Detachable Baking Attachment for Multi-Function Food Processor Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Limited kitchen space in households prevents the simultaneous use and storage of multiple kitchen appliances like food processors and bread makers, leading to underutilization and increased costs due to the need for separate devices for different functions.
Innovation Solution
A detachable baking attachment for a food processor that converts the appliance into a bread baking machine, allowing a single kitchen machine base to function as both an automatic cooking and baking machine, reducing the need for multiple devices and saving space and investment costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If households purchase multiple separate kitchen appliances (food processor and bread maker), then each appliance can perform its specific function effectively, but the available kitchen space is insufficient to accommodate all appliances simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal kitchen machine base that can accept different attachments to perform multiple functions. The food processor base is designed with a standardized receiving section that can accommodate both the original food processor attachment and a baking attachment, allowing one base unit to serve multiple culinary purposes throughout the year.
Solution Approach 2:
The baking function is segmented into a separate detachable attachment that connects to the food processor base only when needed. This segmentation allows the baking components (baking pan, heating element, stirring mechanism) to be stored separately when not in use, reducing the space required in the kitchen compared to having a complete separate bread maker.
2Adaptability or versatility
If households purchase multiple separate kitchen appliances, then each appliance has dedicated functionality, but the total cost of purchasing and maintaining multiple devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a universal kitchen machine base that can accept different attachments to perform multiple functions. The food processor base is designed with a standardized receiving section that can accommodate both the original food processor attachment and a baking attachment, allowing one base unit to serve multiple culinary purposes throughout the year.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the baking attachment with the food processor base, combining two previously separate appliances into one integrated system. The control unit of the food processor base manages both food processing and baking operations, while the drive mechanism serves both attachments, thereby reducing the total number of appliances needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a food processor base is modified to accept a baking attachment, then the base can perform both food processing and baking functions, but the complexity of the base structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal kitchen machine base that can accept different attachments to perform multiple functions. The food processor base is designed with a standardized receiving section that can accommodate both the original food processor attachment and a baking attachment, allowing one base unit to serve multiple culinary purposes throughout the year.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving section of the food processor base is designed to dynamically adapt to different attachments. The coupling mechanism allows the base to recognize and accommodate either the food processor attachment or the baking attachment, with the control unit automatically adjusting operational parameters based on which attachment is connected.
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 the use of a single kitchen appliance to perform multiple functions, reducing storage space requirements and costs while providing versatile automated support in the kitchen, allowing for different program sequences and easy cleaning and handling.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element (14) arranged in this intermediate space (13)... electrically connected to heating current supply contacts (34) for connection to a food processor base (29)
Implementation Method 2
a mixing and kneading mechanism (15) with a rotating shaft (16) and a mixing and kneading tool (18) connected to the rotating shaft (16) and arranged in the preparation chamber (11)
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AI summary
A baking attachment (1) for a food processor has an outer container (2) with inner walls (4) that enclose a receiving chamber (3). The outer container (2) has an insertion opening (5) on its upper side. The baking attachment (1) also has a preparation container (8) with a preparation chamber (11), which is arranged in the receiving chamber (3). A space (13) is formed between a base (9) and side walls (10) of the preparation container (8) and the inner walls (4) of the outer container (2). A heating element (14) is arranged in the space (13). The baking attachment (1) further has a mixing and kneading unit (15) and a lid (23) for closing the insertion opening (5). The outer container (2) has a connecting section (22) in the area of the base for detachable insertion into a receiving section of a food processor base.In the connecting section (22), a free end of a rotating shaft (16) of the mixing and kneading unit (15), having a first coupling section (17), is arranged. The first coupling section (17) is configured for rotationally fixed connection with a second coupling section arranged on a drive shaft of a food processor base. Electrically connected electrical contact elements (19) for detachable connection with electrical contacts of a food processor base (19) are arranged in the connecting section (22).