An automatic material falling structure for a food processor
The automatic feeding mechanism driven by water flow inside the food processor solves the problem of food spoilage caused by soaking when the food processor has a preset function. It achieves fast and low-cost automatic feeding, ensuring the taste and quality of the food.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN SHUNDE KEJIA TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-18
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing food processors with timer functions often cause food to spoil due to prolonged soaking in water, affecting the taste and quality of the food.
Design an automatic feeding structure that uses the impact force of water flow inside the food processor to drive the feeding component to flip or swing, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the feeding port and realizing automatic feeding.
No external drivers are required; the structure is simple and the cost is low; it can quickly achieve automatic feeding, avoid over-soaking of ingredients, and ensure the quality of cooking.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food preparation technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding structure for a food processor. Background Technology
[0002] Nowadays, food processors have become an important piece of equipment for daily cooking. Among them, food processors with a timer function are favored by consumers for their convenience. The conventional operation of such food processors is as follows: users put the ingredients and water into the food processor in advance, set the start time, and when the timer reaches the preset time, the food processor starts the working program. However, the above-mentioned existing technology has significant drawbacks: the ingredients and water are soaked in the food processor for a long time, and there is a long time interval between the preset time and the actual start of the cooking. During this period, the ingredients are prone to spoilage due to over-soaking, which seriously affects the taste and quality of the final dish.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to invent an automatic feeding structure for food processors to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic feeding structure for a food processor to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] The material discharge bin has a storage chamber formed inside its cavity, and the storage chamber is provided with an openable and closable discharge port;
[0007] The material feeding assembly is located at the material feeding port. The material feeding assembly can rotate under the action of gravity to control the opening and closing of the material feeding port.
[0008] The drive assembly includes an abutting part that movably abuts against the lower side of the material dropping assembly, and a force-bearing part for withstanding the impact of water flow, for driving the material dropping assembly to rotate during the sliding process.
[0009] Optionally, the feeding assembly can be flipped or swung at the feeding port.
[0010] Optionally, the material feeding assembly includes a material feeding plate, which is hinged to the bottom center of the material feeding bin and can be flipped downwards toward the material feeding port under the action of gravity.
[0011] Optionally, a force-bearing plate is movably connected to the outer side of the material discharge chamber. The portion of the force-bearing plate extending axially toward the food processor serves as a force-bearing part to withstand the impact of water flow. An abutment part is provided on the force-bearing plate near the material discharge port, and the abutment part movably abuts against the lower side of the material discharge plate.
[0012] Optionally, a support is provided on the inner wall of the material discharge bin away from the material discharge port, and at least part of the material discharge plate overlaps the support and tilts downward toward the material discharge port.
[0013] Optionally, the material discharge assembly includes a material discharge plate, the side end of which is hinged to the middle of the bottom of the material discharge bin, and the material discharge plate can swing downward toward the material discharge port under the action of gravity.
[0014] Optionally, the drive assembly includes a force-bearing plate for withstanding the impact of water flow. The force-bearing plate is rotatable along the side wall of the material discharge bin. The force-bearing plate is provided with an abutment portion near the material discharge port, which movably abuts against the lower side of the material discharge plate.
[0015] Optionally, a guide plate extends downward toward the discharge port on the inner wall of the discharge bin, with one end of the guide plate extending downward above the hinge end of the discharge plate.
[0016] Optionally, the blanking plate has a notch near the blanking port, and there is a gap when the abutting part is aligned with the notch.
[0017] Optionally, the drive assembly also includes a rotating sleeve, with the force plate connected to the side of the rotating sleeve, and the rotating sleeve fitted onto the outside of the discharge bin.
[0018] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0019] This invention uses a force-bearing part designed to withstand the impact of water flow as a driving component for opening the discharge port. The driving component also has a contact part that moves against the lower side of the discharge component. The discharge component can rotate under the action of gravity, controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port. No external drive is required, resulting in a simple structure and low cost. As soon as the food processor is started, the water inside begins to rotate, generating a water flow impact force. The driving component will then move relative to the discharge chamber, removing the support for the discharge component. Under the action of gravity, the discharge component will flip or swing, thereby driving the discharge port to open. This invention has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, and the ability to quickly achieve automatic discharge. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding state structure of an automatic feeding structure for a food processor, as described in Example 1.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the storage state structure of an automatic feeding structure for a food processor, as shown in Example 1.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the automatic feeding structure and the lid assembly of a food processor, as described in Example 1.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic feeding structure for a food processor, as shown in Example 2.
