A food processor

Abstract

A kind of food cooking machine, including: cooking pot, chamber is formed with cavity in its inside hollow;Cooking piece is located in the chamber, and can be driven under the drive of driving mechanism to move and cook the food material in the chamber;It further includes: flow guide piece, is located at the top of the chamber, and flow guide piece inside has independent first cavity, second cavity, the bottom of first, second cavity is open, simultaneously, the first cavity has the water inlet for the water source of outside to enter, the second cavity has the exhaust port for being connected with outside;Cover, is located at the bottom of the flow guide piece, for the bottom of first, second cavity open and the chamber between it is blocked or communicated.Compared with prior art, the utility model can guarantee water inlet and exhaust simultaneously, and can avoid exhaust port and water inlet being blocked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kitchen appliance technology, specifically relating to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing food processors, such as blenders and soy milk makers, process ingredients in a pot by moving blades or other cutting components. Furthermore, most of these machines have an exhaust vent to release steam and other gases generated during the cooking process, and a water inlet to allow external water to enter.

[0003] Existing food processors have the following problems:

[0004] 1. The vent is designed to expel the gas generated during the blending process and balance the pressure inside and outside the pot. However, in reality, a small amount of food slurry is often carried out with the expelled gas. This slurry is easily absorbed at the vent. After a period of use, visible dried material often accumulates at the vent, causing blockage and making it prone to bacterial growth and odor.

[0005] 2. Most existing food processors have their water inlets located on the inner wall of the pot, exposed to the food. During cooking, the mixture of food and water will continuously churn and may impact the water inlet, potentially clogging it. Even with multiple water inlets, the probability of clogging is reduced, but it cannot completely prevent the water inlet from being blocked. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a food processor that can ensure water intake and exhaust while avoiding blockage of the exhaust port and water inlet, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a food processor, comprising:

[0008] The cooking pot has a hollow interior forming a cavity;

[0009] The food preparation component is located within the cavity and can move under the drive of the drive mechanism to prepare the food within the cavity.

[0010] Its characteristic is that it also includes:

[0011] A flow guide is provided at the top of the chamber, and the flow guide has independent first and second cavities inside. The bottom of the first and second cavities are open. At the same time, the first cavity has a water inlet for external water to enter, and the second cavity has an exhaust port for connecting to the outside.

[0012] A cover, located at the bottom of the flow guide, is used to block or connect the bottom openings of the first and second cavities with the chamber.

[0013] By incorporating a guide and a lid, the lid can be opened to connect the bottom openings of the first and second chambers with the main chamber when water or air needs to be introduced. At this time, water can enter the main chamber through the inlet and the first chamber, and the air in the main chamber can be discharged through the exhaust port of the second chamber, thus ensuring the water intake and exhaust of the food processor. During the food processing, the lid can be closed to isolate the bottom openings of the first and second chambers from the main chamber, preventing food from contacting the first and second chambers and thus preventing the water inlet and exhaust port of the food processor from being blocked.

[0014] The aforementioned food preparation component can be an existing blade, which rotates under the drive of a drive mechanism to break down the food inside the cavity; the food preparation component can also be an existing stirring head, which moves under the drive of a drive mechanism to stir the food inside the cavity, etc.

[0015] Preferably, the lid completely covers the bottom of the flow guide and can move up and down relative to the flow guide to simultaneously block or connect the bottom openings of the first and second cavities with the chambers. In the blocking state, the lid is positioned above the lid in the connecting state. Thus, the connection and blocking states can be switched by controlling the up and down movement of the lid. In the connecting state, the lid is also below the flow guide, and in this case, the lid also acts as a baffle, preventing food from splashing upwards and entering the flow guide during cooking.

[0016] Furthermore, in the blocked state, the bottom openings of the first and second cavities are connected through the gap between the cover and the bottom of the guide member. At this time, when water enters through the inlet, the water source can pass through the first cavity and the gap into the second cavity, and then exit from the vent, achieving self-cleaning of the gap, the second cavity, and the vent, further preventing the vent from being blocked. In other words, the cooperation between the cover and the guide member of this invention not only ensures water and air intake and prevents blockage of the vent and inlet, but also achieves localized self-cleaning of the vent and the cover, demonstrating positive technical effects.

[0017] Furthermore, the cover includes a base plate and side plates extending upward from the periphery of the base plate;

[0018] In the blocked state, the side plate is in contact with the bottom of the guide member, and the gap described above is formed together between the side plate, the bottom plate, and the bottom of the guide member;

[0019] In the connected state, the side plate is detached from the flow guide and located below the flow guide.

[0020] Furthermore, the inner circumferential surface of the side plate slopes outward from bottom to top; in the blocked state, the inner circumferential surface of the side plate is located on the outer periphery of the bottom of the guide member and the two are in contact. The design of the inner circumferential surface of the side plate sloping outward from bottom to top facilitates the inner circumferential surface of the side plate fitting onto the outer periphery of the bottom of the guide member and contacting the guide member. At the same time, in the connected state, it facilitates the water source to flow outward along the inner circumferential surface of the side plate and spray into the chamber.

