Double-Sided Measuring Scoop with Segmented Volume Partition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing scoops for measuring powdered products typically only provide a single serving size, making it inconvenient to measure different portion sizes accurately.

Innovation Solution

A double-sided measuring scoop with a cylindrical member and a disc-shaped member that divides it into two portions of different volumes, along with a handle for visual indication of the volume boundaries, allowing users to easily select the desired portion size.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single-serving scoop is used, then the scoop design is simple, but it cannot measure different portion sizes accurately

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to measure different portion sizesVSAvoidscoop structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The scoop is divided into two distinct scoop portions with different volumes (first scoop portion and second scoop portion) within a single cylindrical member, allowing measurement of different portion sizes. The disc-shaped member creates a partition that separates the two scoop portions, enabling users to select the appropriate portion size for their needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The single scoop structure serves multiple functions by providing both a first scoop portion and a second scoop portion with different volumes. This multi-functional design allows one scoop to replace what would traditionally require multiple different scoops, enhancing adaptability while maintaining structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a double-sided scoop with different volumes is created, then measurement versatility improves, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveportion size optionsVSAvoidmolding complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The cylindrical member is segmented by the disc-shaped member into two distinct scoop portions, each with different volumes. This segmentation is achieved through a single molding process that creates the partition wall, allowing complex functionality to be produced with relatively simple manufacturing techniques.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Two scoop portions with different volumes are merged into a single cylindrical member structure. The disc-shaped member acts as a shared partition that creates both scoop portions simultaneously, allowing the product to provide multiple measurement options while being manufactured as one integrated piece.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11561120B2Double-sided measuring scoop

Publication Date: 2023.01.24 JACKED FACTORY INC

AI summary

A double-sided measuring scoop is provided. The double-sided measuring scoop includes a cylindrical member having a cylindrical sidewall and a substantially planar disc-shaped member positioned within the cylindrical member. The disc-shaped member divides the cylindrical member into a first scoop portion having a first volume, and a second scoop portion having a second volume, where the first volume is larger than the second volume. The double-sided measuring scoop also includes a handle coupled to the cylindrical sidewall at a location directly opposite the disc-shaped member.