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 motor and a heating disc, the motor and the heating disc being arranged at the bottom of the stirring cup, the motor comprising an output shaft, the top end of the output shaft being provided with a knife assembly, and a cover rotatably assembled on the supporting seat, the cover being arranged above the stirring cup assembly, and a control assembly being arranged in the cover. 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 motor and a heating plate, the motor and the heating plate being disposed at the bottom of the blending cup, the motor including an output shaft, and a blade assembly being provided at the top end of the output shaft; and a cover, rotatably assembled on the support, the cover covering the blending cup assembly, and a control component being disposed inside the cover. Because the control components are located inside the lid, avoiding stacking them with the power supply and motor, the overall height of the blender is effectively reduced through the rational arrangement of these three components. This makes the blender more compact and space-saving. Furthermore, the lower overall height reduces vibration during operation. Additionally, since the blade assembly is directly mounted on the top of the motor's output shaft, the motor can directly drive the blade assembly to blend ingredients without the need for a clutch, effectively reducing energy loss and noise. Finally, the base, support, and lid partially enclose the blending cup assembly, partially isolating the noise generated during its operation, resulting in even quieter operation.

[0005] Furthermore, the lid has an initial state and an open state, and in the open state, the lid rotates upwards by an angle greater than or equal to 60 degrees relative to the initial state. This allows the mixing cup assembly to be easily installed on or removed from the base after rotating the lid from the initial state to the open state, avoiding interference between the mixing cup assembly and the lid during this process.

[0006] Furthermore, the cover is rotatably assembled to the support base via a pivot or hinge. Thus, the cover can rotate relative to the support base simply by using a pivot and hinge, resulting in a simple structure.

[0007] Furthermore, a power supply component is housed within the support base. By placing the power supply component within the support base and the control component within the cover, the control component, power supply component, and motor are located in three different positions, which further facilitates reducing the height of the food processor.

[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 becomes longer, it better prevents overflow and reduces noise, resulting in a better user experience.

[0009] Furthermore, the motor is fixed to the motor frame, and the bottom of the stirring cup has a flange extending radially inward. The heating plate presses downward against the flange, and the motor frame presses upward against the flange. The motor frame and the heating plate are locked together by locking components, and a sealing ring is formed between the heating plate and the flange. During assembly, the sealing ring is first placed on the edge of the heating plate, then the heating plate is inserted into the stirring cup through the opening and pressed onto the flange by the sealing ring. Then, the motor frame, which houses the motor, presses against the flange from bottom to top, and the motor frame is locked to the heating plate by fasteners. This fixes the heating plate and motor to the bottom of the stirring cup, resulting in a simple structure and convenient and reliable assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the motor is fixed to a motor frame, which is equipped with a high-voltage upper coupler and a low-voltage upper coupler. The high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers at least partially overlap with the motor in the height direction. The base is correspondingly equipped with a high-voltage lower coupler and a low-voltage lower coupler. The high-voltage lower coupler connects to the high-voltage upper coupler, and the low-voltage lower coupler connects to the low-voltage upper coupler. Because the high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers at least partially overlap with the motor in the height direction, the height of the food processor can be reduced.

[0011] Furthermore, the base has a downwardly recessed groove, within which the high-voltage and low-voltage couplers are disposed, and the bottom end of the mixing cup assembly extends into the groove. Because the base has a downwardly recessed groove, and the bottom end of the mixing cup assembly extends into the groove, the overall height of the food processor can be reduced.

[0012] Furthermore, the cover includes a cover housing, an operation panel, and a control board box. The control component is disposed within the cover housing, the control board box covers the control component, and the operation panel is fixed to the control board box. This design results in a simple structure, easy assembly, and user-friendly operation via the operation panel.

[0013] Furthermore, the blade assembly is detachably mounted on the output shaft. This allows the blade assembly to be removed for cleaning after use of the food processor. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 The image shown is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the food processor of this application;

[0015] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 Another 3D view of the food processor shown, with the blender cup assembly removed from the base;

[0016] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 Another 3D illustration of the food processor shown, with the lid facing upwards and rotating to open;

[0017] Figure 4 As shown Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mixing cup assembly shown, with the lid open;

[0018] Figure 5 As shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the food processor shown;

