Transformable Whisk Slider Mechanism for Deep and Shallow Bowls

Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional whisks are limited in their functionality as they are either suitable for deep containers or shallow containers, necessitating the need for separate whisks for different applications, which increases kitchen tool costs and storage space.

Innovation Solution

A transformable whisk with a slider mechanism that allows the whisk member to switch between a substantially flat configuration for shallow containers and an expanded spiral configuration for deep containers, utilizing a resilient material like stainless steel for the whisk member.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a whisk with an oval-shaped whisk member is used, then it is suitable for deep containers, but it cannot be used in shallow containers

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer depth adaptabilityVSAvoidwhisk structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The whisk member is designed with dynamic transformability, allowing it to switch between a flat configuration for shallow containers and an expanded spiral configuration for deep containers. This dynamic reconfiguration capability enables a single whisk to adapt to different container depths, resolving the contradiction between versatility and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The whisk member is designed to perform multiple functions by transforming between different configurations. The same whisk member can be used in both shallow containers (flat configuration) and deep containers (expanded spiral configuration), making the whisk universal and eliminating the need for separate whisks for different container types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate whisks are provided for deep and shallow containers, then each whisk is optimized for its specific use, but the cost and storage space increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer type coverageVSAvoidnumber of whisks required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the functionality of two separate whisks (one for deep containers and one for shallow containers) into a single whisk. The whisk member can transform between configurations to serve both purposes, reducing the quantity of whisks needed from two to one, thereby lowering cost and storage requirements while maintaining full adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The whisk member is designed to perform multiple functions by transforming between different configurations. The same whisk member can be used in both shallow containers (flat configuration) and deep containers (expanded spiral configuration), making the whisk universal and eliminating the need for separate whisks for different container types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the whisk member is made transformable between configurations, then versatility is improved, but the mechanism complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration flexibilityVSAvoidslider mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The whisk member is designed with dynamic transformability, allowing it to switch between a flat configuration for shallow containers and an expanded spiral configuration for deep containers. This dynamic reconfiguration capability enables a single whisk to adapt to different container depths, resolving the contradiction between versatility and structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The slider mechanism is designed to be manually operated by the user through simple sliding motion. The resilient arms and locking tabs work together in a self-contained manner, where the user's action directly transforms the whisk member configuration without requiring complex external mechanisms or additional components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

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 versatile use in both deep and shallow containers, reducing the need for multiple whisks and optimizing storage space while providing effective whisking performance in various kitchen applications.

Implementation Method 1

a pair of upwardly extended resilient arms extending from opposite sides of the slider plate

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS9345364B2Food whisk

Publication Date: 2016.05.24 KINGS FLAIR DEV

AI summary

The present invention relates to a whisk comprising a whisk member, which whisk member is transformable between an expanded spiral configuration, which is suitable to be used in a deep container, and a substantially flat configuration, which is suitable to be used in a shallow container.