Food processing cup assembly and food processor

Abstract

The application provides a food processing cup assembly and a food processor. According to an example of the application, the food processing cup assembly comprises a food processing cup and a base, the food processing cup being provided with a limiting structure; the base is assembled at the bottom of the food processing cup, the base is provided with a limiting gap, the limiting gap extends from the top of the base to the bottom of the base, and at least part of the limiting structure is located in the limiting gap. The scheme can limit the shaking and rotation of the food processing cup, reduce the need for human supervision, and improve the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

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

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

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

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a cooking cup assembly, including: A cooking cup, wherein the outer wall of the cooking cup is provided with a limiting structure; A base is assembled to the bottom of the cooking cup. The base has a limiting notch that extends from the top of the base to the bottom of the base. At least a portion of the limiting structure is located within the limiting notch.

[0006] By adopting the above solution, at least part of the limiting structure is located within the limiting notch. When the blending cup attempts to shake or rotate due to the reaction force, the limiting structure will be blocked by the limiting notch and will not be able to produce a large displacement, thereby limiting the shaking and rotation of the blending cup, thus reducing the need for users to supervise the blender and improving the user experience.

[0007] Optionally, the limiting notch has two notch sidewalls spaced apart along the circumference of the base, and the minimum distance between the limiting structure and the notch sidewalls is 0-5mm.

[0008] Thus, when the minimum distance between the limiting structure and the side wall of the notch is 0, the limiting structure contacts the side wall of the notch and is locked within the limiting notch, preventing the cooking cup from shaking or rotating relative to the base. When the minimum distance between the limiting structure and the side wall of the notch is 5mm, the limiting structure and the side wall of the notch are in a clearance fit, restricting the circumferential range of motion of the cooking cup to within 5mm. The cooking cup cannot produce a large displacement, which also effectively restricts the shaking or rotation of the cooking cup.

[0009] Optionally, the limiting structure is a block structure; the block-shaped limiting structure and the limiting notch can form surface contact or line contact, rather than point contact. When the blending cup is subjected to a reaction force and attempts to rotate or shake, the side of the limiting block will fit tightly against the sidewall of the limiting notch, resulting in a larger contact area, which can distribute the force and avoid deformation or wear caused by excessive local stress. Compared with other forms of limiting structures (such as strip-shaped or dot-shaped), the block structure has stronger rigidity and can more reliably resist reaction forces, limiting the displacement range of the blending cup.

[0010] Optionally, the limiting notch is a U-shaped groove. One side of the U-shaped groove is open, allowing the user to easily insert the limiting structure into the limiting notch from the open side, thus avoiding the stringent installation accuracy requirements of a semi-enclosed groove.

[0011] Optionally, there are multiple limiting structures, which are distributed at intervals around the outer periphery of the cooking cup. There are also multiple limiting notches, with each limiting structure corresponding to one of the multiple limiting notches, and at least a portion of each limiting structure located within the corresponding limiting notch.

[0012] Thus, when the cooking cup attempts to rotate in any direction due to the reaction force, at least two limiting structures will contact and be blocked by the sidewall of the corresponding notch, thereby improving the restraint effect on the cooking cup.

[0013] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly also includes a lid that is rotatably snapped onto the cooking cup.

[0014] The lid connects to the blending cup via a rotating snap-fit ​​mechanism, which reinforces the overall structure of the blending cup from the top. When the blending cup vibrates due to reaction force, the secure connection between the lid and the cup body prevents the upper part of the cup from shaking, reducing the transmission of vibration to the overall structure. This, along with the bottom limiting structure, creates a "top-to-bottom response," further enhancing the impact resistance of the blending cup components.

[0015] Optionally, one of the cup lid and the cooking cup is provided with a first locking block, and the other of the cup lid and the cooking cup is provided with a lug, and the first locking block is rotatably engaged with the lug.

[0016] Thus, the structure in which the first card block and the lug engage is relatively simple, low-cost, and easy to mass-produce and manufacture.

