KR102566572B1 - A food processor - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a food processor to process food and open and close an enclosure in one operation. According to the present invention, the food processor comprises: a container including a receiving space in which food is received and a processing member formed in the receiving space and processing food; a main body including a container receiving unit on which the container is received, and an upper surface which includes a first outer peripheral unit surrounding a part of the container receiving unit to include a path through which the container enters and exits and a second outer peripheral unit surrounding the remaining part of the container receiving unit; and an enclosure including a lower enclosure installed adjacent to the second outer circumference unit, an upper enclosure rotatably installed in the lower enclosure and moving between a closed position adjacent to the first outer circumference unit to isolate the container from the outside and an open position spaced apart from the first outer circumference unit to allow the container to enter and exit, and an enclosure driving unit transmitting driving force to move the upper enclosure between the closed position and the open position. The main body includes a control unit operating the enclosure driving unit and the processing member, and a simple operation button formed on the first outer peripheral unit. The control unit operates the enclosure driving unit to move the upper enclosure to the closed position by manipulation of the simple operation button and operates the processing member.

Description

Food processor {A FOOD PROCESSOR}

The present invention relates to a food processor, and more particularly, to a food processor that performs processing such as grinding, processing, and cooking of food.

A variety of food processors exist that perform grinding, blending, juice extraction, and the like on food. Food processors generally process food by using processing members (blades, screws, etc.) after putting food to be processed into a container.

The food processor includes a motor for driving the processing member, and generally the motor accompanies noise and vibration during operation. In addition, noise and vibration are generated due to a collision between a processing member and food or a collision between food and an inner wall of a container, which occurs during operation of the food processor.

Among food processors, there are blenders equipped with an enclosure to block noise generated while the blender is operating.

Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0112716 (published on March 19, 2021)

An object of the present invention is to provide a food processor capable of simultaneously processing food and opening and closing the enclosure with a single operation without a separate operation to close the enclosure in a food processor equipped with an enclosure to reduce noise.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a food processor capable of more efficiently pulverizing food in a food processor that processes food using a processing member in a container.

The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a food processor according to an embodiment disclosed in the present invention includes a receiving space for accommodating food therein and a container included in the receiving space and including a processing member for processing the food, and the container is seated A main body having an upper surface including a first outer circumferential portion surrounding a portion of the container seating portion and a second outer circumferential portion surrounding a remaining portion of the container seating portion, and adjacent to the second outer circumferential portion to include a container receiving portion, and a path through which the container enters and exits. An upper enclosure that is rotatably installed in the lower enclosure and moves between a closed position adjacent to the first outer circumferential portion to isolate the container from the outside and an open position spaced apart from the first outer circumferential portion to allow the container to be moved in and out, and and an enclosure including an enclosure driving unit that transmits a driving force so that the upper enclosure moves between a closed position and an open position.

The main body includes a control unit for operating the enclosure driving unit and the processing member, and a simple operation button formed on the first outer circumferential portion, and the control unit operates the enclosure driving unit to move the upper enclosure to the closed position by operating the simple operation button, Operate the processing member.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the embodiment disclosed in the present invention, food can be conveniently processed with only one operation without additional operation by using a simple operation button capable of simultaneously opening and closing the enclosure and operating the processing member.

In addition, according to the embodiment disclosed in the present invention, food can be effectively pulverized by using the second processing blade rotating in the opposite direction to the first processing blade.

Effects according to the present invention are not limited by the contents exemplified above, and more various effects are included in the present specification.

1 is a perspective view showing an open state of a food processor according to an embodiment disclosed in the present invention;
Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a closed state of the food processor shown in Figure 1;
3 is a cross-sectional view showing a container including a processing member according to an embodiment disclosed in the present invention;
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the processing member of Figure 3;
5 is a perspective view showing a main body including a simple manipulation device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present invention;
Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship between the control unit and main components of the main body of Figure 5;
Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view showing the simple manipulation device of Figure 3;
8 is an exploded perspective view of the simple manipulation device of FIG. 3 from another direction;
Figure 9 is a perspective view of the simple manipulation device of Figure 3;
10 is a perspective view showing a cross section A of the simple manipulation device of FIG. 3;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the food processor according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the positional relationship of each component is explained based on drawings in principle. In addition, the drawings may simplify the structure of the invention for convenience of description or exaggerate if necessary. Therefore, it is a matter of course that the present invention is not limited to the contents shown in the drawings and can be implemented by adding, changing or omitting various devices.

