Stirring bowl assembly and food processor

Abstract

The utility model provides a stirring bowl assembly and a food processer, and according to one embodiment of the invention, the stirring bowl assembly comprises a bowl body; the matched basket comprises a basket body and a handle, the handle is fixed to the outer side wall of the basket body, and the bowl body is contained in the basket body and detachably connected with the basket body. According to the scheme, the manufacturing difficulty and cost of the stirring bowl can be reduced under the condition that the user experience is not reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processor technology, and more specifically, to a mixing bowl assembly and a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] The mixing bowls of food processors such as meat grinders are usually made of glass or stainless steel. Because glass and stainless steel mixing bowls are relatively heavy, handles are generally required for users to hold them. However, due to manufacturing processes, mixing bowls with handles are difficult to manufacture and costly. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a mixing bowl assembly and a food processor that can reduce the difficulty and cost of manufacturing the mixing bowl without compromising the user experience.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application provides a mixing bowl assembly, comprising: a bowl body; and a basket, including a basket body and a handle, wherein the handle is fixed to the outer side wall of the basket body, and the bowl body is housed within the basket body and detachably connected to the basket body.

[0005] By adopting the above solution, the mixing bowl assembly includes a handle, allowing users to easily lift and place the entire mixing bowl by gripping the handle. The bowl itself lacks a handle, avoiding the complexity and high cost associated with manufacturing a handle-equipped bowl. The handle-less bowl is relatively simple to manufacture, effectively reducing production difficulty and costs, and improving production efficiency and economic benefits. Furthermore, the bowl and mixing bowl are detachable, allowing users to clean or replace each separately. Additionally, the mixing bowl can be made of plastic, which is relatively lightweight, low-cost, and easy to manufacture. In summary, this solution places the handle on the mixing bowl; the plastic mixing bowl is relatively simple to manufacture, eliminating the need for complex handle manufacturing processes on the bowl itself. This effectively reduces the manufacturing difficulty and cost of the bowl without compromising user experience.

[0006] Optionally, the bowl body includes a snap-fit ​​connector, and the basket includes a snap-fit ​​seat fixed to the basket body. The snap-fit ​​connector is rotatably snapped into the snap-fit ​​seat, allowing the bowl body and the basket body to be detachably connected. The bowl body and basket body achieve a detachable connection through a snap-fit ​​mechanism. While ensuring a firm and stable connection, the user does not need to align the components precisely, making the installation process simpler and faster.

[0007] Optionally, the rotary connector is located at the opening of the bowl body and is fixed to the outer wall of the bowl body; the rotary seat is located at the opening of the basket body and is fixed to the outer wall of the basket body.

[0008] By adopting the above solution, the rotary connector and rotary seat are located on the outer wall of the opening. When the user assembles or disassembles the bowl and the basket, there is ample operating space and the operation process is intuitive and clear. There is no need to laboriously go deep inside to find the connection part. The user only needs to rotate the connector, which makes the installation convenient.

[0009] Optionally, there are multiple rotating connectors and multiple rotating bases, with each of the multiple rotating bases and multiple rotating connectors corresponding to one another, in order to improve the locking effect between the bowl and the basket.

[0010] Optionally, the rotary locking seat includes a slot and a limiting part, wherein the rotary locking connector is engaged in the slot and is limited by the limiting part.

[0011] The limiting part can restrict the rotation of the locking joint, preventing unnecessary displacement within the slot, improving the reliability of the connection between the bowl and the basket, and ensuring smooth and safe mixing operation.

[0012] Optionally, the limiting part includes a limiting protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​connector includes a limiting groove adapted to the limiting protrusion, with the limiting protrusion engaged within the limiting groove. This solution, using a limiting protrusion and limiting groove for limiting engagement, is relatively simple and easy to implement in industry.

[0013] Optionally, the limiting protrusion is located on the bottom wall of the slot and close to the opening of the bowl, and the limiting groove is located at the bottom of the rotary connector.

