Cup assembly and food processor

Abstract

The present application provides a cup assembly and a food processor The cup assembly (20) includes a cup body assembly (21), a heating plate assembly (22) and a safety locking fastener (24). The cup body assembly comprises a cup body (210) and a cup holder (211) arranged at a bottom of the cup body. The heating plate assembly is detachably assembled inside the cup holder and engaged with the cup holder through twisting, forms the bottom of the cup body, and comprises a locking stopping part (2210). The safety locking fastener (24) is hinged with the cup holder (211) on one end and comprises a locking state and an unlocking state, and in the locking state, the safety locking fastener (24) abuts against the locking stopping part (2210) on the other end, so as to keep the heating plate assembly (22) secured to the cup holder (211). The food processor (100) comprises the cup assembly (20) and a host (10). The food processor has a high level of safety.

Description

[0001] Cup Assembly and Food Processor

[0002] Field of the Invention

[0003] The application relates to the technical field of small home appliances, specifically to a cup assembly and a food processor.

[0004] Background of the Invention

[0005] In an existing food processor, the heating plate assembly of the cup assembly can be set as a detachable structure, and the heating plate assembly is usually locked on the cup body with a safety locking fastener to prevent the heating plate assembly from falling off and guarantee the safety of the product during use.

[0006] Summary of the Invention

[0007] The application provides a cup assembly and a food processor that can reliably lock the heating plate assembly to guarantee the safety of the product during use.

[0008] A cup assembly comprises: a cup body assembly, which comprises a cup body and a cup holder arranged at a bottom of the cup body; a heating plate assembly which is detachably assembled inside the cup holder and is engaged with the cup holder through twisting, the heating plate assembly forming the bottom of the cup body, and comprising a locking stopping part; a safety locking fastener, hinged with the cup holder on one end, the safety locking fastener comprising a locking state and an unlocking state, and in the locking state, the safety locking fastener abuts against the locking stopping part on the other end, so as to keep the heating plate assembly secured to the cup holder. In this way, the safety locking fastener not only guarantees the detachability of the heating plate assembly, but also improves the safety of the heating plate assembly when it is assembled to the cup holder.

[0009] Optionally, the heating plate assembly comprises an annular lateral face facing the cup holder, and the annular lateral face of the heating plate assembly is provided with the locking stopping part.

[0010] Optionally, the safety locking fastener comprises a first section and a second section that are connected with each other. The first section is hinged with the cup holder, and the second section is exposed outside the cup holder. In the locking state of the safety locking fastener, the first section also abuts against the locking stopping part and exerts an upward force to the heating plate assembly, and the second section is limited and fitted to the locking stopping part along a circumferential direction of the annular lateral face. In this way, the first section is used for supporting the heating plate assembly, preventing the heating plate assembly from detaching from the cup holder; and the second section is used for preventing the heating plate assembly from rotating relative to the cup holder, and it is convenient for a user to exert a force to the second section, to make the safety locking fastener change the state to lock or unlock with the locking stopping part.

[0011] Optionally, the locking stopping part comprises a first plane perpendicular to a height direction of the cup body and a second plane parallel to the height direction of the cup body. In the locking state of the safety locking fastener, the first section is parallel and abuts against below the first plane, and the second section extends along a direction parallel to the second plane. In this way, the contact area between the first section and the locking stopping part can be increased, and the locking reliability can be improved.

[0012] Optionally, the locking stopping part comprises a locking groove which is concave toward a side away from the cup holder, and in the locking state of the safety locking fastener, the first section abuts against the locking stopping part and exerts an upward force to the heating plate assembly in the locking groove, and the second section is accommodated in the locking groove. The stress point of the safety locking fastener is located at the joining position of the first section and the second section, and this position has a high strength and a greater ability to withstand forces and deformations, so that the reliability of the safety locking fastener locking the heating plate assembly is greater. In addition, the second section is accommodated in the locking groove, which can also reduce the space occupied by the safety locking fastener.

