Cheese holder set
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cheese holders are limited in size flexibility and accessibility after cutting, and fail to securely hold pieces of cheese of varying dimensions, leading to difficulties in cutting hard cheeses and potential user safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A set of two cheese holders with grip and anti-slip elements, featuring spike elements that penetrate the cheese for secure fixation and an anti-slip surface for counter-holding force, allowing for flexible use across different cheese sizes and types, while maintaining a compact design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a pocket-shaped cheese holder is used to surround the cheese from three sides, then the cheese can be fixed in place for cutting, but the cheese holder is limited to use for pieces of cheese of certain sizes and the other part is not easily accessible after cutting
Solution Approach 1:
The cheese holder is divided into two separate holders instead of a single pocket-shaped holder. Each holder can independently clamp onto the cheese from opposite sides, allowing the system to adapt to various cheese sizes and shapes while maintaining secure fixation during cutting operations
Solution Approach 2:
The cheese holders incorporate movable clamping mechanisms with adjustable positions, allowing the holders to dynamically adapt to different cheese dimensions. The clamping force and position can be adjusted based on the specific cheese piece being processed, enhancing both fixation reliability and size versatility
2Reliability
If the cheese holder geometry is designed to surround the cheese from two opposite sides, then adequate fixation is achieved, but the maximum width or thickness of the piece of cheese is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The cheese holder design incorporates universal clamping surfaces and adjustable mechanisms that can accommodate a wide range of cheese dimensions. The holders can function with different cheese thicknesses and widths by adjusting the clamping position and force, making the system universally applicable to various cheese types without being limited to specific size ranges
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 secure fixation and easy cutting of cheese regardless of size, reduces the risk of slipping and finger injury, and allows for efficient processing of hard cheeses with enhanced counterforce transmission.
Implementation Method 1
At least one spike element is arranged on the handle element and extends by 4 mm to 15 mm, in particular by 7 mm to 12 mm, from the contact surface. The spike element arranged on the handle element extends into the piece of cheese in the position of use.
Implementation Method 2
The anti-slip element is arranged on the handle element in such a way that it extends away from the piece of cheese in the use position, so that it counteracts slipping off the handle surface. In the position of use, the anti-slip element preferably faces the part of the piece of cheese which is to be cut off.
Data Source
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AI summary
A set comprises at least two cheese holders (2), each having a handle element (4) which has a contact surface (8) arranged at least partially in a contact plane (6) and in contact with a piece of cheese in a use position of the cheese holder (2), as well as at least one gripping surface (10) facing away from it for gripping the cheese holder (2) in the use position. The cheese holders have at least one anti-slip element (12) which is arranged on the handle element (4) such that, in the use position, it extends away from the piece of cheese to prevent it from slipping off the gripping surface (10). The handle element (4) has a maximum width (a) of 15 mm to 50 mm, in particular 28 mm to 33 mm, measured parallel to the contact plane (6), and a maximum length (b) of 25 mm to 70 mm, in particular 42 mm to 47 mm, measured parallel to the contact plane (6) and perpendicular to the width (a).On the handle element (4) at least one pin element (18) extending from the contact surface (8) by 4 mm to 15 mm, in particular by 7 mm to 12 mm.