Plastic Boiling Container With Electric Heater for Safe Portability

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for boiling seafood are cumbersome due to heavy, expensive metal equipment and the hazards associated with propane burners, making them difficult to transport and use safely indoors or outdoors.

Innovation Solution

A lightweight, inexpensive apparatus comprising a food-grade plastic container with an electric water heater, where the heating element is securely attached to the side wall of the container, allowing for safe and efficient boiling of water using a standard electrical outlet.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If metal equipment (pot, burner, propane tank) is used for boiling seafood, then the boiling function is achieved, but the equipment becomes heavy and difficult to transport

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment weightVSAvoidboiling functionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Weight of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/propane-based heating system with an electric heating system. The electric heater element substitutes the propane burner, eliminating the need for heavy metal pots and propane tanks while maintaining the boiling function through electrical energy conversion to thermal energy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite construction by combining a plastic container with an integrated electric heating element. This composite structure replaces traditional homogeneous metal equipment, achieving weight reduction while maintaining functional integrity through the combination of different materials (plastic container + electric heater).

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Temperature

If propane burner with open flame is used for boiling, then heating efficiency is achieved, but fire hazard increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheating capabilityVSAvoidfire hazard

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes the open flame propane burner system with an electric heating element. This replacement eliminates the fire hazard associated with open flames while preserving the heating capability through direct electrical resistance heating, converting electrical energy to thermal energy without combustion.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful open flame into a beneficial electric heating element. By replacing the dangerous combustion process with controlled electrical resistance heating, the system maintains effective heating capability while eliminating the fire hazard, turning a harmful heating method into a safe one.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Reliability

If metal pot and propane tank are used for boiling, then boiling function is achieved, but equipment becomes expensive and requires periodic refilling

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveboiling functionVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent adopts a cost-effective approach by using a plastic container instead of expensive metal equipment. The plastic container with integrated electric heater provides a inexpensive alternative to traditional metal pots and propane tanks, reducing both initial manufacturing cost and ongoing operational costs by eliminating propane refilling requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a multi-functional device where the plastic container serves as both the vessel and integrates the heating function through the electric heater element. This universal design eliminates the need for separate propane tank and burner components, reducing overall system cost and simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining reliable boiling function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-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 apparatus provides a safe, portable, and cost-effective solution for boiling water, eliminating the need for open flames and heavy metal equipment, enabling easy transportation and use indoors or outdoors.

Implementation Method 1

When electrical current flows through the element, the element provides enough heat to boil the water in the bucket

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Data Source

PatentUS10136750B2Plastic container for boiling water

Publication Date: 2018.11.27 CAPTAIN GRAVEL LLC

AI summary

A plastic container for boiling water is provided. The plastic container is lightweight, inexpensive to manufacture, and safe for cooking food by boiling. The plastic container is made of food grade high density polyethylene having a melting point of at least 120 degrees Celsius. The container includes a water heater having a heating element located near the bottom of the container. The water heater is securely attached to the side wall of the container and can be plugged into a standard alternating current electrical outlet. The water heater is capable of heating water to boiling temperature.