Food processor

Abstract

The utility model provides a food processor. The food processor comprises a machine body, a stock bin assembly and a processing cup. The machine body comprises a stock bin matching part and a cup body matching part. The stock bin assembly is detachably installed on the stock bin matching part and comprises a baking cavity used for baking food materials. The cuisine cup is installed on the cup body matching part, the stock bin assembly is located over the cuisine cup and matched with the cuisine cup, and the stock bin assembly is provided with a discharging opening allowing baked food materials to fall into the cuisine cup. The food processor is a multifunctional food processor.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of small household appliances, in particular to a food processor. BACKGROUND

[0002] Users have increasingly high demands for kitchen small household appliances. For example, the same food processor should be able to complete the processing of multiple procedures of food materials. Taking the preparation of pulp as an example, the food materials first need to be pre-baked, and then transferred to the stirring cup for breaking wall stirring and cooking, so as to shorten the preparation time of pulp. However, the execution of multiple processing procedures needs to rely on the cooperative work of various components of the food processor, and the food processor needs to have multiple functions. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a food processor which can realize multiple functions of the food processor.

[0004] A food processor comprises:

[0005] A machine body comprising a bin adapter and a cup adapter, the bin adapter and the cup adapter are arranged to be opposite to each other in the height direction of the machine body when the food processor is working;

[0006] A bin assembly which is detachably mounted on the bin adapter, the bin assembly comprises a baking cavity for baking food materials;

[0007] A food processing cup which is mounted on the cup adapter, the bin assembly is configured to cooperate with the food processing cup when the food processor is working, and the bin assembly is provided with a discharging port for the baked food materials to fall into the food processing cup.

[0008] The food processor provided by the present application has the bin assembly which is detachably mounted on the bin adapter and can cooperate with the food processing cup when the food processor is working, so as to facilitate the loading of food materials and the cleaning of the bin assembly. The bin assembly can be used for baking food materials, so as to realize the baking function of the food processor. After the baking of food materials is completed, the discharging port of the bin assembly can be controlled to be opened, so that the food materials fall into the food processing cup and are heated or stirred in the food processing cup, thereby realizing the stirring and / or cooking function of the food processor.

[0009] Optionally, the machine body comprises a first assembly and a second assembly, the first assembly is movably mounted on the top of the second assembly, the first assembly is provided with the bin adapter, the second assembly is provided with the cup adapter, and the first assembly can drive the bin assembly to move and cooperate with or disengage from the food processing cup. In this way, the first assembly can be moved away from the second assembly by a certain distance or deviated by a certain angle, so as to facilitate the taking of the food processing cup and the disassembly of the bin assembly, and avoid the interference between the components during the operation, thereby improving the convenience of operation.

[0010] Optionally, the first assembly is rotatably mounted on the top of the second assembly, and the rotation axis direction is consistent with the height direction of the food processor. In this way, the first assembly rotates relative to the second assembly as a fixed axis, so that the first assembly can drive the bin assembly to translate at the same height, which is simple in structure and easy to implement.

[0011] Optionally, the first assembly includes a shell, and the shell is provided with the bin adapter, which is also arranged on the bin assembly to seal the baking cavity. The bin adapter has both a connection function and a sealing function, which can simplify the structure and improve the compactness of the connection structure of the bin assembly and the first assembly.

[0012] Optionally, the bin adapter and the shell are arranged in an integrated structure. This processing method is simple and conducive to batch processing, and assembly is not required.

[0013] Optionally, the bin assembly includes a bin barrel and a movable member movable relative to the bin barrel, the bin barrel is provided with the baking cavity, and the movable member is movable relative to the bin barrel to a connected position and a disengaged position. In the connected position, the movable member is connected with the bin adapter, so that the bin assembly is mounted on the bin adapter. In the disengaged position, the movable member is disengaged from the bin adapter, so that the bin assembly is detachable. When disassembling the bin assembly, only the position of the movable member needs to be adjusted to connect or disengage the bin adapter 101, without the need to adjust the bin barrel, especially when the bin barrel is full of food materials. This makes it more convenient and labor-saving to operate when the bin assembly is mounted in the bin adapter.

[0014] Optionally, the movable member is rotatable, and the rotation axis direction is consistent with the height direction of the food processor. The rotation method is more convenient to operate, and the structure is simple.

