Food processing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to food processing equipment which comprises a shell, an ice bucket assembly, a stirring device and a stirring driving device. The shell is provided with a containing space, and the ice bucket assembly is arranged in the containing space. The ice bucket assembly comprises an inner container, the inner container is provided with an end, and the end is provided with a first opening communicating with the inner space of the inner container. The stirring device comprises a supporting ring and a stirring cutter which are connected, the supporting ring is stacked on the end portion, and the stirring cutter is arranged in the inner container. The stirring driving device comprises a stirring driving mechanism and a transmission part connected to the stirring driving mechanism, the transmission part is in transmission connection to the supporting ring, and the stirring driving mechanism can drive the transmission part to rotate so as to drive the stirring device to rotate through the supporting ring. Through the arrangement, the supporting ring is stacked at the end part and is driven by the stirring assembly to drive the stirring device to rotate, so that the structural stability of the stirring device can be enhanced, the stirring device is kept stable during rotation, and the stirring efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a food processing device. Background Art

[0002] An ice cream maker is a common food processing device, typically comprising a housing, a container, a stirring blade, and a drive motor. The housing is the main structure of the ice cream maker, and the container is located within the housing. The container is used to hold ingredients to be processed, such as cream, butter, nuts, and fruit. The stirring blade is located within the container, and the output shaft of the drive motor is typically directly coaxially connected to the stirring blade to drive the stirring blade to rotate, thereby stirring the ingredients within the container. This arrangement can easily cause the stirring blade to vibrate, shake, or fall off during high-speed rotation, hindering stirring stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a food processing device for solving the above technical problems.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides a food processing device, which includes a shell, an ice bucket assembly, a stirring device and a stirring drive device. The shell has a storage space, and the ice bucket assembly is arranged in the storage space. The ice bucket assembly includes an inner liner, and the inner liner has an end, and the end is provided with a first opening connected to the internal space of the inner liner. The stirring device includes a support ring and a stirring tool connected to each other, the support ring is stacked around the first opening and placed at the end, and the stirring tool is arranged in the inner liner and connected to the support ring. The stirring drive device is arranged in the shell, and the stirring drive device includes a stirring drive mechanism and a transmission member connected to the stirring drive mechanism. The transmission member is transmission-connected to the support ring, and the stirring drive mechanism can drive the transmission member to drive the support ring to rotate.

[0005] In some embodiments, the ice bucket assembly further comprises an ice bucket, wherein the inner liner is detachably disposed in the ice bucket, wherein the ice bucket is provided with a mounting platform surrounding the outer periphery of the end portion, the mounting platform and the end portion are spaced apart, and the transmission member is stacked on the second mounting platform.

[0006] In some embodiments, the transmission member includes a slip ring, which is disposed around the outer circumference of the support ring and rotatably stacked on the mounting platform. The slip ring is in transmission connection with the stirring drive mechanism, which can drive the slip ring to rotate, thereby driving the stirring device to rotate via the support ring.

[0007] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral wall of the slip ring is provided with a plurality of teeth, which are sequentially arranged along the circumference of the slip ring, and the stirring drive mechanism includes a drive motor and a driving gear connected to the drive motor, and the driving gear is engaged with the teeth.

[0008] In some embodiments, a first clamping portion is provided on the side of the slip ring facing the support ring, and a second clamping portion is provided on the side of the support ring facing the slip ring. Either one of the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion is a groove and the other is a protrusion, and the first clamping portion is engaged with the second clamping portion.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing has a second opening connected to the accommodating space, the first opening is located inside the accommodating space and connected to the second opening. The food processing device further includes a cover and a seal, the cover covers the second opening, and the seal is attached between the cover and the support ring.

[0010] In some embodiments, the lid includes a main body, sidewalls, and a retaining rib connected to one another. The main body covers the second opening and is spaced apart from the inner container. The sidewalls protrude toward the first opening. The retaining ribs are connected to the main body and protrude toward the interior space of the inner container, with the retaining ribs spaced apart from the sidewalls. A seal is disposed between the sidewalls and the retaining ribs, and the seal is affixed to the support ring.

