A multi-purpose food processor

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multi -purpose food processor, including host computer, eggbeater head and mixer head, the host computer has the driver, and the output shaft of driver is provided with first plug connector, be provided with transmission shaft, stirring shaft and transmission mechanism on the eggbeater head, be provided with second plug connector on transmission shaft, the mixer head includes stirring protective shell, rotatablely installed in the first sword axle of stirring protective shell and the stirring blade of setting in the first sword axle lower extreme, be provided with the third plug connector of can cooperate with first plug connector on the first sword axle. The food processor, need to apply its eggbeater function, can assemble together with host computer and eggbeater head, need to apply its mixer function, can assemble together with host computer and mixer head, and the function is various.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a multi-purpose food processor. Background Technology

[0002] Existing electric cooking appliances, such as egg beaters, mostly have separate power units. Each type of electric cooking appliance with different functions requires a dedicated motor or other power unit. When there are many types of electric cooking appliances, they require a lot of space and are expensive in total. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-purpose food processor, which includes a main unit and at least two types of heads that can be connected to the main unit, and the corresponding heads can be installed on the main unit for use as needed.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: A multi-purpose food processor includes a main unit, a whisk head, and a mixer head; The host has a driver, and the output shaft of the driver is provided with a first connector; The egg beater head is provided with a drive shaft, a stirring shaft, and a transmission mechanism that can transmit power between the drive shaft and the stirring shaft. The drive shaft is provided with a second connector that can cooperate with the first connector. The egg beater head is provided with a first mounting structure that can detachably connect it to the main unit so that the first connector and the second connector can be connected. The mixer head includes a mixing protective shell, a first cutter shaft rotatably mounted inside the mixing protective shell, and a mixing blade disposed at the lower end of the first cutter shaft. The first cutter shaft is provided with a third connector that can mate with the first connector. The mixer head is provided with a second mounting structure that can detachably connect it to the main unit so that the third connector and the first connector can be connected.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the main unit has a plurality of first elastic buckles, the egg beater head includes an egg beater head shell, the first mounting structure includes a first docking cylinder disposed at the rear of the egg beater head shell, the inner side wall of the first docking cylinder is provided with a buckle position into which the first elastic buckle can be engaged, the second mounting structure includes a second docking cylinder located at one end of the stirring protective shell, the inner side wall of the second docking cylinder is provided with a buckle position into which the first elastic buckle can be engaged, and the first elastic buckle is connected to an unlocking member capable of driving it to disengage from the corresponding buckle position.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stirring protective shell further includes a protective cover located below the second docking cylinder, and a hollow tube connected between the protective cover and the second docking cylinder. The lower end of the first cutter shaft passes through the hollow tube and extends into the protective cover. The stirring blade is located inside the protective cover. The hollow tube is provided with a bearing for supporting the first cutter shaft.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the host includes a host housing with a button hole. The unlocking component is an exposed button that is movably installed at the button hole. The first elastic buckle is integrally connected to the button. A support base is fixed inside the host. An elastic component is provided between the button and the support base, which can drive the button to move outward by elastic force so that the first elastic buckle can be engaged in the corresponding buckle position.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmission mechanism includes a worm gear section disposed on the transmission shaft and a worm wheel disposed on the stirring shaft and cooperating with the worm gear section.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, there are two stirring shafts, and the worm gears on the two stirring shafts are located on both sides of the worm segment, with both worm gears meshing with the worm segment.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the egg beater head housing has an inner cavity, in which a transmission component bracket is provided. The stirring shaft and the transmission shaft are both mounted on the transmission component bracket. The worm gear and the worm segment are both located in the inner cavity. The first docking cylinder is located on the rear side of the egg beater head. The upper part of the egg beater head housing has a handle, and a first button hole is provided on the handle. A first button is installed at the first button hole. A first gap is left between the inner wall of the first button and the first button hole to conduct the inner cavity of the egg beater head to the outside. A ventilation hole is provided at the front of the egg beater head. A decorative panel is detachably installed at the ventilation hole. A second gap is left between the decorative panel and the ventilation hole. The second gap and the ventilation hole conduct the inner cavity of the egg beater head to the outside.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the front surface of the egg beater head shell is provided with a cover bracket that abuts against the rear surface of the decorative panel, the front surface of the egg beater head shell is provided with a snap hole, and the rear surface of the decorative panel is provided with a second elastic buckle that can be fastened at the snap hole.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rear surface of the egg beater head shell is provided with a clearance hole, the rear end of the drive shaft passes through the clearance hole and extends into the first docking cylinder, a gap is left between the drive shaft and the inner wall of the clearance hole, and the clearance hole and the first docking cylinder connect the inner cavity of the egg beater head with the outside.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a chopping cup is further included. The chopping cup includes a cup body and a cup lid that covers the mouth of the cup body. A second drive shaft is rotatably mounted on the cup lid. A second blade shaft is provided inside the cup body. A chopping blade is provided on the second blade shaft. A reducer capable of transmitting power between the second drive shaft and the second blade shaft is mounted on the cup lid. A fourth connector capable of engaging with the first connector is provided on the second drive shaft. A third mounting structure is provided on the cup lid to detachably connect it to the main unit so that the fourth connector and the first connector can be connected.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This food processor can be used in multiple ways: when you need to use its egg-beating function, assemble the main unit and the beater head together; when you need to use its blender function, connect the main unit and the blender head together.

