Food processing cup assembly and food processor

Abstract

The application provides a food processing cup assembly and a food processor. According to an example of the application, the food processing cup assembly comprises a food processing cup and a base. An outer wall of the food processing cup is provided with a positioning portion. The base is assembled at the bottom of the food processing cup. An inner wall of the base is provided with a positioning matching portion. The positioning portion and the positioning matching portion are limited and matched along the circumference of the food processing cup, so that the food processing cup is limited in the base. The present scheme can limit the shaking and rotation of the food processing cup, reduce the need for human supervision, and improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food processor technology, and more specifically, to a food processor cup assembly and a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] Meat grinders, dough mixers, and other food processors have become common tools for improving cooking efficiency because they can quickly grind meat and knead dough.

[0003] However, when the aforementioned food processor is working, the motor drives the mixing components to blend the ingredients in the blending cup. The blending cup may shake or rotate due to the reaction force, which means that the food processor needs to be supervised while it is working, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a food processor cup assembly and a food processor that can limit the shaking and rotation of the food processor cup, reduce the need for human supervision, and improve the user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a cooking cup assembly, including:

[0006] A cooking cup, wherein the outer wall of the cooking cup is provided with a positioning part;

[0007] A base is assembled to the bottom of the cooking cup. The inner wall of the base has a positioning and fitting part. The positioning and fitting part is matched with the cooking cup in a circumferential limiting fit so that the cooking cup is fixed in the base.

[0008] As can be seen from the above description, since the positioning part and the positioning mating part are matched in a circumferential limiting manner along the blending cup, when the blending cup attempts to shake or rotate due to the reaction force, the positioning part will be restricted by the positioning mating part and will not be able to produce a large displacement. This restricts the shaking and rotation of the blending cup, thereby reducing the need for the user to supervise the blender and improving the user experience.

[0009] Optionally, one of the positioning part and the positioning mating part is a positioning rib, and the other is a positioning groove.

[0010] The mating surfaces of the positioning rib and the positioning groove are in "surface contact" (rather than the "point contact" between the protrusion and the hole). When the blending cup generates a circumferential reaction force (such as torque) due to the stirring of ingredients, the entire side of the positioning rib will fit tightly against the inner wall of the positioning groove, distributing the force and avoiding "limiting failure" caused by local stress concentration (for example, it will not be pushed off course by torque like a small protrusion).

[0011] Optionally, both the positioning rib and the positioning groove extend along the height direction of the cooking cup.

[0012] First, the positioning ribs and positioning grooves extending along the height direction essentially form a "longitudinal guide rail," reducing the difficulty of alignment for the user. After aligning the positioning ribs with the positioning grooves, the user can easily slide them in along the height direction under the influence of gravity. Second, since both the positioning ribs and positioning grooves extend along the aforementioned height direction, the contact area between them is increased, improving the limiting effect.

[0013] Optionally, there are multiple positioning ribs and multiple positioning slots, with each positioning rib and each positioning slot corresponding to the other, and each positioning rib being engaged in the corresponding positioning slot.

[0014] When the blending cup attempts to rotate in any direction due to the reaction force, at least two positioning ribs will contact the corresponding positioning grooves and be blocked, thereby improving the restraint effect on the blending cup.

[0015] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly further includes a vibration damping element, which is sleeved on top of the base and abuts against the outer wall of the cooking cup.

[0016] The vibration damping component is fitted onto the top of the base and abuts against the outer wall of the blending cup. It can absorb some of the vibration energy through its own deformation, reducing the transmission of vibration to the base and the support surface, thereby achieving the vibration damping effect on the blending cup.

[0017] Optionally, the positioning part is a positioning rib, the positioning mating part is a positioning groove, and the vibration damping component is provided with a groove through which the positioning rib passes. This does not affect the precise fit between the positioning rib and the positioning groove and the circumferential positioning function, ensuring the stability of the food processor assembly; it also allows the vibration damping component to completely cover the mating area between the food processor and the base, and the fit between the groove and the positioning rib enhances the stability of the vibration damping component itself, preventing the vibration damping component from shifting or falling off during vibration. At the same time, the vibration energy is fully absorbed by the vibration damping component, further improving the vibration damping effect and achieving synergistic optimization of positioning and vibration damping functions.

