Cup assembly and food processor

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cup assembly and a food processor. The cup assembly comprises a cup body and a plurality of cutter sets. The cup body comprises a stirring cavity and a cutter shaft rotationally arranged in the stirring cavity. Any one of the multiple cutter sets can be detachably connected with the cutter shaft, each cutter set comprises a cutter sleeve detachably connected to the cutter shaft, one of the cutter shaft and the cutter sleeve is provided with a protruding edge extending in a spiral shape, the other one of the cutter shaft and the cutter sleeve is provided with a groove matched with the protruding edge, the rotating direction of the protruding edge is opposite to the rotating direction of the cutter shaft, and the rotating direction of the protruding edge is opposite to the rotating direction of the cutter shaft. The cup body is further provided with a recognition element used for recognizing the cutter sets. The cup assembly can be matched with various stirring knives, and the use requirements of multiple application scenes are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of small household appliances, and more specifically, to a cup assembly and a food processor. Background Art

[0002] Some food processors are only equipped with one type of mixing blade, which cannot meet the usage requirements of multiple application scenarios such as kneading dough, grinding, and mincing meat, resulting in poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides a cup assembly and a food processor that can be adapted to a variety of mixing blades to meet the usage requirements of multiple application scenarios.

[0004] A cup assembly comprising:

[0005] The cup body comprises a stirring chamber and a blade shaft rotatably disposed in the stirring chamber;

[0006] Multiple knife groups, any one of which can be detachably connected to the knife shaft, each knife group includes a knife sleeve detachably connected to the knife shaft, one of the knife shaft and the knife sleeve is provided with a spirally extending ridge, and the other is provided with a groove matching the ridge, the rotation direction of the ridge is opposite to the rotation direction of the knife shaft, and the cup body is also provided with an identification element for identifying each knife group.

[0007] The cup assembly provided by this application is equipped with multiple blade groups, each with different functions, which can meet the needs of various scenarios. In addition, the cooperation between the spiral ridges and the grooves not only prevents the blade group from separating from the blade shaft during rotation, but also enables quick assembly and disassembly of the blade group.

[0008] Optionally, the cup body includes a heating plate as the bottom of the cup, the heating plate having a through hole, and the identification element is disposed within the through hole. The heating plate is closer to the blade assembly, thereby allowing the identification element to be closer to the blade assembly for easier identification. The through hole in the heating plate facilitates routing the identification element underneath the heating plate.

[0009] Optionally, the identification element includes a protective shell and an element body encapsulated in the protective shell, and the protective shell is arranged in the through hole. In this way, the protective shell can protect the element body and prevent the element body from being heated and causing excessive temperature rise.

[0010] Optionally, one of the plurality of knife groups is a first knife group, and the first knife group is provided with a mating portion that can be recognized by the identification element. The identification element and the mating portion cooperate to cause the identification element to generate a corresponding electrical signal, and the food processor can more accurately identify the first knife group based on the electrical signal.

[0011] Optionally, the first knife assembly includes a connecting piece fixedly connected to the lowermost end of the knife sleeve, and the matching portion is installed in the connecting piece. In this way, the connecting piece is closer to the bottom of the knife assembly and then closer to the heating plate, making it easier to be identified by the identification element.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting piece is arranged around the outside of the knife sleeve, and the connecting piece is further provided with a receiving groove, and the matching part is installed in the receiving groove. In this way, the matching part can be prevented from falling off from the connecting piece, ensuring the stability and reliability of the matching part position.

[0013] Optionally, the first blade assembly further includes a sleeve and a blade. The sleeve is mounted on the outside of the blade sleeve and is fixedly connected to the blade sleeve. The blade is clamped and fixed between the sleeve and the connector, and the blade obstructs the receiving slot. The blade does not require fasteners to be secured, but is clamped and fixed between the sleeve and the blade sleeve, which simplifies the fixing method. The blade obstructing the receiving slot further prevents the mating portion from falling out of the receiving slot.

[0014] Optionally, the first knife assembly further includes a sleeve cap fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve and a sealing ring sleeved on the knife shaft, the sealing ring being radially clamped between the sleeve cap and the knife shaft. The sealing ring is used to seal the gap between the sleeve cap and the knife shaft to prevent food from entering the first knife assembly.

[0015] Optionally, the identification element includes a magnetic induction element, and the matching portion includes a magnet.

[0016] A food processor, comprising:

[0017] Host;

[0018] The cup assembly as described in any of the above items is detachably assembled to the host. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a food processor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a food processor shown in FIG.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of a cross-sectional view of the food processor shown in FIG.

