Slurry discharge valve and food processor

Abstract

The utility model discloses a soybean milk discharging valve and a food processor. The slurry discharging valve comprises a valve seat used for being connected to a main machine, and the main machine is provided with an outflow port; the valve sealing plate is arranged on the valve seat in a sliding mode and comprises a butt joint section and a tooth section, the butt joint section is provided with a communicating opening and a sealing face, the communicating opening and the sealing face are used for being in butt joint with the outflow opening, and the tooth section is provided with a tooth part; and the driving mechanism is mounted on the valve seat and comprises a driving motor and a transmission gear arranged on an output shaft of the driving motor, and the transmission gear is meshed with the tooth part. According to the soybean milk discharging valve, the plate-shaped valve sealing plate is matched with the outflow opening of the main machine, the soybean milk discharging valve has the advantages of being simple in structure and low in cost, and meanwhile the problem of bacterium breeding caused by soybean milk remaining is avoided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a food processor technical field especially, relate to a kind of discharge valve and food processor. BACKGROUND

[0002] The main function of the food processor on the market now includes beating soy milk, grinding dry powder, juicing, beating meat stuffing, shaving ice, making coffee, and blending beauty mask for women, etc. The food processor on the market now has the function of hand-free washing, automatically filling water to wash the food before blending and washing the blending cup after blending. After the food is blended, the discharge port on the blending cup is opened by the valve, and the pulp flows into the pulp receiving cup by its own flowability.

[0003] However, in the valve of the prior art for sealing or opening the discharge port, the opening or closing of the discharge port is realized by the cooperation of the cylindrical valve core and the cylindrical valve shell, which leads to the complex structure of the discharge valve, and the curved surface cooperation mode is easy to cause pulp residue and bacterial growth. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve at least one problem existing in the prior art, according to one aspect of the utility model, a discharge valve is provided, comprising:

[0005] a valve seat for connecting to a host, the host being provided with a flow outlet;

[0006] a valve sealing plate slidingly arranged in the valve seat, comprising a butt joint section and a toothed section, the butt joint section having a communication port and a sealing surface, the communication port and the sealing surface being used for butt joint with the flow outlet respectively, and the toothed section being provided with a tooth portion;

[0007] a driving mechanism installed on the valve seat, comprising a driving motor and a transmission gear arranged on the output shaft of the driving motor, the transmission gear being engaged with the tooth portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the discharge valve further comprises a pulp outlet pipe connected to the valve seat and corresponding to the communication port, the plane where the pulp outlet port of the pulp outlet pipe is located and the axial direction of the pulp outlet pipe have an acute angle, and the plane where the pulp outlet port is located is inclined to the direction of the flow outlet.

[0009] In some embodiments, the discharge valve further comprises a stainless steel cover plate, the stainless steel cover plate being sleeved outside the butt joint section, and the stainless steel cover plate having a through hole communicating with the communication port.

[0010] In some embodiments, the valve seat comprises a mounting plate and a pair of connecting blocks arranged on the mounting plate, the pair of connecting blocks are arranged in parallel on the mounting plate, and the valve sealing plate is arranged in sliding mode with the pair of connecting blocks and the mounting plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the pair of connecting blocks are defined as a first connecting block and a second connecting block, the length of the second connecting block is less than the length of the first connecting block, so that the second connecting block forms a first gap, and the transmission gear is arranged in the first gap.

[0012] In some embodiments, the discharge valve further comprises a micro switch, the micro switch is electrically connected with the driving motor, the micro switch is provided with a trigger protrusion, the set toothed segment is provided with a trigger piece, and the trigger piece is used for cooperating with the trigger protrusion.

[0013] In some embodiments, one side of the set toothed segment forms a second gap, the second gap and the tooth portion are arranged on opposite sides of the set toothed segment, and the trigger piece is a cooperation slope formed on the set toothed segment in the second gap.

