Household appliance for food preparation comprising a control panel

Abstract

The present invention relates to a household appliance for food preparation comprising a base (1) resting on a worktop and a head (5) movably mounted with respect to the base (1), said base (1) forming a foot (2), said base (1) having a control panel (9) inclined backwards with respect to the foot (2) between 5° and 45° backwards with respect to the direction perpendicular to the worktop, said base (1) having a main upright (4) adjacent to the foot (2), said head (5) being mounted on the main upright (4), said base (1) having a secondary upright (8) raised laterally from the foot (2) with respect to the main upright (4) and with respect to the head (5), said secondary upright (8) being connected to the main upright (4). According to the invention, the secondary upright (8) is raised spaced from the head (5) and the control panel (9) is arranged on the secondary upright (8).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention generally relates to the field of household appliances for food preparation.

[0002] More specifically, the present invention relates to a household appliance for food preparation, comprising: a base configured to receive a working container; and a head having an actuator disposed above the base and configured to engage with a food processing attachment extending in the working container.

[0003] This invention relates in particular to, but is not limited to, household appliances for food preparation, including control screens and / or information screens. Background Technology

[0004] The production of household appliances of the above type for food preparation is known from document WO200788320, in which the screen is positioned on the side of the head. This arrangement allows the screen to be set at a good reading height. However, this arrangement has disadvantages, namely, that the screen is positioned on a part of the appliance that is subjected to significant vibrations when the appliance is in operation. Furthermore, reading the screen may become more difficult, or even impossible, when the head is raised relative to the base.

[0005] Document CN205162720U discloses the production of household appliances of the above type for food preparation, wherein the touchscreen is positioned laterally relative to the working container and head, and the screen is slightly raised relative to the horizontal direction. This implementation allows for an appliance in which the control panel is easily accessible. However, this positioning of the control panel has the disadvantage of being adjacent to the working container, which leads to the risk of the control panel becoming dirty when components are added to the working container, and the risk of the control panel being damaged when the working container is operated to put it in place or removed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] One object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing a household appliance for food preparation, the appliance comprising: a base configured to receive a working container; and a head having an actuator disposed above the base, wherein ergonomics during use is improved.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention relates to a household appliance for food preparation, the appliance comprising a base resting on a work surface and a head movably mounted relative to the base, the base forming a pedestal configured to receive a work container, the head having an actuator disposed above the pedestal and configured to connect with a food processing accessory, the base having a control panel tilted rearward relative to the pedestal at a angle of 5° to 45° relative to a direction perpendicular to the work surface, the base having a main column adjacent to the pedestal, the head mounted on the main column, the base having a secondary column rising laterally from the pedestal relative to the main column and the head, the secondary column being connected to the main column, the secondary column rising spaced apart from the head, and the control panel disposed on the secondary column.

[0008] The sub-column may have an upper part that rises laterally at a distance from the head, and the control panel is located on the upper part of the sub-column.

[0009] The present invention also relates to a household appliance for food preparation, the appliance comprising a base resting on a work surface and a head movably mounted relative to the base, the base forming a pedestal configured to receive a work container, the base having a control panel, the base having a main column adjacent to the pedestal, the head mounted on the main column, the head having an actuator disposed above the pedestal and configured to connect with a food processing accessory, the control panel being disposed on a secondary column rising laterally from the pedestal relative to the main column and the head, the secondary column being connected to the main column, and the control panel being tilted rearward relative to the pedestal, tilting rearward by 5° to 45° relative to a direction perpendicular to the work surface.

[0010] These arrangements allow for easy access to the control panel and the working container by positioning the control panel away from the working container when it is in place on the base, and by positioning the control panel away from the operating area of ​​the working container when the user removes or places it in place. These arrangements facilitate use of the appliance from a frontal perspective. The user can position the main column of the household appliance for food preparation according to the invention behind the base. Thus, the control panel, which is positioned laterally relative to the head, is easily accessible regardless of the user's head position. This facilitates access to the appliance's control unit. The user can therefore easily access the control unit, add components to the working container, change processing parts, and operate the working container without necessarily changing their position relative to the appliance. Access to the working container is facilitated by clearing the access areas on both sides and in front of it. The secondary column connected to the main column allows for a simplified appliance structure and improved stability. The rearward tilt of the control panel allows for greater distance between the upper part of the control panel and the working container, limiting the risk of contact between the control panel and the working container when placing or removing it from the base.

