Foldable Dishwasher Glass Holder for Stemware Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dishwashers often strain users due to time-consuming loading and unloading processes and lack adequate support for delicate items like wine glasses, which can be damaged by the robust interior design.
Innovation Solution
A foldable holding assembly for dishwashers with gripping units and support frames that can be adjusted to securely hold and support stemmed objects, allowing for efficient loading, unloading, and storage of items like wine glasses, reducing strain on users and protecting delicate items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the dishwasher interior is designed to be robust for heavy cookware, then it can receive heavy and bulky pots and pans, but it cannot adequately protect delicate stemmed objects like wine glasses
Solution Approach 1:
The holding assembly is divided into separate functional components: a main frame, foldable support frames, and gripping units with cushioning elements. This segmentation allows the delicate stemmed objects to be isolated from the robust dishwasher interior, with each component performing a specific protective function.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding assembly acts as an intermediary structure between the robust dishwasher interior and delicate stemmed objects. The cushioning elements and support frames mediate the interaction, preventing direct contact between fragile glassware and the harsh washing environment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holding assembly includes foldable support frames, then it can adapt to different storage and usage needs, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frames are designed to be foldable rather than fixed, allowing the holding assembly to dynamically change its configuration. The frames can be folded during storage to reduce space requirements and unfolded during use to provide support for stemmed objects.
Solution Approach 2:
The foldable support frames serve multiple functions: they provide structural support when unfolded, and enable compact storage when folded. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate storage mechanisms, actually simplifying the overall device.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If manual dishwashing is done by hand, then delicate items can be handled carefully, but the activity is time consuming and burdensome
Solution Approach 1:
The holding assembly is pre-configured with gripping units and support frames that automatically secure stemmed objects during loading. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for careful manual positioning during each loading cycle.
Solution Approach 2:
The gripping units with cushioning elements automatically grip and protect stemmed objects when placed in the holding assembly, without requiring manual handling or adjustment. The assembly serves itself by providing inherent protection through its design.
Data Source
AI summary
A holding assembly for holding one or more stemmed objects in a dishwasher is provided. The holding assembly may include a main frame, and a gripping unit frame arranged on the main frame. The gripping unit frame may include one or more gripping units where each gripping unit is arranged to grip a respective stemmed portion of one of the one or more stemmed objects. The holding assembly may include a first support frame foldably arranged on the main frame to allow the first support frame to be folded between at least a supporting position and a storing position. The first support frame may be arranged to support a portion of the one or more stemmed objects in the supporting position. The embodiments herein may also relate to a rack of a dishwasher and a dishwasher comprising a rack.