[0015] Optionally, the shell includes a notch, and the movable member is rotatable in the notch to switch between the connected position and the disengaged position. The notch can avoid interference with the movable member, and also serves as a limiting function.

[0016] Optionally, the movable member is connected to the bin adapter by magnetic attraction in the connected position. The magnetic attraction connection method is simple and reliable, and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0017] Optionally, the food processor further includes a blowing assembly capable of generating and delivering hot air, the blowing assembly is connected with the bin adapter, and in turn communicates with the baking cavity. The bin assembly does not affect the connection between the blowing assembly and the bin adapter during frequent assembly and disassembly of the bin assembly and the bin adapter, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the blowing assembly and the bin adapter and reducing the risk of air leakage.

[0018] Optionally, the air supply assembly comprises a fan and a duct, the duct comprises an air inlet end and an air outlet end, the air inlet end is connected with the fan, the air outlet end is connected with the bin fitting part, the air outlet end is arranged in the first assembly, and the fan and the air inlet end are arranged in the second assembly. In this way, the air supply assembly can utilize the idle space in the first assembly and part of the space in the second assembly, thereby improving the space utilization.

[0019] Optionally, the first assembly comprises a motor, and the bin assembly further comprises a stirring part rotatably arranged in the baking cavity, and the motor is in transmission connection with the stirring part. During the baking process, the stirring part can also be controlled to stir the food materials, thereby improving the uniformity of the heating during the baking.

[0020] Optionally, one of the first assembly and the food processing cup is provided with a switch, and the other is provided with a switch matching part, and in the state that the food processor is removed from below the bin assembly, the switch matching part triggers the switch to be turned off, so that the food processor is powered off. The safety of the food processor is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a food processor according to an example embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is an exploded view of the food processor shown in FIG. 1;

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 1 is a sectional view of the food processor shown in FIG. 1;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic view of another state of the food processor;

[0025] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the bin assembly;

[0026] Figure 6 is Figure 1 is a schematic view of part of the structure of the food processor shown in FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or, “modes of implementation”) of the present application will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated.

[0028] If the application embodiments involve the terms of direction indication or position relationship (for example, up, down, left, right, front, back, inner, outer, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative position relationship, motion condition, etc. between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawings); if the certain posture changes, the direction indication or position relationship will also change accordingly. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. in the application embodiments are only used for convenience of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 for a schematic view of the food processor 100 shown in an exemplary embodiment of the application.

[0030] The application provides a food processor 100, which comprises a machine body 10 and a food cup 20, the food cup 20 is installed on the machine body 10, including but not limited to detachable installation, the food cup 20 can be used for whipping and / or or cooking food materials.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 for an exploded view of the food processor 100 shown in Figure 1 . Figure 3 for a cross-sectional view of the food processor 100 shown in Figure 1 .

[0032] The food processor 100 further comprises a hopper assembly 30, which comprises a baking cavity 31 for baking food materials, and the baking cavity 31 is accessible by hot air. The food materials include but are not limited to soybeans, mung beans, coffee beans, peanuts, etc. The machine body 10 comprises a hopper mating portion 101 and a cup mating portion 102. The hopper assembly 30 is detachably installed on the hopper mating portion 101, and the hopper mating portion 101 and the cup mating portion 102 are arranged to be opposite to each other in the height direction of the machine body 10 when the food processor is working.

[0033] The food cup 20 is installed on the cup mating portion 102, including but not limited to detachable installation. The hopper assembly 30 can be located directly above the food cup 20, used to cooperate with the cup cover at the top of the food cup 20 when the food processor is working, and the hopper assembly 30 is provided with a discharging hole 350 (see Figure 5 ) for the baked food materials to fall into the food cup 20.

[0034] According to the above description, the hopper assembly 30 is detachably mounted directly above the food processing cup 20, facilitating the loading of food materials and the cleaning of the hopper assembly 30. The hopper assembly 30 can be used for baking food materials, realizing the baking function of the food processing machine 100. After the baking of the food materials is completed, the discharge hole 350 of the hopper assembly 30 can be opened to allow the food materials to fall into the food processing cup 20, and the food materials can be heated or whipped in the food processing cup 20, realizing the whipping and / or boiling function of the food processing machine 100.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The bottom of the machine body 10 is transversely protruding, and the protruding part is provided with a cup body matching part 102. The top of the machine body 10 is transversely protruding, and the protruding part is provided with a hopper matching part 101. The machine body 10 is provided with a space between the transversely protruding part at the bottom and the transversely protruding part at the top, and the food processing cup 20 is arranged in the space.

