A food processor

Abstract

This utility model discloses a food processor, including a housing; a first container for holding materials; a pulverizing blade assembly rotatably disposed within the first container for processing the materials within the first container; a second container for holding a material mixing module rotatably disposed within the second container for processing the materials within the second container; a cooling element for cooling the second container; and a drive module for driving the pulverizing blade assembly and the mixing module. Compared to existing technologies where pulverizing and mixing functions are concentrated in a single cavity, resulting in the inability to simultaneously perform different processes in the material handling flow, this design greatly improves the efficiency and flexibility of the food processor. Users can simultaneously advance the production process of multiple ice cream flavors, or complete the pre-processing of other ingredients while making ice cream, reducing equipment downtime and fully releasing the equipment's potential.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen food processing technology, and in particular to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the demand for personalized food is growing, and the functions of home food processors are becoming increasingly diversified. Among them, food processors for making ice cream are popular with consumers because they allow users to easily make delicious ice cream at home.

[0003] Currently, there are various food processors on the market for making ice cream. For example, the food processor disclosed in Chinese utility model patent (publication number CN222786938U) has its shredder and mixing blades configured in the same cavity. During ice cream making, the ingredients need to be refrigerated. However, this design has significant drawbacks: firstly, the non-removable shredder, located at the bottom of the cavity, prevents users from scooping out the ice cream from the bottom after it's made, affecting the user experience; secondly, freezing the shredder and ice cream together can easily cause them to condense, making it difficult to remove the ice cream and increasing the difficulty and workload of cleaning.

[0004] In conclusion, existing food processors used for making ice cream have structural design deficiencies and urgently need further improvement and innovation. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a food processor.

[0006] A food processor designed for this purpose, including a housing;

[0007] A first container, the first container being used to hold materials;

[0008] A shredder assembly, which is rotatably disposed inside the first container, is used to process materials located inside the first container;

[0009] A second container, which is used to hold materials;

[0010] A stirring module is rotatably disposed inside the second container for processing materials located inside the second container;

[0011] A refrigeration element, the refrigeration element being used to refrigerate the second container;

[0012] A drive module is used to drive the pulverizing blade assembly and the mixing module.

[0013] Preferably, the shredder assembly includes a first drive shaft rotatably connected to the first container, the first drive shaft is equipped with shredder blades, and the first drive shaft is drively connected to the drive module.

[0014] Preferably, the first container is provided with a first homogenizing tool and a second homogenizing tool, which are arranged to rotate relative to each other.

[0015] The second homogenizing tool and the first homogenizing tool have a homogenizing gap, and the homogenizing gap is in communication with the interior of the first container;

[0016] One of the first and second homogenizing cutters is rotatably configured relative to the second container and is connected to the drive module via a transmission.

[0017] Preferably, the stirring module includes a stirrer and a second drive shaft, the second drive shaft being rotatably disposed relative to the second container, and the stirrer being connected to the second drive shaft.

[0018] Preferably, the agitator includes a connecting frame detachably connected to the second drive shaft and agitator blades disposed on the connecting frame.

[0019] Preferably, the refrigeration element has a ring-shaped structure, and the second container is disposed inside the refrigeration element.

[0020] Preferably, the drive module includes a first electric drive module and a second electric drive module;

[0021] The first electric drive module is connected to the crushing blade assembly in a driving connection;

[0022] The second electric drive module is connected to the stirring module via a transmission.

[0023] Preferably, the first container and the second container are detachably connected to the housing.

[0024] Preferably, the container also includes a heating element for heating the first container.

[0025] Preferably, the first homogenizing cutter is arranged in a ring and fixedly disposed inside the first container, and the second homogenizing cutter is disposed inside the first homogenizing cutter;

[0026] The first homogenizing cutter has several slots arranged in a circumferential array that communicate with the homogenizing gaps.

[0027] Compared with existing technologies, this food processor achieves significantly superior refining effects through its unique dual-container design. The first container is primarily responsible for pulverizing ice cream ingredients. Its powerful pulverizing function is not only suitable for the pre-processing of ice cream raw materials but can also meet the pulverizing needs of various everyday food ingredients, serving as an efficient material preparation unit. After the first container completes the pulverization and preparation of ice cream ingredients, the materials can be conveniently poured into the second container for the refrigeration and stirring process. At this time, the first container does not need to stop and can immediately begin preparing materials for new flavors of ice cream or continue pulverizing other food ingredients, forming a parallel operation mode of "material preparation-refrigeration and stirring".

