Moving aid for a food processor

Abstract

The present application relates to a sliding aid for a food processor, wherein the sliding aid, with the food processor mounted on it, is movable. In order to move a food processor easily with such a sliding aid, it is proposed that the sliding aid be tiltable by lifting one side relative to a base, and that, if tilted, the sliding aid be supported on the base by a ball bearing and be mounted on a rolling bearing.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a sliding aid for a food processor, wherein the sliding aid with the food processor arranged on it is movable.

[0002] Food processors are generally used for processing and preparing food. Multifunctional food processors exist, such as the Thermomix® TM5 and TM6 models sold by Vorwerk. These and other food processors are usually quite heavy due to their electrical components, attached containers, accessories, and / or the food they hold. Such food processors are typically designed to be stable during operation. For this purpose, they usually have non-slip feet mounted on the underside.

[0003] A disadvantage of this design is that the food processor cannot be easily moved from one position to another. Instead, the food processor, possibly along with any food inside, must be lifted and repositioned.

[0004] The present invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a moving aid for a food processor, with which a food processor can be moved in a simple manner without having to lift it completely.

[0005] This problem is solved with a shifting aid according to claim 1 and an arrangement according to claim 10.

[0006] The present invention relates to a sliding aid for a food processor, wherein the sliding aid comprises a sliding aid base body with a first side for arranging the sliding aid on a base and a second side arranged opposite the first side for arranging the food processor on the sliding aid base body, a bearing ball facing the base and a plurality of support balls for bearing the bearing ball, wherein the sliding aid can be tilted by lifting it on one side relative to the base and, if tilted, the sliding aid is supported by the bearing ball on the base and is mounted in a rolling manner.

[0007] The food processor can be a Thermomix model from Vorwerk or another food processor. In particular, the food processor can have a base on its underside. This base can be formed by one or more feet, preferably three. The base or feet can be connected to a weight sensor, allowing the weight of food or ingredients added to or removed from the food processor to be determined.

[0008] The sliding aid can have a sliding aid base body. The sliding aid base body can be adapted in shape and size to the food processor. However, the sliding aid base body can also be dimensioned such that it has a larger base area than the food processor. The sliding aid base body can have a first side, which can be designed to be placed on a surface. This can be understood to mean that the sliding aid can be placed on the surface with the first side of the sliding aid base body, thus enabling direct or indirect contact (i.e., mediated via one or more other parts or components) between the first side and the surface.

[0009] The base body of the sliding aid, positioned opposite the first side, can have a second side. This second side can be designed to accommodate the food processor. This could mean that the food processor can be placed on the second side.

[0010] A ball bearing can also be arranged on the base body of the sliding aid. If the sliding aid is mounted on the support, the ball bearing can be positioned facing the support on the base body of the sliding aid. This can be understood to mean that the ball bearing can be located on the first side or on a third side that connects the first and second sides directly or indirectly.

[0011] The sliding aid, particularly when a food processor is mounted on it, can be designed to be tiltable by lifting one side. The sliding aid can also incorporate a tilting axis. This axis can be formed, for example, at a contact point or contact line where the sliding aid makes contact with the base. The contact point or contact line can therefore be established at any point of direct or indirect contact between the first side and the base. A contact point is sufficient if the sliding aid makes contact with the base at only one point. In this case, the tilting axis of the sliding aid is aligned with a tilting direction chosen by the user. A contact line is sufficient if the sliding aid makes contact with the base at at least two points.In this case, the alignment of the sliding aid's tilting axis is based on a connecting line between the two points. The sliding aid can therefore only be tilted around this defined and aligned sliding aid tilting axis.

[0012] The ball bearing can be arranged on the base body of the sliding aid in such a way that the sliding aid, if inclined, can be supported solely on the ball bearing, which in turn can be supported on the base. This allows for the formation of a tilting axis for the ball bearing, which can pass through the center of the ball bearing. Therefore, if the sliding aid is supported on the ball bearing, the ball bearing can be tilted about this tilting axis.

