Vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness

Abstract

The vegetable cutter comprises a base body, the base body is provided with a transversely-arranged partition plate and an annular wall located on the periphery of the partition plate and vertically arranged, the partition plate is provided with an opening and a first blade, the cutting edge of the first blade is located at the opening, and the cutting edge of the first blade is arranged in the radial direction; the device is characterized in that a slope surface is arranged at the position, opposite to the cutting edge of the first blade, of the opening of the partition plate, the height of the top end of the slope surface can be adjusted, and in normal use, the top end of the slope surface is lower than the cutting edge of the first blade so that a discharging opening can be formed between the slope surface and the cutting edge of the first blade. The height of the top end of the slope can be adjusted, a discharging opening is formed between the top end of the slope and the cutting edge of the first blade in normal use, the opening degree of the discharging opening can be adjusted, the larger the opening of the discharging opening is, the thicker the cut food is, and otherwise the thinner the food is.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a kitchen utensil, in particular to a vegetable cutter which can cut vegetables and shred them and has an adjustable thickness. Background Art

[0002] A grater is an appliance used to grate fruits and vegetables. A traditional grater includes a rubbing board with grating holes on the rubbing hole panel. This plate-type grater is used to grate food materials such as radish. The length of the radish shredded by the plate-type grater is generally short because the plate-type grater can only grate straight shreds for food materials. Therefore, the length of the radish shreds is always shorter than the length of the radish before grating. Generally, the length of the radish shreds is only one-third of the length of the radish, which cannot meet the needs of users.

[0003] Therefore, a kind of rotary vegetable cutter that can shred appears on the market, and there are many such products on Taobao. For example, a Chinese utility model patent "A Grater" with patent number ZL201721226959.2 (publication number CN208319084U) discloses a grater, including a main board and side panels arranged along the outer edge of the main board, a plug-in column is arranged in the middle of the main board, an opening and a blade are arranged on the main board, the blade of the blade is located at the opening, the blade is arranged radially with the plug-in column as the center, the blade is higher than the upper plane of the main board, and a discharge port is formed between the blade and the opening, a serrated knife hole is arranged on the main board on one side of the discharge port, and a shredder device is arranged below the serrated knife hole, and the shredder device is controlled by a control device to extend out of the serrated knife hole or reset.

[0004] For example, the Chinese utility model patent "A Grater" with patent number ZL202022809244.8 (publication number CN214520359U) discloses a grater including a hollow seat body, a first blade arranged horizontally and a plurality of second blades arranged vertically are provided on the upper side of the top wall of the seat body, the second blade is located on one side of the blade of the first blade, and the second blades are arranged at a certain distance from each other, and a feed opening is provided on the top wall of the seat body corresponding to the blade position of the first blade. When in use, the user holds the upper end of the radish, presses the lower end of the radish on the top wall of the seat body, and then rotates the radish by hand. The radish is first cut vertically by the second blade arranged vertically, and then cut horizontally by the first blade arranged horizontally, so that the radish is formed into filaments after being cut by the second blade and the first blade in sequence, and finally the shredded radish falls from the feed opening to the bottom of the top wall of the seat body.

[0005] The above two solutions have their own advantages and disadvantages, but they have a common defect, that is, the height of the discharge port formed between the radially arranged blades and the opening is constant, that is, the thickness of the shavings is the same each time, but some users need to shave thinner wires, and the solutions disclosed in the above two patents cannot meet their needs. Summary of the invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present utility model is to provide a vegetable cutter with a reasonable structural design and adjustable thickness of the cut spiral slices or shredded strips in view of the above-mentioned current situation of the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present utility model to solve the above technical problem is: a vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness, including a base body, the base body has a horizontally arranged partition plate and an annular wall vertically arranged around the partition plate, an opening and a first blade are arranged on the partition plate, the cutting edge of the first blade is located at the opening, and the cutting edge of the first blade is arranged radially; it is characterized in that: a slope surface is arranged at a position opposite to the cutting edge of the first blade at the opening of the partition plate, the height of the top end of the slope surface is adjustable, and the top end of the slope surface is lower than the cutting edge of the first blade during normal use to form a discharge port between the two.

