Food processor

Abstract

The utility model provides a food processer, which comprises a food processing container, a food processor, a food processor, a food processor, a food processor, a food processor, a food processor and a food processor, and is characterized in that the food processing container is provided with a food processing cavity and a liquid outlet; the liquid discharging valve is connected with the food processing container and comprises a valve seat and a movable part, a liquid discharging channel is formed in the valve seat, the movable part is installed in the valve seat and can move between a first position and a second position, when the movable part is located at the first position, the liquid discharging channel is communicated with the liquid discharging opening, and when the movable part is located at the second position, the liquid discharging channel is communicated with the liquid discharging opening. The movable part is used for blocking the communication between the liquid discharge channel and the liquid discharge port; and the rotary switch can be rotatably mounted on the food processing container or the drain valve, and the movable part can be driven to move between the first position and the second position by rotating the rotary switch. According to the technical scheme, the rotary switch is designed to replace a conventional electric valve, and electronic elements are not involved, so that the problem that the electronic elements are damaged even if the food processor is in a relatively humid environment is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] When a blender is filled with liquid, its overall weight is significant, greatly increasing the difficulty for users to lift it and causing considerable inconvenience when emptying the liquid. To address this issue, some solutions propose a blender with a discharge valve. This valve, controlled by a discharge button, allows the flow of liquid to be controlled by opening and closing the valve. However, most of these solutions use a push-button discharge valve, resulting in a relatively simple design.

[0003] Therefore, designing a food processor with a new discharge valve structure has become an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve the technical problem that the discharge valve structure of food processors is relatively simple in the existing technology or related technologies.

[0005] In view of the above, in a first aspect, this utility model proposes a food processor, comprising: a food processor container having a food processing chamber and a drain outlet connected to the food processing chamber; a drain valve connected to the food processor container, the drain valve including a valve seat and a movable component, the valve seat having a drain channel, the movable component being installed in the valve seat and capable of moving between a first position and a second position, wherein when the movable component is in the first position, the drain channel and the drain outlet are connected, and when the movable component is in the second position, the movable component blocks the connection between the drain channel and the drain outlet; and a rotary switch rotatably mounted on the food processor container or the drain valve, wherein rotating the rotary switch can drive the movable component to move between the first position and the second position.

[0006] The food processor according to this utility model includes a food processor container, a drain valve, and a rotary switch. The food processor container has a food processing chamber for holding ingredients. After processing the ingredients, the resulting liquid can be discharged from the food processing chamber through a drain port. The drain valve is located on the food processor container. The drain valve includes a valve seat and a movable component. The valve seat has a drain channel. The movable component can move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the movable component connects the drain channel and the drain port, opening the drain port. At this time, the liquid in the food processing chamber can enter the drain channel through the drain port and then be discharged from the outlet (i.e., the liquid outlet) of the drain channel. In the second position, the movable component blocks the connection between the drain channel and the drain port, closing the drain port. Thus, the drain valve can be used to open or close the drain port, thereby achieving the discharge of the liquid.

[0007] In addition, the food processor also includes a rotary switch that can be rotatably mounted on the food container or the drain valve. By rotating the rotary switch, the moving part can be moved between a first position and a second position. So when it is necessary to open or close the drain port, the user only needs to rotate the rotary switch to move the moving part between the first position and the second position, thereby opening or closing the drain port.

[0008] This application presents a design that uses a rotary switch instead of a conventional electric valve. Since it does not involve electronic components, it prevents damage to these components even in relatively humid environments. The manual operation also saves costs. Furthermore, by replacing conventional buttons with a rotary switch, this application offers users greater convenience and versatility in operation. For example, different rotation angles of the rotary switch can be set to control different drainage rates, whereas conventional button switches offer only a single drainage rate.

[0009] In the above technical solution, optionally, the rotary switch includes: a cam, which is rotatably mounted on a valve seat and connected to a movable part, capable of driving the movable part to move between a first position and a second position; and a handle, which is connected to the cam and can rotate the cam by operating the handle.

[0010] In this technical solution, the rotary switch includes a cam and a handle. The cam is rotatably mounted on the valve seat and connected to a moving part. During rotation, the cam drives the moving part to move between a first position and a second position. The handle is connected to the cam, allowing the user to operate the handle to rotate the cam, thereby opening or closing the drain port. This application uses a mechanical structure of a cam and a handle to open or close the drain port. Compared to conventional electric valve solutions, this method avoids the problem of electronic component damage because it does not involve electronic components, and the manual operation saves costs.

