Abstract: A mixing machine includes a mixer body, a head extending from the mixer body and including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool and a bowl support mounted to the mixer body and positioned below the head. A slideway system is configured to enable vertical movement of the bowl support along the mixer body between a lowered position away from the head and a raised position toward the head. The slideway system includes a first metal surface, a second metal surface opposed to and facing the first metal surface, wherein a relative sliding movement between the first metal surface and the second metal surface occurs during vertical movement of the bowl support, and an ultra-high-molecular-weight plastic insert disposed between the first metal surface and the second metal surface to limit friction during the relative sliding movement.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a mixing head and at least one connection means for connecting a mixing container containing material to be mixed to said mixing head for forming a closed mixing container. The mixing head, as part of a pivotable assembly, is pivotably mounted with respect to a frame such that the closed mixing container formed from the mixing head and the mixing container can be pivoted relative to the frame for performing the mixing process. The mixing head carries at least one rotationally-driven mixing tool. The mixing head comprises a head plate having a connecting flange molded thereon which is configured as an annular disc and comprises a planar contact surface. At least two ring seals of differing diameters are arranged in said contact surface of the connecting flange at a spacing between each other, such that mixing containers with different connection diameters of their mixing head side can be connected to said mixing head.

Abstract: A beverage mixing assembly includes a gasket that is positioned around an open end of a beverage container. The gasket is comprised of a resiliently stretchable material for accommodating a variety of sizes of beverage containers. A housing is coupled to the gasket for gripping the housing and a motor is positioned within the housing. A shaft releasably engages the motor such that the motor rotates the shaft when the motor is turned on. The shaft extending downwardly into the beverage cup when the gasket is positioned around the open end of the beverage container. A mixer is coupled to the shaft such that the shaft rotates the mixer when the motor is turned on thereby facilitating the mixer to mix the beverage in the beverage container.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance includes a base body, a pivot arm which is disposed in a pivotable manner on the base body and a lever facility for assisting a pivoting movement of the pivot arm. An adjusting mechanism is operably connected to the lever facility to set a degree of assistance for the pivoting movement.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance includes a main body, a pivoting arm, which is arranged pivotably on the main body at a bearing, and a lever device for assisting a pivoting movement of the pivoting arm. The lever device, which assists the pivoting movement of the pivoting arm on the main body of the kitchen appliance, makes it possible to provide an operation which is safe for a user, since the movement of the pivoting arm is always controlled by the lever device. Furthermore, pivoting of the pivoting arm can be provided without direct interaction of the user.

Abstract: A uni-directional axial turbine blade assembly comprises a central disc member coupled to an elongated shaft of a motor or generator, a rotational support member mounted on outer circumference of the central disc member, an outer ring mounted on outer circumference of the rotational support member and a plurality of blade members spaced equidistantly, extending radially outward from the outer ring. Each blade member includes a straight leading edge, a curved trailing edge, an exterior surface including a first region having a curved surface, a second region having a flat surface and a convex surface extending from the flat surface and terminating to a radially inward portion and an interior surface including a third region having a concave surface. The preferred embodiment renders the formation of a unique blade configuration that facilitates uni-directional rotation of the blade assembly irrespective of changes in flow direction of fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an automated blend in-cup apparatus and the related method of operation. The disclosure relates generally to the field of mixing consumable material. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a mixer that is automatically operable to lower a mixing blade into a cup or vessel that contains material to be blended/mixed. A shield is automatically lowered to at least partially isolate the cup. The apparatus further comprises a well with an inlet manifold and a drain and a fixed but removable cup-receiving holder. The shield can include a magnetic portion that is detected by a first sensor on the apparatus. A safety interlock prevents the actuation of the mixing blade in the event that the magnetic portion is not proximate to the first sensor. Overall, the apparatus is effective, fast, easy to operate, safe, and clean.

