Embedded food processor

Abstract

An embedded food processor comprises a box, a front side of which faces a user; an inner container arranged in the box and having a chamber with a feeding port and an exhaust hole formed in an inner part of the inner container; a food processing part arranged in the chamber and capable of moving under the drive of a driving mechanism to process food materials in the chamber; a heating part acting on the inner container to heat the food materials in the chamber; a heat dissipation pipeline arranged in the box, an input end of the heat dissipation pipeline being communicated with the outside world, an output end of the heat dissipation pipeline being opened on a front side part of the box and communicated with the outside world; a fan for driving outside air to enter the heat dissipation pipeline from the input end and to be discharged from the output end; and a condenser pipe arranged at least partially in the heat dissipation pipeline, an inlet end of the condenser pipe being communicated with the exhaust hole of the chamber, and an outlet end of the condenser pipe being communicated with the outside world. The food processor is beneficial to steam discharge and reduces the influence of hot steam on the user and the use environment.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Most food processors on the market, such as soy milk makers and blenders, are placed independently on the countertop. During the production process, they need to heat and stir the ingredients, which will generate a lot of hot steam. The hot steam is usually discharged upward through the air holes on the lid of the product.

[0003] For aesthetic reasons and to reduce noise, users often embed food processors in cabinets. The steam produced during operation can only be vented into the cabinet or through a pipe to the outside. Venting steam into the cabinet can lead to excessive humidity, causing the cabinet materials to warp. Furthermore, a prolonged high-temperature, high-humidity environment can cause the electronic components inside the food processor to malfunction. Venting steam through a pipe poses a risk of injury from hot steam. Additionally, if the high-temperature steam is directly discharged into the drainpipe, the resulting pressure could force out odors from the drainpipe and into the home, negatively impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an embedded food processor that facilitates steam exhaust, thereby reducing the impact of hot steam on users and the environment, in light of the current state of the technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: an embedded food processor, comprising:

[0006] The front side of the cabinet is the side facing the user.

[0007] The inner liner is located inside the box, and the interior of the inner liner is hollow to form a chamber with a feeding port and an exhaust port;

[0008] 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.

[0009] A heating element acts on the inner liner to heat the food inside the cavity;

[0010] Its characteristic is that it also includes:

[0011] A heat dissipation pipe is installed inside the box, with its input end connected to the outside and its output end opening at the front of the box and connected to the outside.

[0012] A fan is used to drive outside air from the input end into the heat dissipation pipe and from the output end to the exhaust end.

[0013] A condenser tube is at least partially located inside the heat dissipation pipe, with its inlet end connected to the exhaust port of the chamber and its outlet end connected to the outside.

[0014] By incorporating heat dissipation pipes, a fan, and a condenser, the hot steam generated during the operation of the food processor can enter the condenser and exchange heat with the air inside the heat dissipation pipe. The condensate and uncondensed gas can be discharged to the outside (including but not limited to external drainage pipes) from the outlet of the condenser. The air that has exchanged heat with the condenser in the heat dissipation pipe is discharged from the outlet on the front side of the unit. This facilitates the dissipation and discharge of hot steam while reducing the impact of hot steam on the user and the environment.

[0015] 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.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes a water distribution box, the inlet of which is connected to the outlet end of the condenser tube, the upper gas outlet of which is connected to the heat dissipation pipe, and the lower liquid outlet of which is used to connect to the external drain pipe. Thus, the condensate after heat exchange and the uncondensed gas can enter the water distribution box from the outlet end of the condenser tube, then the condensate enters the drain pipe through the liquid outlet, and the uncondensed gas enters the heat dissipation pipe and is output from the outlet end of the heat dissipation pipe along with the air.

[0017] Furthermore, the gas outlet of the water distribution box is connected to a connecting pipe, at least partially passing through the wall of the heat dissipation pipe and located inside the heat dissipation pipe, along the direction of air flow, and the connecting pipe is located downstream of the condenser pipe.

[0018] In the above scheme, preferably, the heat dissipation pipe is C-shaped with the C-shaped opening facing forward, and the upper input end of the heat dissipation pipe opens to the front side of the housing and is located above the lower output end.

[0019] Preferably, the wall of the heat dissipation pipe is a heat-conducting wall, and the inner liner is located within the C-shaped opening formed by the heat dissipation pipe. A cavity is formed on the wall of the heat dissipation pipe corresponding to the position of the drive mechanism, allowing the drive mechanism to be placed within it. Thus, the cooler air inside the heat dissipation pipe surrounds the inner liner and the outer periphery of the drive mechanism, effectively cooling both.

[0020] Furthermore, the front sidewall of the housing has a partial opening corresponding to the C-shaped opening to allow the inner liner to enter and exit, and is provided with a door for opening and closing the opening. In this invention, similar to the prior art, the inner liner can detach from the drive mechanism and exit the housing through the opening. When the inner liner is placed inside the housing, it is positioned above the drive mechanism, thus constraining the food components inside the inner liner to the output end of the drive mechanism.

