Height-adjustable baking device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing waffle baking devices are either cumbersome to assemble and use due to complex structures or have fixed adjustable heights, making them inefficient for baking foods of varying thicknesses, and they increase manufacturing costs by requiring separate designs for different waffle types.
Innovation Solution
A height-adjustable baking device with a first and second grill unit, where the second grill unit includes a movable baking plate connected via a rotating connecting column and adjusting member, allowing for adjustable height settings without changing the relative positions of the baking plates, facilitated by thread grooves and ridges for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a collar combination is used to adjust height, then height adjustment is achieved, but the adjustable height is fixed and the device is inconvenient to store
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting column is designed to rotate relative to the second housing, transforming the static collar combination into a dynamic height adjustment mechanism. The rotation direction allows continuous height variation rather than fixed positions, while the compact rotational movement maintains storage convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The height adjustment is achieved through rotational movement in a circular dimension rather than linear extension. The connecting column rotates within a limited space, converting angular displacement into vertical height adjustment, which solves both the height variability and storage compactness requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a lifting assembly with fixed mounts, connecting shafts, connecting pieces and spring is used, then the baking pan can move up or down, but the structure is very complicated and troublesome to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates unnecessary components from the lifting assembly. Instead of fixed mounts, connecting shafts, connecting pieces and springs, only the connecting column and adjusting member are retained, dramatically simplifying the structure while maintaining the baking pan's up-and-down movement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting column serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a support structure, a height adjustment mechanism, and a connection element between the second baking plate and second housing. This multi-functionality replaces multiple separate components, reducing assembly complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate baking device products are produced for different waffle types, then different baking thicknesses are achieved, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single baking device structure is designed to accommodate multiple baking thickness requirements through the height-adjustable connecting column. This universal design eliminates the need for producing separate baking device products for different waffle types, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining product versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The baking thickness is adjusted by changing the height parameter of the connecting column through rotation, rather than producing different physical products. This parameter-based adjustment allows one device to replace multiple products with different fixed dimensions, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.
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 device allows for easy adjustment of baking thickness, simplifies assembly, reduces production defects, and enhances user convenience by maintaining consistent baking pan positions and preventing food spillover, thus addressing the limitations of prior devices.
Implementation Method 1
The second end portion of the connecting column is screwed with the second housing, and the connecting column is movable relative to the second housing along a vertical rotation direction
Implementation Method 2
the second end portion of the connecting column is screwed with the second housing through thread grooves and thread ridges
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a height-adjustable baking device, including a first grill unit and a second grill unit. The second grill unit includes a second housing, a second baking plate, a connecting column and an adjusting member. A first end portion of the connecting column is connected with the second baking plate. A second end portion of the connecting column is screwed with the second housing, and the connecting column is movable relative to the second housing along a vertical rotation direction. The adjusting member is arranged on the second housing and engaged with a tail end of the second end portion of the connecting column, so that the connecting column drives the second baking plate to move up or down by a height relative to the second housing.