Multifunctional food processor

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a multifunctional food processor which comprises a main machine, a chopping cup assembly and a juice cup assembly, the two ends of the main machine can be in butt joint with the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly respectively, the bottoms of the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly serve as butt joint portions of the main machine, and the main machine can be turned over. The top end of the main machine can be in butt joint with the chopping cup assembly or the juice cup assembly. When the main machine is in butt joint with the chopping cup assembly or the juice cup assembly, the main machine drives a rotating mechanism in the chopping cup assembly or the juice cup assembly. The main machine can be overturned by 180 degrees, so that the top end of the main machine can be in butt joint, food can be processed by the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly in the form that the main machine is located below, the equipment has high stability in the working process, transmission parts in the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly have excellent durability, the requirement for the torque of the main machine is low, and the service life of the equipment is prolonged. And the production cost can be saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food processor technology, and in particular relates to a multi-functional food processor. Background Technology

[0002] With social development and improved living standards, people's pursuit of the functions and performance of food processors or juicers is constantly increasing. As a result, the use scenarios of single-function small food processors or juicers are limited, and they cannot meet the needs of users in their kitchen life.

[0003] Existing technology CN215348489U describes a dual-output multi-functional food processor. While it can be equipped with a blending cup and a chopping cup at each end, it cannot always operate with the main unit at the bottom. There will inevitably be a working configuration where the main unit is on top. In this configuration, the center of gravity is also higher, resulting in poor stability. With the main unit on top, the material moves downwards due to gravity, requiring a longer blade shaft to position the blades at the bottom of the blending or chopping cup. This longer shaft makes it prone to bending or damage during use, and bending can cause the blades to impact and damage the cup. Furthermore, a longer blade shaft also requires the main unit to have greater torque. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a multi-functional food processor.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this embodiment of the utility model is a multi-functional food processor, including a main unit, a chopping cup assembly and a juice cup assembly. The two ends of the main unit can be connected to the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly respectively. The bottom of the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly are the connection parts with the main unit. The main unit can be flipped so that the top of the main unit can be connected to the chopping cup assembly or the juice cup assembly.

[0006] When the main unit docks with the chopping cup assembly or the juice cup assembly, the main unit drives the rotating mechanism within the chopping cup assembly or the juice cup assembly. The main unit can rotate 180 degrees, allowing it to dock with its top end facing down, enabling the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly to process food with the main unit below. This provides the equipment with strong stability during operation. The transmission components in the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly have excellent durability and low torque requirements on the main unit, helping to save production costs.

[0007] Furthermore, the main unit includes a housing, within which a motor is installed. Both ends of the motor are power output terminals. A first coupling for use with a chopping cup assembly is installed at one end of the housing, and a second coupling for use with a juice cup assembly is installed at the other end of the housing. The first and second couplings are respectively connected to one power output terminal of the motor. The main unit uses the first and second couplings to engage with the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly, respectively, so that both ends of the main unit are adapted to the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a movable cover, the top of which engages with the end of the main unit. In use, the movable cover serves as a base for the main unit, allowing it to be placed stably and improving the overall stability of the device during operation.

[0009] Furthermore, a microswitch is installed inside the housing. Each end of the microswitch has an upper connecting rod and a lower connecting rod that cooperate with it. One end of each connecting rod is connected to the microswitch, and the end of each connecting rod, away from the microswitch, extends to one end of the housing. The microswitch is electrically connected to a motor. When the upper and lower connecting rods are pressed simultaneously, the microswitch closes and energizes the device. The bottom of both the chopping cup assembly and the juice cup assembly has a first pressing element that cooperates with the upper and lower connecting rods, and the top of the movable cover has a second pressing element that cooperates with the upper and lower connecting rods. During use, both the upper and lower connecting rods must press simultaneously for the microswitch to close and energize, which helps improve the safety of the device during use. If the main unit is not correctly placed on the movable cover, or if the main unit is not correctly connected to the chopping cup assembly or juice cup assembly, the microswitch will not close and energize the device.

[0010] Furthermore, a gearbox is also provided within the housing, and the first coupling and / or the second coupling are connected to the power output end of the motor via the gearbox. The gearbox allows for changes in the power output from the main unit via the coupling.

[0011] Furthermore, a start control board assembly is also installed on the housing. This assembly has two sets of gear switches, each with a gear indicator. The gear indicators on the two sets of switches face opposite directions. These gear switches are electrically connected to the motor to control its rotation speed. The opposite orientation of the gear indicator on each set of switches facilitates user operation; when using either end of the main unit, there is always a gear switch with the gear indicator facing forward.

