Foldable Support Bracket for Portable Campfire Barbecue Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor campfire barbecue grills are often large and difficult to carry, difficult to assemble, and lack structural stability, posing risks to users and affecting the quality of the barbecue experience.
Innovation Solution
A support bracket system comprising three supporting rods, a middle rod, first connecting rods, and second connecting rods, which allows for easy assembly, stability, and portability by pivoting and folding mechanisms, along with fire-proof nets and end caps for safety and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If an integrated campfire barbecue grill is used, then structural stability is improved, but portability deteriorates due to large size
Solution Approach 1:
The barbecue grill is divided into multiple detachable components including a support bracket with foldable supporting rods, a campfire assembly, and a barbecue grill assembly. These segmented parts can be separated for easy carrying and reassembled to form a stable structure during use, resolving the contradiction between portability and structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting rods are designed with pivot connections that allow them to transition between folded and unfolded states. When unfolded, they provide stable support for the campfire and barbecue grill; when folded, they reduce the overall size for convenient portability. This dynamic transformation resolves the contradiction between stability and portability.
2Length of moving object
If a demountable campfire barbecue grill is used, then portability is improved, but assembly difficulty increases affecting user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The grill is segmented into modular components (support bracket, campfire assembly, barbecue grill assembly) that can be easily carried separately. Each segment is designed with simple connection interfaces that facilitate quick assembly without requiring complex tools or procedures, thus maintaining ease of operation while improving portability.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components are merged into integrated assemblies - for example, the barbecue grill assembly combines the grill rack, support legs, and cooking surface into a single unit that attaches to the campfire assembly. This merging reduces the number of separate parts to assemble while maintaining portability benefits.
3Length of moving object
If a foldable campfire grill is used, then portability is improved, but structural stability deteriorates causing safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable supporting rods incorporate pivot connections and locking mechanisms that provide structural stability when deployed. The rods can be folded for portability but lock into fixed positions during use, ensuring the campfire and barbecue grill remain stable and safe. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction between portability and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting rods are pre-configured with pivot connections and support surfaces that automatically engage when unfolded, providing immediate structural stability. This preliminary design ensures that once deployed, the structure is inherently stable without requiring additional assembly steps or adjustments, maintaining both portability and safety.
4Length of moving object
If a foldable campfire grill is used, then portability is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to potential collapse causing scald and fire risks
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable supporting rods are equipped with pivot connections and locking mechanisms that ensure reliable structural support when deployed. The design prevents unintended collapse by securing the rods in their operational positions, thereby maintaining safety reliability while preserving portability benefits through the ability to fold when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting structure is pre-designed with stable geometric configurations and locking features that automatically engage upon deployment. This preliminary design ensures that the structure is inherently reliable and resistant to collapse from the moment it is set up, preventing safety incidents while maintaining foldability for portability.
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 system ensures stability and safety during use while allowing for easy folding and storage, enhancing user experience by providing a secure and portable campfire barbecue setup that reduces the risk of accidents and improves the quality of the barbecue process.
Implementation Method 1
One end of the middle rod is provided with a first pivot, and the other end of the middle rod is provided with a second pivot. For each first connecting rods, one end of it is pivotably connected to corresponding one of the at least three supporting rods, the other end of it is pivotably connected to the first pivot.
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AI summary
A support bracket includes at least three supporting rods, a middle rod, at least three first connecting rods and at least three second connecting rods. For each supporting rod, one end of it is configured to be supported on a supporting surface, the other end of it is configured to support a campfire assembly. One end of the middle rod is provided with a first pivot, and the other end of the middle rod is provided with a second pivot. For each first connecting rods, one end of it is pivotably connected to corresponding one of the at least three supporting rods, the other end of it is pivotably connected to the first pivot. For each second connecting rods, one end of it is pivotably connected to corresponding one of the at least three supporting rods, the other end of it is pivotably connected to the second pivot.