JP7414244B1 - outdoor grate device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an outdoor grate device that can provide many advantages. An outdoor firebed device 1 according to the present invention includes a base 10 located at the center, and a plurality of inclined plates arranged circumferentially around the base 10 and rotatably attached to the base 10. 20, . . . and support means for supporting the plurality of inclined plates 20, . If the angle of inclination of the inclined plates 20, . Therefore, the advantages of both the deep type and the shallow type can be obtained. [Selection diagram] Figure 6

Description

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies April 15, 2020 Exhibited (not for sale) at the outdoor event "Hyper Metabolic Camping" held in Toyooka Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to outdoor firebed devices such as fire pits.

This type of outdoor grate device can be broadly divided into two types. One is a deep type, for example, as in Patent Document 1, and the other is a shallow type, as in Patent Document 2, for example.

As the name suggests, the deep type is characterized by a deep combustion area. Because the combustion area is deeply covered, i) it can hold a lot of firewood and charcoal, ii) it can stably place grills, etc., iii) it is less affected by wind, iv) it is easier to cook, and v ) It has the advantage of preventing sparks from flying.

As the name suggests, the shallow type is characterized by a shallow combustion area. It has the following advantages: i) Easy to put firewood and charcoal (easy to rearrange and take out), ii) Easy to adjust the fire, iii) Easy to watch the flames, iv) Simple structure, easy to install and maintain. .

Conversely, the disadvantages of a deep form are the opposite of the disadvantages of a shallow form, and the disadvantages of a shallow form are the opposite of the advantages of a deep form.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-176355 JP2022-20342A

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide an outdoor grate device that can provide many advantages.

The outdoor grate device according to the present invention includes:
A base located at the center, a plurality of inclined plates arranged circumferentially around the base and rotatably attached to the base, and a support means for supporting the plurality of inclined plates by making the inclination angle changeable. An outdoor grate device comprising, as a support means, a support located below the inclined plate and attached to the base and supporting the inclined plate from the outside surface side,
The support includes a base that is attached to the base, an outwardly extending part that extends from the base in a direction extending from the center of the base, and an outwardly extending part that extends from the tip of the outwardly extending part along the rotational direction of the inclined plate, and extends from the tip of the outwardly extending part in the direction of rotation of the inclined plate. The guide part is inserted into the formed slit, and the engagement part is attached to the guide part so that the position in the rotation direction of the inclined plate can be changed and engages with the outer surface of the inclined plate.
This is an outdoor grate device.

Moreover, the outdoor grate device according to the present invention includes:
A base located at the center, a plurality of inclined plates arranged circumferentially around the base and rotatably attached to the base, and a support means for supporting the plurality of inclined plates by making the inclination angle changeable. An outdoor grate device comprising, as a support means, a support located below the inclined plate and attached to the base and supporting the inclined plate from the outside surface side,
The support includes a base that is attached to the base, an outwardly extending portion that extends from the base in a direction extending from the center of the base, and a base end that is attached to the distal end of the outwardly extending portion, and a base that is attached to the distal end of the outwardly extending portion, and is configured to rotate in the direction of rotation of the inclined plate. an extensible part that expands and contracts so that the position of the tip thereof can be changed; and an engaging part that is provided at the tip of the extensible part and engages with the outer surface of the inclined plate.
This is an outdoor grate device.

Here, as one aspect of the outdoor fire bed device according to the present invention,
The inclined plate is a flat plate,
The support is provided for some of the inclined plates, and the support is used as a support means for some of the inclined plates,
As a support means for the remaining inclined plates, it is possible to adopt a structure in which a support structure is used in which the side portions of the remaining inclined plates are placed on and supported by some of the inclined plates.

In addition, in this case, an even number of inclined plates are provided,
A configuration may be adopted in which the support is provided for every other inclined plate.

Further, as another aspect of the outdoor fire bed device according to the present invention,
The inclined plate may have a plurality of holes at predetermined intervals in the direction from the base end toward the distal end for inserting skewers into the food .

