Food Comminution System with Modular Cutting Tool for Whole Vegetables
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food comminution devices have limited versatility and cannot efficiently process whole vegetables or fruits without prior cutting, restricting their usage.
Innovation Solution
A food comminution system with an additional comminution tool that can be coupled to the device, allowing for different comminution methods like slicing and grating, and featuring a fastening mechanism that secures the tool without altering the device's base or actuating parts, enabling the processing of whole items like cucumbers or zucchinis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a food comminution device with a cutting grid is used, then it can effectively cut food items, but it cannot process whole vegetables or fruits without prior cutting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling the food comminution device to perform multiple cutting operations through different attachment configurations. The device can switch between using a cutting grid for traditional comminution and a cutting part for processing whole vegetables, making it versatile enough to handle various food items without requiring separate appliances.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the food comminution device into modular components: a base part, an actuating part, and interchangeable cutting attachments (cutting grid and cutting part). This segmentation allows the device to adapt its function by attaching different components, resolving the contradiction between versatility and device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an additional comminution tool is added to enhance functionality, then processing versatility improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the additional comminution tool with the existing device structure by integrating it into the articulation mechanism between the base part and actuating part. The tool is positioned to be automatically engaged during the normal pressing motion, combining multiple functions without adding separate operating mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The additional comminution tool is designed to provide grating functionality while sharing the same attachment interface and actuation mechanism as the cutting grid, allowing the device to perform multiple comminution methods (cutting, grating) through a single unified system.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a food grinding system comprising a food grinding device with a base part having a receptacle for a cutting element, and with an actuating element pivotally connected to the base part, which can be pivoted from an insertion position against the cutting element to a closed position and subsequently from the closed position back to the insertion position for pushing food to be ground through a cutting element inserted into the receptacle, wherein the food grinding device has a coupling device for attaching a container. The food grinding system is characterized by an additional grinding tool which can be fixed in a working position on the food grinding device and which has a further coupling device for attaching a container.