[0011] The control panel has a rearward tilt between 15° and 35° relative to the direction perpendicular to the work surface, preferably between 20° and 30°. These arrangements allow for improved visibility and accessibility of the control panel.

[0012] The control panel can extend laterally relative to the side of the head. In other words, the width of the control panel extends in one direction, which is close to the direction perpendicular to the side. If desired, the control panel can extend vertically relative to the side of the head.

[0013] The control panel may have a control component configured to control the power supply to a motor of a household appliance used for food preparation, the motor being configured to drive a driver to rotate. If desired, the household appliance for food preparation may include a main switch located outside the control panel.

[0014] The control element can be a knob. Alternatively, the control element can be, in particular, a linear slider.

[0015] The control component can be a speed control button. If necessary, the speed control button can have a pulse-operated position.

[0016] The electric motor can be housed in the head. This arrangement allows for a simplified electrical structure.

[0017] The base can support the working container, and the control components can be positioned at the level of the upper edge of the working container. This arrangement allows for good visibility and easy access to the control components.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the head can be connected to the main column via a hinge, and the control panel can include an unlocking member configured to release the head and allow it to pivot relative to the main column along the hinge. Alternatively, the head can be slidably mounted relative to the main column, moving it away from the base to allow the work container to be positioned or removed.

[0019] The unlocking component can be located below the control component. This arrangement allows for improved ergonomics of the appliance because users operate the control component more frequently than the unlocking component.

[0020] The control panel may include a screen. The screen is mounted on a sub-post that forms part of the protrusion of the base. The sub-post does not move relative to the base and is less affected by vibration than the head. These arrangements allow for easy reading of the screen.

[0021] The screen can be a touchscreen. Therefore, the human-machine interface (IHM) area is subjected to very little vibration, which facilitates screen reading and use.

[0022] The screen can extend at head level. This arrangement allows for improved screen visibility and accessibility. Preferably, the screen can extend above the level of the main pillar.

[0023] The screen can be positioned above the control components. This arrangement allows for improved screen visibility and accessibility.

[0024] The secondary column may have a lower section that forms an extension of one face of the main column. This arrangement allows for simplified maintenance of electrical appliances, while also simplifying their design and improving their stability.

[0025] The secondary column can have an upper section that extends higher than the main column. This arrangement allows for more space to be provided for setting up the control panel.

[0026] The thickness of the secondary column can be less than its width. This arrangement allows for a reduction in the size and weight of the electrical appliance.

[0027] The sub-column can be raised at an interval from the head. This arrangement allows for reduced vibration transmitted to the sub-column during electrical operation, especially when the motor is located in the head. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The objects, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the following description of specific embodiments of the invention by way of non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a top perspective front view of an embodiment of a household appliance for food preparation according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The side elevation view of the household appliance used for food preparation shown.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 and Figure 2 The image shows a front elevation view of a household appliance used for food preparation.

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figures 1 to 3 The image shown is a slightly top-down perspective view of a household appliance used for food preparation, taken from another direction. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Figures 1 to 4 A household appliance for food preparation is shown, including a base 1 resting on a work surface and a head 5 movably mounted relative to the base 1.

[0034] The base 1 forms a base 2, which is configured to receive a working container 3. The working container 3 is preferably detachable relative to the base 1. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the base 2 supports the working container 3.

[0035] The base 1 has a main column 4 adjacent to the base 2, which is Figure 1 and Figure 2 This can be seen more clearly in the image. The head 5 is mounted on the main column 4, as shown below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 It is more clearly visible in the middle. For example, Figure 2 As can be seen more clearly, the head 5 forms an upper arm 50, which extends above the base 2 along the extending direction. The head 5 has an end 51 opposite to the main column 4. The head 5 has an actuator 7 disposed above the base 2. The actuator 7 is disposed below the upper arm 50. The actuator 7 is configured to connect with the food processing accessory 10, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0036] The household appliance for food preparation includes an electric motor 11 configured to rotate a drive 7. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the electric motor 11 is disposed in the head 5. Figure 2 The diagram schematically illustrates that the motor 11 rotates the driver 7 via a transmission device 12. The transmission device 12 may include a speed reducer and / or an angular transmission.

