WO2025257532A1 - Appareil de transformation des aliments - Google Patents

Appareil de transformation des aliments

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WO2025257532A1
WO2025257532A1 PCT/GB2025/051259 GB2025051259W WO2025257532A1 WO 2025257532 A1 WO2025257532 A1 WO 2025257532A1 GB 2025051259 W GB2025051259 W GB 2025051259W WO 2025257532 A1 WO2025257532 A1 WO 2025257532A1
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bar
container
dough
food processing
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Michael TOUGHER
Robbie COWAN
Alex Gordon
Steve Rogers
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Ooni Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A21C—MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING OR PROCESSING DOUGHS; HANDLING BAKED ARTICLES MADE FROM DOUGH
    • A21C1/00—Mixing or kneading machines for the preparation of dough
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    • A47J43/0711—Parts or details, e.g. mixing tools, whipping tools for machines with tools driven from the upper side mixing, whipping or cutting tools
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a food processing apparatus, which may be particularly effective at kneading dough.
  • a breaker bar in combination with a dough hook or dough spiral in powered appliances for kneading dough contained in a bowl.
  • the breaker bar improves the quality of the dough kneaded with the powered appliance because the breaker bar causes the dough to stretch, which helps to develop the gluten structure needed for good quality food to be made from the dough when it is baked. It also limits the extent to which the dough travels upwards in the bowl of the powered appliance.
  • powered appliances for kneading dough are single purpose dough mixers with a dough hook or dough spiral used as the food processing tool in combination with a breaker bar fixed in place on the dough mixer housing so that it extends into the bowl.
  • powered appliances for preparing other types of food are typically multi-function food mixers.
  • These multi-function food mixers offer a wider variety of food processing types such as whisking egg whites, mixing cake batters or beating icing, where gluten structure is less important.
  • these multi-function food mixers may be provided with a dough spiral or dough hook attachment option, they produce lower quality doughs as they are not suitably adapted for dough kneading.
  • an apparatus for processing food may comprise a container for food.
  • the apparatus may comprise a motor.
  • the apparatus may comprise one or more motors, optionally exactly two motors, optionally two or more motors.
  • the apparatus may comprise a main body housing the or each motor.
  • the apparatus may comprise a food processing tool.
  • the food processing tool may be driven in rotation by the motor (optionally by a first motor of the one or more motors).
  • the food processing tool may extend into the container.
  • the apparatus may comprise a bar.
  • the bar may extend into the container. The bar may be removably attachable to the main body.
  • the apparatus allows the temperature of the food to be processed (e.g. dough) to be kept lower throughout the food processing process (e.g. kneading) compared to existing food apparatus for processing food.
  • the temperature of the food to be processed e.g. dough
  • the food processing process e.g. kneading
  • the apparatus may be a food processor.
  • the apparatus may be a food mixer (e.g. a stand mixer or tabletop mixer).
  • the apparatus may be a domestic food mixer intended for use in domestic kitchens, rather than a commercial food mixer intended for use in a professional kitchen.
  • a domestic food mixer is typically sized so as to fit on a tabletop.
  • commercial mixers are certified to be used for commercial applications and require features such as a metal frame guard installed during use and separate stop buttons.
  • a domestic food mixer does not have these requirements, though it may include these features for convenience to the user rather than to meet legal or technical requirements.
  • the dough may be pizza dough or bread dough.
  • the container may be open, e.g. at the top.
  • the container typically has an (e.g. upper opening) defined therein.
  • the container may comprise a lid, e.g. to (at least partially) cover an opening.
  • the container may comprise (e.g. be made from) metal, for example stainless steel, aluminium or copper.
  • the container may comprise (e.g. be made from) other materials, such as glass, plastic or porcelain.
  • the head unit is connected to the base unit by a coupling configured to cause tilting of the head unit relative to the base unit (e.g. in response to a first user input).
  • the head unit may pivot around a pivot bar when the head unit is tilted relative to the base unit.
  • the coupling may comprise two rigid shafts whose axes are inclined to each other (i.e. a universal joint).
  • the head unit may comprise the first gear set.
  • the head unit may comprise an attachment point for the food processing tool and an attachment point for the bar. In some embodiments there may be a plurality of attachment points. In some embodiments there may be (e.g. precisely) one attachment point for the food processing tool. In some embodiments there may be (e.g. precisely) one attachment point for the bar.
  • the first gear set may be coupled to the (e.g. first) motor (e.g. a motor configured to cause rotation of the food processing tool) and the attachment point for the food processing tool.
  • the protrusion may have a height of at least 60% the height of the container, e.g. at least 70% of the height of the container, e.g. at least 80% of the height of the container, typically not more than 100% of the height of the container.
  • the protrusion may be positioned so that the majority of the height dimension of the protrusion is coincident with the height dimension of the container.
  • this limits the risk of trapped fingers in used.
  • the bar may have a length at least 4 times greater than its width or thickness.
  • the bar may be rigid, such that it does not deform under the force of the dough when the food processing tool is rotated.
  • the bar may be rigid in that it is able to withstand a minimum of 50 N of force from the dough without deforming.
  • the bar is a breaker bar (which is term known to the skilled person).
  • a breaker bar is typically used in combination with a dough hook or dough spiral as the food processing tool.
  • the bar comprises a first bar end. It may be that the bar comprises a second bar end. The bar may have a longitudinal axis extending from the first bar end to the second bar end. It may be that the second bar end is opposite to the first bar end. It may be that the main body comprises a first attachment point. It may be the first bar end is attachable to the first attachment point. It may be that the bar has a length extending in a first direction. It may be the first direction extends from the first bar end to the second bar end. It may be that the bar has a width extending in a second direction. It may be that the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. It may be that the bar has a breadth extending in a further direction. It may be that the further direction is perpendicular to the first direction. It may be that the further direction is perpendicular to the second direction.
  • the bar may be removably attachable to the main body in such a way that, when attached, the bar may be fixed in place.
  • the bar may be fixed in place such that it may not be moved in a horizontal or vertical direction when it is attached to the main body.
  • the bar may be fixed in place such that it is not rotatable (e.g. around its longitudinal axis) when it is attached to the main body.
  • the bar may be fixed in place such that it is not possible to move the bar such that the angle formed between the longitudinal axis of the bar and the vertical direction is changed.
  • the attachment point may be configured to retain the bar (e.g. the first bar end) (optionally to fix the bar in place).
  • the attachment point may be configured to cooperate with bar (e.g. the first bar end) (optionally to fix the bar in place).
  • the bar may be attached to the main body such that it is suspended from (e.g. extends downwards from) the main body (e.g. the head unit) via the first attachment point, from its first end.
  • the bar may be configured to extend from the main body into the container.
  • the bar may be attached and detached from the main body (e.g. only) when the head unit is in the tilted position.
  • the bar may be removably attachable to the main body in that the bar is intended to be detached and reattached (e.g. to/from the first attachment point) without interfering with the operation of the apparatus.
  • the bar may be repeatedly detachable from and (re-)attachable to the main body. In other words, the bar may be removable without breaking or destroying any part of the apparatus.
  • the bar is removable from the apparatus by hand. That is, no manual tool (e.g. a hex key) may be required to remove the bar from the apparatus. It may be that the bar is removable (e.g. and re-attachable) to the apparatus toollessly (i.e. without using a tool).
  • no manual tool e.g. a hex key
  • the bar is removable (e.g. and re-attachable) to the apparatus toollessly (i.e. without using a tool).
  • the bar is removably attached to the main body by a locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism may be configured to retain the bar (e.g. the first bar end) (optionally to fix the bar in place).
  • the locking mechanism may be configured to cooperate with bar (e.g. the first bar end) (optionally to fix the bar in place).
  • the locking mechanism, attachment point, and first bar end may (e.g. together) be configured to retain the bar (e.g. the first bar end) (optionally to fix the bar in place). It may be that the bar is removable from the apparatus, via the locking mechanism, by hand. It may be that the bar is removable (e.g. and re-attachable) too the apparatus toollessly.
  • the locking mechanism may be configured to allow attachment and removal of the bar without the need for tools.
