Sink Drip Element With Offset Drainage for Stable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing draining elements for sinks do not provide a stable method for storing drained goods or sink accessories, as water often needs to be manually emptied and the design does not allow for secure storage or easy cleaning.
Innovation Solution
A draining element with a drainage channel having an inlet at a distance from the edges, featuring a base body with detachable draining boards and a magnetic or clip-based fastening system, and side rails for supporting a kitchen board, allowing for stable storage and automatic water drainage into the sink.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If water flows to the edge of the draining surface, then drainage is achieved, but stable storage of drained goods and accessories is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The draining element is divided into a base body and detachable draining boards. The draining boards can be removed to create stable storage surfaces, while the base body provides drainage functionality through integrated drainage channels with inlets positioned away from edges.
Solution Approach 2:
The drainage channels are positioned at different levels and depths within the base body, creating a three-dimensional drainage system. The inlets are arranged at specific distances from edges to allow water collection without compromising the stability of items placed on the draining surface.
2Ease of manufacture
If the draining element has a simple structure, then ease of manufacture is improved, but storage stability and functionality are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The draining element consists of a base body and separate draining boards that can be manufactured independently using simple processes, then assembled together. This segmentation allows each component to be produced efficiently while the combination provides stable storage functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The base body serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, contains integrated drainage channels for water management, and offers attachment points for draining boards. This multi-functionality achieves complex functionality without requiring complex manufacturing for each individual component.
3Ease of operation
If the draining element allows manual emptying, then water removal is achieved, but productivity and ease of operation are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The drainage channels are designed to automatically collect and channel water from the draining surfaces to designated outlets. The system serves itself by using gravity and the channel geometry to move water without requiring manual intervention, thereby improving both ease of operation and drainage efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The drainage channels act as intermediaries between the draining surfaces and the sink or collection point. They automatically transport water through their structured path, eliminating the need for manual emptying while maintaining high drainage efficiency.
4Ease of repair
If the draining element has detachable components, then ease of cleaning is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The draining boards are detachably connected to the base body, allowing them to be separated for individual cleaning. This segmentation provides excellent cleaning accessibility to all surfaces while the simple detachable connection minimizes the complexity of assembly and disassembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between draining boards and base body is designed to be dynamically changeable - easily detachable for cleaning and easily reattachable for use. This dynamic characteristic allows the structure to adapt between cleaning mode and operational mode without requiring complex mechanisms.
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
Enables stable storage of drained goods and sink accessories, automatic water drainage, easy cleaning, and a visually appealing design that combines the benefits of a closed tub with the functionality of a drainer, with the draining element and kitchen board being stackable for enhanced usability.
Implementation Method 1
the fastening device comprises at least one magnetic element
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AI summary
The drip element (124) comprises a drip surface (202,218) and a drainage device (232). The drainage device comprises a drainage channel with an inlet (230) arranged at a distance from the edges of the drip element. A drip plate (198,214) and the drip surface form an upper surface of the drip element. An independent claim is included for a combination of a drip element and a stackable chopping board.