[0011] In the above technical solution, optionally, the cam includes: a chassis, rotatably mounted on a valve seat and connected to a moving part; a connecting shaft, eccentrically mounted on the chassis; and a handle mounted on the end of the connecting shaft away from the chassis.

[0012] In this technical solution, the cam includes a chassis and a connecting shaft. The chassis is rotatably mounted on the valve seat and connected to the moving part. The connecting shaft is eccentrically mounted on the chassis. The handle is mounted on the end of the connecting shaft away from the chassis. This allows the user to rotate the handle, which drives the connecting shaft to rotate, thereby causing the chassis to rotate eccentrically. The eccentric rotation of the chassis can then drive the moving part to move back and forth, thereby opening or closing the drain port.

[0013] In the above technical solution, optionally, the chassis is a disc.

[0014] In this technical solution, the chassis is a disc, allowing for stepless variation in the movement distance of the moving parts during the eccentric rotation of the disc. This means that if the moving parts move from the second position to the first position, they can stop at any position, thus enabling gradient-free adjustment of the drainage rate. Of course, depending on different requirements, the chassis can also be an elliptical disc or other shapes.

[0015] In the above technical solution, optionally, the area of ​​the drainage channel and the drainage port includes multiple gears; when the cam rotates, it can be limited to multiple rotation positions, and the multiple rotation positions are set one-to-one with the multiple gears.

[0016] In this technical solution, the area of ​​the drainage channel and drainage port has multiple settings, meaning that the drainage rate varies at different settings. The cam can be limited to multiple rotational positions during rotation, and these positions correspond one-to-one with the various settings. This allows the user to adjust the cam to the corresponding position, thereby adjusting the area of ​​the drainage channel and drainage port to the appropriate setting. The purpose of this design is that, initially, the user can adjust the setting to a fast setting (larger area) to increase the drainage rate and reduce waiting time. Later, the user can adjust the setting to a slow setting (smaller area) to prevent liquid from overflowing the receiving container, thus further improving the drainage rate.

[0017] In the above technical solution, optionally, the handle includes a knob, the knob is provided with a first limiting structure, and the valve seat is also provided with a plurality of second limiting structures, the plurality of second limiting structures are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of rotation positions, and rotating the knob can limit the first limiting structure and any one of the plurality of second limiting structures.

[0018] In this technical solution, the handle includes a knob. By setting a first limiting structure on the knob and setting multiple second limiting structures on the valve seat, the knob can be rotated to limit the first limiting structure to any one of the multiple second limiting structures according to different needs, thereby adjusting different gears to adjust different drainage rates.

[0019] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the drain valve can be detachably installed on the cooking container.

[0020] In this technical solution, the drain valve can be disassembled for separate cleaning, which improves the convenience of cleaning the drain valve. Furthermore, if the drain valve is damaged, it can be replaced separately, reducing the maintenance costs of the food processor.

[0021] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the food processor also includes: a mounting bracket, which is mounted on the food processing container, and a drain valve that is detachably mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0022] In this technical solution, the valve seat is installed and fixed by means of a mounting bracket.

[0023] In the above technical solution, optionally, the drain valve is provided with a rotary mounting part, the rotary mounting part is provided with a plug-in channel and a first screw; the mounting bracket is provided with a second screw, when the second screw and the plug-in channel are aligned, the mounting bracket and the rotary mounting part can plug into each other, when the second screw moves to the position of the plug-in channel corresponding to the first screw, rotating the drain valve can make the second screw and the first screw engage with each other.

[0024] In the above technical solution, optionally, the movable component includes: a slide rod, which is slidably installed inside the valve seat; and a sealing component, which is installed on the slide rod and can slide together with the slide rod to open or block the inlet of the drainage channel.

[0025] In this technical solution, the moving parts include a slide rod and a sealing element. The slide rod is slidably installed inside the valve seat; the sealing element is installed on the slide rod and can slide together with the slide rod. Thus, during the sliding of the slide rod, the inlet of the drainage channel can be opened or blocked by the sealing element, thereby opening or closing the drainage port.

[0026] In the above technical solution, optionally, the valve seat includes: a shell assembly, a movable part installed inside the shell assembly; and a slurry discharge chamber installed inside the shell assembly, wherein a slurry discharge channel is provided inside the slurry discharge chamber; wherein the movable part and the shell assembly are assembled into a first assembly, and the slurry discharge chamber is detachable from the first assembly.

