A feed port kit for a cylindrical vegetable cutter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of feeding port sleeve kits of cylinder vegetable cutter, install in the feeding port of material main casing top, including sleeve kit and small pushing material piece, the sleeve kit is thick-walled rectangular cylinder shape, the sleeve kit is adapted to insert into the feeding port, the first top ring portion of the sleeve kit top end is abutted to the feeding port top edge, the sleeve kit's middle hole is thin food material feeding port;The small pushing material piece is adapted to be inserted into the middle hole of the sleeve kit, the second top ring portion of the small pushing material piece top end is abutted on the sleeve kit top mouth.The utility model feeding port sleeve kit of cylinder vegetable cutter, can be vertically guided to thinner food material, discharging uniformity is good, reduce the resistance in dicing operation, ensure equipment safe operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food preparation equipment technology, and in particular to a feed inlet kit 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] Most existing cylindrical salad cutters have an upward-facing feed inlet with a relatively large opening, accommodating ingredients of varying sizes, from larger potatoes and winter melons to thinner cucumbers and carrots. They are equipped with a pusher rod whose cross-section matches the inner contour of the feed inlet, and whose bottom is designed with a concave groove to fit the cylinder. However, thinner ingredients like cucumbers and carrots tend to enter the feed inlet at an angle, leading to squeezing and significant differences in the length of slices and shreds.

[0004] Furthermore, existing salad machines require a cylindrical dicing unit to cut square-shaped ingredients into cubes. The cylindrical dicing unit consists of a dicing cylinder with a rotating blade drum. Each rotation of the blade drum forces a slice of food downwards through a dicing blade holder inside the inner dicing cylinder. Because the dicing blade holder is a crisscrossing mesh, slices of food are diced into square cubes. However, the length of the dicing blade holder along the arc direction is limited; otherwise, it would affect the structural strength of the installation. If the slices cut by the blade drum are too long, the edges of the slices may not reach the dicing blade holder and will be crushed, increasing the rotational resistance of the blade drum and potentially damaging the power unit's transmission.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a feed inlet kit for a cylindrical vegetable cutter to address the aforementioned shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding port kit for a cylindrical vegetable cutter, which can vertically guide thinner ingredients, ensure uniform feeding, reduce resistance during dicing, and guarantee safe operation of the equipment.

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] This utility model discloses a feeding port kit for a cylindrical vegetable cutter, which is installed in the feeding port at the top of the main material housing. It includes a sleeve and a small pusher. The sleeve is a thick-walled rectangular cylinder and is adapted to be inserted into the feeding port. The first top ring of the sleeve abuts against the top edge of the feeding port, and the central hole of the sleeve is a fine food feeding port. The small pusher is adapted to be inserted into the central hole of the sleeve, and the second top ring of the small pusher abuts against the top opening of the sleeve.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a sealing component. The sleeve component is a hollow shell and also includes an outer cylinder, a connecting rib, an inner ring cylinder, and a ring bottom plate. The outer cylinder and the inner ring cylinder are coaxially arranged and connected at the middle gap by the vertically arranged connecting rib. The ring bottom plate closes the bottom opening of the middle gap. The sealing component closes the top opening of the middle gap, and the bottom surface of the second top ring platform plate is pressed against the top surface of the sealing component.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom end of the small pusher is a concave arc bottom plate, which is adapted to overlap with the side wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity of the material host housing; the ring bottom plate overlaps with the bottom surface of the concave arc bottom plate.

[0011] Furthermore, both the ring base plate and the concave arc base plate have anti-slip protrusions on their bottom surfaces, and the multiple anti-slip protrusions are arranged in a regular pattern.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting strip is provided on the outer wall of the outer cylinder of the sleeve, and the limiting strip is vertically protruding; a limiting groove is provided on the side wall of the feed inlet, and the limiting strip can be inserted into the limiting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the first top ring is flanged and formed on the top edge of the outer cylinder of the sleeve, and a vertical first circumferential plate is also provided around the platform plate of the first top ring. The top edge of the feed port is inserted between the bottom edge of the first circumferential plate and the outer cylinder of the sleeve.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the second top ring platform plate is folded upward to form a second rim plate, the outer wall of the second rim plate contacts the inner wall of the first rim plate, and the top edge of the second rim plate is higher than the first rim plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the feed inlet kit of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This utility model discloses a feeding inlet kit for a cylindrical vegetable cutter. It replaces the original large push rod with a nested sleeve and a small pusher component. The central hole of the sleeve guides fine ingredients in a near-vertical direction, ensuring that the cylindrical cutter slices ingredients with similar areas each time, which is beneficial for downward dicing. The small pusher component pushes the fine ingredients, ensuring that they are completely cut. This feeding inlet kit for the cylindrical vegetable cutter ensures good uniformity of output, reduces resistance during dicing, and ensures safe operation of the equipment.