  • the locking mechanism locks the bar in place when it is attached to the main body and provides an easy way for the user to detach the bar from the main body.
  • the secure attachment provided by the locking mechanism means that the bar is able to resist forces exerted on it by the food being processed in the container which could otherwise cause it to become loose from the main body.
  • the bar is locked in place, it is not possible to move the bar in a translational direction (e.g. horizontally or vertically).
  • the bar is locked in place, it is not possible to rotate the bar (e.g. around the longitudinal axis of the bar).
  • the locking mechanism may be configured to prevent rotation of the bar (e.g. around the longitudinal axis of the bar) when the bar is locked in place.
  • the locking mechanism may comprise one or more rotationally asymmetric components configured to prevent rotation of the bar (e.g. around the longitudinal axis of the bar).
  • the locking mechanism may comprise a protrusion which extends from the bar in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bar and a recess configured to (e.g. sized and shaped to) receive and retain the protrusion. This is advantageous as it can prevent collision between the food processing tool and the bar.
  • the bar may be locked in place such that it is not possible to move the bar such that the angle formed between the longitudinal axis of the bar and the vertical direction is changed.
  • the bar may be fixed in place such that it is not possible to alter the location of the bar (e.g. relative to the main body, e.g. without first unlocking the bar from the attachment point via the locking mechanism).
  • the bar may be fixed in place such that it is not possible to alter the orientation of the bar (e.g. relative to the main body, e.g. without first unlocking the bar from the attachment point via the locking mechanism).
  • the locking mechanism is arranged to lock the breaker bar to the first attachment point.
  • the locking mechanism may be used to attach and detach the breaker bar from the first attachment point.
  • the locking mechanism may be provided by cooperating parts on each of the first attachment point and the breaker bar itself.
  • the breaker bar may comprise a first locking mechanism cooperating part and the attachment point may comprise a second locking mechanism cooperating part, wherein the first and second locking mechanism cooperating parts are configured to cooperate (e.g. to lock together).
  • the locking mechanism may be provided on the first attachment point.
  • the bar is adjustable to vary the (e.g. translational) distance between the food processing tool and the bar. It may be that the (e.g. translational) distance between the food processing tool and the bar is variable. It may be that the distance between the first attachment point and the attachment point of the food processing tool to the apparatus is variable.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a pin and slot locking mechanism.
  • the pin and slot locking mechanism limits or prevents movement (e.g. spinning, rattling, etc.) of the bar when the apparatus is in use.
  • the movement can occur when food inside the container (e.g. dough) is moving past the bar because the dough exerts a large amount of force on the bar.
  • the fixture i.e. the locking mechanism
  • the bar can move, for example wobble, and could come loose, which could then lead to breakages.
  • the pin and slot (e.g. keyway) locking mechanism is sufficiently robust such that it is able to withstand the force that the dough exerts on the bar to keep the bar attached to the main body.
  • the pin and slot locking mechanism may comprise (e.g. be) a keyway locking mechanism.
  • the slot may be configured (e.g. sized and shaped) to receive (e.g. and retain) a pin.
  • the food processing tool may comprise the pin.
  • the pin may protrude from the food processing tool, optionally an end region of the food processing tool.
  • the pin may be integrally formed with the food processing tool, optionally an end region of the food processing tool.
  • the head unit may comprise the slot.
  • the attachment point for the bar may comprise the slot.
  • the food processing tool may comprise the slot.
  • the attachment point for the bar may comprise the pin.
  • the pin may be integrally formed with the attachment point for the bar.
  • the slot may define a path in which the pin may be received and along which the pin may travel.
  • the path may have a length comprising first and second length sections (and optionally further length sections) wherein the first and second length sections are arranged at an angle (optionally 90°) to each other.
  • Optional further length sections may each be arranged at an angle to the previous section.
  • the path may be closed-ended.
  • the path may be open-ended.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a thumb fastener.
  • thumb fastener to attach and detach the bar from the main body is particularly convenient for the user.
  • a thumb fastener can be tightened and loosened by the user of the apparatus without the use of an additional tool, such as a wrench, spanner or screwdriver, whilst providing a secure mechanism for attaching the bar to the main body.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a first locking mechanism part and a second locking mechanism part.
  • the bar comprises the first locking mechanism part.
  • the main body e.g. the attachment point
  • the second locking mechanism part comprises the first locking mechanism part.
  • the first locking mechanism part is not removable from the bar (e.g. without the use of additional tools and without damage to the bar).
  • the first locking mechanism part is integrally formed with the bar.
  • the second locking mechanism part is not removable from the main body (e.g. the attachment point) (e.g. without the use of additional tools and without damage to the bar).
  • the second locking mechanism part is integrally formed with the main body (e.g. the attachment point).
  • the locking mechanism may be either not removable from the bar or are not removable from the main body (e.g. attachment point) (e.g. without the use of additional tools and without damage to the bar or to the main body (e.g. attachment point)). It may be that all parts of the locking mechanism are either integrally formed with the bar or are integrally formed with the main body (e.g. attachment point).
  • the first locking mechanism part may comprise a pin integrally formed with the bar and optionally a thumb nut that is not removable from the bar (e.g.
  • the second locking mechanism part may comprise a slot configured to receive the pin, the slot being integrally formed with the attachment point, and optionally a threaded portion configured to cooperate with the thumb nut, the threaded portion being integrally formed with the attachment point.
  • the locking mechanism is configured to be locked and unlocked by hand (such as with a thumb fastener).
  • the thumb fastener may comprise a screw and thread fastening mechanism that is tightened and loosened by hand (i.e. without tools like a screwdriver or spanner).
  • the thumb fastener may comprise a knurled thumb nut or knurled thumb screw.
  • the thumb fastener may comprise a winged thumb nut or winged thumb screw.
  • the bar comprises a protrusion for attaching the bar to the first attachment point.
  • the protrusion may vary in width across its length.
  • the protrusion may be a tapered protrusion.
  • the tapered protrusion may extend from the first bar end in the direction opposite to the first direction.
  • the tapered protrusion may be tapered in that the width or breadth of the tapered protrusion is tapered. It may be that the bar is tapered from a maximum width to a minimum width.
  • the first end of the tapered protrusion may be the end of the tapered protrusion nearest to the first bar end.
  • the second end of the tapered protrusion may be the end of the tapered protrusion furthest from the first bar end. It may be that the maximum width of the tapered protrusion is at the first end of the tapered protrusion. It may be that the minimum width of the tapered protrusion is at the second of tapered protrusion.
  • a tapered geometry for the protrusion for attaching to the first attachment point helps with fixing the bar securely in place so that it does not move in use.
  • the protrusion for attaching to the first attachment point is tapered, the bar is secured into place when attached at the first attachment point.
  • the first attachment point may comprise a recess for receiving the tapered protrusion of the breaker bar.
  • the first attachment point may comprise the slot of the keyway locking mechanism.
  • the tapered protrusion may comprise the pin of the keyway locking mechanism.
  • the first bar end comprises a threaded portion.
  • the first attachment point comprises a (e.g. correspondingly) threaded portion (e.g. recess).
  • the bar may be attached to the main body by screwing the threaded portion of the first bar end into the threaded portion (e.g. recess) of the attachment point, e.g. the bar may be configured to be attached to the attachment point via a threaded attachment mechanism.
  • the maximum width of the bar is at most 8 cm . It may be that the minimum width of the bar is at least 0.5 cm.
  • these dimensions provide a sufficiently robust and rigid bar that is able to withstand the force exerted on it by the dough without being too large so as to take up a large portion of space within the container.
  • the maximum width of the bar is for example at most 10 cm, for example at most 8 cm, such as at most 6 cm, for example at most 5 cm, such as at most 4 cm, for example at most 3 cm, such as at most 2.5 cm, for example at most 2 cm, such as at most 1.8 cm, for example at most 1.5 cm, such as at most 1.2 cm, for example at most 1 cm.
  • the minimum width of the bar is such as at least 0.5 cm, for example at least 0.7 cm, such as at least 1 cm.
