Food processing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to food processing equipment which comprises a machine shell, a containing barrel, an inner container, a cover body, a first sealing piece and a second sealing piece. The containing barrel is arranged in the machine shell and divides the interior of the machine shell into a first installation area and a second installation area. The containing barrel is provided with an installation cavity which coincides with the first installation area, and the second installation area is used for installing electrical elements. The inner container is detachably arranged in the installation cavity, one end of the inner container is provided with a first opening communicated with the inner space of the inner container, and the cover body is connected to the machine shell and seals the first opening. The first sealing piece is arranged between one end of the inner container and the cover body, and the second sealing piece is arranged between the containing barrel and the machine shell so that the installation cavity and the second installation area can be isolated from each other. By arranging the first sealing piece and the second sealing piece, food materials or liquid in the inner container can be prevented from leaking to the position between the cover body and the machine shell and leaking to the second installation area, and the sealing performance of the food processing equipment 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 machine is a common food processing device, which is usually equipped with a cover, a casing, an inner tank, a stirring device, an evaporator, a condenser and other electrical components. The casing is the main structure of the ice cream machine, and it is provided with an opening for installing the inner tank and adding ingredients. The cover seals the opening to prevent the ingredients from splashing during the processing. The inner tank is arranged in the casing, and the inner tank is used to hold the ingredients to be processed, such as cream, butter, nuts, fruit, etc. The electrical components are used to provide cooling capacity. During the stirring / crushing process, since the inner tank and the electrical components are all placed in the casing, there will be a certain gap between the inner tank and the casing and the cover. The ingredients or liquid in the inner tank can easily splash out of the inner tank during the processing process, contaminating the casing and the electrical components of the inner tank, which is not conducive to improving the processing efficiency and use safety of the equipment. 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 casing, a hopper, an inner pot, a cover, a first casing seal, and a second seal. The hopper is disposed in the casing, and the hopper divides the inner space of the casing into a first installation area and a second installation area. The hopper has an installation cavity, which coincides with the first installation area, and the second installation area is used to install electrical components of the food processing device. The inner pot is detachably disposed in the installation cavity, and one end of the inner pot is provided with a first opening connected to the inner space of the inner pot, and the cover is connected to the casing and covers the first opening. The first seal is disposed between one end of the inner pot and the cover, and the second seal is disposed between the hopper and the casing to isolate the installation cavity and the second installation area from each other.

[0005] In some embodiments, a first limiting groove is provided on an edge of the cover body facing the first opening, and the first sealing member is fixed in the first limiting groove. When the cover body covers the first opening, the first sealing member elastically abuts against the inner container.

[0006] The lid comprises a main body, a first limiting rib, and a second limiting rib connected to each other. The main body covers the first opening and is spaced apart from the inner container. The first and second limiting ribs are both connected to the main body and protrude toward the inner container. The second limiting rib surrounds the outer periphery of the first limiting rib and is spaced apart from the first limiting rib to jointly define a first limiting groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first sealing member includes a main body portion and a first sealing portion connected to each other, the main body portion being in contact with the inner wall of the first limiting groove, and the first sealing portion protruding relative to the notch of the first limiting groove. The inner container includes a sidewall portion, a curved surface portion, and a flange portion. The sidewall portion is annular and defines the interior space of the inner container. The curved surface portion is connected to one end of the sidewall portion having the first opening. The flange portion is connected to the curved surface portion and extends radially outward from the inner container. When the cover body covers the first opening, the first sealing portion is pressed against the curved surface portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first sealing member further includes a second sealing portion connected to the main body and spaced apart from the first sealing portion. When the cover body seals the first opening, the second sealing portion elastically abuts against the flange portion, and a protruding height of the second sealing portion relative to the main body is less than a protruding height of the first sealing portion relative to the main body.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing has a second opening, and one end of the container has an installation opening that communicates with the installation cavity. The installation opening and the second opening are opposite and communicate with each other, and the inner container is placed into the installation cavity via the second opening and the installation opening. A second sealing member is located at the end of the container having the installation opening and is elastically compressed between the housing and the container.

[0010] The casing includes a peripheral edge which is arranged in an annular shape to define a second opening. The peripheral edge is spaced apart from an end surface of the accommodating barrel having an installation opening, and a second sealing member is arranged between the end surface and the peripheral edge.

[0011] In some embodiments, the edge includes a first rib and a second rib, both of which protrude toward the container, and are spaced apart from each other to form a second limiting groove, in which the second sealing member is disposed.

[0012] In some embodiments, the container includes an outer peripheral wall connected to the end face, the outer peripheral wall facing away from the mounting cavity, a first rib and the end face are spaced apart from each other, and a second rib and the outer peripheral wall are spaced apart from each other. The second sealing member includes a third sealing portion and a fourth sealing portion, the third sealing portion being disposed between the end face and the first rib, and the fourth sealing portion being connected to the third sealing portion and located between the outer peripheral wall and the second rib.

