Patent ID: 7387430

Claim:
A mixing machine, comprising: a mixer body including a head portion, a base portion and a support portion connecting the head portion and the base portion with the head portion spaced apart from the base portion, the head portion at least partially overhanging a bowl receiving location; an output member extending from the head portion in a direction toward the bowl receiving location; a motor mechanically linked to the output member for effecting rotation of the output member about a first axis and orbiting movement of the output member and first axis about a second axis; a power take off extending outwardly from a front side of the head portion, the power take off comprising a hub including an internal drive member that drives a mixer accessory; and the head portion includes a removable head cover positioned such that a head space is formed within the removable head cover, the removable head cover including a front opening through which the power take off extends such that the power take off extends forward beyond the head cover and cooperation between at least a rear portion of the power take off and the front opening aids in holding the removable head cover in an operating position on the head portion.