Blender cup and food processor
By incorporating inclined flow-gathering ribs and a rounded surface design on the side wall of the blending cup, combined with the inclined side wall structure, the problem of low blending efficiency in existing food processor blending cups is solved, achieving a more efficient blending effect and more uniform mixing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BEAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
In existing food processors, improperly designed baffles in the mixing cup result in limited improvement in mixing efficiency, while large baffles reduce the flow space of the medium and increase flow resistance.
Inclined flow-gathering ribs are set on the side wall of the mixing cup. The flow-gathering ribs are concave arc surfaces facing the direction of medium rotation. Combined with the inclined side wall design, the probability of collision between the medium and the blades is increased. The combination of multiple flow-gathering ribs forms a ring-shaped backflow, which improves the mixing uniformity.
It significantly improves the blending efficiency of the food processor, enhances the collision frequency and mixing uniformity between the medium and the blades, reduces the resistance of the flow ribs to the medium, and ensures effective blending space.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processor technology, and in particular to a blending cup and a food processor. Background Technology
[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, many different types of food processors have appeared on the market. The functions of food processors can include, but are not limited to, making soy milk, juicing, rice paste, mincing meat, shaved ice, making coffee, and / or preparing face masks.
[0003] Existing food processors feature flow-guiding ribs on the inner side of the blending jar. When the machine is operating, these ribs create turbulence. The working principle is as follows: the material being blended rotates continuously along the inner wall of the jar under the action of the blades. When the material moves at high speed and encounters the flow-guiding ribs on the inner wall of the blending jar, it undergoes irregular movement, thereby increasing the probability of contact between the material and the blades, resulting in better blending. However, the flow-guiding ribs should not be too large. Excessive volume reduces the flow space of the material and significantly increases the resistance to flow. Therefore, existing flow-guiding ribs offer limited improvement to the blending efficiency of food processors.
[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a mixing cup and a food processor to improve the blending efficiency of the food processor.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0007] The stirring cup includes:
[0008] The cup body includes a bottom wall and a side wall disposed on the bottom wall; the side wall is disposed around the bottom wall along the outer edge of the bottom wall; a cavity is formed between the bottom wall and the side wall;
[0009] A flow-gathering rib is protruding and disposed on the side wall; the flow-gathering rib is vertically disposed and disposed within the cavity;
[0010] The sidewall is inclined, and the side of the sidewall away from the bottom wall forms a cup opening, the area of which is smaller than the area of the bottom wall; the protruding flow-gathering rib faces the direction of rotation of the medium inside the cup and is the first flow-blocking surface; along the transverse section of the flow-gathering rib, the first flow-blocking surface is an arc surface that is recessed into the sidewall.
[0011] A further technical solution is that the surface of the protruding flow-gathering rib that faces away from the rotation direction of the medium inside the cup is a third flow-blocking surface; the angle between the third flow-blocking surface and the side wall is greater than the angle between the first flow-blocking surface and the side wall.
[0012] A further technical solution is that a second flow-blocking surface is provided on the flow-gathering rib; the second flow-blocking surface connects the first flow-blocking surface and the third flow-blocking surface; along the transverse section of the flow-gathering rib, the cross section of the second flow-blocking surface is an arc surface protruding towards the cavity.
[0013] A further technical solution is that the cross-sectional area of the flow-gathering ribs gradually increases along the direction from the bottom wall to the cup opening.
[0014] A further technical solution is that the bottom wall and the side wall have a rounded transition.
[0015] A further technical solution is that the cup body is formed by rotating around a rotation axis with the bottom and side walls as the generatrix of rotation, and the rotation axis is the central axis of the cup body.
[0016] A further technical solution is that at least four flow-gathering ribs are provided, and all the flow-gathering ribs are evenly arranged around the central axis of the cup body.
[0017] A further technical solution is a host, a cutter shaft, and a cup body; the host is connected to the cutter shaft; the cutter shaft extends into the cavity along the cup opening.
