Cutter and food processor

By designing a detachable and connected tool head assembly, the problems of tool replacement difficulty and material cost in existing cooking machines are solved, and the flexible connection between the tool shaft and the heads of multiple different functional tools is achieved, reducing user operation difficulty and material cost.

CN222676049UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28FOSHAN TOC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420747073.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-11
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-11

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Technical Problem

The tool design of existing cooking machines leads to the need to remove the tool shaft when replacing the tool head with different functions, which increases the difficulty of user operation, and the production of multiple sets of tool shafts and tool heads increases material costs.

Method used

A tool is designed in which the cutting head assembly includes a detachable connected tool shaft and a plurality of cutting heads with different functions. The detachable connection between the cutting head and the cutting shaft is achieved through a limiting mechanism, reducing user operation difficulty and reducing material costs.

Benefits of technology

The flexible connection of a single tool shaft to the cutting head with multiple different functions is achieved, reducing the difficulty of user changing the cutting head and reducing the overall material cost.

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Abstract

The tool comprises a tool apron and a tool bit assembly, the tool bit assembly comprises a first tool bit part capable of being connected with the tool apron in an installing mode, the first tool bit part comprises a tool shaft and a plurality of tool bit parts with different functions, the tool shaft is connected with the tool apron in an installing mode, and a limiting mechanism is arranged between the tool shaft and the tool bit parts. The cutter head part and the cutter shaft are detachably connected through the limiting mechanism, the limiting mechanism capable of enabling the cutter shaft and the cutter head part to be detachably connected is arranged, so that the single cutter shaft can be connected and matched with a plurality of cutter head parts with different functions, a manufacturer does not need to additionally configure a corresponding cutter shaft for each cutter head part in the production process, the overall material cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved. When a user replaces the cutter head part, the cutter shaft does not need to be dismounted, and only the cutter head part needs to be replaced on the cutter shaft, so that the operation difficulty of the user is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food processors, in particular to a knife and a food processor. Background Art

[0002] A food processor is a commonly used household appliance that can be used to make a variety of foods such as juice, soy milk, jam, dry powder, shaved ice, meat fillings, etc.

[0003] A food processor requires different knives when making different foods, and the knives used to cooperate with the food processor generally include a knife shaft and a knife head. The knife shaft is used to connect and cooperate with the food processor and drive the knife head to rotate to process the food. The knife shaft and the knife head are usually an integrated structure. Therefore, in the same food processor product, multiple sets of knife shafts and knife heads need to be set at the same time, which increases the material cost of the product. Moreover, since the knife shaft and the knife head are an integrated structure, when the user needs to use a knife head with different functions, the knife shaft needs to be removed from the food processor, which increases the difficulty of user operation.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and to provide a knife and a food processor, which saves the material cost of the knife and reduces the difficulty of operation for users.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is achieved in this way:

[0007] A tool includes a tool holder and a tool head assembly. The tool head assembly includes a first tool head component that can be installed and connected to the tool holder. The first tool head component includes a tool shaft and a plurality of tool heads with different functions. The tool shaft is installed and connected to the tool holder. A limiting mechanism is provided between the tool shaft and the tool head. The tool head and the tool shaft are detachably connected through the limiting mechanism.

[0008] As a specific solution, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting rib and a limiting groove. The cutter head is provided with a plug-in hole corresponding to the cutter shaft. The limiting rib and the limiting groove are respectively arranged on the outer wall of the cutter shaft and the inner wall of the plug-in hole. The cutter head is sleeved on the outer side of the cutter shaft through the plug-in hole so that the limiting rib is connected and matched with the limiting groove. The connection and matching of the limiting rib and the limiting groove enables the cutter head and the cutter shaft to be installed and positioned.

[0009] As a specific solution, the outer side of the knife shaft is provided with a lower step which protrudes radially outward, and the knife head is provided with an upper step corresponding to the lower step. The knife head can be sleeved on the outer side of the knife shaft from top to bottom until the upper step abuts and cooperates with the lower step.

