Stirring assembly and popcorn maker

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a kind of stirring assembly and popcorn machine, wherein, stirring assembly includes: stirring rod, along first direction extension, stirring rod includes the connecting portion and stirring portion along first direction setting;Multiple stirring teeth, along first direction interval is located stirring portion, and stirring tooth extends along the radial direction of stirring rod;Driving part is transmission connection with connecting portion;Wherein, in first direction, multiple stirring teeth are sequentially arranged along the same circumferential direction.This utility model technical scheme, so that the popcorn that has completed making can be stirred in the machine interior by stirring assembly, reduce the possibility of occurrence of adhesion unable to discharge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of popcorn machine technology, and more specifically, to a stirring component and a popcorn machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, after popcorn machines finish their work, they store the popcorn in the hopper. According to related technologies, if the popcorn is left to stand in the machine for too long, the mixing of surface syrup will cause adjacent popcorn to stick together, easily condensing and clogging in the hopper, preventing normal discharge. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve the technical problem in the prior art or related technologies that popcorn tends to stick together after being left for a long time, making it impossible to dispense.

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention provides a stirring assembly.

[0005] A second aspect of this utility model provides a popcorn machine.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, embodiments of the present invention provide a stirring assembly, comprising: a stirring rod extending along a first direction, the stirring rod including a connecting portion and a stirring portion disposed along the first direction; a plurality of stirring teeth spaced apart along the first direction on the stirring portion, and the stirring teeth extending radially along the stirring rod; and a driving member drivingly connected to the connecting portion; wherein, in the first direction, the plurality of stirring teeth are sequentially disposed along the same circumference.

[0007] The stirring assembly proposed in this utility model includes a stirring rod, multiple stirring teeth, and a driving component. The driving component is connected to the stirring rod via a transmission connection. The driving component provides power for the rotational movement of the stirring rod. The stirring rod drives the multiple stirring teeth located in the stirring part to rotate, which is used to stir popcorn. The multiple stirring teeth are spaced apart along a first direction and arranged sequentially along the same circumference to prevent the stirring teeth from overlapping circumferentially or radially, so that there are no dead angles in the stirring. This ensures that the popcorn in different positions is stirred evenly, reducing coagulation and blockage. This allows the popcorn that has already been made to be stirred by the stirring assembly inside the machine, reducing the possibility of sticking and being unable to be discharged.

[0008] The stirring assembly includes a stirring rod, multiple radially extending stirring teeth, and a driving component that is connected to the connecting part. The stirring teeth are spaced apart along the first direction and arranged sequentially in the same circumferential direction to achieve three-dimensional material turning. The radially extending stirring teeth cover different radius areas of the hopper, and the circumferential distribution ensures that there are no dead corners in the stirring, breaks up the sticky clumps of popcorn, and prevents the popcorn from being blocked from the discharge due to static solidification.

[0009] In some technical solutions, the stirring assembly may optionally include a coupling, one end of which is connected to the drive component and the other end of which is connected to the connecting part.

[0010] In this technical solution, the coupling is used to ensure smooth power transmission and suppress vibration and noise. One end of the coupling is connected to the drive component to smoothly output the power generated by the drive component and prevent wear caused by direct connection between the drive component and the connecting part. The other end of the coupling is connected to the connecting part to transmit power to the connecting part of the stirring rod, thereby driving the rotation of the stirring rod. As an intermediate component for power transmission, the coupling compensates for installation deviations, buffers vibration, makes the transmission smooth, reduces component wear, and reduces noise.

[0011] It is understandable that by limiting the connection between the drive component and the stirring rod via a coupling, smooth power transmission is ensured and transmission losses are reduced.

[0012] In some technical solutions, the stirring assembly may optionally include: a fixed base, on which at least two bearings are spaced apart along a first direction, and a connecting portion passes through at least two bearings.

[0013] In this technical solution, a fixed base is defined, and the fixed base supports the connecting part of the stirring rod through at least two bearings. At least two spaced bearings form multi-point positioning for the stirring rod, limiting horizontal deviation and ensuring that the stirring rod always rotates in the first direction, preventing axial tilt, improving rotational stability, reducing shaking and noise. The stable rotation of the stirring rod drives the stirring teeth to flip along the designed trajectory, eliminating the stirring dead angle caused by shaking, ensuring that popcorn in different positions can be evenly stirred, and reducing coagulation.

