Modular Leveling Device for Portable Stoves on Uneven Terrain
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of an independent adjustable leveling device that can be compactly stored and easily attach to the underside of portable stoves of various sizes, which are necessary for ensuring a level cooking surface on irregular surfaces during camping activities.
Innovation Solution
A leveling device comprising a series of interconnected elongated spine members and arms with threaded posts, allowing for adjustable extension and rotation to accommodate different stove sizes and terrain irregularities, featuring a centrally located slot and integral tab for secure attachment and compact folding for storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a leveling device is designed to be adjustable for various stove sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The leveling device is divided into multiple modular components including adjustable legs with threaded mechanisms, a support frame with crossbars, and detachable connectors. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted or replaced, enabling the device to accommodate various stove sizes while keeping the overall structure manageable and not excessively complex.
Solution Approach 2:
The leveling device incorporates universal features such as adjustable-length legs, modular crossbars, and standardized connectors that can work with different stove configurations. The threaded adjustment mechanism serves multiple functions including leveling, height adjustment, and structural support, reducing the need for multiple specialized components.
2Volume of moving object
If the leveling device is made foldable for compact storage, then the storage convenience is improved, but the structural stability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The foldable leveling device is designed with nested components where legs, crossbars, and support elements can be collapsed and stored within each other's structural space. The threaded legs can be retracted into the frame, and crossbars can be positioned to nest within the overall structure, achieving compact storage while maintaining structural integrity when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The device transitions between a static stable configuration during use and a dynamic collapsed configuration for storage. Locking mechanisms engage the components in stable positions during operation, while release mechanisms allow controlled collapse to a compact form. The threaded adjustment mechanisms provide dynamic stability adjustment during use.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables portable stoves to be securely leveled on uneven surfaces, ensuring stable cooking and compact storage, accommodating various stove sizes and terrain conditions.
Implementation Method 1
four metal threaded posts, each screwed into mating threaded apertures at each distal end of the elongated arms
Data Source
AI summary
A leveling kit for a portable stove is provided. The leveling kit can include a plurality of leveling devices. Each leveling device can include a mounting plate having a plurality of openings. Each leveling device can further include a fastener that extends through the mounting plate to couple the leveling device with the portable stove and a leveling member having a foot. The leveling member can be configured to have an adjustable height.