WO2014111204A2

WO2014111204A2 - Kitchen appliance, operating part therefor, and recipe creation method

Info

Publication number: WO2014111204A2
Application number: PCT/EP2013/076163
Authority: WO
Inventors: Michael Roessler
Original assignee: MERGENTHALER, Annemarie; MERGENTHALER, Petra; MERGENTHALER, Viola; HILDENBRAND, Andrea
Priority date: 2013-01-21
Filing date: 2013-12-11
Publication date: 2014-07-24
Also published as: EP2945516A2; HK1216382A1; WO2014111204A3; AU2013373774A1; CN105050465A; DE102013000839A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a kitchen appliance (12), comprising a housing (14), a container receptacle (16) for a removable container (18), a mixing drive (26) for a mixer (20), which mixing drive is accommodated in the housing (14), a heating device (24) for a container (18) accommodated in the container receptacle (16), and an operating unit (46) for operating the mixing drive and/or the heating device (24). The operating unit (46) comprises an operating part (40), which is removably connected to the housing (14).

Description

Food processor, control unit for this and recipe making process

The present invention relates to a food processor with a housing, a vessel receptacle for a removable vessel, a recorded in the housing stirring drive for a stirrer, a heater for a recorded in the vessel receiving vessel and with a control unit for operating the stirring drive and / or the heater.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for creating a recipe for a food processor, in particular of the aforementioned type. A generic food processor is known from the document DE 10 2010 060 650 A1. In this food processor, an operating unit is provided on one end face of the housing, which has a rotary selector switch for the stirring drive and a plurality of selection buttons for the heating device. Furthermore, a display is provided on the housing. Furthermore, time preselection switches are provided on the housing, via which a time adjustment is required.

From this document, it is also known to perform a sequence of preparation steps preprogrammed. An automatic execution mode should only be possible if the time for the heating and / or stirring drive operation has been manually set on the rotary selector switch. It is also known from the document to transmit data to the food processor via a mobile device, in particular a mobile telephone, wherein the end of a program is reported to the mobile device. The food processor can also be controlled remotely via the mobile device. By the hand preselection in the automatic operation here the security can be increased.

From the document DE 10 2010 016 451 A1 also a method for operating a food processor is known, are performed in the predetermined by the kitchen appliance processing operations as steps of a preparation rule. In this case, in a processing in which an addition of medium should take place in the mixing vessel, the agitator speed to be automatically adapted to the medium to be added.

Finally, it is known from the document DE 10 2009 058 258 A1 to store a plurality of recipes in the food processor or in a device that is hereby in data exchange, wherein the food processor and / or the device has a motion sensor, wherein by moving a recipe appears as a suggestion. Further, in the food processor and / or in the device, a random number generator may be provided, such that a recipe can be selected as a suggestion by means of the random number generator. Against this background, it is an object of the invention to provide an improved food processor and an improved recipe production process.

The above object is achieved in the above-mentioned food processor in that the operating unit has a control panel which is detachably connected to the housing.

Furthermore, the above object is achieved by a control panel for such a food processor and by a kitchen machine system with at least two different types of food processors and at least one type of control unit and / or at least one type of food processor and at least two types of control units.

Finally, the above object is achieved by a method for creating a recipe for a food processor, in particular the nature of the invention, with the steps to capture a recipe sequence in a preferably web-based application program, control data for the food processor from the recorded recipe sequence to compile a recipe containing the control data and data displayable on a display of the food processor, and to deliver the recipe to a recipient and / or to provide it to a recipient.

By the measure to integrate the control unit of the food processor in a removable control panel, there is a much higher flexibility. For example, it is possible to equip a food processor with different types of controls, for example a more modern version of a control panel. Furthermore, it is possible to use the removable control unit on another food processor. The latter feature allows, for example, that users of a food processor, the control panel contains self-made recipes, can run these recipes on another food processor. This allows "cooking parties" where users can reciprocally present and try their own recipes or their recipe collections. It is also possible to attach an existing control panel to a newer version of a food processor. As a result, at a much lower cost, it is possible to update the kitchen machine system. Furthermore, there are significantly lower costs, should the food processor or the control panel fail and need to be replaced.