[0012] Furthermore, the chopping cup assembly includes a chopping cup, within which an S-blade and an output shaft are disposed. The S-blade is mounted on the output shaft, which is vertically mounted within the chopping cup and extends through the bottom of the chopping cup. The bottom end of the output shaft is engaged with a first coupling. This provides a specific form of chopping cup.

[0013] Furthermore, the S-cutter includes a cutter shaft, which is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft. Multiple blades are fixed on the cutter shaft, and these blades are staggered along the shaft. This staggered arrangement of the blades increases the contact frequency between the material and the blades, thus improving crushing efficiency.

[0014] Furthermore, the chopping cup assembly also includes a lid that fits into the mouth of the chopping cup. The bottom of the lid has a recess that engages with the tip of the blade shaft. When the lid is placed over the mouth of the chopping cup, the tip of the blade shaft inserts into the recess. The insertion of the blade shaft tip into the recess of the lid provides support for the tip of the blade shaft, preventing it from wobbling during operation and effectively preventing bending or damage to the blade shaft caused by tip wobbling.

[0015] Furthermore, the juice cup assembly includes a cup base and a juice cup. The mouth of the juice cup is detachably connected to the cup base. A blade holder is mounted on the cup base, a stirring blade is mounted on the top of the blade holder, and the bottom of the blade holder engages with a second coupling. This provides a specific form of juice cup.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the multi-functional food processor proposed in this technical solution can rotate 180 degrees, allowing the main unit to connect at the top. This enables the chopping cup and juice cup components to process food with the main unit at the bottom, resulting in greater stability during operation. The transmission components in the chopping cup and juice cup components have excellent durability and low torque requirements on the main unit, which helps to save production costs.

[0017] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0018] The overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this utility model is not a complete disclosure of the full scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0019] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The same reference numerals with or without letter suffixes may indicate different instances of similar parts. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to explain embodiments of the utility model. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the apparatus or method.

[0020] Figure 1This is a structural schematic diagram of the docking and chopping cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the docking and chopping cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the docking juice cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the docking juice cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the host structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0027] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0028] See Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a multi-functional food processor, including a main unit 1, a chopping cup assembly 2 and a juice cup assembly 3. The two ends of the main unit 1 can be connected to the chopping cup assembly 2 and the juice cup assembly 3 respectively. The bottom of both the chopping cup assembly 2 and the juice cup assembly 3 is the connection part with the main unit 1. The main unit 1 can be flipped so that the top of the main unit 1 can be connected to the chopping cup assembly 2 or the juice cup assembly 3.

[0029] When the host unit 1 docks with the chopping cup assembly 2 or the juice cup assembly 3, the host unit 1 drives the rotating mechanism in the chopping cup assembly 2 or the juice cup assembly 3. The host unit 1 can rotate 180 degrees, allowing the host unit 1 to dock with its top end, so that the chopping cup assembly 2 and the juice cup assembly 3 process food with the host unit 1 below. This results in strong stability of the equipment during operation. The transmission components in the chopping cup assembly 2 and the juice cup assembly 3 have excellent durability and low torque requirements on the host unit 1, which helps to save production costs.

[0030] In some embodiments, the main unit 1 includes a housing 101, within which a motor 102 is installed. Both ends of the motor 102 are power output terminals. A first coupling 103, which mates with a chopping cup assembly 2, is installed at one end of the housing 101, and a second coupling 104, which mates with a juice cup assembly 3, is installed at the other end of the housing 101. The first coupling 103 and the second coupling 104 are respectively connected to one power output terminal of the motor 102. The main unit 1 uses the first coupling 103 and the second coupling 104 to mate with the chopping cup assembly 2 and the juice cup assembly 3, respectively, so that both ends of the main unit 1 are adapted to the chopping cup assembly 2 and the juice cup assembly 3.

[0031] In some embodiments, a movable cover 4 is also included, the top of which engages with the end of the main unit 1. In use, the movable cover 4 serves as a base for the main unit 1, allowing it to be placed stably and improving the overall stability of the device during use.

[0032] In some embodiments, a micro switch 105 is also installed inside the housing 101. Each end of the micro switch 105 is provided with an upper connecting rod 106 and a lower connecting rod 107 that cooperate with the micro switch 105. One end of each of the upper connecting rod 106 and the lower connecting rod 107 is connected to the micro switch 105. The ends of the upper connecting rod 106 and the lower connecting rod 107 away from the micro switch 105 extend to one end of the housing 101. The micro switch 105 is electrically connected to a motor 102. When the upper connecting rod 106 and the lower connecting rod 107 are pressed simultaneously, the micro switch 105 closes and is energized. The bottom of both the chopping cup assembly 2 and the juice cup assembly 3 is provided with a first pressing member 5 that cooperates with the upper connecting rod 106 and the lower connecting rod 107. The top of the movable cover 4 is provided with a second pressing member 41 that cooperates with the upper connecting rod 106 and the lower connecting rod 107. During use, both the upper connecting rod 106 and the lower connecting rod 107 must simultaneously press the micro switch 105 for it to close and energize, which helps improve the safety of the equipment during use. If the main unit 1 is not correctly placed on the movable cover 4, or if the main unit 1 is not correctly connected to the chopping cup assembly 2 or the juice cup assembly 3, the micro switch 105 will not close and energize.