[0013] The sliding aid can be designed such that it is tiltable either around its own tilting axis or around the pivoting axis of the ball bearing. The sliding aid can initially be tiltable around its own tilting axis until the ball bearing is brought into contact with the surface. Then, the sliding aid can be tiltable around the pivoting axis of the ball bearing. The same applies in reverse order.

[0014] It is also possible that the sliding aid can only form the sliding aid tilting axis or the ball-bearing tilting axis. In this case, the sliding aid tilting axis or the ball-bearing tilting axis can have characteristics of the other tilting axis.

[0015] By tilting the sliding aid around its tilting axis or the pivoting axis of the ball bearing, the sliding aid, along with any food processor positioned on it, can be tilted. If the sliding aid and the food processor are tilted in such a way that the sliding aid is supported on the base solely by the ball bearing, then the sliding aid and the food processor can be moved along the base in this tilted position.

[0016] The ball bearing can also be mounted on a plurality of support balls, hereinafter also referred to simply as "support balls". The support balls can be arranged in a single layer. Alternatively, the support balls can be arranged in multiple layers. In this case, the support balls can be arranged such that some of the support balls cannot directly contact the ball bearing, but can only rest against other support balls, which in turn can directly contact the ball bearing. The support balls can be arranged, for example, in two layers, three layers, or in more than three layers. In a single-layer arrangement, the support balls can be arranged side by side and not one above the other. The ball bearing on the support balls allows the ball bearing to rotate about a central point, preferably about the center of the ball bearing.Thus, if supported on the ball bearing, the sliding aid can be freely moved in a two-dimensional plane on the surface.

[0017] Further embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims and the following description.

[0018] In a first embodiment, a sliding aid support foot, preferably a plurality of sliding aid support feet, preferably three sliding aid support feet, can be arranged on the first side for positioning the sliding aid on the surface. For this purpose, the sliding aid support foot, hereinafter also referred to simply as the support foot, can form a base with which it can contact the surface.

[0019] The base can be a single piece or made of multiple parts. In a multi-part design, the base can consist of several individual components that can be assembled to form the base. This assembly can be achieved through one or more detachable or permanent plug-in connections. Adhesive or screw connections are also possible.

[0020] In a design with multiple feet, these can be arranged symmetrically or asymmetrically on the first side.

[0021] In a further embodiment, the second side may be designed to have a receptacle for the food processor. This receptacle can be a defined area on the second side, allowing the food processor to make contact with the second side within this defined area. The receptacle may, in particular, have a non-slip material to ensure the food processor is securely positioned on the second side. Alternatively, the receptacle may be a recess in the base body of the sliding aid. This recess may be shaped to fit the contours of the food processor, allowing it to be inserted flush into the recess. The receptacle may also be a single recess or multiple recesses. The multiple recesses may preferably be adapted to a number and / or the specific shape of the food processor's feet.For example, the food processor can have three food processor feet and the moving aid can have three recesses arranged on the second side of the moving aid base body in such a way that the food processor feet can be positioned in the recesses when the food processor is on the moving aid.

[0022] If the moving aid has a stand or several stands, it may be provided that the stand or stands are arranged in line with the recess(s). Thus, the stand or stands of the food processor can each be positioned above a stand of the moving aid.

[0023] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that, if the sliding aid is arranged on the base, the guide ball can be arranged on the sliding aid base body at a distance from the base, wherein the guide ball is arranged on the sliding aid base body at a distance of at least 0.1 mm, preferably at least 1 mm and at most 10 mm, preferably at most 5 mm, from the base.

[0024] Alternatively, it can also be provided that, if the sliding aid is arranged on the base, both the ball bearing and the first side or the base contact the base. In such a design, simple and direct tilting of the sliding aid can be enabled.

[0025] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that, if the sliding aid is arranged with the first side or the base surface on the support, the sliding ball is spaced away from the support in such a way that the sliding ball can be brought into contact with the support by tilting the sliding aid by a defined angle.

