Electric Arc Grill with Segmented Heating for Fuel-Free Cooking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing grills using chemical fuels like charcoal and gas face challenges in fuel supply convenience, heat control, and maintaining cleanliness, particularly with oil stains from frying and grilling processes.
Innovation Solution
An electric arc grill is designed with an electric heating device, a fire gathering plate, a lifting device, and a grill carrier, where the electric heating device creates an electric arc to heat the fire gathering plate, enabling frying, grilling, and baking functions while incorporating features for easy cleaning and heat control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If chemical fuels like charcoal or gas are used in grills, then the grill can perform frying, grilling, and baking functions, but it becomes difficult to control heat intensity and heating area, leading to inconsistent cooking results
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is divided into multiple independent electric heating components (heating rods) that can be individually controlled. Each heating rod corresponds to a specific heating zone, allowing independent control of heat intensity and heating area for different cooking requirements, thus achieving consistent cooking results across different zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The electric heating components can be dynamically adjusted in terms of power output and operational status (on/off). The heating system can adaptively change heat intensity and activate specific heating zones based on real-time cooking requirements, enabling precise control over heat distribution and cooking consistency.
2Ease of operation
If chemical fuels are used in grills, then cooking functions are achieved, but fuel supply convenience deteriorates due to the need to add and ignite new charcoal when exhausted
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical fuel supply system (charcoal or gas tanks requiring manual refilling and ignition) is replaced with an electric heating system powered by electrical energy. The electric heating components can be continuously supplied with electricity, eliminating the need for manual fuel replacement and ignition processes, thus improving operational convenience and reducing time loss.
3Ease of operation
If traditional grill structures are used, then cooking functions are provided, but maintaining cleanliness and processing oil stains becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The oil collection and removal function is extracted as a separate subsystem from the main cooking structure. Oil stains generated during cooking are collected into dedicated oil collection containers or trays positioned below the cooking surface, separating the harmful oil byproduct from the cooking area. This allows for easier and more efficient cleaning without disrupting the cooking process.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The electric arc grill provides consistent and controlled heat for various cooking functions, improves fuel supply convenience by eliminating the need for charcoal or gas, and enhances cleanliness through efficient oil stain collection and processing.
Implementation Method 1
The electric output head is located below the fire gathering plate, and a gap is formed between the electric output head and the fire gathering plate. Therefore, the fire gathering plate can be heated by the electric arc
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AI summary
The present application pertains to an electric arc grill that integrates a range of components for enhanced functionality. Central to this grill is the electric heating device, which includes an electric heating component and a circuit board integrated with electric components. The electric heating component includes an electric output head and an electric connection rod that is securely attached to and electrically connected with the head, ensuring a stable connection to the circuit board. The grill is equipped with a lifting device that is affixed to and grounded by the grill carrier, facilitating the electrical connection with the fire gathering plate. This plate is positioned above the electric output head, creating a gap that is instrumental in generating the electric arc necessary for heating. The grill enables the fire gathering plate to be heated via electric arc, thereby providing a versatile cooking surface capable of frying, grilling, and baking.