AU2013101148A4 - Portable grilling apparatus - Google Patents

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AU2013101148A4
AU2013101148A4 AU2013101148A AU2013101148A AU2013101148A4 AU 2013101148 A4 AU2013101148 A4 AU 2013101148A4 AU 2013101148 A AU2013101148 A AU 2013101148A AU 2013101148 A AU2013101148 A AU 2013101148A AU 2013101148 A4 AU2013101148 A4 AU 2013101148A4
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Abstract A grilling apparatus comprising: a heat source that is located in the apparatus; an air impulsion mechanism for supplying air to the apparatus so as to enable the air to be fed to the heat source; a grilling surface; a reflector arranged with respect to the heat source so as to reflect heat emitted by the heat source to the grilling surface; one or more air inlets which are arranged such that the air that is supplied to the apparatus by the air impulsion mechanism is caused to flow past the reflector to be heated thereby, before being fed to the heat source. AnA .......... ......... ...... 4,f' 7-44 k~~FG I~N N N 1

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1 PORTABLE GRILLING APPARATUS TECHNICAL FIELD A grilling apparatus is disclosed that can be fabricated to be portable. The apparatus 5 can, for example, take the form of a portable barbeque. The apparatus may also have a compact form. BACKGROUND ART DE 20304173, WO 2006/053693 and JP 07-171058 each disclose a portable barbeque 0 in which charcoal grilling can be achieved whilst providing for charcoal containment. The above references to the background art do not constitute an admission that the art forms a part of the common general knowledge of a person of ordinary skill in the art. The above references are also not intended to limit the application of the apparatus as disclosed herein. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE Disclosed herein is a grilling apparatus. The apparatus can be fabricated to take the form of a portable barbeque and can, for example, have a compact form. The apparatus comprises a heat source that is located in the apparatus. For example, o the heat source can be configured to house a solid fuel (e.g. a carbon-based fuel such as charcoal, wood, coal or other combustible solid matter - e.g. grain-derived pellets, etc). However, the apparatus may be reconfigured for a liquid or gaseous fuel. The apparatus also comprises an air impulsion mechanism for supplying air to the apparatus so as to enable the air to be fed to the heat source. For example, the air impulsion 5 mechanism may take the form of a fan, impeller or pump, although e.g. a fan for simplicity. Conveniently, though not necessarily, the air impulsion mechanism can be located within the apparatus, so that the apparatus can be provided as a self-contained unit. The apparatus further comprises a grilling surface (e.g. a grate, griddle, plate, etc). The grilling surface may conveniently be located at an upper part of the apparatus in use. 0 The apparatus additionally comprises a reflector arranged with respect to the heat source so as to reflect heat emitted by the heat source to the grilling surface. In accordance with the present disclosure one or more air inlets to the apparatus can be arranged such that the air that is supplied to the apparatus by the air impulsion mechanism is caused to flow past the reflector to be heated thereby, before being fed to the heat source. 46904_1 (GHMatters) P94600AU 2 This can pre-heat the air and thereby reduce fuel consumption and/or improve the efficiency of burning, and thus of the apparatus. For example, when the apparatus takes a portable form, it can mean that the apparatus grills for a longer period and/or may operate at lower air flow (e.g. at a lower fan or pump speed). 5 At the same time, this flow of air can cool a surface of the reflector (e.g. its underside surface) so that less heat is re-radiated from this surface to other parts of the apparatus. This can allow the apparatus to be carried, touched, etc whilst it is still hot and/or operating, thereby increasing the safety and portability of the apparatus. In one embodiment the reflector may take the form of a bowl. The bowl may surround 0 and support the heat source therewithin. The configuration of the apparatus may be such that air can be caused to flow against and past an underside of the reflector bowl to be heated thereby (and whereby this underside is cooled by the air, thereby reducing re-radiation of heat from this surface). The bowl shape can function to enhance the redirection of reflected heat, and can also promote a smoother flow thereunder of progressively heated air. In one embodiment a central part of the reflector bowl may define a base plate for the heat source. For example, this central part may provide a mounting location for the heat source. In this regard, a combustible