公开(公告)号：US10717060B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-21

申请号：US14640898

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, Jr. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: G05B21/00 ,  B01F15/00 ,  A47J43/046 ,  B01F7/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  B01F7/02 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/08 ,  B01F7/14

Abstract: A food mixer is presented having mixing tool detection capability. The food mixer has a base unit with a tool attachment portion, a mixing bowl attached to the base unit, and a motor attached to the base unit. The motor has operational settings and is configured to apply a torque to the tool attachment portion. A mixing tool is removably attached to the tool attachment portion, and a controller unit of the mixer is configured to detect the mixing tool attached to the tool attachment portion and to automatically control the operational settings of the drive motor based on the mixing tool detected. A magnet carrier may be used to detect a magnetic portion of the mixing tool as it moves with respect to a magnetically-sensitive sensor in the base unit.

公开(公告)号：US20160256007A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14640847

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, JR. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: A47J43/07 ,  B01F7/16 ,  B01F15/00 ,  A47J43/08

CPC classification number: A47J43/085 ,  A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/0722 ,  A47J43/0727 ,  B01F7/00325 ,  B01F7/00583 ,  B01F7/021 ,  B01F7/14 ,  B01F15/00915 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: A food mixer is presented having mixing tool detection capability. The food mixer has a base unit with a tool attachment portion, a mixing bowl attached to the base unit, and a motor attached to the base unit. The motor has operational settings and is configured to apply a torque to the tool attachment portion. A mixing tool is removably attached to the tool attachment portion, and a controller unit of the mixer is configured to detect the mixing tool attached to the tool attachment portion and to automatically control the operational settings of the drive motor based on the mixing tool detected. A magnet carrier may be used to detect a magnetic portion of the mixing tool as it moves with respect to a magnetically-sensitive sensor in the base unit.

Abstract translation: 具有混合工具检测能力的食品搅拌机。 食品搅拌机具有一个具有工具附接部分的基座单元，连接到基座单元的混合碗和附接到基座单元的马达。 电动机具有操作设置并被配置为向工具附接部分施加扭矩。 混合工具可移除地附接到工具附接部分，并且混合器的控制器单元被配置为检测附接到工具附接部分的混合工具，并且基于检测到的混合工具来自动控制驱动电动机的操作设置。 可以使用磁体载体来检测混合工具的磁性部分，因为其相对于基本单元中的磁敏感测器移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160256005A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14640579

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, JR. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: A47J43/07 ,  B01F7/16 ,  B01F15/00 ,  A23P1/00

CPC classification number: A47J43/0722 ,  A23P10/00 ,  A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/0465 ,  A47J43/06 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/0727 ,  A47J43/0772 ,  A47J43/085 ,  B01F7/00325 ,  B01F7/00583 ,  B01F7/021 ,  B01F7/14 ,  B01F15/00915

Abstract: A food mixing machine appliance is presented for mixing ingredients. The machine has a base unit that can rest on a horizontal surface, a motor positioned in the base unit, a bowl attached to the base unit, and a mixing tool positioned in the bowl. The bowl has a longitudinal axis that extends at an angle that is non-parallel relative to a gravitational direction while the base unit is resting on the horizontal surface, and the mixing tool is operably connected to the motor to receive a torque from the motor and to move within the bowl to mix contents of the bowl. The non-parallel longitudinal axis of the bowl may improve mixing quality and may allow the mixer to better mix small amounts of ingredients in the bowl.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种食品混合机器，用于混合成分。 机器具有可以搁置在水平表面上的基座单元，位于基座单元中的马达，附接到基座单元的碗，以及定位在碗中的混合工具。 所述碗具有纵向轴线，所述纵向轴线以相对于重力方向不平行的角度延伸，同时所述基座单元搁置在所述水平表面上，并且所述混合工具可操作地连接到所述马达以接收来自所述马达的扭矩， 在碗内移动以混合碗的内容物。 碗的不平行的纵向轴线可以改善混合质量，并且可以允许混合器在碗中更好地混合少量的成分。

公开(公告)号：US20220110487A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-14

申请号：US17560784

申请日：2021-12-23

Applicant: BLENDTEC, INC.

