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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing food peelers often lack ergonomic design, leading to difficulty in maneuverability and grip, which can result in inefficiency and safety issues during use.

Innovation Solution

A one-piece L-shaped peeler with a handle/grip first leg and a support base second leg, featuring grip protrusions and a cutout with a cutter, allowing for a secure grip, easy maneuverability, and versatility in use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional peeler designs are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but grip security and maneuverability are poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrip securityVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The peeler body is segmented into two distinct legs: a first leg designed as a handle/grip with protrusions for finger placement, and a second leg forming a support base with a cutout for the cutter. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural integrity through the one-piece construction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The peeler employs asymmetric design where the first leg and second leg have different shapes, sizes, and functions. The first leg features grip protrusions on one side but not the other, and the legs form a specific angle (90 degrees in one embodiment) rather than a symmetric configuration, optimizing the tool for natural hand positioning and cutting mechanics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #4Asymmetry

2Ease of operation

If larger peelers are designed, then cutting stability is improved, but maneuverability and storage become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovemaneuverabilityVSAvoidcutting stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The peeler transitions from traditional linear or bulky forms to a compact L-shaped configuration, utilizing angular geometry to maximize functional surface area within a minimal footprint. This dimensional optimization allows the tool to achieve cutting stability through the extended second leg while maintaining compactness for easy maneuverability and storage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of manufacture

If complex multi-piece peelers are used, then functionality is enhanced, but cleaning and drying become difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecleaning easeVSAvoidfunctional versatility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The peeler integrates multiple functions into a single monolithic structure. The handle/grip leg and support base leg are formed as one piece, eliminating joints, gaps, or crevices where food particles could accumulate. This unified construction makes the tool extremely easy to clean and dry while incorporating versatile features like grip protrusions, cutout positioning, and potential additional cutting edges.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12342953B2Full peeler

Publication Date: 2025.07.01 BELLO RAVELO JOSE ERNESTO

AI summary

An L-shaped peeler with first and second legs. The first leg featuring grip protrusions and the second leg including a cutout. A cutting member in the cutout so that the cutting member is outwardly offset from the second leg. The user grasps the first leg and one or more of the grip protrusions and moves the second leg over a piece of fruit or a vegetable to be peeled so that the cutting member peels the fruit or vegetable and a removed portion travels through the cutout adjacent the sharpened linear portion.