Grill-Mounted Storage Container With Water-Resistant Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a container that can be mounted on a grill to store cleaning supplies, paper towels, and other items during the grilling process, while being water-resistant and easily accessible, as existing grill storage solutions are inadequate for these purposes.

Innovation Solution

A multipurpose cooking stove container with a mounting device that attaches to a grill, featuring a cavity with access points and a tray for storage, including a towel roll support and water-resistant design to protect contents from environmental elements, with options for partial access without opening the container.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a container is mounted on a grill to store cleaning supplies and paper towels, then accessibility and convenience are improved, but the container is exposed to water and environmental elements which compromises protection of contents

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility to cleaning suppliesVSAvoidwater and environmental elements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a water-resistant material shell to enclose the cavity, creating a protective barrier that prevents water and environmental elements from penetrating while maintaining the container's lightweight and portable nature. This flexible protective shell allows the container to be mounted on the grill without compromising the integrity of stored items.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The container is divided into a body portion and a separate lid that can be opened or removed. This segmentation allows users to access contents by opening the lid rather than removing the entire container, maintaining protection while providing convenient access to cleaning supplies and paper towels during grilling activities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If the container is designed with full opening access, then ease of access to all items is improved, but protection from elements is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to stored itemsVSAvoidexposure to elements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The container features a separable lid and body design, allowing partial access to contents by opening only the lid while the body remains protected. This segmentation enables users to retrieve items like hand sanitizer or paper towels without exposing the entire interior to water and environmental elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lid can be opened partially or fully depending on the access needed. For frequently used items like hand sanitizer, users can open the lid just enough to retrieve the item without fully exposing the container interior, thereby minimizing exposure to elements while maintaining ease of access.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the container includes multiple compartments and accessories, then storage versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestorage configurationsVSAvoidcontainer structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The container is designed with a universal tray that can accommodate various items of different sizes and shapes. The tray serves multiple functions: holding utensils, supporting paper towel rolls, and providing a draining surface. This multi-functional design achieves storage versatility without adding complex structural elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The container integrates multiple storage functions into a single unified structure. The body, tray, and lid work together as an integrated system, combining wet and dry storage capabilities in one container rather than requiring separate compartments or additional accessories, thereby maintaining simplicity while achieving versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Object-affected harmful factors

If the container is made water-resistant, then protection of contents is improved, but manufacturing complexity may increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewater resistanceVSAvoidcontainer fabrication

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The container utilizes a water-resistant material shell that provides protection through the inherent properties of the material rather than complex multi-layer construction. This approach achieves water resistance through material selection and simple sealing at the lid-body interface, avoiding complicated manufacturing processes while maintaining effective protection against water and elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS8640906B2Multipurpose cooking stove container

Publication Date: 2014.02.04 GORDON CATHAL PATRICK

AI summary

A multipurpose cooking stove container is described having a cavity for storing items such as cleaning products and hand sanitizer. The cooking stove container may further comprise a paper towel support and mounting bracket for attachment to a cooking stove or side shelf of a cooking stove. The cooking stove container may also be configured to be resistant to environmental elements such as rain, wind, dust, pollen and the like. A tray portion may be used for storing items and a removable cup may be inserted into the tray for more secure storage of smaller items. The cooking stove container may in one embodiment comprise a front and back member that are attached about a pivot. The front member may pivot to allow access to the inside cavity.