Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic or semi-automatic method for turning over and/or stirring the cooking material of a cooking container in an automatic or semi-automatic cooking utensil. The method can comprise the following steps: (1) limiting the cooking material in a cooking container within a desired area in its main direction or all directions by a limiting means, and (2) turning over or stirring the cooking material limited in the desired area of the cooking container through the movement of the cooking container and/or by a turning-over/stirring means. The present invention also provides a turning-over/stirring device with a limiting means and an automatic or semi-automatic cooking utensil with such a turning-over/stirring device.

Abstract: A cooking appliance and a method of controlling the cooking process in the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance includes a heating device, especially for grilling. To improve the browning process of food in the cooking appliance the radiation time of the cooking appliance is increased. The time is increased by a temporary cooling-down phase where the temperature is reduced, that is initiated by opening the cooking appliance door, for example, to turn the food being browned. The cooking appliance then increases the temperature again over a subsequent heating-up phase initiated by closing the cooking appliance door.

Abstract: A modular cooking apparatus (100). Apparatus (100) comprises a container (102) having an open top and a sidewall for holding and cooking food, a lid (104) for closing the open top of container (102), a heating tube (116) fixedly installed on the bottom of container (102) for heating food, a universal base (112) disposed underneath container (102) for supporting container (102), an adapting member (110) fixedly installed on the bottom of container (102) for adapting container (102) to removably stand in position on universal base (112), and a thermostat (122) installed on universal base (112) and adapted to detect and control the temperature of the bottom of container (102).

Abstract: Baking or heating pot for food products, comprising a container (1) open in the upper part and a sealing lid (6) associated to it, provided with a device adjustable by the user for the breathing of inner vapours produced during the use of said pot.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a domestic porridge making appliance comprising a generally cylindrical cooking vessel into which a predetermined amount of water and porridge ingredients are put and having an upper side opened, a vessel handle grip formed at one side thereof for moving the cooking vessel, and a locking part mounted at both ends of the opened upper side thereof, respectively, and a driving part having a lower surface formed to correspond to the opened upper side of the cooking vessel, a locking protrusion formed at a position corresponding to the locking part of the cooking vessel at both ends of the outer peripheral surface thereof, respectively, a motor disposed on the bottom surface thereof in such a manner as to be inserted into the inside of the cooking vessel, the motor having a pulverizing blade connected to an end of a rotating shaft thereof, a heater formed at the outside of the pulverizing blade for heating the water in the cooking vessel, and a controller forme

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a control knob bezel plate for a barbecue grill. The preferred bezel plate assembly of the present invention comprises a bezel plate, a control knob, a control panel, a gas control valve, and two anchors. The preferred bezel plate includes a raised annular portion which serves as a frame for the control knob. Both the preferred bezel plate and the control panel include two parallel slots which are adapted to engage with the anchors. The two parallel slots in the bezel plate are aligned generally transverse to the two parallel slots in the control panel. The bezel plate is connected to the control panel by means of the anchors which are configured to slide within the slots. In this manner, the bezel plate can be adjusted in two dimensions with respect to the panel.

Abstract: A gas cooking appliance provided with a plurality of taps (8) for the individual regulation of a flow of gas (Q) supplied to a horizontal cooking surface (10) situated at a certain height (Hw), comprising a cooking appliance structure (1a) formed by at least one vertical fitting wall (11) supporting the components of the appliance, and an exterior front plate (12) upon which is fixed a gas distributor unit (2) including the taps (8) spaced apart from each other, wherein each tap (8) is provided with a rotating operating shaft (9) for the regulation of the flow of gas (Q), the operating shafts (9) being aligned according to a horizontal plane at the same height (Hv) below said height (Hw) of the cooking surface (10); a control panel (3) bearing operating knobs (4) corresponding to the taps (8), guided on the control panel (3) and spaced apart from each other; transmission means (5, 7, 9) for transmitting rotation from each of the operating knobs (4) to the corresponding operating shaft (9), the control panel (

Abstract: The invention relates to an appliance for cooking food under pressure, the appliance comprising: a bowl and a lid; locking/unlocking means suitable for going between a locking position in which the lid (2) is locked relative to the bowl and an unlocking position; and decompression means (6) for decompressing the vessel; wherein said locking/unlocking means and said decompression means (6) are connected functionally to a single, common control member (7A), said control member (7A) being designed to be suitable for finding itself in a locking and decompression position in which the locking/unlocking means find themselves in their locking position, while the decompression means are activated. The invention is applicable to household appliances for cooking under pressure.

