Foldable Barbecue Grid Design for Compact Cleaning and Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional barbecue grids are too large to be cleaned in self-cleaning ovens or dishwashers, making them difficult to maintain and store efficiently, as they collect carbon, ash, and food particles, requiring manual scraping and cleaning tools.
Innovation Solution
The grid assembly can be folded or disassembled into smaller sections using hinge or click mechanisms, allowing it to be stored in a compact box, where it can be cleaned with enzymatic products and heat, optimizing cleaning efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the grid is made large to support sufficient food, then the cooking capacity is improved, but the grid cannot be cleaned in self-cleaning ovens or dishwashers
Solution Approach 1:
The grid is divided into multiple detachable sections or panels that can be separated from each other. This segmentation allows the grid to maintain a large cooking area when assembled while enabling individual sections to be removed and cleaned in self-cleaning ovens or dishwashers, resolving the contradiction between large cooking capacity and cleaning accessibility.
2Area of moving object
If the grid is made large to support sufficient food, then the cooking capacity is improved, but the storage space required increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the grid into multiple sections, the overall structure can be disassembled into smaller components for storage. Each section occupies less space individually, allowing the grid to provide large cooking area when needed while requiring minimal storage space when disassembled and stored separately.
Solution Approach 2:
The grid sections are designed to nest within each other when disassembled, similar to nested dolls. This nesting arrangement maximizes space efficiency during storage by allowing smaller sections to be placed inside larger ones, significantly reducing the volume required for storage while maintaining full cooking area when assembled.
3Volume of stationary object
If the grid is made foldable to reduce storage space, then the storage efficiency is improved, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The grid is segmented into multiple panels connected by simple hinges or detachable joints. This segmentation enables the grid to fold into a compact configuration for storage while using straightforward connection mechanisms that minimize structural complexity. The modular design allows for easy assembly and disassembly without requiring complex mechanical structures.
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 compact design enables effective cleaning and storage of the grid, utilizing enzymatic cleaners and heat to efficiently remove residue, while the modular structure facilitates easy assembly and disassembly for use and storage.
Implementation Method 1
the higher temperature efficiently cleans the grid assembly, especially in combination with enzymes with maximum efficiency at a specific temperature during a certain time
Implementation Method 2
The grid assembly can be reduced in size to fit into a box whereby the cleaning product cleans the grid assembly optionally using extra heat
Implementation Method 3
The grid assembly can be reduced in size to fit into a box whereby the cleaning product cleans the grid assembly optionally using extra heat
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AI summary
The invention relates to an improved grill grid, preferably for barbecues. The improved grill allows for a more compact form, which facilitates cleaning, storage and handling, as well as ensuring its functionality on many types and especially sizes of barbecue sets.