[0027] In this technical solution, the valve seat includes a shell assembly, a movable part installed inside the shell assembly, and a slurry discharge chamber installed inside the shell assembly. The slurry discharge chamber has a drainage channel. The movable part can open or close the inlet of the slurry discharge chamber, thereby connecting or disconnecting the drainage channel and the drainage outlet. Optionally, the movable part and the shell assembly are assembled into a first component. The slurry discharge chamber is detachable from the first component; that is, the shell assembly can be detachably installed on the mounting bracket, thus facilitating cleaning of the slurry discharge chamber and greatly improving cleaning efficiency.

[0028] In some technical solutions, the food processor may optionally include: a drive unit connected to the food container; and a limiting unit connected to the food container. The drive unit is used to drive the limiting unit to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the limiting unit is in the locked position, the limiting unit restricts the drain valve from separating from the food container. When the limiting unit is in the unlocked position, the limiting unit releases the lock on the drain valve.

[0029] In this technical solution, a limiting part is disposed on the food processing container and can move between a locked position and an unlocked position. A driving part is installed on the food processor, and the limiting part is connected to the driving part. The driving part is used to drive the limiting part to move relative to the food processing container. When the limiting part is in the locked position, it is connected to the drain valve, which restricts the movement of the drain valve relative to the food processing container, thereby fixing the drain valve and ensuring that it is stably fixed to the food processing container. When the limiting part moves to the unlocked position, it separates from the drain valve, thereby releasing the limiting of the drain valve. At this time, the drain valve can be separated from the food processing container for separate cleaning. Fixing the drain valve with the limiting part simplifies the installation and disassembly of the drain valve, thus improving the user's convenience in using the food processor.

[0030] In some technical solutions, the driving part optionally includes: a first pusher, slidably connected to the cooking container, the first pusher being used to push the limiting part to move from the locked position to the unlocked position; and a first elastic member, located between the limiting part and the cooking container, the first elastic member being used to return the limiting part to the locked position when the limiting part moves from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0031] When it is necessary to release the locking of the limit part on the drain valve, the limit part is pushed by the first actuating member. Specifically, when the first actuating member is pressed, it can push the limit part, causing the limit part to move from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby allowing the drain valve to be disassembled.

[0032] A first elastic element is provided between the limiting part and the cooking container. This first elastic element provides a spring force to the limiting part, moving it towards the locked position. A first actuating element pushes the limiting part to the unlocked position, at which point the first elastic element is compressed. When the user stops pressing the first actuating element, the first elastic element automatically pushes the limiting part to the locked position. When installing the drain valve, the user first moves the limiting part to the unlocked position using the first actuating element to avoid obstructing the installation. Once the drain valve is installed, the user stops pressing the first actuating element, and the limiting part automatically moves to the locked position under the drive of the first elastic element, thus locking the drain valve and simplifying the user's operation.

[0033] In some technical solutions, optionally, the drain valve is provided with a plug-in groove, and when the limiting part is in the locked position, the limiting part is plugged into the plug-in groove.

[0034] The drain valve is provided with a slot. When the limiting part is in the locked position, the limiting part is inserted into the slot, thus restricting the movement of the drain valve relative to the cooking container and limiting the drain valve. When the limiting part moves to the unlocked position, the limiting part extends out of the slot, thus releasing the limiting of the drain valve and allowing the drain valve to move relative to the cooking container.

[0035] In some technical solutions, optionally, a groove is provided on one of the drain valve and the cooking container, and a sliding part is provided on the other, with the sliding part slidably connected to the groove.

[0036] A sliding part and a groove are provided on the drain valve and the cooking container. When the drain valve is installed, the sliding part moves relative to the groove. The sliding part and the groove cooperate with each other, which helps to install the drain valve in place. Moreover, the groove limits the sliding part, which helps to further improve the installation stability of the drain valve.

[0037] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking container includes: a mixing cup with a drain port; a handle connected to the mixing cup, a drain valve detachably connected to the handle, a first side of the handle being close to the bottom wall of the mixing cup, and the drain valve being located on the first side of the handle.

[0038] In this technical solution, the handle is located on the side of the blending cup, with the first side of the handle close to the bottom wall of the blending cup. That is, the first side of the handle is the bottom of the handle, and the drain valve is installed at the bottom of the handle. This makes full use of the space at the bottom of the handle and prevents the user from bumping the drain valve when using the blending container, thereby improving the user's comfort in using the blender.

[0039] Placing the drain valve at the bottom of the handle also prevents it from taking up radial space in the mixing cup, making it easier for users to store the food container.

[0040] In one possible application, the sidewall of the drain valve is flush with the sidewall of the handle.