  • the bar may comprise a paddle-shaped portion. The maximum width may be the width at the paddle-shaped portion.
  • the second bar end and the interior of the container are spaced apart (e.g. when the container is fixed into place on the base unit and the bar is fixed in place). In other words, it may be that there is a distance between the second bar end and the interior of the container. The distance may be great enough to allow (e.g. at least a portion of) foodstuffs such as dough within the container to pass beneath the second bar end in use. It may be that the distance between the second bar end and the interior of the container, when the container is attached to the main body, is at most 4 cm.
  • the distance between the second bar end and the interior of the container, when the container is attached to the main body is for example at most 4 cm, such as at most 3 cm, for example at most 2 cm, such as at most 1 cm, such as at most 8 mm, for example at most 5 mm, such as at least 0.5mm, such as at least 1mm, such at least 2 mm, for example at least 5 mm, such as at least 10 mm, for example at least 15 mm, such as at least 20 mm, for example at least 25 mm, such as at least 30 mm.
  • the food processing tool comprises a first tool end. It may be that the food processing tool comprises a second tool end. It may be that the second tool end is opposite to the first tool end. It may be that the main body comprises a second attachment point. It may be that the first tool end is attachable to the second attachment point. It may be that the food processing tool extends along a first axis. It may be that the first axis extends in a third direction. It may be that the third direction extends from the first tool end to the second tool end.
  • the food processing tool may be attached to the main body such that it is suspended from the main body (e.g. the head unit) via the second attachment point.
  • the food processing tool may be configured to extend from the main body into the container.
  • the food processing tool may be attached and detached from the main body when the head unit is in the tilted position.
  • the food processing tool may be removably attachable to the main body in that the tool is intended to be detached and reattached (e.g. to/from the second attachment point) without interfering with the operation of the apparatus.
  • the food processing tool may be repeatedly detachable from and (re-)attachable to the main body. In other words, the food processing tool may be removable without breaking or destroying any part of the apparatus.
  • the food processing tool may comprise (e.g. be formed of) one or more of metal, silicone or plastic.
  • the food processing tool may process food by one of more of: mixing, whisking, beating, folding, stirring or kneading.
  • the food processing tool may comprise (e.g. be) one or more of a mixer; a whisk (optionally a double whisk); a beater; a folder; a spatula; a paddle; a stirrer; a kneader; a dough hook; a dough spiral.
  • the apparatus may comprise one or more food processing tools, optionally one or more mixers, whisks (optionally double whisks), beaters, folders, spatulas, paddles, stirrers, kneaders, dough hooks, dough spirals.
  • the apparatus may comprise a food processing accessory.
  • the food processing tool may comprise the food processing accessory.
  • the food processing accessory may be different to the food processing tool.
  • the food processing accessory may be attachable to the main body using the attachment point for the food processing tool to the main body and/or the attachment point for the bar to the main body.
  • the food processing tool may be driven by the motor (i.e. optionally by a first or second motor of the one or more motors).
  • the food processing accessory may be attached to the main body by way of an adapter which converts the attachment mechanism of the attachment point for the food processing tool to the main body and/or the attachment point for the bar to the main body into an attachment mechanism of the food processing accessory.
  • the food processing accessory may be, for example, a vegetable slicer, a pasta extruder, a sausage maker, a mincer, etc.
  • the food processing accessory is affixed to the apparatus using the attachment point of the bar. It may be that the food processing accessory is coupled to the motor using the attachment point of the food processing tool.
  • the third direction may be parallel to the first direction so that both the food processing tool and the bar extend in the same direction.
  • the food processing tool is a dough spiral. It may be that the food processing tool is a dough hook.
  • dough hooks and dough spirals are particularly effective at preparing good quality dough because they perform a kneading action on the dough inside the container to develop the gluten in the dough.
  • a dough hook comprises a helix (e.g. spiral) of varying pitch.
  • a dough spiral comprises a spiral of constant pitch.
  • the dough hook or dough spiral may not contact the container when the dough hook or dough spiral rotates.
  • the second end of the dough hook or the dough spiral may be positioned at least 1 cm from the base of the container (optionally at least 2 cm, optionally up to 0.5 cm, optionally up to 0.2 cm).
  • the food processing tool comprises a whisk attachment.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise a whisk.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise a single whisk.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise a double whisk.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise two whisks, optionally two interlocking whisks. Two whisks will be understood to interlock where the wires or bars of a first whisk move in a first path, the wires or bars of a second whisk move in a second path, and where the first path and the second path coincide at least at one point.
  • the whisks may be noninterlocking whisks.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise a first whisk rotatable about a first axis.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise a second whisk rotatable about a second axis, e.g.
  • the first whisk may rotate in a first rotation direction (e.g. anti clockwise).
  • the second whisk may rotate in a second rotation direction (e.g. clockwise).
  • the first rotation direction may be opposite to the second rotation direction.
  • whisk(s) of the whisk attachment is formed of wires.
  • the wires may have a circular or elliptical cross-section (e.g. in a direction perpendicular to their length).
  • the wires may have a maximum thickness of 0.8 cm, e.g. 0.5 cm, 0.4 cm, 0.3 cm, 0.2 cm, 0.1 cm.
  • whisk(s) of the whisk attachment is formed of bars.
  • the bars may have a non-circular or non-elliptical cross-section (e.g. in a direction perpendicular to their length).
  • the bars may have a minimum thickness of 0.1 cm, e.g. 0.2 cm, 0.3 cm, 0.4 cm, 0.5 cm.
  • the food processing tool comprises a beater attachment. It may be that the food processing tool comprises a paddle attachment.
  • the terms beater attachment and paddle attachment are used interchangeably.
  • a paddle attachment is a beater attachment in that the paddle attachment performs a beating action.
  • the beater attachment (which may be the paddle attachment) comprises a (e.g. outer) frame.
  • the paddle attachment comprises a flange extending at least partially around the perimeter of the frame of the paddle (i.e. beater) attachment.
  • the flange is configured to contact the interior of the container (optionally one or more of the or each side wall, optionally the base) during rotation of the paddle attachment.
  • the flange is a single flange. Alternatively, the flange may be separated into a first flange piece and a second flange piece.
  • the beater attachment (which may be the paddle attachment) comprises a (e.g. outer) frame with one or more internal ribs.
  • the one or more internal ribs may be one or more struts within the frame.
  • the beater attachment (which may be the paddle attachment) comprises a (e.g. outer) frame without an internal rib.
  • the beater attachment comprises a first internal rib extending in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the beater attachment.
  • the first internal rib may extend in a direction collinear to the axis.
  • the beater attachment may also comprise a second internal rib.
  • the second internal rib may extend from (e.g. the end of) the first internal rib.
  • the second internal rib may extend at an angle (e.g. in the same plane as the direction in which the first internal rib extends) from the first internal rib.
  • the beater attachment (e.g. the frame and/or the one or more internal ribs) comprises a plastics material. It may be that the beater attachment (e.g. the frame and/or the one or more internal ribs) comprises silicone. It may be that the flange is removably attachable to the frame. It may be that the frame (and the one or more ribs) is flat. By flat, we refer to the perimeter of the frame lying within a single plane (i.e. being two dimensional). It may be that the frame is twisted. By twisted, we refer to the perimeter of the frame including portions which extend in three-dimensions, rather than only portions which extend in two dimensions.
  • the beater may have a generally rectangular (optionally square) shape.
  • the frame may be a generally rectangular (optionally square) frame.
  • the frame may extend in the plane of the shape of the beater, e.g. in the plane of the rectangular (optionally square) shape.
  • a portion of the frame may extend in a perpendicular direction to the plane of the shape of the beater, e.g. in the plane of the rectangular (optionally square) shape.
  • the frame may extend forward of the plane of the beater.
  • the frame may extend rearward of the plane of the beater.
  • the twisted edges of the frame push the food on the side walls of the container down the side walls of the container and into the body of food at the bottom of the container, rather than merely pushing the food on the side walls of the container around the side walls of the container.
  • the (e.g. outer) frame is formed of (e.g. pressed) stainless steel.
