Grill extension system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional grill devices often cook food items at high temperatures, leading to burning of delicate foods like vegetables, as there is a lack of a solution for cooking at lower temperatures without compromising the cooking process.

Innovation Solution

A grill extension system comprising a first grill and a second grill positioned spaced apart, allowing the second grill to operate at a lower temperature, with the second grill having a unique design featuring a continuous loop member, handles, and feet that engage the first grill to prevent sliding, enabling cooking of food items at a lower temperature.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a conventional grill device is used, then high temperature cooking is achieved, but delicate foods burn

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooking temperatureVSAvoidburning of food

Core Design Contradiction:

TemperatureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The grill system is segmented into a primary grill surface and a secondary grill surface positioned at different heights. The secondary grill surface is spaced above the primary grill surface, creating distinct cooking zones with different temperature characteristics. This segmentation allows delicate foods to be cooked on the secondary surface at lower temperatures while the primary surface maintains high temperature for other foods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If a secondary grill is added to enable lower temperature cooking, then cooking versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooking temperature optionsVSAvoidgrill structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The secondary grill surface serves multiple functions: it provides a lower temperature cooking zone for delicate foods, acts as a protective barrier to distribute heat more evenly, and can be selectively positioned or removed based on cooking needs. This multi-functionality adds versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The secondary grill surface is designed to be movable and selectively positionable relative to the primary grill surface. This dynamic configuration allows users to adjust the spacing between grill surfaces or remove the secondary surface entirely, providing flexibility in cooking configurations while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables cooking of food items at a lower temperature than the primary grill, preventing burning of delicate foods and allowing for flexible use and easy cleaning of the secondary grill.

Implementation Method 1

A second grill is selectively positioned on the first grill such that the second grill is spaced from the first grill... A food item is selectively positioned on the second grill for cooking at a lower temperature compared to the first grill

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal radiation: Thermal Radiation

Data Source

PatentUS10827877B2Grill extension system

Publication Date: 2020.11.10 COHAN JACOB

AI summary

A grill extension system for cooking food items at a lowered temperature on a grill includes a first grill that may have a food item positioned thereon for cooking. A second grill is selectively positioned on the first grill such that the second grill is spaced from the first grill. A food item is positioned on the second grill for cooking at a lower temperature compared to the first grill.