Cooking cup, cooking cup assembly and cooking machine
By designing a cooking cup with increased upper wall thickness, the problem of the cooking cup being prone to breakage when blending hard ingredients has been solved, resulting in more stable use and more uniform food mixing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG SHAOXING SUPOR DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing food processors are prone to breaking their cups when blending hard ingredients, which shortens their lifespan.
Design a cooking cup whose cup wall structure increases the thickness and strength of the upper cup wall by reducing the distance between the inner and outer surfaces of the upper cup wall in the upward direction, and forms a stable connection with the cup base through a sealing ring to prevent breakage.
The durability of the blending cup has been improved, enabling it to firmly blend hard ingredients and improve the uniformity and smoothness of food mixing during the blending process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to small household appliances, and more particularly to food processors, food processor components, and food processors. Background Technology
[0002] The food processor includes a plate assembly and a blending cup. The plate assembly is sealed to the blending cup to form a food receiving cavity. The food receiving cavity is used to hold food. When the food processor includes a motor and a blade assembly, the motor drives the blades of the blade assembly to rotate within the food receiving cavity to process the food, such as blending hard ingredients. When the food processor includes a heating element, the heating element can heat the food within the food receiving cavity.
[0003] The food processor cup broke during the blending of hard ingredients. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this application is to disclose a blending cup, a blending cup assembly, and a blender. The blending cup is not easily broken and can be used to blend hard ingredients.
[0005] In a first aspect, this application discloses a cooking cup. The cup wall includes a lower cup wall and an upper cup wall; the upper cup wall extends upward from the lower cup wall. In a direction perpendicular to the centerline of the cooking cup, the distance between the outer surface and the inner surface of the lower cup wall is a first distance; the distance between the outer surface and the inner surface of the upper cup wall is a second distance; of the first distance and the second distance, at least the second distance decreases in the upward direction.
[0006] As described above, since at least the second distance decreases in the upward direction compared to the thickness of the cup wall being equal everywhere, at least the upper cup wall becomes thicker from top to bottom, increasing its strength and making it less prone to breakage. This makes it more stable when assembled with the plate and / or cup base. Furthermore, the lower cup wall is protected by the relevant sealing ring when assembled with the plate and / or cup base, making it less prone to breakage. Therefore, the cooking cup is less likely to break and is more stable after assembly. It can be used to blend hard ingredients. For example, the cooking cup can be used as a dry grinding cup to grind hard ingredients.
[0007] In some implementations, the second distance first decreases and then increases in the upward direction.
[0008] As described above, because the second distance first decreases and then increases, while maintaining the advantages of increased strength and greater stability after assembly, the change in the second distance creates interconnected cavities of varying sizes on the inner surface of the upper cup wall. When the food processor includes this type of food processor and blade assembly, with water inside the food processor and the blades rotating, the cavities of different sizes generate different turbulence, resulting in more even food mixing and a finer texture. Of course, if the food processor is used as a dry grinding cup, the different sized cavities also facilitate mixing of ingredients under the stirring action of the blades, resulting in a finer blend.
[0009] In some implementations, the second distance first decreases in the upward direction and then remains constant.
[0010] As described above, because the second distance first decreases and then remains constant, the structure of the blending cup is relatively simple and easy to process. Of course, because the second distance first decreases and then remains constant, it also creates cavities of different sizes. Therefore, when the blender includes this blending cup and blade assembly, with water inside the blending cup and the blades rotating, the cavities of different sizes can generate different turbulence, resulting in more even food mixing and a finer texture. Of course, if the blending cup is used as a dry grinding cup, the cavities of different sizes also facilitate the mixing of ingredients under the stirring action of the blades, resulting in a finer blend.
[0011] In some implementations, the second distance decreases continuously in the upward direction.
[0012] As described above, the second distance decreases continuously in the upward direction, making the food processor cup more aesthetically pleasing.
[0013] In some implementations, the reduction is a gradual reduction.
[0014] As described above, since the reduction is gradual, the cooking cup is more aesthetically pleasing. In particular, as the second distance gradually decreases, it helps to increase the strength of the upper wall of the cooking cup, making it more stable after assembly with the cup base and plate assembly. The cooking cup looks more consistent from top to bottom and is more aesthetically pleasing.
[0015] In some embodiments, the angle between the tangent of the inner surface of the upper cup wall and the center line of the cooking cup is α, and the angle between the tangent of the outer surface of the upper cup wall and the center line is β, where β < α.
