Food processor

Abstract

The application provides a food processor. The food processor comprises a base, a support seat extending upward from the base, a stirring cup assembly assembled on the base, the stirring cup assembly comprising a stirring cup, a heating disc and a knife assembly, the heating disc and the knife assembly being arranged at the bottom of the stirring cup, and a cover assembled on the support seat and covering the stirring cup assembly; wherein a power supply assembly is arranged in the support seat, an electric control assembly is arranged in the cover, and a motor is arranged in the base or the bottom of the stirring cup. The food processor has a small overall height, occupies a small space, and generates less vibration during use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing, and more particularly to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, many different types of food processors have appeared on the market. The functions of food processors mainly include, but are not limited to, making soy milk, juicing, rice paste, mincing meat, shaved ice, making coffee, and / or preparing face masks. Food processors can include soy milk makers, blenders, or high-speed blenders—machines that pulverize and mix food. Existing food processors are large and tall, taking up a lot of space and prone to vibration during use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a food processor with a smaller overall height, occupying less space, and generating less vibration during use.

[0004] This application provides a food processor. The food processor includes: a base, including a base and a support extending upward from the base; a blending cup assembly assembled on the base, the blending cup assembly including a blending cup, a heating plate and a blade assembly, the heating plate and the blade assembly being disposed at the bottom of the blending cup; and a lid assembled on the support, the lid covering the blending cup assembly; wherein, a power supply component is disposed within the support, an electronic control component is disposed within the lid, and a motor is disposed within the base or at the bottom of the blending cup. Because the electronic control components are housed inside the lid and the power supply components inside the support base, the space inside the lid can accommodate the electronic control components, while the space inside the support base can accommodate the power supply components. This avoids stacking the electronic control components and power supply components inside the base, thus reducing the height of the base and consequently the overall height of the blender, making the blender more compact and space-saving. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the blender reduces vibrations during operation. This arrangement also ensures a greater distance between the electronic control components and the power supply components, preventing electromagnetic interference. Additionally, the base, support base, and lid partially enclose the blending cup assembly, partially isolating the noise generated by the blending cup assembly during operation, resulting in a quieter blender.

[0005] Furthermore, the lid also includes a lid housing, an operation panel, and an electrical control box. The electrical control components are disposed within the lid housing, the electrical control box covers the electrical control components, and the operation panel is fixed to the electrical control box. This design results in a simple structure and easy assembly, while also allowing users to operate the control panel from the top of the food processor, making operation even more convenient.

[0006] Furthermore, the electronic control box is fixed to the cover housing by fasteners, and the electronic control component is clamped and fixed by the electronic control box and the cover housing. In this way, the positioning of the electronic control component in the cover is achieved simply and reliably.

[0007] Furthermore, the mixing cup assembly includes a lid covering the mixing cup, the lid having a first vent hole, and the lid having a second vent hole communicating with the first vent hole. Steam generated during heating of the ingredients in the mixing cup is sequentially discharged through the first and second vent holes, thus achieving the venting function through the cooperation of the first and second vent holes. Simultaneously, because the venting channel formed by the first and second vent holes is relatively long, it better prevents overflow and reduces noise, resulting in a better user experience.

[0008] Furthermore, the electronic control component is located at the end of the cover away from the support, while the second vent is located at the end of the cover closer to the support. Because the electronic control component is located at the end of the cover away from the support, it is further away from the power supply, more effectively preventing electromagnetic interference between them. Since the second vent is located near the support, the user is positioned away from the support during operation, meaning the second vent is farther from the user, and the steam emitted through it is also farther away, better preventing scalding from the steam.

[0009] Furthermore, the power supply assembly includes a power supply component and a power supply box. The power supply component is fixed to the power supply box. The support base has a wire hole for the lead wire to pass through, and the top of the power supply box has a water guiding structure located below the wire hole. Thus, by providing the water guiding structure, water entering the support base from the wire hole is guided away, preventing water from contacting the power supply component.

[0010] Furthermore, the water-guiding structure includes a guide surface disposed on the power supply box and an isolation rib disposed on the support base. The guide surface is located between the wire hole and the power supply component, and the isolation rib extends from the wire hole to the guide surface. In the event of water falling onto the support base during use, the water entering the support base from the wire hole will sequentially pass through the isolation rib and the guide surface before falling. Thus, by providing the isolation rib and the guide surface, contact between water and the power supply component can be prevented.

