Corn popper

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of popcorn making, in particular to a popcorn machine which comprises a machine body, and a making device used for making popcorn is arranged in the machine body. The stirring container is detachably mounted on the machine body, and an opening of the stirring container corresponds to the discharge port of the manufacturing device; a stirring blade is arranged in the stirring container, and a driving device for driving the stirring blade to rotate is arranged in the machine body. By means of the arrangement, manufactured popcorn falls into the stirring container through the discharging port, the driving device works to drive the stirring blades to rotate, sugar liquid and the popcorn are fully stirred and mixed, the sugar liquid evenly wraps the popcorn, manual stirring is not needed, the labor cost is low, and the working efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of popcorn making technology, and specifically to a popcorn machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, popcorn machines on the market are typically either deep-frying or hot-air type, which can quickly turn corn into popcorn and are very popular with consumers. However, the popcorn produced has low sugar content and poor taste, which affects the user experience to some extent. To improve this, users need to manually melt sugar, butter, or chocolate before pouring it onto the popcorn and then manually stirring it to coat the popcorn with the sugar syrup and improve the taste.

[0003] For example, utility model patent CN202525025U discloses a popcorn machine with a stirring container, including a popcorn machine body, a stirring container located below the outlet of the popcorn machine body, the stirring container being placed on a support mounted on the popcorn machine body, and a stirring handle being installed at one end of the stirring container. In this prior art, the popcorn is made and falls into the stirring container through the outlet. The user needs to manually melt sugar, butter, or chocolate before pouring it onto the popcorn, and then manually stir it with the stirring handle to mix the ingredients and coat the popcorn with the syrup. This process is labor-intensive and inefficient.

[0004] Therefore, there is still room for improvement and development in existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems of high labor costs and low work efficiency in existing technologies that require manual stirring with a stirring handle to mix sugar syrup and popcorn and coat the popcorn with sugar syrup, this utility model provides a popcorn machine.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution applied in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A popcorn machine includes a body containing a popping device; a stirring container detachably mounted on the body, with its opening corresponding to the discharge port of the popping device; and stirring blades inside the stirring container. A drive device is located inside the machine body to rotate the stirring blades. With this configuration, the popcorn kernels fall into the stirring container through the discharge port. The drive device rotates the stirring blades, mixing the sugar syrup with the popcorn kernels, ensuring the sugar syrup coats the kernels. This eliminates the need for manual stirring, reducing labor costs and increasing work efficiency.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the stirring blades include an upper stirring blade and a lower stirring blade arranged vertically. The upper and lower stirring blades are inclined and located in the inner cavity of the stirring container. The lower stirring blade is arc-shaped, and the upper stirring blade is spiral-shaped. With this arrangement, the popcorn falling into the stirring container is stirred by the upper and lower stirring blades. During the stirring process, the popcorn can be conveyed from bottom to top, causing the popcorn to be radially stirred (i.e., tumbling up and down), which can make the popcorn and sugar syrup mix more thoroughly and evenly.

[0009] According to the above scheme, multiple baffles are protruding on the inner wall of the mixing container. This design allows the stirring blades to generate centrifugal force during rotation, causing the popcorn to be stirred laterally (i.e., tumbling left and right). Combined with the baffles, this prevents the popcorn from piling up. The popcorn, encountering resistance, moves towards the center of the mixing container, and is then tumbled backward by the upper and lower stirring blades (i.e., tumbling up, down, left, and right). This cycle ensures a more thorough and even mixing of the popcorn and sugar syrup.

[0010] According to the above scheme, a mounting base is fixed on the bottom of the mixing container, and a rotatable mixing shaft is provided on the mounting base. The lower end of the mixing shaft is engaged with the drive device, and the upper end of the mixing shaft is engaged with the mixing blades. With this configuration, after the mixing container is assembled on the machine body, the transmission connection is achieved through the engagement of the mixing shaft and the drive device. The engagement connection between the upper and lower ends of the mixing shaft facilitates easy assembly and disassembly, and makes subsequent cleaning of the mixing container and mixing blades more convenient.

