Stirrer system

Abstract

An agitator system is disclosed having an agitator base that includes a housing wall that defines an interior cavity. The agitator system further includes a wiring post disposed within the interior cavity of the agitator base. The wiring post is used to guide an electric wire along a predetermined path within the agitator base.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims the priority and benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 504,906, entitled "WIRE ROUTING APPARATUS IN BLENDING SYSTEMS", filed on May 30, 2023, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This specification generally relates to blending systems, and more particularly, to components within the base of a blending system. Background Art

[0004] Blending systems are commonly used for blending and processing food. Conventional blenders typically include a blender base having a motor therein. To operate the motor in a proper manner, various components, such as a circuit board, etc., may be used. The circuit board can be communicatively coupled and / or electrically connected to various other components within the base, for example, via wires. The wires can be specifically positioned during base assembly to avoid interfering with other components during the assembly process and / or to avoid damage (e.g., damage caused by squeezing the wires). Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In at least one example, a blending system is disclosed that has a blender base including a housing wall defining an internal cavity. The blending system further includes a wiring post disposed within the internal cavity of the blender base. The wiring post is configured to guide a wire along a predetermined path within the blender base.

[0006] In at least one example, a blending system is disclosed. The blending system includes a blender base including a housing wall, wherein the housing wall defines an internal cavity. The blending system further includes: a motor housing; a motor positioned within the motor housing, wherein the motor generates vibration during use; and a wiring post extending from the motor housing into the internal cavity of the blender base. The wiring post guides a wire along a predetermined path within the blender base, wherein the wiring post prevents the wire from moving out of the predetermined path.

[0007] In at least one example, a blending system is disclosed. The blending system includes a blender base including: a housing wall, wherein the housing wall defines an internal cavity; a motor housing; a motor positioned within the motor housing, wherein the motor generates vibration during use; and a wiring post extending from one of the housing walls into the internal cavity of the blender base. The wiring post guides a wire along a predetermined path within the blender base, wherein the wiring post prevents the wire from moving out of the predetermined path. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0008] The embodiments illustrated in the drawings are illustrative and exemplary in nature and are not intended to limit the subject matter defined by the claims. The following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments can be understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings, in which like structures are denoted by like reference numerals, and in which:

[0009] Figure 1 A front view of an illustrative agitator system in accordance with one or more aspects described herein is shown;

[0010] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an illustrative agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects shown and described herein is shown;

[0011] Figure 3 A first side perspective view of various illustrative internal components within the interior of an agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects described herein is shown;

[0012] Figure 4 A second side perspective view of various illustrative internal components within the interior of an agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects described herein is shown;

[0013] Figure 5 A front perspective view of various illustrative internal components within the interior of an agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects described herein is shown;

[0014] Figure 6A A partial view of the inner surface of the top plate of an agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects shown and described herein is shown;

[0015] Figure 6B Another partial view of the inner surface of the top plate of an agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects shown and described herein is shown;

[0016] Figure 6C Yet another partial view of the inner surface of the top plate of an agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects shown and described herein is shown;

[0017] Figure 7 A top perspective view of an illustrative agitator base in accordance with one or more aspects shown and described herein, in which the plate housing is removed; and

[0018] Figure 8 A top view of an illustrative agitator base and a bottom view of the plate housing in accordance with one or more aspects shown and described herein are shown. Detailed Description

[0019] The present disclosure relates to various wire routing components disposed within a blender base of a blender assembly. The wire routing components are generally positioned to route wires extending between one or more control boards and various other components of the blender base, which other components include, but are not limited to, a power supply, a user interface device, a motor, sensors, and the like. Each of the wire routing components described herein is generally shaped, sized, and positioned to route a particular wire of a particular gauge from a particular first location to a particular second location. In some embodiments, the wire routing components described herein may be attached to or integrally formed with various other components of the blender base. When the wires are held by the wire routing components described herein, the components of the blender base may be assembled, disassembled, used, etc. while avoiding displacement of the wires from connection points, pinching, snagging by other components, interference with other components, and the like. Thus, the use of the components shown and described herein improves the serviceability of the blender base.

[0020] It should be understood that while the various embodiments and aspects described herein relate particularly to blender systems, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, the various components, systems, and methods described herein may be implemented in other ways, such as in other devices or systems that use wires to interconnect various components, particularly in devices or systems where the space between components may be limited.