[0016] As described above, since b < a, the bottom of the upper cup wall has a relatively large width along the direction perpendicular to the center line. Ultimately, the corner of the cup wall has sufficient width to press against the sealing ring of the cup base, making the sealing ring of the cup base more effective in sealing the gap between the cooking cup and the cup base. Of course, as the second distance gradually decreases upwards, b < a also makes the width of the upper cup wall consistent from top to bottom, which is more aesthetically pleasing.
[0017] In some implementations, b ≤ 2 degrees and a ≤ 3 degrees.
[0018] As described above, since b≤2 degrees and a≤3 degrees, the food processor cup is more consistent top to bottom, which is more aesthetically pleasing and ensures the strength of the food processor cup, making it less prone to breakage. It is also more stable after being assembled with the cup base and / or the plate. Furthermore, the width of the cup wall corner along the direction perpendicular to the center line is larger, which facilitates the pressing of the cup base sealing ring.
[0019] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the upper cup wall forms a first annulus in a cross-section perpendicular to the center line, the first annulus being square or circular.
[0020] As described above, since the first ring is square or round, the cooking cup is aesthetically pleasing and easy to manufacture.
[0021] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the lower cup wall forms a second ring in a cross-section perpendicular to the center line, the second ring being square or circular.
[0022] As described above, since the second ring is square or round, the cooking cup is aesthetically pleasing and easy to manufacture.
[0023] Secondly, this application discloses a cooking cup assembly. The cooking cup assembly includes a cup base, a saucer, a sealing ring, and any of the aforementioned cooking cups. The lower cup wall and the sealing ring are clamped by the saucer and the cup base to form a seal between the saucer and the lower cup wall.
[0024] As described above, the cooking cup assembly has at least the beneficial effects of the cooking cup, such as the cooking cup being more stable, less prone to breakage, and capable of grinding hard ingredients.
[0025] Thirdly, this application discloses a food processor. The food processor includes a base and any of the aforementioned food processor cup assemblies, the food processor cup assembly being located on the base.
[0026] As described above, the food processor has at least the beneficial effects of the food processor cup. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first type of cooking cup in this application;
[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the assembly consisting of the cooking cup and the handle shown;
[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the cooking cup shown is referenced from [reference point]. Figure 2 AA line;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooking cup component of this application;
[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An enlarged view of part A;
[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a cooking cup in related technologies;
[0033] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the second type of cooking cup in this application;
[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cup wall of the third type of cooking cup in this application;
[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the cup wall of the fourth type of cooking cup in this application;
[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a food processor according to this application. Detailed Implementation
[0037] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.
[0038] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0039] See Figures 3 to 5 as well as Figures 7 to 9This application discloses a cooking cup, wherein the cup wall of the cooking cup 1 includes a lower cup wall 10 and an upper cup wall 11. The lower cup wall 10 is used for assembly with a plate body 31, or with a cup holder 2, or for assembly with both the plate body assembly 31 and the cup holder 2. The assembly with the cup holder can be direct assembly, or the cooking cup 1 can be indirectly assembled with the cup holder 2 via an intermediate component such as a bracket. Figure 3 and Figure 5 In the middle, the lower cup wall 10 includes a mounting platform 109, which locks the plate body 31 of the plate assembly 3 to the cup holder 2. The sealing ring 32 of the mounting platform 109 and the plate assembly 3 is clamped by the plate body 31 and the cup holder 2, realizing the assembly of the lower cup wall 10 with the plate assembly 3 and the cup holder 2. See also Figure 7 Alternatively, the lower cup wall 10 may not include the mounting base 109. In this case, the outer surface of the lower cup wall 10 may be threaded, and the cup base 2 may also be threaded. The lower cup wall 10 and the cup base 2 are tightened together by the threaded connection, thus assembling the cooking cup 1 and the cup base 2. Regardless of how the lower cup wall 10 is assembled with the cup base 2, the lower cup wall 10 is always assembled with the plate body 31. In this way, the cooking cup 1 and the plate body 31 form a cavity for holding food.
[0040] See Figure 3 as well as Figures 7 to 9 In a direction perpendicular to the centerline L of the cooking cup 1, the distance between the outer and inner surfaces of the lower cup wall 10 is a first distance d1. The distance between the outer surface 111 and the inner surface 112 of the upper cup wall 11 is a second distance d2. Of the first distance d1 and the second distance d2, at least the second distance d2 decreases in the upward direction. The upward direction is as follows: Figure 3 as well as Figures 7 to 9 As shown by arrow R, the upward direction can also be understood as the direction from the bottom to the top of the cooking cup 1. Figure 3 This indicates that d2 decreases. Figures 7 to 9 This indicates that both d1 and d2 decrease. Based on... Figure 3 , Figures 7 to 9 Technicians can conclude that the reduction mainly refers to a decreasing trend, with the ultimate goal of reducing at least the second distance d2 in the upward direction. That is, the lower end of the upper cup wall 11 of the cooking cup 1 becomes thicker, or the lower end of the upper cup wall 11 and the lower cup wall 10 are thicker, forming a cup wall that is thin at the top and thick at the bottom for the cooking cup 1.
