Comminution Device Cover Pivot Bearing Relocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing comminution devices for foodstuffs face issues such as jamming due to the protrusion of components into the collection area, requiring frequent emptying of small collection containers, and increased cleaning effort due to complex component arrangements.
Innovation Solution
The comminution device design positions all components above the cover part, allowing the collection container to be completely filled without jamming, with the pivot bearing located above the cover part, enabling easy cleaning and reducing the risk of jamming by keeping the area below the cover free of components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the pivot bearing is arranged in the opening or the actuating part dips into the opening of the cover part, then the cutting mechanism can be compact, but components protrude into the area below the cover part causing jamming
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot bearing is relocated from the vertical dimension (inside the opening) to the horizontal dimension (above the cover part). This spatial reconfiguration allows the actuating part to pivot without its components protruding into the collection area below the cover, thereby preventing jamming while maintaining compact operation.
2Ease of operation
If components are arranged below the cover part, then the cutting mechanism can function, but the collection container cannot be completely filled and cleaning becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot bearing and associated components are extracted from the space below the cover part and repositioned above it. This extraction clears the entire area below the cover part, allowing the collection container to be completely filled with cut material without obstruction and enabling easy access for cleaning operations.
Solution Approach 2:
Components are relocated from the vertical space below the cover to the horizontal space above the cover. This dimensional shift resolves the conflict between having functional components and being able to completely fill and easily clean the collection container.
3Productivity
If the cutting part is inserted deep into the opening, then the cutting mechanism can be effective, but cleaning becomes laborious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The cutting part is extracted from deep insertion into the opening and repositioned to rest on or near the cover part. This extraction maintains cutting effectiveness while dramatically reducing cleaning time and effort, as the cutting part is now easily accessible and does not require deep insertion for operation.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a comminution apparatus (1) for foodstuffs, which has a cutting part (2) and an operating part (3), which is mounted such that it can pivot, for pushing material to be comminuted through the cutting part (2), having a cover part (4) for fitting to an accommodation container (5) for comminuted material, wherein the cover part (4) has an opening (6) with a passage for comminuted material. The pivoting bearing (7) for the operating part is arranged above the upper face of the cover part (4).