[0013] In some embodiments, the food processing apparatus further includes a handle movably connected to the inner container. An end surface of one end of the container is provided with an installation opening communicating with the installation cavity, through which the inner container is inserted into the installation cavity. A retaining groove is provided on the end surface. When the inner container is accommodated in the installation cavity, the handle movably overlaps the end surface, and the inner container is at least partially embedded in the retaining groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the inner liner includes a connected inner liner body and an ear portion. The inner liner body forms the inner space of the inner liner and has a first opening. When the inner liner is housed in the mounting cavity, the inner liner body protrudes from the end surface. The ear portion is connected to the end of the inner liner body having the first opening and is bent and extended relative to the inner liner body toward the end surface. The handle is rotatably connected to the ear portion. The end surface is provided with at least two protrusions, with adjacent protrusions spaced apart to form a retaining groove, and the ear portion is movably inserted into the retaining groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, when the inner container is accommodated in the installation cavity and the cover body covers the first opening, the second seal is disposed on the end surface and surrounds the outer periphery of the handle. The first seal is pressed against the end of the inner container facing the end surface, and the handle is disposed between the first seal and the second seal.

[0016] In some embodiments, the food processing device further includes a refrigeration mechanism, which includes an evaporator coil, a compressor, and a condenser. The evaporator coil is disposed outside the inner container, and the compressor and condenser are both disposed in the second mounting area, with the compressor connected to the evaporator coil and the condenser connected to the compressor.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, an embodiment of the present application provides a food processing device, which includes a casing, a storage barrel, an inner pot, a cover, a first seal and a second seal. The storage barrel is arranged in the casing and divides the interior of the casing into a first installation area and a second installation area to realize functional zoning. The inner pot overlaps with the first installation area, which helps to keep the first installation area and the second installation area clean and prevents the electrical components from directly contacting the broken particles and liquids in the food processing process, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the electrical components. In this embodiment, the first seal is arranged between one end of the inner pot and the cover to seal the connection between the inner pot and the cover, preventing food from leaking from between the inner pot and the cover, thereby improving the sealing performance of the food processing device. Furthermore, the second seal is arranged between the storage barrel and the casing and can isolate the installation cavity and the second installation area, thereby preventing food particles and liquids in the inner pot from entering the second installation area, thereby avoiding electrical failures caused by pollution and humid environments, and also helping to keep the equipment clean and maintain the long-term stable operation of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1This is a structural schematic diagram of a food processing device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The longitudinal cross-sectional structural diagram of the food processing equipment is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structural explosion of the food processing equipment shown.

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the food processing equipment shown.

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial enlarged structure of area A in the food processing equipment shown.

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Another partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of area A in the food processing equipment shown.

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of a second opening of a housing in a food processing apparatus is shown.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a handle in a food processing device is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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 smoothie maker, a cooking machine, 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.

[0031] See also Figures 2 to 3 In one embodiment provided in the present application, a food processing device 100 includes a casing 10, a accommodating barrel 20, an inner liner 30, a cover 40, a first seal 50, and a second seal 60. The accommodating barrel 20 is arranged inside the casing 10, and the accommodating barrel 20 divides the internal space of the casing 10 into a first installation area 101 and a second installation area 102. The accommodating barrel 20 has an installation cavity 21. The installation cavity 21 coincides with the first installation area 101, and the second installation area 102 is used to install electrical components of the food processing device 100. The electronic components can specifically be a control motherboard, a sensor, a circuit board, etc., and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this. The inner liner 30 is detachably arranged in the installation cavity 21, and one end of the inner liner 30 is provided with a first opening 301 that communicates with the internal space of the inner liner 30. The cover 40 is connected to the casing 10 and covers the first opening 301. A first seal 50 is positioned between one end of the inner container 30 and the lid 40, and a second seal 60 is positioned between the tub 20 and the housing 10, isolating the installation cavity 21 from the second installation area 102. The aforementioned "installation cavity 21 overlaps with the first installation area 101" effectively means that the tub occupies a portion of the interior space of the housing, and the installation cavity within the tub overlaps with this occupied space. In other words, the tub's walls and bottom wall independently isolate the space inside the tub from the space outside.

[0032] When the food processing device 100 is installed, the accommodating barrel 20 is set in the housing 10 and the interior of the housing 10 is divided into a first installation area 101 and a second installation area 102 to realize functional zoning. Among them, the inner liner 30 and the first installation area 101 (i.e., the installation cavity 21) help to keep the first installation area 101 and the second installation area 102 clean, and prevent the electrical components from directly contacting the broken particles and liquids in the food processing process, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the electrical components. The first sealing member 50 is set between one end of the inner liner 30 and the cover 40, and is used to seal the connection between the inner liner 30 and the cover 40 to prevent food from leaking from between the inner liner 30 and the cover 40, thereby improving the sealing performance of the food processing device 100. Furthermore, the second seal 60 is arranged between the accommodating barrel 20 and the casing 10, which can isolate the installation cavity 21 and the second installation area 102, thereby preventing food particles and liquid in the inner tank 30 from entering the second installation area 102, avoiding electrical failures caused by pollution and humid environment, and also helping to keep the equipment clean and maintain the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0033] Next, each component of the food processing device 100 and the specific structure of each component will be introduced one by one.

