Modular Vacuum Pumping Device for Simplified Food Processor Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food processors with vacuum pumping devices have complex structures and difficult assembly processes due to fixed components, which complicates the isolation of ingredients susceptible to oxidation or bacterial contamination.
Innovation Solution
A modular vacuum pumping device design featuring a mounting support that divides the receiving cavity into upper and lower sections, allowing for detachable connection of the upper and lower covers, facilitating the assembly of the vacuum pump, control circuit board, and power supply module, while ensuring structural stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the vacuum pumping device is fixed to the machine base, then the structural stability is improved, but the device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum pumping device is divided into separate modular components including the upper cover, lower cover, mounting support, vacuum pump, control circuit board, and power supply module. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and assembled independently, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining structural stability through standardized connection interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting support enables dynamic configuration where components can be easily assembled and disassembled. The upper and lower covers can be detached from the mounting support, transforming the device from a fixed rigid structure to a flexible modular system that maintains stability during operation but allows easy reconfiguration during assembly or maintenance.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the vacuum pumping device is fixed to the machine base, then the structural stability is improved, but the assembly process becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into standardized modules that can be manufactured separately and assembled through simple connection operations. The mounting support serves as a common platform that accepts the upper cover, lower cover, vacuum pump, control circuit board, and power supply module, enabling parallel manufacturing and simplified assembly processes while ensuring structural stability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting support performs multiple functions: it provides structural support, serves as a mounting platform for all components, and enables easy assembly and disassembly through standardized interfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate fastening operations needed while maintaining structural integrity, thereby improving assembly convenience without compromising stability.
3Volume of stationary object
If the receiving cavity is used as a single space, then the space utilization is maximized, but the component arrangement and assembly become complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The single receiving cavity is segmented into multiple functional zones using the mounting support as a divider. This creates distinct spaces for the vacuum pump, control circuit board, and power supply module, allowing each component to be arranged in its designated zone without interfering with others. The segmentation maintains efficient space utilization while simplifying component arrangement and assembly procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Simplifies the assembly process and enhances the structural stability of the vacuum pumping device, improving its overall efficiency and convenience in use.
Implementation Method 1
a vacuum pump connected to the mounting support, and including an air inlet communicating with the evacuation hole; and an air outlet communicating with the exhaust hole
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a vacuum pumping device (100) and a food processor (300). The vacuum pumping device (100) includes an upper cover (110); a lower cover (130) configured to cooperated with the upper cover (110) to form a receiving cavity (110a) and including a connecting part (133) at a lower portion of the lower cover (130), a wall of the receiving cavity (110a) defining an evacuation hole (130a) and an exhaust hole (110d); a mounting support (120) located in the receiving cavity (110a) and connected to the upper cover (110) and/or the lower cover (130); a vacuum pump (140) connected to the mounting support (120), and including an air inlet communicating with the evacuation hole (130a) and an air outlet communicating with the exhaust hole (110d); a control circuit board (150) connected to the mounting support (120) and electrically connected to the vacuum pump (140); and a power supply module (160) located in the receiving cavity (110a) and electrically connected to the control circuit board (150).