The housing of the food processor may have an at least partially redundant control unit. Of particular preference, however, it is when the housing of the food processor no additional controls (except a power switch) includes, so that the operation of the food processor is possible only on the control panel, the control unit is thus integrated into the control panel. However, it is also possible that some controls on the keypad and others are formed on the housing.

From the prior art, as described above, it is known to load recipes or preparation instructions in a food processor and / or connected thereto via a radio link handset. The recipes are generally pre-programmed recipes whose sequence can not be changed.

By the method according to the invention it is possible to create recipes themselves, by means of an application program. After submission of a finished recipe, the recipient can then process the recipe thus created himself on "his" food processor. Furthermore, it is possible to share such self-made recipes via an application program with others.

The application program may be a web-based application in the classical sense, in which the application program is controlled via a web access, which runs on an example provider-side server. However, it is also possible to download such an application program, for example to a computer or to a mobile device such as a smartphone or a tablet PC. In the latter case, it is preferred if the preparation of the recipe with the control data and the displayable data nevertheless takes place on a web-based application. This makes it possible to check the recipe preparation for plausibility or the like.

The problem is thus completely solved.

It is particularly preferred if the control unit has an interface unit which can be connected to form an interface with an interface element which is fixed to the housing.

In this embodiment, it is possible to establish an electrical or electronic interface between the operating part, consequently the operating unit, and assemblies, which are arranged inside the housing, by mechanically engaging the interface unit and the interface element when attaching the operating part to the housing are such as a control section for stirring drive and / or heating device arranged therein.

According to another preferred embodiment, the food processor on a cable part, by means of which the interface unit and the interface element are connectable.

In this embodiment, the control unit can be connected via the cable part with the housing, so that a more flexible arrangement of the control panel is possible, for example during a prescription preparation.

It is particularly preferred if the cable part has a first cable section for the interface and a second cable section for connecting the control panel to a computer.

The first cable section may include all or at least a portion of the lines, which are then connected to each other when the Control unit is attached directly to the housing, ie without cable part. The second cable section can be equipped, for example, for connection to a suitable interface of the computer, for example a USB interface.

Here, the cable part may be formed as a so-called Y-cable, which may include a connector for connection to the operating part, a connector for connection to the interface element, and a computer interface connector (e.g., USB connector).

The interface can be used to transmit control signals, are transmitted to the operating units on the control unit to modules inside the case.

It is also of particular advantage if the interface has a power supply line.

It is possible to provide the control unit with energy, for example from a power supply inside the housing. The control panel is then powered via the interface with energy when the control panel is attached to the housing, preferably also when it is connected via a cable part with the housing. In this case, it is possible to realize the control panel without its own energy storage, so that the control panel can be manufactured inexpensively.

In a further preferred embodiment, however, the operating part has a rechargeable energy store, such as an accumulator (lithium-ion accumulator or the like) on. In this case, a charging operation can take place via the power supply line, provided that the control unit is connected directly or via the cable part with the interface element of the housing. In this case, it is also generally possible to completely separate the control panel from the housing. A transmission of signals to modules inside the housing can be done for example via wireless techniques, such as WiFi, Zigbee or the like. In general, the operating unit of the control unit exclusively controls such as switches, buttons or the like.

However, it is of particular advantage if the operating part also has a display device which can be designed, for example, to display a setting or state variable of the stirring drive and / or to display a setting or state variable of the heating device. However, even in the simplest case, the display device can only contain a visual display in the form of a "ready to operate" display or the like.

Of particular preference is when the display device has a display.

In the present case, a display is understood to mean a display device in the manner of a screen having a multiplicity of pixels, as is also used, for example, in mobile telephones or the like.

By means of such a display device in the form of a display, a wide variety of visualizations of operating states, prompts, options, etc. can then be displayed by means of a control section integrated in the control unit, depending on the operating state of the food processor.

In this case, it is further preferred if the control unit has at least one mechanical selection switch, which is arranged adjacent to the display.

By this measure, it is possible to display different options depending on the operating state on the display adjacent to the mechanical selection switch, so that the selector switch in different operating states can have different functions (in the manner of a "soft-key") Time programming can also take place via one or more selection switches, that is to say, for example, a specific operating time, a predetermined switch-on time or the like. The switch may be designed in the classical sense as a switch, but may also be a button or the like.

