Poplawski Blender History

Introduction: There is nothing like a light and fruity smoothie or a tangy icy mixed drink to brighten any meal. Most of these beverages included a common household contraption known as the blender. Many people think they know how a blender works but in reality they only know the very basic parts of how one turns electricity to blended smoothie goodness. In this article one will learn how the Hamilton Beach 12-speed 52254 operates in part by part sections that will take the reader from how the electricity enters the machine to how the food gets blended into a delicious concoction. The power cord transports electricity to the motor which is then regulated by the circuit board and buttons to blend and crush the food in the container …show more content…
Hamilton, Chester Beach, and Frederick Osius. This group was known for their kitchen appliances, so when the blender was invented in 1922 by Steven Poplawski, Frederick Osius began working on ways to improve the original model. In 1933, Osius invented his version of the Poplawski blender, which he later named the Waring Blender after his financial backer Fred Waring. By the 1950s, the blender became a common sight in American homes. The original purpose of the blender was to blend soda fountain drinks, but people became interested in its ability to liquefy foods, which would enable people with certain health conditions to eat. Nowadays, blenders are used to mix many combinations of foods and liquids together, which can create things like milkshakes, smoothies, and even baby food …show more content…
In order for the blades to function, and so there’s no spillage into the electrical components, the shaft and blades must be designed a certain way. With this Hamilton Beach blender, there are two pieces with six prongs, one that’s attached to the shaft with the motor and another one that is attached to the blades. These two pieces fit together and stay connected when they are spinning. The angle of the prongs act as a way to keep the two pieces together, countering the effects from spinning. The bottom six-prong piece sits on the outside of the base, and the top piece is on the bottom of the clear food containing cup. Each of these pieces are bolted to their respective shaft portions. The top portion of the shaft connects to the blades. A ring is between the blades and the top six-prong piece. This acts as a barrier between the ingredients in the blender and the electrical components, and this is especially important so the blender isn’t damaged. The blades are in two pieces: the top and the bottom. The bottom blades are pointed downward and the top blades are pointed upward. There is a flat portion to each blade so that they can rest on top of each other and be bolted in place. The reason the blades are angled the way they are is so that they can reach all areas in the bottom and so that liquid can be sucked downward, like a whirlpool, towards the blades so that mixing can