Abstract: A beverage mixing system includes a housing, a sealing feature, a locking feature, and an agitator. The housing has an opening separating inner and outer surfaces and a boss that extends through the housing such that part of the outer surface forms an inner bore of the boss having a terminus pointing toward the opening. The agitator has a base, a shaft, and a mixing element coupled to the base such that the base, in cooperation with the sealing feature, circumferentially seals the opening of the housing to form a cavity defined by the inner surface. The shaft passes through the inner bore. The locking feature when engaged permits independent or simultaneous translational and rotational movement of the shaft while an area between the terminus of the boss and the shaft remains mechanically sealed during the movement against liquid or powder encroachment into a clean area of the inner bore.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an automated blend in-cup apparatus and the related method of operation. The disclosure relates generally to the field of mixing consumable material. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a mixer that is automatically operable to lower a mixing blade into a cup or vessel that contains material to be blended/mixed. A shield is automatically lowered to at least partially isolate the cup. After mixing, the shield and blade are automatically retracted, and the cup is removed from the apparatus. The shield and blade may be automatically lowered again for a cleaning operation. Overall, the apparatus contains various structural and safety elements that provide a unique construction and method of operating the apparatus.

Abstract: A machine (10) for mixing a food product in a container includes a container holder (38) having an axis and adapted to receive a container. An agitator (30) is rotated by a motor (22) on an axis and is positioned above the container holder (38). A motor (47) moves the container holder (38) upwardly to selectively position the agitator (30) in the container with the axis of rotation of the agitator (30) being displaced from the axis of the container holder (38). A motor (45) can rotate the container holder (38) on its axis while the agitator (30) is in the container.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an automated blend in-cup apparatus and the related method of operation. The disclosure relates generally to the field of mixing consumable material. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a mixer that is automatically operable to lower a mixing blade into a cup or vessel that contains material to be blended/mixed. A shield is automatically lowered to at least partially isolate the cup. After mixing, the shield and blade are automatically retracted, and the cup is removed from the apparatus. The shield and blade may be automatically lowered again for a cleaning operation. Overall, the apparatus contains various structural and safety elements that provide a unique construction and method of operating the apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an automated blend in-cup apparatus and the related method of operation. The disclosure relates generally to the field of mixing consumable material. More specifically, the disclosure relates to a mixer that is automatically operable to lower a mixing blade into a cup or vessel that contains material to be blended/mixed. A shield is automatically lowered to at least partially isolate the cup. After mixing, the shield and blade are automatically retracted, and the cup is removed from the apparatus. The shield and blade may be automatically lowered again for a cleaning operation. Use of the apparatus can be accomplished with one hand. Overall, the apparatus contains various structural and safety elements that provide a unique construction and method of operating the apparatus. The apparatus is effective, fast, easy to operate, safe, and clean.

Abstract: A beverage container assembly for use with a blender is provided comprising a beverage container having an open top portion and a closed bottom portion. A first removable cover is for selectively covering the top portion of the beverage container. The first cover is adapted to be removably mountable on and off a blender and comprises an adapter portion for mounting the beverage container on a blender. A second removable cover is for selectively covering the open top portion of the beverage container. The second cover includes a drinking hole. The first and second covers are interchangeable on the beverage container and the second cover is mountable on the closed bottom portion for storage.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a base, a head including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool and a support column extending vertically from the base to the head. A bowl receiving assembly is below the head. The bowl receiving assembly is configured to move vertically along the support column and defining a bowl receiving location. A bowl lock assembly includes a moveable bowl lock member carried by the bowl receiving assembly and having an unlock position and a lock position. The bowl lock assembly is configured such that placement of the bowl lock member in the unlock position or the lock position depends on a vertical position of the bowl receiving assembly.

Abstract: A device for intimately mixing the content of substrate containers, includes a stirring mechanism made up of a drive motor, a connecting rod and a stirring propeller at the end of the connecting rod remote from the drive motor. A support mechanism is provided for accepting the weight of the stirring mechanism.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a head including a rotatable output member for receiving a mixer tool. A mixer body includes a bowl receiving assembly below the head. The bowl receiving assembly includes a pair of bowl support arms extending outwardly from the mixer body to respective ends located at opposite sides of a bowl receiving location. Each bowl support arm includes a mount protrusion extending upwardly therefrom. The mount protrusions include a notch located at bases of the mount protrusions. The bowl receiving assembly is mounted for movement between a lowered position away from the head and a raised position toward the head. The bowl includes a keyway extending through a mount support, the keyway having an enlarged portion that receives the mount protrusion of one of the support arms and a necked-down portion that slides within the notch of the respective mount protrusion when the bowl is rotated.