[0010] As a specific solution, an anti-slip portion is provided on the limiting rib, which extends in the rotation direction of the knife shaft. The width of the anti-slip portion is smaller than the width of the limiting groove. The knife head can rotate relatively around the knife shaft so that the vertical projection of the anti-slip portion is at least partially offset from the vertical projection of the limiting groove.

[0011] As a specific solution, the limiting groove passes through the upper and lower ends of the plug-in hole, the anti-slip portion is arranged at the upper end of the limiting rib, the anti-slip portion can pass through the limiting groove from bottom to top, and the blade head can rotate relatively around the blade axis so that the anti-slip portion abuts against the upper end position of the periphery of the plug-in hole.

[0012] As a specific solution, a plurality of scraper blocks are distributed on the side of the tool holder vertically facing the tool shaft, the height of the scraper blocks decreases along the rotation direction of the tool shaft, and a plurality of radially adjacent scraper blocks form a scraper block group, and the scraper blocks on adjacent scraper block groups are staggered circumferentially.

[0013] As a specific solution, the tool holder is provided with a connecting hole, through which the tool holder can be connected to a joint part, the vertical cross-section of the joint part is polygonal, and the tool shaft is provided with a joint hole corresponding to the shape of the joint part, and the joint hole and the joint part are plugged in and fit together to fix the position of the tool holder and the tool shaft along the circumferential direction.

[0014] As a specific solution, the cutter head assembly further includes a second cutter head component, which can replace the joint portion and be installed and connected to the connecting hole of the cutter seat.

[0015] As a specific solution, the blade head is a meat mincing blade head, a stirring blade head, or a mixing blade head.

[0016] The meat grinder head comprises a blade body and a plurality of blade groups vertically distributed on the blade body, and each meat cutting blade group comprises a plurality of meat cutting blades distributed circumferentially.

[0017] The stirring blade head comprises a blade body and a plurality of blade holders distributed on the blade body along the circumferential direction, and the blade holders are in a grid shape.

[0018] The mixing blade head comprises a blade body and a plurality of dough kneading blades distributed on the blade body along the circumferential direction, and the dough kneading blades are in a plate-like structure inclined along the vertical direction.

[0019] A food processor comprises a base and a body, wherein the base and the body are connected to form a stirring chamber, wherein the above-mentioned cutter is arranged in the stirring chamber, a driving joint is arranged on the base, a linkage joint is arranged on the side of the cutter seat facing the base, the linkage joint is connected and fixed to the cutter shaft, and the linkage joint can be linked with the driving joint so that the driving joint drives the cutter shaft to rotate.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0021] By providing a limiting mechanism that enables the cutter shaft and the cutter head to be detachably connected, a single cutter shaft can be connected and cooperated with multiple cutter heads with different functions. Manufacturers do not need to additionally configure a corresponding cutter shaft for each cutter head during production, thereby reducing the overall material cost. Moreover, when replacing the cutter head, the user does not need to remove the cutter shaft, but only needs to replace the cutter head on the cutter shaft, thereby reducing the difficulty of operation for the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 The utility model embodiment of the knife seat and the first knife head component of the exploded schematic diagram Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 2 The assembly diagram of the knife holder and the first knife head of the utility model embodiment is shown in FIG. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 3 The utility model embodiment of the knife seat and the first knife head component of the exploded schematic diagram Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 4 The assembly diagram of the knife holder and the first knife head of the utility model embodiment is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 5 The utility model embodiment of the knife seat and the first knife head component of the exploded schematic diagram Figure 3 .

[0027] Figure 6 The assembly diagram of the knife holder and the first knife head of the utility model embodiment is shown in FIG. Figure 3 .

[0028] Figure 7 The utility model embodiment of the knife seat and the first knife head component of the exploded schematic diagram Figure 4 .

