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 supporting seat is provided with a containing cavity, and the outer surface of the supporting seat comprises a first region and a second region arranged oppositely, and at least one sharp corner structure is formed at the intersection of the first region and the second region. The supporting seat of the base is provided with a containing cavity, which can be used for assembling parts such as circuit boards, and the sharp corner structure formed at the intersection of the first region and the second region helps to improve the assembly relationship of the base and other parts of the food processor, so that the space occupation of the base and the food processor is reduced, and the overall structure is compact.

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] As people's living standards continue to improve, many different types of food processors have appeared on the market. Food processors can include machines that crush and blend food, such as soy milk makers, blenders, or high-speed blenders.

[0003] In related technologies, the base structure of a food processor and its fit with the blending cup assembly affect the food processor's space occupation and performance. Optimizing the base structure and its fit with the blending cup assembly has become a hot research topic in the field. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a base and a food processor, with an optimized base structure that helps improve the compactness of the casing and the food processor.

[0005] A first aspect of this application provides a base for a food processor; the base includes: a base and a support extending upward from the base;

[0006] The support base has a receiving cavity, and the outer surface of the support base includes a first region and a second region disposed opposite to each other. At least one sharp corner structure is formed at the intersection of the first region and the second region. The support base of the above-mentioned base forms a receiving cavity through the sharp corner structure. The receiving cavity can be used to assemble components such as circuit boards. The sharp corner structure formed by the intersection of the first region and the second region helps to improve the fit and assembly relationship between the base and other components of the food processor, thereby reducing the space occupied by the base and the food processor and making the overall structure more compact.

[0007] Furthermore, the support includes an inner surface that surrounds the receiving cavity; in a direction perpendicular to the depth of the receiving cavity, the cross-sectional structure of the inner surface includes an inner side located inside the sharp corner structure;

[0008] The inner side includes a first extension, a second extension, and a straight section located between the first extension and the second extension; the length of the straight section is greater than or equal to 0.3 mm. By limiting the length of the straight section, the support can achieve a structure with uniform wall thickness and a compact overall structure during the drafting process.

[0009] Furthermore, the first extension segment and the second extension segment include curved sections, wherein the shortest line segment length obtained by the intersection of the tangent of the curved section at any position and the outer surface is greater than or equal to 4 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm. By limiting the shortest line segment length obtained by the intersection of the tangent of the curved section at any position and the outer surface, the support can achieve a structure with uniform wall thickness and compact structure during the drafting process.

[0010] Furthermore, the first region includes a first segment forming the sharp corner structure, and the second region includes a second segment forming the sharp corner structure; the first segment and the second segment are arc-shaped surfaces;

[0011] Alternatively, one of the first segment and the second segment may be an arc-shaped surface, and the other may be a plane;

[0012] Alternatively, the first segment and the second segment may be planar.

[0013] By adjusting the structure of the first and second sections, the fit between the support base and the mixing cup assembly can be improved during assembly, thereby enhancing the overall compactness of the base and the food processor.

[0014] Furthermore, the draft angle of the outer surface is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to 0.3°. Having a draft angle of 0° or less than or equal to 0.3° on the outer surface of the support base allows for a basically vertical appearance, improving the overall structural compactness of the base and the food processor.

[0015] Furthermore, in the direction perpendicular to the depth of the receiving cavity, the wall thickness of any cross-sectional structure of the support base is the same at the same projected position. Based on the sharp-angle structure formed at the intersection of the first and second regions, a support base with uniform wall thickness can be obtained by adjusting the draft process, thereby improving the compactness of the base and the overall structure of the food processor.

[0016] Furthermore, the support includes an inner surface that surrounds the receiving cavity; in the depth direction of the receiving cavity, the inner surface includes a first sub-segment and a second sub-segment connected to the first sub-segment, the first sub-segment extending to the top of the inner surface and the second sub-segment extending to the bottom of the inner surface;

[0017] The draft angle of the first sub-segment is greater than or equal to 0.3° and less than or equal to 1°, and the draft angle of the second sub-segment is greater than or equal to 0.2° and less than or equal to 1°. Segmented drafting of the inner surface of the support seat makes the wall thickness of the support seat uniform, and limiting the draft angle of each segment can further improve the wall thickness uniformity of the support seat.