[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of an automatic feeding structure for a food processor, as shown in Example 2.
[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of an automatic feeding structure for a food processor, as described in Example 2.
[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the feeding bin and the feeding plate in an automatic feeding structure for a food processor, as described in Example 2.
[0027] In the diagram: 1. Automatic material feeding structure; 10. Material storage chamber; 01. Material feeding port; 11. Material feeding bin body; 111. Support part; 112. Protruding shaft; 113. Slide rail; 114. Engaging slot; 115. Circumferential through hole; 116. Guide plate; 12. Material feeding plate; 121. Inclined plate; 122. Horizontal plate; 123. End bushing; 124. Bushing; 125. Notch; 13. Force plate; 131. Abutment part; 132. Sliding part; 14. Rotating sleeve; 141. Sliding block; 2. Cover assembly; 21. Engaging section. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0032] Example 1
[0033] This embodiment discloses an automatic dispensing structure for a food processor, such as... Figure 1-3 As shown, the device includes a material discharge bin 11, the cavity of which forms a storage chamber 10 for storing materials. The bottom of the storage chamber 10 is provided with an openable discharge port 01. A discharge plate 12 is movably connected to the bottom of the material discharge bin 11. The discharge plate 12 is located at the discharge port 01. The discharge plate 12 is horizontally rotated downward toward the discharge port 01 under gravity without external force, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port 01.
[0034] Preferably, the middle part of the discharge plate 12 is hinged to the bottom of the discharge bin 11. The hinge axis between the discharge plate 12 and the discharge bin 11 is located at the horizontal middle position at the bottom of the discharge bin 11. When discharging material, the discharge plate 12 rotates horizontally relative to the discharge bin 11 around the axis of the hinge axis, so that the material is discharged more thoroughly and material residue is effectively avoided.
[0035] Specifically, an end bushing 123 is provided at the horizontal center of the discharge plate 12, and a convex shaft 112 is provided at the bottom center of the discharge bin 11. The end bushing 123 and the convex shaft 112 are arranged in pairs and distributed on opposite sides. The end bushing 123 and the convex shaft 113 form a rotating pair. It should be noted that the convex shaft 112 and the end bushing 123 can be replaced by bearings and bearing sleeves or other mating connections. This is a conventional technical means known to those skilled in the art and will not be listed here.
[0036] For better results, a support part 111 is provided on the inner wall of the material discharge bin 11 away from the material discharge port 01. The vertical height of the support part 111 is higher than that of the material discharge port 01, and it is used to support the material discharge plate 12. At least part of the material discharge plate 12 overlaps the support part 111 and is inclined downward toward the material discharge port 01, which is used to guide the material in the storage chamber 10, so as to improve the material discharge effect.
[0037] Specifically, the material discharge plate 12 includes an inclined plate 121 and a horizontal plate 122. The horizontal plate 122 is parallel to the horizontal reference plane of the storage cavity 10, and the inclined plate 121 is inclined at a certain angle to the horizontal reference plane of the storage cavity 10. When the material is in the storage state, the inclined plate 121 overlaps the upper side of the support part 111. The inclined plate 121 and the horizontal plate 122 can be integrally formed or connected by conventional technologies such as snap-fit. When the material is in the storage state, the inclined plate 121 and the horizontal plate 122 can be combined to form a seal for the material discharge port 01 for material storage.
[0038] A force-bearing plate 13 is provided on the outer side of the material discharge bin 11. The force-bearing plate 13 is slidably connected to the material discharge bin 11 as a driving component. Specifically, a slide rail 113 is provided on the side wall of the material discharge bin 11 near the material discharge port 01 to guide the sliding of the force-bearing plate 13. The force-bearing plate 13 is provided with a sliding part 132. The force-bearing plate 13 is slidably connected to the material discharge port 01 at the slide rail 113 through the sliding part 132.
[0039] The portion of the force plate 13 extending axially toward the food processor serves as a force-bearing part for withstanding the impact of water flow. The size of the force-bearing surface of the force plate 13 should meet the requirement that the food processor can be subjected to the impact force of water flow and thus slide when it is started. This is something that those skilled in the art should know and does not require further explanation.