[0018] A further technical solution is that, along the length direction of the cutter shaft, a first blade and a second blade are provided on the cutter shaft; the first blade and the second blade are perpendicular to the cutter shaft; the second blade is provided at the end of the first blade near the bottom wall; the end of the second blade away from the cutter shaft is bent towards the end away from the bottom wall to form a bent portion.
[0019] A further technical solution is that a flange is provided on the bottom wall; the flange contacts the end of the cutter shaft that extends into the cavity.
[0020] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0021] (1) The mixing cup of this utility model has raised flow-gathering ribs on its side wall. The flow-gathering ribs disturb the flowing medium, creating turbulence, disrupting the flow path of the medium, increasing the collision frequency between the medium and the blade, and improving the mixing effect of the blade. The first flow-blocking surface of the flow-gathering rib facing the direction of medium rotation is a concave arc surface. The first flow-blocking surface guides the medium to flow towards the side closer to the blade to enter the working range of the blade, thereby increasing the probability of collision between the blade and the medium. At the same time, the side wall is inclined, so when the medium moves upward, it will be guided by the side wall to move towards the side closer to the blade until the medium falls into the working range of the blade under the action of gravity. The flow-gathering ribs and the side wall work together to tumble the medium and push it into the working range of the blade, so that the medium forms a ring-shaped backflow in the cup. The flow-gathering ribs and the side wall improve the mixing uniformity of the medium in the cup, greatly improving the mixing efficiency of the food processor.
[0022] (2) Furthermore, the flow-gathering rib also includes a third flow-blocking surface. The angle between the third flow-blocking surface and the side wall is greater than the angle between the first flow-blocking surface and the side wall, making the filtration between the first flow-blocking surface and the cup wall smoother and reducing the resistance of the flow-gathering rib to the medium.
[0023] (3) Further, the cross-sectional area of the flow-gathering ribs gradually increases along the bottom wall towards the cup opening. This is to enhance the structural strength of the flow-gathering ribs and their guiding effect on the material. The lower flow-gathering ribs have a smaller cross-sectional area to avoid them encroaching on the effective agitation space of the cutting tool. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 A vertical cross-sectional view of a stirring cup according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.
[0025] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the stirring cup at point A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.
[0026] Figure 3 A partially enlarged view of the stirring cup at point B according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.
[0027] Figure 4 A vertical cross-sectional view of a food processor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.
[0028] Marked in the attached diagram:
[0029] 1. Cup body; 11. Cup mouth; 12. Bottom wall; 121. Rounded corner; 122. Flange; 13. Side wall; 14. Cavity; 2. Flow-gathering rib; 21. First flow-blocking surface; 22. Second flow-blocking surface; 23. Third flow-blocking surface; 3. Main unit; 31. Motor; 32. Transmission assembly; 4. Cutting shaft; 51. First blade; 52. Second blade; 521. Bending part. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, please refer to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes and to aid those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein. They are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives achieved by this utility model, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0032] Figure 1 A vertical cross-sectional view of a stirring cup according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the stirring cup at point A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 3 A partially enlarged view of the stirring cup at point B according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown. Please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mixing cup includes a cup body 1. The cup body 1 includes a bottom wall 12 and a side wall 13 disposed on the bottom wall 12. The side wall 13 is disposed around the bottom wall 12 along its outer edge. A cavity 14 is formed between the bottom wall 12 and the side wall 13. A flow-gathering rib 2 is raised and disposed on the side wall 13. The flow-gathering rib 2 is vertically disposed and disposed within the cavity 14. The raised flow-gathering rib 2 on the side wall 13 disturbs the flowing medium, generating turbulence, disrupting the flow path of the medium, increasing the collision frequency between the medium and the cutting tool 5, and improving the mixing effect of the cutting tool 5.
