Panel-Locked Folding Side Cart Assembly for Modular Grill Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing grill systems are often difficult to assemble, require numerous components, and lack portability, with permanent installations being expensive and inflexible, while foldable stands require complex setup and take up significant space.
Innovation Solution
A modular grill system with a grill assembly and side assemblies that can transition between folded and upright states, locked in place by panels, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly without tools, and featuring interchangeable panels for customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a modular grill system with foldable side carts is used, then portability and ease of assembly are improved, but structural stability and locking reliability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The panel integrates both the locking mechanism and the locking action into a single component. When the panel is attached to the side cart, it automatically engages with the locking feature on the frame, locking the cart in the upright position without requiring separate locking steps or additional components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the panel attachment function with the locking function into a single integrated mechanism. The panel serves dual purposes: providing structural support and simultaneously locking the side cart in place through engagement with the frame's locking feature.
2Stability of the object's composition
If panels are used to lock side carts in upright state, then structural stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The side cart assembly is divided into distinct functional segments: the foldable cart structure, the panel, and the locking feature on the frame. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while maintaining overall system stability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The panel serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support for the grill system, acts as a locking mechanism when attached to the side cart, and can be easily removed for portability. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated locking components.
Data Source
AI summary
In an embodiment, a grill system can include a grill assembly and a first side assembly. The grill assembly can include a grill cart and a burner box coupled to a top portion of the grill cart. The first side assembly can include a first side cart and a first panel. The first side cart is configured to be transitioned between a folded state and an upright state; wherein the grill assembly is coupled to the first side assembly. When the first panel is coupled to an outer side of the first side cart, the first side cart is locked into the upright state. Other embodiments are also included herein.