Portable Blender Modular Assembly for Detachable Motor and Power Units
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional blenders are large, heavy, and require electrical power, making them non-portable and limited to kitchen use, and they lack modularity to adapt to different configurations or users.
Innovation Solution
A portable blender set comprising detachable components that can be assembled into various configurations, including a container unit and a motor-power unit, allowing for operation independent of an electrical outlet and easy transportation, with a handle and power activation mechanism for on/off control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If traditional blenders are designed with large motors and heavy construction for powerful blending, then blending performance is improved, but portability and ease of transportation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The blender is divided into separate components: a reusable container unit and a motor-power unit. The motor unit can be detached and replaced with a travel unit, allowing the heavy motor to be separated from the lightweight container during travel, thus reducing the weight of the portable portion while maintaining full blending power when the motor unit is attached.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional blenders are designed with fixed construction for stability, then operational stability is improved, but adaptability to different configurations and users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The blender transitions from a fixed, permanent assembly to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The container unit can be selectively attached to different motor units (full-size or travel) and various lids, allowing the structure to adapt to different user needs and blending tasks while maintaining stability during operation through secure attachment mechanisms.
3Reliability
If traditional blenders are designed with integrated power outlets connection for continuous operation, then operational reliability is improved, but portability and independence from electrical infrastructure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The motor-power unit serves multiple functions: it provides full blending power when connected to the container, and can be replaced with a travel unit that enables portable operation without electrical outlets. The system thus adapts to both stationary kitchen use and mobile travel use, achieving location independence while maintaining operational reliability for each mode.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable blender includes a handle having at least one first attachment structure, an activation button, and a power activation member positioned for mechanical engagement with the activation button and a power switch. The blender also includes a container body with at least one second attachment structure. The first attachment structure and second attachment structure are configured to engage each other to attach the handle to the container body and to disengage each other to detach the handle from the container body. The blender further includes a container base configured for detachable engagement with the container body. In one configuration, the blender set includes a motor subunit configured for detachable engagement with the container base, and a power subunit configured for detachable engagement with the motor subunit. In another configuration, the blender includes a motor subunit configured for detachable engagement with the container base, and a power subunit included in the handle.