is left above the middle of the fixing plate 131, and the space can be used to accommodate other components, such as but not limited to motor blades 1312, which can rotate with the motor rotor to dissipate heat for the motor 130.

[0035] In one embodiment, the recess 1310 is located inside the motor cover 14 and is clearance-matched with the motor cover 14. In this configuration, the positions of the fixing plate 131 and the motor cover 14 can be adjusted by clearance-matching between the recess 1310 and the motor cover 14 to ensure the coaxiality between the upper end of the motor 130 and the motor cover 14, and the shaking of the motor 130 can also be reduced.

[0036] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view showing the motor cover 14 being installed on the outer cover 15 .

[0037] In one embodiment, the food processor head 10 further includes a fixing member 18 fixedly disposed at the bottom of the outer cover 15, and the lower end of the motor cover 14 supports and is connected to the fixing member 18. The fixing member 18 can be fixed to the bottom of the outer cover 15 by welding. The motor cover 14 can be connected to the fixing member 18 by bolts. This fixing method is reliable, and the fixing member 18 can be a standard part, such as a pile.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure in the middle.

[0039] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the motor cover 14 is provided with an annular rib 142 protruding upward, and the motor assembly 13 further includes a bracket 132 connected to the motor 130, the bracket 132 is located in the space surrounded by the annular rib 142, and is in clearance with the annular rib 142. In this arrangement, the bracket 132 is confined in the space surrounded by the annular rib 142, and the coaxiality between the lower end of the motor 130 and the motor cover 14 is ensured by the clearance between the bracket 132 and the annular rib 142. The height of the annular rib 142 is L1 (reference Figure 2 ), L1 can be set to 5-8mm.

[0040] In one embodiment, the food processor head 10 further includes a buffer pad 19 made of a flexible material, and the buffer pad 19 is pressed under the bracket 132. The buffer pad 19 can be compressed and deformed, and can convert the rigid impact applied by the motor 130 to the motor cover 14 into a flexible impact.

[0041] exist Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, an oil seal 191 is provided at the opening of the outer cover 15 through which the motor shaft 1300 extends, for sealing the gap between the outer cover 15 and the motor shaft 1300 to prevent water from entering due to improper assembly of the motor 130 .

[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A food processor head, characterized in that: include: A motor assembly (13), comprising a motor (130) and a fixing plate (131) connected to the motor (130), wherein the fixing plate (131) is located above the motor (130), and the motor (130) comprises a motor shaft (1300); A motor cover (14) is covered on the outside of the motor (130), and the fixing plate (131) is supported and fixed on the top of the motor cover (14); and The outer cover (15) is covered on the outer side of the motor cover (14), the motor cover (14) is connected to the outer cover (15), and the motor shaft (1300) extends from the bottom of the outer cover (15).

2. The food processor head according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor cover (14) comprises a main cover body (140) and connecting ribs (141) surrounding the outer side of the main cover body (140); the connecting ribs (141) are connected to the main cover body (140); the main cover body (140) and the connecting ribs (141) jointly support the fixing plate (131); and the fixing plate (131) is at least connected to the connecting ribs (141).

3. The food processor head according to claim 2, characterized in that: The food processor head (10) further comprises a first shock-absorbing pad (16) and a second shock-absorbing pad (17) made of a flexible material; the main cover body (140) is provided with a first mounting portion (1401), the first shock-absorbing pad (16) is mounted in the first mounting portion (1401), the first shock-absorbing pad (16) is in contact with the fixing plate (131); the connecting rib is provided with a second mounting portion (1411), the second shock-absorbing pad (17) is mounted in the second mounting portion (1411), and the second shock-absorbing pad (17) is in contact with the fixing plate (131).

4. The food processor head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer cover (15) is provided with an axial hole (150) for the motor shaft (1300) to extend out, and the food processor head (10) further comprises a sealing member (152) arranged at the axial hole (150) for sealing a gap between the outer cover (15) and the motor shaft (1300).

5. The food processor head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A recess (1310) is provided in the middle of the fixing plate (131), and a flange (1311) that is higher than the recess (1310) and bent outward is provided on the edge of the fixing plate (131), and the flange (1311) supports and is fixed to the top of the motor cover (14).

6. The food processor head according to claim 5, characterized in that: The recessed portion (1310) is located inside the motor cover (14) and is clearance-matched with the motor cover (14).

7. The food processor head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The food processor head (10) further comprises a fixing member (18) fixedly arranged at the bottom of the outer cover (15), and the lower end of the motor cover (14) is connected to the fixing member (18).

8. The food processor head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the motor cover (14) is provided with an annular convex rib (142) protruding upward, and the motor assembly (13) further comprises a bracket (132) connected to the motor (130), wherein the bracket (132) is located in a space surrounded by the annular convex rib (142) and is clearance-matched with the annular convex rib (142).

9. The food processor head according to claim 8, characterized in that: The food processor head (10) further comprises a buffer pad (19) made of a flexible material, wherein the buffer pad (19) is pressed between the bracket (132) and the bottom wall of the motor cover (14).

10. A food processor, characterized in that: include: Cup assembly (20); and The food processor head (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the food processor head (10) is supported above the cup assembly (20).

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