Abstract: A food processor (100) includes one or more of a removable feed tubes (155), a cover or lid (156) for a feed tube opening (154), a double sided grating disc (190), a bowl or receptacle (110) having a pour spout and a complimentary hinged spout lid (140s) on the bowl cover (140), a bowl mounted drive shaft (115), an extensible shaft for mounting various blades or discs at various heights, and an adjustable thickness slicing disc (180).

Abstract: A wood working knife for use in a wood working machine, comprising a knife body having a first cutting edge and an opposed second cutting edge, the knife body having a first clamping surface and a second clamping surface. The first clamping surface has opposed clamping features separated by a middle section, the opposed clamping features and the middle section being sized and shaped such that, upon the knife body being inserted into a clamping assembly, the clamping forces are localized towards the opposed cutting edges and away from the middle section.

Abstract: A disc cutting apparatus for chipping wood chips from a log includes a chipper frame, a rotary cutting disc having a plurality of substantially radially disposed knife assemblies in relation to a proximal facing side of the disc and a feed spout into which a log is fed into the chipper apparatus. The apparatus further includes a bedknife, the bedknife having a first surface and an opposing second surface that is nonparallel to the first surface such that a wedge is produced between the first surface and the second surface for fitting within a corresponding nonparallel gap in the chipper frame. The bedknife further includes at least one secondary trimming edge for more complete reduction of wood chipped and for reducing the size of slivers formed.

Abstract: A lid for a bowl of a food processor for processing a relatively large size or large volume of foodstuff including a top lid wall and a feed tube extending from the top lid wall along a feed axis. The feed tube including an inner feed surface defining a feed cavity and a mouth for accessing the feed cavity. A feed tube lid is movably secured to the mouth of the feed tube. A food pusher is movably mounted to the feed tube lid. The food pusher and feed tube lid cover the mouth of the feed tube when the feed tube lid and food pusher are in a working position. The food pusher is movable relative to the feed tube in first and second directions in the working position. The first direction is generally parallel to the feed axis and the second direction is generally perpendicular to the feed axis.

Abstract: A wood chipper has a pair of feed rollers, a first of which has a fixed axis position, and a second of which is moveably toward and away from the first feed roller. Springs are provided to urge the moveable roller toward the first feed roller and to a reference position, and an actuator is provided for moving the moveable feed roller away from the first feed roller. A sensor is provided to sense the height of an object on a feed chute as the object approach the feed rollers and cause the actuator to move moveable feed roller away from the reference when the sensor signals the object exceeds a selected amount.

Abstract: An improved brush cutter having an upper feed control member with stop, forward, neutral, and reverse positions also has a lower feed stop member with selectable sensitivity. Another aspect of the invention is to predict the feed roller shutoff point according to the rate of engine deceleration. According to another aspect, when the feed rollers stop feeding material into the cutters, to overcome drag on the cutters, a controller stops the feed rollers and then reverses them for a short time, and then reverses the rollers again if the problem is still present. To prevent jamming, a pressure switch senses when oil in a hydraulic motor system for rotating the feed rollers is too high and the controller momentarily reverses the feed rollers and then causes them to go forward, a cycle which can occur several times until the feed rollers are no longer stalled.

Abstract: A battery powered, automatic feed, disc type grater with a storage cover, interchangeable discs and waterproof motor gives users the ability for one touch operation and extended refrigerator storage and tap water cleaning of the components of the grater. A storage cap/container provides extended storage capability, while a ring stand enables the grater to be operated with the touch of a button while the grater is suspended over an area into which grated material may fall. A pusher assembly provides constant and automatic pressure on a material to be grated and against a grater disk, and a divider sleeve derives turning resistance for material to be grated from the pusher assembly while protecting the holder from contact with the material to be grated.

Abstract: A crushing apparatus (10) includes a supplying section (30) for receiving a solid material (M), a crushing section (50) for crushing the material (M) supplied from the supplying section (30), and a discharging section (100) for discharging the material (M) crushed by the crushing section (50) to the outside. The crushing section (50) is formed by partitioning with a first rotating disk (60) and a second rotating disk (70) respectively connected to a first rotating shaft (110) or a second rotating shaft (111). The first rotating disk (60) and the second rotating disk (70) are arranged with pluralities of blades (63, 73) projected from faces thereof opposed to each other and formed with through holes (61, 71) penetrated in an axial direction at positions proximate to a rotational axis center thereof.

