Household electric grinder

Abstract

The household electric grinder belongs to kitchen utensils and comprises a shell and a material storage cup, a grinding assembly and a control device are installed in the shell, the material storage cup is detachably connected to the lower portion of the shell, an opening is formed in the surface of the middle of the shell and is in a non-closed pattern, and a button is formed in the part, located in the opening, of the shell. The control device comprises a key switch used for switching the working state of the grinding assembly, the key switch is in contact connection with the inner wall of the button, and the button deforms to extrude the key switch by pressing the button. The structural design of the grinder is optimized, the holding feeling is more comfortable, the operation is smoother, and the overall structure is simple.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to kitchen utensils, and more particularly to a household electric grinder. Background Art

[0002] In modern people's eating habits, seasonings are often used to add flavor to food dishes, and pepper is a commonly used seasoning. Due to the increasing requirements for food health in modern people's diets, there is a household pepper grinder for grinding pepper grains. When in use, coarse-grained pepper is placed in the pepper grinder, and is ground by a grinding device located at the bottom of the pepper grinder. The grinding device usually includes: a fixedly arranged outer grinding core, and an inner grinding core that can rotate relative to the outer grinding core. When the inner grinding core rotates relative to the outer grinding core, the pepper grains are ground to form pepper powder.

[0003] Related prior art such as the Chinese patent application "New Electric Pepper Grinder", application number: CN202020504407.9; discloses a body with an opening at the bottom surface, and a grinding assembly arranged at the bottom of the body. A closed cavity and an up-and-down conducting material passage are arranged inside the body. A motor connected to a transmission rod is installed in the cavity, and the end of the transmission rod extends out of the cavity and is connected to the grinding assembly. A storage cup can be detachably connected above the body. The pepper grains located in the storage cup reach the grinding assembly through the material passage, and a button switch connected to the motor is arranged on the surface of the body. By reasonably arranging the power assembly in the inner cavity and providing a button switch to control the power assembly, mechanical automatic grinding is achieved.

[0004] As a kitchen utensil, users usually not only consider its grinding performance, but also pay attention to its handiness during use. Then it is necessary to consider that the grinder is convenient for users to hold, whether the user's grip is comfortable, and whether the user's operation is convenient. For this, this application further optimizes the existing grinder structure, with a clever structure design, which is convenient for users to hold and operate the grinder. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a household electric grinder, which optimizes the structural design of the grinder, has a more comfortable grip, is more convenient to operate, and has a simple overall structure.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application is: a household electric grinder, including a housing and a storage cup. A grinding assembly and a control device are installed inside the housing. The storage cup is detachably connected below the housing. An opening is provided on the surface of the middle part of the housing, and the opening is in a non-closed shape. The part of the housing located inside the opening constitutes a button. The control device includes a key switch for switching the working state of the grinding assembly. The key switch is in contact connection with the inner wall of the button. Pressing the button causes the button to deform and squeeze the key switch.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present application are as follows. First, the present application does not additionally provide a button structure. Instead, the housing is cut so that one area of the housing has elasticity and can be used as a button. Then, the outer surface of the housing in the present application is a complete structure, and the holding feeling of the present application is more comfortable. Moreover, the present application cancels the additional button switch in the prior art, making the overall structure simpler and reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the grinder. In addition, the button in the present application is located in the middle of the housing, and when the user holds it, the button can be easily pressed. In summary, the present application further considers the user experience and further optimizes the structure of the grinder, making the overall integrity of the outer surface of the grinder higher and the structure simpler.

