Dishwasher Glass Holder With Single-Point Goblet Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass holders for dishwashers often result in water stains on stemmed glasses due to inadequate contact points, and fail to accommodate glasses of varying stem lengths effectively.
Innovation Solution
A glass holder design featuring a goblet carrier that touches the glass at a single point, with a stem holder that can be adjusted along a base support, incorporating a droplet outlet to prevent water stains and an anti-twist mechanism to secure the stem, allowing for secure positioning of glasses of different sizes and shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the goblet carrier touches the goblet at multiple points, then stability is improved, but water stains form on the goblet surface
Solution Approach 1:
The support function is segmented into two separate components: the goblet carrier provides primary support at one point, while the stem holder provides additional support at another location. This segmentation allows stability to be achieved through distributed support points rather than multiple contact points on the goblet surface itself, thereby preventing water stains.
Solution Approach 2:
The stem holder acts as an intermediary element that provides additional support without requiring multiple contact points on the goblet. By introducing this intermediate support structure, the system achieves stability while maintaining single-point contact between the goblet carrier and the goblet, thus avoiding water stain formation.
2Device complexity
If the glass holder is fixed in position, then structural simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different stem lengths is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The stem holder is designed to be movable along the base support, transforming the structure from static to dynamic. This allows the glass holder to adapt to different stem lengths by positioning the stem holder at appropriate locations, while maintaining relatively simple construction through the use of a sliding mechanism with friction engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding mechanism incorporates friction-based self-positioning, where the stem holder automatically maintains its position along the base support without requiring additional locking mechanisms. This self-service feature provides adaptability while keeping the overall structure simple and avoiding complex adjustment mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the stem holder is made movable along the base support, then adjustability is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding mechanism utilizes friction between the stem holder and base support to provide self-positioning and self-locking functionality. This eliminates the need for complex locking mechanisms, springs, or adjustment devices, allowing the stem holder to be movable and adjustable while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.
4Object-generated harmful factors
If the goblet carrier is positioned to touch the goblet at the lowest point, then water drainage is improved, but contact stability may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support function is divided between two elements: the goblet carrier touching at the lowest point for optimal water drainage, and the stem holder providing additional support at another location. This segmentation compensates for the potentially reduced stability of single-point contact by adding a second support point through the stem holder, thereby maintaining both drainage efficiency and contact stability.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a glass holder (15) for holding a stemmed glass (16) for a crockery basket (1) of a dishwasher (2), the glass holder (15) having a goblet support (20) for supporting a goblet (17) of the stemmed glass (16) which is adapted to touch the cup (17) at only one point (P1).