A food processing device with easy cleaning

Abstract

The utility model relates to an easy-to-clean food processing device, comprising: host computer, be provided with parallel arrangement in the host computer, and mutually isolated electrical bin and food material processing bin, drive arrangement is installed in the electrical bin, cup body subassembly, cup body subassembly is with the way that can be detached to set in food processing bin, cup cover, cover on the host computer, the inner surface of cup cover is provided with isolation structure, when cup cover covers host computer, isolation structure contacts the opening edge of cup body subassembly, the area that isolation structure surrounds and cup body subassembly form food material processing space, the area of isolation structure outside and electrical bin form electrical space, still be provided with transmission in cup cover, the rotary power of drive arrangement is transmitted to food material processing bin to carry out the processing to food material, the utility model discloses each key component can be detached, and there is no cleaning dead angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical appliances, specifically to an easy-to-clean food processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Food processing devices such as baby food makers or blenders have the functions of steaming and / or blending food. In actual use, the contradiction between the physical properties of the food and the structural design of the equipment makes cleaning a challenge. Take baby food makers as an example. Baby food makers need to have processes for steaming soft food and blending it into a puree to meet the baby's need for delicate and easily digestible complementary foods. During the steaming stage, the juices of soft and glutinous foods such as pumpkin and carrots easily adhere to the inner wall of the steaming chamber, the inside of the lid, and the vent gaps, forming sticky residues after cooling. During the blending stage, fine rice paste and meat puree are more likely to get stuck at the base of the blending blade assembly, at the junction of the blade shaft and the chamber, or seep into the connection gaps between the motor and the blending components.

[0003] Most baby food makers currently available, in pursuit of portability and an integrated experience, often adopt a design that integrates the body and functional chambers, and the mixing components and motors are not detachable. This means that core components such as the steaming chamber and blade assembly cannot be removed separately. The body surface can only be wiped with a damp cloth or rinsed with water. Residue can easily remain in the gaps, and water seeping into the electrical components can easily cause safety hazards.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model discloses an easy-to-clean food processing device to achieve a more hygienic and easier-to-clean result.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows: An easy-to-clean food processing device includes: a main unit, within which are arranged side-by-side and isolated electrical compartment and food processing compartment; a drive unit installed in the electrical compartment; a cup assembly detachably disposed in the food processing compartment; and a lid covering the main unit. The inner surface of the lid has an isolation structure, which, when the lid covers the main unit, contacts the opening edge of the cup assembly. The area enclosed by the isolation structure and the cup assembly forms a food processing space, and the area outside the isolation structure and the electrical compartment form an electrical space. A transmission device is also disposed within the lid to transmit the rotational power of the drive unit to the food processing compartment for food processing.

[0007] A further technical solution is that the cup lid is detachably placed on the host.

[0008] A further technical solution is to install a pressure valve on the cup lid; the pressure valve is connected to the food processing space.

[0009] A further technical solution is that the cup assembly includes an outer cup and an inner cup that can be detachably placed inside the outer cup; the isolation structure and the outer cup form a food processing space.

[0010] A further technical solution is that a supporting rib is provided circumferentially on the inner wall of the outer cup; the inner cup is supported and placed inside the outer cup by the supporting rib.

[0011] A further technical solution is that the food processing device also includes a handle; the outer edge of the handle overlaps with the support rib; a vent is provided on the inner edge of the handle; the rim of the inner cup overlaps with the inner edge of the handle and is offset from the vent.

[0012] A further technical solution is that an inner lid is provided on the inner cup; the inner lid includes a lid edge surrounding the outer periphery of the inner lid; the lid edge covers the rim of the cup; a first channel connecting the inner cup and the outer cup is formed between the lid edge and the rim of the cup.

[0013] A further technical solution is that the power output end of the driving device is provided with a first connector; the cup body assembly is provided with a second connector; the transmission device is a belt transmission system, with a third connector installed on the driving wheel; and a fourth connector installed on the driven wheel; the first connector and the third connector respectively have a protrusion and a concave portion, forming an adapter structure that can transmit torque; the second connector and the fourth connector respectively have a protrusion and a concave portion, forming an adapter structure that can transmit torque.