[0033] The sidewall 13 is inclined, and the side of the sidewall 13 away from the bottom wall 12 forms the cup opening 11, the area of which is smaller than that of the bottom wall 12. The protruding flow-guiding rib 2 faces the direction of rotation of the medium inside the cup body 1 and serves as the first flow-blocking surface 21. Along the transverse cross-section of the flow-guiding rib 2, the first flow-blocking surface 21 is an arc-shaped surface recessed towards the sidewall 13. The first flow-blocking surface 21 guides the medium to flow towards the side closer to the blade 5 to enter the working range of the blade 5, increasing the probability of collision between the blade 5 and the medium. Simultaneously, the inclined sidewall 13 guides the medium upwards towards the side closer to the blade 5 until it falls into the working range of the blade 5 under gravity. The flow-guiding rib 2 and the sidewall 13 work together to tumble the medium and push it into the working range of the blade 5, creating a circular backflow within the cup body 1. The flow-guiding rib 2 and the sidewall 13 improve the mixing uniformity of the medium within the cup body 1, significantly increasing the blending efficiency of the food processor.
[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The raised flow-gathering rib 2, facing away from the direction of rotation of the medium inside the cup body 1, forms the third flow-blocking surface 23. The angle between the third flow-blocking surface 23 and the side wall 13 is greater than the angle between the first flow-blocking surface 21 and the side wall 13. This makes the filtration between the first flow-blocking surface 21 and the cup wall smoother, reducing the resistance of the flow-gathering rib 2 to the medium.
[0035] Preferably, the flow-gathering rib 2 is further provided with a second flow-blocking surface 22. The second flow-blocking surface 22 connects the first flow-blocking surface 21 and the third flow-blocking surface 23. Along the transverse cross-section of the flow-gathering rib 2, the cross-section of the second flow-blocking surface 22 is an arc-shaped surface convex towards the cavity 14. The arc-shaped cross-section of the second flow-blocking surface 22 makes the cross-section of the flow-gathering rib 2 a flat arc shape, ensuring the structural strength of the flow-gathering rib 2. Moreover, the arc-shaped second flow-blocking surface 22 reduces the resistance generated by the flow-gathering rib 2 to the flowing medium.
[0036] More preferably, the cross-sectional area of the flow-gathering ribs 2 gradually increases along the direction from the bottom wall 12 to the cup opening 11. The increased cross-sectional area of the flow-gathering ribs 2 enhances their structural strength and their guiding effect on the material. The lower flow-gathering ribs 2 have a smaller cross-sectional area to prevent them from encroaching on the effective agitation space of the cutter 5.
[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bottom wall 12 and the side wall 13 are connected by a rounded corner 121. This reduces buildup at the junction of the bottom wall 12 and the side wall 13. The smooth surface of the rounded corner 121 also facilitates cleaning.
[0038] Preferably, the cup body 1 is formed by rotating around a rotation axis with the bottom and sidewalls 13 as the generatrix, and the rotation axis is the central axis of the cup body 1. The rotating cup body 1 facilitates the agitation of the medium by the cutter shaft 4 to form a vortex flow within the cup body 1, and to quickly mix and tumble the medium.
[0039] More preferably, at least four flow guides 2 are provided, and all flow guides 2 are evenly arranged around the central axis of the cup body 1 to guide the medium at different positions to move towards the cutter 5 and enter the mixing range.
[0040] Figure 4 A vertical cross-sectional view of a food processor according to an embodiment of this disclosure is shown. Please refer to... Figure 4 The food processor includes a main unit 3, a blade shaft 4, and a container 1. The main unit 3 is connected to the blade shaft 4. The blade shaft 4 extends into the container cavity 14 along the rim 11. The main unit 3 includes a motor 31 and a transmission assembly 32. The output shaft of the motor 31 is connected to the blade shaft 4 through the transmission assembly 32 to drive the blade shaft 4 to rotate. The transmission assembly 32 can be a coupling, and the connection between the transmission assembly 32 and the motor 31 and the blade shaft 4 can be a key connection or gear meshing, etc.
[0041] Preferably, a first blade 51 and a second blade 52 are arranged on the blade shaft 4 along its length, with the first blade 51 and the second blade 52 perpendicular to the blade shaft 4. The arrangement of two blades along the length of the blade shaft 4 significantly increases the effective working range of the blades 5 and improves the blending efficiency of the food processor. The second blade 52 is located at the end of the first blade 51 near the bottom wall 12. The end of the second blade 52 away from the blade shaft 4 is bent towards the end away from the bottom wall 12, forming a bent portion 521. The bent portion 521 increases the axial working range of the second blade 52 on the blade shaft 4. When the second blade 52 rotates, the bent portion 521 can agitate and lift the medium at the bottom of the cup body 1, preventing the medium from depositing at the bottom of the cup body 1 and affecting the blending efficiency.
