A food processing device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a food processing device, including a housing. Inside the housing are a feeding channel, a pushing channel, a processing chamber, and a discharging channel, all sequentially connected to each other. A pushing element movable relative to the feeding channel is provided within the feeding channel. The pushing element is connected to an elastic element, which drives the material in the feeding channel towards the processing chamber. A baffle is connected to the pushing element. When the pushing element moves from a position away from the processing chamber to a position close to the processing chamber, the baffle gradually closes the feeding channel. A cutting tool element for processing the material is rotatably arranged within the processing chamber, and the cutting tool element is connected to a first transmission structure and a second transmission structure. During operation, the elastic element releases its stored force, driving the pushing element to push the material into the processing chamber, reducing manual operation. Users can choose either the first or second transmission structure to connect with a food processor to meet different speed requirements.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the field of modern kitchen equipment, stand mixers, as multifunctional cooking aids, provide users with a convenient way to process ingredients. To further expand the functionality of stand mixers, existing ones usually have pre-installed interfaces, allowing users to easily add food processors to achieve diverse food processing functions such as slicing, shredding, and dicing, meeting the needs of different cooking scenarios.

[0003] Most existing food processors employ an integrated design of the pusher and feed channel in their structure and working principle. Users operate the pusher element within the feed channel to push the food placed at the inlet towards the cutting blades in the processing chamber, thus completing the food processing. However, this pushing method has significant drawbacks in practical use. Users need to continuously operate the pusher element by hand, performing a back-and-forth pushing and lifting motion. Prolonged use easily leads to hand fatigue, reducing comfort and convenience, especially when processing large quantities of food.

[0004] Furthermore, existing food processors also have limitations in their blade transmission structures. Currently, most food processor blade components only have one transmission structure, which connects to a pre-installed interface in the food processor to achieve power transmission. However, due to the lack of multiple selectable transmission structures, users cannot flexibly choose the appropriate transmission engagement method according to the characteristics of different foods and processing needs. This results in the food processor's operating speed not being able to be adjusted specifically based on the interface connection, making it difficult to achieve optimal food processing results. To a certain extent, this limits the functionality and practicality of food processors, necessitating technological 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 processing device.

[0006] A food processing device designed for this purpose includes a housing, wherein a feeding channel, a pushing channel, a processing chamber and a discharging channel are arranged in sequence and interconnected within the housing.

[0007] The feeding channel is provided with a pushing element that can move relative to the feeding channel. The pushing element is connected to an elastic element, which is used to drive the material in the feeding channel to move closer to the processing chamber.

[0008] The pushing element is connected to a baffle; when the pushing element moves from a position away from the processing chamber to a position close to the processing chamber, the baffle gradually closes the feeding channel;

[0009] The processing chamber is equipped with a rotatable cutting tool element for processing materials, and the cutting tool element is connected to a first transmission structure and a second transmission structure.

[0010] Preferably, the housing is provided with a first transmission interface, and the first transmission structure includes a first transmission shaft that is connected to the cutting tool element, with one end of the first transmission shaft extending into the first transmission interface.

[0011] Preferably, the housing is provided with a second transmission interface. The second transmission structure includes a second transmission shaft and a gear transmission module. The power input end of the gear transmission module is connected to the cutting tool element, and the power output end of the gear transmission module is connected to the second transmission shaft. One end of the second transmission shaft extends into the second transmission interface.

[0012] Preferably, the first transmission structure and the second transmission structure are disposed on the left and right sides of the processing cavity.

[0013] Preferably, the pushing element is connected to an operating rod, and the housing is provided with a through hole that communicates with the pushing channel, and the operating rod extends to the outside through the through hole;

[0014] The elastic element is a spring, with one end connected to the pusher element and the other end connected to the housing.

[0015] Preferably, the elastic element is sleeved on the operating lever.

[0016] Preferably, an operating handle is provided at the end of the operating lever away from the pushing element.

[0017] Preferably, the housing is provided with an opening that connects to the outside and to the material pushing channel, and the material stop can extend to the outside through the opening.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, this food processor effectively overcomes the shortcomings of existing technologies through its unique structural design, resulting in significant advantages. Regarding the feeding structure, the feeding element within the feeding channel is connected to an elastic element. This design allows the elastic element to automatically move the material within the feeding channel towards the processing chamber during the storage and release of force, eliminating the need for continuous manual operation of the feeding element. This not only greatly reduces the user's hand burden and avoids hand fatigue caused by prolonged operation, but also improves the comfort and convenience of the food processing process, especially when processing large quantities of ingredients.

