A clog prevention structure and cleaning tool for a cylindrical vegetable cutter

Abstract

This utility model discloses an anti-clogging structure and cleaning tool for a cylindrical vegetable cutter. The anti-clogging structure includes a chip collection groove recessed into the inner cylindrical wall of the discharge cylinder cavity. The width of the chip collection groove coincides with the length of the moving blade holder of the cylindrical vegetable cutter assembly. The cleaning tool, used to clean the anti-clogging structure of the cylindrical vegetable cutter, includes a cleaning rod and a brush blade. The brush blade is connected to one side of the inner end of the cleaning rod and can clean the chip collection groove. This utility model adds a chip collection groove on the side wall of the discharge cylinder cavity to collect debris in the gap, reducing the resistance of debris accumulation and ensuring the safe and stable operation of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food preparation equipment technology, and in particular to an anti-clogging structure and cleaning tool for a cylindrical vegetable cutter. Background Technology

[0002] A salad machine is an automated electrical appliance that can cut vegetables and fruits to make salads. It has multiple interchangeable cutting modules that can handle common salad ingredients such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. It typically supports shredding, slicing, dicing, and other cutting methods.

[0003] Existing salad machines typically consist of a power unit, a material handling unit, and a cylindrical cutting blade assembly, which is housed within the discharge cylinder of the material handling unit. The power unit's output shaft drives the moving blade holder of the cylindrical cutting blade assembly to rotate at high speed, slicing or shredding the ingredients in the vertically fed cylinder. However, during the high-speed rotation of the moving blade holder relative to the discharge cylinder, food debris inevitably gets trapped in the gap between the moving blade holder and the discharge cylinder. As the debris accumulates, it can become trapped against the rotating blade holder's sidewalls, increasing rotational resistance and potentially damaging the power unit's transmission or motor.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to develop an anti-clogging structure and cleaning tool for a cylindrical vegetable cutter to address the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an anti-clogging structure for a cylindrical vegetable cutter. A chip collection trough is added to the side wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity to collect chips in the gap, reduce chip accumulation resistance, and ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model discloses an anti-clogging structure for a cylindrical vegetable cutter, including a chip storage groove. The chip storage groove is recessed into the inner cylindrical wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity, and the width of the chip storage groove coincides with the length of the moving blade holder of the cylindrical vegetable cutter assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, there are two chip storage troughs, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner cylindrical wall at the bottom of the discharge cylinder cavity.

[0009] Furthermore, the chip storage groove is an arc-shaped groove, the top edge of the chip storage groove is a smooth transition edge, and the bottom edge of the chip storage groove is set as a straight stop edge.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner wall of the chip storage groove is provided with reinforcing ribs, and multiple horizontal parallel reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals along the arc edge direction of the chip storage groove.

[0011] This utility model also discloses a cleaning tool for cleaning the anti-clogging structure of the cylindrical vegetable cutter described above, including a cleaning rod and a brush blade, wherein the brush blade is connected to one side of the inner end of the cleaning rod and the brush blade is capable of cleaning the chip collection groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the front end of the cleaning rod is coaxially provided with a positioning head, which can be inserted into the power shaft clearance hole on the rear end wall of the discharge cylinder housing of the material host; the length of the brush blade is adapted to the front and rear width of the chip storage trough.

[0013] Furthermore, the cleaning rod is coaxially provided with a retaining ring of increased diameter at the rear of the positioning head. The retaining ring can abut against the rear end wall of the discharge cylinder cavity and block the clearance hole of the power shaft.

[0014] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly connected to the rear end of the cleaning rod.

[0015] Furthermore, a T-shaped plug is provided at the root connector of the brush bristles, and a T-shaped slot is provided on the front side wall of the cleaning rod along the axial direction, and the T-shaped plug can be detachably installed into the T-shaped slot.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the anti-clogging structure and cleaning tool of this utility model for a cylindrical vegetable cutter are as follows:

[0017] This utility model's anti-clogging structure for a cylindrical vegetable cutter incorporates a chip collection trough on the inner cylindrical wall of the discharge cylinder. Even during high-speed rotation of the moving blade assembly, when food scraps are introduced into the circumferential gap between the discharge cylinder and the moving blade assembly, the scraps are gradually squeezed into the collection trough, reducing pressure on the moving blade assembly and thus lowering the resistance to scrap accumulation, ensuring safe and stable operation of the equipment. Furthermore, by setting two symmetrical chip collection troughs on the inner cylindrical wall at the bottom of the discharge cylinder, scraps introduced during both forward and reverse rotation of the moving blade assembly can be collected nearby. The steep bottom edge of the chip collection trough effectively blocks scraps from being drawn back into the circumferential gap. The addition of reinforcing ribs increases the structural strength of the chip collection trough.