[0033] In some embodiments, a gearbox 108 is further provided within the housing 101, and the first coupling 103 and / or the second coupling 104 are connected to the power output terminal of the motor 102 via the gearbox 108. The gearbox 108 allows for changes in the power output from the coupling by the main unit 1. (See attached diagram.) Figures 1 to 5 The first coupling 103 is connected to the power output end of the motor 102 via the gearbox 108. The gearbox 108 can be configured according to requirements. For example, if a high torque is required for the output power, a reduction gearbox 108 can be configured to increase the torque of the output power; if a high speed is required for the output power, an acceleration gearbox 108 can be configured to increase the speed of the output power.

[0034] In some embodiments, a start control board assembly 109 is also installed on the housing 101. The start control board assembly 109 is provided with two sets of gear switches 110. Each gear switch 110 is provided with a gear indicator, and the gear indicator on the two sets of gear switches 110 faces opposite directions. The gear switches 110 are electrically connected to the motor 102 to control the rotation speed of the motor 102. The two sets of gear switches 110 with opposite gear indicator directions facilitate user operation. When using either end of the main unit 1, there is always a set of gear switches 110 with the gear indicator facing forward.

[0035] In some embodiments, the chopping cup assembly 2 includes a chopping cup 201, within which an S-blade 202 and an output shaft 203 are disposed. The S-blade 202 is mounted on the output shaft 203, which is vertically mounted within the chopping cup 201 and extends through the bottom of the chopping cup 201. The bottom end of the output shaft 203 engages with a first coupling 103. This provides a specific form of chopping cup.

[0036] In some embodiments, the S-blade 202 includes a blade shaft, which is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft 203. Multiple blades are fixed on the blade shaft, and these blades are staggered on the blade shaft. This staggered arrangement of the blades on the blade shaft increases the contact frequency between the material and the blades, thus improving crushing efficiency.

[0037] In some embodiments, the chopping cup assembly 2 further includes a cup lid 204, which engages with the opening of the chopping cup 201. The bottom of the cup lid 204 has a recess 205 that engages with the tip of the blade shaft. When the cup lid 204 is placed over the opening of the chopping cup 201, the tip of the blade shaft is inserted into the recess 205. The insertion of the tip of the blade shaft into the recess 205 of the cup lid 204 provides support for the tip of the blade shaft, preventing it from wobbling during operation and effectively preventing bending or damage to the blade shaft caused by tip wobbling.

[0038] In some embodiments, the juice cup assembly 3 includes a cup holder 302 and a juice cup 301. The mouth of the juice cup 301 is detachably connected to the cup holder 302. A blade holder 303 is mounted on the cup holder 302. A stirring blade is mounted on the top of the blade holder 303, and the bottom of the blade holder 303 cooperates with a second coupling 104. A specific form of juice cup is provided.

[0039] See Figures 1 to 2 When the main unit 1 and the chopping cup assembly 2 are configured for use, the first pressing element 5 on the chopping cup assembly 2 presses the upper connecting rod 106, and the main unit 1 is placed on the movable cover 4. The second pressing element 41 on the movable cover 4 presses the lower connecting rod 107, triggering the micro switch 105 to close and energize. Then, the motor 102 is controlled to rotate by the gear switch 110 on the start control board assembly 109. The rotation of the motor 102 drives the output shaft 203 inside the chopping cup assembly 2 to rotate, and simultaneously drives the S-blade 202 to process and chop the food. During program operation, power is first turned on, and the display screen on the start control board assembly 109 is in standby mode, displaying 00. After the micro switch 105 closes and energizes, the corresponding gear is selected by the gear switch 110. The data displayed on the display screen of the start control board assembly 109 is displayed in the same visual direction as the gear indicator on the activated gear switch 110.

[0040] See Figures 3 to 4 When switching from using the main unit 1 with the chopping cup assembly 2 to using the main unit 1 with the juice cup assembly 3, rotate the main unit 1 180 degrees so that the top of the main unit is aligned with the juice cup assembly 3.