[0019] Regarding the blade transmission, the blade element within the processing chamber connects to both the first and second transmission structures. Users can flexibly choose either the first or second transmission structure to engage with the food processor, depending on the processing requirements of different foods, to achieve transmission speeds. This dual-transmission design provides users with diverse transmission options, enabling the food processor to adapt to different processing tasks, significantly improving its functionality and practicality, and better meeting diverse food processing needs. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of a three-dimensional food processor.

[0021] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a food processor;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a food processor;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a food processor;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the food processor connected to the food processor via a first transmission structure;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the food processor connected to the food processor via a second transmission mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] See Figures 1-6 A food processing device includes a housing 10, within which are arranged a feeding channel 130, a pushing channel 120, a processing chamber 110, and a discharging channel 140, which are sequentially interconnected. A pushing element 210 movable relative to the feeding channel 130 is provided within the feeding channel 130. The pushing element 210 is connected to an elastic element 220, which drives the material within the feeding channel 130 toward the processing chamber 110. A baffle 230 is connected to the pushing element 210. When the pushing element 210 moves from a position away from the processing chamber 110 to a position closer to the processing chamber 110, the baffle 230 gradually closes the feeding channel 130. A cutting tool element 40 for processing materials is rotatably disposed within the processing chamber 110, and the cutting tool element 40 is connected to a first transmission structure and a second transmission structure.

[0035] Before using this food processor, the user can select either the first or second transmission structure connected to the blade element 40 to engage with the food processor, depending on the food processing requirements. Then, by starting the food processor 80, the power output from the food processor is transmitted to the blade element 40 via the selected transmission structure.

[0036] When this food processor is working, in the initial state without external force, the pushing element 210 is located close to the processing chamber 110. At this time, the blocking element 230 connected to it completely blocks the connection port between the feeding channel 130 and the pushing channel 120, effectively preventing the material in the feeding channel 130 from entering the pushing channel 120, so as to avoid the material falling onto the side of the pushing element 210 away from the processing chamber 110.

[0037] When a user needs to process ingredients, they manually move the pushing element 210 from a position close to the processing chamber 110 to a position away from the processing chamber 110. During this process, the elastic element 220 connected to the pushing element 210 gradually accumulates force, while the baffle 230 moves synchronously, causing the connection port between the feeding channel 130 and the pushing channel 120 to gradually open, allowing the material in the feeding channel 130 to fall smoothly into the pushing channel 120 between the pushing element 210 and the processing chamber 110.

[0038] When the user releases the external force driving the pushing element 210, the elastic element 220, which is in a stored state, releases energy, causing the pushing element 210 to move from a position away from the processing chamber 110 to a position closer to the processing chamber 110. During this process, the pushing element 210 pushes the material gradually into the processing chamber 110.

[0039] See Figure 3 The housing 10 is provided with a first transmission interface 170. The first transmission structure includes a first transmission shaft 50 that is transmissionally connected to the blade element 40, with one end of the first transmission shaft 50 extending into the first transmission interface 170. In this embodiment, the blade element 40 is directly connected to the first transmission shaft 50 under the action of the rotating shaft 30. This transmission structure achieves a direct drive connection with the food processor, meaning that the output speed of the first output end 810 or the second output end 820 of the food processor 80 is the speed of the blade element 40.

[0040] See Figure 3 The housing 10 is provided with a second transmission interface 160. The second transmission structure includes a second transmission shaft 60 and a gear transmission module 70. The power input end of the gear transmission module 70 is connected to the cutting tool element 40, and the power output end of the gear transmission module 70 is connected to the second transmission shaft 60. One end of the second transmission shaft 60 extends into the second transmission interface 160. In this embodiment, the gear transmission module 70 is used. When the second transmission shaft 60 is coupled to the first output end 810 or the second output end 820 of the food processor 80, the rotational speed output by the first output end 810 or the second output end 820 of the food processor 80 is transmitted to the rotating shaft 30 of the cutting tool element 40 through the gear transmission module 70 to drive the cutting tool element 40 to rotate. The gear transmission module 70 can change the output speed of the food processor 80 to meet the speed requirements of the cutting tool element 40.

[0041] The gear transmission module 70 can use existing single-stage, two-stage, or three-stage planetary gear reducers.