Abstract: An ice shaving mechanism may include a blade arranged with an edge to engage an ice mass to shave a layer of ice from the ice mass. A support may be provided upon which the blade may be mounted. An opening may be arranged adjacent to the edge of the blade to permit the shaved layer of ice to pass through the opening. At least one guide surface may extend away from the opening opposite the blade to intercept the shaved layer of ice that has passed through the opening, and to direct the shaved layer in a desired direction.

Abstract: Various mechanisms for reducing food waste in a food waste disposer are disclosed. In each of the reduction mechanisms, structures are provided for shearing food waste as it passes through or past a rotating shredder plate of the disposer. Each of the reduction mechanism has a rotatable plate having a plurality of lugs positioned for rotation relative to an inner wall of a stationary ring. In one embodiment, the reduction mechanism includes a horizontal toothed ledge positioned above the stationary ring is used to enhance grinding the food waste. In another embodiment, the reduction mechanism includes a vertical rasping surface positioned above the stationary ring. In yet another embodiment, the reduction mechanism includes serrated edges added to the vertical leading edges of the teeth on the stationary ring.

Abstract: A safety food grinder is applied to grind food and has a base, a container assembly, multiple movable stops and a cover. The base has a driver. The container assembly is mounted detachably on the base and has a cutting tool and multiple sliding channels. The cutting tool is connected detachably to and is selectively driven by the driver. The movable stops are respectively mounted slidably in the sliding channels and selectively keep the cutting tool from being driven by the driver. The cover is detachably mounted around the container assembly and selectively moves the movable stops to allow the cutting tool to be driven by the driver. Consequently, the cutting tool is only driven when the cover is mounted on the container assembly and the base so prevents users from being cut accidentally even when the safety food grinder is turned on unexpectedly.

Abstract: An apparatus for milling material is disclosed. The apparatus may include a base surface. The base surface may include a first cutting tooth for milling the material. The base surface may include a first aperture of a predetermined diameter. The first aperture may be disposed adjacent the first cutting tooth so that material of less than the predetermined diameter may pass through the first aperture. The apparatus may include a trimming member. The trimming member may include a first rib for interfacing with the first cutting tooth to facilitate the milling of the material. The base surface and the trimming member may move relative to each other. The base surface and the trimming member may interface to mill material placed on the base surface.

Abstract: An automatic cheese shredding and blending device, particularly for applying shredded cheese to pizza. The device can simultaneously shred blocks of multiple types of cheeses, and evenly apply a substantially homogenous blend of a chosen ratio of cheeses to a pizza or other food item. The device requires minimal operator interface. A motor creates relative rotational motion between the cheese blocks and one or more of grating elements to shred the cheese. A controller with a user-friendly operator interface is programmable to operate the device according to a desired use. The device includes an integrated refrigeration unit to keep the cheese fresh. Components are easily removable for cleaning and maintenance.

Abstract: A brush chipper with feed rollers and a winch has an interlock control with feed roller disabled position and a feed roller enabled position, spring loaded to the feed roller disabled position to encourage or require the use of the winch line to move it into a feed roller enable position. A winch control is provided that selects between a winch freewheel condition and winch drive condition. A connection is provided between the interlock control and winch control such that the interlock control automatically moves to the feed roller disabled position whenever the winch control is moved to the freewheel position.

Abstract: An improved feed roller assembly wherein the feed roller provides a force perpendicular to the feed direction of the brush material. In a first embodiment, cleats that are not parallel to an axis of rotation of the feed roller are affixed to a periphery of the feed roller. When the feed roller is oriented with its axis of rotation in a substantially vertical position, each cleat is arranged with its upper end ahead of its lower end, in a direction of rotation. This configuration provides a downward force on the logs or brush being fed into the chipper, thereby reducing the occurrence of bucking. In an additional embodiment, the axes of rotation of the feed rollers lean toward the outfeed end of the brush chipper.

Abstract: This invention is best described as a human body fat disintegrator device which is conformed by a semi-rectangular frame with a handle on one end and a grip on the other, as well as a series of round profile teeth, located perpendicularly, and alternately, across the frame's upper face, and a series of sharp profile teeth located at the frame's lower face. The description of this invention also outlines a method for eliminating fat from the human body, consisting of holding the above described human body fat disintegrator device by the handle and grip; then positioning either of the device's toothed surface over the designated area, applying such pressure as not to harm the user; and sliding or dragging the device over the designated area with a backward and forward motion on the device's longitudinal direction for 10 to 15 seconds, alternating massage on different parts of the body, as required.