According to the present invention, in one usage, if the inclination angle of the inclined plate is increased, it can be used as a deep type, and on the other hand, if the inclination angle is decreased, it can be used as a shallow type. can. Therefore, according to the present invention, the advantages of both the deep type and the shallow type can be obtained.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a deep type outdoor grate device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a deep type outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a shallow type outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a shallow type outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5(a) is a perspective view of the attachment portion of the support body to the base in the outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5(b) is a partially sectional side view of the part in a state where the base has been thermally deformed due to use. FIG. 6(a) is a usage diagram of the deep type outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6(b) is a usage diagram of the shallow type outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view of the outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment in a robatayaki mode. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the storage form of the outdoor grate device according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a deep type outdoor grate device according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a shallow type outdoor grate device according to the second embodiment.

<Embodiment 1>
Hereinafter, an outdoor grate device according to Embodiment 1 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the outdoor firebed device 1 includes a base 10, an inclined plate 20, and support means 30, 45.

The base 10 is located at the center of the outdoor grate device 1. The base 10 is in the shape of a saucer and includes a bottom portion 11 and a side portion 12 rising from the periphery of the bottom portion 11 . The base 10 is arranged horizontally. The base 10 (the bottom surface portion 11 thereof) has a polygonal shape in plan view. More specifically, the base 10 (the bottom surface portion 11 thereof) has a polygonal shape having an even number of sides in plan view. More specifically, the base 10 (the bottom surface portion 11 thereof) has a hexagonal shape in plan view. Each side has the same length. However, for example, like the base 10 of the outdoor firebed device according to Embodiment 2, every other side (odd-numbered side) is longer than every other remaining side (even-numbered side). etc., it is not essential that the lengths of each side be the same. As an example, the base 10 is made of metal such as stainless steel or iron, and is formed by bending a single plate at an appropriate location.

The inclined plate 20 is arranged circumferentially around the base 10, and its base end is located at the peripheral edge of the base 10 (in this embodiment, the side surface 12 (upper edge)), but the bottom surface It may be attached to the periphery of the portion 11 (the same applies hereinafter). More specifically, the inclined plate 20 is attached to each side of the base 10 at its base end. Since the number of sides of the base 10 is six, the number of inclined plates 20 is six. The inclined plate 20 extends in the direction extending from the center of the base 10 and slopes upward in the direction extending from the center of the base 10. The inclined plate 20 is a flat plate and has approximately the same size as the bottom portion 11 of the base 10. The inclined plate 20 has a petal shape in which the width increases from the base end toward the middle portion, and the width decreases from the middle portion toward the tip end. Thereby, the outdoor firebed device 1 has a design imitating a flower. As an example, the inclined plate 20 is made of metal such as stainless steel or iron, and is formed by punching or laser processing.

The inclined plate 20 is rotatably attached to the peripheral edge of the base 10 at its base end. More specifically, the inclined plate 20 is rotatably attached to the peripheral edge of the base 10 at its base end so as to be rotatable around a horizontal axis intersecting the direction extending from the center of the base 10 . The inclined plate 20 is attached to the peripheral edge of the base 10 via a hinge 21. The hinge 21 is attached to and detached from the base 10 by being screwed to the peripheral edge of the base 10. In this way, the inclined plate 20 is removably attached to the base 10.

Every other inclined plate 20 (odd numbered inclined plate 20) among the even numbered inclined plates 20, . . . is provided with a slit 22. The slit 22 is provided at the center of the inclined plate 20 and is long in the direction from the base end to the distal end of the inclined plate 20.

Further, the odd-numbered inclined plates 20 are provided with holes 23 . A plurality of holes 23 are provided at predetermined intervals in a direction from the proximal end to the distal end of the inclined plate 20. As an example, three holes 23 are provided in the direction from the base end to the distal end of the inclined plate 20, and two sets of holes 23 are provided at left-right symmetrical locations centering on the width center of the inclined plate 20, for a total of six holes.

Note that the number and arrangement of the holes 23 are not limited to these, and various forms can be adopted. Also, the holes 23 may be inserted into every other remaining inclined plate 20 (even-numbered inclined plate 20) among the even-numbered inclined plates 20, . It may also be provided on the plate 20.