[0018] This utility model cleaning tool, by adding a brush blade to one side of the inner end of the cleaning rod, can effectively clean food debris in the debris storage tank, avoiding mold and spoilage caused by adhesive residue. Furthermore, by adding a positioning head, which inserts into the clearance hole of the power shaft, rotating the cleaning rod allows the brush blades to scrape and clean the inner walls of both debris storage tanks and the discharge cylinder cavity. The retaining ring axially limits the positioning head and seals the clearance hole of the power shaft, preventing debris scraped off by the brush from leaking out through it. The addition of a handle facilitates gripping and rotating the cleaning rod, allowing the brush blades to rotate within the discharge cylinder cavity for cleaning of the debris storage tanks and the inner walls of the discharge cylinder cavity. The detachable connection between the base of the brush blades and the cleaning rod allows for replacement of the brush blades when they become severely deformed, extending the service life of the cleaning tool. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a salad machine equipped with the anti-clogging structure of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material host housing of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Front view sectional structural diagram;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the right-side sectional structure;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning tool of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Material handling unit housing; 101. Discharge cylinder cavity; 102. Drive shaft clearance hole; 2. Drive unit; 3. Cylinder cutting blade assembly; 4. Chip storage trough; 401. Straight side guard; 402. Reinforcing rib; 5. Cleaning rod; 501. Positioning head; 502. Retaining ring; 503. Handle handle; 6. Brush blade. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The core of this utility model is to provide an anti-clogging structure for a cylindrical vegetable cutter. A chip collection groove is added to the side wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity to collect chips in the gap, reduce chip accumulation resistance, and ensure the safe and stable operation of the equipment.

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation 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.

[0029] Refer to the attached diagram. Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a salad machine equipped with the anti-clogging structure of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material host housing of this utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Front view sectional structural diagram; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the right-side sectional structure; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cleaning tool of this utility model.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] In one specific implementation, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the anti-clogging structure of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model includes a chip storage groove 4, which is recessed into the inner cylindrical wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101 and is integrally formed during injection molding. Moreover, the width of the chip storage groove 4 coincides with the length of the moving blade holder of the cylindrical vegetable cutter assembly 3.

[0032] By adding a chip storage trough 4 on the inner cylindrical wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101, even if the moving blade holder of the cylindrical cutting knife assembly 3 rotates at high speed and brings food scraps into the circumferential gap between the discharge cylindrical cavity 101 and the moving blade holder, the scraps will gradually be squeezed into the chip storage trough 4, reducing the compression on the moving blade holder, thereby reducing the resistance to scrap accumulation and ensuring the safe and stable operation of the equipment.

[0033] In one specific implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, there are two chip storage troughs 4, which are symmetrically arranged on the inner wall of the cylinder at the bottom of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the chip collection groove 4 is an arc-shaped groove, and the housing of the power unit 2 has a recessed relief groove designed in the chip collection groove 4 area. The top edge of the chip collection groove 4 is a smooth transition edge, and the bottom edge of the chip collection groove 4 is set as a straight stop edge 401.

[0035] Obviously, the chip storage groove 4 can also be a shallow rectangular cross-section groove, and similar simple replacement methods all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, reinforcing ribs 402 are provided on the inner side wall of the chip storage trough 4, and multiple horizontal parallel reinforcing ribs 402 are arranged at intervals along the arc edge direction of the chip storage trough 4.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cross-section of the reinforcing rib 402 is a semi-circular outline, which reduces the obstruction of debris and facilitates cleaning.

[0038] By setting two symmetrical chip collection troughs 4 on the inner cylindrical wall at the bottom of the discharge cylinder cavity 101, the chips brought in during the forward and reverse rotation of the moving cutter cylinder can be collected nearby. By setting the bottom edge of the chip collection trough 4 as a straight baffle 401, the steep straight baffle 401 can effectively block the chips in the chip collection trough 4, preventing them from being brought into the annular gap again. By adding reinforcing ribs 402, the structural strength of the chip collection trough 4 is increased.

