Food processor

Abstract

This application provides a food processor, including a base, a blending cup assembly, a lid assembly, a pivot pin, and a resilient element. The base includes a base and a support extending upward from the base. The blending cup assembly is assembled to the base. The lid assembly is rotatably connected to the support via a pivot pin, allowing it to open relative to the support. The lid assembly covers the blending cup. The pivot pin is disposed on the lid assembly, with its bottom end pressing against the support. The top end of the resilient element abuts against the lid assembly, and its bottom end presses against the pivot pin. The resilient element applies an elastic force to the pivot pin in the direction of the support, causing the pivot pin to press against the support. The force exerted by the pivot pin on the support allows the lid assembly to remain at a certain angle after opening, increasing ease of 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 machines that pulverize and blend food, such as soy milk makers, blenders, or high-speed blenders. However, the lid assembly of existing food processors cannot stay at a certain open angle after opening, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a food processor that allows the lid assembly to remain at a certain angle after being opened.

[0004] This application provides a food processor, comprising: a base, a blending cup assembly, a lid assembly, a pivot pin, and an elastic element. The base includes a base and a support extending upward from the base. The blending cup assembly is assembled on the base. The lid assembly is rotatably connected to the support via a pivot pin, allowing it to open relative to the support. The lid assembly covers the blending cup. The pivot pin is disposed on the lid assembly, with its bottom end pressing against the support. The top end of the elastic element abuts against the lid assembly, and its bottom end presses against the pivot pin. The elastic element applies an elastic force to the pivot pin in the direction of the support, causing the pivot pin to press against the support.

[0005] The food processor described above applies an elastic force to the pivot pin through an elastic component, causing the pivot pin to press against the support base. The force exerted by the pivot pin on the support base allows the lid assembly to remain at a certain angle after opening, increasing ease of use.

[0006] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is disposed on the cover assembly, the support base is provided with a shaft hole that mates with the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is provided with a limiting channel, and the shaft pin is assembled in the limiting channel.

[0007] The aforementioned technical solution features a pivot on the cover assembly and a pin assembled on the pivot. This not only increases the stability of the pin and prevents it from malfunctioning due to outward tilting or falling off, but also allows the cover assembly to rotate relative to the support base through the cooperation of the pivot and the pin. At this time, the pin can follow the rotation of the pivot and always press against the support base, ensuring that the cover assembly can stably remain at the opening angle.

[0008] Furthermore, the cover assembly includes a cover housing and a pressure plate assembled with the cover housing, the rotating shaft is assembled with the cover housing, the pressure plate is located above the rotating shaft, the top end of the elastic element abuts against the pressure plate, and the bottom end of the elastic element abuts against the shaft pin.

[0009] The pressure plate and the cover shell of the above technical solution are set separately, which not only facilitates processing and forming, but also facilitates the assembly of the rotating shaft, the shaft pin and the elastic element.

[0010] Furthermore, the cover housing includes a lug with a receiving cavity, the lug having a through hole communicating with the receiving cavity, the rotating shaft being assembled in the receiving cavity, the rotating shaft passing through the through hole and engaging with the shaft hole, and the pressure plate, the rotating shaft, and the cover housing being fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the cover shell is provided with a lug with a receiving cavity. After the rotating shaft is assembled with the lug, it cooperates with the shaft hole on the support base, which facilitates the assembly of the cover assembly and the support base. Furthermore, the pressure plate, rotating shaft and cover shell are fixed at the same time by fasteners. The assembly method is simple and cost-saving.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotating shafts are configured as a pair, both of which are located within the receiving cavity and are fixedly connected to the pressure plate and the cover housing, respectively; the shaft pins are respectively assembled in the limiting channels of each rotating shaft, and the elastic elements are respectively provided between each shaft pin and the pressure plate.

[0013] In the above technical solution, by setting a pair of rotating shafts, better balance and stability can be provided for the rotation of the cover assembly. The shaft pins and elastic elements are also set in pairs corresponding to the number of rotating shafts, which can also provide better stability when the cover assembly is stopped at a certain angle.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotating shaft includes a connecting wall and a first protruding edge extending laterally from the connecting wall, the limiting portion, and a connecting shaft; the connecting shaft extends in the same direction as the first protruding edge, the connecting shaft passes through the through hole and mates with the shaft hole, the first protruding edge extends in the opposite direction to the limiting portion, the limiting channel is provided in the limiting portion, the first protruding edge is located above the connecting shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the pressure plate and the cover housing through the first protruding edge.

