Blender cup and blender

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking cup and cooking machine, cooking cup includes cup body and heating disc, and cup body has cooking cavity, and cooking cavity is conical cavity, and the cross section area of cooking cavity gradually reduces from the upper end of cup body towards the lower end of cup body in the axial direction of cup body, and heating disc is located at the bottom of cup body. The cooking cup of the utility model has good turbulence effect on food, thereby improving the crushing effect of food material and the quality of pulping product.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Food processors such as blenders, juicers, and soy milk makers typically include a blending cup and a blending / grinding blade inside the cup. The blade blends and pulverizes the ingredients within the blending chamber to process them. However, the blending cups in these technologies suffer from low efficiency in turbulence and food pulverization. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model is based on the inventor's discovery and understanding of the following facts and problems:

[0004] In related technologies, the cross-sectional profile of the cooking chamber of a food processor is usually circular, and the cross-sectional area at each position is equal. When the food undergoes centrifugal motion and impacts the inner wall of the cooking chamber, it generally moves in a circular motion along the inner wall of the cooking chamber, which cannot effectively disturb the food in the vertical direction, thus affecting the food grinding efficiency.

[0005] Based on the inventor's above-mentioned findings and understanding, the inventor discovered through research that by gradually increasing the cross-sectional area of ​​the cooking cavity from bottom to top, when the food ingredients undergo centrifugal motion along the inner wall of the cooking cavity, they are easily guided upward by the inner wall. This portion falls under the action of gravity and mixes with the other ingredients, thereby achieving disturbance of the flow rate and current of the food ingredients, resulting in high food crushing efficiency.

[0006] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0007] Therefore, embodiments of this utility model propose a cooking cup with good turbulence effect.

[0008] An embodiment of this utility model also proposes a food processor.

[0009] The cooking cup of this utility model embodiment includes a cup body and a heating plate. The cup body has a cooking cavity, which is a conical cavity. The cross-sectional area of ​​the cooking cavity gradually decreases from the upper end of the cup body toward the lower end along the axial direction of the cup body. The heating plate is located at the bottom of the cup body.

[0010] The food processor cup of this utility model has a conical food processing chamber. When the food moves centrifugally along the inner wall of the food processing chamber, it is easier for the food to flow upward under the guidance of the inner wall. This part of the food then falls down under the action of gravity and mixes with the rest of the food, thereby disturbing the flow rate and direction of the food, resulting in better turbulence and high pulverization efficiency.

[0011] In some embodiments, the angle between the sidewall of the cooking cavity and the axial direction of the cup body is P, wherein 1.5°≤P≤15°.

[0012] In this embodiment, the cooking cup is designed with a setting of 1.5°≤P≤15°. This design avoids poor upward guiding effect of the inner wall of the cooking cavity on the food, which would result in limited turbulence. It also prevents the food from impacting the lid above the cooking cavity under the guidance of the inner wall of the cooking cavity. This avoids food sticking to the lid, which would lead to food waste and increased difficulty in cleaning the lid.

[0013] In some embodiments, the angle Q between the outer wall of the cup body and the axial direction of the cup body is greater than or equal to zero and less than the angle P.

[0014] The cooking cup in this embodiment has a low manufacturing cost because the wall thickness is consistent at all locations of the cup body; or, by making the cup body gradually decrease in thickness from bottom to top, the cup body has sufficient strength while having a lower center of gravity and is less prone to wobbling.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional profile of the cooking cavity is generally a regular polygon.

[0016] In this embodiment, the cooking cup has a roughly square cross-section of the cooking cavity, resulting in varying distances between different positions on the inner wall of the cooking cavity and its center. When the ingredients move centrifugally along the inner wall of the cooking cavity under the agitation of the stirring blade assembly, they are partially blocked by the cup wall, causing significant changes in speed and flow direction. This effectively turbulents the ingredients, resulting in higher pulverization efficiency under the agitation of the stirring blade assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments, the edges of the cross-sectional profile of the cooking cavity are formed as straight segments or arc segments protruding outward in a direction away from the center of the cooking cavity, and adjacent edges are directly connected or connected by arc-shaped transition segments.

[0018] In this embodiment, regardless of whether the cross-section of the cooking cavity forms a straight line or an arc, or whether adjacent sides are directly connected or connected through an arc transition section, the cooking cavity forms a corner that is far from the mixing blade assembly. When the food undergoes centrifugal motion, turbulence is easily formed at the corner, resulting in high turbulence efficiency for the food.

