Abstract: A drink-blending machine (10) includes an ice-shaving unit (11) and a blender assembly (12). The ice-shaving unit (11) is adapted to transfer ice from a bin (15) to the pitcher (18) of the blender assembly (12). A weighing mechanism (31) includes a deflection beam (33), one end of which carries the pitcher (18). The deflection beam (33) includes a strain gauge (34) which provides a signal proportional to weight to a control circuitry box (30).
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 26, 2001
Publication date:
October 11, 2001
Applicant:
Vita-Mix Corporation.
Inventors:
David J. Kolar, Benjamin J. Dastoli, Brent A. Miller, David J. Barnard, Richard D. Boozer
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