Cup assembly of stirring and squeezing machine and stirring and squeezing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cup assembly of a stirring and squeezing machine and the stirring and squeezing machine. The cup assembly comprises a cup body, a whipping part, a filtering part and a feeding part. A cup cavity, a first cup opening and a second cup opening are formed in the cup body. The whipping part is connected to the first cup opening, and the filtering part is detachably connected to the second cup opening. The stirring part is arranged in the cup cavity, the feeding part is arranged in the cup cavity and detachably connected with the cup body, the feeding part is further located between the stirring part and the filtering part, and the space for containing the stirring part in the cup cavity is communicated with the space for containing the filtering part through the feeding part. The cup assembly of the stirring and squeezing machine does not have a material blocking phenomenon.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of small household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a cup assembly of a blender and a blender. Background Technology

[0002] The blending press integrates blending and juicing functions, thus comprising a blending section and a filtering section, making its structure relatively complex. Current blending presses still have some drawbacks, such as the tendency for material to jam during feeding, making removal inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a cup assembly for a mixing press and a mixing press to prevent material jamming.

[0004] A cup assembly of a blender, comprising:

[0005] The cup body has a cup cavity, a first cup rim, and a second cup rim;

[0006] The cup includes a mixing section and a filtering section, wherein the mixing section is connected to the first cup opening and the filtering section is detachably connected to the second cup opening;

[0007] The feeding section is located inside the cup cavity and is detachably connected to the cup body. The feeding section is also situated between the mixing section and the filtering section. The space within the cup cavity that accommodates the mixing section and the space that accommodates the filtering section are connected through the feeding section. When food is added to the cup cavity through the second cup opening, the feeding section can be removed from the cup body to prevent food from getting stuck in the gap between the feeding section and the cup body.

[0008] Optionally, the feeding unit is also connected to the filtering unit. The feeding unit and the filtering unit can form a pre-assembled module, which can be installed into the cup body together or removed from the cup body together, making disassembly and assembly more convenient.

[0009] Optionally, the feeding section and the filtering section are detachably connected. They can be assembled or separated, which facilitates individual cleaning of the feeding section and the filtering section, resulting in better cleaning performance.

[0010] Optionally, the filtration section includes a rotatable filter cylinder shaft and a filter cylinder connected to the filter cylinder shaft. The filter cylinder is used to contain and filter food. The feeding section is configured to remain relatively fixed to the cup body and rotate relative to the filter cylinder during the filtration process. During filtration, while the filter cylinder rotates with the filter cylinder shaft, the feeding section remains stationary. This configuration reduces the number of rotating parts during filtration, thereby reducing rotational inertia and noise.

[0011] Optionally, the filter cylinder shaft includes an extension portion that extends into the filter cylinder from the bottom, and the feeding part is rotatably connected to the extension portion. The filter cylinder shaft has a relatively small volume, and the structure in which the feeding part rotatably engages with the filter cylinder shaft is also correspondingly smaller, which is beneficial for achieving structural miniaturization.

[0012] Optionally, the feeding section includes a sleeve portion, which is sleeved on the outside of the extended portion and has a clearance fit with the extended portion. The cup assembly also includes an elastic ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the extended portion and clamped between the sleeve portion and the extended portion. This allows for relative rotation of the feeding section and the filter cylinder shaft in the circumferential direction, and the restoring force of the elastic ring can apply radial compressive force to the extended portion and the sleeve portion, thus keeping the extended portion and the sleeve portion axially fixed and preventing the sleeve portion from separating from the extended portion.

[0013] Optionally, at least one of the sleeve portion and the extended portion is provided with a groove for receiving the elastic ring. Installing the elastic ring within the groove helps improve the stability of the elastic ring's position.

[0014] Optionally, the feeding part further includes a hollow main body and a connecting part connecting the main body and the sleeve part. The main body is detachably connected to the cup body, and the connecting part is hollow.

[0015] Optionally, the main body includes a large end and a small end connected together, with the passage area at the large end being larger than that at the small end. The sleeve portion is connected to the small end, which extends into the filter cylinder. The top of the filter cylinder is provided with a convex annular flange surrounding the small end. This arrangement causes the main body to taper near the filter cylinder at the small end, providing space for the annular flange. This annular flange can block the food inside the filter cylinder during filtration, preventing the food from being thrown out of the filter cylinder under centrifugal force.

