Lid Holding Device with Vertical Positioning for One-Handed Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing kitchen solutions for holding lids on pots and pans are often cumbersome, require two hands to use, and fail to accommodate various lid sizes and shapes, leading to safety concerns and messes from dripping liquids and condensation.
Innovation Solution
A lid holding device with an attaching member, protruding member, hook member, and handle member that securely engages with the pot and lid, allowing for one-handed operation and vertical positioning to prevent drips and facilitate ventilation, featuring a c-shaped clip profile, conical structure, and fork-like profile for universal fit and ergonomic use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If clips are used to hold the lid on the container, then the lid can be secured, but two hands are required to apply and remove the clips
Solution Approach 1:
The lid holder is designed to be self-applied by simply placing it over the lid, eliminating the need for manual clipping operations. The device automatically secures itself through its elastic band and positioning mechanism, allowing one-handed operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid holder is divided into distinct functional segments: an elastic band for securing, a body for positioning, and a lid holder portion for engagement. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently while simplifying the overall operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multi-piece tools are used to hold lids, then functionality can be enhanced, but assembly complexity and risk of breaking increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements (elastic band, body, lid holder portion) are merged into a single integrated unit that functions as one cohesive device. This eliminates assembly requirements while maintaining the versatility of each functional component.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid holder is designed with universal adaptability to fit various lid sizes and container types through its elastic band mechanism, providing multi-functionality without requiring multiple separate tools or assembly configurations.
3Reliability
If conventional clips and hooks are used, then lid holding is achieved, but they fail to accommodate various lid sizes, concavities, and handle forms
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic band's elasticity allows it to dynamically adjust its dimensions and shape to accommodate various lid sizes, concavities, and handle forms. This parameter flexibility enables universal fit without requiring multiple specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid holder incorporates a universal design with an elastic band that can adapt to different lid configurations, making it compatible with various container types, lid sizes, and handle forms through a single device.
4Reliability
If standing or leaning structures are used for lid storage, then lids can be held, but they consume valuable stovetop, tabletop, and countertop space
Solution Approach 1:
The lid holder transitions the lid storage problem from a horizontal surface occupation issue to a vertical suspension solution. By hanging the lid vertically from the container rim, it eliminates the need for additional horizontal surface area while maintaining secure storage.
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AI summary
A lid holding device of the present invention provides distinct benefits over conventional problems to solve the issue of stationing the covers of cooking containers, including one-hand operation, universal fit with pots and pans, ideal drainage of condensation and increased cleanliness by virtue of a vertical resting position, enhanced safety around high-temperature stoves, pots, racks and lids, optimal space utilization, removal of the need for hot plates and pads and trivets, and comfortable and ergonomic ease of use. The device may include various portions in the form of an attaching member, a protruding member, a hook member and a handle member in coupled configuration to each other to solve such conventional problems. The device may be a unitary or multi-part and can withstand high temperature in and around the kitchens. The device is sturdy and includes compact design, allowing convenient storage in typical drawers, utensil holders or hooks.