Removable Wine Glass Rack Structure for Space-Saving Dishwashers

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dishwasher solutions for wine glasses occupy unnecessary space when not in use and lack alternative placement options or stable support, failing to provide efficient storage and support for wine glasses.

Innovation Solution

A removable dishwasher rack unit with a main frame, base section, and receiving section designed to support wine glasses' stems, featuring extendable flaps that can be stored when not in use to provide additional storage space for other kitchenware, allowing for flexible placement and stable support without obstructing other glasses.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If fixed support units are attached to the main rack for wine glasses, then stable support is provided, but unnecessary space is occupied when not in use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestable supportVSAvoidspace occupied

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The wine glass carrier is segmented into a removable rack unit that can be detached from the main rack. This allows the support function to be provided only when needed, eliminating the space occupation problem of fixed units while maintaining stable support during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The carrier transitions from a static fixed attachment to a dynamic removable unit. The rack unit can be easily attached and detached from the main rack, allowing the system to adapt between providing support functionality and conserving space based on user needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If traditional hangers are used for wine glasses, then glasses are secured, but more vertical space is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveglass securingVSAvoidvertical space

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier design shifts from vertical hanging to a more compact arrangement where glasses are held in a horizontal or angled orientation. The rack unit provides support structures that secure glasses without requiring excessive vertical clearance, effectively utilizing horizontal and diagonal spaces instead.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Adaptability or versatility

If dedicated wine glass racks are installed, then alternative placement options are provided, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveplacement optionsVSAvoidrack structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rack unit is designed as a universal, multi-functional component that can accommodate different types of glasses and be positioned in various locations on the main rack. The simple modular design provides versatility without adding complex mechanisms, as the same unit can serve multiple purposes and be easily repositioned.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3164045B1Dishwasher comprising a wire rack with an improved carrier adaptor structure

Publication Date: 2018.08.29 ARCELIK AS

Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

AI summary

The present invention relates to a dishwasher having a carrier structure adapted to be mounted on the dishwasher rack (1) thereof for carrying wine glasses (4) and the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a washing process chamber to place various kitchenware and cooking equipment to be washed and a spraying system spraying water to effect washing, the dishwasher further comprising a dishwasher rack (1) in the form of a wireframe structure and a dishwasher rack unit (3) removably placeable thereon.