GB2046113A - Dough hook - Google Patents

Abstract

A dough hook for a domestic mixer comprises a vertically upwardly extending stub (10) for connection to a drive mechanism; a radially, horizontally extending portion (11) merging into a curved portion (12) which in turn leads into the main downwardly extending portion (14) of the hook. The lower end of the portion (14) continues as a hook portion (15) extending inwardly below the stub (10). The direction of rotation of the hook is indicated by the arrow. The distance between the curved portion (12) and a bowl or pan (13) increases as seen in the direction of rotation. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Dough hook for a kitchen machine This invention relates to a dough hook for a kitchen machine. Known dough hooks have the drawback that during mixing the dough can follow the hook upwards and pass into the drive mechanism of the machine. To avoid this is has previously been proposed to apply a separate washer to the hook near the drive mechanism.

An object of this invention is to provide a dough hook which largely avoids this difficulty without using separate parts or extra devices.

According to this invention, a dough hook comprises a generally vertical stub shaft which merges into a bent portion disposed in a generally horizontal plane and continuing into a downwardly directed part which terminates with a portion extending inwardly towards a notional extension of the stub shaft, the bent portion being directed forwards as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook.

An embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the drawing, in which: Fig. 1 is a side elevation; and Fig: 2 is a top plan.

Referring to the drawing, a dough hook, which in general is of bent rod, comprises a shaft stub 10 to be mounted on the drive mechanism. The stub merges into a radially directed horizontal part 11 which continues into a curved portion 12. The distance between the portion 12 and the wall of a pan or bowl 13 surrounding the hook increases as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook, see the arrow in Fig. 2. The portion 12 continues into a downwardly directed portion 14 which ends with an inwardly directed hook portion 15.

Due to its shape the dough hook of the invention will be largely self-cleaning. Any dough adhering to the hook is wiped off against the pan 13, and the curved horizontal part 11, 12 of the hook increases the distance that the dough must travel to reach the drive mechanism.

1. A dough hook comprising a generally vertical stub shaft which merges into a bent portion disposed in a generally horizontal plane and continuing into a downwardly directed part which terminates with a portion extending inwardly towards a notional extension of the stub shaft, the bent portion being directed forwards as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook.

2. A hook according to claim 1, wherein the bent portion comprises a part which extends radially from the stub shaft and continues into a curved portion which continues into the downwardly directed part, the curvature being such that in use the distance between the curved portion and the wall of a vessel surrounding the hook increases as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook.

-3. A dough hook constructed and arranged substantially as herein described and shown in the drawings.

**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

Claims (2)

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Dough hook for a kitchen machine This invention relates to a dough hook for a kitchen machine. Known dough hooks have the drawback that during mixing the dough can follow the hook upwards and pass into the drive mechanism of the machine. To avoid this is has previously been proposed to apply a separate washer to the hook near the drive mechanism. An object of this invention is to provide a dough hook which largely avoids this difficulty without using separate parts or extra devices. According to this invention, a dough hook comprises a generally vertical stub shaft which merges into a bent portion disposed in a generally horizontal plane and continuing into a downwardly directed part which terminates with a portion extending inwardly towards a notional extension of the stub shaft, the bent portion being directed forwards as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook. An embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the drawing, in which: Fig. 1 is a side elevation; and Fig: 2 is a top plan. Referring to the drawing, a dough hook, which in general is of bent rod, comprises a shaft stub 10 to be mounted on the drive mechanism. The stub merges into a radially directed horizontal part 11 which continues into a curved portion 12. The distance between the portion 12 and the wall of a pan or bowl 13 surrounding the hook increases as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook, see the arrow in Fig. 2. The portion 12 continues into a downwardly directed portion 14 which ends with an inwardly directed hook portion 15. Due to its shape the dough hook of the invention will be largely self-cleaning. Any dough adhering to the hook is wiped off against the pan 13, and the curved horizontal part 11, 12 of the hook increases the distance that the dough must travel to reach the drive mechanism. CLAIMS

1. A dough hook comprising a generally vertical stub shaft which merges into a bent portion disposed in a generally horizontal plane and continuing into a downwardly directed part which terminates with a portion extending inwardly towards a notional extension of the stub shaft, the bent portion being directed forwards as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook.

2. A hook according to claim 1, wherein the bent portion comprises a part which extends radially from the stub shaft and continues into a curved portion which continues into the downwardly directed part, the curvature being such that in use the distance between the curved portion and the wall of a vessel surrounding the hook increases as seen in the direction of rotation of the hook.

-3. A dough hook constructed and arranged substantially as herein described and shown in the drawings.