US1851854A - Broiler - Google Patents

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March 29. 1932- A. J. I INDEMANN ET Al.

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BROILER Original Filed Aug. 2l, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Mar. l29, 1932 UNITED STATES ALBERT J'. LINDEMANN,

WAUKEE, WISCONSIN, ASSIGNORS 'IO A. J'.

WALTER C. LINLDFMANN, .AND ADOLPII T. SCHMIDT, OF MIL- LINDEMANN & HOVERSON COMPANY,

OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, A CORPORATION OFWISCONSIN Q BROILER Application tiled August 21, 1928, Serial No. 301,060. Renewed December '30, 1931.

, The improvements relate to cooking ranges and more particularly to broilers adapted to be used in connection with gas ovens and ranges, but may be employed in electrically heated and other stoves. The principal object of the improvements is to provide a broiler of simple, efiicient and convenient construction and operation in combination with a cooking range. A further object is to provide a broiler compartment of sturdy and rugged construction` and yet be neat in appearance, readily slidable in or removable from the stove. A still further object isy to provide a construction of the aforementioned type having novel anti-friction 4and alignment means, as well as a novel door and hinge arrangement therefor.

Other objects of the arrangement and details .of construction will be apparent. The

improvements are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a phantom perspective view of a portion of a cooking range illustrating the broiler embodying the present improvements. Fig. 2 is a full line longitudinal section of the broiler housing, parts broken away and the broiler compartment in outline form. Fig. 3 is a side view of a modification. Figs. 4 and 5 are enlarged side views of modified forms of door -,and hinge constructions.

Fig. 6 is a viewsimilar to Fig. '1, with pan and grill removed, illustrating the improvements with the door construction of Fig. 4.

The present improvements form apart of a gas or electric cooking" range, the greater portion of which has been omitted for convenience of illustration. The oven 5 may be of any suitable form and should be provided with oven heating burners and broiling burners (not shown). The latter may be disposed in the upper portion of broiler housing defines the oven bottom and broiler housing top. The burners, however, are not part of the present improvements, which are designed to be used with ovens and burners of any satisfactory character.

7, just beneath the member 6 which As illustrated, the broiler housing 7 is disposed under the fixed stove member or oven 5 and is defined by top 6, base 8, sides 9 and 10, back 11 and front 12 Which latter has an opening 13 defined by odset flange 14 completely surrounding said opening 13. It will be noted that oven 5 and housing 7 have coextensive edges thus presenting a neat appearance the Whole being supported on frames 15 and these frames in turn may be supported in any convenient manner on the range.

Roller guides or tracks 16 are mounted longitudinally of the housing 7 and are fixed to the opposed sides 9 and 10 thereof. .These guides are disposed a short distance above the base 8 and take the form of channel members having laterally extending flanges of the same Width.v In extent, the guides 16 occupy substantially the length of the housing 7 and terminate with a stop member 17 adJacent the opening 13.

- Guide members 18 are similarly fixed on the opposed sides-9 and 10 of the housing 7 but suitably spaced above the roller guides 16.` These members 18 are also in the form of channel members but have laterally extending flanges of unequal Width. That is to say, the upper flange 19 extends laterally in the housing 7 a slightly reater distance than lower flange 20 both anges thereb serving as alignment means as hereina ter set forth. As'illust-rated, the guide members 18 extend from the rear portion of the housing toward the open front thereof but terminate short thereof and as clearly seen in Fig. 2, are of less length than guides 16. Although the guides 16 and 18 are preferably constructed as integral channel members, it is obvious that the flanges thereof may be separate pieces suitably fixed to the walls of the housing.

Spaced from the housing Walls 9 and 10 and in the forward base portion 8 of the housing, are mounted anti-friction means in the form of rollers 21 and 22, hereinafter referred to. y

The broiler compartment comprises a.

tirety as 23-and consistsf two sides 24, 25,

back 26, bottom 27 and an open top and front end. To the front edge of the bottom a door 28 is hinged so as to open downwardly about a horizontal axis to give the user access to the interior of the broiler compartment and a view thereof without drawing the latter from the housing (as hereinafter explained), and also to permit the insertion and removal of pan 29,'which is adapted to be removed and replaced at different levels on the shelves or ledges 30 fixed on the walls 24, 25 of the compartment. The pan 29 is provided with drain grooves extending from different portions of the pan bottom to a well 31. A removable grill 32 is illustrated as supported by the pan vand has a broken away portion disposed over well 31 to facilitate removal of thel meat essence for basting or other purposes.