Abstract: A method for detecting a fire condition in a cooking chamber of a baking oven. The method includes measuring the oxygen concentration in the baking oven and also using an evaluation circuit of an electronic controller to determine the rate of change of the oxygen. The oxygen concentration and the rate of change are compared to predetermined values stored in a memory of the electronic controller. If the oxygen concentration reaches a value smaller than a limit in the range of 15 to 20 percent by volume, and the rate of change of the oxygen concentration exceeds a rate of decrease of about 2.5 percent by volume per 10 seconds, the fire condition is detected. Subsequently an alarm is created and/or at least one of the heat output or air circulation through the oven is reduced.

Abstract: The present application relates to a lid (4) for a pressure cooking appliance (1) the lid designed to be placed and locked on a cooking vessel (2). The lid (4) comprises at least one jaw (5) mounted to move radially between a locking position and unlocking position. Said at least one jaw (5) is substantially of channel section, with a top face (10) for bearing on the lid (4), a front face (11), and a folded-under bottom face (12) designed, when in the locking position, to come into contact with the underside of a rim (3) of the cooking vessel (2). The at least one jaw (5) includes a substantially central setback (15) extending in the front and bottom faces (11, 12) thereof so as to define two locking wings (16, 17). The invention also provides a pressure cooking appliance fitted with the lid (4).

Abstract: A domestic appliance for cooking under pressure. The appliance includes a cooking bowl and a lid. The lid is configured to be fit and locked onto the bowl to form a substantially leaktight cooking enclosure. The appliance further includes: means for locking and unlocking the lid relative to the bowl; pressure regulator means arranged to maintain a relative pressure inside the enclosure at a substantially constant predetermined cooking pressure value; and activatable and deactivatable decompression means arranged, when activated, to allow the pressure that exists inside the enclosure to drop. The pressure regulator means may be configured to maintain the cooking pressure substantially in the range of 10 kPa to 30 kPa.

Abstract: The subject of this invention is a reactor for food processing in a composite geometrical shape, and a cover screwed in to the upper section, which principle of operation to generate high levels of temperature and pressure will be to utilize hot air supplied by a compressor in series with a heat exchanger, which conducted through 3 inputs designed in position and angle to, in combination with the helicoidally design of the interior and a relief exit, generate a hurricane like effect that maintains the food in constant movement during all the process cycle time.

Abstract: Baking apparatus for baking edible products located on a conveying surface and preferably travelling along a conveyor track, comprising a number of electric infrared radiators arranged above the conveyor track. The infrared radiators each comprise at least one spiral filament having a gastight, infrared radiation-transmitting, breakable casing, in particular a glass casing. The baking apparatus further comprises monitoring means for monitoring breakage of the casings of the infrared radiators. The invention also relates to a method for baking an edible product by means of an electric infrared radiator having a breakable casing.

Abstract: A switching device for controlling an industrial cooking apparatus having a cooking chamber that can be closed by means of a door having a movable door handle with a movable door latch attached to it, with a switch fixed to the housing and with a magnet for actuating the switch, the magnets being arranged in the movable door latch at a position that is positioned adjacent to the switch in a latched state of the door.

Abstract: A bread maker including a main body forming an oven compartment; a pair of kneading drums inside the oven compartment, each kneading drum having a holding part holding opposite ends of a mixing bag filled with bread ingredients; a drum driving part rotating the kneading drums in clockwise and counterclockwise directions to knead dough contained in the mixing bag; and a controller controlling the drum driving part to separate the mixing bag from the holding part of a first one of the kneading drums and wind the mixing bag on a second one of the kneading drums after kneading the dough, and to rotate the second one of the kneading drums in a releasing direction opposite the winding direction after the mixing bag is wound on the second one of the kneading drums to unwind the mixing bag from the second one of the kneading drums.

Abstract: When water temperature is high and time germinating step is short, it is hard to cook freely to individual preference, and water turbidity and bad smell are likely to occur. By germinating with immersing brown rice or rice with the germ in water at 28 to 34 degrees for 3 to 6 hours in an inner pot 3, being followed by a cooking step successively, the rice can be immersed for a necessary time at low temperature, so that germinated rice with enough content of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can be obtained without causing water turbidity or bad smell.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method of treating and preparing food in a cooking device, in which a plurality of cooking parameters can be set, wherein the cooking process is carried out by means of an adjustable cooking program, wherein the setting of the cooking parameters is carried out by an input device. By means of the input device a point in an at least two-dimensional map is controlled by the operator of the cooking device, in which at least two cooking parameters are defined, and the adjusted point is implemented into the cooking program as part of the cooking process. The present invention also comprises a control panel for a cooking device, in particular for a steam cooking device and a cooking device equipped with this control panel.