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the cup assembly;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the knife case;

[0024] Figure 6yes Figure 2 Magnified view of site A in center. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Here, the technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0026] If there are terms related to directional indications or positional relationships in the embodiments of this application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement, etc. between the components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings); if the specific posture changes, the directional indication or positional relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" in the embodiments of this application are only used for the purpose of convenience of description and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a food processor 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0028] The present application provides a food processor 100, which includes a main unit 10 and a cup assembly 20. The main unit 10 is configured as a base-type main unit, and the cup assembly 20 is detachably mounted on the top of the main unit 10. Of course, in some other embodiments, the main unit 10 can be configured as a head-type main unit, and the main unit 10 can be detachably mounted on the top of the cup assembly 20.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the food processor 100 is shown in FIG. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of a cross-sectional view of food processor 100 is shown in FIG.

[0030] The cup assembly 20 includes a cup body 21 and a blade assembly 22 . The cup body 21 includes a stirring chamber 210 and a blade shaft 211 rotatably disposed in the stirring chamber 210 . The blade assembly 22 is detachably connected to the blade shaft 211 .

[0031] To enable the food processor 100 to meet the needs of various scenarios, the food processor 100 is equipped with multiple knife groups 22, each of which has a different function. The multiple knife groups 22 include, but are not limited to, a crushing knife group, a dough kneading knife group, a mixing knife group, a juicing knife group, a grinding knife group, and a meat mincing knife group. Any one of the multiple knife groups 22 can be detachably connected to the knife shaft 211. The accompanying drawings of this application only show a schematic diagram of one knife group 22.

[0032] The cup body 21 is also provided with an identification element 23 for identifying each blade assembly. The identification element 23 generates different electrical signals corresponding to different blade assemblies 22, and the food processor 100 executes different food cooking programs based on these signals. The identification element 23 can be a magnetic induction element, including but not limited to a Hall effect sensor. Alternatively, the identification element 23 can be a signal switch, including but not limited to a travel switch.

[0033] In the embodiment where the identification element 23 is configured as a magnetic induction element, magnets with different magnetic field strengths can be provided on the knife assembly 22. It should be noted that one of the knife assemblies 22 may not be provided with a magnet, and the absence of a signal from the identification element 23 may also correspond to a food cooking program.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a partial structure of the cup assembly 20. Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the knife pocket.

[0035] In order to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of each knife group 22 and the knife shaft 211, the present application provides a quick-release structure. Specifically, each knife group 22 includes a knife sleeve 221, which is detachably connected to the knife shaft 211. The knife shaft 211 is provided with a ridge 30, which extends in a spiral shape, and the knife sleeve 221 is provided with a groove 40 that cooperates with the ridge 30, wherein the rotation direction of the ridge 30 is set to be opposite to the rotation direction of the knife shaft 211. With such a configuration, the knife sleeve 221 can be directly sleeved on the knife shaft 211 through the cooperation of the groove 40 and the ridge 30, and since the rotation direction of the ridge 30 is opposite to the rotation direction of the knife shaft 211, when the knife group 22 rotates following the knife shaft 211, the ridge 31 provides a downward force to the knife sleeve 221, so that the knife group 22 will not fall off the knife shaft 211.

[0036] There can be multiple ridges 30, which are arranged side by side and spaced apart along the circumference of the blade shaft 211. The number of grooves 40 matches the number of ridges 30 and corresponds to the ridges 30 one by one. Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the blade shaft 211 is provided with four ridges 30, and the blade sleeve 221 is provided with four grooves, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the blade sleeve 221 may be provided with ridges 30, and the blade shaft 211 may be provided with grooves 40 accordingly.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 for Figure 2 Magnified view of site A in center.

[0038] In one embodiment, the cup body 21 includes a heating plate 212 serving as the bottom of the cup. The heating plate 212 is provided with a through hole 2120, and the identification element 23 is disposed within the through hole 2120. This arrangement places the heating plate 212 closer to the blade assembly 22, thereby allowing the identification element 23 to be closer to the blade assembly 22, facilitating identification. Furthermore, the through hole 2120 in the heating plate 212 facilitates routing the identification element 23 underneath the heating plate 212.

[0039] In one embodiment, the identification element 23 includes a protective shell 230 and an element body 231 installed in the protective shell 230, and the protective shell 230 is arranged in the through hole 2120. In this way, the protective shell 230 can protect the element body 231 and prevent the element body 231 from being heated and causing excessive temperature rise. Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the protective shell 230 is a T-shaped structure, the vertical section is passed through the through hole 2120, the horizontal section is in contact with the upper surface of the heating disk 212, and a sealing ring is provided between the horizontal section and the upper surface of the heating disk 212 to seal the gap between the protective shell 230 and the heating disk 212 to avoid leakage at the through hole 2120.

[0040] In one embodiment, one of the plurality of blade assemblies 22 is a first blade assembly 22a, which is provided with a mating portion 24 that can be identified by the identification element 23. This arrangement enables the identification element 23 to generate a corresponding electrical signal through the mating portion 24, allowing the food processor 100 to more accurately identify the first blade assembly 22a based on the electrical signal. The identification element 23 may include a magnetic induction element, and the mating portion 24 may be a magnet, but is not limited thereto.