[0011] Furthermore, the water-guiding structure includes a guide surface disposed on the power supply box, the guide surface being located between the wire hole and the power supply component, with the top end of the guide surface extending upward to the wire hole. In the event of water falling onto the support base during use, the water entering the support base from the wire hole will fall through the guide surface, thus preventing water from contacting the power supply component.

[0012] Furthermore, the support base includes a cavity with a lower opening, and the power supply assembly is inserted into the cavity through the lower opening. This results in a simple structure, convenient assembly, and low assembly cost.

[0013] Furthermore, the cover can be rotatably assembled to the support base; or, the cover can be rotatably assembled to the support base in the horizontal direction; or, the cover can be detachably assembled to the support base; or, the cover is fixed to the support base.

[0014] Furthermore, the mixing cup assembly includes a lid covering the mixing cup, the lid being equipped with a magnet, and the machine cover having a reed switch corresponding to the magnet. This prevents the electronic control components from opening if the machine cover is not properly closed, thus enhancing safety.

[0015] Furthermore, the mixing cup assembly includes a lid that covers the mixing cup, and the lid and the machine cover are integrally formed. This simplifies the structure of the mixing cup assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 The image shown is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the food processor of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 Partial exploded view of the food processor shown;

[0018] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the food processor shown;

[0019] Figure 4 As shown Figure 3 An exploded 3D view of the machine base shown. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0021] The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this application should be understood in their ordinary sense by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The use of terms such as “a” or “one” in this specification and claims does not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicates the presence of at least one. The terms “comprising” or “including” and similar expressions mean that the element or object preceding “comprising” or “including” encompasses the element or object listed following “comprising” or “including” and its equivalents, and does not exclude other elements or objects. The terms “connected” or “linked” and similar expressions are not limited to physical or mechanical connections and can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this specification and appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0022] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The food processor 100 can be used to make soy milk, rice paste, juice, etc. The food processor 100 includes a base 10, a blending cup assembly 20, and a lid 30.

[0023] The base 10 includes a base 11 and a support 12 extending upward from the base 11. The support 12 and the base 11 can be integrally formed, or they can be formed separately and then assembled together.

[0024] A mixing cup assembly 20 is assembled onto the base 11. The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a mixing cup 21, a heating plate 22, and a blade assembly 23. The heating plate 22 and the blade assembly 23 are disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup 21. The mixing cup 21 is used to hold food ingredients, the heating plate 22 is used to heat the food ingredients in the mixing cup 21, and the blade assembly 23 is used to mix and pulverize the food ingredients in the mixing cup 21. A lid 30 is assembled onto the support base 12 and covers the mixing cup assembly 20.

[0025] The support base 12 houses a power supply assembly 18, the cover 30 houses an electronic control assembly 31, and the motor 40 is located within the base 11 or at the bottom of the stirring cup 21. The power supply assembly 18 includes a power supply component 13 and a power supply box 121. The power supply component 13 can be a wired or wireless power source, such as a power board or a storage battery, but is not limited to these. The power supply component 13 and the electronic control assembly 31 are electrically connected via leads, and the power supply component 13 is electrically connected to the heating plate 22 and the motor 40.

[0026] Since the electronic control component 31 is located inside the cover 30 and the power supply component 18 is located inside the support base 12, the space inside the cover 30 can accommodate the electronic control component 31, and the space inside the support base 12 can accommodate the power supply component 18. This avoids stacking the electronic control component 31 and the power supply component 18 inside the base 11, thus reducing the height of the base 11 and effectively reducing the height of the food processor 100, making the food processor 100 more compact and exquisite, occupying less space. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the food processor 100 reduces the vibration generated during operation. At the same time, this arrangement of the electronic control component 31 and the power supply component 18 ensures that there is a greater distance between them, avoiding electromagnetic interference between them. In addition, the base 11, the support base 12, and the cover 30 partially surround the blending cup assembly 20, which can partially isolate the noise generated by the blending cup assembly 20 during operation, making the food processor 100 quieter.

