Food Processor

Abstract

The invention relates to a food processor. The food processor comprises: a motor unit (10), including a housing (11) and a motor shaft (12) disposed inside the housing (11), the motor shaft (12) being provided by addition with a rotating tray output head (121), the top of the housing (11) being provided with an opening (111) exposing the rotating tray output head (121); and a rotating tray assembly (20), including a rotating tray (21) for supporting a cake, the rotating tray (21) being connected to the rotating tray output head (121) via the opening (111), the motor shaft (12) being able to drive the rotating tray (21) in its circumferential direction. Figure 2 for the abstract

Description

Title of the invention: Food Processor technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of household appliances, in particular a food processor. Technical background

[0002] Food processors are generally used to process ingredients, such as mixing, beating, or kneading. Take, for example, a stand mixer, which is a type of multifunctional food processor used in the preparation of Western and Eastern pastries, capable of kneading dough, beating eggs, and mixing. It is appreciated by users for its efficiency and ease of use. Consumers can use a food processor to prepare cake bases, but once the base is prepared, if cream needs to be spread, it is necessary to place the base on a separate rotating decorating tray and manually rotate the tray to spread the cream, which is inefficient and laborious. Summary of the invention

[0003] The invention proposes a food processor capable of helping the user to spread cream, thus improving efficiency and reducing the effort required.

[0004] A food processor includes:

[0005] - an engine block, comprising a housing and a motor shaft disposed inside the housing, the motor shaft being provided with a rotary plate output head and a mixing output head, the top of the housing being provided with an opening exposing the rotary plate output head; and

[0006] - a rotating platform assembly, comprising a rotating platform intended to support a cake, the rotating plate being connected to the rotating plate output head via the opening, the motor shaft being able to drive the rotating plate in rotation in its circumferential direction.

[0007] From this description, it is clear that the purpose of adding the rotating turntable output head to the food processor's drive shaft is to drive the rotating turntable supporting the cake. As the drive shaft rotates the turntable, the cake on the turntable also rotates with it. At this point, the cream on the top surface of the cake is subjected to a centrifugal force, moving outwards along the top surface, which allows for a relatively even distribution of the cream. During this process, the user can use the scraper to spread the cream. Thus, the food processor in this solution can assist the user in spreading the cream. improving efficiency while reducing the effort required. On the other hand, while the rotating tray with the cake is rotating, the user can easily observe the spreading of the cream on the cake, adjust the amount of cream in time and control the rotation of the rotating tray, to guarantee an optimal result.

[0008] Optionally, the rotary table assembly further comprises a speed reduction structure, the rotary table being connected to the speed reduction structure, the speed reduction structure being connected to the rotary table output head. The speed reduction structure is used to reduce the rotational speed of the rotary table.

[0009] With this configuration, the speed reduction structure can convert the high-speed rotation of the motor shaft into a lower speed suitable for the turntable, in order to control the rotation speed of the turntable, making the movement of the turntable smoother and more stable.

[0010] Optionally, the rotary table is connected to the speed reduction structure in a removable manner; and / or the speed reduction structure serves to reduce the rotational speed of the rotary table to a range of 1 rpm to 50 rpm.

[0011] With this configuration, the rotating plate can be removed from the speed reduction structure, which facilitates cleaning.

[0012] A rotation speed of the rotating plate between 1 rpm and 50 rpm allows, on the one hand, the user to easily observe the spreading of the cream, and on the other hand promotes the flow of the cream along the rotating plate, thus ensuring a more homogeneous distribution on the upper surface of the cake, without causing splashes.

[0013] Optionally, one of the rotating plate and the speed reduction structure is provided with a rotating snap-fit ​​fitting, the other is provided with a rotating snap-fit ​​housing, and the rotating snap-fit ​​fitting is engaged by rotation in the rotating snap-fit ​​housing; and / or the housing is further provided with a mounting location, the mounting location being formed at the opening, the speed reduction structure being assembled in the mounting location.

[0014] With this configuration, the rotating snap-fit ​​housing and the speed reduction structure are removably connected via a rotating snap-fit ​​fitting, which makes it possible to obtain a solid and stable connection between these two elements, while simplifying the assembly process.

[0015] By configuring the mounting location for the assembly of the speed reduction structure at the opening, space utilization is optimized while making the food processor structure more compact.

