Food preparation assembly and knife holding component

Abstract

The utility model relates to food processing equipment technical field relates to food cooking assembly and cutter holding part, including cup body subassembly, cutter subassembly, cup seat part, screwing member and screwing holding mechanism, cutter subassembly is provided with first screwing part, screwing member includes: second screwing part and operation part, operation part is constituted to drive screwing member from cup seat part side along the circumference, screwing holding mechanism includes the holding member of radial activity assembly in operation part to first elastic piece of action in holding member makes it along the outside reset. Food cooking assembly of the application, operation part can drive screwing member from cup seat part side and lock and unlock, from the pressing portion of operation part radial pressing holding member to its disengaging positioning structure limit, make screwing member can rotate along the unlocking direction and unlock cutter subassembly, operation part and pressing portion of the application can be operated from cup seat part side, and the user can operate under the state that food cooking assembly is placed vertically.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food processing electrical technology, specifically relating to a food preparation component with a detachable knife assembly and a knife holding component. Background Technology

[0002] The modular food processor consists of two parts: a food preparation component and a base unit. The food preparation component, as the core area for food processing, has a food cavity with an upper port. At the center of the bottom of the food cavity, there is a blade mounting hole for connecting and installing the blade assembly and transmission mechanism.

[0003] To facilitate cleaning of the blade assembly and food container, manufacturers have designed food processors with detachable blade assemblies for easy cleaning. For example, the one developed by the inventors of this application features a screw-in groove on the edge of the blade connector and a rotatable screw-in bracket mounted on the cup base. The screw-in bracket has screw-in protrusions that precisely engage with the screw-in groove during rotation, securing the blade assembly. When disassembling the blade assembly, the user simply rotates the screw-in bracket in the opposite direction to separate the protrusions from the screw-in groove, completing the disassembly process. However, in the aforementioned food processors, disassembling the blade assembly requires flipping the food processor over so the user can operate the handle from the bottom of the cup base to unlock it. This unlocking method requires the user to maintain the food processor at a flipped angle (such as tilted or flat) and apply force to hold it in place before operating the handle, making the operation cumbersome and resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] The examples given above are related technical background to this application and are not prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of this patent is to solve the problem in the prior art that when disassembling the knife assembly, the food preparation assembly needs to be flipped so that the user can operate the handle from the bottom of the cup base to unlock it, which is cumbersome and results in a poor user experience.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this patent is as follows: A food preparation assembly includes: a cup body assembly, a knife assembly, a cup holder assembly, a screw-on member, and a screw-on retaining mechanism; the cup body assembly has a food cavity, and a knife mounting hole is provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the food cavity; the knife assembly includes a knife connecting seat, the knife connecting seat is provided with a first screw-on part, and the knife assembly is installed into the knife mounting hole through the knife connecting seat; the cup holder assembly is disposed on the underside of the cup body assembly; the screw-on member is rotatably mounted on the cup holder assembly and includes: a second screw-on part; an operating part configured to drive the screw-on member circumferentially from the side of the cup holder assembly; the screw-on retaining mechanism includes: a radially movable assembly... The retaining member of the operating part is configured with a pressing part that can be pressed radially from the operating part; a positioning structure that is fixedly configured relative to the cup seat component and cooperates with the retaining member to restrict the movement of the engaging member; a first elastic member that acts on the retaining member to reset it along the outer side; the engaging member is driven to rotate in the engaging direction by the operating part until the second engaging part couples with the first engaging part to lock the tool assembly, while the positioning structure restricts the movement of the retaining member in the unlocking direction; pressing the pressing part causes the retaining member to disengage from the restriction of the positioning structure, allowing the engaging member to rotate in the unlocking direction to unlock the tool assembly.

[0007] The food preparation component of this application allows the operating part 5.1' to drive the screw-on member for locking and unlocking, which can be operated from the side of the cup holder component. By radially pressing the pressing part of the retaining member from the operating part until it disengages from the positioning structure, the screw-on member can rotate in the unlocking direction to unlock the knife assembly. Both the operating part and the pressing part of this application can be operated from the side of the cup holder component, allowing users to operate the food preparation component while it is placed upright. This provides simple, quick, and convenient operation with a good user experience.

[0008] Furthermore, the side of the cup holder component is constructed with a circumferentially extending concave region that accommodates at least a portion of the operating part, the operating part being confined to the concave region for movement. The concave region accommodates at least a portion of the operating part, preventing the operating part from protruding from the side of the cup holder component and interfering with the use of the food preparation components. It also effectively prevents accidental activation of the operating part by the user and enhances the product's aesthetics.