[0026] The defined angle can be at least 0.1 degrees and at most 45 degrees, preferably the defined angle can be at least 1 degree and at most 10 degrees, particularly preferably the defined angle can be 3.2 degrees.

[0027] If the ball bearing is positioned at a distance from the base of the sliding aid, it can be designed so that when the sliding aid is tilted, it can initially be tilted about a sliding aid tilting axis. This tilting axis can be located on the first side or the base. If the sliding aid is tilted by the defined angle, both the ball bearing and the first side or base can contact the base. If the sliding aid is tilted beyond the defined angle, it can be tilted further about the ball bearing tilting axis. Thus, the sliding aid can be tilted about two different tilting axes during a single tilting operation.

[0028] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that several sliding balls facing the base, preferably two sliding balls facing the base, are arranged on the sliding aid base body.

[0029] It can be provided that the multiple ball bearings, if the sliding aid is inclined, simultaneously contact the base. The sliding aid can therefore be supported on multiple ball bearings and mounted in a rolling manner. The multiple ball bearings can be arranged side by side on the first side in such a way that the sliding aid, if inclined, can be supported on the multiple ball bearings and mounted in a rolling manner simultaneously.

[0030] In a further embodiment, the multiple sliding balls can be arranged opposite each other or diagonally on the first side, so that the sliding aid can provide several tilting directions. Thus, the sliding aid can be designed to tilt in the direction of each sliding ball.

[0031] In a further embodiment, a ball assembly can be provided, wherein the ball assembly comprises the bearing ball, a housing with a housing opening and a bearing shell arranged in the housing and receiving the plurality of carrier balls, wherein the bearing ball can be held by an opening edge surrounding the housing opening.

[0032] Preferably, the carrier balls can each have a smaller diameter than the diameter of the running ball.

[0033] The housing, the housing opening, the opening edge and the bearing shell can be made of one piece or of multiple pieces.

[0034] A housing can be understood as a rigid enclosure that can protectively surround components arranged within it, such as the bearing shell, carrier balls, and / or the bearing ball. It is possible that the components may be located at least partially outside the housing. Furthermore, the housing can be designed to protect components located within it from dust, moisture, or mechanical damage. Likewise, the housing can be designed to secure components within it in a fixed position. Such components can therefore be positively locked within the housing.

[0035] The housing can form a structural unit capable of absorbing and distributing loads. It can have attachment points or fasteners for securing components inside or outside the housing. Similarly, the housing can have fasteners for attaching it to the sliding aid base body.

[0036] The housing can be made of plastic or metal. It can also be designed to be multi-part, with different parts of the housing made of the same or different materials.

[0037] The bearing shell can be designed as a spherical bearing, also called a ball bearing. The carrier balls, also called rolling elements, can be arranged within the bearing shell. The carrier balls can also be arranged within the bearing with or without a rolling element cage, which can surround the rolling elements or carrier balls.

[0038] The ball bearing can have a diameter larger than the opening diameter of the opening edge. This allows the ball bearing, if positioned at a distance from the base, to rest against the opening edge due to gravity and be held in place by it. This can be particularly useful in preventing the ball bearing from falling out of the housing. It is also possible for the ball bearing to protrude at least partially from the housing opening.

[0039] If, on the other hand, the ball bearing is in contact with the base, it can be provided that the ball bearing contacts at least one support ball, preferably three support balls, and particularly preferably more than three support balls. The ball bearing can be arranged at a distance from the edge of the opening. This distanced arrangement of the ball bearing from the edge of the opening allows for minimal friction when the sliding aid moves on the base.

[0040] The bearing shell can form a bearing shell plane. This bearing shell plane can be located on a side of the bearing shell facing the housing opening. The bearing shell plane can preferably be oriented transversely, and in particular orthogonally, to an optimal load direction on the bearing shell. Thus, the bearing shell can absorb, distribute, and / or transmit a force in the best possible way when a force acts orthogonally to the bearing shell plane.

