Food processor feed tube assembly

摘要

A feed tube assembly for a food processor is provided. The feed tube assembly includes a first member having a channel therethrough configured to be slidably received in a feed tube of a food processor, and a second member slidably received in the channel of the first member. The first member also includes a flat spring that extends into the channel to secure food items within the channel.

主权项

1. A food processor, comprising:
a base; a motor disposed within said base; an output shaft operatively connected to said motor and extending outwardly from said base, said output shaft being rotatable upon actuation of said motor; a work bowl received on said base; a lid removably received on said work bowl, said lid including a feed tube extending upwardly from said lid and defining a passageway configured to receive a food product therethrough for guiding said food product into said work bowl; and a first pusher member configured to be slidably received by said feed tube, said first pusher member having a body having a channel formed therein, a bottom surface for contacting said food product, and a retaining member extending from an internal wall of said channel into said channel, said retaining member being configured to retain said food product within said channel; and a second pusher member having a body and a bottom surface, said second pusher member being configured to be slidably received in said channel of said first pusher member.