[0039] In summary, the anti-clogging structure of this cylindrical vegetable cutter, by adding a chip collection trough 4 to the inner cylindrical wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101, ensures that even when the moving blade holder of the cylindrical vegetable cutter assembly 3 rotates at high speed and carries food debris into the circumferential gap between the discharge cylindrical cavity 101 and the moving blade holder, the debris is gradually squeezed into the chip collection trough 4. This reduces the pressure on the moving blade holder, thereby reducing the resistance to chip accumulation and ensuring the safe and stable operation of the equipment. Furthermore, by setting two symmetrical chip collection troughs 4 on the inner cylindrical wall at the bottom of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101, debris carried in during both forward and reverse rotation of the moving blade holder can be collected nearby. By setting the bottom edge of the chip collection trough 4 as a straight baffle 401, the steep baffle 401 effectively blocks debris from being carried back into the circumferential gap. The addition of reinforcing ribs 402 increases the structural strength of the chip collection trough 4.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] This utility model also discloses a cleaning tool for cleaning the anti-clogging structure of the cylindrical vegetable cutter in the above embodiments. For example... Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, Figure 4 The cleaning tool, indicated by double-dotted lines, includes a cleaning rod 5 and a brush blade 6. The brush blade 6 is connected to one side of the inner end of the cleaning rod 5 and is capable of cleaning the chip collection tank 4. This cleaning tool is sold and shipped as an accessory.

[0042] By adding a brush bristle 6 to one side of the inner end of the cleaning rod 5, the food debris in the debris storage tank 4 can be effectively cleaned, avoiding mold and spoilage caused by adhesive residue.

[0043] In one specific implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a positioning head 501 is coaxially mounted on the front end of the cleaning rod 5, and is manufactured by injection molding. The positioning head 501 can be inserted into the drive shaft clearance hole 102 on the rear end wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101 of the material host housing 1. The length of the brush blade 6 is adapted to the front and rear width of the chip collection tank 4, and the bristles of the brush blade 6 can contact the inner wall of the cleaning chip collection tank 4.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cleaning rod 5 is coaxially equipped with a retaining ring 502 with an increased diameter at the rear of the positioning head 501, and is manufactured by injection molding. The retaining ring 502 can abut against the rear end wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101 and block the drive shaft clearance hole 102.

[0045] By adding a positioning head 501, which is inserted into the clearance hole 102 of the power shaft, rotating the cleaning rod 5 allows the bristles of the brush blade 6 to scrape and clean the two chip storage tanks 4 and the inner wall of the discharge cylinder cavity 101. The retaining ring 502 axially limits the positioning head 501 and simultaneously seals the clearance hole 102 of the power shaft, preventing debris scraped off by the brush from leaking out through the clearance hole 102.

[0046] In one specific implementation of this embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a handle 503 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the cleaning rod 5. The handle 503 is horizontally connected to the rear end of the cleaning rod 5.

[0047] By adding a handle 503, it is easy to hold and rotate the cleaning rod 5, thereby enabling the brush blade 6 to rotate inside the discharge cylinder cavity 101, thus cleaning the chip storage tank 4 and the inner wall of the discharge cylinder cavity 101.

[0048] In one specific embodiment of this example, the brush bristle 6 includes bristles and a root connector. The root of the bristles is fixedly connected to the top surface of the root connector, and the bristles are made of rigid plastic filaments. A T-shaped plug is provided at the bottom of the root connector, and a T-shaped slot is provided on the front side wall of the cleaning rod 5 along the axial direction. The T-shaped plug can be detachably installed into the T-shaped slot.

[0049] Obviously, the root insertion structure of the bristle piece 6 can also be a dovetail groove with a dovetail plug. Similar simple replacement methods all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0050] The brush bristle 6 is detachably connected to the cleaning rod 5 via a root insertion structure, allowing it to be replaced after severe deformation, thus extending the service life of the cleaning tool.