[0019] Figure 6 As shown Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A. 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 2 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] Please see Figures 3 to 6 A mixing cup assembly 20 is assembled on the base 11. The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a mixing cup 21, a motor 40, and a heating plate 22. The motor 40 and the heating plate 22 are located at the bottom of the mixing cup 21. The motor 40 includes an output shaft 41, and a blade assembly 23 is provided at the top of the output shaft 41. The mixing cup 21 is used to hold food, the heating plate 22 is used to heat the food in the mixing cup 21, and the blade assembly 23 is used to stir and pulverize the food in the mixing cup 21. The mixing cup 21 includes a cup body 219 and a handle 218. The cup body 219 has a spout 2191, which is positioned opposite to the handle. The support base 12 has a mating groove 127 corresponding to the spout 2191, and the spout 2191 is located in the mating groove 127. The cross-section of the cup body 219 can be set to approximately square, so that the stirring cup 21 can be made shorter while having the same volume. The stirring cup 21 has baffles 214 at its four corners, or these baffles 214 can be omitted. In other embodiments, the cross-section of the cup body 219 can also be circular or other shapes.

[0025] The cover 30 is rotatably assembled to the support base 12, covering the mixing cup assembly 20, and a control component 31 is provided inside the cover 30. When the mixing cup assembly 20 needs to be assembled onto the base 11, first rotate the cover 30 upwards by a certain angle, then place the mixing cup assembly 20 on the base 11, and then rotate the cover 30 downwards so that it covers the mixing cup assembly 20. When the mixing cup assembly 20 needs to be removed from the base 11, similarly, first rotate the cover 30 upwards by a certain angle, and then remove the mixing cup assembly 20.

[0026] Because the control component 31 is located inside the cover 30, the stacking of the control component 31, power component 13, and motor 40 is avoided, effectively reducing the height of the food processor 100 and making it more compact and space-saving. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the food processor 100 reduces vibration during operation. Simultaneously, since the blade assembly 23 is directly mounted on the top of the output shaft 41 of the motor 40, the motor 40 can directly drive the blade assembly 23 to blend ingredients without the need for a clutch, effectively reducing energy loss and noise. Additionally, the base 11, support 12, and cover 30 partially enclose the blending cup assembly 20, partially isolating the noise generated during operation and further reducing the noise level of the food processor 100.

[0027] The lid 30 has an initial state and an open state. In the open state, the lid 30 rotates upwards by an angle greater than or equal to 60 degrees relative to the initial state. The "initial state" refers to the state where the lid 30 is placed over the mixing cup assembly 20. The "open state" refers to the state after the lid 30 has rotated upwards relative to the initial state, at which point the mixing cup assembly 20 can be assembled onto the base 11 or detached from the base 11. Thus, rotating the lid 30 from the initial state to the open state allows for convenient installation or removal of the mixing cup assembly 20 from the base 11, avoiding interference between the mixing cup assembly 20 and the lid 30 during this process.

[0028] Preferably, the angle at which the cover 30 rotates upward relative to its initial state in the open state is between 60 and 120 degrees. In some embodiments, the angle at which the cover 30 can rotate upward can be 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 degrees or any value between any two adjacent values ​​mentioned above, and is not limited thereto.

[0029] The cover 30 is rotatably assembled to the support base 12 via a pivot or hinge. Thus, the cover 30 can rotate relative to the support base 12 simply by using a pivot and hinge, resulting in a simple structure.

[0030] In the illustrated embodiment, a power supply component 13 is housed within the support base 12. The power supply component 13 can be a wired or wireless power source, such as a power board or a storage battery, and is not limited thereto. By placing the power supply component 13 within the support base 12 and the control component 31 within the cover 30, the control component 31, the power supply component 13, and the motor 40 are located in three different positions, which is more conducive to reducing the height of the food processor 100.

[0031] In another embodiment, both the power supply component 13 and the control component 31 are disposed within the cover 30. The power supply component 13 and the control component 31 can be integrated or disposed separately. In yet another embodiment, the control component 31 is disposed within the cover 30, while the power supply component 13 and the motor 40 are disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup 21. In yet another embodiment, the control component 31 is disposed within the cover 30, the power supply component 13 is disposed within the base 11, and the motor 40 is disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup 21.

[0032] Please see Figure 5 and Figure 6 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.

[0033] Specifically, the cup lid 25 includes an upper lid 251, a lower lid 252, and a vent sealing ring 253. The vent sealing ring 253 is clamped and limited by the upper lid 251 and the lower lid 252. The vent sealing ring 253 extends into the second vent hole 38 and is tightly attached to the inner wall of the second vent hole 38. The vent sealing ring 253 has a connecting hole 2531 that connects the first vent hole 258 and the second vent hole 38. Steam is discharged sequentially through the first vent hole 258, the connecting hole 2531, and the second vent hole 38. By providing the vent sealing ring 253, steam leakage between the first vent hole 258 and the second vent hole 38 can be prevented.