[0008] In the present application, for the convenience of description, the non-working state of the grinder, that is, the placement and storage state, is taken as the reference. When actually using the grinder, the whole grinder needs to be inverted to pour out the ground powder particles from the top of the housing.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the diameter of the top surface of the outer surface of the housing is smaller than the diameter of the bottom surface, the diameter of the top surface of the storage cup is larger than the diameter of the bottom surface, the outer surface of the housing is a curved surface structure that gradually becomes larger from top to bottom, and the outer surface of the storage cup is a curved surface structure that gradually becomes smaller from top to bottom. The above structural design makes the shape of the grinder not a rigid cylindrical structure, but a structure with changes and beauty, and the user's holding feeling is more comfortable.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the opening is in a circular ring structure with an unclosed top, and both ends of the top of the opening extend upward for a certain distance. The above opening structure makes the button generally in a circular sheet structure, and the upward extension of both ends of the top of the opening further improves the elastic deformation ability of the button, and the user can easily deform the button and press the key switch by squeezing the button.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the control device includes a circuit board, the key switch is arranged on the circuit board, and the circuit board is arranged on the wall surface of the housing close to the side where the button is located.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, a charging connector and an indicator light are further arranged on the circuit board. The charging connector and the indicator light respectively pass through the housing. The indicator light is located below the button, and the charging connector is located below the indicator light.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the control device includes a storage battery, which is located on both sides of the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board, and the storage battery is located on the outer periphery of the motor. The present application rationally arranges the position of the storage battery, concentrating the center of gravity of the entire product near the button, so that it will not be top-heavy whether it is placed in a non-use state or in an inverted use state, and has a good sense of use.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the position where the button is located is at 1 / 5 to 2 / 5 of the height of the entire housing. The above position of the button is a preferred structure of the present application and is a position convenient for the user to press the button.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the storage cup is threadedly connected to the housing, and the height of the storage cup is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the height of the housing. The above structure is a preferred structure of the present application, making the whole grinder more beautiful and coordinated.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a closed cavity and an upper and lower conducting material passage are provided in the housing. A motor is installed in the cavity, the motor is electrically connected to the control device, and the end of the motor drive rod extends out of the cavity and is connected to the grinding assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the grinding assembly includes an annular outer grinding core fixed to the inner wall of the housing and an inner grinding core provided at the center of the outer grinding core. The motor drive rod is connected to the inner grinding core, and there is a gap between the inner grinding core and the outer grinding core, and the pepper grains passing through the material passage fall between the inner grinding core and the outer grinding core.

[0018] On the basis of conforming to the common knowledge in the art, the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present application will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are only drawn for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the drawings only schematically show the composition or structure of the described object and may include exaggerated displays, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present application.

[0023] Among them, the specific descriptions of the attached drawing reference numerals are as follows: 1. Housing; 2. Material storage cup; 3. Opening; 4. Button; 5. Key switch; 6. Circuit board; 7. Battery; 8. Charging connector; 9. Indicator light; 10. Feeding channel; 11. Motor; 12. Outer grinding core; 13. Inner grinding core. Specific embodiments

[0024] The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0026] A household electric grinder, as shown in Embodiment 1 Figures 1 to 2 shown: It includes a housing 1 and a material storage cup 2. A grinding assembly and a control device are installed in the housing 1. The material storage cup 2 is detachably connected below the housing 1. An opening 3 is provided on the middle surface of the housing 1. The opening 3 is in a non-closed shape. A part of the housing 1 within the opening 3 constitutes a button 4. Instead of additionally providing a button 4 structure in the present application, the housing 1 is cut so that one area of the housing 1 has elasticity and can be used as a button 4. Then the outer surface of the housing 1 in the present application is a complete structure, and the grip feeling of the present application is more comfortable. The overall structure is simpler, and the production cost and assembly cost of the grinder are reduced.

[0027] The control device includes a key switch 5 for switching the working state of the grinding assembly. The key switch 5 is in contact connection with the inner wall of the button 4. Pressing the button 4 causes the button 4 to deform and press the key switch 5. The button 4 in the present application is located in the middle of the housing 1. When the user holds it, the button 4 can be pressed very conveniently. The present application further considers the user experience and further optimizes the structure of the grinder, making the overall degree of the outer surface of the grinder higher and the structure simpler.

[0028] In the present application, for the convenience of description, the non-working state and the placement and storage state of the grinder are taken as the reference, as Figure 1 shown. When actually using the grinder, the whole grinder needs to be inverted to sprinkle the ground powder particles from the top of the housing 1.

[0029] Embodiment 2, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the diameter of the top surface of the outer surface of the housing 1 is smaller than that of the bottom surface, and the diameter of the top surface of the storage cup 2 is larger than that of the bottom surface. The outer surface of the housing 1 is a curved surface structure that gradually becomes larger from top to bottom, and the outer surface of the storage cup 2 is a curved surface structure that gradually becomes smaller from top to bottom. The above structural design makes the shape of the grinder not a rigid cylindrical structure, but a structure with changes and beauty, and the user's hand-held grip is more comfortable.

[0030] The opening 3 is in a circular ring structure with an unclosed top, and both ends of the top of the opening 3 extend upward for a certain distance. The above structure of the opening 3 makes the button 4 generally in a circular sheet structure, and the upward extension of both ends of the top of the opening 3 further improves the elastic deformation ability of the button 4. When the user presses the button 4, the deformation of the button 4 and the pressing of the key switch 5 can be easily achieved.

[0031] The position where the button 4 is located is at 1 / 5 to 2 / 5 of the height of the entire housing 1. The position of the above button 4 is the preferred structure of this application and is a position convenient for the user to press the button 4. The storage cup 2 is threadedly connected to the housing 1, and the height of the storage cup 2 is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the height of the housing 1. The above structure is the preferred structure of this application, making the whole grinder more beautiful and coordinated.