[0019] In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the arc segment is greater than the maximum distance between the center of the cooking cavity and the arc segment, and the radius of curvature of the arc transition segment is smaller than the radius of curvature of the arc segment.

[0020] In this embodiment, the cooking cup has a radius of curvature in the arc segment that is greater than the maximum distance between the center of the cooking cavity and the arc segment. This reduces the likelihood of sharp edges forming at the corners, whether adjacent arc segments connect directly or through an arc transition section. Consequently, food is less likely to accumulate at these corners, resulting in better flow control. Furthermore, by setting the radius of curvature of the arc transition section smaller than that of the arc segment itself, the resistance to flow through the transition section is neither too strong (resulting in less noise) nor too weak (limiting the flow control effect).

[0021] In some embodiments, the ratio of the radius of curvature of the arc transition segment to the radius of curvature of the arc segment is S, wherein 0.08≤S≤0.15.

[0022] In this embodiment of the cooking cup, by setting S≥0.08, the strength of the obstruction when the food passes through the arc transition section will not be too great, thus generating less noise. By setting S≤0.15, the food can be more obstructed when passing through the arc transition section, so as to achieve the desired turbulence effect.

[0023] In some embodiments, the ratio of the length of the arc transition segment to the length of the arc segment is M, wherein 0.35≤M≤0.62.

[0024] In this embodiment, the cooking cup, by setting M≥0.35, ensures that the resistance to food passing through the arc transition section is not too strong, thus generating less noise. By setting M≤0.62, the food is subjected to greater resistance when passing through the arc transition section, thereby achieving the desired turbulence effect.

[0025] The food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a food processor cup and a mixing blade assembly. The food processor cup is any of the food processor cups described in the above embodiments, and the mixing blade assembly is disposed inside the food processor cup.

[0026] The technical advantages of the food processor according to the present invention are the same as those of the food processor cup described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0027] In some embodiments, the food processor further includes a base and a lid, the base being generally L-shaped and including a side seat and a base for placing the food processor cup, the lid being connected to the side seat to be positioned above the food processor cup.

[0028] In this embodiment, the side seat and the lid provide auxiliary support for the food processor cup in the horizontal and downward directions, respectively, making the food processor cup less prone to shaking and generating less noise. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a cooking cup according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a top view of the cooking cup according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cooking cup according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a food processor according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the food processor cup and base according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 100. Blending cup; 200. Blender; 1. Cup body; 11. Annular flange; 12. Arc segment; 13. Arc transition segment; 14. Blending chamber; 15. Baffle rib; 2. Heating plate; 3. Base; 31. Side seat; 32. Base; 4. Lid. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0037] The cooking cup of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] It is understood that in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "ingredients" should be interpreted broadly, such as commonly referred to as ingredient mixtures, mixtures of ingredients and water, fluids, slurries, liquids, etc. The food processor cup of the embodiments of this utility model can be used in a food processor, such as a high-speed blender, juicer, soy milk maker, etc., and can be used to prepare soy milk, rice paste, corn juice, nut milk, mung bean soup, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0039] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the cooking cup 100 of this embodiment includes a cup body 1 and a heating plate 2. The cup body 1 has a cooking cavity 14, which is a conical cavity. The cross-sectional area of ​​the cooking cavity 14 gradually decreases from the upper end to the lower end of the cup body 1 along its axial direction. The heating plate 2 is located at the bottom of the cup body 1. A sealing ring is provided between the heating plate 2 and the annular flange 11 to seal the gap between the heating plate 2 and the annular flange 11.

[0040] The food processor 100 of this embodiment of the invention, by setting the food processing chamber 14 as a conical cavity, makes it easier for the food to flow upward under the guidance of the inner wall surface when the food moves centrifugally along the inner wall surface of the food processing chamber 14. This part of the food then falls down under the action of gravity and mixes with the other food, thereby disturbing the flow rate and direction of the food, resulting in better turbulence and high pulverization efficiency.