[0011] In some embodiments, the seal includes a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion, the second sealing portion is connected to the first sealing portion, the first sealing portion is fitted between the side wall portion and the limiting rib, and the support ring is provided with an arc surface portion on the side facing the seal, and the second sealing portion is extruded on the arc surface portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the support ring includes a support ring portion, a mounting portion, and support ribs, wherein the support ring portion surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting portion and is rotatably superimposed on the end portion, and the support ribs are connected between the mounting portion and the support ring portion. The stirring blade includes a stirring shaft connected to the mounting portion and extending toward the bottom of the inner pot.

[0013] In some embodiments, the support ring portion includes an annular portion and a shielding portion connected to each other, the end portion having an end surface and an inner wall surface, the end surface defining a first opening, and the end surface and the inner wall surface being smoothly connected. The annular portion is attached to the end surface, the shielding portion is attached to the inner wall surface, and the support ribs are connected to the shielding portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the stirring tool further includes a plurality of stirring members, which are arranged in sequence and at intervals on the periphery of the stirring shaft and connected to the stirring shaft. The stirring member includes a plurality of stirring parts, which are arranged in sequence and at intervals along the extension direction of the stirring shaft. One end of each stirring part is connected to the stirring shaft, and the other end extends toward the direction of the inner wall of the inner pot. At least two of the plurality of stirring parts are not parallel to each other.

[0015] In some embodiments, the food processing device further includes a refrigeration mechanism. The refrigeration mechanism includes an evaporating coil, a compressor, and a condenser. The evaporating coil is disposed outside the inner container, and the compressor and condenser are both disposed in the accommodation space. The compressor is connected to the evaporating coil, and the condenser is connected to the compressor.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present application provides a food processing device, which includes a shell, an ice bucket assembly, a stirring device and a stirring drive device. The stirring device includes a support ring and a stirring tool. The support ring is stacked on the end of the inner pot and drives the stirring device to rotate under the drive of the stirring assembly. On the one hand, the support ring surrounds the first opening and is stacked on the end, so that the support ring and the end have a large contact area, which can provide a stable support point for the stirring tool, enhance the structural stability of the stirring device, and make the stirring device stable during rotation, reducing the occurrence of vibration. On the other hand, the stirring tool is directly connected to the support ring, and the support ring can effectively transmit the power of the stirring drive device to the stirring tool, thereby improving the stirring efficiency and reducing energy loss. In addition, the support ring is stacked on the end of the inner pot, making the overall device more compact, saving space and volume, and easy to carry and store. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the implementation. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a food processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The cross-sectional structural diagram of the food processing equipment is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structural explosion of the food processing equipment shown.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of area A in the food processing equipment shown.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of area B in the food processing equipment shown.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 2Schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring device in the food processing equipment shown.

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the stirring drive device, cover body and sealing member in the food processing equipment shown.

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of area B in the food processing equipment shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that when an element / component is referred to as being "fixed to" another element / component, it may be directly on the other element / component or there may be an intervening element / component. When an element / component is considered to be "connected" to another element / component, it may be directly connected to the other element / component or there may be an intervening element / component. At the same time, when an element / component is considered to be "connected" to another element / component, it may be integrally molded or assembled with the other element / component. When an element / component is considered to be "disposed on" another element / component, it may be directly disposed on the other element / component or there may be an intervening element / component.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] See also Figure 1 In one embodiment of the present application, a food processing device 100 is provided for processing food. For example, the device may have functions such as stirring and / or breaking the food wall. The food processing device 100 may be a meat grinder, an ice cream maker, a soy milk maker, etc., and this embodiment does not impose specific limitations on this. For ease of description, in this embodiment, the food processing device 100 is described using an ice cream maker as an example.