[0016] Optionally, the rotating platform includes a support surface for holding a cake, the support surface being provided with several ring patterns, several annular patterns being spaced out around the center of the support surface.

[0017] With this configuration, on the one hand, several annular patterns increase the surface area of ​​the support, thus improving the friction between the cake and the support surface to ensure more stable positioning of the cake on the rotating platform's support surface; on the other hand, the spaced distribution of the patterns around the center of the support surface, with the center of the support surface located at the level of the center of several annular patterns, allows the user to more easily locate the position of the center of the support surface. This promotes precise positioning of the cake in the middle of the rotating platform, guaranteeing its balance and stability during rotation.

[0018] Optionally, the food processor further includes a scraper assembly, the scraper assembly comprising a mounting seat and a scraper structure, the mounting seat being connected to the housing, the scraper structure being located above the rotating tray and used to spread the cream on the cake.

[0019] With this configuration, the user no longer needs to manually hold a scraper, but can use the scraper structure integrated into the food processor to spread the cream. This not only saves time and effort, but also improves the uniformity of the cream spreading.

[0020] Optionally, the scraper structure is mounted in a mobilizable manner on the fixing seat, capable of moving in a direction of approach or departure relative to the rotating plate.

[0021] With this configuration, the scraper structure can adapt to cakes of different sizes, and the user can adjust the position of the scraper structure according to the size of the cake, so that the scraper structure can spread the cream on a cake of corresponding size.

[0022] Optionally, the scraper structure comprises a first scraper and a second scraper, in which:

[0023] - the first scraper is located above the rotating plate, one end of which is in a movable connection with the mounting seat in a vertical direction, and the other end extends towards the center of the rotating platform, used to spread the cream on the top surface of the cake,

[0024] - the second scraper is in movable connection with the fixing seat in one direction horizontal, the second scraper being located above the rotating platform and at the level of the edge of the rotating platform, used to spread the cream on the side surface of the cake.

[0025] The combined use of the first scraper and the second scraper allows for a more uniform spreading of the cream on the top and side surfaces of the cake, thus making the appearance of the cake neater and more aesthetic.

[0026] Optionally, the fixing seat is provided with a first adjustment groove extending in a vertical direction, the first scraper being provided with a first fixing hole corresponding to the first adjustment groove, the scraper assembly further comprising a first locking element, the first locking element being movably mounted in the first adjustment groove and being connected to the first fixing hole, the first scraper being locked or unlocked with the fixing seat via the first locking element, the first scraper being able to move vertically along the first adjustment groove in an unlocked state;and / or the second scraper is provided with a second adjusting groove extending in a horizontal direction, the fixing seat further being provided with a second fixing hole corresponding to the second adjusting groove, the scraper assembly further comprising a second locking element, the second locking element being movably inserted into the second adjusting groove and being connected to the second fixing hole, the second scraper being locked or unlocked with the fixing seat via the second locking element, the second scraper being able to move horizontally relative to the fixing seat in an unlocked state.

[0027] With this configuration, in the locked state, the first scraper is locked in the first adjustment groove of the mounting seat by the first locking element, ensuring stability when spreading the cream. In the unlocked state, the first scraper can be moved vertically along the first adjustment groove to adjust its height.

[0028] Similarly, in the locked state, the second scraper is locked into the second mounting hole of the mounting seat by the second locking element, ensuring stability when spreading the cream. In the unlocked state, the second scraper can be moved horizontally relative to the mounting seat to adjust its position.

[0029] Optionally, when the scraper structure includes the first locking element and the second locking element, the first locking element includes a first operating part intended for the user, the second locking element includes a second operating part intended for the user, the first operating part and the second operating part being located on the same side of the fixing seat.

[0030] With this configuration, it is possible to adjust the positions of the first scraper and the second scraper on the fixing seat from only one side of the fixing seat, which makes the operation convenient.

[0031] Optionally, the second scraper is provided with a through opening, which passes through the second scraper in the direction of its thickness and exposes the first operating part and the first adjustment groove.

[0032] Thanks to the design of the through opening, the user does not need to disassemble or move the second scraper to see and manipulate the movement of the first scraper along the first adjustment groove, thus making the operation more intuitive and convenient.

