Food processing cup assembly with blocking structure and food processor

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food processing cup assembly with a blocking structure and a food processor. The cooking cup assembly with the blocking structure comprises a cooking cup used for containing food; the mincing knife is arranged in the processing cup; the driving structure is arranged at the bottom of the processing cup, connected to the smashing cutter and used for driving the smashing cutter to rotate, and an air flow channel and an air opening which are communicated with each other are formed in the driving structure; and the blocking structure is arranged in the air flow channel and comprises an elastic piece, a connecting piece and a flexible sealing piece, the two ends of the elastic piece abut against the driving structure and the connecting piece correspondingly, and the flexible sealing piece is connected with the connecting piece and used for blocking or opening the air opening. According to the food processing cup assembly with the blocking structure, the blocking structure blocks the air opening, so that water flow is prevented from entering the food processing cup assembly, and the safety of the internal structure of the driving structure in subsequent use is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processor technology, and in particular to a food processor cup assembly with a blocking structure and a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in existing technology, food processors include a base and a cup assembly. The cup assembly includes a blending blade, a motor, and a cooling fan. When the cup assembly is installed on the base, electrical conduction is achieved between the motor and the base.

[0003] Because the heat generated by the motor during operation is dissipated through the airflow channel, and there are vents on the cup assembly, when the cup assembly is disassembled from the base for cleaning, water can easily enter the cup body through the vents, affecting the normal use of the motor and possibly even damaging it. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address at least one problem existing in the prior art, according to a first aspect of the present invention, a cooking cup assembly with a blocking structure is provided, comprising:

[0005] A food preparation cup for holding food;

[0006] A pulverizing blade is placed inside the cooking cup;

[0007] A drive structure is located at the bottom of the food processor cup and connected to the blending blade for driving the blending blade to rotate. The drive structure has interconnected airflow channels and air vents.

[0008] A blocking structure, disposed within the airflow channel, includes an elastic element, a connecting element, and a flexible sealing element. The two ends of the elastic element abut against the driving structure and the connecting element, respectively. The flexible sealing element is connected to the connecting element and is used to block or open the air outlet.

[0009] In some embodiments, the flexible seal covers the connector, and the connector is exposed relative to the flexible seal.

[0010] In some embodiments, the flexible seal is a silicone component.

[0011] In some embodiments, the flexible seal is provided with a guide platform, the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide platform in the horizontal direction being smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the flexible seal in the horizontal direction, and the guide platform being used to extend into the diameter of the air vent when the flexible seal blocks the air vent.

[0012] In some embodiments, the drive structure includes a housing, a fan shroud, a drive motor, a control panel, and a cooling fan. The housing and the fan shroud are respectively connected to the bottom of the blending cup, and an airflow channel is formed between the housing and the fan shroud. The housing is provided with an air vent. The drive motor is located at the open end of the fan shroud. The two ends of the output shaft of the drive motor are respectively connected to the blending blade and the cooling fan. The control panel is located between the drive motor and the cooling fan.

[0013] In some embodiments, the wind shield forms a receiving groove in the direction away from the bottom wall of the outer shell, the connector is provided with a guide post, the elastic element is partially disposed in the receiving groove, one end of which abuts against the top wall of the receiving groove, and the other end is sleeved on the guide post.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide post in the horizontal direction is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving groove in the horizontal direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the shroud extends a guide wall toward the bottom wall of the housing, and the blocking structure and the guide wall are slidably disposed.

[0016] In some embodiments, the guide wall is provided with a groove, and the blocking structure is provided with a slider, which is slidably disposed within the groove.

[0017] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a food processor is provided, comprising:

[0018] Base;

[0019] The aforementioned food preparation cup assembly with a blocking structure is detachably mounted on the base.

[0020] In summary, the food processor and food processor with a blocking structure provided by this utility model have the following technical effects:

[0021] By installing a blocking structure at the air vent, when the blending cup assembly needs to be cleaned, the blocking structure can block the air vent, thereby preventing water from entering the blending cup assembly and ensuring the safety of the internal structure of the drive mechanism during subsequent use. It also prevents impurities such as mosquitoes and dust from entering the blending cup assembly. When the blocking structure opens the air vent, the heat generated by the drive mechanism during operation can be dissipated through the air vent, ensuring the normal service life of the drive mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the cooking cup assembly with a blocking structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of a cooking cup assembly with a blocking structure;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another exploded view of the cooking cup assembly with a blocking structure;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking cup component with a blocking structure;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Reference diagram showing the blocking structure at the bottom of the wind shield in one usage state;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 2 The blocking structure in the middle is shown in another usage state at the bottom of the wind shield.

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A bottom view of the driving structure in the middle;

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A cross-section along the BB direction and a reference diagram of a blocking structure in one usage state;

[0031] Figure 10 for Figure 8 A cross-section along the BB direction and another usage state of the blocking structure (reference diagram).