[0030] See also Figures 2 to 4In one embodiment provided in the present application, a food processing device 100 includes a housing 10, an ice bucket assembly 20, a stirring device 30, and a stirring drive device 40. The housing 10 has a accommodating space 101, and the ice bucket assembly 20 is disposed in the accommodating space 101. The ice bucket assembly 20 includes an inner container 21, and the inner container 21 has an end 211. The end 211 is provided with a first opening 212 that communicates with the internal space of the inner container 21. The stirring device 30 includes a connected support ring 31 and a stirring blade 32. The support ring 31 is superimposed on the end 211. The stirring blade 32 is disposed in the inner container 21 and connected to the support ring 31. The stirring drive device 40 includes a stirring drive mechanism 41 and a transmission member 42 connected to the stirring drive mechanism 41. The transmission member 42 is arranged around the outer circumference of the support ring 31 and is transmission-connected to the support ring 31. The stirring drive mechanism 41 is used to drive the transmission member 42 to rotate so as to drive the stirring device 30 to rotate through the support ring 31. Specifically, the support ring 31 can be movably superimposed on the end 211 of the inner pot 21 and drives the stirring device 30 to rotate under the drive of the stirring drive device 40. On the one hand, the support ring 31 surrounds the first opening 212 and is superimposed on the end 211, so that the support ring 31 and the end 211 have a large contact area, which can provide a stable support point for the stirring tool 32, enhance the structural stability of the stirring device 30, and make the stirring device 30 remain stable during rotation, reducing the occurrence of vibration; on the other hand, the stirring tool 32 is directly connected to the support ring 31, and the support ring 31 can effectively transmit the power of the stirring drive device 40 to the stirring device 30, thereby improving stirring efficiency and reducing energy loss. In addition, the support ring 31 is superimposed on the end 211 of the inner pot 21, making the overall device more compact, saving space and volume, and easy to carry and store.

[0031] Next, each component of the food processing device 100 and the specific structure of each component will be introduced one by one.

[0032] See also Figure 3 The housing 10 is used to install and protect components. The housing 10 is also used to support the food processing device 100 at its location of use, such as the ground, a tabletop, or other supporting platforms. Specifically, the housing 10 is roughly rectangular. In other embodiments, the housing 10 can also be any shape such as a cube, a cylinder, or even an irregular shape. The housing 10 has a storage space 101, which is used to install and place components. The components may include the ice bucket assembly 20, the stirring device 30, the stirring drive device 40, or other components mentioned above, but this embodiment does not limit this.

[0033] See also Figure 4The ice bucket assembly 20 is a mechanism of the food processing device 100 for holding food to be processed, and the ice bucket assembly 20 is arranged in the accommodating space 101. The ice bucket assembly 20 includes an ice bucket 22, which is used to provide a low-temperature environment for ice cream. The ice bucket 22 can specifically include an inner bucket 221 and an outer bucket 222. The inner bucket 221 and the outer bucket 222 are both barrel-shaped structures. The double-layer barrel design can reduce the temperature in the barrel more quickly and maintain a low temperature more effectively. The inner barrel 221 is usually made of food-grade metal to ensure food safety and hygiene. The outer barrel 222 can be made of plastic or other materials to provide good thermal insulation. The inner barrel 221 and the outer barrel 222 can be filled with insulation material (not shown in the figure), such as polyurethane foam, which helps to insulate and reduce the impact of external heat on the internal temperature of the food processing device 100.

[0034] In this embodiment, the ice bucket assembly 20 includes an inner liner 21, which is removably mounted within an inner barrel 221 for easy disassembly and cleaning, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. The inner liner 21 is a barrel-shaped structure used to hold ingredients needed for making ice cream, such as cream, butter, cheese, nuts, and fruit. It not only holds the ingredients to be processed, but also provides a place for them to be processed. The inner liner 21 has an end 211, located on the side of the food processing device 100 that faces away from the mounting platform during normal use. The end 211 defines a first opening 212 that communicates with the interior of the inner liner 21, allowing ingredients to enter the inner liner 21 through the first opening 212. The end 211 protrudes substantially from the outer side of the inner liner 21, forming a step-like mounting platform 224. Specifically, the end 211 has an end surface 2111 defining the first opening 212 and an inner wall 2112 extending along the extension direction to form the inner liner 21's wall surface. In this embodiment, the end portion 211 also serves as a mounting platform for the stirring device 30, ensuring its stability during the stirring process. In some embodiments, to enhance the tightness of the connection between the stirring device 30 and the end portion 211, the end surface 2111 and the inner wall surface 2112 are smoothly connected, allowing the stirring device 30 to fit tightly against the end portion 211, enhancing the secureness of the installation. Furthermore, this reduces wear and damage between the stirring device 30 and the end portion 211, thereby extending the service life of the device.

