Food processor

Abstract

The application provides a food processor. The food processor comprises a base, a supporting 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, a cover assembled on the supporting seat and covering the stirring cup assembly, and a power supply and an electric control assembly arranged in the cover. Thus, 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, comprising 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 base, the lid covering the blending cup assembly, the lid housing a power supply component and an electronic control component. Because the electronic control component and power supply component are both housed within the lid, the space within the lid can be fully utilized to accommodate them, avoiding stacking the electronic control component and power supply component within the base. This reduces the height of the base, thereby effectively reducing the height of the food processor, making the overall food processor more compact and aesthetically pleasing, and occupying less space.

[0005] Furthermore, the cover includes a cover housing, an operation panel, and an electronic control box. The power supply component and the electronic control assembly are stacked vertically within the cover housing, with the electronic control assembly located above the power supply component. The electronic control box covers the electronic control assembly, and the operation panel is fixed to the electronic control box. This design results in a simple structure and easy assembly, while also allowing the user to operate the control panel from the top of the food processor, making operation even more convenient.

[0006] Furthermore, the cover also includes a partition, with the power supply component disposed below the partition and the electronic control component disposed above the partition. By placing the partition between the power supply component and the electronic control component, electromagnetic interference between the power supply component and the electronic control component is reduced.

[0007] Furthermore, the power supply component and the electronic control component are respectively fixed to the partition, and the partition is fixed to the cover housing. When assembling the cover, the power supply component and the electronic control component are first fixed to the partition, and then the three are fixed as a whole inside the cover housing, which makes assembly more convenient.

[0008] 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.

[0009] Furthermore, the electronic control component and the power supply component are located at the end of the cover away from the support base, while the second vent is located at the end of the cover closer to the support base. Because the second vent is located at the end of the cover closer to the support base, and the user is positioned away from the support base during operation, the second vent is farther from the user, thus the steam emitted through the second vent is also farther away from the user, better preventing scalding from the emitted steam.

[0010] Furthermore, the cover includes a cover housing, an operation panel, and an electrical control box. The power supply components and electrical control components are arranged horizontally within the cover housing, and the electrical control box covers the power supply components and electrical control components. The operation panel is fixed to the electrical control box. Because the power supply components and electrical control components are arranged horizontally within the cover housing, it helps to reduce the height of the cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the mixing cup assembly includes a lid that covers the mixing cup, and the lid has a vent that communicates with the outside. Thus, venting is achieved through the lid, eliminating the need for a vent on the main lid and simplifying its structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the food processor includes a motor assembly, which includes a motor frame, a motor, a high-voltage upper coupler, and a low-voltage upper coupler. The motor, the high-voltage upper coupler, and the low-voltage upper coupler are respectively fixed to the motor frame, and the high-voltage upper coupler and the low-voltage upper coupler are arranged around the motor. The high-voltage upper coupler and the low-voltage upper coupler at least partially overlap with the motor in the height direction. The base is provided with a high-voltage lower coupler that docks with the high-voltage upper coupler and a low-voltage lower coupler that docks with the low-voltage upper coupler. Because both the high-voltage and low-voltage top couplers are smaller than conventional top couplers, there is sufficient space between the motor frame sidewall and the motor to accommodate them. This allows the high-voltage and low-voltage top couplers to be positioned around the motor, ensuring that they at least partially overlap with the motor in the height direction. This effectively reduces the height of the mixing cup assembly, thereby reducing the overall height of the blender and making it more compact and space-saving. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the blender reduces vibrations during operation.

[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. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 The image shown is a cross-sectional view of the food processor of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 An exploded 3D view of the food processor shown.

[0016] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of another embodiment of the food processor shown. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please see Figures 1 to 3 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] The 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 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 stir and grind the food ingredients in the mixing cup 21.

[0022] The cover 30 is assembled to the support base 12 and covers the mixing cup assembly 20. A power supply component 18 and an electronic control component 31 are housed within the cover 30. The power supply component 18 can be a wired or wireless power source, such as a power board or a storage battery, and is not limited thereto. The power supply component 18 and the electronic control component 31 are electrically connected via leads.

[0023] Since both the electronic control component 31 and the power supply component 18 are housed within the cover 30, the space within the cover 30 can be fully utilized to accommodate them, avoiding the stacking of the electronic control component 31 and the power supply component 18 within the base 11. This reduces the height of the base 11, thereby effectively reducing the height of the blender 100, making the blender 100 more compact and aesthetically pleasing, and taking up less space. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the blender 100 reduces vibrations generated during operation. In addition, the base 11, support base 12, and cover 30 partially enclose the blending cup assembly 20, partially isolating the noise generated by the blending cup assembly 20 during operation, resulting in quieter operation of the blender 100.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cover 30 includes a cover housing 37, an operation panel 36, and an electrical control box 35. The power supply component 18 and the electrical control assembly 31 are stacked vertically within the cover housing 37, with the electrical control assembly 31 located above the power supply component 18. The electrical control box 35 covers the electrical control assembly 31, and the operation panel 36 is fixed to the electrical control box 35. This design is simple and easy to assemble, and the user operates the control panel 36 from the top of the food processor 100, making operation more convenient.

