Baking Device Magnetic Grill Attachment for Easy Pan Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

The difficulty in manufacturing and the increased cost of producing baking pans with diverse patterns due to the need for specific structures and complex attachment mechanisms in traditional baking devices.

Innovation Solution

A baking device with pivotally connected grill units utilizing magnetic components that allow for easy attachment and detachment of grills with different patterns, featuring magnetic coupling and alignment mechanisms to simplify cleaning and replacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional structural clamping or springs are used to connect the baking pan to the baking device, then the baking pan is securely fixed, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase due to specific structure design and diverse pan patterns

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure fixation of baking panVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity and cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical clamping structure and springs with a magnetic connection system. The baking pan and support plate are equipped with magnetic components that provide secure fixation through magnetic attraction, eliminating the need for complex mechanical clamping structures while maintaining reliable connection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic connection system serves multiple functions: it provides secure fixation of the baking pan, enables easy removal and cleaning, and accommodates diverse pan patterns without requiring different structural designs. This universal solution works for various pan types while simplifying manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If specific structures are designed for each baking pan pattern, then the baking pan can be securely attached, but the mold manufacturing difficulty and production rejection rate increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidmold manufacturing difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic connection system provides a universal attachment mechanism that works with all baking pan patterns. Instead of designing specific structures for each pan type, the same magnetic components are used across different pan designs, significantly simplifying mold manufacturing and reducing production rejection rates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

By replacing complex mechanical attachment structures with a simple magnetic connection system, the patent eliminates the need for intricate mold designs. The magnetic components can be easily manufactured and integrated into various pan patterns without increasing manufacturing difficulty.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If traditional fixed connection methods are used, then the baking pan remains stable during baking, but cleaning and replacement of different pattern pans becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebaking stabilityVSAvoidcleaning and replacement convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic connection system allows the baking pan to remain stable during baking through magnetic attraction while enabling easy removal by simply overcoming the magnetic force. This eliminates the need for complex tools or procedures to remove traditionally clamped pans, making cleaning and replacement convenient.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic connection provides dynamic functionality: during baking, the magnetic force maintains stable connection, but during cleaning or replacement, the user can easily overcome the magnetic attraction to remove the pan. This dynamic characteristic allows the system to adapt between stable operation and easy maintenance modes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables easy replacement and cleaning of pans with different patterns, reducing manufacturing complexity and costs while minimizing production rejections.

Implementation Method 1

The first magnetic component is configured to be magnetically adsorbed on the second magnetic component, so that the first grill is configured to be magnetically adsorbed on the first grill seat

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20240341313A1Baking device

Publication Date: 2024.10.17 TSANN KUEN ZHANGZHOU ENTERPRISE CO LTD

AI summary

A baking device includes a first grill unit and a second grill unit pivotally connected to the first grill unit. The first grill unit includes a first housing, a first grill seat disposed in the first housing and facing the second grill unit, and a first grill. The first grill seat includes a first magnetic component, and the first grill includes a second magnetic component. The first magnetic component is configured to be magnetically adsorbed on the second magnetic component, so that the first grill is configured to be magnetically adsorbed on the first grill seat.