[0021] Figure 1 An illustrative blender system 100 in accordance with various embodiments is generally shown. Figure 1 The illustrated blender system 100 may include one or more wire routing components, as described in more detail herein. Figure 1 The illustrated blender system 100 is provided only for context, and the wire routing components described herein are not limited to this implementation. For example, the blender system 100 may include a large-capacity container, or other blending containers as described herein. Additionally, the blender system 100 may allow for interchangeable containers.

[0022] As Figure 1As shown, the blender system 100 includes a blender base 120 and a container 110 operably attached to the blender base 120. The container 110 includes walls 112 that define an internal cavity containing a blade assembly 114. Additionally, the blender system 100 includes a lid 116 that can be operably attached to the container 110 to enclose the internal cavity defined by the walls 112. The container 110 may further include a handle 118. Contents, including food and non-food items, can be added to the internal cavity of the container 110 for blending. The container 110 can be formed of one or more materials, such as but not limited to plastic, glass, metal, etc. In another aspect, the container 110 can be powered in any suitable manner, such as by components within the blender base 120, as described herein.

[0023] In some embodiments, the blade assembly 114 is removably coupled to the container 110. Additionally, the container 110 can be removably coupled to the blender base 120. The blade assembly 114 can be rotated, moved, etc. by an external source, such as a motor (e.g., a motor housed within the blender base 120), etc.

[0024] Although Figure 1 the container 110 shown is depicted as a large-format system, the container 110 can be a single-serve type of container, e.g., the type where the container 110 is filled, the blender base containing the blade assembly 114 is attached to the container, and the container 110 is inverted and placed on the blender base 120 for blending. It can be understood that Figure 1 the container 110 shown is merely an illustrative shape, and without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the container 110 can be of different sizes and / or shapes.

[0025] Referring Figure 1 - Figure 2 , the blender base 120 includes a motor 130 disposed within a base housing 122. When the motor 130 is switched to the "on" configuration and the blade assembly 114 is engaged with the blender base 120, the motor 130 selectively drives the blade assembly 114. Thus, the blade assembly 114 can rotate, blend, transfer heat, or otherwise interact with the contents within the internal cavity of the container 110. In some aspects, operation of the blender system 100 can transfer heat to the contents stored within the internal cavity of the container 110, such as through a magnet and an exciter that operably induces heat through rotation of the magnet relative to the exciter.

[0026] In some embodiments, the blender system 100 can identify or detect whether components of the blender system 100 are interlocked with each other through mechanical detection (e.g., a push rod), user input, image recognition, magnetic detection (e.g., a reed switch), electronic detection (e.g., an induction coil, a near field communication (NFC) component), etc.

[0027] Steering Figure 2 Figure 2 , showing various internal components of the agitator base 120. More specifically, the agitator base 120 may include a base housing 122 that includes one or more housing walls 124 that define an internal cavity of the agitator base 120. Within the internal cavity of the agitator base 120, a motor 130 is disposed or otherwise positioned within a motor housing 132. At least a portion of the motor 130 is exposed through a top plate 140 of the base housing 122, specifically through a hole 146 defined in the top plate 140. The top plate 140 includes an outer surface 142 opposite an inner surface 144. The outer surface 142 faces the container 110, while the inner surface 144 faces away from the container 110. The outer surface 142 supports the board housing 150 thereon.

[0028] As Figures 3 - 5 shown, various internal components within the agitator base 120 are shown. More specifically, Figures 3 - 5 shown is the motor housing 132 that surrounds the motor 130 and includes one or more wiring posts 134. The one or more wiring posts 134 can be used, for example, to route one or more wires and / or cables between specific components of the agitator system 100. In other words, for example, the one or more wiring posts 134 can be used to hold and / or otherwise secure one or more wires and / or cables in a desired position such that damage to and / or interference with the assembly of another component by the one or more wires and / or cables is minimized. Additionally, the one or more wiring posts 134 can be used to secure the wires and / or cables during operation of the agitator base 120 that might otherwise be displaced due to vibrations generated by the motor 130. The one or more wiring posts 134 can be used to direct or otherwise guide one or more wires along a predetermined path. The one or more wiring posts 134 are typically protrusions or the like that extend from a surface (e.g., the surface of the motor housing 132) and define a space 138 (e.g., the space between the motor housing 132 and the wiring post 134). The space 138 is generally shaped and sized to receive one or more wires 160 and hold the one or more wires 160 in place. In other words, for example, the one or more wires 160 can form an interference fit within the space 138 between the wiring post 134 and an adjacent component (the motor housing 132).