[0014] In some embodiments, the discharge valve further comprises a support table, the support table is connected with the valve seat, the support table is provided with a clamping groove, and the micro switch is clamped in the clamping groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the set toothed segment is provided with a limiting block, the valve seat is provided with a cooperation block, and the cooperation block is used for abutting against the limiting block on the movement path of the set toothed segment.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present application, a food processor is provided, comprising:

[0017] a host machine;

[0018] the discharge valve described above.

[0019] In summary, the discharge valve and the food processor provided by the present application have the following technical effects:

[0020] By connecting the valve seat with the host machine and arranging the driving mechanism to drive the valve sealing plate to slide on the valve seat, when the valve sealing plate slides on the valve seat, the communication port and the flow port are connected to realize that the slurry in the host machine is discharged through the flow port and the communication port in sequence, and when the sealing surface and the flow port are connected, the flow port is blocked. Since the valve sealing plate is plate-shaped, the structure is simple, and compared with the mode of blocking or opening by rotating with curved surface cooperation, it is not easy to leave slurry on the valve sealing plate, and the problems of odor or bacterial growth are avoided. Moreover, the structure of the entire discharge valve is simple, and the cost is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of point I in the middle;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the slurry discharge valve in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the slurry discharge valve in the diagram;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the valve sealing plate in the diagram.

[0027] Attached Figures: 100-Discharge valve, 10-Valve seat, 11-Mounting plate, 12-Connecting block, 121-First connecting block, 122-Second connecting block, 123-First notch, 20-Valve sealing plate, 21-Mating section, 211-Connecting port, 212-Sealing surface, 22-Toothed section, 221-Tooth, 23-Trigger element, 24-Second notch, 25-Limiting block, 30-Drive mechanism, 31-Drive motor, 32-Transmission gear, 40-Micro switch, 41-Trigger protrusion, 50-Support platform, 51-Slot, 60-First sealing element, 70-Discharge pipe, 71-Discharge port, 80-Stainless steel cover plate, 81-Through hole, 200-Food processor, 210-Main unit, 220-Second sealing element, 230-Outlet, 240-Mating structure, 250-Mating surface. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 6 The slurry discharge valve 100 provided in this embodiment of the utility model includes a valve seat 10, a valve sealing plate 20, and a drive mechanism 30.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The valve seat 10 is used to connect to the host 210, and the host 210 is provided with an outlet 230; the valve sealing plate 20 is plate-shaped and slidably disposed on the valve seat 10, including a docking section 21 and a toothed section 22. The docking section 21 has a communication port 211 and a sealing surface 212, which are respectively used to dock with the outlet 230. The toothed section 22 is provided with teeth 221; the drive mechanism 30 is mounted on the valve seat 10, including a drive motor 31 and a transmission gear 32 disposed on the output shaft of the drive motor 31. The transmission gear 32 and the teeth 221 mesh with each other.

[0034] The aforementioned slurry discharge valve 100 is connected to the main unit 210 via a valve seat 10. A drive mechanism 30 is provided to drive the valve sealing plate 20 to slide on the valve seat 10. When the valve sealing plate 20 slides on the valve seat 10, the connecting port 211 and the outlet 230 are aligned to allow the slurry in the main unit 210 to be discharged sequentially through the outlet 230 and the connecting port 211. When the sealing surface 212 and the outlet 230 are aligned, the outlet 230 is blocked. Since the valve sealing plate 20 is plate-shaped and has a simple structure, compared to the method of blocking or opening by rotating with curved surfaces, it is less likely for slurry to remain on the valve sealing plate 20, thus avoiding the problems of odor or bacterial growth. Furthermore, the entire slurry discharge valve 100 has a simple structure, reducing costs.

[0035] Understandably, please refer to Figure 2 In order to achieve the docking of the plate-shaped valve sealing plate 20 and the main unit 210, the main unit 210 is provided with a docking structure 240 at the outlet 230. This planar structure forms a mating surface 250 that is opposite to the valve sealing plate 20, so that the valve sealing plate 20 can fit closely with the planar structure to ensure the sealing effect.

