K.Rover
by Damian Hinze
K.Rover in Context
Project Description
The K.Rover is a kitchen appliance designed to minimise clutter and waste. A powerful 1200W motor is suspended by a counterbalanced mechanical arm, allowing for the freedom of stick blending with the power of a stand mixer. The arm has been designed alongside a mechanical central locking system, capable of locking all points of rotation with a single twist. Modules, including a stick blender, stand mixer, pasta roller, smoothie blender, coffee grinder and food processor, can be docked into the motor, clicked into place, and detached with the press of the orange release button. The motor speed is adjusted by the large base dial and activated by an analogue switch. The K.Rover seeks to simplify the kitchen space, providing versatile power with quality components.
Working Prototype and Mixer attachment
Internal Mechanisms
Close-up of internal joint system
Close-up of mixer attachment
Bio
A dedicated designer from Sydney, with a freshly acquired Bachelor of Product Design, Damian loves designing, pursuing unconventional forms, navigating mechanical problems, and producing beautiful products. He is a software savant, excelling in making things real. His hope is that his designs will help repair a damaged world and form lifelong user relationships.
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