Detachable Whipper Assembly for Faster Beverage Dispenser Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage dispensers require extensive time and specialized training for cleaning, leading to inefficiencies and potential contamination during the dismantling process, as they often require multiple steps and handling of multiple components, which can result in mess and incomplete cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A beverage dispenser design featuring a detachable whipper assembly with cam and cam track connection means for easy disassembly and reassembly, allowing the whipper housing, back wall, and drive shaft to be separated and cleaned independently, facilitating one-handed operation and minimizing the risk of spillage and mess.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the whipper assembly components are made detachable for easy cleaning, then the cleaning time is reduced and accessibility is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional connection means
Solution Approach 1:
The whipper assembly is divided into separable components (whipper housing, back wall, drive shaft) that can be detached from the frame using detachable connection means, allowing each component to be cleaned independently and rapidly
Solution Approach 2:
The connection means between the whipper assembly and frame are designed to be dynamically changeable between connected and detached states, enabling easy disassembly for cleaning and reassembly for operation without permanent fixation
2Ease of operation
If the dismantling process is simplified for non-trained persons, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability decreases due to potential assembly errors
Solution Approach 1:
The cam and cam track connection means are designed with asymmetric geometries that allow easy insertion in the correct orientation but prevent incorrect assembly, ensuring that non-trained persons cannot assemble the components incorrectly
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of designing complex locking mechanisms that require precise alignment for assembly, the invention uses cam and cam track means where the cam automatically follows the cam track during insertion, making correct assembly intuitive and error-proof
3Ease of operation
If the whipper housing is separated from the back wall during dismantling, then the ease of operation is improved, but object-generated harmful factors increase due to liquid spillage and mess
Solution Approach 1:
The whipper housing and back wall are designed to be detached together as a complete assembly from the frame, allowing the liquid-containing chamber to be removed intact and cleaned in one piece, preventing spillage during the separation process
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 rapid and thorough cleaning of the whipper assembly components by any briefly trained person, reducing downtime and ensuring complete cleaning without the need for specialized operators, while maintaining operational efficiency and hygiene.
Implementation Method 1
detachable connection means for attaching the back wall to the whipper housing, wherein it further comprises detachable connection means for attaching the whipper housing to the frame
Data Source
AI summary
The invention concerns a beverage dispenser comprising: a frame (1) for supporting the components of the dispenser, a whipper assembly (2) comprising a whipper 9b housing (21), a whipper device (22) and a back wall (23), the whipper housing and the back wall forming a whipper chamber (24) in which is lodged the whipper device, a drive shaft (3) for driving the whipper device (22), said drive shaft being supported by the frame (1), detachable connection means (4a, 4b) for attaching the back wall to the whipper housing, wherein it further comprises detachable connection means (5) for attaching the whipper housing to the frame.