Twisted Blade Assembly for Uniform Wedge Cutting
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cutting technologies for food products, such as fruits and vegetables, fail to efficiently produce uniform and appealing twisted wedges due to limitations in blade design and tension adjustment, leading to inconsistent cutting performance.
Innovation Solution
A blade assembly comprising a mounting ring, elongate cutting blades twisted along their length, and a central support, where each cutting blade is connected to the mounting ring and central support, allowing for tension adjustment and rotation, enabling efficient cutting of food products into twisted wedges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional blade designs are used, then the structure is simple, but the cutting performance is inconsistent and cannot produce uniform twisted wedges
Solution Approach 1:
The blade assembly incorporates adjustable tension mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment of blade tension during operation. The tension can be modified to optimize cutting performance for different food products, enabling consistent production of uniform twisted wedges while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs blades with varying geometric parameters along their length, including twisted blade configurations and variable angle of attack. These parameter changes along the blade length enable the blade to adapt to different cutting requirements and produce uniform twisted wedges consistently.
2Productivity
If fixed blade tension is used, then the device is simple to operate, but the cutting efficiency varies for different food products
Solution Approach 1:
The blade assembly includes tension adjustment mechanisms that allow operators to modify blade tension dynamically based on the specific food product being cut. This dynamic adjustment capability optimizes cutting efficiency for different materials while maintaining ease of operation through user-friendly adjustment interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables change in blade tension parameter to adapt to different cutting applications. By allowing tension to be modified rather than fixed, the blade assembly can maintain high cutting efficiency across various food products without complicating the overall operation.
3Shape
If straight blades are used, then the blade design is simple, but the ability to produce twisted wedges is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs blades with twisted configurations and variable geometry along their length, changing the shape parameters to produce consistent twisted wedges. The angle of attack and blade curvature are designed to vary, enabling the blade to cut uniform twisted wedges while managing configuration complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The blade assembly incorporates asymmetric and twisted blade configurations rather than simple straight symmetric blades. This asymmetric design enables the production of twisted wedge shapes while the overall blade assembly structure remains manageable in complexity through systematic design.
4Reliability
If multiple independent tension adjustment mechanisms are added, then the cutting performance is optimized, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blade assembly incorporates tension adjustment capabilities that allow dynamic optimization of cutting performance. By implementing adjustable tension mechanisms, the system achieves consistent and reliable cutting performance across different food products while managing the complexity of adjustment mechanisms through integrated design.
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 blade assembly effectively cuts food products into uniform twisted wedges by adjusting tension and angle of attack along the blade length, enhancing cutting efficiency and producing appealing, consistent results.
Implementation Method 1
Each cutting blade may be held in tension between the mounting ring and the central support
Data Source
AI summary
A blade assembly is disclosed. The blade assembly includes a mounting ring, at least two elongate cutting blades, and a substantially circular central support positioned substantially at the center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may have a proximal end connected to the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may extend from the mounting ring toward a center of the mounting ring. Each cutting blade may be twisted along a length of the cutting blade. A distal end of each cutting blade may be connected to the central support.