In order to simplify the design problem at hand, Creative Minds has partitioned the problem into three sections or subsystems. Each subsystem tackles one of these steps in the jar opening process. The problem here lies at the interface between the jar top and the mechanism which clamps down on the jar top. Those with arthritis often find gripping to be the most difficult part of opening a jar. The surface of the jar top is often slippery and hard to grasp.
Condensation often occurs on the lid making it difficult to grasp and then turn.
The energy transfer subsystem will tackle the problem of reducing the input force needed to open the jar top. The torque needed to remove a jar top varies from jar to jar and this must be taken into account. The universal mount subsystem has been given the task of grasping the jar itself. One of the problems with grasping the jar is that jars and jar tops come in different diameters. The universal mount must allow the customer to grasp a variety of jars of various sizes.