  • no paint coating is required when the frame is formed of (e.g. pressed) stainless steel thereby reducing manufacturing time.
  • the flange scrapes food on the interior sides of the container into a mix of food ingredients in the container (e.g. the dough). This means that the food is processed consistently throughout as all ingredients are incorporated.
  • the paddle attachment has a length (in the third direction) and width (in a direction perpendicular to the third direction) which are both at least 4 times greater than its thickness (in a direction perpendicular to the length and width).
  • the beater attachment comprises a cage.
  • the whisk attachment comprises a plurality of shaped wires bent (optionally curved) so as to form an (e.g. balloon) whisk.
  • the flange may be (e.g. resiliently) deformable.
  • the flange may be flexible to deform to the shape of the interior walls of the container. In this way, the flange sweeps along the interior side walls of the container in use to remove food from the side walls and incorporate these pieces of food into the mix.
  • the apparatus is for kneading dough.
  • the apparatus may be configured for (e.g. adapted for) kneading dough, e.g. bread or pizza dough. That is, the apparatus may comprise a breaker bar, a rotating dough hook or dough spiral, and a bowl.
  • a breaker bar is particularly advantageous when the apparatus is used to knead dough because it encourages the dough to stretch, which develops the gluten in dough and therefore improves the quality of the dough.
  • the apparatus may rotate the dough hook or dough spiral at a low speed.
  • a suitable speed for kneading dough may be 150 revolutions per minute (RPM).
  • the speed of rotation of the food processing tool is adjustable.
  • the user may be able to select the speed of rotation of the food processing tool.
  • the speed of rotation of the food processing tool is adjustable, optionally in dependence on the hydration (level of water) in the dough.
  • the apparatus may also be capable of performing other food processing techniques by including additional food processing tools. It may be that the food processing tool is removably attachable to the main body (e.g. by way of a locking mechanism).
  • the dough hook or dough spiral may be interchangeable with other food processing tools, for example other food processing tools which are more useful at performing other types of food processing techniques.
  • the apparatus may comprise a first food processing tool, which may be a dough hook or dough spiral.
  • the apparatus may comprise one or more second food processing tools, which may be one or more of the whisk attachment, the beater attachment and the paddle attachment discussed above (or optionally one or more other tools). It may be that only one food processing tool (other than the bar) may be attached to the apparatus at any one time.
  • the motor rotates the food processing tool.
  • the (e.g. first) motor may be configured to cause rotation of the food processing tool in the clockwise or the anticlockwise direction (e.g. around the first axis).
  • the (e.g. first) motor is configured to cause clockwise rotation of the food processing tool (e.g. around the first axis).
  • the (e.g. first) motor is configured to cause anticlockwise rotation of the food processing tool (e.g. around the first axis).
  • the speed of rotation of the food processing tool is variable from a minimum speed of rotation (i.e. greater than zero) to a maximum speed of rotation.
  • the speed of rotation of the food processing may be such as at least 60 RPM, for example at least 100 RPM, such as at least 150 RPM, for example at least 200 RPM, such as at least 250 RPM.
  • the speed of rotation of the dough hook or dough spiral may be such as at most 400 RPM, for example at most 350 RPM, such as at most 300 RPM.
  • the whisk attachment comprises a gearing system.
  • the gearing system may be configured to cause the whisk attachment to rotate in a reverse direction to the direction of rotation of the motor.
  • the whisk attachment can be operated in a different rotation direction to the other food processing tools. This can be particularly effective when combined with the rotating container discussed below to add large amounts of air into the food in the container to whisk and whip food well.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise a gear box housing attached to the plurality of wires (or bars) forming the or each whisk.
  • the or each whisk may be reversibly detachable from the gear box housing.
  • the or each whisk attachment may be (e.g. removably) attachable to both the first and second attachment points.
  • the whisk attachment may comprise a first connector and a second connector. Each connector may be used to attach the whisk attachment to a respective attachment point.
  • the apparatus is a spiral mixer. That is, the apparatus may comprise a breaker bar, a rotating dough hook or dough spiral (or other tool) and a rotating bowl.
  • spiral mixers are particularly useful when preparing dough because both the dough hook or dough spiral and the bowl rotate independently of one another.
  • the dough hook or dough spiral rotates around a stationary axis.
  • a mixer that is not a spiral mixer for example a planetary mixer, does not have a rotating bowl and the food processing tool undergoes planetary rotation (i.e. the tool rotates around a rotating axis).
  • the dough spiral is provided in the form of a helical tool. It may be that the direction of curvature of the dough spiral or the dough hook is the same direction as the rotation of the dough spiral or the dough hook driven by the (e.g. first) motor.
  • the direction of rotation of the dough spiral (or dough hook) as driven by the (e.g. first) motor may be a principal direction.
  • the direction of curvature of the dough spiral is clockwise (e.g. the helix of the dough spiral is a right- handed helix) and that the apparatus (e.g. the (e.g. first) motor) is configured to rotate the dough spiral or dough hook in the clockwise direction (e.g. around the first axis).
  • the direction of curvature is anticlockwise (e.g. the helix of the dough spiral is a left-handed helix) and that the apparatus (e.g. the (e.g. first) motor) is configured to rotate the dough spiral or dough hook in the anticlockwise direction.
  • the apparatus e.g. the (e.g. first) motor
  • the direction of curvature (e.g. of the helix) of the dough spiral or the dough hook is the opposite direction to the rotation of the dough spiral or the dough hook driven by the (e.g. first) motor. That is, it may alternatively be that the direction of curvature (e.g. of the helix) of the dough spiral (or dough hook) may be in a reverse direction to the principal direction.
  • a right-handed helix is one wherein, with a line of sight along the helix’s axis (e.g. a line of sight from the end of the helix that is attachable to the main body of the apparatus), a clockwise screwing motion moves the helix away from the observer.
  • a left-handed helix is one where, with a line of sight along the helix’s axis, a clockwise screwing motion moves the helix towards the observer.
  • the radius of the helix may vary as a function of the length of the helix. For example, the radius of the helix may be greater closer to (e.g. at) a first end (e.g.
  • the radius of the helix may be smaller closer to (e.g. at) a first end and greater closer to (e.g. at) a second end.
  • the radius of the helix may be constant as a function of the length of the helix.
  • the stretching of the dough is increased. This causes more gluten to develop which improves the quality of the dough.
  • curvature of the dough spiral or dough hook and the direction of rotation of the dough hook or dough spiral, caused by the (e.g. first) motor are both clockwise or both anticlockwise.
  • the third direction is non-parallel to the first direction. It may be that the third direction is non-perpendicular to the first direction.
  • the bar can be offset with respect to the food processing tool to encourage stretching of the dough.
  • the angular offset between the first direction and the third direction is for example at most 45°, such as at most 35°, for example at most 25°, such as at most 15°, for example at most 10°, such as at most 5°. It may be that the angular offset between the first direction and the third direction is for example at least 5°, such as at least 10°, for example at least 15°, such as at least 20°, for example at least 25°, such as at least 30°.
  • the main body comprises one or more (e.g. visible) light sources configured to illuminate the interior of the container.
  • the light sources provide illumination so that the user can see the interior of the container clearly even if the main body partially occludes the view of the interior of the container when the apparatus is in use.
  • the one or more light sources comprises one or more LEDs.
  • the one or more light sources are arranged on the head unit.
  • the one or more light sources may be covered by a transparent (to visible light) or translucent (to visible light) cover.
  • the cover may allow (e.g. visible) light to diffuse through the cover.
  • the apparatus may comprise one or more light diffusers configured to cause diffusion of light from the one or more light sources.
  • each of the one or more light sources are configured (optionally positioned) such that the light emitted from the one or more light sources is projected towards the centre of the container (e.g. bowl). It may be that each of the one or more light sources are configured (optionally positioned) such that a greater proportion of the light emitted is projected towards the centre of the container (e.g. bowl) than onto the food processing tool (e.g. dough hook or dough spiral).
  • this helps to ensure that the container and/or its contents are illuminated, rather than illuminating the tool.
  • the or each of the one or more light sources are positioned at least 2 cm away from the first attachment point.