[0040] The force plate 13 is provided with an abutment part 131 near the material discharge port 01. The abutment part 131 is movably abutted against the lower side of the material discharge plate 12. Under the impact of water flow, the force-bearing surface of the force plate 13 will slide relative to the material discharge chamber 11. During the sliding process, the abutment part 131 will disengage from the support of the material discharge plate 12. When the support force is removed, the material discharge plate 12 will automatically flip horizontally due to gravity, thereby opening the material discharge port 01, so that the material stored in the storage chamber 10 falls from the material discharge port 01 into the cup of the food processor, realizing automatic material discharge.
[0041] When specifically applied to a food processor, such as Figure 3As shown, the food processor includes a lid assembly 2, which is located on the automatic feeding structure 1 and is used for dust prevention. Preferably, the outer side of the feeding chamber 11 is provided with a screw-in groove 114, and the inner side of the lid assembly 2 is provided with a screw-in section 21. The automatic feeding structure 1 and the lid assembly 2 are movably engaged by the engagement of the screw-in groove 114 and the screw-in section 21, or they can be connected by other detachable methods such as threaded connection.
[0042] The working principle of the automatic feeding structure for a food processor in this embodiment is as follows: The storage chamber 10 of the feeding chamber 11 is used to store materials. The feeding plate 12 is hinged to the bottom of the feeding chamber 11. The force plate 13 is movably abutted against the lower side of the feeding plate 12 to provide support for the feeding plate 12 and close the feeding port 01. The materials are stored in the storage chamber 10. When the food processor is working, the rotating water in the cup will generate a vortex impact force on the force-bearing surface of the force plate 13. The force plate 13 slides and displaces under the force, and at the same time, it loses its support for the feeding plate 12. Then, the feeding plate 12 flips horizontally under the action of gravity. The materials stored in the storage chamber 10 fall into the cup of the food processor from the feeding port 01 formed by the downward flipping side of the feeding plate 12 and the side wall of the feeding chamber 11, realizing synchronous automatic feeding when the water flow of the food processor rotates. This embodiment has the advantages of simple structure, low cost and thorough feeding.
[0043] Example 2
[0044] This embodiment discloses an automatic dispensing structure for a food processor, such as... Figure 4-7 As shown, the device includes a material discharge bin 11, the cavity of which forms a storage chamber 10 for storing materials. The bottom of the storage chamber 10 is provided with an openable discharge port 01. A discharge plate 12 is movably connected to the bottom of the material discharge bin 11. The discharge plate 12 is located at the discharge port 01. The discharge plate 12 swings downward toward the discharge port 01 under gravity without external force, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the discharge port 01.
[0045] Preferably, one end of the discharge plate 12 is hinged to the bottom of the discharge bin 11. The hinge axis between the discharge plate 12 and the discharge bin 11 is located at the horizontal middle position at the bottom of the discharge bin 11. When discharging material, the discharge plate 12 swings downward toward the discharge port 01 around the axis of the hinge axis, thereby controlling the opening of the discharge port 01 and realizing the discharge.
[0046] Specifically, a bushing 124 is provided in the horizontal middle of the material discharge plate 12, and a convex shaft 112 is provided in the middle of the bottom of the material discharge bin 11. The convex shafts 112 are arranged in pairs and distributed on opposite sides. The bushing 124 and the convex shaft 113 form a rotating pair. In one embodiment, the material discharge plate 12 and the material discharge bin 11 can be connected in other ways.
[0047] For better results, a guide plate 116 extends downward toward the discharge port 01 on the inner wall of the discharge bin 11. One end of the guide plate 116 extends downward above the hinge end of the discharge plate 12. The guide plate 116 is used to guide the material so that the stored material is as close as possible to the discharge port 01, so that the material can be discharged quickly when the discharge port 01 is opened. The guide plate 116 and the discharge bin 11 can also be set separately and connected by snap-fit or other means.
[0048] This embodiment also includes a drive assembly that can rotate relative to the material discharge bin 11. The drive assembly includes a force-bearing plate 13 as a force-bearing part. The force-bearing surface of the force-bearing plate 13 extends axially toward the material discharge bin 11 and is used to withstand the impact of water flow and rotate.
[0049] Preferably, the drive assembly further includes a rotating sleeve 14, which is connected to the force plate 13. A sliding block 141 is provided on the inner side of the rotating sleeve 14. A circumferential through hole 115 is provided on the side wall of the material discharge bin 11 to guide the sliding of the sliding block 141. The rotating sleeve 14 slides in the circumferential through hole 115 through the sliding block 141 and rotates relative to the material discharge bin 11. The circumferential rotation is more compatible with the vortex rotation force generated by the water flow, and can rotate faster under force, thereby achieving rapid material discharge.