[0041] As described above, since at least the second distance d2 decreases in the upward direction compared to the first distance d1 and the second distance d2, thus, with Figure 6Compared to the case where the thickness of the cup wall of the cooking cup 1 is uniform throughout, at least the upper cup wall 11 becomes thicker from top to bottom, increasing its strength and making it less prone to breakage. This makes it more stable when assembled with the plate body 31 and / or the cup base 2. Furthermore, the lower cup wall 10, when assembled with the plate body 31 and / or the cup base 2, is protected by the relevant sealing ring 32 and is not easily broken. Therefore, the cooking cup 1 is not easily broken and is more stable when assembled with the plate body 31 and / or the cup base 2. It can be used to blend hard ingredients. For example, the cooking cup can be used as a dry grinding cup to grind hard ingredients.
[0042] Regarding the first distance d1 between the outer and inner surfaces of the lower cup wall 10, reference can be made to the following implementation of the second distance d2. Of course, the first distance d1 can also remain unchanged in the upward direction, etc. Below, some implementations of reducing the second distance d2 are described. Of course, some implementations of the second distance d2 also apply to the first distance d1, for example... Figures 7 to 9 The diagram illustrates an implementation method for reducing the second distance d2.
[0043] See Figure 8 The second distance d2 first decreases and then increases in the upward direction. For example, the second distance d2 can alternately change in the order of first decreasing, then increasing, then decreasing again, and then increasing again, or the second distance d2 can simply decrease first and then increase. Those skilled in the art will understand that the decrease refers to a decreasing trend, and the increase also refers to an increasing trend. The increase and decrease are not limited to being achieved through an arc.
[0044] As described above, since the second distance d2 first decreases and then increases, while satisfying the advantages of increased strength of the blending cup 1 and greater stability after assembly with the plate 31 and / or cup base 2, the change in the second distance d2 causes the inner surface 112 of the upper cup wall 11 to form cavities of different sizes that are interconnected. When the blender includes such a blending cup and blade assembly, with water in the blending cup 1 and the blades of the blade assembly rotating, the cavities of different sizes can generate different turbulence, thereby making the food mix more evenly and the texture more delicate. Of course, if the blending cup 1 is used as a dry grinding cup, the cavities of different sizes are also conducive to the mixing of ingredients under the stirring action of the blades, and the ingredients are ground more finely.
[0045] See Figure 9 The second distance d2 first decreases in the upward direction and then remains constant. Here, the inner surface 112 includes an inclined surface 1121 and an upper inner surface 1122. The decrease is achieved through the inclined surface 1121, and the decrease is achieved by the upper inner surface 1122 being parallel to the outer surface 111. Those skilled in the art will understand that the decrease also refers to a decreasing trend, and is not limited to being achieved through an inclined surface.
[0046] As described above, because the second distance d2 first decreases and then remains constant, the structure of the blending cup 1 is relatively simple and easy to process. Of course, because the second distance d2 first decreases and then remains constant, it also creates cavities of different sizes. Therefore, when the blender includes this blending cup and blade assembly, with water inside the blending cup and the blades rotating, the cavities of different sizes can generate different turbulence, resulting in more even food mixing and a finer texture. Of course, if the blending cup 1 is used as a dry grinding cup, the cavities of different sizes also facilitate the mixing of ingredients under the stirring action of the blades, resulting in a finer blend.
[0047] See Figure 3 and Figure 7 The second distance d2 decreases continuously in the upward direction. This decrease may not be... Figure 3 and Figure 7 The decrease shown is not gradual, but rather a decreasing trend.
[0048] As described above, the second distance d2 decreases continuously in the upward direction, making the food processor cup 1 more aesthetically pleasing.
[0049] The "reduction" mentioned in the foregoing embodiments can be a gradual reduction. Such a gradual reduction can be found in [reference needed]. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 .
[0050] As described above, since the reduction is gradual, the cooking cup 1 is more aesthetically pleasing. In particular, as the second distance d2 gradually decreases, it helps to increase the strength of the upper cup wall 11 of the cooking cup 1, making it more stable after assembly with the cup base 2 and / or the plate body 31. The cooking cup 1 looks more consistent from top to bottom and is more aesthetically pleasing.
