Nested Dinnerware Assembly for Space-Saving Cabinet Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current dinnerware designs do not effectively utilize limited space for efficient storage, as there is no known design that facilitates the nesting of place settings to maximize storage capacity in cabinets.
Innovation Solution
The design includes a bowl, mug, and plate configuration where the mug fits within the bowl, and the plate is positioned over the bowl's opening, allowing for nested sets that can be stacked, optimizing space usage by allowing multiple sets to be stored compactly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If traditional dinnerware storage methods are used, then each piece must be stored separately, but cabinet space is wasted due to inefficient utilization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing the mug inside the bowl, and the plate inside the mug, creating a compact nested arrangement. This allows multiple place settings to be stored in the volume of a single set, dramatically improving cabinet space utilization without requiring complex storage systems
2Quantity of substance
If multiple place settings are stored in limited cabinet space, then storage density increases, but access and organization become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
By nesting mug within bowl and plate within mug, the patent enables multiple place settings to be stacked vertically in cabinet space. The nested configuration maintains a regular external shape that facilitates systematic stacking and retrieval, allowing high storage density while preserving ease of access through uniform stacking patterns
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional horizontal cabinet shelf storage to three-dimensional vertical stacking. By nesting components and stacking sets vertically, the invention utilizes the height dimension of cabinet space, dramatically increasing the quantity of place settings that can be stored without compromising accessibility
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AI summary
A set of nesting dinnerware includes a bowl, a mug and a plate. The dimensions of the mug are such that the same can fit within the bowl, either in an upright or rotated position. The base of the plate is configured to fit over the upper opening of the bowl. Once the mug is inserted in the bowl, the base of the plate is positioned over the opening of the bowl, creating a nested set of dinnerware. Multiple sets of nested dinnerware can be stacked on top of each other to further save space.