[0041] In some technical solutions, the food processor may optionally include: a stirring element connected to the food container and located inside the food container; and a drive assembly connected to the stirring element, the drive assembly being used to drive the stirring element to rotate.

[0042] The drive component is connected to the agitator, which can drive the agitator to rotate. The agitator can agitate the ingredients in the mixing cup to obtain a food slurry.

[0043] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the food processor also includes a base assembly and a cup assembly. The food container, drain valve, etc., are assembled into the cup assembly. The cup assembly is detachably mounted on the base assembly. The base assembly includes a drive assembly; when the cup assembly is mounted on the base assembly, the drive assembly is connected to the agitator and can drive the agitator to rotate.

[0044] The base assembly is mainly used to provide power to the cup body assembly and to support the installation of the cup body assembly.

[0045] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent in the description that follows, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0046] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0047] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0048] Figure 2 The second schematic diagram of the food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0049] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket of the food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0050] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the drain valve of the food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0051] Figure 5 This invention presents a structural diagram showing a comparison of the cam positions in the food processor under the following conditions: before and after draining liquid.

[0052] Figure 6 This diagram shows the structure of the food processor in the undrained state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0054] Figure 8 This diagram shows the structure of the food processor in the draining state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0056] Figure 10 An exploded view of the drain valve structure of the food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0057] Figure 11 The diagram shows the flow rate settings of the drain valve of the food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure label:

[0059] 1. Cooking container, 122. Cooking chamber, 124. Drain outlet, 2. Drain valve, 22. Valve seat, 222. Drain channel, 224. Second limiting structure, 226. Rotary mounting part, 2262. Insertion channel, 2264. First screw, 227. Slurry discharge chamber, 228. Shell assembly, 229. First assembly, 24. Movable part, 2422. Slide rod, 2424. Sealing part, 2426. Mounting groove, 2428. Seal, 3. Rotary switch, 32. Cam, 322. Chassis, 324. Connecting shaft, 34. Handle, 342. Knob, 3422. First limiting structure, 4. Drive assembly, 5. Mounting bracket, 52. Second screw. Detailed Implementation

[0060] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0061] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0062] The following reference Figures 1 to 11 This invention describes a food processor provided according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0063] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, this utility model proposes a food processor, including a food processor container 1, which has a food processor chamber 122 and a drain outlet 124, the drain outlet 124 being connected to the food processor chamber 122; a drain valve 2 is connected to the food processor container 1, the drain valve 2 including a valve seat 22 and a movable part 24, the valve seat 22 having a drain channel 222, the movable part 24 being installed in the valve seat 22 and capable of moving between a first position and a second position, such as... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the movable part 24 is in the first position, the drain channel 222 and the drain port 124 are connected. Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, when the movable part 24 is in the second position, the movable part 24 blocks the connection between the drain channel 222 and the drain port 124; the rotary switch 3 is rotatably mounted on the cooking container 1 or the drain valve 2, and rotating the rotary switch 3 can drive the movable part 24 to move between the first position and the second position.

[0064] The food processor according to this utility model includes a food processing container 1, a drain valve 2, and a rotary switch 3. The food processing container 1 has a food processing chamber 122, which is used to hold food ingredients. After food processing, the resulting liquid can be discharged from the food processing chamber 122 through a drain port 124. The drain valve 2 is disposed on the food processing container 1. The drain valve 2 includes a valve seat 22 and a movable component 24. The valve seat 22 has a drain channel 222. The movable component 24 can move between a first position and a second position, such as... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the movable part 24 is in the first position, it can connect the drain channel 222 and the drain port 124 to open the drain port 124. At this time, the slurry in the cooking chamber 122 can enter the drain channel 222 through the drain port 124 and then be discharged from the outlet (i.e., the liquid outlet) of the drain channel 222. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, when the movable part 24 is in the second position, the movable part 24 can block the connection between the drainage channel 222 and the drainage port 124 to close the drainage port 124. In this way, the drainage valve 2 can open or close the drainage port 124 to realize the discharge of slurry.

[0065] In addition, the food processor also includes a rotary switch 3, which is rotatably mounted on the food container 1 or the drain valve 2. By rotating the rotary switch 3, the movable part 24 can be moved between the first position and the second position. Thus, when it is necessary to open or close the drain port 124, the user only needs to rotate the rotary switch 3 to move the movable part 24 between the first position and the second position, thereby opening or closing the drain port 124.

