Kitchen appliance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing kitchen gadgets are often limited in function and occupy too much space, leading to a cluttered and disorganized kitchen environment.
Innovation Solution
A versatile kitchen appliance with a circular base, cylindrical sidewall, and multiple features such as apertures for steaming and straining, notches for a spoon rest, and a tapered bottom for multi-functional use as a food container, steamer, strainer, separator, and cup holder.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate kitchen gadgets are used for different functions (storage, steaming, straining, serving), then each specific function can be performed effectively, but the kitchen becomes cluttered and space-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single container that performs multiple kitchen functions: storage (circular base with sidewall), steaming (apertures for steam passage), straining (apertures for liquid drainage), serving (notches for spoon placement), and egg separation (tapered bottom for yolk/white separation). This eliminates the need for multiple separate gadgets, directly resolving the contradiction between versatility and space consumption
2Area of stationary object
If a compact design is used to save space, then kitchen organization improves, but the appliance may lack sufficient functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functional elements into a single compact structure: the circular base provides storage and structural support, the cylindrical sidewall contains food and utensils, apertures in the base enable both steaming and straining functions, notches at the top serve as a spoon rest, and the tapered bottom facilitates egg separation. This consolidation achieves space savings while maintaining diverse functionality
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The appliance provides a compact, organized solution for various kitchen tasks, including food storage, steaming, straining, and serving, while also serving as a space-saving device with aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of apertures in said circular base
Implementation Method 2
said circular base has a tapered bottom such that said diameter of said circular base is decreased to a size less than a diameter of a top of said cylindrical sidewall
Data Source
AI summary
A kitchen appliance made of metal which can be aluminum, stainless steel or copper. The diameter is between 3.5-5.5 inches with a height between 2-3 inches. The base has a plurality of holes, each hole measuring between 1/32-¼ inches in diameter. The appliance has a dull and simple finish, is small, lightweight and easy to store. It is useable for the following functions: a container for holding food, particularly cut fruits, grains and the like; a steamer; a strainer (grains lentils, pasta and the like); a food server; a separator for egg yoks from egg whites; a spoon rest; ad a cup base or cup holder.