CA1134694A - Radiant heat broiler assembly - Google Patents
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- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
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Abstract
RADIANT HEAT BROILER ASSEMBLY
ABSTRACT
Conventional broilers, particularly those used for fast food type cooking, utilize charcoal, gas or electric grills either with direct or indirect cooking characteristics.
These are relatively expensive to operate, slow in start up, and can catch fire if too much heat is applied and fat is present. The present invention utilizes a pair of opposed gas or electric infared or radiant heaters, situated substan-tially vertically with a rack therebetween within which food to be cooked can be inserted or withdrawn from between the two heaters. Fat and the like drip downwardly into a drip pan situated below the heaters thus reducing any tendency for the food or fat to ignite regardless of the length of time the food is left in place.
ABSTRACT
Conventional broilers, particularly those used for fast food type cooking, utilize charcoal, gas or electric grills either with direct or indirect cooking characteristics.
These are relatively expensive to operate, slow in start up, and can catch fire if too much heat is applied and fat is present. The present invention utilizes a pair of opposed gas or electric infared or radiant heaters, situated substan-tially vertically with a rack therebetween within which food to be cooked can be inserted or withdrawn from between the two heaters. Fat and the like drip downwardly into a drip pan situated below the heaters thus reducing any tendency for the food or fat to ignite regardless of the length of time the food is left in place.
Description
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RADIANT HEAT BROILER ASSE~BLY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to new and useful improve-ments in broiler assemblies, particularly broiler assemblies designed for use in commercial fast food cooking although it should be understood that the invention is not limited to this use.
Conventionally, charcoal broilers, gas fired broilers or electrical broilers are used for this purpose. Foods gener-ally cooked by this method include steaks, chicken, shish-kabobs, Souvlaki or any other edible food product. Such food may either be cooked flat upon a grill of this nature or, alternatively, may be rotated above the source of heat.
In either case, fat and the like is rendered from the food during the cooking process and with an open type grill, this fat normally drips downwardly onto the source of heat with the subsequent danger of fire occurring.
A closed surface grill is sometimes used but once again difficulty is encountered in collecting the fat from the surface of the grill.
Other disadvantages of such types of cooking include extravagance in the use of the fuel, slow start up, particularly with solid plate type grills and difficulty in maintaining cleanliness of the cooking surfaces.
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The present invention overcomes these disadvantages and in accordance with the invention there is provided a radiant heat broiler assembly comprising in combination an enclosure, supporting structure within said enclosure, at least two radiant heat components within said enclosure in operative spaced apart, substantially vertical relationship with one another defining a broiling space therebetween, said heat components including means to support means within said enclosure, said radiant heat components each including a radiant heat element, means for connecting said radiant heat element to a source of energy for said radiant heat, said means to support said radiant heat elements including a frame for said elements, said elements being mounted within said frame and a support for said frame extending rearward-ly and downwardly therefrom, means to adjustably support said frame and hence said radiant heat element, within limits, thereby varying the inclination of said radiant heat ele-ments from the vertical, means to detachably and vertically support food being broiled within said broiler space and means to collect fat and the like from the food being broil-ed, below the lower sides of said heat component.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the source of heat may be electrical or gas such as natural propane, mixed or manufactured gas.
Yet another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which A
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provides lower operating costs,ancl is more efficient than a conventional gas or electrical burner.
Yet a further advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufacture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advantages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this ~A
113~4 invention relates as this specification proceeds, the inven-tion is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which includes a description of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles of the present invention, in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a front elevation of the device.
Figure 2 is a rear view thereof.
Figure 3 is an isometric view of the inner liner or enclosure.
Figure 4 is a schematic elevational view of the two burners showing the adjustable relationship therebetween.
Figure 5 is an isometric view of one of the radiant heat components.
Figure 6 is an isometric view of the drip trough.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Proceeding therefoxe to describe the invention in details, a supporting framework collectively designated 10 is provided with a metal enclosure collectively designated 11, surrounding the upper portion thereof.