[0018] Furthermore, the first and second regions bend towards the same side, forming an assembly space on the side of the second region opposite to the first region. The bending of the first and second regions and the sharp angle formed at their intersection create a crescent-shaped structure, which helps improve the compactness of the base structure. The assembly space on the crescent-shaped side also allows for better fit with other components of the food processor, further enhancing the overall compactness of the food processor and reducing its space occupancy.

[0019] According to a second aspect of this application, a food processor is provided, the food processor including any of the bases described in the first aspect. The support base of the aforementioned base is provided with a receiving cavity, which can be used to assemble components such as circuit boards. The sharp-angled structure formed by the intersection of the first region and the second region helps to improve the fit between the base and the blending cup assembly, thereby reducing the space occupied by the base and the food processor and making the overall structure compact.

[0020] Furthermore, the food processor includes a lid and a mixing cup assembly; the mixing cup assembly is assembled to the base; the lid is assembled to the support base, and the lid covers the mixing cup assembly. The base and lid of the food processor form a frame-shaped space to accommodate the mixing cup assembly, reducing the overall space occupied by the food processor and improving the compactness of the overall structure. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a food processor with its lid in a closed state, according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a food processor with its lid in an open state, according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a food processor according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a support base for a food processor according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a support base for a food processor according to another exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of a food processor according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA;

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point BB;

[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point C;

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point e;

[0031] Figure 11 for Figure 9 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point f;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of a food processor according to another exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a food processor base according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] Food processor 100; base 10; base 11; support base 12; power board box 121; guide surface 1211; anti-reverse rib 1214; wire hole 122; isolation rib 123; inner surface 124; first sub-section 1241; second sub-section 1242; inner side 1243; straight section 1243a; first extension section 1243b; second extension section 1243c; outer surface 125; first area 1251; second area 1252; sharp corner structure 126; assembly space 127; receiving cavity 128; mounting hole structure 129; power board 13; bottom cover 19; drain hole 191;

[0036] Blending cup assembly 20; Blending cup 21; Heating plate 22; Blade assembly 23; Lid 25;

[0037] Engine cover 30; control panel 31;

[0038] Motor 40; Output shaft 41. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] This application provides a food processor. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1-3 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.

[0042] The base 10 includes a base 11 and a support 12 extending upward from the base 11. The support 12 and the base 11 can be integrally formed, or they can be formed separately and then assembled together.

[0043] The mixing cup assembly 20 is assembled onto the base 11. The mixing cup assembly 20 includes a mixing cup 21, a heating plate 22 disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup 21, and a blade assembly 23. The mixing cup 21 is used to hold food, the heating plate 22 is used to heat the food in the mixing cup 21, and the blade assembly 23 is used to blend and pulverize the food in the mixing cup 21. The lid 30 is assembled onto the support base 12 and covers the mixing cup assembly 20. The base 10 of the food processor 100 and the lid 30 form a frame-shaped space to accommodate the mixing cup assembly 20, reducing the overall space occupied by the food processor 100 and improving the compactness of the overall structure.

[0044] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 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.

[0045] The support base 12 houses a power board 13, and the cover 30 houses a control board 31 electrically connected to the power board 13. A motor 40 is located within the base 11 or at the bottom of the mixing cup 21. The motor 40 includes an output shaft 41, and the blade assembly 23 is located at the top of the output shaft 41. In one embodiment, the motor 40 is a brushless motor without a rear end cover, resulting in a lower overall height for the motor 40, which helps reduce the overall height of the food processor 100. In other embodiments, the motor 40 can also be a conventional brushed motor or a brushless motor.

[0046] Since the power board 13 is located inside the support base 12 and the control board 31 is located inside the cover 30, the power board 13, control board 31 and motor 40 are not stacked together. By reasonably arranging the positions of the three, the height of the food processor 100 can be effectively reduced, so that the overall height of the food processor 100 is no more than 280 mm, making it more compact and exquisite. In this way, the vibration generated by the food processor 100 during operation can be reduced, and it occupies less space.

