Opening / closing mechanism for discharge port of food processing machine, and smoothie machine

Abstract

An opening / closing mechanism (10) for a discharge port of a food processing machine, and a smoothie machine. A discharge opening (144) is provided on a discharge port seat (14) of the opening / closing mechanism (10); the middle part of a handle (11) is hingedly connected to the discharge port seat (14), a first end of the handle (11) is in sliding fit with a first end of a rocker plate (13), a driving reset member is provided on the rocker plate (13), and the middle part of the rocker plate (13) is hingedly connected to the discharge port seat (14); one end of the driving reset member abuts against the rocker plate (13), and the other end of the driving reset member abuts against the discharge port seat (14); when the driving reset member is in a first state, the driving reset member applies an acting force in a first direction to the rocker plate (13), so that a second end of the rocker plate (13) blocks the discharge opening (144); and when the acting force in the first direction is applied to a second end of the handle (11), the first end of the handle (11) presses the first end of the rocker plate (13), so that the first end of the rocker plate (13) and the second end of the rocker plate (13) rotate in a second direction, and the rocker plate (13) unblocks the discharge opening (144). Rapid discharge of food materials is achieved, and the opening / closing mechanism (10) has a simple structure and is convenient to operate.

Description

A food processor's discharge port opening and closing mechanism and a smoothie maker Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing machine technology, and in particular to an opening and closing mechanism for the discharge port of a food processing machine and a smoothie machine. Background Technology

[0002] Existing beverage dispensers use a screw-on mechanism to seal the outlet. When dispensing is needed, the screw-on mechanism is opened to open the outlet, which is cumbersome. Other outlet structures exist, such as the Chinese utility model patent CN203194450U, which discloses a dispensing outlet structure for a beverage dispenser. This structure includes a dispensing cylinder and a dispensing nozzle assembly mounted on the cylinder. It involves a dispensing hole communicating with the inside of the cylinder, with the dispensing nozzle assembly passing through and controlling the opening and closing of the hole. However, this structure and assembly are complex, and some components are installed inside the dispensing hole, affecting the dispensing of the beverage.

[0003] Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide an opening and closing mechanism for the discharge port of a food processor and a smoothie maker, so as to solve the problem that the discharge of the food processor is not easy to control.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model adopt the following technical solution: an opening and closing mechanism for the discharge port of a food processor, including a discharge port seat, a handle, a drive reset component and a rocker plate;

[0006] The discharge port seat is provided with a discharge opening, which is connected to the food storage space of the food processor.

[0007] The middle part of the handle is hinged to the discharge port seat, the first end of the handle is slidably engaged with the first end of the rocker plate, the drive reset member is disposed on the rocker plate, and the middle part of the rocker plate is hinged to the discharge port seat.

[0008] The drive reset component has a first state and a second state; one end of the drive reset component abuts against the rocker plate, and the other end of the drive reset component abuts against the discharge port seat or handle;

[0009] When the drive reset member is in the first state, the drive reset member applies a force in a first direction to the rocker plate, causing the second end of the rocker plate to block the discharge opening; when a force in the first direction is applied to the second end of the handle, the first end of the handle presses against the first end of the rocker plate, causing the first end and the second end of the rocker plate to rotate in a second direction, the drive reset member switches from the first state to the second state, the rocker plate releases the blockage of the discharge opening, and the food in the food processor can flow out through the discharge opening; wherein, the second direction is opposite to the first direction.

[0010] By pulling the handle of this opening and closing mechanism, the rocker arm can be quickly released from blocking the discharge opening, allowing for rapid food discharge. When the handle is released, the drive reset mechanism can reset the rocker arm and handle, sealing the discharge opening and preventing food from leaking out. This opening and closing mechanism has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the discharge port seat includes a base plate, a first vertical plate, and a second vertical plate;

[0012] The discharge opening is disposed through the substrate;

[0013] The first upright plate and the second upright plate are arranged in parallel on the first plate surface of the substrate, and the discharge opening is located in the space between the first upright plate and the second upright plate.

[0014] The discharge port seat serves as the mounting base for other structural components of the opening and closing mechanism, providing installation space for them. The aforementioned structural form of the discharge port seat allows for convenient and secure installation of these other components.