[0014] With this configuration, when the limiting protrusion is subjected to the force of the bowl, since the limiting protrusion is located at the bottom of the slot and close to the opening of the bowl, the limiting protrusion can more easily transmit the force to the main body of the basket, avoiding deformation or damage caused by the force being concentrated at the limiting protrusion.

[0015] Optionally, the bowl body includes a bowl bottom, and the basket body includes a basket bottom, with the bowl bottom abutting against the basket bottom. In this way, the basket bottom can directly support the bowl body, helping to improve the stability of the bowl body during use.

[0016] Optionally, the basket body is provided with a plurality of first water passage holes and a plurality of second water passage holes, the plurality of first water passage holes being distributed on the periphery of the basket body and the plurality of second water passage holes being distributed on the bottom of the basket body.

[0017] On the one hand, the multiple first and second water passages can appropriately reduce the amount of material used in the basket, thereby further reducing its weight. On the other hand, when the basket is removed from the bowl, it can be used as a drain basket on its own. That is, the basket is no longer limited to being just part of the mixing bowl assembly to assist in handling and fixing the bowl, but can also be used as a drain basket on its own, achieving two uses in one and increasing the product's functional versatility.

[0018] Optionally, the bowl body is made of glass or stainless steel;

[0019] And / or, the basket is made of plastic or polypropylene; polyethylene has good plasticity and flowability, and is easy to manufacture baskets of various shapes and structures through molding processes such as injection molding. Furthermore, PP material does not release harmful substances and is hygienic and clean.

[0020] And / or, the ratio of the density of the bowl to the density of the hopper is in the range of 3 to 8. Within this range, the hopper accounts for a smaller proportion of the total weight of the mixing bowl assembly, thereby significantly reducing the burden on the user when handling the mixing bowl assembly;

[0021] And / or, the basket body and the handle are integrally formed to reduce manufacturing steps.

[0022] Secondly, this application provides a food processor, comprising:

[0023] The mixing bowl assembly as described in any of the above; and

[0024] The main unit is assembled in the mixing bowl assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of a stirring assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the basket assembly structure shown in one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bowl and the basket body during the rotation and snapping process, as shown in one embodiment;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the bowl and the basket body in one embodiment;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a side view schematic diagram of the bowl and basket body shown in one embodiment;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the bowl and basket body shown in one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the food processor described in one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram of a host computer according to an embodiment.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0034] 10. Bowl body; 11. Rotary locking connector; 111. Limiting groove; 12. Bowl bottom; 20. Attached basket; 21. Basket body; 211. Basket bottom; 212. First water passage hole; 213. Second water passage hole; 22. Handle; 23. Rotary locking seat; 231. Locking groove; 232. Limiting part; 24. Support leg; 30. Bowl lid; 40. Main unit; 41. Blade assembly; 42. Motor assembly; 43. Machine housing; 44. Top cover; 45. Button; 46. Spring; 47. Safety linkage; 48. Vibration damping pad. Detailed Implementation

[0035] This application provides a mixing bowl assembly and a food processor. The mixing bowl assembly and the food processor will be 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.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of a stirring assembly shown in an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] In a first aspect, this application provides a mixing bowl assembly, which includes a bowl lid 30, a bowl body 10, and a basket 20. The bowl lid 30 covers the opening of the bowl body 10.

[0038] The basket 20 includes a basket body 21 and a handle 22. The handle 22 is fixed to the outer wall of the basket body 21 and is integrally formed with the basket body 21 to reduce manufacturing steps, but is not limited to this. The bowl 10 is housed inside the basket body 21 and is detachably connected to the basket body 21. The basket 20 can be made of plastic.

[0039] By adopting the above solution, the mixing bowl 20 has a handle 22, allowing users to easily lift and place the entire mixing bowl assembly by gripping the handle 22. The bowl body 10, however, does not have a handle 22, avoiding the complexity and high cost associated with manufacturing a bowl body 10 with a handle 22. Manufacturing a bowl body 10 without a handle 22 is relatively simple, effectively reducing the difficulty and cost of the production process and improving production efficiency and economic benefits. Furthermore, the bowl body 10 and the mixing bowl 20 are detachable, allowing users to clean or replace each separately. Additionally, the mixing bowl 20 can be made of plastic, which is relatively lightweight, low-cost, and easy to manufacture.