[0017] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly further includes a vibration damping element, which is sleeved on top of the base and abuts against the outer wall of the cooking cup.

[0018] In this way, the vibration damping component can absorb some of the vibration energy through its own deformation, reducing the transmission of vibration to the base and support surface, thereby achieving the vibration damping effect on the cooking cup.

[0019] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly may further include a suction cup disposed at the bottom of the base.

[0020] In this way, the suction cup expels air by squeezing and uses atmospheric pressure to adhere tightly to the support surface, forming a strong static friction force that counteracts the sliding tendency caused by the reaction force, ensuring that the base is fixed and preventing problems such as the food processor tilting or the buckle loosening due to machine displacement.

[0021] Optionally, the suction cup includes a plate body and an inverted structure connected to the plate body. The base has a locking hole, and the plate body is locked and fixed to the locking hole by the inverted structure.

[0022] Thus, compared to glue (which is prone to falling off due to aging) or screw fixing (which increases assembly steps), the snap-fit ​​connection has more stable strength and is less likely to fail, especially in humid environments, ensuring that the suction cup is firmly fixed to the base for a long time.

[0023] Secondly, this application provides a food processor, comprising: The cooking cup assembly as described in any of the above; and The main unit is assembled into the cooking cup assembly.

[0024] Optionally, the cooking cup assembly includes a lid, and the main unit is rotatably snapped onto the inner wall of the lid.

[0025] On the one hand, the rotary snap-fit ​​connection method can form a stable mechanical connection in the radial and axial directions, which can resist the axial and radial vibrations generated when the host is working (the motor runs at high speed).

[0026] On the other hand, the solution provided in this application can form a rigid connection chain for the entire machine, jointly resisting reaction forces. The base is fixed to the countertop by suction cups, the blending cup is limited by a limiting structure that engages with the limiting notch on the base to restrict horizontal wobbling, the cup lid is locked to the blending cup by a rotating buckle, and the main unit is then locked to the cup lid by a rotating buckle. The multi-stage locking mechanism and limiting structure form a rigid whole, allowing the reaction force generated by blending to be transmitted sequentially from the main unit to the countertop (main unit - cup lid - blending cup - base - countertop), preventing the entire machine from shaking due to loosening of any part, and solving the problem of "requiring manual supervision". Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the cooking cup and base shown in one embodiment; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the cooking cup and lid shown in one embodiment; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the cooking cup, base, and suction cup; Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a food processor as shown in one embodiment; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the main unit and cup lid shown in one embodiment.

[0028] 10. Blending cup; 11. Limiting structure; 12. Lug; 20. Base; 21. Limiting notch; 211. Notch sidewall; 30. Cup lid; 31. First locking block; 40. Suction cup; 41. Plate body; 42. Inverted structure; 50. Main unit; 51. Second locking block; 60. Vibration damping component; 70. Sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0029] This application provides a blending cup assembly and a blender. The blending cup assembly and the blender are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the features in the following embodiments and implementations can be combined with each other.

[0030] This application provides a cooking cup assembly, see reference. Figure 1 and Figure 4 The cooking cup assembly includes a cooking cup 10 and a base 20.

[0031] The food processor 10 is a device for containing and processing food ingredients, which are then processed within the food processor 10. The outer wall of the food processor 10 is provided with a limiting structure 11.

[0032] The base 20 is assembled to the bottom of the blending cup 10, and there are several assembly methods. For example, the base 20 is located on a support surface, and the user can place the blending cup 10 directly on the base 20, where the blending cup 10 will be assembled with the base 20 by its own weight. Another example is that the base 20 has a built-in magnet, and a metal piece or magnet (opposite poles facing each other) is embedded in the corresponding position on the bottom of the blending cup 10; the blending cup 10 and the base 20 are fixed together by magnetic attraction. Yet another example is that the base 20 has protruding buckles, and the bottom of the blending cup 10 has corresponding holes; during assembly, align the cup body with the base 20, press down or rotate at a certain angle, and the buckles will engage with the holes to secure it.