[0027] The cover 30 includes a cover housing 37, an operation panel 36, and an electronic control box 35. The electronic control component 31 is disposed inside the cover housing 37, the electronic control box 35 covers the electronic control component 31, and the operation panel 36 is fixed on the electronic control box 35. This design is simple in structure and easy to assemble. Furthermore, the user operates the operation panel 36 from the top of the food processor 100, making operation even more convenient.

[0028] In the illustrated embodiment, the electronic control box 35 is fixed to the cover housing 37 by fasteners, and the electronic control component 31 is clamped and positioned by the electronic control box 35 and the cover housing 37. This achieves simple and reliable positioning of the electronic control component 31 within the cover 30. The cover housing 37 is provided with a limiting post 377, and the electronic control component 31 is correspondingly provided with a limiting hole (not shown). The limiting post 377 engages with the limiting hole to prevent displacement of the electronic control component 31 between the electronic control box 35 and the cover housing 37, thereby better limiting the position of the electronic control component 31.

[0029] The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a lid 25 covering the mixing cup 21. The lid 25 has a first vent 258, and the cover 30 has a second vent 38 communicating with the first vent 258. Steam generated during heating of the ingredients in the mixing cup 21 is discharged sequentially through the first vent 258 and the second vent 38. Thus, the first vent 258 and the second vent 38 work together to achieve the venting function. Furthermore, because the venting channel formed by the first vent 258 and the second vent 38 is relatively long, it better prevents spillage and reduces noise, resulting in a better user experience.

[0030] The electronic control component 31 is located at the end of the cover 30 away from the support base 12, and the second exhaust port 38 is located at the end of the cover 30 closer to the support base 12. Because the electronic control component 31 is located at the end of the cover 30 away from the support base 12, it is further away from the power supply component 13, effectively preventing electromagnetic interference between them. Since the second exhaust port 38 is located near the support base 12, and the user is on the side away from the support base 12 during operation, the second exhaust port 38 is farther from the user, and the steam emitted through the second exhaust port 38 is also farther from the user, better preventing scalding from the emitted steam.

[0031] The power supply assembly 18 includes a power supply component 13 and a power supply box 121. The power supply component 13 is fixed to the power supply box 121. The support base 12 has a wire hole 122 for the lead wire to pass through. The top of the power supply box 121 has a water guiding structure located below the wire hole 122. In this way, by setting the water guiding structure, water entering the support base 12 from the wire hole 122 is guided and water is prevented from contacting the power supply component 13.

[0032] In the illustrated embodiment, the water guiding structure includes a guide surface 1211 disposed on the power supply box 121 and an isolation rib 123 disposed on the support base 12. The guide surface 1211 is located between the wire hole 122 and the power supply component 13, and the isolation rib 123 extends from the wire hole 122 to the guide surface 1211. During use, if water falls onto the support base 12, when the water enters the support base 12 from the wire hole 122, it will fall through the isolation rib 123 and the guide surface 1211 in sequence. Thus, by setting the isolation rib 123 and the guide surface 1211, water contact with the power supply component 13 can be prevented. The base 10 includes a bottom cover 19 disposed at the bottom, and the bottom cover 19 has a drain hole 191. Water falling from the guide surface 1211 is ultimately discharged through the drain hole 191. The power box 121 includes a retaining rib 1214 that presses downward against the bottom cover 19, and a wire-holding groove 1215 is formed between the two retaining ribs 1214.

[0033] In another embodiment, the water guiding structure includes a guide surface 1211 disposed on the power supply box 121. The guide surface 1211 is located between the wire hole 122 and the power supply component 13, and the top end of the guide surface 1211 extends upward to the wire hole 122. In the event of water falling onto the support base 12 during use, the water entering the support base 12 from the wire hole 122 will fall through the guide surface 1211. Thus, by providing the guide surface 1211, water contact with the power supply component 13 can be prevented.

[0034] The support base 12 includes a cavity 129 with a lower opening 128, and the power supply assembly 18 is inserted into the cavity 129 through the lower opening 128. This design is simple, easy to assemble, and has low assembly costs. Guide ribs (not shown) that cooperate with the power supply box 121 can be provided inside the support base 12 to guide and position the power supply assembly 18.

[0035] In one embodiment, the cover 30 is rotatably assembled to the support base 12. The cover 30 can be rotatably assembled to the support base 12 via a pivot or hinge.