[0028] Compared to existing technologies where crushing and mixing functions are concentrated in a single cavity, preventing the simultaneous execution of different processes in the material handling flow, this design significantly improves the efficiency and flexibility of the food processor. Users can simultaneously process multiple ice cream flavors or pre-process other ingredients while making ice cream, reducing equipment downtime and fully unleashing its potential. Furthermore, this dual-container collaborative model effectively avoids the problem of condensation between the crushing blades and frozen materials. The unobstructed design of the second container makes it easier to access the ice cream. This design represents a breakthrough and upgrade over traditional food processors in terms of functional expansion, operational efficiency, and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of the first container;

[0032] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the first container;

[0033] Figure 5 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of the second container;

[0034] Figure 6 This is the second schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the second container. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments of the technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application and are therefore merely examples, and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0038] In this document, the term "implementation" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an implementation may be included in at least one implementation of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same implementation, nor is it a separate or alternative implementation mutually exclusive with other implementations. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the implementations described herein can be combined with other implementations.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0042] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the technical terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] See Figures 1-6 1. A food processor, comprising: a housing 10; a first container 20 for containing materials; a pulverizing blade assembly 40 rotatably disposed within the first container 20 for processing materials located within the first container 20; a second container 30 for containing materials; a stirring module 50 rotatably disposed within the second container 30 for processing materials located within the second container 30; a cooling element 60 for cooling the second container 30; and a drive module 70 for driving the pulverizing blade assembly 40 and the stirring module 50.

[0044] The working principle of this food processor is as follows: The user puts the solid materials such as nuts and fruits that need to be crushed into the first container, and the solid materials are crushed by the crushing blade assembly. At the same time, liquid materials needed to make ice cream can be added into the first cavity to make the crushed solid materials and liquid materials fully mixed. Then, the prepared materials are poured from the first container into the second container, which starts the stirring module and the cooling element. Under the freezing effect of the cooling element, the stirring module rotates and stirs until the ice cream is formed.

[0045] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 The crushing blade assembly 40 includes a first drive shaft 410 rotatably connected to the first container 20. The first drive shaft 410 is equipped with crushing blades 420, and the first drive shaft 410 is drively connected to the drive module 70. As the drive module 70 drives, the first drive shaft 410 drives the crushing blades 420 to rotate at high speed, thereby cutting and crushing the material.

[0046] Regarding the transmission connection between the first drive shaft 410 and the drive module 70, an existing transmission coupler can be used for plug-in connection.

[0047] See Figure 3 and Figure 4The first container 20 is equipped with a first homogenizing blade 430 and a second homogenizing blade 450, which are rotatably arranged relative to each other. A homogenizing gap 460 exists between the second homogenizing blade 450 and the first homogenizing blade 430, and the homogenizing gap 460 communicates with the interior of the first container 20. One of the first homogenizing blades 430 and 450 is rotatably arranged relative to the second container 30 and is drive-connected to the drive module 70. In this embodiment, under the action of the two homogenizing blades, the pulverized solid material can be further cut and ground to obtain a solid material with a finer grinding degree. Furthermore, the relatively rotating first homogenizing blade 430 and second homogenizing blade 450 can be used to homogenize liquid materials, which can improve the smoothness and emulsification stability of liquid foods (such as milk and cream). In other words, this embodiment, under the relative rotation of the two homogenizing blades, can achieve further pulverization, grinding, and homogenization.

[0048] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The stirring module 50 includes a stirrer 500 and a second drive shaft 510, which is rotatably arranged relative to the second container 30. The stirrer 500 is connected to the second drive shaft 510. The second drive shaft 510 can be connected to the drive module using an existing transmission coupler to achieve power transmission. Subsequently, the drive module drives the second drive shaft to rotate, and the second drive shaft drives the stirrer to stir the material located in the second container.

[0049] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The agitator 500 includes a connecting frame 520 detachably connected to the second drive shaft 510 and a stirring blade 530 disposed on the connecting frame 520.

[0050] Furthermore, the second drive shaft 510 is a square shaft, and the connecting bracket 520 is provided with a square hole. When the connecting bracket 520 is connected to the second drive shaft 510, the square shaft is inserted into the square hole. This structure allows the agitator 500 to be quickly removed when cleaning is required.

[0051] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The refrigeration element 60 has a ring-shaped structure, and the second container 30 is disposed inside the refrigeration element 60. The refrigeration element 60 is a commercially available product.

[0052] See Figure 2In a first embodiment of the drive module 70, a first electric drive module 710 and a second electric drive module 720 are included. The first electric drive module 710 is driveably connected to the pulverizing blade assembly 40, and the second electric drive module 720 is driveably connected to the mixing module 50. The two separately configured electric drive modules can individually drive the pulverizing module 40 or the mixing module 50 to start operation. The first electric drive module 710 and the second electric drive module 720 can use a motor as a power source, and then the motor is connected to a gearbox to achieve speed regulation. That is, the electric drive module can consist of a motor and a gearbox; the motor drives the gearbox to rotate, and then the gearbox drives the pulverizing module 40 to start operation or individually drives the mixing module 50 to start operation.