[0037] In the embodiment shown in the figure, the head 5 is pivotally mounted relative to the base 1. For this purpose, the head 5 is connected to the main column 4 via a hinge device 6, as shown... Figure 2 It is more clearly visible in the middle. The head 5 is in Figure 1 The elevation position shown and Figures 2 to 4 The head 5 is pivotally mounted between the lowered positions shown. When the head 5 is in the raised position, the working container 3 can be positioned on or removed from the base 2, and the food processing attachment 10 can be positioned on or removed from the actuator 7. The lowered position of the head 5 corresponds to the working configuration of a household appliance for food preparation using the food processing attachment 10 in the working container 3.

[0038] The base 1 has a secondary column 8 that rises laterally from the base 2 relative to the main column 4 and the head 5. For example... Figure 4 As can be seen more clearly, the secondary column 8 is connected to the main column 4. More specifically, in the embodiment shown in the figure, the secondary column 8 has a lower portion 81 that forms an extension of one face 41 of the main column 4. The secondary column 8 has an upper portion 82 that extends higher than the main column 4. Figure 1 and Figure 3 It is more clearly visible in the middle that the secondary pillar 8 and the head 5 rise alternately. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 4It is more clearly visible in the image that the thickness of the secondary column 8 is less than the width of the secondary column 8.

[0039] The base 1 has a control panel 9 mounted on the sub-post 8. The control panel 9 is laterally positioned relative to the base 2, main post 4, and head 5. In the embodiment shown, the control panel 9 extends laterally relative to the side 52 of the head 5. Therefore, the control panel 9 extends laterally relative to the extending direction of the upper arm 50. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As can be seen more clearly, the sub-column 8 has an upper part that rises laterally from the head 5, and the control panel 9 is located on the upper part of the sub-column 8.

[0040] The control panel 9 includes a control component 90 configured to control the power supply to the motor 11. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the control component 90 is a knob. For example, the control component 90 is a speed control button that allows the speed of the motor 11 to be changed. The control component 90 is positioned at the level of the upper edge 30 of the working container 3.

[0041] The control panel 9 includes an unlocking member 91 configured to lock the head 5 in a lowered position when the unlocking member is not actuated, and to release the head 5 and allow it to pivot to an raised position when the user operates the unlocking member 91. Thus, the head 5 can pivot relative to the main column 4 along the hinge 6.

[0042] Preferably, the control member 90 and the unlocking member 91 are arranged close to each other. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the unlocking member 91 is arranged on the sub-post 8 below the control member 90.

[0043] In the embodiment shown in the figure, the control panel 9 includes a screen 92. The screen 92 may, in particular, be a display screen. The screen 92 may also be a touchscreen, which in particular allows for the control of certain functions of the appliance, such as displaying recipes and / or performing pre-programmed preparation functions, wherein the motor 11 causes the drive 7 carrying the food processing accessory 10 to rotate.

[0044] Preferably, the control member 90 and the screen 92 are arranged close to each other. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the screen 92 is positioned above the control member 90. The screen 92 extends at the level of the head 5.

[0045] As can be clearly seen from the figure, the control panel 9 is tilted backward relative to the base 2. Therefore, the projection of the lower part of the control panel 9 in the direction perpendicular to the work surface is closer to the base 2 than the projection of the upper part of the control panel 9 in the same direction. The control panel 9 is tilted backward relative to the direction perpendicular to the work surface, and a household appliance for food preparation is placed on this worktable. The control panel 9 can have a backward tilt of 5° to 45° relative to the direction perpendicular to the work surface, preferably 15° to 35°, and even more preferably 20° to 30°. In the embodiment shown in the figure, the control panel 9 is tilted backward by 24° relative to the direction perpendicular to the work surface.

[0046] The working container 3 has sidewalls 31 that widen towards the upper edge 30 of the working container 3. In other words, the working container has a flared shape, with a larger cross-section in the upper part of the sidewalls 31 than in the lower part. The rearward tilt of the control panel 9 allows the lower part 81 of the sub-post 8 supporting the unlocking member 91 to be close to the sidewall 31 of the working container 3, and the upper part 82 of the sub-post 8 supporting the screen 92 to be away from the upper edge 30 of the working container 3.