[0033] Optionally, the food processor further includes a mixing bowl and a mixing assembly, the mixing outlet head being connected to the mixing assembly, the motor block being able to drive the mixing assembly in rotation within the mixing bowl. Brief description of the figures

[0034] [Fig-1] [Fig.1] represents a prior art pastry robot;

[0035] [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a schematic view of the overall structure of a food processor according to one embodiment;

[0036] [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a schematic view of the exploded structure of the food processor according to one embodiment;

[0037] [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a cross-sectional view of the food processor in exploded state according to one embodiment;

[0038] [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a schematic view of the structure of the engine block according to one embodiment;

[0039] [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a cross-sectional view of the rotating platform assembly according to one embodiment;

[0040] [Fig.7] [Fig.7] is a schematic view of the exploded view of the rotating plate structure and the speed reduction structure according to one embodiment;

[0041] [Fig.8] [Fig.8] is a schematic top view of the structure of the rotating platform according to one embodiment;

[0042] [Fig.9] [Fig.9] is a schematic view of the structure of the scraper assembly according to one embodiment;

[0043] [Fig. 10] [Fig. 10] is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at the connection between the first scraper and the fixing seat according to one embodiment;

[0044] [Fig. 11] [Fig. 11] is a schematic view of the structure of the fixing seat according to one embodiment.

[0045] List of references:

[0046] 10 - Motor block; 10a - Robot head; 10b - Robot base; 11 - Housing; 111 - Opening; 112 - Mounting location; 113 - First mounting bracket; 114 - Second mounting bracket; 1141 - Engagement groove; 12 - Shaft Motor; 121 - Rotary disc outlet head; 122 - Mixing outlet head; 20 - Rotary disc assembly; 21 - Rotary disc; 211 - Support surface; 212 - Ring patterns; 213 - Rotary snap-fit ​​connection; 22 - Speed ​​reduction structure; 221 - Rotary snap-fit ​​housing; 222 - Connection groove with support; 23 - Connector; 30 - Scraper assembly; 30a - Scraper structure; 31 - First scraper; 311 - First fixing hole; 312 - Connection part; 32 - Second scraper; 321 - Second adjustment groove; 322 - Through opening; 33 - Fixing seat; 331 - First adjustment groove; 332 - Second fixing hole; 333 - Snap-fit ​​hook; 34 - First locking element; 341 - First operating part; 342 - First locking part; 35 - Second locking element; 351 - Second operating part; 40 - Mixing bowl. Detailed description

[0047] With reference to [Fig. 1], which illustrates a prior art stand mixer belonging to the category of food processors. This stand mixer is used in Western and Eastern pastry making and performs functions such as kneading, beating, and mixing. The stand mixer comprises a motor unit 10 and a mixing bowl 40. The motor unit 10 includes a mixer head 10a and a mixer base 10b. The mixing bowl 40 is mounted on the mixer base 10b, aligned with its upper surface. The mixer head 10a is connected to the upper part of the mixer base 10b, which is positioned above the mixing bowl 40. The mixer head 10a can contain a motor and a mixing assembly that can extend into the mixing bowl 40.The motor's 12-pin drive shaft can rotate the entire mixing assembly, providing functions such as mixing, beating, and kneading when preparing ingredients, thus reducing the difficulty of cooking operations for the user. However, existing food processors, including this stand mixer, only allow for the preparation of cake bases, without offering a cream-spreading function. After preparing a cake base using the food processor, if cream needs to be spread, the user must do so manually. In this manual process, the user must first place the cake base on a separate rotating cake decorating tray, and then manually rotate the tray to spread the cream. This method is inefficient and requires considerable effort.

[0048] In light of this observation, the invention proposes a food processor which, while retaining functions such as mixing, also incorporates a cream-spreading function, thus expanding the food processor's functionality to meet the diverse needs of consumers with a single appliance. The food processor can be a stand mixer, a juicer, a meat grinder, etc. The food processor will be described in detail below with reference to the figures. The characteristics of the modes of The implementation and examples described below can be combined with each other insofar as they are not incompatible.