[0051] When the aforementioned reduction is gradual, the angle between the tangent of the inner surface 112 of the upper cup wall 11 and the center line L of the cooking cup 1 is α, and the angle between the tangent of the outer surface 111 of the upper cup wall 11 and the center line L is b, where b < α. Although Figure 8 and Figure 9 This is illustrated as the angle with line L1; however, since L1 is parallel to L, it is also the angle with the centerline L. For the tangent, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 If the line obtained by a cross-section of the inner surface 112 along the depth direction of the cooking cup includes a straight segment, the tangent is the straight segment itself. Similarly, if the line obtained by a cross-section of the outer surface 111 along the depth direction of the cooking cup includes a straight segment, the tangent is the straight segment itself. See also Figure 8If the line obtained by the cross-section of the inner surface 112 along the depth direction of the cooking cup 1 includes an arc, the tangent is the tangent at any point on that arc. Similarly, if the line obtained by the cross-section of the outer surface 111 along the depth direction of the cooking cup 1 includes an arc, the tangent is the tangent at any point on that arc.
[0052] As described above, since b < a, the width of the bottom of the upper cup wall 11 along the direction perpendicular to the center line L is relatively large. This can be understood as follows: if b is large, in... Figure 3 In this design, the lines on the left side of the outer surface 111 of the upper cup wall 11 rotate to the right, and the lines on the right side rotate to the left, thus reducing the width of the cup wall corner 13. Ultimately, the cup wall corner 13 has sufficient width to press against the cup seat sealing ring 4, making the cup seat sealing ring 4 more effective in sealing the gap between the cooking cup 1 and the cup seat 2. Of course, as the second distance gradually decreases upwards, b < a also makes the upper cup wall 11 have a consistent width from top to bottom, which is more aesthetically pleasing.
[0053] In some implementations, b ≤ 2 degrees, preferably b ≤ 1 degree. For example, 0 degrees, 0.1 degrees, 0.2 degrees, 0.3 degrees, 0.4 degrees, 0.5 degrees, 0.6 degrees, 0.7 degrees, 0.8 degrees, 0.9 degrees, 1 degree, 1.2 degrees, 1.3 degrees, 1.4 degrees, 1.5 degrees, 1.6 degrees, 1.7 degrees, 1.8 degrees, 1.9 degrees, or 2 degrees. a ≤ 3 degrees, for example, 0.3 degrees, 0.4 degrees, 0.6 degrees, 0.8 degrees, 0.9 degrees, 1 degree, 1.2 degrees, 1.4 degrees, 1.5 degrees, 1.8 degrees, 2 degrees, 2.2 degrees, 2.3 degrees, 2.5 degrees, 2.6 degrees, 2.8 degrees, or 3 degrees.
[0054] As described above, since b≤2 degrees and a≤3 degrees, the food preparation cup 1 is more consistent from top to bottom, which is more aesthetically pleasing and also ensures the strength of the food preparation cup 1, making it more stable and less prone to breakage. Furthermore, the cup wall corner 13 has a larger width along the direction perpendicular to the center line L, which facilitates the pressing of the cup seat sealing ring 4.
[0055] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The outer surface 111 of the upper cup wall 11 forms a first ring on a cross-section perpendicular to the center line, and the first ring is square. The square can be a square or rectangle in a mathematical sense (the cross-section is formed by four straight lines connected end-to-end), or a pseudo-square or pseudo-rectangle (the cross-section is formed by four straight lines and four arcs, with each pair of adjacent straight lines connected by an arc, or, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the square is formed by arcs of unequal lengths. In some other embodiments, the outer surface 111 of the upper cup wall 11 is circular in a cross-section perpendicular to the center line. Here, the circle can be considered a mathematical circle or an ellipse that approximates a circle.
[0056] As described above, since the first ring is square or round, the cooking cup 1 is aesthetically pleasing, has diverse shapes, and is easy to manufacture.
[0057] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The outer surface of the lower cup wall 10 forms a second ring on a section perpendicular to the center line L. This second ring can be square or circular. Here, the meaning of square or circular refers to the meaning of square or circular as described above.
[0058] As described above, since the second ring is square or round, the cooking cup 1 is aesthetically pleasing, has diverse shapes, and is easy to manufacture.
[0059] Based on the shapes of the first and second rings, four combinations are possible: 1) the first ring is square and the second ring is square; 2) the first ring is square and the second ring is circular; 3) the first ring is circular and the second ring is square; 4) the first ring is circular and the second ring is circular. In these four combinations, when the second ring is square, the cooking cup can accommodate various heating plates and / or bases, resulting in better adaptability. For example, with circular heating plates, they can be installed as the inscribed circle of the lower cup wall; with square heating plates, their shape is the same as the second ring.