[0066] This application designs a rotary switch 3 to replace the conventional electric valve. Since it does not involve electronic components, it prevents damage to electronic components even in relatively humid environments. The manual operation also saves costs. Furthermore, by replacing the conventional button with the rotary switch 3, the user experience is more convenient and versatile. For example, different rotation angles of the rotary switch 3 can be set to control different drainage rates, whereas conventional button switches offer only a single drainage rate.

[0067] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 5 and Figure 10As shown, the rotary switch 3 includes: a cam 32, which is rotatably mounted on the valve seat 22 and connected to the movable member 24, and can drive the movable member 24 to move between a first position and a second position; and a handle 34 connected to the cam 32, which can rotate the cam 32 by operating the handle 34.

[0068] In this technical solution, the rotary switch 3 includes a cam 32 and a handle 34. The cam 32 is rotatably mounted on the valve seat 22 and connected to the movable part 24. During rotation, the cam 32 can drive the movable part 24 to move between a first position and a second position. The handle 34 is connected to the cam 32, so the user can operate the handle 34 to rotate the cam 32, thereby opening or closing the drain port 124. This application uses a mechanical structure of cam 32 and handle 34 to open or close the drain port 124. Compared with conventional electric valve solutions, since it does not involve electronic components, it avoids the problem of electronic component damage and saves costs by using a manual method.

[0069] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the cam 32 includes: a chassis 322, which is rotatably mounted on the valve seat 22 and connected to the movable member 24; a connecting shaft 324, which is eccentrically mounted on the chassis 322; and a handle 34 mounted on the end of the connecting shaft 324 away from the chassis 322.

[0070] In this technical solution, the cam 32 includes a chassis 322 and a connecting shaft 324. The chassis 322 is rotatably mounted on the valve seat 22 and connected to the movable part 24. For example, a mounting groove 2426 can be provided on the movable part 24, and the chassis 322 is placed in the mounting groove 2426. The connecting shaft 324 is eccentrically mounted on the chassis 322, and the handle 34 is mounted on the end of the connecting shaft 324 away from the chassis 322. In this way, the user can rotate the handle 34, which drives the connecting shaft 324 to rotate, thereby driving the chassis 322 to rotate eccentrically. The eccentric rotation of the chassis 322 can drive the movable part 24 to move back and forth, thereby opening or closing the drain port 124.

[0071] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, chassis 322 is a disc.

[0072] In this technical solution, the chassis 322 is a disc, so that the movement distance of the movable part 24 can be infinitely varied during the eccentric rotation of the disc. That is, if the movable part 24 moves from the second position to the first position, it can stop at any position, thereby achieving gradient-free adjustment of the drainage rate. Of course, depending on different needs, the chassis 322 can also be an elliptical disc or other shapes.

[0073] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 11As shown, the area of ​​the drain channel 222 and the drain port 124 includes multiple gears; when the cam 32 rotates, it can be limited to multiple rotation positions, and the multiple rotation positions are set one-to-one with the multiple gears.

[0074] In this technical solution, the conductive area of ​​the drain channel 222 and the drain port 124 includes multiple settings, meaning that the draining rate varies at different settings. When the cam 32 rotates, it can be limited to multiple rotational positions, and these positions correspond one-to-one with the various settings. This allows the user to adjust the cam 32 to the corresponding position, thereby adjusting the conductive area of ​​the drain channel 222 and the drain port 124 to the corresponding setting. The purpose of this design is that, initially, the user can adjust the setting to a fast setting (large conductive area) to increase the draining rate and reduce waiting time. Later, the user can adjust the setting to a slow setting (small conductive area) to prevent liquid from overflowing the drain container, thus further increasing the draining rate.

[0075] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 11 As shown, the handle 34 includes a knob 342, on which a first limiting structure 3422 is provided. The valve seat 22 is also provided with a plurality of second limiting structures 224. The plurality of second limiting structures 224 are configured one-to-one with a plurality of rotation positions. Rotating the knob 342 can limit the first limiting structure 3422 and any one of the plurality of second limiting structures 224.

[0076] In this technical solution, the handle 34 includes a knob 342, such as Figure 11 As shown, by providing a first limiting structure 3422 on the knob 342 and multiple second limiting structures 224 on the valve seat 22, the knob 342 can be rotated to limit the first limiting structure 3422 to any one of the multiple second limiting structures 224 according to different needs, thereby adjusting different gears to adjust different drainage rates.

[0077] In the above technical solution, optionally, the first limiting structure 3422 can be a limiting groove. The first limiting structure 3422 is arranged along the circumference of the knob 342 and located on the same ring. The second limiting structure 224 can be a limiting protrusion, which is also arranged along the circumference on the valve seat 22 and located on another ring. Thus, the limiting protrusion can cooperate with the limiting groove to realize the adjustment of different gears.