In addition, 'connecting', 'combining', or 'pressing' a specific component with another component means that the corresponding component is not actively 'connected', 'coupled', or 'pressurized', but also passively or to the action of another component. It can be interpreted as meaning including 'connection', 'binding', and 'pressurization' by the reaction by the

Hereinafter, the structure of a food processor according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10 .

1 and 2 are perspective views of a food processor 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the food processor 1 with an enclosure 20 in an open position and a closed position, respectively. 1 and 2, a food processor 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10, an enclosure 20 and a container 30.

3 is a cross-sectional view showing a container 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The container 30 may include a receiving space 31 , a processing member 32 and a handle 33 . The container 30 is detachably seated on the upper surface of the main body 10 .

The accommodating space 31 is formed inside the container to accommodate food. The accommodating space 31 has an opening formed therein so that food can be put therein, and may include a lid that seals the opening of the upper part and is detachable. A processing member 32 capable of processing food is located inside the accommodation space 31 .

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a processing member 32 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The processing member 32 may include a first processing blade 321 and a second processing blade 322 . The second processing blade 322 is located below the first processing blade 321 and can rotate independently of the first processing blade 321 .

The processing member 32 may include a first shaft 323 and a second shaft 324 . The first shaft 323 extends vertically along the central axis and is connected to the first processing blade 321 to transmit rotational force. The second shaft 324 surrounds the outer periphery of the first shaft 323 and extends vertically along the central axis, and is connected to the second processing blade 322 to transmit rotational force. The first shaft 323 and the second shaft 324 may be rotatably coupled in opposite directions at different speeds.

The processing member 32 may include a first coupling gear 325 and a second coupling gear 326 . The first coupling gear 325 may be connected to the lower end of the first shaft 323 to transmit rotational force to the first shaft 323 . The first coupling gear 325 may be detachably connected to the first rotary shaft 105 of the body 10 to be described later. The connection between the first coupling gear 325 and the first rotating shaft 105 may be made by meshing a tooth formed on the outer circumferential portion of the first coupling gear 325 and a tooth formed on the inner circumferential portion of the first rotating shaft 105 . The second coupling gear 326 may be connected to the lower end of the second shaft 324 to transmit rotational force to the second shaft 324 . The second coupling gear 326 may be detachably connected to the second rotational shaft 106 of the main body 10 to be described later. Connection between the second coupling gear 326 and the second rotational shaft 106 may be achieved by meshing a tooth formed on the inner circumference of the second coupling gear 326 with a tooth formed on the outer circumference of the second rotational shaft 106 .

The handle 33 is formed so that the container 30 protrudes from the side. The user can easily seat the main body 10 using the handle 33 and separate it again.

5 is a perspective view showing the main body 10, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the connection relationship between the main components of the main body 10.

The main body may include a motor (not shown), an operation panel 13, a control unit 15, a vacuum pump 17, a container seating unit 103, and a simple operation button 100. The motor, control unit 15 and vacuum pump 17 may be formed inside the main body 10 so as not to be exposed to the outside. The operation panel 13 may be formed on the front of the main body 10 facing the user. The container seat 103 and the simple operation button 100 may be formed on the upper surface of the main body 10.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the container mounting portion 103 is formed in the central portion of the upper surface of the main body 10 . At the center of the container seating part 103, a first rotating shaft 105 and a second rotating shaft 106 may be formed to be exposed to the outside. The second rotational shaft 106 may be formed to surround an outer circumference of the first rotational shaft 105 , and each of the first rotational shaft 105 and the second rotational shaft 106 may receive rotational force from a motor. The first rotational shaft 105 and the second rotational shaft 106 may be connected to a motor so as to independently rotate at different speeds and in different directions. In a state where the container 30 is seated on the container seating part 103, the first rotating shaft 105 and the second rotating shaft 106 are the first coupling gear 325 and the second coupling gear of the processing member 32, respectively It is meshed with (326) to transmit rotational force.

The teeth formed on the inner circumferential surface of the first rotational shaft 105 may be formed to have a triangular shape in which the height protruding inward gradually decreases and the size of the module gradually decreases at the upper end toward the container 30. . In addition, the teeth formed on the outer circumferential surface of the first coupling gear 325 are formed to have a triangular shape in which the height protruding outward gradually decreases and the size of the module gradually decreases at the lower end toward the main body 10. It can be. The shape of the above-described first coupling gear 325 and the first rotational shaft 105 is such that, even when the first coupling gear 325 and the first rotational shaft 105 are coupled at any rotational position, the ends of the triangular shape slide with each other. so that they can be engaged in the correct mating position.

