Blanking structure and food processor

Abstract

The utility model provides a blanking structure and a food processor. According to one embodiment of the invention, the blanking structure comprises a material barrel provided with a blanking port, and the blanking port is used for being communicated with a food material processing cavity of a stirring cup; the water supply assembly comprises a water supply nozzle, and the water supply nozzle is located in the material barrel; the material blocking part comprises a material blocking plate and a pushing plate which are connected, the material blocking plate can rotate relative to the material barrel and is used for opening or closing the material falling opening, and the pushing plate is located on a water outlet path of the water supply nozzle; when the water supply assembly sprays water flow through the water supply nozzle, the pushing plate bears the pushing force of the water flow to drive the material blocking plate to open or close the material falling opening. The scheme has the advantages of being simple in structure and easy to clean.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of food processors, in particular to a discharging structure and a food processor. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the existing discharging structure of the food processor, most of them are realized by the opening operation of the material bin through the motor driving mode in the material bin. The motor driving mode needs to install the motor body and the transmission structure and other components in the material bin, and the structure is relatively complex, and food residues may enter these components, which is difficult to clean. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present application provides a discharging structure and a food processor, which is simple in structure and easy to clean.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides a discharging structure, comprising:

[0005] A material bucket is provided with a discharging port, which is used to communicate with the food material processing cavity of the stirring cup;

[0006] A water supply assembly is provided with a water supply nozzle, which is located in the material bucket;

[0007] A material blocking piece is provided with a blocking plate and a pushing plate connected with each other, the blocking plate is rotatable relative to the material bucket, and is used to open or close the discharging port, and the pushing plate is located on the water outlet path of the water supply nozzle;

[0008] When the water supply assembly sprays water flow through the water supply nozzle, the pushing plate bears the thrust of the water flow to drive the blocking plate to open or close the discharging port.

[0009] According to the above description, the water supply assembly sprays water flow through the water supply nozzle, and the thrust of the water flow is used to drive the blocking plate to open or close the discharging port. Without adding complex electric or mechanical transmission devices in the material bucket to control the action of the material blocking piece, on the one hand, the complexity of the components of the food processor is reduced, and on the other hand, since there is no motor and transmission component, food materials will not accumulate in the gap of the motor or the corner of the transmission component which is difficult to reach, and the user can easily clean the material bucket.

[0010] Optionally, the pushing plate comprises a pushing part, and the pushing part is located on the water outlet path of the water supply nozzle; wherein the direction of the water supply nozzle is a first direction, the normal direction of the pushing part is a second direction, the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is α, and the α is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to 60°.

[0011] The present application limits the included angle α to be within 60°, so that the water flow can impact the pushing part more stably, and the pushing plate drives the blocking plate to rotate.

[0012] Optionally, the pushing part bends toward the side that aligns with the first direction to reduce the angle between the first direction and the second direction.

[0013] With this configuration, the angle between the first and second directions can be reduced by bending the pusher, thereby optimizing the effect of the water flow thrust on the pusher plate and enabling the water flow thrust to be more effectively converted into an effective force to propel the pusher plate.

[0014] Optionally, the angle at which the pushing part bends toward the side that aligns with the first direction is β, where β is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 30°.

[0015] Optionally, β is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 15°. This setting reduces the included angle α while avoiding excessive impact on the structural strength of the pusher.

[0016] Optionally, the push plate further includes a connecting part connected to the push section, the connecting part is also connected to the baffle plate, and the connecting part is provided with an anti-jamming hole extending through its thickness direction.

[0017] This solution incorporates anti-jamming holes, allowing at least some food ingredients to pass through, thus reducing the obstruction of the push plate's rotation and preventing the push plate from jamming during rotation.

[0018] Optionally, there are multiple push plates, each connected to the baffle plate, and multiple water supply nozzles, each corresponding to one of the push plates, with the push plate located on the water outlet path of the corresponding water supply nozzle.

[0019] Multiple push plates are simultaneously propelled by the water flow. Their coordinated action provides a more balanced and powerful force to the baffle plate, thereby driving the baffle plate to rotate around its rotation center more effectively, enabling the material bucket discharge port to open or close more smoothly and precisely.

[0020] Optionally, the plurality of push plates includes at least a first push plate and a second push plate, wherein the first push plate and the second push plate are symmetrically distributed with respect to the rotation center of the baffle plate. This helps to make the force on the baffle plate more uniform during rotation.

[0021] Secondly, this application provides a food processor, comprising:

[0022] Host;

[0023] A mixing cup, assembled to the main unit, has a food processing chamber;

[0024] In any of the above-described material discharge structures, the material bucket is installed above the stirring cup.