[0034] See also Figure 1 The housing 10 is used to install and protect components. The housing 10 is also used to support the place where the food processing device 100 is used, such as the ground, a table or other supporting platforms. Specifically, the housing 10 is roughly in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. 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 for installing and placing components. The components may include the above-mentioned storage barrel 20, the inner liner 30, the cover body 40, the first seal 50 and the second seal 60 or other components, which are not limited in this embodiment.

[0035] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3The holding barrel 20 is a mechanism of the food processing device 100 for holding food to be processed, and is used to provide a low-temperature environment for ice cream. The holding barrel 20 is arranged in the casing 10 and divides the internal space of the casing 10 into a first installation area 101 and a second installation area 102. The first installation area 101 coincides with the installation cavity 21 inside the holding barrel 20. The second installation area 102 can be understood as the area of ​​the casing 10 storage space other than the first installation area 101. The second installation area 102 is used to install electrical components of the food processing device 100. The electrical components may include a refrigeration mechanism 80, a heat sink, etc., and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this. By using the holding barrel 20 to divide the internal storage space into the first installation area 101 and the second installation area 102, functional zoning can be achieved and the electrical components can be effectively prevented from being damp, contaminated or affected by food residues, thereby improving the electrical safety of the equipment.

[0036] In this embodiment, the holding barrel 20 may include an inner barrel 201 and an outer barrel 202. Both the inner barrel 201 and the outer barrel 202 are barrel-shaped structures. The double-layer barrel design can effectively maintain low temperatures. The inner barrel 201 is usually made of food-grade metal to ensure food safety and hygiene. The outer barrel 202 can be made of plastic or other materials to provide good thermal insulation. The space between the inner barrel 201 and the outer barrel 202 can be filled with an insulating material (not shown in the figure), such as polyurethane foam, to help insulate and reduce the impact of external heat on the internal temperature of the food processing device 100.

[0037] In this embodiment, the mounting cavity 21 of the accommodating barrel 20 can be specifically defined by the inner wall surface of the inner barrel 201. The inner liner 30 is detachably arranged in the mounting cavity 21, which is convenient for disassembly and cleaning, and keeps the equipment clean and hygienic. The inner liner 30 is a barrel-shaped structure, and the inner liner 30 has a first opening 301 and an internal space that are connected to each other, and the first opening 301 is located at one end of the inner liner 30. The casing 10 also has a second opening 103, wherein the second opening 103 is arranged opposite to the first opening 301, and the second opening 103, the first opening 301, and the mounting cavity 21 are connected to each other, thereby allowing the ingredients needed to make ice cream to be added to the internal space through the second opening 103 and the first opening 301 in sequence. The ingredients needed to make ice cream can be cream, butter, cheese, nuts, fruits, etc. The inner liner 30 is not only used to accommodate the ingredients to be processed, but also provides a place for processing the ingredients.

[0038] When the food processing device 100 is installed, the accommodating barrel 20 is installed in the housing 10, and the inner container 30 is placed in the installation cavity 21 through the second opening 103 and the first opening 301. The cover 40 is connected to the housing 10 and covers the second opening 103 and the first opening 301 to prevent dust and impurities from contacting the food inside the installation cavity 21. At the same time, the cover 40 is also used to prevent the food from splashing during the stirring or breaking process of the food processing device 100 to ensure that the food processing device 100 is clean and tidy. Specifically, the cover 40 can be movably arranged at the second opening 103 and covers the first opening 301. The cover 40 can be detachably connected to the housing 10 or can be flip-up connected to the housing 10. This embodiment does not impose any specific restrictions on this.

[0039] See also Figure 4 To enhance the secure connection between the cover 40 and the housing 10, in this embodiment, the housing 10 further includes a knob 11 and a latch 41. The knob 11 can be inserted into the latch 41. Specifically, the housing 10 includes a peripheral edge 104, which is annular and extends away from the second opening 103. One end of the peripheral edge 104 defines the second opening 103. When the cover 40 covers the second opening 103, it abuts against the inner wall of the peripheral edge 104. The knob 11 is disposed on the peripheral edge 104 and extends along the circumference of the peripheral edge 104. The latch 41 is provided on the side of the cover 40 facing the peripheral edge 104. One of the knob 11 and the latch 41 is a groove, while the other is a protrusion. The protrusion is inserted into the groove to enhance the secure connection between the cover 40 and the housing 10. In some embodiments, there can be multiple knobs 11 and snap members 41, and multiple snap members 41 can be provided in a one-to-one correspondence with multiple knobs 11, which can further improve the secure connection between the cover 40 and the housing 10. In addition, the provision of the knobs 11 and snap members 41 can prevent users from accidentally opening the cover 40 while the device is in operation, thereby improving the safety of the device. Furthermore, the provision of the knobs 11 and snap members 41 allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the cover 40 and the housing 10. The user only needs to rotate the cover 40 to engage and disengage the knobs 11, simplifying the assembly and disassembly process of the device and facilitating cleaning and maintenance.

