A blender cup assembly and a smoothie maker

Abstract

The application discloses a stirring cup assembly and a smoothie maker, which comprises a cup body, a plurality of vertical disturbance convex ribs are circumferentially and spaced apart on the inner wall of the cup body; a stirring part is rotatably arranged in the cup body, the stirring part comprises stirring blades, and a plurality of disturbance convex protrusions are arranged on the circumferential outer side of the stirring blades; when the stirring part rotates, the disturbance convex ribs and the disturbance convex protrusions can limit the stirring material from rotating together with the stirring part. By circumferentially arranging the vertical disturbance convex ribs on the inner wall of the cup body and cooperating with the disturbance convex protrusions on the stirring part, the stable vortex formed by the synchronous rotation of the raw materials and the stirring blades can be effectively broken, which not only improves the stirring efficiency of the smoothie and the ice block breaking effect, ensures that the finished product has delicate and uniform taste, but also has the advantages of simple and reliable structure and easy production and manufacturing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smoothie maker technology, and in particular to a blending cup assembly and a smoothie maker. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, their demands for beverage quality and production efficiency are also increasing. Smoothies, as a popular cold drink, are typically made using a smoothie maker. A traditional smoothie maker mainly consists of a drive unit and a detachable blending cup assembly.

[0003] Traditional blending cups typically have a smooth cylindrical inner wall, and the blending section usually uses continuous, complete blades. The raw materials rotate synchronously with the blades, resulting in a small relative speed difference within the cup. During operation, the blades drive the liquid and solid materials inside the cup to rotate at high speed, leading to poor smoothie production. This often results in large ice cubes not being fully broken up or a less smooth and uniform texture. Therefore, the purpose of this application is to explore how to disrupt the flow of liquid within the cup through a simple structural design.

[0004] The above content is only used to help understand the technical solution of this application and does not represent an admission that the above content is the closest prior art to this application. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, this application provides a stirring cup assembly to solve one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is a stirring cup assembly and a smoothie machine, including: a cup body, wherein a plurality of turbulence-disrupting ribs extending vertically are arranged circumferentially on the inner wall of the cup body; a stirring part, which is rotatably disposed in the cup body, the stirring part including stirring blades, wherein a plurality of turbulence-disrupting protrusions are arranged on the circumferential outer side of the stirring blades; when the stirring part rotates, the turbulence-disrupting ribs and turbulence-disrupting protrusions will restrict the stirring material from rotating together with the stirring part.

[0007] In some embodiments, the stirring part further includes an annular base and a bottom connecting part. The bottom of the annular base is provided with two vertical support ribs. The inner edge of the stirring blade extends downward spirally from the outer side of the annular base and surrounds the outer side of the vertical support ribs, and finally connects with the bottom connecting part.

[0008] In some embodiments, two stirring blades are provided on the outer periphery of the bottom connecting portion. One side of the stirring blade is a blade portion with a Z-shaped blade. The inner side of the stirring blade is connected to the outer periphery of the stirring blade.

[0009] In some embodiments, the turbulence ribs are evenly distributed circumferentially on the inner wall of the cup.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cup body has an ice outlet.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cup body is provided with a handle.

[0012] A smoothie maker includes the blending cup assembly described above.

[0013] In some embodiments, the drive component of the smoothie maker is driven to the bottom connection of the blending cup assembly via a connecting rod.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: by setting vertical turbulence ribs around the inner wall of the cup and cooperating with the turbulence protrusions on the stirring part, the stable vortex formed by the synchronous rotation of the raw materials with the stirring blade can be effectively broken. This not only improves the stirring efficiency and ice crushing effect of the smoothie, ensuring that the finished product has a delicate and uniform taste, but also the structure is simple, reliable and easy to manufacture. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod structure of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring section structure of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cup body in this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a top view of the structure of this application.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of this application.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. Cup body; 11. Turbulence rib; 12. Ice outlet; 121. Limiting flange; 122. Guide slope; 13. Mating protrusion; 14. Handle; 2. Stirring part; 21. Stirring blade; 211. Turbulence protrusion; 22. Annular base; 221. Vertical support rib; 23. Bottom connection part; 231. Connecting hole; 232. Stirring blade; 2321. Blade part; 233. Screw hole; 3. Connecting rod; 31. Mating surface; 4. Positioning component. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection of this application.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1-7 As shown, this application first provides a stirring cup assembly, mainly including: a cup body 1, wherein a plurality of turbulence-disrupting ribs 11 extending vertically are arranged at intervals on the inner wall of the cup body 1, and a stirring part 2 is rotatably disposed in the cup body 1. The stirring part 2 includes stirring blades 21, and a plurality of turbulence-disrupting protrusions 211 are arranged on the outer circumferential side of the stirring blades 21. When the stirring part 2 rotates, the turbulence-disrupting ribs 11 and the turbulence-disrupting protrusions 211 will restrict the stirring material from rotating together with the stirring part 2.

