Grill and side cart attachment systems and methods
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional grills are often difficult to assemble, require numerous components, and lack portability and flexibility, making them cumbersome for outdoor cooking setups.
Innovation Solution
A modular grill system with a grill assembly and side assemblies that include a burner box and side carts, featuring connection structures for easy assembly and disassembly, allowing for quick setup and customization, and can be transported in a folded configuration for space efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional grills are designed with permanent outdoor installations and multiple components, then functionality and customization are improved, but assembly difficulty and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The grill system is divided into modular components including a grill assembly, side assemblies, and interchangeable top caps that can be independently assembled and configured. Each module features standardized connection structures with projections and apertures that simplify assembly while maintaining customization options.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structures are designed with universal compatibility across different grill and side assembly configurations. The standardized projection-aperture interface allows the same connection mechanism to work across multiple components and configurations, reducing the variety of unique parts needed while maintaining adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional grills include numerous components for functionality, then versatility is improved, but assembly time and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The grill system is divided into modular components including a grill assembly, side assemblies, and interchangeable top caps that can be independently assembled and configured. Each module features standardized connection structures with projections and apertures that simplify assembly while maintaining customization options.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structures are pre-configured with alignment features and standardized interfaces that guide proper assembly sequence. The projections and apertures are designed to automatically align components during assembly, reducing the need for precise manual positioning and minimizing assembly steps.
3Adaptability or versatility
If permanent outdoor grill installations are designed with multiple options and finishes, then customization and functionality are improved, but cost and flexibility worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The grill system is divided into modular components including a grill assembly, side assemblies, and interchangeable top caps that can be independently assembled and configured. Each module features standardized connection structures with projections and apertures that simplify assembly while maintaining customization options.
Solution Approach 2:
The grill system is designed to be reconfigurable and movable rather than fixed. The modular components with standardized connections allow users to easily assemble, disassemble, and reconfigure the grill system in different arrangements or locations, providing dynamic flexibility unlike permanent installations.
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AI summary
Embodiments herein relate to grill systems. In an embodiment, a grill system is included. The grill system having a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box configured to couple to a top portion of the grill cart. The burner box can include a first connection structure. The first side assembly that can include a first side cart and a first top cap configured to couple to a top portion of the first side cart. The first top cap can include a second connection structure. The first connection structure and the second connection structure mate together to couple the grill assembly to the first side assembly. Other embodiments are also included herein.