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WO2016102090A1
WO2016102090A1 PCT/EP2015/072567 EP2015072567W WO2016102090A1 WO 2016102090 A1 WO2016102090 A1 WO 2016102090A1 EP 2015072567 W EP2015072567 W EP 2015072567W WO 2016102090 A1 WO2016102090 A1 WO 2016102090A1
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Ersin Donmez
Onur Yaman
Sefa Hazir
Ahmet Yorukoglu
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J27/00—Cooking-vessels
    • A47J27/08—Pressure-cookers; Lids or locking devices specially adapted therefor
    • A47J27/0804—Locking devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J27/00—Cooking-vessels
    • A47J27/08—Pressure-cookers; Lids or locking devices specially adapted therefor
    • A47J27/0804—Locking devices
    • A47J27/0815—Locking devices where vessel and lid have adapted shapes to provide for the locking action

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  • the present invention relates to a food preparation appliance that is operated wirelessly on an induction heating cooker and that is energized from its base.
  • a food preparation appliance that comprises a locking mechanism that is controlled by means of a button disposed on the handle.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a food preparation appliance that is enabled to be used in a safe and convenient manner.
  • the food preparation appliance realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, is a food preparation appliance that operates on an induction heating cooker and comprises a body wherein foods are placed for performing operations like cutting, mixing and cooking, a cover that covers the body and jaws that extend from over the cover towards the body and a locking mechanism that enables the cover to be locked onto the body or to be freed so as to be opened with the horizontal movement of the jaws.
  • An opening is provided on the cover and a handle is disposed around the opening. When the handle is pushed towards the inner region of the cover by the user, the locking mechanism is actuated. Thus, the user actuates the locking mechanism while lifting the cover by means of the handle.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a pivot arm whereto the movement is transferred after the actuation of the handle, a fixing bracket whereto the pivot arm is connected and a transmission arm that transfers the movement of the pivot arm to a locking arm whereon an inclined surface is arranged and that comprises a roller at its end in contact with the inclined surface.
  • the semi-circular form of the handle creates a recessed portion at the inner part of the cover.
  • the recessed portion in contact with the pivot arm enables the user to easily grip the handle.
  • the handle is connected to the cover by means of a first spring.
  • the handle is enabled to return to its initial position after being actuated to move.
  • a second spring connected to the transmission arm is provided.
  • the locking mechanism is enabled to return to its initial position after the handle is freed.
  • Figure 1- is the perspective view of a food preparation appliance.
  • Figure 2 – is the perspective view of a locking mechanism.
  • Figure 3 — is the sideways view of a locking mechanism.
  • the food preparation appliance (1) suitable to be operated on an induction heating cooker comprises a body (2) wherein foods are placed for food preparation operations like cooking, cutting and mixing; a cover (3) mounted over the body (2); one or more than one jaw (4) that is disposed on the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) and a locking mechanism (5) that is disposed inside the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be freed so as to be opened or enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) by moving the jaws (4) out of the body (2) and towards the body (2) in the horizontal direction.
  • the food preparation appliance (1) of the present invention comprises an opening (6) that is arranged on the cover (3) and a handle (7) that is mounted around the opening (6) to the cover (3) so as to be pivotable around an axis (E), that extends towards the inner region of the cover (3), that moves into the cover (3) by rotating around the axis (E) it is connected to when the user extends his/her hand into the cover (3) through the opening (6) and applies a force in order to lift the cover (3), that enables the jaws (4) to be moved by actuating the locking mechanism (5), also enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) or to be freed, further providing the actuation of the locking mechanism (5).
  • both the lifting of the cover (3) and the opening of the cover (3) lock are realized by a single process. It is not possible to lift the cover (3) without opening the lock or to operate the food preparation appliance (1) without locking the cover (3). Thus, user errors and accidents are prevented.