Similarly, the teeth formed on the outer circumferential surface of the second rotational shaft 106 are formed to have a triangular shape in which the height of the protruding outward gradually decreases and the size of the module gradually decreases at the upper end toward the container 30. can In addition, the tooth formed on the inner circumferential surface of the second coupling gear 326 is formed to have a triangular shape in which the height protruding inward gradually decreases and the size of the module gradually decreases at the lower end toward the main body 10. It can be. The shape of the above-described second coupling gear 326 and the second rotational shaft 106 is such that the ends of the triangular shape slide with each other even when the second coupling gear 326 and the second rotational shaft 106 are coupled at any rotational position. so that they can be engaged in the correct mating position.

The first rotation shaft 105 is connected to the main shaft of the motor, the second rotation shaft 106 may be connected to the driven shaft, and a planetary gear is connected between the main shaft and the driven shaft to rotate at different speeds and in different directions. can The main shaft may be connected to a sun gear connected to the motor, and the driven shaft may be connected to a ring gear connected to the sun gear and a plurality of planetary gears therebetween to rotate. Therefore, the ratio of the rotational speeds of the first processing blade 321 and the second processing blade 322 can be implemented through the design of a planetary gear coupled between the main shaft and the driven shaft.

The first processing blade 321 and the second processing blade 322 may rotate at different speeds while connected to the first rotating shaft 105 and the second rotating shaft 106 . For example, the second processing blade 322 may rotate opposite to the rotational direction of the first processing blade 321 and rotate at a slower speed than the rotational speed of the first processing blade 321 . As the second processing blade 322 rotates at a low speed in the opposite direction under the first processing blade 321, the food that comes down to the lower portion of the first processing blade 321 in the accommodation space is returned to the second processing blade 322. It can be pulverized by, and through this, food can be pulverized more efficiently. Preferably, the rotational speed ratio of the first processing blade 321 and the second processing blade 322 may be 3.3:1.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the upper surface of the main body 10 may include a first outer circumferential portion 101 and a second outer circumferential portion 102 . The first outer circumferential portion 101 and the second outer circumferential portion 102 are formed to surround the container mounting portion 103 together.

The first outer circumferential portion 101 may be formed to surround a portion of the container seating portion 103 facing the front of the main body 10 . The first outer circumferential portion 101 is an area exposed to the outside in an open state of the enclosure 20, which will be described later, and may include a path for taking the container 30 out of the container seating portion 103 and seating it again (Fig. 1).

The second outer circumferential portion 102 may be formed to surround a portion of the container seating portion 103 toward the rear surface of the main body 10 . A lower enclosure 21 to be described below may be connected to the container seating part 103 .

The enclosure 20 is detachably connected to the upper surface of the main body 10, and the upper surface of the main body 10 may form a space for isolating the container 30 from the outside together with the enclosure 20. This can effectively reduce noise generated from the processing member 32 in the container 30 during the operation of the food processor 1.

Referring again to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the enclosure 20 will be described in detail. The enclosure 20 includes a lower enclosure 21 , an upper enclosure 22 and an enclosure driving unit 23 . The lower enclosure 21 and the upper enclosure 22 together are formed to completely enclose the container 30 in the closed position.

The lower enclosure 21 may be detachably connected to the main body 10 . The lower enclosure 21 may be connected to the second outer circumferential portion 102 . Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the lower enclosure 21 may be connected along an outer edge of the second outer circumferential portion 102 to cover the side and rear surfaces of the container 30 .

The upper enclosure 22 is rotatably installed in the lower enclosure 21 and moves between an open position and a closed position with respect to the lower enclosure 21 . In the closed position, the upper enclosure 22 is positioned adjacent to the first outer circumferential portion 101 . In the closed position, the upper enclosure 22 completely surrounds the container 30 together with the lower enclosure 21 to isolate it from the outside (see FIG. 2). Since the container 30 is isolated from the outside while the upper enclosure 22 is in the closed position, noise generated by the operation of the processing member 32 inside the container 30 can be reduced. In the open position, the upper enclosure 22 is positioned to be spaced apart from the first outer circumferential portion 101 . In the open position, only the lower enclosure 21 surrounds the container 30, and the container 30 can be taken in and out through the spaced space between the upper enclosure 22 and the first outer circumferential portion 101 (see FIG. 1). .

