Portable Flat-Pack Grill System
Tool-free fast assembly | Portable | Multifunctional cooking features
Project overview
This project focused on designing a portable outdoor cooking system optimized for flat-pack transport and rapid tool-free assembly. The structure uses interlocking laser-cut sheet metal components secured with minimal hardware while integrating airflow management, thermal control accessories, and multifunction cooking features.
Role - Mechanical Design and fabrication
Scope - Product Design, Sheet Metal DFM, Assembly Design
Manufacturing - Laser Cutting, Sheet Metal Bending
Software - SolidWorks
Assembly breakdown
Key project features
Fast, tool-free assemble and disassemble process.
Interlocking tabs and slots create a rigid structure with only eight wing nuts required for final locking.
Flat-Pack Transport
All structural panels collapse into a compact transportable configuration.
Modular thermal control
Optional side panels reduce airflow and improve heat retention for longer burn duration.
Multifunction Cooking Features
Integrated skewer notches, warming racks, and removable cooktop increase cooking flexibility.
Stability in Outdoor Terrain
Integrated ground spikes improve stability on soil and uneven surfaces.
Laser-Cut Personalization
Custom engraved and cut graphics allow user-specific visual customization without additional manufacturing processes.