[0047] In another embodiment, the power board 13 and control board 31 are both disposed within the cover 30, and the motor 40 is disposed within the base 11 or at the bottom of the mixing cup 21, which also reduces the height of the food processor 100. In yet another embodiment, the power board 13 and control board 31 are both disposed within the cover 30, and the motor 40 is disposed within the lid of the mixing cup assembly 20. In yet another embodiment, the power board 13 is disposed within the support base 12, the control board 31 is disposed within the cover 30, and the motor 40 is disposed within the lid of the mixing cup assembly 20.

[0048] This application further provides a base 10 that can be applied to the aforementioned food processor 100. For example... Figures 1-4 As shown, the base 10 includes a base 11 and a support 12 extending upward from the base 11. The support 12 has a receiving cavity 128, and the outer surface 125 of the support 12 includes a first region 1251 and a second region 1252 disposed opposite to each other. At least one sharp corner structure 126 is formed at the intersection of the first region 1251 and the second region 1252. The support 12 of the base 10 has a receiving cavity 128, which can be used to assemble components such as circuit boards. The sharp corner structure 126 formed by the intersection of the first region 1251 and the second region 1252 helps to improve the fit between the base 10 and other components of the food processor 100, thereby reducing the space occupied by the base 10 and the food processor 100 and making the overall structure compact.

[0049] It should be noted that the aforementioned support base 12 can be injection molded. During the molding process, the draft direction of the support base 12 on the side forming the assembly space 127 can be as follows: Figure 4As shown by the solid arrow in the image, the draft direction on the side opposite to the side forming the assembly space 127 can be as follows: Figure 4 As shown by the dashed arrow, the draft direction of the inner surface 124 of the support 12 can be as follows: Figure 4 As shown by the dashed arrow at the midpoint. Figure 5 As shown by the double-dotted arrow, when the corner is provided with the mounting hole structure 129, the draft direction of the mounting hole structure 129 can extend along the side wall of the support base 12 away from the second region 1252.

[0050] In other embodiments, the support base 12 may include at least two components that are assembled together to form an integral structure.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figures 6-9 As shown, in the direction perpendicular to the depth of the receiving cavity 128, the wall thickness of any cross-sectional structure of the support base 12 is the same at the same projection position. Based on the sharp corner structure 126 formed at the intersection of the first region 1251 and the second region 1252, a support base 12 with uniform wall thickness can be obtained by adjusting the draft process, thereby improving the overall structural compactness of the base 10 and the food processor 100. For example, the AA section and BB section of the support base 12 form projections on the bottom end face of the support base 12 in the depth direction of the receiving cavity 128, respectively. The wall thickness at the same projection position corresponds to point m on the AA section and point n on the BB section.

[0052] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, the support base 12 includes an inner surface 124 forming a receiving cavity 128. In a direction perpendicular to the depth of the receiving cavity 128, the cross-sectional structure of the inner surface 124 includes an inner side 1243 located inside the sharp corner structure 126. The inner side 1243 includes a first extension 1243b, a second extension 1243c, and a straight section 1243a located between the first extension 1243b and the second extension 1243c. The length D3 of the straight section 1243a is greater than or equal to 0.3mm. By limiting the length of the straight section 1243a, an excessively sharp corner can be avoided between the first extension 1243b and the second extension 1243c, enabling the support base 12 to obtain a structure with uniform wall thickness and compact structure during the drafting process.

[0053] It should be noted that the above-mentioned straight section 1243a can refer to a section that is basically straight. For example, the straight section 1243a is a straight line or a curve that is close to a straight line.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 9 , Figure 11As shown, the first extension segment 1243b and the second extension segment 1243c can be curved segments. The shortest segment length D1 obtained by the intersection of the tangent of the curved segment at any position and the outer surface 125 is greater than or equal to 4 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm. By limiting the shortest segment length D1 obtained by the intersection of the tangent of the curved segment at any position and the outer surface 125, the support base 12 can obtain a structure with uniform wall thickness and compact structure during the drafting process.