[0078] The number of first limiting structures 3422 can be multiple, and a ring is set along the side wall of the knob 342.

[0079] In the above technical solution, optionally, the drain valve 2 is detachably installed on the cooking container 1.

[0080] In this technical solution, the drain valve 2 can be disassembled for separate cleaning, which improves the convenience of cleaning the drain valve 2. Moreover, if the drain valve 2 is damaged, it can also be replaced separately, which helps to reduce the maintenance cost of the food processor.

[0081] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 10 As shown, the food processor also includes: a mounting bracket 5, which is mounted on the food processing container 1, and a drain valve 2 which is detachably mounted on the mounting bracket 5.

[0082] In this technical solution, the valve seat 22 is installed and fixed by mounting bracket 5.

[0083] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the drain valve 2 is provided with a rotating mounting part 226, and the rotating mounting part 226 is provided with a insertion channel 2262 and a first screw 2264; as Figure 3 As shown, the mounting bracket 5 is provided with a second screw 52. When the second screw 52 and the insertion channel 2262 are aligned, the mounting bracket 5 and the rotating mounting part 226 can be inserted into each other. When the second screw 52 moves to the position where the insertion channel 2262 corresponds to the first screw 2264, rotating the drain valve 2 can make the second screw 52 and the first screw 2264 engage with each other.

[0084] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, the movable component 24 includes: a slide rod 2422, which is slidably mounted in the valve seat 22; and a sealing component 2424, which is mounted on the slide rod 2422 and can slide together with the slide rod 2422 to open or block the inlet of the drain channel 222.

[0085] In this technical solution, the movable component 24 includes a slide rod 2422 and a sealing component 2424. The slide rod 2422 is slidably installed inside the valve seat 22. The sealing component 2424 is installed on the slide rod 2422 and can slide together with the slide rod 2422. Thus, during the sliding of the slide rod 2422, the inlet of the drain channel 222 can be opened or blocked by the sealing component 2424, thereby opening or closing the drain port 124.

[0086] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, the valve seat 22 includes a housing assembly 228, a movable part 24 installed inside the housing assembly 228; a slurry discharge chamber 227 installed inside the housing assembly 228, and a slurry discharge channel 222 provided inside the slurry discharge chamber 227; wherein, the movable part 24 and the housing assembly 228 are assembled into a first component 229, and the slurry discharge chamber 227 is detachable from the first component 229.

[0087] In this technical solution, the valve seat 22 includes a housing assembly 228, a movable member 24 installed inside the housing assembly 228, and a slurry discharge chamber 227 installed inside the housing assembly 228. The slurry discharge chamber 227 is provided with a drainage channel 222. The movable member 24 can open or close the inlet of the slurry discharge chamber 227, thereby connecting or disconnecting the drainage channel 222 and the drainage port 124. The open state of the drainage channel 222 is as follows: Figure 9 As shown, the state of the closed drain channel 222 is as follows: Figure 7 As shown. Optionally, the movable part 24 and the shell assembly 228 are assembled into the first assembly 229. The discharge chamber 227 is detachable from the first assembly 229, that is, the shell assembly 228 can be detachably installed on the mounting bracket 5, so that the discharge chamber 227 can be easily cleaned, greatly improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0088] In the above technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the sealing component 2424 is also provided with a sealing component 2428, such as a silicone component.

[0089] In some technical solutions, the food processor may optionally include: a drive unit connected to the food container 1; and a limiting unit connected to the food container 1. The drive unit is used to drive the limiting unit to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the limiting unit is in the locked position, the limiting unit restricts the drain valve 2 from separating from the food container 1. When the limiting unit is in the unlocked position, the limiting unit releases the lock on the drain valve 2.

[0090] In this technical solution, a limiting part is disposed on the food processing container 1, and the limiting part can move between a locked position and an unlocked position. A driving part is installed on the food processor, and the limiting part is connected to the driving part. The driving part is used to drive the limiting part to move relative to the food processing container 1. When the limiting part is in the locked position, the limiting part is connected to the drain valve 2, and the limiting part is used to restrict the movement of the drain valve 2 relative to the food processing container 1, thereby fixing the drain valve 2 and ensuring that the drain valve 2 is stably fixed on the food processing container 1. When the limiting part moves to the unlocked position, the limiting part separates from the drain valve 2, thereby releasing the limiting of the drain valve 2. At this time, the drain valve 2 can be separated from the food processing container 1, so as to facilitate the separate cleaning of the drain valve 2. Fixing the drain valve 2 by the limiting part makes the installation of the drain valve 2 simple and the disassembly convenient, thereby improving the user's convenience in using the food processor.