[0049] With reference to Figures 2, 3, and 4, [Fig. 2] is a schematic view of the overall structure of a food processor according to one embodiment; [Fig. 3] is a schematic exploded view of the food processor according to one embodiment; and [Fig. 4] is a cross-sectional view of the food processor in its exploded state according to one embodiment. The food processor of this embodiment comprises a motor block 10, a mixing bowl 40, a mixing assembly (not shown), and a rotating tray assembly 20. The motor block 10 comprises a housing 11 and a motor shaft 12 disposed inside the housing 11. The motor shaft 12 is equipped with a rotating tray output head 121 and a mixing output head 122. The mixing output head 122 is connected to the mixing assembly, and the motor block 10 can drive the mixing assembly in rotation within the mixing bowl 40.The top of the housing 11 has an opening 111 exposing the rotary turntable outfeed head 121. The rotary turntable assembly 20 includes a rotary turntable 21 for supporting a cake. The rotary turntable 21 is connected to the rotary turntable outfeed head 121 via the opening 111, and the motor block 10 can drive the motor shaft 12 to rotate the rotary turntable 21 in its circumferential direction.

[0050] From this description, it is clear that the purpose of adding the rotating turntable 121 output head to the food processor's drive shaft 12 is to drive the rotating turntable 21, which supports the cake. As the drive shaft 12 rotates the turntable 21, the cake on the turntable 21 also rotates with it. At this point, the cream on the top surface of the cake is subjected to a centrifugal force, moving outwards along the cake's surface, thus ensuring a relatively even distribution of the cream. During this process, the user can use the scraper to spread the cream. Therefore, the food processor in this solution can assist the user in spreading the cream, improving efficiency while reducing the effort required.Furthermore, while the rotating turntable 21 is rotating with the cake, the user can easily observe the cream spreading on the cake, adjust the amount of cream in time, and control the rotation of the turntable 21 to ensure optimal results. Also, compared to large professional machines used for spreading cream on cakes, this food processor is more compact and occupies less space, making it suitable for home use.

[0051] It should be noted that the connection between the rotary table 21 and the rotary table output head 121 of the motor shaft 12 can be a direct connection, i.e., the motor shaft 12 directly drives the rotary table 21 in rotation. Or, the connection between the rotary table 21 and the rotary table output head 121 can be an indirect connection, that is to say that the motor shaft 12 is connected to the rotating plate 21 via a transmission assembly.

[0052] With reference to Figures 5 and 6, [Fig. 5] is a schematic view of the structure of the motor block 10 according to one embodiment, and [Fig. 6] is a cross-sectional view of the rotary table assembly 20 according to one embodiment. In one embodiment, the rotary table assembly 20 also includes a speed reduction structure 22. The rotary table 21 is connected to the speed reduction structure 22, and the speed reduction structure 22 is connected to the rotary table output head 121. In other words, the rotary table 21 is connected to the rotary table output head 121 via the speed reduction structure 22. The speed reduction structure 22 is used to reduce the rotational speed of the rotary table 21.The speed reduction structure 22 allows the high-speed rotation of the motor shaft 12 to be converted into a lower speed suitable for the rotating plate 21, thus controlling the rotational speed of the rotating plate 21 and preventing it from rotating too fast.

[0053] The speed reduction structure 22 can be of various types, for example, a gear reduction box, a belt reduction box, a planetary reduction box, a worm gear reduction box, a hydraulic reduction box, etc., without limitation.

[0054] Furthermore, the connection between the speed reduction structure 22 and the rotary table output head 121 can be made via a connector 23. The connector 23 may include, but is not limited to, a coupling, a flange connector, a keyed connector, etc. The specific structures of the speed reduction structure 22 and the connector 23 can be referenced in existing publications, and the invention will not go into further detail on this subject.

[0055] In a more advanced embodiment, the speed reduction structure 22 is used to reduce the rotational speed of the rotating plate 21 to a range of 1 rpm to 50 rpm. Here, "rpm" means "revolutions per minute." In other words, the rotational speed of the rotating plate 21 is between 1 revolution per minute and 50 revolutions per minute. Within this speed range, the user can easily observe the spreading of the cream, and the cream can flow with the rotating plate 21 to spread evenly over the top surface of the cake without causing splashes.