In detail, the supporting framework includes four vertical members 12 maintained in spaced apart rectangular 11;3469~
relationship by means of cross members 13 adjacent the lower ends thereof and other cross members 14 spaced above the members 13.
Similar members (not illustrated) are situated ad-jacent the upper end of the vertical members 12 to form a substantially rigid open frame structure.
The enclosure consists of a pair of side panels 15, an upper panel 16 and inturned rear panel portions 17, all of which are secured to the framework 10 by conventional means such as nut and bolt assemblies (not illustrated).
A substantially rectangular planar rear cover 18 detachably encloses the open portion of the back and is secured to the inturned flanges 17 by any conventional means such as nut and bolt assemblies (not illustrated).
The upper panel 16 is provided with a centally located vent collar 19 connectable to a conventional flue or other form of external discharge (not illustrated).
Situated within the enclosure 11 is an inner liner component collectively designated 20 and supported within the framework by means of nut and bolt assemblies (not illustrated) or other conventional means. It includes a substantially vertical rear panel 21, a pair of spaced and parallel side panels 22 extending from the vertical edges of the rear panel 21 and a pair of vertically situated front panel portions 23 1~3469~
extending inwardly from the front edges of the side panels 22 and terminating with inner vertical edges 24 in spaced and parallel relationship as clearly shown in Figure 3. The upper sides of the side panels 22 curve over to form spaced and parallel upper panel portions 25 which also terminate with inner edges 26 as continuation of the inner edges 24 and define a spaced and vertical opening therebetween as clearly shown and vent 19 is situated above this vertical opening formed between edges 24 and 26.
Supported within the enclosure 11 adjacent the lower end thereof, is a drip trough component collectively designated 27 and shown in detail in Figure 5. It includes a pair of opposed downwardly and inwardly sloping bases 28 having vertically extending side edges 29 extending upwardly from the outer edges thereof, end walls 30 and upstanding extensions 31 extending from the end walls to enclose the sloping bases and end walls as clearly shown in Figure 6. The lower edges 32 of the inwardly and downwardly sloping bases 28, terminate in spaced apart relationship to define a discharge slot 33. Down-wardly extending spaced and parallel portions 34 extend down-wardly from the edges 32 and are closed at the ends thereof to form a discharge channel for fat and the like. A detachable drip pan 35 slidably engages rails 36 suspended upon vertical posts 37, said drip pan being situated immediately below the 1~3~
discharge slot 34 as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Radiant heat components collectively designated 36 are provided and at least two such components are desirable although more can be used under different circumstances. In the present embodiment, each of these components include a conventional radiant heat element 37 connectable to a source of heat energy such as gas, via gas inlet pipes 38 although it will be understood that electrical energy can be used to power the radiant heat elements 37.
Means are provided to support these heat elements in spaced apart substantially vertical relationship, said means taking the form of a frame collectively designated 38 and shown in detail in Figure 5.
This frame includes a pair of spaced and parallel side frames 39 with cross members 40 and a substantially rectangular front frame (not illustrated) to which the outer perimeter 41 of the radiant heat element 37 may be secured by conventional means (not illustrated).
A stand 42 extends rearwardly and downwardly from one of the cross members specifically designated 40A at the rear of the side frames and this stand is preferably adjustable within limits via notches 43 in arcuate members 44 extending rearwardly from the side frames 39 engageable by a pin 45 extending from the stand 42, it being understood that the stand 11;~469~
is pivotally secured to the cross member 40A. Needless to say other forms of adjustment can be provided as desired.
The purpose of this adjustable stand 42 is to vary the inclin-ation of the vertical plane of the radiant heat elements 37 as illustrated schematically in Figure 4. They may either be situated in spaced apart vertical relationship from one another or inclined at an angle inwardly or outwardly from the vertical up to approximately 30 from the vertical as shown, depending upon design parameters and the cooking characteristics required.
We have found that it is desirable to have the vertical planes of the radiant heat elements 37 inclined outwardly from one another approximately 20 from the vertical as illustrated schematically in Figure 1.
