Kitchen appliance tool, processing element for a kitchen appliance tool, kitchen appliance tool set and kitchen appliance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food processor tools with rotatable machining tools are bulky and heavy, occupying significant storage space due to separate drive rods for each tool, which is inefficient in terms of space and material usage.
Innovation Solution
A detachable and non-rotatable connecting element between the processing element and drive rod allows for shared use of a single drive rod across multiple processing tools, reducing the need for separate drive rods and minimizing storage space and weight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate drive rods are used for each processing tool, then each tool can be independently operated, but the storage space and weight of the tool set increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal drive rod design that can be used with multiple different processing tools (whisk, beater, stirring loop, kneading hook, strainer). The drive rod includes a standardized connection element that interfaces with various tool types, allowing a single drive rod to perform multiple functions across different processing operations, thereby eliminating the need for separate drive rods for each tool.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the drive rod functionality with a standardized connection system that integrates multiple tool interfaces into a single unified component. The connection element on the drive rod is designed to accommodate different tool attachments, merging what would traditionally be separate drive rod designs into one versatile component that reduces overall tool set volume.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate drive rods are used for each processing tool, then each tool can be independently operated, but the weight of the tool set increases
Solution Approach 1:
The universal drive rod design allows one drive rod to replace multiple separate drive rods, each weighing a certain amount. By creating a single multi-functional drive rod that can attach to various processing tools, the overall weight of the tool set is reduced while maintaining the ability to operate different tools independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The detachable connection system allows users to discard (remove) processing tools that are no longer needed and recover (retain) the universal drive rod for use with other tools. This separation enables the drive rod to be reused across multiple tools rather than being permanently attached to each individual tool, reducing redundant weight in the tool set.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate drive rods are included in the tool set, then each processing element can be independently driven, but the complexity of the tool set increases
Solution Approach 1:
The standardized connection element on the drive rod provides a universal interface that simplifies the tool set architecture. Instead of having unique drive rod designs for each processing element, the universal connection system allows any processing tool to be attached to the same drive rod, reducing the number of unique components and simplifying the overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the tool set into modular components: a universal drive rod with a standardized connection element, and various detachable processing tools. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed and manufactured, then assembled through the standardized connection interface, reducing overall system complexity compared to integrated designs.
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AI summary
A processing element (20, 30) of a rotatable kitchen machine tool according to the invention has at least one fastening element (21, 31, 32, 33) for a detachable, rotationally fixed connection to a drive rod (11) for the kitchen machine tool. A kitchen machine tool (200, 300) according to the invention comprises a processing element (20, 30) and a drive rod (11) that is detachably and rotationally fixedly connected or to be connected to the processing element. A kitchen machine tool set (100) according to the invention comprises a drive rod and at least two processing elements (20, 30) of different sizes and/or types that are detachably and rotationally fixedly connected to the drive rod. A kitchen machine with a kitchen machine tool (200, 300) is also disclosed.