[0091] In some technical solutions, the driving part optionally includes: a first pusher, slidably connected to the cooking container 1, the first pusher being used to push the limiting part to move from the locked position to the unlocked position; and a first elastic member, located between the limiting part and the cooking container 1, the first elastic member being used to return the limiting part to the locked position when the limiting part moves from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0092] When it is necessary to release the locking of the limiting part on the drain valve 2, the limiting part is pushed by the first actuating member. Specifically, when the first actuating member is pressed, the first actuating member can push the limiting part, causing the limiting part to move from the locked position to the unlocked position, thereby allowing the drain valve 2 to be disassembled.

[0093] A first elastic element is provided between the limiting part and the cooking container 1. The first elastic element provides a spring force to the limiting part to move towards the locked position. A first actuating element can push the limiting part to the unlocked position, at which point the first elastic element is compressed. When the user stops pressing the first actuating element, the first elastic element automatically pushes the limiting part to the locked position. When installing the drain valve 2, the user first moves the limiting part to the unlocked position using the first actuating element to avoid the limiting part obstructing the installation of the drain valve 2. When the drain valve 2 is installed in place, the user stops pressing the first actuating element, and the limiting part automatically moves to the locked position under the drive of the first elastic element, thereby locking the drain valve 2 and simplifying the user's operation.

[0094] In some technical solutions, optionally, the drain valve 2 is provided with a plug-in groove, and when the limiting part is in the locked position, the limiting part is plugged into the plug-in groove.

[0095] A slot is provided on the drain valve 2. When the limiting part is in the locked position, the limiting part is inserted into the slot, thus restricting the movement of the drain valve 2 relative to the cooking container 1, thereby limiting the drain valve 2. When the limiting part moves to the unlocked position, the limiting part extends out of the slot, thus releasing the limiting of the drain valve 2, allowing the drain valve 2 to move relative to the cooking container 1.

[0096] In some technical solutions, optionally, a groove is provided on one of the drain valve 2 and the cooking container 1, and a sliding part is provided on the other, with the sliding part slidably connected to the groove.

[0097] A sliding part and a sliding groove are provided on the drain valve 2 and the cooking container 1. When the drain valve 2 is installed, the sliding part moves relative to the sliding groove. The sliding part and the sliding groove cooperate with each other, which is conducive to the installation of the drain valve 2 in place. Moreover, the sliding groove plays a limiting role on the sliding part, which is conducive to further improving the installation stability of the drain valve 2.

[0098] In some technical solutions, optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the cooking container 1 includes: a mixing cup with a drain port 124; a handle connected to the mixing cup; a drain valve 2 detachably connected to the handle; the first side of the handle is close to the bottom wall of the mixing cup; and the drain valve 2 is located on the first side of the handle.

[0099] In this technical solution, the handle is located on the side of the blending cup, with the first side of the handle close to the bottom wall of the blending cup. That is, the first side of the handle is the bottom of the handle. The drain valve 2 is installed at the bottom of the handle, making full use of the space at the bottom of the handle. When the user uses the blending container 1, it avoids the user from bumping the drain valve 2, thereby improving the user's comfort in using the blender.

[0100] Placing the drain valve 2 at the bottom of the handle also prevents it from occupying radial space in the mixing cup, making it easier for users to store the food container 1.

[0101] In one possible application, the sidewall of the drain valve 2 is flush with the sidewall of the handle.

[0102] In some technical solutions, the food processor may optionally include: a stirring component connected to the food container 1 and located inside the food container 1; and a drive assembly 4 connected to the stirring component, the drive assembly 4 being used to drive the stirring component to rotate.

[0103] The drive component 4 is connected to the agitator, and the drive component 4 can drive the agitator to rotate. The agitator can agitate the ingredients in the mixing cup to obtain a food slurry.

[0104] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the food processor also includes a base assembly and a cup assembly. The food container 1, the drain valve 2, etc., are assembled into the cup assembly. The cup assembly is detachably mounted on the base assembly. The base assembly includes a drive assembly 4. When the cup assembly is mounted on the base assembly, the drive assembly 4 is connected to the agitator and can drive the agitator to rotate.

[0105] The base assembly is mainly used to provide power to the cup body assembly and to support the installation of the cup body assembly.