[0018] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly also includes a lid that is rotatably snapped onto the cooking cup.

[0019] In this way, the lid's rotating snap-fit ​​connection with the blending cup reinforces the overall structure of the blending cup from the top. When the blending cup vibrates due to reaction forces, the secure connection between the lid and the cup body prevents the upper part of the cup from wobbling, reducing the transmission of vibration to the overall structure. This, combined with the positioning part at the bottom, creates a "top-to-bottom" effect, further enhancing the impact resistance of the blending cup components.

[0020] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly may further include a suction cup disposed at the bottom of the base.

[0021] In this way, the suction cup expels air by squeezing and uses atmospheric pressure to adhere tightly to the support surface, forming a strong static friction force that counteracts the sliding tendency caused by the reaction force, ensuring that the base is fixed and preventing problems such as the food processor tilting or the buckle loosening due to machine displacement.

[0022] Optionally, the suction cup includes a plate body and an inverted structure connected to the plate body. The base has a locking hole, and the plate body is locked and fixed to the locking hole by the inverted structure.

[0023] Thus, compared to glue (which is prone to falling off due to aging) or screw fixing (which increases assembly steps), the snap-fit ​​connection has a more stable strength, especially in humid environments, and is less likely to fail, ensuring that the suction cup is firmly fixed to the base for a long time.

[0024] Secondly, this application improves a food processor, including:

[0025] The cooking cup assembly described in any of the above claims; and

[0026] The main unit is assembled into the cooking cup assembly.

[0027] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly includes a lid, and the main unit is rotatably snapped onto the inner wall of the lid.

[0028] On the one hand, the rotary snap-fit ​​connection method can form a stable mechanical connection in the radial and axial directions, which can resist the axial and radial vibrations generated when the host is working (the motor is running at high speed).

[0029] On the other hand, the solution provided in this application can form a rigid connection chain for the entire machine, jointly resisting reaction forces. The base is fixed to the countertop by suction cups, the blending cup is positioned to limit horizontal wobbling by engaging with the positioning part of the base, the cup lid is locked to the blending cup by a rotating buckle, and the main unit is then locked to the cup lid by a rotating buckle. The multi-stage locking and positioning structure forms a rigid whole, allowing the reaction force generated by blending to be transmitted sequentially from the main unit to the countertop (main unit - cup lid - blending cup - base - countertop), preventing the entire machine from shaking due to loosening of any part, and solving the problem of "requiring manual supervision". Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the cooking cup and base shown in one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the cooking cup and lid shown in one embodiment;

[0032] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cooking cup, base, and suction cup;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a food processor as shown in one embodiment;

[0034] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the main unit and cup lid shown in one embodiment.

[0035] 10. Blending cup; 11. Positioning part; 111. Positioning rib; 12. Lug; 20. Base; 21. Positioning mating part; 211. Positioning groove; 30. Cup lid; 31. First locking block; 40. Suction cup; 41. Plate body; 42. Inverted structure; 50. Main unit; 51. Second locking block; 60. Vibration damping component; 61. Groove; 70. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0037] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] This application provides a blending cup assembly and a blender. The blending cup assembly and the blender are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments and implementations can be combined with each other.

[0039] This application provides a cooking cup assembly, see reference. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The cooking cup assembly includes a cooking cup 10 and a base 20.

[0040] The food processor 10 is a device for holding and processing food ingredients, which are processed inside the food processor 10. The outer wall of the food processor 10 is provided with a positioning part 11.

[0041] The base 20 is assembled to the bottom of the blending cup 10, and there are several assembly methods. For example, the base 20 is located on a support surface, and the user can place the blending cup 10 directly on the base 20, where the blending cup 10 will be assembled with the base 20 by its own weight. Another example is that the base 20 has a built-in magnet, and a metal piece or magnet (opposite poles facing each other) is embedded in the corresponding position on the bottom of the blending cup 10; the blending cup 10 and the base 20 are magnetically attracted and fixed. Yet another example is that the base 20 has protruding buckles, and the bottom of the blending cup 10 has corresponding holes; during assembly, align the cup body with the base 20, press down or rotate at a certain angle, and the buckles will engage with the holes to secure it.

