Blender cup assembly and food processor

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a blending cup assembly and a food processor. The blending cup assembly includes a cup body, which includes an outer cup, an inner cup, and a sealing element. The inner cup is disposed inside the outer cup, and a gap exists between the inner cup and the outer cup. The sealing element is disposed on the upper half of the outer cup, and at least a portion of the sealing element is clamped between the outer cup and the inner cup. By placing the inner cup inside the outer cup and creating a gap between them, the heat transfer between the inner and outer cups in this blending cup assembly is reduced, improving its heat insulation and heat preservation effects. By clamping the sealing element between the outer cup and the inner cup, the sealing performance at the connection between the outer and inner cups is improved, reducing noise during operation and lowering the risk of water ingress between the outer and inner cups.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a blending cup assembly and a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, food processors (such as high-speed blenders) have become increasingly popular, forming an important part of household appliances. Food processors typically have food heating and blending functions, and can be used to make cold drinks, fruit and vegetable beverages, and hot drinks like soy milk. To improve the heat insulation, heat preservation, and noise reduction of food processors, some models feature a double-layered blending cup assembly. However, in some technologies, the sealing effect at the connection between the inner and outer layers of the blending cup assembly is poor. This not only makes it difficult to improve the heat insulation, heat preservation, and noise reduction effects of the blending cup assembly, but also leads to increased noise and a significant risk of water ingress. Therefore, improving the sealing performance at the connection between the inner and outer layers of the blending cup assembly is a problem that urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure proposes a stirring cup assembly to improve the sealing performance at the connection between the inner and outer layers of the stirring cup assembly.

[0004] The mixing cup assembly disclosed herein includes a cup body, the cup body including an outer cup, an inner cup and a seal, the inner cup being disposed inside the outer cup and a gap being present between the inner cup and the outer cup; the seal being disposed on the upper half of the outer cup, at least a portion of the seal being clamped between the outer cup and the inner cup.

[0005] Optionally, the outer circumferential surface of the inner cup is provided with a mounting groove, and a portion of the sealing element is disposed within the mounting groove.

[0006] Optionally, at least a portion of the seal is clamped between the mounting groove and the outer cup.

[0007] Optionally, one of the seal and the outer cup is provided with a first recessed stop, and the other of the seal and the outer cup is provided with a first convex stop, wherein the first convex stop and the first recessed stop are in a sealing fit.

[0008] Optionally, a portion of the seal is disposed on the upper side of the outer cup, and the first convex stop is formed at the connection between the upper end face of the outer cup and the inner circumferential surface of the outer cup.

[0009] Optionally, the seal is an elastic element.

[0010] Optionally, the mixing cup assembly includes a base and a bottom cover. The base is located at the lower part of the cup body and connected to the cup body. The bottom cover is located at the lower part of the base and connected to the base. The base has a first sealing part, and the bottom cover has a second sealing part. The second sealing part and the first sealing part are sealed together.

[0011] Optionally, one of the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion is a second concave stop, and the other of the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion is a second convex stop.

[0012] Optionally, the base includes a support and an annular portion, both the support and the bottom cover are disposed inside the annular portion, the bottom cover is connected to the support, the first sealing portion is disposed in the annular portion, and the second sealing portion is disposed on the outer periphery of the bottom cover.

[0013] Optionally, the base includes an insert, which is injection molded with the annular portion, and the bottom cover is disposed at the lower part of the insert.

[0014] Optionally, the base and the outer cup are integrally injection molded.

[0015] This disclosure also proposes a food processor.

[0016] The food processor disclosed herein includes a main unit and a blending cup assembly, wherein the blending cup assembly is any of the blending cup assemblies described above, and the blending cup assembly is detachably connected to the main unit.