Other methods of supporting the components 36 may be provided but we have found it desirable to support them within the drip trough 27 with the support frames 38 resting on the sloping bases and the stands 42 extending therebehind.
Once again as shown schematically in Figure 1.
The area between the two opposing radiant heat elements 37 is defined as the broiling space and designated by reference character 46 and this of course may be varied within limits once again depending upon the food being cooked.
We have found that the distance of the vertical planes of the radiant heat elements may vary between 12 and 37 inches but 11~3~
in the present embodiment, a distance of approximately 12 inches is desired.
Means are provided to detachably suspend food in a vertical position between the radiant heat components 36 and within the broiling space 46, such means taking the form of a rail 47 extending from adjacent the front of the enclosure towards the rear thereof and situated within the space defined by the vertical edges 24 and the horizontal edges 26 of the inner liner 20. This rail is secured adjacent the upper side of the enclosure to the supporting framework and is provided with a fore and aft extending slot 48 within the undersurface thereof. This receives a conventional roller assembly 49 to which the hook 50 of a basket component 51 may be detachably engaged.
The basket component is relatively conventional in-asmuch as it is hinged to open and close similar to a food basket used on conventional barbecues and the dimensions of the basket are of course varied depending upon the food being held therebetween. With food clamped within the basket, the basket hangs vertically and is moved inwardly into the broiler space 46 substantially equidistantly between the two radiant heat or infrared burners or components as shown in Figure l.
Any fat or the like which drips therefrom is collected by the drip trough 27 and discharged via the discharge slot 34 11;3~t~
g into the drip pan 35 so that any danger of fire is reduced considerably.
Advantages of this type of broiling with infrared or radiant heat is the fact that it is directional heat and of course the surface temperature of the infrared components may be varied by conventional methods and controlled, if desired, thermostatically within a thermostatic sensor 50 being provided at the upper side of the broiler space below the vent l9. It has been found that it is more efficient than a conventional gas burner thus lowering the operating costs and that extremely fast warm up is obtained. Because of the rapid cooking process, the loss in shrinkage is negligible and, as mentioned previously, possibilities of fire are reduced considerably. In this connection it has been found that wooden skewers can be used without any danger of fire occurring.
Although the principle use of the device is for the cooking of such foods as shish-kabobs, Souvlake, chicken, steaks and the like, nevertheless any edible food products can be cooked that can be placed within the basket 51.
Since various modifications can be made in my in-vention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and 9~
scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall ~e interpreted as illus-trative only and not in a limiting sense.
RADIANT HEAT BROILER ASSE~BLY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to new and useful improve-ments in broiler assemblies, particularly broiler assemblies designed for use in commercial fast food cooking although it should be understood that the invention is not limited to this use.
Conventionally, charcoal broilers, gas fired broilers or electrical broilers are used for this purpose. Foods gener-ally cooked by this method include steaks, chicken, shish-kabobs, Souvlaki or any other edible food product. Such food may either be cooked flat upon a grill of this nature or, alternatively, may be rotated above the source of heat.
In either case, fat and the like is rendered from the food during the cooking process and with an open type grill, this fat normally drips downwardly onto the source of heat with the subsequent danger of fire occurring.
A closed surface grill is sometimes used but once again difficulty is encountered in collecting the fat from the surface of the grill.
Other disadvantages of such types of cooking include extravagance in the use of the fuel, slow start up, particularly with solid plate type grills and difficulty in maintaining cleanliness of the cooking surfaces.
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The present invention overcomes these disadvantages and in accordance with the invention there is provided a radiant heat broiler assembly comprising in combination an enclosure, supporting structure within said enclosure, at least two radiant heat components within said enclosure in operative spaced apart, substantially vertical relationship with one another defining a broiling space therebetween, said heat components including means to support means within said enclosure, said radiant heat components each including a radiant heat element, means for connecting said radiant heat element to a source of energy for said radiant heat, said means to support said radiant heat elements including a frame for said elements, said elements being mounted within said frame and a support for said frame extending rearward-ly and downwardly therefrom, means to adjustably support said frame and hence said radiant heat element, within limits, thereby varying the inclination of said radiant heat ele-ments from the vertical, means to detachably and vertically support food being broiled within said broiler space and means to collect fat and the like from the food being broil-ed, below the lower sides of said heat component.
