Vehicle-Integrated Deployable Grilling Module with Shuttle Stowage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a system that allows a grilling module to be stowed and deployed within the gear tunnel of a vehicle, enabling it to be electrically coupled with the vehicle and used externally, while ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Innovation Solution
A grilling module with a cooking surface electrically coupled to a power source, housed in a shuttle that can stow and deploy the module within the gear tunnel, utilizing a locking mechanism to secure its position, and a control system to manage power and position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the grilling module is stored within the gear tunnel, then space utilization is improved, but accessibility and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The grilling module is designed to be dynamically movable between a stowed position within the gear tunnel and a deployed position outside the vehicle. The shuttle mechanism provides dynamic repositioning capability, allowing the module to transition from a compact stored state to an accessible operational state through automated or manual actuation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into separate functional components: the grilling module itself, the shuttle mechanism for transport, and the locking mechanism for securing. This segmentation allows the grilling module to be independently moved and positioned, improving accessibility when deployed while maintaining compact storage when retracted into the gear tunnel.
2Ease of operation
If the grilling module is deployed outside the gear tunnel, then ease of operation is improved, but safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism provides feedback control by securing the grilling module in its deployed position, ensuring it remains stable and safe during operation. The system monitors and maintains the module's position, preventing accidental movement or detachment that could create safety hazards.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism engages before operation begins, pre-securing the grilling module in its deployed position to prevent unintended movement. This prior securing action eliminates safety risks associated with unstable positioning during use.
3Use of energy by moving object
If the grilling module is electrically coupled with the vehicle, then power availability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical coupling system serves multiple functions: providing power to the grilling module during operation and potentially serving as part of the control or monitoring system. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated power connections, thereby reducing overall system complexity despite the added capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient stowing and deploying of the grilling module within the vehicle's gear tunnel, allowing external use while ensuring safe operation by managing power and position, enhancing user convenience and safety.
Implementation Method 1
The grilling module can include a heating element. The heating element can have a first end and a second end. The first end can be proximate to the cooking surface and the second end can be proximate to the controller. The heating element can be electrically coupled with the battery.
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AI summary
A deployable apparatus and grilling module. The apparatus can include a grilling module. The grilling module can include a cooking surface. The cooking surface can be electrically coupled with a power source. The apparatus can include a shuttle. The grilling module can be coupled with the shuttle. The shuttle can stow the grilling module and the shuttle can deploy the grilling module.