[0013] Optionally, the cup holder further comprises a positioning structure, and in the locking state of the safety locking fastener, the positioning structure is connected with the safety locking fastener, so as to keep the safety locking fastener in the locking state. The positioning structure can prevent the safety locking fastener from unlocking by itself, and guarantee the stability of the safety locking fastener in the locking state.

[0014] Optionally, the positioning structure comprises a snap-fit structure, and the safety locking fastener is snap-fitted to the snap-fit structure of the positioning structure. This makes it easier to connect the safety locking fastener with the inner cup-seat and to detach the safety locking fastener from the inner cup-seat.

[0015] Optionally, the heating plate assembly is detachably connected with the cup holder in a twisting-engagement manner, one of the heating plate assembly and the cup holder is provided with a convex snap joint and the other is provided with a concave snap-in structure, and the snap joint is fitted to the snap-in structure so as to assemble the heating plate assembly to the cup holder. The arrangement is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the connection is reliable.

[0016] Optionally, the cup assembly further comprises a safety connecting rod provided with a first conductive element, the safety connecting rod is movably arranged along the height direction of the cup body, the safety connecting rod comprises a disconnecting state and a connecting state for disconnecting or connecting a working circuit. In the disconnecting state, the first conductive element can be separated from a second conductive element in the host (mentioned below), and in the connecting state, the first conductive element can be connected with the second conductive element in the host. When the safety connecting rod is switched to the connecting state, the working circuit of the food processor can be connected and the whole machine can work, which can improve the safety of the food processor in use.

[0017] Optionally, the cup assembly further comprises a cup handle, the cup handle is connected to a lateral side of the cup body, the cup holder comprises an inner cup-seat and an outer cup-seat that surrounds the outside of the inner cup-seat, the upper end of the safety connecting rod is arranged between the cup handle and the cup body, and the lower end of the safety connecting rod is arranged between the inner cup-seat and the outer cupseat. In this way, the space inside the cup assembly can be fully utilized and the structural compactness can be improved.

[0018] Optionally, the inner cup-seat or the outer cup-seat is provided with a guide part, and the safety connecting rod moves along the guide part in the height direction of the cup body. The guide part can limit the movement trajectory of the safety connecting rod, provide guidance for the up and down movement of the safety connecting rod, and improve the smoothness of the movement of the safety connecting rod.

[0019] Optionally, the cup assembly further comprises a connecting rod seat and an elastic element, the elastic element is compressed and deformed along the height direction of the cup body, the connecting rod seat is connected to the inner cup-seat and / or the outer cupseat, and the elastic element is supported between the connecting rod seat and the safety connecting rod. The elastic element can return when the force exerted to contact and press the safety connecting rod disappears, so that the working circuit of the food processor is disconnected.

[0020] Optionally, the heating plate assembly comprises a top surface facing the cup cavity of the cup body, and the top surface is provided with the locking stopping part.

[0021] A food processor comprises a host and a cup assembly as described above, the cup assembly is detachably assembled to the host. This food processor has a high level of safety in operation.

[0022] Optionally, the host comprises a second conductive element as mentioned above with respect to the safety connecting rod.

[0023] The application provides a cup assembly and a food processor, wherein a heating plate assembly is detachably assembled to a cup holder and comprises a locking stopping part, the cup assembly comprises a safety locking fastener, the safety locking fastener abuts against the locking stopping part, so as to keep the heating plate assembly secured relative to the cup holder, and prevent the heating plate assembly from detaching from the cup holder, which not only guarantees the detachability of the heating plate assembly, but also improves the safety of the heating plate assembly assembled to the cup holder.