The support means 30 is means for supporting the odd-numbered inclined plates 20 (inclined plates 20 provided with the slits 22) while making the inclination angle changeable. The support means 30 is provided for the odd-numbered inclined plates 20. The support means 30 is a support body 30. The support body 30 is located below the inclined plate 20, is attached to the peripheral edge of the base 10 at a base portion 31, and supports the inclined plate 20 from the outer surface side. A plurality of supports 30 are provided at appropriate intervals in the circumferential direction of the base 10. More specifically, the supports 30 are located at equal circumferential locations around the base 10 . More specifically, the supports 30 are attached to every other side (odd-numbered sides) of the base 10. Since the number of sides of the base 10 and the number of inclined plates 20 are six, the number of supports 30 is three. As an example, the support body 30 is made of metal such as stainless steel or iron, and is formed by punching or laser processing.

The support 30 includes a base 31 . The base 31 is a portion attached to the peripheral edge of the base 10, as described above. The base 31 includes a slide pin 32 whose tip extends and retreats from the vertical edge of the base 31 on the base 10 side. The slide pin 32 is given an elastic force in the advancing direction, and the tip portion is normally in a state of protruding from the vertical edge of the base portion 31 on the base 10 side.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), the peripheral portion of the base 10 includes a slit 13 and a hole 14. The slit 13 is a slit that receives the vertical edge of the base 31 from below. The hole 14 is a hole that receives the tip of the slide pin 32. The support 30 is attached to the base 10 by inserting the vertical edge of the base 31 into the slit 13 from below and then inserting the tip of the slide pin 32 into the hole 14. After the distal end portion is removed from the hole 14 by pulling against the elastic force, the vertical edge portion of the base portion 31 is removed from the slit 13. In this way, the support body 30 is removably attached to the base 10. Note that the hole 14 is a hole that is long in the vertical direction. The reason for this will be explained later.

Returning to FIGS. 1 to 4, the support body 30 includes a grounding portion 33, an outwardly extending portion 34, a guide portion 35, and a tip portion 37. The grounding portion 33 is a portion that protrudes downward from the base 31 and contacts the ground. The outwardly extending portion 34 is a portion extending from the base portion 31 in a direction extending from the center of the base 10. The guide portion 35 is a portion extending from the tip of the outwardly extending portion 34 in the rotation direction of the inclined plate 20. More specifically, the guide portion 35 is an arcuate portion centered on the rotation axis of the inclined plate 20. The guide portion 35 includes an arc-shaped guide groove 36. The guide portion 35 is inserted into the slit 22 of the inclined plate 20. Thereby, the support body 30 includes a portion (protrusion) that protrudes from the inner surface of the inclined plate 20 through the slit 22. The protruding end portion 37 is the tip of the guide portion 35 .

The support body 30 includes an engaging portion 38 . The engaging portion 38 is attached to the guide groove 36 so that its position can be changed, and engages with the outer surface of the inclined plate 20. The engaging portion 38 is a fastener composed of, for example, a headed screw and a nut. The engaging portion 38 is fixed in position by tightening a nut with the shaft portion of the screw passed through the guide groove 36, and becomes slidable in the guide groove 36 by loosening the nut. The engaging portion 38 is used by loosening the nut and sliding it to a desired position, and then tightening the nut to fix the position. change. Then, by changing the position of the engaging portion 38, the inclination angle of the inclined plate 20 is changed.

The support means 45 is a means for supporting the even-numbered inclined plates 20 so that the inclination angle can be changed. The support means 45 is provided for even-numbered inclined plates 20. The support means 45 is a support structure 45 that supports the side portions of the even-numbered inclined plates 20 by placing them on the odd-numbered inclined plates 20. That is, the supporting means 45 has a structure in which the odd-numbered inclined plates 20 fixed by the supporting means 30 receive the load of the even-numbered inclined plates 20 to fix the even-numbered inclined plates 20.