Abstract: A method and safety control are provided for a free standing kitchen range which reduces the likelihood that the range will tip due to a child climbing onto the oven door. The safety control is configured to cause the oven door to be heated whenever a cooktop burner or element is on or is hot. The oven door heating can be achieved by turning on the oven burner or by energizing a door heating element that can be provided for that purpose. If the oven is in use or otherwise hot, any additional heating by the safety control is disabled. The safety control can be disabled manually for energy conservation when there are no children to protect. Electric and gas ranges can be provided with the feature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device for a container with an opening, in particular for a cooking pot with an outwardly protruding pouring edge, said closing device comprising a lid for closing the opening of the container, a closing element arrangement with at least a first closing element, and a movement device for moving the first closing element, said first closing element being able to be moved in an inward direction upon actuation of the movement device and moving upward at least in parts during the inwardly directed movement.

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.

Abstract: An optical safety interlock is provided for operating a control circuit or control switch that enables operator activation of an electrical appliance such as a food processor. The optical interlock has an emitter for emitting a signal, a detector for detecting the emitted signal, a reflector for relaying the emitted signal to the detector, and an actuator for selectively positioning the reflector in two or more positions. The emitter, detector, and reflector cooperate to close the control switch when the safety interlock is satisfied. The actuator cooperates with the reflector to selectively satisfy the safety interlock.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a frying apparatus and, in particular, to a frying apparatus comprising a cooking container for containing oil or the like for cooking a turkey, a chicken, or seafood; a shield for shielding the operator from oil splatters and preventing the over-spill of the oil from the cooking container; a supporting stand for holding the cooking container; and a plurality of securing straps for securing the cooking container to the supporting stand such that the cooking container is stably positioned onto the supporting stand of the frying apparatus. One embodiment of the present invention contemplates a cooking container generally configured to removably receive the shield such that the shield, when inserted into the open end of the cooking container securely adjoins and abuts the cooking container so that oil does not spill-over between the shield and the cooking container.

Abstract: An electric household appliance for processing foods comprises a main body including an electric motor unit and its control elements, at least a working accessory comprising a tool designed to be driven by the motor unit and a safety device including a first member housed in the appliance main body and a second member connected to the accessory. The member is a transceiver and the second member is a transponder, the transceiver and transponder being designed to be inductively coupled by a radiofrequency or microwave electromagnetic field when the accessory is installed on the appliance body. Preferably, the transponder connected to the accessory comprises a power circuit derived from the electric power induced in the transponder antenna and additional safety elements for deactivating the powering circuit.

Abstract: An appliance for cooking food in a closed atmosphere, the appliance including a bowl (6) and a lid, heater means for heating the appliance, for the purpose of performing the cooking, and a catalytic converter (10) for treating the odors of the cooking fumes before the fumes are discharged to the outside, wherein, the catalytic converter (10) includes at least one heater element, and the appliance further comprises temperature regulation means (12) for regulating the temperature of said heater elements, the temperature regulation means (12) being organized to sense the temperature of the cooking zone.

Abstract: A pan warmer and controller for the pan warmer allows a user to preset operating conditions of the pan warmer using a digital controller, and to lock out changes to the operation of the pan warmer unless a code has been entered. The pan warmer monitors water level and temperature, and automatically adjusts water levels and water temperature.

Abstract: A safety device of an electric oven is disclosed, which is provided to prevent a door from being open when a temperature inside an oven cavity is high. The safety device includes a hole provided in a front part of an oven cavity forming a cooking room therein; a latch protruding from an inner side of a door opening/closing the oven cavity, for being inserted into the hole when the door is closed; a rotation motor provided in an upper part of the oven cavity; a lever rotatably coupled with an axis of the rotation motor; and a temperature sensor measuring a temperature inside the oven cavity.