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , coupling shafts of the lower enclosure 21 and the upper enclosure 22 may be located at the rear of the container 30 and parallel to the bottom surface. The upper enclosure 22 may be formed to surround the side and the front of the container 30 in the closed position, and completely surround the container 30 together with the lower enclosure 21 formed to cover the side and the rear to isolate it from the outside. can make it

The enclosure driver 23 transmits a driving force to move the upper enclosure 22 between a closed position and an open position. Referring to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the enclosure driving unit 23 may be formed along the coupling axis of the lower enclosure 21 and the upper enclosure 22, and the upper enclosure 22 is the center of the coupling axis. It is possible to provide a driving force for rotating up and down. The type of the enclosure driving unit 23 is not limited as long as it can transmit driving force to the upper enclosure 22, and a motor may be used, for example.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6 , the simple operation button 100 of the main body 10, the operation panel 13, the control unit 15, and the vacuum pump 17 will be described in detail.

Referring to one embodiment of the main body shown in FIG. 5 , the simple operation button 100 may be formed on the first outer peripheral portion 101 of the upper surface of the main body 10 . The simple operation button 100 is exposed to the outside in the open state of the enclosure 20 and can be easily operated, and is located inside the enclosure 20 in the closed state of the enclosure 20, so that the button is accidentally pressed to stop operation. It can be prevented.

The simple operation button 100 may be formed so as not to be located on an extension of the handle 33 protruding from the side of the container. The user can easily operate the simple manipulation button 100 without being obstructed by the handle 33 in a state where the container 30 is seated on the container seating part 103 . A detailed structure of the simple manipulation button 100 will be described later.

The control unit 15 may operate the processing member 32 inside the container 30 and the enclosure driving unit 23 of the enclosure 20 . The control unit 15 may be electrically connected to the simple operation button 100, and the user may operate the processing member 32 and the enclosure driving unit 23 together through the simple operation button 100.

In one embodiment, the controller 15 moves the upper enclosure 22 to the closed position by operating the enclosure driving unit 23 by manipulating the simple operation button 100, and the upper enclosure 22 moves to the closed position. After being positioned at the position, the processing member 32 can be operated to process the food.

In another embodiment, the control unit 15 moves the upper enclosure 22 to the closed position by operating the enclosure driving unit 23 by manipulation of the simple operation button 100, while moving the upper enclosure 22 to the closed position of the processing member 32. can start working. The control unit 15 may operate the processing member 32 at a low speed in order to prevent generation of loud noise when the upper enclosure 22 is not completely positioned in the closed position, and the upper enclosure 22 is in the closed position. When it is located in a state in which noise can be reduced, processing can be performed by increasing the operating speed of the processing member 32.

In the case of a food processor having a conventional enclosure, the enclosure can be manually closed or closed using a separate control unit, and there is a hassle in that the processing member must be operated again after the enclosure is placed in the closed position. On the other hand, in the case of the food processor 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a series of operations can be performed at once using the simple operation button 100 .

The food processor 1 may execute a plurality of processing modes. A plurality of processing modes may be determined by differently setting the operating speed or operating time of the processing member 32 according to the purpose of food to be cooked.

The control unit 15 can execute one preset processing mode among a plurality of processing modes by manipulating the simple operation button 100 . For example, if the user selects and sets the most frequently executed processing mode, without the need to newly set the operation speed or operation time of the processing member 32 each time, by operating the simple operation button 100 once, the desired Machining can be performed immediately.

The control unit 15 may follow the redial mode in which the control unit 15 repeatedly executes the previously executed processing mode again by manipulating the simple operation button 100 . For example, when the same processing needs to be repeatedly performed consecutively, such as when a large quantity of food needs to be divided into several times and processed, setting the redial mode allows the same operation to be repeated using the simple operation button 100. can reduce the hassle.

In addition, the control unit 15 may operate the enclosure driving unit 23 so that the upper enclosure 22 is positioned in the open position again, thereby completing the machining process. Accordingly, the user does not need to perform an additional operation to move the upper enclosure 22 back to the open position.

In one embodiment, the control unit 15 operates the enclosure driving unit 23 so that the upper enclosure 22 moves to the open position when the operation of the processing member 32 is finished in the container and the noise is not generated. can make it work

In another embodiment, the control unit 15, before the end of the operation of the processing member 32 in the container, specifically, before a predetermined time from the end of the operation of the processing member 32, the upper enclosure ( 22) may operate the enclosure driver 23 to move to the open position. The predetermined time for moving the upper enclosure 22 in advance may be a time required for the upper enclosure 22 to move to an open position or a predetermined time, for example, a time within 5 seconds. In the operation of the processing member 32, when the processing is finished, a considerable portion of food is pulverized, so noise generated by collision between the food and the processing member 32 can be reduced. In addition, by lowering the operating speed of the processing member 32 at the point in time when the processing is finished, noise generated during operation of the processing member 32 can be further reduced. In this way, by moving the upper enclosure 22 to the open position in advance at the point of time just before the end when noise can be reduced, the processing time can be shortened.