Another advantage of the present invention is that the source of heat may be electrical or gas such as natural propane, mixed or manufactured gas.
Yet another advantage of the invention is to pro-vide a device of the character herewithin described which A
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provides lower operating costs,ancl is more efficient than a conventional gas or electrical burner.
Yet a further advantage of the invention is to provide a device of the character herewithin described which is simple in construction, economical in manufacture and otherwise well suited to the purpose for which it is designed.
With the foregoing in view, and other advantages as will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which this ~A
113~4 invention relates as this specification proceeds, the inven-tion is herein described by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, which includes a description of the preferred typical embodiment of the principles of the present invention, in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a front elevation of the device.
Figure 2 is a rear view thereof.
Figure 3 is an isometric view of the inner liner or enclosure.
Figure 4 is a schematic elevational view of the two burners showing the adjustable relationship therebetween.
Figure 5 is an isometric view of one of the radiant heat components.
Figure 6 is an isometric view of the drip trough.
In the drawings like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in the different figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Proceeding therefoxe to describe the invention in details, a supporting framework collectively designated 10 is provided with a metal enclosure collectively designated 11, surrounding the upper portion thereof.
In detail, the supporting framework includes four vertical members 12 maintained in spaced apart rectangular 11;3469~
relationship by means of cross members 13 adjacent the lower ends thereof and other cross members 14 spaced above the members 13.
Similar members (not illustrated) are situated ad-jacent the upper end of the vertical members 12 to form a substantially rigid open frame structure.
The enclosure consists of a pair of side panels 15, an upper panel 16 and inturned rear panel portions 17, all of which are secured to the framework 10 by conventional means such as nut and bolt assemblies (not illustrated).
A substantially rectangular planar rear cover 18 detachably encloses the open portion of the back and is secured to the inturned flanges 17 by any conventional means such as nut and bolt assemblies (not illustrated).
The upper panel 16 is provided with a centally located vent collar 19 connectable to a conventional flue or other form of external discharge (not illustrated).
Situated within the enclosure 11 is an inner liner component collectively designated 20 and supported within the framework by means of nut and bolt assemblies (not illustrated) or other conventional means. It includes a substantially vertical rear panel 21, a pair of spaced and parallel side panels 22 extending from the vertical edges of the rear panel 21 and a pair of vertically situated front panel portions 23 1~3469~
extending inwardly from the front edges of the side panels 22 and terminating with inner vertical edges 24 in spaced and parallel relationship as clearly shown in Figure 3. The upper sides of the side panels 22 curve over to form spaced and parallel upper panel portions 25 which also terminate with inner edges 26 as continuation of the inner edges 24 and define a spaced and vertical opening therebetween as clearly shown and vent 19 is situated above this vertical opening formed between edges 24 and 26.
Supported within the enclosure 11 adjacent the lower end thereof, is a drip trough component collectively designated 27 and shown in detail in Figure 5. It includes a pair of opposed downwardly and inwardly sloping bases 28 having vertically extending side edges 29 extending upwardly from the outer edges thereof, end walls 30 and upstanding extensions 31 extending from the end walls to enclose the sloping bases and end walls as clearly shown in Figure 6. The lower edges 32 of the inwardly and downwardly sloping bases 28, terminate in spaced apart relationship to define a discharge slot 33. Down-wardly extending spaced and parallel portions 34 extend down-wardly from the edges 32 and are closed at the ends thereof to form a discharge channel for fat and the like. A detachable drip pan 35 slidably engages rails 36 suspended upon vertical posts 37, said drip pan being situated immediately below the 1~3~
discharge slot 34 as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Radiant heat components collectively designated 36 are provided and at least two such components are desirable although more can be used under different circumstances. In the present embodiment, each of these components include a conventional radiant heat element 37 connectable to a source of heat energy such as gas, via gas inlet pipes 38 although it will be understood that electrical energy can be used to power the radiant heat elements 37.