[0025] In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 30 further includes a partition 39, with the power supply component 18 disposed below the partition 39 and the electronic control component 31 disposed above the partition 39. By placing the partition 39 between the power supply component 18 and the electronic control component 31, electromagnetic interference between them is reduced. The partition 39 is made of an insulator, such as plastic.

[0026] The power supply component 18 and the electronic control component 31 are respectively fixed to the partition plate 39, and the partition plate 39 is fixed to the cover housing 37. When assembling the cover 30, the power supply component 18 and the electronic control component 31 are first fixed to the partition plate 39, and then the three are fixed as a whole inside the cover housing 37, thus making assembly more convenient. The power supply component 18 can be fixed to the partition plate 39 by means of threaded parts, snap-fits, etc., and the electronic control component 31 can be fixed to the partition plate 39 by means of threaded parts, snap-fits, etc.

[0027] 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.

[0028] The electronic control component 31 and the power supply component 18 are located at the end of the cover 30 away from the support base 12, and the second vent 38 is located at the end of the cover 30 closer to the support base 12. Because the second vent 38 is located at the end of the cover 30 closer to the support base 12, and the user is on the side away from the support base 12 during operation, the second vent 38 is farther from the user, and the steam emitted through the second vent 38 is also farther from the user, better preventing the steam from scalding the user.

[0029] Please see Figure 3 The cover 30 includes a cover housing 37, an operation panel 36, and an electrical control box 35. The power supply assembly 18 and the electrical control assembly 31 are arranged horizontally within the cover housing 37. The electrical control box 35 covers the power supply assembly 18 and the electrical control assembly 31, and the operation panel 36 is fixed to the electrical control box 35. Because the power supply assembly 18 and the electrical control assembly 31 are arranged horizontally within the cover housing 37, it helps to reduce the height of the cover 30.

[0030] The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a lid 25 covering the mixing cup 21, and the lid 25 has a vent hole communicating with the outside. Thus, venting is achieved through the lid 25, eliminating the need for a vent hole in the cover 30, making the structure of the cover 30 simpler.

[0031] The food processor 100 includes a motor assembly 40, which includes a motor frame 41, a motor 42, a high-voltage upper coupler 481, and a low-voltage upper coupler 482. The motor 42, the high-voltage upper coupler 481, and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are respectively fixed to the motor frame 41, and the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are arranged around the motor 42. The high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 at least partially overlap with the motor 42 in the height direction. The base 11 is provided with a high-voltage lower coupler 112 that docks with the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and a low-voltage lower coupler 113 that docks with the low-voltage upper coupler 482. Since both the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are smaller than conventional upper couplers, there is sufficient space between the side wall of the motor frame 41 and the motor 42 to accommodate the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482. This allows the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 to be positioned around the motor 42, ensuring that they at least partially overlap with the motor 42 in the height direction. This effectively reduces the height of the mixing cup assembly 20, thereby reducing the overall height of the food processor 100, making it more compact and aesthetically pleasing, and occupying less space. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the food processor 100 reduces vibrations generated during operation.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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 covers the mixing cup assembly (20). The cover (30) is provided with a power supply component (18) and an electronic control component (31).

2. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The cover (30) includes a cover housing (37), an operation panel (36), and an electrical control box (35). The power supply unit (18) and the electrical control assembly (31) are stacked in the cover housing (37) in the vertical direction. The electrical control assembly (31) is located above the power supply unit (18). The electrical control box (35) covers the electrical control assembly (31). The operation panel (36) is fixed on the electrical control box (35).

3. The food processor of claim 2, wherein: The cover (30) also includes a partition (39), the power supply unit (18) is disposed below the partition (39), and the electronic control component (31) is disposed above the partition (39).

4. The food processor of claim 3, wherein: The power supply component (18) and the electronic control component (31) are respectively fixed to the partition (39), and the partition (39) is fixed to the cover housing (37).

5. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: 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).

6. The food processor of claim 5, wherein: The electronic control component (31) and the power supply component (18) are 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).

7. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The cover (30) includes a cover housing (37), an operation panel (36), and an electrical control box (35). The power supply unit (18) and the electrical control component (31) are arranged horizontally inside the cover housing (37). The electrical control box (35) covers the power supply unit (18) and the electrical control component (31). The operation panel (36) is fixed on the electrical control box (35).

8. The food processor of claim 7, wherein: The mixing cup assembly (20) includes a cup lid (25) covering the mixing cup (21), and the cup lid (25) is provided with an exhaust hole communicating with the outside.

9. The food processor of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: The food processor includes a motor assembly (40), which includes a motor frame (41), a motor (42), a high-voltage upper coupler (481), and a low-voltage upper coupler (482). The motor (42), the high-voltage upper coupler (481), and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are respectively fixed to the motor frame (41), and the high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are arranged around the motor (42). The high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are at least partially overlapped with the motor (42) in the height direction. The base (11) is provided with a high-voltage lower coupler (112) that docks with the high-voltage upper coupler (481) and a low-voltage lower coupler (113) that docks with the low-voltage upper coupler (482).

10. The food processor of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: 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).

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