[0042] The inner wall of the base 20 is provided with a positioning and fitting part 21. The positioning part 11 and the positioning and fitting part 21 are positioned and fitted around the circumference of the cooking cup 10 so that the cooking cup 10 is limited to the base 20.

[0043] As can be seen from the above description, since the positioning part 11 and the positioning mating part 21 are positioned and mated along the circumference of the blending cup 10, when the blending cup 10 attempts to shake or rotate due to the reaction force, the positioning part 11 will be restricted by the positioning mating part 21 and will not be able to produce a large displacement, thereby limiting the shaking and rotation of the blending cup 10, thereby reducing the need for the user to supervise the blender and improving the user experience.

[0044] In some embodiments, one of the positioning part 11 and the positioning mating part 21 is a positioning rib 111, and the other is a positioning groove 211. That is, the positioning part 11 can be a positioning rib 111, and the positioning mating part 21 can be a positioning groove 211; or, the positioning part 11 can be a positioning groove, and the positioning mating part 21 can be a positioning rib.

[0045] The mating surfaces of the positioning rib 111 and the positioning groove 211 are in "surface contact" (rather than the "point contact" between the protrusion and the hole). When the blending cup 10 generates a circumferential reaction force (such as torque) due to stirring the ingredients, the entire side of the positioning rib 111 will fit tightly against the inner wall of the positioning groove 211, distributing the force and avoiding "limiting failure" caused by local stress concentration (for example, it will not be pushed off course by torque like a small protrusion).

[0046] Of course, in some other embodiments, one of the positioning part 11 and the positioning mating part 21 may be a protrusion or a block, and the other may be a positioning hole or a slot, but it is not limited to these.

[0047] like Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the positioning part 11 on the cooking cup 10 is a positioning rib 111, and the positioning mating part 21 on the inner wall of the base 20 is a positioning groove 211, but it is not limited to this.

[0048] Furthermore, both the positioning rib 111 and the positioning groove 211 extend along the height direction of the cooking cup 10.

[0049] First, the positioning rib 111 and positioning groove 211, extending along the height direction, essentially form a "longitudinal guide rail," reducing the alignment difficulty for the user. After aligning the positioning rib 111 with the positioning groove 211, the user can easily slide it in along the height direction under the influence of gravity. Second, since both the positioning rib 111 and the positioning groove 211 extend along the aforementioned height direction, the contact area between the positioning rib 111 and the positioning groove 211 can be increased, improving the limiting effect.

[0050] In some embodiments, there are multiple positioning ribs 111 and multiple positioning grooves 211, with each positioning rib 111 corresponding to a different positioning groove 211, and each positioning rib 111 being engaged in the corresponding positioning groove 211.

[0051] Thus, when the cooking cup 10 attempts to rotate in any direction due to the reaction force, at least two positioning ribs 111 will contact and be blocked by the corresponding positioning grooves 211, thereby improving the restraint effect on the cooking cup 10.

[0052] Furthermore, multiple positioning ribs 111 can be evenly distributed along the circumference of the blending cup 10. This even distribution of multiple positioning ribs 111 along the circumference of the blending cup 10 ensures a more balanced circumferential constraint force, distributing the torque generated during stirring evenly to each positioning rib 111, preventing structural damage caused by single-point overload; simultaneously, it forms a symmetrical constraint frame, effectively suppressing wobbling and tilting of the blending cup 10 in all directions, improving overall stability.

[0053] refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the food preparation cup 10 assembly also includes a vibration damper 60, which is sleeved on the top of the base 20 and abuts against the outer wall of the food preparation cup 10.

[0054] The vibration damping component 60 is sleeved on the top of the base 20 and abuts against the outer wall of the cooking cup 10. It can absorb some of the vibration energy through its own deformation, reduce the transmission of vibration to the base 20 and the support surface, and thus achieve the vibration damping effect on the cooking cup 10.

[0055] Furthermore, the positioning part 11 is a positioning rib 111, the positioning mating part 21 on the inner wall of the base 20 is a positioning groove 211, and the vibration damping member 60 is provided with a groove 61 for the positioning rib 111 to pass through.