[0009] Furthermore, the operating part is constructed with a radially extending pressing channel communicating with its outer surface, and the retaining member is assembled within the pressing channel, with the pressing part located inside the outer end of the pressing channel. By assembling the retaining member inside the operating part and integrating it within the internal space of the operating part, the structure is compact and ingenious, facilitating user operation.

[0010] Furthermore, the first elastic element acts radially between the retaining member and the engaging member. Using this scheme, the retaining member achieves better reset and moves more smoothly.

[0011] Furthermore, the retaining member is provided with a retaining positioning part that cooperates with the positioning structure, the positioning structure being configured to restrict the rotation of the retaining positioning part toward the unlocking direction when the engaging member is in the locked position.

[0012] Furthermore, the positioning structure is a protruding structure, and a guide surface structure for the guiding and retaining positioning part is constructed on one side of the positioning structure along the unlocking direction. Using this structure, during the engagement process, the guiding and retaining positioning part moves along the guide surface structure, compressing the first elastic element to cause the retaining member to move radially, thereby cooperating with the positioning structure. This makes the operation simple, convenient, and quick.

[0013] Furthermore, the cup holder component includes a cup holder base shell, which has at least a portion of the bottom and side surfaces of the cup holder component. The positioning structure is constructed on the inner wall of the cup holder base, and the inner wall of the cup holder base is close to the outer side of the retaining positioning part, and both are constructed in an arc shape. The guide surface structure is an arc surface that increases in height along the locking direction. Using the above solution, the cup holder base shell has good integrity, is economical to process by injection molding, and has a simple structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the cup holder base is provided with a rotating channel connecting to its lower end. A screw-fitting member is rotatably installed within this rotating channel. The side of the cup holder base has a movable sector connecting to the rotating channel. The screw-fitting member has an operating connection part that is fitted into the movable sector and connected to the operating part. A recessed area is constructed on the outer side of the movable sector. This movable sector design allows the operating connection part to be fitted inside the cup holder base, avoiding interference with the placement function of the cup holder base's bottom surface.

[0015] Furthermore, a limiting wall is configured at the top of the active sector. The positioning structure is a protrusion constructed inside the limiting wall, and the limiting wall has a guide surface structure for guiding and retaining the positioning part on the side of the positioning structure along the unlocking direction. By adopting the above solution, the guide surface structure is integrated into the limiting wall, resulting in a simple and reliable structure.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a cover that restricts the lower side of the operating connection, the cover being configured such that its outer side is located inside the outer wall of the cup base, so that the outer side of the cover and the outer side of the limiting wall form the concave region between them and the outer wall of the cup base.

[0017] Furthermore, the rotating channel is a stepped channel formed by an upward recess from the bottom surface of the cup base, including a stepped portion and an upper end hole of the channel. The screw-in component includes a screw-in body and a screw-in restraining member. The screw-in body has a screw-in body base mounted on the lower side of the stepped portion, and a screw-in body connecting portion that can rotatably pass through the upper end hole of the channel. The screw-in restraining member connects to the upper part of the screw-in body connecting portion to restrain the screw-in body within the rotating channel. This convenient feature achieves axial positioning of the screw-in component during installation, resulting in good axial stress stability of the screw-in component.

[0018] Furthermore, the engagement body is provided with an engagement channel that accommodates at least a portion of the tool connecting seat, the second engagement part is provided on the side wall of the engagement channel, and the engagement limiting member is constructed with a clearance hole corresponding to the engagement channel.

[0019] Furthermore, a cylindrical convex wall is constructed on the lower side of the tool mounting hole. The screw-in restraint is sealed to the cylindrical convex wall by a first seal, and the screw-in restraint is sealed to the upper end hole of the channel by a second seal. This sealing structure effectively seals the screw-in channel and the cup base, preventing liquid from entering the cup base from the tool mounting hole and the sealed screw-in channel.

[0020] Furthermore, the first engagement portion is an engagement groove, and the second engagement portion is an engagement protrusion; or, the first engagement portion is an engagement protrusion, and the second engagement portion is an engagement groove.