[0014] A further technical solution is that the food processing device further includes a blade assembly; a limiting shaft is provided at the bottom of the inner cup; a recess adapted to the limiting shaft is provided at the lower end of the blade assembly; and the third connector is provided at the upper end of the blade assembly.

[0015] A further technical solution is that a central hole is provided on the inner cover; the second connector and the fourth connector pass through the central hole and are installed together to form a blade assembly drive; a second channel is provided between the inner cover and the blade assembly drive.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: 1. All key components in this utility model are detachable, eliminating any blind spots for cleaning. Specifically, the outer cup and inner cup can be detachably combined, and the handle, blade assembly, and inner lid can also be disassembled individually. The cup lid can also be completely detached from the main unit. All parts that come into contact with food can be removed for manual cleaning or placed in a dishwasher, preventing food residue from accumulating in crevices.

[0017] 2. In this invention, the cup lid has an isolation structure, which further prevents contamination and reduces cleaning workload. The isolation structure inside the cup lid completely separates the food processing space from the electrical space through a seal, preventing liquids and powders from spilling onto the mating surface between the main unit and the cup lid, and also preventing water vapor from contacting electrical components. At the same time, the inner lid designed on the inner cup prevents food from splashing and contaminating the outer cup and handle, reducing contaminant adhesion and lowering cleaning workload.

[0018] 3. In this utility model, the transmission structure is integrated inside the cup lid. The exposed part of the transmission component can be exposed by removing the cup lid. This non-hidden design means that if the connector of the transmission component is accidentally contaminated with food, it can be cleaned directly without disassembling the internal structure of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the food processing device in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional exploded view of the food processing device in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the food processing device in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the middle.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the handle in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of gas flow in the usage state in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission device in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Cup lid; 101. Isolation structure; 102. Third connector; 103. Fourth connector; 104. Pressure valve; 105. Second positioning part; 2. Inner lid; 201. Lid edge; 3. Knife assembly; 301. Recess; 302. Second connector; 4. Handle; 401. Outer edge; 402. Inner edge; 403. Vent; 404. Frame; 405. Handle; 5. Inner cup; 501. Cup rim; 502. Limiting shaft; 503. First channel; 504. Second channel; 6. Outer cup; 601. Support rib; 7. Main unit; 701. Food processing compartment; 702. Electrical compartment; 703. First positioning part; 704. Heating plate; 8. Transmission device; 801. Drive wheel; 803. Driven wheel; 9. Drive device; 901. First connector. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the device proposed by this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of this utility model will become clearer according to the following description. It should be noted that the accompanying drawings are in a very simplified form and use non-precise proportions, only used to conveniently and clearly assist in illustrating the purpose of the embodiments of this utility model. Please refer to the accompanying drawings to make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable. It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification, for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the food processing device in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional exploded view of the food processing device in an embodiment of this utility model. (See attached image.) Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the easy-to-clean food processing device disclosed in this embodiment includes a main unit 7, a cup body assembly, and a cup lid 1.

[0030] The main unit 7 contains an electrical compartment 702 and a food processing compartment 701 arranged side-by-side and isolated from each other. The electrical compartment 702 is located next to the food processing compartment 701, and a drive device 9, typically a motor, is installed in the electrical compartment 702. The food processing compartment 701 is used to hold the cup assembly for processing food. In this embodiment, the lower part of the food processing compartment 701 has a heating plate 704. The electrical compartment 702 and the food processing compartment 701 are arranged side-by-side and completely isolated, which avoids the impact of rising water vapor in the food processing compartment 701 on the electrical components, reducing cleaning complexity and increasing service life.

[0031] The cup lid 1 is placed on the main unit 7. In a preferred embodiment, the cup lid 1 is placed on the main unit 7 in a completely detachable manner, meaning the entire cup lid 1 can be separated from the main unit 7. This makes the cup lid 1 easier to clean and also facilitates the user adding food to the cup assembly, simplifying the operation process. Of course, in other possible implementations, the cup lid 1 can be fixed to the main unit 7 via a rotating shaft for easy opening or closing. When the cup lid 1 is placed on the main unit 7, it can be secured to the main unit 7 via a locking structure.