fuel may be spaced above the base plate and may be contained within the heat source. In this embodiment an air supply conduit may be arranged to supply the heated air 9 through an opening of the base plate. This opening may extend into a chamber in which e.g. fuel for the heat source is housed. In other words, heated air can be directly fed to the fuel source. In one embodiment the reflector bowl may further comprise an annular depression that defines a well that surrounds the bowl central part. A side wall of the reflector bowl can 5 then extend from the well and up towards the grilling surface. The side wall can have a reflective surface defined on one side (i.e. the in-use upside of the side wall), whereas the underside of the side wall can define the surface across which the incoming air flows. The well can hold e.g. a liquid that is able to be vaporized and/or a solid which can sublimate, during operation of the grilling apparatus. For example, the liquid may comprise a a water-based solution (e.g. marinade, juice, jus, etc) that releases aromatic compounds to flavour a foodstuff that is being grilled on the apparatus. The solid may comprise a substance that is able to sublimate to (form a) smoke to flavour the foodstuff being grilled (e.g. hickory, wood chips, etc). In one embodiment the one or more air inlets may be arranged in a side wall of a 46099041 (GHMatters} P940DAU 3 housing. The housing may, for example, define an external side wall of the apparatus. The housing may be arranged to support the grilling surface at an in-use upper end thereof (e.g. the grilling surface may be releasably secured at an open upper end of the housing). The housing may be further arranged to support the heat source and reflector therewithin and 5 under the grilling surface in use. In this regard, when the grilling surface is releasably secured to the housing, this may in turn secure the heat source and reflector within the housing, so that the apparatus can be self-contained and highly portable. In one embodiment the housing may be adapted to mount (e.g. releasably) to a base of the apparatus. The base of the apparatus may be adapted for sitting on a surface (e.g. table, o bench-top, etc). The base of the apparatus may also be adapted for locating and supporting the air impulsion mechanism therewithin. For example, the base of the apparatus may comprise a hollow interior. This hollow interior may be configured to locate and support the air impulsion mechanism centrally therewithin (e.g. for central feeding of the air up to the heat 5 source). The base of the apparatus may also be provided with an upper opening that cooperates with a lower end of the housing. This can enable the base of the apparatus to receive from the housing and into its hollow interior the air heated by the reflector. The received heated air can be drawn from the hollow interior by the impulsion mechanism and can then be fed (e.g. o directly) to the heat source. For example, the impulsion mechanism may feed the heated air to the heat source via the air supply conduit. In one embodiment the heat source may comprise a cylindrical wall of mesh. The employment of a mesh enables hot combustion gases to be released from within the heat source. The mesh can be configured for removable location within the reflector. 5 The cylindrical mesh wall may have secured at or towards an in-use lower end thereof a perforated base. The perforated base can be arranged to cooperate with (e.g. by locating in a spaced relationship above) the base plate of the reflector, when the heat source is mounted within the apparatus. This space can accommodate an ignition-type material (e.g. paraffin, etc). This arrangement means that the ignition-type material is located directly under a main o chamber of the heat source (i.e. in the space between the perforated base and the reflector base). The ignition-type material may be pre-ignited (e.g. lit) or be ignited by the heated air passing to the heat source, which can then cause the main fuel of the heat source to be ignited. The heat source may further comprise a lid for closing over an in-use upper opening 4609904_1 (GHMalters) P94GDD.AU 4 of the cylindrical mesh wall. When closed by the lid, the cylindrical mesh wall and the perforated base can contain therein a solid fuel and its residue (e.g. whether in lump, granular or particulate form). A central part (e.g. a plate- or disc-like part) of the grilling surface can be configured 5 to engage with and hold the lid in place against upper opening of the cylindrical mesh wall. In this regard, when the grilling surface is releasably secured to the apparatus (e.g. to the housing) it can in turn secure the lid to the cylindrical mesh wall and hold it closed in use. In one embodiment the impulsion mechanism may comprise a powered fan. In this embodiment, a motor