[0015] The rotating shaft structure in the above technical solution allows the rotating shaft to be stably connected to the cover shell and pressure plate through the first convex edge, ensuring the effect of fixed connection of the three. Moreover, the extension direction of the limiting part and the connecting shaft are opposite, so that the limiting part is located in the receiving cavity, and the shaft pin, elastic element, etc. can be located inside the lug, which not only realizes the effective use of space, but also makes the appearance neat.

[0016] Furthermore, the support base includes a support base housing and a bushing fixed to the support base housing. The bushing has a shaft hole that mates with the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is assembled with the bushing to achieve a rotatable connection between the cover assembly and the support base.

[0017] The bushing design in the above technical solution prevents the rotation of the shaft from causing wear on the support seat, and makes the rotation smoother.

[0018] Furthermore, the support base is provided with a slide rail, and during the rotation of the cover assembly relative to the support base, the bottom end of the pivot pin moves along the slide rail.

[0019] The sliding rail design in the above technical solution increases the smoothness of opening and closing the cover assembly.

[0020] Furthermore, the slide rail is provided with at least one limiting groove that mates with the pivot pin; and / or,

[0021] The slide rail has an arc surface, and the pivot pin slides back and forth along the arc surface of the slide rail during the opening or closing of the cover assembly.

[0022] The above-mentioned technical solution allows the food processor to reliably hold the lid assembly at a certain angle by using a pivot pin and a limiting groove.

[0023] Furthermore, the mixing cup assembly includes a mixing cup and a heating plate and a blade assembly disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup. A motor is provided inside the base or at the bottom of the mixing cup. The motor includes an output shaft, and the output shaft drives the blade assembly to rotate within the mixing cup; and / or,

[0024] The support base is equipped with a power supply component, and the cover assembly is equipped with a control component that is electrically connected to the power supply component. A wire passage hole is provided at the connection between the support base and the cover assembly.

[0025] The power supply component of the above technical solution is located inside the support base, and the control component is located inside the cover component. This avoids stacking the power supply component, control component, and motor together. By rationally arranging the positions of the three components, the height of the food processor can be effectively reduced, making the overall height of the food processor no more than millimeters, making it more compact and exquisite. This reduces the vibration generated by the food processor during operation and occupies less space. The cable hole in the above technical solution facilitates the routing of the cable. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the food processor of this application, wherein the mixing cup assembly is placed on the base and the lid is in the closed state;

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a food processor with the blending cup assembly placed on the base and the lid open.

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a food processor with the lid open and the blending cup assembly not placed on the base.

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the mixing cup assembly shown;

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Another exploded view of the mixing cup assembly shown;

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 The bottom view of the mixing bowl shown;

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the food processor shown;

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partially enlarged view of the cross-sectional schematic diagram shown;

[0034] Figure 9 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the food processor lid shown;

[0035] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the food processor after the mixing cup assembly has been removed, showing only a portion of the lid.

[0036] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 A partially enlarged view of another cross-sectional schematic diagram of the food processor shown;

[0037] Figure 12 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the food processor after the mixing bowl assembly and lid have been removed.

[0038] Figure 13 yes Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the food processor after the mixing bowl assembly and lid have been removed.

[0039] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the food processor of this application, wherein the lid is in the open state and the mixing cup assembly is not placed on the base;

[0040] Figure 15 yes Figure 14The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the food processor, in which the mixing cup assembly is placed on the base and the lid is closed.

[0041] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the food processor of this application, wherein the lid assembly is in the open state and the mixing cup is placed on the base. Detailed Implementation

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] Figures 1 to 13 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the first embodiment of the food processor of this application. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 3 The food processor 100 can be used to make soy milk, rice paste, juice, etc.

[0045] The food processor 100 includes a base 10, a blending jar assembly 20, and a lid assembly 50. 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 formed separately and then assembled together. The blending jar assembly 20 is assembled to the base 11. The lid assembly 50 is rotatably connected to the support 12 to facilitate the assembly of the blending jar assembly 20.