The operation panel 13 may be formed spaced apart from the simple operation button 100 . Referring to FIG. 5 , the control panel 13 may be formed on the front of the main body 10 so that a user can easily manipulate it. The operation panel 13, apart from the simple operation button 100 formed on the upper surface of the main body, the main body 10 can operate the rotational speed of the processing member 32 on the front, operating time, and opening and closing of the enclosure. there is.

The simple operation button 100 and the operation panel 13 can perform a series of processing processes with only one operation through the operation through the simple operation button 100, and the operation panel 13 allows detailed settings of the processing mode. In that it can be changed and can be manipulated even in the closed position of the enclosure 20, they can be used separately from each other. For example, while processing is being performed, the user can stop processing or change the processing mode using the operation panel 13 .

The vacuum pump 17 is formed to communicate with the receiving space 31 of the container 30. The vacuum pump 17 can make the inside of the accommodation space 31 a vacuum state. When processing is performed by making the accommodation space 31 in a vacuum state, it is possible to prevent food from being oxidized during the processing.

The vacuum pump 17 may be connected to the accommodation space 31 through the first exhaust passage and the second exhaust passage. The first exhaust flow path may be formed in a lid detachably coupled to the opening of the top of the container 30, and the second exhaust flow path may be formed between the upper enclosure 22 and the lower enclosure to communicate with the first exhaust flow path in the closed position ( 21), and the vacuum pump 17 may be connected to communicate with the second exhaust passage. The connection structure is not limited as long as the accommodating space 31 of the container 30 and the vacuum pump 17 can communicate with each other.

The vacuum pump 17 may be driven by the control unit 15. The control unit 15 may operate the vacuum pump 17 by manipulating the simple manipulation button 100 so that the receiving space 31 of the container 30 is in a vacuum state.

When the user operates the simple operation button 100, the control unit 15 operates the enclosure driving unit 23 to move the upper enclosure 22 to the closed position, and after the upper enclosure 22 is located in the closed position, the vacuum pump (17) and the movable member (32) can be operated.

In one embodiment, the control unit 15 operates the vacuum pump 17 after the upper enclosure 22 is located in the closed position by operating the simple control button 100 to open the accommodation space 31 of the container 30. When this vacuum state is reached, the processing member 32 can be operated. In this case, since the food is processed after the vacuum state is completely created, oxidation of the food that may occur during the processing can be effectively prevented.

In another embodiment, the control unit 15 operates the processing member 32 together while operating the vacuum pump 17 after the upper enclosure 22 is located in the closed position by manipulation of the simple operation button 100. can In this case, since the formation of a vacuum state in the accommodating space 31 and the processing of food are simultaneously performed, the processing time can be reduced.

In another embodiment, the control unit 15 operates the vacuum pump 17 after the upper enclosure 22 is located in the closed position by the operation of the simple operation button 100, and the processing member 32 is first moved at a low speed. After starting the operation, and the receiving space 31 is in a vacuum state by the vacuum pump 17, processing can be performed by increasing the operating speed of the processing member 32.

7 and 8 are an exploded perspective view of the simple operation button 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a perspective view in which the simple operation button 100 is combined, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the simple operation button 100 indicate Hereinafter, the configuration of the simple operation button 100 and the coupling structure to the main body 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10 .

The body 10 may include a plate 11 forming an upper surface. The plate 11 is formed as a part of the frame constituting the main body 10 and is positioned on top of the frame constituting the main body 10 to support components positioned on the upper surface of the main body 10 .

A coupling groove 110 to which the simple operation button 100 is coupled may be formed in the plate 11 . The coupling groove 110 is recessed from the upper surface of the plate 11 to form a first receiving space 111 formed to have a first support surface 112 on the floor, and recessed from the first support surface 112 to the floor. A second accommodating space 116 formed to have a second support surface 117 may be included. Referring to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 , the first accommodating space 111 may be a groove formed in a circular shape to have a predetermined depth, and the second accommodating space 116 may be a first accommodating space ( 111) may be a groove formed to have a predetermined depth in the shape of a concentric circle having a smaller diameter than that of the first accommodating space 111 from the bottom surface.

The simple operation button 100 may include a switch circuit 120, a first waterproof member 130, a pressing member 140, a coil spring 150, and an operating member 160. The switch circuit 120 , the first waterproof member 14 and the pressing member 140 are accommodated in the coupling groove 110 of the plate 11 .

The switch circuit 120 generates a control signal by an external force transmitted from the top and transfers the generated control signal to the control unit 15. The switch circuit 120 is not limited as long as it can generate a control signal by an external force.