[0032] Figure 11 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the blocking structure in the diagram;

[0033] Figure 12 for Figure 11 An exploded view of the blocking structure in the diagram;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the food processor according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Attached Figure: 100-Cooking cup assembly with blocking structure, 10-Cooking cup, 20-Blending blade, 30-Drive structure, 31-Outer shell, 311-Air vent, 32-Air cover, 321-Upper mounting section, 322-Lower mounting section, 323-Air outlet section, 3231-Air outlet channel, 324-Receiving slot, 325-Guide wall, 3251-Slide groove, 33-Drive motor, 34-Cooling fan, 35-Airflow channel, 36-Control panel, 40-Blocking structure, 41-Elastic element, 42-Connector, 421-Guide post, 422-Slider, 43-Flexible seal, 431-Guide platform, 4311-Inclined side wall, 50-Coupler, 200-Cooking machine, 210-Base. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To better understand and implement this invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0039] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 12 The first embodiment of the present invention provides a food processor cup assembly 100 with a blocking structure, which includes a food processor cup 10, a blending blade 20, a drive structure 30 and a blocking structure 40.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5The food processor cup 10 is used to hold food; the blending blade 20 is located inside the food processor cup 10; the drive structure 30 is located at the bottom of the food processor cup 10 and connected to the blending blade 20, and is used to drive the blending blade 20 to rotate. The drive structure 30 has an interconnected airflow channel 35 and an air vent 311. The blocking structure 40 is located inside the airflow channel 35 and includes an elastic member 41, a connecting member 42 and a flexible sealing member 43. The two ends of the elastic member 41 abut against the drive structure 30 and the connecting member 42 respectively. The flexible sealing member 43 is connected to the connecting member 42 and is used to block or open the air vent 311.

[0042] The aforementioned food processor assembly 100 with a blocking structure has a blocking structure 40 at the air vent 311. When the food processor assembly needs to be cleaned, the blocking structure 40 can block the air vent 311, thereby preventing water from entering the food processor assembly and ensuring the safety of the internal structure of the drive structure 30 during subsequent use. It also prevents impurities such as mosquitoes and dust from entering the food processor assembly. When the blocking structure 40 opens the air vent 311, the heat generated by the drive structure 30 during operation can be dissipated through the air vent 311, ensuring the normal service life of the drive structure 30.

[0043] Please refer to Figures 3 to 7 The drive structure 30 is connected to the blending cup 10 and includes a shell 31, a fan 32, a drive motor 33, a blending blade 20, and a cooling fan 34. The blending blade 20 is located inside the blending cup 10. The drive motor 33 is located at the opening end of the fan 32. The two ends of the output shaft of the drive motor 33 are respectively connected to the blending blade 20 and the cooling fan 34. The fan 32 is located outside the drive motor 33 and the cooling fan 34. An airflow channel 35 is formed between the shell 31 and the fan 32. An air vent 311 is provided on the shell 31.

[0044] Understandably, since airflow needs to be circulated, the outer casing 31 is provided with two air vents 311. One air vent 311 is an air inlet, and the other air vent 311 is an air outlet 311. Airflow flows in from the air inlet, passes through the airflow channel 35 and flows into the fan shroud 32. From the fan shroud 32, it flows to the air outlet 311 and then flows out through the air outlet 311. This achieves the removal of heat generated by the drive motor 33 during operation, ensuring the service life of the drive motor 33.

[0045] Specifically, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The fan cover 32 in this embodiment includes three parts: an upper mounting section 321, a lower mounting section 322, and an air outlet section 323. The upper mounting section 321 is used to house part of the drive motor 33, and the lower mounting section 322 is used to house the cooling fan 34. The inner diameter of the upper mounting section 321 is larger than the inner diameter of the lower mounting section 322. The air outlet section 323 is located at the bottom of the upper mounting section 321 and communicates with the inner cavity of the lower mounting section 322. It extends along the radial direction of the lower mounting section 322 and forms an air outlet channel 3231. Connected to the air outlet 311, the airflow enters from the air inlet, flows into the upper mounting section 321 through the airflow channel 35 between the outer shell 31 and the fan shroud 32, then gathers and flows through the lower mounting section 322, and finally flows out through the air outlet section 323 to the air outlet 311 of the outer shell 31. In this way, by setting the fan shroud 32 to include the upper mounting section 321 and the lower mounting section 322 with different inner diameters, the airflow can generate a pressure difference and gather and flow out of the lower mounting section 322, and the airflow can spiral out along the wall of the air outlet section 323.

[0046] Please see Figures 8 to 10 In this embodiment, the two blocking structures 40 are installed in two locations: one at the bottom of the upper mounting section 321 and the other inside the air outlet section 323, thereby blocking and opening the air inlet and air outlet 311 respectively.

