Food processor

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of processing and handling food, disclose a kind of food processor, it includes base and cooking cup.The base includes: the casing of limited internal space;Supporting piece is arranged in the internal space of casing, and supporting piece limits installation space and is equipped with guide hole;Partially insert in the lock cup connecting rod in guide hole;Driving assembly is arranged in the periphery of supporting piece, for driving lock cup connecting rod moves along guide hole between first position and second position back and forth.The cooking cup includes cup assembly, for accommodating food.Cup assembly includes cup bottom cover, cup bottom cover is equipped with insertion hole, cup bottom cover is used to place in installation space, and make insertion hole with guide hole alignment.The driving assembly drives lock cup connecting rod to move to first position, lock cup connecting rod extends into insertion hole.This application is securely connected together by lock cup connecting rod cup bottom cover and supporting piece, to improve the safety of food processor during operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of food processing, and more particularly to a food processor. Background Technology

[0002] Existing food processors typically have heating and blending functions, and mainly include: a base with a rotary drive function; a food jar supported by the base for holding food; a heating element located in the bottom area of ​​the food jar to heat the food inside the food jar; and blades installed inside the food jar and driven by the rotation of the base.

[0003] Typically, food processors control power through a microswitch and a rotating lid that engages with the handle of the food processor cup. When the lid is engaged, the rotating lid reaches the set trigger position, activating the microswitch to power the food processor. This allows the motor to drive the blades to rotate and blend the food, and also heats the heating element to cook the food.

[0004] During the use of a food processor, because there is a drive connection between the base and the blending cup, if the blending cup is not securely mounted on the base, the drive connection may be unstable, thus reducing the safety of using the food processor. Additionally, as the blades rotate and blend the food, and the heating element heats the food, the food may tumble and continuously impact the lid, causing it to rotate. The locking mechanism may then disengage from its set trigger position, further reducing safety during use. Furthermore, if the lid detaches from the blending cup during operation, the blades inside the cup will be unprotected, and the high-speed rotation of the blades could easily cause injury to the user.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a food processor that can solve the above-mentioned shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a food processor to solve the technical problem that the current food processors are not safe enough to use.

[0007] This utility model solves its technical problem by adopting the following technical solution: a food processor, comprising a base and a processing cup. The base includes: a housing defining an internal space; a support member disposed within the internal space of the housing and defining an installation space; the support member having a guide hole; a cup-locking rod partially inserted into the guide hole; and a drive assembly disposed around the support member for driving the cup-locking rod to reciprocate between a first position and a second position along the guide hole. The processing cup includes a cup assembly for containing food. The cup assembly includes a cup bottom cover with an insertion hole, the cup bottom cover being placed in the installation space and aligning the insertion hole with the guide hole. When the drive assembly drives the cup-locking rod to the first position, the cup-locking rod extends into the insertion hole; when the drive assembly drives the cup-locking rod to the second position, the cup-locking rod moves out of the insertion hole.

[0008] Optionally, the support includes an annular wall, and the guide hole is formed on the annular wall and extends through the annular wall.

[0009] Optionally, the locking cup linkage includes a first rod and a second rod arranged at an angle to the first rod, the first rod being inserted into the guide hole; the second rod is connected to the drive assembly so as to be driven by the drive assembly to move closer to and further away from the guide hole.

[0010] Optionally, the drive assembly includes: a motor; a gear connected to the motor for rotation driven by the motor; a rotating ring sleeved around the support and having a rack portion; the gear meshing with the rack portion to drive the rotating ring to rotate relative to the support; and the rotating ring driving the locking cup linkage to move back and forth between the first position and the second position.

[0011] Optionally, the rotating ring includes a guide groove, the length of the line connecting each point on the center line of the guide groove to the rotation center of the rotating ring gradually changes; the locking cup linkage includes a first rod and a second rod arranged at an angle to the first rod, the first rod being inserted into the guide hole; the second rod is located in the guide groove, so that the rotating ring drives the locking cup linkage to move back and forth between the first position and the second position through the cooperation of the guide groove with the second rod.

