A food processor

Abstract

The utility model discloses a food processor, including base, inner bag and cutting module, be equipped with drive module and heating module in base, the inner bag can be separatedly set up on base, the heating module can be close to the wall surface of inner bag to heat the inner bag, cutting module rotation is equipped in the inner bag, the drive shaft of drive module can be separatedly connected with cutting module, and the design is convenient and reliable, and the cleaning is simple and comprehensive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and in particular to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] Food processors that integrate food cutting, processing, heating, and cooking functions are convenient to use and widely favored by users. However, after cooking, because the food processor contains blades in the inner pot and electrical components such as heating and drive modules that cannot come into contact with water, cleaning becomes very troublesome and can easily lead to bacterial growth due to incomplete cleaning. There is currently no good solution to this problem. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a food processor that is convenient and reliable to use, and easy and comprehensive to clean.

[0004] A food processor according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a base with a drive module and a heating module inside; an inner pot detachably disposed on the base, the heating module being able to approach the wall of the inner pot to heat the inner pot; a cutting module rotatably disposed through the inner pot, the drive shaft of the drive module being detachably connected to the cutting module, and when connected, the drive shaft of the drive module being able to drive the cutting module to rotate; the cutting module includes a rotating shaft and a cutting blade assembly, the rotating shaft being rotatably disposed through the inner pot, the drive shaft of the drive module being detachably connected to the head end of the rotating shaft and being able to... The rotating shaft is driven to rotate, and its tail end is detachably connected to the bottom end of the cutter assembly, thereby driving the cutter assembly to rotate. The cutter assembly includes a mounting base and multiple blades arranged circumferentially around the mounting base. The drive shaft of the drive module is provided with a first irregular hole, and the outer contour of the head end of the rotating shaft can match the first irregular hole. The head end of the rotating shaft can be inserted into the first irregular hole and drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The bottom end of the mounting base is provided with a second irregular hole, and the outer contour of the tail end of the rotating shaft can match the second irregular hole. The tail end of the rotating shaft can be inserted into the second irregular hole, and the rotating shaft can drive the mounting base to rotate.

[0005] A food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0006] This utility model food processor features a cutting module that rotates through the inner pot. The drive module is detachably connected to the cutting module, allowing it to rotate. Furthermore, when the inner pot and base are separated, the drive shaft of the drive module can also be separated from the cutting module. After separation, neither the inner pot nor the cutting module contains electrical components, allowing users to more easily and thoroughly clean them. This design is convenient, reliable, and easy to use, providing a simple and comprehensive cleaning experience.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first limiting structure is provided between the base and the inner liner, the first limiting structure being used to restrict the relative rotation of the base and the inner liner.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the food processor further includes a top cover, the inner pot is provided with a cooking cavity having a first opening at the top, the top cover is movably or detachably connected to at least one of the inner pot and the base to be able to open or close the first opening, and the top end of the cutter assembly is rotatably connected to the top cover.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting hole and a pin are provided between the top cover and the top end of the cutter assembly. One of the limiting hole and the pin is provided on the top cover, and correspondingly, the other of the limiting hole and the pin is provided on the top end of the cutter assembly. The pin is rotatably inserted into the limiting hole.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second limiting structure is provided between the top cover and the base, the second limiting structure being used to restrict the relative rotation of the base and the top cover.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is provided with a mounting groove having a second opening at the top, the inner liner is placed in the mounting groove, the top cover can cover the second opening, the second limiting structure includes a limiting slide groove provided on the side wall of the base and a slider provided on the side wall of the top cover, the first end of the limiting slide groove has a slot that allows the slider to enter, the tail end of the limiting slide groove extends along the rotation direction of the cutter assembly, and the slider can be slidably disposed in the limiting slide groove and engaged with the limiting slide groove.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is provided with a positioning detection element, the trigger part of the positioning detection element is disposed in the limiting slide groove, the slider can act on the trigger part of the positioning detection element, and the positioning detection element is electrically connected to the drive module.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is provided with a receiving cavity, the driving module and the heating module are both disposed in the receiving cavity, the base is provided with an exhaust port communicating with the receiving cavity, the base is provided with an exhaust fan in the receiving cavity, and the driving module is also provided with a driven shaft coaxially disposed with the driving shaft, the driven shaft being connected to the exhaust fan to drive the exhaust fan to rotate.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating module includes a heating plate that can be close to the wall of the inner liner to heat the inner liner. The base is also provided with a temperature detection element that can be close to the wall of the inner liner to detect the temperature of the inner liner. The temperature detection element is electrically connected to the heating module.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the food processor of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded view from a first perspective of one embodiment of the food processor of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view from a second perspective of one embodiment of the food processor of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of section AA of one embodiment of the food processor of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the base of one embodiment of the food processor of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the base of one embodiment of the food processor of the present invention.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] Base 100; mounting slot 110; second opening 120; exhaust vent 130; inner liner 200; cooking cavity 210; first opening 220; cutting module 300; rotating shaft 310; cutter assembly 320; mounting blade holder 321; second irregular hole 322; pin 323; blade 324; drive module 400; drive shaft 410; first irregular hole 420; driven shaft 430; heating module 500; top cover 600; limiting hole 610; limiting notch 711; armrest 712; limiting slide groove 721; slider 722; positioning detection component 810; exhaust fan 820; temperature detection component 830; control module 840. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as the terms "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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 utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, a food processor according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a base 100, an inner pot 200, and a cutting module 300. The base 100 is provided with a drive module 400 and a heating module 500. The inner pot 200 is detachably disposed on the base 100. The heating module 500 can be close to the wall of the inner pot 200 to heat the inner pot 200. The cutting module 300 is rotatably disposed through the inner pot 200. The drive shaft 410 of the drive module 400 can be detachably connected to the cutting module 300.