[0055] In other embodiments, the first extension segment 1243b and the second extension segment 1243c can be straight lines. The length D1 of the shortest line segment passing through the intersection of the straight line segment 1261a and the first extension segment 1243b or the second extension segment 1243c and intersecting the outer surface 125 can be greater than or equal to 4 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm. By limiting the aforementioned shortest line segment length D1, the support base 12 can obtain a structure with uniform wall thickness and compact structure during the drafting process.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first region 1251 includes a first segment forming a pointed corner structure 126, and the second region 1252 includes a second segment forming a pointed corner structure 126. The first and second segments can be curved surfaces. Alternatively, one of the first and second segments can be a curved surface, and the other can be a flat surface. Alternatively, both the first and second segments can be flat surfaces. Adjusting the structure of the first and second segments can improve the fit between the support base 12 and the mixing cup assembly 20 during assembly, thereby enhancing the overall structural compactness of the base 10 and the blender 100.

[0057] like Figure 12 As shown, the support base 12 includes an outer surface 125, which can face away from the receiving cavity 128. The draft angle of the outer surface is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to 0.3°. The draft angle of the outer surface 125 of the support base 12 being greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to 0.3° can give the outer surface a basically vertical appearance, improving the overall structural compactness of the base 10 and the food processor 100.

[0058] In some embodiments, the support 12 includes an inner surface 124 forming a receiving cavity 128. In the depth direction of the receiving cavity 128, the inner surface 124 includes at least two sub-segments, each with a draft angle greater than or equal to 0.2° and less than or equal to 1°. The segmented drafting of the inner surface of the support 12 ensures uniform wall thickness, and the defined draft angle of greater than or equal to 0.2° and less than or equal to 1° further enhances the uniformity of the wall thickness of the support 12.

[0059] Furthermore, in the depth direction of the receiving cavity 128, the inner surface 124 includes a first sub-segment 1241 and a second sub-segment 1242 connected to the first sub-segment 1241. The first sub-segment 1241 extends to the top of the inner surface, and the second sub-segment 1242 extends to the bottom of the inner surface. The draft angle α of the first sub-segment 1241 is greater than or equal to 0.3° and less than or equal to 1°, and the draft angle β of the second sub-segment 1242 is greater than or equal to 0.2° and less than or equal to 1°, thereby further homogenizing the wall thickness of the support 12.

[0060] Among them, such as Figure 12 As shown, the depth L1 of the receiving cavity 128 can be greater than or equal to 120 mm, and the dimension L2 of the first sub-section 1241 in the depth direction of the receiving cavity 128 is greater than or equal to 50 mm and less than or equal to 100 mm. By optimizing the depth dimensions of the first sub-section 1241 and the receiving cavity 128, it is helpful to improve the wall thickness uniformity of the support 12.

[0061] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 , Figure 12 As shown, the dimension L1 of the support base 12 in the depth direction of the receiving cavity 128 is greater than or equal to 120 mm. And / or, the distance D2 between the center position of the first region 1251 and the center position of the second region 1252 is greater than or equal to 30 mm and less than or equal to 50 mm. When the dimension of the support base 12 in the depth direction of the receiving cavity 128 is greater than or equal to 120 mm, and / or the distance between the first region 1251 and the second region 1252 is greater than or equal to 30 mm and less than or equal to 50 mm, the appearance and wall thickness uniformity of the base 10 and the food processor 100 can be improved.

[0062] In the above embodiments, when the base 10 is applied to the food processor 100, the support base 12 of the base 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 128. The receiving cavity 128 can be used to assemble components such as circuit boards. The sharp corner structure 126 formed by the intersection of the first region 1251 and the second region 1252 helps to improve the fit between the base 10 and the mixing cup assembly 20, thereby reducing the space occupied by the base 10 and the food processor 100 and making the overall structure compact.

[0063] The first region 1251 and the second region 1252 can be bent toward the same side, forming an assembly space 127 on the side of the second region 1252 opposite to the first region 1251. The bending of the first region 1251 and the second region 1252, along with the sharp corner structure 126 formed at their intersection, creates a crescent-shaped structure, which helps improve the compactness of the base 10. Furthermore, the assembly space 127 on the crescent-shaped side allows for better fit with other components of the blender 100, improving the overall compactness of the blender 100 and reducing its space occupation. For example, for a blending cup 21 with an arc-shaped outer contour, the crescent-shaped assembly space 127 can fit snugly against the outer contour of the blending cup 21, improving the overall compactness of the blender 100 and reducing its space occupation.

