Cup cover assembly and food processor

Abstract

The application provides a cup cover assembly and a food processor. The cup cover assembly comprises a plastic cover body and a metal cover body arranged on the inner side of the plastic cover body. The metal cover body and the plastic cover body are buckled through a screw buckle structure, and the metal cover body and the plastic cover body are connected together through a connecting piece. The metal cover body and the plastic cover body are buckled through the screw buckle structure, which can better avoid the relative movement of the metal cover body and the plastic cover body in the up-down direction. Meanwhile, the metal cover body and the plastic cover body are connected together through the connecting piece, which can better avoid the relative rotation loosening of the metal cover body and the plastic cover body in the circumferential direction. Thus, the metal cover body and the plastic cover body are stably and reliably fixed together through the screw buckle structure and the connecting piece, the structure has good stability, the production process is simple, and the cost is lower.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, many different types of food processors have appeared on the market. The functions of food processors mainly include, but are not limited to, making soy milk, juicing, rice paste, mincing meat, shaved ice, making coffee, and / or preparing face masks. Food processors include a blending jar assembly and a lid assembly that covers the blending jar assembly. To ensure food hygiene and safety, existing lid assemblies typically consist of a plastic lid body and a metal inner lid inside the plastic lid body, but this presents a problem of complex assembly processes. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a cup lid assembly and a food processor, which not only ensures the hygiene and safety of food contact, but also has a simple assembly process and low manufacturing cost.

[0004] This application provides a cup lid assembly, comprising: a plastic lid body; and a metal lid body disposed inside the plastic lid body; wherein the metal lid body and the plastic lid body are fastened together by a snap-fit ​​structure, and the metal lid body and the plastic lid body are connected together by a connector. The snap-fit ​​structure effectively prevents the metal lid body and the plastic lid body from moving relative to each other in the vertical direction; simultaneously, the connector prevents the metal lid body and the plastic lid body from rotating relative to each other in the circumferential direction. Thus, the snap-fit ​​structure and connector can stably and reliably fix the metal lid body and the plastic lid body together, resulting in good structural stability, a simple assembly process, and reduced manufacturing costs.

[0005] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​protrusion on the metal cover and a snap-fit ​​groove on the plastic cover, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusion engages with the snap-fit ​​groove; or, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​protrusion on the plastic cover and a snap-fit ​​groove on the metal cover, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusion engages with the snap-fit ​​groove. This results in a simple manufacturing process and low cost.

[0006] Furthermore, the plastic lid is designed to be ring-shaped, and the metal lid passes through the plastic lid from bottom to top. Thus, when the lid assembly is placed on the blending cup assembly, the metal lid is exposed above the blending cup assembly, making the food processor more aesthetically pleasing; and during operation, the food can only contact the metal lid, not the plastic lid, making it more hygienic and safer to use.

[0007] Furthermore, the metal cover includes a sidewall and a top wall disposed at the top of the sidewall, the sidewall including an upward-facing stepped portion that abuts against the plastic cover. The step portion abutting against the plastic cover allows for better vertical positioning of both the metal and plastic covers.

[0008] Furthermore, the cup lid assembly includes a first sealing ring fitted onto the metal lid and the plastic lid, the first sealing ring covering the seam between the plastic lid and the stepped portion. Because the first sealing ring covers the seam between the plastic lid and the stepped portion, it effectively prevents food slurry from leaking out from the seam between the metal lid and the plastic lid, eliminating the need for a separate sealing ring to seal the seam, resulting in a simpler structure and a better user experience.

[0009] Furthermore, the metal cover is provided with a first limiting part, the plastic cover is provided with a second limiting part, and the first sealing ring is limited between the first limiting part and the second limiting part. Thus, through the cooperation of the first limiting part and the second limiting part, the first sealing ring can be reliably limited, preventing it from falling off during use.

[0010] Furthermore, the metal lid includes a side wall and a top wall disposed at the top of the side wall, the top wall having a vent, and the cup lid assembly includes a vent cap disposed at the vent. This achieves venting.

[0011] Furthermore, a second sealing ring is provided between the connector and the metal cover. By providing the second sealing ring between the connector and the metal cover, leakage at the connection point is prevented.

[0012] Furthermore, the plastic lid includes a shell body and a handle disposed on the outside of the shell body. The connector connects the metal lid and the shell body, and the handle conceals the connector. Thus, by concealing the connector with the handle, the cup lid assembly becomes more aesthetically pleasing.