[0041] It should be noted that, among the multiple blade groups 22, at most one blade group 22 may not be provided with the mating portion 24. In this case, the identification element 23 will not generate an electrical signal, and the food processor 100 will not receive any electrical signal. In this case, the type of the blade group 22 can be determined and the corresponding program can be executed. Of course, if multiple blade groups 22 are provided with the mating portion 24, the identification element 23 can generate different electrical signals to distinguish the blade groups 22.

[0042] In one embodiment, Figure 6As shown, the first blade assembly 22a includes a connecting piece 222 fixedly connected to the lowermost end of the blade sleeve 221, and the matching portion 24 is mounted on the connecting piece 222. In this arrangement, the connecting piece 222 is closer to the bottom of the blade assembly 22, and further closer to the heating plate 212, making it easier to be identified by the identification element 23.

[0043] exist Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting member 222 is disposed around the outside of the blade sleeve and further includes a receiving groove 2220. The mating portion 24 is mounted within the receiving groove 2220. This prevents the mating portion 24 from falling off the connecting member 222, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the position of the mating portion 24.

[0044] In one embodiment, the first knife assembly 22a further includes a sleeve 223 and a blade 224. The sleeve 223 is sleeved on the outside of the knife sleeve 221 and fixedly connected to the knife sleeve 221. The blade 224 is pressed between the sleeve 223 and the connector 222. The blade 224 also blocks the receiving groove 2220. The blade 224 does not need to be fixed with fasteners and is clamped and fixed between the sleeve 223 and the knife sleeve 221. The fixing method is simple. In addition, the blade 224 blocks the receiving groove 2220, which can further prevent the mating portion 24 from falling out of the receiving groove 2220. The connection method between the sleeve 223 and the knife sleeve 221 is not limited. In this embodiment, the sleeve 223 is threadedly connected to the knife sleeve 221 and riveted.

[0045] In one embodiment, the first cutting assembly 22a further includes a sleeve cap 225 fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve 223 and a sealing ring 226 sleeved on the blade shaft 211. The sealing ring 226 is radially clamped between the sleeve cap 225 and the blade shaft 211. The sealing ring 226 is used to seal the gap between the sleeve cap 225 and the blade shaft 211 to prevent food from entering the first cutting assembly 22a.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A cup assembly, characterized in that: include: The cup body (21) comprises a stirring chamber (210) and a blade shaft (211) rotatably disposed in the stirring chamber (210); A plurality of knife groups (22), any one of which can be detachably connected to the knife shaft (211), each knife group (22) includes a knife sleeve (221) detachably connected to the knife shaft (211), one of the knife shaft (211) and the knife sleeve (221) is provided with a spirally extending ridge (30), and the other is provided with a groove (40) cooperating with the ridge (30), the rotation direction of the ridge (30) is opposite to the rotation direction of the knife shaft (211), and the cup body (21) is also provided with an identification element (23) for identifying each knife group (22).

2. The cup assembly according to claim 1, wherein The cup body (21) includes a heating plate (212) serving as the cup bottom. The heating plate (212) is provided with a through hole (2120), and the identification element (23) is provided in the through hole (2120).

3. The cup assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The identification element (23) comprises a protective shell (230) and an element body (231) encapsulated in the protective shell (230), and the protective shell (230) is arranged in the through hole (2120).

4. The cup assembly according to claim 1, wherein One of the plurality of knife groups (22) is a first knife group (22a), and the first knife group (22a) is provided with a matching portion (24) that can be identified by the identification element (23).

5. The cup assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The first knife assembly (22a) comprises a connecting piece (222) fixedly connected to the lowermost end of the knife sleeve (221), and the matching portion (24) is installed in the connecting piece (222).

6. The cup assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The connecting piece (222) is arranged around the outside of the knife sleeve (221), and the connecting piece (222) is also provided with a receiving groove (2220), and the matching portion (24) is installed in the receiving groove (2220).

7. The cup assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The first knife assembly (22a) further comprises a shaft sleeve (223) and a blade (224); the shaft sleeve (223) is sleeved on the outside of the knife sleeve (221) and fixedly connected to the knife sleeve (221); the blade (224) is clamped and fixed between the shaft sleeve (223) and the connecting member (222); the blade (224) blocks the accommodating groove (2220).

8. The cup assembly according to claim 7, wherein: The first knife assembly (22a) further comprises a sleeve cap (225) fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve (223) and a sealing ring (226) sleeved on the knife shaft (211), wherein the sealing ring (226) is clamped radially between the sleeve cap (225) and the knife shaft (211).

9. The cup assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The identification element (23) includes a magnetic induction element, and the matching portion (24) includes a magnet.

10. A food processor, characterized in that: include: Host (10); The cup assembly (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cup assembly (20) is detachably assembled to the host (10).

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