[0012] Optionally, the base is provided with a first limit switch; when the drive assembly drives the locking cup linkage to move to the first position, the rotating ring or the locking cup linkage touches the first limit switch, so as to control the motor to stop working through the first limit switch.

[0013] Optionally, the cooking cup includes a lid and a handle; the handle is mounted on the side of the cup assembly and includes a first slot; the lid includes a first locking block, the lid is rotated and mounted on the handle, and is snapped together by the first locking block and the first slot to cover the cup assembly; the cooking cup also includes a lid locking rod, the lid locking rod being disposed between the handle and the cup assembly; the rotating ring includes a guide ramp, the guide ramp being used to engage with the lid locking rod; wherein, during the process of the rotating ring driving the lid locking rod from the second position to the first position, the guide ramp gradually lifts the lid locking rod; when the rotating ring drives the lid locking rod to the first position, the top end of the lid locking rod engages with the first locking block to prevent the lid from rotating in the opposite direction and disengaging from the handle.

[0014] Optionally, the base is provided with a second limit switch; when the drive assembly drives the cup locking rod to move to the second position, the rotating ring or the cup locking rod touches the second limit switch to control the motor to stop working; the cooking cup also includes a first spring, which is used to apply a force toward the guide slope to the lid locking rod.

[0015] Optionally, the cooking cup includes two handles; both handles are mounted on the side of the cup assembly, and each handle includes a second slot; the cup lid includes two second locking blocks, the cup lid is used to be rotated and mounted on the two handles, and is respectively snapped together by the two second locking blocks and the two second slots.

[0016] Optionally, the food processor cup further includes an upper connecting rod disposed between the handle and the cup assembly; the base is provided with a lower connecting rod and a micro switch; when the cup lid is rotated and mounted on the handle, the first locking block presses down the upper connecting rod, the upper connecting rod presses down the lower connecting rod, and the lower connecting rod triggers the micro switch to control the food processor to start.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In the food processor of this embodiment, by using the drive assembly to drive the cup-locking rod to move and extend into the socket, the cup-locking rod securely connects the cup bottom cover and the support member together. This prevents axial movement of the food processor cup relative to the base, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the food processor cup and the base during operation. Only when the food processor is finished working, the drive assembly drives the cup-locking rod to move and remove it from the socket, allowing the food processor cup to be removed from the base. Therefore, the food processor of this embodiment improves the safety of the food processor during operation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are not intended to limit the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not intended to be limited in scale.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a food processor provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A 3D exploded view of the food processor shown. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the support component, cup locking rod and drive assembly of the food processor shown; Figure 4 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional assembly diagram of the food processor's food cup, support, locking rod, and drive assembly. Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure shown; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Another cross-sectional view of the structure shown; Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the activation of the first limit switch via the locking cup linkage; Figure 8 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the food processor's cup lid being incorrectly installed. Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified diagram of part A3 in the image. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0021] Additionally, to facilitate the description of the relationship between one component or component and another component or component shown in the accompanying drawings, spatially relative terms such as "lower," "upper," and similar terms may be used herein. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to cover different orientations of the device in use and operation, other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, a component described as "lower" of other components or components may then be oriented "upper" of other components or components.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0023] Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0024] See Figures 1 to 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the food processor 100 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows an exploded perspective view of the food processor 100. In this embodiment, the food processor 100 may include a base 10 and a blending cup 30. The base 10 is used to support the blending cup 30 and to control the operation of the food processor 100.

[0025] The base 10 includes a housing 101, a support 105, a cup-locking linkage 104, and a drive assembly 102. The housing 101 defines an internal space 101a, providing overall structural support and housing internal components. The housing 101 can be fitted with an upper housing 101b and a base 101c, with the upper housing 101b connected to the base 101c to define the internal space 101a. A display screen 116 can be mounted on the front surface of the upper housing 101b for user touch operation and / or displaying the operating parameters of the food processor 100. A louver 114 can be mounted on the rear surface of the upper housing 101b to dissipate heat from the internal space 101a.

