Removable Opener Tools in Electric Can Openers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Kitchens often become cluttered with various tools for opening containers and packages, leading to difficulties in finding and utilizing them efficiently, as existing electric can openers and hand-held tools tend to become misplaced.
Innovation Solution
An electric can opener with a removably mounted jar grip and a hand-held container and package opener tool that combines functions for opening metallic cans, bottles, and packages, including a pop-top, twist-top, and pull-tab opener, all in a single device, allowing for convenient storage and use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate tools are used for opening different containers and packages, then each tool can be optimized for its specific function, but the kitchen becomes cluttered and tools become difficult to find
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate opening tools (can opener, jar grip, bottle opener, package opener) into a single integrated device. The housing contains all these functional components, allowing users to open different types of containers with one tool rather than multiple separate tools, thereby reducing kitchen clutter while maintaining functional versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated opener device is designed to perform multiple functions: opening metallic cans, glass jars with metal lids, plastic containers, and various package types. Each function has a dedicated component within the single device, making it a universal tool that replaces multiple specialized tools while maintaining ease of use for each specific opening task.
2Ease of operation
If hand-held opening tools are stored separately in drawers, then they are organized with other items, but they become misplaced and difficult to find
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating all opening tools into a single device with a unified housing, the patent eliminates the problem of misplaced tools. Users only need to locate one device instead of searching through drawers for multiple separate tools, significantly reducing the time and effort required to find the necessary opening tool.
3Ease of operation
If electric can opener is left on countertop and hand-held tools are in drawer, then each tool is accessible, but they become separated and difficult to find together
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges all opening functions into a single integrated device that can be conveniently placed on the countertop. This eliminates the separation between electric can opener and hand-held tools, allowing users to access all opening functions from one location rather than having to reach into drawers for separate tools.
Data Source
AI summary
An electric can opener for opening a top of a metal can which includes a housing that has a top end and a front side. A can cutting mechanism is on the front side of the housing proximate the top end of the housing. A hand held jar grip is removably mounted on the top end of the housing. The housing includes an opening that at least partially receives an opener tool.