Storage device set for edged tools
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional kitchen knife holders lack versatility in user preference and use state, do not focus on aesthetics as interior accessories, and fail to provide a playful and functional storage solution for edged tools.
Innovation Solution
A storage device set for edged tools that allows mechanical coupling and separation of multiple units, enabling adjustable storage configurations and coupling angles, transforming the storage into a decorative and functional interior accessory with a playful appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional kitchen knife holders are used with simple storage function, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the versatility and adaptability to user preferences are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The kitchen knife holder is divided into multiple independent units, each capable of functioning as a separate storage component. These modular units can be individually manufactured and then assembled in various configurations to suit different user preferences and spatial requirements, thereby enhancing versatility without significantly complicating the manufacturing process of each individual unit
Solution Approach 2:
Each modular unit of the holder is designed with universal coupling features that enable it to serve multiple functions: individual storage, paired storage when coupled with another unit, and integration into larger assemblies. This multi-functionality allows the same basic structure to adapt to various user preferences and usage scenarios
2Shape
If multiple kitchen knife holders are arranged independently, then each unit maintains its structural integrity, but the overall appearance lacks collective organization and aesthetic appeal
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism merges multiple independent holder units into a unified visual ensemble while preserving the individual identity of each unit. The coupling features are designed to create seamless connections that give the impression of a collectively organized structure, enhancing aesthetic appeal without requiring complex assembly procedures
3Adaptability or versatility
If the holder is designed as a fixed single unit, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the ability to adjust storage capacity and configuration according to use state is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is segmented into standardized modular units that can be manufactured using identical or similar processes, maintaining manufacturing simplicity through repetition. These segments can then be adjusted and reconfigured according to different storage needs and usage states, providing adaptability without requiring complex custom manufacturing for each configuration
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AI summary
The edged tool storage device set is an edged tool storage device set including a first edged tool storage device and a second edged tool storage device, in which the first edged tool storage device includes a first case that has a first hole storing a blade of an edged tool and a flange-shaped first projection that projects from the first case in a direction crossing the extending direction of the first hole, and the second edged tool storage device includes a second case that has a second hole storing a blade of an edged tool and a groove-shaped first recess that faces a direction crossing the extending direction of the second hole and has a shape allowing fitting with the first projection.