Blender cup assembly and food processor

Abstract

The application provides a stirring cup assembly and a food processor. The stirring cup assembly comprises a stirring cup, a heating disc arranged at the bottom of the stirring cup, a knife assembly and a motor assembly. The motor assembly comprises a motor frame, a motor, a strong electric upper coupler and a weak electric upper coupler. The motor, the strong electric upper coupler and the weak electric upper coupler are fixed to the motor frame respectively, and the strong electric upper coupler and the weak electric upper coupler are arranged around the motor. The strong electric upper coupler and the weak electric upper coupler at least partially coincide with the motor in the height direction. The food processor has a smaller overall height, occupies a smaller space and generates less vibration in use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processing, and more particularly to a blending cup assembly 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 are large and tall, taking up a lot of space and prone to vibration during use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a blending cup assembly and a food processor, which has a smaller overall height, occupies less space, and generates less vibration during use.

[0004] This application provides a mixing cup assembly. The mixing cup assembly includes 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 includes a motor frame, a motor, a high-voltage upper coupler, and a low-voltage upper coupler. The motor, the high-voltage upper coupler, and the low-voltage upper coupler are respectively fixed to the motor frame, and the high-voltage upper coupler and the low-voltage upper coupler are arranged around the motor, at least partially overlapping with the motor in the height direction. By implementing the high-voltage and low-voltage connections in a conventional upper coupler separately through high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers, respectively, the sizes of the high-voltage and low-voltage couplers are smaller than those of conventional couplers. This provides sufficient space between the motor frame sidewall and the motor to accommodate the high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers. Consequently, the high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers can be positioned around the motor, ensuring that they at least partially overlap with the motor in the height direction. This effectively reduces the height of the blending cup assembly, thereby reducing the overall height of the blender and making it more compact and space-saving. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the blender reduces vibrations during operation.

[0005] Furthermore, the motor includes several mounting feet, and the motor is mounted to the motor frame via these mounting feet. Several accommodating spaces are formed between adjacent mounting feet, and the high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers are located in different accommodating spaces. In this way, the accommodating spaces between the mounting feet can be fully utilized to accommodate the high-voltage and low-voltage upper couplers, making the stirring cup assembly structure more compact and lower in height.

[0006] Furthermore, the motor includes four mounting feet, forming four receiving spaces between them. The high-voltage upper coupler and the low-voltage upper coupler are respectively disposed in two opposite receiving spaces. Similarly, the high-voltage lower coupler and the low-voltage lower coupler on the base are also disposed opposite each other. This arrangement is more aesthetically pleasing, and when the stirring cup assembly is installed onto or removed from the base, the upper and lower couplers are less likely to jam, resulting in smoother operation.

[0007] Furthermore, the high-voltage top coupler includes a plurality of first conductive terminals arranged in a row along an arc or a straight line; the low-voltage top coupler includes a plurality of second conductive terminals arranged in a row along an arc or a straight line. In this way, the high-voltage and low-voltage top couplers can be better matched to the accommodating space.

[0008] Furthermore, the high-voltage top coupler includes five first conductive terminals, of which three are electrically connected to the motor and two are electrically connected to the heating plate; the low-voltage top coupler includes three second conductive terminals, of which two are electrically connected to the temperature sensor and one is electrically connected to the ground wire. This design allows both the high-voltage and low-voltage top couplers to be smaller than conventional couplers, and also facilitates connection of each coupler to its corresponding lead, reducing the risk of incorrect connections.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler is flush with the bottom end of the motor, and the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler is flush with the bottom end of the motor; or, the height difference between the bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler and the bottom end of the motor does not exceed 10 mm, and the height difference between the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler and the bottom end of the motor does not exceed 10 mm. This ensures a more compact structure and lower height for the stirring cup assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the motor includes a front cover, a rotor assembly, and a stator assembly. The front cover includes a receiving cavity, within which both the rotor assembly and the stator assembly are disposed. The rotor assembly includes a motor shaft rotatably connected to the front cover, and the stator assembly is fixed to the front cover. The ends of the rotor assembly and the stator assembly furthest from the front cover are exposed. Because the ends of the rotor assembly and the stator assembly furthest from the front cover are exposed, meaning the motor does not have a rear cover, the height of the motor is reduced, which in turn helps to further reduce the height of the food processor.

[0011] Furthermore, the motor is fixed to the motor frame, and the bottom end of the stirring cup has a flange extending radially inward. The heating plate presses downward against the flange, and the motor frame presses upward against the flange. The motor frame and the heating plate are locked together, and a seal is formed between the heating plate and the flange by a disc sealing ring. During assembly, the disc sealing ring is first placed on the edge of the heating plate, then the heating plate is inserted into the mouth of the stirring cup and pressed onto the flange by the disc sealing ring. Then, the motor frame with the cup sealing ring is fastened to the bottom end of the stirring cup from bottom to top, and the motor frame and the heating plate are locked together by fasteners, thereby fixing the heating plate, stirring cup, and motor assembly together, making assembly convenient and reliable.