[0041] In a further embodiment, the bearing shell plane can be arranged at a non-zero angle to the base if the sliding aid is positioned with its first side or feet on the support. Furthermore, if the sliding aid is inclined, the bearing shell plane can be arranged parallel to the base. This allows a force acting on the bearing shell, particularly the weight of the sliding aid and / or the food processor, to be absorbed, distributed, and / or transmitted particularly advantageously by the bearing shell.

[0042] If the bearing shell plane is aligned parallel to the substrate, the first side, the base surface, and / or the sliding aid base body can be arranged at an angle to the substrate. In particular, it can be provided that the first side, the base surface, and / or the sliding aid base body are arranged at an angle of 3.5 degrees to 10.5 degrees, preferably 7 degrees, to the substrate, provided that the bearing shell plane is aligned parallel to the substrate.

[0043] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that the majority of carrier balls comprise 20 carrier balls or fewer, in particular 50 carrier balls or fewer, preferably 80 carrier balls or fewer, more preferably 100 carrier balls or fewer, most preferably more than 100 carrier balls.

[0044] In a further embodiment, it may be provided that the ball assembly and / or the sliding aid stand can be detachably arranged on the sliding aid base body.

[0045] The ball assembly and / or the sliding aid stand may in particular have a plug connection for detachable attachment of these to the sliding aid base body.

[0046] The base and / or the ball assembly, particularly in multi-part designs, can initially be assembled separately and then arranged together on the first side. Alternatively, the base and / or the ball assembly can be assembled together with the sliding aid base body. In this case, the sliding aid base body can be structurally integrated into the base and / or the ball assembly.

[0047] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that the ball assembly forms an assembly with the sliding aid base, wherein the assembly is preferably detachably arranged on the sliding aid base body.

[0048] The assembly can therefore comprise the ball assembly and the sliding aid stand. Additionally, the assembly can include an assembly bridge. This bridge can be positioned between the ball assembly and the sliding aid stand. Thus, the ball assembly and the sliding aid stand can be connected by the assembly bridge.

[0049] The entire assembly can be designed as a single piece or as multiple parts. In a multi-part design, for example, the ball assembly, the assembly bridge, and the sliding aid stand can each form a single part that can be assembled into the assembly. However, it is also possible for the ball assembly, the assembly bridge, and / or the sliding aid stand to each comprise several individual parts that can be assembled into the assembly.

[0050] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that the drive ball is made of a first material with a first hardness value and the majority of carrier balls are made of a second material with a second hardness value, wherein the first hardness value is preferably lower than the second hardness value.

[0051] This can be understood to mean that the first and second materials are different or even the same. However, the first material may have a lower hardness value than the second. For example, both materials could be plastics, but with different hardness levels. The same applies to metals or composite materials.

[0052] Since the first hardness value can be lower than the second, it is possible for the carrier balls, especially those contacted and loaded by the running ball, to at least partially press into the running ball. This allows for advantageous contact between the carrier balls and the running ball due to a larger contact area. Furthermore, compared to an idealized contact scenario where a force acting on the running ball is transmitted to only three of the carrier balls, the running ball can be contacted by a multitude of carrier balls and have a force transmitted to them.

[0053] Contact between the roller ball and the carrier balls can also counteract the effect where the carrier balls collide with each other during a rolling motion and potentially become wedged together. To release them, a secondary impulse may be necessary. Such a secondary impulse could be a collision with a neighboring carrier ball, contact with the roller ball, or another external impulse that transmits a torque or force impulse to a jammed carrier ball.

[0054] In a further embodiment, it can be provided that the sliding aid base body is designed in a plate-like manner, wherein the sliding aid base body preferably has a recess for gripping the sliding aid and / or for venting a kitchen machine arranged on the sliding aid.

[0055] A plate-like design can be understood to mean that the first and second sides extend further in area than a third side connecting the first and second sides. In other words, the basic body of the sliding aid can be disk-shaped.