Abstract: A system and method for agitating pouched products traveling along a conveyor belt to facilitate heat transfer, blending, mixing and/or stirring of the contents thereof. An agitation station is located along the conveyor belt, and includes an agitator secured to one end of an arm, the arm being pivotally secured to the frame supporting the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A mixer system including a bowl for receiving a material to be mixed, a mixer body having a rotatable output component, and a hinge. The bowl is pivotable about the hinge relative to the mixer body such that the bowl can be pivoted between a loading/unloading position and a closed position relative the mixer body. The mixer may include a magnetic bowl detector and the bowl may include a magnet thereon.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a head extending over a bowl receiving location. The head includes a shaft receiving opening extending upwardly therein and a rotatable mixing shaft having a lower portion extending below the head and an upper portion within the shaft receiving opening. An upwardly facing bearing shoulder is within the shaft receiving opening. An upper bearing member is disposed within the shaft receiving opening and about the mixing shaft. The upper bearing member is supported by the upwardly facing bearing shoulder. A gear system is in the head for effecting planetary movement of the mixing shaft. The gear system includes a gear member disposed about an upper end of the mixing shaft and linked to the upper end of the mixing shaft for effecting rotation of the mixing shaft. The gear member is supported by an upper side of the upper bearing member and the shaft is supported by the gear member.

Abstract: The present application describes a method for rinsing a splash shield. A vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a mixing machine, and a splash shield is positioned over the opening of the vessel. After the material within the vessel is mixed by a mixing element, the splash shield is separated from the vessel and rinsed by a nozzle on the mixing machine. In another embodiment, a vessel containing contents to be mixed is positioned in a holder on a mixing machine, and a splash shield (which may or may not be rinseable) is positioned over the opening of the vessel. The contents of the vessel are mixed using a mixing element. During and/or after mixing, opposed relative movement of the mixing element and vessel may occur, creating an upward lifting force on the vessel. The weight of the shield is sufficient to overcome this upward lifting force on the vessel and thereby causes the vessel to remain seated in the holder.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with providing apparatus for blending product within a container (10) by charging the container with product, applying a lid (l2) with an integral blending element (14) thereon. The product is blended by driving the blending element with an external drive (34) whilst the container is in an inverted position. The assembled and filled container is located in a holder (22) whilst in a generally upright position and the holder is moved to invert the container so that the lid is lowermost and the product is in contact with the blending element in which position the product is blended. Inversion may take place in a housing (23) in which the product may be heated to a blending temperature.

Abstract: A mixer system including a bowl for receiving a material to be mixed, a mixer body having a rotatable output component, and a hinge. The bowl is pivotable about the hinge relative to the mixer body such that the bowl can be pivoted between a loading/unloading position and a closed position relative the mixer body. The mixer may include a magnetic bowl detector and the bowl may include a magnet thereon.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus having a rotating blade mixer affixed to the end of a mixer shaft which is rotatably mounted thru a mixer seal member which is adapted to be brought into sealing engagement with the open filler end of a retail tube of viscous caulking compound, wherein the shaft and mixer are adapted to be rotated and reciprocated thru the viscous compound contained in the tube substantially the entire length of the tube to rapidly and intimately mix the compound with colorant injected thereinto directly in the retail tube.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a power bowl lift mechanism that operates independent of a drive motor for mixing operations, and may be formed by a linear actuator. A pivoting motor mount assembly can be used in conjunction with a portable tensioning tool for tensioning a drive belt.

Abstract: A pivotable mixer bowl including a bowl body for receiving material to be mixed, a first mounting bracket coupled to and extending from an outer surface of the bowl body and having an opening therein, and a second mounting bracket coupled to and extending from the outer surface and having an opening therein. The second mounting bracket is vertically spaced from the first mounting bracket. The opening of the second mounting bracket is generally aligned with the opening of the first mounting bracket to define a pivot axis of the mixer bowl. The mixer bowl further includes a locking bracket coupled to and extending from an outer surface of the bowl body.