[0035] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5Specifically, the stirring device 30 includes a support ring 31 and a stirring blade 32, which are connected to each other. The support ring 31 is superimposed on the end 211. The stirring blade 32 is disposed within the inner pot 21. The support ring 31 is used to cooperate with the stirring drive device 40 and drive the stirring blade 32 to rotate. In this embodiment, the support ring 31 has a contour substantially similar to the first opening 212 of the inner pot 21 and is specifically annular. By superimposing the support ring 31 on the end 211, the support ring 31 and the end 211 have a large contact area, providing a stable support point for the stirring blade 32, enhancing the structural stability of the stirring device 30, ensuring stability during rotation and reducing vibration. Furthermore, the stirring blade 32 is directly connected to the support ring 31, which effectively transmits power from the stirring drive device 40 to the stirring device 30, improving stirring efficiency and reducing energy loss. Furthermore, the support ring 31 is tightly connected to the end 211, preventing food from splashing between the end 211 and the support ring 31 during stirring, thereby improving the safety and reliability of food processing. In other embodiments, the support ring 31 may also be arranged in a rectangular or irregular shape, and the support ring 31 may have different external structures according to the shape of the first opening 212 .

[0036] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6As just an example, the support ring 31 may include a support ring portion 311, a mounting portion 312, and a support rib 313. The support ring portion 311 surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting portion 312 and fits tightly to the end portion 211. The stirring tool 32 is connected to the mounting portion 312, and the support rib 313 is connected between the stirring tool 32 and the support ring portion 311. Specifically, the support ring portion 311 includes an annular portion 3111 and a shielding portion 3112 connected to each other. The annular portion 3111 is arranged in contact with the end surface 2111 to ensure the stability of the stirring device 30 during the stirring process. The shielding portion 3112 is arranged in contact with the inner wall surface 2112 and extends toward the inner pot 21 to prevent food from splashing out of the inner pot 21 during the stirring process, and can also provide additional structural support. In this embodiment, the stirring blade 32 includes a stirring shaft 321, which is generally rod-shaped and generally perpendicular to the bottom wall of the inner pot 21. The stirring shaft 321 is connected to the mounting portion 312 and extends toward the bottom of the inner pot 21. The support ribs 313 are used to improve the overall structural strength of the support ring 31, thereby improving the stability and durability of the entire stirring device 30 during the stirring process. The support ribs 313 are connected between the stirring shaft 321 and the support ring portion 311, specifically between the shielding portion 3112 and the stirring shaft 321. The number of support ribs 313 can be one, two or more. For example, when the number of support ribs 313 is one, one support rib 313 is connected between the stirring shaft 321 and the support ring portion 311. When the number of support ribs 313 is two or more, each support rib 313 is connected between the stirring shaft 321 and the support ring portion 311. Multiple support ribs 313 can be arranged in parallel or in an staggered manner. This embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on the number of support ribs 313 and the arrangement of adjacent support ribs 313. Support ribs 313 of different numbers and arrangements can be set according to actual production needs.

[0037] See also Figure 6 In this embodiment, the stirring tool 32 is used to process the ingredients in the inner pot 21, such as stirring and mixing. The stirring tool 32 includes the stirring shaft 321 and the stirring member 322 mentioned above. The stirring member 322 is arranged inside the inner pot 21, and the stirring member 322 is connected to the stirring shaft 321, and can rotate with the stirring shaft 321 as the rotation center under the drive of the stirring drive device 40. The stirring member 322 is the main structure of the stirring tool 32 for performing stirring operations. There are multiple stirring members 322, and the multiple stirring members 322 are arranged in sequence and spaced apart on the outer periphery of the stirring shaft 321 and are respectively connected to the stirring shaft 321. As a specific example, in this embodiment, there are two stirring members 322. In other embodiments, there can be any number of stirring members 322, such as three, four, or five.

[0038] In some embodiments, the stirring member 322 includes a plurality of stirring portions 3221, and the stirring portion 3221 is the main body portion 51 of the stirring member 322 that has a stirring effect, and the plurality of stirring portions 3221 are spaced apart in sequence along the extension direction of the stirring shaft 321. One end of each stirring portion 3221 is connected to the stirring shaft 321, and the other end extends in the direction of the inner wall of the liner 21. It should be noted that the above-mentioned "extension direction of the stirring shaft 321" is roughly the same as the axial direction of the stirring shaft 321. Through the above-mentioned arrangement, the plurality of stirring portions 3221 are connected to different parts of the stirring shaft 321, so the distribution positions of the plurality of stirring portions 3221 in the liner 21 are also different, so when the stirring portion 3221 rotates following the stirring shaft 321, the plurality of stirring portions 3221 can stir the ingredients in different areas, which is conducive to fully mixing and stirring the ingredients.