[0056] The recess can be designed as a cutout or depression in the first and / or second side. Alternatively, the recess can be designed as an opening penetrating the base body of the sliding aid. Preferably, the recess can be located at an edge of the base body of the sliding aid. This allows the sliding aid to be advantageously accessible to the user.

[0057] It can also be provided that the recess is beneficial for the ventilation of a food processor mounted on the sliding aid. This allows the food processor to be advantageously ventilated from below. The recess can, in particular, be located in the center of the sliding aid's base body.

[0058] It can also be designed so that the recess allows liquid to drain away. When operating a food processor mounted on the sliding aid, liquid may leak from the food processor and initially flow onto the sliding aid. The recess allows this liquid to drain through the sliding aid and onto the surface below, thus preventing the food processor from standing directly in the liquid. This can be particularly advantageous with electric food processors to protect both the appliance and the user.

[0059] Furthermore, several recesses may be provided, each of which may provide ventilation for the food processor, handling of the sliding aid and / or drainage of liquids.

[0060] Furthermore, the present invention relates to an arrangement of a food processor on a sliding aid, wherein the sliding aid is arranged with a first side of a sliding aid base body on a base, wherein the food processor is arranged on a second side of the sliding aid base body opposite the first side, wherein the sliding aid has a bearing ball facing the base, wherein the bearing ball is mounted on a plurality of support balls, wherein the sliding aid can be tilted by lifting one side relative to the base and, if tilted, is supported on the base and mounted in a rolling manner.

[0061] In a first embodiment of the arrangement, it may be provided that the sliding aid of the arrangement may have one or more features of the sliding aid described above.

[0062] Further embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings and in the accompanying description.

[0063] The drawings show: Fig. 1 a perspective view of the sliding aid from below according to an embodiment of the invention; Fig. 2 a perspective view of the shift aid from Fig. 1 from the top; Fig. 3 a sectional view of the assembly according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the substrate is only contacted by the base; Fig. 4 a sectional view of the assembly made of Fig. 3, wherein the surface is contacted by both the rolling ball and the base; Fig. 5 a sectional view of the assembly made of Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, where the surface is only contacted by the rolling ball; Fig. 6 a sectional view of a part of the ball assembly according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0064] Fig. Figure 1 shows a possible embodiment of a sliding aid 1 for a food processor. The sliding aid 1 comprises a plate-shaped sliding aid base body 2. The sliding aid base body 2 is essentially rectangular with rounded corners 18 and curved edges, or with a curved contour. The sliding aid base body 2 has a first side 4 and a second side 5 arranged opposite the first side 4. A sliding aid support 9 and two assemblies 15 are arranged on the first side 4. The assemblies 15 are each arranged in adjacent corners 18 of the sliding aid base body 2. The sliding aid support 9 is arranged opposite the assemblies 15 on an edge of the first side 4. The sliding aid support 9 is positioned centrally between two corners 18 of the sliding aid base body 2 and opposite the assemblies 15 on the first side 4.

[0065] The assemblies 15 each comprise a sliding aid support base 9 and a ball assembly 10. The sliding aid support base 9 and the ball assembly 10 are each connected to each other via an assembly web 17. The assembly web 17 is recessed or offset relative to the ball assembly 10 and the sliding aid support base 9 in the direction of the sliding aid base body 2.

[0066] The three sliding aid feet 9 each form a base 3, which allows the sliding aid 1 to be placed on a support 6. The base 3 is parallel to the sliding aid base body 2.

[0067] The assemblies 15 are each oriented such that the respective sliding aid support 9 of an assembly 15 is located closer to the sliding aid support 9 that is not part of an assembly 15 than to the ball assembly 10 of the respective assembly 15. In other words, the ball assemblies 15 are each further away from the sliding aid support 9 that is not part of any of the assemblies 15 than the sliding aid support 9 that is part of the assemblies 15.