[0047] In one embodiment, the blocking structure 40 applies pressure to the flexible seal 43 when the air inlet or outlet 311 is opened, compressing the elastic member 41. The flexible seal 43 moves away from the air outlet 311, allowing the air outlet 311 to open. For example, when the cooking cup assembly 100 with the blocking structure is placed on the base, a top-opening structure can be provided on the base. The top-opening structure applies a pushing force to the flexible seal 43, enabling the flexible seal 43 to move away from the air outlet 311. When the cooking cup assembly is taken out for use alone, the flexible seal 43 is pressed against the air outlet 311 under the action of the elastic force, thus sealing the air outlet 311. Due to the setting of the flexible seal 43, it can be sealed at the air outlet 311 under the action of the elastic force of the elastic member 41, ensuring the sealing effect.

[0048] The flexible seal 43 can be made of silicone, which seals the vent 311 by deforming the silicone. In other embodiments, it can also be made of other plastic parts with plastic deformation.

[0049] Specifically, please refer to Figure 11When connecting the connector 42 and the flexible seal 43, in order to ensure the connection stability between the flexible seal 43 and the connector 42, the flexible seal 43 covers the connector 42, and the connector 42 is exposed relative to the flexible seal 43. In this way, by covering the connector 42, the connection stability between the flexible seal 43 and the connector 42 is ensured. At the same time, the connector 42 is exposed relative to the flexible seal 43, and the exposed part can be connected with the elastic member 41 so that the rigid connector 42 can receive the elastic force from the elastic member 41 and apply an upward pushing force to the elastic member 41.

[0050] Further, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 12 When sealing the air vent 311, the flexible sealing element 43 seals the inner surface of the outer casing 31. Specifically, the flexible sealing element 43 is provided with a guide platform 431. The cross-sectional area of ​​the guide platform 431 in the horizontal direction is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the flexible sealing element 43 in the horizontal direction. The guide platform 431 is used to extend into the diameter of the air vent 311 when the flexible sealing element 43 seals the air vent 311. In this way, the guide platform 431 extends into the air vent 311, so that the inner surface of the outer casing 31 can fully contact the surface of the flexible sealing element 43, thereby increasing the sealing effect.

[0051] Understandably, since the guide platform 431 needs to extend into the air vent 311, in order to facilitate the extension of the guide platform 431, the outer edge of the guide platform 431 is an inclined side wall 4311. The inclined side wall 4311 is inclined downward towards the center of the air vent 311, so that the inclined side wall 4311 can have a guiding function, facilitating the extension of the guide platform 431 into the air vent 311.

[0052] Further, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 10 To facilitate the installation of the elastic element 41, the shroud 32 forms a receiving groove 324 in the direction away from the bottom wall of the outer shell 31. The connector 42 is provided with a guide post 421. One end of the elastic element 41 abuts against the top wall of the receiving groove 324, and the other end is sleeved on the guide post 421. Through the setting of the receiving groove 324 and the guide post 421, the receiving groove 324 can receive the end of the elastic element 41, and the guide post 421 can be used to sleeve the elastic element 41, thereby realizing the installation of the elastic element 41. At the same time, it can also guide the expansion and contraction of the elastic element 41 along its own axis.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 9Since the blocking structure 40 is located in the airflow duct 35, in order to avoid excessive obstruction of the airflow when the blocking structure 40 opens the air outlet 311, the cross-sectional area of ​​the guide post 421 in the horizontal direction is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving groove 324 in the horizontal direction. As a result, when the blocking structure 40 opens the air outlet 311, the guide post 421 can be inserted into the receiving groove 324, so that the lower surface of the connector 42 and the upper mounting section 321 fit together, thereby reducing the impact of the blocking structure 40 on the airflow.

[0054] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of this utility model, when the blocking structure 40 slides relative to the wind shield 32, the wind shield 32 extends a guide wall 325 towards the bottom wall of the outer shell 31. The blocking structure 40 and the guide wall 325 are slidably arranged. The guide wall 325 restricts the up-and-down sliding of the blocking structure 40 and ensures the stability of the up-and-down sliding of the blocking structure 40.

[0055] To reduce the frictional resistance of the blocking structure 40 sliding up and down, a groove 3251 is provided on the guide wall 325, and a slider 422 is provided on the blocking structure 40. The slider 422 is slidably disposed in the groove 3251. In this way, since the contact area between the slider 422 and the groove wall of the groove 3251 is small, the frictional force of the blocking structure 40 when sliding up and down can be reduced, thus ensuring the stability of the blocking structure 40 in its up and down movement.

[0056] In this embodiment, the air vent 311 includes two vents, one being an air inlet and the other an air outlet. When the blocking structure 40 at the air outlet slides relative to the hood 32, a sliding groove 3251 is directly provided on the side wall of the air outlet section 323, and a slider 422 is provided on the connector 42. The slider 422 slides relative to the sliding groove 3251, which enables the blocking structure 40 to slide up and down.