[0033] The base 20 has a limiting notch 21 that extends from the top of the base 20 to the bottom of the base 29, and at least a portion of the limiting structure 11 is located within the limiting notch 21.

[0034] As can be seen from the above description, since at least part of the limiting structure 11 is located within the limiting notch 21, when the blending cup 10 attempts to shake or rotate due to the reaction force, the limiting structure 11 will be restricted by the limiting notch 21 and will not be able to produce a large displacement, thereby limiting the shaking and rotation of the blending cup 10, thus reducing the need for the user to supervise the blender and improving the user experience.

[0035] In some embodiments, the limiting notch 21 has two notch sidewalls 211 spaced apart circumferentially along the base 20, that is, the two notch sidewalls 211 are distributed at intervals circumferentially along the base 20, and the minimum distance between each limiting structure 11 and the notch sidewall 211 is 0-5mm. Exemplarily, the minimum distance between the limiting structure 11 and the notch sidewall 211 can be 0, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, or 5mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0036] When the minimum distance between the limiting structure 11 and the notch sidewall 211 is 0, the limiting structure 11 contacts the notch sidewall 211 and is locked within the limiting notch 21, thus the cooking cup 10 cannot shake or rotate relative to the base 20. When the minimum distance between the limiting structure 11 and the notch sidewall 211 is 5mm, the limiting structure 11 and the notch sidewall 211 are in clearance fit, and the circumferential range of motion of the cooking cup 10 is limited to within 5mm (it should be noted that when the limiting structure 11 is in the middle position of the limiting notch 21, the range of motion of the limiting structure 11 is limited to within 5mm regardless of which direction it shakes or rotates; when the limiting structure 11 abuts against a notch sidewall 211, the range of motion of the limiting structure 11 away from that notch sidewall 211 is limited to within 5+5=10mm), the cooking cup 10 cannot produce a large displacement, which also achieves the effect of limiting the shaking or rotation of the cooking cup 10.

[0037] In some embodiments, the limiting structure 11 is a block structure. The block-shaped limiting structure 11 can form surface or line contact with the limiting notch 21, rather than point contact. When the cooking cup 10 is subjected to a reaction force and attempts to rotate or shake, the side of the limiting block will fit tightly against the notch sidewall 211 of the limiting notch 21, resulting in a larger contact area, which can disperse the force and avoid deformation or wear caused by excessive local stress. Compared with other forms of limiting structures 11 (such as strip-shaped or dot-shaped), the block structure is more rigid and can more reliably resist the reaction force, limiting the displacement range of the cooking cup 10.

[0038] Of course, in other embodiments, the limiting structure 11 can also be strip-shaped, sheet-shaped, or asymmetrical.

[0039] In some embodiments, the limiting notch 21 is a U-shaped groove. One side of the U-shaped groove is open, allowing the user to easily insert the limiting structure 11 into the limiting notch 21 from the open side, thus avoiding the stringent installation accuracy requirements of a semi-enclosed groove.

[0040] In some embodiments, there are multiple limiting structures 11, which are distributed at intervals around the outer periphery of the cooking cup 10. There are multiple limiting notches 21, which correspond one-to-one with each of the multiple limiting structures 11 and the multiple limiting notches 21. At least a portion of each limiting structure 11 is located within the corresponding limiting notch 21.

[0041] Thus, when the cooking cup 10 attempts to rotate in any direction due to the reaction force, at least two limiting structures 11 will contact and be blocked by the corresponding notch sidewall 211, thereby improving the restraint effect on the cooking cup 10.

[0042] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the cooking cup assembly also includes a lid 30, which is rotatably snapped onto the cooking cup 10.

[0043] The lid 30 can reinforce the overall structure of the cooking cup 10 from the top by rotating and snapping it into place. When the cooking cup 10 vibrates due to the reaction force, the firm connection between the lid 30 and the cup body can prevent the upper part of the cup body from shaking and reduce the transmission of vibration to the overall structure. It forms a "coordinated" relationship with the bottom limiting structure 11, further improving the impact resistance of the cooking cup components.