[0015] In some embodiments, the handle includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate is arranged parallel to the second plate. One end of the second plate is connected to one end of the first plate, and the other end of the second plate is connected to one end of the third plate. The second plate is perpendicular to both the first and third plates. The first plate is close to and parallel to the first upright plate. The third plate is close to and parallel to the second upright plate.

[0016] Corresponding to the first end of the handle, the first plate and the second plate are respectively provided with an arc-shaped sliding hole, and the sliding hole protrudes towards the discharge port seat.

[0017] The aforementioned structure of the handle facilitates its operation and its installation with the discharge port seat. The arc-shaped sliding hole conforms to the sliding trajectory of the rocker's sliding hole-fitting structure, satisfying both the rocker's opening range requirements and the requirement for smooth handle reset.

[0018] In some embodiments, a drive shaft is provided at the first end of the rocker, and a sliding rod is provided at each end of the drive shaft. The sliding rods are slidably engaged with the two sliding holes, and one end of each sliding rod extends into the sliding hole.

[0019] The sliding rods at both ends of the drive shaft achieve a sliding fit with the sliding hole, so that when the handle is turned, the sliding hole can apply a force in the corresponding direction to the sliding rod, so that the sliding rod can slide in the sliding hole while the rocker is rotating, thus meeting the requirements of the rocker opening range.

[0020] In some embodiments, a drive shaft is provided at the first end of the rocker, and a first central shaft hole is provided along its axial direction;

[0021] The opening and closing mechanism also includes a connecting shaft, which is fixedly installed in the first central shaft hole. Both ends of the connecting shaft are slidably engaged with the two sliding holes, and both ends of the connecting shaft extend into the sliding holes.

[0022] During installation, the rocker is positioned first by connecting the first central shaft hole of the rocker drive shaft. Then, the connecting shaft passes through the corresponding mounting hole on the discharge port seat and the first central shaft hole, allowing the rocker to slide through the connecting shaft and the sliding hole. When the handle is rotated, the sliding hole applies a force in the corresponding direction to the connecting shaft, allowing the connecting shaft to slide within the sliding hole while the rocker rotates, thus meeting the required opening radius of the rocker.

[0023] In some embodiments, a limiting strip is provided on the outer surface of the first plate and / or the second plate. When the drive reset member is in the first state, the limiting strip is perpendicular to the substrate and abuts against the outer end surface of the first plate and / or the second plate corresponding to the first end of the handle.

[0024] The limit bar restricts the position of the handle and prevents it from excessively rebounding when resetting.

[0025] In some embodiments, the rocker is located in the space between the first upright plate and the second upright plate, and a hinge shaft is provided in the middle of the rocker, and a second central shaft hole is provided along the axial direction of the hinge shaft;

[0026] The opening and closing mechanism also includes a rotating shaft that passes through the second central shaft hole, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are respectively hinged to the first upright plate and the second upright plate.

[0027] The rocker arm is hinged to the discharge port seat through the cooperation of the rotating shaft, the hinge shaft, the first vertical plate, and the second vertical plate. When the handle is turned, the rocker arm can rotate around the rotating shaft, thereby blocking and opening the discharge opening.

[0028] In some embodiments, a sealing element is provided on the first end of the rocker plate facing the substrate, and when the drive reset element is in the first state, the sealing element seals the discharge opening.

[0029] Sealing components can better seal the discharge opening and prevent food from leaking out.

[0030] In some embodiments, the drive reset component is a torsion spring, one end of which abuts against the surface of the rocker away from the substrate; the other end of the torsion spring abuts against the first surface of the substrate, or against the side of the handle facing the first surface, and the middle portion of the torsion spring is sleeved on the drive shaft. The torsion spring has a simple structure, facilitating its cooperation and installation with other structural components.

[0031] This application also provides a smoothie machine, including the opening and closing mechanism as described in any of the above embodiments. This smoothie machine can quickly discharge smoothie when needed, and quickly seal the discharge opening when smoothie is no longer required, preventing smoothie leakage.

[0032] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows:

[0033] By pulling the handle of this opening and closing mechanism, the rocker arm can be quickly released from blocking the discharge opening, allowing for rapid food discharge. When the handle is released, the drive reset mechanism can reset the rocker arm and handle, sealing the discharge opening and preventing food from leaking out. This opening and closing mechanism has a simple structure and is easy to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or related technologies, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or related technologies will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the opening mechanism of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the opening and closing mechanism of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the handle of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the slush machine of this utility model.