[0030] The base 100 can be a frustum, truncated pyramid, elliptical frustum or other irregular shape. The inner liner 200 can be placed on top of the base 100. Alternatively, in some embodiments of this utility model, the base 100 is provided with a mounting groove 110 with a second opening 120 at the top. The inner liner 200 is placed in the mounting groove 110, and the side wall of the base 100 is fitted onto the side wall of the inner liner 200.

[0031] The base 100 has a control module inside. The base 100 is equipped with a control module 840, which includes a control knob, control buttons, and a touch screen. The control module can be selected from processors such as MCU or CPU and their auxiliary circuits. The control module is electrically connected to the control module 840, the drive module 400 and the heating module 500 respectively.

[0032] The drive module 400 can be a motor or a rotary cylinder, and the heating module 500 includes a heating plate. Specifically, the heating plate can be formed by winding a resistance heating wire or by using a semiconductor heating element. The heating plate can be close to the wall of the inner liner 200 to heat the inner liner 200. Figure 4 As shown, the bottom surface of the inner liner 200 is concave upwards, and the heating plate is arched upwards. The heating plate can be positioned appropriately and can fit closely to the outer bottom surface of the inner liner 200, thereby allowing heat to be accurately transferred upwards.

[0033] This utility model food processor has a cutting module 300 that is rotatably inserted into the inner pot 200. The drive module 400 can be detachably connected to the cutting module 300. The drive module 400 can drive the cutting module 300 to rotate. At the same time, when the inner pot 200 and the base 100 are separated, the drive shaft 410 of the drive module 400 can also be separated from the cutting module 300. After separation, the inner pot 200 and the cutting module 300 do not have electrical components, allowing users to more easily and thoroughly clean the inner pot 200 and the cutting module 300. This design is convenient and reliable to use, and the cleaning is simple and comprehensive.

[0034] In some embodiments of this utility model, the cutting module 300 includes a rotating shaft 310 and a cutting blade assembly 320. The rotating shaft 310 is rotatably disposed in the inner liner 200. The drive shaft 410 of the drive module 400 is detachably connected to the first end of the rotating shaft 310 and can drive the rotating shaft 310 to rotate. The tail end of the rotating shaft 310 is detachably connected to the bottom end of the cutting blade assembly 320 and can drive the cutting blade assembly 320 to rotate.

