DE102009015636A1 - Folding grill for use in e.g. restaurant to grill food, has stand tiltably jointed at grill pan, where grid plane horizontally runs and stand diagonally extends below grill pan to grid plane in use position of grill pan - Google Patents

Abstract

The grill has a stand (S) tiltably jointed at a grill pan (GW), where the stand is in the shape of box. The grill pan is aligned opposite to the stand. The grill pan is enclosed by a box shaped outer contour of the stand, in a stowed position. The grill pan is aligned opposite to the stand, a grid plane (R) horizontally runs, and the stand diagonally extends below the grill pan to the grid plane, in an use position of the grill pan. A stand-side edge of the grid plane is approximately congruent in a plan view on the grid plane with a horizontal drag axis (SA).

Description

The The invention relates to a folding grill according to the preamble of the claim 1.

at A folding grill is a device for grilling of food that folds to save space. Such folding, or Koffergrills are known. They usually have four the grill pan pivotally mounted stand, similar table legs. For some Executions are However, there are several disadvantages that v. a. in use demonstrate. The known devices are often relatively small, but sometimes unstable or time consuming in construction, and / or they have due to design only about a single heat zone, depending on the settings of the Grillrostlage.

The The simplest folding grills consist of U- or X-shaped hinged Sheet metal parts that are unfolded, then filled with coal and placed. Further Disadvantages of these embodiments lie in the sometimes uncomfortable cleaning options. Often you stay with cleaning utensils, such as Handfegern or brushes hang on protruding (sharp-edged) constructive elements. in addition here comes the risk of injury.

Next The sometimes unsatisfactory cleaning options is the working height of many known facilities unfavorable for various reasons. Because many embodiments are quite small, an ergonomically useful working height hardly reached. In addition, due to the low working height often the Problem of pollution during the food preparation occurs (eg by wind whirling up) Dust, sand, etc.).

is However, given an ergonomically good working height, the well-known Facilities usually correspondingly large and usually claim a lot of space during transport or during storage. They are so bulky and inflexible as far as this part of the usage is concerned.

ever according to location and / or surface condition are many Facilities also have shortcomings in the possibilities for horizontal alignment of the grate level. This results not infrequently problems regarding the stability.

The known devices offer more or less depending on the design well-functioning solutions for each single of these aspects. A satisfactory solution for everyone enumerated disadvantages by an embodiment is not available yet.

• • den Ansprüchen aus einfachem Transport und der Platz sparenden Lagerung entscheidend Rechnung trägt,
• • dabei den sicheren Bedienkomfort weiter verbessert,
• • ein größeres Nutzungsspektrum ermöglicht.

Object of the present invention is therefore to provide a folding grill, the

• • takes the demands of easy transport and space-saving storage into account,
• • further improving the safe operation,
• • allows a wider range of uses.

• • ökonomisch sinnvoll ist,
• • und langfristig zur Ressourcenschonung beiträgt.

Furthermore, it should have as compact a construction as possible in terms of material usage and sustainability:

• • makes economic sense,
• • and contributes to resource conservation in the long term.

The inventive solution this Task is performed by a folding grill with the features of the claim 1.

A The basic idea of the present invention is to provide the stand with a essentially box-shaped Contour to give, from which enclosed the grill pan in stowed position is. The compact design of the grill results from the fact that the grill has exactly one pivotally hinged to the grill pan stand and this is designed substantially box-shaped. This integrally described Construction not only minimizes the space requirement of such Facility, but it also improves various areas ease of use and safety.

at an inventively designed Device is thus a grill in a compact Construction, in addition to the improved transport and storage options also ensures a wider range of applications.

Of the Easy transportation and the space saving storage of the grill are due to that the grill pan like that opposite the stand is alignable that it occupies a stowed position, in which the grill pan from the box-shaped outer contour of the stand is enclosed.

Of the fast setup and uncomplicated use become thereby allows the grill pan can be aligned with respect to the stand such that she occupies a position of use, in which the grate level in Essentially horizontally, and in which the stand is below the grill pan extends diagonally to the grate level.

preferred Further developments of the invention are laid down in the subclaims.

