Multifunctional food processor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food processors are limited by their single-function design, require electric power, and occupy significant space, making them inefficient and restricted in usage.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional food processor integrating dewatering, cutting, and stirring devices, powered by a human-operated spiral rod mechanism that eliminates the need for electric power, featuring a container with a chamber for accumulating food and a power device with a sliding component and spiral rod for synchronized operation of multiple functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different food processors are used to complete different processing steps, then each processor can perform its specific function well, but the space occupied increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines dewatering, cutting, and stirring devices into a single food processor unit. The container houses multiple processing components that can be used sequentially, eliminating the need for multiple separate appliances and reducing overall space requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The food processor is designed with universal functionality to perform multiple food processing operations including dewatering, cutting, and stirring. The container and processing devices are configured to handle various food preparation tasks within a single unit.
2Productivity
If electric power is used to drive the food processor, then the processing efficiency is high, but the usage is limited by the requirement of electric power supply
Solution Approach 1:
The food processor utilizes self-service mechanisms including spring-loaded pressing structures and spiral rod mechanisms that convert manual pressing motion into rotational motion for cutting and stirring. The elastic device stores and releases energy to automate portions of the processing cycle without requiring external power sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces electric motor-driven systems with manual mechanical operation. The spiral rod mechanism converts reciprocating pressing motion into continuous rotational motion, and the elastic device provides automated return motion, eliminating the need for electric power while maintaining processing functionality.
3Device complexity
If a single-function food processor is used, then the device is simple in structure, but multiple different food processors are needed to complete the whole processing procedure
Solution Approach 1:
The food processor is segmented into distinct functional modules including dewatering, cutting, and stirring devices that can operate independently or in sequence. Each module is designed with simple structure but the combination provides comprehensive processing capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The food processor integrates multiple processing functions within a single container system. The universal design allows the same container to accommodate different processing devices for dewatering, cutting, and stirring operations.
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
Enables a wide range of food processing functions without electric power, enhancing usability and reducing space requirements, with the spiral rod mechanism driven by manual pressing and rebounding for automatic operation.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic device is arranged between the sliding component and the shell... the pressing structure and the sliding component are connected to drive the sliding component to slide up and down
Implementation Method 2
a spiral rod mounting cavity is formed in the sliding component, one end of the spiral rod is mounted in the spiral rod mounting cavity in a sliding manner, a mounting hole is formed in on end of the sliding component and is interconnected with the spiral rod mounting cavity, the mounting hole and the spiral rod are mated such that the mounting hole can drive the spiral rod to rotate while the sliding component slides up and down
Data Source
AI summary
A multifunctional food processor includes: a container, in which a chamber is formed; and a power device, including a shell, where a sliding component mounting cavity is formed in the shell, a sliding component is mounted in the sliding component mounting cavity in a sliding manner, an elastic device is arranged between the sliding component and the shell, a pressing structure and the sliding component are connected to drive the sliding component to slide up and down, a spiral rod mounting cavity is formed in the sliding component, a mounting hole is formed in one end of the sliding component and is interconnected with the spiral rod mounting cavity, the mounting hole and a spiral rod are mated, and any of a dewatering device, a cutting device and a stirring device can be in transmission connection with the spiral rod.