[0017] The mixing cup assembly disclosed herein, by placing the inner cup inside the outer cup and having a gap between the inner and outer cups, can reduce the heat transfer effect between the inner and outer cups, thereby improving the heat insulation and heat preservation effect of the mixing cup assembly. By clamping a seal between the outer and inner cups, the sealing performance at the connection between the outer and inner cups can be improved, reducing the noise of the mixing cup assembly during operation and reducing the risk of water ingress between the outer and inner cups. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a stirring cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of a stirring cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 AA view.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] 10. Mixing cup assembly;

[0025] 1. Outer cup; 11. First convex stop;

[0026] 2. Inner cup; 21. Mounting slot;

[0027] 3. Sealing element; 31. First recessed stop;

[0028] 4. Base; 41. Bracket; 42. Annular portion; 421. First sealing part; 43. Insert;

[0029] 5. Bottom cover; 51. Second sealing part; 6. Knife; 7. Handle; 8. Cup lid. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the stirring cup assembly 10 of this embodiment includes a cup body, which includes an outer cup 1, an inner cup 2, and a sealing member 3. The inner cup 2 is disposed inside the outer cup 1, and there is a gap between the inner cup 2 and the outer cup 1. The sealing member 3 is disposed in the upper half of the outer cup 1, and at least a portion of the sealing member 3 is clamped between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2. The vertical direction is as follows... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown.

[0032] Wherein, at least a portion of the seal 3 is clamped between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2, which can be understood as: the seal 3 is entirely clamped between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2; or, a portion of the seal 3 is clamped between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2, and another portion of the seal 3 is located on the upper side of the outer cup 1 and is not clamped between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2.

[0033] The stirring cup assembly 10 of this disclosure improves the heat insulation and heat preservation effect of the stirring cup assembly 10 by placing the inner cup 2 inside the outer cup 1 and having a gap between the inner cup 2 and the outer cup 1, which reduces the heat transfer effect between the inner cup 2 and the outer cup 1. By clamping the sealing member 3 between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2, the sealing performance at the connection between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2 can be improved by the sealing member 3, reducing the noise of the stirring cup assembly 10 during operation and reducing the risk of water ingress between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2.

[0034] The seal 3 is located in the upper part of the outer cup 1, which can be understood as: the seal 3 is located in the upper part of the outer cup 1; or, the seal 3 is located in the middle of the outer cup 1; or, the seal 3 is located in the upper part of the middle of the outer cup 1.

[0035] Optionally, the seal 3 is an elastic element.

[0036] For example, seal 3 is a silicone or rubber component.

[0037] By making the seal 3 an elastic element, the seal 3 can undergo elastic deformation when it is clamped between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2, so that the seal 3 has a larger contact area with the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2, thereby increasing the sealing area between the seal 3 and the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2, and further improving the sealing performance between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2.

[0038] Optionally, the outer cup 1 is a plastic outer cup, and the inner cup 2 is a glass inner cup.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the outer circumferential surface of the inner cup 2 is provided with an installation groove 21, and a part of the sealing element 3 is disposed in the installation groove 21.

[0040] By providing an installation groove 21 on the outer circumferential surface of the inner cup 2, during the assembly of the mixing cup assembly 10, the sealing element 3 can be placed in the installation groove 21 first, using the installation groove 21 to limit the sealing element 3, and then the inner cup 2 together with the sealing element 3 can be placed inside the outer cup 1, with the sealing element 3 clamped between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2. This facilitates the assembly of the mixing cup assembly 10 and helps reduce its cost. In addition, the installation groove 21 can increase the contact area between the sealing element 3 and the inner cup 2, thereby increasing the sealing area between the sealing element 3 and the inner cup 2 and further improving the sealing performance of the mixing cup assembly 10.

[0041] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, at least a portion of the seal 3 is clamped between the mounting groove 21 and the outer cup 1.

[0042] At least a portion of the seal 3 is clamped between the mounting groove 21 and the outer cup 1. This can be understood as follows: the entire seal 3 is located within the mounting groove 21 and clamped between the mounting groove 21 and the outer cup 1; or, a portion of the seal 3 is located within the mounting groove 21 and clamped between the mounting groove 21 and the outer cup 1, while another portion of the seal 3 is located outside the mounting groove 21 and is not clamped between the mounting groove 21 and the outer cup 1.

[0043] By clamping at least a portion of the seal 3 between the mounting groove 21 and the outer cup 1, the contact area between the seal 3 and the mounting groove 21 can be increased, thereby increasing the sealing area between the seal 3 and the inner cup 2 and further improving the sealing performance of the stirring cup assembly 10.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, one of the sealing element 3 and the outer cup 1 is provided with a first concave stop 31, and the other of the sealing element 3 and the outer cup 1 is provided with a first convex stop 11. The first convex stop 11 and the first concave stop 31 are sealed together.