[0040] Please refer again Figure 2 and Figure 5In order to further prevent the food or liquid in the inner pot 30 from splashing out of the inner pot 30 during the process of stirring or breaking the wall, a first sealing member 50 is arranged between one end of the inner pot 30 and the cover body 40. The first sealing member 50 can be a rubber sealing sleeve, which can be made of a material with elasticity and waterproof properties. For example, it can be a rubber sealing sleeve, which is used to improve the sealing performance between the cover body 40, the inner pot 30 and the casing 10. In this embodiment, a first limiting groove 42 is provided on the edge of the cover body 40 facing the first opening 301. The first limiting groove 42 is used to install and fix the first sealing member 50. Specifically, the first sealing member 50 is arranged in the first limiting groove 42 and fits against the inner wall surface of the first limiting groove 42. The first sealing member 50 can be a sealing element such as a sealing ring or a sealing gasket. The close fit between the first sealing member 50 and the cover body 40 forms a sealing structure. When the cover 40 covers the first opening 301, the first sealing member 50 elastically abuts against the inner container 30 to seal the gap between the inner container 30 and the cover 40, thereby preventing liquid or food debris from leaking during food processing, thereby maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the interior of the device. The first limiting groove 42 can be formed by the housing 10 being recessed relative to the inner container 30.

[0041] Specifically, in this embodiment, the cover 40 includes a main body 43, a first limiting rib 44, and a second limiting rib 45 that are connected to each other. The first limiting rib 44 and the second limiting rib 45 are both connected to the main body 43 and are spaced apart from each other to define a first limiting groove 42. The main body 43 covers the first opening 301 and the second opening 103 and is spaced apart from the inner pot 30. The first limiting rib 44 and the second limiting rib 45 protrude toward the inner pot 30 and abut against the housing 10, thereby preventing food from splashing from the first opening 301 to the outside during stirring, thereby reducing contact between external contaminants and food. In addition, since the first limiting rib 44 and the second limiting rib 45 are arranged in close contact with the housing 10, they can also provide a certain sealing effect. As an example, the first limiting rib 44 and the second limiting rib 45 are both annular structures. The second limiting rib 45 surrounds the outer circumference of the first limiting rib 44 and is spaced apart from the first limiting rib 44 to jointly form a first limiting groove 42. The first sealing member 50 is simultaneously attached to the inner wall of the limiting groove and the surface of the inner tank 30 to prevent food or liquid from leaking from the connection.

[0042] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6In this embodiment, the inner liner 30 includes a side wall portion 31, a curved surface portion 32 and a flange portion 33. The side wall portion 31 is cylindrical and defines the internal space of the inner liner 30. The end of the side wall portion 31 away from the bottom of the inner liner 30 defines a first opening 301. The curved surface portion 32 is connected to the end of the side wall portion 31 where the first opening 301 is provided. The flange portion 33 is connected to the curved surface portion 32 and extends radially outwardly along the inner liner 30. One end of the side wall portion 31, the curved surface portion 32 and the flange portion 33 together form a mounting platform structure for mounting the first sealing member 50 together with the first limiting groove 42. Specifically, the first sealing member 50 includes a main body portion 51 and a first sealing portion 52 connected to each other. The main body portion 51 is attached to the inner wall of the first limiting groove 42 to provide a stable and tight fit. The first sealing portion 52 protrudes relative to the first limiting groove 42 and is attached between the first limiting rib 44 and the curved surface portion 32. In some embodiments, the first sealing portion 52 has a generally arcuate, thin-edged profile that better fits the curved surface portion 32 to form a reliable squeeze seal. Furthermore, the curved surfaces of the first sealing portion 52 and the curved surface portion 32 reduce wear between them, thereby improving the durability of the overall structure.

[0043] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 Furthermore, in some embodiments, the first sealing member 50 further includes a second sealing portion 53, which is connected to the main body 51 and pressed against the flange portion 33, thereby further improving the sealing performance between the cover body 40, the inner liner 30 and the housing 10. The outer contour of the second sealing portion 53 is roughly a triangular annular protrusion. The second sealing portion 53 is spaced apart from the first sealing portion 52. The protruding direction of the second sealing portion 53 is the same as the protruding direction of the first sealing portion 52. Specifically, when the inner liner 30 is set in the installation cavity 21, the second sealing portion 53 protrudes toward the inner liner 30, and its protruding height relative to the main body 51 is less than the protruding height of the first sealing portion 52 relative to the main body 51. When the cover body 40 covers the first opening 301, the second sealing portion 53 elastically abuts against the flange portion 33. It should be noted that the second sealing portion 53 can also be a protruding structure of other shapes, and this embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this. The double sealing structure formed by providing the second sealing portion 53 and the first sealing portion 52 can more effectively prevent the leakage of food particles or liquid, thereby improving the overall sealing reliability of the device.

