Nut Milk Blender with Programmable Temperature and Filtration Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mixers and blenders cannot achieve a predeterminable temperature or consistency for nut milk blends, especially for single-serving preparations, as they rely on equilibrium temperature based on ingredient volume and temperature, lacking programmable and portable solutions for efficient blending.
Innovation Solution
A mixing machine with selectable speed, temperature settings, and duration settings, including distinct heat settings and a filtration system, allowing for predefined blending and heating cycles to achieve desired temperatures and consistencies in nut milk blends, with a capacity for single servings from 4 to 24 ounces and an integrated filter for pulp removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional mixers and blenders are used, then basic mixing function is provided, but predeterminable temperature and consistency control cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (blending, heating, filtering, and control) into a single integrated device. The blender includes a motor assembly that drives both the blending blade and heating element, and the housing integrates control electronics, temperature sensors, and filtration systems, eliminating the need for separate equipment for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple functions: blending nuts and liquids, heating the mixture to predetermined temperatures, filtering the blended mixture through removable filters, and storing the final product. The single serving blender can handle various nut types and liquid combinations to create different nut milk varieties.
2Quantity of substance
If conventional blenders are used, then large quantity mixing is possible, but single serving preparation with predeterminable temperature cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The device allows users to select from multiple predetermined temperature settings (e.g., 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, 90°C, 100°C) and blending durations to achieve desired consistency. The control system adjusts heating power and blending speed based on the selected program, enabling precise temperature and texture control for single servings.
3Manufacturing precision
If no filtration system is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but pulp removal and product quality cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The filtration system uses removable filters with different mesh sizes that can be selected based on the desired level of pulp removal. The filters are designed as separate, interchangeable components that attach to the blending cup, allowing users to choose between fine filtration for smooth nut milk or coarser filtration to retain some pulp texture.
4Ease of operation
If programmable settings are added, then predeterminable temperature and consistency are achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device includes preset programs that automatically execute the complete blending and heating process without requiring user intervention. Once the user selects the desired program and inserts ingredients, the microprocessor-controlled system autonomously manages blending speed, heating temperature, and filtration timing to produce consistent results.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the creation of various nut milk blends and concoctions with precise temperature and consistency control, minimizing pulp in the final product, and accommodating user preferences through customizable settings and filtration options.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element for blending nuts and heating ingredients within the blender body
Implementation Method 2
a mixing blade configuration for blending nuts and ingredients within the blender body
Data Source
AI summary
This present invention relates to a nut blender for making nut milk. The blender comprises a mixer including a cap, a blender body, a mixing blade configuration, and a heating element for blending nuts. A plurality of mixer controls including a variety of preselectable settings for simultaneous blend duration setting and temperature setting. The plurality of mixer controls include at least three settings, wherein a first setting includes a first blend duration and a first heat setting, a second setting includes a second blend duration and a second heat setting, and a third setting includes a third blend duration and a third heat setting. The second heat setting can be greater than the first heat setting, and the third heat setting can be greater than the second heat setting.