Hand-held electric barbecue device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing barbecue methods, such as campfire grilling with manual forks, lead to uneven heating and require multiple forks for different foods, causing inconvenience in storage and use.
Innovation Solution
A hand-held electric barbecue device with a driving system and linkage mechanism that automatically turns the fork head, allowing for interchangeable barbecue forks with adjustable lengths for convenient use and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional manual barbecue fork is used, then people can communicate with others during barbecue, but the food is easily burnt excessively due to uneven heating and inability to turn the food timely
Solution Approach 1:
The barbecue device performs the turning action automatically through a motor-driven rotating mechanism, enabling the system to serve itself by eliminating the need for manual intervention. The food is turned automatically at set intervals, ensuring even heating while allowing users to communicate freely during barbecue.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple barbecue forks are prepared for different kinds or numbers of food, then different food types can be roasted, but it causes inconvenience in storage and carrying
Solution Approach 1:
The barbecue device features an interchangeable fork head mechanism that allows a single handle to accommodate multiple fork head types. Users can detach and attach different fork heads according to the food being prepared, making one device versatile for various food types while avoiding the need to store multiple complete barbecue forks.
Solution Approach 2:
The barbecue fork is divided into separate components: a handle containing the motor and control system, and interchangeable fork heads. This segmentation allows the fork heads to be detached and replaced independently, enabling users to have a compact set of modular components that can be stored conveniently while providing versatility for different food types.
3Device complexity
If a non-removable structure barbecue fork is used, then the structure is simple, but only one kind of fork head can be used
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the handle and fork head is made dynamic rather than fixed. The fork head can be detached and reattached as needed, transforming the structure from static to dynamic. This allows the system to maintain simplicity when a single fork head is used while gaining versatility when multiple fork heads are required.
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
Ensures even heating by automatically rotating the food and allows for multiple fork types, enhancing usability and portability.
Implementation Method 1
The driving system includes a motor, where an output end of the motor is a D-shaped shaft
Implementation Method 2
hand-held electric barbecue device
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a hand-held electric barbecue device, including a handle, where the handle is internally provided with a driving system and a linkage mechanism, the linkage mechanism is in driving connection to an output end of the driving system and is detachably connected to a barbecue fork, and the barbecue fork is in driving connection to the driving system through the linkage mechanism. The barbecue fork is detachably connected to an interior of the handle through the linkage mechanism, which facilities the change of different forks to meet different barbecue requirements.