[0045] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the sealing element 3 is provided with a first concave stop 31, and the outer cup 1 is provided with a first convex stop 11. The first convex stop 11 and the first concave stop 31 are sealed together.

[0046] The sealing fit between the sealing element 3 and the outer cup 1 is achieved by the sealing fit between the first convex stop 11 and the first concave stop 31, which can increase the contact area between the sealing element 3 and the outer cup 1, thereby increasing the sealing area between the sealing element 3 and the outer cup 1 and further improving the sealing performance of the stirring cup assembly 10.

[0047] Optionally, a portion of the seal 3 is disposed on the upper side of the outer cup 1, and a first convex stop 11 is formed at the connection between the upper end face and the inner circumferential face of the outer cup 1.

[0048] By forming a first protruding stop 11 at the connection between the upper end face and the inner circumferential face of the outer cup 1, it is not necessary to additionally process the first protruding stop 11 structure on the outer cup 1, thereby simplifying the structure of the outer cup 1, facilitating the processing and manufacturing of the outer cup 1, and helping to reduce the cost of the stirring cup assembly 10.

[0049] like Figure 4 As shown, the size of the gap L between the inner cup 2 and the outer cup 1 can be designed as needed, and this disclosure does not specifically limit the size of the gap L.

[0050] Optionally, the mixing cup assembly includes a base 4 and a bottom cover 5. The base 4 is located at the lower part of the cup body and connected to the cup body, and the bottom cover 5 is located at the lower part of the base 4 and connected to the base 4. The base 4 is provided with a first sealing part 421, and the bottom cover 5 is provided with a second sealing part 51, which is in a sealing fit with the first sealing part 421.

[0051] By sealing the second sealing part 51 with the first sealing part 421, the sealing performance between the bottom cover 5 and the base 4 can be improved, the risk of water entering between the bottom cover 5 and the base 4 can be reduced, and the reliability of the stirring cup assembly 10 can be improved.

[0052] Optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, one of the first sealing part 421 and the second sealing part 51 is a second concave stop, and the other of the first sealing part 421 and the second sealing part 51 is a second convex stop.

[0053] For example, the first sealing part 421 is a second convex stop, the second sealing part 51 is a second concave stop, and the second convex stop and the second concave stop are sealed together.

[0054] By setting the first sealing part 421 and the second sealing part 51 as the second concave stop and the second convex stop, the contact area between the second sealing part 51 and the first sealing part 421 can be increased, thereby increasing the sealing area between the first sealing part 421 and the second sealing part 51, further improving the sealing performance between the bottom cover 5 and the base 4, and improving the reliability of the stirring cup assembly 10.

[0055] Optionally, the base 4 includes a bracket 41 and an annular portion 42. Both the bracket 41 and the bottom cover 5 are located inside the annular portion 42, and the bottom cover 5 is connected to the bracket 41. A first sealing part 421 is located in the annular portion 42, and a second sealing part 51 is located on the outer periphery of the bottom cover 5.

[0056] The bottom cover 5 and the bracket 41 can be connected by screws. For example, the bottom cover 5 is provided with a through hole, and the bracket 41 is provided with a threaded hole. The screw passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole.

[0057] The placement of the first sealing part 421 and the second sealing part 51 facilitates the realization of annular sealing between the bottom cover 5 and the base 4, further improving the sealing performance between the bottom cover 5 and the base 4 and enhancing the reliability of the stirring cup assembly 10.

[0058] The stirring cup assembly 10 includes a heating plate, which is located inside the inner cup 2 and is connected to the support 41.

[0059] Optionally, the base 4 includes an insert 43, which is injection molded with the annular portion 42, and a bottom cover 5 is disposed at the lower part of the insert 43.

[0060] Insert 43 can be a metal part.

[0061] By injection molding the insert 43 to the annular portion 42, the rigidity of the base 4 is increased by the insert 43, thereby improving the support reliability of the base 4 and thus improving the reliability of the stirring cup assembly 10.

[0062] Optionally, the outer cup 1 and the base 4 are integrally injection molded. That is, the outer cup 1, the bracket 41, the annular portion 42 and the insert 43 are integrally injection molded.

[0063] By integrally injection molding the outer cup 1 and the base 4, the processing and manufacturing of the stirring cup assembly 10 is facilitated, which helps to reduce the processing cost of the stirring cup assembly 10.