[0021] Preferably, a portion of the front sidewall of the housing is recessed rearward to form a forward-opening cavity. The upper part of the cavity has a slurry outlet communicating with the chamber, and the output end of the heat dissipation pipe faces upward and is located on the bottom wall of the cavity. This prevents the condensation and dripping of small amounts of moisture carried by the air; even if dripping occurs, it will remain within the cavity. The cavity can be used to hold cups or other containers to receive the slurry output from the slurry outlet.

[0022] Preferably, the cavity and the heat dissipation pipe are arranged on opposite sides.

[0023] In the above schemes, in order to improve the condensation effect, preferably, the condenser tube is in the shape of a meandering coil and is at least partially placed horizontally inside the heat dissipation pipe.

[0024] Preferably, the fan is located upstream of the condenser tube along the direction of air flow.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting up heat dissipation pipes, fans and condenser pipes, the hot steam generated when the food processor is working can enter the condenser pipe and exchange heat with the air in the heat dissipation pipe. The condensate and uncondensed gas after heat exchange and condensation can be output to the outside (including but not limited to the outside drain pipe) from the outlet end of the condenser pipe. The air in the heat dissipation pipe after heat exchange with the condenser pipe is output from the output end of the front side of the cabinet. This facilitates the heat dissipation and exhaust of hot steam, and also reduces the impact of hot steam on the user and the environment. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram from another perspective of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Sectional view along the middle AA direction;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Sectional view along the BB direction;

[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the CC direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1-6 The image shows a preferred embodiment of an embedded food processor of the present invention. The embedded food processor is used to be installed in a cabinet and includes a housing 1, an inner pot 2, a food processor 3, a heating element, a drive mechanism 4, a heat dissipation pipe 5, a fan 6, a condenser pipe 7, and a water distribution box 8.

[0034] With the side of the box 1 facing the user as the front side, the left side of the front wall of the box 1 is recessed to form a cavity 12 with the opening facing forward. The upper part of the cavity 12 is provided with a discharge port 121. The right side of the front wall of the box 1 is open and is provided with a door 11 for opening and closing the opening. The edge of one side of the door 11 rotates to the edge of the corresponding opening.

[0035] The aforementioned inner liner 2 is located inside the housing 1, behind the door 11, and can be detached from the housing 1 through an open opening. Similar to existing technology, the inner liner 2 has a hollow interior forming a chamber 20. The top of the chamber 20 has a feeding port and a cover for opening and closing the feeding port. The upper part of the chamber 20 has an exhaust vent for steam discharge (to control the exhaust, an existing valve can be installed at the exhaust vent to open or close it). Simultaneously, the chamber 20 is connected to the aforementioned slurry discharge port 121 via a pipeline, allowing the slurry produced in the chamber 20 to be discharged through the pipeline and the slurry discharge port 121. The slurry discharge structure is the same as existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0036] The aforementioned food preparation component 3 is disposed within the chamber 20 and can move under the drive of the drive mechanism 4 to prepare the food within the chamber 20. In this embodiment, as... Figure 4 As shown, the food processor 3 is a blade located at the lower part of the chamber 20, and the drive mechanism 4 is a motor located below the inner pot 2. The motor shaft extends upward and is detachably connected to the blade. The detachable connection structure is the same as the prior art, so that when the inner pot 2 is detached from the box 1, the motor shaft is detached from the blade inside the inner pot 2, and when the inner pot 2 is inside the box 1, the motor shaft is constrained to the blade inside the inner pot 2, thereby driving the blade to rotate.

[0037] The heating element described above is existing technology. It acts on the bottom of the inner pot 2 to heat the food inside the cavity 20 of the inner pot 2.

[0038] like Figures 2-4As shown, the aforementioned heat dissipation pipe 5 is C-shaped overall, with the C-shaped opening facing forward. This heat dissipation pipe 5 is located inside the housing 1, and is situated around the inner liner 2 and the drive mechanism 4. The upper input end 5a of the heat dissipation pipe 5 faces forward and opens above the front side wall of the housing 1 and the door 11 to connect with the external environment. Figure 5 As shown, the output end 5b of the lower part of the heat dissipation pipe 5 faces upward, is located on the bottom wall of the cavity 12, and is connected to the external environment. Meanwhile, as... Figure 4 As shown, the wall of the heat dissipation pipe 5 is a heat-conducting wall that can conduct heat. The lower part of the pipe wall of the heat dissipation pipe 5 is recessed into the heat dissipation pipe 5 to form a cavity 51, which is placed in the drive mechanism 4.

[0039] The aforementioned fan 6 is located inside the heat dissipation pipe 5 and is used to drive outside air into the heat dissipation pipe 5 from the input end 5a and exhaust it from the output end 5b. The fan 6 is existing technology, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here.