[0044] There are several types of rotary snap-fit ​​connections.

[0045] For example, one of the cup lid 30 and the cooking cup 10 is provided with a first locking block 31, and the other of the cup lid 30 and the cooking cup 10 is provided with a lug 12, and the first locking block 31 is rotated and locked into the lug 12.

[0046] During rotation, the first locking block 31 gradually engages along the guide structure of the lug 12, eventually fitting tightly against the limiting surface of the lug 12 to form a uniform circumferential locking force. The structure of the first locking block 31 engaging with the lug 12 is relatively simple, has low cost, and is easy to mass-produce and manufacture.

[0047] Alternatively, for example, one of the lid 30 and the cooking cup 10 may have a spiral groove with an inclined angle, and the other may have a raised rib that matches the spiral groove. When the lid 30 is rotated, the raised rib slides along the inclined trajectory of the spiral groove and gradually moves toward the bottom of the spiral groove (or the end of the spiral groove), while driving the lid 30 to axially press against the cooking cup 10 (generating downward pressure).

[0048] like Figure 2In the embodiment shown, the cup lid 30 is provided with two first locking blocks 31, which are evenly distributed (180° symmetrical) along the circumference of the cup lid 30. The outer wall of the cooking cup 10 has two lugs 12, which correspond one-to-one with the two first locking blocks 31. The first locking blocks 31 are rotated and engaged into the corresponding lugs 12.

[0049] The spacing of the two first locking blocks 31 provides users with a clear alignment reference. When closing the lid 30, simply align the two first locking blocks 31 on the lid 30 with the two lugs 12 on the cooking cup 10. During rotation, the two first locking blocks 31 slide into the lugs 12 simultaneously. Users can more easily control the rotation angle by holding the positions of the first locking blocks 31 on both sides of the lid 30 with both hands, avoiding the problem of "not being able to find the alignment" in the single locking block design.

[0050] In some embodiments, the cooking cup assembly further includes a sealing ring 70, which is fitted onto the bottom of the lid 30 to seal the gap between the lid 30 and the cooking cup 10.

[0051] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 1 In some embodiments, the cooking cup assembly further includes a vibration damper 60, which is sleeved on the top of the base 20 and abuts against the outer wall of the cooking cup 10. The vibration damper 60 may have a through-hole corresponding to the limiting notch 21, allowing the limiting structure 11 of the cooking cup 10 to pass through the through-hole and be confined within the limiting notch 21. The vibration damper 60 is made of a soft material, such as silicone or rubber, but is not limited to these.

[0052] The vibration damping component 60 is sleeved on the top of the base 20 and abuts against the outer wall of the cooking cup 10. It can absorb some of the vibration energy through its own deformation, reduce the transmission of vibration to the base 20 and the support surface, and thus achieve the vibration damping effect on the cooking cup 10.

[0053] In some embodiments, the cooking cup assembly further includes a suction cup 40 disposed at the bottom of the base 20.

[0054] It's easy to understand that when a food processor is working, the high-speed rotation of the blades generates a reaction force in the opposite direction of rotation, which could cause the base 20 to slide across the countertop (especially when processing large quantities or hard ingredients). The suction cup 40 expels air by squeezing, using atmospheric pressure to firmly adhere to the supporting countertop (such as smooth surfaces like glass, tile, or marble), creating strong static friction to counteract the sliding tendency caused by the reaction force. This ensures that the base 20 remains "fixed," preventing problems such as the food processor cup 10 tilting or the latches loosening due to machine displacement.

[0055] The number and size of the suction cups 40 can be set as needed. There can be multiple suction cups 40 or just one suction cup. There is no specific restriction on this.

[0056] In some embodiments, the suction cup 40 includes a plate body 41 and an inverted structure 42 connected to the plate body 41. The base 20 has a locking hole, and the plate body 41 is locked into the locking hole of the base 20 through the inverted structure 42.

[0057] Compared to glue (which is prone to falling off due to aging) or screw fixing (which increases assembly steps), the snap-fit ​​connection has more stable strength and is less likely to fail, especially in humid environments (kitchens are often covered by moisture and oil), ensuring that the suction cup 40 is firmly fixed to the base 20 for a long time.