[0041] The first pressing element 5 on the juice cup assembly 3 presses the lower connecting rod 107, the main unit 1 is placed on the movable cover 4, and the second pressing element 41 on the movable cover 4 presses the upper connecting rod 106, triggering the micro switch 105 to close and energize. Then, the motor 102 is controlled to rotate by the gear switch 110 on the start control board assembly 109. The rotation of the motor 102 drives the stirring blade inside the juice cup assembly 3 to rotate, so as to process and stir the food inside the juice cup assembly 3.

[0042] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of this disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other, and these embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements.

Claims

1. A multifunction food processor comprising a main machine (1), a chopping cup assembly (2) and a juice cup assembly (3), characterized in that, The two ends of the main unit (1) can respectively connect to the chopping cup assembly (2) and the juice cup assembly (3). The bottom of both the chopping cup assembly (2) and the juice cup assembly (3) is the docking part with the main unit (1). The main unit (1) can be flipped so that the main unit (1) can connect to the chopping cup assembly (2) or the juice cup assembly (3) with the top. When the host (1) docks with the chopping cup assembly (2) or the juice cup assembly (3), the host (1) drives the rotation mechanism in the chopping cup assembly (2) or the juice cup assembly (3).

2. The multifunction food processor according to claim 1, wherein The main unit (1) includes a housing (101), and a motor (102) is installed inside the housing (101). Both ends of the motor (102) are power output terminals. A first coupling (103) that cooperates with the chopping cup assembly (2) is installed at one end of the housing (101), and a second coupling (104) that cooperates with the juice cup assembly (3) is installed at the other end of the housing (101). The first coupling (103) and the second coupling (104) are respectively connected to one power output terminal of the motor (102).

3. The multifunction food processor of claim 2, wherein, It also includes a movable cover (4), the top of which engages with the end of the main unit (1).

4. The multifunction food processor of claim 3, wherein, A micro switch (105) is also installed inside the housing (101). Each end of the micro switch (105) is provided with an upper connecting rod (106) and a lower connecting rod (107) that cooperate with the micro switch (105). One end of each of the upper connecting rod (106) and the lower connecting rod (107) is connected to the micro switch (105). The ends of the upper connecting rod (106) and the lower connecting rod (107) away from the micro switch (105) extend to one end of the housing (101). The micro switch (105) is electrically connected to the motor (102). When the upper connecting rod (106) and the lower connecting rod (107) are pressed at the same time, the micro switch (105) closes and is energized. The bottom of the chopping cup assembly (2) and the juice cup assembly (3) are provided with a first pressing member (5) that cooperates with the upper connecting rod (106) and the lower connecting rod (107). The top of the movable cover (4) is provided with a second pressing member (41) that cooperates with the upper connecting rod (106) and the lower connecting rod (107).

5. The multifunction food processor of claim 2, wherein, The housing (101) is also equipped with a gearbox (108), and the first coupling (103) and / or the second coupling (104) are connected to the power output end of the motor (102) through the gearbox (108).

6. The multi-functional food processor according to claim 2, wherein The housing (101) is also equipped with a start control board assembly (109), which is provided with two sets of gear switches (110). Each gear switch (110) is provided with a gear position indicator, and the gear position indicators on the two sets of gear switches (110) are in opposite directions. The gear switches (110) are electrically connected to the motor (102) to control the rotation speed of the motor (102).

7. The multi-functional food processor according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein, The chopping cup assembly (2) includes a chopping cup (201), an S-blade (202) and an output shaft (203) are provided inside the chopping cup (201), the S-blade (202) is mounted on the output shaft (203), the output shaft (203) is vertically mounted inside the chopping cup (201), the output shaft (203) passes through the bottom of the chopping cup (201), and the bottom end of the output shaft (203) is engaged with a first coupling (103).

8. The multi-functional food processor according to claim 7, wherein, The S-blade (202) includes a blade shaft, which is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output shaft (203). Multiple blades are fixed on the blade shaft, and the multiple blades are staggered on the blade shaft.

9. The multifunction food processor of claim 8, wherein, The chopping cup assembly (2) also includes a cup lid (204) that fits into the mouth of the chopping cup (201). The bottom of the cup lid (204) has a recess (205) that fits into the top of the cutter shaft. When the cup lid (204) is placed over the mouth of the chopping cup (201), the top of the cutter shaft is inserted into the recess (205).

10. A multi-functional food processor according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The juice cup assembly (3) includes a cup holder (302) and a juice cup (301). The mouth of the juice cup (301) is detachably connected to the cup holder (302). A blade holder (303) is installed on the cup holder (302). A stirring blade is installed on the top of the blade holder (303). The bottom of the blade holder (303) is engaged with a second coupling (104).

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