Method and apparatus for convention pouring and holding of candy foods
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing food holders are inefficient for conventionally pouring and holding candy foods, particularly in volume production settings, as they require more labor and are not designed to optimize the pouring process.
Innovation Solution
A food holder apparatus comprising two interlocking panels with a support structure that includes prop members and support arms, allowing for efficient coupling and holding of candy foods, reducing labor time in production by enabling pouring over single or multiple support structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing food holders are used for conventionally pouring and holding candy foods, then the pouring process can be completed, but labor time is excessive and production efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The food holder is divided into two separate panels (first body panel and second body panel) that can be independently assembled and configured. Each panel contains its own support structures with prop members and support arms, allowing the system to be segmented into modular units that can be efficiently assembled and disassembled for high-volume production
Solution Approach 2:
The support structures including prop members and support arms are pre-configured and integrated into the body panels before use. This preliminary arrangement of support elements eliminates the need for time-consuming setup during the pouring process, as the holder is ready for immediate use with all structural components already in place
2Reliability
If existing food holders are used for holding light food items, then the foods can be supported, but the support structure is not optimized for volume production settings
Solution Approach 1:
The support structures are specifically designed with local optimizations for holding light food items. Each prop member and support arm is configured with appropriate dimensions and spacing elements to provide targeted support where needed, ensuring reliable holding capability for delicate candy foods while maintaining overall structural efficiency for production settings
Solution Approach 2:
The food holder apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides stable support for light food items, enables efficient pouring operations, and can be configured for both single-item and multi-item production. The interchangeable body panels and standardized support structures allow the same basic design to handle various production volumes and food types
3Stability of the object's composition
If a complex support structure is used to hold candy foods, then holding stability is improved, but device complexity increases and assembly becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The complex support structure is segmented into standardized, interchangeable components (prop members, support arms, spacing elements) that are distributed across two body panels. This segmentation allows each component to be simple and easy to manufacture, while the combination of components creates the stable three-dimensional support structure needed for holding candy foods
Solution Approach 2:
The first and second body panels are coupled together through their respective support structures, merging two separate simple structures into a single stable configuration. The prop members and support arms from both panels work together to create a rigid framework that provides holding stability while keeping individual components simple
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for convention pouring and holding of candy foods are presented. The invention includes a first body panel with an inner section and an outer section, with the inner section of the first body panel having one or more first body panel members of a support structure. The invention further includes a second body panel with an inner section and an outer section, with inner section of said second body panel having one or more second body panel members of the support structure. The inner section of the first body panel and the inner section of said second body panel are coupled together such that the one or more first body panel members of the support structure and the one or more second body panel members of the support structure combine to form the one or more support structures for holding light foods.