[0029] The first control board 152a can be communicatively coupled and / or electrically connected to the agitator system 100 via the wire 160 ( Figure 1) and various other components. More specifically, for example, the first end portion 161 of the wire 160 is coupled to a specific component via the first connector 163a, and the second end portion 162 of the wire 160 is coupled to the first control board 152a via the second connector 163b. The length of the wire 160 is greater than the distance between the positions of the first connector 163a and the second connector 163b. Thus, even after the wire 160 is properly coupled between the specific components, there is still slack or extra wire 160. One or more wiring posts 134 can be used to constrain such slack or excess wire 160 in position and / or orientation between its first end portion 161 and second end portion 162. As described herein, at various stages of the use or operation of the blender base 120, including but not limited to the operation of the motor 130, the assembly of the blender base 120, the repair of the blender base 120, and / or the disassembly / reassembly of the blender base 120, this slack or excess wire 160 is secured by one or more wiring posts 134.

[0030] In Figure 3 and Figure 4 One or more of the wiring posts 134 specifically shown define a space 138 between each of the one or more wiring posts 134 and an adjacent surface of the blender system 100 (such as the motor housing 132). The defined space 138 is typically open at one end such that a user can place the wire 160 within the space 138 and closed at the opposite end such that the wire 160 is constrained or otherwise secured in place, but this is merely an illustrative example. That is, other embodiments in which one or more wiring posts 134 constrain the wire 160 in another manner are contemplated and included within the scope of the present disclosure. In at least some embodiments, the wiring post 134 can define one or more of a hook shape, a protrusion shape, a "U" shape, a "C" shape, or an "O" shape or a loop shape. For example, in an instance where the wiring post 134 defines an "O" or loop shape, the wire 160 can be fed or otherwise guided through the wiring post 134 before at least one of the first end portion 161 or the second end portion 162 is coupled to its associated connector 163a, 163b. The wire 160 can be positioned within such a shape to reduce movement of the wire 160 (such as during operation of the motor 130 that causes vibration), increase manufacturability (such as to ensure that the wire 160 does not interfere with other components during assembly), and the like.

[0031] Embodiments may include other configurations. For example, the wiring post 134 may be in the form of a clip, a strip, and / or a two-piece component that forms a loop around the wire 160 when the two-piece component is joined together. Such a wiring post 134 may move between an open position for receiving or releasing the wire 160 and a closed position for forming the loop and securing the wire 160 therein. According to another example, one or more wiring posts 134 may include an elastic material such that one or more wiring posts 134 are biased to a position that applies pressure or friction to the wire 160 disposed within the space to secure the wire 160 in place.

[0032] Although Figure 3 and Figure 4 one or more wiring posts 134 are shown as being integrally formed as part of other components of the blender system 100 (such as the motor housing 132), the present disclosure is not limited thereto. That is, in some embodiments, one or more wiring posts 134 may be detachably secured to or removably attached to a component such as the motor housing 132. In such a case, one or more wiring posts 134 may be selectively positioned at different locations within the blender system 100 as needed. For example, during manufacturing, when there is slack or excess wire, the user may attach one or more wiring posts 134 within the blender system 100. During installation and / or assembly of the blender system 100, the user may attach one or more wiring posts 134 within the blender system 100 such that one or more wires may be moved out of the way to install a particular component. Such one or more wiring posts 134 may be removed after the particular component is installed. In various instances, one or more wiring posts 134 may be slidably coupled to the blender system 100 such that when one or more wires are being desirably routed during assembly, one or more wiring posts 134 may slide to a particular position to pin, secure, or otherwise hold one or more wires in a desired position. This is particularly useful in allowing the user to use the same wire for different models during manufacturing, thereby reducing the need for multiple lengths of the same wire that would increase manufacturing costs. One or more wiring posts 134 may be attached to the blender system 100 in any suitable manner (including, for example, by using an adhesive, etc.). In other instances, for example, one or more wiring posts 134 are attached to the blender system 100 by at least a portion of each of one or more wiring posts 134 being received in a hole defined in the motor housing 132 and / or a wall (such as the housing wall 124 of the base housing 122). One or more wiring posts 134 may be press-fitted or interference-fitted into the hole, one or more wiring posts 134 may be threadedly coupled to the hole, and / or one or more wiring posts 134 may be secured using any other suitable coupling mechanism. Further, although Figure 3 andFigure 4 Two wiring posts 134 are shown disposed around the circumference of the motor housing 132, but this configuration is not limiting of the present disclosure, and other configurations are contemplated and included within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0033] In some embodiments, one or more of the wiring posts 134 may be formed of the same material as the motor housing 132 (e.g., plastic). In other embodiments, one or more of the wiring posts 134 may be formed of another material (e.g., metal, composite material, resin, or a combination or mixture of any of the foregoing materials).