[0014] In some technical solutions, the mixing assembly may optionally include: a mounting bracket, a fixing seat disposed on the mounting bracket, and a connecting part located inside the mounting bracket.

[0015] In this technical solution, the fixed seat is mounted on the mounting bracket. By directly mounting the fixed seat on the mounting bracket, the fixed seat, bearing and mounting bracket form a rigid connection. Under the action of the mounting bracket, the internal fixed seat and bearing can be protected to a certain extent. When the mixing component is installed in the hopper, it can effectively prevent popcorn from flying into the fixed seat during the mixing process and affecting the normal use of the mixing component.

[0016] In some technical solutions, optionally, the projections of any three adjacent stirring teeth onto the cross-section of the stirring rod form two included angles, and the angles of the two included angles are equal.

[0017] In this technical solution, by limiting the projection of any three adjacent stirring teeth on the cross section to form two equal included angles, the uniformity of stirring is improved through symmetrical distribution, local coagulation is reduced, the radial unbalance force of the stirring rod is reduced, the bearing load is reduced, and the fragments generated by irregular extrusion of popcorn are reduced, ensuring that popcorn at different positions in the circumference can be turned.

[0018] In some technical solutions, optionally, the included angle formed by any two adjacent stirring teeth is 90°.

[0019] In this technical solution, the included angle between any two adjacent stirring teeth is 90°. When the stirring teeth are installed circumferentially, they are fixed at 90° intervals, that is, the line connecting the projection points of adjacent teeth is perpendicular. Four stirring teeth form a cross-shaped layout. When the rotating rod rotates, it forms an orthogonal cutting trajectory. The vertically distributed stirring teeth alternately stir the material during rotation, breaking down the sugar adhesion layer, providing full circumferential coverage, and reducing coagulation.

[0020] In some technical solutions, the multiple stirring teeth are optionally spaced at the same interval in the first direction.

[0021] In this technical solution, by limiting the spacing of multiple stirring teeth to the same value in the first direction, it is convenient to process and also ensures that the stirring teeth can thoroughly stir the popcorn in the hopper.

[0022] In some technical solutions, the stirring teeth may optionally be wavy along the radial direction of the stirring rod.

[0023] In this technical solution, the stirring teeth are wavy along the radial direction of the stirring rod. The curved surface of the wavy stirring teeth reduces the shearing of the popcorn, reduces the generation of fragments, and increases the contact area between the stirring teeth and the popcorn, making the popcorn easier to stir and loosen. When the tooth surface of the wavy stirring teeth contacts the popcorn, the curved structure can drive some of the popcorn to turn over, realizing cross-mixing of popcorn in different positions and reducing local coagulation.

[0024] It is understandable that by limiting the stirring teeth to be wavy in the radial direction, the wavy teeth increase the contact surface with the material, improve the turning efficiency, and the bending amplitude of the wavy stirring teeth can extend the stirring radius. Compared with straight teeth of the same length, the wavy teeth have a wider effective contact range, reduce stirring dead corners, and improve the overall stirring uniformity.

[0025] In some technical solutions, the stirring rod is optionally provided with multiple insertion holes, and one end of the stirring teeth is detachably connected to the stirring rod through the insertion holes; or the stirring teeth are fixedly connected to the stirring rod.

[0026] In this technical solution, the stirring rod is provided with multiple insertion holes. One end of the stirring tooth is detachably connected to the stirring rod through the insertion holes. The insertion holes enable precise positioning and quick assembly / disassembly of the stirring tooth, ensuring stable connection and detachable stirring tooth. This facilitates the mixing tooth to adapt to different materials, reduces maintenance costs, and allows for independent replacement of damaged teeth. Removing the stirring tooth allows for deep cleaning of sugar residue and facilitates cleaning.

[0027] Alternatively, the stirring teeth can be fixedly connected to the stirring rod to reduce loosening and ensure stable stirring. No additional drilling holes are required, making the process simple and suitable for long-term fixed use.

[0028] It is understandable that limiting the agitator teeth to be detachable or fixedly connected balances maintenance flexibility and structural strength.