[0026] Combination Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 for Figure 2The diagram shows an enlarged view of the support member 105, the cup locking rod 104, and the drive assembly 102 of the food processor. The support member 105 is disposed within the internal space 101a of the housing 101 and defines an installation space 105a. The support member 105 can be mounted on at least one of the upper housing 101b and the base 101c. The installation space 105a has an upward-facing opening to accommodate the bottom portion of the food processor 30, namely the cup bottom cover 313 described below. This opening is flush with the upper surface of the upper housing 101b. The support member 105 is provided with a guide hole 105b. The guide hole 105b is a through hole to connect the interior and exterior of the support member 105 and serves a guiding function. The cup locking rod 104 is partially inserted into the guide hole 105b, allowing the guide hole 105b to guide the movement trajectory of the cup locking rod 104. The drive assembly 102 is disposed on the periphery of the support 105 and is used to drive the locking cup connecting rod 104 to move back and forth between a first position and a second position along the guide hole 105b.

[0027] For example Figure 2 As shown, the cooking cup 30 includes a cup assembly 301. The cup assembly 301 is used to hold food, such as water, rice, meat, etc. The cup assembly 301 includes a cup body 311 and a bottom cover 313, the bottom cover 313 being installed at the bottom of the cup body 311. The cup body 311 is an open container and may be made of stainless steel. The bottom cover 313 has a socket 313a.

[0028] Combination Figures 4 to 6 As shown, where Figure 4 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional assembly diagram of the food processor 100, including the food processing cup 30, support 105, cup locking rod 104, and drive assembly 102. Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure shown; Figure 6 for Figure 4 Another cross-sectional view of the structure shown. The cup bottom cover 313 is used to be placed in the mounting space 105a, and the insertion hole 313a is aligned with the guide hole 105b. The drive assembly 102 drives the cup locking rod 104 to move to the first position (i.e., Figure 6 When the position shown is reached, the locking cup linkage 104 extends into the insertion hole 313a. When the drive assembly 102 drives the locking cup linkage 104 to move to the second position, the locking cup linkage 104 moves out of the insertion hole 313a.

[0029] In the food processor 100 of the above embodiment, the locking cup linkage 104 is moved into the insertion hole 313a by the drive assembly 102, thereby firmly connecting the cup bottom cover 313 and the support member 105 together. This prevents the axial movement of the food processor 30 relative to the base 10, thus ensuring a stable connection between the food processor 30 and the base 10 during the operation of the food processor 100. Only when the food processor 100 finishes working, the locking cup linkage 104 is moved out of the insertion hole 313a by the drive assembly 102, so that the food processor 30 can be removed from the base 10. Therefore, the food processor 100 of this application embodiment improves the safety of the food processor 100 during operation.

[0030] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, to facilitate the alignment of the insertion hole 313a with the guide hole 105b, the outer side of the cup bottom cover 313 is provided with a protrusion 313b, and the outer edge of the support member 105 is provided with a recess 105d. During installation, as long as the user aligns the protrusion 313b with the recess 105d, the insertion hole 313a and the guide hole 105b will be aligned.

[0031] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the number of locking cup links 104 can be two, three, or more. In the illustrated embodiment, there are three locking cup links 104, which are evenly distributed on the support member 105.

[0032] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 As shown, the support member 105 includes an annular wall 105c and a bottom wall. A guide hole 105b is formed on and passes through the annular wall 105c. The annular wall 105c and the bottom wall enclose an installation space 105a. The annular wall 105c is a side wall, thus facilitating the formation of a guide hole 105b that intersects the axial direction of the food processor 100. The guide hole 105b is preferably formed perpendicular to the axial direction of the food processor 100, which means that the portion of the cup locking rod 104 inserted into the guide hole 105b is perpendicular to the axial direction of the food processor 100. This makes it easier to prevent the food processor cup 30 from moving axially relative to the base 10.

[0033] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3As shown, the locking cup linkage 104 includes a first rod 104a and a second rod 104b arranged at an angle to the first rod 104a. The first rod 104a is inserted into the guide hole 105b; the second rod 104b is connected to the drive assembly 102, so as to be driven by the drive assembly 102 to move closer to and further away from the guide hole 105b. The first rod 104a can be set to a cylindrical shape other than a cylinder, for example, it can be a cuboid shape, as long as it can slide with the guide hole 105b. The second rod 104b can be cylindrical. The angle between the second rod 104b and the first rod 104a can be between 45 degrees and 135 degrees, preferably 90 degrees. The second rod 104b and the first rod 104a can be fixedly connected, or the first rod 104a can be configured to rotate around the axis of the second rod 104b. In this way, the drive assembly 102 drives the second rod 104b to move, which in turn drives the first rod 104a to reciprocate along the guide hole 105b.