[0015] Assemble the main unit and the whisk head as follows: First, align the first elastic clip on the main unit with the corresponding clip inside the first coupling cylinder. Then, insert the front end (i.e., the end) of the main unit into the first coupling cylinder. The first elastic clip on the main unit will automatically engage with its corresponding clip. Simultaneously, the first connector on the output shaft and the second connector on the drive shaft will successfully align. After starting the driver, the mixing shaft will rotate, and the mixing accessories on the mixing shaft will break up the egg mixture. To detach the main unit and whisk head, press all the buttons to disengage all the first elastic clips from their corresponding clips, then you can easily pull out the main unit. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention when it is used as an egg beater; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in an exploded state when it is used as an egg beater; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A; Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the heat dissipation principle of the egg beater head; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the egg beater head; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in its exploded state when used as a stirrer; Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in its exploded state when used as a chopping cup. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly. Furthermore, descriptions involving "preferred," "second-preferred," etc., in this utility model are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "preferred" or "second-preferred" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0019] Reference Figures 1 to 8 This utility model proposes a multi-purpose food processor, characterized in that it includes a main unit 1, a whisk head 2, and a mixer head 7; The host 1 has a driver 3 and a switch 105 for controlling the start and stop of the driver. The output shaft 31 of the driver 3 is provided with a first connector 32. The egg beater head 2 is provided with a drive shaft 41, a stirring shaft 42 and a transmission mechanism that can transmit power between the drive shaft 41 and the stirring shaft 42. The drive shaft 41 is provided with a second connector 43 that can cooperate with the first connector 32. The egg beater head 2 is provided with a first mounting structure that can detachably connect it to the main unit 1 so that the first connector 32 and the second connector 43 can be connected. The mixer head 7 includes a mixing protective shell 71, a first cutter shaft 72 rotatably installed inside the mixing protective shell 71, and a mixing blade 73 disposed at the lower end of the first cutter shaft 72. The first cutter shaft 72 is provided with a third connector 74 that can cooperate with the first connector 32. The mixer head 7 is provided with a second mounting structure that can detachably connect it to the main unit 1 so that the third connector 74 and the first connector 32 can be connected.

[0020] The driver 3 on the host 1 can be powered by an external power supply plug, by a battery, or by a combination of both.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the main unit 1 has a plurality of first elastic buckles 51, the whisk head 2 includes a whisk head shell 21, the first mounting structure includes a first docking cylinder 201 disposed at the rear of the whisk head shell 21, and the inner side wall of the first docking cylinder 201 is provided with a buckle position 202 into which the first elastic buckles 51 can be engaged; the second mounting structure includes a second docking cylinder 711 located at one end of the stirring protective shell, and the inner side wall of the second docking cylinder 711 is provided with a buckle position 202 into which the first elastic buckles 51 can be engaged; the first elastic buckle 51 is connected to an unlocking member capable of driving it to disengage from the corresponding buckle position 202. The buckle position 202 can be a groove or a through hole disposed on the first docking cylinder 201.

