Base and food processor

Abstract

The application provides a base and a food processor. The base comprises a base and a supporting seat extending upward from the base, the base is provided with a strong electric lower coupler and a weak electric lower coupler, and the strong electric lower coupler is arranged at one end of the base close to the supporting seat. The food processor is safer to use, has a smaller overall height, occupies less 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 base and 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 include a base and a coupler mounted on the base. Because existing food processors use a coupler to connect low-voltage and high-voltage electricity, and the coupler is close to the user, there is a safety hazard during use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a base and a food processor that are safer to use.

[0004] This application provides a base for a food processor. The base includes a base and a support extending upward from the base. The base is provided with a high-voltage coupler and a low-voltage coupler, with the high-voltage coupler located at one end of the base near the support. Because the high-voltage coupler is located at the end of the base near the support, and since the user is usually positioned on the side of the food processor furthest from the support when operating it, this arrangement further distances the high-voltage coupler from the user's position, making it safer to use.

[0005] Furthermore, the low-voltage coupler is located at the end of the base away from the support, and the high-voltage coupler and the low-voltage coupler are arranged opposite each other. Because the high-voltage coupler and the low-voltage coupler are arranged opposite each other, the base has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0006] Furthermore, the length of the high-voltage lower coupler differs from the length of the low-voltage lower coupler, and / or the width of the high-voltage lower coupler differs from the width of the low-voltage lower coupler. The high-voltage upper coupler and the high-voltage lower coupler are size-matched, and the low-voltage upper coupler and the low-voltage lower coupler are size-matched. Thus, the high-voltage upper coupler can only connect to the high-voltage lower coupler, and the low-voltage upper coupler can only connect to the low-voltage lower coupler, achieving a foolproof effect when assembling the stirring cup assembly onto the base.

[0007] Furthermore, the high-voltage coupler includes a plurality of first conductive terminals, and the low-voltage coupler includes a plurality of second conductive terminals. The plurality of first conductive terminals are arranged in a row along a straight line or an arc, and the plurality of second conductive terminals are arranged in a row along a straight line or an arc. The length of the high-voltage coupler is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler, and the distance between two adjacent first conductive terminals is greater than the distance between two adjacent second conductive terminals. Thus, on the one hand, because the length of the high-voltage coupler is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler, a foolproof effect can be achieved when assembling the stirring cup assembly onto the base; on the other hand, the larger distance between two adjacent first conductive terminals can meet the creepage distance requirements.

[0008] Furthermore, the distance between the high-voltage coupler and the support base is greater than 10 mm. This provides sufficient space between the high-voltage coupler and the support base to fit snugly against the bottom of the stirring cup assembly, making the installation and disassembly of the stirring cup assembly smoother.

[0009] Furthermore, the base is recessed downwards to form a groove, and both the high-voltage and low-voltage couplers are disposed within this groove. Thus, when assembling the blender cup assembly into the base, the bottom end of the blender cup assembly extends into the groove, thereby reducing the height of the food processor.

[0010] Furthermore, the groove is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The high-voltage coupler is disposed on the first protrusion, and the low-voltage coupler is disposed on the second protrusion. This ensures that the gap between the high-voltage coupler and the first protrusion is higher than the bottom surface of the groove, and the gap between the low-voltage coupler and the second protrusion is also higher than the bottom surface of the groove. During the use of the food processor, if water falls into the groove, it can prevent water from entering through the above-mentioned gaps and coming into contact with the low-voltage and high-voltage couplers, thus avoiding a short circuit. In this way, the food processor is safer and more reliable to use.

[0011] Furthermore, a first sealing ring forms a seal between the high-voltage coupler and the first boss, and a second sealing ring forms a seal between the low-voltage coupler and the second boss. This better prevents water from entering through the gaps and coming into contact with the low-voltage and high-voltage couplers, thus avoiding a short circuit.

[0012] This application also provides a food processor. The food processor includes: a base as described above; a mixing cup assembly assembled on the base, the mixing cup assembly including a mixing cup and a heating plate, a blade assembly, and a motor assembly disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup; the motor assembly including a motor frame, a motor, a high-voltage upper coupler, a low-voltage upper coupler, and a cover; the motor, the high-voltage upper coupler, and the low-voltage upper coupler are respectively fixed to the motor frame; the high-voltage upper coupler and the low-voltage upper coupler at least partially overlap with the motor in the height direction; the cover is disposed at the bottom end of the motor frame; the high-voltage upper coupler passes through the cover and connects with the high-voltage lower coupler; the low-voltage upper coupler passes through the cover and connects with the low-voltage lower coupler.

