Multi-purpose pot insert with misuse-proof installation position for a kitchen appliance
The pot insert addresses inefficiencies in processing small quantities by providing a defined orientation and easy handling, enabling efficient and correct operation in electric kitchen appliances.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-01-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric kitchen appliances with large inner pots face inefficiencies when processing small quantities, and existing inserts can be incorrectly oriented, leading to improper operation.
A pot insert designed as a separate container that can be used inside or outside the pot, with a defined installation position and a beaded edge for easy removal, ensuring correct orientation and reducing the pot's internal volume when inserted.
Enables efficient processing of small quantities with multiple functions while preventing incorrect operation by ensuring correct orientation and easy handling.
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Abstract
Description
Technical field
[0001] The invention relates to a pot insert (1) for an electric kitchen appliance (2), in particular for a multifunctional kitchen appliance with a pot (3) that is used for processing food. State of the art
[0002] Electric kitchen appliances typically feature a large inner pot. When processing small quantities, this often leads to insufficient contents being collected. Inserts that can be placed inside the pot are known in the prior art. However, these are often designed for use only within the pot and can sometimes be inserted in multiple orientations, which can lead to incorrect operation. Object of the invention
[0003] The invention is based on the objective of providing a pot insert that: • improved processing of small quantities, • enables multiple functions with a single component, • can be used both inside and outside the pot, • and is designed in such a way that incorrect operation is impossible. Solution to the task
[0004] The problem is solved by a pot insert (1) with the features of the main claim.
[0005] The pot insert (1) is designed as a separate container and can be used as a bowl outside the pot (3). Furthermore, the pot insert (1) can be positioned on the kitchen appliance (2) as a weighing tray. When inserted inside the pot (3), the pot insert (1) reduces the usable internal volume (4) of the pot.
[0006] The pot insert (1) rests in a form-fitting manner against an inner wall of the pot (3) when inserted, and can therefore only be positioned in a defined installation position. Incorrect orientation during insertion is structurally impossible.
[0007] The upper edge (6) of the pot insert (1) is flush with the upper edge (5) of the pot (3) when inserted.
[0008] The pot insert (1) can be used without mechanical coupling to a rotating tool of the kitchen appliance (2). Design - Beaded edge
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the pot insert (1) has a circumferential bead at its upper edge (6). The bead serves as a gripping element to enable the pot insert (1) to be removed from the pot (3).
[0010] The bead is interrupted at several, preferably three, points around its circumference. The interruptions are designed so that liquids contained in the pot insert (1) can drain out in a controlled manner when pouring. Demarcation
[0011] The pot insert (1) is not designed as a material-permeable internal divider and has no mechanical coupling or centering on a rotating tool. Due to its positive fit against the inner wall of the pot (3), the pot insert (1) cannot be used in reverse. Reference symbol list 1 pot insert 2 kitchen appliances 3 pots 4 Interior 5 upper edge of the pot 6 upper edge of the pot insert