[0046] The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a mixing cup 21. The mixing cup 21 is placed on the base 11, and the lid assembly 50 is provided on the mixing cup 21. The lid assembly 50 is provided with an exhaust passage 501 to connect the space inside the mixing cup 21 with the external space, and the outlet of the exhaust passage 501 is arranged upward. The steam generated when the food materials in the mixing cup 21 are heated is discharged through the exhaust passage 501 to achieve the exhaust function.

[0047] In the first embodiment, the lid assembly 50 includes a machine lid 30. The mixing cup assembly 20 further includes a cup lid 25 which is detachably provided on the mixing cup 21. The machine lid 30 is rotatably connected to the support base 12 and is provided above the cup lid 25.

[0048] The machine lid 30 and the cup lid 25 are separately provided, which is convenient for processing and forming; the cup lid 25 can be removed for separate cleaning, which is not only convenient for cleaning but also can be cleaned more thoroughly; after the food materials are made, the mixing cup 21 is removed from the base 11 and there is still the cup lid 25 to block the food materials, which can prevent the food materials from spilling and also prevent scalding caused by the heat of the food materials; the cup lid 25 can also block dust, which is more user-friendly.

[0049] In the first embodiment, the machine lid 30 is assembled to the support base 12 so as to be rotatable up and down. In another embodiment, the machine lid 30 is assembled to the support base 12 so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction.

[0050] Refer Figures 3 to 7 , the mixing cup assembly 20 includes a heating plate 22 and a knife assembly 23 provided at the bottom of the mixing cup 21. The mixing cup 21 is assembled to the base 11, the support base 12 is located at the side of the mixing cup 21, and the heating plate 22 is provided at the bottom of the mixing cup 21, with higher heating efficiency and better heating effect.

[0051] The mixing cup 21 is used for placing food materials, the heating plate 22 is used for heating the food materials in the mixing cup 21, and the knife assembly 23 is used for whipping and crushing the food materials in the mixing cup 21. The mixing cup 21 includes a cup body 219 and a handle 218. The cup body 219 is provided with a cup spout 2191, and the position of the cup spout 2191 is opposite to that of the handle. The cross-section of the cup body 219 can be set to be approximately square, so that the mixing cup 21 can be made shorter and still have the same volume. Turbulence ribs 214 are provided at the four corners of the mixing cup 21, or the turbulence ribs 214 can be not provided. In other embodiments, the cross-section of the cup body 219 can also be set to be circular or other shapes.

[0052] In one embodiment, the blade assembly 23 is detachably mounted on the bottom of the blending cup 21. A motor 40 is mounted on the bottom of the blending cup 21, with its output shaft 41 passing through the heating plate 22. The top of the output shaft 41 has a shaft portion 48, and the blade assembly 23 is detachably assembled to the shaft portion 48, allowing the output shaft 41 of the motor 40 to drive the blade assembly 23 to rotate. Specifically, the shaft portion 48 has multiple longitudinally extending ribs 480, which deflect circumferentially along the shaft portion 48. The blade assembly 23 includes a blade holder 231 sleeved on the shaft portion 48 and blades 232 fixed to the blade holder 231. The blade holder 231 has protruding angles (not shown) that match the ribs 480. After use of the blender 100, the blade assembly 23 can be detached for cleaning. In another embodiment, the blade assembly 23 can be fixedly mounted on the bottom of the blending cup 21.

[0053] The motor 40 is fixed to the motor frame 49. The bottom end of the stirring cup 21 has a flange 211 extending radially inward. The heating plate 22 presses downward against the flange 211, and the motor frame 49 presses upward against the flange 211. The motor frame 49 is locked to the heating plate 22, and a seal is formed between the heating plate 22 and the flange 211 by a disc sealing ring 221. During assembly, the disc sealing ring 221 is first fitted onto the edge of the heating plate 22. Then, the heating plate 22 is inserted into the mouth of the stirring cup 21 and pressed onto the flange 211 by the disc sealing ring 221. Then, the motor frame 49, which is equipped with a cup sealing ring 490, is fastened to the bottom end of the stirring cup 21 from bottom to top, and the motor frame 49 is locked to the heating plate 22 by fasteners. This fixes the heating plate 22, the stirring cup 21, and the motor frame 49 together, making assembly convenient and reliable. In addition, the motor frame 49 has two through slots 499, and the fuse 498 and the thermostat 497 are placed in the two through slots 499 respectively. The fuse 498 and the thermostat 497 are pressed against the heating plate 22 by the pressure plate 496. The pressure plate 496 is fixed to the motor frame 49 by fasteners, and then the motor 40 is fixed to the motor frame 49.