[0034] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly 102 includes a motor 110, a gear 108, and a rotating ring 111. The motor 110 outputs rotational force. The gear 108 is connected to the motor 110 and is driven to rotate by the motor 110. The rotating ring 111 can be sleeved on the periphery of the support member 105 and has a rack portion 111a; the gear 108 meshes with the rack portion 111a to drive the rotating ring 111 to rotate relative to the support member 105; the rotating ring 111 drives the locking cup connecting rod 104 to move back and forth between a first position and a second position. The drive assembly 102 may also include a motor fixing block 109, which can be mounted on the support member 105, and the motor 110 can be fixed by the motor fixing block. In this way, the rotating ring 111 can be driven by the cooperation structure of the motor and gear, and the reciprocating drive of the locking cup connecting rod 104 can be achieved by the rotational movement of the rotating ring 111.

[0035] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, the rotating ring 111 includes guide grooves 111b. The number of guide grooves 111b is equal to the number of locking cup connecting rods 104. In the illustrated embodiment, there are three guide grooves 111b, which are evenly distributed on the rotating ring 111. The length of the line connecting each point on the center line A1 of each guide groove 111b to the rotation center A2 of the rotating ring 111 gradually changes. The second rod 104b is located within the guide groove 111b, so that the rotating ring 111 drives the locking cup connecting rod 104 to move back and forth between a first position and a second position through the cooperation of the guide groove 111b with the second rod 104b. The guide groove 111b can be straight, and its center line A1 can be perpendicular to the radial direction of the rotating ring 111. Because the lengths of the lines connecting the points on the center line A1 of the guide groove 111b to the rotation center A2 of the rotating ring 111 gradually change, as the rotating ring 111 rotates, the guide groove 111b forces the second rod 104b to move closer to and further away from the guide hole 105b; the second rod 104b then drives the first rod 104a to reciprocate along the guide hole 105b. Furthermore, since the first rod 104a can be, for example, a cuboid shape, the sliding fit between the first rod 104a and the guide hole 105b simultaneously restricts the second rod 104b to only one position relative to the guide groove 111b, thus making the motion fit more stable.

[0036] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, a first limit switch 107 is provided inside the base 10. When the drive assembly 102 drives the locking cup linkage 104 to move to the first position, the rotating ring 111 touches the first limit switch 107, thereby controlling the motor 110 to stop working through the first limit switch 107. A pressing block can be provided on the rotating ring 111 so that when the drive assembly 102 drives the locking cup linkage 104 to move to the first position, the pressing block of the rotating ring 111 can touch the first limit switch 107. The first limit switch 107 is electrically connected to the motor 110. When the first limit switch 107 is touched, it is in the open state, thereby disconnecting the power supply to the motor 110. At this time, the first rod 104a of the locking cup linkage 104 remains inserted in the guide hole 105b.

[0037] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the activation of the first limit switch 107 via the locking cup linkage 104. When the drive assembly 102 moves the locking cup linkage 104 to the first position, the locking cup linkage 104 can activate the first limit switch 107, thereby controlling the motor 110 to stop operating. For example, the first limit switch 107 can be activated via the second lever 104b of the locking cup linkage 104. This simplifies the structural design of the rotating ring 111.

[0038] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, when the rotating ring 111 is fitted around the support member 105, its upper surface can approach or contact the reinforcing rib 105e of the support member 105. Then, screws can be screwed into the threaded holes 105f of the support member 105 from bottom to top. The number of reinforcing ribs 105e, threaded holes 105f, and screws can all be multiple. Because the enlarged head of the screw can support the lower surface of the rotating ring 111, the axial movement of the rotating ring 111 relative to the support member 105 is restricted, allowing only rotational movement.