[0029] Figure 8 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the tool holder and the second tool head component according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0030] Fig. 9 It is an exploded schematic diagram of a food processor according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Fig.10 It is a schematic structural diagram of a meat grinder head according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring blade head according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mixing cutter head according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Fig.13 It is a schematic structural diagram of the knife shaft of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] Fig.14 It is a structural schematic diagram of a knife holder according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] See also Figure 1-Figure 14 The tool comprises a tool holder 1 and a tool head assembly, the tool head assembly comprises a first tool head component which can be installed and connected with the tool holder 1, the first tool head component comprises a tool shaft 2 and a plurality of tool heads 3 with different functions, the tool shaft 2 is installed and connected with the tool holder 1, a limiting mechanism is provided between the tool shaft 2 and the tool head 3, the tool head 3 and the tool shaft 2 are detachably connected via the limiting mechanism, and by providing a limiting mechanism which enables the tool shaft 2 and the tool head 3 to be detachably connected, a single tool shaft 2 can be connected and cooperated with a plurality of tool heads 3 with different functions, and the manufacturer does not need to additionally configure a corresponding tool shaft 2 for each tool head 3 during production, thereby reducing the overall material cost, and the user does not need to dismantle the tool shaft 2 when replacing the tool head 3, and only needs to replace the tool head 3 on the tool shaft 2, thereby reducing the user's operating difficulty.

[0038] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting rib 21 and a limiting groove 31, and the cutter head 3 is provided with a plug-in hole 32 corresponding to the cutter shaft 2. The limiting rib 21 and the limiting groove 31 are respectively arranged on the outer wall of the cutter shaft 2 and the inner wall of the plug-in hole 32. The cutter head 3 is sleeved on the outer side of the cutter shaft 2 through the plug-in hole 32 so that the limiting rib 21 is connected and matched with the limiting groove 31. The limiting rib 21 is connected and matched with the limiting groove 31 so that the cutter head 3 and the cutter shaft 2 are installed and positioned. The overall structure of the limiting mechanism is simple, which is convenient for users to quickly disassemble and assemble the cutter head 3 and the cutter shaft 2.

[0039] Furthermore, a lower-positioning step 22 is provided on the outer side of the cutter shaft 2, and the lower-positioning step 22 protrudes radially outward. An upper-positioning step 33 corresponding to the lower-positioning step 22 is provided on the cutter head 3. The cutter head 3 can be sleeved on the outer side of the cutter shaft 2 from top to bottom until the upper-positioning step 33 abuts and cooperates with the lower-positioning step 22, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the cutter shaft 2 and the cutter head 3.

[0040] Furthermore, an anti-slip portion 211 is provided on the limiting rib 21, and the anti-slip portion 211 extends toward the rotation direction of the knife shaft 2. The width of the anti-slip portion 211 is smaller than the width of the limiting groove 31, so that the anti-slip portion 211 can pass through the limiting groove 31 normally.

[0041] The cutter head 3 can rotate relatively around the cutter shaft 2 so that the vertical projection of the anti-slip portion 211 and the vertical projection of the limiting groove 31 are at least partially offset, thereby improving the stability of the cutter head 3 installed on the cutter shaft 2.

[0042] Furthermore, the limiting groove 31 passes through the upper and lower ends of the plug-in hole 32, and the anti-slip portion 211 is arranged at the upper end of the limiting rib 21. The anti-slip portion 211 can pass through the limiting groove 31 from bottom to top, and the cutter head 3 can rotate relatively around the cutter shaft 2 so that the anti-slip portion 211 abuts against the upper end position of the periphery of the plug-in hole 32. There is no need to additionally provide a limiting structure inside the plug-in hole 32 to cooperate with the anti-slip portion 211, thereby simplifying the processing difficulty of the plug-in hole 32.