  • the food preparation appliance (1) comprises the locking mechanism (5) that enables the transmission of movement from the handle (7) to the jaws (4) and that comprises one or more than one pivot arm (8) that is in contact with the handle (7); one or more than fixing bracket (9) whereto the pivot arm (8) is connected so as to be pivotable around an axis (E); one or more than one transmission arm (10) that is connected to the pivot arm (8) and that moves in the horizontal direction; a roller (11) that is disposed at the end of the transmission arm (10) and one or more than one locking arm (13) that has an inclined surface (12) whereon the roller (11) moves, that is connected to the jaw (4) and that rotates the movement of the transmission arm (10) 90°, thus enabling it to be transmitted to the jaw (4).
  • the pivot arm (8) in contact with the handle (7) makes an angular movement over the fixing bracket (9).
  • the transmission arm (10) moving in the horizontal direction moves towards the handle (7), enabling the roller (11) disposed on the transmission arm (10) to move over the inclined surfaces (12).
  • the locking arm (13) with one end connected to the jaw (4) moves in the horizontal direction so as to enter the cover (3) or away from the cover (3).
  • the cover (3) is enabled to be locked onto the body (2) or the lock is opened.
  • the handle (7) comprises a recessed portion (14) that extends into the cover (3) through the opening (6) and that enables the actuation of the locking mechanism (5) by pushing the pivot arm (8) with which the recessed portion (14) is in contact when a force is applied onto the handle (7) so as to lift the cover (3).
  • the recessed portion (14) formed by the semi-circular handle (7) provides convenience for the user to hold and lift the cover (3).
  • the food preparation appliance (1) comprises a first spring (14) that is connected to the handle (7) and that enables the handle (7) to return to its initial position after the handle (7) is moved by exerting a force thereon.
  • the food preparation appliance (1) comprises one or more than one second spring (15) that is connected to the transmission arm (10) and that enables the locking mechanism (5) to return to its initial position when the handle (7) is released and enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) by moving the jaws (4) towards the body (2).
  • the jaws (4) automatically closes as the cover (3) is released onto the body (2), thus enabling the locking of the cover (3) onto the body (2).
  • a food preparation appliance (1) is realized, that enables both the lifting of the cover (3) and the opening of the lock of the cover (3) to be performed by a single process.
  • user safety and ease of utilization are improved.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a food preparation appliance (1) suitable to be operated on an induction heating cooker, comprising a body (2) wherein foods are placed for food preparation operations like cooking, cutting and nnixing; a cover (3) mounted over the body (2); one or more than one jaw (4) that is disposed on the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) and a locking mechanism (5) that is disposed inside the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be freed so as to be opened or enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) by moving the jaws (4) in the horizontal direction.

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A FOOD PREPARATION APPLIANCE
The present invention relates to a food preparation appliance that is operated wirelessly on an induction heating cooker and that is energized from its base.
The use of kitchen appliances that are operated with the principle of wireless power transmission on the induction heating cooker is known. The appliances that acquire smart features by adding the electronic unit save considerable time for preparing foods and beverages. In these appliances wherein energy can also be delivered from the cover, operations like cutting and mixing can be performed. Moreover, in some appliances the motor and the electronic control unit that control cutting and mixing operations are located inside the cover and energy must be transmitted to these components by taking user safety into consideration. In these appliances, it may be difficult to open the lock to open the cover and lift the cover and at the same time lifting the cover during the operation of the appliance may cause safety problems and accidents.
In the state of the art European Patent No. EP1130990B1, a food preparation appliance is disclosed, that comprises a locking mechanism that is controlled by means of a button disposed on the handle.
In the state of the art International Patent Application No. WO2014075923A1, a food preparation appliance is disclosed, that is operated wirelessly on an induction heating cooktop.
The aim of the present invention is the realization of a food preparation appliance that is enabled to be used in a safe and convenient manner.