[0040] The aforementioned condenser tube 7 is in the shape of a winding coil and is at least partially placed horizontally inside the heat dissipation pipe 5, downstream of the fan 6, and the inlet end of the condenser tube 7 is connected to the exhaust port of the chamber 20.

[0041] The water distribution box 8 is located outside the heat dissipation pipe 5, beside the condenser pipe 7. The inlet 8a at the top of the water distribution box 8 is connected to the outlet end of the condenser pipe 7. The liquid outlet 8c at the bottom of the water distribution box 8 is used to connect to a drain pipe to the outside. The gas outlet 8b at the top of the water distribution box 8 is connected to the heat dissipation pipe 5. Specifically, the gas outlet 8b of the water distribution box 8 is connected to a connecting pipe 81. A portion of the connecting pipe 81 passes through the wall of the heat dissipation pipe 5 and is located inside the heat dissipation pipe 5, downstream of the condenser pipe 7, along the airflow direction. Please refer to [link to details]. Figure 6 .

[0042] The hot steam generated by the food processor during operation can enter the condenser 7 under gas pressure, where it exchanges heat with the cooler air in the heat dissipation pipe 5 and condenses (see the airflow direction in the heat dissipation pipe 5 for details). Figure 4 as well as Figure 6 (In the direction indicated by the middle arrow), the condensate and uncondensed gas after heat exchange and condensation enter the water distribution box 8. Then, the condensate enters the drain pipe through the liquid outlet 8c, and the uncondensed gas enters the heat dissipation pipe 5 and is output from the output end of the heat dissipation pipe 5 along with the air. This facilitates the heat dissipation and discharge of hot steam while reducing the impact of hot steam on users and the environment.

[0043] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "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.

Claims

1. An embedded food processor, comprising: The front side of the box (1) facing the user is the side of the box (1); The inner liner (2) is located inside the box body (1), and the inner liner (2) is hollow to form a chamber (20) with a feeding port and an exhaust hole; The food preparation component (3) is located in the cavity (20) and can move under the drive of the drive mechanism (4) to prepare the food in the cavity (20); The heating element acts on the inner liner (2) to heat the food inside the cavity (20); Its features It also includes: A heat dissipation pipe (5) is provided inside the box (1), and the input end (5a) of the heat dissipation pipe (5) is connected to the outside, and the output end (5b) of the heat dissipation pipe (5) is opened at the front side of the box (1) and connected to the outside. The fan (6) is used to drive outside air into the heat dissipation pipe (5) from the input end (5a) and exhaust it from the output end (5b); A condenser tube (7) is at least partially located inside the heat dissipation pipe (5), and the inlet end of the condenser tube (7) is connected to the exhaust port of the chamber (20), while the outlet end of the condenser tube (7) is connected to the outside.

2. The built-in food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a water distribution box (8), whose inlet (8a) is connected to the outlet end of the condenser tube (7), whose upper gas outlet (8b) is connected to the heat dissipation pipe (5), and whose lower liquid outlet (8c) is used to connect to the drain pipe to the outside.

3. The built-in food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gas outlet (8b) of the water distribution box (8) is connected to a connecting pipe (81), which passes through at least part of the wall of the heat dissipation pipe (5) and is located inside the heat dissipation pipe (5) along the direction of air flow. The connecting pipe (81) is located downstream of the condenser pipe (7).

4. The built-in food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heat dissipation pipe (5) is C-shaped with the C-shaped opening facing forward. The upper input end (5a) of the heat dissipation pipe (5) opens at the front side of the housing (1) and is located above the lower output end (5b).

5. The built-in food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The wall of the heat dissipation pipe (5) is a heat-conducting wall that can conduct heat. The inner liner (2) is located inside the C-shaped opening formed by the heat dissipation pipe (5). The wall of the heat dissipation pipe (5) is recessed into the heat dissipation pipe (5) to form a cavity (51) corresponding to the position of the drive mechanism (4), so that the drive mechanism (4) can be placed in it.

6. The built-in food processor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front side wall of the box (1) has a partial opening corresponding to the C-shaped opening, allowing the inner liner (2) to enter and exit, and is provided with a door (11) for opening and closing the opening.

7. The built-in food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front side wall of the box (1) is partially recessed to form a cavity (12) with the opening facing forward. The upper part of the cavity (12) is provided with a slurry outlet (121) that communicates with the chamber (20). The output end (5b) of the heat dissipation pipe (5) faces upward and is located on the bottom wall of the cavity (12).

8. The built-in food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cavity (12) and the heat dissipation pipe (5) are arranged on the left and right sides respectively.

9. The built-in food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The condenser tube (7) is in the shape of a winding coil and is at least partially placed horizontally inside the heat dissipation pipe (5).

10. The built-in food processor according to claim 9, characterized in that: Along the direction of air flow, the fan (6) is located upstream of the condenser tube (7).

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