[0060] See Figure 4 This application also discloses a cooking cup assembly. The cooking cup assembly includes any of the aforementioned cooking cups 1, a cup base 2, a plate body 31, and a sealing ring 32. The plate body 31 and the sealing ring 32 can constitute a plate body assembly 3; for example, the sealing ring 32 may wrap around the edge of the plate body 31. The plate body 31 and the sealing ring 32 can also be assembled as independent components.
[0061] The lower cup wall 10 and the sealing ring 32 are clamped by the plate body 31 and the cup base 2 to form a seal between the plate body 31 and the lower cup wall 10. The clamping method is not limited; for example, a) the plate body 31 is provided with a stud, and the cup base 2 is provided with a screw hole. A screw passes through the screw hole and locks with the stud, so that the lower cup wall 10 (e.g., the mounting platform 109 of the lower cup wall 10) is clamped by the plate body 31 and the cup base 2; b) the cooking cup assembly may also include a bracket, which is locked to the plate body 31 and connected to the cup base 2, thereby clamping the lower cup wall 10 and the sealing ring 32 by the cup base 2 and the plate body 31. The sealing ring 32 can be clamped entirely or partially.
[0062] As described above, the cooking cup assembly has at least the beneficial effects of the cooking cup 1. For example, the cooking cup 1 is more stable after being assembled with the plate 31 and / or the cup base 2, the cooking cup 1 is not easy to break, and it can grind hard ingredients, etc.
[0063] See Figure 10 This application discloses a food processor. The food processor includes any of the aforementioned food processor cup assembly 100 and a base 200, wherein the food processor cup assembly 100 is located on the base 200. Here, the food processor cup assembly 100 being located on the base 200 includes: a) as... Figure 10 As shown, the blending cup assembly 100 and the base 200 are separate structures. When food needs to be processed, the blending cup assembly 100 is placed on the base 200. More specifically, the base 200 includes a base 201 and a support 202 extending upward from the base 201. The cover 300 is assembled with the support 201. The blending cup assembly 100 is placed on the base 201, and the cover 300 can cover the top of the blending cup assembly 100 (e.g., a cup lid); when food needs to be poured out, the blending cup assembly can be removed from the base; b) the blending cup assembly and the base are an integral structure; when food is poured out or processed, the blending cup assembly cannot be removed from the base. For the blender, if the blender includes a blade assembly, the motor driving the blade assembly can be located in the blending cup assembly or in the base 200.
[0064] As described above, the food processor has at least the beneficial effects of the blade assembly.
[0065] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all 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 cooking cup, characterized in that, The cup wall of the cooking cup includes a lower cup wall (10) and an upper cup wall (11); the upper cup wall (11) extends upward from the lower cup wall (10); In a direction perpendicular to the center line of the cooking cup (1), the distance between the outer surface and the inner surface of the lower cup wall (10) is a first distance; the distance between the outer surface (111) and the inner surface (112) of the upper cup wall (11) is a second distance; of the first distance and the second distance, at least the second distance decreases in the upward direction.
2. The cooking cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second distance first decreases and then increases in the upward direction.
3. The cooking cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second distance first decreases in the upward direction, then remains unchanged.
4. The cooking cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second distance decreases continuously in the upward direction.
5. The cooking cup according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The reduction refers to a gradual decrease.
6. The cooking cup according to claim 5, characterized in that, The angle between the tangent of the inner surface (112) of the upper cup wall (11) and the center line of the cooking cup (1) is a, and the angle between the tangent of the outer surface (111) of the upper cup wall (11) and the center line is b, where b < a.
7. The cooking cup according to claim 6, characterized in that, b≤2 degrees, a≤3 degrees.
8. The cooking cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface (111) of the upper cup wall (11) forms a first ring on a cross section perpendicular to the center line, and the first ring is square or circular.
9. The cooking cup according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the lower cup wall (10) forms a second ring on a cross section perpendicular to the center line, and the second ring is square or circular.
10. A cooking cup assembly, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly includes a cup base (2), a plate body (31), a sealing ring (32), and a cooking cup (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The lower cup wall (10) and the sealing ring (32) are held by the disc body (31) and the cup seat (2) to form a seal between the disc body (31) and the lower cup wall (10).
11. A food processor, characterized in that, The food processor includes a base (200) and a food processor assembly (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, the food processor assembly (100) being located on the base (200).