[0039] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 As shown, the blending cup 30 includes a lid 302 and a handle 307. The handle 307 is mounted on the side of the cup assembly 301 and includes a first slot 307a. The lid 302 includes a first locking block 302a. The lid 302 is used to be rotated onto the handle 307 and is snapped into place by the first locking block 302a and the first slot 307a to cover the cup assembly 301. The handle 307 may include a handle body 307b and a handle cover 370c. The handle body 307b is mounted on the side of the cup body 311, and the handle cover 370c is mounted on the handle body 307b. The handle body 307b and the handle cover 370c together form the first slot 307a. To prevent food from spilling out of the blending cup 30 during heating, an overflow preventer 314 can be inserted into a through hole at the top of the lid 302. The overflow preventer 314 may be a hollow cylinder with a top so that it can be used as a measuring cup, and may be made of a transparent material. The protrusion 313b is positioned below the handle 307.

[0040] Combined Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the food processor 30 also includes a lid locking rod 310, which is disposed between the handle 307 and the cup assembly 301. The rotating ring 111 includes a guide ramp 111c, which engages with the lid locking rod 310. The guide ramp 111c may be formed on the guide member 111d. During the process of the rotating ring 111 driving the cup locking rod 104 from the second position to the first position, the guide ramp 111c gradually lifts the lid locking rod 310. When the rotating ring 111 drives the cup locking rod 104 to the first position, the top end of the lid locking rod 310 engages with the first locking block 302a to prevent the lid 302 from rotating in the opposite direction and disengaging from the handle 307. In this way, the lid 302 cannot be opened during operation of the food processor 100, and the food processor 30 is firmly fixed to the base 10.

[0041] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, a second limit switch 106 is provided inside the base 10. When the drive assembly 102 drives the cup-locking linkage 104 to move to the second position, the rotating ring 111 or the cup-locking linkage 104 touches the second limit switch 106, thereby controlling the motor 110 to stop working through the second limit switch 106. (Combined with...) Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the food processor cup 30 also includes a first spring 305, which applies a force to the lid locking rod 310 toward the guide slope 111c. When the food processor 100 finishes working, the motor 100 rotates the gear 108, which drives the rotating ring 111 to extend the lid locking rod 104 outward. At the same time, the lid locking rod 310 also drops down and is below the first locking block 302a of the lid 302. When the rotating ring 111 touches the second limit switch 106, the motor 110 stops working. Only then can the lid 302 be opened, and the food processor cup 30 be removed from the base 10.

[0042] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8-9 As shown, Figure 8 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the food processor's cup lid being incorrectly installed. Figure 9 for Figure 8 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part A3. The cooking cup 30 includes two handles 303. Both handles 303 are mounted on the side of the cup assembly 301, and each handle 303 includes a second locking groove 303a. The cup lid 302 includes two second locking blocks 302b, which are used to be rotated onto the two handles 303 and are respectively engaged with the two second locking blocks 302b and the two second locking grooves 303a. In this way, when the cup lid 302 needs to be installed, the three locking positions on the two handles 303 and the handle 307 allow the cup lid 302 to be more stably installed on the cup assembly 301. Figure 1 As shown, the cup lid 302 can only rotate along a fixed trajectory and snap onto the cup assembly 301 when the user operates it correctly. Figure 8 As shown, when the user mistakenly fails to properly close the cup lid 302, one of the second locking blocks 302b of the cup lid 302 will be firmly locked above the corresponding handle 303. That is, because the cup lid 302 is rotated by the user in a tilted position, one of the second locking blocks 302b is not aligned with the second locking groove 303a of the corresponding handle 303, but instead interferes with the structure above the second locking groove 303a. At this point, the cup lid 302 cannot be further rotated and installed, thus indicating to the user that the operation was incorrect.

[0043] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 4-5As shown, the food processor cup 30 also includes an upper connecting rod 306, which is disposed between the handle 307 and the cup assembly 301. The base 10 contains a lower connecting rod 113 and a micro switch 112. When the cup lid 302 is rotated onto the handle 307, the first locking block 302a presses down the upper connecting rod 306, which in turn presses down the lower connecting rod 113. The lower connecting rod 113 then activates the micro switch 112, thereby controlling the food processor 100 to start.

