Horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap

Abstract

The horizontal screw juicer comprises a machine base assembly, a juicing assembly, a filtering assembly and an adjusting piece, the machine base assembly is provided with a power output end, the juicing assembly comprises a juicing barrel and a screw body, the screw body is connected with the power output end, the juicing barrel is arranged on the screw body in a sleeving mode and connected with the machine base assembly, and the filtering assembly is arranged on the machine base assembly. The juicing barrel is provided with a juice outlet hole and a residue discharging hole, the filtering assembly comprises a first filtering piece and a second filtering piece, the first filtering piece is arranged on the screw rod body in a sleeving mode and contained in the juicing barrel, the second filtering piece is arranged in the juicing barrel and can move in the axial direction of the juicing barrel, a filtering gap is formed by the first filtering piece and the second filtering piece, and the adjusting piece is movably arranged on the juicing barrel and can adjust the filtering gap. A transmission structure is arranged between the adjusting part and the second filtering part, the adjusting part drives the second filtering part to move in the axial direction of the juicing barrel through the transmission structure, a user can adjust the size of the filtering gap through the adjusting part so as to adjust the content of pulp in juice, and different drinking requirements of the user can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of juicers, in particular to a horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap. Background Art

[0002] A horizontal screw juicer is a commonly used kitchen appliance, which includes a machine base assembly, a juicing assembly arranged on the machine base assembly, and a filtering assembly for filtering juice. The juicing assembly includes a juicing cylinder and a screw body accommodated in the juicing cylinder. When in use, the power output end of the machine base assembly drives the screw body to rotate. The fruits and vegetables to be processed in the juicing cavity are squeezed to produce juice under the action of the screw body and the filtering assembly. The juice passes through the filtering assembly and is discharged from the bottom of the juicing cavity, and the fruit residue is continuously pushed forward by the screw body and discharged from the residue discharge hole, realizing juice extraction and separation.

[0003] The filtering cross-section of the filtering holes of the existing filtering assembly is constant. If the filtering holes are set large, the content of dregs in the juice is too much, and the purity of the juice is reduced; if the filtering holes are set small, the juice extraction speed is reduced, affecting the juice extraction speed of the horizontal screw juicer. The filtering holes cannot be adjusted in size according to the needs of users, and the user experience cannot be improved. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap, which can improve the user experience.

[0005] The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to the embodiment of the utility model includes a machine base assembly, a juicing assembly, a filtering assembly and an adjusting member. The machine base assembly has a power output end. The juicing assembly includes a juicing cylinder and a screw body. The screw body is connected to the power output end. The juicing cylinder is sleeved on the screw body and connected to the machine base assembly. The juicing cylinder has a juice outlet hole and a residue discharge hole. The filtering assembly includes a first filtering member and a second filtering member. The first filtering member is sleeved on the screw body and accommodated in the juicing cylinder. The second filtering member is arranged in the juicing cylinder and can move axially along the juicing cylinder. A filtering gap is formed between the first filtering member and the second filtering member, and the filtering gap is used for separating juice and dregs. The adjusting member is movably arranged on the juicing cylinder, and a transmission structure is arranged between the adjusting member and the second filtering member. Through the transmission structure, the adjusting member drives the second filtering member to move axially along the juicing cylinder to adjust the size of the filtering gap.