A preferred design of the grill provides that the bottom of the grill pan is adapted to support a planar heat source, and that this floor drops in the direction of the pivot axis. Due to the cross-sectional view, the wedge-like shape of the grill pan creates a smooth transition of heat zones on the overlying horizontally oriented grate level. The distance from the heat source to the grate, which increases towards the pivot axis, creates a heat level that drops in this direction.

One Another preferred feature provides that the stand-side Edge of the grate level seen at least in plan view of the grate level nearly is congruent with the pivot axis. This design rule causes a particularly good relationship from grill area to the pack size.

Around to ensure easy cleaning is it an advantageous embodiment, that the grill pan has an opening in the direction of the pivot axis, and that the grill pan is so aligned with respect to the stand, that it assumes a cleaning position in which the opening is the deepest Point of the grill pan describes. In the grill pan accumulated Ash leaves so easily move out of the opening in cleaning position.

Around To improve the stability, it is expedient at least one foundation device to provide a substantially rectangular base, their surface area essentially the area corresponds to the grate level. This design rule gives the grill in Side view of a Z-shaped Silhouette, which balances the grill well and thus improves the stability.

The Stability on soft floors Can with at least one on the stand fortified pike increased become. For this purpose, the earth spike in the Ground rammed.

alternative The stability can be optimized by two swiveling on the stand fixed folding feet, the in a horizontal position and can be locked there, in which they define the substantially rectangular footprint.

preferred embodiments the grill are characterized by the fact that the grill pan in the use position and / or in stowed position and / or in cleaning position relative to the stand lockable is.

Further Features of inventive developments emerge from the following Description of the particularly preferred folding grill variants A and B.

Of the The difference between the folding grill variants A and B is above all in the size of the devices and in the execution the foundation device.

The device variant A is for Use on hard, smooth surfaces, such as asphalt or stone floors thought.

The device variant B is primarily for the use on soft surfaces, such as turf or sandy soils thought. She can, too on hard surfaces be used. For this purpose, an optional plate foundation is provided.

Both Variants are for the transport and the storage in the folded state of the boxy stand enclosed and carried on a top handle. This reduces the space required significantly compared to the utility, or the Cleaning position.

Around the grill A bring in the position of use, are first the Folding feet from their resting position in the stand solved and in the later horizontal position pivoted. In this horizontal position the folding feet get through a pushing movement in the stand pushed. So can the folding feet the moments of the oblique Stands arranged for them record and ensure thereby the stability of the entire grill device on the smooth surface. The grill can now be parked on the ground.

After that can be a pivoting of the grill pan locking central locking solved in the middle of the handle and the grill pan can be moved around the pivot axis become. The central locking system comprises two coaxial locking mandrels, which spring loaded in the direction of defining the positions Locking points are biased, in which the locking pins in engage the respective position arresting. The locking pins are guided in a tube, which also serves as a handle. In the horizontal position of use the grill pan locks the central locking with the locking pin then automatically back in for it provided Arretierungspunkt a. The grill A is ready for use.

The grill A is optionally equipped with a Ausklapptisch, the in use position a shelf offers. It will be moved from its storage position after the device has been set up in the stand unfolded and in the horizontal position after a pushing movement fixed by two, each laterally arranged in the stand mandrels.

To the grill B on a soft Un To bring the ground in the use position, the entire grill is rammed out of its transport position out with ground spike in the ground. The arrangement of the ground spikes on the stand provides the correct immersion angle into the ground.

A Tritthilfe, the center as a recess in the stiffening element is supported the easy insertion of the entire grill in the ground by means Pushing force due to the kicking motion of the foot. At the same time houses the stiffening an extraction aid for taking the Erdspieße from the Ground.

For use on hard ground, the grill B can with a foundation plate be equipped in the transport position as a cover over the Front of the stand is pushed. It is removed on hard surfaces from the stand and then on laid the ground.