[0024] Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a food processor shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 2 is another schematic illustration of a food processor shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a food processor shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a partial structure of a cup assembly;

[0029] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a partial structure of a cup assembly;

[0030] Figure 6 is another exploded view of a cup assembly in an inverted state;

[0031] Figure 7 is an exploded view of a cup holder and a safety locking fastener;

[0032] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a safety locking fastener rotatably connected to a cup holder;

[0033] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of a heating plate assembly in the state of being connected with an inner cup-seat;

[0034] Figure 10 is an exploded view of a heating plate assembly and an inner cup-seat; Figure 11 is an enlarged view of part A in Figure 6;

[0035] Figure 12 is an enlarged view of part B in Figure 10;

[0036] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of a heating plate assembly;

[0037] Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of a food processor;

[0038] Figure 15 is a schematic illustration of a safety connecting rod;

[0039] Figure 16 is a schematic illustration wherein a safety connecting rod is in a connecting state;

[0040] Figure 17 is a schematic illustration wherein a safety connecting rod is in a disconnecting state;

[0041] Figure 18 is a schematic illustration of a host shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0042] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0043] Exemplary embodiments are described in detail here, and their examples are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, a same reference sign in different drawings represents a same or similar element, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of devices and methods that are consistent with some aspects of the present application.

[0044] The terms used in the present application are intended only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in the application shall have the meaning ordinarily understood by persons with general skills in the field to which the application relates. The words "first", "second" and the like used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the words such as "one" or "a / an" and the like do not indicate a quantitative limitation, but indicate the existence of at least one, and it would be stated separately if only "one" is to be indicated. The words "a plurality of" or "several" mean two or more. Unless otherwise indicated, the words "front", "rear", "lower" and / or "upper", "top", "bottom" and so on are for illustrative purposes only and are not limited to one location or one spatial orientation. The words such as "comprise" or "include" and so on are intended to mean the elements or objects preceding the words "comprise" or "include" include the elements or objects listed after the words "comprise" or "include" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. The similar words such as "connect" or "join" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0045] Reference is made to Figure 1 , which is a schematic illustration of a food processor 100 shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0046] An embodiment of the application provides a food processor 100, which includes but is not limited to a cell wall breaking machine, a juicer, a soybean milk machine, a dough mixer, a meat grinder, and a smoothie machine.

[0047] The food processor 100 includes a host 10 and a cup assembly 20. In one embodiment, the cup assembly 20 is detachably assembled to the host 10. The host 10 can be arranged in an undermount type, that is, the host 10 is assembled under the cup assembly 20.

[0048] Reference is made to Figure 2 and Figure 3. Figure 2 is another schematic illustration of a food processor 100 shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application, and Figure 3 is an exploded view of the food processor 100 shown in Figure 1 .

[0049] The food processor 100 may also comprise a cup lid 30, and the cup lid 30 covers on the top of the cup assembly 20. The cup lid 30 can be provided with a feed port, which is convenient for adding food ingredients.

[0050] Reference is made to Figure 4 and Figure 5. Figure 4 is an exploded view of a partial structure of the cup assembly 20, and Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of a partial structure of the cup assembly 20.

[0051] The cup assembly 20 comprises a cup body assembly 21 and a heating plate assembly 22. The cup body assembly 21 comprises a cup body 210 and a cup holder 211 arranged at the bottom of the cup body 210, wherein the cup holder 211 is a hollow structure and comprises a cavity at the hollow place, and the heating plate assembly 22 is detachably assembled in the cavity at the hollow place of the cup holder 211 .

[0052] In one embodiment, the cup holder 211 comprises an inner cup-seat 2110 and an outer cup-seat 2111 arranged outside and around the inner cup-seat 2110. The outer cup-seat 2111 has an aesthetic appearance and can improve the appearance quality of the cup assembly 20. The inner cup-seat 2110 can be used as a mounting seat, the inner cup-seat 2110 is an annular hollow structure, the space inside the inner cup-seat 2110 is the cavity of the cup holder 211 , and the heating plate assembly 22 is mounted in the cavity of the cup holder 211. There is no limitation on the connection manners between the inner cupseat 2110 and the outer cup-seat 2111 , including but not limited to snap-fit.

[0053] A cup body sealing ring 23 can be arranged between the outer cup-seat 2111 and the cup body 210. The cup body sealing ring 23 is sandwiched between the outer cup-seat 2111 and the cup body 210, and is used for sealing the gap between the outer cup-seat 2111 and the cup body 210, to prevent dust and water vapor from entering the cup holder 211.