[0039] Reference numerals: 10. Opening / closing mechanism; 11. Handle; 111. First plate; 112. Second plate; 113. Third plate; 114. Sliding hole; 115. Limiting strip; 12. Torsion spring; 13. Rocker; 131. Drive shaft; 132. Hinge shaft; 133. Seal; 14. Discharge port seat; 141. First upright plate; 142. Second upright plate; 143. Hinge hole; 144. Discharge opening; 145. Base plate; 15. Rotating shaft; 16. Connecting shaft; 17. Hinge long shaft;

[0040] 20. Material cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Various embodiments and features of this application are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0042] It should be understood that various modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the above description should not be considered as limiting, but merely as an example of embodiments. Other modifications within the scope and spirit of this application will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0043] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the general description of the present application given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0044] These and other features of this application will become apparent from the following description of preferred forms of embodiments given as non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] It should also be understood that although this application has been described with reference to some specific examples, those skilled in the art can certainly implement many other equivalent forms of this application.

[0046] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and in view of the following detailed description.

[0047] Specific embodiments of this application are described thereafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the claimed embodiments are merely examples of this application, which can be implemented in various ways. Well-known and / or repeated functions and structures are not described in detail to avoid unnecessary or redundant details that could obscure the application. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details claimed herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely serve as the basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to use this application in a variety of substantially any suitable detailed structures.

[0048] This specification may use the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in another embodiment,” “in yet another embodiment,” or “in other embodiments,” all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to this application.

[0049] This application provides an opening and closing mechanism 10 for the discharge port of a food processor, which may be, but is not limited to, a smoothie maker, a meat grinder, a high-speed blender, etc.

[0050] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the opening and closing mechanism 10 includes a discharge port seat 14, a handle 11, a drive reset component, and a rocker 13.

[0051] The discharge port seat 14 is provided with a discharge opening 144, which is connected to the food storage space of the food processor. For example, taking the food processor as a smoothie maker, the discharge port seat 14 can be installed on the food cylinder 20 of the smoothie maker. The discharge opening 144 is connected to the food cylinder 20 of the smoothie maker. After the smoothie is made in the food cylinder 20, it can be sent out through the discharge opening 144.

[0052] The middle part of the handle 11 is hinged to the discharge port seat 14. For example, the middle part of the handle 11 can be hinged to the discharge port seat 14 via a hinged long shaft 17. The handle 11 can be plate-shaped or strip-shaped. The two ends of the handle 11 are the first end and the second end, respectively. The second end of the handle 11 can be used as the operating end, that is, by manually pulling the second end of the handle 11, the handle 11 can rotate relative to the discharge port seat 14. When the handle 11 rotates, the first end of the handle 11 also rotates. The drive reset component is set on the rocker plate 13, and the middle part of the rocker plate 13 is hinged to the discharge port seat 14. The first end of the handle 11 is in sliding engagement with the first end of the rocker plate 13. When the first end of the handle 11 rotates, a force in the corresponding direction can be applied to the first end of the rocker plate 13, so that the rocker plate 13 can also rotate relative to the discharge port seat 14. While rotating, the first end of the rocker plate 13 can slide relative to the handle 11, and the second end of the rocker plate 13 can also rotate relative to the discharge port seat 14. When the second end of the handle 11 is released, that is, when the handle 11 is no longer pulled, the rocker 13 is reset under the action of the driving reset member. At the same time, the first end of the rocker 13 applies a force to the first end of the handle 11, so that the handle 11 can also be reset. Meanwhile, the first end of the handle 11 can slide relative to the handle 11.

[0053] The drive reset member has a first state and a second state. One end of the drive reset member abuts against the rocker plate 13, and the other end of the drive reset member abuts against the discharge port seat 14 or the handle 11. Of course, the other end of the drive reset member can also abut against other positions. For example, the other end of the drive reset member can also abut against the hinged long shaft 17, as long as its drive reset function can be achieved. This is only an example and does not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the claims.

