Holder for a dishwasher basket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dishwasher basket holders are inflexible and cannot securely accommodate a variety of washware sizes and shapes, leading to unused washing space when different types of items are cleaned.
Innovation Solution
A holder with a main body and a pivotable folding element, designed to adapt between use and non-use positions, allowing secure positioning of tubular items and smaller or longer items by forming a combined supporting surface, with adjustable and torsion-resistant features for versatile use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed holder design is used for tubular washware, then secure positioning of specific items is achieved, but flexibility to accommodate different washware sizes and shapes is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates a folding element that can pivot between different positions to dynamically adapt to different washware types. The folding element transitions from a retracted position for tubular items to an extended position for other items, enabling the holder to change its configuration based on the loading requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is designed to perform multiple functions by combining a main body for receiving tubular washware with a folding element that can extend to provide additional support surfaces. This universal design allows a single holder structure to securely accommodate various types of washware including bottles, glasses, and other items with different geometries.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holder structure is extended to accommodate more item types, then versatility is improved, but the available washing space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The folding element is designed to pivot between retracted and extended positions, allowing the holder to expand its functionality only when needed. When loading tubular items, the folding element remains retracted to maximize washing space. When loading other items, the folding element extends to provide additional support, thus dynamically adjusting the space occupation based on loading requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder is divided into a main body and a separate folding element that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the folding element to be extended only when specific loading scenarios require it, rather than permanently occupying space that could be used for other washware.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a pivotable folding element is added to the holder, then adaptability for different washware is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The folding element is connected to the main body via a pivot connection that allows simple rotational movement between retracted and extended positions. This dynamic connection provides adaptability without requiring complex mechanisms, as the folding element can be easily positioned and maintained in different states through straightforward mechanical pivoting.
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AI summary
A holder for arrangement on a washing basket of a dishwasher includes: a main body and a folding element which is arranged pivotably thereon, the folding element being transferable from a use position to a non-use position and vice versa. The main body has a recess which is open at an edge thereof to receive tubular washware. The folding element has an outer contour corresponding to an inner contour of the recess and, in the use, position at least partially fills the recess flush with a supporting surface provided by the main body.