[0040] In summary, this solution places the handle 22 on the basket 20. The plastic basket 20 is relatively simple to manufacture, eliminating the need for a complex handle 22 manufacturing process on the bowl body 10. This effectively reduces the manufacturing difficulty and cost of the bowl body 10 without compromising the user experience.

[0041] In one embodiment, the bowl body 10 can be made of glass or stainless steel, and the basket 20 can be made of PP (polypropylene). PP material has good plasticity and flowability, making it easy to manufacture baskets 20 of various shapes and structures through molding processes such as injection molding. Furthermore, PP material does not release harmful substances, making it hygienic and clean.

[0042] Furthermore, the ratio of the density of the bowl 10 to the density of the basket 20 is in the range of 3 to 8. Within this range, the basket 20 accounts for a smaller proportion of the total weight of the mixing bowl assembly, thereby significantly reducing the burden on the user when handling the mixing bowl assembly.

[0043] For example, the ratio of the density of the bowl 10 to the density of the basket 20 can be 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, but is not limited to this.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 2 and combined Figure 1 , Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the basket assembly structure shown in one embodiment.

[0045] In one embodiment, the bowl body 10 includes a bowl bottom 12, and the basket body 21 includes a basket bottom 211, with the bowl bottom 12 abutting against the basket bottom 211. Thus, the basket bottom 211 can directly support the bowl body 10, helping to improve the stability of the bowl body 10 during use.

[0046] Furthermore, the basket body 21 also includes multiple support legs 24, which are set on the outer bottom wall of the basket bottom 211 to support the basket 20 on the table, so that the basket bottom 211 is a certain distance from the table, so that when the basket 20 is used alone, water can be discharged from the second water passage 213.

[0047] In one embodiment, the basket body 21 is provided with a plurality of first water passage holes 212 and a plurality of second water passage holes 213. The plurality of first water passage holes 212 are distributed on the periphery of the basket body 21, and the plurality of second water passage holes 213 are distributed on the bottom of the basket body 21.

[0048] On the one hand, the multiple first water passages 212 and multiple second water passages 213 can appropriately reduce the amount of material used in the basket body 21, thereby further reducing the weight of the basket 20; on the other hand, when the basket 20 is removed from the bowl body 10, it can be used as a drain basket on its own. That is, the basket 20 is no longer limited to being only part of the mixing bowl assembly to assist in picking up and fixing the bowl body 10, but can also be used as a drain basket on its own, realizing two uses in one product and increasing the product's functional diversity.

[0049] Furthermore, multiple first drainage holes 212 are evenly distributed around the outer periphery of the basket body 21, and multiple second drainage holes 213 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the basket body 21, with the size of the first drainage holes 212 being larger than the size of the second drainage holes 213. The excessively small size of the second drainage holes 213 has a significant impact on the structural strength of the bottom of the basket body 21, ensuring that the bottom of the basket body 21 can support the bowl body 10.

[0050] The shapes of the first water passage 212 and the second water passage 213 are not limited. The first water passage 212 can be a symmetrical shape such as a rectangle or a circle, and the second water passage 213 can also be a symmetrical shape such as a rectangle or a circle. Alternatively, the first water passage 212 and the second water passage 213 can be asymmetrical. Of course, in other embodiments, the basket body 21 may not have water passages, that is, the basket 20 can be used as a storage basket on its own.

[0051] The handle 22 can be an arc-shaped handle 22, with both ends of the ring handle 22 fixed to the outer side wall of the basket body 21. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in other embodiments, only one end of the handle 22 is fixed to the outer side wall of the basket body 21, and the shape of the handle 22 can be a combination of straight and arc.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bowl and the basket body during the rotation and snapping process, as shown in one embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the bowl and the basket body in one embodiment.

