Muffin Baker Collecting Plate Layout for Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional muffin makers occupy too much space during storage due to the large load-bearing surface of the collecting plate, making it inconvenient to store and potentially leading to loss of the plate.
Innovation Solution
The muffin maker incorporates inserted devices between the support device and the collecting plate, allowing the collecting plate to be inserted perpendicular to the pedestal when not in use, reducing storage space requirements and providing stability during operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the collecting plate is set up on the pedestal with a large load-bearing surface to collect fallen ingredients, then the collecting function is improved, but the storage space occupied increases and storage convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The collecting plate is rotated from a horizontal orientation (parallel to pedestal top surface) to a vertical orientation (perpendicular to pedestal top surface) when stored. This dimensional change allows the plate to be inserted into the hollow cavity of the pedestal, transforming it from a space-consuming horizontal surface to a compact vertical insertion, thereby solving the contradiction between collecting function and storage space occupation.
Solution Approach 2:
The collecting plate is designed to be inserted into the hollow cavity of the pedestal when not in use. The plate nests within the pedestal structure, utilizing the existing internal space. This nesting arrangement eliminates the need for separate storage space while maintaining the plate's collecting functionality when deployed.
2Reliability
If the collecting plate is set up on the pedestal to collect fallen ingredients, then the collecting function is improved, but the convenience of storing and locating the plate deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By rotating the plate from horizontal to vertical orientation, the design enables the plate to be conveniently inserted into and removed from the pedestal's hollow cavity. This dimensional transformation makes the plate easy to locate (always in the same vertical insertion position) and simple to store, directly improving storage convenience while maintaining the collecting function.
Solution Approach 2:
The plate is extracted from the horizontal surface of the pedestal and repositioned vertically for storage. This extraction from the traditional horizontal placement allows the plate to be conveniently stored within the pedestal's hollow cavity, improving both locatability and storage ease without compromising the collecting function when needed.
3Volume of moving object
If the collecting plate is rotated to be perpendicular to the pedestal for storage, then the storage space occupation is reduced, but the stability during operation may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The plate is designed to be dynamic in its orientation - horizontal during operation for stable ingredient collection, and vertical during storage for compactness. The support structure allows the plate to be positioned in different orientations as needed, providing both operational stability and storage efficiency without compromising either state.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is segmented to provide both horizontal support (during operation) and vertical insertion guidance (during storage). The pedestal's hollow cavity and the plate's insertion structure are designed as separate functional elements that work together to enable both stable operation and compact storage, resolving the contradiction between these two requirements.
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AI summary
A muffin maker comprises a support device, a main body and a collecting plate. A pedestal of the support device includes a first inserted portion. Two support arms of the support device include a rotary device. The main body is used for baking muffin and is connected to the rotary device. The collecting plate is mounted on the pedestal of the support device and includes a second inserted portion. The second inserted portion is connected with the first inserted portion and the normal line of the collecting plate is perpendicular to the normal line of the pedestal.