[0036] Further, in order to guarantee the sealing effect, the docking structure 240 is provided with a groove on the side facing the valve sealing plate 20, the second sealing element 220 is arranged in the groove, and the valve sealing plate 20 can slide relative to the second sealing element 220. By arranging the second sealing element 220, the second sealing element 220 can abut against the plane of the docking section 21, so as to avoid leakage of the slurry. The material of the second sealing element 220 can be silicone.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In an embodiment of the utility model, the valve seat 10 comprises a mounting plate 11 and a pair of connecting blocks 12 arranged on the mounting plate 11, the pair of connecting blocks 12 are arranged in parallel on the mounting plate 11, the driving motor 31 and the transmission gear 32 are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the mounting plate 11, and the valve sealing plate 20 is slidably arranged with the pair of connecting blocks 12 and the mounting plate 11. Thus, the valve seat 10 of the embodiment is also arranged in a plate-shaped structure, has the characteristics of simple structure, and realizes the sliding limiting of the valve sealing plate 20 through the arrangement of the two connecting blocks 12.

[0038] Understandably, the mounting plate 11 is provided with a port communicating with the communicating port 211.

[0039] The transmission gear 32 and the valve sealing plate 20 are arranged on the same side of the mounting plate 11 to realize the transmission connection of the two. When the transmission gear 32 is installed, the pair of connecting blocks 12 are defined as a first connecting block 121 and a second connecting block 122, the length of the second connecting block 122 is less than the length of the first connecting block 121, so that the second connecting block 122 forms a first notch 123, and the transmission gear 32 is arranged in the first notch 123. Thus, the transmission gear 32 is provided with the first notch 123 at the second connecting block 122 to avoid the arrangement of the transmission gear 32, and realize the compact installation of the whole slurry discharge valve 100.

[0040] The whole valve seat 10 can be arranged in an integral manner, or the first connecting block 121 and the second connecting block 122 are respectively connected with the mounting plate 11 to become an integral whole. Specifically, the first connecting block 121 and the second connecting block 122 in the embodiment are integrally arranged with the mounting plate 11, and a groove is arranged between the first connecting block 121 and the second connecting block 122 to form a sliding space of the valve sealing plate 20.

[0041] Further, since the valve seat 10 is installed on the host machine 210, when the valve seat 10 is installed on the host machine 210, the first connecting block 121 and the second connecting block 122 can be connected with the docking structure 240 on the host machine 210 through bolts.

[0042] Wherein, since the valve sealing plate 20 slides relative to the valve seat 10, in order to ensure the sealing, the first sealing member 60, such as silica gel member, is arranged between the valve sealing plate 20 and the valve seat 10, through the arrangement of the first sealing member 60, the outflow of the slurry between the valve sealing plate 20 and the valve seat 10 is avoided.

[0043] Wherein, the structure of the valve sealing plate 20 is as shown in Figure 6

[0044] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 In an embodiment of the utility model, in order to control the forward and reverse rotation of the driving motor 31, the slurry discharge valve 100 further includes the microswitch 40, the microswitch 40 is electrically connected with the driving motor 31, the microswitch 40 is equipped with the trigger convex point 41, the toothed section 22 is equipped with the trigger member 23, the trigger member 23 is used for cooperating with the trigger convex point 41, thereby through the mode of setting the microswitch 40, when the valve sealing plate 20 triggers the microswitch 40, the microswitch 40 controls the rotation of the driving motor 31, namely when the trigger member 23 triggers the microswitch 40, the communication port 211 and the flow outlet 230 are connected at this time, the slurry in the crushing cup is discharged through the flow outlet 230, the communication port 211, after the preset time, the driving motor 31 drives the valve sealing plate 20 to move again, so that the sealing surface 212 and the flow outlet 230 are connected, the flow outlet 230 is blocked.