[0026] Specifically, when the stirring section 2 rotates at high speed, the material being stirred tends to rotate synchronously with the stirring section 2 due to the centrifugal force; while the turbulence ribs 11 on the inner wall of the cup body 1 block the movement of the material being stirred from the outside, and the turbulence protrusions 211 on the stirring blades 21 disturb the material field of the material being stirred from the inside. Both of these disrupt the inertia of the circular motion of the material being stirred, causing the material to tumble and collide violently, thereby improving the crushing and mixing efficiency.

[0027] The following will continue to describe some preferred / improved embodiments based on the above embodiments. Any one of the following embodiments can be selected, or multiple embodiments can be combined.

[0028] Reference Figure 4As shown, the stirring part 2 also includes an annular base 22 and a bottom connecting part 23. The bottom of the annular base 22 is provided with two vertical support ribs 221. The inner edge of the stirring blade 21 extends downward spirally from the outer side of the annular base 22 and wraps around the outer side of the vertical support ribs 221, and finally connects with the bottom connecting part 23. The bottom connecting part 23 and the annular base 22 are connected by the spiral stirring blade 21 and the vertical support ribs 221, which improves the overall rigidity of the stirring part 2.

[0029] Reference Figure 4 As shown in Figure 6, two stirring blades 232 are provided on the outer periphery of the bottom connecting part 23. One side of the stirring blade 232 is a blade portion 2321 with a Z-shaped blade. The inner side of the stirring blade 21 is connected to the outer periphery of the stirring blade 232, so that the stirring blade 21 and the stirring blade 232 work together: the blade pushes the material to gather towards the blade portion 2321, the blade portion 2321 concentrates and crushes the material, the blade portion 2321 quickly shears the ice block, and the Z-shaped inflection point impacts large particles of material, improving crushing efficiency.

[0030] Preferably, the four turbulence ribs 11 are evenly distributed circumferentially on the inner wall of the cup body 1, so that the turbulence resistance experienced by the stirred material in the circumferential direction is consistent.

[0031] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the cup body 1 has an ice outlet 12, and the edge of the ice outlet 12 is chamfered.

[0032] Preferably, in order to enable the user to lift the cup body 1 to pour the contents, the cup body 1 is provided with a handle 14.

[0033] A smoothie maker includes the aforementioned blending cup assembly.

[0034] Furthermore, the drive component of the smoothie machine is driven to connect with the bottom connection part 23 of the mixing cup assembly via the connecting rod 3. After the mixing cup assembly is installed in place, the lower end of the connecting rod 3 is inserted into the polygonal connecting hole 231 of the bottom connection part 23 to form a rigid connection.

[0035] On the other hand, based on the above-mentioned blending cup assembly and smoothie maker, referring to Figure 1-7 As shown, this application also proposes a disassembly and assembly structure for the stirring blade 21 of a smoothie machine, mainly comprising: a stirring part 2, including a bottom connecting part 23, wherein a connecting hole 231 is provided at the top of the bottom connecting part 23; a connecting rod 3, which is vertically inserted into the connecting hole 231; and a positioning component 4, which is operably disposed on the side of the stirring part 2, for abutting against the connecting rod 3 after the connecting rod 3 is inserted into the connecting hole 231, so as to prevent the connecting rod 3 from coming out of the connecting hole 231.

[0036] Specifically, during installation, the lower end of the connecting rod 3 is inserted into the connecting hole 231 of the bottom connecting part 23, and the lateral quick locking of the positioning component 4 ensures a relatively stable connection between the connecting rod 3 and the bottom connecting part 23. During disassembly, the connecting rod 3 is lifted upwards to remove the stirring part 2 together, and the connecting rod 3 is separated from the bottom connecting part 23 by directly or indirectly operating the positioning component 4.

[0037] The following will continue to describe some preferred / improved embodiments based on the above embodiments. Any one of the following embodiments can be selected, or multiple embodiments can be combined.

[0038] As one embodiment, the positioning component 4 is a bolt, and the side wall of the connecting seat is provided with a screw hole 233 communicating with the connecting hole 231. After the bolt is screwed into the screw hole 233, its end abuts against the side of the end of the connecting rod 3. The bolt can be an internal hex bolt. Since the bolt and the connecting rod 3 are fitted together, it can be locked by rotating the internal hex wrench less than one turn during installation. When disassembling, the limit can be released by rotating in the opposite direction. Alternatively, a knurled bolt with a longer head can be used so that the user can lock and unlock the positioning component 4 by hand.