[0016] A blending press, comprising:

[0017] The main unit, including the extended motor shaft;

[0018] The cup assembly as described in any of the above embodiments can be detachably mounted to the main unit in a first mounting method and a second mounting method. The first mounting method involves the agitator engaging with the motor shaft, and the second mounting method involves the filter engaging with the motor shaft. This agitator will not jam. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a blender shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another exploded view of the agitator shown in the figure shows the agitator engaged with the motor shaft;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another exploded view of the agitator shown in the figure shows the filter section connected to the motor shaft;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the blender;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding section connected to the filtering section;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding section and the filtration section in a disassembled state;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding section. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0027] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 An exploded view of a blender 100 shown as an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0029] This application provides a blending press 100, which includes a main unit 10 and a cup assembly 20 detachably mounted on the main unit 10. The main unit 10 includes a motor 11 disposed inside the main unit housing (see...). Figure 4 The cup assembly 20 is connected to the main unit 10 via the clutch 12 located outside the main unit housing, and the clutch 12 is connected to the motor shaft. The cup assembly 20 is engaged with the main unit 10 through the clutch 12 to realize power transmission.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another exploded view of the agitator 100 shown in the figure shows that the agitator 22 is engaged with the motor shaft. Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another exploded view of the blender 100 shown in the figure shows that the filter section 23 is engaged with the motor shaft.

[0031] The cup assembly 20 includes a cup body 21, a stirring section 22, and a filtering section 23. The cup body 21 forms a cup cavity 210 (see...). Figure 4 The cup assembly 20 comprises a first cup opening 211 and a second cup opening 212. A stirring unit 22 is connected to the first cup opening 211, and a filtering unit 23 is connected to the second cup opening 212. The cup assembly 20 can be detachably mounted to the main unit 10 in a first mounting method and a second mounting method. The first mounting method involves the stirring unit 22 engaging with the motor shaft via a clutch 12, while the second mounting method involves the filtering unit 23 engaging with the motor shaft via a clutch 12. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the cup assembly 20 is mounted above the main unit 10, with the agitator 22 below and the filter 23 above. This is the first mounting method for the cup assembly 20. In this first mounting method, the press 100 can execute the agitation program. Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the installation method with the filter section 23 at the bottom and the agitator section 22 at the top is the second installation method of the cup assembly 20. In the second installation method, the agitator 100 can perform the filtration program.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the blender 100.

[0033] The mixing unit 22 includes one or more rotatable blades 220. When the cup assembly 20 is in the first mounting mode, the food in the cup cavity 210 can be pulverized by the blades 220. Flipping the cup assembly 20 allows it to be in the second mounting mode, at which point the pulverized food can be filtered to extract juice.

[0034] The stirring unit 22 also includes a stirring base 221 and a cutter shaft 222 rotatably mounted on the stirring base 221. A blade 220 is mounted on the cutter shaft 222 and can rotate with it. One end of the cutter shaft 222 extending from the stirring base 221 is used for transmission connection with the clutch 12 of the main unit 10. In one embodiment, the stirring unit 22 is detachably connected to the cup body 21. For example, the stirring base 221 can be configured to be screwed onto the first opening of the cup body 21, but this is not limited to this. Furthermore, a locking part can be provided on the stirring base 221. When screwed into place, the locking part can engage with the cup body 21 to lock the stirring base 221, preventing it from rotating in the opposite direction. This application does not specifically limit the locking part.

[0035] The cup assembly 20 also includes a feeding section 24 disposed within the cup cavity 210. The feeding section 24 is located between the mixing section 22 and the filtering section 23. The space within the cup cavity 210 that accommodates the mixing section 22 and the space that accommodates the filtering section 23 are connected through the feeding section 24. The feeding section 24 can guide the flow of the pulverized food, ensuring that all the food smoothly enters the filtering section 23. The juice filtered through the filtering section 23 can be discharged from the juice outlet 213. Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, the feeding section 24 is configured as a conical funnel-shaped structure, but it is not limited to this.

[0036] The filter section 23 is detachably connected to the second cup opening 212, and the feeding section 24 is detachably connected to the cup body 21. This configuration allows the feeding section 24 to be removed from the cup body 21 when food is fed into the cup cavity 210 through the second cup opening 212, preventing food from getting stuck in the gap 200 between the feeding section 24 and the cup body 21. Furthermore, the connection between the feeding section 24, the cup body 21, and the filter section 23 provides multi-point support for the feeding section 24, ensuring its stability within the cup cavity 210.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding section 24 connected to the filtering section 23.