[0008] To form a specific slope surface, the following preferred structure is adopted. The above slope surface is the upper surface of an adjusting plate and its inclination angle is adjustable. The side of the adjusting plate close to the cutting edge of the first blade is the top end of the slope surface. The adjusting plate is a plastic plate part, which is convenient for processing and assembly. The slope surface is a slope plane. The slope surface always maintains an inclined state. When the upper surface of the adjusting plate is in the same plane as the partition plate, the slope surface is horizontal, which can be understood as having a slope of 0. Of course, the slope surface can also be an arc surface.

[0009] Preferably, the above adjusting plate is arranged radially, and the side of it far away from the cutting edge of the first blade is hinged to the partition plate. In this way, by swinging the adjusting plate, the height of the top end of the slope surface can be adjusted.

[0010] To form a specific slope surface, the following structure can also be adopted. The above slope surface is a partial arc surface of a horizontally arranged cylinder exposed above the partition plate. A partial arc-shaped slope surface is directly formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cylinder itself.

[0011] Specifically, the above cylinder is a roller shaft that can rotate around its own axis, and the height of the cylinder can be adjusted up and down. The highest position of the cylinder forms the top end of the slope surface, and the up and down movement of the cylinder realizes the adjustment of the height of the top end of the slope surface.

[0012] To facilitate the positioning of food (such as radishes, cucumbers, potatoes, etc.), a plug-in column with a central hole extending upward is arranged in the middle of the above partition plate, and the central hole of the plug-in column penetrates the partition plate. The plug-in hole is hollow, which is more conducive to fixing food.

[0013] As a specific structure for controlling the swing of the adjusting plate, a support claw for controlling the inclination angle of the adjusting plate is arranged below the adjusting plate, and the support claw can move up and down and can be linked with the side of the adjusting plate close to the cutting edge of the first blade. The support claw just needs to be in contact with the adjusting plate, and it does not need to be connected together. Of course, it can also be connected together.

[0014] As an improvement, it further includes a transmission screw rod that is constrained within the base body and can rotate around its own axis. The support claws are fixed on the sliding block. A threaded hole is provided on the sliding block, and the transmission screw rod is threadedly connected within the threaded hole. The sliding block is constrained within the base body through a slide rail and guide groove structure and can only move up and down. This structure adjusts the up and down movement of the support claws through the principle of screw transmission. Screw transmission has the characteristics of stable transmission and self-locking.

[0015] To facilitate driving the rotation of the transmission screw rod, the head end of the above-mentioned transmission screw rod is connected to a knob so that it can be driven to rotate by the knob.

[0016] To facilitate the installation of the transmission screw rod, an installation cavity is provided on the above-mentioned base body. The head end of the transmission screw rod passes through the top wall of the installation cavity and enters the installation cavity. A transition connection block is fixed at the head end of the transmission screw rod. The knob is connected to the transition connection block to drive the transition connection block to rotate. A damping member urged by a spring is provided within the transition connection block. Multiple positioning pits are arranged at intervals along the circumference on the top wall of the installation cavity. The damping member is held in the positioning pits under the action of the spring; the cooperation between the damping member and the positioning pits makes the rotation of the knob form a jerky gear position feeling, which can better indicate the gear position. A gear position boss is provided on the top wall of the installation cavity, and a gear position block is provided on the transition connection block. When the transition connection block rotates to two extreme positions, the gear position boss forms a block on the gear position block. The cooperation between the gear position block and the gear position boss restricts the maximum rotation angle of the knob.

[0017] As another way to drive the swing of the adjusting plate, a drive shaft for controlling the tilt angle of the adjusting plate is provided below the above-mentioned adjusting plate, and the rotation of the drive shaft can be linked with the adjusting plate. Specifically, an eccentric block with a side protrusion is provided on the peripheral wall of the drive shaft, so that the rotation of the drive shaft can drive the adjusting plate to swing. The driving method is relatively simple and convenient for assembly.

[0018] To facilitate driving the drive shaft to rotate around its own axis, the above-mentioned drive shaft passes through the side wall of the base body and is connected to a knob.