  • the or each of the one or more light sources may be positioned at least 2 cm away from the second attachment point.
  • the one or more light sources by positioning the one or more light sources away from the second attachment point, there is more distance between the one or more light sources and the food in the container. Therefore, the risk of the food ingredients covering the one or more light sources is reduced.
  • each of the one or more light sources are positioned such as at least 2 cm away, for example at least 2.5 cm, such as at least 3 cm, for example at least 3.5 cm, such as at least 4 cm from the first (and/or optionally the second) attachment point. It may be that each of the one or more light sources are positioned such as at least 2 cm away, for example at least 2.5 cm, such as at least 3 cm, for example at least 3.5 cm, such as at least 4 cm from the locking mechanism (e.g. the thumb fastener).
  • the distance between the one or more light sources and the first (and/or optionally the second) attachment point may be the minimum distance between the one or more light sources and the first (and/or optionally the second) attachment point.
  • the bar comprises a cross-sectional area having the shape of a polygon having three or more sides (e.g. a triangle, quadrilateral, pentagon, etc).
  • the sides may be curved sides.
  • the cross-sectional area may extend in a plane extending perpendicular to the first direction.
  • the bar may have curved edges.
  • the cross-sectional area may vary as a function of the length of the bar. For example, the cross-sectional area may be greater closer to (e.g. at) a first end of the bar and smaller closer to (e.g. at) a second end of the bar. The cross-sectional area may be smaller closer to (e.g. at) a first end of the bar and greater closer to (e.g. at) a second end of the bar. Alternatively, the cross-sectional area may be constant as a function of the length of the bar.
  • the bar may be a straight bar.
  • the centre of the cross-sectional area of the bar may be constant as a function of the length of the bar.
  • the bar may be generally defined as a regular cuboid or as a cylinder, for example.
  • the bar may comprise a straight portion and one or more angled portions.
  • having a cross-sectional area of this shape means that the bar has edges (e.g. extending in the first direction) against which the dough can stretch to develop the gluten in the dough.
  • the cross-sectional area may have the shape of a square or rectangle with straight or rounded edges.
  • the bar comprises a cross-sectional area having the shape of an ellipse, optionally a circle.
  • the container is rotatable about a second axis. It may be that the second axis is parallel to the first direction.
  • the rotatable container causes increased contact between the food and the food processing tool and the bar which can improve stretching of the dough when the apparatus is used to knead dough with the food processing tool as a dough spiral or dough hook.
  • the container can rotate selectively either anticlockwise or clockwise.
  • the container and the food processing tool may rotate in the same direction. In some examples, the food processing tool and the container may both rotate clockwise. In some examples, the food processing tool and the container may both rotate anticlockwise. In some examples, the food processing tool may rotate clockwise and the container may rotate anticlockwise. In some examples, the food processing tool may rotate anticlockwise and the container may rotate clockwise.
  • the container may be caused to rotate by a motor, which may be different to (e.g. may be a second motor) or the same as the (e.g. first) motor which causes rotation of the food processing tool.
  • a motor which may be different to (e.g. may be a second motor) or the same as the (e.g. first) motor which causes rotation of the food processing tool.
  • the motor is configured to drive the rotation of the container. It may be that the first motor is configured to drive the rotation of the container. Alternatively, it may be that the second motor is configured to drive the rotation of the container.
  • using a single motor to power both the rotation of the food processing tool and the container may reduce the power consumption of the apparatus.
  • the provision of a first motor configured to drive the rotation of the food processing tool, and a second motor configured to drive the rotation of the container provides flexibility in the ratio of rotation speeds of the two parts. It has surprisingly been found that some ratios of rotation speeds are better suited to some food processing steps (e.g. kneading dough).
  • the motor can be operated to cause (e.g. selective) anticlockwise or clockwise rotation of the container.
  • the speed of rotation of the container is variable from a minimum speed of rotation (i.e. greater than zero) to a maximum speed of rotation.
  • the container and the food processing tool may be configured to rotate at the same speed.
  • the container and the food processing tool may be configured to rotate at different speeds.
  • the apparatus comprises a first motor and a second motor, where the first motor drives rotation of the food processing tool and the second motor drives rotation of the container, the speed of rotation of the food processing tool may be different to the speed of rotation of the container.
  • the speed of rotation of the container may be such as at least 6 RPM, for example at least 8 RPM, such as at least 10 RPM, for example at least 15 RPM, such as at least 20 RPM.
  • the speed of rotation of the container may be for example at most 60 RPM, such as at most 50 RPM, for example at most 45 RPM, such as at most 40 RPM, for example at most 35 RPM, such as at least 30 RPM.
  • the speed of rotation of the food processing tool may be such as at least 40 RPM, for example at least 50 RPM, such as at least 60 RPM, for example at least 100 RPM, such as at least 150 RPM, for example at least 200 RPM, such as at least 250 RPM, for example at least 300 RPM.
  • the speed of rotation of the food processing tool may be such as at most 550 RPM, for example at most 500 RPM, such as at most 450 RPM, for example at most 400 RPM, such as at most 350 RPM, for example at most 300 RPM, such as at most 250 RPM, for example at most 200 RPM, such as at most 150 RPM.
  • the ratio of speed of rotation of the container to speed of rotation of the tool may be a non-integer ratio, e.g. 1 to x.1 or 1 to x.15 or 1 to x.25, where x is any integer.
  • x may be at most 15, at most 13, at most 10, at most 8 or at most 6.
  • x may be at least 2, at least 3, at least 4, at least 5, at least 6, at least 8 or at least 10.
  • a non-integer ratio for the ratio of speed of rotation of the container to speed of rotation of the tool means that the food processing tool will impact different parts of the food inside the container on consecutive rotations as so to contact all of the food and not leave any lumps in the food.
  • the ratio of speed of rotation of the container to speed of rotation of the tool may vary during food processing (i.e. during use for mixing, kneading, beating etc.). It may be that the ratio varies according to a predetermined cycle. It may be that the predetermined cycle depends on a mode of operation. It may be that the predetermined cycle comprises at least one (e.g. a plurality of) stages. It may be that each stage corresponds to a predetermined time period during which the ratio of speed of rotation of the container to speed of rotation of the tool is set at a predetermined value.
  • the ratio varies depending on the speed of rotation of the tool.
  • variation in the speed ratio enables a fuller contact and coverage of the food in the container.
  • possibility of dead spots i.e. areas of food in the container that is not processed
  • the apparatus When the apparatus is used with gluten containing food, it may help build strength of gluten further.
  • the speed of the rotation of the container is coupled to the speed of rotation of the food processing tool. That is, it may be that when the food processing tool is rotated at a maximum speed of rotation of the food processing tool, the container is rotated at a maximum speed of rotation of the container and when the food processing tool is rotated at a minimum speed of rotation of the food processing tool, the container is rotated at a minimum speed of rotation of the container. It may be that a change in the speed of rotation of the container causes a change in the speed of rotation of the food processing tool (and vice versa).
  • the ratio between the speed of rotation of the container to the speed of rotation of the food processing tool is selected to achieve a good quality dough.
  • the speed of rotation of the food processing tool and/or the container may be set in dependence on a second user input. That is, the user may select a speed of rotation of the food processing tool and/or the speed of ratio of the container. The user may select the ratio of the speed of rotation of the container to the speed of rotation of the food processing tool.
  • the user can control both speeds independently allowing the user to fine tune for their specific requirements.
  • the apparatus comprises a second user input device.
  • the second user input device is typically configured to allow a user to provide (i.e. to receive) an input indicative of a desired rotation speed of the food processing tool and/or container.
  • the second user input device is typically configured to allow a user to provide (i.e. to receive) an input indicative of a desired ratio of the speed of rotation of the container to the speed of rotation of the food processing tool.
  • the second user input device may comprise a (e.g. capacitive) button or dial.
  • the second user input device may be an external device to the apparatus (e.g. a user’s mobile phone).
  • the apparatus may comprise a communications module to communicate with the external device. Other types of user input devices will be envisaged. It may be that the apparatus is operable in (one of) a plurality of modes of operation. It may be that the ratio of the speed of rotation of the container to the speed of rotation of the food processing tool is dependent on a selected mode of operation.