[0056] The vibration damping component 60 is provided with a groove 61 through which the positioning rib 111 passes. This not only does not affect the precise fit and circumferential positioning function of the positioning rib 111 and the positioning groove 211, ensuring the stability of the assembly of the cooking cup 10, but also allows the vibration damping component 60 to completely cover the mating area between the cooking cup 10 and the base 20. The fit between the groove 61 and the positioning rib 111 enhances the fixation of the vibration damping component 60 itself, preventing the vibration damping component 60 from shifting or falling off during vibration. At the same time, the vibration energy is fully absorbed by the vibration damping component 60, further improving the vibration damping effect and achieving synergistic optimization of positioning and vibration damping functions.

[0057] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the cooking cup assembly also includes a lid 30, which is rotatably snapped onto the cooking cup 10.

[0058] The lid 30 can reinforce the overall structure of the cooking cup 10 from the top by rotating and snapping it into place. When the cooking cup 10 vibrates due to the reaction force, the firm connection between the lid 30 and the cup body can prevent the upper part of the cup body from shaking and reduce the transmission of vibration to the overall structure. It forms a "top-to-bottom response" with the positioning part 11 at the bottom, further improving the impact resistance of the cooking cup assembly.

[0059] There are several types of rotary snap-fit ​​connections.

[0060] For example, one of the cup lid 30 and the cooking cup 10 is provided with a first locking block 31, and the other of the cup lid 30 and the cooking cup 10 is provided with a lug 12, and the first locking block 31 is rotated and locked into the lug 12.

[0061] During rotation, the first locking block 31 gradually engages along the guide structure of the lug 12, eventually fitting tightly against the limiting surface of the lug 12 to form a uniform circumferential locking force. The structure of the first locking block 31 engaging with the lug 12 is relatively simple, has low cost, and is easy to mass-produce and manufacture.

[0062] Alternatively, for example, one of the lid 30 and the cooking cup 10 may have a spiral groove with an inclined angle, and the other may have a raised rib that matches the spiral groove. When the lid 30 is rotated, the raised rib slides along the inclined trajectory of the spiral groove and gradually moves toward the bottom (or end) of the spiral groove, while simultaneously causing the lid 30 to axially press against the cooking cup 10 (generating downward pressure).

[0063] like Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the cup lid 30 is provided with two first locking blocks 31, which are evenly distributed (180° symmetrical) along the circumference of the cup lid 30. The outer wall of the cooking cup 10 has two lugs 12, which correspond one-to-one with the two first locking blocks 31. The first locking blocks 31 are rotated and engaged into the corresponding lugs 12.

[0064] The spacing of the two first locking blocks 31 provides users with a clear alignment reference. When closing the lid 30, simply align the two first locking blocks 31 on the lid 30 with the two lugs 12 on the cooking cup 10. During rotation, the two first locking blocks 31 slide into the lugs 12 simultaneously. Users can more easily control the rotation angle by holding the positions of the first locking blocks 31 on both sides of the lid 30 with both hands, avoiding the problem of "not being able to find the alignment" in the single locking block design.

[0065] In some embodiments, the cooking cup assembly further includes a sealing ring 70, which is fitted onto the bottom of the lid 30 to seal the gap between the lid 30 and the cooking cup 10.

[0066] In some embodiments, the cooking cup assembly further includes a suction cup 40 disposed at the bottom of the base 20.

[0067] It's easy to understand that when a food processor is working, the high-speed rotation of the blades generates a reaction force in the opposite direction of rotation, which could cause the base 20 to slide across the countertop (especially when processing large quantities or hard ingredients). The suction cup 40 expels air by squeezing, using atmospheric pressure to firmly adhere to the supporting countertop (such as smooth surfaces like glass, tile, or marble), creating strong static friction to counteract the sliding tendency caused by the reaction force. This ensures that the base 20 remains "fixed," preventing problems such as the food processor cup 10 tilting or the latches loosening due to machine displacement.

[0068] The number and size of the suction cups 40 can be set as needed. There can be multiple suction cups 40 or just one suction cup. There is no specific restriction on this.

[0069] In some embodiments, the suction cup 40 includes a plate body 41 and an inverted structure 42 connected to the plate body 41. The base 20 has a locking hole, and the plate body 41 is locked into the locking hole of the base 20 through the inverted structure 42.

