Rotating Cake Carrier With Locking Platter for Damage-Free Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cake decorators face damage to cakes when transferring them from a turntable to a serving platter or caddy during decoration and transportation due to the use of multiple products.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional food carrier with a rotating turntable base, a serving platter, and a lid that includes a non-skid material, a handle for carrying, and a locking mechanism to secure the serving platter, allowing for decoration, storage, serving, and transportation in a single device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple products (turntable, serving platter, caddy) are used for cake decoration and transportation, then the cake can be decorated and transported, but the cake is damaged during transfer between products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the turntable, serving platter, and caddy into a single integrated food carrier device. The rotating base with serving platter is merged with the caddy body, eliminating the need to transfer the cake between separate products and preventing damage during transfer.
Solution Approach 2:
The food carrier is designed as a multi-functional device that serves as both a turntable for decoration and a caddy for storage and transportation. The rotating base allows decoration functionality while the integrated caddy structure provides storage and transport capabilities, making one device perform multiple functions previously requiring separate products.
2Device complexity
If a single food carrier device is used for decoration, storage, and transportation, then device complexity is reduced, but the device must perform multiple functions requiring complex mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the turntable mechanism with the caddy structure by making the serving platter rotatable on the caddy base. This integration allows the device to function as both a decoration turntable and a storage/transport caddy without requiring separate products.
Solution Approach 2:
The serving platter is designed to be rotatable relative to the caddy base, providing dynamic functionality for cake decoration. The rotating mechanism allows the platter to spin freely during decoration and can be locked or stabilized during transport, adapting to different operational modes.
3Ease of operation
If the serving platter is fixed to the caddy base, then the structure is simple, but the cake decorator cannot rotate the platter for decoration
Solution Approach 1:
The serving platter is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to rotate freely during cake decoration when the locking mechanism is engaged. The platter can be rotated 360 degrees on the caddy base, providing ease of operation for decorators.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism is designed to prevent unintended rotation or displacement of the serving platter during transport. The latch or clip structure holds the platter securely in place when rotation is not needed, preventing accidental movement while allowing intentional rotation during decoration.
4Reliability
If the lid is made to fit tightly to protect the cake, then cake protection is improved, but removing the lid becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The lid is designed with a slight interference fit or friction connection that provides adequate protection during transport while allowing easy removal when needed. The lid may include features like a slight overhang or grip area that facilitates easy lifting without requiring excessive force.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid may include cushioning or damping features that absorb shock and vibration during transport, protecting the cake without creating excessive friction that would make removal difficult. The cushioning material allows the lid to stay securely in place during transport but can be easily lifted when needed.
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 food carrier enables safe and efficient decoration, storage, serving, and transportation of cakes without the need for multiple devices, reducing damage and enhancing convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a non-skid material
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AI summary
A food carrier configured for use in decorating, storing, serving and transporting food in a single device. The food carrier includes a turntable base having a body and a rotating member that rotates about a central axis relative to the body, a serving platter configured to removably secure to the turntable base; and a lid configured to engage the turntable base. The turntable base has a plurality of locking mechanisms to secure the rotating member relative to the body. The lid may be lockable to the turntable base by at least one locking mechanism.