[0036] In one embodiment, the machine body 10 includes a first assembly 11 and a second assembly 12, the first assembly 11 is movably mounted on the top of the second assembly 12, wherein the first assembly 11 is provided with the hopper matching part 101, the second assembly 12 is provided with the cup body matching part 102, and the first assembly 11 can drive the hopper assembly 30 to cooperate with or disengage from the food processing cup 20. It should be noted that when the hopper assembly 30 cooperates with the food processing cup 20, the hopper assembly 30 is located directly above the food processing cup 20, and the hopper assembly 30 cooperates with the food processing cup 20. When the hopper assembly 30 disengages from the food processing cup 20, the hopper assembly 30 deviates from the food processing cup 20. In this way, the first assembly 11 can be moved away from the second assembly 12 by a certain distance or deviated by a certain angle, facilitating the taking of the food processing cup 20 and the disassembly of the hopper assembly 30, avoiding interference between the parts during operation, and improving the convenience of operation.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 2 is another view of the food processing machine 100, in which the first assembly 11 is deflected to a certain angle relative to the second assembly 12.

[0038] In an alternative embodiment, the first assembly 11 is rotatably mounted on the top of the second assembly 12, and the rotation axis direction is consistent with the height direction of the food processing machine 100. In this way, the first assembly 11 can be rotated about a fixed axis relative to the second assembly 12, and accordingly, the first assembly 11 can drive the hopper assembly 30 to translate at the same height to realize cooperation or disengagement with the food processing cup 20, which is simple in structure and convenient to realize. Of course, in other embodiments, the first assembly 11 can be moved upward or flipped relative to the second assembly 12, etc., which is not limited to rotation.

[0039] In an embodiment, the first assembly 11 comprises a housing 110, the housing 110 is provided with the bin adapter 101, the bin adapter 101 is provided as a cover structure, the cover is provided on the bin assembly 30, and the bin adapter 101 also seals the baking cavity 31. In this way, the bin adapter 101 has both connection and sealing functions, which can simplify the structure and improve the compactness of the connection structure of the bin assembly 30 and the first assembly 11. In Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the housing 110 comprises a shell 110a and a lower cover 110b, which are detachably connected, wherein the lower cover 110b is provided with the bin adapter 101, and the lower cover 110b is also provided with a matching structure that rotates with the second assembly 12.

[0040] In an embodiment, the bin adapter 101 and the housing 110 are provided as an integrated structure, which is simple to process and does not need to be assembled. The bin adapter 101 and the housing 110 can be integrally formed by injection molding, but are not limited thereto.

[0041] Please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 In an embodiment, the food processor 100 further comprises a blowing assembly 40 that can generate and deliver hot air, the blowing assembly 40 is connected with the bin adapter 101, and in turn communicates with the baking cavity 31, and the food material is baked by the hot air. The bin adapter 101 is provided on the housing 110 and always remains stationary with the housing 110, and the connection between the blowing assembly 40 and the bin adapter 101 is not affected during the frequent assembly and disassembly of the bin assembly 30 and the bin adapter 101, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the blowing assembly 40 and the bin adapter 101 and reducing the risk of air leakage.

[0042] In an embodiment, the blowing assembly 40 comprises a fan 41, an air duct 42, and a heater 43, wherein the heater 43 is arranged in the air duct 42, the air duct 42 comprises an air inlet end and an air outlet end, the air inlet end of the air duct 42 is connected with the fan 41, and the air outlet end of the air duct 42 is connected with the bin adapter 101. The rotation of the fan 41 can input airflow into the air duct 42, the heater 43 generates heat when powered on, and the airflow in the air duct 42 is heated to form hot air, which can enter the baking cavity 31 along the air duct 42. In Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the air duct 42 is arranged in the first assembly 11 and the second assembly 12, specifically, the fan 41 and the air inlet end of the air duct 42 are arranged in the second assembly 12, and the air outlet end of the air duct 42 is arranged in the first assembly 11. In this way, the blowing assembly 40 can utilize part of the idle space in the first assembly 11 and the second assembly 12, thereby improving the space utilization. The air duct 42 can be provided as a bent structure, including but not limited to a right-angle bent structure, so that the air duct 42 can adapt to the structure of the first assembly 11 and the second assembly 12.