[0032] An isolation structure 101 is provided on the inner surface of the cup lid 1. The isolation structure 101 includes an annular groove and a sealing element installed in the groove. When the cup lid 1 covers the main unit 7, the sealing element in the isolation structure 101 contacts the opening edge of the cup body assembly. At this time, the area enclosed by the isolation structure 101 and the cup body assembly together form a food processing space, and the area outside the isolation structure 101 and the electrical compartment 702 together form an electrical space. The sealing element separates the food processing space and the electrical space, which can prevent liquids, powders, etc. from spilling from the cup body assembly to the mating surface between the cup lid 1 and the main unit 7, reducing contamination of electrical components and reducing cleaning workload.

[0033] A pressure valve 104 is also provided on the lid 1. The pressure valve 104 is connected to the food processing space to discharge the steam generated during heating. Together with the isolation structure 101, the steam is confined within the food processing space and discharged to prevent the electrical components from being affected.

[0034] The cup assembly is detachably mounted in the food processing compartment 701. There are no other electrical components or obstructions in the food processing compartment 701; only the cup assembly can be detached. When cleaning the cup assembly, it can be completely removed for manual cleaning or placed in a dishwasher. There is no need to worry about water or cleaning agents coming into contact with electrical components, making operation safer and eliminating hard-to-reach areas, thus reducing overall cleaning difficulty.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cup assembly includes an outer cup 6 and an inner cup 5 detachably placed inside the outer cup 6. The area enclosed by the isolation structure 101 and the area inside the outer cup 6 together form a food processing space, with the inner cup 5 placed inside the outer cup 6. Specifically, a support rib 601 is provided circumferentially on the inner wall of the outer cup 6. The inner cup 5 is installed inside the outer cup 6 via the support rib 601. The design that the inner cup 5 and the outer cup 6 can be completely disassembled from each other also facilitates cleaning. In addition, the detachable cup assembly can be designed for different purposes, such as a juicer, meat grinder, or mortar and pestle, allowing users to replace the corresponding cup according to the type of food, thus enhancing the versatility of the device. In this embodiment, the inner cup 5 is a mixing cup equipped with a blade assembly 3, and the outer cup 6 is a cooking cup.

[0036] Furthermore, a handle 4 is provided between the inner cup 5 and the outer cup 6. Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the food processing device in an embodiment of this utility model. Figure 4 for Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of part A in the middle. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the handle in an embodiment of this utility model. Figures 1-5 As shown, the handle 4 includes a ring-shaped frame 404, on which a pair of handles 405 are fixed. An inner edge 402 is provided on the inner ring of the frame 404, and an outer edge 401 is provided on the outer ring of the frame 404. During assembly, the handle 4 is placed inside the outer cup 6, with the outer edge 401 overlapping the support rib 601. A vent 403 is provided on the inner edge 402 of the handle 4. The cup rim 501 of the inner cup 5, which flares outwards, overlaps the inner edge 402 of the handle 4, and the radial width of the cup rim 501 is small, allowing its position to be offset from the vent 403. In this embodiment, the handle 4 is also detachable, making the inner cup 5 easy to pick up and allowing for complete disassembly and cleaning without leaving any unsanitary corners.

[0037] Furthermore, an inner lid 2 is also provided on the inner cup 5. The inner lid 2 includes a lid edge 201 surrounding the outer periphery of the inner lid 2. The lid edge 201 has an upwardly convex curved shape and covers the cup rim 501 of the inner cup 5. At the outer wall of the inner cup 5, the lid edge 201 is supported on the inner edge 402 of the handle 4 and is positioned offset from the vent 403. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of gas flow in use according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6As shown, a first channel 503 is formed between the lid rim 201 and the cup rim 501 of the inner cup 5, connecting the space of the inner cup 5 and the space of the outer cup 6. When stirring or heating food in the inner cup 5, the inner lid 2 can prevent liquid, powder, or debris in the inner cup 5 from splashing or overflowing, reducing contaminant residue on the outer cup 6 and handle 4, and reducing the cleaning burden. The first channel 503 also serves as a steam channel, allowing steam to enter the inner cup 5 when the outer cup 6 is heated, thus heating the food inside the inner cup 5.

