Bakery Goods Container Restraining Plates to Prevent Back-Throws
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing goods containers for self-service removal of items like bread or rolls face issues with goods being thrown back due to inadequate restraining devices, leading to hygiene concerns and jamming, and require complex designs with many moving parts.
Innovation Solution
A stackable goods container with a restraining device comprising two parallel flat elements, one exchangeable and rail-like, and another stationary, arranged at an angle to prevent back-throws, allowing easy cleaning and assembly, and made of transparent materials for visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a restraining device with multiple moving parts is used to prevent goods from being thrown back, then hygiene protection is improved, but device complexity increases and maintenance becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The restraining device is segmented into two separate flat elements (4.1 and 4.2) that can be independently removed and cleaned. This segmentation allows each element to be maintained separately, reducing the complexity of maintaining the entire device while ensuring hygiene standards are met.
Solution Approach 2:
The flat elements are designed to be exchangeable and removable from the container. This extraction principle allows the restraining elements to be taken out for cleaning and inspection, maintaining hygiene protection without requiring complex in-situ cleaning mechanisms or multiple moving parts.
2Reliability
If a complex restraining device with multiple components is used to prevent goods from being thrown back, then hygiene protection is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the restraining device into simple, separate flat elements rather than a complex integrated mechanism, the manufacturing cost of each individual component is reduced while still achieving the required hygiene protection through their combined arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The flat elements are designed as simple, exchangeable components that can be easily manufactured and replaced. This approach uses simpler, potentially disposable or easily replaceable elements rather than expensive, complex mechanisms, reducing overall manufacturing costs while maintaining hygiene standards.
3Reliability
If a restraining device with multiple moving parts is used to prevent goods from being thrown back, then hygiene protection is improved, but ease of cleaning decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The restraining device is divided into separate flat elements (4.1 and 4.2) that can be independently removed and cleaned. This segmentation allows each element to be easily accessed and cleaned separately, greatly improving ease of cleaning compared to a complex integrated device while maintaining hygiene protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The flat elements are designed to be exchangeable and removable from the container. This extraction principle allows the restraining elements to be completely taken out for thorough cleaning, making maintenance simple and efficient while ensuring hygiene standards are met.
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AI summary
The goods container (1) has a container main portion that is provided with an interior space (2), walls (3), retaining device (4) and pivot plate (5), and closable removal area (6). The retaining device is provided with planar elements (4.1,4.2). The planar elements are arranged parallel to each other at an horizontal angle of approximately equal to 40-55[deg] . A seam-shaped element (4.4) is arranged in the retaining device. The plant elements are formed using transparent material such as glass or acrylic glass.