[0013] Furthermore, the cup lid assembly includes a lid coupler, a lid piece, and a decorative piece. The lid coupler is assembled to the handle, the lid piece is assembled above or below the handle to cover the lid coupler, and the decorative piece is assembled to the end of the handle. By providing the lid piece and decorative piece, the cup lid assembly becomes more aesthetically pleasing.

[0014] This application provides a food processor, which includes: a blending cup assembly; and a lid assembly as described above, which covers the blending cup assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of a food processor shown in an exemplary embodiment of this application; Figure 2yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial cross-sectional view of the cup lid assembly covering the mixing cup assembly. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The exploded 3D view of the cup lid assembly shows the vent cover being hidden. Figure 4 yes Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the cup lid assembly shown shows the vent cover being hidden. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0017] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The food processor 100 of this application includes a main unit 60, a mixing cup assembly 50 and a lid assembly 40. The mixing cup assembly 50 is assembled on the main unit 60, and the lid assembly 40 covers the mixing cup assembly 50.

[0018] In one embodiment, the main unit 60 includes a housing, a motor disposed within the housing, and a control circuit board. The stirring cup assembly 50 includes a stirring cup, a stirring blade disposed at the bottom of the stirring cup, and a heating element. The stirring blade is connected to the output shaft of the motor via a clutch assembly. In another embodiment, the main unit 60 includes a housing and a control circuit board disposed within the housing. The stirring cup assembly 50 includes a stirring cup, a motor disposed at the bottom of the stirring cup, a stirring blade, and a heating element. The stirring blade is directly connected to the output shaft of the motor.

[0019] The cup lid assembly 40 includes a plastic lid body 10 and a metal lid body 20, with the metal lid body 20 disposed inside the plastic lid body 10. The metal lid body 20 and the plastic lid body 10 are fastened together by a snap-fit ​​structure, and are connected together by a connector 29. One or more snap-fit ​​structures and one or more connectors 29 can be used. The snap-fit ​​structure and connectors 29 are arranged circumferentially along the plastic lid body 10 and the metal lid body 20. The connectors 29 can be rivets, screws, or other suitable components.

[0020] The metal cover 20 and the plastic cover 10 are fastened together by a snap fastener, which can effectively prevent the metal cover 20 and the plastic cover 10 from moving relative to each other in the vertical direction. At the same time, the metal cover 20 and the plastic cover 10 are connected together by a connector 29, which can effectively prevent the metal cover 20 and the plastic cover 10 from rotating relative to each other in the circumferential direction and loosening. In this way, the metal cover 20 and the plastic cover 10 can be stably and reliably fixed together by the snap fastener and the connector 29. The structure has good stability, the assembly process is simple, and the production and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

[0021] In one embodiment, the snap fastener structure includes a snap fastener protrusion 31 disposed on the metal cover 20 and a snap fastener groove 32 disposed on the plastic cover 10, wherein the snap fastener protrusion 31 and the snap fastener groove 32 are engaged. This simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces costs.

[0022] In another embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a snap-fit ​​protrusion disposed on the plastic cover 10 and a snap-fit ​​groove disposed on the metal cover 20, wherein the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove are engaged. This simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces costs.

[0023] The plastic lid 10 is ring-shaped, and the metal lid 20 passes through the plastic lid 10 from bottom to top. Thus, when the lid assembly 40 covers the mixing cup assembly 50, the metal lid 20 is exposed above the mixing cup assembly 50, making the food processor 100 more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, during operation, the food can only contact the metal lid 20 and not the plastic lid 10, making it more hygienic and safer to use.

[0024] In the illustrated embodiment, the metal cover 20 includes a side wall 21 and a top wall 22 disposed at the top of the side wall 21. The side wall 21 includes a stepped portion 211 that abuts against the plastic cover 10. By abutting against the plastic cover 10 with the stepped portion 211, the metal cover 20 and the plastic cover 10 can be better positioned in the vertical direction.

[0025] The cup lid assembly 40 includes a first sealing ring 30 fitted onto the metal lid 20 and the plastic lid 10, covering the seam between the plastic lid 10 and the stepped portion 211. The first sealing ring 30 forms a seal between the mixing cup and the cup lid assembly 40. Because the first sealing ring 30 covers the seam between the plastic lid 10 and the stepped portion 211, it effectively prevents food slurry from leaking out from the seam between the metal lid 20 and the plastic lid 10, eliminating the need for a separate sealing ring to seal the seam. This results in a simpler structure and a better user experience.