[0039] As another embodiment, see below. Figure 7 As shown, the positioning component 4 is a ball screw. The side wall of the connecting seat is provided with a screw hole 233 that communicates with the connecting hole 231. After the ball screw is screwed into the screw hole 233, its balls elastically abut against the side of the lower end of the connecting rod 3. Due to its characteristics, the balls of the ball screw can be compressed inward. The end of the connecting rod 3 that is pressed against by the ball screw ensures a certain connection effect between the connecting rod 3 and the bottom connecting part 23 until the user applies force to separate the connecting rod 3 from the bottom connecting part 23.

[0040] Preferably, in order to achieve the best effect of the tight fit of the positioning component 4, the side of the connecting rod 3 is provided with a mating surface 31 that matches the end of the positioning component 4.

[0041] Preferably, the lower end of the connecting rod 3 has a polygonal cross-sectional shape, and the shape of the connecting hole 231 is adapted to the lower end of the connecting rod 3. The positioning component 4 abuts against the polygonal side of the connecting rod 3. The polygonal shape is used for mechanical transmission. The polygon is preferably a triangle. When one side of the triangle is under pressure, the angle opposite to this side can fit better with the connecting hole 231, effectively enhancing the locking effect of the positioning component 4.

[0042] Furthermore, based on the aforementioned blending cup assembly and blender, and the disassembly and assembly structure of the blender blade 21, refer to... Figure 1-7As shown, this application also provides a detachable structure cup body 1 for the stirring blade 21 of a smoothie maker, which has an ice outlet 12 at its bottom; the cup body 1 has an upwardly protruding limiting flange 121 surrounding the top edge of the ice outlet 12; the bottom of the cup body 1 has a guide slope 122 that slopes downward toward the ice outlet 12, and the guide slope 122 is connected to the ice outlet 12.

[0043] Specifically, the guide slope 122 can use gravity to guide the viscous ice residue at the bottom of the cup to slide completely to the ice outlet 12, improving the ice dispensing efficiency of the ice blender. The limiting flange 121 is used to prevent large ice particles that are not fully stirred from falling directly, ensuring the smoothness of the ice blend when it is dispensed.

[0044] The following will continue to describe some preferred / improved embodiments based on the above embodiments. Any one of the following embodiments can be selected, or multiple embodiments can be combined.

[0045] Preferably, in order to ensure stable ice discharge from the guide slope 122, the limiting flange 121 surrounds at least more than half of the edge of the ice discharge port 12.

[0046] Preferably, the contour path of the guide slope 122 is arranged around the center of the bottom of the cup body 1, and the direction of the contour path of the guide slope 122 is the same as the stirring direction of the smoothie maker. The annular path is adapted to the rotation trajectory of the two stirring parts, so that the smoothie flows spirally along the slope under the action of centrifugal force, avoiding local accumulation; compared with the straight slope, the annular guide slope 122 has a larger guiding area.

[0047] To balance the thickness of the cup body 1 with the flow velocity of the guide slope 122, the angle between the guide slope 122 and the horizontal plane is 4° to 10°.

[0048] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the bottom center of the cup body 1 is provided with a matching protrusion 13 for placing the stirring part 2 of the slush machine. The matching protrusion 13 can cooperate with the bottom connecting part 23 to make its rotation smoother.

[0049] The various embodiments of this application have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this application, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0050] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. The foregoing embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A stirring cup assembly, characterized in that, include: The cup body has several circumferentially spaced turbulence ribs extending vertically on its inner wall. A stirring section is rotatably disposed within the cup body. The stirring section includes stirring blades, and the outer circumferential side of the stirring blades is provided with several turbulence protrusions. When the stirring section rotates, the turbulence ribs and turbulence protrusions will restrict the material being stirred from rotating with the stirring section.

2. The stirring cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring part also includes an annular base and a bottom connecting part. The bottom of the annular base is provided with two vertical support ribs. The inner edge of the stirring blade extends downward spirally from the outer side of the annular base and wraps around the outer side of the vertical support ribs, and finally connects with the bottom connecting part.

3. The stirring cup assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two stirring blades are provided on the outer periphery of the bottom connecting part. One side of the stirring blade is a blade edge with a Z-shaped blade. The inner side of the stirring blade is connected to the outer periphery of the stirring blade.

4. A stirring cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The turbulence-disrupting ribs are evenly distributed circumferentially on the inner wall of the cup.

5. A stirring cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, An ice outlet is provided at the bottom of the cup.

6. A stirring cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cup body is equipped with a handle.

7. A smoothie maker, characterized in that, Includes the stirring cup assembly as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A smoothie machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive unit of the smoothie maker is driven to the bottom connection of the mixing cup assembly via a connecting rod.

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