[0038] In one embodiment, the feeding unit 24 is also connected to the filtering unit 23. This configuration allows the feeding unit 24 and the filtering unit 23 to form a pre-assembled module, which can be installed into the cup body 21 together or removed from the cup body 21 together, making assembly and disassembly more convenient.

[0039] In an alternative embodiment, the feeding section 24 and the filtering section 23 are detachably connected. That is, the feeding section 24 and the filtering section 23 can be assembled or separated, which makes it easier to clean the feeding section 24 and the filtering section 23 separately and achieves better cleaning results.

[0040] The filter section 23 includes a rotatable filter cylinder shaft 230 and a filter cylinder 231 connected to the filter cylinder shaft 230. The filter cylinder 231 can rotate with the filter cylinder shaft 230, and the filter cylinder shaft 230 and the filter cylinder can be connected in a non-detachable manner. The filter cylinder 231 can hold food and has multiple densely distributed holes. When the filter cylinder 231 rotates, the food is filtered by centrifugal force. In one embodiment, the feeding section 24 is configured to remain relatively fixed to the cup body 21 during the filtration process, while being able to rotate relative to the filter cylinder 231. That is, during the filtration process, when the filter cylinder 231 rotates with the filter cylinder shaft 230, the feeding section 24 remains stationary. This configuration can reduce the number of rotating parts during the filtration process, thereby reducing the moment of inertia and noise.

[0041] In one alternative embodiment, the feeding part 24 and the cup body 21 can be detachably connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism, which ensures a relatively fixed state after connection and reduces the difficulty of disassembly and assembly, but is not limited to this. For example, the feeding part 24 can be snapped onto the cup body 21 at at least two points, so that the cup body 21 and the filter part 23 can provide support for the feeding part 24 at at least three points.

[0042] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the filter cylinder shaft 230 includes an extension portion 2300 extending into the filter cylinder 231 from the bottom, and the feeding portion 24 is rotatably connected to the extension portion 2300. The filter cylinder shaft 230 has a relatively small volume, and the structure in which the feeding portion 24 rotatably engages with the filter cylinder shaft 230 is also correspondingly smaller, which is beneficial for achieving a miniaturized structure.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the feeding section 24 includes a sleeve section 240, which is sleeved on the outside of the extension portion 2300 and has a clearance fit with the extension portion 2300, thereby enabling relative rotation between the feeding section 24 and the filter cylinder shaft 230 in the circumferential direction. The axial length of the extension portion 2300 is not limited. Figure 5 In the embodiment shown, the inserted portion 2300 does not exceed the height of the filter cylinder 231, and the sleeve portion 240 is rotatably connected to the inserted portion 2300 inside the filter cylinder 231.

[0044] The cup assembly 20 also includes a deformable elastic ring 25, which is sleeved on the outside of the extension portion 2300 and clamped between the sleeve portion 240 and the extension portion 2300. The restoring force of the elastic ring 25 can apply a radial compressive force to the extension portion 2300 and the sleeve portion 240, thereby keeping the extension portion 2300 and the sleeve portion 240 axially fixed and preventing the sleeve portion 240 from disengaging from the extension portion 2300. The elastic ring 25 includes, but is not limited to, a silicone ring.

[0045] like Figure 5 As shown, the filter unit 23 also includes a filter base 232, on which the filter cylinder shaft 230 is rotatably mounted. One end of the filter cylinder shaft 230 extending from the filter base 232 is connected to the clutch 12 of the main unit 10. The filter base 232 can be configured to be screwed onto the first opening of the cup body 21, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, a locking part can be provided on the filter base 232. When screwed into place, the locking part can engage with the cup body 21 to lock the filter base 232 and prevent it from rotating in the opposite direction. This application does not specifically limit the locking part.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding section 24 and the filtering section 23 in a disassembled state.

[0047] To prevent displacement of the elastic ring 25, at least one of the sleeve portion 240 and the extending portion 2300 is provided with a groove to accommodate the elastic ring 25. The elastic ring 25 is installed within the groove, which helps improve the stability of its position. Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the outer wall of the inserted portion 2300 is provided with a first groove 2301, and the inside of the sleeve portion 240 is provided with a second groove 2400. Both the first groove 2301 and the second groove 2400 are semi-circular grooves, and the elastic ring 25 is installed in the first groove 2301 and the second groove 2400.