The configuration of the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment is as described above. Next, how to use this will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 6A, by increasing the inclination angle of the inclined plates 20, . . . (standing the inclined plates 20, . . . upright) and fixing them in this state, it can be used as a deep type. Then, for example, if a roaster 51 is laid in the base 10, firewood or charcoal is placed on it, and the grill 52 is hung over the protruding parts of the supports 30, which protrude from the inner surfaces of the inclined plates 20,... It can be used for barbecues, etc. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6(b), if the inclination angle of the inclined plates 20, . . . is reduced (tilted down and fixed in this state), it can be used as a shallow type. can.

Further, in the deep type, by removing, for example, one inclined plate 20, it can be used as a furnace.

In addition, in the shallow form, for example, if a skewer inserted into food such as fish is inserted into the hole 23 of the inclined plate 20 and set up, it can be used as a robatayaki form. Furthermore, by selecting an appropriate hole 23 from among the plurality of holes 23 provided at predetermined intervals in the direction from the base end to the tip end of the inclined plate 20, the heating power for the food material can be adjusted.

Note that if the diameter of the skewer is smaller than the diameter of the hole (round hole) 23 to some extent, the angle of the skewer may not be determined, and the skewer may wobble and its posture may not be stable. Therefore, in such a case, as shown in FIG. 7, a sleeve 24 having an outer diameter that is the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the hole 23 is inserted into the hole 23 and used. The sleeve 24 has an enlarged upper end and will not fall out of the hole 23. The inner diameter of the sleeve 24 is smaller than the outer diameter. Therefore, the skewer 53 inserted into the food does not wobble, and its posture can be stabilized.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, by removing the locking bodies 30, . . . and closing the inclined plates 20, .

As described above, the outdoor firebed device 1 according to the first embodiment can be used as a deep type by increasing the inclination angle of the inclined plates 20,... If the inclination angle is made small, it can be used as a shallow type. Therefore, according to the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment, the advantages of both the deep type and the shallow type can be obtained. Of course, it is not simply a deep type and a shallow type, but the inclined plates 20,... can be set to any inclination angle to configure any form, increasing the degree of freedom of use. .

Further, according to the outdoor firebed device 1 according to the first embodiment, the inclined plate 20 is large enough to overlap adjacent inclined plates 20 side by side, regardless of whether it is a deep type or a shallow type. The shape is set. Therefore, according to the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to prevent sparks and ashes from spilling.

Moreover, according to the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment, it has a design imitating a flower. Therefore, it is possible to create a design that is gentle and targeted at women.

Moreover, according to the outdoor grate apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment, the holes 23 of the inclined plate 20 for use as a form of robatayaki are firmly supported by the supports 30 among the plurality of inclined plates 20,... It is provided on the inclined plate 20. Therefore, according to the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment, the food can be firmly supported.

Further, according to the outdoor firebed device 1 according to the first embodiment, the hole 14 of the base 10, which is a part of the structure for attaching the support body 30 to the base 10, is a hole that is long in the vertical direction. Thereby, the support body 30 is attached to the base 10 with some play in the vertical direction. Therefore, according to the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment, even if the base 10 is thermally deformed due to the use of fire, the support body 30 is not accompanied by it, as shown in FIG. 5(b). Without this, the stable posture of the supports 30, .

<Embodiment 2>
Next, an outdoor grate device according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following, the points that are different from the outdoor grate device according to Embodiment 1 will be mainly described, and the same points will be described as being similar to the description of the outdoor grate device according to Embodiment 1. Omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the outdoor grate device 1 according to the second embodiment is larger in size than the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment (however, the large size ), and differs from the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment in that the configuration of the support body 30, particularly the configuration for changing the position of the engaging portion 38 of the support body 30, is different.

