Electromechanical Removable Pot Grip for One-Handed Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing removable grip mechanisms for cooking pots require significant user effort to operate and lack multi-functionality, leading to storage and handling inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A removable grip mechanism powered by an electrical energy source, featuring an electromechanical mechanism that automatically opens and closes a pincer-like attachment system, allowing for easier handling and integration of additional cooking functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a manual lever mechanism is used to operate the pincer, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring strong force and two hands
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical lever system with an electromechanical system. A button-activated mechanism triggers an electrical motor that automatically operates the pincer, eliminating the need for users to exert strong forces or use both hands, thus significantly improving ease of operation while accepting increased device complexity through the addition of electrical components
Solution Approach 2:
The electromechanical system enables the pincer to operate automatically once triggered by the button. The motor self-actuates the pincer movement without requiring continuous manual intervention, allowing the device to serve itself after initial activation and improving operational ease
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single cooking utensil is used without additional functions, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability deteriorates as multiple utensils are needed for different cooking tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple cooking functions into the single grip mechanism by adding an electrical motor that can perform various cooking tasks. The device transitions from being solely a gripping tool to a multi-functional utensil capable of different cooking operations, thereby improving adaptability while accepting increased device complexity through the integrated motor system
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
The solution reduces user effort, enhances safety, and enables multiple cooking functions with a single utensil, thereby simplifying storage and handling.
Implementation Method 1
an electromechanical mechanism powered by the energy source designed to trigger (at least part of) a mechanical mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a removable grip device (1) for a pot for cooking food, said removable grip device (1) comprising a grip body (7), attachment means that can be connected to the cooking pot and disconnected therefrom, and an electrical energy source (6). The removable grip device (1) comprises an electromechanical device fed by the energy source (6) and suitable for actuating a mechanical device, and control means for controlling the operation and the shut-off of the electromechanical device.