[0054] The cup body assembly 21 further comprises a cup handle 212 arranged at the cup body 210. In an embodiment, the cup handle 212 comprises a left handle 2120 and a right handle 2121 that are separately arranged, and the left handle 2120 and the right handle 2121 are connected together and are connected to a lateral side of the cup body 210. In some other embodiments, the cup handle 212 may be set as a one-piece structure.

[0055] The heating plate assembly 22 is detachably assembled inside the cup holder 211 , more precisely, the heating plate assembly 22 is assembled inside the inner cup-seat 2110 and forms the bottom of the cup body 210. The heating plate assembly 22 is engaged with the inner cup-seat 2110 through twisting (rotating / screwing), which engagement can be a threaded connection or a twisting snap-fit connection. A cup holder sealing ring 27 can be arranged between the heating plate assembly 22 and the inner cup-seat 2110, which is used for sealing the gap between the heating plate assembly 22 and the inner cup-seat 2110. The heating plate assembly 22 comprises a heating element, which can heat the food ingredients in the cup body 210, so that the cup assembly 20 has a heating function. The heating plate assembly 22 may also comprise a blending blade 220 that is rotatably arranged. The extending direction of the blade shaft of the blending blade 220 is consistent with the height direction of the cup body 210, and the stirring blade 220 is coupled with the motor shaft in the host 10 for blending and crushing the food ingredients in the cup body 210, so that the cup assembly 20 has a blender function.

[0056] The cup assembly 20 further comprises a safety locking fastener 24, and the safety locking fastener 24 is used for locking the heating plate assembly 22, avoiding the heating plate assembly 22 from detaching from the cup holder 211 , and improving the safety in use.

[0057] Reference is made by combining Figure 5 with Figure 6. Figure 6 is another exploded view of the cup assembly 20 in an inverted state.

[0058] The heating plate assembly 22 comprises a locking stopping part 2210. An end of the safety locking fastener 24 is hinged with the cup holder 211 , and the other end abuts against the locking stopping part 2210, so that the heating plate assembly 22 remains secured relative to the cup holder 211 . In this arrangement, the safety locking fastener 24 not only guarantees the detachability of the heating plate assembly 22, but also improves the safety when the heating plate assembly 22 is assembled to the cup holder 211 .

[0059] In a specific embodiment, the heating plate assembly 22 comprises an annular lateral face 221 facing the cup holder 211 , the annular lateral face 221 is provided with the locking stopping part 2210, the safety locking fastener 24 is hinged with the cup holder 211 , and the safety locking fastener 24 has a locking state and an unlocking state. In the locking state, the safety locking fastener 24 cooperates with the locking stopping part 2210 to prevent the heating plate assembly 22 from detaching from the cup holder 211 ; and in the unlocking state, the heating plate assembly 22 is detachable. The safety locking fastener 24 shown in Figure 5 is in the locking state, and the safety locking fastener 24 shown in Figure 6 is in the unlocking state.

[0060] In an embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, the safety locking fastener 24 comprises a first section 240 and a second section 241 which are connected with each other. The first section 240 is hinged with the cup holder 211 , and in the locking state, the first section 240 abuts against the locking stopping part 2210 and exerts an upward force to the heating plate assembly 22, so as to prevent the heating plate assembly 22 from falling. The second section 241 is limited and fitted to the locking stopping part 2210 along the circumferential direction of the annular lateral face 221. The second section 241 is exposed outside the cup holder 211 , allowing an external force to act on it to switch the safety locking fastener 24 between the locking state and the unlocking state. Thus it is understood that there can be only a part or even only a tip of the second section 241 which is exposed out of the cup holder 211 , as long as it is enough for a user to exert said external force to act on it. In this arrangement, it is convenient for a user to contact the second section 241 , so as to more easily switch the safety locking fastener 24 between the locking state and the unlocking state.

[0061] In a specific embodiment, the locking stopping part 2210 comprises a first plane 2210a perpendicular to the height direction of the cup body 210 and a second plane 2210b parallel to the height direction of the cup body 210. In the locking state, the first section 240 is parallel to the first plane 2210a and abuts against and under it, and the second section 241 extends in a direction parallel to the second plane 2210b. In this arrangement, the contact area between the first section 240 and the locking stopping part 2210 can be increased, and the locking reliability can be improved.