The food preparation appliance realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, is a food preparation appliance that operates on an induction heating cooker and comprises a body wherein foods are placed for performing operations like cutting, mixing and cooking, a cover that covers the body and jaws that extend from over the cover towards the body and a locking mechanism that enables the cover to be locked onto the body or to be freed so as to be opened with the horizontal movement of the jaws. An opening is provided on the cover and a handle is disposed around the opening. When the handle is pushed towards the inner region of the cover by the user, the locking mechanism is actuated. Thus, the user actuates the locking mechanism while lifting the cover by means of the handle.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the locking mechanism comprises a pivot arm whereto the movement is transferred after the actuation of the handle, a fixing bracket whereto the pivot arm is connected and a transmission arm that transfers the movement of the pivot arm to a locking arm whereon an inclined surface is arranged and that comprises a roller at its end in contact with the inclined surface. With the actuation of the locking arm by means of the transmission arm, the jaws move, enabling the cover to be locked on the body or to remain free.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the semi-circular form of the handle creates a recessed portion at the inner part of the cover. The recessed portion in contact with the pivot arm enables the user to easily grip the handle.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle is connected to the cover by means of a first spring. By means of the first spring, the handle is enabled to return to its initial position after being actuated to move.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a second spring connected to the transmission arm is provided. By means of the second spring, the locking mechanism is enabled to return to its initial position after the handle is freed. Thus, when the cover is seated onto the body, the jaws move towards the body, enabling the cover to be locked onto the body.
The food preparation appliance realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
Figure 1- is the perspective view of a food preparation appliance.
Figure 2 – is the perspective view of a locking mechanism.
Figure 3 – is the sideways view of a locking mechanism.
The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
  1. Food preparation appliance
  2. Body
  3. Cover
  4. Jaw
  5. Locking mechanism
  6. Opening
  7. Handle
  8. Pivot arm
  9. Fixing bracket
  10. Transmission arm
  11. Roller
  12. Inclined surface
  13. Locking arm
  14. First spring
  15. Second spring
The food preparation appliance (1) suitable to be operated on an induction heating cooker, comprises a body (2) wherein foods are placed for food preparation operations like cooking, cutting and mixing; a cover (3) mounted over the body (2); one or more than one jaw (4) that is disposed on the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) and a locking mechanism (5) that is disposed inside the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be freed so as to be opened or enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) by moving the jaws (4) out of the body (2) and towards the body (2) in the horizontal direction.
The food preparation appliance (1) of the present invention comprises an opening (6) that is arranged on the cover (3) and a handle (7) that is mounted around the opening (6) to the cover (3) so as to be pivotable around an axis (E), that extends towards the inner region of the cover (3), that moves into the cover (3) by rotating around the axis (E) it is connected to when the user extends his/her hand into the cover (3) through the opening (6) and applies a force in order to lift the cover (3), that enables the jaws (4) to be moved by actuating the locking mechanism (5), also enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) or to be freed, further providing the actuation of the locking mechanism (5). By means of the locking mechanism (5), by moving the handle (7) into the cover (3) when the cover (3) is desired to be lifted, both the lifting of the cover (3) and the opening of the cover (3) lock are realized by a single process. It is not possible to lift the cover (3) without opening the lock or to operate the food preparation appliance (1) without locking the cover (3). Thus, user errors and accidents are prevented.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the food preparation appliance (1) comprises the locking mechanism (5) that enables the transmission of movement from the handle (7) to the jaws (4) and that comprises one or more than one pivot arm (8) that is in contact with the handle (7); one or more than fixing bracket (9) whereto the pivot arm (8) is connected so as to be pivotable around an axis (E); one or more than one transmission arm (10) that is connected to the pivot arm (8) and that moves in the horizontal direction; a roller (11) that is disposed at the end of the transmission arm (10) and one or more than one locking arm (13) that has an inclined surface (12) whereon the roller (11) moves, that is connected to the jaw (4) and that rotates the movement of the transmission arm (10) 90°, thus enabling it to be transmitted to the jaw (4). As the user moves the handle (7), the pivot arm (8) in contact with the handle (7) makes an angular movement over the fixing bracket (9). With the movement of the pivot arm (8), the transmission arm (10) moving in the horizontal direction moves towards the handle (7), enabling the roller (11) disposed on the transmission arm (10) to move over the inclined surfaces (12). With the movement of the roller (11) over the inclined surface (12), the locking arm (13) with one end connected to the jaw (4) moves in the horizontal direction so as to enter the cover (3) or away from the cover (3). With the movement of the jaws (4), the cover (3) is enabled to be locked onto the body (2) or the lock is opened.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle (7) comprises a recessed portion (14) that extends into the cover (3) through the opening (6) and that enables the actuation of the locking mechanism (5) by pushing the pivot arm (8) with which the recessed portion (14) is in contact when a force is applied onto the handle (7) so as to lift the cover (3). The recessed portion (14) formed by the semi-circular handle (7) provides convenience for the user to hold and lift the cover (3).