[0021] In the above scheme, preferably, the guide member is a vertically arranged cylindrical shape, and the first cavity and the second cavity are arranged along the circumference of the guide member.

[0022] Furthermore, the power component for driving the lid to move is located in the center of the interior of the guide component, with the first cavity and the second cavity located around the power component. This allows for a reasonable layout of the first and second cavities and the power component within a limited space, and the centrally located power component does not obstruct water inlet or outlet. When the power component heats up due to prolonged operation, it can be cooled by introducing water through the inlet.

[0023] Furthermore, both the first cavity and the second cavity are circumferentially extending arc shapes; the water inlet and the exhaust outlet are located on the side wall of the guide member and outside the cavity.

[0024] In the above embodiments, preferably, the cooking pot includes a pot body with a hollow interior and an open top, a pot lid covering the top of the pot body, and the pot lid and the pot body together define the cavity; the guide member is provided on the pot lid.

[0025] Preferably, the cooking pot also includes a heating element that acts on the pot to heat the food inside the cavity. The hot steam generated by the heating element during operation can be discharged from the exhaust port.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting the guide and the cover, when water intake or venting is required, the cover can be opened to connect the bottom openings of the first and second cavities with the chamber. At this time, water can enter the chamber through the water inlet and the first cavity, and the gas in the chamber can be discharged from the vent through the second cavity, thereby ensuring the water intake and venting of the food processor. During the cooking process, the cover can be closed to isolate the bottom openings of the first and second cavities from the chamber, preventing the food from contacting the first and second cavities, thereby preventing the water inlet and vent of the food processor from being blocked. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a portion of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention (with the cover in an blocked state);

[0028] Figure 2 This is another longitudinal sectional view of a portion of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model (with the cover in a blocked state);

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention (with the cover in an blocked state);

[0031] Figure 5 This is a longitudinal sectional view of a portion of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model (with the lid in a connected state);

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section A;

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Another enlarged view of part A in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0035] like Figures 1-7 The image shows a preferred embodiment of a food processor according to the present invention. The food processor includes a cooking pot 1, a food processor 2, a flow guide 3, a lid 4, a drive mechanism, a power component 5, and a heating component.

[0036] The cooking pot 1 includes a hollow pot body 11 with an open top and a lid 12 covering the top of the pot body 11. The lid 12 and the pot body 11 together define a cavity 10. When the lid 12 is open, operations such as adding and removing ingredients can be performed. When the lid 12 is closed, the ingredients can be cooked. In this embodiment, the structure of the lid 12 and the pot body 11 is based on the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0037] The aforementioned food preparation component 2 is located at the lower part of the chamber 10 and can move under the drive of the drive mechanism to prepare the food within the chamber 10. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the cooking component 2 is a blade located at the lower part of the chamber 10, and the driving mechanism is a motor located below the cooking pot 1. The motor shaft extends upward and is constrained between the motor and the blade to drive the blade to rotate.

[0038] The heating element described above is existing technology. It acts on the bottom of the cooking pot 1 to heat the food inside the chamber 10.

[0039] The aforementioned guide member 3 is a vertically arranged cylindrical shape, located at the center of the lower surface of the pot lid 12. The guide member 3 has independent, circumferentially arranged first cavities 31 and second cavities 32. Both the first and second cavities 31 and 32 are circumferentially extending arcs, with open bottoms. The first cavity 31 has an inlet 311 for external water to enter, and the second cavity 32 has an exhaust port 321 for connecting to the outside. The inlet 311 and exhaust port 321 are circumferentially spaced on the side wall of the guide member 3 and located outside the chamber 10. In this embodiment, the pot lid 12 is hollow, forming a cavity. The inlet 311 and exhaust port 321 are located within the cavity and are connected to the external water source and drainage pipe through their respective corresponding pipelines. In this embodiment, there are two first cavities 31, arranged circumferentially along the guide member. Each first cavity 31 has an inlet 311. For details, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 Furthermore, the two first cavities 31 are semi-circular in shape, and the second cavity is also semi-circular.