[0062] Reference is made to Figure 7 and Figure 8. Figure 7 is an exploded view of the cup holder 211 and the safety locking fastener 24. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view wherein the safety locking fastener 24 is rotatably connected to the cup holder 211.

[0063] In a specific embodiment, the safety locking fastener 24 is hinged with the inner cup-seat 2110, the first section 240 is provided with a shaft body 2401 , the inner cup-seat 2110 is provided with a shaft hole 21100, and the shaft body 2401 is inserted in the shaft hole

[0064] 21100 and is in clearance fit with the shaft hole 21100. The shaft hole 21100 can be set as a semicircular hole, and its open side is used as a mounting port to facilitate the mounting of the shaft body 2401 . The outer cup-seat 2111 is sleeved on the outside of the inner cupseat 2110, and can block the mounting port and prevent the shaft body 2401 from detaching from the shaft hole 21100. Of course, the structure of the safety locking fastener 24 hinged with the inner cup-seat 2110 is not limited to this.

[0065] Reference is still made to Figure 6. In one embodiment, the inner cup-seat 2110 further comprises a positioning structure 21101 , and in the locking state, the positioning structure

[0066] 21101 is connected with the safety locking fastener 24, so as to keep the safety locking fastener 24 in the locking state. In this arrangement, it is possible to prevent the safety locking fastener 24 from unlocking by itself, guarantee the stability of the safety locking fastener 24 in the locking state. The specific realization of the positioning structure 21101 is not limited. In this embodiment, the positioning structure 21101 is set as a snap-fit structure, and in the locking state, the first section 240 of the safety locking fastener 24 is snap-fitted to the snap-fit structure. In this way, the operations that the safety locking fastener 24 is connected with and detached from the inner cup-seat 2110 are more convenient. The snap-fit structure can be a snap groove, but it is not limited to this.

[0067] Reference is made to Figure 5 and Figure 6. In one embodiment, the locking stopping part 2210 comprises a locking groove concave toward a side away from the cup holder 211 , and in the locking state, the first section 240 exerts an upward force to the heating plate assembly 22 in the locking groove, and the second section 241 is accommodated in the locking groove. In this arrangement, the stress point of the safety locking fastener 24 is located at the joining position of the first section 240 and the second section 241 , and this position has a high strength and a greater ability to withstand forces and deformations, so that the reliability of the safety locking fastener 24 locking the heating plate assembly 22 is greater. In addition, the second section 241 is accommodated in the locking groove, which can also reduce the space occupied by the safety locking fastener 24.

[0068] Reference is made by combining Figure 6 with Figure 9. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the heating plate assembly 22 and the inner cup-seat 2110 in a connected state.

[0069] The heating plate assembly 22 is connected with the cup holder 211 through twisting (rotating / screwing). In one embodiment, the heating plate assembly 22 is detachably connected with the cup holder 211 in a twisting snap-fit way, more precisely, connected with the inner cup-seat 2110. In some other embodiments, the heating plate assembly 22 may also be detachably connected to the cup holder 211 through a threaded structure.

[0070] In a specific embodiment, the heating plate assembly 22 is detachably connected with the cup holder 211 through a twisting snap-fit. Specifically, the heating plate assembly 22 comprises a snap joint 222 protruding from the annular lateral face 221 , the inner cup-seat 2110 comprises a concave snap-in structure 21102, and in the assembling state, the snap joint 222 is fitted into the snap-in structure 21102. This arrangement is convenient to disassemble and assemble. For example, when assembled, the heating plate assembly 22 can be twisted (rotated / screwed) clockwise, so that the snap joint 222 enters into the snap-in structure 21102. When disassembled, the heating plate assembly 22 can be twisted (rotated / screwed) counterclockwise, so that the snap joint 222 is detached from the snap-in structure 21102. In some other embodiments, the inner cup-seat 2110 may comprise a snap joint, and correspondingly, the heating plate assembly 22 comprises a snap-in structure matching. The snap-in structure 21102 can be a groove. In addition, the inner cup-seat 2110 is also provided with a twisting snap-fit groove 21104 (as shown in Figure 6), and the snapjoint222 can enterfrom the twisting snap-fit groove 21104 to realize its fitting to the snap-in structure 21102.