A U-shaped reinforcement plate 33 is welded or otherwise secured about the open end of the broiler compartment 23 and thereb braces and holds sides 24, 25 and bottom 27I in proper position and insures against distortion of or injury to the compartment. This plate 33 in conjunction withthe sides of the compartment afford a rigid mounting for pins 34 which project laterally from the sides of the broiler compartment near the top, and pins cooperating with members on door 28 for' holding same closed. Vertical slots 35 are provided in the lower front portions of walls 24v andv25 and plate 33, said slots embracing a hinge rod 36 which has ylimited vertical movement therein. Said rod 36 extends `slightly beyond the sides of the compartment and is fixed at each end to lugs 37 mounted adjacent the bottom corners of door 28. As illustrated, these lugs 37, are of right angle form and have their free ends terminating in laterally projecting stops 38 which' engage the edges of plate 33 when door 28 is opened to horizontal position and hold it there.

Adjacent the side edges of the door 28 hooks 39 are suitably mounted to engage the pins 34 and hold the door in closed position.

. The hooks have a downwardly inclined entrant portion 40 communicating with a vertically extending recess 41. The shape of the hook is important and is designed not only to lock the door in closed position but also guides the door while opened so that the door clears the4 bottom of the compartment 23. In closing the door from the position; of Fig. 1 to that of Fig. 2, the pins 34 enter the portion 40 of hooks 39, the inclined portions 40 caus-l ing the door to be raised, this movement being permitted by the rod 36 riding up in slots 35, after which the door drops with pins 34 in the recesses 41which lock the door against direct outward swinging.` To open the door, the handle 42 is gripped, lifted vertically until pins 34 clear recesses 41 whence the door and hooks may be removed .ment bottom 27,

from the pins and swung to horizontal position where the door is arrested and held by projections 38. During the foregoing movements it is notable that the door clears the bottom of the compartment and all strains are borne directly by the reinforcing plate 33.

Each side 24 and 25, of the broiler compartment 23 is provided with an anti-friction means in the form of a roller 43 mounted adjacent the lower rear corner thereof. It is to be noted that these rollers are preferably disposed out of alignment with rollers 21 and 22 previously referred to. Upon reference to the assembled parts in Figs. 1 and 2,

it is seen that rollers 43 are always disposed to the rear of rollers 21 and 22, at a different level therefrom, and closer to the housing walls than is the case with respect to rollers 21, 22.l This arrangement affords a sturdy construction forsupporting the broiler compartment during all its movements and also in all positions in which it may come to rest.v

scribed in detail in order to .emphasize important features of the present improvements. When the compartment 23 is assembled in the housing 7, as illustrated in Fig. l, the rollers 43 of the compartment are disposed in roller guides 16 of the housing and are freely movable along same. The construction and positioning of these parts yis such that the compartment bottom is suspended slightly above the housing bottom `so rthatv I free sliding movement of the compartment is afforded by the cooperating rollers 43 and guides 16. In order to preserve the guides and also provide freedom of movement, the rollers 43 have a wide tread occupying substantially the entire cross section of the channel member. The rollers 21 and 22 disposed in the housing base 8, also have a wide tread and are Vcontactedv by the broiler compartthus facilitating sliding movement thereof in conjunction with the previously described anti-friction means. The arrangement of these rollers and guides .16 is such that the compartment is always level and out of contact with housing base 8, whether the compartment be at its innermost or outermost position. The cooperating stop or limiting means 17 and 44 are clearly7 seen in Figs. 1 and 2, where itis shown housing 7 and thusprevent sticking or wedging of the slidable compartment for any reason, the alignment means 18 are provided.

In the assembled position, the upper -iianges 19 extend over the4 top side edges of the compartment 23 and prevent. any up .and down movement of same about its .own horizontal axis. Likewise the shorter lowerfianges 2O contact the sides 24, 25 of the compartment 23 and prevent any lateral movementthereof aboutits ownvertical aXis. Thus it is obvious that when the compartment 23 is pulled longitudinally outwardly beyondl its center of gravity it is rigidly supported in horizontal position by flanges 19, rollers 21, 22 and rollers 43 contacting the upper flanges of rollerguidesl. Similarly,whe'npushedinwardl ly beyond its center of gravity, the compartment is rigidly supported in horizontal posi- -tion bv flanges 19, rollers 21, 22 and rollers 43. contacting the lower flanges of roller guidesl. In all positions, however,l the rollers 21, 22 and 43 function to facilitate movement-of the compartment. By reference to Fig. 2 it isclear from the position of stop means 17 and 44, rollers 22- and 43 and flange 19, that no sagging of the extended compartment is possible.`