[0034] Figures 6A - 6C Other examples of one or more wiring posts 134 in other locations within the blender base 120 are shown. Specifically, Figures 6A - 6C the wiring posts 134 shown in extend in rows or columns spaced a particular distance from one another from the inner surface 144 of the top plate 140 such that one or more electrical wires (such as a single wire) may be disposed within the space defined between adjacent wiring posts 134. More specifically, a bundle of seven individual wires 160 extends between particular components within the blender base 120. Multiple wiring posts 134 extend from the inner surface 144 of the top plate 140. The multiple wiring posts 134 are spaced from one another such that a single wire may be secured within the space defined between a first wiring post and a second wiring post. The multiple wiring posts 134 extend from the inner surface 144 a distance that permits more than one wire to be secured within the space defined between a first wiring post and a second wiring post in a stacked manner. In other words, within the space defined between adjacent wiring posts, a first wire may be stacked vertically on a second wire. It should be noted that the wiring posts 134 may be arranged substantially in a straight line or may be offset relative to one another such that a single wire cannot pass through each of the wiring posts 134. Such an arrangement may permit the wires 160 to be placed in a sinusoidal path through the space defined by the wiring posts 134.

[0035] In one aspect, the space defined between adjacent wiring posts 134 may be dimensioned such that an electrical wire 160 passing through or otherwise extending through the space is held in place via frictional or slight clamping forces exerted by the adjacent wiring posts 134. Such an arrangement may provide shielding (e.g., electromagnetic and / or thermal shielding) between adjacent wires, ensuring that adjacent wires do not become entangled with one another and / or are not pinched in a manner that prevents electrical and / or data signals from passing through the wires. Further, the wiring posts 134 may be positioned on the top plate 140 such that the wiring posts 134 restrain an electrical wire passing through a hole 146 defined by the top plate 140, except at a particular location (e.g., as Figure 6C shown, where a connector 163 of the electrical wire 160 extends through the hole 146 at a particular location due to the placement and arrangement of the wiring posts 134).

[0036] The distance that the wiring post 134 extends from the surface of the blender system 100 (such as the inner surface 144 of the top plate 140) is not limited by the present disclosure and can be any distance. In various examples, the wiring post 134 can extend a distance that allows the top plate 140 to be attached to other components of the blender base 120 (e.g., attached to the housing wall 124 of the base housing 122), such that the wiring post 134 contacts an adjacent component (e.g., the motor housing 132). In such examples, the wiring post 134 can be used to ensure an appropriate spacing between the inner surface 144 of the top plate 140 and an adjacent component (e.g., the motor housing 132), and / or to keep the wire 160 passing between the wiring posts 134 in place and prevent it from slipping out accidentally during the assembly or operation of the blender system 100. More specifically, in some examples, the wiring post 134 extends a distance such that when an adjacent component is attached or otherwise mounted to the component from which one or more wiring posts 134 extend, the first end or the end of each wiring post 134 that is farthest from the surface from which the wiring post extends contacts an adjacent component of the blender base 120. This contact forms a seal that prevents the one or more wires guided by one or more wiring posts 134 from moving or otherwise keeps them in place. In other words, the one or more wires cannot bypass the seal formed by the contact between the first end of the wiring post and the adjacent element. The presence of the seal is important in cases where one or more wires are prone to displacement, such as when the motor within the blender base 120 is operating and generating vibrations and / or when the blender base 120 is dropped and / or tipped over.