[0068] Furthermore, the sliding aid base body 2 has nine recesses 16. In Fig. Figure 1 shows three of the nine recesses 16, each with a reference numeral. The recesses 16 have different shapes and contours. A circular recess 16 is located in the center of the sliding aid base body 2. Around this circular recess 16 are six triangular recesses 16 with rounded corners. The recesses 16 surrounding the circular recess 16 can also be described as trapezoidal with rounded corners. One triangular vertex of the triangular recesses 16 and one short side of the trapezoidal recesses 16 are each oriented towards the circular recess 16. Finally, the sliding aid base body 2 has two polygonal recesses 16 with rounded corners, each located on one side of the sliding aid support foot 9, which is not part of any of the assemblies 15.The recesses 16, in particular the polygonal recesses 16, can be used, for example, as a handle or grip. The circular recess 16 and the recesses 16 arranged around it can function as a vent and / or a liquid drain for a food processor that can be placed on the sliding aid.

[0069] Fig. Figure 1 also shows a third page 21, which is positioned between the first page 4 and the second page 5 and directly connects them.

[0070] Fig. 2 shows the shift aid 1 from Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view from above. In particular, the second side 5 of the sliding aid base body 2 is shown. The second side 5 is suitable for receiving a food processor or for positioning a food processor on it. For this purpose, the second side has a food processor receptacle in the form of three recesses 19. The recesses 19 are aligned with the sliding aid feet 9 located on the first side 4. The recesses 19 are each connected via a plug connection to the sliding aid base body 2 and the assemblies 15, as well as to the sliding aid base body 2 and the single sliding aid foot 9 on the first side 4. The food processor receptacle and the recesses 19 can, in particular, be made of a non-slip material.In the embodiment shown, it can therefore be provided in particular that the kitchen machine which can be arranged on the sliding aid 1 can have three kitchen machine feet which are arranged on the kitchen machine in such a way that they are arranged in the recesses 19 when the kitchen machine is arranged on the sliding aid 1.

[0071] Fig. Figure 3 shows a sectional view of part of the displacement aid 1. In particular, assembly 15 is shown. Fig. 1 shown. The assembly 15 is arranged on the first side 4 of the displacement aid base body 2.

[0072] The assembly 15 comprises the ball assembly 10 and the sliding aid stand 9. The assembly web 17 is arranged between the ball assembly 10 and the sliding aid stand 9.

[0073] The sliding aid support foot 9 forms the base 3 on one side facing the support 6 and is positioned on the support 6 with this base. Opposite the base 3, the recess 19 is located on the second side 5 of the sliding aid base body 2.

[0074] The sliding aid stand 9 is also designed in multiple parts. The sliding aid stand 9 comprises a housing section 23 of a housing 11, a stand element 24 attached to the housing section 23, and a support section 25. The stand element 24 is attached to the housing 11, specifically to the housing section 23, via a plug connection. The support section is located within the housing section 23 or the housing 11 and contacts the stand element 24 on its base side and the recess 19 on a side opposite the stand element 24.Thus, for example, the weight force G of a food processor mounted on the sliding aid 1 can be transferred from the food processor's base via the recess 19 to the support section 25, provided the sliding aid 1 is mounted on the base 6 with the sliding aid stand 9. The support section 25 can then transfer the weight force G to the stand element 24, which in turn can transfer the weight force G to the base 6. In this way, a positive contact between the food processor and the base can be established.

[0075] The ball assembly 10 comprises the housing 11, in which the bearing ball 7, the plurality of carrier balls 8, and a bearing shell 13 are arranged. The plurality of carrier balls 8 are arranged in a single layer within the bearing shell 13. The bearing ball 7 is supported by the plurality of carrier balls 8. The housing 11 also has a housing opening 12 with an opening rim 14. The bearing ball 7 projects from the housing 11 through the housing opening 12. The housing opening 12 has a smaller diameter than the bearing ball 7, so that the bearing ball 7 rests on the opening rim 14 within the housing 11 and is held by it.