[0013] Thus, since the high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers at least partially overlap in the height direction, the height of the blending cup assembly can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing the overall height of the blender and making it more compact and space-saving. The lower overall height also reduces vibration during operation. Furthermore, the high-voltage lower coupler is located at the end of the base near the support, and since the user is typically positioned away from the support when operating the blender, this further distances the high-voltage coupler from the user, enhancing safety.

[0014] Furthermore, the food processor includes a lid, which is assembled to the support base and covers the mixing cup assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, the power supply component is housed within the support base, and the control component is housed within the cover. This avoids stacking the power supply component, control component, and motor together, and by rationally arranging their positions, the overall height of the food processor is reduced.

[0016] Furthermore, the mixing cup assembly includes a lid disposed on the mixing cup, and the machine cover is disposed on the lid. Thus, the lid can insulate the machine cover from heat, preventing any impact on the performance of the control components. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 The image shown is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the food processor in operation according to this application;

[0018] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows a 3D rendering of a food processor with the lid open and the mixing cup assembly removed.

[0019] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the food processor shown;

[0020] Figure 4 As shown Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the base shown;

[0021] Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown Figure 4 Cross-sectional views of the base at different locations are shown.

[0022] Figure 7 As shown Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional representation of the mixing cup assembly, with the lid open. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 7 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.

[0026] The base 10 includes a base 11 and a support 12 extending upward from the base 11. The base 11 is provided with a high-voltage coupler 114 and a low-voltage coupler 113, with the high-voltage coupler 114 located at one end of the base 11 near the support 12. The support 12 and the base 11 can be integrally formed or formed separately and then assembled together. The high-voltage coupler 114 and the low-voltage coupler 113 are assembled to the base 11 by fasteners, snap-fits, or other fixing methods.

[0027] A stirring cup assembly 20 is assembled on the base 11. The stirring cup assembly 20 includes a stirring cup 21 and a heating plate 22, a blade assembly 23, and a motor assembly 40 disposed at the bottom of the stirring cup 21. The motor assembly 40 includes a motor frame 41, a motor 42, a high-voltage upper coupler 481, a low-voltage upper coupler 482, and a cover 44. The motor 42, the high-voltage upper coupler 481, and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are respectively fixed to the motor frame 41. The high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 at least partially overlap with the motor 42 in the height direction. The cover 44 is disposed at the bottom end of the motor frame 41. The high-voltage upper coupler 481 passes through the cover 44 and connects with the high-voltage lower coupler 114. The low-voltage upper coupler 482 passes through the cover 44 and connects with the low-voltage lower coupler 113. The blade assembly 23 is disposed at the top end of the motor shaft 4281 of the motor 42. The mixing cup 21 is used to hold ingredients, the heating plate 22 is used to heat the ingredients in the mixing cup 21, and the blade assembly 23 is used to mix and crush the ingredients in the mixing cup 21.

[0028] Because the high-voltage and low-voltage connections in a conventional upper coupler are implemented through high-voltage upper coupler 481 and low-voltage upper coupler 482 respectively, and both high-voltage upper coupler 481 and low-voltage upper coupler 482 are smaller than conventional upper couplers, there is sufficient space between the side wall of the motor frame 41 and the motor 42 to accommodate the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and low-voltage upper coupler 482. In this way, the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 can be arranged around the motor 42, so that the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 at least partially overlap with the motor 42 in the height direction. Thus, the height of the mixing cup assembly 20 is effectively reduced, thereby reducing the overall height of the food processor 100, making the food processor 100 more compact and exquisite, and occupying less space. Because the overall height of the food processor 100 is lower, the vibration generated by the food processor 100 during operation can be reduced.

[0029] 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 41 presses upward against the flange 211. The motor frame 41 is locked to the heating plate 22, and a seal is formed between the heating plate 22 and the flange 211 by a disc sealing ring 221. During assembly, the disc sealing ring 221 is first fitted onto the edge of the heating plate 22. Then, the heating plate 22 is inserted into the mouth of the stirring cup 21 and pressed onto the flange 211 by the disc sealing ring 221. Then, the motor frame 41 with the disc sealing ring is fastened to the bottom end of the stirring cup 21 from bottom to top, and the motor frame 41 is locked to the heating plate 22 by fasteners. This fixes the heating plate 22, the stirring cup 21, and the motor assembly 40 together, making assembly convenient and reliable.

