Base and food processor

Abstract

The application provides a base and a food processor. The base comprises a base, a support seat and an electronic component assembly. The support seat extends upward from the base. The support seat is provided with a receiving cavity. The electronic component assembly is assembled in the receiving cavity. The support seat is provided with an opening communicating with the receiving cavity. The electronic component assembly is provided with a flow guide plate above. The flow guide plate is located below the opening and is arranged obliquely downward. The orthographic projection of the electronic component assembly on a horizontal plane is located in the area covered by the flow guide plate. The flow guide plate is arranged obliquely downward to block the liquid entering the support seat from the opening and guide the liquid. The electronic component assembly located below the flow guide plate avoids contacting the liquid, thereby improving the use safety and service life of the electronic component assembly.

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, during the use of a food processor, liquid may enter the base, affecting the safety and lifespan of the electronic components inside. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a base and a food processor to prevent liquids entering the base from contacting the internal electronic components, thereby improving the safety and lifespan of the electronic components.

[0005] The first aspect of this application provides a base for a food processor; the base includes a base, a support, and electronic components.

[0006] The support extends upward from the base, and the support is provided with a receiving cavity;

[0007] The electronic component assembly is assembled in the receiving cavity. The support base has an opening communicating with the receiving cavity. A guide plate is provided above the electronic component assembly, located below the opening and inclined downwards. The orthographic projection of the electronic component assembly on the horizontal plane lies within the area covered by the guide plate. The guide plate is inclined downwards to block liquid from entering the support base from the opening and to guide the liquid, preventing the electronic component assembly located below the guide plate from contacting the liquid, thereby improving the safety and service life of the electronic component assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the guide plate includes end positions on both sides and an intermediate position between the two end positions. The end positions are lower than the intermediate position, so the liquid can be guided to the end positions of the guide plate and then flow down, reducing the impact of the liquid flowing down the guide plate on the arrangement of electronic components.

[0009] Furthermore, the guide plate includes a first plate and a second plate forming an angle between them. The first plate includes a first side, and the second plate includes a second side. In the height direction of the support base, the first side and the second side are respectively located below the connection point of the first plate and the second plate. When the guide plate is a structure of two plates forming an angle, the first and second sides of the two plate structures being lower than the connection point of the two plate structures can effectively guide the liquid to the end position of the guide plate before it flows down, reducing the impact of the liquid flowing down the guide plate on the electronic component assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the support base has the opening at its top, and a first baffle located on one side of the opening. The first baffle extends from the top wall of the support base to the guide plate to cooperate with the guide plate to block water. When liquid enters the receiving cavity from the opening at the top of the support base, the first baffle located on one side of the opening can guide the liquid to flow to the guide plate, preventing water from entering from the opening and then contacting the electronic components instead of flowing to the guide plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the guide plate is provided with a second baffle connected to and extending upwards from the guide plate. The first baffle and the second baffle at least partially overlap to guide the liquid entering the receiving cavity from the opening to the guide plate. And / or, the guide plate also provides at least one mounting rib connected to the side end of the guide plate in the width direction, and the mounting rib engages with the first baffle. Providing a second baffle that at least partially overlaps with the first baffle on the guide plate further enhances the guiding effect on the liquid flow. The engagement of the mounting rib with the first baffle enables the guide plate to be fixed, improving the installation stability of the guide plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting bracket is provided within the receiving cavity; the mounting bracket includes a mounting chamber, the electronic component assembly is located within the mounting chamber, and the guide plate is connected to the top wall of the mounting chamber. The mounting chamber within the mounting bracket can accommodate and assemble the electronic component assembly, improving the installation reliability of the electronic component assembly, and the connection between the guide plate and the top wall of the mounting chamber prevents liquid from entering the receiving cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the electronic component assembly includes a power board and / or a control board. The type and quantity of electronic component assemblies can be selected according to the base layout to improve the flexibility of the electronic component assemblies' setup and the convenience of control. Moreover, the power board or control board is set inside the support base, which avoids the power board and control board being stacked inside the base, reducing the overall height of the food processor, making the food processor occupy less space, and generating less vibration during use.

[0014] Furthermore, the base includes a housing and a bottom cover, the bottom cover being assembled to the bottom of the housing; the receiving cavity is in communication with the housing, and the bottom cover is provided with a drain hole. Liquid flowing down to the bottom cover via the drain hole can be discharged through the drain hole, preventing water accumulation in the receiving cavity.