[0032] Other contents of Embodiment 2 are the same as those of Embodiment 1.

[0033] Embodiment 3, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the control device includes a circuit board 6, and the key switch 5 is arranged on the circuit board 6, and the circuit board 6 is arranged on the wall surface of the housing 1 close to the side where the button 4 is located. A charging connector 8 and an indicator light 9 are also arranged on the circuit board 6. The charging connector 8 and the indicator light 9 respectively pass through the housing 1. The indicator light 9 is located below the button 4, and the charging connector 8 is located below the indicator light 9.

[0034] The control device includes a storage battery 7. The storage battery 7 is located on both sides of the circuit board 6 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 6. The storage battery 7 is located on the outer periphery of the motor 11. This application reasonably arranges the position of the storage battery 7, concentrating the center of gravity of the whole product near the button 4. Whether it is placed in a non-use state or in an inverted use state, it will not be top-heavy, and it has a good sense of use.

[0035] A closed cavity and an up-and-down conducting material channel 10 are arranged in the housing 1. A motor 11 is installed in the cavity. The motor 11 is electrically connected to the control device, and the end of the transmission rod of the motor 11 extends out of the cavity and is connected to the grinding assembly.

[0036] The described grinding assembly includes an annular outer grinding core 12 fixed to the inner wall of the housing 1 and an inner grinding core 13 disposed at the center of the outer grinding core 12. The driving rod of the motor 11 is connected to the inner grinding core 13. There is a gap between the inner grinding core 13 and the outer grinding core 12, and the pepper particles falling through the material channel 10 fall between the inner grinding core 13 and the outer grinding core 12.

[0037] The other contents of Embodiment 3 are the same as those of Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

[0038] The above has introduced the present application in detail. Specific examples are used in this article to elaborate on the principle and implementation manner of the present application. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the present application and its core idea. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, without departing from the principle of the present application, several improvements and modifications can still be made to the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A household electric grinder, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1) and a storage cup (2). A grinding assembly and a control device are installed inside the housing (1). The storage cup (2) is detachably connected below the housing (1). An opening (3) is provided on the middle surface of the housing (1). The opening (3) is in a non-closed shape. The part of the housing (1) located inside the opening (3) forms a button (4). The control device includes a key switch (5) for switching the working state of the grinding assembly. The key switch (5) is in contact connection with the inner wall of the button (4). Pressing the button (4) causes the button (4) to deform and squeeze the key switch (5).

2. The household electric grinder according to claim 1, wherein The top surface diameter of the outer surface of the housing (1) is smaller than the bottom surface diameter, and the top surface diameter of the storage cup (2) is larger than the bottom surface diameter. The outer surface of the housing (1) is a curved surface structure that gradually becomes larger from top to bottom, and the outer surface of the storage cup (2) is a curved surface structure that gradually becomes smaller from top to bottom.

3. A household electric grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening (3) is in a circular ring structure with an unclosed top. The two ends at the top of the opening (3) extend upward for a certain distance.

4. The household electric grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device includes a circuit board (6). The key switch (5) is arranged on the circuit board (6). The circuit board (6) is provided on the wall surface of the housing (1) close to the side where the button (4) is located.

5. A household electric grinder according to claim 4, characterized in that, A charging connector (8) and an indicator light (9) are also provided on the circuit board (6). The charging connector (8) and the indicator light (9) respectively pass through the housing (1). The indicator light (9) is located below the button (4), and the charging connector (8) is located below the indicator light (9).

6. The household electric grinder according to claim 4, wherein, The control device includes a storage battery (7). The storage battery (7) is located on both sides of the circuit board (6) and is electrically connected to the circuit board (6). The storage battery (7) is located on the outer periphery of the motor (11).

7. A household electric grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The position where the button (4) is located is at 1 / 5 to 2 / 5 of the height of the entire housing (1).

8. A household electric grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage cup (2) is threadedly connected to the housing (1). The height of the storage cup (2) is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the height of the housing (1).

9. The household electric grinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, A closed cavity and an up-and-down conducting material channel (10) are provided inside the housing (1). A motor (11) is installed in the cavity. The motor (11) is electrically connected to the control device. The end of the transmission rod of the motor (11) extends out of the cavity and is connected to the grinding assembly.

10. A household electric grinder according to claim 1 or 9, characterized in that, The grinding assembly includes an annular outer grinding core (12) fixed to the inner wall of the housing (1) and an inner grinding core (13) provided at the center of the outer grinding core (12). The transmission rod of the motor (11) is connected to the inner grinding core (13). There is a gap between the inner grinding core (13) and the outer grinding core (12). The pepper grains falling through the material channel (10) fall between the inner grinding core (13) and the outer grinding core (12).

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