In this There are four shots in which the front Erdspieße the stand initially perpendicular introduced become. By the later banking of the stand the front earth skews are wedged in the two front shots and ensure so the stability of the entire device.

After that the central locking can be released in the middle of the handle and the grill pan can be moved around the pivot axis. In the horizontal position of use of the grill pan locks the central locking then automatically again. The grill B is ready for use.

Depending on the design of the heat source caused by the wedge-shaped design of the grill pan with sloping to the pivot axis bottom in the devices A and B different heat zones on the grate level, which are either gradually established or even can run almost continuously. This results in decisive advantages:
Depending on the temperature requirement of the food to be prepared, the user can decide in which heat zone he positions the food to be grilled. He does not have to resort to several, differently high above the heat source attached rust levels, but can move the food in a single horizontally arranged plane, put down and turn.

hereby not only a comfort increase during use is achieved but also ensures easier preparation of various dishes.

Around the devices To clean A and B efficiently after use, become the heat sources possibly removed according to their design (gas or coal fired) and subjected to cleaning. Thereafter, the grill pan from the Use position be brought out into the cleaning position.

For this the central locking in the middle of the handle is released again and the Grill pan can be moved around the pivot axis again. No later than snaps into the steeply upright cleaning position of the grill pan the central locking then automatically again. The opening in The grill pan is now perpendicular to the pivot axis and describes thereby the lowest point in the grill pan.

By the opening can Dirt is easily removed without moving the entire grill must become. Ashes can so for example by hand brush through the opening approximately in a container be swept. For more Contaminations (eg grease stains) are also liquid-based Cleaning methods on. Splashing may occur after such cleaning through the low-lying opening drain away unhindered.

To The cleaning can be done by the grill pan via the central locking be brought again in the transport, or stowed position, where she then also neither locks. After the repatriation of the founding institutions the device types A or B, both types are now ready for transport again and can then take place be stored sparingly.

For the device type A it applies, the folding feet again in the locked position of the stand back to move. For the device type B applies the extraction from the respective underground (meadow or Foundation slab). After that you can both device types simply be transported on the top handle like a suitcase.

The Field of application is diverse. Both device types come in the hobby area, z. B. in the garden as well as in the commercial Area (barbecues on public Events, for Butchers or restaurants) are used.

Based The figures will now be the two exemplary embodiments A and B are presented and their benefits are clarified again. It demonstrate:

1a : Device type A in position of use from the side view with unfolded feet and an unfolded Abstelltisch and the grill in the use position;

1b : Type A in use position from the rear view overlooking the Grillwan ne, the cleaning hole in it and the central locking in the middle of the handle;

2a : Device type B in the vertical transport or stowage position from the side view with foundation plate, retracted grill pan and inserted grill grate;

2 B : Device type B in the position of use from the side view by means of Erdspieße placed in a soft ground;

2c : Device type B in cleaning position as a system section without rust and by means of the foundation plate standing on a hard surface;

3a : Device type B from the front view with view of the stiffening element incl. The center mounted pull - out aid, the front earth skewers, the grill pan and the overlying grill grate;

3b : Type B in the top view overlooking the grill, the grill pan, the opening in it and the central locking in the middle of the handle, as well as the laterally visible stator parts including optional foundation plate;

The 1a shows a foldable grill as a device type A in use position from the side view with the grill pan (GW), which comprises a substantially rectangular grate level (R), which extends below the grate level extending grill pan (GW) and one on the grill pan around a horizontal pivot axis ( SA) pivotally hinged stand (S), which extends below the grill pan diagonally to the grate level, as well as flared feet (KF) and an optional thanks to turntable hinge fold-down table (TX).