[0036] In another embodiment, the cover 30 is rotatably assembled to the support base 12 in a horizontal direction. In yet another embodiment, the cover 30 is detachably assembled to the support base 12. In still another embodiment, the cover 30 is fixed to the support base 12.

[0037] The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a lid 25 covering the mixing cup 21. The lid 25 is equipped with a magnet 259, and the machine cover 30 is equipped with a reed switch 39 corresponding to the magnet 259. When the machine cover 30 is placed on the mixing cup 21, the reed switch 39 closes under the magnetic force of the magnet 259, allowing the electronic control component 31 to open. When the machine cover 30 is opened, the reed switch 39 disengages due to being away from the magnet 259, preventing the electronic control component 31 from opening. This prevents the electronic control component 31 from opening when the machine cover 30 is not properly closed, making it safer to use. The lid 25, positioned below the machine cover 30, also provides heat insulation, preventing the machine cover 30 from overheating and thus protecting the electronic control component 31.

[0038] The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a lid 25 covering the mixing cup 21, and the lid 25 and the machine cover 30 are integrally formed. Thus, the structure of the mixing cup assembly 20 is simpler.

[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A food processor, characterized in that, It includes: The base (10) includes a base (11) and a support (12) extending upward from the base (11); A mixing cup assembly (20) is assembled on the base (11). The mixing cup assembly (20) includes a mixing cup (21), a heating plate (22), and a blade assembly (23). The heating plate (22) and the blade assembly (23) are disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup (21). The cover (30) is assembled on the support base (12), and the cover (30) covers the mixing cup assembly (20); The support base (12) is equipped with a power supply component (18), the cover (30) is equipped with an electrical control component (31), and the motor (40) is located in the base (11) or at the bottom of the stirring cup (21).

2. The food processor as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cover (30) also includes a cover housing (37), an operation panel (36), and an electrical control box (35). The electrical control component (31) is disposed inside the cover housing (37), the electrical control box (35) covers the electrical control component (31), and the operation panel (36) is fixed on the electrical control box (35).

3. The food processor as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The electrical control box (35) is fixed to the cover housing (37) by fasteners, and the electrical control component (31) is clamped and fixed by the electrical control box (35) and the cover housing (37).

4. The food processor as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mixing cup assembly (20) includes a cup lid (25) covering the mixing cup (21), the cup lid (25) having a first vent hole (258), and the machine cover (30) having a second vent hole (38) communicating with the first vent hole (258).

5. The food processor as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The electronic control component (31) is located at one end of the cover (30) away from the support base (12), and the second exhaust port (38) is located at one end of the cover (30) near the support base (12).

6. The food processor as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply assembly (18) includes a power supply component (13) and a power supply box (121). The power supply component (13) is fixed to the power supply box (121). The support base (12) is provided with a wire hole (122) for the lead wire to pass through. The top of the power supply box (121) is provided with a water guiding structure located below the wire hole (122).

7. The food processor as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The water guiding structure includes a guide surface (1211) disposed on the power supply box (121) and an isolation rib (123) disposed on the support base (12). The guide surface (1211) is located between the wire hole (122) and the power supply component (13), and the isolation rib (123) extends from the wire hole (122) to the guide surface (1211); or The water guiding structure includes a guide surface (1211) disposed in the power box (121), the guide surface (1211) being located between the wire hole (122) and the power component (13), and the top of the guide surface (1211) extending upward to the wire hole (122).

8. The food processor as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The support base (12) includes a cavity (129) having a lower opening (128), and the power supply assembly (18) is inserted into the cavity (129) through the lower opening (128).

9. The food processor as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The cover (30) is rotatably assembled to the support base (12); or, the cover (30) is rotatably assembled to the support base (12) in the horizontal direction; or, the cover (30) is detachably assembled to the support base (12); or, the cover (30) is fixed to the support base (12).

10. The food processor as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The mixing cup assembly (20) includes a lid (25) covering the mixing cup (21), the lid (25) being provided with a magnet (259), and the cover (30) being provided with a reed switch (39) corresponding to the magnet (259); or, The mixing cup assembly (20) includes a cup lid (25) covering the mixing cup (21), and the cup lid (25) and the machine cover (30) are integrally formed.

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