[0056] For example, the rotation speed of the rotating plate 21 can be 1 rpm (the rotating plate 21 makes 1 revolution per minute), and at this speed, the user can clearly observe the spreading of the cream and manually intervene in its flow. The rotation speed of the rotating plate 21 can also be 50 rpm (the rotating plate 21 makes 50 revolutions per minute), and at this speed, the cream can The mixture flows more quickly with the rotating plate 21, ensuring a more even distribution across the top surface of the cake. The rotation speed of the rotating plate 21 can also be set to 20 rpm, 25 rpm, 30 rpm, etc.

[0057] With reference to [Fig. 7], [Fig. 7] is a schematic exploded view of the rotary table 21 and the speed reduction structure 22 according to one embodiment. In one embodiment, the rotary table 21 is also removably connected to the speed reduction structure 22. Thus, the rotary table 21 can be removed from the speed reduction structure 22, which facilitates cleaning.

[0058] In one specific embodiment, one of the rotating plate 21 and the speed reduction structure 22 is equipped with a rotating snap-fit ​​connector 213, while the other is equipped with a rotating snap-fit ​​housing 221. The rotating snap-fit ​​connector 213 engages by rotation in the rotating snap-fit ​​housing 221, thus enabling a convenient removable connection between the rotating plate 21 and the speed reduction structure 22, while ensuring a solid and stable connection. In another embodiment, one of the rotating plate 21 and the speed reduction structure 22 may be equipped with a snap-fit ​​tenon, while the other may be equipped with a snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-in tenon is inserted directly into the snap-in groove, thus allowing a removable connection between the rotating plate 21 and the speed reduction structure 22.

[0059] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig.7], the output shaft of the speed reduction structure 22 is equipped with a rotary snap-fit ​​housing 221, and the rotary plate 21 is equipped with a rotary snap-fit ​​fitting 213. The rotary snap-fit ​​housing 221 has a rotary snap-fit ​​groove allowing the rotary snap-fit ​​structure to engage in it by rotation, in which the rotary snap-fit ​​fitting 213 can engage by rotation and thus adjust with the rotary snap-fit ​​housing 221.

[0060] Reference is always made to [Fig. 7], in conjunction with [Fig. 5]. In one embodiment, the housing 11 of the motor block 10 is also equipped with a mounting location 112. The mounting location 112 is formed at the previously mentioned opening 111, and the speed reduction structure 22 is assembled in the mounting location 112. By configuring a mounting location 112 at the opening 111, which is used for assembling the speed reduction structure 22, space can be used efficiently, thus making the overall structure of the food processor more compact. Of course, in other embodiments, the mounting location 112 can be located in other positions on the motor block 10, for example, on the upper wall of the housing 11 of the motor block 10.

[0061] In a specific embodiment, the mounting location 112 includes at least one first mounting bracket 113. The first mounting bracket 113 is arranged on the inner wall of the opening 111. The housing of the speed reduction structure 22 includes a connecting groove with a support 222 corresponding to the first mounting support 113. The connecting groove with the support 222 engages with the first mounting support 113 by insertion, thus enabling the assembly of the speed reduction structure 22 to the housing 11 of the motor block 10. Of course, in other embodiments, the connection between the speed reduction structure 22 and the mounting location can be a rotary snap-fit ​​connection, a clip connection, etc. In other words, the mounting location 112 can be a snap-fit ​​groove, clips, etc., arranged inside the opening 111, but is not limited to these.

[0062] In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 5 and 7, the opening 111 is a circular opening. Several first mounting supports 113 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the opening 111. The number of connecting grooves with supports 222 corresponds to the number of first mounting supports 113.

[0063] Reference is made to [Fig. 8]. [Fig. 8] is a schematic top view of the structure of the rotating platform 21 according to one embodiment. In one embodiment, the rotating platform 21 comprises a support surface 211 for supporting a cake. The support surface 211 is provided with several annular motifs 212, spaced apart around the center of the support surface 211. On the one hand, the annular motifs 212 can increase the area of ​​the support surface 211, thereby improving the friction between the cake and the support surface 211, so that the cake can be placed more stably on the support surface 211 of the rotating platform 21.On the other hand, several ring patterns 212 are spaced around the center of the support surface 211, and the central position of the support surface 211 is at the center of several ring patterns 212, allowing the user to more easily find the central position of the support surface 211 and thus place the cake precisely in the center of the support surface 211, ensuring the balance and stability of the cake during rotation.

