Food Wrap Holder with Helical Ejector for Stable Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumption of wraps, such as burritos, is difficult and messy due to instability during storage and consumption, with foil being non-reusable and cumbersome, and varying dimensions complicating storage and dispensing.
Innovation Solution
A container system featuring a circular cross-section with a lug and ramp shell design, allowing for secure storage and dispensing of wraps, with a helical groove mechanism that prevents back-driving and maintains structural integrity, and an insulating outer shell for temperature control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If foil is used to encase a wrap, then the wrap is protected during storage and transport, but the foil is non-reusable and cumbersome to unwrap
Solution Approach 1:
The container is divided into multiple components: a removable lid, a body section, and an ejector mechanism. This segmentation allows the wrap to be accessed by removing the lid and using the ejector, eliminating the need to unwrap foil while maintaining protection during storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The container acts as an intermediary between the wrap and the user. Instead of directly handling foil-wrapped wraps, the user interacts with the container's lid and ejector mechanism, which mediate the access to the wrap while it remains protected.
2Ease of operation
If a wrap is set down while eating, then the consumer can eat more conveniently, but the wrap falls over or spills
Solution Approach 1:
The container features a dynamic ejector mechanism that can be rotated to dispense the wrap at different angles and positions. This allows the wrap to be presented in a stable, upright position for convenient eating, preventing it from falling over when set down.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wraps are carried to share with others, then social sharing is enabled, but it becomes difficult to transport and manage
Solution Approach 1:
The container is designed with universal features that can accommodate multiple wraps of varying dimensions. The adjustable ejector and spacious body section allow the container to function as a single unit for storing and transporting multiple wraps, simplifying management while enabling sharing.
4Adaptability or versatility
If wraps of varying dimensions are stored, then versatility is improved, but storage and dispensing becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The ejector mechanism features adjustable components that can adapt to different wrap dimensions. The rotational capability and adjustable positioning allow the ejector to accommodate various wrap sizes, maintaining ease of storage and dispensing operations despite dimensional variations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The container system enhances the storage, dispensing, and consumption of wraps by providing a secure, reusable, and efficient means to handle wraps of varying sizes, preventing mess and maintaining food integrity.
Implementation Method 1
the ramp shell having an interior surface including a first continuous helical groove recessed into the interior surface, where the first dimension of the first lug exceeds the thickness of the drive shell, and the first lug extends into the first continuous helical groove recessed into the interior surface of the ramp shell, where, when the ramp shell is rotated in a first direction relative to the drive shell, the first lug travels in a first direction along the lug channel
Implementation Method 2
an insulating outer shell surround at least a portion of the ramp shell
Data Source
AI summary
A container including: an elevator including a circular cross section, an exterior surface defined by a circumference of the circular cross section, and a first lug extending a first dimension normal to the exterior surface; a ramp shell and a drive shell having a common axis of rotation and including a thickness, a first edge surface and a second edge surface separated by a gap, and the gap continuing a length of the first edge surface and the second edge surface defining a lug channel; and the ramp shell having a first continuous helical groove recessed into the interior surface, and, when the ramp shell is rotated in a first direction relative to the drive shell, the first lug travels in a first direction along the lug channel