[0044] Because there may be a certain gap between the housing 10 and the storage tub 20, in order to prevent food particles or liquid from splashing from the inner container 30 into the second mounting area 102 of the housing 10 and contaminating the electrical components, a second sealing member 60 is provided between the storage tub 20 and the housing 10 to isolate the mounting cavity 21 from the second mounting area 102, that is, to isolate the first mounting area 101 from the second mounting area 102. The second sealing member 60 can be a sealing element such as a sealing ring or a sealing gasket, which can be made of an elastic and waterproof material, such as a rubber sealing gasket, and is used to improve the sealing performance between the storage tub 20 and the housing 10.

[0045] Specifically, one end of the storage barrel 20 is provided with a mounting opening 22 that communicates with the mounting cavity 21. The mounting opening 22 is specifically located at the end of the storage barrel 20 that is away from the bottom of the inner liner 30. The mounting opening 22 and the second opening 103 are opposite and connected to each other, so that the inner liner 30 can be placed into the mounting cavity 21 through the second opening 103 and the mounting opening 22. The second sealing member 60 is located at the end of the storage barrel 20 where the mounting opening 22 is provided and is elastically squeezed between the housing 10 and the storage barrel 20 to isolate the first mounting area 101 and the second mounting area 102. More specifically, the peripheral edge 104 of the housing 10 is arranged in an annular shape and surrounds the outer circumference of the mounting opening 22. The peripheral edge 104 and the end surface 23 of the storage barrel 20 at the end where the mounting opening 22 is provided are spaced apart, and the second sealing member 60 is arranged between the end surface 23 and the peripheral edge 104. The second sealing member 60 may be detachably connected to the edge 104 and pressed against the end face 23, or may be clamped between the end face 23 and the edge 104, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment. The detachable connection may be a plug-in connection, a screw connection, or other connection methods, which are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0046] As an example, the second seal 60 is removably connected to the perimeter 104 to securely connect the second seal 60 to the housing 10. The perimeter 104 at least partially protrudes toward the end surface 23 and presses against the end surface 23 to achieve a sealed connection between the hopper 20 and the housing 10. Specifically, the perimeter 104 includes a first rib 1041 and a second rib 1042 spaced apart from each other. Both the second rib 1042 and the first rib 1041 protrude toward the hopper 20 to form a second retaining groove 105. The second retaining groove 105 is used to receive the second seal 60, meaning that the second seal 60 is at least partially disposed within the second retaining groove 105. In this embodiment, the second seal 60 includes a third sealing portion 61 extending radially along the inner container 30. The third sealing portion 61 is at least partially embedded in the second retaining groove 105 and abuts between the end surface 23 and the first rib 1041 to isolate the first mounting area 101 from the second mounting area 102.

[0047] In some embodiments, the second sealing member 60 may further include a fourth sealing portion 62. Furthermore, the accommodating tub 20 further includes an outer peripheral wall 24 connected to the end face 23. The end face 23 and the first rib 1041 are spaced relative to each other. The outer peripheral wall 24 faces away from the mounting cavity 21 and is spaced relative to the second rib 1042. The end face 23 and the outer peripheral wall 24 together form the outer contour of the end of the accommodating tub 20. The fourth sealing portion 62 is connected to the third sealing portion 61 and protrudes relative to the notch of the second limiting groove 105. The fourth sealing portion 62 is fitted between the second rib 1042 and the outer peripheral wall 24 to further enhance the sealing connection between the accommodating tub 20 and the housing 10.

[0048] By providing the above-mentioned third sealing portion 61 and fourth sealing portion 62, the second sealing member 60 can simultaneously seal the end face 23 and the outer peripheral wall 24 of the accommodating barrel 20, forming a double sealing structure that can further prevent the food or liquid in the inner tank 30 from leaking to the second installation area 102, providing a more reliable sealing effect.

[0049] Please refer again Figure 4 and Figure 7 Since the inner liner 30 is detachably mounted in the containing barrel 20, in order to facilitate the user to conveniently move the inner liner 30 containing food when needed, in this embodiment, the food processing device 100 further includes a handle 70. The handle 70 provides a gripping portion for enabling the user to more conveniently move, remove or install the inner liner 30. There is one handle 70, and its outer contour is roughly in the shape of an arc strip. The two ends of the handle 70 are movably connected to the opposite sides of the inner liner 30 to facilitate the user to lift and move the inner liner 30, specifically connected to the end of the inner liner 30 close to the cover body 40. The end surface 23 of the inner liner 30 is provided with a limiting groove 231. The limiting groove 231 is used to limit the installation position of the inner liner 30. When the food processing device 100 is installed, the inner liner 30 is at least partially embedded in the limiting groove 231 to prevent the inner liner 30 from shifting during the processing process. When the inner container 30 is placed into the mounting cavity 21 through the mounting opening 22 of the container 20, the handle 70 can be movably superimposed on the end surface 23. The handle 70 does not need to occupy additional space, making the spatial layout of the food processing device 100 more compact. It should be noted that the specific structure of the limiting groove 231 is not limited in this embodiment. The limiting groove 231 can be recessed from the end surface 23 or protruded relative to the end surface 23.