[0071] Reference is made to Figure 10. Figure 10 is an exploded view of the heating plate assembly 22 and the inner cup-seat 2110.

[0072] The snap joint 222 and the snap-in structure 21102 which fit through twisting can be provided in a plurality, and the plurality of snap joints 222 and the plurality of snap-in structures 21102 are arranged along a circumferential direction, and the two correspond to and are fitted to each other one by one, so that the number of connection points between the heating plate assembly 22 and the inner cup-seat 2110 can be increased, and the connection reliability is improved and the connection strength is increased.

[0073] Of course, the detachable connection manners of the heating plate assembly 22 with the inner cup-seat 2110 are not limited to the above described way. In some other embodiments, the inner cup-seat 2110 may be provided with an internal thread, the heating plate assembly 22 is provided with an external thread, and the heating plate assembly 22 is in threaded connection with the inner cup-seat 2110.

[0074] Reference is made to Figure 11 and Figure 12. Figure 11 is an enlarged view of Part A in Figure 6, and Figure 12 is an enlarged view of Part B in Figure 10. In an embodiment, in order to avoid the snap joint 222 from detaching from the snap-in structure 21102, the snap joint 222 is further provided with a groove 2220, the snap-in structure 21102 is also provided with a protruding boss 21103. In the state that the snap joint 222 is fitted to the snap-in structure 21102, the protruding boss 21103 matches with the groove 2220 to restrict the snap joint 222 from twisting out of the snap-in structure 21102. In this arrangement, it is possible to prevent the snap joint 222 from detaching from the snap-in structure 21102 by itself, and guarantee the stability and reliability of the connection between the heating plate assembly 22 and the inner cup-seat 2110. Of course, the snap joint 222 can be provided with a protruding boss, and correspondingly, the snap- in structure 21102 is provided with a groove.

[0075] Reference is made to Figure 13. Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the heating plate assembly 22.

[0076] In an embodiment, the heating plate assembly 22 further comprises a temperature sensor 223 and an upper coupler 224, and the temperature sensor 223 is used for detecting the temperature of the food ingredients in the cup body 210 so as to avoid dry heating. The upper coupler 224 is used for coupling with the lower coupler in the host 10 to transmit an electrical signal.

[0077] Reference is made to Figures 14 to 17. Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of the food processor 100. Figure 15 is a schematic illustration of a safety connecting rod 25. Figure 16 is a schematic illustration that the safety connecting rod 25 is in a connecting state. Figure 17 is a schematic illustration that the safety connecting rod 25 is in a disconnecting state.

[0078] In an embodiment, the cup assembly 20 further comprises a safety connecting rod 25 provided with a first conductive element 26. The safety connecting rod 25 is movably arranged along the height direction of the cup body 210, and the safety connecting rod 25 includes a disconnecting state and a connecting state. In the disconnecting state, the first conductive element 26 is in a high position, the working circuit of the food processor 100 is disconnected; and in the connecting state, the first conductive element 26 is in a low position, and the working circuit of the food processor 100 is connected. That is to say, only when the safety connecting rod 25 is switched to the connecting state, the working circuit of the food processor 100 can be connected and the whole machine can work, and hence the safety of the food processor 100 in use can be improved.

[0079] In an embodiment, the cup assembly 20 further comprises a cup lid 30. When the cup lid 30 covers on the cup body 210, it can contact and press the safety connecting rod 25 downward, so that the safety connecting rod 25 moves down and is in the connecting state. In this arrangement, it is possible to guarantee that the food processor 100 can work only when the cup lid 30 is in a covering state, which improves the safety of the food processor 100.

