Utility pan handle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing utility pan handles lack versatility and functionality in securely gripping and holding various containers and condiments, failing to provide a stable and detachable solution for both edible oils and spices.
Innovation Solution
A utility pan handle design comprising a base body, lower and upper jaws, a pivot pin, and a bottle, where the handle and upper jaw are formed integrally with a pivot pin allowing rotation for gripping and releasing container edges, and a detachable bottle for holding condiments, featuring a silicon pad for secure grip and heat-resistant plastic for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed pan handle is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it lacks versatility and cannot securely grip various containers or hold condiments
Solution Approach 1:
The pan handle is divided into separate functional components: a base body, a rotatable jaw assembly (upper and lower jaws), and a detachable bottle. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while contributing to the overall versatility of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle assembly is designed to perform multiple functions: gripping various container sizes and shapes through adjustable jaws, holding condiment bottles via the detachable bottle component, and providing a stable handle for maneuvering pans. This multi-functionality directly addresses the versatility requirement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a detachable bottle design is used, then the versatility for holding different condiments is improved, but the reliability of securing the bottle may be worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle attachment mechanism employs a dynamic design where the bottle can be easily inserted and removed from the base body. The through-hole in the base body allows the bottle to be freely positioned and secured, providing both detachability for versatility and sufficient securing reliability for practical use.
3Ease of operation
If the upper and lower jaws are designed to rotate about a pivot pin, then the ease of operation for gripping and releasing containers is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The jaw assembly incorporates a pivot pin that enables rotational movement between the upper and lower jaws. This dynamic mechanism allows the jaws to open and close smoothly for easy gripping and releasing of containers, while the simplicity of a single pivot pin minimizes the added complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
utility pan handle is provided, has a base body, a lower jaw, an upper jaw, a handle, a pivot pin, and a bottle. The lower jaw is pressed on an outer brim edge portion of an external container from outside. The upper jaw clips on an inner brim edge portion of the external container from inside. The handle extends vertically from the upper jaw and has an overall L-shape. The pivot pin is installed rotatably through holes disposed though the middle portion of the base body and a connecting portion of the handle and the upper jaw. The bottle engages the second end portion of the base body vertically to the base body and substantially in parallel to the handle. The upper and lower jaws open and close about the pivot pin by closing and opening the handle against the bottle, gripping the brim edge of the external container.