[0012] This application also provides a food processor. The food processor includes: a base, comprising a base and a support seat disposed on the base, the base having a high-voltage lower coupler and a low-voltage lower coupler; a blending cup assembly as described above, assembled on the base, the high-voltage upper coupler docking with the high-voltage lower coupler, and the low-voltage upper coupler docking with the low-voltage lower coupler; and a lid, assembled on the support seat, the lid covering the blending cup assembly.

[0013] Furthermore, the food processor includes a lid, which is assembled to the support base and covers the mixing cup assembly.

[0014] 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. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 The image shown is a perspective view of the food processor of this application, with the lid open and the mixing cup assembly removed;

[0016] Figure 2 As shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the food processor shown;

[0017] Figure 3 As shown Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mixing cup assembly shown, with the lid open;

[0018] Figure 4 As shown Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the mixing cup assembly shown. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 4 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.

[0022] The base 10 includes a base 11 and a support 12 disposed on the base 11. The base 11 is provided with a high-voltage coupler 112 and a low-voltage coupler 113. The support 12 and the base 11 can be integrally formed or separately formed and then assembled together. In the illustrated embodiment, the base 11 has a recessed groove 111 facing downwards, and the high-voltage coupler 112 and the low-voltage coupler 113 are disposed in the groove 111 to reduce the overall height of the food processor 100.

[0023] A stirring cup assembly 20 is assembled on the base 11. The stirring cup assembly 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, and a low-voltage upper coupler 482. The motor 42, the high-voltage upper coupler 481, and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are respectively fixed to the motor frame 41, and the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are arranged around the motor 42. 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 high-voltage upper coupler 481 is connected to the high-voltage lower coupler 112, and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 is connected to the low-voltage lower coupler 113. The blade assembly 23 is disposed at the top end of the motor shaft 4281 of the motor. 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 stir and crush the ingredients in the mixing cup 21. The bottom of the motor frame 41 is also provided with a cover 44, which has a coupler hole 441 for the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 to pass through.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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 the dimensions of high-voltage upper coupler 481 and low-voltage upper coupler 482 are smaller than those of a conventional coupler, 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. This allows the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and low-voltage upper coupler 482 to be arranged around the motor 42, ensuring that they at least partially overlap with the motor 42 in the height direction. This effectively reduces the height of the mixing cup assembly 20, thereby reducing the overall height of the food processor 100, making it more compact and aesthetically pleasing, and occupying less space. Furthermore, the lower overall height of the food processor 100 reduces vibrations generated during operation.

[0026] 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.

[0027] In another embodiment, both the power supply component 18 and the control component 31 are disposed within the cover 30. In yet another embodiment, the power supply component 18 is disposed within the cover 30, and the control component 31 is disposed within the support base 12. In yet another embodiment, both the power supply component 18 and the control component 31 are disposed within the support base 12. These are just some examples and are not limited to the examples described above.

[0028] The motor 42 includes several mounting feet 422, which are used to mount the motor frame 41. Several accommodating spaces 423 are formed between adjacent mounting feet 422. The high-voltage coupler 481 and the low-voltage coupler 482 are located in different accommodating spaces 423. This design fully utilizes the accommodating spaces 423 between the mounting feet 422 to accommodate the high-voltage coupler 481 and the low-voltage coupler 482, resulting in a more compact structure and lower height for the stirring cup assembly 20.

[0029] The motor 42 includes four mounting feet 422, forming four receiving spaces 423. The high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the low-voltage upper coupler 482 are respectively disposed in two opposite receiving spaces 423. The high-voltage lower coupler 112 and the low-voltage lower coupler 113 on the base 11 are also disposed opposite each other. This arrangement is more aesthetically pleasing, and when the stirring cup assembly 20 is installed on or removed from the base 11, the upper and lower couplers are less likely to jam, resulting in smoother operation.

[0030] The high-voltage top coupler 481 includes a plurality of first conductive terminals 4811, which are arranged in a row along an arc or a straight line; the low-voltage top coupler 482 includes a plurality of second conductive terminals 4821, which are also arranged in a row along an arc or a straight line. Thus, the high-voltage top coupler 481 and the low-voltage top coupler 482 can better match the accommodating space 423.

[0031] The high-voltage coupler 481 includes five first conductive terminals 4811, of which three are electrically connected to the motor 42 and two are electrically connected to the heating plate 22. The low-voltage coupler 482 includes three second conductive terminals 4821, of which two are electrically connected to the temperature sensor and one is electrically connected to the ground wire. This design allows the high-voltage coupler 481 and low-voltage coupler 482 to be smaller than conventional couplers, and also facilitates connection of the high-voltage coupler 481 and low-voltage coupler 482 to their respective leads, reducing the risk of incorrect connections.