[0053] In one embodiment, the bowl body 10 includes a snap-fit ​​connector 11, and the basket 20 includes a snap-fit ​​seat 23 fixed to the basket body 21. The snap-fit ​​connector 11 is rotatably snapped into the snap-fit ​​seat 23. Please refer to the rotation direction. Figure 3 As shown in Figure R, the bowl body 10 and the basket body 21 are detachably connected by a rotating snap-fit ​​mechanism. This ensures a secure and stable connection, and the user does not need to align them precisely, making the installation process simpler and faster. In other embodiments, one of the bowl body 10 and the basket body 21 may have a snap-fit ​​plug, while the other has a snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-fit ​​plug is directly inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove, allowing for a detachable connection between the bowl body 10 and the basket body 21.

[0054] Furthermore, the rotary connector 11 is located at the opening of the bowl body 10 and is fixed to the outer wall of the bowl body 10; the rotary seat 23 is located at the opening of the basket body 21 and is fixed to the outer wall of the basket body 21.

[0055] By adopting the above solution, the rotating connector 11 and the rotating seat 23 are located on the outer wall of the opening. When the user assembles or disassembles the bowl 10 and the basket 20, there is ample operating space and the operation process is intuitive and clear. There is no need to laboriously go deep inside to find the connection part. The user only needs to rotate and engage or unscrew at the corresponding position on the outer wall. This greatly facilitates the user's daily use. Whether it is the first installation or subsequent disassembly, cleaning, replacement, etc., it can be easily completed, effectively improving the efficiency of use.

[0056] Furthermore, there are multiple rotating snap-fit ​​connectors 11 and multiple rotating snap-fit ​​bases 23, with each of the multiple snap-fit ​​bases 23 corresponding to a single rotating snap-fit ​​connector 11 to improve the snap-fit ​​effect between the bowl body and the matching basket.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, there are two screw-on connectors 11 and two screw-on seats 23. The two screw-on connectors 11 are located at opposite ends of the bowl body 10, and the two screw-on seats 23 are located at opposite ends of the basket body 21. Both the screw-on connectors 11 and the screw-on seats 23 are plate-shaped. In particular, when the bowl body 10 has bowl ears and the basket 20 has basket ears, the screw-on connector 11 can be the bowl ears of the bowl body 10.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 This is a side view schematic diagram of the bowl and basket body shown in one embodiment; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the bowl and basket body shown in one embodiment.

[0059] In one embodiment, the rotary locking seat 23 includes a locking groove 231 and a limiting part 232. The rotary locking connector 11 is locked into the locking groove 231 and is limited by the limiting part 232. The limiting engagement between the limiting part 232 and the rotary locking connector 11 further enhances the stability of the connection. In addition to the locking and fixing of the rotary locking connector 11 by the locking groove 231, the limiting part 232 can restrict the rotary locking connector 11, preventing unnecessary displacement within the locking groove 231, improving the reliability of the connection between the bowl 10 and the basket 20, and ensuring smooth and safe stirring operation.

[0060] Furthermore, the limiting part 232 includes a limiting protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​connector 11 includes a limiting groove 111 that is adapted to the limiting protrusion, with the limiting protrusion being engaged within the limiting groove 111. The limiting engagement using the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove 111 is relatively simple, provides better limiting stability, and is easy to implement in industry.

[0061] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the limiting part 232 is located on the bottom wall of the slot 231 and near the opening of the basket body 21, while the limiting groove 111 is located at the bottom of the screw-on connector 11. With this configuration, when the limiting protrusion is subjected to the force of the bowl 10, the limiting protrusion is located at the bottom of the slot 231 and near the opening of the bowl 10. The limiting protrusion can more easily transmit the force to the basket body 21, avoiding deformation or damage caused by the force being concentrated at the limiting protrusion.

[0062] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of a food processor according to one embodiment; Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram of a host computer according to an embodiment.

[0063] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a food processor, which includes a main unit 40 and the aforementioned mixing bowl assembly. The main unit 40 is detachably assembled to the mixing bowl assembly. The main unit 40 can be a head-type main unit 40, which is mounted on top of the mixing bowl assembly, but is not limited thereto.