[0080] In an embodiment, the upper end of the safety connecting rod 25 is arranged at the gap between the cup body 210 and the cup handle 212, and the lower end of the safety connecting rod 25 is arranged between the inner cup-seat 2110 and the outer cup-seat 2111. In this way, the space inside the cup assembly 20 can be fully utilized, and the compactness in the structure is improved. In the embodiment shown in Figure 16, the cup lid 30 is provided with a cup lid lock position 300 at the position facing the safety connecting rod 25, and the cup lid 30 can contact and press the safety connecting rod 25 through the cup lid lock position 300.

[0081] In an embodiment, the inner cup-seat 2110 or the outer cup-seat 2111 is provided with a guide part 40, and the safety connecting rod 25 moves along the guide part 40 in the height direction of the cup body 210. The guide part 40 can limit the movement trajectory of the safety connecting rod 25, provide guidance for the up and down movement of the safety connecting rod 25, and improve the smoothness of the movement of the safety connecting rod 25. The guide part 40 can be a guide plate or a guide slot.

[0082] In an embodiment, the cup assembly 20 further comprises a connecting rod seat 50 and an elastic element 60. The elastic element 60 can be compressed and deformed along the height direction of the cup body 210, the connecting rod seat 50 is connected to the inner cup-seat 2110 and / or the outer cup-seat 2111 , and the elastic element 60 is supported between the connecting rod seat 50 and the safety connecting rod 25. The elastic element 60 can return after the force which contacts and presses the safety connecting rod 25 disappears, for example, when the cup lid 30 is detached from the cup body 210, the safety connecting rod 25 moves up through the elastic restoring force of the elastic element 60, and the safety connecting rod 25 automatically switches from the connecting state to the disconnecting state, and at this moment, the working circuit of the food processor 100 is automatically disconnected, and the food processor 100 does not work. The elastic element 60 includes, but is not limited to, using a compression spring.

[0083] In order to guarantee the stability of the position of the elastic element 60, the safety connecting rod 25 further comprises a positioning stud 250 extending along its own length direction, and the elastic element 60 is sleeved on the positioning stud 250. In addition, a sleeve 51 can also be provided on the connecting rod seat 50, and the elastic element 60 is arranged in the sleeve 51 , so that the safety connecting rod 25 works stably and the cost is low.

[0084] Reference is made to Figure 18. Figure 18 is a schematic illustration of the host 10 shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present application.

[0085] The host 10 comprises a lower coupler 11 and a second conductive element 12, and the lowercoupler 11 is coupled with the upper coupler224 to realize signal transmission. When the safety connecting rod 25 is in the disconnecting state, the first conductive element 26 is retracted and separated from the second conductive element 12; and when the safety connecting rod 25 is in the connecting state, the first conductive element 26 protrudes and is plugged into the second conductive element 12, so that the working circuit of the food processor 100 can be connected.

[0086] In some other embodiments, the heating plate assembly 22 comprises a top surface facing the cup cavity of the cup body 210, and the top surface may also be provided with the locking stopping part 2210. The locking stopping part 2210 can be selected and arranged according to the actual scene, as long as it can cooperate with the safety locking fastener 24 to keep the heating plate assembly 22 secured to the cup holder 211 .