[0054] The motor mount 49 is provided with a high-voltage upper coupler 481 and a low-voltage upper coupler 482. The motor 40 includes a motor body 44 and a plurality of mounting feet 45 arranged outside the motor body 44. The motor 40 is mounted on the motor mount 49 through the mounting feet 45. The high-voltage upper coupler 481 is located between two adjacent mounting feet 45, and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 is located between two other adjacent mounting feet 45. That is, the coupler is split into an independent high-voltage upper coupler 481 and a low-voltage upper coupler 482, so that the sizes of the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are small enough to be accommodated between two adjacent mounting feet 45, thereby further reducing the height of the food processor 100. Preferably, the height difference between the bottom end of the motor 40 and the bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler 481 or the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler 482 does not exceed 10 millimeters. After fixing the motor 40, the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 to the motor mount 49, finally, the bottom cup cover 488 is installed, and the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 pass through the holes provided in the bottom cup cover 488.

[0055] The base 11 is provided with a downwardly concave groove 111. A high-voltage lower coupler 112 and a low-voltage lower coupler 113 are arranged in the groove 111. The high-voltage lower coupler 112 is docked with the high-voltage upper coupler 481, and the low-voltage lower coupler 113 is docked with the low-voltage upper coupler 482. By arranging the high-voltage lower coupler 112 and the low-voltage lower coupler 113 in the groove 111, the height of the base 11 can be reduced, and further the height of the food processor 100 can be reduced.

[0056] In one embodiment, two bosses 118 are arranged in the groove 111, and the high-voltage lower coupler 112 and the low-voltage lower coupler 113 are respectively arranged on the two bosses 118, so as to achieve the purpose of waterproofing.

[0057] In one embodiment, the size of the high-voltage lower coupler 112 is larger than the size of the low-voltage lower coupler 113. Correspondingly, the size of the high-voltage upper coupler 481 is larger than the size of the low-voltage upper coupler 482, so as to achieve the effect of preventing misoperation. In another embodiment, the size of the high-voltage lower coupler 112 is smaller than the size of the low-voltage lower coupler 113. Correspondingly, the size of the high-voltage upper coupler 481 is smaller than the size of the low-voltage upper coupler 482, and the effect of preventing misoperation can also be achieved.

[0058] See Figure 7The support base 12 houses a power supply component 13, and the cover 30 houses a control component 31 electrically connected to the power supply component 13. A motor 40 is located within the base 11 or at the bottom of the mixing cup 21. The motor 40 includes an output shaft 41. When the motor is located at the bottom of the mixing cup 21, the blade assembly 23 is located at the top of the output shaft 41, directly driving the blade assembly 23 to rotate. When the motor is located within the base 11, the output shaft 41 of the motor 40 drives the blade assembly 23 to rotate via a clutch or other transmission components. In one embodiment, the motor 40 is a brushless motor without a rear end cover, resulting in a lower motor height, which helps reduce the overall height of the food processor 100. In other embodiments, the motor 40 can also be a conventional brushed motor or a brushless motor.

[0059] In one embodiment, the power supply component 13 includes a power supply component, an energy storage battery, etc.

[0060] Since the power supply component 13 is located inside the support base 12 and the control component 31 is located inside the cover 30, the power supply component 13, the control component 31 and the motor 40 are not stacked together. By arranging the positions of the three components reasonably, the height of the food processor 100 can be effectively reduced, so that the overall height of the food processor 100 is no more than 280 mm, making it more compact and exquisite. In this way, the vibration generated by the food processor 100 during operation can be reduced, and it occupies less space.

[0061] In another embodiment, both the power supply component 13 and the control component 31 are disposed within the cover component 50, and the motor 40 is disposed within the base 11 or at the bottom of the blending cup 21, which also reduces the height of the blender 100. In yet another embodiment, both the power supply component 13 and the control component 31 are disposed within the cover 30, and the motor 40 is disposed within the cup lid 25. In yet another embodiment, the power supply component 13 is disposed within the support base 12, the control component 31 is disposed within the cover 30, and the motor 40 is disposed within the cup lid 25.

