Container for food processing system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Food processors often face challenges with pressure and heat buildup during operation, which can lead to damage and affect the processing efficiency, especially when using non-insulated containers made of resilient materials.
Innovation Solution
A container designed for food processing systems with a double-walled configuration, where at least one wall is made of a non-resilient material like stainless steel, and an insulating material is used between the walls, along with a pressure relief mechanism that can deform or vent excess pressure to prevent damage and maintain processing efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a single-walled container made of resilient material is used, then the container is flexible and easy to manufacture, but heat and pressure build up during operation causing damage and reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple walls (double-walled or multi-walled structure) with insulating material between them. This segmentation creates thermal barriers that prevent heat buildup while maintaining container integrity, directly resolving the contradiction between temperature management and durability.
Solution Approach 2:
An insulating material is introduced as an intermediary layer between the inner and outer walls of the container. This intermediary substance阻隔 heat transfer, allowing the container to manage temperature effectively while maintaining structural reliability during food processing operations.
2Productivity
If non-insulated containers are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but pressure and heat buildup affect processing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The container structure is segmented into multiple walls with insulating material, creating a multi-layered system that manages heat and pressure. This segmentation improves processing efficiency by preventing thermal buildup while maintaining a relatively simple overall container design that integrates seamlessly with food processors.
Solution Approach 2:
The container employs composite construction combining different materials (insulating material between walls) to achieve both thermal management and structural integrity. This composite approach enhances processing efficiency without significantly increasing device complexity, as the insulating layers are integrated into the container manufacturing process.
3Stress or pressure
If resilient materials are used for the container walls, then the container is flexible and easier to manufacture, but pressure buildup cannot be effectively managed
Solution Approach 1:
The container uses a multi-walled structure where each wall can be manufactured separately from resilient materials, then assembled with insulating material in between. This segmentation allows easy manufacturing of individual components while the overall structure provides effective pressure management through the distributed wall system.
Solution Approach 2:
The container combines resilient materials for the walls with insulating material in between, creating a composite structure that maintains the ease of manufacturing resilient components while adding pressure and heat management capabilities. The resilient walls can be easily formed and assembled, then combined with insulating layers to achieve effective pressure management.
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
The container effectively manages pressure and heat buildup, preventing damage and ensuring efficient food processing by maintaining the desired temperature and reducing the risk of pressure exceeding safe thresholds, thus enhancing the durability and performance of the food processing system.
Implementation Method 1
an insulating material is used between the walls
Implementation Method 2
a pressure relief mechanism that can deform or vent excess pressure to prevent damage
Implementation Method 3
a pressure relief mechanism that can deform or vent excess pressure to prevent damage
Data Source
AI summary
A container configured for use with a food processing system includes a container body configurable with a food processing base. The container body includes an interior wall and an exterior wall. The interior will and the exterior wall are arranged in contact at a first end. At least one of the interior wall and the exterior wall is formed from a non-resilient material. A chamber is defined by said container body.