Means are provided to support these heat elements in spaced apart substantially vertical relationship, said means taking the form of a frame collectively designated 38 and shown in detail in Figure 5.
This frame includes a pair of spaced and parallel side frames 39 with cross members 40 and a substantially rectangular front frame (not illustrated) to which the outer perimeter 41 of the radiant heat element 37 may be secured by conventional means (not illustrated).
A stand 42 extends rearwardly and downwardly from one of the cross members specifically designated 40A at the rear of the side frames and this stand is preferably adjustable within limits via notches 43 in arcuate members 44 extending rearwardly from the side frames 39 engageable by a pin 45 extending from the stand 42, it being understood that the stand 11;~469~
is pivotally secured to the cross member 40A. Needless to say other forms of adjustment can be provided as desired.
The purpose of this adjustable stand 42 is to vary the inclin-ation of the vertical plane of the radiant heat elements 37 as illustrated schematically in Figure 4. They may either be situated in spaced apart vertical relationship from one another or inclined at an angle inwardly or outwardly from the vertical up to approximately 30 from the vertical as shown, depending upon design parameters and the cooking characteristics required.
We have found that it is desirable to have the vertical planes of the radiant heat elements 37 inclined outwardly from one another approximately 20 from the vertical as illustrated schematically in Figure 1.
Other methods of supporting the components 36 may be provided but we have found it desirable to support them within the drip trough 27 with the support frames 38 resting on the sloping bases and the stands 42 extending therebehind.
Once again as shown schematically in Figure 1.
The area between the two opposing radiant heat elements 37 is defined as the broiling space and designated by reference character 46 and this of course may be varied within limits once again depending upon the food being cooked.
We have found that the distance of the vertical planes of the radiant heat elements may vary between 12 and 37 inches but 11~3~
in the present embodiment, a distance of approximately 12 inches is desired.
Means are provided to detachably suspend food in a vertical position between the radiant heat components 36 and within the broiling space 46, such means taking the form of a rail 47 extending from adjacent the front of the enclosure towards the rear thereof and situated within the space defined by the vertical edges 24 and the horizontal edges 26 of the inner liner 20. This rail is secured adjacent the upper side of the enclosure to the supporting framework and is provided with a fore and aft extending slot 48 within the undersurface thereof. This receives a conventional roller assembly 49 to which the hook 50 of a basket component 51 may be detachably engaged.
The basket component is relatively conventional in-asmuch as it is hinged to open and close similar to a food basket used on conventional barbecues and the dimensions of the basket are of course varied depending upon the food being held therebetween. With food clamped within the basket, the basket hangs vertically and is moved inwardly into the broiler space 46 substantially equidistantly between the two radiant heat or infrared burners or components as shown in Figure l.
Any fat or the like which drips therefrom is collected by the drip trough 27 and discharged via the discharge slot 34 11;3~t~
g into the drip pan 35 so that any danger of fire is reduced considerably.
Advantages of this type of broiling with infrared or radiant heat is the fact that it is directional heat and of course the surface temperature of the infrared components may be varied by conventional methods and controlled, if desired, thermostatically within a thermostatic sensor 50 being provided at the upper side of the broiler space below the vent l9. It has been found that it is more efficient than a conventional gas burner thus lowering the operating costs and that extremely fast warm up is obtained. Because of the rapid cooking process, the loss in shrinkage is negligible and, as mentioned previously, possibilities of fire are reduced considerably. In this connection it has been found that wooden skewers can be used without any danger of fire occurring.
Although the principle use of the device is for the cooking of such foods as shish-kabobs, Souvlake, chicken, steaks and the like, nevertheless any edible food products can be cooked that can be placed within the basket 51.