Overall, it is further preferred if the control unit has at least one mechanical setting switch for setting a manipulated variable of the stirring drive and / or for setting a manipulated variable of the heating device. In one variant, such a setting switch (or both setting switches) is formed on the housing, and other operating elements are formed on the operating part.

The manipulated variable of the stirring drive can be for example a speed. The manipulated variable of the heating device can be, for example, a temperature. The adjustment switch may be a rotary switch that operates continuously or in steps.

In addition, the operating unit of the control unit may have at least one menu switch that allows navigation through different display menus.

The realization with mechanical selector switch and / or mechanical setting switch can be realized relatively inexpensively. The display can be a passive display.

However, it is also possible to form the display as a "touch screen" display. In this case, some or all of the operating functions may be implemented by touch screen functions, similar to what is known in the smart phone field.

Overall, it is also advantageous if the food processor has a control device which is connected to the operating unit on the one hand and with the stirring drive and / or the heater on the other hand, wherein the control device has a first control section, which is accommodated in the housing, and / or a control section, which is received in the control panel. The control device ensures that actuations of the operating unit are converted into corresponding control signals and optionally power control signals for the stirring drive and / or heating device. The control device can either be completely accommodated in the housing. In this case, only signals from operating units of the operating unit are transmitted to the control section inside the housing via the operating unit. Similarly, it is possible that the control device has only one control section in the control panel and no corresponding control section in the housing. In this case, all drive signals for the stirring drive and / or heating device would be generated in the control section of the control panel. It is understood, however, that power switches for actuating the stirring drive or heating device are preferably accommodated in the interior of the housing.

In general, however, it is also possible that the control device has both a control section in the interior of the housing and a control section in the control panel. This allows a kitchen machine system in which some types of kitchen appliances are equipped with inventive removable control panel, while other types of kitchen appliances have a control unit on the housing. As a result, the food processor can be made easier modular.

Furthermore, it is altogether advantageous if the control unit has a slot for a memory card.

The memory card may for example be an SD memory card or the like, but may also be a USB stick.

Preferably, however, the slot is realized so that the memory card is at least substantially completely received in the inserted state in the interior of the housing of a control unit. This results in a visually appealing design. On the other hand, it is possible in this case, the control panel with inserted memory card, for example, in a control panel of the housing to use, in which a surface of the control panel is aligned flush with or approximately parallel to the housing surface.

This embodiment is, regardless of whether the control panel has a slot for a memory card, a separate advantageous aspect.

Furthermore, it is altogether advantageous if a non-volatile recipe memory is integrated in the control unit.

The recipe memory can be a permanently integrated into the control unit memory. In a preferred variant, the recipe memory is realized by a removable memory card.

It is also generally advantageous if a magnet is arranged on the housing in the region of a control panel for the control panel, wherein the control panel has a soft iron element and / or another magnet, the or in the recorded state of the control panel with the magnet interacts.

By this measure, the control panel can be easily attached to the housing. A latching connection or the like is preferably not necessary. A mechanical connection is preferably carried out exclusively via the interface connection between the control unit and the housing. However, the interface connection may comprise at least one lug, which is inserted into a corresponding recess of the operating part when the operating part is inserted into a control panel receiving the housing.

It is understood that in an alternative embodiment, a magnet in the control panel, and a soft iron element may be disposed in the housing.

Furthermore, it is altogether advantageous if the control unit has a module for the wireless transmission of data. The module may be, for example, a WiFi module, a Zigbee module or the like.

The food processor can thus be integrated into a network via the wireless module in the housing. This makes it possible, if necessary, to download recipes without the control unit having to be connected to a computer via a cable part or a plug-in card having to be transferred from a computer. Furthermore, a connection of the control panel with the Internet is possible, possibly, for example, a web-based application. This makes it possible, if necessary, to create recipes on the control panel itself.

In one embodiment, the food processor in the housing has a module for the wireless transmission of data. In this case, the control panel can be used without any mechanical or wire connection between the control panel and food processor, especially when a rechargeable energy storage is included in the control panel.