[0043] Furthermore, a plurality of scraper blocks 11 are distributed along one side of the knife seat 1 vertically toward the knife shaft 2. The height of the scraper blocks 11 decreases along the rotation direction of the knife shaft 2. When the food rotates, the scraper blocks 11 can crush the food to make garlic paste, hot sauce paste and other foods.

[0044] A plurality of scraper blocks 11 adjacent to each other in the radial direction form a scraper block group. The scraper blocks 11 on adjacent scraper block groups are staggered with each other in the circumferential direction, so that the food crushing effect can be more uniform.

[0045] Furthermore, a connecting hole 12 is provided on the tool holder 1, and the tool holder 1 can be connected to a joint part 34 through the connecting hole 12. The vertical cross-section of the joint part 34 is polygonal in shape, and a joint hole 23 corresponding to the shape of the joint part 34 is provided on the tool shaft 2. The joint hole 23 and the joint part 34 are plugged in and fit together, which can fix the circumferential position of the tool holder 1 and the tool shaft 2, and facilitate the quick disassembly and assembly of the tool shaft 2 and the tool holder 1.

[0046] Furthermore, the cutter head assembly also includes a second cutter head component 4, which can replace the joint portion 34 and be installed and connected to the connecting hole 12 of the cutter seat 1. The user can replace the second cutter head component 4 on the cutter seat 1 as needed. The second cutter head component 4 can be directly installed on the cutter seat 1. The second cutter head component 4 is relatively short relative to the cutter seat 1. The second cutter head component 4 can usually be used to stir and chop food. The food processor can function as a wall breaker through the second cutter head component 4.

[0047] Furthermore, the blade head 3 is a meat mincing blade head 3a or a stirring blade head 3b or a mixing blade head 3c.

[0048] The meat grinder head 3a comprises a blade body and a plurality of blade groups vertically distributed on the blade body, each meat cutting blade group comprises a plurality of meat cutting blades distributed circumferentially, and the meat grinder head 3a can be used to mince and stir meat.

[0049] The stirring blade head 3b includes a blade body and a plurality of blade holders distributed circumferentially on the blade body. The blade holder is in a grid shape. The stirring blade head 3b can be used to stir liquid ingredients, such as beating eggs.

[0050] The mixing blade head 3c includes a blade body and a plurality of kneading blades distributed circumferentially on the blade body. The kneading blades are in a plate-like structure inclined vertically. The mixing blade head 3c can be used to stir clumping ingredients, such as kneading dough.

[0051] The utility model also discloses a food processor, including a base 5 and a body 6, wherein the base 5 is connected with the body 6 to form a stirring chamber, wherein the above-mentioned cutter is arranged in the stirring chamber, a driving joint 51 is arranged on the base 5, a linkage joint 14 is arranged on the side of the cutter holder 1 facing the base 5, the linkage joint 14 is connected and fixed to the cutter shaft 2, and the linkage joint 14 can be linked and cooperated with the driving joint 51 so that the driving joint 51 drives the cutter shaft 2 to rotate.

[0052] The above embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention may have other embodiments. Those skilled in the art may make equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention, and these equivalent modifications or substitutions are all within the scope set by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A cutting tool, characterized in that: The present invention comprises a tool holder (1) and a tool head assembly, wherein the tool head assembly comprises a first tool head component which can be installed and connected to the tool holder (1), wherein the first tool head component comprises a tool shaft (2) and a plurality of tool heads (3) having different functions, wherein the tool shaft (2) is installed and connected to the tool holder (1), a limiting mechanism is provided between the tool shaft (2) and the tool head (3), and the tool head (3) and the tool shaft (2) are detachably connected via the limiting mechanism.

2. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism comprises a limiting convex rib (21) and a limiting groove (31); the cutter head (3) is provided with a plug-in hole (32) corresponding to the cutter shaft (2); the limiting convex rib (21) and the limiting groove (31) are respectively arranged on the outer wall of the cutter shaft (2) and the inner wall of the plug-in hole (32); the cutter head (3) is sleeved on the outer side of the cutter shaft (2) through the plug-in hole (32) so that the limiting convex rib (21) and the limiting groove (31) are connected and matched; the limiting convex rib (21) and the limiting groove (31) are connected and matched so that the cutter head (3) and the cutter shaft (2) are installed and positioned.

3. The tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of the knife shaft (2) is provided with a lower-positioning step (22), the lower-positioning step (22) protruding radially outward, and the knife head portion (3) is provided with an upper-positioning step (33) corresponding to the lower-positioning step (22), and the knife head portion (3) can be sleeved on the outer side of the knife shaft (2) from top to bottom until the upper-positioning step (33) abuts and cooperates with the lower-positioning step (22).

4. The tool according to claim 2, characterized in that: An anti-slip portion (211) is provided on the limiting convex rib (21), the anti-slip portion (211) extends in the rotation direction of the blade shaft (2), the width of the anti-slip portion (211) is smaller than the width of the limiting groove (31), and the blade head (3) can rotate relatively around the blade shaft (2) so that the vertical projection of the anti-slip portion (211) and the vertical projection of the limiting groove (31) are at least partially offset.

5. The tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting groove (31) passes through the upper and lower ends of the plug hole (32); the anti-slip portion (211) is arranged at the upper end of the limiting convex rib (21); the anti-slip portion (211) can pass through the limiting groove (31) from bottom to top; and the blade head (3) can rotate relatively around the blade shaft (2) so that the anti-slip portion (211) abuts against the upper end of the peripheral edge of the plug hole (32).

6. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of scraper blocks (11) are distributed on one side of the knife seat (1) vertically facing the knife shaft (2); the height of the scraper blocks (11) decreases along the rotation direction of the knife shaft (2); a plurality of scraper blocks (11) adjacent to each other in the radial direction form a scraper block group; and the scraper blocks (11) on adjacent scraper block groups are staggered with each other in the circumferential direction.

7. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knife seat (1) is provided with a connecting hole (12), and the knife seat (1) can be connected to a joint portion (34) through the connecting hole (12); the vertical cross-section of the joint portion (34) is polygonal; the knife shaft (2) is provided with a joint hole (23) corresponding to the shape of the joint portion (34); the joint hole (23) and the joint portion (34) are plugged together to fix the positions of the knife seat (1) and the knife shaft (2) along the circumferential direction.

8. The tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cutter head assembly further comprises a second cutter head component (4), wherein the second cutter head component (4) is capable of replacing the joint portion (34) and being installed and connected to the connecting hole (12) of the cutter seat (1).

9. The tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blade head (3) is a meat mincing blade head (3a) or a stirring blade head (3b) or a mixing blade head (3c); The meat chopper head (3a) comprises a blade body and a plurality of blade groups vertically distributed on the blade body, wherein each meat chopper blade group comprises a plurality of meat chopper blades distributed circumferentially; The stirring blade head (3b) comprises a blade body and a plurality of blade holders distributed on the blade body along the circumferential direction, wherein the blade holders are in a grid shape; The mixing blade head (3c) comprises a blade body and a plurality of dough kneading blades distributed on the blade body in a circumferential direction, wherein the dough kneading blades are in a plate-like structure inclined in a vertical direction.

10. A food processor, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (5) and a body (6), wherein the base (5) and the body (6) are connected to form a stirring chamber, wherein a cutting tool according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is arranged in the stirring chamber, wherein a driving joint (51) is arranged on the base (5), and a linkage joint (14) is arranged on a side of the cutting tool holder (1) facing the base (5), wherein the linkage joint (14) is connected and fixed to a cutting tool shaft (2), and wherein the linkage joint (14) can be linked and cooperated with the driving joint (51) so that the driving joint (51) drives the cutting tool shaft (2) to rotate.