Since various modifications can be made in my in-vention as hereinabove described, and many apparently widely different embodiments of same made within the spirit and scope of the claims without departing from such spirit and 9~
scope, it is intended that all matter contained in the accompanying specification shall ~e interpreted as illus-trative only and not in a limiting sense.
Claims
WHAT I CLAIM AS MY INVENTION IS:
(1) A radiant heat broiler assembly comprising in combination an enclosure, supporting structure within said enclosure, at least two radiant heat components within said enclosure in operative spaced apart, substantially verti-cal relationship with one another defining a broiling space therebetween, said heat components including means to support means within said enclosure, said radiant heat components each including a radiant heat element, means for connect-ing said radiant heat element to a source of energy for said radiant heat, said means to support said radiant heat elements including a frame for said elements, said elements being mounted within said frame and a support for said frame extending rearwardly and downwardly therefrom, means to ad-justably support said frame and hence said radiant heat element, within limits, thereby varying the inclination of said radiant heat elements from the vertical, means to detachably and vertically support food being broiled within said broiler space and means to collect fat and the like from the food being broiled, below the lower sides of said heat component.
(2) The invention according to Claim 1 which in-cludes means to adjust said components within limits, from the vertical relative to one another.
(3) The invention according to Claim 1 in which said radiant heat components each include a radiant heat element, means for connecting said radiant heat, said means to support said radiant heat elements including a frame for said elements, said elements being mounted within said frame and a support for said frame extending rearwardly and downwardly therefrom.
(4) The invention according to Claim 1 in which said means to collect fat and the like includes a drip trough component within said supporting structure, said drip trough component including a pair of downwardly and inwardly slop-ing bases, upstanding walls enclosing said bases and a com-mon centrally located discharge slot extending between said bases from the front end thereof to the rear end thereof, said drip trough component being situated spaced below said radiant heat components with said discharge slot being sub-stantially centrally therebetween.
(5) The invention according to Claim 2 in which said means to collect fat and the like includes a drip trough component within said supporting structure, said drip trough component including a pair of downwardly and inwardly slop-ing bases, upstanding walls enclosing said bases and a com-mon centrally located discharge slot extending between said bases from the front end thereof to the rear end thereof, said drip trough component being situated spaced below said radiant heat components with said discharge slot being sub-stantially centrally therebetween.
(6) The invention according to Claim 3 in which said means to collect fat and the like includes a drip trough component within said supporting structure, said drip trough component including a pair of downwardly and inwardly slop-ing bases, upstanding walls enclosing said bases and a com-mon centrally located discharge slot extending between said bases from the front end thereof to the rear end thereof, said drip trough component being situated spaced below said radiant heat components with said discharge slot being sub-stantially centrally therebetween.
(7) The invention according to Claim 4 in which said radiant heat components are seated within said drip trough component one upon each of said bases.
(8) The invention according to Claim 5 in which said radiant heat components are seated within said drip trough component one upon each of said bases.
(9) The invention according to Claim 6 in which said radiant heat components are seated within said drip trough component one upon each of said bases.
(10) The invention according to Claims 1, 2 or 3 in which said means to detachably support food being broil-ed within said broiler space includes a rail in said en-closure extending from the front side thereof towards the back thereof within said broiler space and being situated above said radiant heat components, said rail including means to receive slidably, a food holding container whereby the food to be broiled is detachably suspended within said broiler space substantially equidistantly between said radiant heat components.
(11) The invention according to Claims 4, 5 or 6 in which said means to detachably support food being broil-ed within said broiler space includes a rail in said en-closure extending from the front side thereof towards the back thereof within said broiler space and being situated above said radiant heat components, said rail including means to receive slidably, a food holding container whereby the food to be broiled is detachably suspended within said broiler space substantially equidistantly between said radiant heat components.
(12) The invention according to Claims 7, 8 or 9 in which said means to detachably support food being broil-ed within said broiler space includes a rail in said en-closure extending from the front side thereof towards the back thereof within said broiler space and being situated above said radiant heat components, said rail including means to receive slidably, a food holding container whereby the food to be broiled is detachably suspended within said broiler space substantially equidistantly between said radiant heat components.