[0050] See also Figure 5 and Figure 7As an example, the limiting groove 231 can be formed by two protruding structures 232 spaced apart. Specifically, the liner 30 includes a liner body portion 34 and an ear portion 35 connected to each other. The liner body portion 34 forms the internal space of the liner 30 and defines the first opening 301. When the liner 30 is accommodated in the installation cavity 21, the liner body portion 34 protrudes from the end surface 23, and the side wall portion 31 and the side wall of the liner body portion 34 coincide with each other. The ear portion 35 is used to install the handle 70 and is used to be accommodated in the limiting groove 231 to fix the liner 30. The ear portion 35 is arranged at one end of the liner body portion 34 with the first opening 301. Specifically, it can be connected to the flange portion 33 and bent and extended toward the end surface 23 relative to the liner body portion 34. The handle 70 is rotatably connected to the ear portion 35 for easy folding. At least two raised structures 232 are provided on the end surface 23. Adjacent raised structures 232 may be spaced apart circumferentially or radially about the inner liner 30, although this embodiment is not limited thereto. Adjacent raised structures 232 are spaced apart to form a retaining groove 231. The ears 35 are movably inserted into the retaining groove 231 to restrict the position of the inner liner 30, thereby preventing the inner liner 30 from rotating or shifting during processing by the food processing apparatus 100.

[0051] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 In order to facilitate the user to move the inner liner 30 more conveniently through the handle 70, in this embodiment, the handle 70 includes a gripping section 72, a supporting section 71 and a supporting section 73, and the gripping section 72 is connected between the supporting section 71 and the supporting section 73. The gripping section 72 is the part that the user holds. When the handle 70 is superimposed on the end surface 23, there is a certain distance between the gripping section 72 and the end surface 23 to facilitate the user's grip. In some embodiments, the surface of the gripping section 72 may be provided with a textured structure to increase friction. The supporting section 71 is used to improve the structural strength of the handle 70 to ensure that the user will not be damaged or deformed when moving the inner liner 30 equipped with a heavy object through the handle 70. The supporting section 73 is the part of the handle 70 that contacts the end surface 23. It is used to ensure that the handle 70 does not slide when superimposed on the end surface 23, providing good contact and support. In this embodiment, the support section 71 and the abutting section 73 are bent in opposite directions relative to the gripping section 72. When the handle 70 is placed on the end surface 23, one of the abutting section 73 and the support section 71 abuts the end surface 23, while the other is spaced apart from the gripping section 72 and the end surface 23. This means that the handle 70 can be installed either upright or reversed in the same position, improving its ease of use.

[0052] By providing the aforementioned gripping section 72, support section 71, and abutting section 73, the inner container 30 can be easily removed from the container 20, improving cleaning and maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, the handle 70 can be stably placed on the end surface 23 without occupying additional space, making the spatial layout of the food processing device 100 more compact. In some embodiments, the gripping section 72, support section 71, and abutting section 73 can each be multiple, with multiple gripping sections 72, multiple support sections 71, and multiple abutting sections 73 sequentially connected to form the handle 70 to increase the stability and durability of the handle 70.

[0053] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when the inner pot 30 is accommodated in the installation cavity 21 and the cover body 40 covers the first opening 301, the second seal 60 is arranged on the end surface 23 and surrounds the outer periphery of the handle 70, the first seal 50 is squeezed on the end of the inner pot 30 facing the end surface, and the handle 70 is arranged between the first seal 50 and the second seal 60, thereby preventing the liquid remaining on the handle 70 from seeping into the casing 10 or the inner pot 30 from the outside when the user picks up the handle 70 in a humid environment, and the food processing device 100 can form a good seal.

[0054] See also Figure 7 In this embodiment, since the perimeter 104 of the housing 10 and the perimeter 104 of the storage tub 20 are spaced apart, and the storage tub 20 and the housing 10 are connected, the housing 10 is further provided with a first recess 12 and a second recess 13 to facilitate lifting the handle 70. Specifically, the perimeter 104 is provided with a first recess 12 and a second recess 13 spaced apart from each other on the side facing the second opening 103. The first recess 12 and the second recess 13 facilitate lifting the handle 70. The first recess 12 and the second recess 13 are recessed from the main body of the housing 10 to be substantially flush with the end surface 23 of the storage tub 20. The first recess 12, the second recess 13, and the second opening 103 are interconnected. The handle 70 has a first mounting position and a second mounting position relative to the inner liner 30. When the handle 70 is superimposed on the end surface 23, it is in the first or second mounting position. From either the first or second mounting position, the handle 70 is folded 180° relative to the axis of the inner liner 30 to the other of the first and second mounting positions. During this folding process, the support section 71 and the abutment section 73 of the handle 70 can alternately superimpose or support the end surface 23 in the first and second mounting positions, respectively, ensuring that the handle 70 always superimposes on the end surface 23 without occupying additional space.