[0032] The bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler 481 is flush with the bottom end of the motor 42, and the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler 482 is flush with the bottom end of the motor 42; or, the height difference between the bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the bottom end of the motor 42 does not exceed 10 mm, and the height difference between the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler 482 and the bottom end of the motor 42 does not exceed 10 mm. This ensures a more compact structure and lower height for the stirring cup assembly 20.

[0033] In some embodiments, the height difference between the bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler 481 and the bottom end of the motor 42 is 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, or any value between any two adjacent values ​​mentioned above. The height difference between the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler 482 and the bottom end of the motor 42 is 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm, 9 mm, 10 mm, or any value between any two adjacent values ​​mentioned above.

[0034] The motor 42 includes a front cover 429, a rotor assembly 428, and a stator assembly 427. The front cover 429 includes a receiving cavity 4291, within which both the rotor assembly 428 and the stator assembly 427 are disposed. The rotor assembly 428 includes a motor shaft 4281 rotatably connected to the front cover 429. The stator assembly 427 is fixed to the front cover 429, with the ends of the rotor assembly 428 and the stator assembly 427 exposed away from the front cover 429. Because the ends of the rotor assembly 428 and the stator assembly 427 are exposed, meaning the motor 42 does not have a rear cover, the height of the motor 42 is reduced, which in turn helps to further reduce the height of the food processor 100.

[0035] The motor 42 is fixed to the motor frame 41. 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, which is equipped with a cup sealing ring 490, 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.

[0036] 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 stirring cup assembly, characterized in that, It 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) and a low-voltage upper coupler (482). The motor (42), the high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are respectively fixed to the motor frame (41), and the high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are arranged around the motor (42). 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.

2. The stirring cup assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The motor (42) includes a plurality of mounting feet (422), and the motor (42) is mounted on the motor frame (41) through the mounting feet (422). An accommodating space (423) is formed between two adjacent mounting feet (422), and the high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are respectively located in different accommodating spaces (423).

3. The stirring cup assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The motor (42) includes four mounting feet (422), and four receiving spaces (423) are formed between the four mounting feet (422). The high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) are respectively disposed in two opposite receiving spaces (423).

4. The stirring cup assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The high-voltage top coupler (481) includes a plurality of first conductive terminals (4811), which are arranged in a row along an arc or a straight line; the low-voltage top coupler (482) includes a plurality of second conductive terminals (4821), which are arranged in a row along an arc or a straight line.

5. The stirring cup assembly as described in claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The high-voltage coupler (481) includes 5 first conductive terminals (4811), of which 3 first conductive terminals (4811) are electrically connected to the motor (42), and 2 first conductive terminals (4811) are electrically connected to the heating plate (22). The low-voltage coupler (482) includes three second conductive terminals (4821), of which two second conductive terminals (4821) are electrically connected to the temperature sensor and one second conductive terminal (4821) is electrically connected to the ground wire.

6. The stirring cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler (481) is flush with the bottom end of the motor (42), and the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler (482) is flush with the bottom end of the motor (42); or, The height difference between the bottom end of the high-voltage upper coupler (481) and the bottom end of the motor (42) shall not exceed 10 mm, and the height difference between the bottom end of the low-voltage upper coupler (482) and the bottom end of the motor (42) shall not exceed 10 mm.

7. The stirring cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The motor (42) includes a front cover (429), a rotor assembly (428), and a stator assembly (427). The front cover (429) includes a receiving cavity (4291). The rotor assembly (428) and the stator assembly (427) are both disposed in the receiving cavity (4291). The rotor assembly (428) includes a motor shaft (4281) rotatably connected to the front cover (429). The stator assembly (427) is fixed to the front cover (429). The ends of the rotor assembly (428) and the stator assembly (427) away from the front cover (429) are exposed.

8. The stirring cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The motor (42) is fixed to the motor frame (41). The bottom end of the stirring cup (21) is provided with a flange (211) in the radial direction. The heating plate (22) presses against the flange (211) downwards, and the motor frame (41) presses against the flange (211) upwards. The motor frame (41) and the heating plate (22) are locked together, and the heating plate (22) and the flange (211) are sealed by a disc sealing ring (221).

9. A food processor, characterized in that, It includes: A base (10) includes a base (11) and a support (12) disposed on the base (11), wherein the base (11) is provided with a high-voltage coupler (112) and a low-voltage coupler (113); and The stirring cup assembly (20) as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is assembled on the base (11), wherein the high-voltage upper coupler (481) is connected to the high-voltage lower coupler (112), and the low-voltage upper coupler (482) is connected to the low-voltage lower coupler (113).

10. The food processor as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The food processor 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), and the cover (30) is provided with a control component (31).

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