[0038] Furthermore, the blade assembly 3 is detachably installed in the inner cup 5. A limiting shaft 502 is provided at the bottom of the inner cup 5. A recess 301 matching the limiting shaft 502 is provided at the lower end of the blade assembly 3. During installation, the recess 301 is aligned with the limiting shaft 502, allowing the blade assembly 3 to be rotatably positioned in the inner cup 5. Firstly, the detachable design of the blade assembly 3 facilitates cleaning. Secondly, after disassembling the blade assembly 3, the inner cup 5 can be used independently as a steaming cup, making the food processing components more versatile.

[0039] A transmission device 8 is also provided inside the cup lid 1 to transmit the rotational power of the drive device 9 to the food processing chamber 701 for food processing.

[0040] Specifically, the transmission device 8 is a belt drive system. In this embodiment, the transmission device 8 is located inside the cup lid 1. The exposed part of the transmission device 8 can be cleaned by removing the cup lid 1. There is no need to disassemble other internal structures of the food processing device separately, making maintenance convenient.

[0041] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission device in an embodiment of this utility model. (In conjunction with...) Figure 7 A third connector 102 is mounted on the drive wheel 801. A fourth connector 103 is mounted on the driven wheel 803. Correspondingly, a first connector 901 is mounted on the power output end of the drive device 9. A second connector 302 is provided at the upper end of the blade assembly 3. The first connector 901 and the third connector 102 have convex and concave portions respectively, forming a torque-transmitting adapter structure. The second connector 302 and the fourth connector 103 have convex and concave portions respectively, forming a torque-transmitting adapter structure. In this embodiment, the first connector 901 has a groove, and the third connector 102 can extend into the groove and be keyed to the first connector 901. The fourth connector 103 has a groove, and the second connector 302 can extend into the fourth connector 103 and be keyed to the fourth connector 103. The transmission device 8 on the cup lid 1 and the main unit 7 have a concave-convex fit, which allows for easy alignment during operation. The removable lid design of the cup allows for easy use while also fully exposing the connecting parts, making it easy to clean in case of accidental contamination during food processing.

[0042] Furthermore, a first positioning part 703 is provided on the host 7, and the side wall of the first positioning part 703 surrounds the first connector 901. Correspondingly adapted to the first positioning part 703, a second positioning part 105 is provided at the cup lid 1, and the second positioning part 105 surrounds the third connector 102. In this embodiment, the first positioning part 703 is a columnar structure, and the second positioning part 105 is a grooved structure, or the two can be provided with opposite adaptation structures. Taking this embodiment as an example, during installation, the side wall of the first positioning part 703 will first enter the second positioning part 105, and the two will dock to form a coaxial guide sleeve, guiding the cup lid 1 to move only along the axial direction of the first positioning part 703, avoiding radial displacement between the first connector 901 and the third connector 102 during docking, which could cause the cup lid 1 to tilt or get stuck. This makes installation more convenient and faster, and can be done blindly.

[0043] Furthermore, a central hole is provided on the inner cover 2. The second connector 302 and the fourth connector 103 pass through the central hole and are mounted together to form a tool assembly drive unit. A second channel 504 is provided between the inner cover 2 and the tool assembly drive unit. Figure 7 The second channel 504 allows steam to enter the area enclosed by the isolation structure 101 through the inner cover 2, and then be discharged outside the food processing device through the pressure valve 104.

[0044] When using the food processing device disclosed in this embodiment, first select the corresponding cup component according to the food requirements. For example, if the food needs to be stirred and heated, use the inner cup 5 and install the blade assembly 3, along with the outer cup 6. If the food needs to be steamed, the blade assembly 3 can be removed, and only the inner cup 5 and the outer cup 6 can be used. If the food needs to be boiled, the outer cup 6 can be used alone. Now, let's take stirring and heating food as an example.