for the powered fan may be of fixed or variable speed. When of D variable speed, the flow of heated air fed to the heat source can be varied (e.g. to facilitate fuel burn and thereby temperature of the grilling apparatus). In this embodiment the powered fan can be battery powered. A battery recess may be provided to be accessible from an underside of the apparatus. The battery may be rechargeable (e.g. the grilling apparatus can be "plugged-in" for recharging between uses). Also disclosed herein is a grilling apparatus that comprises a reflector bowl that surrounds and supports the heat source at a central part therewithin so as to reflect heat emitted by the heat source to the grilling surface. The reflector bowl further comprises an annular depression that defines a well that surrounds the central part. As mentioned above, > the well can hold e.g. a liquid or solid that is able to be vaporized, or which can sublimate, during operation of the grilling apparatus. The apparatus may be otherwise as defined above. Also disclosed herein is a grilling apparatus that comprises a reflector bowl that surrounds and supports the heat source at a central part therewithin so as to reflect heat 5 emitted by the heat source to the grilling surface. The central part defines a base plate for the heat source, whereby a combustible fuel is able to be spaced above the base plate and contained within the heat source. As mentioned above, the space defined above the base plate can hold an ignition-type material. The apparatus may be otherwise as defined above. 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the grilling apparatus as set forth in the Summary, further embodiments of the apparatus will now be provided in the following description, which is given by way of example only and with 4609904_1 (GHMatters) P0460CAU 5 reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figures 1 A to 1 C respectively show an embodiment of an assembled grilling apparatus according to the present disclosure; Figure 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the grilling apparatus of Figure 1; 5 Figures 3 and 4 show two alternative cross-sectional views taken through the grilling apparatus of Figure 1; Figure 5 shows a schematic side, partially sectioned view of the grilling apparatus of Figure I and marked-up to illustrate air flow therethrough; Figures 6A to 6C respectively show side, detail and plan views of a housing that 0 forms a part of the grilling apparatus of Figure 1; Figures 7A to 7C respectively show side, detail and plan views of a reflector bowl that forms a part of the grilling apparatus of Figure 1; and Figures 8A and 8B respectively show perspective and underside plan views of a supporting base that forms a part of the grilling apparatus of Figure 1. 5 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS Referring to the drawings, a grilling apparatus is shown in the form of a portable barbeque 10. A heat source in the form of a fuel chamber 12 is mounted within the barbeque 10. The fuel chamber 12 is configured to house a solid fuel (e.g. a carbon-based fuel such as 9 charcoal, wood, coal or other combustible solid matter - e.g. grain-derived pellets, etc). However, it should be understood that the barbeque 10 can be reconfigured for a liquid or gaseous fuel. The fuel chamber 12 comprises a cylindrical mesh wall 13, typically of a fine woven metal (e.g. stainless steel) mesh. The mesh enables hot combustion (i.e. cooking) gases to be 5 released from within the fuel chamber 12, whilst containing the solid fuel and its combustion residues therewithin, until subsequent disposal after operation of the barbecue. The barbeque 10 additionally comprises a reflector in the form of a heat reflector bowl 14 arranged to surround and support therewithin the fuel chamber 12. The interior surface 16 of the reflector bowl 14 is coated and/or polished so as to promote the reflection of heat and 0 the flow of combustion (i.e. cooking) gases emitted by the fuel chamber 12 up towards a grilling surface of the barbeque 10. The bowl shape is such as to enhance the redirection of the reflected heat and gases. A raised central circular platform 18 (Figure 7) of the reflector bowl 14 defines a first base for the fuel chamber 12, as well as defining a mounting location for the fuel chamber 12. 