[0006] The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to the embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] If the user needs to increase the pulp content in the juice, the user can rotate the adjusting member. The adjusting member can drive the second filtering member to move away from the power output end through the transmission structure, so as to increase the filtering gap, enabling the pulp to flow out of the juice outlet through the filtering gap, thereby increasing the pulp content in the juice. If the user needs to reduce the pulp content in the juice, the user can rotate the adjusting member in the reverse direction. The adjusting member can drive the second filtering member to move towards the power output end through the transmission structure, so as to reduce the filtering gap, and can reduce the pulp content in the juice, which can meet the different drinking needs of the user and improve the user experience.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the transmission structure includes a transmission groove provided on the second filtering member and a transmission portion provided on the adjusting member. The transmission groove is spiral. The adjusting member is rotatably provided on the juice extractor cylinder, and the transmission portion is received in the transmission groove and can abut against the side wall of the transmission groove.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first filtering member is provided with a plurality of first filtering portions. The plurality of first filtering portions are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the first filtering member. The second filtering member is correspondingly provided with a plurality of second filtering portions. The second filtering portions are inserted between adjacent first filtering portions. A filtering gap is formed between the first filtering portion and the corresponding second filtering portion.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first filtering groove is formed between adjacent first filtering portions. Along the concave direction of the first filtering groove, the distance between the opposite side walls of the first filtering groove gradually decreases.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first filtering member includes a first main body portion and a second main body portion connected to the first main body portion. One ends of the plurality of first filtering portions are all connected to the second main body portion. The first main body portion is detachably connected to the second main body portion through a connection structure.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connection structure includes a first threaded portion provided on the first main body portion and a second threaded portion provided on the second main body portion. The first threaded portion is in threaded cooperation with the second threaded portion.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first filtering member further includes a reinforcing portion, and the reinforcing portion is connected to the outer sides of the plurality of first filtering portions.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second main body portion, the first filtering portion and the reinforcing portion are of an integral structure.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a limiting structure is provided between the first filter element and the juice extraction cylinder, and the limiting structure is used to limit the rotation of the first filter element.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the limiting structure includes a limiting protrusion provided on the first filter element and a limiting groove provided on the inner wall of the juice extraction cylinder. The limiting protrusion is received in the limiting groove and can abut against the side wall of the limiting groove.

[0017] Some additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be given in the following description, some will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a horizontal screw juice extractor with adjustable filtration gap according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a horizontal screw juice extractor with adjustable filtration gap according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is a front view of a horizontal screw juice extractor with adjustable filtration gap according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a filter assembly and an adjusting member according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of a first filter element according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a second filter element according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of an adjusting member according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 9 is a front view of a juice extraction cylinder according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 is Figure 9 a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in

[0029] Reference numerals:

[0030] Base assembly 100, power output end 110, juice extraction assembly 200, juice extraction barrel 210, juice outlet hole 211, limiting groove 212, screw body 220, filtration assembly 300, filtration gap 301, first filter element 310, first filtration part 312, first filtration groove 3121, first main body part 313, first threaded part 3131, second main body part 314, limiting protrusion 315, strengthening part 316, second filter element 320, transmission groove 321, second filtration part 322, second filtration groove 323, adjusting part 400, transmission part 410. Detailed implementation manners

[0031] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more. Understandings such as "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. do not include the present number, and understandings such as "above", "below", "within", etc. include the present number. If there is a description of "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0035] Refer to Figures 1 to 4, A horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a machine base assembly 100, a juicing assembly 200, a filtering assembly 300, and an adjusting member 400. The machine base assembly 100 has a power output end 110. The juicing assembly 200 includes a juicing cylinder 210 and a screw body 220. The screw body 220 is connected to the power output end 110. The juicing cylinder 210 is sleeved on the screw body 220 and connected to the machine base assembly 100. The juicing cylinder 210 has a juice outlet hole 211 and a residue discharge hole. The filtering assembly 300 includes a first filtering member 310 and a second filtering member 320. The first filtering member 310 is sleeved on the screw body 220 and accommodated in the juicing cylinder 210. The second filtering member 320 is disposed in the juicing cylinder 210 and can move axially along the juicing cylinder 210. A filtering gap 301 is formed between the first filtering member 310 and the second filtering member 320. The filtering gap 301 is used to separate juice and residues. The adjusting member 400 is movably disposed on the juicing cylinder 210. A transmission structure is provided between the adjusting member 400 and the second filtering member 320. Through the transmission structure, the adjusting member 400 drives the second filtering member 320 to move axially along the juicing cylinder 210 to adjust the size of the filtering gap 301. In this way, the user can adjust the size of the filtering gap 301 through the adjusting member 400 to adjust the pulp content in the juice, which can meet the different drinking needs of the user and improve the user experience.