[0030] The lid 30 is assembled to the support base 12, and the lid 30 covers the mixing cup assembly 20. Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 30 is rotatably assembled to the support base 12. In another embodiment, the cover 30 is rotatably assembled to the support base 12 in a horizontal direction. In yet another embodiment, the cover 30 is detachably assembled to the support base 12. In still another embodiment, the cover 30 is fixed to the support base 12.

[0031] Since the high-voltage coupler 114 is located at one end of the base 11 near the support base 12, and the user is usually located on the side of the food processor 100 away from the base 11 when operating the food processor, the high-voltage coupler 114 is located further away from the user's position, making it safer to use. In addition, since the high-voltage coupler 114 is close to the support base 12, it is not easy for water to enter during use, further ensuring safety.

[0032] In the illustrated embodiment, the power supply component 18 is housed within the support base 12, and the control component 31 is housed within the cover 30. This avoids stacking the power supply component 18, the control component 31, and the motor 42 together, and by rationally arranging their positions, the overall height of the food processor 100 is reduced.

[0033] In the illustrated embodiment, the mixing cup assembly 20 includes a cup lid 25 disposed on the mixing cup 21, and the machine cover 30 is disposed on the cup lid 25. Thus, the cup lid 25 can insulate the machine cover 30 from heat, preventing any impact on the performance of the control assembly 31.

[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, the low-voltage coupler 113 is disposed at the end of the base 11 away from the support 12, and the high-voltage coupler 114 and the low-voltage coupler 113 are disposed opposite to each other. Because the high-voltage coupler 114 and the low-voltage coupler 113 are disposed opposite to each other, the base 10 has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0035] The length of the high-voltage lower coupler 114 is different from the length of the low-voltage lower coupler 113, and / or the width of the high-voltage lower coupler 114 is different from the width of the low-voltage lower coupler 113. The high-voltage upper coupler 481 is sized to match the high-voltage lower coupler 114, and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 is sized to match the low-voltage lower coupler 113. Thus, the high-voltage upper coupler 481 can only be connected to the high-voltage lower coupler 114, and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 can only be connected to the low-voltage lower coupler 113. This achieves a foolproof effect when assembling the stirring cup assembly 20 onto the base 11.

[0036] In one embodiment, the length of the high-voltage coupler 114 is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler 113, and the width of the high-voltage coupler 114 is equal to the width of the low-voltage coupler 113. In another embodiment, the length of the high-voltage coupler 114 is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler 113, and the width of the high-voltage coupler 114 is greater than the width of the low-voltage coupler 113. In yet another embodiment, the length of the high-voltage coupler 114 is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler 113, and the width of the high-voltage coupler 114 is less than the width of the low-voltage coupler 113. In yet another embodiment, the length of the high-voltage coupler 114 is equal to the length of the low-voltage coupler 113, and the width of the high-voltage coupler 114 is greater than the width of the low-voltage coupler 113. In yet another embodiment, the length of the high-voltage coupler 114 is equal to the length of the low-voltage coupler 113, and the width of the high-voltage coupler 114 is smaller than the width of the low-voltage coupler 113. These are just some examples and are not limited to the examples described above.

[0037] The high-voltage coupler 114 includes a plurality of first conductive terminals 1129, and the low-voltage coupler 113 includes a plurality of second conductive terminals 1139. The first conductive terminals 1129 are arranged in a straight line or arc in a row, and the second conductive terminals 1139 are also arranged in a straight line or arc in a row. The length of the high-voltage coupler 114 is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler 113, and the distance between two adjacent first conductive terminals 1129 is greater than the distance between two adjacent second conductive terminals 1139. Thus, on the one hand, because the length of the high-voltage coupler 114 is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler 113, a foolproof effect can be achieved when assembling the stirring cup assembly 20 onto the base 11; on the other hand, the larger distance between two adjacent first conductive terminals 1129 can meet the creepage distance requirements.

[0038] The distance between the high-voltage coupler 114 and the support base 12 is greater than 10 mm. This provides sufficient space between the high-voltage coupler 114 and the support base 12 to fit with the bottom of the stirring cup assembly 20, thus making the installation and disassembly of the stirring cup assembly 20 smoother.

[0039] In some embodiments, the distance between the high-voltage coupler 114 and the support base 12 can be 11 mm, 13 mm, 15 mm, 17 mm, 19 mm, 21 mm, 23 mm, 25 mm, or any value between any two adjacent of the above.