[0037] Although Figures 6A - 6C The wiring posts 134 are generally shown as a group or column of 4 posts, but it should be noted that any suitable number of posts can be used in a group. For example, the group can include two posts, three posts, five posts, etc. In an example, the wiring posts 134 can be positioned in groups around the top plate 140 such that the wires 134 are routed close to the inner surface 144 and do not pass through or under the holes 146. Passing the wires through the wiring posts 134 can allow for improved assembly, reduced vibration of the wires during blending (e.g., reduced noise), etc. Additionally, as described herein, the wiring posts 134 can include various shapes, such as "U" shaped, "C" shaped, "O" shaped, cylindrical, etc.

[0038] Although not shown in the figures of the present disclosure, in some embodiments, the wiring posts 134 may include other features or identifiers that facilitate placement of the wire 160 therebetween, such as markings, color coding, and the like. In various instances, the identifier may be used to indicate the identity of the particular wire to be routed thereby. In various instances, such identity of the wire may include, for example, the type of wire, the brand of wire, the thickness of the wire, the color of the wire, and the like. More specifically, the first wiring post may be red to indicate that a red wire will extend through or otherwise be secured within the space defined by the first wiring post, while the second wiring post may be blue to indicate that a blue wire will extend through or otherwise be secured within the space defined by the second wiring post. In other words, the wiring posts 134 may serve as a visual guide for the user during manufacturing and / or assembly.

[0039] Now turning to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , when the wire 160 is properly routed via the wiring posts 134 as described herein and the top plate 140 is placed on or otherwise assembled to other components of the blender base 120, the excess wire is constrained or otherwise secured within the blender base 120 without interference. Notably, for example, some portions of the wire 160 still remain coupled and extend through the holes 146 defined in the top plate 140 to adjacent components, such as to a second control board 152b held within the plate housing 150. For example, such a plate housing 150 is supported on top of the top plate 140, on a surface opposite the surface where the other excess wires are constrained.

[0040] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of assembling a blender system 100 as shown and described herein. The method includes routing at least one or more wires between a first component and a second component through one or more wiring posts. In various instances, the method includes selectively coupling one or more wiring posts to a surface of the blender system 100. In such instances, after completion of a particular assembly step, one or more wiring posts may remain coupled to the surface of the blender system 100. In other instances, after completion of a particular assembly step, one or more wiring posts are removed from the surface of the blender system 100. In various instances, selectively coupling one or more wiring posts to a surface of the blender system 100 includes coupling one or more wiring posts to the surface of the blender system such that a first end of at least one of the one or more wiring posts contacts an adjacent surface of a component that is assembled to or otherwise abuts the surface of the blender system 100 from which the one or more wiring posts extend.

[0041] Based on the foregoing, it should now be understood that the present disclosure relates to wiring posts within a blender system, which particularly route and constrain electrical wires within the blender base of the blender system to ensure that the electrical wires do not interfere with the assembly and / or operation of components, prevent the electrical wires from being damaged, pinched, etc., and / or protect the electrical wires from interference. For example, in the case where one or more electrical wires are exposed to strong vibrations (such as from the operation of a motor), and / or in the case where the blender system drops and / or loses balance, such wiring posts are used to hold one or more electrical wires in a desired position.

[0042] Example

[0043] Example 1 - Discloses a blender system having a blender base that includes a housing wall defining an internal cavity. The blender system further includes wiring posts disposed within the internal cavity of the blender base, the wiring posts guiding electrical wires along a predetermined path within the blender base.

[0044] Example 2 - The blender system according to Example 1, wherein the wiring post includes a protrusion extending into the internal cavity of the blender base.

[0045] Example 3 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 and 2, further including a second wiring post disposed within the internal cavity of the blender base, wherein the electrical wire is fixed in a space defined adjacent to the wiring post and the second wiring post.

[0046] Example 4 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 - 3, wherein the wiring post extends from one of the housing walls into the internal cavity of the blender base.

[0047] Example 5 - The blender system according to Example 4, wherein the wiring post includes a first end at a point farthest from the housing wall from which it extends, and wherein the first end contacts a second one of the housing walls.

[0048] Example 6 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 - 5, wherein the wiring post defines an annular shape, and wherein the electrical wire extends through the center of the wiring post.

[0049] Example 7 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 - 6, wherein the wiring post is integrally formed with the blender base.