[0041] In some embodiments, the angle between the sidewall of the cooking cavity 14 and the axial direction of the cup body 1 is P, wherein 1.5°≤P≤15°. By setting 1.5°≤P≤15°, on the one hand, the poor guiding effect of the inner wall of the cooking cavity 14 on the upward surface of the food is avoided, resulting in limited turbulence effect. On the other hand, the food is also prevented from impacting the cup lid above the cooking cavity 14 under the guidance of the inner wall surface of the cooking cavity 14, thereby avoiding food sticking to the cup lid, which would lead to food waste and increased difficulty in cleaning the cup lid.

[0042] For example, the angle P between the side wall of the cooking cavity 14 and the axial direction of the cup body 1 can be 1.5°, 4°, 9°, 12° or 15°.

[0043] In some embodiments, the angle Q between the outer wall of the cup body 1 and the axial direction of the cup body 1 is greater than or equal to zero and less than the angle P. That is, the cup wall of the cup body 1 has a uniform thickness or gradually increases from bottom to top. By setting the wall thickness of the cup body 1 to be uniform at all locations, the manufacturing cost is low; or, by setting the cup wall of the cup body 1 to gradually decrease from bottom to top, it is possible to ensure that the cup body 1 has sufficient strength while having a lower center of gravity and being less prone to wobbling.

[0044] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cooking cavity 14 is a conical cavity that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, and the wall thickness of the cup body 1 gradually decreases from bottom to top.

[0045] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional profile of the cooking cavity 14 is generally a regular polygon. By setting the cross-sectional profile of the cooking cavity 14 to be generally square, the distance between different positions of the inner wall surface of the cooking cavity 14 and the center of the cooking cavity 14 is not equal. When the food is centrifugally moving along the inner wall surface of the cooking cavity 14 under the agitation of the stirring blade assembly, it will be partially blocked by the cup wall, resulting in a large change in speed and flow direction. This achieves effective turbulence of the food, enabling the food to have higher pulverization efficiency under the agitation of the stirring blade assembly.

[0046] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cross-sectional outline of the cooking cavity 14 is roughly square. "Roughly square" means that all its sides have the same length and shape. The sides can be straight segments, curved segments 12, or a combination of straight segments and curved segments 12.

[0047] Alternatively, the cross-sectional outline of the cooking cavity 14 can also be approximately pentagonal or approximately hexagonal.

[0048] In some embodiments, the edges of the profile of the cross-section of the cooking cavity 14 are formed as straight segments or arc segments 12 that bulge outward in a direction away from the center of the cooking cavity 14, with adjacent edges directly connected or connected by arc transition segments 13.

[0049] Regardless of whether the cross-section of the cooking cavity 14 forms a straight segment or an arc segment 12, and whether adjacent sides are directly connected or connected through an arc transition segment 13, a corner is formed in the cooking cavity 14 that is far away from the mixing blade assembly. When the food undergoes centrifugal motion, turbulence is easily formed at the corner, resulting in high turbulence efficiency for the food.

[0050] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the cross-sectional outline of the cooking cavity 14 has four sides forming arc segments 12, with adjacent sides connected by arc-shaped transition segments 13. The arc segments 12 and the arc-shaped transition segments 13 transition smoothly.

[0051] For example, the cross-sectional outline of the cooking cavity 14 has four sides that are formed as straight segments, and adjacent sides are connected by an arc-shaped transition segment 13.

[0052] For example, the cross-section of the cooking cavity 14 has four sides forming an arc segment 12, with adjacent sides directly connected.

[0053] In some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the arc segment 12 is greater than the maximum distance between the center of the cooking cavity 14 and the arc segment 12, and the radius of curvature of the arc transition segment 13 is smaller than the radius of curvature of the arc segment 12.

[0054] By setting the radius of curvature of arc segment 12 to be greater than the maximum distance between the center of the cooking cavity 14 and the arc segment, whether adjacent arc segments 12 are directly connected or connected through arc transition segment 13, it is less likely to form sharp corners at the junctions. This reduces the likelihood of food accumulating at the corners, resulting in better turbulence from the cooking cup 100. Furthermore, by setting the radius of curvature of arc transition segment 13 to be smaller than that of arc segment 12, the obstruction strength encountered by food passing through arc transition segment 13 is neither too great, resulting in less noise, nor too small, leading to limited turbulence.

[0055] For example, the arc length of arc segment 12 is less than one-quarter of the circumference of the circle in which it is located, and the arc transition segment 13 smoothly transitions with arc segment 12.