[0062] Please see Figure 7 The cup lid 25 is equipped with a magnet 259, and the machine lid 30 is equipped with a reed switch 39 corresponding to the magnet 259. When the machine lid 30 is placed on the mixing cup 21, the reed switch 39 closes under the magnetic force of the magnet 259, allowing the control component 31 to open. When the machine lid 30 is opened, the reed switch 39 disengages because it is away from the magnet 259, preventing the control component 31 from opening. This prevents the control component 31 from opening when the machine lid 30 is not fully closed, making it safer to use. The cup lid 25, positioned below the machine lid 30, provides heat insulation, preventing the machine lid 30 from overheating and thus protecting the control component 31. In the illustrated embodiment, the cup lid 25 has a recess 255 for easy gripping by the user.

[0063] Please see Figures 7 to 13The cover 30 includes a cover housing 37, a panel 36, and a control panel box 35. The control component 31 is disposed inside the cover housing 37, the control panel box 35 covers the control component 31, and the panel 36 is fixed on the control panel box 35. The top of the cover housing 37 is provided with a limiting rib 375 surrounding the panel 36, which limits the position of the panel 36.

[0064] The material of panel 36 can be glass, PC, IMD or PVC, etc., and is not limited to these.

[0065] In one embodiment, the cover assembly 50 is rotatably connected to the support base 12 via a pivot 341, so as to open relative to the support base 12, and the cover assembly 50 covers the mixing cup 21.

[0066] In one embodiment, the cover assembly 50 is rotatably assembled to the top of the support base 12 via a pivot 341. Thus, the cover assembly 50 can rotate relative to the support base 12 by providing the pivot 341. In one embodiment, the pivot 341 is disposed on the cover assembly 50, and the support base 12 has a corresponding shaft hole that mates with the connecting shaft 3410 of the pivot 341. In another embodiment, the pivot 341 is disposed on the support base 12, and the cover assembly 50 has a corresponding shaft hole that mates with the connecting shaft 3410 of the pivot 341.

[0067] In one embodiment, the support base 12 includes a support base housing 124 and a bushing 342 fixed to the support base housing 124. The bushing 342 has a shaft hole 343 that mates with a rotating shaft 341. The rotating shaft 341 is assembled with the bushing 342 to achieve a rotatable connection between the cover assembly 50 and the support base 12. This avoids wear on the support base 12 caused by the rotation of the rotating shaft 341 and makes the rotation smoother.

[0068] In one embodiment, the bushing 342 includes an assembly portion 3421 and a columnar portion 3422 connected to the assembly portion 3421. The support housing 124 is provided with a limiting hole 1241. The columnar portion 3422 is assembled within the limiting hole 1241, and the shaft hole 343 is disposed in the assembly portion 3421. This facilitates the assembly of the bushing 342, and the bushing 342 has high stability, preventing it from falling off.

[0069] The food processor 100 includes a pivot pin 344 and an elastic element 345. The pivot pin 344 is disposed on the cover assembly 50, and its bottom end abuts against the support base 12. The top end of the elastic element 345 abuts against the cover assembly 50, and its bottom end abuts against the pivot pin 344. The elastic element 345 applies an elastic force to the pivot pin 344 in the direction of the support base 12, causing the pivot pin 344 to abut against the support base 12. The elastic force applied to the pivot pin 344 by the elastic element 345 causes the pivot pin 344 to abut against the support base 12, and the force of the pivot pin 344 on the support base 12 allows the cover assembly 50 to remain at a certain angle after being opened.

[0070] In an embodiment where the rotating shaft 341 is located on the cover assembly 50 and the support base 12 has a shaft hole 343 that mates with the rotating shaft 341, the rotating shaft 341 has a limiting channel 3415, and the shaft pin 344 is assembled within the limiting channel 3415, with its bottom end pressing against the support base 12. This not only increases the stability of the shaft pin 344 assembly and prevents the shaft pin 344 from malfunctioning due to outward tilting or falling off, but also allows the cover assembly 50 to rotate relative to the support base 12 through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 341 and the shaft pin 344. At this time, the shaft pin 344 can follow the rotation of the rotating shaft 341 and always press against the support base 12, ensuring that the cover assembly 50 can stably remain at the opening angle.

