Food Processor Pour Spout with Angled Guard to Reduce Splashback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food processor spout designs allow liquids and food to be ejected out of the bowl during operation, causing a mess.
Innovation Solution
A food processor with a spout design featuring an angled body with a larger exterior opening that narrows to a smaller interior opening, directing liquids and materials towards the center and reducing splashing by angling the central axis towards the container's center, combined with a blade assembly at different heights for efficient chopping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a spout is provided in the food processor bowl for adding food or liquid during operation, then ease of operation is improved, but liquid splashing and food ejection occurs causing a mess
Solution Approach 1:
The spout incorporates a guard portion with a specific geometry that creates a localized barrier zone. This guard has a front surface facing the pouring direction and a bottom surface extending toward the blade assembly, creating a protected region where liquid flow is controlled and directed away from the bowl opening, thus preventing splashing while maintaining pouring functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The guard portion acts as an intermediary element between the spout opening and the blade assembly. It intercepts the liquid flow and redirects it through a controlled path toward the center of the bowl, preventing direct ejection of liquid and food particles while still allowing ingredients to be added during operation
2Ease of operation
If the spout opening is made larger for easy pouring, then ease of operation is improved, but liquid and food ejection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spout design features a differentiated structure where the guard portion creates a localized control zone. The front surface of the guard faces the pouring direction to receive liquid, while the bottom surface extends downward to control the flow path toward the blade assembly, ensuring that a larger opening does not lead to increased ejection
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to a food processor having a lid with a pour spout. The spout includes a wide mouth opening for easy introduction of food and liquids, and has a body that protrudes into the interior of the processor container. The spout body narrows as it extends into the interior of the container and is angled so that it points toward the center of the container. This helps to prevent splashback of food as its chopped while the food processor is operating.