[0064] The annular patterns 212 may be annular grooves or annular ribs, but are not limited to these.

[0065] In one embodiment, reference is made to [Fig. 9], in conjunction with Figures 2 to 4. [Fig. 9] is a schematic view of the structure of the scraper assembly 30 according to one embodiment. The food processor also includes a scraper assembly 30. The scraper assembly 30 comprises a mounting seat 33 and a scraper structure 30a. The mounting seat 33 is connected to the housing 11. The scraper structure 30a is located above the rotating tray 21 and is used to spread the cream on the cake. With this configuration, the user does not need to hold a scraper manually, but can use the 30a scraper structure to spread the cream, which not only saves time and effort, but also improves the uniformity of the cream spreading.

[0066] In a more advanced embodiment, the scraper structure 30a is movably mounted on the mounting seat 33 and can move towards or away from the rotating platform 21. With this configuration, the scraper structure 30a can accommodate cakes of different sizes. The user can adjust the position of the scraper structure 30a according to the size of the cake, so that the scraper structure 30a can spread the cream on a cake of the corresponding size.

[0067] The scraper structure 30a can be configured to spread the cream on the top surface of the cake, or to spread the cream on the side surface of the cake, or to spread the cream on both the top and side surfaces of the cake.

[0068] In one embodiment, the scraper structure 30a comprises a first scraper 31 and a second scraper 32. The first scraper 31 is located above the rotating platform 21, one end of which is movable with the mounting seat 33 in a vertical (up / down) direction, while the other end extends towards the center of the rotating platform 21. Thus, depending on the height of the cake itself, the first scraper 31 can come into contact with the top surface of the cake by moving vertically, allowing the cream to be spread over the top surface of the cake. The second scraper 32 is movable with the mounting seat 33 in a horizontal direction. The second scraper 32 extends in a vertical direction, is located above the rotating platform 21, and is positioned at the edge of the rotating platform 21.Thus, depending on the circumference of the cake, the second scraper 32 can come into contact with the cake's side surface as it moves horizontally, allowing the cream to be spread evenly over the sides. In summary, the combined use of the first scraper 31 and the second scraper 32 results in a more uniform spread of cream on both the top and sides of the cake, making the cake appear neater and more aesthetically pleasing. It should be noted that the vertical (up / down) and horizontal directions can be referred to as the horizontal and vertical (up / down) directions illustrated in Figures 2 and 9.

[0069] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figures 9 and 10. Figure 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the structure at the connection between the first scraper 31 and the mounting seat 33 according to one embodiment. The mounting seat 33 is equipped with a first adjusting groove 331 extending in a vertical direction. The first scraper 31 is equipped with a first mounting hole 311 corresponding to The first adjustment groove 331. The scraper assembly 30 also includes a first locking element 34. The first locking element 34 is movably mounted in the first adjustment groove 331 and can also be connected to the first fixing hole 311. The first scraper 31 is locked or unlocked with the first adjustment groove 331 via the first locking element 34. In the unlocked state, the first scraper 31 can move vertically along the first adjustment groove 331. From this description, it is clear that when the first locking element 34 is connected to the first fixing hole 311, the first scraper 31 is locked in the first adjustment groove 331 of the fixing seat 33, thus ensuring stability when spreading the cream.By manipulating the first locking element 34 (for example by turning it, sliding it or tightening / loosening it), the locking state of the first scraper 31 can be released. In the unlocked state, the first scraper 31 can move vertically along the first adjustment groove 331 to adjust its height.

[0070] In the embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 10], the first locking element 34 comprises a first operating portion 341 intended for the user and a first locking portion 342 passing through the first adjustment groove 331. The two opposite side walls of the mounting seat 33 are each equipped with a first adjustment groove 331. The first locking element 34 passes through the first two adjustment grooves 331. The first scraper 31 comprises a connecting portion 312 connected to the mounting seat 33. The connecting portion 312 is ring-shaped and surrounds the mounting seat 33. The connecting portion 312 is equipped with the first mounting hole 311, located at the level of the first adjustment groove 331 at a distance from the first operating portion 341. The first mounting hole 311 cooperates by threading with the first locking portion 342.By rotating the first operating part 341, the user can connect or disconnect by threading the first locking part 342 and the first fixing hole 311, thus allowing the first scraper 31 to be locked or unlocked on the fixing seat 33.