[0045] Specifically, when the microswitch 40 is set, the second notch 24 is formed on one side of the toothed section 22, and the second notch 24 and the tooth portion 221 are oppositely arranged on the opposite sides of the toothed section 22, and the trigger member 23 is a cooperation inclined surface formed on the second notch 24 of the toothed section 22, and the cooperation inclined surface is used for abutting with the trigger convex point 41, so that the cooperation with the trigger convex point 41 can be formed through the improvement of the structure of the valve sealing plate 20 itself, so that the trigger mode of the trigger convex point 41 is simple, and the structure of the whole slurry discharge valve 100 is simple.

[0046] Further, when the microswitch 40 is installed, the slurry discharge valve 100 further includes the support table 50, the support table 50 is connected to the valve seat 10, the support table 50 is provided with the clamping groove 51, and the microswitch 40 is clamped in the clamping groove 51, through the setting of the support table 50, the clamping groove 51 is formed, and after the microswitch 40 is set in the clamping groove 51, the limiting and installation of the microswitch 40 can be realized.

[0047] Specifically, the support table 50 is arranged at one end of the valve seat 10 along the movement direction of the valve sealing plate 20, further, the support table 50 can be integrally arranged with the valve seat 10, or the support table 50 is separately formed and then connected with the valve seat 10 to become an integral whole.

[0048] Please refer to Figures 3 to 5 ​In one embodiment of this utility model, the valve sealing plate 20 moves in a linear direction under the drive of the drive motor 31. To limit the movement of the valve sealing plate 20, a limiting block 25 is provided on the toothed segment 22, and a mating block is provided on the valve seat 10. The mating block is used to abut against the limiting block 25 on the movement path of the toothed segment 22. Thus, when the valve sealing plate 20 moves in a linear direction and the limiting block 25 touches the mating block, it indicates that the valve sealing plate 20 has reached its linear position, and the drive motor 31 stops moving. When the drive motor 31 drives the valve sealing plate 20 to move in the opposite direction, the limiting block 25 touches another corresponding mating block, indicating that the valve sealing plate 20 has reached its linear position, and the drive motor 31 stops moving. By using the mating block and the limiting block 25 to cooperate, the need for a position sensor is avoided, thus achieving cost savings.

[0049] Furthermore, when setting the mating block, a clearance hole can be provided on the mounting plate 11, and the limiting block 25 moves in the clearance hole. When it touches the inner wall of the opposite ends of the clearance hole, the movement of the valve sealing plate 20 is stopped.

[0050] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, the slurry discharge valve 100 further includes a slurry outlet pipe 70, which is connected to the valve seat 10 and is provided corresponding to the communication port 211. Thus, by providing the slurry outlet pipe 70, the slurry can be guided into the receiving device, and when it is discharged, the flow direction of the slurry can be limited, which facilitates the receiving device to receive it.

[0051] Understandably, in order to allow the slurry to flow downwards, the slurry outlet pipe 70 is installed at an angle downwards, thereby having the effect of guiding the slurry.

[0052] Furthermore, when setting the slurry outlet pipe 70, in order to reduce the phenomenon of slurry hanging at the pipe opening of the slurry outlet pipe 70, the plane where the slurry outlet 71 of the slurry outlet pipe 70 is located has an acute angle with the axial direction of the slurry outlet pipe 70, and the plane where the slurry outlet 71 is located is inclined towards the outlet 230. For example, the angle is set to 10°, 20°, 30°, etc. In this way, compared with setting the slurry outlet pipe 70 to have a uniform extension length, the inclined slurry outlet 71 can reduce the contact area between the slurry and the entire slurry outlet pipe 70, and reduce the phenomenon of slurry hanging.

[0053] In addition, to ensure the safety of the slurry flowing out through the slurry discharge valve 100, the slurry discharge valve 100 also includes a stainless steel cover plate 80. The stainless steel cover plate 80 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting section 21. Understandably, the stainless steel cover plate 80 is provided with a through hole 81 that communicates with the connecting port 211 and the outlet 230. In this way, by setting the stainless steel cover plate 80, which is made of food-grade material, direct contact between the slurry and the valve sealing plate 20 is isolated, ensuring the edible safety of the slurry.

