Milk frother and food processor

Abstract

Milk frother, characterized in that it comprises a stirring element (1) and a milk frothing element (2), wherein the stirring element (1) comprises a central section (12) and a mounting section (13) arranged along the circumferential direction, wherein the milk frothing element (2) is connected and fixed to the outside of the mounting section (13), and wherein an escape cavity (11) is formed on the inside of the stirring element (1).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, specifically a milk frother and a food processor. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] A milk frother is a professional kitchen appliance for frothing milk during cooking, which is widely used in various culinary applications, including the preparation of French toast, eggs Benedict and cappuccino.

[0003] The patent publication number CN212234195U discloses a "milk frother." Specifically, a milk frother is disclosed, comprising a cup body, to the top of which a cup lid is detachably mounted. A support rod extending downward into the cup body is provided in the lid and is detachably mounted in the lid. It is characterized in that the lower end of the support rod is equipped with a positioning claw that rests on the cup bottom. A rotating base is provided on the cylindrical surface of the support rod. A stirring ring is slid onto the support rod by means of a positioning sleeve provided thereon. A positioning base is provided inside the positioning sleeve, which rests on the rotating base and prevents the bottom of the stirring ring from touching the positioning claw or the bottom of the cup body.The bottom of the stirring ring contains magnetic material so that it and a magnetic drive device located on the outside of the bottom of the cup body attract each other.

[0004] To accommodate the magnetic material, the main body of the stirring ring is designed in a plate shape. However, since the magnetic attraction force is relatively weak when driving the stirring ring to rotate due to the mutual attraction of the magnetic material, the stirring ring is small, which makes it difficult to further improve the milk frothing effect.

[0005] For this reason, an improvement is desired. CONTENT OF THE PRESENT UTILITY MODEL

[0006] The present utility model is based on the object of providing a milk frother and a food processor to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art. The milk frother allows for easier assembly and connection to a drive component and can be dimensioned larger, which is useful for further improving the milk frothing effect.

[0007] According to the present utility model, the problem is solved by the following: A milk frother comprises a stirring element and a milk frothing element, wherein the stirring element has the shape of a downwardly open lid, wherein an escape cavity is formed on the inside of the stirring element, and wherein the milk frothing element is connected and fixed to the outside of the stirring element.

[0008] As a concrete embodiment, it is provided that the stirring element comprises a central section and a mounting section arranged along the circumferential direction, wherein the milk frothing element is connected and fixed to the outside of the mounting section, wherein a plurality of connecting ribs are evenly distributed between the central section and the mounting section, wherein a recess is formed between each adjacent connecting rib.

[0009] As a concrete embodiment, it is provided that the middle section has a greater horizontal height than that of the mounting section, wherein the starting segment of the individual connecting rib is arranged horizontally radially and the end segment of the individual connecting rib is arranged inclined downwards by bending.

[0010] As a concrete embodiment, it is provided that the outer side of the mounting section is provided with a limiting indentation which corresponds to the shape of the milk frothing element, wherein the cross section of the limiting indentation is curved.

[0011] As a concrete embodiment, it is provided that the inside of the milk frothing element is provided with a retaining ring which circumferentially constricts the inside of the milk frothing element so that the milk frothing element is connected and fixed to the mounting section.

[0012] A food processor comprises a mixing bowl and a milk frother as described above, wherein the bottom of the mixing bowl is provided with a sealing plug and a gear shaft, wherein the top of the sealing plug is arranged in the escape cavity, wherein the gear shaft passes from bottom to top in sequence through the bottom of the mixing bowl and the sealing plug, and wherein the upper end of the gear shaft is connected to and fixed on the stirring element and the lower end of the gear shaft is arranged outside the bottom of the mixing bowl and connected to a drive device.

[0013] As a concrete embodiment, it is provided that a bearing device is provided between the gear shaft and the sealing plug, via which the gear shaft and the sealing plug interact with each other in a sliding manner, wherein a sealing element is provided above the bearing device, which interacts with the gear shaft and the sealing plug in a tight fit.

[0014] As a concrete embodiment, it is provided that the upper end of the gear shaft projects upwards through the agitator and is connected to a safety cap, wherein the bottom of the safety cap interacts with the agitator in contact therewith.