[0042] See Figure 3 The first and second transmission structures are disposed on the left and right sides of the processing cavity 110. Specifically, the tool element 40 is disposed within the processing cavity 110 via the rotating shaft 30, the first transmission structure is disposed in the housing 10 on the right side of the processing cavity 110, and the second transmission structure is disposed in the housing 10 on the middle side of the processing cavity 110. This structural arrangement simplifies the overall structure, making the rotating shaft 30, the first transmission shaft 50, and the second transmission shaft 60 coaxially arranged.

[0043] In this invention, the pushing channel 120 and the feeding channel 130 are arranged perpendicularly to each other.

[0044] See Figure 3 The pushing element 210 is connected to an operating lever 240. The housing 10 has a through hole 121 communicating with the pushing channel 120. The operating lever 240 extends outward through the through hole 121. The elastic element 220 is a spring, with one end connected to the pushing element 210 and the other end connected to the housing 10. When the user needs to add material, they simply pull the operating lever 240, which moves the pushing element 210 away from the processing chamber 110. During this process, the spring connecting the pushing element 210 and the housing 10 is compressed and stores energy. Simultaneously, the baffle 230 moves synchronously with the pushing element 210, gradually opening the connection between the feeding channel 130 and the pushing channel 120, allowing the material to fall into the pushing channel 120. When the user releases the operating lever 240, the spring releases its elastic potential energy, driving the pushing element 210 to move closer to the processing chamber 110.

[0045] Furthermore, the elastic action element 220 is sleeved on the operating rod 240.

[0046] In this invention, an operating handle 250 is provided at the end of the operating lever 240 away from the pushing element 210.

[0047] Furthermore, the housing 10 is provided with an opening 150 communicating with the outside and the feeding channel 120, through which the stop member 230 can extend to the outside. The purpose of this opening 150 is to allow the stop member 230 to move outside the feeding channel 120 when the feeding element 210 moves away from the processing chamber 110, thus enabling it to move through the opening 150. This design eliminates the need for a travel distance for the stop member 230 within the feeding channel 120, allowing for a reduction in product size.

[0048] In this invention, the first transmission interface 170 and the second transmission interface 160 are connected to the food processor using existing screw-on or snap-on structures.

[0049] 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 processing device, comprising a housing (10), characterized in that: The housing (10) is provided with a feeding channel (130), a pushing channel (120), a processing chamber (110) and a discharging channel (140) that are connected to each other in sequence; The feeding channel (130) is provided with a pushing element (210) that can move relative to the feeding channel (130). The pushing element (210) is connected to an elastic action element (220). The elastic action element (220) is used to drive the material in the feeding channel (130) to move closer to the processing chamber (110). The pusher element (210) is connected to a baffle (230); when the pusher element (210) moves from a position away from the processing chamber (110) to a position close to the processing chamber (110), the baffle (230) gradually closes the feed channel (130); The processing chamber (110) is rotatably equipped with a cutting tool element (40) for processing materials, and the cutting tool element (40) is connected to a first transmission structure and a second transmission structure.

2. The food processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) is provided with a first transmission interface (170), and the first transmission structure includes a first transmission shaft (50) that is connected to the cutting tool element (40) for transmission, and one end of the first transmission shaft (50) extends into the first transmission interface (170).

3. The food processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) is provided with a second transmission interface (160). The second transmission structure includes a second transmission shaft (60) and a gear transmission module (70). The power input end of the gear transmission module (70) is connected to the cutting tool element (40) for transmission. The power output end of the gear transmission module (70) is connected to the second transmission shaft (60) for transmission. One end of the second transmission shaft (60) extends into the second transmission interface (160).

4. The food processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transmission structure and the second transmission structure are disposed on the left and right sides of the processing cavity (110).

5. A food processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pusher element (210) is connected to an operating rod (240), and the housing (10) is provided with a through hole (121) that communicates with the pusher channel (120). The operating rod (240) extends to the outside through the through hole (121). The elastic element (220) is a spring. One end of the elastic element (220) is connected to the pusher element (210), and the other end is connected to the housing (10).

6. A food processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that: The elastic element (220) is sleeved on the operating lever (240).

7. A food processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that: An operating handle (250) is provided at the end of the operating lever (240) away from the pushing element (210).

8. A food processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (10) is provided with an opening (150) that connects to the outside and to the push channel (120), and the baffle (230) can extend to the outside through the opening (150).

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