[0029] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a popcorn machine, including: a hopper, any of the above-mentioned stirring components, disposed at the top of the hopper, and the first direction being the height direction of the hopper.

[0030] The popcorn machine provided in this application includes a hopper and a stirring assembly. The stirring assembly is located on the top of the hopper, and the first direction is the height direction of the hopper. The matching of the stirring assembly with the top of the hopper and the height direction prevents the stirring rod from colliding with the inner wall of the hopper, reduces equipment failure, and ensures stable operation of the whole machine.

[0031] Since the popcorn machine includes any of the aforementioned stirring components, it has the beneficial effects of any of the aforementioned stirring components, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0032] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent in the description that follows, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a stirring assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a stirring rod according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a stirring rod according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a stirring rod according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0037] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a popcorn machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0038] in, Figures 1 to 5The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0039] 1: Stirring assembly; 11: Stirring rod; 111: Connecting part; 112: Stirring part; 12: Stirring teeth; 13: Driving component; 14: Coupling; 15: Fixing base; 16: Bearing; 17: Mounting bracket; 18: Insertion hole;

[0040] 2: Popcorn machine; 21: Feed hopper. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model, the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0042] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, embodiments of the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0043] In related technologies, when popcorn is not sold in time and remains in the hopper of a popcorn vending machine, the popcorn will stick together due to the presence of sugar on its surface, causing the popcorn to clump together and fail to be dispensed later.

[0044] The following reference Figures 1 to 5 Some embodiments according to the present invention are described.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a stirring assembly 1, including a stirring rod 11, multiple stirring teeth 12, and a driving member 13. The driving member 13 is connected to the connecting part 111 of the stirring rod 11. The driving member 13 provides power for the rotational movement of the stirring rod 11. The stirring rod 11 drives the multiple stirring teeth 12 disposed on the stirring part 112 to rotate, which is used to stir popcorn. The multiple stirring teeth 12 are spaced apart along a first direction and arranged sequentially along the same circumference to prevent the stirring teeth 12 from overlapping circumferentially or radially, so that there are no dead corners in the stirring, so that the popcorn in different positions is evenly stirred, reducing coagulation and blockage, so that the popcorn is evenly covered with seasoning, reducing the generation of crumbs, and facilitating cleaning and maintenance.

[0046] Specifically, the stirring rod 11 serves as the main support structure, bearing the stirring teeth 12 and transmitting driving force to ensure that the stirring force is evenly distributed to each layer of the silo 21. The stirring rod 11 extends along the first direction and is designed as a longitudinally extending rod-shaped structure. The stirring rod 11 penetrates different positions in the silo 21 to achieve three-dimensional stirring coverage, such as... Figure 2As shown, the stirring rod 11 includes a connecting part 111 and a stirring part 112 arranged along a first direction. The connecting part 111 is used for power input, and the stirring part 112 carries the stirring teeth 12 to divide the stirring rod 11 into functional zones. The connecting part 111 transmits power, and the stirring part 112 performs the material turning action.

[0047] Multiple stirring teeth 12 are used to stir popcorn. Multiple stirring teeth 12 are spaced apart in the stirring part 112 along the first direction. The stirring teeth 12 cover different axial positions and layers of the stirring rod 11, and stir the popcorn evenly. The stirring teeth 12 extend radially along the stirring rod 11, expand the coverage area of ​​the stirring rod 11, and move the material at multiple angles to prevent local accumulation and coagulation of popcorn.

[0048] The driving component 13 provides rotational power and is connected to the connecting part 111 in a transmission manner. The driving component 13 drives the stirring rod 11 to rotate the stirring teeth 12, thereby achieving active tumbling.

[0049] In the first direction, multiple stirring teeth 12 are arranged sequentially along the same circumference. The stirring teeth 12 radiate outward from the stirring rod 11 and are staggered at the same circumferential angle to form a three-dimensional stirring net. When rotating, the popcorn is stirred at multiple angles, reducing local dead corners.

[0050] Optionally, the drive unit 13 can be a DC motor, a stepper motor, or a brushless motor.