The control panel is preferably realized in a format similar to a smart phone, ie, for example, with dimensions in height in the range of 5 cm to 25 cm, with dimensions in width in the range of 2 cm to 12 cm, and with dimensions at depth in the range of 0.5 cm to 4 cm.

A display of a display device of the control unit may for example include dimensions in the range of 1 cm x 1 cm to 10 cm x 15 cm.

The control unit could optionally be realized by a smartphone or the like, but is preferably a specially manufactured and designed for the purpose in connection with the food processor according to the invention component.

If a rechargeable energy storage is provided in the control unit, charging can then take place when the control unit directly to the housing with the Interface is connected, or via the cable part. It is also possible to provide a separate charging station for the control panel. The control unit can also have means for outputting acoustic signals (loudspeakers), via which, if appropriate, alarm signals, spoken instructions or the like can be output. The removability of the keypad from the housing of the food processor according to the invention enables forward compatibility when, for example, newer generations of keypads are used which preferably have the same format and connections, but optionally have a touch screen or the like instead of mechanical switches or controls.

The food processor according to the invention is intended to enable semi-automatic or fully automatic processing of recipes. For this purpose it is possible to store recipes in the control panel, preferably on the removable memory card.

With the delivery of the food processor, a certain number of recipes can already be contained on the memory card. However, it is also possible to download via an application program on a computer or a tablet PC or the like recipes from a website of the food processor manufacturer. The recipes preferably contain control data, for example in the form of so-called ".bin files", as well as a plurality of representable data, for example JPEG files.

About the application program on a PC, tablet computer or the like, it is also possible in one aspect of the invention to create recipes themselves, including a recipe "processor" or generator is offered on a website of the kitchen appliance manufacturer. In a further aspect, the invention thus relates to a food processor of the generic type, wherein a removable control unit is installed, which can be updated via various data connections. The data connections may be wireless connections, cable connections or a memory card. The recipes can be downloaded via an application for mobile devices and / or via a web server (website) and created yourself (via a recipe toolbox). The created recipes and the machine-readable control data generated for this purpose can then be transmitted as a data packet or, for example, perDownload- be provided link. This recipe data can then be transferred to the keypad using the data connections described above to update the recipe database stored there.

Characterized in that the control unit is removable and can be used on kitchen machines of the same or other series, a kind of "machine party" can be held in the different users present on a machine alternately their recipes.

Each recipe preferably contains the following elements, namely a) a title, b) a brief description, c) a list of ingredients, d) one or more images, e) cooking instructions and f) control data for controlling the food processor (stirring drive , Heating device).

A recipe processor or generator preferably allows the creation of title, short description and ingredients, as well as the download to the web-based interface of one or more images and cooking instructions, the recipe generator from this control data for the Food processor created, which are then linked to the entered data and tied together into a data packet that can be transmitted as a "recipe" to a recipient.

In general, it is possible to share such recipes, if they have been created, with others. Furthermore, it is possible to buy recipes via a website of the kitchen appliance manufacturer, including an appropriate application program can be configured on a tablet computer.

In addition to the above-mentioned data, a recipe preferably also contains a machine identifier with which a recipe can be assigned to a specific machine. The food processor may further include other accessories, for example, different elements for connection to the agitator, a Dampfgaraufsatzeinheit that can be placed on the vessel, a balance that can be placed on a footprint of the housing or integrated into the housing. When processing recipes, the food processor is preferably set for each recipe step to a certain temperature and a certain speed, for example, a specific temperature profile or speed profile. It is of particular advantage if it is possible at any time via the operating unit to intervene manually in this sequence, that is to say to "overrule" the preselected recipe settings. The housing is preferably constructed so that it has a substantially tower-like portion on the side surface of the control unit can be attached. A top of this tower-like section may be formed as a footprint, for placing a balance, or may include an integrated balance. In addition to the tower-like section, the housing preferably has a flatter section which forms the receptacle. The vessel is designed so that it is liquid-tightly sealed when inserted into the vessel receptacle connected to the stirring drive. In other words, the agitator is preferably contained in the vessel itself and is coupled when inserted into the vessel receiving the stirring drive. Furthermore, when the vessel is inserted, the heating device acts on the vessel, which is preferably made of a metal. The vessel may also include a handle and is preferably (also for security reasons) closed with a lid.

