Spring-Loaded Mixer Housing Support for Fast Attachment and Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support accessories for motorized boxes in stand-mixers are cumbersome to attach and detach, making it difficult to position and remove the motorized housing, and complicate cleaning and maintenance processes.
Innovation Solution
A support accessory with a hooking device featuring a positioning member and a hooking member mounted to move against an elastic return element, allowing for easy engagement and disengagement of the motorized box, along with a movable attachment member that simplifies the attachment and removal process, and includes a rear opening with a movable shutter for improved access to drive outputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a screw coupling part is used to attach the motorized box to the support accessory, then the attachment is secure, but the fitting and removing process becomes tedious and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member is designed to move dynamically between a retracted position (for easy insertion) and an extended position (for secure engagement). The elastic return element enables automatic movement between these states, transforming a static screw connection into a dynamic spring-loaded mechanism that is both secure and easy to operate
Solution Approach 2:
The traditional screw coupling mechanism is replaced with a spring-loaded hooking member that uses elastic force instead of threaded mechanical engagement. This substitution eliminates the need for rotation and threading operations, reducing the complexity of fitting and removing while maintaining secure attachment through the elastic return element
2Reliability
If a complex hooking device is used to secure the motorized box, then the retention is secure, but the device construction becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The hooking device is segmented into distinct functional components: a positioning member for alignment, a hooking member for engagement, and an elastic return element for automatic resetting. This segmentation allows each component to be simple in design while collectively providing secure retention, avoiding the need for a single complex integrated mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic return element provides self-service by automatically returning the hooking member to its engagement position after the motorized box is installed or removed. This eliminates the need for manual resetting or additional locking mechanisms, maintaining secure retention while minimizing the overall device complexity
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
Facilitates the positioning and removal of the motorized box, simplifies the construction and use of the accessory, and enhances the operational efficiency by providing secure lateral and vertical retention points, thus streamlining the attachment and detachment process.
Implementation Method 1
a hooking member (32) mounted so as to move towards the positioning member (31) against an elastic return element (33)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a support accessory (2) provided so as to receive a motor-driven housing (1) of a kitchen appliance, comprising a support member (20) provided to support the motor-driven housing (1), as well as a hooking device (30) provided so as to engage with the motor-driven housing (1) supported by the support member (20). According to the invention, the hooking device (30) comprises a positioning member (31) as well as a hooking member (32) mounted so as to be movable toward the positioning member (31) against a resilient return element. The invention also relates to a kitchen appliance comprising a motor-driven housing (1) supported by the aforementioned support accessory (2).