[0011] According to the above scheme, a lower connector is fixed at the lower end of the stirring shaft, the driving device includes a motor, and an upper connector is fixed at the output end of the motor. The lower connector and the upper connector are engaged and connected.

[0012] According to the above scheme, an oil seal and an oil-impregnated bearing are arranged vertically between the stirring shaft and the mounting base. This arrangement makes the rotation of the stirring shaft smoother.

[0013] According to the above scheme, the machine body is equipped with a heating device for heating the mixing container. The heating device includes a heating element and a heat-conducting plate. The mixing container is detachably installed on the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate, and the heating element is in close contact with the lower surface of the heat-conducting plate. With this configuration, food such as sugar, butter, or chocolate can be directly added to the mixing container. Under the heating of the heating element, heat is transferred to the mixing container through the heat-conducting plate, melting the sugar into a syrup. This eliminates the need for users to manually melt the sugar, butter, or chocolate before adding it to the mixing container, making it more convenient to use.

[0014] According to the above scheme, the popping device includes a transparent cover, an inner liner, and a hot air assembly. The inner liner is fixed to the machine body by an inner liner seat, and the transparent cover is fixed to the opening of the inner liner. The transparent cover has an inlet and an outlet corresponding to the opening of the inner liner. The hot air assembly is fixed to the bottom of the inner liner, and the bottom of the inner liner has multiple air vents. This configuration uses a vertical hot air convection method to make popcorn. Specifically, corn kernels are added to the inner liner through the inlet, and popcorn is made under the action of the hot air assembly. The popcorn is then discharged into a mixing container through the outlet.

[0015] According to the above scheme, the hot air assembly includes a heating element and a fan arranged vertically. With this arrangement, when the fan is working, it blows the heat generated by the heating element into the inner liner, popping the corn kernels into popcorn.

[0016] According to the above scheme, the feed inlet is equipped with a measuring cup for opening or closing the feed inlet. This design allows for control of the amount of popcorn kernels via the measuring cup, and also allows for opening or closing the feed inlet. Specifically, a certain amount is first added through the measuring cup and then poured into the inner container through the feed inlet, then the feed inlet is closed to prevent popcorn from popping out and to restrict the popcorn to only entering the mixing container through the discharge outlet.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention is designed so that the popcorn is fed into the mixing container through the outlet. The mixing blades are driven to rotate under the operation of the drive device, so that the sugar syrup and popcorn are fully mixed and the sugar syrup is evenly coated on the popcorn. No manual stirring is required, so the labor cost is low and the work efficiency is high. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of position A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the stirring container in the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of the mixing container and mixing blade assembly of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of this utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Stirring blades; 2. Stirring container; 3. Stirring shaft; 4. Air vent; 5. Oil seal; 6. Oil-impregnated bearing; 7. Lower connector; 8. Motor; 9. Transparent cover; 10. Measuring cup; 11. Discharge port; 12. Inner liner; 13. Inner liner seat; 14. Heating element; 15. Fan; 16. Body; 17. Upper stirring blades; 18. Lower stirring blades; 19. Baffle ribs; 20. Mounting base; 21. Upper connector; 22. Heat-conducting plate; 23. Heating element. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the popcorn machine of this utility model includes a body 16, within which is a popcorn-making device; a stirring container 2, detachably mounted on the body 16, with its opening corresponding to the discharge port 11 of the popcorn-making device; a stirring blade 1 inside the stirring container 2; and a driving device inside the body 16 for rotating the stirring blade 1. With this configuration, the popcorn is fed into the stirring container 2 through the discharge port 11. The driving device rotates the stirring blade 1, thoroughly mixing the sugar syrup and popcorn, ensuring the sugar syrup evenly coats the popcorn. This eliminates the need for manual stirring, resulting in low labor costs and high work efficiency.

