Vegetable Cutting and Washing Device with Integrated Collection Basin
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for cutting and washing vegetables are inefficient, particularly in commercial settings, as they require manual handling and separate washing basins, leading to increased labor and time consumption.
Innovation Solution
A vegetable cutting and washing device comprising a collection basin, basin cover, cover plate, and cutting blade, with a vegetable pouring port and draining holes, allowing for direct collection and washing of cut vegetables, along with features like clamping slots, a handle, and a sealing ring for improved functionality and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual cutting and separate washing is used, then labor flexibility is maintained, but preparation time and labor consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the cutting function (cutting blade) and washing function (collection basin with water inlet and outlet) into a single integrated device. The cutting blade cuts vegetables directly over the collection basin, and the cut vegetables fall directly into the basin for washing, eliminating the need for separate cutting and washing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The collection basin serves multiple functions: it collects cut vegetables, receives washing water, and drains wash water through the outlet. The device simultaneously performs cutting, collecting, washing, and draining operations, making it a multi-functional tool that replaces multiple separate tools.
2Ease of operation
If a grater is used for cutting, then cutting function is provided, but additional washing basin and manual handling are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the grating/cutting function with the washing function by positioning the cutting blade over the collection basin. The cut vegetables fall directly into the basin, and water can be added for washing without requiring separate basins or additional manual handling.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the washing function from separate washing basins and integrates it into the collection basin itself. The collection basin is designed with a water inlet and outlet, allowing it to serve as both a collection container and a washing container, eliminating the need for additional washing basins.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cutting blade is fixed, then cutting stability is maintained, but adaptability for different cutting styles is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cutting blade is designed to be replaceable rather than fixed. The blade can be easily removed and replaced with different blades to achieve different cutting styles (slicing, shredding, etc.). This dynamic design allows the device to adapt to different cutting requirements while maintaining simple installation through the clamping mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The device achieves universal cutting capabilities by allowing different cutting blades to be installed on the same device. The clamping structure with clamping slots and clamping bulges provides a universal mounting interface that accommodates various blade types, making the device versatile for different cutting styles.
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AI summary
A vegetable cutting and washing device provided by the utility model comprises a collection basin, a basin cover, a cover plate and a cutting blade for cutting vegetables. The basin cover is provided with a vegetable pouring port and a plurality of draining holes; the cover plate is detachably installed in the vegetable pouring port; the cover plate is provided with an installing hole; the cutting blade is detachably installed on the installing hole; and the basin cover is clamped with the collection basin through a clamping piece. The utility model relates to a vegetable cutting and washing device, and belongs to the technical field of food processing machinery. The utility model can directly collect vegetables after shredding or slicing for washing, so that the use is convenient and the preparation time of side dishes is shortened.