  • the mixing parameters can be optimised for different uses of the apparatus.
  • the apparatus can be optimised to provide optimised processing of food depending on whether the apparatus is used for kneading (e.g. food processing tool is a dough spiral), beating (e.g. food processing tool is a beater attachment) or whisking (e.g. food processing tool is a whisk attachment).
  • the mode is selected by a user by the user providing the second user input.
  • the user may decide which mode to select depending on which food processing tool is being used or which food ingredients are being processed.
  • the user may decide which mode to select depending on a recipe for the food ingredients being processed. For example, the user may select a mode to indicate that the dough spiral is attached to the apparatus and will be used to process food.
  • the user may select a mode to indicate that dough is being made by the apparatus.
  • the user may select a mode to indicate that low or high hydration dough is being made by the apparatus.
  • the apparatus many comprise one or more sensors.
  • the one or more sensors may comprise a bar attachment sensor configured to determine that the bar is attached to the main body. It may be that the one or more sensors comprises a tool attachment sensor configured to determine a type of food processing tool attached to the main body.
  • the one or more sensors may comprise one or more microswitches. The one or more sensors may be configured to determine which of: a beater attachment, whisk attachment or dough hook/dough spiral is attached to the main body.
  • the apparatus may comprise a first sensor configured to determine that the bar is attached to the main body and a second sensor configured to determine a type of food processing tool attached to the main body.
  • the one or more sensors may be implemented with a controller to determine that the bar is attached to the main body and/or determine a type of food processing tool attached to the main body. It will be appreciated that other types of sensors may be used, for example a magnetic Hall sensor.
  • the ratio of speed of rotation of the container to speed of rotation of the food processing tool is dependent on at least one of: whether the breaker bar is attached to the main body and the type of food processing tool attached to the main body.
  • the mode of operation is dependent on the type of food processing tool attached to the main body. It may be that the mode of operation is selected in dependence on the type of food processing tool attached to the main body.
  • the mode of operation is dependent on whether the bar is attached to the main body. It may be that the mode of operation is selected in dependence on whether the bar is attached to the main body.
  • detecting which of the food processing are attached to the main body and/or detecting whether the bar is attached to the main body reduces the need for user interaction to set a mode.
  • the attachments improve each of use and prevents users from using the wrong attachment and mode of operation combination.
  • the one or more sensors are positioned within or near to the attachment points for the food processing tool and the bar.
  • the one or more sensors detect which of the food processing tools are attached to the main body when the food processing tool is stationary (i.e. not in use).
  • detecting the food processing tool when stationary is easier and more reliable than detecting a rotating tool.
  • the maximum and/or minimum speed of rotation of the food processing tool and/or the container is dependent on the food processing tool attached to the main body.
  • the apparatus comprises a second gear set coupled to the (e.g. first) motor to cause rotation of the container.
  • the second gear set may be housed with the main body, particularly the base unit.
  • the second gear set may be coupled to the (e.g. first) motor and the container-receiving portion of the base unit. It has been found that the use of one (e.g. the first) motor to drive both the rotation of the tool and that of the container is particularly efficient, and provides the benefit of requiring only one motor.
  • the apparatus comprises a (e.g. first) motor configured to cause rotation of the tool and a (e.g. second) motor configured to cause rotation of the container. It has been surprisingly found that even where two smaller motors (e.g. motors with lower power ratings) are used to each drive a respective part, this can result in improved mixing when compared to the case where one larger motor (e.g. a motor with a greater power rating) is used to drive both parts and can reduce power loss.
  • a (e.g. first) motor configured to cause rotation of the tool
  • a (e.g. second) motor configured to cause rotation of the container.
  • the apparatus comprises a container lid. It may be that the container lid is arranged to cover an opening of the container. It may be that the container lid has a cut out defined therein through which the food processing tool and the bar extend into the container.
  • the container lid prevents food inside the container from spilling out of the container.
  • the cut out of the container lid means that the lid can be added to the container to fit around the bar and the food processing tool.
  • the cut out may be sized and shaped to allow the lid to fit onto the container around the food processing tool and optionally the bar (e.g. when in use).
  • the container lid may comprise a lip which sits inside the container.
  • the container lid may be at least partially transparent (e.g. to visible light). This allows the user to see inside the container even when the lid is attached to the container.
  • the container lid may have an aperture defined therein, the aperture being arranged to allow access into the container without removal of the container lid.
  • the container lid may comprise a moveable cover configured to cover the aperture.
  • the movable cover may be configured to be moveable to allow access to the aperture.
  • the container lid may be hinged (i.e. comprise one or more hinges) to allow access to the inside of the container without removing the container lid.
  • the container lid may comprise a hinged portion which can be lifted by the user without removing the lid in its entirety. That is, the hinged portion may be a movable section of the container lid that is connected to a non-movable section of the container lid via a hinge.
  • the container may comprise a slidable portion arranged to cover an aperture, wherein the slidable portion is slidable with respect to the rest of the lid, to allow access to the aperture (and thus the interior of the container) without removing the lid in its entirety.
  • this is useful for adding food into the container whilst food is already in the container.
  • the container lid may comprise a protrusion.
  • the protrusion may extend around the perimeter of the cut out of the container lid.
  • the protrusion may extend vertically upwards (e.g. in the first direction).
  • the protrusion may contact the main body. It may be that the protrusion at least partially encloses the bar and the food processing tool.
  • the container lid comprises a funnel. It may be that the funnel is arranged to allow food (e.g. ingredients, optionally liquid ingredients) to be directed into the container.
  • the funnel may be concave with respect to the upper surface of the container lid.
  • the lid may be configured to prevent food inside the container from spilling out of the container.
  • the lid may be a solid lid.
  • the lid may define a continuous ceiling of the container (e.g. other than in the region of the cut out wherein provided and/or other than in the region of the aperture where provided and open and/or other than in the region of the funnel).
  • the funnel provides a way by which liquid can be added into the container without removing the container lid.
  • the funnel may be formed with the container lid as unitary component.
  • the funnel may be formed as a separate component to the container lid, which is connected to the lid after the lid and funnel are formed individually.
  • the funnel may comprise an inlet and an outlet with a channel between the inlet and outlet.
  • the outlet of the funnel may be arranged so as to direct liquid onto the bar.
  • the outlet of the funnel may be arranged so as to direct liquid into the (e.g. central region of the) container (i.e. not on the side walls of the container).
  • the apparatus comprises a planetary gear box attachment.lt may also comprise an adapter for connecting the planetary gear box attachment to the first and/or second attachment point, such that the (e.g. first) motor drives the planetary gear box.
  • the planetary gear box attachment may comprise a planetary tool attachment point.
  • the planetary gear box attachment may be configured to drive rotation of a tool (e.g. a whisk) attached to the planetary tool attachment, in planetary rotation.
  • a method of using the apparatus comprising a dough hook or dough spiral as described above.
  • the method may comprise attaching the dough spiral or the dough hook to the main body.
  • the method may comprise attaching the bar to the main body.
  • the method may comprise causing food in the container to be processed by the dough spiral or the dough hook.
  • the bar is particularly useful when the apparatus is used to knead dough with a dough hook or dough spiral, this means that both the dough hook or dough spiral and the bar can be attached to the apparatus at the same time. This means that the apparatus can be used to make good quality dough with developed gluten.
  • the method may comprise moving the head unit into the tilted position.
  • the method may comprise attaching the bar to the first attachment point.
  • the method may comprise attaching the dough hook or dough spiral to the second attachment point.
  • the method may comprise connecting the container to the base unit.
  • the method may comprise adding food to the container.
  • the method may comprise moving the head unit into the working position.
  • the method may comprise adding the container lid to the container.
  • the method may comprise connecting the power source and turning the or each motor on.
  • the method may comprise selecting a speed of rotation of the container and the dough hook or dough spiral.
  • the method may comprise turning the or each motor off.
  • the method may comprise removing the container lid.
  • the method may comprise removing the container from the base unit. It may be that the method comprises detaching the dough spiral or the dough hook from the main body.