[0057] Furthermore, when the blocking structure 40 located at the air inlet is slidably set, the bottom wall of the upper mounting section 321 extends into a guide wall 325 towards the bottom wall of the outer casing 31. Specifically, two guide walls 325 are extended in opposite directions. The connector 42 is provided with two sliders 422. One slider 422 is slidably set in the groove 3251 of one guide wall 325. In this way, the setting of two guide walls 325 can ensure the stability of the blocking structure 40 in the vertical direction.

[0058] The aforementioned cooking cup assembly 100 with a blocking structure, by providing a flexible sealing element 43 to the blocking structure 40, ensures the sealing performance of the air vent 311 when the air vent 311 is sealed by the slight deformation of the flexible sealing element 43 under the pressure of the elastic element 41. By providing a receiving groove 324 in the fan cover 32 and a guide post 421 on the connector 42 in the blocking structure 40, it is easy to install the elastic element 41, and the guide post 421 can extend into the receiving groove 324, avoiding excessive impact on airflow caused by the blocking structure 40. By providing a guide wall 325 on the fan cover 32 and a slider 422 on the connector 42, the slider 422 slides in the sliding groove 3251, which not only guides the sliding of the blocking structure 40, but also reduces the frictional resistance when the blocking structure 40 slides up and down.

[0059] Please see Figure 13 In a second embodiment, the present invention also provides a food processor 200, including a base 210 and the aforementioned food processor cup assembly 1000 with a blocking structure.

[0060] The base 210 is provided with a push-top structure, which is arranged opposite to the blocking structure 40. The push-top structure is used to apply an upward push force to the blocking structure 40. When the cooking cup assembly is installed on the base 210, the push-top structure can push the blocking structure 40 open the air vent 311. When the cooking cup assembly is removed from the base for use, the blocking structure 40 can move downward under its own weight to seal the air vent 311. Alternatively, the blocking structure 40 includes an elastic element 41, which, under the action of the elastic force, presses the flexible sealing element 43 against the air vent 311 to achieve a seal on the air vent 311.

[0061] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure, characterized in that, include: A food preparation cup (10) for holding food; A shredder (20) is placed inside the cooking cup (10); A drive structure (30) is provided at the bottom of the food preparation cup (10) and connected to the blending blade (20) for driving the blending blade (20) to rotate. The drive structure (30) is provided with an airflow channel (35) and an air vent (311) that are interconnected. The blocking structure (40) is located in the airflow channel (35) and includes an elastic member (41), a connector (42) and a flexible seal (43). The two ends of the elastic member (41) abut against the driving structure (30) and the connector (42) respectively. The flexible seal (43) is connected to the connector (42) and is used to block or open the air outlet (311).

2. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible seal (43) covers the connector (42), and the connector (42) is exposed relative to the flexible seal (43).

3. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The flexible seal (43) is a silicone sealant.

4. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The flexible seal (43) is provided with a guide platform (431). The cross-sectional area of ​​the guide platform (431) in the horizontal direction is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the flexible seal (43) in the horizontal direction. The guide platform (431) is used to extend into the diameter of the air vent (311) when the flexible seal (43) blocks the air vent (311).

5. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The drive structure (30) includes a housing (31), a fan shroud (32), a drive motor (33), a control panel (36), and a cooling fan (34). The housing (31) and the fan shroud (32) are respectively connected to the bottom of the food processor (10), and an airflow channel (35) is formed between the housing (31) and the fan shroud (32). The housing (31) is provided with an air vent (311). The drive motor (33) is located at the opening end of the fan shroud (32). The two ends of the output shaft of the drive motor (33) are respectively connected to the blending blade (20) and the cooling fan (34). The control panel (36) is located between the drive motor (33) and the cooling fan (34).

6. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wind shield (32) forms a receiving groove (324) in the direction away from the bottom wall of the outer shell (31). The connector (42) is provided with a guide post (421). The elastic member (41) is partially disposed in the receiving groove (324), with one end abutting against the top wall of the receiving groove (324) and the other end sleeved on the guide post (421).

7. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​the guide post (421) in the horizontal direction is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the receiving groove (324) in the horizontal direction.

8. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The wind shield (32) extends a guide wall (325) toward the bottom wall of the outer shell (31), and the blocking structure (40) and the guide wall (325) are slidably arranged.

9. The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide wall (325) is provided with a groove (3251), and the blocking structure (40) is provided with a slider (422), which is slidably disposed in the groove (3251).

10. A food processor (200), characterized in that, include: Base (210); The cooking cup assembly (100) with a blocking structure as described in any one of claims 1-9 is detachably mounted on the base (210).

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