FI20206154A1 - Drip-pan - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a grease trap (1), such as comprises at least two trough parts arranged in an essentially overlapping position and sliding relative to each other. These trough parts comprise two opposite end troughs (2, 4), between which, if necessary, at least one intermediate trough (3) can be fitted. The trough parts have an essentially square base (6), from which an edge flange (7) protrudes, so that when the trough parts are in their overlapping position, an essentially uniform base plate is created, which is also surrounded by an essentially uniform border. Brackets are arranged on the two opposite edges of the base plate for installing the grease trap on its target.

Description

2201975FI 1 Grease trap Background of the invention The present invention relates to a grease trap according to the preamble of claim 1, of the type used especially in gas grills to collect leaking liquids during production.

When you buy the current grills, they are always equipped with a collection container, the purpose of which is to collect liquids that drain from it while cooking. These can be vegetable liquids as well as liquids and fat from meat or fish. Such liquids, marinades and fat that drain from the food fall through the grill, — ending up on the grease tray, which is at the bottom of the grill frame. Various grill-specific collection containers have been presented, for example, in patent publications US 2010/0139643 and US 2007/0221202. Cleaning the grease trap is often not done well enough, so the problem with them is that over time they corrode or become so dirty — that they are no longer usable. In this case, a new replacement collection container would have to be found for the grill, which has proven to be difficult in the constantly changing market. Brief description of the invention The goal of the invention is to create a solution that can mainly solve the problems mentioned above and with which the usability of the grill S can be maintained longer than before. = This goal is achieved in such a way that the grease sheet has the characteristics defined in the patent claims in accordance with this invention. More precisely, this solution according to the invention is mainly characterized by what is presented in the characterizing part of claim 1. 3 Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of independent patent claims.

2201975EN 2 The invention achieves considerable advantages. Thus, the invention has provided a grease trap, which is simple in structure, yet suitable for a large part of the gas grills on the market. This fat flap is easy to both adjust to the right size for the grill and to install in place.

When it is suitable for several different grill models, considerable savings are achieved at the dealer level, both in handling the fat sheet and in its storage.

As the fat flap is suitable for many different grills, it also enables larger production quantities, which is apt to reduce both manufacturing and marketing costs.

By being able to offer a new grease tray for many different models of grills, we at the same time help with their maintenance and increase their lifespan, which is suitable for reducing the wastage of natural resources. This also has a significant impact on consumer satisfaction, as the announcer can, with a small investment, continue to use the grill he has already purchased. Other advantages brought by the invention are presented below, when specific embodiments of the invention are described in more detail. Brief description of the drawings In the following, some advantageous embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail by referring to the accompanying drawing, where o figure 1 shows the present grease plate before assembly, S figure 2 shows the present grease plate another embodiment before assembly, 2 25 figure 3 shows the grease plate according to figure 1 in its smallest form- E, s figure 4 shows the grease plate according to figure 1 in its widest form with outwardly directed brackets, O figure 5 shows the grease plate according to figure 1 in its widest form with inwardly directed brackets,

2201975FI 3, figure 6 shows a first cross-section of the present grease plate from point A-A of figure 1, figure 7 shows a second cross-section of the present grease plate from point A-A of figure 3, figure 8 shows a first part of the trough part of the present grease plate side view of an embodiment, figure 9 shows a side view of a second embodiment of the trough part of the present grease damper, figure 10 shows a side view of a third embodiment of the trough part of the present grease damper, figure 11 shows a detailed view of the outward facing bracket of the grease damper, and figure 12 shows detailed picture of the inward-facing bracket of the grease trap.

Detailed description of the advantageous embodiments In the present figures, the fat sheet is not shown to scale, but the figures are schematic, expressing the basic structure and function of the advantageous embodiments. In this case, the structural parts indicated by reference numbers in the attached figures correspond to the structural parts indicated by reference numbers in this explanation. A schematic exploded view of the present first advantageous two-part embodiment of the grease damper 1 is shown in Figure 1. In Figure 2 Q, in turn, a schematic exploded view of the second advantageous N three-part embodiment of the grease damper 1 is shown. - 25 The presented grease plate 1 is thus formed from at least three groove parts 2, 3 and 4, which can be arranged in an essentially overlapping position, i as shown in Figure 3. The groove parts are arranged to be sliding relative to each other, and when they form a fat sheet of the desired size, the parts S are connected to each other with mechanical fastening means 5. i 30 These trough parts comprise at least two opposite end troughs 2 and 4, compare figure 1. At least one can still be fitted between the end troughs

2201975FI 4 intermediate trough 3, compare figure 2. The trough parts have an essentially square bottom 6, from which an edge flange 7 protrudes, so that in the end trough the edge flange goes around the bottom from its three sides in its essential parts, while in turn the edge flange is in the intermediate trough on two opposite sides of its bottom.