[0043] In one embodiment, the first assembly 11 comprises a motor 112, and the hopper assembly 30 further comprises a stirring part 32 rotatably arranged in the baking cavity 31, and the motor 112 is in transmission connection with the stirring part 32. In this way, during the baking process, the stirring part 32 can also be controlled to stir the food materials, thereby improving the uniformity of the heating during the baking.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 A schematic view of the hopper assembly 30 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0045] In one embodiment, the hopper assembly 30 comprises a hopper barrel 33 and a movable part 34 movable relative to the hopper barrel 33, the hopper barrel 33 is provided with a baking cavity 31, and the movable part 34 is movable to a connected position and a disengaged position. In the connected position, the movable part 34 is connected with the hopper matching part 101, so that the hopper assembly 30 is installed on the hopper matching part 101. In the disengaged position, the movable part 34 is disengaged from the hopper matching part 101, so that the hopper assembly 30 is detachable. That is, when disassembling the hopper assembly 30, only the position of the movable part 34 needs to be adjusted to realize the connection or disengagement with the hopper matching part 101, without the need to adjust the hopper barrel 33. Especially in the case that the hopper barrel 33 is full of food materials, this makes it more convenient and labor-saving to operate when the hopper assembly 30 is installed on the hopper matching part 101.

[0046] The movement mode of the movable part 34 is not limited. In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the movable part 34 is rotatably arranged, and the rotation axis is consistent with the height direction of the food processor 100, which is more convenient to operate and has a simple structure. Specifically, the hopper assembly 30 further comprises a hopper bottom 35, and the movable part 34 is rotatably arranged between the hopper barrel 33 and the hopper bottom 35. The movable part 34 can be snap-fitted to the hopper matching part 101, but is not limited thereto. Figure 5 In this embodiment, the movable part 34 is provided with a plurality of magnetic parts 38, and the hopper matching part 101 is provided with a magnetic matching part. The movable part 34 is matched with the hopper matching part 101 by magnetic attraction in the connected position. The magnetic attraction mode is simple and reliable, and is convenient to assemble and disassemble.

[0047] It should be noted that the movable part 34 can be provided with magnetic parts 38 at multiple positions to realize the attraction and connection of the movable part 34 and the hopper matching part 101 at multiple positions, thereby increasing the reliability of the connection.

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[0049] ​In one embodiment, the hopper assembly 30 further comprises a guide portion 36, and a corresponding matching portion 1010 can be provided on the hopper adapter 101, so as to ensure that the hopper assembly 30 is in the correct position before being mounted on the hopper adapter 101 and to ensure the smoothness of the mounting. In Figure 5 In the embodiment shown, the guide portion 36 is provided on the outer surface of the hopper barrel 33 and is in the form of a strip-shaped protrusion, and the inner surface of the hopper adapter 101 is provided with a matching portion 1020 in the form of a strip-shaped groove. The hopper barrel 33 is mounted from the inside of the hopper adapter 101, so that the strip-shaped protrusion is matched with the strip-shaped groove to provide mounting guidance and is fixed to the hopper adapter 101 by magnetic attraction.

[0050] The hopper bottom 35 is further provided with a plurality of discharge holes 350, and the number of the discharge holes 350 is not limited. The hopper assembly 30 further comprises a discharge baffle (not shown) located in the hopper bottom 35, which can be driven to close and open the discharge holes 350 to achieve automatic discharging. The hopper bottom 35 is further provided with a plurality of evenly distributed air vents 351 for exhausting air during the baking process. The hopper assembly 30 further comprises a shock-absorbing gasket 37 wrapped around the outer edge of the hopper bottom 35, which can isolate the vibration between the hopper assembly 30 and the food cup 20.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 for a schematic view of part of the structure of the food processor 100.

[0052] In one embodiment, the housing 110 of the first assembly 11 comprises a gap 1102, and the movable member 34 rotates in the gap 1102 to switch between the connected position and the disengaged position. The gap 1102 can achieve avoidance to avoid interference with the movable member 34, and in addition, the gap 1102 can also play a limiting role. For example, at one end of the gap 1102, the movable member 34 reaches the connected position, and at the other end of the gap 1102, the movable member 34 reaches the disengaged position.