[0055] As a specific example, when the handle 70 is in the first installation position, the support section 71 is disposed opposite the first recess 12, and the abutting section 73 abuts the end surface 23. The support section 71 and the gripping section 72 are spaced relative to the abutting section 73 and the end surface 23, and the distance between the support section 71 and the end surface 23 is greater than the distance between the gripping section 72 and the end surface 23. When the handle 70 is flipped from the first installation position to the second installation position, the abutting section 73 is disposed opposite the second recess 13, and the support section 71 abuts the end surface 23. The gripping section 72 and the abutting section 73 are spaced relative to the support section 71 and the end surface 23, and the distance between the abutting section 73 and the end surface 23 is greater than the distance between the gripping section 72 and the end surface 23.

[0056] Please refer again Figure 2 In some embodiments, the food processing device 100 may further include a stirring drive 106 and a stirring blade 107. The stirring drive 106 is used to drive the stirring blade 107 to rotate to stir the ingredients in the inner pot 30. The stirring blade 107 is disposed in the inner pot 30, and specifically may be disposed at the top of the inner pot 30 and extend toward the bottom of the inner pot 30, so as to stir and mix all the ingredients in the inner pot 30. The stirring blade 107 may include a stirring shaft and a plurality of stirring members connected to the stirring shaft. The distances between adjacent stirring members and the bottom of the inner pot 30 may be different, so that ingredients in different areas can be stirred and mixed, thereby improving the stirring effect of the ingredients.

[0057] The stirring drive 106 is disposed in the housing 10 and may include a stirring motor. The stirring motor is connected to the stirring blade 107 to drive the stirring blade 107 to rotate, thereby achieving a mixing and stirring effect on the ingredients.

[0058] Please refer again Figure 2In this embodiment, the food processing device 100 further includes a refrigeration mechanism 80, which is used to refrigerate the stirred ingredients in the inner container 30 to produce finished ice cream. The refrigeration mechanism 80 includes an evaporator coil 81, a compressor 82, and a condenser 83. The evaporator coil 81 is disposed outside the inner container 30 and is used to accommodate a heat exchange medium, which can be a refrigerant such as water, Freon, or propane. The compressor 82 and the condenser 83 are both disposed in the second mounting area 102 to reduce damage caused by contact with the ingredients or liquid in the inner container 30. The compressor 82 is connected to the evaporator coil 81, and the condenser 83 is connected to the compressor 82. The heat exchange medium in the evaporating coil 81 absorbs the heat of the food in the inner liner 30 outside the inner liner 30 and changes from liquid to gas to cool the food in the inner liner 30. The gaseous heat exchange medium is then cooled by the compressor 82 and the condenser 83 and turned back into liquid heat exchange medium. The liquid heat exchange medium returns to the evaporating coil 81 to continue absorbing heat and cooling. The above process is repeated continuously to achieve continuous cooling of the food in the inner liner 30, so that the food is frozen and shaped to make the finished ice cream.

[0059] In some embodiments, the food processing apparatus 100 further includes a cooling fan 84, which is disposed in the second mounting area 102. The housing 10 is provided with a plurality of cooling holes connected to the second mounting area 102. The suction end of the cooling fan 84 faces the condenser 83, while the blowing end of the cooling fan 84 faces the cooling holes. Due to the provision of the cooling fan 84, heat generated around the condenser 83 during operation can be drawn away by the cooling fan 84 and discharged from the housing 10 through the cooling holes, thereby preventing a large amount of heat from accumulating around the condenser 83 and ensuring that the condenser 83 can operate safely and properly.

[0060] In summary, an embodiment of the present application provides a food processing device 100, which includes a casing 10, a holding barrel 20, an inner liner 30, a cover 40, a first seal 50 and a second seal 60. The holding barrel 20 is arranged in the casing 10 and divides the interior of the casing 10 into a first installation area 101 and a second installation area 102 to achieve functional zoning. Among them, the inner liner 30 overlaps with the first installation area 101, which helps to keep the first installation area 101 and the second installation area 102 clean, and prevents electrical components from directly contacting broken particles and liquids in the food processing process, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the use of electrical components. In this embodiment, the first seal 50 is arranged between one end of the inner liner 30 and the cover 40 and is responsible for sealing the connection between the inner liner 30 and the cover 40, preventing food from leaking from between the inner liner 30 and the cover 40, thereby improving the sealing performance of the food processing device 100. Furthermore, the second seal 60 is arranged between the accommodating barrel 20 and the casing 10 and can isolate the installation cavity 21 and the second installation area 102, thereby preventing food particles and liquid in the inner tank 30 from entering the second installation area 102, avoiding electrical failures caused by pollution and humid environment, and also helping to keep the equipment clean and maintain the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] 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: chassis; a accommodating bucket disposed in the housing, the accommodating bucket dividing the interior space of the housing into a first installation area and a second installation area, the accommodating bucket having an installation cavity, the installation cavity coinciding with the first installation area, and the second installation area being used for installing electrical components of the food processing device; An inner liner is detachably mounted in the mounting cavity; one end of the inner liner is provided with a first opening communicating with the inner space of the inner liner; a cover body connected to the housing and covering the first opening; a first sealing member, disposed between the inner container and the cover; as well as A second sealing member is disposed between the accommodating barrel and the housing to isolate the installation cavity and the second installation area from each other.