[0025] Optionally, the water supply assembly further comprises a water tank, a water pump, a water supply member and a top cover.

[0026] The water tank is sleeved on the outer periphery of the stirring cup, and the top cover is movably connected to the water tank for opening and closing the cup opening of the stirring cup.

[0027] The water supply member is assembled to the top cover and is provided with the water supply nozzle, and the water pump is communicated with the water tank and the water supply member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is an exploded structural schematic view of the food processor shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the food processor;

[0030] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of A of Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 4 is a top view of the food processor with the top cover removed;

[0032] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of B of Figure 4 ;

[0033] Figure 6 is a three-dimensional structural schematic view of the material blocking member 30;

[0034] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the material blocking member 30;

[0035] Figure 8 is an exploded schematic view of the material bucket 10 and the material blocking member 30;

[0036] Figure 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the food processor shown in another embodiment;

[0037] Figure 10 is an exploded structural schematic view of the water supply member, the material blocking plate and the material bucket shown in another embodiment.

[0038] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0039] 10, material bucket; 11, water passing hole; 12, connecting shaft; 13, bottom structure; 20, water supply assembly; 21, water supply member; 211, water supply nozzle; 22, water tank; 221, interlayer; 23, water pump; 24, top cover; 30, material blocking member; 31, material blocking plate; 311, shaft hole; 32, pushing plate; 321, pushing portion; 322, connecting portion; 3222, anti-jamming hole; 40, stirring cup; 41, food material processing cavity; 50, main machine; 60, fixing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0040] This application provides a feeding structure and a food processor. The feeding structure and food processor are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments and implementations can be combined with each other.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a food processor as shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a food processor. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A.

[0042] This application provides a food processor, which includes a main unit 50, a mixing cup 40, and a feeding structure.

[0043] The mixing cup 40 is detachably assembled to the main unit 50. The mixing cup 40 has a food processing chamber 41 in which food can be mixed or pulverized.

[0044] The material feeding structure includes a material bucket 10, a water supply component 20, and a material blocking component 30.

[0045] The mixing bowl 10 is installed above the mixing cup 40. The mixing bowl 10 can store ingredients, and the ingredients inside can be baked, mixed, ground, etc. The mixing bowl 10 has a discharge port, which can be located at the bottom of the mixing bowl 10, but is not limited to this location. The discharge port communicates with the food processing chamber 41 of the mixing cup 40, allowing the ingredients in the mixing bowl 10 to fall into the food processing chamber 41 for further processing.

[0046] The blocking piece 30 comprises a blocking plate 31 and a pushing plate 32 connected to each other, which can be integrally formed but are not limited thereto. The blocking plate 31 is rotatable relative to the material barrel 10 to open or close the material dropping opening of the material barrel 10, so that the food materials in the material barrel 10 enter the food material processing cavity 41 of the blending cup 40. The water supply assembly 20 comprises a water supply nozzle 211 located in the material barrel 10, and the pushing plate 32 is located on the water outlet path of the water supply nozzle 211. When the water supply assembly 20 sprays high-pressure water flow through the water supply nozzle 211, the pushing plate 32 is subjected to the pushing force of the water flow to drive the blocking plate 31 to open or close the material dropping opening. It should be noted that the "water outlet path" herein refers to the route of the water flow after being sprayed from the water supply nozzle 211. The "pushing plate 32 is located on the water outlet path of the water supply nozzle 211" means that when the water supply assembly 20 starts to work and sprays water flow from the water supply nozzle 211, the water flow will move along the predetermined route under the initial kinetic energy and gravity, and the pushing plate 32 is located on the predetermined route of the water flow, so that the water flow directly impacts on the pushing plate 32.

[0047] According to the above description, the water supply assembly 20 sprays high-pressure water flow through the water supply nozzle 211, and uses the pushing force of the water flow on the pushing plate 32 to drive the blocking plate 31 to open or close the material dropping opening. Without adding complex electric or mechanical transmission devices in the material barrel 10 to control the action of the blocking piece 30, on the one hand, the complexity of the components of the food processor is reduced, and on the other hand, without the motor and transmission components, the food materials will not be accumulated in the motor gap or the corner of the transmission components which are difficult to reach, so that the user can more easily clean the material barrel 10.

[0048] In an embodiment, the water supply assembly 20 further comprises a water tank 22, a water pump 23, a water supply piece 21 and a top cover 24.

[0049] The water tank 22 is annular, assembled to the main machine 50, and sleeved on the outer periphery of the blending cup 40, so as to utilize the idle space around the blending cup 40 to reduce the occupation of the space used by the user. The top cover 24 is rotatably connected to the water tank 22 and covers the cup opening of the blending cup 40 to open or close the cup opening of the blending cup 40.

