Multifunctional and portable cooking implement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Portable cooking implements typically offer only a single cooking method, limiting versatility in outdoor cooking scenarios where multiple cooking means are desired.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional portable cooking implement combining a deep fryer module, a cooktop module, and an oven-grill-griddle module, with pivotable legs and a compact design to fit in a truck bed, featuring a deep fryer with temperature control, a cooktop with storage, and an oven-grill-griddle module with a collapsible grill and insulating cover for enhanced cooking capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple cooking modules are integrated into one portable cooking implement, then cooking versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecooking versatilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cooking implement is divided into separate functional modules (deep fryer module, cooktop module, oven-grill-griddle module) that can be independently configured and arranged. Each module contains dedicated cooking components and controls, allowing the system to provide multiple cooking methods while maintaining organizational simplicity and ease of use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent integrates multiple cooking functions (frying, grilling, baking, warming) into a single portable cooking implement. The oven-grill-griddle module particularly exemplifies this by combining four different cooking methods in one module, allowing users to perform various cooking operations with a single device rather than requiring multiple separate appliances.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If the cooking implement is designed to be compact for portability, then ease of transport is improved, but available cooking space is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of transportVSAvoidcooking space

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The collapsible grill assembly is designed to nest within the oven module when not in use. The grill components (grill grate, support legs, and housing) can be folded and stored inside the oven cavity, allowing the cooking implement to maintain a compact form factor for transport while providing expanded cooking space when the grill is deployed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The cooking implement features pivotable legs that can be adjusted or collapsed, and modular components that can be reconfigured. The grill assembly includes collapsible support legs that can be extended for cooking and folded for storage, enabling the device to adapt between compact transport configuration and expanded cooking configuration.

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

Provides a compact, versatile cooking solution that allows for various cooking methods, including frying, grilling, baking, and warming, with adjustable temperature control and space for tools, enhancing outdoor cooking experiences.

Implementation Method 1

a heating element configured between the griddle and the oven, wherein the heating element provides heat to both the oven and also the griddle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal radiation: Thermal Radiation

Implementation Method 2

the heating element provides heat to both the oven and also the griddle to enable cooking food items on the griddle and in the oven simultaneously

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 3

An insulating cover may be configured to be placed over the griddle or heating element to insulate the heating element and direct more heat into the oven for cooking food items in the oven

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 4

a griddle having smoke aperture therein to allow smoke from within the oven to rise up through the griddle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Implementation Method 5

The exemplary multifunctional and portable cooking implement may have legs that pivot about respective leg hinges to elevate the modules, above a ground surface

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Data Source

PatentUS11786073B1Multifunctional and portable cooking implement

Publication Date: 2023.10.17 TORRES ISMAEL C

AI summary

A multifunctional and portable cooking implement includes a deep fryer module, a cooktop module and an oven-grill-griddle module, which may be configured between the deep fryer module and the cooktop module. The multifunctional and portable cooking implement provides a plurality of means to cook and warm food items in a compact form and may have legs that pivot about respective leg hinges to elevate the modules, above a ground surface. The exemplary multifunctional and portable cooking implement may have a length from a first end to a second end that is configured to fit within a truck bed and on a tailgate of a truck. A cover-countertop may be pivotably coupled to one or each end of the portable cooking implement to pivot open to provide countertop space for food preparation.