[0044] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 As shown, the lower connecting rod 113 can be disposed on the connector 118. The connector 118 can be mounted on the support 105; the lower connecting rod 113 is located below the upper connecting rod 306 and can be inserted into the socket of the connector 118. A spring can be disposed between the lower connecting rod 113 and the connector 118, so that the spring applies an upward force to the lower connecting rod 113, thereby causing the lower connecting rod 113 to be in a position away from the micro switch 112 when the upper connecting rod 306 is not pressing down on the lower connecting rod 113. In addition, the micro switch 112 can be mounted on the connector 118 for easy actuation by the lower connecting rod 113.

[0045] The upper connecting rod 306 is connected to the handle 307 via a second spring 309. The second spring 309 is configured to move the upper connecting rod 306 to a stable position away from the base 10 when the cup lid 302 does not apply a driving force to the upper connecting rod 306.

[0046] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 2 As shown, the base 10 also includes a motor assembly 117 and a transmission cover 115. The motor assembly 117 is installed inside 101. The motor assembly 117 may include a motor, a gearbox, etc., to provide rotational driving force. The transmission cover 115 may be installed at the bottom of the support member 105 to receive the rotational driving force. Further, the bottom of the cup body 311 has a heating element, and the cup body 311 is provided with a stirring blade assembly 312; thus, the motor assembly 117 drives the stirring blade assembly 312 to rotate through the transmission cover 115. During the use of the food processor 100 of this application, the cup cover 302 will not detach from the handle 307, so that the stirring blade assembly 312 inside the food processor 30 is effectively shielded and protected when rotating, thereby eliminating the possibility of injury to the user from the rotating blades.

[0047] The operation process of the food processor 100 in this embodiment is summarized as follows. The food processor 100 is plugged in, the blending cup 30 is placed inside the food processor 100 and the cup lid 302 is closed. The cup lid 302 presses down the upper connecting rod 306, the upper connecting rod 306 presses down the lower connecting rod 113, and the lower connecting rod 113 touches the micro switch 112, so that the food processor 100 is turned on. When the food processor 100 is started, the motor 110 rotates the gear 108, which drives the rotating ring 111. The rotating ring 111 then moves the cup locking rod 104 into the installation space 105a, so that the first rod 104a of the cup locking rod 104 extends into the insertion hole 313a of the cup bottom cover 313, thereby pressing the cup bottom cover 313. At this time, the rotating ring 111 also touches the first limit switch 107, and the motor 110 stops working. While the rotating ring 111 drives the cup locking rod 104 to extend inward, it also pushes the lid locking rod 310 upward and makes the lid locking rod 310 higher than the first locking block 302a of the cup cover 302. This makes it impossible to open the cup cover 302 during the operation of the food processor 100, and the food processor cup 30 is firmly fixed on the base 10. When the food processor 100 finishes working, the motor 110 rotates the gear 108. The gear 108 drives the rotating ring 111 to extend the cup locking rod 104 outward, while the lid locking rod 310 drops down below the first locking block 302a of the lid 302. When the rotating ring 111 touches the second limit switch 106, the motor 110 stops working, and only then can the lid 302 be opened, allowing the food processor cup 30 to be removed from the base 10. In summary, the food processor 100 of this application has the functions of safety, intelligence, convenience, and speed.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; under the concept of the present invention, the technical features of the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, the steps can be implemented in any order, and there are many other variations of different aspects of the present invention as described above, which are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A food processor, characterized in that... include: Base (10), said base (10) comprising: The shell (101) defines the internal space (101a). A support member (105) is disposed in the internal space (101a) of the housing (101) and defines the installation space (105a); the support member (105) is provided with a guide hole (105b). The locking cup linkage (104) is partially inserted into the guide hole (105b); and A drive assembly (102), disposed around the periphery of the support (105), is used to drive the locking cup linkage (104) to reciprocate between a first position and a second position along the guide hole (105b); and Cooking cup (30), said cooking cup (30) includes: A cup assembly (301) for holding food; the cup assembly (301) includes a cup bottom cover (313) having an insertion hole (313a) for being placed in the mounting space (105a) and having the insertion hole (313a) aligned with the guide hole (105b); When the drive assembly (102) drives the locking cup link (104) to move to the first position, the locking cup link (104) extends into the insertion hole (313a); when the drive assembly (102) drives the locking cup link (104) to move to the second position, the locking cup link (104) moves out of the insertion hole (313a).