[0045] Place the outer cup 6 into the food processing chamber 701 and pour an appropriate amount of water into it. Connect the handle 4 to the support rib 601. Then, place the inner cup 5 into the outer cup 6, with the inner cup 5 overlapping the inner edge 402. Align the recess 301 with the limiting shaft 502, install the blade assembly 3 into the inner cup 5, and place the food into the inner cup 5. Then, close the inner cover 2. Finally, close the cup lid 1, and simultaneously align the first connector 901 with the third connector 102 and the second connector 302 with the fourth connector 103. Start the main unit 7, which drives the blade assembly 3 to rotate at high speed to process the food via the transmission device 8. During heating, the heating plate 704 operates, and steam from the outer cup 6 enters the inner cup 5 through the first channel 503 to heat the food in the inner cup 5. The steam then exits through the second channel 504 from the inner cover 2 and finally exits the food processing device via the pressure valve 104.

[0046] After use, disconnect the power, completely remove the lid 1, and clean the exposed third connector 102 and fourth connector 103 as needed. Then, the inner lid 2, handle 4, inner cup 5, blade assembly 3, and outer cup 6 can be completely disassembled and cleaned separately. Throughout the entire process of use, food and steam do not need to come into contact with the electrical compartment 702, and there are no unsanitary corners in any of the structures.

[0047] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0048] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An easy-to-clean food processing device, characterized in that, include: The host (7) has an electrical compartment (702) and a food processing compartment (701) arranged side by side and isolated from each other; the drive unit (9) is installed in the electrical compartment (702); A cup assembly, wherein the cup assembly is detachably disposed in the food processing chamber (701); A cup lid (1) is placed on the main unit (7). An isolation structure (101) is provided on the inner surface of the cup lid (1). When the cup lid (1) covers the main unit (7), the isolation structure (101) contacts the opening edge of the cup body assembly. The area enclosed by the isolation structure (101) and the cup body assembly form a food processing space. The area outside the isolation structure (101) and the electrical compartment (702) form an electrical space. A transmission device (8) is also provided inside the cup lid (1) to transmit the rotational power of the drive device (9) to the food processing chamber (701) to process the food.

2. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup lid (1) is detachably placed on the host (7).

3. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A pressure valve (104) is installed on the cup lid (1); the pressure valve (104) is connected to the food processing space.

4. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup assembly includes an outer cup (6) and an inner cup (5) that is detachably placed inside the outer cup (6); the isolation structure (101) and the outer cup (6) form a food processing space.

5. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A support rib (601) is provided circumferentially on the inner wall of the outer cup (6); the inner cup (5) is supported and placed inside the outer cup (6) by the support rib (601).

6. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The food processing device also includes a handle (4); the outer edge (401) of the handle (4) overlaps the support rib (601); a vent (403) is provided on the inner edge (402) of the handle (4); the rim (501) of the inner cup (5) overlaps the inner edge (402) of the handle (4) and is offset from the vent (403).

7. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, An inner cover (2) is also provided on the inner cup (5); the inner cover (2) includes a cover edge (201) surrounding the outer periphery of the inner cover (2); the cover edge (201) covers the cup rim (501); a first channel (503) is formed between the cover edge (201) and the cup rim (501) to communicate between the inner cup (5) and the outer cup (6).

8. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power output end of the drive device (9) is provided with a first connector (901); the cup body assembly is provided with a second connector (302); the transmission device (8) is a belt drive system, with a third connector (102) installed on the drive wheel (801); and a fourth connector (103) installed on the driven wheel (803); the first connector (901) and the third connector (102) have convex and concave parts respectively, forming a torque-transmitting adapter structure; the second connector (302) and the fourth connector (103) have convex and concave parts respectively, forming a torque-transmitting adapter structure.

9. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The food processing device also includes a blade assembly (3); a limiting shaft (502) is provided at the bottom of the inner cup (5) of the cup assembly; a recess (301) adapted to the limiting shaft (502) is provided at the lower end of the blade assembly (3); and the second connector (302) is provided at the upper end of the blade assembly (3).

10. The easy-to-clean food processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A central hole is provided on the inner cover (2); the second connector (302) and the fourth connector (103) are installed together through the central hole to form a knife assembly drive; a second channel (504) is provided between the inner cover (2) and the knife assembly drive.

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