The switch circuit 120 may be accommodated in the second accommodating space 116 of the coupling groove 110 and supported by the second support surface 117 . By accommodating the switch circuit 120 in the second accommodating space 116 formed separately from the first accommodating space 111, the coupling between the switch circuit 120 and the plate 11 can be further strengthened. The switch circuit 120 may be connected to the control unit inside the body through a wire passing through a wire hole formed on the inner surface of the second accommodating space 116 . By forming the wiring hole on the side surface instead of the second support surface 117, the connection between the wiring and the switch circuit 120 can be more firmly maintained even in the event of vibration or impact during operation.

The first waterproof member 130 together with the operating member 160 constitutes an operating unit. The control unit transmits an external force input by an external operation to the lower portion and inputs it to the switch circuit 120, and serves to prevent foreign substances from entering the main body or the switch circuit 120 from the outside.

The first waterproof member 130 may be accommodated in the first accommodating space 111 to cover the upper surface of the switch circuit 120 and the first support surface 112 surrounding the switch circuit 120, A deformable part 131 and a waterproof part 132 may be included.

The deformable part 131 is formed in the center of the first waterproof member 130 and may be located between the control member 160 and the switch circuit 120 . The deformable unit 131 may be deformed downward by an external force transmitted downward by the operating member 160 located at the upper portion, and through this deformation, the external force is transmitted to the switch circuit 120 below. When the input of the external force is released from the control member 160, the deformable unit 131 may return upward again. For example, the central portion may be formed to include a convex portion having elasticity capable of being deformed concavely by an external force. By forming the deformable portion 131 as a convex portion having elasticity, the deformable portion 131 can be quickly deformed and returned in response to the application and release of an external force. The shape of the deformable part 131 is not limited as long as it can achieve the above-mentioned object.

The waterproof part 132 surrounds the deformable part 131 and is formed to cover at least a portion of the first support surface 112 . The waterproof portion 132 may extend from the deformable portion 131 toward the inner surface of the first accommodating space 111 to cover a gap formed between the first support surface 112 and the switch circuit 120. .

The first waterproof member 130 is located above the switch circuit 120 to prevent foreign substances from entering the switch circuit 120 from the outside, and is located below the operation member 160 to prevent foreign substances from entering the switch circuit 120. An external force input from may be transmitted to the switch circuit 120 . The shape and material of the first waterproof member 130 is not limited as long as it can achieve the above-mentioned object, and may be formed of, for example, an integral elastic member.

The operating member 160 includes an operating surface 161 and an external force transmitting member 163 . The control surface 161 is formed on the upper part of the control member 160 and is exposed to the outside of the upper surface of the main body 10 so that the user can input an external force. The operating member 160 may be movably coupled to the upper end of the penetrating member 141 . When an external force is input to the manipulation surface 161, it moves downward, and when the external force is released, it can move upward again.

The external force transmitting member 163 may extend downward from the lower surface of the manipulation surface 161 . The external force transmission member 163 may contact the central portion of the convex portion constituting the deformable portion 131 of the first waterproof member 130 to transmit external force to the deformable portion 131 .

In one embodiment according to the present invention, the control unit is made of a plurality of components (the control member 160 and the first elastic member 130), but the shape of the control unit transfers external force to the switch circuit 120 and switches the switch circuit 120. ), it is not limited as long as it can prevent foreign substances from entering. For example, the operating unit may be formed as a single component. In this case, the control unit may be formed to extend from a portion exposed to the outside to a portion in contact with the switch circuit 120 .

The pressing member 140 is accommodated in the first accommodating space 111 to be positioned above the first waterproof member 130 and may be supported by the first support surface 112 . The pressing member 140 may include a penetrating member 141 and a pressing plate 142 .

The penetrating member 141 may be formed to have a tube shape extending from an upper end to a lower end such that a through groove 143 is formed therein. The upper end of the penetrating member 141 may be coupled with the operating member 160 to be movable up and down, and the lower end may come into contact with the first waterproof member 130 . Inside the through hole 143 , the external force transmission member 163 may pass through and contact the deformable portion 131 .

The outer circumference of the penetrating member 141 may be smaller than the outer circumference of the manipulation surface 161 . This makes it possible to more effectively prevent external foreign substances from entering the inside in a state in which the second waterproof member 170 described later is coupled.

