Blender attachment separator
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing separator machines for nut milks and other separated liquids are cumbersome, requiring multiple devices, being heavy and inconvenient to operate, and lack efficient high-speed centrifugal separation capabilities and additional functionality for removing coverings from materials.
Innovation Solution
A blender attachment separator with a funnel, removable cap, perforated spindle cup, drive gear, and housing that utilizes high-speed centrifugal force to separate liquids from solids and includes a peeler component for removing coverings, allowing for efficient separation and collection of fibers and liquids using a single appliance motor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate separator machine is used to separate liquids from solids, then separation functionality is achieved, but device complexity and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the separation function with the blender attachment, merging two previously separate functions (blending and separation) into a single integrated system. The separator attachment connects directly to the blender, allowing both functions to be performed by one machine rather than requiring separate blender and separator machines
Solution Approach 2:
The blender attachment is designed to perform multiple functions: it can blend materials and then separate the resulting mixture into liquid and solid components. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate specialized machines for each function
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate separator machine is used, then separation is possible, but weight and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the separation mechanism with the blender attachment, the system utilizes the existing blender motor and structure, avoiding the need for a separate heavy motor system in the separator machine
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment leverages the blender's existing motor and power system to perform separation, eliminating the need for duplicate motor systems that would increase weight
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional blending is used to break apart fibrous materials, then material processing is achieved, but time consumption and productivity worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs blending and breaking apart of fibrous materials as a preliminary action before separation, combining these steps into one continuous process rather than separate sequential operations
Solution Approach 2:
The separation process begins during the blending operation itself, with the separator attachment actively separating materials as they are being processed, rather than requiring a separate post-blending separation step
4Ease of manufacture
If manual separation of coverings from materials is performed, then material preparation is achieved, but time consumption and productivity worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The separator attachment utilizes high-speed rotation and centrifugal force to mechanically separate coverings from materials, replacing slow manual separation processes with rapid mechanical action
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters by using high-speed centrifugal separation instead of manual or conventional mechanical separation, dramatically increasing the speed and efficiency of covering removal
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and convenient separation of liquids from solids and removal of coverings from materials using a single blender machine, reducing operational complexity and storage needs while providing a compact and versatile solution.
Implementation Method 1
these attachments don't a. use high speed centrifugal force to separate materials
Data Source
AI summary
A separator and two methods of separating are described. The separator can include a driver configured for use with a blender, a perforated spindle cup arm, a threaded pass through retainer ring, a mount ring configured to fit a blender base, a lubricated ball bearing, a retainer nut, a mount ring, a housing, a perforated spindle cup, a liquid chute, a basin for liquid collection, a reservoir for dry material collection, a snap ring, a removable cap, a chute for expelling dry material, a hole, and a removable funnel. The method can include grinding material in blender container; placing the separator on the blender base, turning the blender on, and pouring the ground material into the funnel OR placing the peeler component into the cup, turning the blender on, and pouring water and material to be peeled through the funnel.