In an embodiment of the present invention, the food preparation appliance (1) comprises a first spring (14) that is connected to the handle (7) and that enables the handle (7) to return to its initial position after the handle (7) is moved by exerting a force thereon.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the food preparation appliance (1) comprises one or more than one second spring (15) that is connected to the transmission arm (10) and that enables the locking mechanism (5) to return to its initial position when the handle (7) is released and enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) by moving the jaws (4) towards the body (2). By means of the second spring (15), the jaws (4) automatically closes as the cover (3) is released onto the body (2), thus enabling the locking of the cover (3) onto the body (2).
By means of the present invention, a food preparation appliance (1) is realized, that enables both the lifting of the cover (3) and the opening of the lock of the cover (3) to be performed by a single process. By means of the present invention, user safety and ease of utilization are improved.

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  1. A food preparation appliance (1) suitable to be operated on an induction heating cooker, comprising
    - a body (2) wherein foods are placed for food preparation operations like cooking, cutting and mixing
    - a cover (3) mounted over the body (2),
    - one or more than one jaw (4) that is disposed on the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) and
    - a locking mechanism (5) that is disposed inside the cover (3) and that enables the cover (3) to be freed so as to be opened or enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) by moving the jaws (4) in the horizontal direction characterized by
    - an opening (6) that is arranged on the cover (3) and
    - a handle (7) that is mounted around the opening (6) to the cover (3) so as to be pivotable around an axis (E), that extends towards the inner region of the cover (3), that moves into the cover (3) by rotating around the axis (E) when a force is applied to the inner region of the cover (3) through the opening (6), providing the actuation of the locking mechanism (5).
  2. A food preparation appliance (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the locking mechanism (5) that enables the transmission of movement from the handle (7) to the jaws (4), comprising
    - one or more than one pivot arm (8) that is in contact with the handle (7),
    - one or more than fixing bracket (9) whereto the pivot arm (8) is connected so as to be pivotable around an axis (E),
    - one or more than one transmission arm (10) that is connected to the pivot arm (8) and that moves in the horizontal direction,
    - a roller (11) that is disposed at the end of the transmission arm (10) and
    - one or more than one locking arm (13) that has an inclined surface (12) whereon the roller (11) moves, that is connected to the jaw (4) and that rotates the movement of the transmission arm (10) 90°, thus enabling it to be transmitted to the jaw (4).
  3. A food preparation appliance (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the handle (7) that has a recessed portion (14) that extends into the cover (3) through the opening (6) and that enables the actuation of the locking mechanism (5) by pushing the pivot arm (8) with which the recessed portion is in contact when a force is applied onto the handle (7) so as to lift the cover (3).
  4. A food preparation appliance (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by a first spring (14) that is connected to the handle (7) and that enables the handle (7) to return to its initial position after the handle (7) is moved by exerting a force thereon.
  5. A food preparation appliance (1) as in any one of the above clams, characterized by one or more than one second spring (15) that is connected to the transmission arm (10) and that enables the locking mechanism (5) to return to its initial position when the handle (7) is released and enables the cover (3) to be locked onto the body (2) by moving the jaws (4) towards the body (2).
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