[0028] Furthermore, the stirring blade 1 includes an upper stirring blade 17 and a lower stirring blade 18 arranged vertically. The upper stirring blade 17 and the lower stirring blade 18 are inclined and located in the inner cavity of the stirring container 2. The lower stirring blade 18 is an arc-shaped stirring blade, and the upper stirring blade 17 is a spiral-shaped stirring blade. With this arrangement, the popcorn falling into the stirring container 2 is stirred by the upper stirring blade 17 and the lower stirring blade 18. During the stirring process, the popcorn can be conveyed from bottom to top, causing the popcorn to be radially stirred (i.e., tumbling up and down), which can make the popcorn and sugar syrup mix more thoroughly and evenly.

[0029] In practical applications, the upper stirring blade 17 and the lower stirring blade 18 can be divided into two separate parts, or they can be a single part with an integral structure.

[0030] Furthermore, the inner wall of the stirring container 2 is provided with multiple baffles 19. With this configuration, the stirring blade 1 generates centrifugal force during rotation, causing the popcorn to be stirred laterally (i.e., tumbling left and right). The multiple baffles 19 help to prevent the popcorn from piling up, and the popcorn will move towards the center of the stirring container 2 after encountering resistance. Then, the upper stirring blade 17 and the lower stirring blade 18 will tumble the popcorn backward (i.e., tumbling up, down, left, and right). This cycle ensures that the popcorn and sugar syrup are mixed more thoroughly and evenly.

[0031] In practical applications, the stirring container 2 is a cylindrical container with an opening at the top, which is an integral structure.

[0032] Furthermore, a mounting base 20 is fixed to the bottom of the mixing container 2, and a rotatable stirring shaft 3 is provided on the mounting base 20. The lower end of the stirring shaft 3 is engaged with the drive device, and the upper end of the stirring shaft 3 is engaged with the stirring blade 1. With this configuration, when the mixing container 2 is assembled on the machine body 16, the transmission connection is achieved through the engagement of the stirring shaft 3 with the drive device. The upper and lower ends of the stirring shaft 3 are respectively engaged, which makes assembly and disassembly convenient and facilitates the cleaning of the mixing container 2 and the stirring blade 1 in the later stages.

[0033] Furthermore, the lower end of the stirring shaft 3 is fixed with a lower connector 7, and the driving device includes a motor 8. The output end of the motor 8 is fixed with an upper connector 21, and the lower connector 7 and the upper connector 21 are engaged and connected.

[0034] Furthermore, an oil seal 5 and an oil-impregnated bearing 6 are provided between the stirring shaft 3 and the mounting base 20, arranged vertically. This arrangement allows the stirring shaft 3 to rotate more smoothly.

[0035] Furthermore, the machine body 16 is equipped with a heating device for heating the mixing container 2. The heating device includes a heating element 23 and a heat-conducting plate 22. The mixing container 2 is detachably installed on the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate 22, and the heating element 23 is in close contact with the lower surface of the heat-conducting plate 22. With this configuration, food such as sugar, butter, or chocolate can be directly added to the mixing container 2. Under the heating of the heating element 23, heat is transferred to the mixing container 2 via the heat-conducting plate 22, melting the food into a sugar syrup. This eliminates the need for the user to manually melt the food before adding it to the mixing container 2, making it more convenient to use.

[0036] Furthermore, the popping device includes a transparent cover 9, an inner liner 12, and a hot air assembly. The inner liner 12 is fixed inside the machine body 16 by an inner liner seat 13. The transparent cover 9 is fixed to the opening of the inner liner 12. The transparent cover 9 has an inlet and an outlet 11 corresponding to the opening of the inner liner 12. The hot air assembly is fixed to the bottom of the inner liner 12, and the bottom of the inner liner 12 has multiple air vents 4. This configuration uses a vertical hot air convection method to make popcorn. Specifically, corn kernels are added to the inner liner 12 through the inlet, and popcorn is made under the action of the hot air assembly. The popcorn is then discharged into the mixing container 2 through the outlet 11.

[0037] In practical applications, the transparent cover 9 has a guide air duct for popping popcorn, and the popcorn making process can be observed in real time through the transparent cover 9.

[0038] Furthermore, the hot air assembly includes a heating element 14 and a fan 15 arranged vertically. This arrangement allows the fan 15 to blow the heat generated by the heating element 14 into the inner liner 12 when it is operating, thus popping the corn kernels into popcorn.