[0039] In some embodiments, at least two stirring portions 3221 among the multiple stirring portions 3221 are not parallel to each other, so the stirring areas covered by the non-parallel stirring portions 3221 and the stirring effects they produce are not the same, thereby improving the stirring effect of the stirring tool 32 on the food. In some other embodiments, there are at least two stirring portions 3221 in two different stirring members 322 connected to different positions of the stirring shaft 321. It should be noted that the above-mentioned "two stirring portions 3221" can refer to stirring portions 3221 located in two different stirring members 322 respectively; the above-mentioned "different positions of the stirring shaft 321" means that the shortest distance from the connection between the connecting portion and the stirring shaft 321 to the bottom wall of the inner pot 21 is different. The above-mentioned arrangement can further enrich the distribution area of the multiple stirring portions 3221, thereby further improving the stirring effect of the stirring tool 32 on the food.

[0040] In some embodiments, the stirring member 322 further includes a scraper 3222, which is disposed at one end of the stirring portion 3221 near the inner wall. The scraper 3222 is configured to rotate with the stirring shaft 321 and the stirring portion 3221. During rotation, the scraper 3222 can scrape off food adhered to the inner wall of the inner container 21 to ensure that the food is fully stirred and mixed by the stirring portion 3221. As a specific example, in this embodiment, the scraper 3222 is a generally rectangular plate-shaped structure. In other embodiments, the scraper 3222 can also be a plate-shaped structure of any shape, such as a square or parallelogram. The scraper 3222 extends axially along the stirring shaft 321 and has a first side edge 3223 and a second side edge 3224 that are opposite each other. The first side edge 3223 and the second side edge 3224 are located on either side of the scraper 3222 in the direction of rotation. The first side edge 3223 and the second side edge 3224 are both substantially parallel to the axial direction of the stirring shaft 321. The distance between the first side edge 3223 and the inner sidewall of the inner pot 21 is smaller than the distance between the second side edge 3224 and the inner sidewall of the inner pot 21. Due to this arrangement, the first side edge 3223 of the scraper 3222 is closer to the inner sidewall of the inner pot 21 than the second side edge 3224. As a result, the scraper 3222 is tilted as a whole, which facilitates the first side edge 3223 of the scraper 3222 to be closer to the inner sidewall of the inner pot 21, thereby scraping off as much food as possible from the inner sidewall of the inner pot 21. In addition, the inclined scraper 3222 can also have a certain stirring effect on the food in the inner pot 21 when rotating.

[0041] In some embodiments, the scraper 3222 is in a plate-like shape and extends axially along the stirring shaft 321, and is spaced apart from the inner bottom wall of the inner pot 21, so as to prevent the inner bottom wall of the inner pot 21 from hindering the rotation of the scraper 3222, and at the same time prevent the scraper 3222 from contacting and rubbing with the inner bottom wall of the inner pot 21 to cause wear between the two.

[0042] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7In this embodiment, the support ring 31 of the stirring device 30 is connected to the stirring drive device 40 by transmission, so that the stirring drive device 40 drives the support ring 31 to rotate and drives the stirring tool 32 to rotate. The stirring drive device 40 is arranged in the shell 10, and the stirring drive device 40 includes a stirring drive mechanism 41 and a transmission member 42. The transmission member 42 is connected between the support ring 31 and the stirring drive mechanism 41 by transmission. Specifically, the transmission member 42 can be arranged above or below the installation plane of the support ring 31, or the transmission member 42 is arranged around the outer periphery of the support ring 31, so as to save installation space. In this embodiment, the transmission member 42 is arranged around the outer periphery of the support ring 31. The connection and cooperation between the above-mentioned transmission member 42, the support ring 31 and the stirring drive mechanism 41 makes the stirring tool 32 subject to uniform force, thereby avoiding uneven stirring or equipment shaking due to uneven force, and improving the stability of stirring.