[0064] The main unit 40 includes a blade assembly 41, a motor assembly 42, a housing 43, and a top cover assembly. The top cover assembly is fastened to the top of the housing 43, forming an accommodating space with the housing 43, and the motor assembly 42 is installed within the accommodating space. The blade assembly 41 is connected to the motor assembly 42 so that the motor can drive the blade assembly 41 to rotate, thereby stirring or pulverizing the food in the bowl 10.

[0065] In one embodiment, the motor assembly 42 includes a motor and a motor switch for starting or stopping the motor. The cover assembly includes a cover 44 and a button 45 movably mounted on the cover 44, the button 45 being movable in a direction toward and away from the motor switch. A user can start the motor by pressing the button 45.

[0066] Furthermore, the top cover assembly also includes a spring 46, which is sandwiched between the button 45 and the top cover 44. The spring 46 provides damping; when the user presses the button 45, the spring 46 will deform accordingly and provide a certain resistance, allowing the user to clearly feel the pressing process and improve the pressing feel.

[0067] In one embodiment, the main unit 40 further includes a safety linkage 47 and a safety switch (not shown). The safety switch can be a micro switch and is connected to the motor's power circuit. The safety linkage 47 is movably disposed within the receiving space, and the safety switch is located at the end of the travel stroke of the safety linkage 47. For example, the safety switch can be located above the safety linkage 47. After the main unit 40 is installed on the cup lid, the safety linkage 47 can abut against the cup lid, and under the reaction force of the cup lid, the safety linkage 47 moves towards the side of the safety switch, triggering the safety switch to close, thereby connecting the power to the motor. At this time, the user can press button 45 to start the motor, driving the blade assembly 41 to rotate.

[0068] In one embodiment, the main unit 40 further includes a vibration damping pad 48, which is sandwiched between the bottom of the housing 43 and the motor assembly 42 to isolate the vibration of the motor assembly 42.

[0069] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A mixing bowl assembly, characterized in that, include: Bowl body (10); The basket (20) includes a basket body (21) and a handle (22). The handle (22) is fixed to the outer wall of the basket body (21). The bowl (10) is housed inside the basket body (21) and is detachably connected to the basket body (21).

2. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bowl body (10) includes a snap-fit ​​connector (11), and the basket (20) also includes a snap-fit ​​seat (23) fixed to the basket body (21). The snap-fit ​​connector (11) is rotatably snapped into the snap-fit ​​seat (23) so that the bowl body (10) and the basket body (21) can be detachably connected.

3. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotary connector (11) is located at the opening of the bowl body (10) and is fixed to the outer wall of the bowl body (10); the rotary seat (23) is located at the opening of the basket body (21) and is fixed to the outer wall of the basket body (21); and / or, There are multiple rotating connectors (11) and multiple rotating bases (23), with each of the multiple rotating bases (23) and the multiple rotating connectors (11) corresponding to one another.

4. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating card holder (23) includes a card slot (231) and a limiting part (232). The rotating card connector (11) is engaged in the card slot (231) and is limited and cooperated with the limiting part (232).

5. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting part (232) includes a limiting protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​connector (11) includes a limiting groove (111) adapted to the limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion is engaged in the limiting groove (111).

6. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion is located on the bottom wall of the slot (231) and close to the opening of the bowl (10), and the limiting groove (111) is located at the bottom of the rotary connector (11).

7. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bowl body (10) includes a bowl bottom (12), and the basket body (21) includes a basket bottom (211), with the bowl bottom (12) abutting against the basket bottom (211).

8. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The basket body (21) is provided with a plurality of first water passage holes (212) and a plurality of second water passage holes (213). The plurality of first water passage holes (212) are distributed on the periphery of the basket body (21), and the plurality of second water passage holes (213) are distributed on the bottom of the basket body (21).

9. The mixing bowl assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bowl body (10) is made of glass or stainless steel; and / or, The material of the basket (20) is plastic or polypropylene; and / or, The ratio of the density of the bowl (10) to the density of the basket (20) is in the range of 3 to 8; and / or, The basket body (21) and the handle (22) are integrally formed.

10. A food processor, characterized in that, include: The mixing bowl assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9; and The main unit (40) is assembled into the mixing bowl assembly.

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