When forming the grease plate 1, by fitting the trough parts in an overlapping position, an essentially uniform bottom plate of the grease plate is created, which is also surrounded by an essentially uniform border. By sliding the trough parts together, the size of this bottom plate can be adjusted, as can be seen from figures 3 and 4 for example. In order to install the grease flap in the grill, it is also equipped with at least two brackets 8 installed on the opposite edge of the base plate. These brackets are connected to the edge with mechanical connecting means 5. Brackets are essentially L-shaped in cross-section, whereby when one side is attached to the edge, the side at an angle to it can be directed either away from the base plate of the foreign country as shown in figure 11 or directed towards the base plate as shown in figure 12.

In order to connect the trough parts to each other, their edge flanges 7 have grooves 9 in the longitudinal direction of the flanges or regular perforations 10 for receiving mechanical connection means 5. Some embodiments of these grooves and perforations are shown in Figures 8, 9 and 10. As can be seen from Figures 8 and 9, the grooves — can be implemented as a unit along the edge flange, but also divided into several successive grooves.

The presented grease pan is inexpensively made of steel sheet. Due to the manufacturing Q material, there is a risk that the edge flanges 7 become unstable in their length N direction. To prevent this, it is advantageous to stiffen their structure, for example, with a stiffener 11 at their upper edge. Such a stiffener can be, for example, the edge reinforcement according to Figure 7 or the downward opening U-shaped folds according to Figure 6. At the same time, these folds form sliding guides that are operatively connected to each other, which facilitate the movement of the trough parts in relation to each other. i 30 The exposed grease trap works as follows. If necessary, grease plate 1, which is shorter in length, is installed in the overlapping position of end trays 2 and 4.

2201975FI The width B of these trough parts is chosen such that they fit into a nested position, for example, as shown in Figures 3 and 6. The trough parts are then slid relative to each other, compare figures 4 and 5, so that the fat flap reaches a width that is suitable for the grill being installed. If the width is 5, the right one is to fasten the trough parts to each other with mechanical locking devices 5. At the end of the assembly, the structure of the grill's suspension system is ensured, after which L-shaped brackets are attached to the end troughs of the grease tray with mechanical locking devices 8. Depending on the structure of the grill's suspension system, the bracket is installed either so that its free side points away from the bottom plate formed in the fat sheet, figure 11, or the free side points towards the bottom plate, figure 12.

If the grill requires a longer fat sheet 1, first one or more intermediate trays 3 are installed on top of the end tray 4, on top of which another end tray 2 is finally installed. Also in this case, the width B of each tray part is chosen such that they fit into a nested position, for example, according to figures 3 and 6. As described above, the trough parts are then slid relative to each other, so that the fat flap reaches a width that is suitable for the grill being installed. If the width is correct, fasten the trough parts to each other with mechanical locking devices 5. At the end of assembly, the structure of the grill's suspension system is ensured, after which L-shaped brackets are attached to the end troughs of the grease tray with mechanical locking devices 8. Depending on the structure of the grill's suspension system, the bracket is installed either so that its free side points away from the grease tray from the formed base plate, figure 11, or the free side points N towards the base plate, figure 12.

N It is obvious to a professional in the field that as technology develops, the basic idea of the invention can be implemented in many different ways. The invention and its embodiments are therefore not limited to the examples described above, but may vary within the scope of the patent requirements.

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Claims (7)

2201975EN 6 Patent claims 1. Grease pan (1), characterized in that such a grease pan (1) comprises at least two trough parts (2, 3, 4), which trough parts are arranged in an essentially overlapping position, whereby they are sliding relative to each other, trough -parts comprising two opposite end troughs (2, 4), where the trough parts have an essentially square base (6), from which an edge flange (7) protrudes from the bottom, so that in the end trough the edge flange encircles the bottom from its three sides in its essential parts, thus, that when the trough parts are in their overlapping position, an essentially uniform bottom plate is created, which is also surrounded by a substantially uniform border, and brackets (8) are arranged on the two opposite edges of the base plate, and the edge flanges that connect the bracketed border parts to each other and form the border parts are connected to each other by mechanical connection means (5). 2. A grease trap (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the trough parts additionally comprise at least one intermediate trough (3) fitted between the end troughs (2, 4), where the intermediate trough has an edge flange (7) on the opposite side of the bottom by the side. T E 3. Grease plate (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized 3 in that the connecting edge flanges (7) have S grooves (9) in the longitudinal direction of the flanges for receiving mechanical connection means (5). & 30 2201975FI 7 4. Grease plate (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connecting edge flanges (7) have regular perforations (10) for receiving mechanical connection means (5). 5. Grease plate (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge flange (7) comprises a stiffener (11) at its upper edge to stabilize the flange in its longitudinal direction. 6. Grease plate (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that — that the support (11) comprises an edge reinforcement. 7. The grease plate (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the stiffener (11) comprises downwardly opening U-shaped folds in the trough parts (2, 3, 4) to form slide guides functionally connected to each other. o OF O N ™ I a a + LO © O OF O OF