The support body 30 includes an extensible portion 39 instead of the guide portion 35 of the first embodiment. The extendable part 39 is rotatably attached to the distal end part of the outwardly extending part 34 at its base end, and is composed of two members that fit inside and outside. The distal end portion of the extensible portion 39 has, for example, a small hook portion, and by engaging this into a small slit formed in the inclined plate 20, the distal end portion of the extensible portion 39 is attached to the inclined plate 20 as an engaging portion. engages the outer surface of the The length of the extensible portion 39 is fixed by tightening the fixing screw, and it becomes expandable and retractable by loosening the fixing screw. The telescopic portion 39 is used by loosening the fixing screw to obtain a desired length, and then tightening the fixing screw to fix the length. Change position. Then, by changing the position of the engaging portion 38, the inclination angle of the inclined plate 20 is changed.

In this way, the outdoor grate device 1 according to the second embodiment also provides the same effects as the outdoor grate device 1 according to the first embodiment.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

In the embodiment described above, the inclined plate 20 has a shape in which the width increases from the proximal end toward the intermediate portion, and the width decreases from the intermediate portion toward the distal end. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the inclined plate, it is not essential that the width becomes narrower from the middle part toward the tip part.

Further, in the above embodiment, the support body 30 is provided for every other inclined plate 20 among the plurality of inclined plates 20, . . . . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the support body may be provided for each inclined plate. Alternatively, when the number of inclined plates is six, supports may be provided for two opposing inclined plates so that each inclined plate supports the inclined plates on both sides.

Further, in the above embodiment, the base 10 is hexagonal, and the number of inclined plates 20 is six. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The number of inclined plates varies, for example, depending on the size of the outdoor firebed device, and can be selected as appropriate depending on the design, such as less than 6 pieces or more than 6 pieces.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Outdoor firebed device, 10... Base, 11... Bottom part, 12... Side part, 13... Slit, 14... Hole, 20... Inclined plate, 21... Hinge, 22... Slit, 23... Hole, 24... Sleeve , 30... Support body (supporting means), 31... Base, 32... Slide pin, 33... Grounding part, 34... Outward extension part, 35... Guide part, 36... Guide groove, 37... Tip part, 38... Engagement Part, 39... Telescopic part, 45... Support structure (supporting means), 51... Roster, 52... Grid, 53... Skewer

Claims (5)

A base located at the center, a plurality of inclined plates arranged circumferentially around the base and rotatably attached to the base, and a support means for supporting the plurality of inclined plates by making the inclination angle changeable. An outdoor grate device comprising, as a support means, a support located below the inclined plate and attached to the base and supporting the inclined plate from the outside surface side,
The support includes a base that is attached to the base, an outwardly extending part that extends from the base in a direction extending from the center of the base, and an outwardly extending part that extends from the tip of the outwardly extending part along the rotational direction of the inclined plate, and extends from the tip of the outwardly extending part in the direction of rotation of the inclined plate. The guide part is inserted into the formed slit, and the engagement part is attached to the guide part so that the position in the rotation direction of the inclined plate can be changed and engages with the outer surface of the inclined plate.
Outdoor grate device. A base located at the center, a plurality of inclined plates arranged circumferentially around the base and rotatably attached to the base, and a support means for supporting the plurality of inclined plates by making the inclination angle changeable. An outdoor grate device comprising, as a support means, a support located below the inclined plate and attached to the base and supporting the inclined plate from the outside surface side,
The support includes a base that is attached to the base, an outwardly extending portion that extends from the base in a direction extending from the center of the base, and a base end that is attached to the distal end of the outwardly extending portion, and a base that is attached to the distal end of the outwardly extending portion, and is configured to rotate in the direction of rotation of the inclined plate. an extensible part that expands and contracts so that the position of the tip thereof can be changed; and an engaging part that is provided at the tip of the extensible part and engages with the outer surface of the inclined plate.
Outdoor grate device. The inclined plate is a flat plate,
The support is provided for some of the inclined plates, and the support is used as a support means for some of the inclined plates,
3. The outdoor grate apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a support structure for supporting the remaining inclined plates by placing the side portions of the remaining inclined plates on some of the inclined plates is used as a support means for the remaining inclined plates. An even number of inclined plates are provided,
The outdoor grate device according to claim 3, wherein the support is provided for every other inclined plate. The outdoor grate device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the inclined plate has a plurality of holes at predetermined intervals in a direction from the base end to the tip end for inserting skewers into the food .

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