[0034] Please see Figure 5The 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 and the heating plate 22 are locked together by a locking device, and a sealing ring 221 forms a seal between the heating plate 22 and the flange 211. During assembly, the sealing ring 221 is first fitted onto the edge of the heating plate 22. Then, the heating plate 22 is placed into the stirring cup 21 from the opening and pressed against the flange 211 by the sealing ring 221. Next, the motor frame 49, which houses the motor 40, presses against the flange 211 from bottom to top, and the motor frame 49 is locked to the heating plate 22 by fasteners. This secures the heating plate 22 and the motor 40 to the bottom of the stirring cup 21. The structure is simple, and assembly is convenient and reliable.

[0035] The motor frame 49 is equipped with a high-voltage upper coupler 481 and a low-voltage upper coupler 482, which at least partially overlap with the motor 40 in the height direction. The base 11 is correspondingly equipped with a high-voltage lower coupler 112 and a low-voltage lower coupler 113, with the high-voltage lower coupler 112 docking with the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage lower coupler 113 docking with the low-voltage upper coupler 482. Because the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 at least partially overlap with the motor 40 in the height direction, the height of the food processor 100 can be reduced.

[0036] The base 11 has a downwardly recessed groove 111, and the high-voltage coupler 112 and the low-voltage coupler 113 are disposed in the groove 111. The bottom end of the mixing cup assembly 20 extends into the groove 111. Because the base 11 has a downwardly recessed groove 111, and the bottom end of the mixing cup assembly 20 extends into the groove 111, the overall height of the food processor 10 can be reduced.

[0037] The cover 30 includes a cover housing 37, an operation panel 36, and a control panel box 35. The control component 31 is disposed within the cover housing 37, the control panel box 35 covers the control component 31, and the operation panel 36 is fixed to the control panel 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 more convenient. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover housing 37 includes a surrounding rib 370 forming the second vent 38, and the panel 36 has a through hole 360 ​​corresponding to the second vent 38. The top of the cover housing 37 has a limiting rib 375 surrounding the panel 36, which limits the position of the panel 36.

[0038] In one embodiment, the blade assembly 23 is detachably mounted on the output shaft 41. This allows the blade assembly 23 to be removed for cleaning after use of the food processor 100. In another embodiment, the blade assembly 23 may be fixedly mounted on the bottom of the blender cup 21.

[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 motor (40), and a heating plate (22). The motor (40) and the heating plate (22) are disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup (21). The motor (40) includes an output shaft (41), and a blade assembly (23) is provided at the top of the output shaft (41). The cover (30) is rotatably assembled on the support base (12). The cover (30) covers the stirring cup assembly (20), and the cover (30) is provided with a control component (31).

2. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The cover (30) has an initial state and an open state. In the open state, the cover (30) rotates upward at an angle greater than or equal to 60 degrees relative to the initial state.

3. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The cover (30) is rotatably assembled to the support base (12) via a pivot or hinge.

4. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The support base (12) contains a power supply assembly (13).

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 as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (40) is fixed to the motor frame (49). The bottom end of the stirring cup (21) is provided with a flange (211) in the radial direction. The heating plate (22) presses against the flange (211) downwards, and the motor frame (49) presses against the flange (211) upwards. The motor frame (49) and the heating plate (22) are locked together by a locking member, and the heating plate (22) and the flange (211) are sealed by a disc sealing ring (221).

7. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The motor (40) is fixed to the motor frame (49), which is provided with a high-voltage upper coupler (481) and a low-voltage upper coupler (482). The high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are at least partially overlapped with the motor (40) in the height direction. The base (11) is provided with a high-voltage lower coupler (112) and a low-voltage lower coupler (113). The high-voltage lower coupler (112) is connected to the high-voltage upper coupler (481), and the low-voltage lower coupler (113) is connected to the low-voltage upper coupler (482).

8. The food processor as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The base (11) has a downward recessed groove (111), the high-voltage coupler (112) and the low-voltage coupler (113) are disposed in the groove (111), and the bottom end of the stirring cup assembly (20) extends into the groove (111).

9. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The cover (30) includes a cover housing (37), an operation panel (36) and a control board box (35). The control component (31) is disposed inside the cover housing (37), the control board box (35) covers the control component (31), and the operation panel (36) is fixed on the control board box (35).

10. The food processor of claim 1, wherein: The blade assembly (23) is detachably mounted on the output shaft (41).

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