A storage structure 400 for a food processing device 10 with a bowl 16 for processing food using different accessories 82-88, that has a base unit 402 configured to fit within the bowl 16, and engagement formations 460, 474 to retain a plurality of the accessories 82-88 on the base unit 402 for individual removal from the base unit 402, and replacement into the base unit 402, without first removing or replacing another of the accessories 82-88.

A container and system for holding a cutting tool of a food processing device is disclosed. The container includes a shell defining a chamber sized to receive one of at least a first cutting tool and a second cutting tool. The shell has a slot that receives a stem of the first cutting tool when the first cutting tool is positioned in the chamber and another slot that receives a stem of the second cutting tool when the second cutting tool is positioned in the chamber. The shell also has a plurality of openings that are sized to permit fluid to pass into the chamber.

A container and system for holding a cutting tool of a food processing device is disclosed. The container includes a shell defining a chamber sized to receive one of at least a first cutting tool and a second cutting tool. The shell has a slot that receives a stem of the first cutting tool when the first cutting tool is positioned in the chamber and another slot that receives a stem of the second cutting tool when the second cutting tool is positioned in the chamber. The shell also has a plurality of openings that are sized to permit fluid to pass into the chamber.

A handheld kitchen appliance assembly including a drive unit having a housing, a rechargeable battery disposed within the housing, and a motor disposed within the housing and powered by the battery. The handheld appliance assembly also includes a tool having an attachment portion for releasably connecting the tool to the drive unit. The tool is selectively driven by the drive unit when the tool is connected to the drive unit. A charging unit includes a cavity sized and shaped to receive a portion of the drive unit. The charging unit includes a power supply and is configured to send a charging current to the battery of the drive unit to recharge the battery when the drive unit is received within the cavity. A cradle includes an opening sized and shaped to support the tool when the tool is disconnected from the drive unit. The cradle includes a linkage that is engagable with the charging unit for selectively connecting the cradle to the charging unit.

A blender system is disclosed having a blender base including housing walls defining an interior cavity. The blender system further includes a routing post disposed within the interior cavity of the blender base. The routing post serves to direct a wire along a predetermined path within the blender base.

A storage structure (400) for a food processing device (10) with a bowl (16) for processing food using different accessories (82, 84, 86, 88), the storage structure (400) comprising: a base unit (402) configured to fit within the bowl (16), and engagement formations (474) to retain a plurality of the accessories (82, 84, 86, 88) on the base unit (402) for individual removal from the base unit (402), and replacement into the base unit (402), without first removing or replacing another of the accessories (82, 84, 86, 88).

A child-friendly mixing apparatus for mixing various food substances is disclosed. The mixing apparatus includes a container with an opening, a lid that fits into the opening, and a mixing assembly. The lid includes a centrally located hole that has shaped sides, and a conductive ring. The mixing assembly includes a housing, a motor within the housing, a mixing attachment that is rotated by the motor, and two electrical connector pins. The mixing attachment fits through the lid hole and the lower end of the mixing assembly rests against the shaped sides of the lid hole. The electrical connector pins are connected electrically by the conductive ring when the mixing assembly is placed in the lid in an operational position, thus engaging the motor.

A method and apparatus for assembling a set of stand mixer accessories with a caddy, including receiving a beater attachment in a first depression of a caddy base, receiving a whisk attachment in a second depression of the caddy base, and receiving a dough hook attachment in a in an arm of the caddy base.

A food processing appliance comprises a base unit. A first attachment defining a first space therein is provided removably attachable to the base unit to carry out food processing in the first space in a first food processing configuration. A second attachment attachable to the base unit to carry out food processing in a second food processing configuration is also provided. The second attachment is securable within the first space in a storage configuration in which the first food processing attachment is attached to the base unit.

A kitchen appliance is disclosed having a main housing, a handle extending from the housing, and a storage space co-operatively defined between the handle and the housing. At least one accessory is provided, wherein the storage space includes one or more storage niches configured to releasably receive and secure the accessory of the kitchen appliance.