Trivet safely device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional trivets lack a support mechanism to prevent pots and pans from sliding, and they are not compatible with novel safety cookware designs, such as those with stem and block components, which can lead to safety issues and inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A safety trivet device featuring a channel insert with guide rail members forming an insert slot to secure stem and block components, along with a stem channel and block locking mechanism, and a pad member with non-scratching, non-slip properties to prevent slippage and provide protection, along with a carrier tray and stem locking mechanism for enhanced security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a planar surface is used for the trivet platform, then the manufacturing is simple and the structure is straightforward, but the pot or pan can slide or move off the trivet causing safety issues
Solution Approach 1:
The trivet platform is segmented into multiple planar surfaces at different heights and orientations. The first planar surface supports the pot bottom, while the second planar surface extends upward to engage with the pot handle, creating distinct functional zones that prevent sliding while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
2Device complexity
If a conventional planar trivet design is used, then the structure is simple, but it is not compatible with safety cookware having stem and block components
Solution Approach 1:
The trivet is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate both conventional cookware and safety cookware with stem and block components. The first planar surface supports conventional pot bottoms, while the second planar surface and its engagement features specifically accommodate safety cookware handles, allowing a single device to serve multiple cookware types.
Solution Approach 2:
The trivet transitions from a conventional single-level planar surface to a multi-level structure with the second planar surface extending upward in a different dimension. This vertical extension creates a new engagement zone that interfaces with the stem and block components of safety cookware, adding dimensional versatility without significantly increasing structural complexity.
3Ease of manufacture
If the trivet surface is flat and planar, then the manufacturing is easy, but novel pot and pan designs cannot be adapted to fit on the trivet
Solution Approach 1:
The trivet platform is segmented into multiple planar surfaces at different heights and orientations. The first planar surface supports the pot bottom, while the second planar surface extends upward to engage with the pot handle, creating distinct functional zones that prevent sliding while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The trivet is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate both conventional cookware and safety cookware with stem and block components. The first planar surface supports conventional pot bottoms, while the second planar surface and its engagement features specifically accommodate safety cookware handles, allowing a single device to serve multiple cookware types.
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 safety trivet device effectively prevents pots and pans from sliding, accommodates various cookware configurations, including safety cookware with stem and block components, and ensures secure positioning and easy handling, enhancing user safety and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
the pad member having non-scratching and non-slip properties, providing protection and grip between the safety trivet device and a table or countertop surface
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the invention relate to a trivet safety device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a trivet member and a channel insert connected to the trivet member, the channel insert includes two guide rail members separated by a fixed distance to form an insert slot for receiving the stem and block components of the safety cookware device, a stem channel and block locking components coupled to the two guide rail members, and back support rails coupled to stem channel and block locking components.