[0035] The rotating shaft 310 is rotatably inserted into the inner liner 200 via a rotating bearing, and a waterproof sealing ring is provided at the installation position to prevent food leakage from the inner liner 200.

[0036] The cutter assembly 320 may include a blade mounting base 321 and multiple blades 324 arranged circumferentially around the blade mounting base 321. In addition, the blades 324 may also be arranged along the length of the blade mounting base 321. The bottom end of the blade mounting base 321 may be detachably connected to the tail end of the rotating shaft 310. While the user can separate the inner liner 200 from the base 100 for cleaning, the user can also disassemble the cutter assembly 320 from the inner liner 200 for separate cleaning, making the cleaning more thorough. Furthermore, when the blades 324 age, the user can also replace the cutter assembly 320.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the drive shaft 410 of the drive module 400 is provided with a first irregular hole 420. The outer contour of the first end of the rotating shaft 310 can match the first irregular hole 420. The first end of the rotating shaft 310 can be inserted into the first irregular hole 420 and can drive the rotating shaft 310 to rotate.

[0038] The bottom end of the mounting tool holder 321 is also provided with a second irregular hole 322. The outer contour of the tail end of the rotating shaft 310 can match the second irregular hole 322. The tail end of the rotating shaft 310 can be inserted into the second irregular hole 322, and the rotating shaft 310 can drive the mounting tool holder 321 to rotate.

[0039] Since the driving component will drive the mounting knife holder 321 to rotate, in order to prevent the inner liner 200 from deflecting during the rotation of the mounting knife holder 321, in some embodiments of this utility model, a first limiting structure is provided between the base 100 and the inner liner 200. The first limiting structure is used to restrict the relative rotation of the base 100 and the inner liner 200.

[0040] Specifically, in the embodiment where the side wall of the base 100 is fitted onto the side wall of the inner liner 200, the first limiting structure may include a limiting notch 711 disposed at the top of the side wall of the base 100 and a handle 712 disposed on the inner liner 200. There may be multiple limiting notches 711 and multiple handles 712. When the inner liner 200 is placed in the placement groove 110, the handles 712 can enter the limiting notches 711 one by one. In the rotation direction, the handles 712 and the limiting notches 711 engage, thereby limiting the mutual deflection between the inner liner 200 and the base 100. The handles 712 also facilitate the user in lifting and placing the inner liner 200, resulting in a compact structure. In some embodiments of this utility model, the first limiting structure may also be other engaging structures or magnetic structures, etc.

[0041] To prevent food from spilling out during cooking or cutting, in some embodiments of this invention, such as... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the food processor also includes a top cover 600, the inner pot 200 is provided with a cooking cavity 210 having a first opening 220 at the top, the top cover 600 is movably or detachably connected to at least one of the inner pot 200 and the base 100 to be able to open or close the first opening 220, and the top end of the cutter assembly 320 is rotatably connected to the top cover 600.

[0042] It is understandable that the cutter assembly 320 is connected to the tail end of the rotating shaft 310 through the second irregular hole 322 of the mounting blade holder 321. In order to make the rotation of the cutter assembly 320 more stable and reliable, the top end of the cutter assembly 320 can also be rotatably connected to the top cover 600, thereby fixing the two ends of the rotating shaft of the cutter assembly 320 to ensure smooth rotation.

[0043] The top cover 600 can be rotatably mounted on the base 100 via a pivot to open or close the first opening 220 by flipping it over. Alternatively, the top cover 600 can be directly separated from the base 100 to open the first opening 220.

[0044] In some embodiments of this utility model, a limiting hole 610 and a pin 323 are provided between the top cover 600 and the top end of the cutter assembly 320. One of the limiting hole 610 and the pin 323 is provided on the top cover 600, and correspondingly, the other of the limiting hole 610 and the pin 323 is provided on the top end of the cutter assembly 320. The pin 323 can be rotatably inserted into the limiting hole 610.

