Curved-Bottom Blending Container to Prevent Splashing and Suction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional immersion blenders and containers face issues with splashing of foodstuff during blending, suction of the blender to the bottom of the container, and cavitation, which hinder efficient mixing and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A blending container design featuring a curved or domed bottom surface, annular shoulder, and flutes that direct foodstuff towards the blender blades, preventing splashing and suction while facilitating mixing, and allowing the blender bell to rotate in a ball-and-socket manner.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional containers are used with immersion blenders, then the blender can be inserted and operated, but splashing of foodstuff occurs during blending
Solution Approach 1:
The container bottom is designed with a curved surface that directs foodstuff toward the blender blades. This curvature creates a natural flow path that guides the material into the blending zone, reducing splashing while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The container includes an annular shoulder that segments the blending chamber into distinct zones. This structural division helps control foodstuff flow and contains splashing within specific areas while directing material toward the blades.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional containers are used with immersion blenders, then the blender can operate, but suction forces the blade to the bottom of the container
Solution Approach 1:
The curved bottom surface modifies the pressure distribution within the container, reducing suction forces that pull the blender blade to the bottom. This allows the blade to remain suspended in the foodstuff for more effective blending.
Solution Approach 2:
The annular shoulder creates localized structural features that alter fluid dynamics in specific areas of the container. This local modification prevents uniform suction across the entire bottom surface, reducing blade adhesion.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional containers are used with immersion blenders, then blending can occur, but cavitation of foodstuff happens
Solution Approach 1:
The curved bottom surface creates a gradual flow path that reduces turbulence and prevents cavitation. This curvature allows foodstuff to flow smoothly into the blending zone without creating vacuum conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The container geometry pre-directs foodstuff toward the blades before blending begins. This preliminary positioning ensures material flows into the blending zone in a controlled manner, preventing cavitation during operation.
4Ease of operation
If conventional containers are used with immersion blenders, then the blender can be inserted, but ingredients are not directed toward the blades effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The curved bottom surface acts as a natural guide that directs ingredients toward the blender blades. This geometry eliminates the need for manual manipulation to position foodstuff, improving both ease of operation and blending efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The container structure pre-positions ingredients in the optimal location for blending by directing them toward the blades as they are added. This preliminary arrangement ensures immediate and efficient mixing without requiring user intervention.
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AI summary
Provided is a blending system, including a blending container for use with an immersion blender. The blending container may include curved or domed bottom surface that extends into a cavity of the container and that is configured to engage with the bell of the immersion blender. The blending container may prevent one or more of: splashing of foodstuff during the blending process, suction of the immersion blender to a bottom of the container during use, or cavitation of the foodstuff. The containers may direct foodstuff within the container or towards the immersion blender to prevent splashing and facilitate mixing of foodstuff. The blending container may further include an annular shoulder that tapers inwardly from a sidewall of the container to an open end.