[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the feeding section 24 further includes a hollow main body 241 and a connecting section 242 connecting the main body 241 and the sleeve section 240. The main body 241 is detachably connected to the cup body 21, and the connecting section 242 is hollow. This configuration allows the hollow portion of the main body 241 to be in a connected state with the cup cavity 210. The pulverized food can be guided through the hollow portion of the main body 241 to the filtering section 23, and then flow into the filtering section 23 through the hollow portion of the connecting section 242. This achieves both guidance and connection with the cup body 21 and the filtering section 23.

[0049] In one embodiment, please combine Figure 5 and Figure 6The main body 241 includes a large end 2410 and a small end 2411 connected together. The passage area of ​​the large end 2410 is larger than that of the small end 2411. The sleeve 240 is connected to the small end 2411, which is located inside the filter cylinder 231. The filter cylinder 231 has a convex annular flange 2310 at its top that surrounds the small end 2411. This arrangement causes the small end 2411 to form a constricted opening near the filter cylinder 231, providing space for the annular flange 2310. This annular flange 2310 can block the food inside the filter cylinder 231 during filtration, preventing the food from being thrown out of the filter cylinder 231 under centrifugal force.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding section 24.

[0051] In one embodiment, the sleeve portion 240 includes a metal sleeve 2401 made of a metal material and a plastic sleeve 2402 covering the outside of the metal sleeve 2401, wherein the metal sleeve 2401 is used to connect with the inserted portion 2300. This improves the connection strength between the metal sleeve 2401 and the inserted portion 2300. The metal sleeve 2401 and the plastic sleeve 2402 can be molded into a single unit using an injection molding process.

[0052] 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 cup assembly for a blender, characterized in that, include: The cup body (21) has a cup cavity (210), a first cup opening (211), and a second cup opening (212); The mixing part (22) and the filtering part (23) are connected to the first cup opening (211) and the filtering part (23) is detachably connected to the second cup opening (212). The feeding part (24) is located inside the cup cavity (210) and is detachably connected to the cup body (21). The feeding part (24) is also located between the stirring part (22) and the filtering part (23). The space in the cup cavity (210) that accommodates the stirring part (22) and the space that accommodates the filtering part (23) are connected through the feeding part (24).

2. The cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding section (24) is also connected to the filtering section (23).

3. The cup assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding section (24) and the filtering section (23) are detachably connected.

4. The cup assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The filter section (23) includes a rotatable filter cylinder shaft (230) and a filter cylinder (231) connected to the filter cylinder shaft (230). The filter cylinder (231) is used to hold and filter food. The feeding section (24) is configured to remain relatively fixed to the cup body (21) during the filtration process and to rotate relative to the filter cylinder (231).

5. The cup assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The filter cylinder shaft (230) includes an extension portion (2300) extending into the filter cylinder (231) from the bottom, and the feeding part (24) is rotatably connected to the extension portion (2300).

6. The cup assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feeding part (24) includes a sleeve part (240), which is sleeved on the outside of the extension part (2300) and has a clearance fit with the extension part (2300). The cup assembly (20) also includes an elastic ring (25), which is sleeved on the outside of the extension part (2300) and is clamped between the sleeve part (240) and the extension part (2300).

7. The cup assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, At least one of the sleeve portion (240) and the extension portion (2300) is provided with a groove for receiving the elastic ring (25).

8. The cup assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The feeding part (24) also includes a hollow main body (241) and a connecting part (242) connecting the main body (241) and the sleeve part (240). The main body is detachably connected to the cup body (21), and the connecting part (242) is hollow.

9. The cup assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The main body (241) includes a large end (2410) and a small end (2411) connected to each other. The through area at the large end (2410) is larger than the through area at the small end (2411). The sleeve (240) is connected to the small end (2411). The small end (2411) extends into the filter cylinder (231). The top of the filter cylinder (231) is provided with an annular flange (2310) that protrudes towards and surrounds the small end (2411).

10. A stirring press, characterized in that, include: The main unit (10) includes an extended motor shaft; The cup assembly (20) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is detachably mounted to the main unit (10) in a first mounting method and a second mounting method, wherein the first mounting method is in which the stirring part (22) is engaged with the motor shaft, and the second mounting method is in which the filter part (23) is engaged with the motor shaft.

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