Multi-function food processing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food processors require frequent and costly replacement of cutting accessories, which is complex and potentially unsafe.
Innovation Solution
A multi-function food processor with a cutter disk and adjustable feeding tube that allows for spiral cutting of food into continuous ribbons or strips, using a disk with a centrally located core cutter and offset shredding means, and a gear system for motor-driven operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cutting accessories are used to achieve different cutting functions, then the versatility of the food processor is improved, but the device complexity and operational complexity increase due to frequent accessory replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal cutter disk design that can perform multiple cutting functions (slicing, shredding, spiralizing) through a single accessory. The cutter disk includes a centrally located core cutter and an offset shredding means, allowing it to handle different cutting tasks without requiring multiple separate accessories, thus resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs an adjustable feeding tube that can be repositioned between a central position and an eccentric position. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the same cutter disk to produce different cutting results (continuous spiral ribbons vs. strips) by changing the feeding tube position, eliminating the need for multiple fixed-function accessories and reducing operational complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cutting accessories are used to achieve different cutting functions, then the versatility of the food processor is improved, but the cost increases due to purchasing multiple accessories
Solution Approach 1:
The universal cutter disk with integrated core cutter and shredding means serves multiple cutting purposes, replacing the need for multiple separate cutting accessories. This single multi-functional component reduces the quantity of accessories users need to purchase and maintain while still providing diverse cutting capabilities
3Ease of operation
If the feeding tube is fixed in an offset position, then strip cutting is achieved, but the ability to produce continuous spiral ribbons is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable feeding tube can be dynamically repositioned between a central position (for continuous spiral ribbons) and an eccentric/offset position (for strips). This dynamic positioning capability allows users to switch between different cutting modes as needed, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation for specific cutting types and overall adaptability
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AI summary
A multi-function food processor, for cutting food, fruits or vegetables into continuous ribbons or strips, having a body base, body shell and upper cover, all configured to removably receive a bowl. The upper cover has an upper cover base, a feeding tube and pusher. There is a drive unit provided inside the body shell and a cutter disk provided between the drive unit and upper cover. The cutter disk has a disk with a centrally located core cutter extending therefrom and a slot extending from an outer edge of the disk to the core cutter that is provided with a shredder. The feeding tube is adjustable between a central position, where the feeding tube is co-axial with the core cutter, and an eccentric position, where the feeding tube is offset from the core cutter. There is a double-faced cutter for cutting different sized strips, including continuous spiral ribbons.