Adjustable slicing mechanism for a food processor
US10433675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D7/2628
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A food processor includes a base, a motor disposed within the base, a drive shaft operatively connected to the motor and extending outwardly from the base, the output shaft being rotatable upon actuation of the motor, a bowl removably coupled to the base, a lid removably coupled to the bowl so as to define a processing chamber, a slicing assembly positioned within the processing chamber and driven by the motor, the slicing assembly being positionable in a plurality of slicing positions to produce sliced food items of varying thicknesses, and a slice thickness adjustment mechanism operable to move the slicing assembly between the plurality of slicing positions. The slice thickness adjustment mechanism includes a cartridge mounted to the bowl, the cartridge including an actuator drivingly coupled to a drive screw. Rotation of the drive screw causes the slicing assembly to move between the plurality of slicing positions.
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