[0047] Figures 1 to 4 The household appliances shown for food preparation are used as follows. Users can place the household appliances for food preparation in, for example... Figure 1 In the frontal arrangement shown, the base 2 extends closer to the user, while the main column 4 is positioned behind the base 2. A secondary column 8, positioned laterally relative to the main column 4, allows easy access to the control panel 9, regardless of the position of the head 5. The user-facing end 51 of the head 5 allows easy access to the food processing accessories 10 and the working container 3. The rearward tilt of the screen 92, located in the upper part 82 of the control panel 9, allows the screen 92 to be moved away from the operating area of ​​the working container 3, while providing good visual comfort without requiring user movement. The secondary column 8, positioned laterally relative to the main column 4, allows space for lateral movement of the working container 3. The tilted secondary column 8 from the base 2 reduces the footprint of the appliance.

[0048] As a variation, the head 5 does not necessarily have to be pivotally mounted relative to the base 1. In particular, the head 5 can be slidably mounted relative to the base 1 to occupy a raised position that allows the working container 3 to be in place or removed, as well as the food preparation accessory 10 to be in place or removed.

[0049] As a variant, control component 90 is not necessarily a speed control knob.

[0050] As a variant, Control Panel 9 may not necessarily include Screen 92.

[0051] Various modifications and / or improvements that will be obvious to those skilled in the art may be made to the embodiments of the invention described herein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A household appliance for food preparation, the appliance comprising a base (1) resting on a work surface and a head (5) movably mounted relative to the base (1), the base (1) forming a base (2) configured to receive a work container (3), the head (5) having an actuator (7) arranged above the base (2) and configured to be coupled to a food processing accessory (10), the base (1) having a control panel (9) tilted rearward relative to the base (2) at a rearward angle of 5° to 45° relative to a direction perpendicular to the work surface, the base (1) having a main column (4) adjacent to the base (2), the head (5) mounted on the main column (4), the base (1) having a secondary column (8) laterally raised relative to the main column (4) and the head (5) from the base (2), the secondary column (8) being connected to the main column (4), characterized in that, The sub-column (8) is raised at a distance from the head (5), and the control panel (9) is disposed on the sub-column (8), the sub-column (8) having an upper part that is raised laterally at a distance from the head (5), and the control panel (9) is disposed on the upper part of the sub-column (8), the household appliance including an electric motor (11) configured to rotate a driver (7), and the control panel (9) including a control member (90) configured to control the power supply to the electric motor (11), the electric motor (11) being disposed in the head (5).

2. The household appliance for food preparation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel (9) has a rearward tilt between 15° and 35° relative to the direction perpendicular to the working surface.

3. The household appliance for food preparation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control panel (9) has a rearward tilt between 20° and 30° relative to the direction perpendicular to the working surface.

4. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The control panel (9) extends laterally relative to the side (52) of the head (5).

5. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The control panel (9) extends vertically relative to the side (52) of the head (5).

6. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The control component (90) is a knob.

7. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The control component (90) is a speed control button.

8. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The base (2) supports the working container (3), and the control member (90) is positioned at the level of the upper edge (30) of the working container (3).

9. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The head (5) is connected to the main column (4) via a hinge (6), and the control panel (9) includes an unlocking member (91) configured to release the head (5) and allow the head (5) to pivot relative to the main column (4) along the hinge (6).

10. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The head (5) is connected to the main column (4) via a hinge (6), and the control panel (9) includes an unlocking member (91) configured to release the head (5) and allow the head (5) to pivot relative to the main column (4) along the hinge (6), and the unlocking member (91) is located below the control member (90).

11. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The control panel (9) includes a screen (92).

12. The household appliance for food preparation according to claim 11, characterized in that, The screen (92) is a touch screen.

13. The household appliance for food preparation according to claim 11, characterized in that, The screen (92) extends at the level of the head (5).

14. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The control panel (9) includes a screen (92), and the screen (92) is positioned above the control member (90).

15. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The secondary column (8) has a lower part (81) that forms an extension of one face (41) of the main column (4).

16. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The secondary column (8) has an upper part (82) that extends higher than the main column (4).

17. The household appliance for food preparation according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The thickness of the sub-post (8) is less than the width of the sub-post (8).

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