4609041 (GHMatters) P?4640.AU 6 An integrally formed rim 20 of the platform 18 provides peripheral support against lateral movement of chamber 12 and cylindrical mesh 13 once located at the platform 18. In accordance with the present disclosure, and as described hereafter and also illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the fuel chamber 12 and the platform 18 are configured such that a 5 combustible fuel located in the chamber 12 is spaced above the platform 18, whilst at the same time being contained within the fuel chamber 12. Platform 18 also includes a central aperture 19 through which a conduit carrying pre-heated air can extend, as described below. Multiple sets 22 of air inlet slots 24 are arranged in a side wall 26 of a housing 30 of the barbecue 10. Each of the air inlet sets 22 enables ambient air to be drawn into the o barbecue 10 and, ultimately, to be supplied to the fuel in fuel chamber 12. In accordance with the present disclosure, the arrangement of the air inlet slots 24 in the barbecue 10 is such that, as air is drawn into the barbecue 10, it is caused to flow past an underside surface 32 of the reflector bowl 14. As shown in Figure 5, the bowl shape of reflector 14 can promote a smoother flow thereunder of the heated air, and can also direct it to an impellor of the 5 barbecue, as described hereafter. The air flow is schematically illustrated by various enlarged arrows in Figure 5. In use of the barbecue 10, the air is heated as it impinges upon and passes across surface 32, before such pre-heated air is drawn by the impellor and fed into the fuel chamber 12. At the same time, the air flow across surface 32 draws heat away from that surface, so that less heat is J then radiated to adjacent parts of the barbecue 10 (e.g. to housing 30 and a supporting base of the barbecue). This can allow the barbecue 10 to be carried, touched, etc whilst it is still hot and/or operating, thereby increasing the safety and portability of the barbecue. The pre-heating of the air can also reduce fuel consumption and/or improve the efficiency of burning of the fuel, thereby increasing the overall efficiency of the barbeque 10. 5 For example, as a portable barbecue, it can mean that the barbeque 10 is able to grill for a longer period and/or may operate at lower air inflow (e.g. at a lower fan or pump speed), as explained hereafter. The housing 30 is configured to support the reflector bowl 14 therewithin, as well as to support a grilling surface in the form of a circular grilling grate 34 at an in-use open upper o end thereof. It will also be seen that the grilling grate 34 also comprises an enlarged food retention ring 35 connected thereto by vertical struts 36. This ring helps to prevent food being grilled from rolling or being knocked off the barbecue in use. To further support the reflector bowl 14 within the housing 30, a laterally extending peripheral outer lip 37 of the reflector bowl 14 locates (i.e. sits) against an upper rim 38 of the 4609904,1 (GHMatters) P945D0.AU 7 housing 30. As shown in Figure 7C, a series of air release slots 39 are formed in the lip 37 to facilitate the release of stagnant air from an upper region of the housing interior in use (i.e. as also schematically illustrated by the uppermost enlarged airflow arrows depicted in Figure 5). In addition, radial struts 40 of the grilling grate 34 extend over to be secured against 5 the lip 37 of bowl 14, thereby securing the bowl to the rim 38 of the housing 30. Further, an outer, circular ring member 42 of the grate 34 is releasably secured to the housing rim 38 via a series of discrete, spaced and releasable cam-lock clamps 44, thereby securing the grate 34 to the housing 30. The housing 30, reflector bowl 14 and grilling grate 34 are configured to support and o secure the fuel chamber 12 within the barbecue 10 (i.e. under the grilling grate 34 in use). In this regard, once the fuel chamber 12 has been filled with fuel and located in the reflector bowl 14 at platform 18, the grilling grate 34 is then secured to the housing 30 via the cam lock clamps 44. However, to enable especially particulate fuel and residue to be contained within the 5 fuel chamber 12, a lid 46 can be provided to close an open upper end of the chamber 12. In addition, a centrally located disc 48 can be provided in the grate 34 which, when the grate 34 is secured to the housing 30, can engage against an upper handle 50 of the lid 46, to thereby hold the lid securely closed against the upper end of the chamber 12. Thus, the barbeque 10 can be "closed" so as to be self-contained and rendered highly portable and robust. 3 The barbeque 10 further comprises a supporting base 52 to which the housing 30 is mounted via releasable fasteners (e.g. screws) 53. The supporting base 52 has four discrete, spaced legs 54 which enable it to sit on a surface (e.g. table, bench-top, etc). The supporting base 52 also has opposing finger-hold recesses 56 formed (e.g. moulded) therein to enable easy carrying of the barbecue 10. 