Abstract: A mixer system including a bowl for receiving a material to be mixed, a mixer body having a rotatable output component, and a hinge. The bowl is pivotable about the hinge relative to the mixer body such the bowl can be pivoted between a loading/unloading position and a closed position relative the mixer body. The mixer system further includes a locking mechanism located at least partially on one of the bowl or the mixer body, the locking mechanism being normally biased into a locking position. At least a portion the bowl or the mixer body interacts with the locking mechanism to move the locking mechanism toward the release position to allow the bowl to move to the closed position, the locking mechanism being movable back toward the locking position when the bowl is in the closed position to retain the bowl in the closed position.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a power bowl lift mechanism that operates independent of a drive motor for mixing operations, and may be formed by a linear actuator. A pivoting motor mount assembly can be used in conjunction with a portable tensioning tool for tensioning a drive belt.

Abstract: A mixer stand for supporting a mixer includes a base member, a turntable mounted for rotation on the base member, a bowl supported on the turntable, a pedestal extending generally upwardly from the base member, and a pivot head pivotally connected to an upper portion of the pedestal for receiving the mixer. A first locking mechanism is operably associated with the pivot head and the pedestal for locking the pivot head in an upright operative position and/or a tilted position. A second locking mechanism is operably associated with the pivot head and the mixer for releasably locking the mixer onto the pivot head.

Abstract: A blender base that may be used with a food processor container, a blender container, and a single use beverage container. The blender container includes a novel blade unit having a food processor-style blade and blender type blades. The container has a first interface at its top that mates with a second interface on the blender base and which may also interface with a drinking cap such that the container may also function as a drinking container.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes portions of a control system formed as a unit that is mounted within the machine for movement between an operating position internal of the machine and a service position in which at least part of the unit extends through an opening in the machine for access thereto.

Abstract: A mixing machine includes a power bowl lift mechanism that operates independent of a drive motor for mixing operations, and may be formed by a linear actuator. A pivoting motor mount assembly can be used in conjunction with a portable tensioning tool for tensioning a drive belt.

Abstract: The invention is related to an electrical appliance from the type blender of food processor, comprising a base including an electric motor, a container able to be removably secured on said base, said container having a cylindrical open top, a food processing tool mounted in the bottom of said container and able to be driven by said motor, a lid able to close said container, means for limiting axial movement of the lid, means for limiting rotational movement of the lid, a safety device including a pin mounted on the container and a switch mounted on the base, the lid including means for actuating the pin to operate the switch in order to enable motor operation when the lid occupies a closed operating position on the container, wherein a locking button is provided on the container, said button being able to actuate a lock able to bear against an abutment or to enter a notch, said notch or said abutment being provide on the lid, to lock the lid on the container in the closed operating position.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus having a blade mixer affixed to the end of a mixer shaft which is rotatably or non-rotatably, but slidably mounted thru a mixer seal member which is adapted to be brought into sealing engagement with the open filler end of a retail tube of viscous caulking compound, wherein the shaft and mixer are adapted to be reciprocated thru the viscous compound contained in the tube substantially the entire length of the tube to rapidly and intimately mix the compound with colorant injected thereinto directly in the retail tube.

Abstract: A mixer comprising a mixer body having a motor for driving a mixing element and a bowl for receiving a material to be mixed. The mixer further includes at least one pin mounted onto one of the mixer body or the bowl and a mounting bracket mounted onto the other of the mixer body or the bowl. The mounting bracket has an opening sized to receive the pin therein to removably and pivotably couple the mixer body and the bowl.

Abstract: The present invention is a frozen drink machine and a method for making frozen drinks from a frozen substance which has been frozen into a block. According to the method of the present invention, a block of frozen substance is held in a vessel while a rotatable blade having features for grinding the frozen substance, and if desirable, for aerating the ground frozen substance, acts on the block, grinding the frozen substance while a heated liquid is simultaneously introduced into the vessel. An apparatus according to the present invention supports a cup containing the frozen substance, and includes a rotatable blade which is lowered into the cup and means for pumping a heated liquid into the cup.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus having a rotating blade mixer affixed to the end of a mixer shaft which is rotatably mounted thru a mixer seal member which is adapted to be brought into sealing engagement with the open filler end of a retail tube of viscous caulking compound, wherein the shaft and mixer are adapted to be rotated and reciprocated thru the viscous compound contained in the tube substantially the entire length of the tube to rapidly and intimately mix the compound with colorant injected thereinto directly in the retail tube.