The Device is set up on a hard, smooth surface (UH) If necessary it can be moved with optional transport wheels (Tr). Of the stand is made up of three flat walls together; namely two parallel, preferably identical side walls which the grill pan Flank both sides, and a truss-like stiffening element (Ve-A) extending orthogonally between the sidewalls. Because the three walls each in essence - of Roundings and projections apart - rectangular are, get the stand (S) through the walls a substantially box-shaped Outer contour. The fact that all the walls shown have recesses and defines the box contour only by three side surfaces corresponding to the walls will, leads to make the box more or less open. This is not contradictory to the box concept used here, which refers only to the abstract outer contour of the stand (S) turns off. Because the outer contour of the stand like that is measured that the outer contour the also essentially box-shaped grill pan in place finds and the grill pan over the pivot axis (SA) to the stand (S) is alignable, the box of the stand takes the grill pan in stowed position in to.

Of the stand (S) accommodates two at its end facing away from the grill trough a rotary joint on the stand pivotally hinged folding feet (KF), the one in horizontally unfolded position stand a substantially rectangular base boundaries whose area in Essentially the area the grate level (R) corresponds. The folding feet (KF) thus provide a foundation device in the context of the invention.

The Grill tub (GW) is in the use position (aG) and / or in stowed position (aT) and / or in cleaning position (aR) relative to the stand (S) by means of the central locking (ZV), which is located inside the handle (G) and the locking thorns (a) each lockable in the locking points (aG), (aT) and (aR).

Of the for carrying a flat heat source (WQ) furnished bottom of the grill pan (GW) falls in the direction of the pivot axis (SA) down. Due to the sloping soil arises due to the growing Distance to the overlying, horizontally arranged grate level (R) basically a temperature zone (HY) with stepless temperature transitions, the depending on the version the heat source (WQ) essentially two different heat zones (H1) and H2) produce.

The 1b shows a foldable grill as a device type A in the use position from the rear view with the mounted in the pivot axis (SA) grill pan (GW), the overlying grate level (R), the central locking (ZV), arranged below the central locking cleaning opening (Rö ) and the stand (S), which houses other functionally important elements. These include the folding feet (KF), as well as the corresponding receptacles for the folding feet in transport position seen from bottom to top as the two hatched areas (KF-0), and the stiffening element (Ve-A) and the optional Ausklapptisch (TX).

The device stands on a hard surface (UH). In order to bring the grill pan (GW) out of this position of use out in another position, it is necessary to bring the two locking pins of the central locking (ZV) by a Aufeinanderzubewegen in an unlocked position relative to the stand (S). The grill pan (GW) is then pivotable about the pivot axis (SA) and in a respective desired position by the locking points (aG), or (aR) again locked bar.

The 2a shows a foldable grill as a device type B in stowed position from the side view. The optional foundation plate for hard surfaces (GP-0) is housed in its transport position. The main other elements of the grill, such. As the grill pan (GW) and the grate (R) are enclosed in this stowed position of the outer contour of the stator (S), so that the entire device in a compact manner and in this vertical position transportable or storable. (This also applies mutatis mutandis to the design-related larger device variant A).

To the Transportation becomes the grill on a handle (G), which is designed essentially as a round tube, taken and can thus be worn like a suitcase. A safe one Transport ensured in this position the central locking (ZV), which is also housed in the handle (G) is. The handle (G) is designed as part of the grill pan (GW). in the Round tube coaxial, spring-loaded locking mandrels of the central locking (ZV) snap each in a corresponding Arretierungspunkt (aT), which is located on the radius around the pivot axis (SA) and in the stand (S) is housed. For storage in this vertical position, z. For example a fixation on the wall, stand by the execution of the stand (S) several possibilities ready.

The 2 B shows a foldable grill as a type of construction smaller device type B in use position without the use of the optional foundation plate for hard surfaces (GP) from the side view with the ground spike (E1) and (E2), introduced into a soft ground (UW), such as a meadow or a sandy bottom. The arrangement of the ground spikes (E1) and (E2) on the stand (S) allow already from the transport position, the correct angle insertion of the stand (S) in the soft ground (UW). For this purpose, the ground spikes (E1) and (E2) are placed with their ends on the ground (UW) so that as possible all four ends of the ground spikes (E1) and (E2) touch the ground.

By this predetermined position becomes the essentially diagonal and Correct orientation of the stand (S) against the later horizontal grating plane (R) reached.