Abstract: Reinforcing device for household bean milk and bean curd makers reinforces a structure for fastening a drive motor to a main body using a bracket, thus reducing vibration and noise. The reinforcing device is constructed such that a body cap extends to a predetermined length, thus preventing a lower portion of the main body from being thermally deformed, and for reducing vibration and noise. The reinforcing device may include a first bracket provided at a predetermined position between the body cap and the main body to increase a force to fasten the drive motor to the main body, and the reinforcing device may include a locking element for assembling the body cap, the first bracket, and the drive motor with the main body into a single or unitary body.

Abstract: A food steaming device includes a water container, a heater, a liquid collecting unit, and a steaming tray. The water container has a first bottom wall and a surrounding wall that cooperate to define a chamber. The first bottom wall has a heat conductive hollow protrusion. The heater is provided removably below the water container, and has a heating element projecting into and connected thermally to the hollow protrusion. The liquid collecting unit is mounted on the water container, and has a second bottom wall covering the chamber and a blocking ring surrounding a steam supply hole and projecting upwardly from the second bottom wall. The steaming tray is mounted on the liquid collecting unit, and is adapted to receive food. A lid covers the steaming tray.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closing device for a container with an opening, in particular for a cooking pot with an outwardly protruding pouring edge, said closing device comprising a lid for closing the opening of the container, a closing element arrangement with at least a first closing element, and a movement device for moving the first closing element, said first closing element being able to be moved in an inward direction upon actuation of the movement device and moving upward at least in parts during the inwardly directed movement.

Abstract: A food-cooking appliance having a cooking bowl designed to be closed by a lid (7) in a substantially airtight manner during cooking, heater means, and odor treatment means (10) for treating the cooking odors, which means discharge the treated stream of air to the outside of the appliance via at least one opening (20), the food-cooking appliance being characterized in that it includes cooling means (21) designed to generate a cooling stream directed to sweep across the opening (20).

Abstract: A cooking appliance comprising a shell (4) and a control knob (7) mobile relative to the shell (4) which comprises a heating element and bears a removable hot plate fixed on the heating element by at least one locking member (1) and releasable by moving the member (1). The appliance comprises a lever (8) forming a crank-shaft assembly pivoting about a pin (12) whereby it is fixed to the shell (4); one part of the lever (20) co-operates with the knob (7) and another part (19), drives the locking member (1) when the knob is stressed and acts on the lever (8).

Abstract: A cooking device includes a cooking chamber having at least one vapor opening through which the vapor from the cooking chamber, when in operation, conveyed by a conveyor, and at least one opening that can absorb external air, particularly with the aid of the conveyor. The invention also relates to a device that can be used to adjust the amount of external air and a vapor stream from the cooking chamber according to the external air.

Abstract: Termination of cooking in a safe state can be judged without fail. At S5, a cooking timer according to a selected cooking menu is started and at S6 it is judged that the cooking timer finishes. Then, at S7 a burner controller stops heating by burners while a pressure valve is opened so that the pressured air in an oil vat can be released. Because of the release, when pressure in the oil vat 4 reaches a low value which is safe enough to release the lid, a second pressure switch with low set pressure is turned OFF. When it is confirmed that the second pressure switch is turned OFF at S8, a cooking controller 23 alarms a buzzer to notify termination of the cooking at S9.

Abstract: A portable exhaust fan is disclosed. The portable exhaust fan has a hood, two adjustable length hood end elements, four adjustable legs, a grease trap tray connected to the hood, a fan enclosure connected to the grease trap tray with a motorized fan mounted within the enclosure, a charcoal filter element connected to the fan enclosure, and a top grill connected to the charcoal filter element. The portable exhaust fan has particular utility in connection with providing suitable air cleaning and air exhaust for cooking appliances such as cooktops, ranges, electric griddles, fry pans, and deep fryers in different locations.

Abstract: A closure mechanism for a beverage preparation machine comprising a fixed lower part and an upper part rotatable relative to the lower part, the upper part being moveable from an open position, in which the upper part is disengaged from the lower part, and a closed position, in which the upper part is engaged with the lower part, the closure mechanism further comprising a clamping lever operable to retain the upper part in the closed position, wherein the clamping lever comprises a first member being pivotably connected at a first pivot to the upper part and a second member having a first end pivotable about a second pivot, an end of the first member and a second end of the second member being pivotably connected together at a third pivot such that the clamping lever has first and second positions of stability, wherein on operation of the clamping lever to move the upper part from the open position to the closed position the clamping lever moves from the first to the second position of stability.