Abstract: The present invention is a frozen drink machine and a method for making frozen drinks from a frozen substance which has been frozen into a block. According to the method of the present invention, a block of frozen substance is held in a vessel while a rotatable blade having features for grinding the frozen substance, and if desirable, for aerating the ground frozen substance, acts on the block, grinding the frozen substance while a heated liquid is simultaneously introduced into the vessel. An apparatus according to the present invention supports a cup containing the frozen substance, and includes a rotatable blade which is lowered into the cup and means for pumping a heated liquid into the cup.

Abstract: A pivotable mixer bowl including a bowl body for receiving material to be mixed, a first mounting bracket coupled to and extending from an outer surface of the bowl body and having an opening therein, and a second mounting bracket coupled to and extending from the outer surface and having an opening therein. The second mounting bracket is vertically spaced from the first mounting bracket. The opening of the second mounting bracket is generally aligned with the opening of the first mounting bracket to define a pivot axis of the mixer bowl. The mixer bowl further includes a locking bracket coupled to and extending from an outer surface of the bowl body.

Abstract: A device for emptying a storage and transport container for liquids has a base frame, a pivot frame pivotably connected to the base frame, and a pivot drive connected to the pivot frame. The pivot frame has an initial low position and an upper pivot end position. The pivot drive can pivot the pivot frame from the initial low position into the upper pivot end position and from the upper pivot end position into the initial low position. The pivot frame receives the storage and transport container in the initial low position and secures the storage and transport container in the upper pivot end position. The upper pivot end position is the emptying position of the storage and transport container received on the pivot frame.

Abstract: A machine of the whisk-mixer type having: a stand (2) equipped with a cradle (6) for holding a bowl (7) opposite a tool-support head (4); a protective screen (8) that can be moved between an active safety position in which it cooperates with the bowl to prevent access to the tool and a retracted position; and a detector (13) for detecting that the screen is present in the active position so as to allow the machine to operate, wherein the screen (8) comprises rods (10) which provide for removable attachment of the screen to an articulated lever mechanism (9) for articulating the screen to the stand of the machine, and wherein the cradle (6) and the bowl (7) prevent the screen from being removed at least while it is in the active position.

Abstract: The hand-held implement has a fixed motor and a hand-held appliance part on which a tool is mounted. The hand-held appliance part is connected to the fixed motor via a driving shaft and a Bowden cable only. The hand-held appliance part has a slide, moving which operates the Bowden cable. The fixed motor is thereby switched on and off and controlled, its output being adjusted according to the amount of draft applied to the Bowden cable. To produce high torque, the hand-held appliance part incorporates a worm gear pair wherein the driving shaft leading to the appliance part drives a worm that engages with a worm wheel, the driven axle of which projects from the housing, enabling a large number of different tools to be mounted on the driven axle.

Abstract: A food mixer has a frame with a base and two upstanding columns. A bridge, which includes an electric motor housing, is slidingly mounted to the columns. Thumb presses are provided to release locks that hold the bridge in the position shown in FIG. 1 or closer to the top of the frame. This movement allows a food whisk to be raised out of a bowl as required when food mixing has been completed. The food mixers of the present invention generally require less space in use and for storage than comparable known food mixers.

Abstract: A dissolution test apparatus which utilizes a fixed base upon which is movably mounted a drive head, The fixed base which supports a plurality of flasks. Mounted within the drive head are a plurality of mixing paddles, The drive head is to be manually movable from the upper position to a lower position, In the lower position each mixing paddle to be located within a flask. Also mounted in the drive head is a plurality of sample tubes with a sample tube to be located in direct juxtaposition to a mixing paddle, Each sample tube is separately movable relative to the drive head. With the drive head in the upper position the mixing paddles are located spaced from their respective flasks. The weight of the drive head is counterbalanced by a counterbalancing weight assembly. A caliper type of braking arrangement is mounted on the drive head and when in the at-rest position the drive head is fixedly positioned relative to the base.