In This position you can build the smaller grill type of the type B by means of thrust supplement of the foot over one Simply insert the stepping aid (TH) into the underground (UW). This happens like a spade. The design type and the interaction of the earth skewers (E1) and (E2) create in the underground (UW) enough abutment to the later introduced personnel safe to pick up from use and / or cleaning and into the ground derive. This increases opposite different conventional grills the stability.

After this the grill Underground (UW) has been fixed, the central locking (ZV) solved and the grill pan (GW) around the pivot axis (SA) in the use position are turned. There, the central locking automatically locks in the correct position at the locking point (aG).

Of the Grill grate (R) can now also be pulled out of its transport position be and the heat sources can be put into operation.

ever after execution the device variants can a fine adjustment of the grate level (R) made in the horizontal.

To Use and / or cleaning, the grill unit back to its transport position to be brought. Subsequently it can be pulled out of the underground (UW). This can be a Pull-out aid (H) - the as a recess in the middle of the stiffening element (Ve-B) located - used become.

The 2c shows as a system section a folding grill as a type of construction smaller device type B in cleaning position with the use of the optional foundation plate for hard surfaces (GP) from the side view with the ground spike (E1) and (E2). In this position, the opening (Rö) in the grill pan (GW) is now perpendicular to the pivot axis and thereby describes the lowest point in the grill pan (GW).

By this opening, which also helps when carrying, soiling can easily be removed without having to move the entire grill to do so. Ashes can z. B. by hand brush through this opening in a container (bag, trash can, etc.), which are simply positioned below the opening becomes.

To a thorough Cleaning, z. For example, with water, dirt can escape through the deep opening. and splash out flow unhindered.

For use on hard substrates, the device is introduced vertically, first with the spike (E1) into the corresponding receptacle (GPA-1) of the hard base foundation (GP), then the stand (S) is lowered to the diagonal position until he with the earth spike (E2) in the intake (GPA-2) of the foundation plate his Stop finds.

Due to the tilting of the stand (S), due to the inclination of the secure fit of the grill in the foundation plate (GP) is achieved. After use and / or cleaning, the device can also be brought back into the transport position from this position. Following this, the optional foundation plate can again assume its transport position (GP-0) on the grill. For this purpose, it is pushed over two laterally on the stand (S) stiffening elements (Ve-S), as in 2a is apparent. The reference numerals (Ve-S) of the stiffening elements are in 3b entered.

The 3a shows a foldable grill as a type of construction smaller device type B in position of use in the view from the front with the grill pan (GW), the grate (R), the stand (S) with the lateral stiffening elements (Ve-S), the two front spikes (E1 ), and the rear stiffening element (Ve-B) and the stepping aid (TH) arranged therein or the pull-out aid (H).

The 3b shows a foldable grill as a type of construction smaller device type B in the top view with a view of the stand (S) and centrally disposed therein grill pan (GW) with the central locking (ZV) in the handle (G), located under the handle (G ) located at the upper edge of the grill pan (GW) grate (R). The central locking (ZV) engages on both sides of the stand (S) in the respective locking points provided for this purpose (aT), (aR), or (aG), as shown in the illustration by the detent pin (a) in the handle (G) of the 3b becomes apparent.

Furthermore, the shows 3b the grill in the position of use on the foundation plate (GP), which is only partially visible, as it is located in this illustration below the device. For this purpose, the ground spikes (E1) in each case in the recordings of the foundation plate (GPA-1).

In addition, the clarifies 3b the course of basically continuously merging into one another heat zones (HY) on the grate level (R), wherein the dashed hatched area (H1) basically the cooler temperature zone indicates and characterized by hatched area (H2) the correspondingly warmer temperature zone.

Of the Rost (R) is in its position of use both in the direction of Swivel axis (SA) towards slidable as well as in the opposite Direction, which also during enabling the plant to easily reach the heat sources (WQ), located directly below the temperature zones (H1) and H2).