[0071] In one embodiment, reference is continued to be made to Figures 9 and 10. The second scraper 32 is also equipped with a second horizontally extending adjustment groove 321. The mounting seat 33 is also equipped with a second mounting hole 332 corresponding to the second adjustment groove 321. The scraper assembly 30 also includes a second locking element 35. The second locking element 35 is movably inserted into the second adjustment groove 321 and is connected to the second mounting hole 332. The second scraper 32 is locked or unlocked with the mounting seat 33 via the second locking element 35. In the unlocked state, the second scraper 32 can move horizontally relative to the mounting seat 33. From this description, it is clear that in the locked state of the second scraper 32, the second locking element 35 is connected to the second mounting hole 332, and the second scraper 32 is securely locked into the second mounting hole 332 of the mounting seat 33. At this point, the user can ensure that the second scraper 32 remains stable while spreading the cream, allowing for more precise lateral spreading. When unlocking, by manipulating the second locking element 35 (for example, by turning, sliding, or tightening / loosening it), the locked state of the second scraper 32 can be released. The second scraper 32 can then move horizontally relative to the fixing seat 33, so as to adjust its position to fit cakes of different diameters or to meet specific decoration requirements..

[0072] Reference is made to Figures 9 and 11. Figure 11 is a schematic view of the structure of the mounting seat 33 according to one embodiment. The second scraper 32 is flat and includes two second adjustment grooves 321. The two second adjustment grooves 321 are spaced vertically and are located at the upper and lower ends of the second scraper 32, respectively. Each second adjustment groove 321 corresponds to a second mounting hole 332 and a second locking element 35. The second locking element 35 comprises a second operating portion 351 for the user and a second locking portion (not shown). The second locking portion engages with the second mounting hole 332 by means of a thread.By rotating the second operating part 351, the user can connect or disconnect the second locking part and the second fixing hole 332 by threading, thus allowing the second scraper 32 to be locked or unlocked with the fixing seat 33.

[0073] In one embodiment, the first operating part 341 and the second operating part 351 are located on the same side of the fixing seat 33. Thus, the user does not need to move frequently, and can adjust the positions of the first scraper 31 and the second scraper 32 on the fixing seat 33 while remaining on the same side of the fixing seat 33, which improves operational efficiency.

[0074] More specifically, the second scraper 32 is equipped with a through opening 322. The through opening 322 passes through the thickness of the second scraper 32 and exposes the first operating part 341 and the first adjustment groove 331, thus allowing the user to adjust the position of the first scraper 31 in the first adjustment groove 331 through the through opening 322. Thanks to the design of the through opening 322, the user does not need to disassemble or move the second scraper 32 to see and manipulate the first scraper 31 along the first adjustment groove 331, thus making the operation more intuitive and convenient.

[0075] In one embodiment, reference is continued to be made to [Fig. 11], in conjunction with [Fig. 5]. The fixing seat 33 has a tubular structure. The inner wall of the mounting seat 33 is equipped with a snap hook 333. The upper surface of the housing 11 of the motor block 10 is also equipped with a second mounting bracket 114. The second mounting bracket 114 includes a snap groove 1141 corresponding to the snap hook 333. When the mounting seat 33 is placed on the second mounting bracket 114, the snap hook 333 engages with the snap groove 1141, thus allowing a removable connection of the mounting seat 33 to the motor block 10. Of course, in other embodiments, the connection between the mounting seat 33 and the housing 11 can also be a rotary snap connection, an insert connection, a magnetic connection, etc.

[0076] The foregoing represents only preferred embodiments of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Any modification, equivalent substitution, or improvement made within the spirit and principles of the invention must be included within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

Demands

1. A food processor, characterized in that it comprises: - a motor block (10), comprising a housing (11) and a motor shaft (12) disposed inside the housing (11), the motor shaft (12) being provided with a rotating tray output head (121) and a mixing output head (122), a top of the housing (11) being provided with an opening (111) exposing the rotating tray output head (121); and - a rotating tray assembly (20), comprising a rotating tray (21) intended to support a cake, the rotating tray (21) being connected to the rotating tray output head (121) via the opening (111), the motor shaft (12) being able to drive the rotating tray (21) in rotation in its circumferential direction.