[0017] Furthermore, by making the sleeve a hollow shell, the weight is reduced, making it easier to grip and use. The sealing element closes the top opening of the intermediate gap, preventing food debris from falling into the gap and breeding bacteria, thus affecting food hygiene. Maintaining the concave bottom plate and the ring bottom plate to overlap and fit the side wall of the discharge cylinder ensures the food is completely cut. Adding anti-slip protrusions reduces slippage when pushing food. The use of limiting strips and limiting grooves prevents the sleeve from rotating during installation, avoiding misalignment. Adding the first circumferential plate around the platform plate of the first top ring provides better fixation to the top edge of the feed inlet and also tightens the second circumferential plate, increasing the clamping strength of the sleeve and the small pusher, facilitating its use as a large pusher rod. Setting the top edge of the second circumferential plate higher than the first circumferential plate facilitates the removal of the small pusher from the sleeve. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a salad machine with a feeding port kit incorporating the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the material handling unit housing with this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Front view sectional structural diagram;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the material handling unit housing that is compatible with this utility model;

[0025] Figure 7This is a top view of the sleeve component in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of a portion of the central I section.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Sleeve component; 101. First top ring; 102. Connecting rib; 103. Inner ring cylinder; 104. Ring bottom plate; 105. Limiting strip; 2. Sealing component; 3. Small pusher component; 301. Second top ring; 302. Concave arc bottom plate; 4. Material main unit housing; 401. Discharge cylindrical cavity; 402. Limiting groove; 5. Cylindrical dicing device; 6. Power main unit; 7. Anti-slip protrusions. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The core of this utility model is to provide a feeding port kit for a cylindrical vegetable cutter, which can vertically guide thinner ingredients, ensure good uniformity of output, reduce resistance during dicing, and ensure safe operation of the equipment.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] Refer to the attached diagram. Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a salad machine with a feeding port kit incorporating the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model; Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the material handling unit housing with this utility model; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Front view sectional structural diagram; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model; Figure 6 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the material handling unit housing that is compatible with this utility model; Figure 7 This is a top view of the sleeve component in this utility model; Figure 8 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of a portion of the central I section.

[0032] In one specific implementation, such as Figures 1-8 As shown, the feed inlet kit of this utility model's cylindrical vegetable cutter is installed in the feed inlet at the top of the material main body housing 4, including a sleeve 1 and a small pusher 3 nested together. The feed inlet has a rectangular cross-section, and correspondingly, the sleeve 1 is a thick-walled rectangular cylinder. The sleeve 1 is adapted to be inserted into the feed inlet, with the first top ring 101 at the top of the sleeve 1 abutting against the top edge of the feed inlet. The bottom end of the sleeve 1 does not interfere with the cylindrical dicing device 5, and the central hole of the sleeve 1 is a fine food inlet. The small pusher 3 is adapted to be inserted into the central hole of the sleeve 1, with the second top ring 301 at the top of the small pusher 3 abutting against the top opening of the sleeve 1. The bottom end of the small pusher 3 is sealed and does not interfere with the cylindrical dicing device 5.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the cross-sectional profile of the central hole of the sleeve 1 is a rectangle with rounded corners, and the corresponding cross-sectional profile of the small pusher 3 is also rectangular. Obviously, the cross-sectional profile of the central hole of the sleeve 1 can also be elliptical or other non-equilateral polygons, and similar simple substitutions all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0034] By replacing the original large push rod with a nested sleeve 1 and a small pusher 3, the central hole of the sleeve 1 can guide the fine ingredients in an almost vertical direction, ensuring that the cylindrical dicing cutter 5 cuts off pieces of food with similar areas each time, which is beneficial for downward dicing. The small pusher 3 pushes the fine ingredients, ensuring that the ingredients are completely diced. The feed inlet kit of this cylindrical vegetable cutter ensures good uniformity of output, reduces resistance during dicing, and makes the equipment operate safely.