[0050] Example 8 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 - 7, wherein the wiring post is selectively positioned on the blender base.

[0051] Example 9 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 - 6 and 8, wherein the wiring post is removably coupled to the blender base.

[0052] Example 10 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 - 9 further includes a motor housing positioned within an internal cavity of the blender base.

[0053] Example 11 - The blender system according to Example 10, wherein a wiring post extends from a surface of the motor housing into the internal cavity of the blender base.

[0054] Example 12 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 10 and 11 further includes a motor positioned within the motor housing, the motor generating vibrations during use, wherein the wiring post prevents a wire from moving out of a predetermined path at least partially based on vibrations from the motor.

[0055] Example 13 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 1 - 12, wherein the wiring post includes an identifier to indicate the identity of the wire routed therethrough.

[0056] Example 14 - The blender system according to Example 13, wherein the identifier includes a color.

[0057] Example 15 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 13 and 14, wherein the identity of the wire includes the type of the wire.

[0058] Example 16 - A blender system is disclosed. The blender system includes a blender base that includes a housing wall, wherein the housing wall defines an internal cavity. The blender system further includes: a motor housing; a motor positioned within the motor housing, wherein the motor generates vibrations during use; and a wiring post extending from the motor housing into the internal cavity of the blender base. The wiring post guides a wire along a predetermined path within the blender base, wherein the wiring post prevents the wire from moving out of the predetermined path.

[0059] Example 17 - The blender system according to Example 16, wherein the wiring post prevents the wire from moving out of the predetermined path at least partially based on vibrations from the motor.

[0060] Example 18 - The blender system according to any one of Examples 16 and 17, wherein the wiring post includes a first end at a point furthest from the motor housing, and wherein the first end of the wiring post contacts a surface of the housing wall.

[0061] Example 19 - A blender system is disclosed. The blender system includes a blender base that includes: a housing wall, wherein the housing wall defines an internal cavity; a motor housing; a motor positioned within the motor housing, wherein the motor generates vibrations during use; and a wiring post extending from one of the housing walls into the internal cavity of the blender base. The wiring post guides a wire along a predetermined path within the blender base, wherein the wiring post prevents the wire from moving out of the predetermined path.

[0062] Example 20 - The agitator system according to Example 19, wherein the wiring post includes a first end at a point furthest from the housing wall from which the wiring post extends, and wherein the first end of the wiring post contacts the motor housing.

[0063] It should be noted that the terms "substantially" and "about" may be used herein to represent the inherent degree of uncertainty that can be attributed to any quantitative comparison, numerical value, measurement, or other representation. These terms are also used herein to represent the degree to which a quantitative representation differs from a stated reference value without causing a change in the basic function of the subject matter.

[0064] Although specific aspects have been illustrated and described herein, it should be understood that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter. Additionally, although various aspects of the claimed subject matter have been described herein, these aspects need not be used in combination. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the claimed subject matter.

Claims

1. A stirrer system, characterized in that: include: a blender base comprising a housing wall, wherein the housing wall defines an interior cavity; and A wiring post is disposed within the interior cavity of the blender base and guides the electrical wires along a predetermined path within the blender base.

2. The agitator system according to claim 1, characterized in that The wiring post includes a protrusion that extends into the interior cavity of the blender base.

3. The agitator system according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that Further included is a second wiring post disposed within the interior cavity of the blender base, wherein the wire is secured in a space defined adjacent the wiring post and the second wiring post.

4. The agitator system according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that The wiring post extends from one of the housing walls into the interior cavity of the blender base.

5. The agitator system according to claim 4, characterized in that The wiring post includes a first end at a point farthest from the housing wall from which the wiring post extends, and wherein the first end contacts a second one of the housing walls.

6. The agitator system according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that The wiring post defines a ring shape, and wherein the wire extends through a center of the wiring post.

7. The agitator system according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that The wiring posts are integrally formed with the stirrer base.

8. The agitator system according to claim 1, characterized in that The wiring post is selectively positionable on the blender base.

9. The agitator system according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 8, characterized in that The wiring post is removably coupled to the blender base.

10. The agitator system according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 8, characterized in that Further comprising a motor housing positioned within the interior cavity of the blender base and a motor positioned within the motor housing, the motor generating vibrations during use, wherein the wiring post prevents the wires from moving out of a predetermined path based at least in part on vibrations from the motor.

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