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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing blenders suffer from reduced manipulation sensitivity and accuracy due to the PCB module under the touch manipulation part not being securely supported, leading to potential malfunctions and heat dissipation issues.

Innovation Solution

A blender design that incorporates a support means to securely fix the touch module under the touch manipulation part, utilizing a heat dissipation frame to prevent downward movement and improve touch precision, while also ensuring effective air flow for cooling electronic components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the PCB module under the touch manipulation part is not securely supported, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manipulation sensitivity and accuracy deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural complexityVSAvoidmanipulation sensitivity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

A support means (support rib or support plate) is introduced as an intermediary component between the PCB module and the main body housing. This intermediary structure securely supports the PCB module, preventing downward movement and maintaining manipulation accuracy without requiring complex direct attachment mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure is segmented into discrete support ribs or a support plate that can be independently designed and positioned. This segmentation allows the PCB module to be securely supported at specific critical points without requiring a completely complex structural framework

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of manufacture

If the PCB module under the touch manipulation part is not securely supported, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly easeVSAvoidoperational reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The support means acts as a mediator that simplifies assembly by providing a dedicated mounting interface for the PCB module. The support rib or support plate can be easily integrated into the main body housing and provides reliable mechanical support, ensuring both ease of manufacture and operational reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The support means is combined with the heat dissipation frame structure, merging the support function with the thermal management function. This integration maintains reliability by securely supporting the PCB module while simplifying manufacturing through structure consolidation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If the touch module is not securely fixed, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manipulation accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixing mechanism complexityVSAvoidtouch sensing accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The support means serves as an intermediary structure that directly supports the touch module, preventing downward movement and maintaining precise alignment with the touch manipulation part. This simple yet effective intermediary structure ensures touch sensing accuracy without complex fixing mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The support means maintains the touch module in a stable, fixed position relative to the main body housing, creating an equipotential mechanical relationship that prevents movement and ensures consistent touch sensing performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #12Equipotentiality

4Device complexity

If air flow is not directed through the motor assembly, then the device complexity is reduced, but the heat dissipation efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecooling system complexityVSAvoidelectronic component temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The cooling function is merged with the existing support structure by integrating air flow passages through the support means and heat dissipation frame. This consolidation provides effective cooling for the motor assembly and electronic components without requiring a separate complex cooling system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The support means and heat dissipation frame serve multiple functions: they provide mechanical support for the PCB and touch modules while simultaneously acting as thermal management structures that direct air flow to cool the motor assembly and electronic components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4101357B1blender
Publication Date: 2024.09.04 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

Proposed is a blender in which a touch module (570) provided under a touch manipulation part (504) is securely supported. The blender includes a container body (100) in which food is received, a main body (500) provided under the container body (100) and configured to support the container body (100), and a container lid (400) mounted detachably to an upper surface of the container body (100) and configured to open and close the upper surface of the container body (100), wherein the main body (500) is provided with the touch module (570) which controls operation of the blender, and the touch module (570) is supported by a support means (590).