Abstract: A utensil cover lift and support apparatus made adaptable for use with a cooking and food serving utensil comprising a geometrically configured cover, the lift and support assembly comprising in combination a support fork assembly having a latch mechanism pivotally attached to a pair of elongate arms and a vertical support member selectively situated in between the two elongate arms and pivotally connected thereto and having an adjustable support block slidably connected thereto for engaging an outer lip made part of the cooking and food serving utensil, a lid bracket slidably mounted to the elongate arms and having at least two outwardly extending flanges integrally connected to a top plate situated therebetween, each of the outwardly extending flanges having a suction cup threadably mounted to an undersurface thereof for engaging the cover, and at least two suction cups mounted to the vertical support member to engage the sidewalls of the cooking and food serving utensil, collectively serving to secure the

Abstract: An automatic bean curd manufacturing apparatus includes a main body provided with a bean grinding chamber and a bean juice heating chamber, a driving motor installed in the main body, a rotational container removably and rotatably installed in the grinding chamber of the main body and provided at an inner bottom with a grinding blade, a rotation suppressing member for selectively suppressing a rotation of the rotational container, a clutch installed on a bottom of the rotational container to rotatably support the grinding blade, a rotational container cover for closing an opened top of the rotational container, a grinding container removably installed in the rotational container to grind the beans, a rotational container fixing member for preventing the rotational container from moving, a heating container removably installed in the heating chamber to heat the bean juice dispensed from the rotational container through a bean juice guide, and a heating container cover for closing an opened top of the heating c

Abstract: A household soybean milk maker including a main body defining a space for receiving water, a cover element openably installed on an upper end of the main body, a drive motor disposed in the cover element to generate rotating force, a drive shaft for outputting rotating force of the drive motor, a blade connected to the drive shaft, a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of the inside of the main body, and a sieve-like container which accommodates soybeans therein and is detachably attached to the cover element. A water vessel is coupled to a lower end of the main body. A steam generator is arranged in the water vessel to generate steam. Guide tubes are formed in the main body so that steam generated by the steam generator can be supplied through the guide tubes to soybean juice produced when the blade breaks the soybeans.

Abstract: A water level detecting device for a percolator includes a pot body having a coffee powder container provided on the topside and a buoy device installed in the interior. The buoy device consists of a buoy rod fitted thereon with a buoy. A detecting device (a magnetic induction element or a photoelectric element) is provided on a power base or on the outer wall of the pot body or in the buoy rod. The buoy is able to move upward and downward together with the height of the water level of a water tank of the pot body. When the water level of the water reservoir reaches a lowermost limit preset, the detecting device will interact with the buoy to cut off power of the heater of the pot body, enabling the percolator to cut off electricity automatically to enhance safety in use.

Abstract: A household electric fryer having: a case having a bottom and a side wall and enclosing a warming chamber, the side wall having a lateral opening permitting access to the warming chamber; a bowl contained in the case above the warming chamber, the bowl having a bottom; electric heating elements for heating the bowl to frying temperatures; and an element presenting an imperforate surface between the electric heating elements and the warming chamber.

Abstract: An electric cooking apparatus, e.g. a deep fryer, is disclosed as including a body, a tank for containing food to be cooked and a control module for controlling the operation of the deep fryer, in which the body, the tank and the control module are releasably engageable with one another, and the tank and control module each includes a respective engagement member which are complementary with and releasably engageable with each other, and the control module is locked against movement from the body when the body, the tank and the control module are engaged with one another. The tank has a bottom surface for supporting the food to be cooked, and when the apparatus is positioned on a horizontal surface, the bottom surface of the tank is inclined relative to the horizontal surface.

Abstract: A pressure cooker includes a cooking pot (22) and a lid (23) removably attachable thereto by interlocking radially-extending circumferentially-spaced locking flanges on the cooking pot and lid. The lid and cooking pot further include handles to facilitate application of the lid to the cooking pot, and safety interlocks which vent the interior of the cooking pot to the atmosphere at all times except when the lid is securely locked to the cooking pot, and also prevent opening the lid when the interior of the cooking pot is pressurized. The lid further includes a manual pushbutton (73) to produce a rapid-release of the pressure within the cooking pot when the lid is to be removed.

