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Origami-Inspired Barbecues

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Grillo' Folding Grill Has a Wire Mesh Hammock to Hold Solid Fuels

— April 27, 2014 — Lifestyle
The Grillo is a marvelous origami-inspired folding grill that is portable, safe and lets you cook delicious meals with minimal hassle.

This folding grill collapses like a beach umbrella, making it easy to carry around. It is equipped with a hanging stainless steel mesh basket in which wood or charcoal can be placed. The mesh's breathable structure allows for a fire to be lit underneath, resulting in faster and more even cooking while preventing embers from escaping and catching fire. The grill is designed in such a way that the tripod that supports the cooking surface always stays cool to touch.

The slender folded form makes the Grillo easier to clean too. All you have to do is hold the folded structure together, dip the cooking surface in water and scrub it with a common cleaning brush.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Grills - Origami-inspired folding grills offer disruptive opportunities for enhancing the portability and storage of grills for outdoor cooking enthusiast.
2. Modular Grill Design - Innovative folding designs like the Grillo have inspired a new wave of modular grill designs that offer assembly and configuration options, promoting creativity and customization for outdoor cooking enthusiast.
3. Wire Mesh Technology - Wire mesh technology used in the Grillo has disruptive potential for other industry applications looking to promote safety and breathability for hot or flammable materials.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation - The portable and compact designs of folding grills like the Grillo have disruptive potential for outdoor recreation industries looking to promote easier and enjoyable experiences for outdoor cooking enthusiasts.
2. Design and Manufacturing - Folding grill designs like the Grillo offer creative and modular design opportunities that have disruptive potential for the design and manufacturing industries.
3. Wire Mesh Technology - The wire mesh technology used in the Grillo has disruptive potential for industries that require breathable materials, such as the medical and construction industries.
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