  • the method comprises detaching the bar from the main body. It may be that the method comprises attaching a second food processing tool, other than the dough spiral or the dough hook, to the main body. It may be that the method comprises causing food in the container to be processed by the second food processing tool.
  • the dough hook or dough spiral can be interchanged with a different type of food processing tool which can be used to perform a different type of food processing technique (i.e. a food processing technique that is not kneading dough, such as mixing cake batter or whisking egg whites).
  • a different type of food processing technique i.e. a food processing technique that is not kneading dough, such as mixing cake batter or whisking egg whites.
  • the method may comprise attaching a second food processing tool, e g. a whisk attachment to the second attachment point.
  • the method may comprise connecting the container to the base unit.
  • the method may comprise adding food to the container.
  • the method may comprise moving the head unit into the working position.
  • the method may comprise adding the container lid to the container.
  • the method may comprise connecting the power source and turning the or each motor on.
  • the method may comprise selecting a speed of rotation of the container and the second food processing tool.
  • the method may comprise turning the or each motor off.
  • the method may comprise removing the container lid.
  • the method may comprise removing the container from the base unit.
  • kit of parts comprising the apparatus as described above, wherein the food processing tool is a dough spiral or dough hook.
  • the kit of parts may further comprise one or more second food processing tools.
  • the one or more second food processing tools may comprise one or more of: a beater attachment, a paddle attachment and a whisk attachment.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 3 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method according to an aspect of the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method according to an aspect of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 8 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 9 illustrates a bar according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 10 illustrates a portion of the apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • FIGS 11 and 12 illustrate attachments according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 13 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 14 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • Figure 15 illustrates an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention
  • FIG. 16 illustrates an attachment according to an aspect of the invention
  • FIGS 17a and 17b illustrates an attachment according to an aspect of the invention.
  • Figure 18 illustrates an attachment according to an aspect of the invention.
  • FIGS 1 , 2, 3 and 4 illustrate an apparatus according to an aspect of the invention.
  • the apparatus is shown without a container in Figures 1 and 4 and with the container in Figures 2 and 3.
  • Figure 3 shows a cross section of the apparatus without the bar and the food processing tool.
  • the apparatus is a multi-function food mixer 100.
  • the food mixer 100 comprises a main body 110 which is formed of two parts 110a, 110b.
  • the first part 110a is a head unit 110a.
  • the second part 110b is a base unit 110b.
  • the head unit 110a can be tilted with respect to the base unit 110b as shown in Figure 7.
  • the head unit 110a and the base unit 110b are connected by a universal joint 240, as shown in Figure 13.
  • FIG 7 which also illustrates the food mixer 100 shows the head unit 110a in the tilted position relative to the base unit 110b with a bowl 170 on the base unit 110b (the bowl is shown as translucent for the purposes of illustration).
  • the head unit 110a tilts relative to the base unit 110b by way of a pivot bar 240.
  • the mixer 100 comprises a release button 920 which can be used by the user to release the pivot bar 240 so the head unit 110a tilts.
  • a dough spiral 120 functioning as the food processing tool, is attached to the main body 110, particularly the head part 110a, via an attachment point 160, functioning as the second attachment point.
  • a breaker bar 130 functioning as the bar, is attached to the main body 110, particularly the head part 110b, via an attachment point 150 functioning as the first attachment point.
  • the breaker bar 130 is locked into place using a keyway locking mechanism.
  • the breaker bar 130 is further secured to the main body 110 using a thumb nut 140.
  • the thumb nut 140 can be screwed and unscrewed by hand to attach and detach the breaker bar 130 from the main body 110.
  • the breaker bar 130 is threaded to allow attachment to the thumb nut 150.
  • the food mixer 100 also has a metal bowl 170, which functions as the container.
  • the bowl 170 can be attached to the main body 110, particularly the base unit 110b, at the bowl connection portion 180 of the base unit 110b, functioning as the containerreceiving portion of the base unit 110b.
  • the head part 110a can be tilted relative to the base part 110b to lift the head part 110a and provide space for the bowl 170 to be fitted.
  • the bar 130 and the dough spiral 120 extend from the head unit 110a into the bowl 170.
  • the bowl 170 includes a sidewall 250 which extends upwards with a minimal incline from the rounded corners 260 of the base of the bowl 170.
  • the bowl 170 has a dome 270 in the centre of the bowl which is convex with respect to the interior of the bowl 170.
  • the mixer 100 also comprises a PMDC motor 210 which is coupled to a first gear set 220 above the motor 210.
  • the first gear set 220 couples the second attachment point 160 to the motor 210.
  • the motor 210 when powered, rotates the dough spiral 120 when it is connected to the second attachment point 160.
  • the first gear set 220 is located in the head unit 110a.
  • a shaft 225 couples the first and second gear set 220, 230.
  • the second gear set 230 is located in the base unit 110b and connects to the bowl connection portion 180 of the base unit 110b.
  • the motor 210 when powered, rotates the bowl 170 when it is connected to the bowl connection portion 180 of the base unit 110b as rotational movement is translated from the first gear set 220 to the second gear set 230 via the shaft 225.
  • the motor 210 may only be operated if the head unit 110a is in the working position.
  • the bowl 170 rotates about a second axis 280 which is parallel to the first axis 125 (see Figure 4). It will be appreciated that the arrangement described here is merely exemplary and other gear and motor systems will be envisaged by the skilled person.
  • FIG 15 shows a mixer 200.
  • the mixer 200 includes the same features of mixer 100 as shown in Figure 3 except for the motor 210. Instead, the mixer 200 comprises a first motor 1510a and a second motor 1510b.
  • the first motor 1510a is coupled to the first gear set 220 above the first motor 1510a.
  • the first gear set 220 couples the second attachment point 160 to the first motor 1510a.
  • the first motor 1510a when powered, rotates the food processing tool when it is connected to the second attachment point 160.
  • the first gear set 220 is located in the head unit 110a. Unlike mixer 100, there is no shaft to couple the first and second gear set 220, 230 of the mixer 100.
  • the second motor 1510b is coupled to a second gear set 230 below the second motor 1510b.
  • the second gear set 230 is located in the base unit 110b and rotates the bowl 170 when the bowl 170 is connected to the bowl connection portion 180 of the base unit 110b. It will be appreciated that the attachments and operation of the mixer 100 can also be applied to the mixer 200.
  • the mixer 1500 includes two sensors 1590, 1595.
  • the first sensor 1590 determines whether the breaker bar is attached to the first attachment point 150.
  • the second sensor 1595 determines which type of food processing tool (e.g. the dough spiral, beater attachment or whisk attachment) is attached to the second attachment point 160.
  • the sensors 1590, 1595 are microswitches.
  • the food mixer 110 also has ancillary components including a user control dial 191 which can be used to turn on the mixer 100 and set operating parameters of the mixer 100 including the speed of rotation of the dough spiral 120, thereby functioning as the power control input and the second user input.
  • the dial 191 may also be used to set modes of operation of the mixer 100 which may correspond to predetermined ratios of speed of rotation of the container to speed of rotation of the tool and/or a predetermined cycle.
  • the food mixer 110 comprises feet 192, 193 which support the mixer 100 when it is placed on a surface, such as a table.
  • the breaker bar 130 extends from a first bar end 132 attached to the first attachment point 150 to a second bar end 134 along a length, L.
  • the width of the breaker 130 is at its greatest.
  • the width of the breaker bar 130 is the smallest.
  • the breaker bar 130 is shown as having a rectangular cross section (i.e. in the horizontal plane) in Figures 1 and 4. However, it will be appreciated that the breaker bar 130 could have a different cross-sectional shape, or a varying cross-sectional shape.
  • the dough spiral 120 extends from a first tool end 122 attached to the second attachment point 160 to a second tool end 124 along a length in the same direction as (i.e. and so is parallel to) the length L of the breaker bar 130.
  • the length of the dough spiral 120 extends along the first axis 125.
  • the dough spiral 120 has a constant pitch meaning that the height of one full turn is constant along the length of the dough spiral 120.