2. The food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member (105) includes an annular wall (105c), and the guide hole (105b) is formed on the annular wall (105c) and penetrates the annular wall (105c).

3. The food processor according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The locking cup linkage (104) includes a first rod (104a) and a second rod (104b) arranged at an angle to the first rod (104a). The first rod (104a) is inserted into the guide hole (105b). The second rod (104b) is connected to the drive assembly (102) so as to be driven by the drive assembly (102) to move closer to and further away from the guide hole (105b).

4. The food processor according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The driving component (102) includes: Motor (110); A gear (108) is connected to the motor (110) to be driven to rotate by the motor (110); and A rotating ring (111) is sleeved around the support member (105) and has a rack portion (111a); the gear (108) meshes with the rack portion (111a) to drive the rotating ring (111) to rotate relative to the support member (105); the rotating ring (111) drives the locking cup connecting rod (104) to move back and forth between the first position and the second position.

5. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating ring (111) includes a guide groove (111b), and the length of the line connecting each point on the center line of the guide groove (111b) to the rotation center of the rotating ring (111) gradually changes; and The locking cup linkage (104) includes a first rod (104a) and a second rod (104b) arranged at an angle to the first rod (104a). The first rod (104a) is inserted into the guide hole (105b). The second rod (104b) is located in the guide groove (111b) so that the rotating ring (111) drives the locking cup linkage (104) to move back and forth between the first position and the second position through the cooperation of the guide groove (111b) with the second rod (104b).

6. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The base (10) is provided with a first limit switch (107); when the drive assembly (102) drives the cup locking rod (104) to move to the first position, the rotating ring (111) or the cup locking rod (104) touches the first limit switch (107) to control the motor (110) to stop working through the first limit switch (107).

7. The food processor according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cooking cup (30) also includes a lid (302) and a handle (307); the handle (307) is mounted on the side of the cup assembly (301), and the handle (307) includes a first slot (307a); the lid (302) includes a first locking block (302a), and the lid (302) is used to be rotated and mounted on the handle (307), and is snapped together by the first locking block (302a) and the first slot (307a) to cover the cup assembly (301). The cooking cup (30) also includes a locking lever (310) disposed between the handle (307) and the cup assembly (301); and The rotating ring (111) includes a guide ramp (111c) for engaging with the locking cover linkage (310); During the process of the rotating ring (111) driving the locking cup link (104) from the second position to the first position, the guide slope (111c) gradually lifts the locking cap link (310); when the rotating ring (111) drives the locking cup link (104) to the first position, the top end of the locking cap link (310) forms a stop engagement with the first locking block (302a) to prevent the cup cap (302) from rotating in the opposite direction and disengaging from the handle (307).

8. The food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The base (10) is provided with a second limit switch (106); when the drive assembly (102) drives the cup-locking rod (104) to move to the second position, the rotating ring (111) or the cup-locking rod (104) touches the second limit switch (106) to control the motor (110) to stop working; and The cooking cup (30) also includes a first spring (305) for applying a force toward the guide ramp (111c) to the locking cap linkage (310).

9. The food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooking cup (30) includes two handles (303); both handles (303) are mounted on the side of the cup assembly (301), and each handle (303) includes a second slot (303a); the cup lid (302) includes two second blocks (302b), and the cup lid (302) is used to be rotated and mounted on the two handles (303), and is respectively snapped together by the two second blocks (302b) and the two second slots (303a).

10. The food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooking cup (30) also includes an upper connecting rod (306), which is disposed between the handle (307) and the cup assembly (301); and The base (10) is provided with a lower connecting rod (113) and a micro switch (112); when the cup lid (302) is rotated and installed on the handle (307), the first locking block (302a) presses down the upper connecting rod (306), the upper connecting rod (306) presses down the lower connecting rod (113), and the lower connecting rod (113) touches the micro switch (112) to control the food processor (100) to start.

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