[0042] More preferably, a flange 122 is provided on the bottom wall 12. The flange 122 contacts the end of the cutter shaft 4 that extends into the cavity 14 to support the cutter shaft 4, so that both ends of the cutter shaft 4 are supported. One end of the cutter shaft 4 is supported by the main unit 3, and the other end of the cutter shaft 4 is supported by the flange 122, which enhances the stability of the cutter shaft 4 during rotation.
[0043] The specific working process of the food processor of this utility model is as follows:
[0044] The user places the material into the cup body 1 and starts the motor 31. The motor 31 drives the first blade 51 and the second blade 52 to rotate around the blade shaft 4 inside the cup body 1. The rotating first blade 51 and the second blade 52 agitate the medium, and the agitated medium rotates inside the cup body 1 to form a vortex flow. The medium that comes into contact with the flow-gathering rib 2 flows along the first flow-blocking surface 21 and is guided to move towards the blade shaft 4 and enter the working range of the blade 5. At the same time, a portion of the rotating medium moves upward along the side wall 13 under the push of the first blade 51 and the second blade 52. The upward-moving medium moves along the inclined side wall 13 towards the blade shaft 4.
[0045] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0046] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A mixing cup characterized by, The stirring cup includes: The cup body includes a bottom wall and a side wall disposed on the bottom wall; the side wall is disposed around the bottom wall along the outer edge of the bottom wall; a cavity is formed between the bottom wall and the side wall; A flow-gathering rib is protruding and disposed on the side wall; the flow-gathering rib is vertically disposed and disposed within the cavity; The sidewall is inclined, and the side of the sidewall away from the bottom wall forms a cup opening, the area of which is smaller than the area of the bottom wall; the protruding flow-gathering rib faces the direction of rotation of the medium inside the cup and is the first flow-blocking surface; along the transverse section of the flow-gathering rib, the first flow-blocking surface is an arc surface that is recessed into the sidewall.
2. The stirring cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The raised flow-gathering ribs are located on the surface of the medium inside the cup that is away from the direction of rotation of the medium, and are the third flow-blocking surface; the angle between the third flow-blocking surface and the side wall is greater than the angle between the first flow-blocking surface and the side wall.
3. The stirring cup as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The flow-gathering rib is also provided with a second flow-blocking surface; the second flow-blocking surface connects the first flow-blocking surface and the third flow-blocking surface; along the transverse section of the flow-gathering rib, the cross section of the second flow-blocking surface is an arc surface protruding towards the cavity.
4. The stirring cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Along the bottom wall toward the cup opening, the cross-sectional area of the flow-gathering ribs gradually increases.
5. The stirring cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall and the side wall have a rounded transition.
6. The stirring cup as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cup body is formed by rotating around a rotation axis with the bottom and side walls as the generatrix of rotation, and the rotation axis is the central axis of the cup body.
7. The stirring cup as described in claim 6, characterized in that: At least four flow-gathering ribs are provided, and all of the flow-gathering ribs are evenly arranged circumferentially around the central axis of the cup body.
8. A food processor, characterized in that, The food processor includes: a main unit, a blade shaft, and a cup body as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; the main unit is connected to the blade shaft; the blade shaft extends into the cavity along the rim of the cup.
9. The food processor as described in claim 8, characterized in that: Along the length of the cutter shaft, a first blade and a second blade are provided on the cutter shaft; the first blade and the second blade are perpendicular to the cutter shaft; the second blade is located at the end of the first blade near the bottom wall; the end of the second blade away from the cutter shaft is bent towards the end away from the bottom wall to form a bent portion.
10. The food processor as described in claim 8, characterized in that: A flange is provided on the bottom wall; the flange contacts the end of the cutter shaft that extends into the cavity.