DE102012109155A1 - Food processor used as kitchen appliance for processing of e.g. potato, has action unit that is arranged outside agitating vessel, and located along vertical projection of agitating vessel for processing of food product - Google Patents

Abstract

The food processor (1) has an agitating vessel (2) that is provided with an agitator (3). An electromotor driving the agitator is located within housing (4), and a lid (7) is provided above the agitating vessel for covering the agitating vessel. An action unit (8) arranged outside the agitating vessel is located along vertical projection of agitating vessel for processing of food product. The action unit is operated using another electromotor that is operated independent of the electromotor driving the agitator.

Description

The invention relates to an electric motor driven food processor with a mixing vessel, a can be arranged in the mixing vessel and provided by a provided in the kitchen appliance first electric motor for preparing food drivable first acting agent, wherein in the food processor, a second electric motor is provided.

Such kitchen machines have already become known in various ways. Basically, for example, on the EP 0757530 B1 directed. From the EP 2371251 A1 or the WO 2012/041660 A1 It is known to form such a food processor with at least a second electric motor, wherein the second or further electric motor performs a security task with respect to the food processor. From the WO 2009/112364 A1 it is known to provide a vegetable cutting unit in the drive derived from the first electric motor.

There is a need to be able to carry out the preparation of food with such a food processor cheaper.

On this basis, the invention has the object to provide an electric motor driven food processor, which allows an advantageous preparation of food.

A possible solution of the problem is given according to a first concept of the invention in an electric motor driven food processor, in which with the second electric motor, a second means of action can be driven with the irrespective of the first agent acting on a food for preparation. The kitchen appliance designed in this way provides the user with two possibilities of action which are operated by a motor and can be operated independently of one another for acting on the food. For example, the first agent can drive an agitator located in the agitator and the second agent can drive an independently electric motor driven cutter to cut food ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, etc., into the same food processor regardless of the operation of the first agent can and then for example in the mixing vessel can be entered.

Further features of the invention are described below, also in the figure description and the drawing, often in their preferred assignment to the already explained above concept or illustrated. However, they can also be of importance in an assignment to only one or more individual features that are described here or represented graphically, or independently or in a different overall concept.

Thus, it is preferred that the second agent can be arranged in a vertical projection of the mixing vessel, in particular at the top with respect to the mixing vessel, ie above a mixing vessel bottom, more preferably above a mixing vessel lid.

The first means of action may be locatable within the stirring pot, such as the already mentioned agitator, while the second acting means may be arranged or arranged outside the agitating vessel.

With regard to the said lid of the mixing vessel, it is preferably provided that the first acting agent can be arranged below the lid applied to the stirring vessel and the second acting agent can be arranged above the lid applied to the stirring vessel. The lid can in the state of use, the agents of one another but. This can also be accompanied by the fact that inside the mixing vessel, below the lid, an action on food can be carried out by electric motor, which develops special moments of danger, while the action outside the mixing vessel in terms of speed and / or sensitivity can be provided so that as little danger as possible for a user.

Furthermore, it is preferred that for a locking of the lid on the stirring vessel, an actuated by an electric motor element, such as a locking element, is provided and that this electric motor is used as a second electric motor for driving the second action means. In this respect, a present in the kitchen appliance second electric motor for two completely different tasks, once a task outside the influence of food, such as a safety task, for example, for locking the mixing vessel, usable, on the other hand in the sense of an effect on food, to drive the second agent.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the second acting means with the second electric motor is selectively coupled. Thus, the food processor can be readily operated without the second electric motor takes on a task with regard to a second means of action, but, for example, only his otherwise intended task, so for example with respect to a locking of the lid of the mixing vessel perceives.

With regard to the second agent, it may be special in a cutting unit.

Furthermore, the second action means may comprise a handling extension, for example a handling frame. This handling extension can, for example, be arranged like a handle, surrounding or protruding from the actual action means, thus for example the cutting mechanism, and thus enable pivoting, in particular engagement and disengagement with respect to the second electric motor. However, the pivoting can also or solely refer to the fact that the cutting unit is pivoted in the region of the mixing vessel, that is preferably in a vertical projection surface of the mixing vessel or just pivoted away from the mixing vessel and / or is completely removed. It can also, for example, be swiveled up (only) about an axis of rotation firmly fixed to the food processor or be pivoted (further) in such a way that it can be accommodated in a receptacle formed, for example, on the back side of the food processor.

The invention is further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawing, which, however, represents only one embodiment. Hereby shows:

1 a side view of the food processor with mixing vessel and overlying second acting agent;

2 a plan view of the food processor according to 1 ;

3 a perspective view obliquely from above of the food processor according to 1 respectively 2 ; and

4 a perspective cutaway view of the food processor in the region of Ankupplungsmittels the second agent.