[0051] It is understood that the stirring assembly 1 includes a stirring rod 11, multiple radially extending stirring teeth 12, and a driving component 13 that is connected to the connecting part 111. The stirring teeth 12 are spaced apart along the first direction and arranged sequentially in the same circumferential direction to achieve three-dimensional material turning. The radially extending stirring teeth 12 cover different radius areas of the hopper 21. Combined with the circumferential distribution, it ensures that there are no dead corners in stirring, breaks up the sticky clumps of popcorn, and prevents the popcorn from being blocked from the discharge due to static solidification.

[0052] In some embodiments, the coupling 14 is optionally used to ensure smooth power transmission and suppress vibration and noise. One end of the coupling 14 is connected to the drive member 13 to smoothly output the power generated by the drive member 13 and prevent wear caused by direct connection between the drive member 13 and the connecting part. The other end of the coupling 14 is connected to the connecting part 111 to transmit power to the connecting part 111 of the stirring rod 11, thereby driving the rotation of the stirring rod 11. The coupling 14, as an intermediate component for power transmission, compensates for installation deviations, buffers vibration, makes transmission smooth, reduces component wear, and reduces noise.

[0053] It is understood that by limiting the connection part 111 between the drive component 13 and the stirring rod 11 by the coupling 14, the power transmission is ensured to be smooth and the transmission loss is reduced.

[0054] In some embodiments, the mounting base 15 optionally provides a stable mounting foundation to prevent the bearing 16 from shifting due to external forces and to ensure the positional accuracy of the bearing 16. The mounting base 15 is provided with at least two bearings 16 spaced apart along the first direction to form multiple support points, disperse the load on the stirring rod 11, and reduce stress concentration at a single point. The connecting part 111 passes through at least two bearings 16 to achieve precise rotational guidance, so that the bearings 16 form radial constraints and axial guidance on the stirring rod 11, ensuring that the stirring rod 11 rotates stably along the first direction and preventing the stirring rod 11 from wobbling during movement.

[0055] Alternatively, bearing 16 may be selected from structures such as deep groove ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, and ceramic bearings.

[0056] It is understood that by defining the fixed base 15, the fixed base 15 supports the connecting part 111 of the stirring rod 11 through at least two bearings 16. The two spaced bearings 16 form two-point positioning for the stirring rod 11, limiting horizontal deviation, ensuring that the stirring rod 11 always rotates in the first direction, preventing the axis from being skewed, improving the rotational stability, reducing shaking and noise. The stable rotation of the stirring rod 11 drives the stirring teeth 12 to flip according to the designed trajectory, eliminating the stirring dead angle caused by shaking, ensuring that popcorn in different positions can be evenly stirred, and reducing coagulation.

[0057] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 17 optionally provides a basic mounting platform to disperse the radial force transmitted by the bearing 16. The fixing seat 15 is disposed on the mounting bracket 17. The fixing seat 15 is directly disposed on the mounting bracket 17, so that the fixing seat 15, the bearing 16 and the mounting bracket 17 form a rigid connection, which enhances the stability of the support structure and prevents tipping. The connecting part 111 is located inside the mounting bracket 17, which isolates the connecting part 111 from the external environment, thereby protecting the connecting part 111 and preventing material splashing or external impact from damaging the stirring rod 11.

[0058] Optionally, the mounting bracket 17 is designed as a cylindrical or U-shaped groove structure, and the mounting bracket 17 covers the connecting part 111 and provides rotation space.

[0059] It is understandable that by limiting the mounting base 15 to be installed in the bracket and the connecting part 111 is located in the bracket, the overall structural rigidity is improved, and the external impact is prevented from affecting the stirring accuracy. The connecting part 111 is built-in to reduce the probability of sugar adhering to the bearing 16 and extend its service life.

[0060] In some embodiments, optionally, the projections of any three adjacent stirring teeth 12 onto the cross-section of the stirring rod 11 form two included angles, the angles of the two included angles are equal, and the equal included angle distribution makes the stirring teeth 12 form a uniformly covered trajectory during rotation, reducing local accumulation of popcorn, making the popcorn uniformly stressed at all angles in the circumference, and reducing the generation of crumbs.

[0061] Optionally, the projections of the three stirring teeth 12 onto the cross-section of the stirring rod 11 form two included angles. The angles of the two included angles can be set according to the required density of popcorn to be stirred, and can be 45°, 60° and 120°.

