Cook top press assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cook top press assemblies lack a combination of features and steps necessary for effectively pressing food items on a stove, failing to provide efficient and versatile solutions for cooking surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A cook top press assembly comprising a cross bar, lateral bar, cross sleeve, lateral sleeve, plate, and handle, where the plate is pivotably and slidably coupled to the lateral bar, allowing for adjustable positioning and pressure application on food items, with a pin mechanism for pivotability and a handle for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple press structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the precision and versatility of pressing food items deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The press assembly incorporates a pivotable plate connected to the lateral bar through a pin mechanism, allowing the plate to rotate and adjust its position dynamically. This dynamic connection enables the plate to achieve precise alignment with food items while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The pivotable joint provides adaptability without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The press assembly is divided into multiple functional components: cross bar, lateral bar, cross sleeve, lateral sleeve, plate, and handle. Each component performs a specific function, and their modular arrangement allows for precise positioning capabilities while keeping individual parts simple. The segmentation enables the lateral bar to move independently along the cross bar, providing adjustment precision without overall structural complexity.
2Device complexity
If a fixed press assembly is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different food items and cooking surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable connection between the plate and lateral bar through a pin allows the assembly to adapt to different food item shapes and sizes. The plate can rotate to accommodate various pressing angles and positions, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed assemblies or complex adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The cross bar with lateral bar configuration allows the press assembly to function with different food items and potentially different cooking surfaces. The movable lateral bar along the cross bar provides universal applicability for various pressing scenarios while maintaining a single unified structure rather than multiple specialized tools.
3Ease of operation
If a simple press mechanism is used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the control precision over pressing force and position deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable plate connected via pin to the lateral bar allows for smooth, controlled movement during operation. The user can easily manipulate the plate's position and angle while maintaining precise control over the pressing action. The dynamic joint provides natural mechanical feedback that enhances position control without complicating the operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The pin acting as an intermediary between the lateral bar and plate provides a frictionless pivot point that allows precise positioning. This intermediate element enables fine control over the plate's orientation and position while keeping the operation simple, as the pin naturally facilitates smooth rotational adjustment without requiring additional control mechanisms.
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AI summary
Described herein are assemblies, for example, cook top press assemblies for pressing food item on a stove, which cook top press assemblies may include: a first bracket coupled to the stove; a second bracket coupled to the stove; a cross bar having a first end coupled to the first bracket and a second end coupled to the second bracket; a cross sleeve slidably and rotatably coupled to the cross bar; a lateral bar having a first end coupled to the cross sleeve, wherein the lateral bar may be orthogonal to the cross bar; a lateral sleeve slidably coupled to the lateral bar, wherein the lateral sleeve may have a knob; a plate having a finger; a pin extending through the knob and the finger, wherein the finger may be pivotable on the pin; and a handle coupled to the plate.