[0040] The aforementioned cover 4 completely covers the bottom of the guide member 3 and can move up and down relative to the guide member 3, simultaneously blocking or connecting the bottom openings of the first and second cavities with the chamber 10. In the blocked state, the cover 4 is located above the cover 4 in the connected state. Specifically, the cover 4 includes a base plate 41 and a side plate 42 extending upwards from the periphery of the base plate 41. The inner circumferential surface 421 of the side plate 42 slopes outwards from bottom to top. In the blocked state, the inner circumferential surface 421 of the side plate 42 is located at the outer periphery of the bottom of the guide member 3 and the two are in contact. A gap 40 is formed between the side plate 42, the base plate 41, and the bottom of the guide member 3. This gap 40 connects the bottom openings of the first and second cavities, allowing water to enter through the inlet 311, pass through the first cavity 31 into the gap 40, and then exit from the second cavity 32 and the vent 321, achieving self-cleaning of the cover 4, the second cavity 32, and the vent 321. The flow direction of the water in the blocked state is shown below. Figure 3 The direction is indicated by the middle arrow. In the connected state, the side plate 42 is detached from the guide member 3 and positioned below it. An annular gap 30 is formed between the side plate 42 and the guide member 3, connecting the cavity inside the guide member 3 with the chamber 10 inside the cooking pot 1. This allows water to flow through the first cavity 31 from the annular gap 30 between the cover 4 and the guide member 3, entering the chamber 10 in a downward spray manner. The direction of water flow is shown in the diagram. Figure 6 The direction is indicated by the arrow. When venting in the connected state, the gas in chamber 10 flows upwards and enters the second chamber 32 through the annular gap 30, then exits from the exhaust port 321. The direction of gas flow is shown in the diagram. Figure 7 The arrow indicates the direction.

[0041] like Figure 3As shown, to drive the cover 4 to move up and down, the aforementioned power component is located in the center of the guide member 3, and the first cavity 31 and the second cavity 32 are located around the power component 5. The output end of the power component is connected to the center of the base plate 41. In this embodiment, the power component can be an existing telescopic component such as an electric cylinder.

[0042] In this embodiment, the lower surface of the bottom plate 41 of the cover 4 is designed as an inverted cone surface. The inverted cone surface can play a guiding role, which is conducive to the upward flow of gas along the inverted cone surface during exhaust, and at the same time, it is conducive to the downward flow of liquid along the inverted cone surface.

[0043] The working process of the food processor in this embodiment is as follows:

[0044] Open the lid 4 to the connected state → water enters through the inlet → the drive mechanism works to cook the ingredients → after cooking, the ingredients are removed and water enters through the inlet to clean the cooking pot → close the lid to the blocked state → water enters through the inlet to achieve self-cleaning of the exhaust port 321.

[0045] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "upper," "lower," "side," "top," and "bottom," are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of this utility model. However, the use of these terms is merely for the purpose of explanation and is based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0046] The term "vertical" is also used in the specification and claims of this utility model, meaning basically along the up and down direction, and is not limited to just the vertical direction, but can also be slightly deviated from the vertical direction.

Claims

1. A food processor, comprising: The cooking pot (1) has a hollow interior forming a cavity (10); The food preparation component (2) is located in the cavity (10) and can move under the drive of the drive mechanism to prepare the food in the cavity (10); Its features It also includes: A flow guide (3) is provided at the top of the chamber (10), and the flow guide (3) has an independent first chamber (31) and a second chamber (32) inside. The bottom of the first and second chambers is open. At the same time, the first chamber (31) has an inlet (311) for external water to enter, and the second chamber (32) has an exhaust port (321) for connecting to the outside. A cover (4) is provided at the bottom of the guide (3) to block or connect the bottom openings of the first and second cavities with the chamber (10).

2. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (4) completely covers the bottom of the guide (3) and can move up and down relative to the guide (3) to block or connect the bottom openings of the first and second cavities with the chamber (10). The cover (4) in the blocking state is located above the cover (4) in the connecting state.

3. The food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that: In the blocked state, the bottom openings of the first and second cavities are connected through the gap (40) between the cover (4) and the bottom of the guide (3).

4. The food processor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover (4) includes a base plate (41) and side plates (42) extending upward from the periphery of the base plate (41); In the blocked state, the side plate (42) contacts the bottom of the guide (3), and the gap (40) mentioned above is formed between the side plate (42), the bottom plate (41) and the bottom of the guide (3); In the connected state, the side plate (42) is detached from the guide (3) and located below the guide (3).

5. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner circumferential surface (421) of the side plate (42) is inclined outward from bottom to top; in the blocking state, the inner circumferential surface (421) of the side plate (42) is located on the periphery of the bottom of the guide (3) and the two are in contact.

6. The food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide member (3) is a vertically arranged cylindrical shape, and the first cavity (31) and the second cavity (32) are arranged along the circumference of the guide member (3).

7. The food processor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power unit (5) for driving the lid (4) to move is located in the center of the interior of the guide (3), and the first cavity (31) and the second cavity (32) are located on the periphery of the power unit (5).

8. The food processor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first cavity (31) and the second cavity (32) are both circumferentially extended arcs; the water inlet (311) and the exhaust port (321) are both located on the side wall of the guide (3) and outside the cavity (10).

9. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The cooking pot (1) includes a pot body (11) that is hollow inside and open at the top, and a pot lid (12) that is placed on top of the pot body (11). The pot lid (12) and the pot body (11) together define the cavity (10); the guide (3) is provided on the pot lid (12).

10. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also includes a heating element that acts on the cooking pot (1) to heat the ingredients in the chamber (10).

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