[0053] In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, in order to improve the safety of the food processor 100, one of the first assembly 11 and the food cup 20 is provided with a switch 60, and the other is provided with a switch matching portion 70. In the state that the food cup 20 is removed from below the hopper assembly 30, the switch matching portion 70 triggers the switch 60 to be turned off, so that the power supply of the food processor 100 is cut off, avoiding misoperation of the food processor 100.

[0054] In one embodiment, the switch 60 can be a magnetic switch, and the switch matching portion 70 can be a magnetic member. The switch 60 can be turned on or off by the magnetic field of the switch matching portion 70 without physical contact, and the implementation is simpler and more convenient.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first component 11 is a head component, and the head component is built-in with a motor 112, which can be a motor integrated with a reducer. The second component 12 is a base component, which can include a driving unit, a circuit power supply unit, a heating unit, etc. The base component can be connected with the food processing cup 20 through an electrical coupler. The second component 12 can also include a motor, and the food processing cup 20 can correspondingly include a stirring blade, and the motor provides power to the stirring blade.

[0056] The above description is merely the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A food processor, characterized in that, include: The body (10) includes a hopper connecting part (101) and a cup connecting part (102), wherein the hopper connecting part (101) and the cup connecting part (102) are arranged to be vertically opposite each other along the height direction of the body (10) when the food processor is working; A hopper assembly (30) is detachably mounted to a hopper fitting (101), the hopper assembly (30) including a baking cavity (31) for baking ingredients; The food processor cup (20) is installed on the cup body fitting part (102). The food container assembly (30) is used to cooperate with the food processor cup (20) when the food processor is working. The food container assembly (30) is provided with a feeding port for the baked ingredients to fall into the food processor cup (20).

2. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body (10) includes a first component (11) and a second component (12). The first component (11) is movably mounted on the top of the second component (12). The first component (11) is provided with the material container connecting part (101), and the second component (12) is provided with the cup body connecting part (102). The first component (11) can drive the material container component (30) to move and cooperate or disengage with the cooking cup (20).

3. The food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first component (11) is rotatably mounted on top of the second component (12), with the rotation axis direction aligned with the height direction of the food processor (100).

4. The food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first component (11) includes a housing (110), the housing (110) is provided with the hopper fitting part (101), the hopper fitting part (101) also covers the hopper component (30) and seals the baking cavity (31).

5. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hopper fitting part (101) and the outer shell (110) are configured as an integral structure.

6. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hopper assembly (30) includes a hopper barrel (33) and a movable part (34) that is movable relative to the hopper barrel (33). The hopper barrel (33) is provided with the baking cavity (31). The movable part (34) can move relative to the hopper barrel (33) to a connected position and a disconnected position. In the connected position, the movable part (34) is connected to the hopper mating part (101) so that the hopper assembly (30) is installed on the hopper mating part (101). In the disconnected position, the movable part (34) is disconnected from the hopper mating part (101) so that the hopper assembly (30) is detachable.

7. The food processor according to claim 6, characterized in that, The movable part (34) is rotatable, with the axis of rotation aligned with the height direction of the food processor; and / or The housing (110) includes a notch (1102), within which the movable member (34) is rotatable to switch between the connected position and the disengaged position; and / or The movable part (34) is adsorbed and connected to the hopper mating part (101) at the connection position.

8. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The food processor (100) also includes a blower assembly (40) that generates and delivers hot air, the blower assembly (40) being connected to the hopper fitting part (101) and thus communicating with the baking cavity (31).

9. The food processor according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air supply assembly (40) includes a fan (41) and a duct (42). The duct (42) includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet is connected to the fan (41), and the air outlet is connected to the hopper connection part (101). The air outlet is located in the first assembly (11), and the fan (41) and the air inlet are located in the second assembly (12).

10. The food processor according to any one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that, The first component (11) includes a motor (112), and the hopper assembly (30) further includes a stirring section (32) rotatably disposed within the baking chamber (31), wherein the motor (112) is drive-connected to the stirring section (32); and / or One of the first component (11) and the cooking cup (20) is provided with a switch (60), and the other is provided with a switch engagement part (70). When the food processor (100) is removed from below the container assembly (30), the switch engagement part (70) triggers the switch (60) to open, thereby de-energizing the food processor (100).

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