[0062] It is understandable that by limiting the projection of any three adjacent stirring teeth 12 onto the cross section to form two equal included angles, the uniformity of stirring is improved through symmetrical distribution, local coagulation is reduced, the radial unbalance force of the stirring rod 11 is reduced, the load on the bearing 16 is reduced, and the fragments generated by irregular extrusion of popcorn are reduced, ensuring that popcorn at different positions in the circumference can be turned.

[0063] In some embodiments, optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the included angle formed by any two adjacent stirring teeth 12 is 90°. When the stirring teeth 12 are installed circumferentially, they are fixed at 90° intervals, that is, the line connecting the projection points of adjacent teeth is perpendicular. The four stirring teeth 12 form a cross-shaped layout. When the rotating rod rotates, it forms an orthogonal cutting trajectory. The vertically distributed stirring teeth 12 alternately stir the material during rotation, breaking down the sugar adhesion layer, providing full circumferential coverage without dead corners, reducing coagulation, and the moderate force reduces debris.

[0064] It is understandable that limiting the included angle between adjacent stirring teeth 12 to 90° is a suitable turning angle to reduce popcorn coagulation, evenly cover the area around stirring rod 11, reduce circumferential stirring dead angles, and ensure that popcorn in any circumferential position in the hopper 21 can be turned over, reducing coagulation and reducing the amount of debris generated by excessive collision.

[0065] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, optionally, the multiple stirring teeth 12 are spaced equally in the first direction, so that the multiple stirring teeth 12 are spaced equally in the first direction and extend radially. As the stirring rod 11 rotates, it flips the popcorn at different positions in the axial direction, so that there are no dead corners in the axial direction, reducing coagulation, avoiding over-stirring, and reducing residue.

[0066] It is understandable that by ensuring that the spacing between multiple stirring teeth 12 is the same in the first direction, the popcorn is evenly stressed at each position in the hopper 21, thereby reducing the generation of fragments.

[0067] In some embodiments, the stirring teeth 12 are optionally wavy along the radial direction of the stirring rod 11. The curved surface of the wavy stirring teeth reduces the shearing of the popcorn, reduces the generation of fragments, increases the contact area between the stirring teeth 12 and the popcorn, and makes the popcorn easier to stir and loosen. When the tooth surface of the wavy stirring teeth 12 contacts the popcorn, the curved structure can drive some of the popcorn to turn over, realize cross-mixing of popcorn in different positions, and reduce local coagulation.

[0068] Optionally, the stirring teeth 12 are polished to make the surface of the stirring teeth 12 free of protrusions, reducing the generation of debris and allowing the seasoning to be evenly dispersed in the popcorn.

[0069] It is understandable that by limiting the stirring teeth 12 to be wavy in the radial direction, the wavy teeth increase the contact surface with the material, improve the turning efficiency, and the bending amplitude of the wavy stirring teeth 12 can extend the stirring radius. Compared with straight teeth of the same length, the wavy teeth have a wider effective contact range, reduce stirring dead angles, and improve the overall stirring uniformity.

[0070] In some embodiments, the stirring rod 11 may optionally be provided with one or more insertion holes 18, such as... Figure 3 As shown, there is one insertion hole 18. One end of the stirring tooth 12 is detachably connected to the stirring rod 11 through the insertion hole 18. The insertion hole 18 enables precise positioning and quick assembly / disassembly of the stirring tooth 12, ensuring stable connection and detachability of the stirring tooth 12. This facilitates the adaptation of the stirring tooth 12 to different materials, reduces maintenance costs, and allows for independent replacement when a single tooth is damaged. Removing the stirring tooth 12 allows for deep cleaning of sugar residue and facilitates cleaning.

[0071] Optionally, the insertion hole 18 of the stirring rod 11 and the end of the stirring teeth 12 are designed as threaded and slotted connectors to enable quick assembly and disassembly.

[0072] Alternatively, the stirring teeth 12 can be fixedly connected to the stirring rod 11 to reduce loosening and ensure stable stirring. No additional drilling holes are required, making the process simple and suitable for long-term fixed use.