[0050] The water supply piece 21 is detachably assembled to the top cover 24, and the connection modes include but are not limited to threaded connection and clamping, so as to facilitate the user to disassemble the water supply piece for cleaning or maintenance. For example, the water supply piece 21 is rod-shaped, the top thereof is provided with threads, and the corresponding part of the top cover 24 is provided with a threaded hole, so that the water supply piece 21 is screwed to the top cover 24.

[0051] The water supply piece 21 comprises the water supply nozzle 211 described above, and the water pump 23 communicates the water tank 22 and the water supply piece 21. The water pump 23 can extract water in the water tank 22, pressurize the water flow, and finally deliver the water flow to the water supply piece 21 to be sprayed from the water supply nozzle 211 of the water supply piece 21.

[0052] Further, the water tank 22 is provided with a sandwich layer 221, and the water supply assembly 20 further comprises a water supply pipeline (not shown) located in the sandwich layer 221 and communicating the water tank 22, the water pump 23 and the water supply member 21 to form a passage. In this way, the sandwich layer 221 can avoid the water supply pipeline from being directly exposed to the external environment, reducing the possibility of damage to the water supply pipeline caused by external factors (such as collision, wear, etc.). During the daily use of the food processor, even if some slight vibration or collision is encountered, the water supply pipeline in the sandwich layer 221 can be better protected. Moreover, the water supply pipeline is hidden in the sandwich layer 221, making the interior of the food processor look more neat and orderly, and avoiding the situation of messy water pipes exposed. This not only improves the overall appearance quality of the food processor, but also avoids the interference problem that may be caused by the random arrangement of water pipes with other components.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , and combine Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 4 is a top view of the food processor with the top cover hidden, Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged view of part B. In an embodiment, the push plate 32 comprises a push part 321 and a connecting part 322 connected together, the connecting part 322 is connected with the material blocking plate 31, and the push part 321 is located on the water outlet path of the water supply nozzle 211; wherein the orientation of the water supply nozzle 211 is a first direction (refer to X direction shown in Figure 5 ), the normal direction (the direction perpendicular to the surface of the push part 321) of the push part 321 is a second direction (refer to Y direction shown in Figure 5 ), the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is α, α is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to 60°.

[0054] When the angle a is equal to 0°, the orientation of the water supply nozzle 211 is completely consistent with the normal direction of the pushing part 321, at this time the water flow will impact the pushing part 321 vertically. In this case, the pushing force of the water flow can be most effectively converted into the power to push the pushing plate 32 to move, and the force transmission is the most direct and efficient. The impact force on the pushing part 321 reaches the maximum value in the normal direction, which can drive the blocking plate 31 to rotate in a stable and forceful manner, so as to realize the accurate and smooth opening or closing operation of the material falling port, which is beneficial to ensure the accuracy and smoothness of the food processor material falling process. When the included angle a is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 60°, the orientation of the water supply nozzle 211 is no longer completely coincident with the normal direction of the pushing part 321. As the included angle a gradually increases, the impact of the water flow on the pushing part 321 is no longer completely vertical. At this time, the water flow pushing force can be decomposed into a vertical component and a parallel component of the surface of the pushing part 321. The vertical component can still play a role in pushing the pushing plate 32 to move, but as the angle increases, the vertical component will gradually decrease, which means that the effective power obtained by the pushing plate 32 will be relatively weakened. Therefore, the included angle a is limited to be within 60° in the embodiment, so that the water flow can impact the pushing part 321 more stably, and the blocking plate 31 driven by the pushing plate 32 can rotate.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 is a schematic view of the blocking piece 30, Figure 7 is a sectional view of the blocking piece 30. In an embodiment, the pushing part 321 is bent towards the side that conforms to the first direction, so as to reduce the included angle between the first direction and the second direction. Here, conforming means that the pushing part 321 is bent in a direction that can make the included angle between the first direction and the second direction smaller, and this bending direction is towards the side that conforms to the direction of the water supply nozzle 211, that is, in the direction of the water supply nozzle 211 (i.e. the first direction). After such arrangement, the pushing part 321 can reduce the included angle between the first direction and the second direction by bending, thereby optimizing the effect of the water flow pushing force on the pushing plate 32, so that the water flow pushing force can be more effectively converted into the effective force to push the pushing plate 32 to move.

