Milk Frothing Device with Movable Locking Members for Easy Disassembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing milk frothing devices are complex, ergonomically challenging, and difficult to disassemble, affecting their robustness and cleanability.
Innovation Solution
A milk frothing device with a simplified attachment system featuring a first locking member and additional locking members that can be moved between locked and unlocked positions, allowing easy attachment and separation of the mixing element from the tank, ensuring robustness and ease of cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single locking member system is used, then the device structure is simpler, but the attachment robustness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is segmented into multiple independent locking members (first locking member and at least one additional locking member), each engaging with corresponding fastening slots on the tank. This segmentation allows the system to achieve robust attachment through distributed locking points while maintaining relative simplicity in the overall design.
2Reliability
If multiple locking members are added to improve attachment robustness, then the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first locking member and additional locking members are merged into a single integrated attachment system that works together to secure the mixing element to the tank. The locking members are coordinated through the slot geometry and movement mechanism, creating a unified system that achieves robust attachment without proportionally increasing overall complexity.
3Reliability
If the locking members are designed for secure attachment, then the attachment is more robust, but the ease of disassembly is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The locking members are designed to be movable between locked and unlocked positions through a dynamic mechanism. The first locking member can move relative to additional locking members, and the direction of travel perpendicular to the central axis enables easy unlocking. This dynamic design allows the system to maintain robust attachment during operation while facilitating simple disassembly when needed.
4Reliability
If the mixing element is firmly attached to the tank, then frothing performance is improved, but the ease of cleaning is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system uses movable locking members that can transition between locked and unlocked positions. During frothing operation, the locking members secure the mixing element to the tank for optimal performance. For cleaning, the locking members can be easily moved to the unlocked position, allowing rapid disassembly and access to cleaning surfaces without compromising the firm attachment needed for frothing.
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AI summary
A milk frothing device includes a tank and a mixing element configured to be removably attached to the tank including. The mixing element includes a first locking member that can be moved between a locked position and an unlocked position. The mixing element also includes at least a second locking member configured to engage with a respective second fastening slot formed on the tank.