[0015] According to a second aspect of this application, a food processor is provided, the food processor including a lid, a mixing cup assembly and any of the bases described in the first aspect;

[0016] A mixing cup assembly is assembled on the base, and the mixing cup assembly includes a mixing cup, a heating plate disposed at the bottom of the mixing cup, and a blade assembly;

[0017] The machine cover is assembled on the support base and covers the mixing cup assembly;

[0018] The motor is located within the base or at the bottom of the mixing cup. The motor includes an output shaft that drives the blade assembly to rotate within the mixing cup. The food processor with this base can guide liquid entering the support chamber of the base, and the electronic components within the support chamber are affected by the liquid, thus improving the overall safety and reliability of the food processor's control circuitry.

[0019] Furthermore, the electronic component assembly includes a power board, and a control board is disposed within the cover. The control board and the power board are electrically connected via wires passing through the opening. The power board is disposed within the receiving cavity of the support base, and the control board is disposed within the base. The power board and control board are connected via wires passing through the opening, which optimizes the structure and circuit layout of the food processor and helps to achieve miniaturization of the food processor.

[0020] Furthermore, the lid is rotatably connected to the support base to improve the ease of opening and closing the lid and facilitate the removal of the mixing cup assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of a base according to this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a base structure according to an exemplary embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a food processor with its lid in a closed state, according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a food processor with its lid in an open state, according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 5This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a food processor according to another exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] Food processor 100; base 10; base 11; housing 111; bottom cover 112; drain hole 1121; support base 12; receiving cavity 121; first baffle 122; opening 123; electronic component assembly 13; power board 131; mounting bracket 132; mounting cavity 1321; anti-reverse rib 1322; guide plate 14; first flat plate 141; first side 1411; second flat plate 142; second side 1421; end position 143; middle position 144; second baffle 15; assembly rib 16;

[0028] Blending cup assembly 20; Blending cup 21; Heating plate 22; Blade assembly 23; Lid 25;

[0029] Engine cover 30; control panel 31;

[0030] Motor 40; Output shaft 41. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, 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. In related technologies, during the use of food processors, liquid may enter the interior of the machine base, affecting the safety and lifespan of the electronic components inside.

[0034] This application provides a base for use in a food processor. Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of a base according to this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a base structure according to an exemplary embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the base 10 includes a base 11, a support 12, and an electronic component assembly 13. The support 12 extends upward from the base 11 and has a receiving cavity 121. The electronic component assembly 13 is assembled in the receiving cavity 121. The support 12 has an opening 123 communicating with the receiving cavity 121. A guide plate 14 is provided above the electronic component assembly 13. The guide plate 14 is located below the opening 123 and is inclined downward. The orthographic projection of the electronic component assembly 13 on the horizontal plane is located in the area covered by the guide plate 14.

[0035] The aforementioned guide plate 14 is inclined downward to block liquid from entering the support base 12 from the opening and to guide the liquid, thereby preventing the electronic component assembly 13 located below the guide plate 14 from contacting the liquid and improving the safety and service life of the electronic component assembly 13.

[0036] In some embodiments, the guide plate 14 includes end positions 143 located on both sides and an intermediate position 144 located between the two end positions 143. The end positions 143 are lower than the intermediate position 144, so that liquid can be guided to the end positions 143 of the guide plate 14 and then flow down, reducing the impact of the liquid flowing down from the guide plate 14 on the arrangement position of the electronic component assembly 13.

[0037] The aforementioned end positions 143 can refer to the positions of the guide vane 14 on its left and right sides. The aforementioned middle position 144 can refer to any position between the end positions 143 on both sides of the guide vane 14. The middle position 144 can be the position of the center line of the guide vane 14, or it can be another position deviating from the center line. This application does not limit this, as long as the middle position of the guide vane 14 is high and the two ends are low.

[0038] In some embodiments, the guide plate 14 includes a first plate 141 and a second plate 142 forming an angle between them. The first plate 141 includes a first side 1411, and the second plate 142 includes a second side 1421. The first side 1411 and the second side 1421 may correspond to the aforementioned end position 143, and the connection position of the first side 1411 and the second side 1421 may correspond to the aforementioned middle position 144. In the height direction of the support base 12, the positions of the first side 1411 and the second side 1421 are respectively lower than the connection position of the first plate 141 and the second plate 142. When the guide plate 14 is a structure of two plates forming an angle between them, the first side 1411 and the second side 1421 of the two plate structures being lower than the connection point of the two plate structures can effectively guide the liquid to the end position 143 of the guide plate 14 and then flow down, reducing the impact of the liquid flowing down from the guide plate 14 on the electronic component assembly 13.

[0039] In other embodiments, the guide plate 14 may also be an arc-shaped plate, or a plate-like structure formed by an irregular curved surface and / or a plane, as long as it can guide the liquid from the middle position 144 to the end position 143. This application does not limit the specific structure of the guide plate 14.