To to the middle of the grill pan (GW), the grate (R) can without the need moved an additional shelf and be "parked" at short notice, to z. B. refueling. This is equal to half the two respective directions of movement and travel paths. hereby is the risk of injury or accident by an otherwise often necessary Carrying around the hot Grill grate significantly reduced.

Essential aspects of the illustrated embodiments will be summarized again:
The invention relates to a compact grilling device with a handle (G) on a wedge-shaped grill pan (GW), which serves for the preparation of food on an open heat source (WQ). The variants A and B differ in their size and in the nature of their foundation devices folding feet (KF) or Erdspieße (E1) and (E2). Both variants have basically flowing temperature zones (HY) with only one grate level (R). They are very space-saving during transport and storage, since the stand (S) is mounted around a pivotable axis (SA), and in the position of use assumes a substantially diagonal position to the overlying horizontal grate plane (R). Due to the integral design, the devices are quickly operational and just as easy to clean.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

• A

  Device type A (Folding grill large)

  B

  Device type B (Folding grill small)

  a

  Arretierungsdorn

  at

  Locking pin in Arrest point transport

  aG

  Locking pin in Locking point use

  aR

  Locking pin in Locking point cleaning

  E1

  Spike (front)

  E2

  Spike (rear)

  G

  Handle

  GW

  Grill pan

  GP

  Foundation plate for hard substrates

  GP 0

  Foundation plate for hard substrates in transport position

  GPA-1

  Foundation plate holder 1

  GPA-2

  Foundation plate holder 2

  H

  extract Help

  H1

  Heat zone 1

  H2

  Heat zone 2

  HY

  Heat zone with flowing transition

  KF

  kickstand

  KF 0

  Folding foot in transport position

  Ro

  cleaning opening

  R

  Grill grate / grid plane

  SA

  swivel axis

  S

  stand

  TH

  accession aid

  Tr

  transport roller

  TX

  Ausklapptisch

  UH

  Underground hard

  UW

  Soft ground

  VE

  stiffener

  VE-S

  stiffener stand laterally

  WQ

  Use for the heat source

  N

  central locking system

Claims (11)

A folding grill, comprising a substantially rectangular grate level, a grill pan extending below the grate level, and a stand pivotally hinged to the grill pan around a horizontal pivot axis, characterized in that: • the grill has exactly one pivotally hinged stand on the grill pan; is designed substantially box-shaped, • that the grill pan is so aligned with respect to the stand, that it assumes a stowed position in which the grill pan is surrounded by the box-shaped outer contour of the stand, and that the grill pan is so aligned against the stand that they assumes a use position in which the grate level is substantially horizontal, and in which the stand extends below the grill pan diagonal to the grate level. Grill according to claim 1, characterized in that to wear a flat heat source furnished bottom of the grill pan in the direction of the pivot axis drops. Grill according to claim 1 or 2, characterized that the stand side Edge of the grate level at least in the plan view of the grate level nearly is congruent with the pivot axis. Grill according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized that the grill pan has an opening in the direction of the pivot axis, and that the grill pan is so aligned with respect to the stand, that she assumes a cleaning position in which the opening the lowest point of the grill pan describes. Grill according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized through a foundation device, which defines a substantially rectangular base, whose surface area essentially the area corresponds to the grate level. Grill according to claim 5, characterized in that it is at the foundation device pivotable about two on the stand articulated folding feet act, which are pivotable in a horizontal position, in which they the rectangular base circumscribe. Grill according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized that the stand has at least one spike. Grill according to claim 5 and 7, characterized that it is in the foundation device to a foundation plate acts, with the foundation plate with at least one corresponding to the earth spike recording for receiving the ground spike is provided. Grill according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grill pan in the use position and / or lockable in stowed position and / or cleaning position relative to the stand is. Grill according to claim 9, characterized in that the grill pan opposite the stand can be locked by means of a central locking, the central locking comprises two coaxial locking mandrels, which spring loaded in Direction of the said positions defining locking points are biased, in which the locking pins in the respective Engage position arresting. Grill according to claim 10, characterized that the locking pins in one set up as a handle Pipe guided are.