Abstract: A food processor for processing foodstuffs includes a housing with a motor disposed therein. The motor causes rotation of an output shaft extending outwardly from the housing. At least one food processing tool is removably engageable with the output shaft to rotate therewith. At least two interchangeable storage containers individually attach with the housing. An open end of the storage containers is attached to the housing, so that, with one of the storage containers attached to the housing, the at least one food processing tool extends toward the open end and at least proximate the interior of the attached storage container for the processing of foodstuffs therein. The storage container is detachable from the housing to store the processed foodstuffs therein, and another storage container is attachable to the housing for the processing of other foodstuffs within an interior of the other storage container.

Abstract: A wood working knife for use in a wood working machine, comprising a knife body having a first cutting edge and an opposed second cutting edge, the knife body having a first clamping surface and a second clamping surface. The first clamping surface has opposed clamping features separated by a middle section, the opposed clamping features and the middle section being sized and shaped such that, upon the knife body being inserted into a clamping assembly, the clamping forces are localized towards the opposed cutting edges and away from the middle section.

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable juice extractor for extracting juice includes a grating disc rotatable about a substantially vertical axis. A frustoconically shaped filter is attached to the outer periphery of the grating disc and projects upwardly and outwardly thereof. A food chute is arranged above the grating disc and the filter. The food chute includes a rib extending at least partially in the axial direction and projecting radially inwardly. A food pusher is insertable into the food chute.

Abstract: A wood chipper includes an engine and a cutting assembly. A rotatable feed wheel and a gap-bounding member define therebetween an adjustable gap through which feed material moves toward the cutting assembly. An electronic control unit (ECU) controls force applied to the feed wheel or gap-bounding member toward the feed material in response to an operational condition of the wood chipper. The ECU can maintain or vary the force in any desired manner. One option is to apply the force with a pulsating mechanism in a pulsating manner to enhance the feeding procedure. The pulsating mechanism is in communication with a sensor from which the ECU receives signals typically indicating an operational speed of the cutting assembly or the engine. An ECU logic circuit permits the pulsating force only if the operational speed exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A domestic appliance comprising at least one housing part with a detent element and at least one second housing part with a detent counter-element. Said elements are designed to interconnect the housing parts and are associated with a locking element, which is used to secure the detent elements, when the locking element is in the locked position, from becoming detached from the detent counter-elements. The aim of the invention is to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the detent device. To achieve this, the locking element comprises a first end that is supported on one of the housing parts and a second end that engages with the detent element in the locked position. The locking element can thus be pivoted back and forth in a simple manner between a release position and a locked position, facilitating a more rapid, simpler assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A brush chipper includes a mechanical coupling arrangement for connecting a motor output shaft to a feed wheel shaft of the same machine. The coupling arrangement includes a mechanical coupler, a motor output shaft, a feed wheel shaft, and a tapered bushing. The arrangement is configured to securely and removeably connect the motor output shaft to the feed wheel shaft.

Abstract: A multi-functional food processor contains a machine body and a top cover. It further includes a container and a driving device. The drive shaft of the driving device is extended to the container, and a juicer shredder, a vegetable shredder or a meat grinder blade is selectively installed in the transmission shaft, which is connected to the drive shaft. The top cover is provided with two feed tubes, where the first feed tube is used for feeding vegetables and fruits in conjunction with a first pusher. The second feed tube is used for feeding vegetables or meat into a vegetable shredder or a meat grinder blade in conjunction with push of the second pusher. A safety switch is mounted between the feed tubes, and it allows only one pusher to operate in each sole feed tube thus avoiding the food being fed into the wrong feed tube.

Abstract: A chipper device for chipping one or more metal ingots. The chipper device includes a cutter head and a guide mechanism associated with the cutter head. The guide mechanism includes a chute having a passageway. A feed mechanism is adapted to move one or more ingots sequentially through the passageway of the chute into engagement with the cutter head, whereby the cutter head chips the ingots into a plurality of particles.

Abstract: A motorized kitchen appliance provides a resilient fixation of a drive unit, surrounded by an outer wall, within a housing of the kitchen appliance. The drive unit is resiliently mounted in the housing through the use of projections and is fixed therein in the manner of a bayonet fitting.