2. The food processor according to claim 1, wherein the rotating tray assembly (20) further comprises a speed reduction structure (22), the rotating tray (21) being connected to the speed reduction structure (22), the speed reduction structure (22) being connected to the rotating tray output head (121), the speed reduction structure (22) being used to reduce the rotational speed of the rotating tray (21).

3. The food processor according to claim 2, wherein the rotating plate (21) is connected to the speed reduction structure (22) in a removable manner; and / or the speed reduction structure (22) is used to reduce the rotational speed of the rotating plate (21) to a range of 1 rpm to 50 rpm.

4. The food processor according to claim 3, wherein one of the rotating tray (21) and the speed reduction structure (22) is provided with a rotating snap-fit ​​fitting (213), and the other is provided with a rotating snap-fit ​​housing (221), the rotating snap-fit ​​fitting (213) engaging by rotation in the rotating snap-fit ​​housing (221); and / or the housing (11) is further provided with a mounting location (112), the mounting location (112) being formed at the opening (111), the speed reduction structure (22) being assembled at the mounting location (112).

5. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the rotating tray (21) comprises a support surface (211) intended to support a cake, the support surface (211) being provided with several annular patterns (212), several annular patterns (212) being spaced apart around a center of the support surface (211).

6. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein it further comprises a scraper assembly (30), the scraper assembly (30) comprising a mounting seat (33) and a scraper structure (30a), the mounting seat (33) being connected to the housing (11), the scraper structure (30a) being located above the rotating tray (21) and serving to spread the cream on the cake.

7. The food processor according to claim 6, in which the scraper structure (30a) is movably mounted on the mounting seat (33), capable of moving in a direction of approach or departure relative to the rotating plate (21).

8. The food processor according to claim 7, wherein the scraper structure (30a) comprises a first scraper (31) and a second scraper (32), wherein: the first scraper (31) is located above the rotating plate (21), one end of which is movablely connected to the mounting seat (33) in a vertical direction, and the other end extends towards the center of the rotating plate (21), serving to spread the cream on the upper surface of the cake; the second scraper (32) is movablely connected to the mounting seat (33) in a horizontal direction, the second scraper (32) being located above the rotating plate (21) and at the level of the edge of the rotating plate (21), serving to spread the cream on the lateral surface of the cake.

9. The food processor according to claim 8, wherein the mounting seat (33) is provided with a first adjustment groove (331) extending in a vertical direction, the first scraper (31) being provided with a first mounting hole (311) corresponding to the first adjustment groove (331), the scraper assembly (30) further comprising a first locking element (34), the first locking element (34) being movably mounted in the first adjustment groove (331) and being connected to the first mounting hole (311), the first scraper (31) being locked or unlocked with the mounting seat (33) via the first locking element (34), the first scraper (31) being able to move vertically along the first adjustment groove (331) in an unlocked state; and / or that the second scraper (32) is provided with a second adjustment groove (321) extending in a horizontal direction, the fixing seat (33) further being provided with a second fixing hole (332) corresponding to the second adjustment groove (321), the scraper assembly (30) further comprising a second locking element (35), the second locking element (35) being movably inserted into the second adjustment groove (321) and being connected to the second fixing hole (332), the second scraper (32) being locked or unlocked with the fixing seat (33) via the second locking element (35), the second scraper (32) being able to move horizontally relative to the fixing seat (33) in an unlocked state.

10. The food processor according to claim 9, wherein the scraper structure (30a) comprises the first locking element (34) and the second locking element (35), the first locking element (34) comprises a first operating part (341) intended for a user, the second locking element (35) comprises a second operating part (351) intended for a user, the first operating part (341) and the second operating part (351) being located on the same side of the mounting seat (33).

11. The food processor according to claim 10, wherein the second scraper (32) is provided with a through opening (322), which passes through the second scraper (32) along its thickness and exposes the first operating part (341) and the first adjustment groove (331).

12. The food processor according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein it further comprises a mixing bowl (40) and a mixing assembly, the mixing outlet head (122) being connected to the mixing assembly, the motor block (10) being able to drive the mixing assembly in rotation within the mixing bowl (40).

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