Modular Taco Frame Assembly for Stable Multi-Configuration Serving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions fail to provide a convenient and stable way to arrange and hold multiple tacos in different configurations on a plate, as soft shell tacos tend to fall apart and hard shell tacos can fall over, spilling their contents.
Innovation Solution
A frame assembly composed of multiple frame members that can be assembled into various configurations to hold taco shells, featuring interlocking arms and slots that allow for the alignment of taco receiving channels to securely hold one or more tacos.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tacos are placed directly on a plate, then they are easy to serve, but soft shell tacos fall apart and hard shell tacos fall over and spill their ingredients
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly is divided into multiple independent frame members (first frame member, second frame member) that can be separately assembled. Each frame member contains multiple arms that define individual taco receiving channels, allowing the structure to be segmented into modular units that can be configured differently based on serving needs while providing stable support for each taco.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame assembly acts as an intermediary structure between the plate and the tacos. Rather than placing tacos directly on the plate, the frame members provide an intermediate support system with arms and receiving channels that stabilize the tacos, preventing soft shells from collapsing and hard shells from falling over.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tacos are arranged on a plate, then variety is offered, but it becomes difficult to hold them in a presentable manner
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly incorporates movable and reconfigurable components where frame members can be assembled and disassembled in different configurations. The arms of each frame member can be positioned to create multiple taco receiving channels in various arrangements, allowing users to dynamically adjust the structure to hold one taco, multiple tacos, or different taco styles according to serving requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame assembly is designed as a universal structure that can accommodate multiple taco configurations. The same frame members and arms can be arranged to hold different numbers and types of tacos (soft shell, hard shell, various sizes), making the system multi-functional rather than requiring different tools for different taco arrangements.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a frame structure is designed to hold multiple tacos, then organization is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly is segmented into multiple identical or similar frame members, each with a standardized set of arms. This segmentation allows the complex function of holding multiple tacos to be distributed across simpler, repeating units, making the overall system more manageable and easier to assemble while maintaining organizational capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A frame assembly configured for assembly for holding taco shells includes a first frame member and a second frame member. The first frame member has a first arm, a second arm, a third arm and a fourth arm, the first frame member defining a first taco receiving channel between the first and second arms; a second taco receiving channel between the second and third arms; and a third taco receiving channel between the third and fourth arms. The second frame member has; a fifth taco receiving channel between the second and third arms; and a sixth taco receiving channel between the third and fourth arms. The first and second frame members are movable into a configuration such that the first and third taco receiving channels are aligned for receipt of a first taco and the fourth and sixth taco receiving channels are aligned for receipt of a second taco.