[0021] Furthermore, the first engagement portion includes a first engagement surface with a height variation, and the second engagement portion includes a second engagement surface with a height variation. The engagement member rotates along the engagement direction to screw the second engagement portion into the first engagement portion. The relative engagement of the first and second engagement surfaces pulls the tool assembly downwards and secures it within the tool mounting hole. Rotating the engagement member along the unlocking direction allows the first engagement portion to disengage from the second engagement portion, thus unlocking the tool. The tool is installed and secured by the relative engagement of the first and second engagement portions with their angled engagement surfaces, pulling it downwards. Because the first and second engagement portions are rigidly fitted, their relative action generates a stable and durable downward force pulling the tool, ensuring the sealing of the tool assembly and the tool mounting hole.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes an unlocking retaining member that acts elastically on the engagement member and the cup base, generating a force that causes the engagement member to rotate in the unlocking direction. With this structure, when disassembling the tool, after releasing the engagement retaining mechanism, the engagement member remains in the unlocked state, preventing it from interfering with the disassembly process.

[0023] Furthermore, the tool assembly includes a tool connector, a tool shaft, and a cutter. The cutter is rotatably mounted to the tool connector via the tool shaft. The tool connector has a first engagement part on its outer side, and a transmission joint is coupled to the lower end of the tool shaft.

[0024] This application also provides a tool holding component, including: A tool assembly includes a tool connector, the tool connector having a first engagement portion, and the tool assembly being mounted to a tool mounting hole via the tool connector. Cup holder components; A screw-in member, rotatably mounted on a cup holder component, includes: a second screw-in portion; and an actuating portion configured to drive the screw-in member circumferentially from the side of the cup holder component. A screw-in retaining mechanism includes: a retaining member radially movably mounted on an operating part, the retaining member being configured to be pressed radially from the operating part; a positioning structure fixedly configured relative to a cup seat component and cooperating with the retaining member to restrict the movement of the screw-in member; and a first elastic member acting on the retaining member to reset it to its outer side. The operating part drives the engagement member to rotate in the engagement direction until the second engagement part couples with the first engagement part to lock the tool assembly. At the same time, the positioning structure restricts the movement of the retaining member in the unlocking direction. Pressing the pressing part until the retaining member is released from the restriction of the positioning structure allows the engagement member to rotate in the unlocking direction to unlock the tool assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cooking component of this utility model. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the food preparation components of this application. Figure 3 This is a perspective cross-sectional view of the food preparation components of this application. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the food preparation components of this application. Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cup holder component of this application. Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cup holder component from another angle. Figure 7 This is a perspective sectional view of the cup holder component of this application. Figure 8 This is a perspective sectional view of the cup holder component from another angle. Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the cup holder component of this application. Figure 10 This is an exploded longitudinal sectional view of the cup holder component of this application. Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the cup holder component of this application. Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the cup holder component of this application from another lateral position. Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Explosion diagram Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the engagement of the screw-in component and the cutting tool assembly. Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the engagement components and tooling assembly. Figure 16 This is an exploded view of the screw-in components and tooling assembly from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following describes some specific embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: See Figures 1 to 15 A food preparation assembly includes: a cup body assembly a, a knife assembly 3, a cup holder assembly 4, a screw-on member 5, and a screw-on retaining mechanism L; the cup body assembly a has a food cavity 100, and a knife mounting hole 20 is provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the food cavity 100; the knife assembly 3 includes a knife connecting seat 3.1, and the knife connecting seat 3.1 is provided with a first screw-on part 3.121, through which the knife assembly 3 is installed to the knife mounting hole 20; the cup holder assembly 4 is disposed on the lower side of the cup body assembly a; the screw-on member 5 is rotatably mounted on the cup holder assembly 4, and includes: a second screw-on part 5.101 and an operating part 5.1; the operating part 5.1 is configured to drive the screw-on member 5 circumferentially from the side of the cup holder assembly 4; the screw-on retaining mechanism L includes: a radially movable part mounted on the operating part... The part 5.1 includes a retaining member L1, a positioning structure L2, and a first elastic member L3. The retaining member L1 is configured to be pressed radially from the operating part 5.1. The positioning structure L2 is fixedly configured relative to the cup seat component 4 to cooperate with the retaining member L1 to restrict the movement of the engaging member 5. The first elastic member L3 acts on the retaining member L1 to reset it outward. The operating part 5.1 drives the engaging member 5 to rotate in the engaging direction until the second engaging part 5.101 couples with the first engaging part 3.121 to lock the tool assembly 3, while the positioning structure L2 restricts the retaining member L1 from moving in the unlocking direction. Pressing the pressing part L1 causes the retaining member L1 to disengage from the restriction of the positioning structure L2, allowing the engaging member 5 to rotate in the unlocking direction to unlock the tool assembly 3.