[0054] When the drive reset member is in the first state, it applies a force in the first direction to the rocker arm 13, causing the second end of the rocker arm 13 to block the discharge opening 144. The first state can also be understood as the initial state. When discharge is required, the discharge opening 144 needs to be opened. This can be done by pulling the second end of the handle 11. When a force in the first direction is applied to the second end of the handle 11, the handle 11 rotates around its center, which is hinged to the discharge port seat 14. The first end of the handle 11 presses against the first end of the rocker arm 13, causing the first end of the rocker arm 13 to rotate. As the first end of the rocker arm 13 rotates, it slides relative to the first end of the handle 11. The second end of the rocker arm 13 can rotate in the second direction, and the drive reset member switches from the first state to the second state. The rocker arm 13 releases the blockage of the discharge opening 144, allowing the food in the food processor to flow out through the discharge opening 144. The second direction is opposite to the first direction. For example, as shown in Figure 4, when the second end of the handle 11 is pulled counterclockwise (first direction), the first end of the handle 11 also rotates counterclockwise. Under the pressure of the handle 11, the first end of the rocker 13 rotates clockwise (second direction), and the second end of the rocker 13 also rotates clockwise. Simultaneously, the rocker 13 applies a force to the drive reset member, which is also subjected to pressure. When the second end of the rocker 13 rotates to a certain extent, the discharge opening 144 is fully opened. When the second end of the handle 11 is released, the drive reset member resets, applying a counterclockwise force to the second end of the rocker 13. The rocker 13 rotates counterclockwise, and the first end of the rocker 13 rotates counterclockwise and applies a force to the first end of the handle 11, causing the handle 11 to reset clockwise. The rocker 13 then seals the discharge opening 144 again.

[0055] By pulling the handle 11 of the opening and closing mechanism 10, the rocker arm 13 can be quickly released from blocking the discharge opening 144, allowing for rapid discharge of food. When the handle 11 is released, the drive reset component can reset the rocker arm 13 and the handle 11, thus sealing the discharge opening 144 and preventing food from leaking out. The opening and closing mechanism 10 has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0056] In some embodiments, the discharge port seat 14 includes a substrate 145, a first upright plate 141, and a second upright plate 142.

[0057] The substrate 145 can be a flat plate, and the discharge opening 144 is provided through the substrate 145, as shown in Figure 2. The discharge opening 144 can be located at the middle position near one end of the substrate 145. The size of the discharge opening 144 can be set according to actual production needs.

[0058] Referring to Figure 2, the first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142 are arranged parallel to each other on the first plate surface of the substrate 145, with a certain distance between them to form an installation space between them for mounting the handle 11, the rocker arm 13, and the drive reset component. The discharge opening 144 is located in the space between the first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142. The first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142 can be configured as an L-shaped structure as shown in Figure 2, with the height of the part hinged to the handle 11 being higher than the height of the part hinged to the rocker arm 13, to provide sufficient rotation space for the rotation of the handle 11 and the rocker arm 13.

[0059] Hinge holes 143 are provided on the first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142 at the positions where the handle 11 and the rocker 13 are hinged. The hinge holes 143 can pass through the first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142 respectively, so as to hinge the handle 11 and the rocker 13 on the first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142.

[0060] The discharge port seat 14 serves as the mounting base for other structural components of the opening and closing mechanism 10, providing installation space for them. The aforementioned structural form of the discharge port seat 14 allows for convenient and secure installation of other structural components.

[0061] In some embodiments, the handle 11 includes a first plate 111, a second plate 112, and a third plate 113. The first plate 111 is arranged parallel to the second plate 112, one end of the second plate 112 is connected to one end of the first plate 111, and the other end of the second plate 112 is connected to one end of the third plate 113. The second plate 112 is perpendicular to the first plate 111 and the third plate 113. The first plate 111 is close to and parallel to the first upright plate 141; the third plate 113 is close to and parallel to the second upright plate 142. Of course, the handle 11 can also be formed by bending a single plate, that is, by extending one end of the first plate 111 in a direction perpendicular to the first plate 111 to form the second plate 112, and then extending the other end of the second plate 112 in a direction perpendicular to the second plate 112 to form the second plate 112. The third plate 113 and the first plate 111 are located on the same side of the second plate 112.