[0070] Compared to glue (which is prone to falling off due to aging) or screw fixing (which increases assembly steps), the snap-fit ​​connection has more stable strength and is less likely to fail, especially in humid environments (kitchens are often covered with moisture and oil), ensuring that the suction cup 40 is firmly fixed to the base 20 for a long time.

[0071] The inverted structure 42 can be an elastic buckle or a protrusion with barbs. During installation, the inverted structure 42 is deformed under pressure and then snaps into the card hole. Subsequently, the buckle or barb of the inverted structure 42 tightly engages with the inner wall of the card hole, thereby installing the suction cup 40 onto the base 20.

[0072] Secondly, this application also provides a food processor, which may be, but is not limited to, a dough mixer, a meat grinder, or a dough mixer and meat grinder in one.

[0073] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The food processor includes a food processor cup assembly as described in any of the above embodiments or implementations, and a main unit 50, wherein the main unit 50 is assembled to the food processor cup assembly.

[0074] In some embodiments, the main unit 50 is rotated and snapped onto the inner wall of the cup lid 30.

[0075] On the one hand, the rotary snap-fit ​​can form a stable mechanical connection in the axial and radial directions, which can resist the axial and radial vibrations generated when the host 50 is working (the motor is running at high speed).

[0076] On the other hand, the solution provided in this application can form a rigid connection chain for the entire machine, jointly resisting the reaction force. The base 20 is fixed to the countertop by suction cup 40, the blending cup 10 is positioned by positioning part 11 and positioning matching part 21 of base 20 to limit horizontal shaking, the cup lid 30 is locked to the blending cup 10 by rotation and snap-fit, and the main unit 50 is locked to the cup lid 30 by rotation and snap-fit. The multi-level snap-fit ​​and limiting matching form a rigid whole, so that the reaction force generated by blending can be transmitted from the main unit 50 to the countertop in sequence (main unit 50-cup lid 30-blending cup 10-base 20-countertop), avoiding the shaking of the whole machine caused by the loosening of a certain link, and solving the problem of "requiring human supervision".

[0077] In one specific embodiment, a second locking block 51 is provided on one of the bottom of the main unit 50 and the inner wall of the cup lid 30, and a second locking groove is provided on the other of the bottom of the main unit 50 and the inner wall of the cup lid 30. The second locking block 51 is rotated and locked into the second locking groove.

[0078] Of course, the snap-fit ​​structure between the main unit 50 and the cup lid 30 can be of other types. For details, please refer to the description of the connection between the cup lid 30 and the cooking cup 10. We will not go into further detail here.

[0079] 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 cooking cup assembly, characterized in that, include: A cooking cup (10) has a positioning part (11) on its outer wall; The base (20) is assembled at the bottom of the cooking cup (10). The inner wall of the base (20) is provided with a positioning and fitting part (21). The positioning part (11) and the positioning and fitting part (21) are positioned and fitted along the circumference of the cooking cup (10) so that the cooking cup (10) is fixed inside the base (20).

2. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the positioning part (11) and the positioning mating part (21) is a positioning rib (111), and the other is a positioning groove (211).

3. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning rib (111) and the positioning groove (211) both extend along the height direction of the cooking cup (10); And / or, there are multiple positioning ribs (111) and multiple positioning grooves (211), and each positioning rib (111) is engaged in the corresponding positioning groove (211).

4. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly also includes a vibration damping element (60), which is sleeved on the top of the base (20) and abuts against the outer wall of the cooking cup (10).

5. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning part (11) is a positioning rib (111), the positioning mating part (21) is a positioning groove (211), and the vibration damping member (60) is provided with a groove (61) through which the positioning rib (111) passes.

6. The cooking cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly also includes a lid (30) which is rotatably snapped onto the cooking cup (10).

7. The cooking cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly also includes a suction cup (40) located at the bottom of the base (20).

8. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The suction cup (40) includes a plate body (41) and an inverted structure (42) connected to the plate body (41). The base (20) has a locking hole, and the plate body (41) is locked and fixed to the locking hole by the inverted structure (42).

9. A food processor, characterized in that, include: The cooking cup assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; as well as The main unit (50) is assembled into the cooking cup assembly.

10. The food processor according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly includes a cup lid (30), and the main unit (50) is rotatably snapped onto the inner wall of the cup lid (30).

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