[0056] As shown in the embodiment of Figures 3 to 5 , the orientation of the air supply nozzle 211 is obliquely downward, at this time, the pushing part 321 is bent towards the side away from the air supply nozzle 211, so as to reduce the included angle between the first direction and the second direction. In other embodiments, the orientation of the air supply nozzle 211 can be obliquely upward, at this time, the pushing part 321 needs to be bent towards the side close to the air supply nozzle 211, so as to reduce the included angle between the first direction and the second direction.

[0057] In one embodiment, the angle at which the pushing part 321 bends toward the side facing the first direction is β (reference). Figure 7 As shown in the diagram, β is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 30°. When the bending angle β is within this range, as the value of β gradually increases, the pushing part 321 will gradually bend towards the side facing the first direction. This bending will cause the normal direction (second direction) of the pushing part 321 to gradually approach the direction of the water supply nozzle 211 (first direction), thereby gradually reducing α (the angle between the first and second directions). As α decreases, when the water flow sprays out from the water supply nozzle 211 and impacts the pushing part 321, the water flow thrust can be more effectively converted into an effective force to propel the pushing plate 32. However, the larger the value of β, the greater the degree of bending of the pushing part 321. Therefore, this solution limits β to the range of 30° to avoid excessively affecting the overall strength of the pushing part 321.

[0058] Furthermore, β is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 15°. Compared to the scheme where β is greater than 0° and less than 30°, this embodiment limits β to the range of 15°, resulting in a smaller degree of bending of the pushing part 321, which can improve the overall strength and service life of the pushing part 321.

[0059] In one embodiment, please refer to... Figure 6 The connecting part 322 is provided with an anti-jamming hole 3222 extending through its thickness direction. During the rotation of the push plate 32 under force, the connecting part 322 will inevitably come into contact with the food inside the material container 10, at which point the food will hinder the rotation of the push plate 32. Therefore, by providing the anti-jamming hole 3222, at least some of the food can pass through the anti-jamming hole 3222, thereby reducing the obstruction of the food to the rotation of the push plate 32 and preventing the push plate 32 from jamming during rotation.

[0060] In one embodiment, there are multiple push plates 32, each connected to a baffle plate 31. There are also multiple water supply nozzles 211, each corresponding to one of the push plates 32, with the push plate 32 positioned on the outlet path of its corresponding nozzle. When the water supply assembly 20 is activated, high-pressure water can be sprayed through the multiple nozzles 211. Since each push plate 32 is located on the outlet path of its corresponding nozzle, the water jets from each nozzle can precisely impact their respective push plates 32. This one-to-one correspondence allows the impact force of the water flow on the push plates 32 to be evenly and effectively distributed across different positions of the baffle plate 31. The multiple push plates 32, simultaneously propelled by the water flow, work together to provide a more balanced and powerful force to the baffle plate 31, thereby more effectively driving the baffle plate 31 to rotate around its rotation center, enabling smoother and more precise opening and closing of the material discharge port of the material bucket 10.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 8 , and combine with Figure 3 and Figure 6 , Figure 8 is an exploded view of the material bucket 10 and the material blocking piece 30.

[0062] In the embodiment as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 3 , the material bucket 10 is in the shape of a circular truncated cone, the diameter of the material bucket 10 gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the bottom and the side of the material bucket 10 are both provided with water passing holes 11, through which the water in the material bucket 10 can flow out. Similarly, the material blocking plate 31 can also be provided with water passing holes, so that the water in the material bucket 10 can pass through the material blocking plate 31. The center of the bottom of the material bucket 10 is provided with a connecting shaft 12, and the material blocking plate 31 is correspondingly provided with a shaft hole 311, which is rotationally connected with the connecting shaft 12 through a fixing ring 60. The fixing ring 60 can be nested between the connecting shaft 12 and the shaft hole 311 to connect the material blocking plate 31 and the connecting shaft 12.

[0063] The material falling port is located on the bottom surface of the material bucket 10, and the size of the material falling port is half of the area of the bottom surface of the material bucket 10. The size of the material blocking plate 31 is adapted to the size of the material falling port, and is also 1 / 2 of the area of the bottom of the material bucket 10, so as to completely open or close the material falling port.

[0064] The plurality of pushing plates 32 includes two pushing plates 32, which are symmetrically distributed with respect to the rotation center of the material blocking plate 31. That is, with the rotation center of the material blocking plate 31 as a reference point, the two pushing plates 32 are symmetrically located in space. Similarly, the water supply piece 21 also has two water supply nozzles 211, which correspond to the two pushing plates 32 one by one, and the pushing plate 32 is located on the water outlet path of the water supply nozzle 211 corresponding thereto.

