Cooking Bag Holder Structure for Hands-Free Turkey Insertion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for inserting food items, particularly turkeys, into cooking bags are inefficient and prone to contamination and dropping, especially when handled with one hand, due to the need for manual handling which can lead to bag contact with the food and potential contamination.
Innovation Solution
A bag holder system with vertical and horizontal supports, attachment mechanisms, and bag attachment options like clips, hooks, adhesive strips, or magnets, which securely holds the bag open, allowing for easy and hands-free insertion of food items into the bag.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual handling of the bag is used during insertion, then the user can control the bag position, but the risk of contamination and dropping increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bag holder as an intermediary device between the user and the bag. The holder supports the bag in an open position, allowing the user to insert food items without directly handling the bag. This mediator eliminates the contamination risk while maintaining operational ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The bag holder is designed to automatically maintain the bag in an open position and support it during insertion. The device serves itself by using its structural components (vertical supports, horizontal supports, attachment mechanisms) to keep the bag stable without requiring continuous manual intervention.
2Ease of operation
If one-handed handling is used, then the user can manage the bag, but the food item may be dropped or contaminated
Solution Approach 1:
The bag holder acts as a mediator that takes over the task of holding and stabilizing the bag. This allows the user to use both hands for handling the food item safely, eliminating the risks associated with one-handed operation while maintaining ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The system divides the task into two separate functions: the bag holder manages bag stabilization and positioning, while the user's hands are freed to focus solely on safe food item handling. This segmentation of responsibilities improves both operational ease and food safety.
3Ease of operation
If the bag is held open manually, then the user can control bag positioning, but contamination risk increases due to bag contact
Solution Approach 1:
The bag holder serves as an intermediary structure that provides precise bag positioning control without requiring manual contact with the bag interior. The attachment mechanisms (clips, hooks, magnets) secure the bag to the holder, eliminating contamination risks while maintaining positioning accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The bag holder is designed as a reusable, easy-to-clean device that can be disposed of or sanitized after use. This allows for controlled bag positioning while minimizing contamination risks through the use of a dedicated tool rather than direct hand contact.
Data Source
AI summary
A bag holder is disclosed, comprising a first and second vertical support, a first and second horizontal support, a bag attachment mechanism, and a balancing support. The bag holder is designed to hold a bag in an open position, allowing a user to easily insert objects into the bag. The bag holder further includes an attachment mechanism for securing the holder to a surface, with options including suction cups, clamps, or rubber feet for stability. The supports can be constructed from various materials, such as metal, plastic, wood, or composite materials, providing versatility in design and durability. This configuration facilitates hands-free use and improves convenience during bag-filling tasks.