Detachable Ice Cream Scoop Ejector With Automatic Retraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ice cream scoops have a non-detachable pushing portion that complicates cleaning and requires manual return to the original position after use, lacking automation in position adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A retractable pushing portion with an elastic member, such as silica gel, that extends to an active position for pushing ice cream and automatically retracts to an inactive position, detachably mounted on the handle, allowing for easy cleaning and automatic return.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the pushing portion is mounted non-detachably on the handle or scoop portion, then the structure is simpler and more stable, but cleaning becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The pushing portion is designed as a detachable component that can be separated from the handle or scoop portion. This segmentation allows the pushing portion to be easily removed for cleaning purposes while maintaining structural simplicity when assembled. The detachable connection enables independent cleaning of each component without disassembling the entire scoop.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the pushing portion is fixed in position, then the structure is more stable, but manual return to original position is required after each use
Solution Approach 1:
The pushing portion is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to move between a pushed position (for ejecting ice cream) and an original position (for scooping). The detachable mounting enables the pushing portion to be easily returned to its original position after use, combining operational convenience with structural stability when in place.
3Ease of operation
If the pushing portion is made detachable for easy cleaning, then cleaning ease is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pushing portion is designed as a detachable component that can be separated from the handle or scoop portion. This segmentation allows the pushing portion to be easily removed for cleaning purposes while maintaining structural simplicity when assembled. The detachable connection enables independent cleaning of each component without disassembling the entire scoop.
4Device complexity
If the pushing portion requires manual return to original position, then device complexity is reduced, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pushing portion is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to move between a pushed position (for ejecting ice cream) and an original position (for scooping). The detachable mounting enables the pushing portion to be easily returned to its original position after use, combining operational convenience with structural stability when in place.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates effortless cleaning and automatic return of the pushing portion, enhancing user convenience and simplifying the scooping process by eliminating manual retraction and ensuring a smooth, flush surface for scooped ice cream.
Implementation Method 1
the retractable member is made of an elastic material, which is forced to extend the pushing piece and retracts the pushing piece after the force is removed
Data Source
AI summary
This invention relates to a foodstuff scoop, particularly an ice cream scoop comprising a pushing portion that can be easily detached from and mounted onto a handle of the scoop. The pushing portion comprises a pushing piece for pushing scooped foodstuff out of a scoop portion of the scoop, and a retractable member for retracting the pushing piece from an active position to an inactive position after the scooped foodstuff has been pushed out of the scoop portion.