[0015] As a concrete embodiment, it is provided that the sealing plug is separable from the mixing cup and is thus connected and fixed via a locking mechanism, wherein when the sealing plug is separated from the mixing cup, the safety cap can set the gear shaft, the milk frother and the sealing plug in motion upwards and thus separate them from the mixing cup.

[0016] The present utility model is characterized by the following advantageous effects: The escape cavity can facilitate the assembly and connection of the agitator and a drive structure. This allows the milk frother to be larger, which in turn further improves the milk frothing effect. In addition, the lid-shaped design of the agitator enables a reduction in material costs compared to plate-shaped designs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 shows a first schematic structural view of a milk frother according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Fig. 2 shows a second schematic structural view of the milk frother according to the embodiment of the present utility model. Fig. 3 shows a schematic sectional view of the embodiment of the present utility model. Fig. 4 shows an enlarged view of the location A in the embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The present utility model will be discussed in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings using the exemplary embodiment.

[0018] It will be Fig.1 to 4. The milk frother comprises a stirring element 1 and a milk frothing element 2. The stirring element 1 has the shape of a downwardly open lid. An escape cavity 11 is formed on the inside of the stirring element 1. The milk frothing element 2 is connected and fixed to the outside of the stirring element 1. The escape cavity 11 can facilitate the assembly of the stirring element 1 and a drive structure to one another and their connection to one another. This allows the milk frother to be dimensioned larger, which in turn further improves the milk frothing effect. In addition, the lid-shaped design of the stirring element 1 enables a reduction in material costs compared to plate-shaped constructions.

[0019] Furthermore, the stirring element 1 comprises a central section 12 and a mounting section 13 arranged along the circumferential direction. The milk frothing element 2 is connected and fixed to the outside of the mounting section 13. Several connecting ribs 14 are evenly distributed between the central section 12 and the mounting section 13. A recess 15 is formed between each adjacent connecting rib 14, thus ensuring the overall structural strength of the stirring element 1 and simultaneously achieving a further reduction in material costs.

[0020] Furthermore, the central portion 12 is provided with a greater horizontal height than that of the mounting portion 13. The initial segment of the individual connecting rib 14 is arranged horizontally radially, and the end segment of the individual connecting rib 14 is arranged inclined downward by bending. Thus, the structural strength of the agitator 1 is further increased.

[0021] Furthermore, the outer side of the mounting portion 13 is provided with a limiting recess 131 that corresponds to the shape of the milk frothing element 2. The cross-section of the limiting recess 131 is curved. This reduces the likelihood of the milk frothing element 2 becoming undesirably detached from the mounting portion 13.

[0022] Furthermore, the inside of the milk frothing element 2 is provided with a retaining ring 3, which circumferentially constricts the inside of the milk frothing element 2, so that the milk frothing element 2 is connected to the mounting section 13 and fixed thereto. This further increases the strength of the connection between the milk frothing element 2 and the mounting section 13 and reduces the likelihood of unwanted detachment of the milk frothing element 2 from the mounting section 13.

[0023] The present utility model further discloses a food processor. It comprises a mixing bowl 4 and a milk frother as described above. The bottom of the mixing bowl 4 is provided with a sealing plug 5 and a gear shaft 6. The top of the sealing plug 5 is arranged in the escape cavity 11. The gear shaft 6 extends from bottom to top through the bottom of the mixing bowl 4 and the sealing plug 5 in sequence. The upper end of the gear shaft 6 is connected to the stirring element 1 and fixed thereto. The lower end of the gear shaft 6 is arranged outside the bottom of the mixing bowl 4 and connected to a drive device (not shown). The drive device rotates the milk frother via the gear shaft 6, thereby frothing milk.

[0024] Furthermore, a bearing device 7 is provided between the transmission shaft 6 and the sealing plug 5, via which the transmission shaft 6 and the sealing plug 5 interact with one another in a sliding manner. A sealing element 8 is provided above the bearing device 7, which interacts with the transmission shaft 6 and the sealing plug 5 in a tight fit. This improves both the centering and the sealing effect between the transmission shaft 6 and the sealing plug 5.