[0036] Specifically, if the user needs to increase the pulp content in the juice, the user can rotate the adjusting member 400. The adjusting member 400 can drive the second filtering member 320 to move in a direction away from the power output end 110 through the transmission structure to increase the filtering gap 301, so that the pulp can flow out of the juice outlet hole 211 through the filtering gap 301 to increase the pulp content in the juice. If the user needs to reduce the pulp content in the juice, the user can rotate the adjusting member 400 in the reverse direction. The adjusting member 400 can drive the second filtering member 320 to move in a direction close to the power output end 110 through the transmission structure to reduce the filtering gap 301, which can reduce the pulp content in the juice, meet the different drinking needs of the user, and improve the user experience.

[0037] Of course, in some specific embodiments, the user can also drive the second filtering member 320 to move axially along the juicing cylinder 210 by sliding the adjusting member 400, which will not be elaborated here.

[0038] Refer to Figure 7 、 Figure 8, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the transmission structure includes a transmission groove 321 provided on the second filter element 320 and a transmission portion 410 provided on the adjusting member 400. The transmission groove 321 is spiral. The adjusting member 400 is rotatably provided in the juice extraction cylinder 210. The transmission portion 410 is received in the transmission groove 321 and can abut against the side wall of the transmission groove 321. The operation is simple, convenient and fast, and can facilitate the adjustment of the size of the filtering gap 301.

[0039] Specifically, if the user needs to increase the pulp content in the juice, the user can rotate the adjusting member 400 so that the transmission portion 410 abuts against the side wall of the transmission groove 321 on the side away from the power output end 110, thereby driving the second filter element 320 to move in the direction away from the power output end 110. If the user needs to reduce the pulp content in the juice, the user can rotate the adjusting member 400 in the reverse direction so that the transmission portion 410 abuts against the side wall of the transmission groove 321 on the side close to the power output end 110, thereby driving the second filter element 320 to move in the direction close to the power output end 110. The operation is simple, convenient and fast, and can facilitate the adjustment of the size of the filtering gap 301.

[0040] It should be noted that the positions of the transmission portion 410 and the transmission groove 321 can also be interchanged, that is, the transmission portion 410 is provided on the second filter element 320 and the transmission groove 321 is provided on the adjusting member 400, which is not limited herein.

[0041] It should be pointed out that the transmission structure can also be a gear-rack transmission structure. The gear-rack transmission structure includes a rack provided on the second filter element 320 and a gear provided on the adjusting member 400. The gear meshes with the rack and can also drive the second filter element 320 to move axially along the juice extraction cylinder 210, which is not limited herein.

[0042] Refer to Figure 5 、 Figure 6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the first filter element 310 is provided with a plurality of first filter portions 312. The plurality of first filter portions 312 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the first filter element 310. The second filter element 320 is correspondingly provided with a plurality of second filter portions 322. The second filter portions 322 are inserted between adjacent first filter portions 312. A filtering gap 301 is formed between the first filter portion 312 and the corresponding second filter portion 322, which can increase the length of the filtering gap 301 to improve the juice extraction efficiency of the horizontal screw juice extractor.

[0043] Specifically, the first filter portions 312 and the second filter portions 322 are in one-to-one correspondence. The second filter portions 322 are inserted between adjacent first filter portions 312, so that the filtering gap 301 is generally in a U-shaped structure, and the plurality of filtering gaps 301 communicate with each other, which can increase the length of the filtering gap 301 to improve the juice extraction efficiency of the horizontal screw juice extractor.

[0044] Reference Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments of the present utility model, a first filter groove 3121 is formed between adjacent first filter parts 312. Along the concave direction of the first filter groove 3121, the distance between the opposite side walls of the first filter groove 3121 gradually decreases, which can guide the second filter part 322 to be inserted into the first filter groove 3121, so as to facilitate the user to adjust the filtering gap 301 through the adjusting member 400.