[0027] The food preparation component of this application allows the operating part 5.1 to drive the screw-on member 5 for locking and unlocking, which can be operated from the side of the cup holder component 4. The operating part 5.1 radially presses the pressing part L1 of the holding member L1 until it disengages from the restriction of the positioning structure L2, allowing the screw-on member 5 to rotate in the unlocking direction to unlock the knife assembly 3. Both the operating part 5.1 and the pressing part L1 of this application can be operated from the side of the cup holder component 4, allowing users to operate the food preparation component while it is placed upright. This provides simple, quick, and convenient operation with a good user experience.

[0028] See Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 7 The cup holder component 4 has a recessed region 40 extending circumferentially to accommodate at least a portion of the operating part 5.1, and the operating part 5.1 is confined to the recessed region 40 for movement. The recessed region 40 accommodates at least a portion of the operating part 5.1, preventing the operating part 5.1 from protruding from the side of the cup holder component 4 and affecting the use of the food preparation components. It also effectively prevents accidental activation of the operating part 5.1 by the user and makes the product more aesthetically pleasing.

[0029] See Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 16The operating part 5.1 has a radially extending pressing channel 5.10 communicating with its outer surface. The retaining member L1 is assembled within the pressing channel 5.10, and the pressing part L1 is at least partially located within the outer end of the pressing channel 5.10. By assembling the retaining member L1 inside the operating part 5.1 and integrating the retaining member L1 using the internal space of the operating part 5.1, the structure is compact and ingenious, facilitating user operation.

[0030] See Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 16 The pressing part L1 is entirely located within the outer end of the pressing channel 5.10, which can effectively prevent users from accidentally unlocking the screw-holding mechanism L by pressing the pressing part L1.

[0031] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figures 5 to 16 As shown, the outer end of the pressing channel 5.10 is located at the operating part 5.1 and has a flared part 5.101. The pressing part L1 is installed in the flared part 5.101. The pressing part L1 is designed to be confined within the flared part 5.101 to limit the distance that the pressing part L1 can move inward. On the other hand, it can more effectively prevent the user from accidentally pressing the pressing part L1 to unlock the screw-holding mechanism L, while also improving the product's aesthetics.

[0032] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the pressing part L1 is located inside the flared part 5.101, so that the side wall 5.11 of the operating part 5.1 can provide a part for the user's finger to flick. In some embodiments, at least the circumferential side walls of the flared part 5.101 are vertical, which facilitates the user's finger to flick.

[0033] See Figures 7 to 9 , Figures 11 to 14 The first elastic element L3 acts radially between the retaining member L1 and the screw-in member 5. Using this scheme, the retaining member L1 achieves better reset and moves more smoothly. One embodiment of the first elastic element L3 is a spring.

[0034] like Figures 7 to 9 , Figures 11 to 14 The retaining member L1 is provided with a retaining positioning part L11 that cooperates with the positioning structure L2. The positioning structure L2 is configured to restrict the rotation of the retaining positioning part L11 toward the unlocking direction when the engaging member 5 is in the locked position.

[0035] One solution for retaining the positioning part L11 is to construct a protrusion on the retaining member L1.

[0036] In some embodiments, a first spring positioning post L31 is constructed on the inner side of the holding positioning part L11, a spring stop L30 is constructed on the inner end of the pressing channel 5.10, and a second spring positioning post L32 is constructed on the spring stop L30. One end of the first elastic member L3 is sleeved on the first spring positioning post L31 and acts on the inner side of the holding positioning part L11, and the other end is sleeved on the second spring positioning post L32 and acts on the outer side of the spring stop L30.

[0037] like Figures 7 to 9 , Figures 11 to 14 The positioning structure L2 is a protruding structure, and a guide surface structure L20 for guiding and holding the positioning part L11 is constructed on one side of the positioning structure L2 along the unlocking direction. With the above structure, during the screwing process, the guiding and holding positioning part L11 moves along the guide surface structure L20, which can compress the first elastic element L3 and cause the holding member L1 to move radially, thereby cooperating with the positioning structure L2. The operation is simple, convenient and quick.

[0038] See Figures 2 to 12 The cup holder component 4 includes a cup holder base 4.1, which is configured to define at least a portion of the bottom and side surfaces of the cup holder component 4. A positioning structure L2 is constructed on the inner wall of the cup holder base 4.1. The inner wall of the cup holder base 4.1 is close to the outer side of the retaining positioning part L11, and both are constructed in an arc shape. The guide surface structure L20 is an arc surface that increases in height along the locking direction. Using the above solution, the cup holder base 4.1 has good integrality, is economical to process by injection molding, and has a simple structure.