[0051] The cleaning tool of this utility model is used as follows: After the salad machine finishes cutting vegetables, when cleaning is required, remove the cylindrical cutting blade assembly 3 from the discharge cylindrical cavity 101 and simply clean the large pieces of food debris remaining in the discharge cylindrical cavity 101. Hold the handle 503 and insert the cleaning rod 5 into the discharge cylindrical cavity 101, with the brush blade 6 facing upwards. The positioning head 501 is inserted into the drive shaft clearance hole 102, and the retaining ring 502 abuts against the rear end wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101. Rotate the handle 503 to rotate the cleaning rod 5, which can be rotated in both directions multiple times. The bristles of the brush blade 6 scrape against the two debris collection grooves 4 and the inner wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101, scraping away the adhered food debris from the inner wall. Remove the cleaning tools, disassemble the material main unit shell 1 from the power unit 2, with the discharge cylinder 101 opening downwards, gently tap and vibrate to pour out the food scraps scraped off by the brush, rinse with clean water to complete the cleaning.

[0052] In summary, this utility model cleaning tool, by adding a brush blade 6 to one side of the inner end of the cleaning rod 5, can effectively clean food debris in the debris storage tank 4, avoiding mold and spoilage caused by adhesive residue. Furthermore, by adding a positioning head 501, which is inserted into the drive shaft clearance hole 102, rotating the cleaning rod 5 allows the bristles of the brush blade 6 to scrape and clean both debris storage tanks 4 and the inner wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101. The retaining ring 502 axially limits the positioning head 501 and seals the drive shaft clearance hole 102, preventing debris scraped off by the brush from leaking out through it. The addition of a handle 503 facilitates gripping and rotating the cleaning rod 5, allowing the brush blade 6 to rotate within the discharge cylindrical cavity 101, thus cleaning the debris storage tanks 4 and the inner wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 101. The brush bristle 6 is detachably connected to the cleaning rod 5 via a root insertion structure, allowing it to be replaced after severe deformation, thus extending the service life of the cleaning tool.

[0053] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. For the apparatus disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the method section.

[0054] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cylinder vegetable cutter's anti-blocking structure, characterized in that, Includes a chip storage trough (4), which is recessed into the inner cylindrical wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity (101), and the width of the chip storage trough (4) coincides with the length of the moving blade holder of the cylindrical cutting knife assembly (3).

2. The anti-blocking structure of the cylindrical dicer according to claim 1, wherein: The number of the chip storage troughs (4) is two, and the two chip storage troughs (4) are symmetrically arranged on the inner cylindrical wall at the bottom of the discharge cylindrical cavity (101).

3. The anti-blocking structure of the cylindrical dicer according to claim 2, wherein: The chip storage groove (4) is an arc-shaped groove, the top edge of the chip storage groove (4) is a smooth transition edge, and the bottom edge of the chip storage groove (4) is set as a straight stop edge (401).

4. The anti-blocking structure of the cylindrical dicer according to claim 3, wherein: The inner wall of the chip storage groove (4) is provided with reinforcing ribs (402), and multiple horizontal parallel reinforcing ribs (402) are arranged at intervals along the arc edge direction of the chip storage groove (4).

5. A cleaning tool characterized by: The anti-clogging structure for cleaning the cylindrical vegetable cutter according to any one of claims 1 to 4 includes a cleaning rod (5) and a brush blade (6), wherein the brush blade (6) is connected to one side of the inner end of the cleaning rod (5), and the brush blade (6) is capable of cleaning the chip storage groove (4).

6. The cleaning tool of claim 5, wherein: The front end of the cleaning rod (5) is coaxially provided with a positioning head (501), which can be inserted into the power shaft clearance hole (102) on the rear end wall of the discharge cylinder cavity (101) of the material host housing (1); the length of the brush blade (6) is adapted to the front and rear width of the chip storage groove (4).

7. The cleaning tool of claim 6, wherein: The cleaning rod (5) is also coaxially provided with a retaining ring (502) with an increased diameter at the rear of the positioning head (501). The retaining ring (502) can abut against the rear end wall of the discharge cylinder cavity (101) and block the power shaft clearance hole (102).

8. The cleaning tool according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rear end of the cleaning rod (5) is fixedly connected to a handle (503).

9. The cleaning tool of claim 5, wherein: The root connector of the bristle piece (6) is provided with a T-shaped plug, and the front side wall of the cleaning rod (5) is provided with a T-shaped slot opened along the axial direction. The T-shaped plug can be detachably installed into the T-shaped slot.

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