[0045] Specifically, a second filter groove 323 is formed between adjacent second filter parts 322. The shape of the first filter groove 3121 matches the shape of the second filter groove 323, which can guide the second filter part 322 to be inserted into the first filter groove 3121 and guide the first filter part 312 to be inserted into the second filter groove 323, so as to facilitate the user to adjust the filtering gap 301 through the adjusting member 400.

[0046] Reference Figure 5 、 Figure 9 And Figure 10 In some embodiments of the present utility model, a limiting structure is provided between the first filter member 310 and the juice extraction cylinder 210. The limiting structure is used to limit the rotation of the first filter member 310 so that the screw body 220 can push the pulp to abut against the first filter member 310, thereby stably extracting juice from the pulp and improving the juice extraction efficiency of the horizontal screw juice extractor.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the limiting structure includes a limiting protrusion 315 provided on the first filter member 310 and a limiting groove 212 provided on the inner wall of the juice extraction cylinder 210. The limiting protrusion 315 is received in the limiting groove 212 and can abut against the side wall of the limiting groove 212. The screw body 220 can push the pulp to collide with the first filter member 310, thereby stably extracting juice from the pulp and improving the juice extraction efficiency of the horizontal screw juice extractor.

[0048] Specifically, the limiting protrusion 315 is received in the limiting groove 212 and the limiting protrusion 315 can abut against the side wall of the limiting groove 212. When the screw body 220 drives the pulp to collide with the first filter member 310, the rotation of the first filter member 310 relative to the juice extraction cylinder 210 can be restricted, thereby stably extracting juice from the pulp and improving the juice extraction efficiency of the horizontal screw juice extractor.

[0049] It should be noted that the positions of the limiting protrusion 315 and the limiting groove 212 can be interchanged, that is, the limiting groove 212 is provided on the first filter member 310 and the limiting protrusion 315 is provided on the inner wall of the juice extraction cylinder 210, which will not be elaborated here.

[0050] Of course, in some specific embodiments, the limiting structure can also be a structure in which a limiting hole cooperates with a limiting pin, which is not limited here.

[0051] Reference Figure 6, in some embodiments of the present utility model, the first filter element 310 includes a first main body portion 313 and a second main body portion 314 connected to the first main body portion 313. One end of each of the plurality of first filter portions 312 is connected to the second main body portion 314. The first main body portion 313 is detachably connected to the second main body portion 314 through a connection structure, which can simplify the mold structure and facilitate the production and manufacture of the first filter element 310.

[0052] Specifically, by configuring the first filter element 310 into a first main body portion 313 and a second main body portion 314 that are detachably arranged, the first main body portion 313 is produced and manufactured through a first mold, and the second main body portion 314 is produced and manufactured through a second mold, which can simplify the mold structure and facilitate the production and manufacture of the first filter element 310.

[0053] Refer to Figure 6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the connection structure includes a first threaded portion 3131 provided on the first main body portion 313 and a second threaded portion provided on the second main body portion 314. The first threaded portion 3131 is in threaded engagement with the second threaded portion, which can facilitate the assembly of the first main body portion 313 and the second main body portion 314.

[0054] Specifically, when assembling the first main body portion 313 and the second main body portion 314, rotate the first main body portion 313 and the second main body portion 314 relatively to make the first threaded portion 3131 in threaded engagement with the second threaded portion. The operation is simple, convenient and fast, which can facilitate the assembly of the first main body portion 313 and the second main body portion 314.

[0055] It should be noted that the connection structure can also be a snap connection structure, which is not limited herein.

[0056] Refer to Figure 6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the first filter element 310 further includes a reinforcing portion 316. The reinforcing portion 316 is connected to the outer sides of the plurality of first filter portions 312 to reduce the deformation of the first filter portions 312, which can improve the structural stability of the first filter portions 312.

[0057] Refer to Figure 6 , in some embodiments of the present utility model, the second main body portion 314, the first filter portions 312 and the reinforcing portion 316 are of an integral structure, which can reduce the number of molds to reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the molds, thereby reducing the production and manufacturing cost of the horizontal screw juicer.