[0019] As a way to drive the cylinder to move up and down, the above-mentioned cylinder is connected to the support claws below it, and the support claws can move up and down to adjust the height of the cylinder. Further, it further includes a transmission screw rod that is constrained within the base body and can rotate around its own axis. The support claws are fixed on the sliding block. A threaded hole is provided on the sliding block, and the transmission screw rod is threadedly connected within the threaded hole. The sliding block is constrained within the base body through a slide rail and guide groove structure and can only move up and down.

[0020] To realize the shredding function of the vegetable cutter, reference can be made to the background patent specifically. A plurality of blade holes are provided on the partition plate on one side of the discharge port, and a plurality of second blades arranged vertically are provided below the blade holes. The second blades can extend upward or retract downward into the blade holes.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows: A ramp surface is provided at a position opposite to the blade edge of the first blade at the opening of the partition plate, and the height of the top end of the ramp surface is adjustable. During normal use, a discharge port is formed between the top end of the ramp surface and the blade edge of the first blade, which enables the opening degree of the discharge port to be adjusted. The larger the opening of the discharge port, the thicker the cut food, and vice versa, so as to realize the adjustable thickness of the food materials. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present utility model along the axial direction of the transmission screw;

[0025] Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the present utility model along the axial direction of the damping member;

[0026] Figure 5 Three-dimensional decomposition of the first embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 6 Three-dimensional decomposition of the first embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second embodiment of the present utility model after removing part of the base body;

[0030] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the third embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the third embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 ; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0032] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] As shown in the figure, it is the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] A vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness, comprising a base body 1. The base body 1 has a horizontally arranged partition 11 and an annular wall 12 vertically arranged around the partition 11. A plug post 4 with a central hole extending upward is provided in the middle of the partition 11, and the central hole of the plug post 4 penetrates through the partition 11. An opening 111 and a first blade 2a are provided on the partition 11. The cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a is located at the opening 111, and the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a is arranged radially. The partition 11 can be integrally formed with the base body or be an independent component.

[0035] At a position opposite to the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a at the opening 111 of the partition 11, there is a slope surface 3a. The height of the top end 3a1 of the slope surface 3a is adjustable. During normal use, the top end 3a1 of the slope surface 3a is lower than the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a to form a discharge port K therebetween. A plurality of blade holes 112 are provided on the partition 11 on one side of the discharge port. Below the blade holes 112, there are multiple second blades 2b arranged vertically, and the second blades 2b can extend upward or retract downward into the blade holes 112.

[0036] In this embodiment, the slope surface 3a is the upper surface of an adjusting plate 3 and its inclination angle is adjustable. The side of the adjusting plate 3 close to the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a is the top end 3a1 of the slope surface 3a. The adjusting plate 3 is arranged radially. The side of the adjusting plate 3 far from the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a is hinged to the partition 11. A pivot shaft 31 is provided on the adjusting plate 3, and the pivot shaft 31 is rotatably installed on the partition 11.

[0037] Below the adjusting plate 3, there is a support claw 5 for controlling the inclination angle of the adjusting plate 3. The support claw 5 can move up and down and can be linked with the side of the adjusting plate 3 close to the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a. It also includes a transmission screw 6 that can rotate around its own axis and is constrained within the base body 1. The support claw 5 is fixed on a sliding block 51. In this embodiment, the support claw 5 and the sliding block 51 are integrally formed together. A threaded hole 511 is provided on the sliding block 51, and the transmission screw 6 is threadedly connected in the threaded hole 511. The sliding block 51 is constrained within the base body 1 through a slide rail and guide groove structure and can only move up and down. Slide grooves 512 are provided on both side walls of the sliding block 51, and corresponding guide blocks 14 that are slidably matched with the slide grooves 512 are provided on the inner wall of the base body 1. The head end of the transmission screw 6 is connected to a knob 7 so that it can be driven to rotate by the knob 7.