(1) A radiant heat broiler assembly comprising in combination an enclosure, supporting structure within said enclosure, at least two radiant heat components within said enclosure in operative spaced apart, substantially verti-cal relationship with one another defining a broiling space therebetween, said heat components including means to support means within said enclosure, said radiant heat components each including a radiant heat element, means for connect-ing said radiant heat element to a source of energy for said radiant heat, said means to support said radiant heat elements including a frame for said elements, said elements being mounted within said frame and a support for said frame extending rearwardly and downwardly therefrom, means to ad-justably support said frame and hence said radiant heat element, within limits, thereby varying the inclination of said radiant heat elements from the vertical, means to detachably and vertically support food being broiled within said broiler space and means to collect fat and the like from the food being broiled, below the lower sides of said heat component.
(2) The invention according to Claim 1 which in-cludes means to adjust said components within limits, from the vertical relative to one another.
(3) The invention according to Claim 1 in which said radiant heat components each include a radiant heat element, means for connecting said radiant heat, said means to support said radiant heat elements including a frame for said elements, said elements being mounted within said frame and a support for said frame extending rearwardly and downwardly therefrom.
(4) The invention according to Claim 1 in which said means to collect fat and the like includes a drip trough component within said supporting structure, said drip trough component including a pair of downwardly and inwardly slop-ing bases, upstanding walls enclosing said bases and a com-mon centrally located discharge slot extending between said bases from the front end thereof to the rear end thereof, said drip trough component being situated spaced below said radiant heat components with said discharge slot being sub-stantially centrally therebetween.
(5) The invention according to Claim 2 in which said means to collect fat and the like includes a drip trough component within said supporting structure, said drip trough component including a pair of downwardly and inwardly slop-ing bases, upstanding walls enclosing said bases and a com-mon centrally located discharge slot extending between said bases from the front end thereof to the rear end thereof, said drip trough component being situated spaced below said radiant heat components with said discharge slot being sub-stantially centrally therebetween.
(6) The invention according to Claim 3 in which said means to collect fat and the like includes a drip trough component within said supporting structure, said drip trough component including a pair of downwardly and inwardly slop-ing bases, upstanding walls enclosing said bases and a com-mon centrally located discharge slot extending between said bases from the front end thereof to the rear end thereof, said drip trough component being situated spaced below said radiant heat components with said discharge slot being sub-stantially centrally therebetween.
(7) The invention according to Claim 4 in which said radiant heat components are seated within said drip trough component one upon each of said bases.
(8) The invention according to Claim 5 in which said radiant heat components are seated within said drip trough component one upon each of said bases.
(9) The invention according to Claim 6 in which said radiant heat components are seated within said drip trough component one upon each of said bases.
(10) The invention according to Claims 1, 2 or 3 in which said means to detachably support food being broil-ed within said broiler space includes a rail in said en-closure extending from the front side thereof towards the back thereof within said broiler space and being situated above said radiant heat components, said rail including means to receive slidably, a food holding container whereby the food to be broiled is detachably suspended within said broiler space substantially equidistantly between said radiant heat components.
(11) The invention according to Claims 4, 5 or 6 in which said means to detachably support food being broil-ed within said broiler space includes a rail in said en-closure extending from the front side thereof towards the back thereof within said broiler space and being situated above said radiant heat components, said rail including means to receive slidably, a food holding container whereby the food to be broiled is detachably suspended within said broiler space substantially equidistantly between said radiant heat components.
(12) The invention according to Claims 7, 8 or 9 in which said means to detachably support food being broil-ed within said broiler space includes a rail in said en-closure extending from the front side thereof towards the back thereof within said broiler space and being situated above said radiant heat components, said rail including means to receive slidably, a food holding container whereby the food to be broiled is detachably suspended within said broiler space substantially equidistantly between said radiant heat components.
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