Corn popper

By designing an anti-scalding plate and protective cover to form a heat insulation space in the popcorn machine, and adding decorative lace and deflector plates, the problems of short heat conduction path and poor aesthetics of traditional popcorn machines are solved, thus improving both safety and appearance.

CN224192879UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05NINGBO BONDED ZONE CONCEPT CUN IND DESIGN CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO BONDED ZONE CONCEPT CUN IND DESIGN CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-05
Publication Date
2026-05-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional popcorn machine covers are tightly fitted to the body, resulting in a short heat conduction path and limited heat dissipation area, which can easily burn operators and is aesthetically unappealing.

Method used

The heat shield is designed to expand outwards, forming a heat insulation space with the protective cover. The cover is decorated with decorative lace, and the main unit has a deflector plate and a detachable connection structure. The cover also has heat dissipation holes.

Benefits of technology

It improves operational safety, enhances product aesthetics and recognizability, and ensures rapid material discharge and convenient cleaning and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, and discloses a popcorn machine which comprises a material collecting barrel, a main machine body, a protective cover shell and a cover plate, a heating assembly is arranged in the main machine body, a circle of anti-scalding plate is arranged on the cover plate in a surrounding mode, a heat insulation space is formed between the anti-scalding plate and the protective cover shell, and the heat insulation space is communicated with the main machine body. According to the utility model, the anti-scalding plate is expanded outwards and can form a heat insulation space with the protective cover shell, so that the temperature is prevented from being too high, the operation safety is improved, the decorative laces on the anti-scalding plate are diversified in shape, the attractiveness and the identification degree of the product can be improved, the flow guide plate enables popcorn to flow directionally, the discharging is quick and smooth, and the residual rate is low; and the protective cover shell and the host body are in detachable clamping connection, so that cleaning and maintenance are facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to a popcorn machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of food processing equipment, popcorn machines are widely used in cinemas, shopping malls, and homes. However, existing popcorn machines have the following significant drawbacks in terms of structural design and user experience.

[0003] Traditional popcorn machine lids often feature flat or rounded edges, fitting tightly to the body. This results in a short heat conduction path and limited heat dissipation area. Operators' hands come into direct contact with the high-temperature area when opening and closing the lid, which can easily lead to burns. In addition, the lids and bodies of existing popcorn machines are generally single curved surfaces or flat structures, lacking decorative elements and having poor aesthetics. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a popcorn machine with a cover plate that has an anti-scalding effect, preventing burns caused by excessive temperature and improving operational safety. Furthermore, the decorative lace on the cover plate can adopt various shapes, enhancing the product's aesthetics and recognizability.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A popcorn machine includes a collection bucket, a main body, a protective cover, and a cover plate. The main body is equipped with a heating component, and the cover plate is surrounded by an anti-scalding plate, forming a heat insulation space between the anti-scalding plate and the protective cover.

[0007] Preferably, the anti-scalding plate extends outward from top to bottom, and the anti-scalding plate forms a gap with the protective cover plate by expanding outward, which can prevent the anti-scalding plate from getting too hot.

[0008] The anti-scalding plate is provided with decorative lace, which is located at the extended edge of the anti-scalding plate.

[0009] Preferably, the main body includes a heating device and a discharge port. The heating device is provided with a guide plate that is inclined towards the discharge port, so that the popcorn is concentrated and flows towards the discharge port through the guide plate.

[0010] Preferably, a connecting block is provided at the corner of the main body, and the protective cover is detachably connected to the connecting block.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting block is provided with a clamping end and a clamping groove, and the inner corner of the protective cover is provided with a clamping part. The protective cover is inserted between the clamping end and the clamping groove through the clamping part to form a clamping connection, which facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the protective cover.