[0045] Specifically, the limiting hole 610 can be set on the top cover 600, and the pin 323 can be set on the top of the cutting assembly. The pin 323 can be inserted into the limiting hole 610. During the rotation of the cutting assembly 320, the pin 323 can rotate in the limiting hole 610, thereby preventing the cutting assembly 320 from shifting position, ensuring that the cutting assembly 320 rotates stably and smoothly, and improving the cutting effect.

[0046] To prevent food from splashing during cutting and to prevent the top cover 600 from detaching from the cutter assembly 320 during the limiting process, in some embodiments of this utility model, a second limiting structure is provided between the top cover 600 and the base 100. The second limiting structure is used to restrict the relative rotation of the base 100 and the top cover 600.

[0047] In some embodiments of this utility model, the top cover 600 can cover the second opening 120 of the mounting groove 110. The second limiting structure includes a limiting slide groove 721 provided on the side wall of the base 100 and a slider 722 provided on the side wall of the top cover 600. The first end of the limiting slide groove 721 has a slot that allows the slider 722 to enter. The tail end of the limiting slide groove 721 extends along the rotation direction of the cutter assembly 320. The slider 722 can be slidably disposed in the limiting slide groove 721 and engaged with the limiting slide groove 721.

[0048] Specifically, there are multiple sliders 722, and each slider 722 corresponds to a limiting groove 721. The opening of the limiting groove 721 faces upward. When the top cover 600 is placed over the second opening 120 of the mounting groove 110, the slider 722 can enter the limiting groove 721 from the opening. Then, the top cover 600 rotates, and the slider 722 can slide to the tail end of the limiting groove 721 and engage with it. The tail end of the limiting groove 721 extends along the rotation direction of the cutter assembly 320. During the rotation of the cutter assembly 320, the cutter assembly 320 acts on the top cover 600, causing a slight deflection of the top cover 600. This allows the slider 722 to move towards the tail end of the limiting groove 721, thereby ensuring that the top cover 600 is locked to the base 100.

[0049] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the base 100 is provided with a positioning detection element 810. The trigger part of the positioning detection element 810 is disposed in the limiting slide groove 721. The slider 722 can act on the trigger part of the positioning detection element 810. The positioning detection element 810 is electrically connected to the drive module 400.

[0050] The positioning detection element 810 can be a touch switch, Hall sensor, photosensitive sensor, etc. The positioning detection element 810 can be set inside the base 100, and the trigger part of the positioning detection element 810 can pass through the base 100 and protrude into the limiting slide groove 721. When the slider 722 slides to the end of the limiting slide groove 721, the slider 722 can act on the trigger part of the positioning detection element 810, and the positioning detection element 810 generates an electrical signal reflecting that the slider 722 has reached the positioning position. Specifically, the positioning detection element 810 is connected to the control module. After receiving the electrical signal returned by the positioning detection element 810, the control module allows the drive module 400 to drive the cutter assembly 320 to rotate.

[0051] In some embodiments of this utility model, the base 100 is provided with a receiving cavity, the drive module 400 and the heating module 500 are both disposed in the receiving cavity, the base 100 is provided with an exhaust port 130 communicating with the receiving cavity, the base 100 is provided with an exhaust fan 820 in the receiving cavity, the drive module 400 is also provided with a driven shaft 430 coaxially disposed with the drive shaft 410, and the driven shaft 430 is connected to the exhaust fan 820 to drive the exhaust fan 820 to rotate.

[0052] Specifically, the drive module 400 can be a multi-axis motor. During the rotation of the rotor of the drive module 400, the cutter assembly 320 can be driven to rotate through the drive shaft 410, and the exhaust fan 820 can be driven to rotate through the driven shaft 430 to cool down the components in the accommodating cavity in a timely manner.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the base 100 is also provided with a temperature detection element 830, which can be close to the wall of the inner liner 200 to detect the temperature of the inner liner 200. The temperature detection element 830 is electrically connected to the heating module 500.