The pressure plate 142 may extend radially outward from the lower end of the penetrating member 141 to the inner surface of the first accommodating space 111 . The pressure plate 142 presses the waterproof part 132 of the first waterproof member 130 against the first support surface 112 and is coupled with the first support surface 112 . When the pressure plate 142 presses the waterproof part 132, the gap between the first support surface 112 and the switch circuit 120 can be sealed by the waterproof part 132, through which foreign substances generated from the outside can be sealed. Inflow into the inside of the switch circuit 120 or the body 10 can be effectively prevented.

The pressure plate 142 may be formed such that an upper surface of the pressure plate 142 may coincide with an upper surface of the plate 11 in a state of being coupled to the coupling groove 110 . This facilitates the coupling of the second waterproof member 170 to be described later, and can prevent unnecessary protrusions that impair aesthetics from being formed.

The shape of the pressing member 140 is not limited as long as it can bring at least a portion of the first waterproof member 130 into close contact with the coupling groove 110.

The coil spring 150 may be positioned between the first waterproof member 130 and the operating member 160 and compressed by an external force input to the operating member 160 . The coil spring 150 improves the user's feeling of pressing the control member 160, and applies elastic force to the top of the control member 160 so that the control member 160 can easily return to its original position after the external force is released. can be pressurized.

The body 10 may further include a second waterproof member 170 covering at least a portion of the plate 11 and the pressure plate 142 . The second waterproof member 170 may be formed to include a boundary or a gap formed between the plate 11 and the pressure plate 142, and the first step is to prevent foreign substances generated from the outside from flowing into the coupling groove 110. can be prevented by

The second waterproof member 170 may include a waterproof jaw 171. The waterproof jaw 171 may be formed to extend upward from the pressure plate 142 along the outer surface of the penetrating member 141 . The watertight jaw 171 may prevent liquid foreign substances that may flow along the upper surface of the main body 10 from flowing into the coupling groove 110. It is preferable that the waterproof jaw 171 extends to the maximum spaced position below the control surface 161 so that the second waterproof member 170 does not interfere with the movement of the control member 160 .

The simple operation button 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes members to which external force is input downward, such as the operating member 160, the first waterproof member 130 and the switch circuit 120, the main body 10 It may be supported by a plate 11 forming part of its frame. In this configuration, compared to a structure in which a hole is formed in a plate to expose a simple operation button and a separate frame is used inside the main body to support the simple operation button, the simple operation button 100 withstands a larger load, It can withstand the load that is frequently input. In addition, it is possible to effectively prevent the wiring connection part of the simple operation button from shaking due to vibration or shock generated during operation.

In addition, the simple operation button 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention applies the pressure plate 142 so that the first waterproof member 130 effectively seals the gap formed near the switch circuit 120 and at the same time , It is possible to prevent the switch circuit 120 from being lifted or vibrated during operation.

In addition, the main body 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, for the simple operation button 100, the first waterproof member 130 formed between the plate 11 and the pressure plate 142, and the plate ( 11) and the second waterproof member 170 formed to cover the pressure plate 142 together, thereby doubly preventing foreign substances generated from the outside from entering the switch circuit 120 or the main body 10 can

Above, the food processor of the present invention has been described with reference to several embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. It is revealed that those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can carry out various modifications or changes to the present invention without departing from the scope of the technical features of the present invention defined in the appended claims. put

1: food processor 10: main body
20: enclosure 30: vessel
100: simple operation button 110: coupling home
120: switch circuit 130: first elastic member
140: pressing part 150: coil spring
160: operation member 170: second waterproof member

Claims (19)