[0053] A second embodiment of the drive module 70 includes a drive motor, which is connected to both the pulverizing blade assembly 40 and the mixing module 50. The drive motor's connection to the pulverizing blade assembly 40 and the mixing module 50 utilizes existing connections, such as belts or gears, or other existing power transmission structures. In this embodiment, a single drive motor drives both the pulverizing blade assembly 40 and the mixing module 50. While this embodiment cannot achieve independent drive, it offers advantages in overall production cost.

[0054] In a third embodiment of the drive module 70, the drive module 70 includes a drive motor and a gearbox. The gearbox has one power input terminal and two power output terminals. The power input terminal of the gearbox is drive-connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor, and the two power output terminals of the gearbox are drive-connected to the pulverizing blade assembly 40 and the mixing module 50, respectively. In this embodiment, a single drive motor and a single gearbox, with the gearbox providing dual outputs, can output two different speeds according to the required speeds for pulverizing and mixing, thus meeting different speed requirements.

[0055] In this invention, the first container 20 and the second container 30 are detachably connected to the housing 10. This detachable design facilitates user operation and cleaning.

[0056] Furthermore, the housing 10 is provided with a first connecting seat 110 and a second connecting seat 120. The first container 20 is detachably connected to the first connecting seat 110, and the second container 30 is detachably connected to the second connecting seat 120. The detachable connection structure can adopt existing connection structures for the food processor, such as screws or clips. In this embodiment, the drive module is configured within the first connecting seat 110 and the second connecting seat 120.

[0057] This food processor also includes a heating element for heating the first container 20. The heating element can be disposed on the bottom wall of the first container 20, and can be an existing heating plate. The function of the heating element is to heat the material to the required temperature during crushing, and then, in conjunction with subsequent cooling, achieve pasteurization.

[0058] See Figure 4 The first homogenizing cutter 430 is arranged in a ring and fixedly disposed within the first container 20. The second homogenizing cutter 450 is disposed within the first homogenizing cutter 430. The first homogenizing cutter 430 is arranged in a circumferential array with a plurality of slots 440 communicating with the homogenizing gaps 460. The slots 440 are provided to allow the material located in the first container 20 to enter the homogenizing gaps 460, so that this part of the material is ground and homogenized by the relatively rotating second homogenizing cutter 450 and the first homogenizing cutter 430.

[0059] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A food processor characterised in that: Including the casing (10); A first container (20) is used to contain materials; A shredder assembly (40) is rotatably disposed within the first container (20) for processing materials located within the first container (20); The second container (30) is used to contain materials; A stirring module (50) is rotatably disposed inside the second container (30) for processing materials located inside the second container (30); A refrigeration element (60) is used to refrigerate the second container (30); A drive module (70) is used to drive the pulverizing blade assembly (40) and the stirring module (50).

2. A food processor as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The crushing blade assembly (40) includes a first drive shaft (410) rotatably connected to the first container (20), the first drive shaft (410) is equipped with crushing blades (420), and the first drive shaft (410) is connected to the drive module (70) in a transmission connection.

3. A food processor as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The first container (20) is provided with a first homogenizing cutter (430) and a second homogenizing cutter (450), which are arranged to rotate relative to each other. The second homogenizing cutter (450) and the first homogenizing cutter (430) have a homogenizing gap (460), and the homogenizing gap (460) is in communication with the interior of the first container (20); One of the first homogenizing cutter (430) and the second homogenizing cutter (450) is rotatably disposed relative to the second container (30) and is drive-connected to the drive module (70).

4. A food processor as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The stirring module (50) includes a stirrer (500) and a second drive shaft (510), the second drive shaft (510) being rotatably disposed relative to the second container (30), and the stirrer (500) being connected to the second drive shaft (510).

5. A food processor as claimed in claim 4, characterised in that: The agitator (500) includes a connecting frame (520) detachably connected to the second drive shaft (510) and agitator blades (530) disposed on the connecting frame (520).

6. A food processor as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The refrigeration element (60) has a ring structure, and the second container (30) is disposed inside the refrigeration element (60).

7. A food processor as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: The drive module (70) includes a first electric drive module (710) and a second electric drive module (720); The first electric drive module (710) is connected to the crushing blade assembly (40) in a transmission connection; The second electric drive module (720) is connected to the stirring module (50) in a transmission connection.

8. A food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first container (20) and the second container (30) are detachably connected to the housing (10).

9. A food processor as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: It also includes a heating element for heating the first container (20).

10. A food processor as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that: The first homogenizing cutter (430) is arranged in a ring and fixedly disposed inside the first container (20), and the second homogenizing cutter (450) is disposed inside the first homogenizing cutter (430); The first homogenizing tool (430) is provided with a plurality of grooves (440) in a circumferential array and in communication with the homogenizing gap (460).

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