[0056] In some embodiments, the ratio of the radius of curvature of the arc transition section 13 to the radius of curvature of the arc segment 12 is S, where 0.08 ≤ S ≤ 0.15. By setting S ≥ 0.08, the obstruction intensity when the food passes through the arc transition section 13 will not be too great, thus generating less noise. By setting S ≤ 0.15, the food will be subject to greater obstruction when passing through the arc transition section 13, thereby achieving the desired turbulence effect.

[0057] For example, the ratio S of the radius of curvature of the arc transition segment 13 to the radius of curvature of the arc segment 12 can be 0.08, 0.1 or 0.15.

[0058] In some embodiments, the ratio of the length of the arc transition section 13 to the length of the arc segment 12 is M, where 0.35 ≤ M ≤ 0.62. By setting M ≥ 0.35, the obstruction intensity when the food passes through the arc transition section 13 will not be too great, thus generating less noise. By setting M ≤ 0.62, the food can be subject to greater obstruction when passing through the arc transition section 13, thereby achieving the desired turbulence effect.

[0059] For example, the ratio M of the length of the arc transition segment 13 to the length of the arc segment 12 can be 0.35, 0.45 or 0.62.

[0060] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the food processor 200 of this utility model embodiment includes a food processor cup 100 and a stirring blade assembly. The food processor cup 100 is the food processor cup 100 as described in any of the above embodiments, and the stirring blade assembly is disposed in the food processing chamber 14 of the food processor cup 100.

[0061] The technical advantages of the food processor 200 in this embodiment are the same as those of the food processor cup 100 described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0062] In some embodiments, the food processor 200 further includes a base 3 and a cover 4. The base 3 is generally L-shaped and includes a side seat 31 and a base 32 for placing the food processor cup 100. The cover 4 is connected to the side seat 31 to be placed above the food processor cup 100.

[0063] When the food processor 200 is working, the side seat 31 and the lid 4 provide auxiliary support for the food processor cup 100 in the horizontal and downward directions, respectively, making the food processor cup 100 less prone to shaking and generating less noise.

[0064] For example, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the lid 4 is pivotally connected to the upper end of the side seat 31. The food processor 200 also includes a cup lid, which is connected to the food processor cup 100 to seal the upper opening of the food processor cavity 14. The lid 4 is positioned above the food processor cup 100 and the cup lid. In this configuration, the cup lid prevents food from falling out of the food processor cavity 14 and adhering to the lid 4, making the food processor 200 easy to clean.

[0065] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0066] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0067] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0069] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0070] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking cup (100), characterized in that, include: The cup body (1) has a cooking cavity (14), which is a conical cavity. The cross-sectional area of ​​the cooking cavity (14) gradually decreases from the upper end of the cup body (1) toward the lower end of the cup body (1) along the axial direction. Heating plate (2) is located at the bottom of the cup body (1).

2. The cooking cup (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the side wall of the cooking cavity (14) and the axial direction of the cup body (1) is P, where 1.5°≤P≤15°.

3. The cooking cup (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The angle Q between the outer wall of the cup body (1) and the axial direction of the cup body (1) is greater than or equal to zero and less than the angle P.

4. The cooking cup (100) according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The cross-sectional outline of the cooking cavity (14) is generally a regular polygon.

5. The cooking cup (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The edges of the cross-section of the cooking cavity (14) are formed as straight segments or arc segments (12) that bulge outward in a direction away from the center of the cooking cavity (14), with adjacent edges directly connected or connected by arc transition segments (13).

6. The cooking cup (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The radius of curvature of the arc segment (12) is greater than the maximum distance between the center of the cooking cavity (14) and the arc segment (12), and the radius of curvature of the arc transition segment (13) is smaller than the radius of curvature of the arc segment (12).

7. The cooking cup (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ratio of the radius of curvature of the arc transition segment (13) to the radius of curvature of the arc segment (12) is S, where 0.08≤S≤0.

15.

8. The cooking cup (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ratio of the length of the arc transition segment (13) to the length of the arc segment (12) is M, where 0.35≤M≤0.

62.

9. A food processor (200), characterized in that, It includes a food processor (100) and a mixing blade assembly, wherein the food processor (100) is the food processor (100) according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. The food processor (200) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The food processor (200) also includes a base (3) and a cover (4). The base (3) is generally L-shaped and includes a side seat (31) and a base (32) for placing the food processor cup (100). The cover (4) is connected to the side seat (31) and can be placed above the food processor cup (100) placed on the base (32).

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