  • the width (i.e. diameter) of the dough spiral 120 is constant.
  • the first axis 125 is a central axis of the dough spiral 120.
  • the second tool end 124 of the breaker bar 120 is aligned with the first axis 125.
  • the first axis 125 remains stationary when the motor 210 is used so that the dough spiral 120 rotates about a fixed axis 125.
  • the mixer 100 is a spiral mixer rather than a planetary mixer.
  • the dough spiral 120 rotates clockwise and the bowl 170 also rotates in the clockwise direction.
  • the first axis 125 is parallel to the length L of the breaker bar 130, it will be appreciated that in some other examples, the length L of the breaker bar 130 may be offset with respect to the first axis 125 so that they are non-parallel to one another.
  • Figure 8 illustrates the food mixer 100 with a lid 500 attached to the bowl 170.
  • the lid 500 covers the top opening of the bowl 170.
  • the surface of the lid 500 has a hinged portion 510 which includes a funnel 520.
  • the funnel 520 has an inlet 522 on the top surface of the hinged portion 510 of the lid 500 and an outlet 524 on the lower surface of the hinged portion 510 of the lid 500. This way, liquid can be poured into the funnel 520 when the hinged portion 510 is lowered and since the outlet 524 is adjacent to the breaker bar 130. the liquid runs on to the breaker bar 130.
  • the lid 500 is shaped so as to have a cut out 530 through which the food processing tool 140 and the breaker bar 130 pass through into the bowl 170.
  • the cut out 530 has sides 540 which act as the protrusion extending around the perimeter of the cut out 530.
  • Figure 9 shows the breaker bar 130 and
  • Figure 10 shows a cross section of the first attachment point 150 with the breaker bar 130 attached to the head unit 110a with the thumb nut 140.
  • the breaker bar 130 includes a keyway locking mechanism which is formed of a pin 131 which fits into a slot 631 in the first attachment point 150 of the head unit 110a.
  • the first attachment point 150 includes a recess 133 which is shaped so as to receive the tapered protrusion 610 of the breaker bar 130.
  • the tapered protrusion 610 extends from a first end 612 of the tapered protrusion 610 to a second end 614 of the tapered protrusion 610.
  • the breaker bar 130 has a threaded portion 615 that couples to the thumb nut 140 to lock the breaker bar 130 in place to the first attachment point 150.
  • Figures 11 and 12 illustrate attachments according to an aspect of the invention.
  • FIG 11 illustrates a paddle (also called a flat beater) attachment 700.
  • the paddle attachment 700 includes a frame 710 with internal ribs (exemplified by rib 720) extending between edges of the frame 710.
  • the ribs 720 exert force against the food in the bowl when the paddle attachment 700 is rotated to process (e.g. beat or mix) the food.
  • the paddle attachment 700 also includes a flange 730 which contacts the sides of the bowl when the paddle attachment 700 is rotated.
  • the flange 730 is formed of resiliently deformable silicone, and scrapes the sides of the bowl in use.
  • the paddle attachment 700 attaches to the apparatus 100 via the connector 740 which can be used to attach the paddle attachment 700 to the second attachment point.
  • the connector of the dough spiral 120 is not shown, it will be appreciated that in this example embodiment it has the same shape and profile as the connector 740 of the paddle attachment 700 because both attachments are attachable to the same attachment point 160.
  • the material of the frame 710 may be, for example, (e.g. pressed) stainless steel or a plastics material. It will be appreciated that the internal ribs may have a different arrangement to the arrangement shown in Figure 11.
  • FIG 16 also illustrates a beater (i.e. paddle) attachment according to an aspect of the invention.
  • This beater attachment 1600 includes a frame 1610, but unlike attachment 700 there are no internal ribs in the attachment 1600. In this way, the attachment 1600 is hollow.
  • the paddle attachment 1600 includes a flange which is separated into a first flange portion 1630a and a second flange portion 1630b which scrape the sides of the bowl 170 in use.
  • the beater attachment 1600 attaches to the apparatus 100, 200 via the connector 1640 which can be used to attach the paddle attachment 700 to the second attachment point.
  • Figure 12 illustrates a whisk attachment 800.
  • the whisk attachment 800 comprises a gearing system housed in a gear box housing 810.
  • the gearing system in the gear box housing 810 causes the direction of rotation of the whisk attachment 800 to be in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the motor driving the rotation of the whisk attachment 800.
  • a plurality of wires extend downwards from the gear box housing 810 to form the whisk 820.
  • the gear box housing 810 has two connectors for attaching the whisk attachment 800 to the head unit.
  • the whisk attachment 800 has a first connector 830 which attaches the whisk attachment 800 to the first attachment point 150 of the head unit 110a.
  • the first connector 830 has the same tapered shape and profile as the tapered protrusion 610 of the breaker bar 130.
  • the whisk attachment 800 has a second connector 840 which attaches the whisk attachment 800 to the second attachment point 160 of the head unit 110a.
  • the second connector 840 has the same shape and profile as the connector 740 of the paddle attachment.
  • Figure 14 shows the mixer 100 with a light 950.
  • the light 950 is arranged to illuminate the bowl 170 when the bowl is in place on the base unit 110b.
  • the light 950 is separated from the first attachment point 150 so that it does not get coated in food from the bowl and so that it illuminates the interior of the bowl and its contents, rather than the tool.
  • the light 950 is 2 cm from the thumb nut 140. The positioning of the light 950 is indicative and it will be appreciated that the light 950 could be located in other positions that would still illuminate the inside of the bowl and be distanced from the first attachment point 150 (and optionally also the second attachment point 160).
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method 300 according to an aspect of the invention.
  • the method 300 comprises attaching 310 a dough spiral, such as the dough spiral 120 to the main body and attaching 320 a breaker bar, such as the breaker bar 130 to the main body.
  • the method comprises causing 330 the dough spiral to rotate to knead the food inside the bowl, for example by providing a power control input.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating the method 400 according to an aspect of the invention.
  • the method 400 comprises detaching 410 the dough spiral from the main body and detaching 420 the breaker bar from the main body.
  • the method 400 comprises attaching 430 a different food processing tool, other than the dough spiral, to the main body, for example attaching a whisk attachment or paddle attachment or beater attachment.
  • the method comprises causing 440 the different food processing tool to rotate to process (e.g. whisk or mix or stir) the food inside the bowl, for example by providing a power control input.
  • FIGS 17a and 17b illustrate a beater (i.e. paddle) attachment 1700.
  • the attachment 1700 includes a frame 1710 with internal ribs (exemplified by rib 1720) extending between edges of the frame 1710.
  • the paddle attachment 1700 includes flanges 1730a, 1730b which scrape the sides of the bowl 170 in use.
  • the beater attachment 1700 attaches to the apparatus 100, 200 via the connector 1740 which can be used to attach the paddle attachment 1700 to the second attachment point.
  • the beater attachment 1700 is twisted in the sense that the frame 1710 is not flat.
  • Figure 18 illustrates a whisk attachment to an aspect of the invention.
  • the whisk attachment 1800 comprises a gearing system housed in a gear box housing 1810.
  • the whisk attachment 1800 is a dual whisk attachment in that it has a first whisk 1820a and a second whisk 1820b.
  • the gearing system causes both the whisks 1820a, 1820b to rotate.
  • the whisk attachment 1800 has a connector 1840 which attaches the whisk attachment 1800 to the second attachment point 160 of the head unit 110a.
  • an apparatus (100) for processing food comprising: a container (170) for food; a motor (210); a main body (110) housing the motor (210); a food processing tool (120) driven in rotation by the motor (210) and extending into the container (170); and a bar (130) extending into the container (170) and removably attachable to the main body (110).

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L'invention concerne un appareil (100) de transformation des aliments, l'appareil (100) comprenant : un récipient (170) pour aliments ; un moteur (210) ; un corps principal (110) logeant le moteur (210) ; un outil de traitement d'aliments (120) entraîné en rotation par le moteur (210) et s'étendant dans le récipient (170) ; et une barre (130) s'étendant dans le récipient (170) et pouvant être fixée de manière amovible au corps principal (110).
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