Assembly for arranging in a kitchen and/or gastronomy device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing kitchen and catering appliances face challenges in maintaining low-maintenance operation and reliable cleaning, particularly in commercial settings, where complex cleaning systems are often required.
Innovation Solution
An assembly is designed for kitchen and catering appliances that includes a solid unit with a receptacle for a bottle containing a solid additive, a supply line to dissolve the additive with water, and a discharge line to distribute the cleaning solution, featuring a bottle fixation mechanism that securely holds the bottle in place and allows easy replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a complex cleaning system is used to ensure reliable cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable cleaning cartridges containing pre-measured cleaning agents and liquids. These single-use cartridges eliminate the need for complex dosing systems, pumps, and storage tanks while ensuring consistent cleaning performance. The cartridge is replaced periodically rather than refilled, simplifying the overall system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning agents and liquids are pre-mixed and pre-dosed within the cartridge during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex on-site mixing and dosing mechanisms, reducing system complexity while maintaining cleaning reliability through factory-controlled formulation.
2Reliability
If a bottle fixation mechanism is added to secure the bottle, then bottle security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle fixation mechanism is integrated into the cartridge housing structure itself rather than being a separate component. The housing includes built-in features such as ribs, clips, or interference-fit elements that automatically secure the bottle when inserted, eliminating the need for additional fixation devices while ensuring reliable bottle retention.
3Reliability
If a receptacle with supply line is used to dissolve the additive, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The receptacle is formed as a molded plastic housing with integrated fluid channels and spray nozzle structures. The supply line is incorporated as a flexible hose or molded-in channel within the cartridge assembly, allowing water to flow from the appliance through the receptacle to dissolve and apply the cleaning agent. This integration reduces part count and assembly complexity while maintaining effective additive dissolution and application.
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
The assembly enables efficient and reliable cleaning of the appliance with minimal maintenance, ensuring the solid additive is properly secured and easily replaced, enhancing operational efficiency and hygiene.
Implementation Method 1
a supply line (5) to dissolve the additive with water
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to an assembly (1) for arrangement in a kitchen and/or catering appliance (100), in particular a cooking appliance, comprising: at least one solid unit (2) with: a receptacle (3) for inserting a bottle (200) filled with solid additive along an insertion direction (4), a supply line (5) leading to the receptacle (3) for supplying a fluid that dissolves the additive, and a discharge line (6) leading from the receptacle (3) for discharging the fluid together with the dissolved additive, and at least one actuatable bottle fixation (10) which is designed to fix the at least one bottle (200) in the respective receptacle (3) in a fixing state and to release the at least one bottle (200) for withdrawal counter to the insertion direction (4) in a releasing state.