Egg Cracker with Integrated Separator Wall for Yolk Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a device that can effectively crack eggs, separate the yolk from the egg white, and store both components efficiently, as existing solutions do not fully address these functions simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
The device comprises an egg dish with a separator wall and a lid, featuring a pouring lip and yolk retainers to separate and store egg whites and yolks separately, with a resilient lid that fits securely and a handle for easy use, allowing for multiple egg cracking and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a simple egg separator is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot effectively prevent yolk loss during pouring
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the egg white flow path into separate channels using partition walls, with each channel having controlled openings that allow egg white to pass while blocking yolks. This segmentation enables selective separation without complex mechanical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition walls with controlled openings act as intermediaries between the egg white and yolk, allowing the egg white to pass through while preventing yolk passage. This intermediary structure achieves yolk retention without requiring active control mechanisms.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple eggs need to be cracked and stored, then storage capacity is needed, but the device becomes bulkier
Solution Approach 1:
The lid contains nested storage cavities that can hold multiple cracked eggs or egg components. These cavities are integrated within the lid structure itself, allowing storage capacity expansion without increasing the overall device footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid serves multiple functions: it covers the egg white separation area, provides storage cavities for cracked eggs or separated components, and acts as a handling tool. This multi-functionality consolidates multiple features into a single component, reducing overall device volume.
3Reliability
If a resilient lid is used for secure fitting, then retention is improved, but manufacturing precision becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is made from resilient material that can elastically deform to accommodate variations in the dish rim dimensions. This parameter change in material properties allows the lid to reliably fit various dish sizes without requiring extremely precise manufacturing tolerances.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid utilizes resilient material that can flex and conform to the dish rim, providing secure retention through elastic deformation rather than rigid precision fitting. This flexibility compensates for manufacturing variations while maintaining reliable retention.
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 efficient cracking, separation, and storage of eggs, preventing yolk loss during pouring and reducing user fatigue, while allowing for easy storage of both egg whites and yolks in separate containers.
Implementation Method 1
The dish lid is fabricated from a resilient material with memory, which allows the lid peripheral wall to stretch to receive the top of the dish peripheral wall
Data Source
AI summary
An egg cracker and yolk separator preferably include an egg dish and a dish lid. The egg dish preferably includes a dish member, a handle member and a separator wall. The dish member preferably includes a dish base and a dish peripheral wall. The dish peripheral wall extends upward from the dish base. The dish peripheral wall includes a pouring portion wall, opposing side walls and a rear wall. The handle member extends from the rear wall. The separator wall is located in substantially a middle of the egg dish. An egg white opening is formed between a top of the dish base and a bottom of the separator wall. The dish lid preferably includes a lid base, a lid peripheral wall and a lift tab. The lid peripheral wall extends downward from a bottom of the lid base. A second embodiment includes a removable separator wall.