Plant-based milk maker and blender, especially for home use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing kitchen appliances are limited to single functions, making it inefficient and unhygienic to produce plant-based milks like almond milk at home or in cafes, as they either leave particles in the milk or require lengthy and inefficient straining processes.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional kitchen appliance consisting of three segments: a base with a drive engine, a container with a blending element, and a central segment with a cylindrical chamber and perforated drum, allowing for the efficient production of particle-free plant-based milk by separating solids from liquid through centrifugal force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-function appliance (blender or juicer) is used to make plant-based milk, then the appliance structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the appliance cannot serve multiple purposes and requires additional straining equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a blender and juicer into a single multifunctional appliance. The blending chamber can operate in blending mode for smoothies, or switch to juicing mode by adding the filtration assembly to extract juice. This allows one appliance to perform multiple functions including making plant-based milk, blending smoothies, and extracting juice from fruits and vegetables.
Solution Approach 2:
The appliance is divided into separable components: a base unit with motor, a blending chamber, and a removable filtration assembly. The filtration assembly can be attached when juicing is needed and removed when blending is required, allowing the device to adapt its configuration based on the intended function.
2Productivity
If traditional straining methods are used to remove particles from plant-based milk, then the milk is particle-free, but the process is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional manual straining with an automated centrifugal filtration system. The filtration assembly uses centrifugal force generated by rotation to separate particles from the milk, eliminating the need for manual straining through cloth or sieve while achieving particle-free milk efficiently.
Solution Approach 2:
The filtration assembly incorporates porous filtration elements that allow liquid to pass through while blocking solid particles. The porous structure enables automatic separation of almond particles from milk during the blending process, producing particle-free plant-based milk without manual intervention.
3Manufacturing precision
If a multifunctional appliance with centrifugal separation is used, then particle-free milk is produced efficiently, but the device complexity increases with multiple segments and components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the blending and filtration functions into a single integrated system. The filtration assembly is designed to fit within the existing blending chamber, combining two functions (blending and filtering) that would traditionally require separate devices. The motor in the base drives both blending and centrifugal separation operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The filtration assembly is nested within the blending chamber structure. The centrifugal separation components are housed inside the existing appliance framework, utilizing the available space efficiently. This nesting approach adds filtration capability without requiring a completely separate external filtering device.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate appliances are used for blending and juicing, then each appliance can be optimized for its specific function, but the kitchen requires more appliances and space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal kitchen appliance that performs both blending and juicing functions. Users no longer need separate blenders and juicers - this single device handles both tasks by switching between blending mode and juicing mode, reducing the total number of appliances needed in the kitchen.
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 the convenient, hygienic, and efficient production of plant-based milk at home and in catering outlets, serving as a blender and juice extractor, reducing the need for multiple appliances and ensuring a fresh, additive-free product.
Implementation Method 1
separating solids from liquid through centrifugal force
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AI summary
Plant-based milk maker and blender created for the production of the plant- based milk, especially for households, characterized by the fact that it consists of two segments, connected in a permanent separable manner, where the bottom segment is a base (1) with the drive engine (1a) and the upper segment is a pitcher container (2) with a rotatable lid (2c) and a blending element (2a) with the blending knives (2b) driven by the drive engine (1a) of a base (1) and a base (1) has a cylindrical coupling element (1h) in the upper par that is equipped with the incisions (1i) corresponding to the incisions in the rotating blending part (2a) of the pitcher container (2). Pitcher container (2) is equipped with the blending knives (2b) and a blending element (2a) that is coupled with a drive shaft of a drive engine (1a) of a base (1), and the drive shaft of the drive engine (1a) works on two different rotational speeds. Moreover, on the upper surface of the lid (2c) there is a lid cylinder (2d) with an inner hole that has a diameter analogous to the outer diameter of the drive engine (1a) of the base (1). The pitcher container (2) has a rotary lid (2c) with a rotation lock with at least one slit (2e) on the circumference of the rotary lid (2c) and at least one slit (2f) on the circumference of the pitcher container (2). Pitcher container (2) has a conical shape, tapering downwards and on the upper surface of the base (1) there is a removable draining spout (1b) with a draining funnel (1c) on its outer circumference. The base (1) has at least one switch button (1d). Plant-based milk maker and blender created for the production of plant-based milk, especially for households, characterized by the fact that it consists of three segments, connected in a permanent separable manner, where the bottom segment is a base (4) with a drive engine (4a) and the upper segment is a container (5) with a lid (5c) and a blending element (5a) in the form of the rotary knives (5b), powered by drive engine (4a) of the base (4) and between the upper and lower segments there is a central segment (6), driven by the drive engine (4a) of the base (4). The base (4) has a coupling element (4b) that is equipped with the incisions corresponding to the incisions in the blending element (5a) of a container (5) and the blending element (5a) is coupled with the drive engine (4a) of a base ( 4) while a container (5) has a lid (5c) and at least one lockable opening (5d) in the bottom, under which there is a sliding pad (5e) with at least one opening (5f) and the sliding pad (5e) has a projection (5g) extending beyond the outline of the container (5). The base (4) is provided with at least one switch button (4c), and the central segment (6) contains a cylindrical chamber (6a) with a drain opening and a draining funnel (6d) on its circumference and in a cylindrical chamber (6a) there is a rotatable perforated drum (6c) and the drive shaft of drive engine (4a) of the base (4) passes through the central segment of the drum (6c).