[0039] Furthermore, the feed inlet is equipped with a measuring cup 10 for opening or closing the feed inlet. This configuration allows for control of the amount of popcorn kernels via the measuring cup 10, and also enables the opening or closing of the feed inlet. Specifically, a certain amount is first filled into the inner container 12 through the measuring cup 10 and then poured into the feed inlet, followed by closing the feed inlet to prevent popcorn from popping out and to restrict the popcorn to enter the mixing container 2 only through the discharge outlet 11.

[0040] In practical applications, the heating temperatures of the heating element 23 and the heating element 14 can be preset according to actual needs.

[0041] Working principle of this utility model:

[0042] Sugar, butter, or chocolate are added directly to the mixing container 2. Under the heating element 23, the heat is transferred to the mixing container 2 via the heat conduction plate 22, melting the sugar into a syrup. The popcorn is then fed into the mixing container 2 through the outlet 11 by the making device. The driving device drives the stirring blade 1 to rotate, and the upper stirring blade 17 and the lower stirring blade 18 work together to fully mix the sugar syrup and popcorn, ensuring that the sugar syrup evenly coats the popcorn. This process eliminates the need for users to manually melt sugar, butter, or chocolate beforehand or to manually stir the popcorn, saving a significant amount of labor and increasing work efficiency.

[0043] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A popcorn machine characterized by, Include: Machine body (16), which is provided with a making device for making popcorn inside; Stirring container (2) detachably mounted on the machine body (16), the opening of the stirring container (2) is correspondingly arranged with the discharge port (11) of the making device; The stirring container (2) is provided with stirring blades (1), and the machine body (16) is provided with a driving device for driving the stirring blades (1) to rotate.

2. A popcorn machine according to claim 1, wherein: The stirring blades (1) include upper and lower stirring blades (17) and (18) arranged in an up-down manner, the upper and lower stirring blades (17) and (18) are inclined in the inner cavity of the stirring container (2), the lower stirring blade (18) is an arc-shaped stirring blade, and the upper stirring blade (17) is a spiral-shaped stirring blade.

3. A popcorn machine according to claim 2, wherein: A plurality of turbulence ribs (19) are protruded on the inner wall of the stirring container (2).

4. A popcorn machine according to claim 2, wherein: The bottom of the stirring container (2) is fixed with a mounting seat (20), the mounting seat (20) is provided with a rotatable stirring shaft (3), the lower end of the stirring shaft (3) is engagedly connected with the driving device, and the upper end of the stirring shaft (3) is engagedly connected with the stirring blades (1).

5. A popcorn machine according to claim 4, wherein: The lower end of the stirring shaft (3) is fixed with a lower connector (7), the driving device includes a motor (8), the output end of the motor (8) is fixed with an upper connector (21), and the lower connector (7) and the upper connector (21) are engagedly connected.

6. A popcorn machine according to claim 4, wherein: The stirring shaft (3) and the mounting seat (20) are provided with an oil seal (5) and an oil-containing bearing (6) arranged in an up-down manner.

7. A popcorn machine according to claim 2, wherein: The machine body (16) is provided with a heating device for heating the stirring container (2), the heating device includes a heating element (23) and a heat-conducting plate (22), the stirring container (2) is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the heat-conducting plate (22), and the heating element (23) is tightly attached to the lower surface of the heat-conducting plate (22).

8. A popcorn machine according to claim 2, wherein: The making device includes a transparent cover (9), an inner container (12), and a hot air assembly, the inner container (12) is fixed in the machine body (16) through an inner container seat (13), the transparent cover (9) is fixed on the opening of the inner container (12), the transparent cover (9) is provided with an inlet and a discharge port (11) corresponding to the opening of the inner container (12), the hot air assembly is fixed on the bottom of the inner container (12), and the bottom of the inner container (12) is provided with a plurality of air passing holes (4).

9. A popcorn machine according to claim 8, wherein: The hot air assembly includes a heating element (14) and a fan (15) arranged in an up-down manner.

10. A popcorn machine according to claim 8, wherein: The inlet is provided with a measuring cup (10) for opening or closing the inlet.

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