Abstract: A wood chipper or grinder includes counter rotating upper and lower feed drums driven by a hydraulic motor at variable fluid pressure to produce variable torque to the feed drums. Wood debris fed to a gap between the rollers is advanced toward a grinder or chipper to reduce the material. A hydraulic feed control system operates off the variable hydraulic pressure associated with the motor and, in an automatic mode, exerts more or less downward clamping pressure on the upper feed drum with changes in pressure to the motor. The system sets an upper limit on the clamping pressure in the automatic mode which can be overridden manually if necessary to apply greater downward force than that achievable in the automatic mode. The upper feed drum can also be manually raised if necessary.

Abstract: An ice-crusher (10) comprises a grinding hole (15) which includes a feeding collar (16) to which a lever (18) is hinged to push ice into the cutting area; the cutting unit includes a rotating disc (23) to which a cutting blade (25) is attached. The distance of the cutting blade (25) from the disc (23) can be set axially by the user and from outside the covering (13) of the ice-crusher (10) by means of a regulating key to break up ice into pieces of different thickness. Moreover, the manifold motor (34) of the device is positioned horizontally and is staggered relative to the shaft (26). Said motor (34) transmits motion to the shaft (26) by means of a belt (39) to leave room for inserting into the device (10) the key for regulating the thickness.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wood chipper that has a feed roller driven by a hydraulic motor. Hydraulic fluid under pressure is provided to the motor through a two-stage pump, providing separate flows of fluid under pressure. The flows of the pump stages are combined for normal operation of the chipper. A bypass that will bypass the flow from one pump stage when the pressure of the fluid under pressure driving the motor exceeds a pre-selected level from increased load on the feed roller is provided. When the bypass is open the feed roller is slowed to reduce the feed rate of material into the chipper, and when the feed roller loads reduce, the flows will again be combined to speed up the feed roller.

Abstract: A food preparation device has a base with a motor located within the base and having an output shaft defining a first axis of rotation. A jar is removably coupled with the base. A food processing assembly is coupled with the jar and has a drive shaft defining a second axis of rotation. A drive coupler comprises a splined socket coupled with one of the output shaft and the drive shaft, and a splined insert coupled with the other of the output shaft and the drive shaft. The splined insert is sized to be received within the splined socket when the jar is mounted to the base to operably couple the output shaft and the drive shaft, the splines of the splined insert having an arcuate profile.

Abstract: A food processor designed for grinding beans and cereals as well as extracting juice from fruits and vegetables includes a bowl, a base, a strainer basket, a cover, an upper grinding disc fixedly mounted around a bottom of a feed tube formed on the cover, and a lower grinding disc firmly connected to and driven by a driving mechanism on the base to rotate at high speed. Since the lower grinding disc is provided at a central area with differently shaped central blades and along a circumferential edge with multiple grinding teeth, the feed tube is offset from but overlaps a center of the lower grinding disc, and the upper grinding disc is provided with grinding teeth corresponding to the lower grinding disc, an expanded grinding area is available on and between the two grinding discs, and any dead area of grinding may be eliminated.

Abstract: A medical waste disposal device having a blade that rotates and chops medical waste into chips and other small particles. The blade includes at least one opening with at least one sharpened edge. The blade also has at least one raised portion adjacent to the sharpened edges. The blade cooperates with a cutting plate to chop or scissor the medical waste. The raised portion pushes chopped medical waste away from the blade and the cutting plate.

Abstract: A knife and chopping block holder includes a base; a light assembly mounted on the base and including at least one UV light; a power control device mounted on the base; a water guiding and light passing member releasably secured onto the base and including a transparent convex roof for concealing the light assembly, and a drain hole; a drain pan releasably fitted on the base; and a casing releasably secured onto the base and including knife and chopping block storage channels. Water falls from the stored knife and/or the chopping block on the roof. Water then flows from the roof into the drain pan for temporarily storing through the drain hole. Turning on the power control device will cause the UV light to emit UV light rays to kill bacteria present on the knife and/or the chopping block by passing through the roof.

Abstract: An electric grating food processor including a food material receiving section 18 that has an opening in its upper part and receives processed food materials therein, a cylindrical food material charging section 68 that has a lower end opening at its lower end, a grater plate 58 that is rotated or linearly reciprocated under the lower end opening of the food material charging section, and a drive unit for operating (rotating or linearly reciprocating) the grater plate; and the grater plate is formed with larger grating blades on one surface side thereof and lower grating blades on another surface side thereof, and the grater plate is further provided thereon with a gap adjuster 98 that adjusts the gap between the tip ends of the grating blades and the lower end opening of the food material charging section.