[0043] Specifically, see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The ice bucket 22 is provided with a mounting platform 224 surrounding the outer periphery of the end portion 211. The mounting platform 224 and the end portion 211 are spaced apart, and a transmission member 42 is superimposed on the mounting platform 224. The transmission member 42 is connected between the support ring 31 and the stirring drive mechanism 41 as a connecting member. The transmission member 42 may include a slip ring 421, a pulley, a sprocket or a gear set, etc., which is not specifically limited in this embodiment. As an example, the transmission member 42 includes a slip ring 421, and the outer contour of the slip ring 421 is roughly annular. The slip ring 421 is arranged on the outer periphery of the support ring 31, and the slip ring 421 is superimposed on the mounting platform 224 and can rotate relative to the mounting platform 224. The slip ring 421 is connected to the stirring drive mechanism 41 in a transmission manner. The stirring drive mechanism 41 drives the slip ring 421 to rotate, so that the support ring 31 and the stirring tool 32 connected to the slip ring 421 are also driven. More specifically, a side of the slip ring 421 facing the stirring drive mechanism 41 may be provided with a plurality of teeth 4211, and the plurality of teeth 4211 are sequentially arranged along the circumference of the slip ring 421. The stirring drive mechanism 41 may include a drive motor 411 and a driving gear 412 connected to each other, and the driving gear 412 is engaged with the teeth 4211. Therefore, in this embodiment, using the slip ring 421 to drive the support ring 31 to rotate can reduce noise and vibration that may be generated by direct drive, providing smoother rotation.

[0044] See also Figure 7In this embodiment, the slip ring 421 and the support ring 31 are connected by a connecting piece to ensure that when the slip ring 421 engages with the driving gear 412 and rotates, the support ring 31 also rotates. The connecting piece can be a first clamping portion 4212 and a second clamping portion 3211. The first clamping portion 4212 is provided on the slip ring 421 and is disposed toward the support ring 31, and the second clamping portion 3211 is provided on the support ring 31 and is disposed toward the slip ring 421, and the first clamping portion 4212 is engaged with the second clamping portion 3211. Specifically, the first clamping portion 4212 can be a groove, and the second clamping portion 3211 can be a protrusion, and the second clamping portion 3211 protrudes into the first clamping portion 4212 and is engaged with the first clamping portion 4212, so that during the rotation of the slip ring 421, the support ring 31 also rotates in the same direction as the slip ring 421. The provision of the first and second clamping portions 4212 and 3211 secures the slide ring 421 to the support ring 31, preventing relative sliding or displacement during rotation and improving stirring stability. Furthermore, the first and second clamping portions 4212 and 3211 allow for quick assembly and disassembly of the slide ring 421 and the support ring 31, facilitating maintenance and cleaning and enhancing the ease of use of the device.

[0045] In other embodiments, the connecting member may also be a meshing tooth (not shown in the figure). As an example, a gear ring is provided on the side of the support ring 31 facing the slip ring 421 and on the side of the slip ring 421 facing the support ring 31. The gear ring of the support ring 31 meshes with the gear ring of the slip ring 421, so that the slip ring 421 rotates under the drive of the stirring drive mechanism 41 and drives the support ring 31 to rotate.

[0046] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 In order to ensure the sealing of the food processing device 100 when processing food ingredients and prevent food ingredients from splashing out of the inner pot 21, the food processing device 100 also includes a cover 50 and a sealing member 60. Specifically, the housing 10 has a second opening 102 connected to the accommodating space 101. The second opening 102 is located at the top of the housing 10 and is connected to the first opening 212 of the inner pot 21, so as to allow the user to add or remove food ingredients to the inner pot 21 from the outside through the first opening 212 and the second opening 102. The cover 50 is arranged at the second opening 102 and covers the second opening 102. The cover 50 includes a main body 51 and a side wall 52 connected to each other. The main body 51 covers the second opening 102 and is spaced apart from the inner pot 21. The side wall 52 protrudes toward the first opening 212 and is attached to the housing 10. It can prevent food ingredients from splashing from the first opening 212 to the outside during the mixing process, reducing the contact between external contaminants and food ingredients. In addition, since the side wall 52 is attached to the housing 10, it can also play a certain sealing role.