[0022] Reference Figure 7 The stirring protective shell also includes a protective cover 713 located below the second docking cylinder 711, and a hollow tube 712 connected between the protective cover 713 and the second docking cylinder 711. The lower end of the first cutter shaft 72 passes through the hollow tube 712 and extends into the protective cover 713. The stirring blade 73 is located inside the protective cover 713. The hollow tube 712 is provided with a bearing 701 for supporting the first cutter shaft 72.

[0023] The main unit 1 includes a main unit housing 11, on which a button hole 101 is provided. The unlocking component is an exposed button 52 movably installed at the button hole 101. A first elastic buckle 51 is integrally connected to the button 52. A support base 61 is fixed inside the main unit 1. An elastic element 62 is provided between the button 52 and the support base 61, which can drive the button 52 to move outward by elastic force so that the first elastic buckle 51 engages in the corresponding buckle position 202. This elastic element 62 is preferably a compression spring. (Refer to...) Figure 3 and Figure 4The main unit 1 can be configured to be roughly cylindrical to accommodate common motor shapes, and correspondingly, the first docking cylinder 201 is also configured to be cylindrical. When the egg-beating function of this food processor is needed, the main unit 1 and the egg beater head 2 are assembled together; when the mixer function is needed, the main unit 1 and the mixer head 7 are connected together. The method of assembling the main unit 1 and the egg beater head 2 is as follows: first, align the first elastic buckle 51 on the main unit 1 with the buckle position 202 inside the first docking cylinder 201, and then insert the front end (i.e., its end) of the main unit 1 into the first docking cylinder 201. This will allow the first elastic buckle 51 on the main unit 1 to automatically snap into the corresponding buckle position 202. At the same time, the first connector 32 on the output shaft 31 and the second connector 43 on the drive shaft 41 are successfully connected. After starting the driver 3, the mixing shaft 42 can be driven to rotate, and the egg liquid can be broken up by the mixing accessories on the mixing shaft 42. To detach the main unit 1 and the mixer head 2, press all the buttons to disengage all the first elastic clips 51 from their corresponding clips 202, then you can easily pull out the main unit 1. The method for connecting the main unit 1 and the mixer head 7 is exactly the same as the method for assembling the main unit 1 and the mixer head 2.

[0024] The advantages of this food processor are: 1. It has multiple uses, including egg beating and mixing functions. 2. Only one main unit is needed to power different functional heads, enabling various cooking functions. Compared to purchasing multiple different food processors, this helps reduce costs and takes up less space.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the transmission mechanism includes a worm section 411 disposed on a transmission shaft 41, and a worm wheel 44 disposed on a stirring shaft 42 and cooperating with the worm section 411. There are two stirring shafts 42, and the worm wheels 44 on the two stirring shafts 42 are respectively located on both sides of the worm section 411, and both worm wheels 44 are engaged with the worm section 411.

[0026] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the above-mentioned transmission mechanism can adopt other structural forms, such as a combination of bevel gear set and gear reducer.

[0027] The egg beater head shell 21 has an inner cavity, in which a transmission component bracket 271 is provided. The stirring shaft 42 and the transmission shaft 41 are both installed on the transmission component bracket 271, and the worm gear 44 and the worm section 411 are both located in the inner cavity.

[0028] As a further improvement to the above solution, the first docking cylinder 201 is located on the rear side of the egg beater head 2. The upper part of the egg beater head shell 21 has a handle 205, and a first button hole is provided on the handle 205. A first button 272 is installed at the first button hole. A first gap 281 is left between the inner wall of the first button 272 and the first button hole to conduct the inner cavity of the egg beater head 2 to the outside. A ventilation hole 206 is provided at the front of the egg beater head 2. A decorative panel 29 is detachably installed at the ventilation hole 206. A second gap 282 is left between the decorative panel 29 and the ventilation hole 206. The second gap 282 and the ventilation hole 206 conduct the inner cavity of the egg beater head 2 to the outside.

[0029] Specifically, the front surface of the egg beater head shell 21 is provided with a cover bracket 215 that abuts against the rear surface of the decorative panel 29, the front surface of the egg beater head shell 21 is provided with a buckle hole 216, and the rear surface of the decorative panel 29 is provided with a second elastic buckle 291 that can be fastened at the buckle hole 216.

