Adjustable Grill Insert Enclosure for Variable Configuration Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional grill inserts vary significantly in configuration and dimensions, requiring multiple fixed support structures to accommodate different configurations, which is inefficient and lacks adaptability.

Innovation Solution

A grill insert enclosure with a framework of interconnected frame members and adjustable support members that can be positioned relative to cross members to create a removable portion, allowing for incremental adjustment to support a variety of grill insert configurations and dimensions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple fixed support structures are produced to accommodate different grill insert configurations, then all grill insert variations can be supported, but device complexity and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different grill insert configurationsVSAvoidnumber of different support structures required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support members are designed with adjustable positioning capabilities, allowing them to be dynamically repositioned along the cross members to accommodate different grill insert configurations. This dynamic adjustability replaces the need for multiple fixed support structures, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

A single support frame structure is designed to perform multiple functions by supporting various grill insert configurations through adjustable support members. This universal design allows one structure to replace multiple specialized structures, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple fixed support structures are produced for different grill insert dimensions, then all dimension variations are accommodated, but manufacturing efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupport for different grill insert dimensionsVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The support members are segmented into adjustable sections that can be independently positioned along the cross members. This segmentation allows a single manufactured support frame to be configured for different dimensions through simple repositioning, eliminating the need to manufacture multiple support structures for different sizes and thereby improving manufacturing efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of manufacture

If fixed dimension support structures are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but on-site adaptability is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupport structure productionVSAvoidon-site adjustment capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The support members incorporate adjustable mechanisms that allow them to be repositioned on-site to match different grill insert configurations. This dynamic capability is integrated into an otherwise simple support frame structure, maintaining ease of manufacture while adding operational flexibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustable support members act as intermediaries between the fixed support frame structure and the variable grill inserts. These intermediaries provide the necessary adaptability while the main support frame remains a simple, easy-to-manufacture component

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS10694845B2Grill insert enclosure

Publication Date: 2020.06.30 MILL BROTHERS LANDSCAPE & NURSERY INC

AI summary

A grill insert enclosure including a framework of interconnected frame members and support members adapted to receive a grill insert. The construction and utilization of the grill insert enclosure includes adjustably locating the support members to accommodate the configuration and dimensions of various grill inserts.