[0106] The key points of protection for the food processor provided in this embodiment are as follows:

[0107] 1. The structure of the protective drain valve 2, namely the rotary switch 3, is a rotating mechanism. The rotary switch 3 is connected to the cam 32, which is installed in the rectangular groove at the tail of the slide rod 2422. During rotation, the rotary switch 3 drives the cam 32 to rotate, and the rotation of the cam 32 drives the slide rod 2422 to reciprocate axially. Figure 5 As shown, the stroke s = ab, where a represents the distance between the farthest position of cam 32 and the center of cam 32, b represents the distance between the closest position of cam 32 and the center of cam 32, s is the stroke of slide bar 2422, and the black circle at the center of cam 32 is the rotation center.

[0108] 2. A structure that allows for quick disassembly of the discharge valve component of a blender, characterized in that: the discharge valve is installed in conjunction with the cup body via a screw-on installation, and the discharge valve assembly can be quickly disassembled from the cup body.

[0109] 3. Protect a flow regulation method for a slurry discharge valve. Multiple small protruding buckles can be set around the switch knob 342 and the mounting part. Each buckle position has one setting. Multiple settings (uniform or non-uniform) can be set according to the usage.

[0110] 4. The disassembled slurry discharge valve, whether as a whole or as a single component, can be soaked in water without rusting or other damage to its parts.

[0111] 5. For easy cleaning, the slurry discharge valve assembly can be disassembled twice, and the slurry discharge channel can be removed from the slurry discharge valve assembly.

[0112] 6. To protect a manual cam 32 discharge valve mechanism for a blender.

[0113] 7. To protect a structure that allows for quick disassembly of the slurry discharge valve component of a blender.

[0114] 8. Protect a structure for adjusting slurry discharge flow rate, which can set multiple levels between the minimum and maximum flow rates.

[0115] 9. The disassembled slurry discharge valve can be soaked in water without rusting or breaking down for any other reason.

[0116] 10. The disassembled slurry discharge valve assembly can be disassembled again for easy cleaning by the user.

[0117] In this utility model, the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "linking" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0118] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0119] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A food processor, characterized in that, include: A cooking container, the cooking container having a cooking chamber and a drain outlet, the drain outlet being connected to the cooking chamber; A drain valve is connected to the cooking container. The drain valve includes a valve seat and a movable part. The valve seat has a drain channel. The movable part is installed in the valve seat and can move between a first position and a second position. When the movable part is in the first position, the drain channel and the drain port are connected. When the movable part is in the second position, the movable part blocks the connection between the drain channel and the drain port. A rotary switch is rotatably mounted on the cooking container or the drain valve. Rotating the rotary switch can cause the movable part to move between the first position and the second position.

2. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary switch includes: A cam is rotatably mounted on the valve seat and connected to the movable component, which can drive the movable component to move between the first position and the second position; A handle is connected to the cam, and operating the handle can rotate the cam.

3. The food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cam includes: A chassis, rotatably mounted on the valve seat, is connected to the movable component; The connecting shaft is eccentrically mounted on the chassis. The handle is mounted on the end of the connecting shaft away from the chassis.

4. The food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The area through which the drain channel and the drain outlet are connected includes multiple levels; When the cam rotates, it can be confined to multiple rotational positions, and each of the multiple rotational positions corresponds to a multiple gear position.

5. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The handle includes a knob with a first limiting structure, and the valve seat is provided with a plurality of second limiting structures. The plurality of second limiting structures are configured to correspond one-to-one with the plurality of rotation positions. Rotating the knob can limit the first limiting structure to any one of the plurality of second limiting structures.

6. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The drain valve is detachably installed on the cooking container.

7. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The mounting bracket is installed on the cooking container, and the drain valve is detachably installed on the mounting bracket.

8. The food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drain valve is provided with a rotating mounting part, and the rotating mounting part is provided with a plug-in channel and a first screw. The mounting bracket is provided with a second screw. When the second screw is aligned with the insertion channel, the mounting bracket and the rotating mounting part can be inserted into each other. When the second screw moves to the position of the insertion channel corresponding to the first screw, rotating the drain valve can make the second screw and the first screw engage with each other.

9. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The movable component includes: The slide rod is slidably mounted inside the valve seat; A sealing element, mounted on a slide bar, can slide together with the slide bar to open or block the inlet of the drainage channel.

10. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The valve seat includes: A housing assembly, wherein the movable element is installed within the housing assembly; A slurry discharge chamber is installed inside the shell assembly, and the slurry discharge chamber is provided with the liquid discharge channel. The movable part and the shell assembly are assembled into a first component, and the slurry discharge chamber is detachable from the first component.

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