[0062] Corresponding to the second end of the handle 11, the first plate 111 and the second plate 112 are respectively provided with an arc-shaped sliding hole 114, which protrudes towards the discharge port seat 14. The shape of the arc-shaped sliding hole 114 matches the sliding trajectory of the rocker 13 that mates with the sliding hole 114, thus satisfying both the opening range requirement of the rocker 13 and the requirement for the handle 11 to return to its original position smoothly.

[0063] Here, the first end of the handle 11 can be designed to extend away from the first end of the handle 11, corresponding to the position where the sliding hole 114 is formed. The extended part can be set as a corresponding arc shape to avoid interference between the handle 11 and the discharge port seat 14 when it is not rotated to the correct position, thus ensuring the rotation angle of the handle and the opening of the discharge opening 144. The end of the extended part can also be rounded, which is aesthetically pleasing and prevents scratches and damage to the user.

[0064] The above-described structure of the handle 11 facilitates operation of the handle 11 and also facilitates its installation with the discharge port seat 14.

[0065] In some embodiments, a drive shaft 131 is provided at the first end of the rocker 13, and a sliding rod is provided at each end of the drive shaft 131. For example, protrusions can be formed at both ends of the drive shaft 131 to form sliding rods, and the sliding rods can be rods with a circular cross-section. Alternatively, sliding rods can be detachably provided at both ends of the drive shaft 131 to facilitate the installation of the rocker 13 and the discharge port seat 14. Of course, it is understood that a protrusion can also be formed at one end of the drive shaft 131 as a sliding rod, and a sliding rod can be detachably provided at the other end. The two sliding rods are slidably engaged with two sliding holes 114 on the first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142, respectively, with one end of each sliding rod extending into the sliding hole 114.

[0066] The arc-shaped sliding hole 114 has a certain length, which can meet the rotation range and reset requirements of the rocker 13. The arc-shaped sliding hole 114 also has a certain width, and the outer diameter of the sliding rod is approximately equal to the width of the sliding hole 114, so that the sliding rod can slide smoothly within the sliding hole 114, and the inner wall of the sliding hole 114 can apply a force to the sliding rod when the handle 11 is rotated.

[0067] The sliding rods at both ends of the drive shaft 131 achieve sliding engagement with the sliding hole 114, so that when the handle 11 is rotated, the sliding hole 114 can apply a force in the corresponding direction to the sliding rod, so that while the rocker 13 rotates, the sliding rod can slide in the sliding hole 114, satisfying the opening range requirements of the rocker 13.

[0068] In some embodiments, a drive shaft 131 is provided at the first end of the rocker 13. The drive shaft 131 is provided with a first central shaft hole along its axial direction.

[0069] The opening and closing mechanism 10 also includes a connecting shaft 16, the length of which is greater than the length of the drive shaft 131. The connecting shaft 16 can be fixedly installed in the first central shaft hole, and the fixing method can be welding, gluing, transition fit, etc.

[0070] Both ends of the connecting shaft 16 extend out of the first central shaft hole and slide in cooperation with the two sliding holes 114 on the first vertical plate 141 and the second vertical plate 142. Both ends of the connecting shaft 16 extend into the sliding holes 114.

[0071] By utilizing the engagement between the first central shaft hole of the rocker 13 drive shaft 131 and the connecting shaft 16, during installation, the rocker 13 can be placed in position first, and then the connecting shaft 16 can be passed through the corresponding mounting hole and the first central shaft hole on the discharge port seat 14, achieving a sliding engagement between the rocker 13 and the sliding hole 114 via the connecting shaft 16. When the handle 11 is rotated, the sliding hole 114 can apply a force in the corresponding direction to the connecting shaft 16, allowing the connecting shaft 16 to slide within the sliding hole 114 while the rocker 13 rotates, thus satisfying the opening range requirements of the rocker 13.

[0072] In some embodiments, a limiting strip 115 is provided on the outer surface of the first plate 111 and / or the second plate 112, as shown in FIG1. ​​When the drive reset member is in the first state, the limiting strip 115 is perpendicular to the base plate 145 and abuts against the outer end face of the first end of the handle 11 corresponding to the first end of the first plate 111 and / or the second plate 112. Referring to FIG1, FIG2 and FIG3, the limiting strip 115 can be elongated. The limiting strip 115 can be fixed as a separate structural member on the first upright plate 141 and / or the second upright plate 142, or it can be integrally formed with the first upright plate 141 and / or the second base plate, that is, an elongated limiting protrusion formed by the outer end face of the first end of the handle 11 corresponding to the first end of the first plate 111 and / or the second plate 112.