Abstract: In the case of a food processor (1) having a base unit (2) and having a work container (40) that can be placed on a housing wall (3) of the base unit (2), and having a cover (47) for the work container (40), retaining means (55) for retaining both the work container (40) on the base unit (2) and the cover (47) on the work container (40) are provided, wherein the retaining device (55) comprises at least one retaining member (70, 71) provided on the inside of the cover (47) and a retaining member (57) provided on a shaft configuration (9) comprising a drive shaft (10).

Abstract: A fruit and vegetable juice extractor for extracting juice includes a grating disc rotatable about a substantially vertical axis. A frustoconically shaped filter is attached to the outer periphery of the grating disc and projects upwardly and outwardly thereof. A food chute is arranged above the grating disc and the filter. The food chute includes a rib extending at least partially in the axial direction and projecting radially inwardly. A food pusher is insertable into the food chute.

Abstract: A lid for a bowl of a food processor for processing a relatively large size or large volume of foodstuff including a top lid wall and a feed tube extending from the top lid wall along a feed axis. The feed tube including an inner feed surface defining a feed cavity and a mouth for accessing the feed cavity. A feed tube lid is movably secured to the mouth of the feed tube. A food pusher is movably mounted to the feed tube lid. The food pusher and feed tube lid cover the mouth of the feed tube when the feed tube lid and food pusher are in a working position. The food pusher is movable relative to the feed tube in first and second directions in the working position. The first direction is generally parallel to the feed axis and the second direction is generally perpendicular to the feed axis.

Abstract: An apparatus for milling material is disclosed. The apparatus may include a base surface. The base surface may include a first cutting tooth for milling the material. The base surface may include a first aperture of a predetermined diameter. The first aperture may be disposed adjacent the first cutting tooth so that material of less than the predetermined diameter may pass through the first aperture. The apparatus may include a trimming member. The trimming member may include a first rib for interfacing with the first cutting tooth to facilitate the milling of the material. The base surface and the trimming member may move relative to each other. The base surface and the trimming member may interface to mill material placed on the base surface.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump of the chopper type is disclosed which is structured with a chopper plate and impeller that are configured with an open eye or “hubless” arrangement such that processing of solids through the pump does not result in clogging of solids at or near the center of the impeller, thereby producing a dead zone. Because the configuration of the chopper pump of the present invention avoids the development of a central dead zone or clogging of solids, and provides for flow of solids and fluid through the eye of the impeller, pump efficiencies are markedly improved.

Abstract: A food processing appliance for processing food stuff including a housing and an electric motor mounted within the housing. A bowl lid is removably mountable over the bowl. The bowl is mounted to the housing and the bowl lid is mounted over the bowl in a working position. A control mechanism is mounted to the housing and is operatively connected to the motor. A sensor is positioned on the housing and transmits a signal when the bowl and bowl lid are in the working position. An indicator includes a transparent plate mounted around a periphery of the control mechanism. The indicator visually indicates that the bowl and bowl lid are in the working position upon receiving the signal from the sensor such that power can be provided to the electric motor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved grater disc having a plurality of grater holes on a disc and at least one grater blade with an angle not less than 90 degrees protruded from the periphery of each grater hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate product, a method for processing the intermediate product and a wood chipping device for processing the intermediate product. The intermediate product is substantially rod shaped and is sized in a range that includes between one and two times as oriented strand (OS) chips. The intermediate product is fed to a wood chipping device. The wood chipping device has a number of blades. The number of blades each have a number of cutting edges that run parallel to a blade ring axis, and which enclose a working chamber. The intermediate product is rotated about the blade ring axis and is aligned in such a way that it lies substantially parallel to the blade ring axis and is pressed by centrifugal force against the cutting edges.

Abstract: A heavy flywheel disc having a radially spaced apart array of pockets in which are mounted knives. Short logs, which have been de-barked, are fed in with their long axis parallel to the face of the flywheel. A hydraulic ram translates the logs sideways into the plane containing the rotating knives. The use of the hydraulic ram provides for a variable infeed speed to obtain the particular thickness of shavings which provides in the end commercially desirable shavings for use, for example, in horse stables. The knives have notched cutting edges. The notches limit the width of each shaving to create strands which are for example ¾ inches wide. The strands are then chopped in an automated chopping device such as a forage harvester to produce shavings.

