Rotating Barbecue Grill on Trailer for Even Cooking and Mobile Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing barbecue grills lack mobility and versatility in cooking food evenly while being towed, as they do not allow for efficient access and rotation of grills during use.
Innovation Solution
A rotating barbecue grill system comprising a trailer, pedestal, elevated platform, and multiple grills that can be towed and feature rotating grills with built-in rotisseries, allowing for easy access and even cooking by elevating and rotating the grills relative to the trailer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the grill is made stationary and accessible, then ease of operation is improved, but mobility is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The grill is designed with a rotating platform that allows the cooking surface to rotate into different positions. When in use, the grill rotates to an accessible position for easy operation, and can be rotated to a transported position for mobility. This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction between ease of access and mobility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple grills are provided for versatility, then cooking versatility is improved, but device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple grills are combined on a single rotating platform, allowing different grill types (e.g., charcoal, gas, electric) to be mounted on the same structure. This merging approach provides cooking versatility while maintaining a unified, manageable structure rather than having separate complex systems for each grill type.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating platform serves multiple functions: it supports multiple grill types, enables rotation for access, and provides a unified base structure. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity by consolidating support, rotation, and mounting functions into a single universal platform.
3Ease of operation
If the grill is elevated for better access, then ease of operation is improved, but structural complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The grill is elevated to an optimal height that provides ergonomic accessibility for operation. The supporting structure is designed to maintain this elevated position stable and secure, creating an equipotential working height that reduces the need for complex adjustment mechanisms while improving ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
The rotating barbecue grill comprises a trailer, a pedestal, an elevated platform, a supporting structure, and a plurality of grills. The trailer is a towed vehicle. The pedestal, the elevated platform, the supporting structure, and the plurality of grills mount on the trailer. The trailer is configured to be towed by a vehicle. The pedestal attaches the elevated platform to the trailer such that the elevated platform rotates relative to the pedestal and the trailer. The supporting structure attaches the plurality of grills to the elevated platform such that the plurality of grills are elevated above the trailer. The supporting structure attaches the plurality of grills to the elevated platform such that the plurality of grills rotate relative to the pedestal and the trailer. Each of the plurality of grills are enclosed metal structures used to cook food.