[0076] The housing 11 is also connected to the sliding aid base body 2 by a plug connection. The plug connection protrudes through a mounting opening 22 of the sliding aid base body 2. The recess 19 is partially inserted through the mounting opening 22 from the direction of the second side 5.

[0077] Furthermore, it is shown that the bearing shell 13 forms a bearing shell plane 20 which is arranged at a non-zero angle to the base 6.

[0078] The bearing shell plane 20 is therefore arranged at an angle or not parallel to the base 6.

[0079] The ball assembly 10 is further designed such that the running ball 7 is arranged at a distance from the base 6. The base 6 is therefore only contacted in the area of ​​the contact surface 3.

[0080] Fig. Figure 4 shows the shifting aid 1, in particular the assembly 15, from Fig. 3, also in a sectional view. Unlike Fig. 3 is assembly group 15 in Fig. The figure 4 is shown inclined towards the ball assembly 10. The sliding aid 1 contacts the base 6 with both the standing surface 3 and the running ball 7. The running ball 7 is shown opposite the illustration. Fig. 3. The sliding aid 1 is moved closer to the base 6 by tilting it about a sliding aid tilting axis V until the ball bearing 7 comes into contact with the base 6. The sliding aid tilting axis V is formed on one side of the support element 24 facing the ball bearing 7. The sliding aid tilting axis V is only formed when the sliding aid 1 is tilted. If the sliding aid 1 is not tilted, it rests flat on the base 6 with its support foot 9, and the base cannot be tilted without further adjustment. The sliding aid tilting axis V can only be formed by manually tilting the sliding aid 1 by a user. Furthermore, the sliding aid 1 can only be tilted about the sliding aid tilting axis V until the ball bearing 7 contacts the base 6.If the sliding aid 1 is tilted further in the direction of the ball bearing 7, the sliding aid 1 forms a ball bearing tilting axis L about which the sliding aid 1 can be tilted further, see the description of the . Fig. 5.

[0081] Fig. Figure 5 also shows the shifting aid 1 with the assembly 15 from the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 in a sectional view. In contrast to the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. The sliding aid 1 does not contact the base 6 with the standing surface 3, but only with the ball bearing 7. The sliding aid 1 is thereby removed from the base 6. Fig. Starting from the state shown in section 4, the ball bearing has been tilted about the pivot axis L so that the base 3, as shown in Fig. The ball bearing is shown in section 5 and is arranged at a distance from the base 6. The pivot axis L of the ball bearing passes through the center point of the ball bearing.

[0082] The shifting aid 1 is in Fig. 5 is supported and mounted on the base 6 exclusively by the ball bearing 7. The ball bearing 7 itself is supported on the carrier balls 8, which are mounted in the bearing shell 13.

[0083] The sliding aid 1 is inclined such that the opening edge plane 20 is parallel to the base 6. The bearing shell 13 is therefore also parallel to the base 6. This ensures that the weight force G of the sliding aid 1, and optionally of a food processor mounted on it, is transmitted particularly evenly via the bearing shell 13 to the support balls 8 and from there to the running ball 7. This enables optimal force distribution of the weight force G across the bearing shell 13, the support balls 8, and the running ball 7. This can result in particularly smooth running of the running ball 7 on the base 6. Furthermore, this can reduce and / or prevent damage to the bearing shell 13, the support balls 8, and / or the running ball 7.

