A locking system for an appliance has lid and feed chute locking components that
include a spring-biased, ramp surfaced pivoting arm that is adapted to be activated
to extend or retract a rod that activates or de-activates a motor drive of a food
processor. The arm is activated by rotational movement of the lid relative to the
bowl, as an extension member attached to the lid, which is activated by insertion
of the plunger, extends downwardly from the lid and engages the ramp surface of
the pivoting arm when the lid is rotated. Thus, the plunger can remain inside of
the food chute of the lid while the lid is removed or replaced.