[0073] The limit bar 115 can limit the position of the handle 11 and prevent the handle 11 from rebounding excessively when resetting. For example, the handle 11 may rebound excessively and stick to the outer wall of the smoothie machine, affecting the operation of the handle 11.

[0074] In some embodiments, the rocker 13 is located in the space between the first upright plate 141 and the second upright plate 142, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. A hinge shaft 132 is provided in the middle of the rocker 13, and a second central shaft hole is provided along its axial direction. The hinge shaft 132 is arranged parallel to the drive shaft 131.

[0075] The opening and closing mechanism 10 also includes a rotating shaft 15, which passes through the second central shaft hole. Both ends of the rotating shaft 15 extend out of the second central shaft hole and are hinged to the hinge holes 143 provided on the first vertical plate 141 and the second vertical plate 142.

[0076] The rocker arm 13 is hinged to the discharge port seat 14 through the cooperation of the pivot 15, the hinge shaft 132, the first vertical plate 141, and the second vertical plate 142. When the handle 11 is rotated, the rocker arm 13 can rotate around the pivot 15, thereby blocking and opening the discharge opening 144.

[0077] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, a sealing member 133 is provided on the surface of the rocker arm 13 facing the substrate 145. The first end of the rocker arm 13 is a flat plate, and the area of ​​the flat plate is larger than the area of ​​the discharge opening 144. The sealing member 133 can be fixedly or detachably disposed on the surface of the flat plate facing the substrate 145. For example, a mounting groove can be provided on the flat plate, and one end of the sealing member 133 can be disposed in the mounting groove. The sealing member 133 can be a sealing ring, and the structure of the sealing ring corresponds to and matches the structure of the discharge opening 144. When the drive reset member is in the first state, the drive reset member applies a force to the rocker arm 13 so that the sealing member 133 can maintain a good sealing effect on the discharge opening 144.

[0078] The sealing element 133 can better seal the discharge opening 144 and prevent food from leaking out of the discharge opening 144.

[0079] In some embodiments, the drive reset component is a torsion spring 12. One end of the torsion spring 12 abuts against the surface of the rocker 13 facing away from the base plate 145, and the other end of the torsion spring 12 abuts against the first surface of the base plate 145. Alternatively, the other end of the torsion spring 12 abuts against the side of the handle 11 facing the first surface. The middle part of the torsion spring 12 is sleeved on the drive shaft 131 of the rocker 13. The torsion spring 12 has a simple structure, which facilitates its cooperation and installation with other structural components.

[0080] This application also provides a smoothie machine, as shown in Figure 4. The smoothie machine includes an opening and closing mechanism 10 as described in any of the above embodiments. This smoothie machine can quickly discharge smoothie when needed, and quickly seal the discharge opening when smoothie is not needed to prevent smoothie leakage.

[0081] During normal operation of the smoothie machine, the liquid in the cylinder 20 gradually condenses into smoothie and continuously accumulates at the discharge opening 144. Due to the force of the torsion spring 12, the sealing element 133 on the rocker plate 13 blocks the discharge opening 144, preventing the smoothie from flowing out. When smoothie is needed, the handle 11 is pulled in the first direction. The rotation of the handle 11 causes the rocker plate 13 to separate from the discharge opening. Simultaneously, the torsion spring 12 is twisted, increasing the reaction force. After the smoothie flows out of the discharge opening 144, when the handle 11 is released, the handle 11 and the rocker plate 13 automatically reset under the force of the torsion spring 12, sealing the discharge opening 144.

[0082] The foregoing has described in detail several embodiments of the present utility model, but the present utility model is not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various variations and modifications based on the concept of the present utility model, and these variations and modifications should all fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present utility model.