[0050] The rotating sleeve 14 and the force plate 13 can be integrally formed or separately connected. The rotating sleeve 14 and the force plate 13 rotate synchronously relative to the material discharge bin 1.
[0051] Preferably, there are two force plates 13, which are respectively arranged opposite to each other on the side of the rotating sleeve 14. The arrangement of two force plates 13 increases the force-bearing surface for water flow impact, and the force is more evenly distributed, resulting in better stability during rotation.
[0052] Specifically, the force plate 13 near the discharge port 01 is provided with an abutment part 131, which abuts against the lower side of the discharge plate 12 to provide support for the discharge plate 12 when it is in the storage state. In this embodiment, the discharge plate 12 is provided with a notch 125 near the discharge port 01. When the abutment part 131 and the notch 125 are aligned, there is a gap. When the abutment part 131 of the force plate 13 is rotated to the notch 125 of the discharge plate 12, the support force is removed. The discharge plate 12 swings downward around the hinge axis towards the discharge port 01 due to gravity, thereby opening the discharge port 01 and allowing the material stored in the storage chamber 10 to fall from the discharge port 01 into the cup of the food processor, realizing automatic feeding.
[0053] The working principle of the automatic feeding structure for a food processor in this embodiment is as follows: The storage chamber 10 of the feeding bin 11 is used to store materials. The feeding plate 12 is hinged to the bottom of the feeding bin 11. The force plate 13 near the feeding port 01 is movably abutted against the lower side of the feeding plate 12 to provide support for the feeding plate 12, thereby closing the feeding port 01 and storing the materials in the storage chamber 10. When the food processor is working, the rotating water flow in the cup will generate a vortex impact force on the force-bearing surface of the force plate 13. The two force plates 13 and the rotating sleeve 14 rotate synchronously along the side wall of the feeding bin 11. When the abutting part 131 of the force plate 13 is rotated to the notch 125 of the feeding plate 12, the support force is released, and the feeding plate 12... Due to gravity, the material swings downward around the hinge axis toward the discharge port 01, thereby opening the discharge port 01 and allowing the material stored in the storage chamber 10 to fall from the discharge port 01 into the cup of the food processor, achieving automatic material discharge, saving time and effort, and being convenient and hygienic. This embodiment has the advantages of simple structure, thorough material discharge, and strong practicality.
[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic feeding structure for a food processor, characterized in that: include: The material discharge bin has a storage chamber formed inside its cavity, and the storage chamber is provided with an openable and closable discharge port; The material feeding assembly is located at the material feeding port. The material feeding assembly can rotate under the action of gravity to control the opening and closing of the material feeding port. The drive assembly includes an abutting part that movably abuts against the lower side of the material dropping assembly, and a force-bearing part for withstanding the impact of water flow, for driving the material dropping assembly to rotate during the sliding process.
2. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly can be flipped or swung at the feeding port.
3. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material feeding assembly includes a material feeding plate, which is hinged to the bottom center of the material feeding bin. The material feeding plate can be flipped downward toward the material feeding port under the action of gravity.
4. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 3, characterized in that: A force-bearing plate is movably connected to the outer side of the material discharge chamber. The portion of the force-bearing plate extending axially toward the food processor serves as a force-bearing part to withstand the impact of water flow. An abutting part is provided on the force-bearing plate near the material discharge port, and the abutting part movably abuts against the lower side of the material discharge plate.
5. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the material discharge bin is provided with a support part on the side away from the material discharge port, and at least part of the material discharge plate overlaps the support part and tilts downward toward the side of the material discharge port.
6. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material feeding assembly includes a material feeding plate, the side end of which is hinged to the middle of the bottom of the material feeding bin. The material feeding plate can swing downward toward the material feeding port under the action of gravity.
7. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a force plate for withstanding the impact of water flow. The force plate is rotatable along the side wall of the material discharge bin. The force plate has an abutment part near the discharge port, which movably abuts against the lower side of the material discharge plate.
8. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material feeding plate has a notch near the material feeding port, and there is a gap when the abutting part is aligned with the notch.
9. The automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that: The drive assembly also includes a rotating sleeve, the force plate being connected to the side of the rotating sleeve, and the rotating sleeve being fitted onto the outside of the material discharge hopper.
10. An automatic feeding structure for a food processor according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide plate extends downward toward the material discharge port on the inner wall of the material discharge hopper, with one end of the guide plate extending downward above the hinge end of the material discharge plate.