It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination given, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawing and are explained in more detail in the following description. Show it:

1 shows a kitchen machine system with a food processor according to the invention;

1 a shows a schematic structure of a recipe for a food processor according to the invention; 2 shows a housing of a further embodiment of a food processor according to the invention;

3 is a perspective view of a control panel according to the invention for a food processor according to the invention;

FIG. 4 shows a representation of the operating part of FIG. 3 with a recipe selection display; FIG.

FIG. 5 shows the control unit of FIG. 3 with a recipe display; FIG. and

Fig. 6 shows the control panel of Fig. 3 with a basic menu display.

In Fig. 1, a kitchen machine system is shown in schematic form and generally designated 10. The kitchen appliance system 10 has a food processor 12, which includes a housing 14 with a receptacle 16 for a vessel 18. An agitator 20 is rotatably mounted in the vessel 18. The vessel 18 can be closed by means of a cover 22.

In the housing 14 below the vessel receptacle 16, a heater 24 for heating the vessel 18 is arranged. Alternatively, the heater 24 is integrated into the vessel 18, for example in the form of a resistance heating element. Further, in the housing 14, for example. Below the vessel receptacle 16, a stirring drive 26 is arranged, which is coupled with inserted vessel 18 to the agitator 20.

In the housing 14, a control section 30 of a control device 28 is further arranged, wherein the control section 30 is coupled to the heater 24 and the stirring drive 26.

On the housing 14, a control panel receptacle 32 for releasably receiving a control panel 40 is further formed. In the area of the control panel 32 is a Interface element 34 which is connected via a connection 36 (usually with a plurality of poles x) to the control section 30.

The food processor 12 further includes a control panel 40 which is detachably connectable to the housing 14 and in the present case is shown as taken out of the control panel receptacle 32.

The control unit 40 has an interface unit 42 for coupling to the interface element 34. Furthermore, the control unit 40 has a display device 44 in the form of a display and an operating unit 46. The food processor 12 is preferably fully operable via the operating unit 46 of the operating part 40, so that no further operating elements are present on the housing 14 of the food processor 12, in particular no operating elements for operating the heating device 24 and the stirring drive 26.

In the operating part 40, a control section 48 of the control device 28 is further included. When connecting interface element 34 and interface unit 42, the control section 48 is connected to the control section 30, so that corresponding control signals can be transmitted to the control section 30.

In the housing 14 of the food processor 12 is also preferably a power supply 50 is provided for power supply, which may be connected, for example, with a conventional power supply. The power supply provides the energy required to operate the heater 24 and the stirring drive 26. Furthermore, the power supply 50 is connected to the interface element 34 via a power supply line 51. If the control unit 40 is coupled with its interface unit 42 to the interface element 34 of the housing 14, the control unit 40 can consequently be supplied with energy, in particular for the operation of the display device 44, the control section 48, etc. The control unit 40 can be designed without its own energy storage. In a preferred variant, however, the operating part 40 includes a rechargeable energy store 52. In this case, the power supply 50 can serve as a charger for the energy store 52.

The attachment of the control unit 40 to the housing 14 by mechanically connecting interface unit 42 with interface element 34. In order to ensure a secure positioning of the control panel 40 to the housing 14, it is preferred if in the interior of the housing in the area of the control panel 32, a magnet 54 is arranged, and when in the interior of the operating part 40 in spatial association with the magnet 54, a soft iron element 56 (or another magnet) is arranged. In the inserted state of the operating part 40, the magnet 54 interacts with the soft iron element 56 (or the further magnet) to securely hold the operating part 40 in the operating part receptacle 32. The operating part receptacle 32 is preferably retracted relative to a surface of the housing 14, so that when the operating part 40 is inserted, a surface of the operating part 40 is aligned substantially flush with or approximately parallel to the outer surface of the housing.

The control panel 40 further includes a slot 58 for a memory card 60, wherein the slot 58 is connected to the control section 48 so that the control section 48 can access data stored on the memory card 60, wherein the Data in particular can be about recipes. The memory card 60 may include a recipe collection in the present case. On the memory card 60 further files can be stored, which can be accessed by the control section 48, for example a manual (manual), and / or files for special functions.