[0071] In one embodiment, the support base 12 is provided with a slide rail 120. The top end of the pin 344 abuts against the cover assembly 50, and the bottom end of the pin 344 presses against the slide rail 120. When the cover assembly 50 rotates relative to the support base 12, the bottom end of the pin 344 slides along the slide rail 120. The elastic member 345 applies an elastic force to the pin 344 in the direction of the slide rail 120, causing the pin 344 to press against the slide rail 120. The slide rail 120 ensures smooth opening and closing of the cover assembly 50.

[0072] The slide rail 120 has an arc surface, and the pivot pin 344 slides back and forth along the arc surface of the slide rail 120 during the opening or closing of the cover assembly 50.

[0073] In one embodiment, the cover assembly 50 includes a cover housing 37 and a pressure plate 348 assembled with the cover housing 37. A rotating shaft 341 is assembled to the cover housing 37, the pressure plate 348 is located above the rotating shaft 341, the top end of an elastic member 345 abuts against the pressure plate 348, and the bottom end of the elastic member 345 abuts against a pivot pin 344. The pressure plate 348 and the cover housing 37 are separately configured, which not only facilitates processing and molding but also facilitates the assembly of the rotating shaft 341, pivot pin 344, and elastic member 345.

[0074] In one embodiment, the cover housing 37 includes a lug 372 with a receiving cavity 3721. The lug 372 has a through hole 3722 communicating with the receiving cavity 3721. A rotating shaft 341 is assembled into the receiving cavity 3721, passes through the through hole 3722, and engages with a shaft hole 343. The pressure plate 348, the rotating shaft 341, and the cover housing 37 are fixedly connected by fasteners. The cover housing 37 is provided with a lug 372 with a receiving cavity 3721. After the rotating shaft 341 is assembled into the lug 372, it engages with the shaft hole 343 on the support base 12, which facilitates the assembly of the cover assembly 50 and the support base 12. The pressure plate 348, the rotating shaft 341, and the cover housing 37 are simultaneously fixed by fasteners, making the assembly method simple and cost-effective. Furthermore, the lug 372 increases the strength of the connection between the cover assembly 50 and the support base 12; at the same time, it can conceal the assembly structure of the rotating shaft 341, making the appearance of the food processor 100 neat.

[0075] In one embodiment, the cover housing 37 has a first hole 371, the rotating shaft 341 has a second hole 3411, and the pressure plate 348 has a third hole 3481. The cover assembly 50 includes a fastener (illustrated). The fastener passes through the third hole 3481 and the second hole 3411 in sequence and is assembled in the first hole 371 and fixed to the cover housing 37. By fixing the pressure plate 348 and the rotating shaft 341 simultaneously with a single fastener, not only are the number of fasteners reduced, but the cost is also saved, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the food processor 100. In one embodiment, the fastener and the cover housing 37 can be threaded together for easy assembly and disassembly of the fastener.

[0076] In one embodiment, the rotating shafts 341 are configured as a pair, both located within the receiving cavity 3721 and fixedly connected to the pressure plate 348 and the cover housing 37, respectively. A pivot pin 344 is assembled within the limiting channel 3415 of each rotating shaft 341, and an elastic element 345 is provided between each pivot pin 344 and the pressure plate 348. By providing a pair of rotating shafts 341, better balance and stability can be provided for the rotation of the cover assembly 50. Furthermore, the pivot pins 344 and elastic elements 345 are also paired according to the number of rotating shafts 341, which can also provide better stability when the cover assembly 50 is stationary at a certain angle.