Abstract: The invention is a lock for the bowl support of a food mixing machine. After the bowl is raised into the mixing position, the lock ensures that the bowl maintains its position and is not subject to creep. The mixing machine comprises a mixing head, a mixing bowl support for supporting a mixing bowl under the mixing head, a gear train for moving the bowl support and mixing bowl into position beneath the mixing head, and a lock which engages the gear train to prevent the bowl support from moving out of position beneath the mixing head during mixing. The lock is preferably a pawl which engages one of the gears in the gear train, preventing the bowl and the bowl support from moving out of position.

Abstract: A guard basket for protecting people working near an industrial food mixer for preventing them from placing their hands in the way of a mixing tool. The guard basket is made of massive stainless steel bars which are welded together. On each side of the guard basket, the steel bars rise to a level which form handles for providing a way of sliding the basket either into an operating position or removing the basket. A pin is mounted on the mixer adjacent each of the handles. Latches on the handles receive the pins so that the guard basket may swing down to a safety or guard position or up to give access to the bowl. A sensor prevents the mixer from operating when the guard basket is away from the safety or guard position. Another safety circuit requires the bowl and guard to be in a proper position for continuous operation, while allowing the user to jog the bowl into position.

Abstract: Apparatus for mixing ingredients in a receptacle includes a lid having an aperture which is engaged by the receptacle when the receptacle is raised. A mixer shaft extends downwardly through the lid aperture and the shaft is movable relative to both the lid and to the receptacle to permit a mixer head connected to the shaft to move downwardly and upwardly within the receptacle after the lid has engaged the receptacle.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a vessel-mouth annulus that precisely fits the inside-diameter of the upper mouth-opening to a water-containable tablet-dissolution stirring vessel, the vessel-mouth annulus being rigidly mounted on an anchoring structure rigidly attached to a paddle-shaft stirring device with one or more of the anchoring arm and/or the paddle-shaft stirring device being mounted in a predetermined fixed position on a base support structure such that a center of the dissolution vessel is centered in exact alignment with a predetermined fixed-position of a downwardly-extending lineally-extending stirrer-paddle shaft on which at-least one stirrer paddle is mounted on a lower end thereof for stirring liquid contained in the dissolution vessel during its operational use, and dissolution vessel support structure positioned to support the dissolution vessel in a state of alignment when the dissolution vessel is pressed upwardly against the aligning guide and holding means in a state of being aligned agains

Abstract: A food mixer includes a dual mount sensor arrangement which prevents operation of the mixer unless a protective safety guard is secured to the mounts. Each mount is physically spaced from each other so that a user must take extraordinary, and deliberate measures to circumvent the safety feature. The dual mount arrangement may be used in conjunction with a bowl lowering shut-off feature for disabling the mixer when the mixing bowl is lowered to a position where the user's safety is at risk.

Abstract: A toy beverage mixer and dispenser includes a horizontal support and vertical support combined to support a cylindrical mixing container. A crank housing is pivotally secured to the vertical support and includes a hand crank operated drive mechanism which is coupled to a rotating mixing blade extending downwardly into the mixing container. A dispensing valve is supported at the lower portion of the mixing container and controls the dispensing of mixed beverage into a drinking cup supported upon the horizontal support beneath the dispensing valve. The mixing blade is removable from the crank mechanism for cleaning and the entire mixing container and dispensing valve is similarly removable for cleaning operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high speed homogenizer which has an adjustable gripping means to grip and hold containers of varying size. This gripping and holding means can be centered or decentered under the homogenizing tool. Decentering a container held by the gripping and holding means tends to minimize or even eliminate vortexing problems. The homogenizer also has electronic means for controlling the speed and time of operation of the homogenizing tool. The electronic control means of the homogenizer can also monitor the temperature of the sample being homogenized and respond to changes in temperature when necessary. The homogenizer can be easily adjusted up and down a vertical support post by a counter weighting mechanism such as a constant force spring.