5 The supporting base 52 is formed (e.g. moulded) to have a hollow interior to enable pre-heated air to flow therein (see Figure 5) from the housing 30, the air passing via a series of discrete, spaced air holes 57 formed in an integral base 58 of the housing 30. Housing base 58 also includes a central aperture 59 through which a conduit carrying pre-heated air can extend, as described below. o The supporting base 52 is also configured to locate and support an air impulsion mechanism centrally therewithin in the form of a battery-powered fan unit 60. The fan unit 60 draws pre-heated air from the housing 30 through the air holes 57, the base 52 hollow interior and into the fan unit (see Figure 5). The pre-heated air is then fed (i.e. pumped) by the fan unit 60 and into the fuel chamber 12 via an air supply conduit 62. In this regard, the conduit 46099041 (GHMallers} P4600.AU 8 62 extends through the aperture 59 in housing base 58 and aperture 19 in platform 18 to open into a space 64 (see Figures 3 to 5) defined above the platform 18 and under a base 66 of the fuel chamber 12. The chamber base 66 also has a series of discrete, spaced air holes 68 formed therein which enable air to pass from the space 64 and into the fuel chamber 12 to 5 react with the fuel therein in use. This arrangement provides for effective air distribution up into the chamber 12. The space 64 can also accommodate an ignition-type material (e.g. paraffin, etc). Thus, the ignition-type material is located directly under the main combustion chamber of the fuel chamber 12. When starting the barbecue 10, the ignition-type material can be loaded at 0 platform 18, lit by a user, and then the loaded fuel chamber 12 can be located there-above. In a variation, the ignition-type material can be ignited by the heated air passing into space 64, which can then cause the main fuel of the fuel chamber 12 to be ignited. As shown in a variation in Figure 3, the platform 18 can optionally be provided with a series of small holes 69 therein, which can allow for a proportion of pre-heated air located 5 within the housing 30 to be drawn into the space 64, to in turn flow (i.e. be sucked up) into the fuel chamber 12. As shown in Figure 8, batteries 69 for the fan unit 60 can be located in a battery chamber 70 defined in an underside of the supporting base 52, the chamber 70 being closed by a cover 72 (Figure 2). The batteries may be rechargeable, and can be periodically O recharged in situ by mains power, without needing to access them in the chamber 70 via cover 72. In other words, the barbeque 10 can be "plugged-in" for recharging between uses. The motor for the fan unit 60 can be a fixed speed motor. However, the motor employed in the present embodiment is a variable speed motor, whereby the flow of pre heated air fed to the fuel chamber 12 is able to be varied (e.g. to regulate fuel burn and 5 thereby temperature of the grilling barbeque 10). The motor speed is controlled by a control dial 74 (Figure 1) located in the supporting base 52. The dial 74 is in turn connected to a motor potentiometer or similar, as is known. In accordance with this disclosure, the reflector bowl 14 is configured to define an annular well 80 that surrounds a bowl central part 82 that extends up to platform 18. A side 0 wall of the reflector bowl 14 that defines the internal reflective surface 16 and the external air-cooled surface 32 extends up from the well 80 to the peripheral outer lip 37. As illustrated most clearly in Figure 3, the well 80 is able to hold a liquid that can vaporize, or hold a solid that can sublimate, during operation of the barbeque 10. For example, the liquid can be a water-based solution (e.g. a marinade, juice, jus, etc) that 40O904_1 (GHMalters) P94600.AU 9 releases aromatic compounds to flavour a foodstuff that is being grilled on the barbeque 10. The solid may comprise a substance that is able to sublimate to form a smoke that flavours the foodstuff being grilled (e.g. hickory, wood-chip, charcoal, etc). The supporting base 52 comprises legs and leg supports 85, 86 to support the base 5 above a surface. The barbecue 10 also comprises a display ring 90 to be arranged between the housing 30 and supporting base 52. Whilst specific embodiments of the barbecue 10 have been described, it should be appreciated that the barbecue may be embodied in other forms. For example, the air impulsion mechanism for supplying air to the fuel chamber 12 o may, instead of a fan, take the form of an impeller or pump. Also, whilst usually the air impulsion mechanism is located within the barbeque 10, so that the barbeque 10 can be a self-contained unit, it may take the form of an externally located mechanism. In addition, the grilling surface is shown as a grate, but may take the form of a grill, griddle, plate, etc. In the claims which follow and in the preceding description, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" is used in an inclusive sense, i.e., to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further J features in various embodiments of the grilling apparatus. 4609904_1 (GHMalLers) P94000.AU