[0040] In other embodiments, the guide plate 14 may be a flat plate structure, comprising a first end and a second end in the width direction. A height difference may be provided between the first end and the second end in the height direction, causing either the first end or the second end of the guide plate 14 to tilt downwards. When liquid falls onto the guide plate 14, it can flow towards the first end or the second end based on the aforementioned height difference and fall from one side of the first end or the second end, thus reducing the impact of the liquid flowing down the guide plate 14 on the arrangement position of the electronic component assembly 13.

[0041] In some embodiments, the support base 12 has an opening 123 at its top and a first baffle 122 located on one side of the opening 123. The first baffle 122 extends from the top wall of the support base 12 to the guide plate 14 to cooperate with the guide plate 14 to block water. When liquid enters the receiving cavity 121 from the opening 123 at the top of the support base 12, the liquid can be guided to flow to the guide plate 14 by the first baffle 122 located on one side of the opening 123, thus preventing water from entering from the opening 123 and then contacting the electronic component assembly 13 instead of flowing to the guide plate 14.

[0042] Furthermore, the guide plate 14 is provided with a second baffle 15 connected to and extending upward therefrom. The first baffle 122 and the second baffle 15 at least partially overlap to guide the liquid entering the receiving cavity 121 from the opening 123 to the guide plate 14. The provision of the second baffle 15, which at least partially overlaps with the first baffle 122, on the guide plate 14 further enhances the guiding effect on the liquid flow to the guide plate 14.

[0043] Furthermore, the guide vane 14 may also be provided with at least one mounting rib 16, which is connected to the side end of the guide vane 14 in the width direction and is engaged with the first baffle 122. The engagement of the mounting rib 16 with the first baffle 122 can fix the guide vane 14 and improve the installation stability of the guide vane 14.

[0044] In some embodiments, a mounting bracket 132 may be provided within the receiving cavity 121. The mounting bracket 132 includes a mounting cavity 1321, within which the electronic component assembly 13 is located. A guide plate 14 is connected to the top wall of the mounting cavity 1321. The mounting cavity 1321 within the mounting bracket 132 can accommodate and assemble the electronic component assembly 13, improving the installation reliability of the electronic component assembly 13. The connection between the guide plate 14 and the top wall of the mounting cavity 1321 prevents liquid from entering the receiving cavity 121.

[0045] In the above embodiments, the electronic component assembly 13 includes a power board 131 and / or a control board 31. The type and quantity of the electronic component assembly 13 can be selected according to the layout of the base 10 to improve the flexibility of the electronic component assembly 13 in terms of setting and the convenience of control. Furthermore, the power board 131 or the control board 31 is located inside the support base 12, which avoids the power board 131 and the control board 31 from being stacked inside the base 11, thereby reducing the overall height of the food processor 100, making the food processor 100 occupy less space, and generating less vibration during use.

[0046] In some embodiments, the base 11 includes a housing 111 and a bottom cover 112. The bottom cover 112 is assembled to the bottom of the housing 111, and the receiving cavity 121 communicates with the housing 111. The bottom cover 112 is provided with a drain hole 1121. Liquid flowing down to the bottom cover 112 via the drain hole 1121 can be discharged through the drain hole 1121, preventing water accumulation in the receiving cavity 121.

[0047] As the height of the guide plate 14 gradually decreases from the middle position to the end position, the liquid entering the support base 12 falls onto the guide plate 14 and flows to the end positions on both sides, falling down from both sides. Since no electronic component assembly 13 is installed in the space below the end position, the liquid avoids affecting the electronic component assembly 13. The base 10 includes a bottom cover 112 provided at the bottom, and the bottom cover 112 is provided with a drain hole 1121. The water falling from the guide surface is finally discharged from the drain hole 1121.

[0048] This application further provides a food processor 100, such as Figures 3-5As shown, the food processor 100 includes a lid 30, a blending cup assembly 20, and the aforementioned base 10. The blending cup assembly 20 is assembled on the base 11 and includes a blending cup 21, a heating plate disposed at the bottom of the blending cup 21, and a blade assembly. The lid 30 is assembled on a support base 12 and covers the blending cup assembly 20. A motor 40 is disposed within the base 11 or at the bottom of the blending cup 21. The motor 40 includes an output shaft 41, and the blade assembly 23 is drive-connected to the output shaft 41.

[0049] The food processor 100, which includes the base 10, can guide the liquid entering the support 12 inside the base 10. The electronic components 13 inside the cavity 121 of the support 12 are affected by the liquid, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the overall control circuit of the food processor 100.

[0050] The aforementioned food processor 100 can be used to make soy milk, rice paste, juice, etc. The food processor 100 includes a base 10, a mixing cup assembly 20, and a lid 30.

[0051] 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.

[0052] The mixing cup assembly 20 is assembled on 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 stir and grind the food in the mixing cup 21.

