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Nature has produced simple to complex paradigms. It has no dearth of paradigms that have inspired us to adopt. Simple Paradigm to Complex Paradigm we need to examine their interactive functioning and relevance. Depending on the usage some objects can perform wide range of functions. Instead of one function if a tool or product can perform multiple tasks it would certainly save- material, manufacturing cost, space and inspire to creative manoeuvring of the product. It is combination of multiple simple paradigms that form a complex paradigm.
Following are some of the complex multi-tasking products that have inbuilt complex paradigms-
Swiss Army Knife
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Plate 1 Swiss Army Knife |
1B 1890 Swiss Soldier’s Knife |
1C 84 tools Swiss Knife |
Whenever we refer to multi-tasking pocket knife we invariably think about The Swiss Army Knife (plate 1A). It is a product of pocket knife. The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by US soldiers after World War II due to the difficulty they had in pronouncing the German name.
The Swiss Army knife (plate 1B & 1C) generally has a knife-blade attached with number of various tools, such as- screwdrivers, can openers, file, scissors, cork opener, file, saw blade, pliers, etc. These attachments are mounted inside the handle of the knife through a pivot point mechanism.
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