Inventor： B. Shawn Elgaaen ,  Thomas D. Dickson, JR. ,  C. David Voorhees ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett

IPC: A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/07 ,  B01F35/511 ,  B01F33/83 ,  B01F33/35 ,  B01F101/06

Abstract: Blending devices can be used to blend material directly in a container such as a disposable container, such as a paper or plastic cup. In some instances, a disposable container can be coupled to an adapter that includes a blade assembly to blend a food product. The food product can be blended directly within the container when the container is coupled to the adapter and supported with a support sleeve that at least partially surrounds an exterior of the disposable container. In further instances, a stand can selectively couple with multiple different sizes of sleeves and disposable containers to the adapter. The food product can be blended directly within the disposable container without causing damage or flex to the disposable container.

公开(公告)号：US10124306B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US14640963

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, Jr. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: A47J43/00 ,  B01F13/04 ,  B01F7/00 ,  B01F7/02 ,  B01F7/14 ,  B01F15/00 ,  F16P1/00 ,  A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/08 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: A food preparation apparatus is presented that has fast-stop capability. It includes a base unit, a mixing container attached to the base unit, a mixing tool configured to extend into and move within the mixing container, and a motor within the base unit. The motor is configured to provide a torque to the mixing tool. A control unit within the base unit is connected to the motor. A contact sensor is connected to the control unit, and the control unit is configured to stop rotation of the motor when the contact sensor detects a touch of a human hand. In some cases, contact with the mixing tool stops the motor, and in other cases, contact with an outer surface or user interface of the base unit stops the motor.

公开(公告)号：US10111558B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-30

申请号：US14640579

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, Jr. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/08 ,  A47J43/046 ,  B01F7/00 ,  B01F7/02 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01F7/14 ,  A23P10/00

Abstract: A food mixing machine appliance is presented for mixing ingredients. The machine has a base unit that can rest on a horizontal surface, a motor positioned in the base unit, a bowl attached to the base unit, and a mixing tool positioned in the bowl. The bowl has a longitudinal axis that extends at an angle that is non-parallel relative to a gravitational direction while the base unit is resting on the horizontal surface, and the mixing tool is operably connected to the motor to receive a torque from the motor and to move within the bowl to mix contents of the bowl. The non-parallel longitudinal axis of the bowl may improve mixing quality and may allow the mixer to better mix small amounts of ingredients in the bowl.

公开(公告)号：US11779158B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17560784

申请日：2021-12-23

Applicant: BLENDTEC, INC.

Inventor： B. Shawn Elgaaen ,  Thomas D. Dickson, Jr. ,  C. David Voorhees ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett

IPC: A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/044 ,  A47J43/042 ,  B01F35/511 ,  B01F33/35 ,  B01F33/83 ,  B01F101/06

CPC classification number: A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/042 ,  A47J43/044 ,  A47J43/0716 ,  A47J43/0727 ,  B01F33/35 ,  B01F33/83 ,  B01F35/511 ,  A47J2043/04436 ,  A47J2043/04463 ,  B01F2101/06

Abstract: Blending devices can be used to blend material directly in a container such as a disposable container, such as a paper or plastic cup. In some instances, a disposable container can be coupled to an adapter that includes a blade assembly to blend a food product. The food product can be blended directly within the container when the container is coupled to the adapter and supported with a support sleeve that at least partially surrounds an exterior of the disposable container. In further instances, a stand can selectively couple with multiple different sizes of sleeves and disposable containers to the adapter. The food product can be blended directly within the disposable container without causing damage or flex to the disposable container.