[0053] The lid 30 is assembled to 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 overall aesthetics. In some embodiments, the lid 30 can be rotatably connected to the support base 12 to improve the ease of opening and closing the lid 30 and facilitate the removal of the mixing cup assembly 20.

[0054] 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.

[0055] The electronic component assembly 13 includes a power board 131, and a control board is located inside the cover 30. The control board and the power board 131 are electrically connected via wires passing through the opening 123. The power board 131 is located in the receiving cavity 121 of the support base 12, and the control board is located inside the base 10. The power board 131 and the control board are connected via wires passing through the opening 123, which optimizes the structure and circuit layout of the food processor 100 and helps to achieve miniaturization of the food processor 100. The motor 40 can be located inside the base 11 or at the bottom of the mixing cup 21. The motor 40 includes an output shaft 41, which drives the blade assembly 23 to rotate in the mixing cup 21 to process the food. In some embodiments, the blade assembly 23 is located at the top of the output shaft 41. In other embodiments, the output shaft 41 is connected to the blade assembly 23 through a transmission structure such as a clutch. In one embodiment, the motor 40 is a brushless motor without a rear end cover, which results in a lower motor height and helps to reduce the overall height of the food processor 100. In other embodiments, the motor 40 may also be a conventional brushed motor or a brushless motor.

[0056] Since the power board 131 is located inside the support base 12 and the control board 31 is located inside the cover 30, the power board 131, 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.

[0057] In another embodiment, the power board 131 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 131 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 131 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.

[0058] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 132 may also include a retaining rib 1322 that presses downward against the bottom cover 112, and a wire-locking groove is formed between the two retaining ribs 1322.

[0059] 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), a support (12), and electronic components; The support base (12) extends upward from the base (11), and the support base (12) is provided with a receiving cavity (121); The electronic component assembly (13) is assembled in the receiving cavity (121). The support base (12) is provided with an opening (123) communicating with the receiving cavity (121). A guide plate (14) is provided above the electronic component assembly (13). The guide plate (14) is located below the opening (123) and is inclined downward. The orthographic projection of the electronic component assembly (13) on the horizontal plane is located in the area covered by the guide plate (14).

2. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The guide plate (14) includes end positions (143) on both sides and an intermediate position (144) between the two end positions (143), wherein the end positions (143) are lower than the intermediate position (144).

3. The base as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The guide plate (14) includes a first plate (141) and a second plate (142) that are angled together. The first plate (141) includes a first side (1411), and the second plate (142) includes a second side (1421). In the height direction of the support base (12), the first side (1411) and the second side (1421) are located at positions lower than the connection position of the first plate (141) and the second plate (142), respectively.

4. The base as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The support base (12) has the opening (123) at the top and the support base (12) has a first baffle (122) located on one side of the opening (123). The first baffle (122) extends from the top wall of the support base (12) to the guide plate (14) to cooperate with the guide plate (14) to block water.

5. The base as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The guide plate (14) is provided with a second baffle (15) that is connected to the guide plate (14) and extends upward. The first baffle (122) and the second baffle (15) cooperate to guide the liquid entering the receiving cavity (121) from the opening (123) to the guide plate (14); and / or, the guide plate (14) is also provided with at least one mounting rib (16), the mounting rib (16) is connected to the side end of the guide plate (14) in the width direction, and the mounting rib (16) is engaged with the first baffle (122).

6. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity (121) is provided with a mounting bracket (132); the mounting bracket (132) includes a mounting cavity (1321), the electronic component assembly (13) is located in the mounting cavity (1321), and the guide plate (14) is connected to the top wall of the mounting cavity (1321).

7. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic component assembly (13) includes a power supply assembly and / or a control assembly.

8. The base as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base (11) includes a housing (111) and a bottom cover (112), the bottom cover (112) being assembled to the bottom of the housing (111); the receiving cavity (121) is connected to the housing (111), and the bottom cover (112) is provided with a drain hole (1121).

9. A food processor, characterized in that, Includes a lid (30), a mixing cup assembly (20), and a base (10) as described in any one of claims 1-8; A stirring cup assembly (20) is assembled on the base (11). The stirring cup assembly (20) includes a stirring cup (21), a heating plate (22) disposed at the bottom of the stirring cup (21), and a blade assembly (23). The cover (30) is assembled on the support base (12), and the cover (30) covers the mixing cup assembly (20); The motor (40) is located inside the base (11) or at the bottom of the stirring cup (21). The motor (40) includes an output shaft (41), which drives the blade assembly (23) to rotate inside the stirring cup (21).

10. The food processor as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The electronic component assembly (13) includes a power board (131), and a control board (31) is provided inside the cover (30). The control board (31) and the power board (131) are electrically connected by a wire passing through the opening (123).

11. The food processor as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The cover (30) is rotatably connected to the support base (12).

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