[0039] See Figures 2 to 12 The cup holder base 4.1 is provided with a rotating channel 4.10 communicating with its lower end. The screw-fit member 5 is rotatably installed in the rotating channel 4.10. The side of the cup holder base 4.1 is constructed with a movable sector 40 communicating with the rotating channel 4.10. The screw-fit member 5 is constructed with an operating connection part 5.21 that is assembled in the movable sector 40 and connected to the operating part 5.1. The outer side of the movable sector 40 is constructed with a recessed area 40. The movable sector 40 is constructed so that the operating connection part 5.21 can be assembled inside the cup holder base 4.1, avoiding affecting the placement function of the bottom surface of the cup holder base 4.1.

[0040] A limiting wall 401 is configured at the top of the active sector 40. The positioning structure L2 is a protrusion constructed inside the limiting wall 401. The limiting wall 401 has a guide surface structure L20 for guiding and holding the positioning part L11 on the side of the positioning structure L2 along the unlocking direction. By adopting the above solution, the guide surface structure L20 is integrated into the limiting wall 401, which is simple and reliable.

[0041] See Figures 2 to 16It also includes a cover 6 on the lower side of the restricting connection 5.21, the cover 6 being configured such that its outer side is located inside the outer wall of the cup base 4.1, so that a concave region 40 is formed between the outer side of the cover 6 and the outer side of the limiting wall 401 and the outer wall of the cup base 4.1.

[0042] See Figures 2 to 16 The rotating channel 4.10 is a stepped channel formed by the downward indentation of the bottom surface of the cup base 4.1, including a stepped portion 4.11 and an upper end hole 4.12. The screw-in member 5 includes a screw-in body 5.1 and a screw-in restraining member 5.2. The screw-in body 5.1 is constructed with a screw-in body base 5.11 mounted on the lower side of the stepped portion 4.11, and a screw-in body connecting portion 5.12 that can rotatably pass through the upper end hole 4.12. The screw-in restraining member 5.2 connects to the upper part of the screw-in body connecting portion 5.12 to restrain the screw-in body 5.1 within the rotating channel 4.10. By adopting the above-mentioned convenience, axial positioning of the screw-in member 5 is achieved, resulting in good axial stress stability of the screw-in member 5.

[0043] See Figures 2 to 16 The screw-in body 5.1 is provided with a screw-in channel 5.10 for accommodating at least a portion of the tool connecting seat 3.1, and a second screw-in part 5.101 is provided on the side wall of the screw-in channel 5.10. The screw-in limiting member 5.2 is provided with a clearance hole 5.20 corresponding to the screw-in channel 5.10.

[0044] See Figures 2 to 16 The lower side of the tool mounting hole 20 has a cylindrical protrusion 201. The screw-in restraint 5.2 is sealed to the cylindrical protrusion 201 by a first seal 5.21, and the screw-in restraint 5.2 is sealed to the upper end hole 4.12 of the channel by a second seal 5.22. This sealing structure effectively seals the screw-in channel 5.10 and the cup base 4.1, preventing liquid from entering the cup base 4.1 from the tool mounting hole 20 and the sealed screw-in channel 5.10.

[0045] See Figures 2 to 16 The first engaging portion 3.121 is an engaging groove, and the second engaging portion 5.101 is an engaging protrusion; or, the first engaging portion is an engaging protrusion, and the second engaging portion is an engaging groove. As an alternative, the first engaging portion is an engaging protrusion with a first engaging surface on its top, and the second engaging portion is an engaging groove with a second engaging surface on its top.

[0046] See Figures 2 to 16The first engagement portion 3.121 includes a first engagement surface p1 with a height variation, and the second engagement portion 5.101 includes a second engagement surface p2 with a height variation. The engagement member 5 rotates along the engagement direction to screw the second engagement portion 5.101 into the first engagement portion 3.121. The relative engagement of the first engagement surface p1 and the second engagement surface p2 pulls the tool assembly 3 downwards and fixes it within the mounting hole 20. Rotating the engagement member 5 along the unlocking direction allows the first engagement portion 3.121 to disengage from the second engagement portion 5.101, thus unlocking the tool. The tool is installed and fixed by the downward pull of the first engagement portion 3.121 and the second engagement portion 5.101 through the relative engagement of their angled engagement surfaces. Because the first engagement portion 3.121 and the second engagement portion 5.101 are rigidly fitted, their relative action generates a stable and durable downward force pulling the tool, ensuring the sealing of the tool assembly and the mounting hole.