Abstract: A frozen beverage blender equipped with an ice cutting mechanism including an upright machine frame mounted on a base structure, an upper hood horizontally mounted on the upper portion of the machine frame to be detachable downwardly, the upper hood having a downwardly inclined conical inner surface, a cutting disk coupled at its lower end outer periphery with a lower end outer periphery of the upper hood to be detachable downwardly, the cutting disk having a conical upper surface downwardly inclined from its center and being provided with a cutting blade mounted thereon in such a manner that the edge of the cutting blade is positioned upward at a radial slit formed in the cutting disk, a rotary shaft vertically extending through the center of the upper hood and being supported at its lower end on the head of the cutting disk, and a rotary plate driven by the rotary shaft to rotate along the upper surface of the cutting disk, wherein the upper hood has a cylindrical head portion formed with an inlet opening f

Abstract: A combination bowl and internal rotatable tray is for a food processor having a base housing. The bowl, having an inner surface area, is removably secured to the base housing. A lid, having an inner surface area, is removably securable to the bowl to create a processing chamber between the inner surface areas of the bowl and lid in an assembled position. The tray, disposed within the processing chamber, is rotatable with respect to at least one of the lid and the bowl. The tray has a peripheral wall, a base wall, and a plurality of interior walls. The interior walls extend from the peripheral wall to create a plurality of cavities. At least a portion of the tray is accessible by a user through at least one of the lid and the bowl in order to manually rotate the tray with respect to the bowl and the lid.

Abstract: A wood working knife for use in a wood working machine, comprising a knife body having a first cutting edge and an opposed second cutting edge, the knife body having a first clamping surface and a second clamping surface. The first clamping surface has opposed clamping features separated by a middle section, the opposed clamping features and the middle section being sized and shaped such that, upon the knife body being inserted into a clamping assembly, the clamping forces are localized towards the opposed cutting edges and away from the middle section.

Abstract: A rotary cutter of a wood planing machine includes: a rotary shaft that has alternately disposed fan-shaped vanes and fan-shaped grooves; and blades secured respectively to the fan-shaped vanes. Each of the fan-shaped vanes has a leading face and a trailing face. Each of the blades is attached securedly to the trailing face of the respective fan-shaped vane. The leading face of each of the fan-shaped vanes and the trailing face of an adjacent one of the fan-shaped vanes converge toward a center portion of the rotary shaft so as to define a respective one of the fan-shaped grooves, and cooperatively define an angle therebetween. The angle is greater than 60 degrees and less than 120 degrees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chipper knife for chippers of the type comprising a tool (12) which is rotatable on an axis of rotation and is in the form of, for example a drum, disc or truncated conical body, which supports a plurality of such chipper knives. The chipper knife comprises at least one cutting edge (1) which is formed between a flank (2, 2?) and a chip guiding surface (4, 4?), and two opposite main surfaces (3, 3?) which are adapted to abut against and be retained on the opposite seats (14, 15) of a holder (9, 10) on the tool. At least one main surface (3, 3?) of the chipper knife which is located on a wood side of the chipper knife comprises a cross-sectionally convexly bent surface portion (6, 5?) which connects to and extends backwards from the flank (2, 2?) and the chord of which constitutes at least 20%, preferably at least 30% and, most preferably, at least 40% of the total cross-sectional length of the chipper knife. The invention also relates to a holder for such a chipper knife.

Abstract: An assist assembly for an infeed pan of a wood chipper includes at least one assist mount adapted to be connected to the wood chipper. The assist assembly also includes at least one assist member connected to the assist mount and adapted to operatively engage the infeed pan to assist an operator in handling a bulk weight of the infeed pan when the infeed pan is raised and lowered by the operator.

Abstract: A waste reducing device, such as a wood chipper, having an infeed chute, a powered feed system, a powered cutting system, a discharge chute, and a safety device including an elongated structure positioned outside of and adjacent to the infeed chute of the wood chipper, the elongated structure movable vertically downward and radially inward towards the infeed chute between a plurality of positions, and an actuator operably connected to the elongated structure, the actuator having a plurality of operable positions corresponding to the plurality of positions of the elongated structure. The plurality of operable positions of the actuator permitting, interrupting, or reversing the motive operation of the powered feed and cutting systems of the wood chipper.

Abstract: A locking system for an appliance has lid and feed chute locking components that include a spring-biased, ramp surfaced pivoting arm that is adapted to be activated to extend or retract a rod that activates or de-activates a motor drive of a food processor. The arm is activated by rotational movement of the lid relative to the bowl, as an extension member attached to the lid, which is activated by insertion of the plunger, extends downwardly from the lid and engages the ramp surface of the pivoting arm when the lid is rotated. Thus, the plunger can remain inside of the food chute of the lid while the lid is removed or replaced.