[0087] The foregoing are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

Claims A cup assembly (20), characterized in that it comprises: a cup body assembly (21), comprising a cup body (210) and a cup holder (211) arranged at a bottom of the cup body (210); a heating plate assembly (22), detachably assembled inside the cup holder (211) and engaged with the cup holder (211) through twisting, the heating plate assembly (22) forming the bottom of the cup body (210), and comprising a locking stopping part (2210); and a safety locking fastener (24), hinged with the cup holder (211) on one end, the safety locking fastener (24) comprising a locking state and an unlocking state, and in the locking state, the safety locking fastener (24) abuts against the locking stopping part (2210) on the other end, so as to keep the heating plate assembly (22) secured to the cup holder (211). The cup assembly according to claim 1 , characterized in that the heating plate assembly (22) comprises an annular lateral face (221) facing the cup holder (211), and the annular lateral face (221) is provided with the locking stopping part (2210). The cup assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the safety locking fastener (24) comprises a first section (240) and a second section (241) which are connected with each other, the first section (240) is hinged with the cup holder (211), and the second section (241) is exposed outside the cup holder (211); and in that in the locking state of the safety locking fastener (24), the first section (240) abuts against the locking stopping part (2210) and exerts an upward force to the heating plate assembly (22), and the second section (241) is limited and fitted to the locking stopping part (2210) along a circumferential direction of the annular lateral face (221). The cup assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking stopping part (2210) comprises a first plane (2210a) perpendicular to a height direction of the cup body (210) and a second plane (2210b) parallel to the height direction of the cup body (210); and in that in the locking state of the safety locking fastener (24), the first section (240) is parallel to the first plane (2210a) and abuts against and below the first plane (2210a), the second section (241) extends in a direction parallel to the second plane (2210b). The cup assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the locking stoppingpart (2210) comprises a locking groove which is concave toward a side away from the cup holder (211); and in that in the locking state of the safety locking fastener (24), the first section (240) abuts against the locking stopping part (2210) and exerts an upward force to the heating plate assembly (22) in the locking groove, and the second section (241) is accommodated in the locking groove. The cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cup holder (211) further comprises a positioning structure (21101); and in that in the locking state of the safety locking fastener (24), the positioning structure (21101) is connected with the safety locking fastener (24), so as to keep the safety locking fastener (24) in the locking state. The cup assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that the positioning structure (21101) comprises a snap-fit structure, and the safety locking fastener (24) is snap- fitted to the snap-fit structure of the positioning structure (21101). The cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that one of the heating plate assembly (22) and the cup holder (211) is provided with a convex snap joint (222) and the other is provided with a concave snap-in structure (21102), and the snap joint (222) is fitted to and connected with the snap-in structure (21102) so as to assemble the heating plate assembly (22) to the cup holder (211). The cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the cup assembly (20) further comprises a safety connecting rod (25) provided with a first conductive element (26), the safety connecting rod (25) is movably arranged along a height direction of the cup body (210), the safety connecting rod (25) comprises a disconnecting state and a connecting state for disconnecting or connecting a working circuit. The cup assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that the cup assembly (20) further comprises a cup handle (212), the cup handle (212) is connected to a lateral side of the cup body (210), the cup holder (211) comprises an inner cup-seat (2110) and an outer cup-seat (2111) surrounding outside of the inner cup-seat (2110), an upper end of the safety connecting rod (25) is arranged between the cup handle (212) and the cup body (210), and a lower end of the safety connecting rod (25) is arranged between the inner cup-seat (2110) and the outer cup-seat (2111). The cup assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that the inner cup-seat (2110) or the outer cup-seat (2111) is provided with a guide part (40), the safety connecting rod (25) moves along the guide part (40) in the height direction of the cup body (210);and / or the cup assembly (20) further comprises a connecting rod seat (50) and an elastic element (60), the elastic element (60) is compressed and deformed along the height direction of the cup body (210), the connecting rod seat (50) is connected to the inner cup-seat (2110) and / or the outer cup-seat (2111), and the elastic element (60) is supported between the connecting rod seat (50) and the safety connecting rod (25). The cup assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that the heating plate assembly (22) comprises a top surface facing a cup cavity of the cup body (210), and the top surface is provided with the locking stopping part (2210). A food processor (100), characterized in that it comprises: a host (10); and a cup assembly (20) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, and the cup assembly (20) is detachably assembled to the host (10). The food processor according to claim 13, characterized in that the host comprises a second conductive element (12) and the cup assembly (20) further comprises a safety connecting rod (25) provided with a first conductive element (26), the safety connecting rod (25) is movably arranged along a height direction of the cup body (210) and comprises a disconnecting state and a connecting state, wherein in the disconnecting state, the first conductive element (26) is separated from the second conductive element (12) so as to disconnect a working circuit of the food processor, and in the connecting state, the first conductive element (26) is connected with the second conductive element (12) to connect the working circuit of the food processor.

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