[0047] See Figures 13 to 16 In the illustrated scheme, two sets of the first engagement portion 3.121 and the second engagement portion 5.101 are provided and arranged opposite to each other; in other embodiments, three or more sets of the first engagement portion 3.121 and the second engagement portion 5.101 may also be provided, depending on the connection requirements. Of course, the more sets of the first engagement portion 3.121 and the second engagement portion 5.101 there are, the more difficult the processing and assembly will be, so two or three sets are preferred.

[0048] The tool connector 3.1 has a clearance portion 3.120 on one side of the engagement groove inlet end, which avoids the engagement protrusion so that the tool connector 3.1 can be inserted into the tool mounting hole 20. A simplified structure of the clearance portion 3.120 is a vertically extending plane provided on the tool connector 3.1.

[0049] The clearance portion 3.120 extends to the lower end of the tool connecting seat 3.1, and the tool mounting hole 20 is designed with a planar structure that matches the shape of the clearance portion 3.120.

[0050] See Figures 11 to 16 It also includes an unlocking retaining member k that acts elastically on the engagement member 5 and the cup base 4.1, generating a force that causes the engagement member 5 to rotate in the unlocking direction. With the above structure, when disassembling the tool 3, after releasing the engagement retaining mechanism L, the engagement member 5 is kept in the unlocked state to prevent it from interfering with the disassembly.

[0051] Specifically, one embodiment of the unlocking retaining member k is a torsion spring, such as... Figure 10 The unlocking retaining component k is shown with one end k.1 attached to the cup holder base 4.1, as shown in the attached diagram. Figure 10 On the arc-shaped wall shown, the other end k.2 is fixed to the screw-in restraint 5.2. Specifically, a connecting part 5.2 can be provided on the screw-in limiting member 5.2, and an insertion hole 5.20 can be provided on the connecting part 5.2. The unlocking retaining member k can be inserted into the insertion hole 5.20. The unlocking retaining member k can also be fixed in other known ways, such as providing hooks at both ends of the unlocking retaining member k, or providing hook parts on the screw-in limiting member 5.2 and the cup base 4.1.

[0052] The tool assembly 3 includes a tool connector 3.1, a tool shaft 3.2, and a cutter 3.3. The cutter 3.3 is rotatably mounted to the tool connector 3.1 via the tool shaft 3.2. A first engagement part 3.121 is provided on the outer side of the tool connector 3.1. A transmission joint 3.4 is coupled to the lower end of the tool shaft 3.2.

[0053] In one embodiment, the cup assembly a includes a cup body 1, a cup lid 1.3, and a heating base assembly 2. The cup body 1 has a food cavity 100 with an upper port 1.1 and a lower port 1.2. The heating base assembly 2 is hermetically mounted on the lower port 1.2 of the cup body 1, and a knife mounting hole 20 is located in the middle of the heating base assembly 2. The heating base assembly 2 operates on a conventional principle, including a heating substrate and a heating element, wherein the heating substrate is made of die-cast aluminum.

[0054] See Figures 1 to 3 The cup body 1 is a glass cup body. The side of the cup body 1 is constructed with a cup handle support 1.82. The outside of the cup handle support 1.82 is covered with a cup handle shell 1.81. The cup handle support 1.82 and the cup handle shell 1.81 constitute the handle assembly 1.8 of the cup body assembly a.

[0055] See Figures 2 to 12 The cup holder component 4 also includes a cup holder connector 4.2. The cup holder connector 4.2 includes a first annular connecting wall 4.21 and a second annular connecting wall 4.22 connected to the upper side of the first annular connecting wall 4.21. The inner side of the connection between the first annular connecting wall 4.21 and the second annular connecting wall 4.22 is provided with a support step 4.20. The inner side of the support step 4.20 has a support connection part 4.23 on the downward side. The inner side of the second annular connecting wall 4.22 is connected to the lower end side of the cup body 1 by a threaded structure. A sealing ring s1 is disposed between the lower end of the cup body 1 and the support step 4.20. When the lower end of the cup body 1 is tightened with the second annular connecting wall 4.22, the sealing ring s1 is squeezed to generate a seal.

[0056] In some embodiments, a reduced step portion 1.20 is constructed on the outer side of the lower end of the cup body 1, and the upper end of the second annular connecting wall 4.22 abuts against the step portion 1.20 by a sealing ring, thereby sealing the outer side of the lower end of the cup body 1.

[0057] The support connection 4.23 is used to connect the cup base 4.1 and also strengthens the support step 4.20.

[0058] The lower end of the first annular connecting wall 4.21 is used to mate with the upper end of the outer wall of the cup base 4.1. Of course, a seal can be configured between the mating parts of the two.