[0077] In one embodiment, the rotating shaft 341 includes a connecting wall 3412, a first protruding edge 3413 extending laterally from the connecting wall 3412, a limiting portion 3414, and a connecting shaft 3410. The connecting shaft 3410 extends in the same direction as the first protruding edge 3413, passes through a through hole 3722, and engages with a shaft hole 343. The first protruding edge 3413 extends in the opposite direction to the limiting portion 3414, and a limiting channel 3415 is provided in the limiting portion 3414. The first protruding edge 3413 is located above the connecting shaft 3410, and the rotating shaft 341 is fixedly connected to the pressure plate 348 and the cover housing 37 through the first protruding edge 3413. The limiting portion 3414 is provided with the limiting channel 3415. The structural design of the pivot 341 allows for a stable connection between the pivot 341 and the cover housing 37 and the pressure plate 348 via the first protrusion 3413, ensuring a secure connection between the three. Furthermore, the limiting part 3414 and the connecting shaft 3410 extend in opposite directions, placing the limiting part 3410 within the receiving cavity. Since the pivot pin 344 is assembled within the limiting channel 3415, the pivot pin 344, elastic element 345, etc., are located inside the lug 372, achieving efficient space utilization and a neat appearance. In one embodiment, the elastic element 345 and pivot pin 344 are located between the pressure plate 348 and the slide rail 120. The pivot pin 344 is made of a wear-resistant material, such as metal. The elastic element 345 is made of a spring, elastic rubber ring, metal spring, etc.

[0078] In one embodiment, the slide rail 120 is provided with at least one limiting groove 1201 that engages with the pivot pin 344. The engagement of the pivot pin 344 with the limiting groove 1201 allows for more reliable holding of the cover 30 at a certain angle. One, two, or more limiting grooves 1201 can be provided. For example, if the cover 30 needs to be opened to an angle of 60 degrees or 90 degrees, a limiting groove 1201 is provided at the corresponding position on the slide rail 120. Of course, these are just examples and are not limited to the above examples.

[0079] The limiting groove 1201 can be formed by a recess or between protrusions on the slide rail 120. When the pin 344 enters the limiting groove 1201, it will move downward; when it moves out of the limiting groove 1201, it will move upward to provide rotational resistance.

[0080] In one embodiment, the pressure plate 348 includes a base 3482, a second protruding edge 3483 extending horizontally from the base 3482, and a protruding post 3484 extending vertically from the base 3482. The protruding post 3484 is provided with an assembly hole 3485. At least a portion of the elastic element 345 is located within the assembly hole 3485, and a third hole 3481 is provided on the second protruding edge 3483. The second protruding edge 3483 presses against the first protruding edge 3413, which not only increases the stability of the elastic element 345 but also increases the stability of the rotating shaft 341.

[0081] In one embodiment, the elastic element 345, the pin 344, the pivot 341, the slide rail 120, the through hole 3722, the protrusion 3484, and the second protrusion 3483 are all configured as a pair.

[0082] In one embodiment, a wire-passing hole is provided at the connection between the support base 12 and the cover assembly 50 to allow the leads (not shown) connecting the power supply assembly 13 and the control assembly 31 to pass through, facilitating the routing of the leads.

[0083] In one embodiment, a first channel 3416 is provided between a pair of rotating shafts 341, and a second channel 3486 is provided between a pair of protrusions 3484. The support base 12 is provided with a first wire hole 122, and the lug 372 is provided with a second wire hole 3723. The second channel 3486, the first channel 3416, the second wire hole 3723, and the first wire hole 122 are connected to form a wire passage hole.

[0084] In one embodiment, a power board box 121 is provided inside the support base 12, and a power assembly 13 is disposed inside the power board box 121. The support base 12 has an isolation rib 123 located on one side of the first wire hole 122, the isolation rib 123 extends to the upper end of the power board box 121, and the power board box 121 has a guide surface 1211 that mates with the isolation rib 123. When water enters the support base 12 from the first wire hole 122, it falls through the isolation rib 123 and the guide surface 1211 in sequence, preventing the water from contacting the power assembly 13.

[0085] In one embodiment, the guide surface 1211 is higher in the middle and lower on both sides, so that water entering the support base 12 flows to both sides after falling onto the guide surface 1211 and falls down from the sides. The base 10 includes a bottom cover 19 disposed at the bottom, and the bottom cover 19 has a drain hole 191, through which water falling from the guide surface 1211 is finally discharged. The power board box 121 includes a retaining rib 1214 pressing downward against the bottom cover 19, and a wire retaining groove 1215 is formed between the two retaining ribs 1214.

[0086] Figures 14 to 15 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of the food processor of this application. The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the motor 40 is disposed inside the base 11. Other features are the same as those in the first embodiment and will not be described again here.

[0087] Figure 16 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of a third embodiment of the food processor of this application. In this embodiment, the lid 30 is rotatably mounted on the support base 12, and the cup lid 25 is integrally formed with the lid 30. Thus, the structure of the blending cup assembly 20 is simpler.