2. The food processing device according to claim 1, wherein A first limiting groove is provided on the edge of the cover body facing the first opening, and the first sealing member is fixed in the first limiting groove; when the cover body covers the first opening, the first sealing member elastically abuts against the inner container.

3. The food processing device according to claim 2, wherein The cover body includes a main body portion, a first limiting rib and a second limiting rib connected to each other. The main body portion covers the first opening and is spaced apart from the inner pot. The first limiting rib and the second limiting rib are both connected to the main body portion and protrude toward the inner pot. The second limiting rib surrounds the outer circumference of the first limiting rib and is spaced apart from the first limiting rib to jointly define the first limiting groove.

4. The food processing device according to claim 2, wherein The first sealing member includes a main body portion and a first sealing portion connected to each other, the main body portion is fitted to the inner wall of the first limiting groove, and the first sealing portion protrudes relative to the notch of the first limiting groove; the inner liner includes a side wall portion, an arcuate portion and a flange portion, the side wall portion is annular and defines the internal space of the inner liner, the arcuate portion is connected to one end of the side wall portion where the first opening is provided, the flange portion is connected to the arcuate portion and extends radially outward of the inner liner, and when the cover body covers the first opening, the first sealing portion is squeezed on the arcuate portion.

5. The food processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that The first sealing member also includes a second sealing portion, which is connected to the main body and spaced apart from the first sealing portion. When the cover body covers the first opening, the second sealing portion elastically abuts against the flange portion, and the protruding height of the second sealing portion relative to the main body is smaller than the protruding height of the first sealing portion relative to the main body.

6. The food processing device according to claim 1, wherein The casing is provided with a second opening, and one end of the accommodating barrel is provided with an installation port connected to the installation cavity, and the installation port and the second opening are opposite to and connected; the inner tank is placed in the installation cavity through the second opening and the installation port; the second sealing member is located at the end of the accommodating barrel provided with the installation port, and is elastically squeezed between the casing and the accommodating barrel.

7. The food processing device according to claim 6, wherein The casing includes a surrounding edge, which is arranged in a ring shape to define the second opening. The surrounding edge is spaced apart from the end face of the accommodating barrel at one end of which the mounting opening is provided, and the second sealing member is arranged between the end face and the surrounding edge; the surrounding edge includes a first rib and a second rib, both of which protrude toward the accommodating barrel, and the first rib and the second rib are spaced apart to form a second limiting groove; the second sealing member is arranged in the second limiting groove.

8. The food processing device according to claim 7, wherein The accommodating barrel includes an outer peripheral wall connected to the end face, the outer peripheral wall is away from the installation cavity, the first rib and the end face are relatively spaced apart, and the second rib and the outer peripheral wall are relatively spaced apart; the second sealing member includes a third sealing portion and a fourth sealing portion, the third sealing portion is arranged between the end face and the first rib, and the fourth sealing portion is connected to the third sealing portion and is located between the outer peripheral wall and the second rib.

9. The food processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The food processing device also includes a handle, which is movably connected to the inner pot; the end surface of one end of the accommodating barrel is provided with an installation port connected to the installation cavity, and the inner pot is placed in the installation cavity through the installation port; the end surface is provided with a limiting groove, and when the inner pot is accommodated in the installation cavity, the handle can be movably overlapped on the end surface, and the inner pot is at least partially embedded in the limiting groove.

10. The food processing device according to claim 9, wherein The liner includes an liner body and an ear that are connected to each other, the liner body forming the internal space of the liner and being provided with the first opening; when the liner is accommodated in the mounting cavity, the liner body protrudes from the end surface; the ear is connected to one end of the liner body provided with the first opening, and is bent and extended toward the end surface relative to the liner body, and the handle is rotatably connected to the ear; the end surface is provided with at least two protrusion structures, and two adjacent protrusion structures are spaced apart from each other to form the limiting groove, and the ear can be movably embedded in the limiting groove.

11. The food processing device according to claim 10, wherein When the inner liner is accommodated in the installation cavity and the cover body covers the first opening, the second seal is arranged on the end surface and surrounds the outer periphery of the handle, the first seal is squeezed on the end of the inner liner facing the end surface, and the handle is arranged between the first seal and the second seal.

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 second installation area, the compressor is connected to the evaporating coil, and the condenser is connected to the compressor.

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