[0035] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter of this utility model also includes a sealing member 2, which is an annular plate shape. The sleeve 1 is a hollow shell and also includes an outer cylinder, connecting ribs 102, an inner annular cylinder 103, and an annular bottom plate 104. The outer cylinder and the inner annular cylinder 103 are coaxially arranged and connected at the middle gap by vertically arranged connecting ribs 102. There are four connecting ribs 102, which are respectively arranged at the middle positions of the four sides of the rectangle. The annular bottom plate 104 closes the bottom opening of the middle gap. The sealing member 2 closes the top opening of the middle gap, and the bottom surface of the second top ring 301 is pressed against the top surface of the sealing member 2.

[0036] Specifically, such as Figure 8As shown, a slot and plug connection structure is provided between the sealing component 2 and the top edge of the inner ring cylinder 103, which can achieve a better seal.

[0037] By making the sleeve 1 a hollow shell, the weight is reduced and it is easier to grip and use; by using the sealing part 2 to seal the top opening of the intermediate gap, food scraps are prevented from falling into the intermediate gap, which can breed bacteria and affect the hygiene of the food.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the bottom end of the small pusher 3 is a concave arc bottom plate 302, which is adapted to overlap with the side wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 401 of the material host housing 4. The ring bottom plate 104 overlaps with the bottom surface of the concave arc bottom plate 302.

[0039] Specifically, both the bottom surfaces of the ring base plate 104 and the concave arc base plate 302 are provided with anti-slip protrusions 7, and the multiple anti-slip protrusions 7 are arranged in a regular manner.

[0040] By keeping the concave bottom plate 302 and the ring bottom plate 104 aligned and adapted to the side wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 401, it is possible to ensure that the food is completely cut; by adding anti-slip protrusions 7, it is possible to reduce the slippage of the food when pushing it.

[0041] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 4-7 As shown, a limiting strip 105 is provided on the outer wall of the outer cylinder of the sleeve component 1. The limiting strip 105 is vertically protruding and is formed by integral injection molding. A limiting groove 402 is provided on the side wall of the feed port, and the limiting strip 105 can be inserted into the limiting groove 402.

[0042] The cooperation of the limiting strip 105 and the limiting groove 402 can prevent the sleeve part 1 from being rotated 180 degrees before installation, thus avoiding misfitting caused by reverse installation.

[0043] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 3-5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first top ring 101 is formed by flanging on the top edge of the outer cylinder of the sleeve 1, and is processed by integral injection molding. A vertical first circumferential plate is also provided around the platform plate of the first top ring 101, and the top edge of the feed port is inserted between the bottom edge of the first circumferential plate and the outer cylinder of the sleeve 1.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figures 1-5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the second top ring portion 301 platform plate has a second ferrule plate formed by folding upwards on its outer perimeter, and is manufactured by integral injection molding. The outer wall of the second ferrule plate contacts the inner wall of the first ferrule plate, and the top edge of the second ferrule plate is higher than the first ferrule plate.

[0045] By adding the first perimeter plate around the platform plate of the first top ring 101, it can be better fixed to the top edge of the feed inlet, and at the same time, it can tighten the second perimeter plate, increasing the clamping strength of the sleeve 1 and the small pusher 3, making it easier to use as a whole as a large pusher rod. By setting the top edge of the second perimeter plate to be higher than the first perimeter plate, it is easier to remove the small pusher 3 from the sleeve 1.

[0046] The usage process of the feed inlet kit of this utility model cylindrical vegetable cutter is as follows: Taking carrot dicing as an example, firstly, install the cylindrical dicer 5 in the discharge cylindrical cavity 401, and connect the cutting drum of the cylindrical dicer 5 to the output shaft of the power unit 6. Install the sleeve 1 into the feed inlet at the top of the material host housing 4, ensuring that the limiting strip 105 is inserted into the limiting groove 402. The top edge of the feed inlet is inserted between the bottom edge of the first circumferential plate and the outer cylinder of the sleeve 1. Press the start button, and the power unit 6 starts working, driving the cutting drum to rotate. Vertically insert the carrot into the middle hole of the sleeve 1, and use the small pusher 3 to push the carrot downwards. The bottom end of the carrot contacts the cutting drum. Each rotation of the cutting drum cuts off an approximately circular carrot slice and squeezes it downwards, causing the carrot slice to pass through the crisscrossing dicing blade holder and be cut into square food cubes, which are then output from the middle hole of the cylindrical dicer 5. The nearly circular carrot slices have a small surface area, allowing them to make full contact when passing through the dicing blade holder without causing edge compression.