[0064] Alternatively, the first region 1251 and the second region 1252 may be curved in different directions. Alternatively, at least one of the first region 1251 and the second region 1252 may be planar.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, a power board box 121 can be installed inside the support base 12, and a power board 13 is installed inside the power board box 121. The support base 12 has a wire hole 122 for the lead wire to pass through and an isolation rib 123 located on one side of the wire hole 122. The isolation rib 123 extends to the upper end of the power board box 121, and the power board box 121 has a guide surface 1211 that mates with the isolation rib 123. When water from the shaft enters the support base 12 through the wire hole 122, it falls through the isolation rib 123 and the guide surface 1211 in sequence, preventing the water from contacting the power board 13. The guide surface 1211 is higher in the middle and lower on both sides, so that the water entering the support base 12 flows to both sides after falling onto the guide surface 1211 and falls down from both sides. The base 10 includes a bottom cover 19 installed at the bottom, and the bottom cover 19 has a drain hole 191. The water falling from the guide surface 1211 is finally discharged from the drain hole 191. The power board box 121 includes a retaining rib 1214 that presses downward against the bottom cover 19, and a wire-holding groove is formed between the two retaining ribs 1214.

[0066] 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, Applied to a food processor (100); the base (10) includes: a base (11) and a support base (12) extending upward from the base (11); The support base (12) is provided with a receiving cavity (128), and the outer surface (125) of the support base (12) includes a first region (1251) and a second region (1252) disposed opposite to each other, and at least one sharp corner structure (126) is formed at the intersection of the first region (1251) and the second region (1252).

2. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support base (12) includes an inner surface (124) that surrounds the receiving cavity (128); in a direction perpendicular to the depth of the receiving cavity (128), the cross-sectional structure of the inner surface (124) includes an inner side (1243) located inside the sharp corner structure (126); The inner side (1243) includes a first extension segment (1243b), a second extension segment (1243c), and a straight section (1243a) located between the first extension segment (1243b) and the second extension segment (1243c); the length of the straight section (1243a) is greater than or equal to 0.3mm.

3. The base as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first extension segment (1243b) and the second extension segment (1243c) include curved segments, and the shortest line segment length obtained by the intersection of the tangent of the curved segment at any position with the outer surface (125) is greater than or equal to 4 mm and less than or equal to 15 mm.

4. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first region (1251) includes a first segment forming the pointed corner structure (126), and the second region (1252) includes a second segment forming the pointed corner structure (126); the first segment and the second segment are arc-shaped surfaces; Alternatively, one of the first segment and the second segment may be an arc-shaped surface, and the other may be a plane; Alternatively, the first segment and the second segment may be planar.

5. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The draft angle of the outer surface (125) is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to 0.3°.

6. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the direction perpendicular to the depth of the receiving cavity (128), the wall thickness of any cross-sectional structure of the support (12) is the same at the same projection position.

7. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support base (12) includes an inner surface (124) that surrounds the receiving cavity (128); in the depth direction of the receiving cavity (128), the inner surface (124) includes a first sub-segment (1241) and a second sub-segment (1242) connected to the first sub-segment (1241), the first sub-segment (1241) extending to the top end of the inner surface (124), and the second sub-segment (1242) extending to the bottom end of the inner surface (124); The draft angle of the first sub-segment (1241) is greater than or equal to 0.3° and less than or equal to 1°, and the draft angle of the second sub-segment (1242) is greater than or equal to 0.2° and less than or equal to 1°.

8. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first region (1251) and the second region (1252) are curved toward the same side, and an assembly space (127) is formed on the side of the second region (1252) opposite to the first region (1251).

9. A food processor, characterized in that, Includes the base (10) as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. The food processor as described in claim 9, characterized in that, It includes a lid (30) and a mixing cup assembly (20); the mixing cup assembly (20) is assembled on the base (11); the lid (30) is assembled on the support base (12), and the lid (30) covers the mixing cup assembly (20).

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