Grinder attachment for blender system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Food processors lack a dedicated and efficient grinding attachment for processing food products like spices and coffee, requiring separate grinding apparatuses.
Innovation Solution
A grinder attachment for food processors, comprising a grinder base and cup with a rotatable blade assembly and a rotary coupling, allowing for seamless integration with the food processor for grinding operations, eliminating the need for additional grinding equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a food processor is used for blending and cutting, then liquid and solid food processing is improved, but grinding capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The food processor system is enhanced by adding a grinder attachment that can be coupled to the processor, enabling the system to perform grinding operations in addition to its existing blending and cutting functions. This allows one device to serve multiple purposes without requiring completely separate appliances.
Solution Approach 2:
The grinding function is implemented as a separate, removable attachment (grinder cup with blade assembly) that can be coupled to or decoupled from the food processor. This modular approach allows the grinding capability to be added without permanently complicating the base processor structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate grinding apparatuses are used, then grinding function is provided, but device quantity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The grinder attachment integrates the grinding function into the existing food processor system by coupling the grinder cup with the processor's drive mechanism. This merging eliminates the need for a completely separate grinding device, reducing the total number of appliances needed in the kitchen.
Solution Approach 2:
The food processor system is transformed into a multi-functional device that can handle blending, cutting, and grinding operations through the addition of the grinder attachment, allowing one device to replace multiple single-function appliances.
3Productivity
If a grinder attachment is added to food processor, then grinding efficiency is improved, but attachment complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The grinder attachment is designed as a modular assembly with distinct components (grinder cup, blade assembly, coupling mechanism) that can be separately manufactured and assembled. This segmentation simplifies the design and manufacturing process while maintaining grinding efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism acts as an intermediary component that connects the grinder attachment to the food processor's drive system. This mediator enables power transmission from the processor to the grinder blade without requiring complex integration, simplifying the overall attachment design.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the functionality of food processors by providing an efficient grinding capability directly within the system, reducing the need for separate grinding devices and expanding processing options.
Implementation Method 1
a motorized unit adapted to transform electrical energy to mechanical energy to rotate the blade assembly
Implementation Method 2
a rotatable blade assembly disposed within the grinder cup such that rotation of the blade assembly is adapted to process food products contained within the grinder cup
Data Source
AI summary
A grinder attachment for a food processing system is provided including a grinder base and a grinder cup defining a grinder chamber and a grinder opening. The grinder cup is mounted to the grinder base at a closed end of the grinder cup. The closed end is opposite the grinder opening. A rotatable blade assembly includes at least one blade positioned within the chamber of the grinder cup.