The connection between the control unit 40 and the housing 14, as explained above, via interface unit 42 and interface element 34. To use the control panel 40 in a different position than on the housing 14, the control panel 40 via a Cable part 62 to be connected to the housing 14. The cable part 62 in this case includes a first cable section 64, which connects the interface unit 42 with the interface element 34. Preferably, this has Cable member 62 further includes a second cable section 66 adapted for connection of the control panel 40 to a computer 68, for example in the form of a USB port.

The computer 68 preferably also has a slot 69 for the memory card 60.

If recipes can be accessed via the computer 68, these can either be transferred to the memory card 60, which is then transferred from the slot 69 into the slot 58. Alternatively, with the above-mentioned cable part 62, it is possible to transmit recipes, which can be accessed via the computer 68, to the operating part 40 via the second cable section 66.

The keypad 40 may further include a module 70 for wireless transmission of data, such as a WiFi module, a Zigbee module, or the like. In this case, recipes or other data may also be transferred via this module to the memory card 60 or other non-volatile electronic recipe memory of the keypad 40.

In Fig. 1, a distinction is made between a local environment and a web environment. Via the radio module 70, the control unit 40 can be connected to a local router, not shown, which allows a connection with other local devices, such as the computer 68. Via such a router, it is also possible, if necessary, directly from the control panel 40 on the Web access. Access to the Web is also possible via a LAN connection of the computer 68 (or a WLAN connection of the computer 68). Finally, the system may also incorporate a tablet PC, a smartphone, or the like, which is shown schematically at 76 in FIG. 1, such device also having a WLAN or the like (shown at 78) with the router and / or connected to the web. In the web environment, a web-based application 80 is preferably implemented for the kitchen appliance system 10, which may be implemented, for example, on a server of the food processor manufacturer. The application 80 contains a recipe database 82 with a large number of recipes. Further, the application 80 includes a load module 84 through which recipes from the recipe database 82 may be downloaded, for example to the computer 68 or to the tablet PC 76, in some cases directly to the keypad 40.

The application 80 further preferably includes a recipe generator module 86, via which users can generate recipes themselves via the computer 68 or the tablet PC 76 or the control unit 40, which can then be recorded in the recipe database 82.

Also shown in FIG. 1 in the area of the web environment is a social media application 88 that may, for example, be linked to the application 80 such that users of the social media application 88 may rate certain recipes of the recipe database 82 as positive or the like ,

In Fig. 1 a, an exemplary structure of a recipe 90 of the recipe database 82 is shown. The recipe 90 contains, on the one hand, recipe data 92 and, on the other hand, control data 94, which are realized as machine-readable data (as so-called ".bin file"). The recipe data 92 preferably contains a title 96, a short description 98, an ingredient list 100 and image or instruction data 102. The recipe data 92 can be present as ASCII data and / or as image data (for example JPEG data). When formed as image data, the representation on the display device 44 is relatively easy to implement. The image data may include images of food, but also title, short description, ingredients and instructions.

FIGS. 2 to 6 show a further embodiment of a food processor according to the invention, which generally corresponds in terms of structure and mode of operation to the food processor 12 of FIG. The following are essentially subordinate explained to the embodiment of FIG. 1. The same elements are therefore identified by the same reference numerals.

The food processor 12 'shown in FIG. 2 includes a housing 14' with a tower-like first section, on which the operating part receptacle 32 'with the interface element 34' is formed. Schematically shown in Fig. 2, the inside of the housing 14 'arranged magnet 54' is shown. In addition to the tower-like section, a housing section for the vessel receptacle 16 'is formed. On the top of the tower-like section, a support surface 106 may be formed. In the support surface 106, a balance may be integrated to weigh ingredients to recipes can.

FIG. 3 shows an operating part 40 'for the food processor 12', which likewise generally corresponds to the operating part 40 of FIG. 1 in terms of structure and mode of operation. In the following, only differences will be explained. The same elements are therefore identified by the same reference numerals.