[0047] In this embodiment, the sealing member 60 is arranged between the cover body 50 and the support ring 31 and is fitted to the side wall portion 52 and the support ring 31. The sealing member 60 can be a sealing element such as a sealing ring or a sealing gasket, and the close fit of the sealing member 60 and the cover body 50 together forms a sealing structure. Specifically, the cover body 50 also includes a limiting rib 53, which is connected to the main body 51 and protrudes toward the internal space of the liner 21. The side wall portion 52 and the limiting rib 53 are spaced apart and arranged on the outside of the limiting rib 53, so that the limiting rib 53 can clamp the sealing member 60 together with the side wall portion 52. The sealing member 60 may include a first sealing portion 61 and a second sealing portion 62 connected to each other, and the first sealing portion 61 is fitted between the side wall portion 52 and the limiting rib 53, so as to ensure the close fit of the sealing member 60 and the cover body 50 and prevent food from splashing to the outside from between the cover body 50 and the sealing member 60. The outer contour of the second sealing portion 62 is roughly arranged in an arc-shaped thin edge. The second sealing portion 62 is used to squeeze the support ring 31, and specifically can be the annular portion 3111 squeezed on the support ring 31. In some embodiments, the annular portion 3111 can be provided with an arc surface portion 3113 on the side facing the seal 60. The arc surface portion 3113 is used to fit closely with the second sealing portion 62 to improve the sealing effect. At the same time, the arc surface portion 3113 can reduce the wear of the contact surface between the second sealing portion 62 and the support ring 31, thereby improving the durability of the overall structure. By providing the second sealing portion 62 with an arc-shaped thin edge, an appropriate amount of pre-compression can be provided to achieve a good sealing effect. At the same time, the problem of excessive rotational resistance of the stirring device 30 caused by excessive pre-compression is avoided, and a relatively stable and reliable pre-compression seal is provided, further improving the sealing performance.

[0048] Please refer again Figure 2 In this embodiment, the food processing device 100 further includes a refrigeration mechanism 70, which is used to refrigerate the blended ingredients in the inner container 21 to produce finished ice cream. The refrigeration mechanism 70 includes an evaporating coil 71, a compressor 72, and a condenser 73. The evaporating coil 71 is disposed outside the inner container 21 and is used to accommodate a heat exchange medium, which can be a refrigerant such as water, Freon, or propane. The compressor 72 and the condenser 73 are both disposed in the accommodation space 101, with the compressor 72 connected to the evaporating coil 71 and the condenser 73 connected to the compressor 72. The heat exchange medium in the evaporating coil 71 absorbs the heat of the food in the inner liner 21 outside the inner liner 21 and changes from liquid to gas to cool the food in the inner liner 21. The gaseous heat exchange medium is then cooled by the compressor 72 and the condenser 73 and turned back into liquid heat exchange medium. The liquid heat exchange medium returns to the evaporating coil 71 to continue absorbing heat and cooling. The above process is repeated continuously to achieve continuous cooling of the food in the inner liner 21, so that the food is frozen and shaped to make the finished ice cream.

[0049] In some embodiments, the food processing apparatus 100 further includes a cooling fan 74 disposed within the accommodating space 101. The housing 10 is provided with a plurality of cooling holes communicating with the accommodating space 101. The suction end of the cooling fan 74 faces the condenser 73, while the blowing end of the cooling fan 74 faces the cooling holes. Due to the provision of the cooling fan 74, heat generated around the condenser 73 during operation can be drawn away by the cooling fan 74 and discharged from the housing 10 through the cooling holes, thereby preventing a large amount of heat from accumulating around the condenser 73 and ensuring that the condenser 73 can operate safely and normally.

[0050] In summary, the present invention provides a food processing device 100, comprising a housing 10, an ice bucket assembly 20, a stirring device 30, and a stirring drive 40. The stirring device 30 includes a support ring 31 and a stirring blade 32. The support ring 31 is superimposed on the end 211 of the inner container 21 and drives the stirring device 30 to rotate under the drive of the stirring assembly. On the one hand, the support ring 31 surrounds the first opening 212 and superimposes on the end 211, thereby creating a large contact area between the support ring 31 and the end 211. This provides a stable support point for the stirring blade 32, enhances the structural stability of the stirring device 30, and ensures that the stirring device 30 remains stable during rotation, reducing vibration. On the other hand, the stirring blade 32 is directly connected to the support ring 31, which can effectively transmit the power of the stirring drive 40 to the stirring device 30, thereby improving stirring efficiency and reducing energy loss. Furthermore, the support ring 31 superimposed on the end 211 of the inner container 21 makes the entire device more compact, saves space, and is easy to carry and store.