Shown and described is a food processor 1 with a mixing vessel 2 and a first acting means arranged therein in the form of a stirrer 3 ,

Next points the food processor 1 a not shown in detail, within the housing 4 located first electric motor. The first electric motor drives the first means of action, ie the agitator in the embodiment 3 , at. Next points the food processor 1 a second electric motor 5 on, in the embodiment, a locking element, here in the form of a locking roller 6 , drives to lock a lid 7 of the mixing vessel 2 in the state of use. It can also, preferably motor, a release carried out when the mixing vessel 2 to be removed or at, for example, stationary agitator 3 on the food in the mixing vessel with the lid removed 7 to be acted upon.

Next points the food processor 1 a second agent 8th on, which in the embodiment in use state immediately above the lid 7 located. In any case, it is preferred that the second agent 8th at least when in use within a vertical projection surface F, cf. 3 , the mixing vessel 2 or the lid 7 , is located.

The second agent 8th is apparent in the embodiment and preferably above the lid 7 arranged. While in operation the food processor 1 for example, with the agitator 3 on the preparation or food within the mixing vessel 2 can be acted upon by means of the action agent 8th independent of this and outside of the mixing vessel 2 on further preparation material, in particular food, such as potatoes, carrots or the like, further example, by cutting, are acted upon.

Irrespective of this, an acting means, in particular the second acting means, can also be a squeezing mechanism, a spindle part or something else.

The second agent 8th clearly shows a detail not shown here in detail Einwirkungswerk 9 , which may just be, for example, a cutting mechanism, on, at least partially, in the embodiment and preferably completely, except for a passing arm 10 , from a handling frame 11 is surrounded. The handling frame 11 can protect against accidental intervention in the second agent first. It may be further used for handling, in particular for pivoting the second agent.

The second action means may, for example, be pivotable in such a way or so far that it is in a receptacle formed in the food processor, for example, on the rear side (front side, the operating elements) 12 can be retracted. The recording 12 On the other hand, it can also serve to receive a detachable agent for this purpose.

In detail, this is the said arm 10 which in the embodiment and preferably angled to a pivot axis, which may be the axis shown y, or an axis to the said axis y parallel axis x, pivotable, this in a vertically oriented position opposite the in 3 for example, shown horizontal position.

The arm 10 more preferably includes a transmission, in the form of a shaft or a transmission, a rotary drive of the second electric motor to the example cutting unit. For example, the shaft of the second electric motor in the coupled state via a frictional connection a shaft in the arm 10 drive.

Here, this transmission means is engaged by disengaging in the drive shaft in the embodiment concretely the locking roller or disengaged.

All disclosed features are essential to the invention. The disclosure of the associated / attached priority documents (copy of the prior application) is hereby also incorporated in full in the disclosure of the application, also for the purpose of including features of these documents in claims of the present application. The subclaims characterize in their optionally sibling version independent inventive developments of the prior art, in particular to make on the basis of these claims divisional applications.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

food processor

2

mixing vessel

3

agitator

4

casing

5

electric motor

6

locking roller

7

cover

8th

exposure means

9

exposure station

10

poor

11

handling framework

12

admission

x

axis

y

axis

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• EP 0757530 B1 [0002]
• EP 2371251 A1 [0002]
• WO 2012/041660 A1 [0002]
• WO 2009/112364 A1 [0002]

Claims (10)

Electric motor driven food processor ( 1 ) with a mixing vessel ( 2 ), one in the mixing vessel ( 2 ) and by a in the food processor ( 1 ) provided first electric motor for preparing food drivable first acting agent, wherein in the food processor ( 1 ) a second electric motor ( 5 ) is provided, characterized in that with the second electric motor ( 5 ) a second agent ( 8th' ) is drivable to act independently of the first agent on a food preparation. Food processor according to claim 1 or in particular according thereto, characterized in that the second agent ( 8th ) in a vertical projection of the mixing vessel ( 2 ) can be arranged. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that the second action means ( 8th ) in a vertical projection of the mixing vessel ( 2 ) can be arranged. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that the first action agent within the mixing vessel ( 2 ) and the second agent outside of the mixing vessel ( 2 ) can be arranged. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that a lid ( 7 ) for the mixing vessel ( 2 ) is provided and that the first means of action below the on the mixing vessel ( 2 ) applied lid ( 7 ) and the second agent ( 8th ) above the on the mixing vessel ( 2 ) applied lid ( 7 ) can be arranged. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that for a locking of the lid ( 7 ) on the mixing vessel ( 2 ) actuated by an electric motor locking element, such as a locking roller ( 6 ), and that this electric motor as the second electric motor ( 5 ) for driving the second agent ( 8th ) is usable. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that the second action means ( 8th ) with the second electric motor ( 5 ) is optional detachable. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that the second action means ( 8th ) pivotable on the food processor ( 1 ) is attached. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that the second action means ( 8th ) is a cutting unit. Food processor according to one or more of the preceding claims or in particular according thereto, characterized in that the second action means ( 8th ) a handling frame ( 11 ) having.

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