Thus, the control unit 40 'on a first mechanical rotary switch 108 (for example, to set a speed of the agitator 20) and a second rotary switch 1 10 (for example, to set a temperature of the heater 24). In addition, a plurality of selection switches 1 12 are provided in direct association with a side edge of the display device 44, which can have different functions depending on the menu on the display device 44. In Fig. 3 is schematically indicated that the rightmost selection switch 1 12 in a menu, for example, an on / off function of the food processor or the control panel 40 'may be assigned.

Furthermore, the operating part 40 'has a menu switch 1 14. The rotary switch 108, 1 10 are preferably arranged between the selection switches 1 12 and the menu switch 1 14. In FIGS. 4 to 6, the control unit 40 'is shown with different displays. Fig. 4 shows, for example, a recipe selection display 1 16, wherein different recipes or recipe groups are selectable, for example via the middle selection switch 1 12, which have a selection function in this case, or through the entire left selection switch 1 12, which is designed as a confirmation switch ,

FIG. 5 shows the operating part 40 'with a prescription display 1 18, in the present case in the form of an ingredient list 120.

Finally, FIG. 6 shows on the display device 44 a basic menu 122 with an indication of the date and time, wherein the left-most selector switch 12 is configured via an icon 124 as an on / off switch.

At 60, a memory card in the form of an SD card is shown.

Claims

Patent claims

Food processor (12) with a housing (14), a vessel holder (16) for a removable vessel (18), a stirring drive (26) accommodated in the housing (14) for an agitator (20), a heating device (24) for a Vessel (18) accommodated in the vessel receptacle (16) and with an operating unit (46) for operating the stirring drive and/or the heating device (24), characterized in that the operating unit (46) has an operating part (40) which can be removed the housing (14) is connected.

Food processor according to claim 1, characterized in that the control part (40) has an interface unit (42) which can be connected to form an interface with an interface element (34) which is fixed to the housing (14).

Food processor according to claim 2, characterized in that the food processor (12) has a cable part (62) by means of which the interface unit (42) and the interface element (34) can be connected.

Food processor according to claim 3, characterized in that the cable part (62) has a first cable section (64) for the interface and a second cable section (66) for connecting the control part (40) to a computer (68).

Food processor according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the interface has a power supply line (51).

6. Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the control panel (40) has a rechargeable energy storage (52).

7. Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the control panel (40) has a display device (44) for displaying a control or status variable of the stirring drive (26) and / or for displaying a control or status variable of the Has heating device (24).

8. Food processor according to claim 7, characterized in that the display device has a display (44).

9. Food processor according to claim 8, characterized in that the control panel (40) has at least one mechanical selection switch (1 12) which is arranged adjacent to the display (44).

10. Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the control part (40) has at least one mechanical setting switch (108, 1 10) for setting a manipulated variable of the stirring drive (26) and / or for setting a manipulated variable of the heating device (24 ) having.

1 1 . Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the food processor (12) has a control device (28) which is connected to the operating unit (46) and to the stirring drive (26) and/or the heating device (24), wherein the control device (28) has a control section (30) which is accommodated in the housing (14) and/or has a control section (48) which is accommodated in the operating part (40).

12. Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 1 1, characterized in that the control panel (40) has a slot (58) for a memory card (60).

13. Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a non-volatile electronic recipe memory (60) is integrated in the control panel (40).

14. Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a magnet (54 ') is arranged on the housing (14) in the area of a control panel receptacle (32) for the control panel (40), the control panel (40) being a Soft iron element (56) and / or a further magnet, which interacts with the magnet (54 ') in the recorded state of the control part (40).

15. Food processor according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the control panel (40) has a module (70) for wireless transmission of data.

16. Control panel (40) for a food processor (12) according to one of claims 1 to 15.

17. Food processor system (10) with at least two different types of food processors (12) according to one of claims 1 to 15 and with at least one type of operating unit (40) according to claim 16 and / or with at least one type of food processor (12) according to one of claims 1 to 15 and at least two types of control units (40) according to claim 16.

18. Method for creating a recipe (90) for a food processor (12), in particular according to one of claims 1 to 15, with the steps:

Recording a recipe process in a preferably web-based application program (80);

Creating control data (94) for the food processor (12) from the recorded recipe sequence; Compiling a recipe (90) which contains the control data (94) and data (92) that can be displayed on a display (44) of the food processor (12); and

Transmitting the recipe (90) to and/or providing the recipe (90) to a recipient.