Abstract: Generally speaking, a latching valve is easily installed in the path of gas flow on a gas grill. Once a grill is turned on, an automatically activated on/off switch activates a electric timing device, which begins monitoring time. The timing device is adjustable by the user to set the amount of time it will accrue prior to sending power to a latching valve, terminating the gas flow. So, if a gas grill is inadvertently left on, the latching valve will receive power and be closed, saving fuel and preventing a possible hazard. At this point a reset button on the timing device must be pressed to reopen the latching valve. But, if a gas grill is used and shut off prior to that time set by the timing device no action will result from the Gas Grill Propane Monitor.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance, in particular, a food processor or juice extractor, includes an attachment coupled to an electromotive drive of the appliance disposed in a container that can be closed by a lid part, and an actuating element for a switch located in the circuit of the electromotive drive provided on a housing of the kitchen appliance. Contact with rotating processing attachments is prevented by providing a locking block that can be adjusted by the switching movement of the actuating element and into the adjusting path of which there projects a locking member that can be automatically adjusted into its locking position by the action of a force and can be moved out of its locking position by an adjusting mechanism coupled to the lid part.

Abstract: A safety mechanism for a toaster that permits breaking of the circuit to the heating elements of the toaster even when a piece of toast is jammed within one of the slots of the toaster. A support surface is provided upon which a piece of bread rests as the bread carrier moves downward in the toaster. The support surface is arranged so that the bread carrier may continue to move downward after the bread is resting on the support surface. The vertical separation between the bread carrier in its lowermost position and the bottom of the bread that is resting on the support surface permits the bread carrier to move a sufficient amount to release the contact or contacts prior to the bread carrier engaging the bread.

Abstract: A juicer having a safe power connection function includes a motor seat, a fixing ring, a container, an electric wire, a conductive switch, and a top cover. Thus, when the top cover is not mounted on the top of the container rigidly and stably and when the press member of the conductive switch is not in contact with the conductive member of the conductive switch, the motor will not be driven to operate, so as to prevent the cutter blades from being rotated due to unintentional touch of the control switches, thereby preventing the user from being injured, and thereby protecting the user's safety.

Abstract: A steam pressure cooker, includes a pot with a horizontal pouring rim, a lid for closing the pot, and an elastic seal positioned between the lid and the pot. At least two moveable clamps are arranged peripherally in even spaced-apart relationship, for clamping the lid and the pouring rim, when the steam pressure cooker is closed, and clearing the pouring rim, when the steam pressure cooker is opened. The clamps and the lid are covered by a cap which supports a handle comprised of two handle parts, which are respectively connected to the cap and the lid. Actuation of the handle effects a coaxial rotation of the cap relative to the lid between two end positions, whereby in one end position the clamps are moved outwards, until the pouring rim is cleared. A tip clamping mechanism secures the cap relative to the lid in the end positions.

Abstract: A radiating structure of a food processor includes an outer shell and an inner shell disposed in the outer shell with a passage formed in between. The inner shell has vent holes on the top, and has a revolving member disposed above it; the revolving member has blades on a bottom, and is turnable together with the shaft of a motor of the food processor. The motor is disposed in the inner shell, and is connected to a fan disposed right above inlets of a base joined to the inner shell. When the motor is working, air is forced to travel into the inner shell via the inlets by the fan to absorb heat produced by the motor, and is forced to travel through the vent holes and the passage to the atmosphere by the blades of the revolving member, thus dissipating the heat.

Abstract: A self-locking device for positioning an opened container lid disposed at the jointing area of a container body and the container lid includes a transmission shaft, a positioning shaft, a heavy hammer and a rod thereof, an upper connecting piece and a lower connecting piece are respectively disposed on the lateral sides of the container lid and the container body; at one end of the positioning shaft, an arcuate concave slot matching with an arcuate opening port is disposed at a position corresponding to the arcuate opening port; when the container lid is opened, the arcuate opening port of the upper connecting piece and the arcuate concave slot on the positioning shaft overlap and lock each other to prevent the container from falling so as to facilitate the user's access to the object inside the container.

Abstract: A household appliance, in particular, a food processor, includes a housing with at least two housing parts joined together, and in which there is an electric operating element, of which an electric circuit has a control member actuated by an actuating element disposed on the outside of the housing. Because the control member is fastened on a carrier part disposed in a floating manner directly or indirectly on the one housing part, at least one aligning element is provided on the other housing part that, when the housing parts are joined together, comes into engagement with a mating aligning element provided on the carrier part. The aligning element on the other housing part is aligned to an installation opening provided thereon for mounting the actuating element. Improved thereby is production of the electrical connections between the operating element and the control member and coupling the actuating element to the control member.