[0047] The above embodiments use diced carrots as an example for illustration. In practice, when performing shredding or slicing operations such as shredding or slicing fine ingredients such as carrots and cucumbers, the feed inlet kit of this utility model can also easily produce uniformly sized shreds or slices of ingredients.

[0048] In summary, the feed inlet kit of this cylindrical vegetable cutter replaces the original large push rod with a nested sleeve 1 and a small pusher 3. The central hole of the sleeve 1 guides fine ingredients in a near-vertical direction, ensuring that the cylindrical dicing cutter 5 cuts off pieces of similar size each time, which is beneficial for downward dicing. The small pusher 3 pushes the fine ingredients, ensuring that they are completely diced. The feed inlet kit of this cylindrical vegetable cutter ensures good uniformity of output, reduces resistance during dicing, and makes the equipment operate safely. In addition, by making the sleeve 1 a hollow shell, the weight is reduced, making it easier to grip and use; by using a sealing piece 2 to seal the top opening of the intermediate gap, food scraps are prevented from falling into the intermediate gap, which could breed bacteria and affect food hygiene. By ensuring that the concave bottom plate 302 and the ring bottom plate 104 overlap and are adapted to the side wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity 401, the food can be completely cut. The addition of anti-slip protrusions 7 reduces slippage of the food when pushing it. The cooperation of the limiting strip 105 and the limiting groove 402 prevents the sleeve 1 from rotating 180 degrees during installation, avoiding misalignment caused by reverse installation. The addition of the first surrounding plate around the platform plate of the first top ring 101 provides better fixation to the top edge of the feed inlet and also tightens the second surrounding plate, increasing the clamping strength of the sleeve 1 and the small pusher 3, facilitating its use as a large pusher rod. The top edge of the second surrounding plate extends higher than the first surrounding plate, making it easier to remove the small pusher 3 from the sleeve 1.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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 feed inlet kit for a cylindrical vegetable cutter, installed in the feed inlet at the top of the material handling unit housing (4), characterized in that, Includes a sleeve (1) and a small pusher (3). The sleeve (1) is a thick-walled rectangular cylinder. The sleeve (1) is adapted to be inserted into the feed inlet. The first top ring (101) at the top of the sleeve (1) abuts against the top edge of the feed inlet. The middle hole of the sleeve (1) is a fine food feed inlet. The small pusher (3) is adapted to be inserted into the middle hole of the sleeve (1). The second top ring (301) at the top of the small pusher (3) abuts against the top opening of the sleeve (1).

2. The feed inlet kit of the cylindrical vegetable cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a sealing component (2). The sleeve component (1) is a hollow shell and also includes an outer cylinder, a connecting rib (102), an inner ring cylinder (103), and a ring bottom plate (104). The outer cylinder and the inner ring cylinder (103) are coaxially arranged and connected at the middle gap by the vertically arranged connecting rib (102). The ring bottom plate (104) closes the bottom opening of the middle gap. The sealing component (2) closes the top opening of the middle gap. The bottom surface of the platform plate of the second top ring (301) is pressed against the top surface of the sealing component (2).

3. The feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the small pusher (3) is a concave arc bottom plate (302), which is adapted to overlap with the side wall of the discharge cylindrical cavity (401) of the material host housing (4); the ring bottom plate (104) overlaps with the bottom surface of the concave arc bottom plate (302).

4. The feed inlet kit of the cylindrical vegetable cutter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom surfaces of the ring bottom plate (104) and the concave arc bottom plate (302) are provided with anti-slip protrusions (7), and the multiple anti-slip protrusions (7) are arranged regularly.

5. The feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sleeve component (1) has a limiting strip (105) on its outer outer wall, and the limiting strip (105) is vertically protruding; the feed inlet side wall has a limiting groove (402), and the limiting strip (105) can be inserted into the limiting groove (402).

6. The feed inlet assembly of the cylindrical vegetable cutter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first top ring (101) is formed by flanging on the top edge of the outer cylinder of the sleeve (1). A vertical first circumferential plate is also provided around the platform plate of the first top ring (101). The top edge of the feed port is inserted between the bottom edge of the first circumferential plate and the outer cylinder of the sleeve (1).

7. The feed inlet kit of the cylindrical vegetable cutter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second top ring (301) platform plate has a second rim plate formed by folding upwards on its outer periphery. The outer wall of the second rim plate contacts the inner wall of the first rim plate, and the top edge of the second rim plate is higher than the first rim plate.

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