[0030] Furthermore, the rear surface of the egg beater head housing 21 is provided with a clearance hole 283. The rear end of the drive shaft 41 passes through the clearance hole 283 and extends into the first docking cylinder 201. A gap is left between the drive shaft 41 and the inner wall of the clearance hole 283. The clearance hole 283 and the first docking cylinder 201 connect the inner cavity of the egg beater head 2 with the outside.

[0031] The advantages of the above solution are as follows: By setting a handle 205 on the whisk head 2, with a first button hole and a first button 272 on the handle 205, and leaving a first gap 281, and by setting a ventilation hole 206 and a detachable decorative panel 29 at the front of the whisk head 2, with a second gap 282, good air circulation is achieved between the inner cavity of the whisk head 2 and the outside, effectively reducing the heat generated by the transmission mechanism inside the whisk head 2 and preventing overheating. Simultaneously, the clearance hole 283 on the rear surface of the whisk head housing 21 also improves air circulation when the whisk head 2 is separated from the main unit 1. The abutment between the front surface support base 61 of the whisk head housing 21 and the rear surface of the decorative panel 29, along with the matching design of the buckle hole 216 and the second elastic buckle 291, makes the installation and removal of the decorative panel 29 very convenient, facilitating cleaning of the ventilation hole 206 and other operations. When necessary, the decorative panel 29 can be opened to further improve heat dissipation efficiency.

[0032] Reference Figure 8In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a chopping cup 8 is further included. The chopping cup 8 includes a cup body 81 and a cup lid 82 that covers the mouth of the cup body 81. A second drive shaft 83 is rotatably mounted on the cup lid 82. A second blade shaft 84 is disposed inside the cup body 81, and a chopping blade (not shown) is disposed on the second blade shaft 84. A reducer capable of transmitting power between the second drive shaft 83 and the second blade shaft 84 is mounted on the cup lid 82. This reducer is preferably a gear reducer. The output shaft of the reducer is connected to the first end of the second blade shaft 84 via a plug-in coupling. A support shaft is fixed on the inner bottom surface of the cup body 81. A insertion hole is provided at the end of the second blade shaft 84. One end of the support shaft is inserted into the insertion hole and rotatably engages with the second blade shaft 84. A fourth plug 85 capable of engaging with a first plug 32 is provided on the second drive shaft 83. A third mounting structure is provided on the cup lid 82 to detachably connect it to the main unit 1 so that the fourth plug 85 and the first plug 32 are connected.

[0033] The third mounting structure includes a third connecting cylinder 86 located on the cup lid 82. The third connecting cylinder 86 has the same structure as the first connecting cylinder 201 and the second connecting cylinder 711. The inner wall of the third connecting cylinder 86 is also provided with a snap-fit ​​position 202 into which the first elastic snap 51 can be inserted. The method of connecting the main unit 1 and the chopping cup 8 is exactly the same as the method of assembling the main unit 1 and the whisk head 2.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the first connector 32 is a female connector, and the second connector 43, the third connector 74, and the fourth connector 85 are all male connectors. The first connector 32 has a keyway inside, the second connector 43 has a key body corresponding to the keyway on its outer side wall, the third connector 74 has a key body corresponding to the keyway on its outer side wall, and the fourth connector 85 has a key body corresponding to the keyway on its outer side wall.

[0035] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the first connector 32 may be configured as a male connector, while the second connector 43, the third connector 74, and the fourth connector 85 may all be configured as female connectors. The inner hole of the aforementioned female connector may also be a square hole, and correspondingly, the mating portion on the male connector is a quadrangular prism.

[0036] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the inventive concept of this utility model and the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose food processor, characterized in that, Includes main unit (1), egg beater head (2) and mixer head (7); The host (1) has a driver (3), and a first connector (32) is provided on the output shaft (31) of the driver (3). The egg beater head (2) is provided with a drive shaft (41), a stirring shaft (42) and a transmission mechanism that can transmit power between the drive shaft (41) and the stirring shaft (42). The drive shaft (41) is provided with a second connector (43) that can cooperate with the first connector (32). The egg beater head (2) is provided with a first mounting structure that can detachably connect it to the main unit (1) so that the first connector (32) and the second connector (43) can be connected. The mixer head (7) includes a mixing protective shell (71), a first cutter shaft (72) rotatably installed inside the mixing protective shell (71), and a mixing blade (73) disposed at the lower end of the first cutter shaft (72). The first cutter shaft (72) is provided with a third connector (74) that can cooperate with the first connector (32). The mixer head (7) is provided with a second mounting structure that can detachably connect it to the main unit (1) so that the third connector (74) and the first connector (32) can be connected.