[0040] The base 11 is recessed downwards to form a groove 116, and both the high-voltage coupler 114 and the low-voltage coupler 113 are disposed within the groove 116. Thus, when the mixing cup assembly 20 is assembled with the base 11, the bottom end of the mixing cup assembly 20 extends into the groove 116, thereby reducing the height of the food processor 100.

[0041] The groove 116 is provided with a first protrusion 1181 and a second protrusion 1182. The high-voltage coupler 114 is disposed on the first protrusion 1181, and the low-voltage coupler 113 is disposed on the second protrusion 1182. This arrangement ensures that the gap between the high-voltage coupler 114 and the first protrusion 1181 is higher than the bottom surface of the groove 116, and the gap between the low-voltage coupler 113 and the second protrusion 1182 is also higher than the bottom surface of the groove 116. During the use of the food processor 100, if water falls into the groove 116, it can prevent water from entering through the aforementioned gaps and contacting the low-voltage coupler 113 and the high-voltage coupler 114, thus preventing a short circuit. This makes the food processor 100 safer and more reliable to use. The cover 44 is provided with a recess 449 that mates with the first protrusion 1181 and the second protrusion 1182.

[0042] The high-voltage coupler 114 is sealed to the first boss 1181 by a first sealing ring 1185, and the low-voltage coupler 113 is sealed to the second boss 1182 by a second sealing ring 1186. This better prevents water from entering through the gaps and coming into contact with the low-voltage coupler 113 and the high-voltage coupler 114, thus avoiding a short circuit.

[0043] 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 base, characterized in that, It includes: a base (11) and a support (12) extending upward from the base (11), the base (11) being provided with a high-voltage coupler (114) and a low-voltage coupler (113), and the high-voltage coupler (114) being disposed at one end of the base (11) near the support (12).

2. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The low-voltage coupler (113) is disposed at one end of the base (11) away from the support (12), and the high-voltage coupler (114) and the low-voltage coupler (113) are disposed opposite to each other.

3. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the high-voltage coupler (114) is different from the length of the low-voltage coupler (113), and / or the width of the high-voltage coupler (114) is different from the width of the low-voltage coupler (113).

4. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The high-voltage coupler (114) includes a plurality of first conductive terminals (1129), and the low-voltage coupler (113) includes a plurality of second conductive terminals (1139). The plurality of first conductive terminals (1129) are arranged in a row along a straight line or an arc, and the plurality of second conductive terminals (1139) are arranged in a row along a straight line or an arc. The length of the high-voltage coupler (114) is greater than the length of the low-voltage coupler (113), and the distance between two adjacent first conductive terminals (1129) is greater than the distance between two adjacent second conductive terminals (1139).

5. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the high-voltage coupler (114) and the support base (12) is greater than 10 mm.

6. The base as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The base (11) is recessed downward to form a groove (116), and the high-voltage coupler (114) and the low-voltage coupler (113) are both disposed in the groove (116).

7. The base as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The groove (116) is provided with a first boss (1181) and a second boss (1182). The high-voltage coupler (114) is disposed on the first boss (1181), and the low-voltage coupler (113) is disposed on the second boss (1182).

8. The base as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The high-voltage coupler (114) and the first boss (1181) are sealed by a first sealing ring (1185), and the low-voltage coupler (113) and the second boss (1182) are sealed by a second sealing ring (1186).

9. A food processor, characterized in that, It includes: The base (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; and A stirring cup assembly (20) is assembled on the base (11). The stirring cup assembly (20) includes a stirring cup (21) and a heating plate (22), a blade assembly (23), and a motor assembly (40) disposed at the bottom of the stirring cup (21). The motor assembly (40) includes a motor frame (41), a motor (42), a high-voltage upper coupler (481), a low-voltage upper coupler (482), and a cover (44). The motor (42), the high-voltage upper coupler (481), and the low-voltage upper coupler... (482) are respectively fixed to the motor frame (41). The high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are at least partially overlapped with the motor (42) in the height direction. The cover (44) is set at the bottom of the motor frame (41). The high-voltage upper coupler (481) passes through the cover (44) and docks with the high-voltage lower coupler (114). The low-voltage upper coupler (482) passes through the cover (44) and docks with the low-voltage lower coupler (113).

10. The food processor as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The food processor also includes a lid (30), which is assembled to the support base (12) and covers the mixing cup assembly (20).

11. The food processor as described in claim 10, characterized in that: The support base (12) is provided with a power supply component (18), the cover (30) is provided with a control component (31), and / or the stirring cup assembly (20) includes a cup lid (25) disposed on the stirring cup (21), and the cover (30) is disposed on the cup lid (25).

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