[0065] After being thus arranged, since the two pushing plates 32 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the rotation center of the material blocking plate 31, the water flow thrusts they receive will form a pair of balanced forces around the rotation center in an ideal case. This helps to make the force on the material blocking plate 31 more uniform during rotation, avoiding problems such as tilting, jamming or unsmooth rotation of the material blocking plate 31 caused by excessive local force, so as to ensure that the material blocking plate 31 can be smoothly and accurately opened or closed.

[0066] In another embodiment, please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 , Figure 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the food processor according to another embodiment, Figure 10 is an exploded structural view of the water supply piece, the material blocking plate and the material bucket according to another embodiment.

[0067] The hopper 10 has a reverse tapered bottom structure 13 in a constricted shape, that is, the cross section of the bottom structure 13 is gradually reduced in shape when viewed from the upper portion of the hopper 10 downward. The bottom structure 13 can reduce the bottom area. Moreover, the reverse tapered bottom structure can facilitate the food materials to naturally gather to the center position of the bottom structure 13, and the food materials are easily discharged. At this time, the number of the push plates 32 can be one, compared with the design of multiple push plates 32, the structure can be simplified, and the cost can be saved.

[0068] It should be noted that the specific structure of the water supply member 21 and the material blocking member 30 in the embodiment can refer to the above description, and the embodiment will not be described again. In addition, the number of the water supply nozzles 211 can not correspond to the number of the push plates 32, for example, in the embodiment, the number of the push plates 32 is one, and the number of the water supply nozzles 211 can be but not limited to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

[0069] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not intended 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 blanking structure, characterized by, The application relates to a material falling structure. The material falling structure comprises a material bucket (10) provided with a material falling opening for connecting a food material processing cavity (41) of a stirring cup (40); a water supply assembly (20) comprising a water supply nozzle (211) located in the material bucket (10); and a material blocking piece (30) comprising a blocking plate (31) and a pushing plate (32) connected to each other, wherein the blocking plate (31) is rotatable relative to the material bucket (10) and is used for opening or closing the material falling opening, and the pushing plate (32) is located on a water outlet path of the water supply nozzle (211). When the water supply assembly (20) sprays water flow through the water supply nozzle (211), the pushing plate (32) is driven to open or close the material falling opening under the pushing force of the water flow. The pushing plate (32) comprises a pushing portion (321) located on the water outlet path of the water supply nozzle (211), wherein the water supply nozzle (211) faces a first direction, a normal direction of the pushing portion (321) is a second direction, an included angle between the first direction and the second direction is alpha (alpha), the alpha is greater than or equal to 0 degrees and less than or equal to 60 degrees. The pushing portion (321) is bent towards a side facing the first direction, so as to reduce the included angle between the first direction and the second direction.

2. The blanking structure according to claim 1, wherein The pushing portion (321) is bent towards a side facing the first direction by an angle of beta (beta), the beta is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 30 degrees.

3. The blanking structure according to claim 2, wherein The beta is greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to 15 degrees.

4. The blanking structure according to claim 3, wherein The pushing plate (32) further comprises a connecting portion (322) connected to the pushing portion (321), the connecting portion (322) is further connected to the blocking plate (31), and the connecting portion (322) is provided with an anti-jamming hole (3222) penetrating through the thickness direction of the connecting portion (322).

5. The blanking structure according to claim 4, wherein The number of the pushing plates (32) is plural, the plural pushing plates (32) are all connected to the blocking plate (31), the number of the water supply nozzles (211) is plural, the plural water supply nozzles (211) correspond to the plural pushing plates (32) one by one, and the pushing plates (32) are located on the water outlet paths of the water supply nozzles (211) corresponding to the pushing plates (32).

6. The blanking structure according to claim 2, wherein The plural pushing plates (32) comprise two pushing plates (32) which are symmetrically distributed relative to the rotation center of the blocking plate (31).

7. The blanking structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The application further relates to a food processor.

8. The blanking structure according to claim 7, wherein The food processor comprises a main machine (50) and a stirring cup (40) assembled on the main machine (50) and provided with a food material processing cavity (41).

9. A food processor, characterized in that, The material falling structure is installed above the stirring cup (40). The water supply assembly (20) further comprises a water tank (22), a water pump (23), a water supply piece (21) and a top cover (24). The water tank (22) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the stirring cup (40), and the top cover (24) is movably connected to the water tank (22) and is used for opening and closing the cup opening of the stirring cup (40). ​ 10. The food processor of claim 9, wherein, ​ ​ The water supply part (21) is assembled to the top cover (24) and is provided with the water supply nozzle (211), and the water pump (23) is communicated with the water tank (22) and the water supply part (21).

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