Food processing system presenting an integrated weighing arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional food processing systems face challenges in achieving precise and rapid weight measurement, especially for small weights, due to complex constructions and intermediate structural means that hinder the direct transmission of load variations in elongated weighing arrangements.
Innovation Solution
A food processing system with an elongated weighing arrangement that integrates a structural member and weighing member as a single piece, extending along the casing, providing direct support and enhancing precision and responsiveness, with the weighing member constituting a cutout within the structural member, and being attached to the recipient or bearing feet for improved measurement accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional weighing devices with intermediate structural means are used, then construction is more complex, but measurement precision and responsiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the structural member and weighing member into a single integrated component. The weighing member is formed as a cutout within the structural member, eliminating the need for separate intermediate structural elements. This integration directly transmits load variations from the recipient to the weighing sensor, improving measurement precision while simplifying construction.
2Measurement precision
If conventional weighing arrangements with multiple intermediate pieces are used, then device assembly is more complex, but weight measurement responsiveness worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The weighing arrangement consists of a single structural member containing an integrated weighing member cutout, eliminating multiple intermediate pieces. This direct integration ensures rapid transmission of weight variations to the sensor, improving responsiveness while reducing the number of components to assemble.
3Stability of the object's composition
If bearing feet with spaced apart configuration are used, then device stability is improved, but weight measurement precision for small weights deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The structural member integrates the weighing function directly into the support structure, with the weighing member formed as a cutout within the structural member itself. This integration ensures that even small weight variations are directly transmitted to the sensor without being diluted by intermediate structural elements, improving small weight measurement precision while maintaining device stability through the bearing feet configuration.
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
This configuration simplifies construction, enhances weight measuring precision and responsiveness, particularly for small weights, by eliminating intermediate structural complexities and ensuring direct force transmission, resulting in improved sensitivity and quicker measurement responses.
Implementation Method 1
a weighing member (32) provided as a cutout within the total extension of said structural member (31)... weight sensors are associated with leaf spring mountings... force-detecting element which is connected to the appliance base
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AI summary
The present invention refers to a food processing system presenting a recipient adapted for receiving food ingredients, and a driving arrangement adapted for driving a tool support provided inside of the recipient, and at least one weighing arrangement adapted for weighing the food ingredients. In particular, the weighing arrangement has an elongated structural member and at least one weighing member provided as a single piece that can be directly attached to the recipient or to the driving arrangement thereof.