[0058] Specifically, the second main body portion 314, the first filter portions 312 and the reinforcing portion 316 can be integrally formed by injection molding, which can reduce the number of molds to reduce the production and manufacturing cost of the molds, thereby reducing the production and manufacturing cost of the horizontal screw juicer.

[0059] Of course, in some specific embodiments, the second main body portion 314, the first filtering portion 312, and the strengthening portion 316 can also be connected by welding. The welding methods include, but are not limited to, resistance welding, laser welding, or ultrasonic welding, etc., and are not limited herein.

[0060] The technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0061] The above has described this embodiment in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist thereof within the knowledge scope of those of ordinary skill in the art.

Claims

1. A horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap, characterized in that: include: A machine base assembly (100) having a power output end (110); A juice extraction assembly (200) comprises a juice extraction cylinder (210) and a screw body (220), wherein the screw body (220) is connected to the power output end (110), the juice extraction cylinder (210) is sleeved on the screw body (220) and connected to the base assembly (100), and the juice extraction cylinder (210) has a juice outlet hole (211) and a slag discharge hole; The filter assembly (300) comprises a first filter element (310) and a second filter element (320), wherein the first filter element (310) is sleeved on the screw body (220) and accommodated in the juice extracting barrel (210), and the second filter element (320) is disposed in the juice extracting barrel (210) and can move along the axial direction of the juice extracting barrel (210), and the first filter element (310) and the second filter element (320) form a filter gap (301), and the filter gap (301) is used to separate juice and residue; An adjusting member (400) is movably disposed on the juice extractor (210), and a transmission structure is disposed between the adjusting member (400) and the second filter member (320). Through the transmission structure, the adjusting member (400) drives the second filter member (320) to move along the axial direction of the juice extractor (210) to adjust the size of the filtering gap (301).

2. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission structure comprises a transmission groove (321) provided on the second filter element (320) and a transmission part (410) provided on the adjusting element (400); the transmission groove (321) is spiral-shaped; the adjusting element (400) is rotatably provided on the juice extractor (210); and the transmission part (410) is accommodated in the transmission groove (321) and is capable of abutting against a side wall of the transmission groove (321).

3. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first filter element (310) is provided with a plurality of first filter parts (312), and the plurality of first filter parts (312) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the first filter element (310); the second filter element (320) is correspondingly provided with a plurality of second filter parts (322), and the second filter parts (322) are inserted between adjacent first filter parts (312), and the filtering gap (301) is formed between the first filter part (312) and the corresponding second filter part (322).

4. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first filter groove (3121) is formed between adjacent first filter portions (312), and along the recessed direction of the first filter groove (3121), the distance between the opposite side walls of the first filter groove (3121) gradually decreases.

5. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first filter element (310) comprises a first main body portion (313) and a second main body portion (314) connected to the first main body portion (313); one end of each of the first filter portions (312) is connected to the second main body portion (314); and the first main body portion (313) is detachably connected to the second main body portion (314) via a connecting structure.

6. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connection structure comprises a first threaded portion (3131) provided on the first main body portion (313) and a second threaded portion provided on the second main body portion (314), and the first threaded portion (3131) is threadably matched with the second threaded portion.

7. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first filter element (310) further includes a reinforcing portion (316), wherein the reinforcing portion (316) is connected to the outer sides of the plurality of first filter portions (312).

8. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second main body (314), the first filter portion (312) and the reinforcement portion (316) are an integrated structure.

9. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting structure is provided between the first filter element (310) and the juice extraction cylinder (210), and the limiting structure is used to limit the rotation of the first filter element (310).

10. The horizontal screw juicer with adjustable filtering gap according to claim 9, characterized in that: The limiting structure comprises a limiting protrusion (315) provided on the first filter element (310) and a limiting groove (212) provided on the inner wall of the juice extractor (210); the limiting protrusion (315) is accommodated in the limiting groove (212) and can abut against the side wall of the limiting groove (212).

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