[0054] The temperature detection element 830 can be a temperature sensor, thermocouple, or other device. The temperature detection element 830 can be placed in close contact with the wall of the inner liner 200 when the inner liner 200 is placed in the mounting slot 110, thereby detecting the temperature of the inner liner 200. Specifically, the temperature detection element 830 can be connected to the control module, and the control module can control the operation of the heating module 500 according to the detected temperature.

[0055] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A food processor, characterized by, include: The base contains a drive module and a heating module. The inner liner is detachably mounted on the base, and the heating module is positioned close to the wall of the inner liner to heat it. The cutting module is rotatably installed in the inner liner. The drive shaft of the drive module can be detachably connected to the cutting module, and when connected, the drive shaft of the drive module can drive the cutting module to rotate. The cutting module includes a rotating shaft and a cutting blade assembly. The rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the inner liner. The drive shaft of the drive module is detachably connected to the first end of the rotating shaft and can drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The tail end of the rotating shaft is detachably connected to the bottom end of the cutting blade assembly and can drive the cutting blade assembly to rotate. The cutting assembly includes a blade mount and multiple blades arranged circumferentially around the blade mount; The drive shaft of the drive module is provided with a first irregular hole. The outer contour of the first end of the rotating shaft can match the first irregular hole. The first end of the rotating shaft can be inserted into the first irregular hole and can drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The bottom of the mounting tool holder is provided with a second irregular hole. The outer contour of the tail end of the rotating shaft can match the second irregular hole. The tail end of the rotating shaft can be inserted into the second irregular hole, and the rotating shaft can drive the mounting tool holder to rotate.

2. The food processor of claim 1, wherein A first limiting structure is provided between the base and the inner liner, the first limiting structure being used to restrict the relative rotation of the base and the inner liner.

3. The food processor of claim 1, wherein the cover is pivotally coupled to the base. It also includes a top cover, the inner pot having a cooking cavity with a first opening at the top, the top cover being movably or detachably connected to at least one of the inner pot and the base to be able to open or close the first opening, and the top end of the cutter assembly being rotatably connected to the top cover.

4. A food processor as claimed in claim 3, wherein A limiting hole and a pin are provided between the top cover and the top end of the cutter assembly. One of the limiting hole and the pin is located on the top cover, and the other of the limiting hole and the pin is located on the top end of the cutter assembly. The pin is rotatably inserted into the limiting hole.

5. The food processor of claim 3, wherein the cover is pivotally connected to the base. A second limiting structure is provided between the top cover and the base, which is used to restrict the relative rotation of the base and the top cover.

6. A food processor as claimed in claim 5, wherein The base is provided with a mounting groove having a second opening at the top. The inner liner is placed in the mounting groove, and the top cover can cover the second opening. The second limiting structure includes a limiting groove provided on the side wall of the base and a slider provided on the side wall of the top cover. The first end of the limiting groove has a slot that allows the slider to enter, and the tail end of the limiting groove extends along the rotation direction of the cutter assembly. The slider can be slidably disposed in the limiting groove and engaged with the limiting groove.

7. A food processor as claimed in claim 6, wherein The base is provided with a positioning detection element, the trigger part of the positioning detection element is disposed in the limiting slide groove, the slider can act on the trigger part of the positioning detection element, and the positioning detection element is electrically connected to the drive module.

8. The food processor of claim 1, wherein, The base has a receiving cavity, and the drive module and the heating module are both disposed in the receiving cavity. The base has an exhaust port communicating with the receiving cavity. The base has an exhaust fan disposed in the receiving cavity. The drive module also has a driven shaft coaxially disposed with the drive shaft. The driven shaft is connected to the exhaust fan to drive the exhaust fan to rotate.

9. The food processor of claim 1, wherein, The heating module includes a heating plate that can be close to the wall of the inner liner to heat the inner liner. The base is also provided with a temperature detection element that can be close to the wall of the inner liner to detect the temperature of the inner liner. The temperature detection element is electrically connected to the heating module.

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