[0054] The aforementioned slurry discharge valve 100, by setting a flat valve sealing plate 20 and an outlet 230 to connect, can reduce the contact area with the slurry. At the same time, the plate-shaped valve sealing plate 20 has a simple structure, avoiding slurry accumulation and preventing bacterial growth or odor. By setting a micro switch 40, the forward and reverse rotation direction of the drive motor 31 can be easily controlled. By setting a limit block 25 on the valve sealing plate 20, the forward and reverse rotation angle of the drive motor 31 can be limited, eliminating the need for a displacement sensor and reducing costs.

[0055] Please see Figure 1 In another embodiment of the present invention, a food processor 200 is provided, including a main unit 210 and the above-mentioned drain valve 100. The main unit 210 is provided with a mixing cup and an outlet 230. The drain valve 100 is provided on the main unit 210 and is provided corresponding to the outlet 230. The valve sealing plate 20 is used to open or block the outlet 230.

[0056] The aforementioned food processor 200 has a simple structure and low cost due to the plate-shaped discharge valve 100, which also avoids the situation where slurry remains in the valve and causes bacterial growth.

[0057] 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 slurry discharge valve (100), characterized in that, include: A valve seat (10) is provided for connection to a host (210), the host (210) having an outlet (230); A valve sealing plate (20) is slidably disposed on the valve seat (10), including a docking section (21) and a toothed section (22). The docking section (21) has a communication port (211) and a sealing surface (212). The communication port (211) and the sealing surface (212) are respectively used to dock with the outlet (230). The toothed section (22) is provided with teeth (221). The drive mechanism (30) is mounted on the valve seat (10) and includes a drive motor (31) and a transmission gear (32) disposed on the output shaft of the drive motor (31). The transmission gear (32) meshes with the tooth (221).

2. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge valve (100) further includes a discharge pipe (70), which is connected to the valve seat (10) and is set corresponding to the communication port (211). The plane where the discharge port (71) of the discharge pipe (70) is located has an acute angle with the axial direction of the discharge pipe (70), and the plane where the discharge port (71) is located is inclined towards the outlet (230).

3. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The slurry discharge valve (100) also includes a stainless steel cover plate (80), which is sleeved on the outside of the docking section (21) and has a through hole that connects to the connecting port (211).

4. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The valve seat (10) includes a mounting plate (11) and a pair of connecting blocks (12) disposed on the mounting plate (11). The pair of connecting blocks (12) are arranged parallel to each other on the mounting plate (11). The valve sealing plate (20) is slidably disposed with the pair of connecting blocks (12) and the mounting plate (11).

5. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, Define a pair of connecting blocks (12) as a first connecting block (121) and a second connecting block (122), wherein the length of the second connecting block (122) is less than the length of the first connecting block (121), so that the second connecting block (122) forms a first notch (123), and the transmission gear (32) is disposed in the first notch (123).

6. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The discharge valve (100) also includes a micro switch (40), which is electrically connected to the drive motor (31). The micro switch (40) is provided with a trigger protrusion (41), and the toothed section (22) is provided with a trigger element (23), which is used to cooperate with the trigger protrusion (41).

7. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second notch (24) is formed on one side of the toothed section (22), and the second notch (24) and the tooth (221) are disposed opposite to each other on opposite sides of the toothed section (22). The trigger (23) is a mating slope formed by the toothed section (22) on the second notch (24).

8. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The discharge valve (100) also includes a support platform (50), which is connected to the valve seat (10). The support platform (50) is provided with a slot (51), and the micro switch (40) is locked in the slot (51).

9. The slurry discharge valve (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The toothed section (22) is provided with a limiting block (25), and the valve seat (10) is provided with a mating block. The mating block is used to abut against the limiting block (25) on the movement path of the toothed section (22).

10. A food processor (200), characterized in that, include: A host (210) having an outlet (230) on it; The slurry discharge valve (100) as described in any one of claims 1-9 is connected to the host (210) and is provided corresponding to the outlet (230), and the valve sealing plate (20) is used to open or block the outlet (230).

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