Portable cooking grill system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable barbeque units are impractical for outdoor enthusiasts due to their size, weight, and difficulty in loading and unloading, making them unsuitable for camping and recreational vehicle use.
Innovation Solution
A portable cooking grill system featuring a foldable grilling-rack with hingedly connected sections, foldable legs with a locking device, and a detachable silicone-covered handle for easy assembly, disassembly, and storage, providing a compact and stable cooking platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional barbeque units are used, then cooking function is provided, but size and weight become too large for portable use
Solution Approach 1:
The grilling rack is divided into multiple sections that can be folded together. The frame is segmented into collapsible leg sections that can be telescoped or folded, allowing the entire unit to be broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces for transport while maintaining structural integrity during use
Solution Approach 2:
The grill incorporates movable and collapsible components including telescoping legs with locking mechanisms and foldable rack sections. These dynamic elements allow the grill to transition between a stable, functional cooking state and a compact, portable state, optimizing both usability and transportability
2Ease of operation
If conventional barbeque units are used, then cooking function is provided, but difficulty in loading and unloading increases
Solution Approach 1:
The grill is divided into separable components including the grilling rack, frame, and legs that can be independently folded or detached. This segmentation allows each component to be manipulated separately during assembly and disassembly, reducing the physical effort and complexity involved in loading and unloading the complete unit
Solution Approach 2:
The incorporation of foldable and collapsible mechanisms with simple locking and unlocking features enables quick transformation between assembled and disassembled states. These dynamic components are designed for easy manual operation, allowing a single person to efficiently load and unload the grill without requiring complex tools or multiple people
3Volume of moving object
If foldable legs are used, then compact storage is achieved, but stability during use must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The legs incorporate locking mechanisms that transition the collapsible structure from a dynamic, compact state to a static, stable state during use. These locking features secure the legs in their extended positions, preventing unintended collapse while maintaining the ability to quickly release and fold the legs for storage when not in use
Solution Approach 2:
The leg structure is divided into telescoping or hinged sections with intermediate locking points. This segmentation allows the legs to be compactly folded into a small volume for storage while providing multiple stable configuration options when extended, enhancing both portability and operational stability
4Adaptability or versatility
If grilling rack sections are hingedly connected, then foldability is improved, but structural strength must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The grilling rack is divided into multiple sections connected by hinges or folding joints. These segmented sections can be folded together for compact storage while maintaining adequate structural strength when assembled, as each section is designed to bear appropriate loads and the connection points are reinforced to prevent failure during use
Data Source
AI summary
A portable cooking grill system includes a cooking grill assembly having a grilling-rack comprising a first-section and a second-section, a frame having a plurality of foldable legs, and a detachable handle. The cooking grill assembly includes the grilling-rack and the frame in foldable functional combination such that the portable cooking grill system is configured for portable cooking use and ease of storage for backpacking, camping and other activities.