[0058] The inverted structure 42 can be an elastic buckle or a protrusion with barbs. During installation, the inverted structure 42 is deformed under pressure and then snaps into the card hole. Subsequently, the buckle or barb of the inverted structure 42 tightly engages with the inner wall of the card hole, thereby installing the suction cup 40 onto the base 20.

[0059] Secondly, this application also provides a food processor, which may be, but is not limited to, a dough mixer, a meat grinder, or a dough mixer and meat grinder in one.

[0060] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The food processor includes a food processor cup assembly as described in any of the above embodiments or implementations, and a main unit 50, wherein the main unit 50 is assembled to the food processor cup assembly.

[0061] In some embodiments, the main unit 50 is rotated and snapped onto the inner wall of the cup lid 30.

[0062] On the one hand, the rotary snap-fit ​​can form a stable mechanical connection in the axial and radial directions, which can resist the axial and radial vibrations generated when the host 50 is working (the motor is running at high speed).

[0063] On the other hand, the solution provided in this application can form a rigid connection chain for the entire machine, jointly resisting the reaction force. The base 20 is fixed to the countertop by suction cups 40, and the blending cup 10 is limited by the limiting structure 11 cooperating with the limiting notch 21 of the base 20 to restrict horizontal shaking. The cup lid 30 is locked to the blending cup 10 by a rotating snap-fit, and the main unit 50 is then locked to the cup lid 30 by a rotating snap-fit. The multi-stage snap-fit ​​and limiting structure 11 form a rigid whole, so that the reaction force generated by blending can be transmitted from the main unit 50 to the countertop in sequence (main unit 50 - cup lid 30 - blending cup 10 - base 20 - countertop), avoiding the shaking of the entire machine caused by the loosening of any part, and solving the problem of "requiring human supervision".

[0064] In one specific embodiment, a second locking block 51 is provided on one of the bottom of the main unit 50 and the inner wall of the cup lid 30, and a second locking groove is provided on the other of the bottom of the main unit 50 and the inner wall of the cup lid 30. The second locking block 51 is rotated and locked into the second locking groove.

[0065] Of course, the snap-fit ​​structure between the main unit 50 and the cup lid 30 can be of other types. For details, please refer to the description of the connection between the cup lid 30 and the cooking cup 10. We will not go into further detail here.

[0066] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking cup assembly, characterized in that, include: The cooking cup (10) has a limiting structure (11) on its outer wall. The base (20) is assembled at the bottom of the cooking cup (10). The base (20) has a limiting notch (21) extending from the top of the base (20) to the bottom of the base (20). At least a portion of the limiting structure (11) is located within the limiting notch (21).

2. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting notch (21) has two notch sidewalls (211) spaced apart circumferentially along the base (20), and the minimum distance between the limiting structure (11) and the notch sidewalls (211) is 0-5mm.

3. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting structure (11) is a block structure; And / or, the limiting notch (21) is a U-shaped groove; And / or, the number of the limiting structures (11) is multiple, the multiple limiting structures (11) are distributed at intervals on the outer periphery of the cooking cup (10), the number of the limiting notches (21) is multiple, the multiple limiting structures (11) correspond one-to-one with the multiple limiting notches (21), and at least a portion of each limiting structure (11) is located within the corresponding limiting notch (21).

4. The cooking cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly also includes a lid (30) that is rotatably snapped onto the cooking cup (10).

5. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the cup lid (30) and the cooking cup (10) is provided with a first locking block (31), and the other of the cup lid (30) and the cooking cup (10) is provided with a lug (12). The first locking block (31) is rotated and locked into the lug (12).

6. The cooking cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly also includes a vibration damping element (60), which is sleeved on the top of the base (20) and abuts against the outer wall of the cooking cup (10).

7. The cooking cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The cooking cup assembly also includes a suction cup (40) located at the bottom of the base (20).

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

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

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

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