[0025] Furthermore, the upper end of the gear shaft 6 projects upward through the agitator 1 and is connected to a retaining cap 9. The bottom of the retaining cap 9 interacts with the agitator 1 by engaging it. The retaining cap 9 can increase the connection strength between the gear shaft 6 and the agitator 1.

[0026] Furthermore, it is provided that the sealing plug 5 is detachable from the mixing cup 4 and is thus connected and fixed thereto via a locking mechanism. When the sealing plug 5 is separated from the mixing cup 4, the safety cap 9 can cause the gear shaft 6, the milk frother, and the sealing plug 5 to move upwards, thus separating them from the mixing cup 4. After the sealing plug 5 is unlocked from the mixing cup 4, the safety cap 9 allows the gear shaft 6, the milk frother, and the sealing plug 5 to be effortlessly moved upwards as a whole and separated from the mixing cup 4. This allows the user to remove the milk frother from the mixing cup 4 particularly easily.

[0027] The above embodiment represents merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and other possible embodiments of the present utility model are also conceivable. Those skilled in the art may, without violating the spirit of the present utility model, make various variations or substitutions, which are also encompassed by the scope defined by the claims of the present application. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 212234195U

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Claims

[1] Milk frother, characterized by in that it comprises a stirring element (1) and a milk frothing element (2), wherein the stirring element (1) comprises a central section (12) and a mounting section (13) arranged along the circumferential direction, wherein the milk frothing element (2) is connected and fixed to the outside of the mounting section (13), and wherein an escape cavity (11) is formed on the inside of the stirring element (1). [2] Milk frother according to claim 1, characterized by that the stirring element (1) has the shape of a lid open at the bottom. [3] Milk frother according to claim 1, characterized by that a plurality of connecting ribs (14) are evenly distributed between the central section (12) and the mounting section (13), wherein a recess (15) is formed between each adjacent connecting rib (14). [4] Milk frother according to claim 3, characterized bythat the central section (12) has a greater horizontal height than that of the mounting section (13), wherein the initial segment of the individual connecting rib (14) is arranged horizontally radially and the end segment of the individual connecting rib (14) is arranged inclined downwards by bending. [5] Milk frother according to claim 3, characterized by that the outer side of the mounting section (13) is provided with a limiting indentation (131) which corresponds to the shape of the milk frothing element (2), the cross section of the limiting indentation (131) being arcuate. [6] Milk frother according to claim 1, characterized by that the inside of the milk frothing element (2) is provided with a retaining ring (3) which circumferentially constricts the inside of the milk frothing element (2) so that the milk frothing element (2) is connected and fixed to the mounting section (13). [7] A food processor comprising a milk frother according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising a mixing cup (4), the bottom (4) of which is provided with a sealing plug (5) and a gear shaft (6), the top of the sealing plug (5) being arranged in the escape cavity (11), the gear shaft (6) passing through the bottom of the mixing cup (4) and the sealing plug (5), and the upper end of the gear shaft (6) being connected and fixed to the stirring element (1) and the lower end of the gear shaft (6) being arranged outside the bottom of the mixing cup (4) and connected to a drive device. [8] Food processor according to claim 7, characterized bythat a bearing device (7) is provided between the gear shaft (6) and the sealing plug (5), via which bearing device the gear shaft (6) and the sealing plug (5) interact with one another in a sliding manner, wherein a sealing element (8) is provided above the bearing device (7) which interacts with the gear shaft (6) and the sealing plug (5) in a close fit. [9] Food processor according to claim 7, characterized by that the upper end of the gear shaft (6) projects upwards through the agitator (1) and is connected to a safety cap (9), the bottom of the safety cap (9) interacting with the agitator (1) in contact therewith. [10] Food processor according to claim 9, characterized bythat the sealing plug (5) is separable from the mixing cup (4) and is thus connected and fixed via a locking mechanism, wherein when the sealing plug (5) is separated from the mixing cup (4), the safety cap (9) can set the gear shaft (6), the milk frother and the sealing plug (5) in motion upwards and thus separate them from the mixing cup (4).

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