[0064] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the stirring cup assembly 10 also includes a blade 6, which is located inside the inner cup 2 and is rotatably connected to the base 4.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mixing cup assembly 10 also includes a handle 7, the upper end of which is connected to the inner cup 2, and the lower end of which is connected to the outer cup 1.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the inner cup 2 has an upward-facing opening, and the stirring cup assembly 10 also includes a lid 8, which is fitted onto the opening.

[0067] By attaching the lid 8 to the mouth of the cup, the mouth of the cup can be sealed, preventing food from flowing out of the mouth of the cup when the mixing cup assembly 10 is working.

[0068] The mixing cup assembly 10 of this embodiment improves the sealing performance at the connection between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2 by setting a gap between the inner cup 2 and the outer cup 1 and clamping the sealing member 3 between the outer cup 1 and the inner cup 2, thereby improving the heat preservation, noise reduction, and anti-scalding effects of the mixing cup assembly 10. The sealing member 3 is an elastic element, which also has a shock-absorbing effect, reducing the noise of the mixing cup assembly 10 during operation. Furthermore, the base 4 and the bottom cover 5 are sealed together by the first sealing part 421 and the second sealing part 51, improving the sealing performance between the base 4 and the bottom cover 5. This effectively improves the sealing performance of the lower part of the mixing cup assembly 10, preventing water from entering the lower part of the mixing cup assembly 10 and improving the reliability of the mixing cup assembly 10.

[0069] The food processor of this embodiment includes a main unit and a blending cup assembly 10, wherein the blending cup assembly 10 is any of the blending cup assemblies described above, and the blending cup assembly 10 is detachably connected to the main unit.

[0070] Among them, food processors can be soy milk makers, high-speed blenders, juicers, blenders, etc.

[0071] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0072] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0073] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0074] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0075] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0076] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A stirring cup assembly (10), characterized in that, Includes a cup body, said cup body comprising: outer cup(1); Inner cup (2), the inner cup (2) is disposed inside the outer cup (1), and there is a gap between the inner cup (2) and the outer cup (1); A sealing element (3) is disposed on the upper half of the outer cup (1), and at least a portion of the sealing element (3) is sandwiched between the outer cup (1) and the inner cup (2).

2. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer circumferential surface of the inner cup (2) is provided with an installation groove (21), and a part of the sealing element (3) is provided in the installation groove (21).

3. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least a portion of the seal (3) is held between the mounting groove (21) and the outer cup (1).

4. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the sealing element (3) and the outer cup (1) is provided with a first concave stop (31), and the other of the sealing element (3) and the outer cup (1) is provided with a first convex stop (11), and the first convex stop (11) and the first concave stop (31) are sealed together.

5. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that, A portion of the sealing element (3) is disposed on the upper side of the outer cup (1), and the first convex stop (11) is formed at the connection between the upper end face of the outer cup (1) and the inner circumferential surface of the outer cup (1).

6. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The sealing element (3) is an elastic element.

7. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mixing cup assembly (10) includes a base (4) and a bottom cover (5). The base (4) is located at the lower part of the cup body and connected to the cup body. The bottom cover (5) is located at the lower part of the base (4) and connected to the base (4). The base (4) is provided with a first sealing part (421), and the bottom cover (5) is provided with a second sealing part (51). The second sealing part (51) is sealed and cooperates with the first sealing part (421).

8. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, One of the first sealing part (421) and the second sealing part (51) is a second concave stop, and the other of the first sealing part (421) and the second sealing part (51) is a second convex stop.

9. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base (4) includes a bracket (41) and an annular portion (42). The bracket (41) and the bottom cover (5) are both located inside the annular portion (42). The bottom cover (5) is connected to the bracket (41). The first sealing part (421) is located in the annular portion (42), and the second sealing part (51) is located on the outer periphery of the bottom cover (5).

10. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The base (4) includes an insert (43), which is injection molded with the annular portion (42), and the bottom cover (5) is disposed at the lower part of the insert (43).

11. The stirring cup assembly (10) according to any one of claims 7-10, characterized in that, The base (4) and the outer cup (1) are integrally injection molded.

12. A food processor, characterized in that, include: Host; A mixing cup assembly (10), wherein the mixing cup assembly (10) is any one of claims 1-11, and the mixing cup assembly (10) is detachably connected to the host.

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