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1. A grilling apparatus comprising: a heat source that is located in the apparatus; an air impulsion mechanism for supplying air to the apparatus so as to enable the air 5 to be fed to the heat source; a grilling surface; a reflector arranged with respect to the heat source so as to reflect heat emitted by the heat source to the grilling surface; one or more air inlets which are arranged such that the air that is supplied to the D apparatus by the air impulsion mechanism is caused to flow past the reflector to be heated thereby, before being fed to the heat source.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reflector comprises a bowl that surrounds and supports the heat source therewithin, and wherein the air is caused to flow against and 5 past an underside of the reflector bowl to be heated thereby.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a central part of the reflector bowl defines a base plate for the heat source, whereby a combustible fuel is able to be arranged above the base plate and contained within the heat source, and wherein an air supply conduit is arranged D to supply the heated air through an opening of the base plate.
4. Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the reflector bowl further comprises an annular depression that defines a well that surrounds the bowl central part, with a side wall of the reflector bowl extending from the well up towards the grilling surface. 5
5. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the one or more air inlets are arranged in a side wall of a housing, the housing arranged to support the grilling surface at an in-use upper end thereof, the housing further arranged to support the heat source and reflector therewithin and under the grilling surface in use. 0
6. Apparatus according to claims 5, wherein the housing is adapted to mount to a base of the apparatus, the apparatus base adapted for sitting on a surface and arranged for locating and supporting the air impulsion mechanism therewithin. 5
7. Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the apparatus base comprises a hollow 11 interior, and is configured to locate and support the air impulsion mechanism centrally within the hollow interior, the apparatus base having an upper opening that cooperates with a lower end of the housing to receive into its hollow interior the air heated by the reflector, whereby the impulsion mechanism is able to draw this heated air and feed it to the heat source.
8. Apparatus according to claim 7 when dependent on claims 3 or 4, wherein the impulsion mechanism is able to feed the heated air to the heat source via the air supply conduit. o
9. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the heat source comprises: - a cylindrical wall of mesh that is configured for removable location within the reflector; - a perforated base that is arranged to cooperate with a base of the reflector; and 5 - a lid for closing over an in-use upper opening of the cylindrical wall.
10. Apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the heat source is configured to contain therein a solid fuel and its residue in lump, granular or particulate form. J
11. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the grilling surface comprises a grate that is able to be removably secured to the apparatus.
12. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the impulsion mechanism comprises a powered fan. 5
13. Apparatus according to claim 13 wherein a motor for the powered fan is of variable speed, whereby the flow of heated air fed to the heat source can be varied.
14. Apparatus according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the powered fan is battery powered, o with a battery recess being accessible from an underside of the apparatus.
15. A grilling apparatus comprising: a heat source that is located in the apparatus; a grilling surface; 5 a reflector bowl that surrounds and supports the heat source at a central part 12 therewithin so as to reflect heat emitted by the heat source to the grilling surface, the reflector bowl further comprising an annular depression that defines a well that surrounds the central ) part. 3
16. Apparatus according to claim 15, the apparatus being otherwise as defined in any one of claims I to 14.
17. A grilling apparatus comprising: a heat source that is located in the apparatus; a grilling surface; a reflector bowl that surrounds and supports the heat source at a central part therewithin so as to reflect heat emitted by the heat source to the grilling surface, with the central part defining a base plate for the heat source, whereby a combustible fuel is able to be spaced above the base plate and contained within the heat source.
18. Apparatus according to claim 17, the apparatus being otherwise as defined in any one of claims 1 to 14,
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