2. The multi-purpose food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The host (1) has several first elastic buckles (51), the egg beater head (2) includes an egg beater head shell (21), the first mounting structure includes a first docking cylinder (201) disposed at the rear of the egg beater head shell (21), the inner side wall of the first docking cylinder (201) is provided with a buckle position (202) into which the first elastic buckle (51) can be inserted, the second mounting structure includes a second docking cylinder (711) located at one end of the stirring protective shell (71), the inner side wall of the second docking cylinder (711) is provided with a buckle position (202) into which the first elastic buckle (51) can be inserted, and the first elastic buckle (51) is connected to an unlocking member that can drive it to disengage from the corresponding buckle position (202).

3. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stirring protective shell (71) also includes a protective cover (713) located below the second docking cylinder (711) and a hollow tube (712) connected between the protective cover (713) and the second docking cylinder (711). The lower end of the first cutter shaft (72) passes through the hollow tube (712) and extends into the protective cover (713). The stirring blade (73) is located inside the protective cover (713). The hollow tube (712) is provided with a bearing (701) for supporting the first cutter shaft (72).

4. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The host (1) includes a host housing (11), on which a button hole (101) is provided. The unlocking component is an exposed button (52) that is movably installed at the button hole (101). The first elastic buckle (51) is integrally connected to the button (52). A support base (61) is fixed inside the host (1). An elastic component (62) is provided between the button (52) and the support base (61) that can drive the button (52) to move outward by elastic force so that the first elastic buckle (51) is engaged in the corresponding buckle position (202).

5. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a worm section (411) disposed on the transmission shaft (41) and a worm wheel (44) disposed on the stirring shaft (42) and cooperating with the worm section (411).

6. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two stirring shafts (42), and the worm gears (44) on the two stirring shafts (42) are located on both sides of the worm section (411), and both worm gears (44) are engaged with the worm section (411).

7. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The egg beater head shell (21) has an inner cavity, in which a transmission component bracket (271) is provided. The stirring shaft (42) and the transmission shaft (41) are both mounted on the transmission component bracket (271). The worm gear (44) and the worm section (411) are both located in the inner cavity. The first docking cylinder (201) is located on the rear side of the egg beater head (2). The upper part of the egg beater head shell (21) has a handle (205). A first button hole is provided on the handle (205), and a first button is installed at the first button hole. (272), a first gap (281) is left between the inner wall of the first button (272) and the first button hole to connect the inner cavity of the egg beater head (2) to the outside. A ventilation hole (206) is provided at the front of the egg beater head (2). A decorative panel (29) is detachably installed at the ventilation hole (206). A second gap (282) is left between the decorative panel (29) and the ventilation hole (206). The second gap (282) and the ventilation hole (206) connect the inner cavity of the egg beater head (2) to the outside.

8. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The front surface of the egg beater head shell (21) is provided with a cover bracket (215) that abuts against the rear surface of the decorative panel (29). The front surface of the egg beater head shell (21) is provided with a buckle hole (216), and the rear surface of the decorative panel (29) is provided with a second elastic buckle (291) that can be fastened at the buckle hole (216).

9. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rear surface of the egg beater head shell (21) is provided with a clearance hole (283). The rear end of the drive shaft (41) passes through the clearance hole (283) and extends into the first docking cylinder (201). A gap is left between the drive shaft (41) and the inner wall of the clearance hole (283). The clearance hole (283) and the first docking cylinder (201) connect the inner cavity of the egg beater head (2) with the outside.

10. A multi-purpose food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a chopping cup (8), which includes a cup body (81) and a cup lid (82) covering the mouth of the cup body (81). A second drive shaft (83) is rotatably mounted on the cup lid (82). A second blade shaft (84) is provided inside the cup body (81). A chopping blade is provided on the second blade shaft (84). A reducer that can drive between the second drive shaft (83) and the second blade shaft (84) is installed on the cup lid (82). A fourth connector (85) that can cooperate with the first connector (32) is provided on the second drive shaft (83). A third mounting structure that can detachably connect the cup lid (82) to the main unit (1) so that the fourth connector (85) and the first connector (32) can be connected.

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