Nut Milk Maker With Integrated Heating And Filtration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional blenders lack the capability to produce nut milk with predeterminable temperature and consistency, particularly for single serving preparations, as they rely on equilibrium temperature and volume of ingredients rather than programmed settings.
Innovation Solution
A mixing machine with selectable speed, temperature settings, and blend duration to create customizable nut milk blends, incorporating a stainless-steel interior and electric heating element, along with a filter for pulp removal, allowing for precise control over blending parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional blenders are used to make nut milk, then the blending function is provided, but the temperature and consistency cannot be predetermined
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (blending, heating, filtering, and temperature control) into a single integrated nut milk maker device. The blending chamber serves as both the mixing container and the heating chamber, with an heating element positioned at the bottom to heat the nut milk during and after blending. This integration allows precise temperature control while maintaining a compact device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs multiple functions: blending nuts with liquid, heating the mixture to predetermined temperatures, filtering the nut milk through a removable filter, and keeping it warm. The blending chamber can also be used as a separate heating device for other purposes, enhancing the universality of the apparatus.
2Quantity of substance
If conventional blenders are used, then blending capability is provided, but single serving preparation with controlled volume is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The device includes pre-marked fill lines on the blending chamber indicating the maximum fill level for different serving sizes (e.g., single serving, family serving). Users can quickly measure and add ingredients without requiring separate measuring tools, enabling precise volume control for single servings while maintaining ease of operation.
3Temperature
If heating function is added to blender, then temperature control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The heating element is integrated into the bottom of the blending chamber, combining the blending and heating functions in a single chamber. The motor shaft extends through the heating element to drive the blade, allowing both functions to operate simultaneously or sequentially without requiring separate chambers or complex mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The heating element continues to heat the nut milk after blending is complete, maintaining the desired temperature for serving. The device can blend and heat simultaneously, or blend first then heat, providing continuous useful action throughout the preparation process without requiring separate operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the production of nut milk with enhanced health benefits, variety, and taste by allowing users to predetermine temperature and consistency, addressing the limitations of conventional blenders.
Implementation Method 1
The mixing machine includes combinations of temperature settings, blending speeds, filters, and/or blending durations to enable a variety of different nut milk blends and nut milk concoctions
Implementation Method 2
The improved mixing machine enables predeterminable settings to achieve the desired blended varieties. Additionally, the improved mixing machine enables the users to predetermine a particular nut milk blend for a pre-selectable combination of blend duration and temperature settings
Data Source
AI summary
A nut blend for nut milk comprises a first nut base combinable with a second flavor base. The second flavor base (FB) can be selected from a composition consisting of one or more of a flavor profile/sweetener (V), a functional nutrition supplement (W) (i.e. superfood or adaptogen), and vitamins/minerals (X). In one exemplary arrangement, the flavor profile/sweetener (V) can comprise 30%-90% by weight of the flavor base; the nutrition supplement (W) can comprise 5%-65% by weight of the flavor base; and, the vitamins/minerals (X) can comprise 4%-10% by weight of the flavor base. The second flavor base can be packaged in a separate individual package or packet. The first nut base can be packaged in another separate individual package or packet. When desired, a selectable flavor base packet can be combined with a specified quantity or packet from a selectable nut base, according to user preferences.