Claims

1. An opening and closing mechanism for the discharge port of a food processor, characterized in that, Includes a discharge port seat (14), a handle (11), a drive reset component, and a rocker (13); The discharge port seat (14) is provided with a discharge opening (144), and the discharge opening (144) is connected to the food storage space of the food processor; The middle part of the handle (11) is hinged to the outlet seat (14), the first end of the handle (11) is slidably engaged with the first end of the rocker (13), the drive reset member is disposed on the rocker (13), and the middle part of the rocker (13) is hinged to the outlet seat (14). The drive reset component has a first state and a second state; one end of the drive reset component abuts against the rocker plate (13), and the other end of the drive reset component abuts against the discharge port seat (14) or the handle (11); When the drive reset member is in the first state, the drive reset member applies a force in the first direction to the rocker (13) so that the second end of the rocker (13) blocks the discharge opening (144); when the first force is applied to the second end of the handle (11), the first end of the handle (11) squeezes the first end of the rocker (13) so that the first end of the rocker (13) and the second end of the rocker (13) rotate in the second direction, the drive reset member changes from the first state to the second state, the rocker (13) releases the blockage of the discharge opening (144), and the food in the food processor can flow out through the discharge opening (144); wherein, the second direction is opposite to the first direction.

2. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge port seat (14) includes a base plate (145), a first vertical plate (141), and a second vertical plate (142); The discharge opening (144) is provided through the substrate (145); The first upright plate (141) and the second upright plate (142) are arranged in parallel on the first plate surface of the substrate (145), and the discharge opening (144) is located in the space between the first upright plate (141) and the second upright plate (142).

3. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 2, wherein The handle (11) includes a first plate (111), a second plate (112), and a third plate (113). The first plate (111) is arranged parallel to the second plate (112). One end of the second plate (112) is connected to one end of the first plate (111), and the other end of the second plate (112) is connected to one end of the third plate (113). The second plate (112) is perpendicular to the first plate (111) and the third plate (113). The first plate (111) is close to the first upright plate (141) and is parallel to the first upright plate (141). The third plate (113) is close to the second upright plate (142) and is parallel to the second upright plate (142). Corresponding to the first end of the handle (11), the first plate (111) and the second plate (112) are respectively provided with an arc-shaped sliding hole (114), and the sliding hole (114) protrudes toward the discharge port seat (14).

4. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rocker (13) has a drive shaft (131) at its first end. Each end of the drive shaft (131) has a sliding rod. The sliding rods are slidably engaged with the two sliding holes (114). One end of each sliding rod extends into the sliding hole (114).

5. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 3, wherein The first end of the rocker (13) is provided with a drive shaft (131), and the drive shaft (131) is provided with a first central shaft hole along its axial direction; The opening and closing mechanism (10) further includes a connecting shaft (16), which is fixedly disposed in the first central shaft hole. The two ends of the connecting shaft (16) are respectively slidably engaged with the two sliding holes (114), and the two ends of the connecting shaft (16) extend into the sliding holes (114).

6. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 3, wherein The outer surface of the first plate (111) and / or the second plate (112) is provided with a limiting strip (115). When the drive reset member is in the first state, the limiting strip (115) is perpendicular to the substrate (145), and the limiting strip (115) abuts against the outer end surface of the first plate (111) and / or the second plate (112) corresponding to the first end of the handle (11).

7. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The rocker (13) is located in the space between the first upright plate (141) and the second upright plate (142). A hinge shaft (132) is provided in the middle of the rocker (13), and a second central shaft hole is provided along its axial direction. The opening and closing mechanism (10) also includes a rotating shaft (15), which passes through the second central shaft hole, and the two ends of the rotating shaft (15) are respectively hinged to the first upright plate (141) and the second upright plate (142).

8. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 7, wherein A sealing element (133) is provided on the first end of the rocker (13) facing the plate surface of the substrate (145). When the drive reset element is in the first state, the sealing element (133) seals the discharge opening (144).

9. The opening and closing mechanism of the discharge outlet of the food material texture machine according to claim 8, wherein, The drive reset component is a torsion spring (12). One end of the torsion spring (12) abuts against the surface of the rocker (13) away from the base plate (145); the other end of the torsion spring (12) abuts against the first surface of the base plate (145), or abuts against the side of the handle (11) facing the first surface. The middle part of the torsion spring (12) is sleeved on the drive shaft (131).

10. A smoothie maker characterised in that, Includes the opening and closing mechanism (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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