[0038] An installation cavity 13 is provided on the base body 1. The head end of the transmission screw rod 6 passes through the top wall of the installation cavity 13 and enters the installation cavity 13. A transition connection block 8 is fixed to the head end of the transmission screw rod 6 by screws. The knob 7 is connected to the transition connection block 8 to drive the transition connection block 8 to rotate. A damping member 9 held by a spring 91 is provided in the transition connection block 8. A plurality of positioning pits 131 arranged at intervals along the circumference are provided on the top wall of the installation cavity 13. The damping member 9 is held in the positioning pits 131 under the action of the spring 91. A gear position boss 132 is provided on the top wall of the installation cavity 13, and a gear position block 81 is provided on the transition connection block 8. When the transition connection block 8 rotates to two extreme positions, the gear position boss 132 blocks the gear position block 81.

[0039] The working principle of this vegetable cutter is the same as that of the background technology. Compared with the background technology, this vegetable cutter has the function of adjusting the thickness of the sliced spiral pieces or shredded pieces cut out. The specific adjustment working principle and process are as follows.

[0040] Rotate the knob 7 to drive the transmission screw rod 6 to rotate, thereby driving the support claw 5 to move upward, and then pushing the adjusting plate 3 to swing upward. The top end 3a1 of the slope surface 3a moves upward, and the opening of the discharge port K between the top end 3a1 of the slope surface 3a and the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a becomes smaller, and the thickness of the cut food becomes thinner. When the support claw 5 moves downward and cuts the food, the food exerts a downward pressure on the adjusting plate 3, driving the adjusting plate 3 to swing downward. The opening of the discharge port K between the top end 3a1 of the slope surface 3a and the cutting edge 2a1 of the first blade 2a becomes larger, and the thickness of the cut food becomes thicker. In this way, the thickness of the cut food materials is adjusted.

[0041] As Figure 7 、 8 shown, it is the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that a driving shaft 10 for controlling the inclination angle of the adjusting plate 3 is provided below the adjusting plate 3. The rotation of the driving shaft 10 can be eccentrically linked with the adjusting plate 3. The driving shaft 10 passes through the annular wall 12 of the base body 1 and is connected to the knob 7. Specifically, an eccentric block 101 protruding laterally is provided on the peripheral wall of the driving shaft 10, so that the rotation of the driving shaft 10 can drive the adjusting plate 3 to swing.

[0043] As Figure 9 、 10 shown, it is the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] The differences between this embodiment and the first embodiment are as follows: The ramp surface 3a is a partial arc surface of a horizontally arranged cylinder 15 that exposes above the partition 11. The cylinder 15 is a roller shaft that can rotate around its own axis. Of course, the cylinder 15 can also be non-rotating. The height of the cylinder 15 can be adjusted up and down. The cylinder 15 is connected to the supporting claw 5 below it, and the supporting claw 5 can move up and down to adjust the height of the cylinder 15. It also includes a transmission screw 6 that is constrained in the base 1 and can rotate around its own axis. The supporting claw 5 is fixed on the sliding block 6. The sliding block 6 is provided with a threaded hole 61, and the transmission screw 6 is threadedly connected in the threaded hole 61. The sliding block 6 is constrained in the base 1 through a slide rail and guide groove structure and can only move up and down. The head end of the transmission screw 6 is connected to the knob 7 so that it can be driven to rotate by the knob 7. The structures and cooperation relationships of the transmission screw 6, the supporting claw 5, and the knob 7 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0045] It should be noted that in the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "front, back", "left, right", "inside, outside", "up, down", etc. are all based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 invention. The terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness, comprising a base body (1), the base body (1) having a horizontally arranged partition plate (11) and an annular wall (12) vertically arranged around the partition plate (11), an opening (111) and a first blade (2a) being provided on the partition plate (11), the cutting edge (2a1) of the first blade (2a) being located at the opening (111), and the cutting edge (2a1) of the first blade (2a) being arranged radially; characterized in that: At a position opposite to the cutting edge (2a1) of the first blade (2a) at the opening (111) of the partition plate (11), a ramp surface (3a) is provided, and the height of the top end (3a1) of the ramp surface (3a) is adjustable. During normal use, the top end (3a1) of the ramp surface (3a) is lower than the cutting edge (2a1) of the first blade (2a) to form a discharge port (K) therebetween.

2. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to claim 1, wherein: The ramp surface (3a) is the upper surface of an adjusting plate (3) and its inclination angle is adjustable. One side of the adjusting plate (3) close to the cutting edge (2a1) of the first blade (2a) is the top end (3a1) of the ramp surface (3a).

3. The vegetable slicer with adjustable thickness according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting plate (3) is arranged radially, and one side thereof away from the cutting edge (2a1) of the first blade (2a) is hinged to the partition plate (11).

4. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to claim 1, wherein: The ramp surface (3a) is a partial arc surface of a laterally arranged cylinder (15) exposed above the partition plate (11).

5. The vegetable slicer with adjustable thickness according to claim 4, wherein: The cylinder (15) is a roller shaft that can rotate around its own axis, and the height of the cylinder (15) can be adjusted up and down.

6. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the middle of the partition plate (11), an insertion column (4) with a central hole extending upward is provided, and the central hole of the insertion column (4) penetrates the partition plate (11).

7. The vegetable slicer with adjustable thickness according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: Below the adjusting plate (3), a support claw (5) for controlling the inclination angle of the adjusting plate (3) is provided. The support claw (5) can move up and down and can be linked with one side of the adjusting plate (3) close to the cutting edge (2a1) of the first blade (2a).

8. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to claim 7, characterized in that: It further includes a transmission screw (6) constrained in the base body (1) and capable of rotating around its own axis. The support claw (5) is fixed on a sliding block (51). A threaded hole (511) is provided on the sliding block (51). The transmission screw (6) is threadedly connected in the threaded hole (511). The sliding block (51) is constrained in the base body (1) through a slide rail and guide groove structure and can only move up and down.

9. The vegetable slicer with adjustable thickness according to claim 8, wherein: The head end of the transmission screw (6) is connected to a knob (7) so as to be driven to rotate by the knob (7).

10. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to claim 9, characterized in that: An installation cavity (13) is provided on the base body (1). The head end of the transmission screw (6) passes through the top wall of the installation cavity (13) and enters the installation cavity (13). A transition connection block (8) is fixed at the head end of the transmission screw (6). The knob (7) is connected to the transition connection block (8) to drive the transition connection block (8) to rotate. A damping member (9) urged by a spring (91) is provided in the transition connection block (8). A plurality of positioning pits (131) arranged at intervals along the circumference are provided on the top wall of the installation cavity (13). The damping member (9) is held in the positioning pits (131) under the action of the spring (91). A gear position convex platform (132) is provided on the top wall of the installation cavity (13). A gear position block (81) is provided on the transition connection block (8). When the transition connection block (8) rotates to two extreme positions, the gear position convex platform (132) forms a block on the gear position block (81).

11. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: A drive shaft (10) for controlling the tilt angle of the adjusting plate (3) is provided below the adjusting plate (3), and the rotation of the drive shaft (10) can be linked with the adjusting plate (3).

12. The vegetable slicer with adjustable thickness according to claim 11, characterized in that: The drive shaft (10) passes through the annular wall (12) of the base body (1) and is connected to the knob (7).

13. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The cylinder (15) is connected to the supporting claw (5) below it, and the supporting claw (5) can move up and down to adjust the height of the cylinder (15).

14. The vegetable slicer with adjustable thickness according to claim 13, wherein: It further includes a transmission screw rod (6) that is constrained within the base body (1) and can rotate about its own axis. The supporting claw (5) is fixed on the sliding block (51). A threaded hole (511) is provided on the sliding block (51), and the transmission screw rod (6) is threadedly connected within the threaded hole (511). The sliding block (51) is constrained within the base body (1) by a slide rail and guide groove structure and can only move up and down.

15. The vegetable cutter with adjustable thickness according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A plurality of blade holes (112) are provided on the partition plate (11) on one side of the discharge port. Below the blade holes (112), a plurality of second blades (2b) arranged vertically are provided, and the second blades (2b) can extend upward or retract downward into the blade holes (112).

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