[0073] Alternatively, the stirring teeth 12 and the stirring rod 11 may be permanently fixed by laser welding, riveting or integral casting.

[0074] It is understandable that by limiting the detachable or fixed connection of the stirring teeth 12, both maintenance flexibility and structural strength are taken into account.

[0075] like Figure 5 As shown, an embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a popcorn machine 2, including: a hopper 21, any of the above-mentioned stirring components 1, disposed on the top of the hopper 21, and the first direction is the height direction of the hopper 21.

[0076] The popcorn machine 2 provided in this application includes a hopper 21 and a stirring assembly 1. The stirring assembly 1 is located on the top of the hopper 21, and the first direction is the height direction of the hopper 21. The matching of the stirring assembly 1 with the top and height direction of the hopper 21 prevents the stirring rod 11 from colliding with the inner wall of the hopper 21, reduces equipment failure, and ensures stable operation of the whole machine.

[0077] Since the popcorn machine 2 includes any of the above-mentioned stirring components 1, it has the beneficial effects of any of the above-mentioned stirring components 1, which will not be elaborated here.

[0078] In one specific embodiment, a stirring structure for a popcorn machine is provided, comprising a motor (i.e., drive component 13), a coupling 14, two bearings 16, a mounting bracket 17, and a stirring rod. The stirring rod is formed by welding a stirring rod rotation shaft (i.e., stirring rod 11) and multiple stirring teeth 12 at 90° intervals from top to bottom, with the teeth 12 designed in a wavy shape. The coupling 14 connects the motor and the stirring rod, and two bearings 16 are mounted on the stirring rod to fix its direction. The two bearings 16 are mounted on the mounting bracket 17.

[0079] Specifically, a stirring mechanism is added to the hopper 21 to stir the popcorn regularly, which can prevent the popcorn from clumping together and becoming unusable if left to stand for too long.

[0080] Specifically, the stirring rod is fixed in direction by two bearings 16 to ensure its verticality, so that the stirring rod rotates smoothly and without noise.

[0081] Specifically, the stirring teeth 12 of the stirring rod are distributed at 90° from top to bottom, and the stirring teeth 12 are designed to be curved and wavy, which allows the stirring rod to fully exert its tumbling effect when working, and can more thoroughly stir the popcorn in the hopper 21, preventing the popcorn from clumping together.

[0082] In the technical solution of this utility model, multiple stirring teeth 12 are arranged at intervals on the stirring part 112, and the multiple stirring teeth 12 are arranged sequentially along the same circumference, so that the popcorn in different positions is evenly stirred, reducing coagulation and blockage, so that the popcorn is evenly covered with seasoning, reducing the generation of residue, and facilitating cleaning and maintenance.

[0083] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0084] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", 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 unit 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.

[0085] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," 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 the present invention. 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.

[0086] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A stirring assembly, characterized in that, include: A stirring rod extends along a first direction, the stirring rod including a connecting part and a stirring part disposed along the first direction; Multiple stirring teeth are spaced apart in the stirring section along the first direction, and the stirring teeth extend radially along the stirring rod; The driving component is connected to the connecting part in a driving manner; In the first direction, a plurality of stirring teeth are arranged sequentially along the same circumference.

2. The stirring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A coupling, one end of which is connected to the drive member, and the other end of which is connected to the connecting part.

3. The stirring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A fixed base is provided with at least two bearings spaced apart along the first direction, and the connecting portion passes through at least two of the bearings.

4. The stirring assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The mounting bracket has a fixed base disposed on it, and the connecting part is located inside the mounting bracket.

5. The stirring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The projections of any three adjacent stirring teeth onto the cross-section of the stirring rod form two included angles, and the two included angles are equal.

6. The stirring assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The included angle between any two adjacent stirring teeth is 90°.

7. The stirring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of stirring teeth are spaced equally in the first direction.

8. The stirring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring teeth are wavy along the radial direction of the stirring rod.

9. The stirring assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring rod is provided with multiple insertion holes, and one end of the stirring teeth is detachably connected to the stirring rod through the insertion holes; or The stirring teeth are fixedly connected to the stirring rod.

10. A popcorn machine, characterized in that, include: silos; The stirring assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is disposed at the top of the hopper, and the first direction is the height direction of the hopper.

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