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Household food preparation appliance such as a multi-function food processor comprising a bearing means for the rotary working assembly

US6089746A · kind A · utility

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15References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 22, 1998
Grant dateJul 18, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J43/0727
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A household food preparation appliance composed of: a working container (1) having a bottom wall (3); a rotary working assembly (5, 6, 7) driven by a motor unit; and a bearing member secured to, and freely rotatable in relation to, the working assembly. The working assembly is composed of a drive shaft (5) capable of supporting a working attachment (7) and is capable of being positioned in the container (1) with the bearing member substantially against the bottom wall (3) of the container (1). The bearing member (8) forms an element for centering the shaft (5) relative to the bottom wall (3).

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