[0084] Fig. Figure 6 shows a detailed view of the ball assembly 10 from the sectional views of the Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig.5. In particular, it is shown that the ball bearing 7 is in contact with the support 6. The ball bearing 7 is partially located within the housing 11 and partially protrudes from it through the housing opening 12. The ball bearing 7 is further supported by the majority of carrier balls 8 and is arranged without contact with the housing opening 12 and the opening edge 14. The majority of carrier balls 8, in turn, are supported by the bearing shell 13. Because the ball bearing 7 is arranged without contact with the housing opening 12 and the opening edge 14, frictionless running of the ball bearing 7 is promoted. If, on the other hand, the ball bearing 7 is not supported on the support 6, it can rest on the opening edge 14 and be spaced apart from the carrier balls 8, thereby relieving the load on these. Reference symbol list 1. Shifting aid 2 sliding aid base bodies 3 Standing area 4 first page 5 second page 6. Document 7 rolling ball 8 Plural of carrier spheres 9 Sliding aid stand 10 Ball assembly 11 cases 12 Case opening 13 Bearing shell 14 Opening edge 15 assembly 16 Exclusion 17 assembly bridge 18 corners 19 Kitchen machine recording 20 Bearing shell level 21 third page 22 Mounting opening 23 Housing section 24 Stand element 25 Support section V Shifting aid tilting axle L ball bearing tilting axle G Weight force

Claims

[1] Moving aid (1) for a food processor, comprising: - a sliding aid base body (2) with a first side (4) for arranging the sliding aid (1) on a base (6) and a second side (5) arranged opposite the first side (4) for arranging the food processor on the sliding aid base body (2), - a rolling ball (7) facing the base (6) and - a plurality of support balls (8) for supporting the sliding ball (7), wherein the sliding aid (1) can be tilted by raising it on one side in relation to the base (6) and the sliding aid (1), if tilted, is supported with the sliding ball (7) on the base (6) and is mounted in a rolling manner. [2] Shifting aid (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that on the first side (4) a sliding aid support foot (9), preferably a plurality of sliding aid support feet (9), preferably three sliding aid support feet (9), is arranged for arranging the sliding aid (1) on the base (6). [3] Shifting aid (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the sliding ball (7), if the sliding aid (1) is arranged on the base (6), is spaced apart from the base (6) on the sliding aid base body (2), wherein the sliding ball (7) is spaced at least 0.1 mm, preferably at least 1 mm and / or at most 10 mm, preferably at most 5 mm, from the base (6) on the sliding aid base body (2). [4] Shifting aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that several of the sliding aid base bodies (2) facing the support (7), preferably two of the sliding aid base bodies (6), are arranged. [5] Shifting aid (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by a ball assembly (10) comprising the ball assembly (10): - a housing (11) with a housing opening (12), - a bearing shell (13) arranged in the housing (11) and accommodating the majority of carrier balls (8) and - the ball bearing (7), wherein the ball bearing (7) can be held by an opening rim (14) surrounding the housing opening (12). [6] Shifting aid (1) according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized by , that the ball assembly (10) and / or the sliding aid stand (9) can be detachably arranged on the sliding aid base body (2). [7] Shifting aid (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by, that the ball assembly (10) and the sliding aid base (9) form an assembly (15), wherein the assembly (15) can be arranged on the sliding aid base body (2), wherein the assembly (15) can preferably be detachably arranged on the sliding aid base body (2). [8] Displacement aid (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the drive ball (7) is made of a first material with a first hardness value and the majority of carrier balls (8) are made of a second material with a second hardness value, wherein the first hardness value is preferably lower than the second hardness value. [9] Displacement aid (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the sliding aid base body (2) is designed in a plate-like manner, wherein the sliding aid base body (2) preferably has a recess (16) for gripping the sliding aid (1) and / or for venting a kitchen machine arranged on the sliding aid (1). [10] Arrangement of a food processor on a sliding aid (1), wherein the sliding aid (1) is arranged with a first side (4) of a sliding aid base body (2) on a base (6), wherein the food processor is arranged on a second side (5) of the sliding aid base body (2) opposite the first side (4), wherein the sliding aid (1) has a guide ball (7) facing the base (6), wherein the guide ball (7) is mounted on a plurality of support balls (8), wherein the sliding aid (1) is tiltable by lifting one side relative to the base (6) and, if tilted, is supported on the base (6) and is mounted on a rolling bearing. [11] Arrangement according to claim 10, characterized by , that the shifting aid (1) is designed according to one of claims 2 to 9.

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