[0026] In the illustrated embodiment, the metal cover 20 is provided with a first limiting part 23, and the plastic cover 10 is provided with a second limiting part 11. The first sealing ring 30 is defined between the first limiting part 23 and the second limiting part 11. Thus, through the cooperation of the first limiting part 23 and the second limiting part 11, the first sealing ring 30 can be reliably limited, preventing the first sealing ring 30 from falling off during use.

[0027] The metal lid 20 includes a side wall 21 and a top wall 22 disposed at the top of the side wall 21. The top wall 22 is provided with a vent 221. The cup lid assembly 40 includes a vent cap 39 disposed at the vent 221. In this way, venting is achieved.

[0028] In the illustrated embodiment, the plastic lid 10 includes a shell body 12 and a handle 13 disposed on the outside of the shell body 12. The connector 29 connects the metal lid 20 and the shell body 12, and the handle 13 conceals the connector 29. Thus, by concealing the connector 29 with the handle 13, the cup lid assembly 40 has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0029] A second sealing ring 28 is provided between the connector 29 and the metal cover 20. By providing the second sealing ring 28 between the connector 29 and the metal cover 20, leakage at the connection point is prevented. Specifically, the connector 29 includes a nail body 291 and a nail head 292. The connector 29 passes through the metal cover 20 and the plastic cover 10 sequentially from the inside out, and the second sealing ring 28 is disposed between the nail head 292 and the metal cover 20.

[0030] The cup lid assembly 40 includes a lid coupler 33, a lid piece 34, and a decorative piece 35. The lid coupler 33 is assembled to the handle 13, the lid piece 34 is assembled above or below the handle 13 to cover the lid coupler 33, and the decorative piece 35 is assembled to the end of the handle 13. By providing the lid piece 34 and the decorative piece 35, the cup lid assembly 40 has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cup lid assembly, characterized in that, include: Plastic cover (10); and A metal cover (20) is disposed inside the plastic cover (10); The metal cover (20) and the plastic cover (10) are fastened together by a snap fastener structure, and the metal cover (20) and the plastic cover (10) are connected together by a connector (29).

2. The cup lid assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap fastener structure includes a snap fastener protrusion (31) disposed on the metal cover (20) and a snap fastener groove (32) disposed on the plastic cover (10), wherein the snap fastener protrusion (31) and the snap fastener groove (32) are engaged; or, The snap fastener structure includes a snap fastener protrusion disposed on the plastic cover (10) and a snap fastener groove disposed on the metal cover (20), wherein the snap fastener protrusion engages with the snap fastener groove.

3. The cup lid assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plastic cover (10) is ring-shaped, and the metal cover (20) passes through the plastic cover (10) from bottom to top.

4. The cup lid assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The metal cover (20) includes a side wall (21) and a top wall (22) disposed at the top of the side wall (21). The side wall (21) includes a stepped portion (211) that abuts against the bottom of the plastic cover (10).

5. The cup lid assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cup lid assembly includes a first sealing ring (30) fitted onto the metal lid (20) and the plastic lid (10), the first sealing ring (30) covering the seam between the plastic lid (10) and the stepped portion (211).

6. The cup lid assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The metal cover (20) is provided with a first limiting part (23), the plastic cover (10) is provided with a second limiting part (11), and the first sealing ring (30) is limited between the first limiting part (23) and the second limiting part (11).

7. The cup lid assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The metal cover (20) includes a side wall (21) and a top wall (22) disposed at the top of the side wall (21). The top wall (22) is provided with an exhaust port (221). The cup lid assembly includes an exhaust cap (39) disposed at the exhaust port (221). And / or, a second sealing ring (28) is provided between the connector (29) and the metal cover (20).

8. The cup lid assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plastic cover (10) includes a shell body (12) and a handle (13) disposed on the outside of the shell body (12). The connector (29) connects the metal cover (20) and the shell body (12), and the handle (13) covers the connector (29).

9. The cup lid assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cup lid assembly includes a lid coupler (33), a lid piece (34), and a decorative piece (35). The lid coupler (33) is assembled to the handle (13), the lid piece (34) is assembled above or below the handle (13) to cover the lid coupler (33), and the decorative piece (35) is assembled to the end of the handle (13).

10. A food processor, characterized in that, include: Mixing cup assembly (50); and The cup lid assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is disposed on the stirring cup assembly (50).

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