[0059] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the cup holder connector 4.2 is fitted onto the decorative ring 4.2.

[0060] As an alternative, cup assembly a includes a cup body 1 having an upper port 1.1 and a closed lower end, with the knife mounting hole 20 provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the cup body 1. In this embodiment, the cup body 1 is a one-piece structure, such as metal. In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the cup body 1 is provided with a heating element.

[0061] Another objective of this patent is to provide a food processor, including a base (not shown) and the food processing components of this patent. The base has a drive mechanism inside and a connecting platform at its upper end. The connecting platform has a drive connector that is drively connected to the drive mechanism. When the food processing components are assembled onto the connecting platform, the drive connector 3.4 is coupled to the drive connector.

[0062] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to this utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

Claims

1. A food preparation component, characterized in that, include: The cup assembly (a) has a food cavity (100) and a knife mounting hole (20) is provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the food cavity (100). The tool assembly (3) includes a tool connector (3.1), the tool connector (3.1) is provided with a first engagement part (3.121), and the tool assembly (3) is installed into the tool mounting hole (20) through the tool connector (3.1). The cup holder component (4) is disposed on the underside of the cup body assembly (a); The screw-on member (5) is rotatably mounted on the cup holder component (4) and includes: a second screw-on part (5.101); and an operating part (5.1') configured to drive the screw-on member (5) circumferentially from the side of the cup holder component (4). The engagement and retention mechanism (L) includes: a retention member (L1) radially movably mounted on the operating part (5.1'), the retention member (L1) being configured with a pressing part (L1') that can be pressed radially from the operating part (5.1'); a positioning structure (L2) fixedly configured relative to the cup seat component (4) and cooperating with the retention member (L1) to restrict the movement of the engagement member (5); and a first elastic member (L3) acting on the retention member (L1) to reset it outward. The operating part (5.1') drives the engagement member (5) to rotate in the engagement direction until the second engagement part (5.101) couples with the first engagement part (3.121) to lock the tool assembly (3). At the same time, the positioning structure (L2) restricts the movement of the retaining member (L1) in the unlocking direction. Press the pressing part (L1') until the retaining member (L1) is released from the restriction of the positioning structure (L2), so that the engagement member (5) can rotate in the unlocking direction to unlock the tool assembly (3).

2. The food preparation component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup holder component (4) has a recessed region (40) extending circumferentially to accommodate at least a portion of the operating part (5.1'), the operating part (5.1') being restricted to movement within the recessed region (40).

3. The food preparation component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operating part (5.1') is configured with a radially extending pressing channel (5.10') communicating with its outer surface, the retaining member (L1) is fitted in the pressing channel (5.10'), and the pressing part (L1') is at least partially located inside the outer end of the pressing channel (5.10').

4. The food preparation component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first elastic element (L3) acts radially between the retaining member (L1) and the engaging member (5).

5. The food preparation component according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The retaining member (L1) is provided with a retaining positioning part (L11) that cooperates with the positioning structure (L2), the positioning structure (L2) being configured to restrict the retaining positioning part (L11) from rotating toward the unlocking direction when the engaging member (5) is in the locked position.

6. The food preparation component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning structure (L2) is a protruding structure, and a guide surface structure (L20) for the guide holding positioning part (L11) is constructed on one side of the positioning structure (L2) along the unlocking direction.

7. The food preparation component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cup holder component (4) includes a cup holder base (4.1), which has at least a portion of the bottom surface and side surface of the cup holder component (4). The positioning structure (L2) is constructed on the inner wall of the cup holder base (4.1). The inner wall of the cup holder base (4.1) is close to the outer side of the retaining positioning part (L11) and both are constructed in an arc shape. The guide surface structure (L20) is an arc surface that increases in height along the locking direction.

8. The food preparation component according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cup base (4.1) is provided with a rotating channel (4.10) communicating with the lower end. The screw-fit member (5) is rotatably installed in the rotating channel (4.10). The side of the cup base (4.1) is constructed with a movable sector (40') communicating with the rotating channel (4.10). The screw-fit member (5) is constructed with an operating connection part (5.21) assembled in the movable sector (40') and connected to the operating part (5.1'). The outer side of the movable sector (40') is constructed with a concave area (40).

9. The food preparation component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top of the active sector (40') is provided with a limiting wall (401'), and the positioning structure (L2) is a protruding structure constructed inside the limiting wall (401'). The limiting wall (401') has a guide surface structure (L20) for guiding and holding positioning part (L11) on the side of the positioning structure (L2) along the unlocking direction.