公开(公告)号：US10098506B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US14640731

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, Jr. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/08 ,  A47J43/046 ,  B01F7/00 ,  B01F7/02 ,  B01F7/14 ,  B01F7/16 ,  B01F7/30 ,  B01F15/00

Abstract: A variable-engagement planetary food mixing tool for attachment to a motorized food mixing apparatus is presented. The tool has a body that has a driveshaft engagement portion and a first longitudinal axis. The tool also has a sun gear concentric with the first longitudinal axis, wherein the sun gear has a first helical gear surface. A planet gear with a second longitudinal axis is also included, wherein the second longitudinal axis is non-parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The planet gear has a second helical gear surface extending around the second longitudinal axis. The planet gear is configured to engage the first helical gear surface of the sun gear in one or more positions along the second longitudinal axis. A mixing member is connected to the planet gear and moves around the first longitudinal axis while rotating around the second longitudinal axis as the planet gear traverses the sun gear.

公开(公告)号：US09999320B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14640847

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, Jr. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: B01F13/04 ,  A47J43/08 ,  A47J43/07 ,  B01F7/00 ,  B01F7/02 ,  B01F7/14 ,  B01F15/00 ,  A47J43/046 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: A47J43/085 ,  A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/0722 ,  A47J43/0727 ,  B01F7/00325 ,  B01F7/00583 ,  B01F7/021 ,  B01F7/14 ,  B01F15/00915 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: A food mixer is presented having mixing tool detection capability. The food mixer has a base unit with a tool attachment portion, a mixing bowl attached to the base unit, and a motor attached to the base unit. The motor has operational settings and is configured to apply a torque to the tool attachment portion. A mixing tool is removably attached to the tool attachment portion, and a controller unit of the mixer is configured to detect the mixing tool attached to the tool attachment portion and to automatically control the operational settings of the drive motor based on the mixing tool detected. A magnet carrier may be used to detect a magnetic portion of the mixing tool as it moves with respect to a magnetically-sensitive sensor in the base unit.

公开(公告)号：US20160256008A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14640963

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: BlendTec, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas D. Dickson, JR. ,  Travis J. Mittanck ,  Javier E. Jimenez ,  Tyson D. Triplett ,  Craig C. Hardcastle ,  Scott C. Losee ,  Christian D. Mills ,  Gregory D. Jackson ,  Heber J. Redd

IPC: A47J43/07 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01F7/16 ,  B01F13/04

CPC classification number: B01F13/045 ,  A47J43/046 ,  A47J43/07 ,  A47J43/0722 ,  A47J43/0727 ,  A47J43/0772 ,  A47J43/085 ,  B01F7/00325 ,  B01F7/00583 ,  B01F7/021 ,  B01F7/14 ,  B01F13/047 ,  B01F15/00915 ,  F16P3/12 ,  H04L12/2818 ,  H04L2012/2841

Abstract: A food preparation apparatus is presented that has fast-stop capability. It includes a base unit, a mixing container attached to the base unit, a mixing tool configured to extend into and move within the mixing container, and a motor within the base unit. The motor is configured to provide a torque to the mixing tool. A control unit within the base unit is connected to the motor. A contact sensor is connected to the control unit, and the control unit is configured to stop rotation of the motor when the contact sensor detects a touch of a human hand. In some cases, contact with the mixing tool stops the motor, and in other cases, contact with an outer surface or user interface of the base unit stops the motor.

Abstract translation: 提出了具有快停能力的食品制备装置。 其包括基座单元，附接到基座单元的混合容器，配置成延伸到混合容器内并在其中移动的混合工具以及基座单元内的马达。 马达被配置为向混合工具提供扭矩。 基座单元内的控制单元连接到电机。 接触传感器连接到控制单元，并且控制单元被配置为当接触传感器检测到人的手的触摸时停止马达的旋转。 在某些情况下，与混合工具的接触会停止电动机，而在其他情况下，与基座的外表面或用户界面接触会停止电机。