[0051] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0052] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A food processing device, characterized in that: include: a housing having a receiving space; an ice bucket assembly, the ice bucket assembly being disposed in the accommodating space, the ice bucket assembly comprising an inner liner having an end portion, the end portion being provided with a first opening communicating with the inner space of the inner liner; A stirring device, comprising a support ring and a stirring blade, wherein the support ring surrounds the first opening and overlaps the end portion, and the stirring blade is disposed in the inner container and connected to the support ring; as well as A stirring drive device is arranged on the shell; the stirring drive device includes a stirring drive mechanism and a transmission member connected to the stirring drive mechanism, the transmission member is connected to the support ring, and the stirring drive mechanism can drive the transmission member to drive the support ring to rotate.

2. The food processing device according to claim 1, wherein The ice bucket assembly further includes an ice bucket, the inner liner is detachably disposed in the ice bucket, the ice bucket is provided with a mounting platform surrounding the outer periphery of the end portion, the mounting platform and the end portion are spaced apart, and the transmission member is stacked on the mounting platform.

3. The food processing device according to claim 2, wherein The transmission member includes a slip ring, which is arranged around the outer circumference of the support ring and rotatably stacked on the mounting platform. The slip ring is transmission-connected to the stirring drive mechanism, and the stirring drive mechanism can drive the slip ring to rotate, so as to drive the stirring device to rotate through the support ring.

4. The food processing device according to claim 3, wherein The outer peripheral wall of the slip ring is provided with a plurality of tooth-shaped portions, and the plurality of tooth-shaped portions are sequentially arranged along the circumference of the slip ring; the stirring drive mechanism includes a driving motor and a driving gear connected to the driving motor, and the driving gear is engaged with the tooth-shaped portions.

5. The food processing device according to claim 3, wherein The slip ring is provided with a first clamping portion on the side facing the support ring, and the support ring is provided with a second clamping portion on the side facing the slip ring. Either the first clamping portion or the second clamping portion is a groove and the other is a protrusion, and the first clamping portion is engaged with the second clamping portion.

6. The food processing device according to claim 1, wherein The shell has a second opening connected to the accommodating space, the first opening is located inside the accommodating space and connected to the second opening; the food processing equipment also includes a cover and a seal, the cover covers the second opening, and the seal is fitted between the cover and the support ring.

7. The food processing device according to claim 6, wherein The cover body includes a main body, a side wall and a limiting rib connected to each other, the main body covers the second opening and is spaced apart from the inner liner, the side wall protrudes toward the first opening, the limiting rib is connected to the main body and protrudes toward the internal space of the inner liner, and the limiting rib is spaced apart from the side wall; the sealing member is arranged between the side wall and the limiting rib, and the sealing member is attached to the support ring.

8. The food processing device according to claim 7, wherein The seal includes a first sealing portion and a second sealing portion, the second sealing portion is connected to the first sealing portion, the first sealing portion is fitted between the side wall portion and the limiting rib, the support ring is provided with an arcuate portion on the side facing the seal, and the second sealing portion is extruded on the arcuate portion.

9. The food processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The support ring includes a support ring portion, a mounting portion and a support rib, the support ring portion surrounds the outer periphery of the mounting portion and is rotatably stacked on the end portion, and the support rib is connected between the mounting portion and the support ring portion; the stirring tool includes a stirring shaft, which is connected to the mounting portion and extends toward the bottom of the inner pot.

10. The food processing device according to claim 9, wherein The supporting ring portion includes an annular portion and a shielding portion connected to each other, the end portion has an end face and an inner wall surface, the end face defines the first opening, the end face and the inner wall surface are smoothly connected, the annular portion is attached to the end face, the shielding portion is attached to the inner wall surface, and the supporting ribs are connected to the shielding portion.

11. The food processing device according to claim 9, wherein The stirring tool also includes a plurality of stirring members, which are arranged in sequence and at intervals on the outer periphery of the stirring shaft and connected to the stirring shaft; the stirring member includes a plurality of stirring parts, which are arranged in sequence and at intervals along the extension direction of the stirring shaft, one end of each stirring part is connected to the stirring shaft, and the other end extends toward the direction of the inner wall of the inner pot, and at least two of the plurality of stirring parts are not parallel to each other.

12. The food processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that The food processing equipment also includes a refrigeration mechanism, which includes an evaporating coil, a compressor and a condenser; the evaporating coil is arranged outside the inner tank, and the compressor and the condenser are both arranged in the accommodating space, the compressor is connected to the evaporating coil, and the condenser is connected to the compressor.

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