Multi-Tool Knife Blade With Integrated Grater and Slicer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cutting devices with large blade surfaces lack additional functionalities beyond cutting, requiring multiple tools for food preparation and lacking versatility in kitchen applications.
Innovation Solution
Integration of additional features such as graters, slicers, and bottle openers into the planar surface of the blade, or provision of a cavity for removable kitchen tools, enhancing the device's functionality and reducing the need for multiple tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional functionalities are integrated into the blade structure, then versatility and functionality are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple kitchen tools (grater, slicer, bottle opener, cavity for removable tools) into a single cutting device structure. The grater elements, slicer blade, and bottle opener are all integrated into the planar surface of the main blade, allowing one device to perform multiple functions that previously required separate tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The cutting device is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating various features into the blade structure. The planar surface serves as both a cutting surface and a base for integrating additional tools like grater, slicer, and bottle opener, while the cavity accommodates removable kitchen tools, making the device universal for multiple food preparation tasks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate tools are used for different food preparation tasks, then functional versatility is improved, but loss of time and tool redundancy increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate kitchen tools into a single integrated cutting device. Instead of using separate grater, slicer, and bottle opener tools, all these functions are combined into one device with a unified handle and blade structure, eliminating the need to switch between multiple tools during food preparation.
Solution Approach 2:
The cutting device achieves universality by incorporating multiple functional elements into the blade structure. The grater elements, slicer blade, bottle opener, and cavity for removable tools allow the device to perform various food preparation tasks that previously required multiple separate tools, reducing tool redundancy and saving time.
Data Source
AI summary
A food cutter apparatus with a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion is comprised of a single rigid material. The handle portion can be comprised of the same rigid material as the blade portion or a separate rigid material. The handle portion of the food cutter apparatus is located on top of the blade portion. A grater, slicer, or other kitchen tool elements are provided integral to the blade portion. A blade cover is provided to shield the user from the blade cutting edge while utilizing the kitchen tool elements. The handle portion and blade cover act as guides for the food product while utilizing the kitchen tool elements.