A container including a receiving space for accommodating food and a processing member formed in the receiving space and processing the food;
An upper surface including a container seating portion on which the container is seated, a first outer circumferential portion surrounding a portion of the container seating portion to include a path through which the container is placed, and a second outer circumferential portion surrounding a remaining portion of the container seating portion. main body; and
A lower enclosure installed adjacent to the second outer circumferential portion, rotatably installed in the lower enclosure, and adjacent to the first outer circumferential portion to isolate the container from the outside and a closed position spaced apart from the first outer circumferential portion to enter and exit the container. An enclosure including an upper enclosure that moves between possible open positions, and an enclosure drive unit that transmits a driving force so that the upper enclosure moves between the closed position and the open position,
The main body includes a control unit for operating the enclosure driving unit and the processing member, and a simple operation button formed on the first outer circumference,
The control unit operates the enclosure drive unit to move the upper enclosure to the closed position by manipulation of the simple operation button, and operates the processing member, but presets among a plurality of processing modes executable by the processing member. A food processor that operates the processing member according to one processing mode or a processing mode that was executed immediately before. According to claim 1,
The container includes a handle protruding from the side,
The simple operation button is formed so as not to be located on the extension line of the handle in the first outer circumference, food processor. delete According to claim 1,
The control unit operates the processing member based on the positioning of the enclosure in the closed position by manipulation of the simple operation button. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
Initiating the operation of the processing member while the enclosure is moved to the closed position by manipulation of the simple manipulation button;
A food processor that increases an operating speed of the processing member based on the enclosure being positioned in the closed position. According to claim 1,
The control unit operates the enclosure driving unit to move the upper enclosure to the open position based on the end of the operation of the processing member. According to claim 1,
The control unit operates the enclosure driving unit to move the upper enclosure to the open position before the operation of the processing member ends. According to claim 1,
The main body includes a vacuum pump that communicates with the accommodation space and operates the inside of the accommodation space to be in a vacuum state,
The control unit operates the enclosure drive unit to move the upper enclosure to the closed position by manipulating the simple manipulation button, and the receiving space of the container is in a vacuum state based on the enclosure being positioned at the closed position. Operating the vacuum pump as much as possible, and operating the processing member based on the receiving space being in a vacuum state, the food processor. According to claim 1,
The main body includes a vacuum pump that communicates with the accommodation space and operates the inside of the accommodation space to be in a vacuum state,
The control unit operates the enclosure drive unit to move the upper enclosure to the closed position by manipulating the simple manipulation button, and the receiving space of the container is in a vacuum state based on the enclosure being positioned at the closed position. A food processor that operates the processing member while operating the vacuum pump as much as possible. According to claim 1,
The main body includes a vacuum pump that communicates with the accommodation space and operates the inside of the accommodation space to be in a vacuum state,
The control unit operates the enclosure drive unit to move the upper enclosure to the closed position by manipulating the simple manipulation button, and the receiving space of the container is in a vacuum state based on the enclosure being positioned at the closed position. Starting the operation of the processing member while operating the vacuum pump as much as possible, and increasing the operating speed of the processing member based on the receiving space being in a vacuum state. According to claim 1,
The main body includes a plate forming the upper surface,
The plate is formed with a coupling groove to which the simple operation button is coupled,
The simple operation button,
A switch circuit that generates a control signal by an external force;
An operation unit formed to transmit an external force input by an external operation to the switch circuit and prevent foreign substances from entering the switch circuit; and
A food processor comprising a pressing member coupled to the plate so as to bring at least a portion of the operation unit into close contact with the coupling groove. According to claim 11,
The control unit,
An operating member having an upper portion of the operating surface exposed to the outside so that an external force is input, and
A food processor comprising a first waterproof member positioned between the operating member and the switch circuit to transmit an external force input from the operating member to the switch circuit and to prevent foreign substances from entering the switch circuit. According to claim 12,
The coupling groove is a first accommodation space formed to have a first support surface on the bottom by being depressed from the upper surface of the plate, and a second receiving space formed to have a second support surface on the floor by being depressed from a part of the first support surface. including accommodation space;
The switch circuit is accommodated in the second accommodating space so as to be supported by the second support surface,
The first waterproof member is accommodated in the first accommodation space so as to cover at least a portion of the switch circuit and the first support surface,
Wherein the pressing member is accommodated above the first waterproof member in the first accommodating space to press at least a portion of the first waterproof member toward the first support surface. According to claim 13,
The pressing member,
A penetrating member extending from an upper end to which the operating member is movably coupled to a lower end in contact with the first waterproof member, and having a through groove formed therein to contact the operating member and the first waterproof member in the through groove. , and
A food processor comprising a pressure plate extending in a radially outward direction from a lower end of the penetrating member and pressing at least a portion of the first waterproof member toward the first support surface. According to claim 14,
The first waterproof member includes a deformable part and a waterproof part,
The transforming portion is located between the operating member and the switch circuit, is deformed downward by an external force transmitted downward by the operating member, transmits an external force to the switch circuit, and returns upward when the external force is released, ,
Wherein the waterproof portion is formed to surround the deformable portion and cover at least a portion of the first support surface. According to claim 15,
The deformable portion includes a convex portion capable of being deformed into a concave center by an external force,
The operating member includes an external force transmitting member extending from the lower portion of the operating surface to the center of the convex portion to transmit an external force to the deformable portion. According to claim 14,
The main body includes a second waterproof member covering at least a portion of the plate and the pressure plate so as to include a boundary between the plate and the pressure plate. According to claim 17,
The operating surface is formed larger than the outer circumference of the penetrating member,
The second waterproof member extends upward along the outer surface of the penetrating member from the pressure plate, food processor. According to claim 12,
The simple operation button includes a coil spring compressed by an external force input to the operation member between the first waterproof member and the operation member, the food processor.

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