10. The food preparation component according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a cover (6) on the underside of the restricting operating connection (5.21), the cover (6) being configured such that its outer side is located inside the outer wall of the cup base (4.1), so that the outer side of the cover (6) and the outer side of the limiting wall (401') are configured with the outer wall of the cup base (4.1) to form the recessed area (40).

11. The food preparation component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The rotating channel (4.10) is a stepped channel formed by the bottom surface of the cup base (4.1) recessed upwards, including a stepped portion (4.11) and an upper end hole (4.12) of the channel. The screw-in member (5) includes a screw-in body (5.1) and a screw-in restraint (5.2). The screw-in body (5.1) is constructed with a screw-in body base (5.11) assembled on the lower side of the stepped portion (4.11) and a screw-in body connecting portion (5.12) that can rotatably pass through the upper end hole (4.12) of the channel. The screw-in restraint (5.2) connects to the upper part of the screw-in body connecting portion (5.12) to restrain the screw-in body (5.1) within the rotating channel (4.10).

12. The food preparation component according to claim 11, characterized in that, The engagement body (5.1) is provided with an engagement channel (5.10) for receiving at least a portion of the tool connecting seat (3.1), the second engagement part (5.101) is provided on the side wall of the engagement channel (5.10), and the engagement restraint (5.2) is provided with a clearance hole (5.20) corresponding to the engagement channel (5.10).

13. The food preparation component according to claim 12, characterized in that, The tool mounting hole (20) has a cylindrical protrusion (201) on the lower side. The screw-on restraint (5.2) and the cylindrical protrusion (201) are sealed together by a first seal (5.21). The screw-on restraint (5.2) and the upper end hole (4.12) of the channel are sealed together by a second seal (5.22).

14. The food preparation component according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that, The first engagement part (3.121) is an engagement groove, and the second engagement part (5.101) is an engagement protrusion; Alternatively, the first engagement part is an engagement protrusion, and the second engagement part is an engagement groove.

15. The food preparation component according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The first engagement part (3.121) includes a first engagement surface (p1) with a height variation, and the second engagement part (5.101) includes a second engagement surface (p2) with a height variation. The engagement member (5) rotates the second engagement part (5.101) to the first engagement part (3.121) in the engagement direction. The relative engagement of the first engagement surface (p1) and the second engagement surface (p2) pulls the tool assembly (3) downward and fixes it in the tool mounting hole (20). The engagement member (5) can rotate in the unlocking direction to disengage the first engagement part (3.121) from the second engagement part (5.101) to achieve unlocking.

16. The food preparation component according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, It also includes an unlocking retaining member (k) that acts elastically on the engagement member (5) and the cup base (4.1) to generate a force that causes the engagement member (5) to rotate in the unlocking direction.

17. The food preparation component according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that, The tool assembly (3) includes a tool connector (3.1), a tool shaft (3.2), and a cutter (3.3). The cutter (3.3) is rotatably mounted to the tool connector (3.1) via the tool shaft (3.2). The first engagement part (3.121) is provided on the outside of the tool connector (3.1). A transmission joint (3.4) is coupled to the lower end of the tool shaft (3.2).

18. A tool holding component, characterized in that, include: The tool assembly (3) includes a tool connector (3.1), the tool connector (3.1) is provided with a first engagement part (3.121), and the tool assembly (3) is installed into the tool mounting hole (20) through the tool connector (3.1). Cup holder component (4); The screw-on member (5) is rotatably mounted on the cup holder component (4) and includes: a second screw-on part (5.101); and an operating part (5.1') configured to drive the screw-on member (5) circumferentially from the side of the cup holder component (4). The engagement and retention mechanism (L) includes: a retention member (L1) radially movably mounted on the operating part (5.1'), the retention member (L1) being configured with a pressing part (L1') that can be pressed radially from the operating part (5.1'); a positioning structure (L2) fixedly configured relative to the cup seat component (4) and cooperating with the retention member (L1) to restrict the movement of the engagement member (5); and a first elastic member (L3) acting on the retention member (L1) to reset it outward. The operating part (5.1') drives the engagement member (5) to rotate in the engagement direction until the second engagement part (5.101) couples with the first engagement part (3.121) to lock the tool assembly (3). At the same time, the positioning structure (L2) restricts the movement of the retaining member (L1) in the unlocking direction. Press the pressing part (L1') until the retaining member (L1) is released from the restriction of the positioning structure (L2), so that the engagement member (5) can rotate in the unlocking direction to unlock the tool assembly (3).

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