[0088] 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, include: The base (10) includes a base (11) and a support (12) extending upward from the base (11); A stirring cup assembly (20) is assembled on the base (11); a cover assembly (50) is rotatably connected to the support base (12) via a pivot (341) to open relative to the support base (12), and the cover assembly (50) covers the stirring cup (21). A pivot pin (344) is disposed on the cover assembly (50), and its bottom end presses against the support base (12); The elastic element (345) abuts against the cover assembly (50) at its top end and presses against the pin (344) at its bottom end. The elastic element (345) applies an elastic force to the pin (344) in the direction of the support seat (12), so that the pin (344) presses against the support seat (12).

2. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The rotating shaft (341) is disposed on the cover assembly (50), the support base (12) is provided with a shaft hole (343) that mates with the rotating shaft (341), the rotating shaft (341) is provided with a limiting channel (3415), and the shaft pin (344) is assembled in the limiting channel (3415).

3. The food processor of claim 2, wherein: The cover assembly (50) includes a cover housing (37) and a pressure plate (348) assembled with the cover housing (37). The rotating shaft (341) is assembled with the cover housing (37). The pressure plate (348) is located above the rotating shaft (341). The top end of the elastic member (345) abuts against the pressure plate (348), and the bottom end of the elastic member (345) abuts against the shaft pin (344).

4. The food processor of claim 3, wherein, The cover housing (37) includes a lug (372) with a receiving cavity (3721). The lug (372) has a through hole (3722) communicating with the receiving cavity (3721). The rotating shaft (341) is assembled in the receiving cavity (3721). The rotating shaft (341) passes through the through hole (3722) and cooperates with the shaft hole (343). The pressure plate (348), the rotating shaft (341) and the cover housing (37) are fixedly connected by fasteners.

5. The food processor as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating shafts (341) are configured as a pair, and both of the rotating shafts (341) are located in the receiving cavity (3721) and are fixedly connected to the pressure plate (348) and the cover shell (37) respectively; the shaft pins (344) are respectively assembled in the limiting channel (3415) of each rotating shaft (341), and the elastic element (345) is respectively provided between each shaft pin (344) and the pressure plate (348).

6. The food processor as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (341) includes a connecting wall (3412) and a first protruding edge (3413), a limiting part (3414), and a connecting shaft (3410) extending laterally from the connecting wall (3412). The connecting shaft (3410) extends in the same direction as the first protruding edge (3413). The connecting shaft (3410) passes through the through hole (3722) and engages with the shaft hole (343). The first protruding edge (3413) extends in the opposite direction to the limiting part (3414). The limiting channel (3415) is provided in the limiting part (3414). The first protruding edge (3413) is located above the connecting shaft (3410). The rotating shaft (341) is fixedly connected to the pressure plate (348) and the cover shell (37) through the first protruding edge (3413).

7. The food processor as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The support base (12) includes a support base housing (124) and a bushing (342) fixed to the support base housing (124). The bushing (342) is provided with a shaft hole (343) that cooperates with the rotating shaft (341). The rotating shaft (341) is assembled with the bushing (342) to realize the rotational connection between the cover assembly (50) and the support base (12).

8. The food processor as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The support base (12) is provided with a slide rail (120). During the rotation of the cover assembly (50) relative to the support base (12), the bottom end of the shaft pin (344) moves along the slide rail (120).

9. The food processor as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The slide rail (120) is provided with at least one limiting groove (1201) that mates with the shaft pin (344); and / or, The slide rail (120) has an arc surface, and the pivot pin (344) slides back and forth along the arc surface of the slide rail (120) during the opening or closing of the cover assembly (50).

10. The food processor as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The mixing cup assembly (20) includes a mixing cup (21) and a heating plate (22) and a blade assembly (23) disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup (21). A motor (40) is provided in the base (11) or at the bottom of the mixing cup (21). The motor (40) includes an output shaft (41). The output shaft (41) drives the blade assembly (23) to rotate in the mixing cup (21). And / or, a power supply assembly (13) is provided in the support base (12). A control assembly (31) electrically connected to the power supply assembly (13) is provided in the cover assembly (50). A wire hole is provided at the connection between the support base (12) and the cover assembly (50).

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