[0012] Preferably, the cover plate has multiple heat dissipation holes evenly distributed to expel hot air.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This utility model features an outward-expanding anti-scalding plate that forms a heat-insulating space with the protective cover, preventing excessive temperatures and improving operational safety. The decorative lace on the anti-scalding plate has various shapes, enhancing the product's aesthetics and recognizability. The flow guide plate directs the popcorn flow, ensuring fast and smooth discharge with low residue. The protective cover and the main unit are connected by a detachable clamp for easy cleaning and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a view showing the protective cover separated from the main body of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0020] Drawing number explanation: 1. Collection bucket; 2. Main body; 21. Heating equipment; 22. Guide plate; 23. Discharge port; 24. Connecting block; 25. Clamping end; 26. Clamping groove; 3. Protective cover; 31. Clamping part; 4. Cover plate; 41. Anti-scalding plate; 42. Decorative lace; 43. Heat dissipation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0023] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number. Example

[0025] Please see Figure 1-4 A popcorn machine includes a collection bucket 1, a main body 2, a protective cover 3 and a cover plate 4. The main body 2 is equipped with a heating component, and the cover plate 4 is surrounded by an anti-scalding plate 41. A heat insulation space is formed between the anti-scalding plate 41 and the protective cover 3.

[0026] The anti-scalding plate 41 extends outward from top to bottom, and the anti-scalding plate 41 forms a gap with the protective cover plate by expanding outward, which can prevent the anti-scalding plate 41 from getting too hot.

[0027] The anti-scalding plate 41 is provided with a decorative lace 42, which is located at the edge of the anti-scalding plate 41. The decorative lace 42 can improve the overall aesthetics of the popcorn machine.

[0028] The main body 2 includes a heating device 21 and a discharge port 23. The heating device 21 is provided with a guide plate 22 that is inclined towards the discharge port 23. The guide plate 22 causes the popcorn to flow in a concentrated manner towards the discharge port 23.

[0029] A connecting block 24 is provided at the corner of the main body 2, and the protective cover 3 is detachably connected to the connecting block 24.

[0030] The connecting block 24 is provided with a clamping end 25 and a clamping groove 26. The inner corner of the protective cover 3 is provided with a clamping part 31. The protective cover 3 is inserted between the clamping end 25 and the clamping groove 26 through the clamping part 31 to form a clamping connection. The clamping connection facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the protective cover 3.

[0031] Multiple heat dissipation holes 43 are evenly distributed on the cover plate 4, through which hot air is discharged.

[0032] When the heating device 21 is used to process popcorn, during the popcorn explosion, the popcorn that falls on the guide plate 22 can flow in a directional direction towards the discharge port 23 through the guide plate 22, so that the popcorn can quickly and smoothly pass through the discharge port 23 and fall into the collection bucket 1 below.

[0033] After popcorn making is complete, turn off the heating device 21 and remove the cover plate 4 using the anti-scalding plate 41. The anti-scalding plate 41 has a certain space between it and the protective cover 3 to insulate against heat, which can prevent the temperature of the anti-scalding plate 41 from getting too high. This prevents users from getting burned when they remove the cover plate 4 by grabbing the anti-scalding plate 41, effectively improving the safety of anti-scalding. In addition, the decorative lace 42 on the anti-scalding plate 41 can adopt various shapes, such as wave shape, sawtooth shape, etc., to enhance the aesthetics and recognizability of the product and meet consumers' needs for personalized and aesthetically pleasing appearance of the equipment.

[0034] When the protective cover 3 needs to be separated from the main body 2, simply pull the protective cover 3 outward so that the clamping part 31 is disengaged from the clamping end 25 and the clamping groove 26, which makes it easy for the user to disassemble the equipment for cleaning.

[0035] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A popcorn machine, characterized in that, It includes a collection bucket (1), a main body (2), a protective cover (3) and a cover plate (4). A heat-insulating space is formed between the heat-insulating plate (41) and the protective cover (3).

2. The popcorn machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat-resistant plate (41) extends outward from top to bottom.

3. A popcorn machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The anti-scalding plate (41) is provided with a decorative lace (42), which is located at the edge of the anti-scalding plate (41).

4. A popcorn machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main body (2) includes a heating device (21) and a discharge port (23). The heating device (21) is provided with a guide plate (22) that is inclined toward the discharge port (23).

5. A popcorn machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A connecting block (24) is provided at the corner of the main body (2), and the protective cover (3) is detachably connected to the connecting block (24).

6. A popcorn machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting block (24) is provided with a clamping end (25) and a clamping groove (26). The inner corner of the protective cover (3) is provided with a clamping part (31). The protective cover (3) is inserted between the clamping end (25) and the clamping groove (26) through the clamping part (31) to form a clamping connection.

7. A popcorn machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover plate (4) has a plurality of heat dissipation holes (43) evenly distributed on it.