It is important to note thaty the compartment 23 is somewhat smaller' than housing 7 and occupies only the lower portion thereof. However, door 28 is much larger than the open end, of compartment 23 and serves as Vwell to close and seal the opening 13 of the housing 7bv fitting in recess-14. This construction a ords ample space for broiling, as well as an individual closed broiler compartment, presenting a neat appearancean conserving heat.,l t

Should it be desirable to completely remove the compartment 23 from the housing 7, the former is pulled out as far as it will go (see Fig. 2) and then canted upwardly by lifting handle 42 until stop 44 is clear of stop 17, and then withdrawing the compartment. Reinsertion of the compartment may be accomplished similarly. The upper guide 'members 18 are shorter, therefore permit the above described movements.

f All details of construction in the modification in Fig. 3 are the same as those of the form previously described except the, door and hinge arrangement. In this construction the upward movement of the door 28 as it is being unhooked is permitted bythe horizontally disposed lever 45 which has one-end pivotally mounted on the wall of the broiler drawer at 45 and the other end pivotally connected Upon opening the door 28,

pivots 45 and 45b permit such movement as is obvious. When the door reaches horizontal ride on pins 47. er leverage is afforded for supporting bur- It is understood as described, and

position, secured thereto, catch in pins 47 andv hold the door, as illustrated. During opening and closing movement of the door, the arms46 In this construct-ion a greatdens placed on the. door. that the mo diication justdescribed is provided on each side of the -broiler compartment, i one side only being shown in Fig. 3-for con- Q venience in illustration.`

Inl the. embodiment illustrated in Figs. 4 and 6, the hinge construction comprises arms y50 pivotally mounted on each side ofV the broiler compartment at 51. Said arms are of right angled form, as illustrated, and'hav-e their forward ends pivotally connected to door 28 at 52. As illustrated, the arms 5() are disposed on the inner faces of the com-l partment sides so that downward pivotal movement ofsaid arms labout pivot 51 will be limited and the arms arrested in vhorizontal position by reason of contact bet'ween the arms and the' compartment bottom. The manner of releasing tlfe door from` hook 53 and -pin 54 .is -illustrated in dotted lines (Fig. 4) After such'release, door 28 is'swung outthe free end of the hooked arms 46 wardly about pivot 52 until hook 53'is clear of pin 54, after which, downward swinging of door 28 about pivot 52 and arms 50 about pivot 51 permit the door to approach and eX- tend in horizontal position. f lThe door 28 is held in such position by reasony of arms 50 contacting the compartment bottom and also by the lower edge of the door contacting the under surface of the compartment orreinforcement means 33. Any other. suitable means may be provided if desired, for arresting the swinging door and holding it in horizontal position, as for example, a chain or means similar to those illustrated with respect to Figs. 1 and 3.

In Fig. 5, the hinge construction comprises arms 57A pivotally connected to the compartment 23 and door'28 at 58 and 59 respectively.

The releasing and swinging ofthe door is acl complished in the manner previously described, said door being arr-ested and held in horizontal position by contact between the lower edge of the door 'and the compartment bottom as set forth with respect to the description of Fig. 4. Any other suitable means may be provided, if desired, for arresting the swingingdoor and holding itin horizontal position, as for example, a chain or means similar to thoseillustrated with respect to Figs. 1 'and 3, or by a conveniently mountedjsegment. It is obvious that the form of hook and pin illustrated in Figs. 1, 2 and 5 is equally applicable for use in the other modifications. Furthermore, the levers'45a,`50 and 57 may be mounted on the outside of the compartment 23, if desired, with suitable stop means ward swinging movement thereof.

for limiting down- It will thus be seen from the foregoing description that the present improvements provide a rugged and durable broiler construction, easy to operate and handle, and secluded from the balance of the range of which it forms a part.

v l/Ve claim:

l. In a cooking range, a broiler construction comprising a housing open at one end, rollers mounted in the base of said housing, roller guides disposed on opposite -sides of said housingvand extending substantially the length thereof, guide elements disposed on opposite sides of said housing above said roller guides, said guide elements including projecting flanges of unequal lateral extent, whereby said housing is adapted to receive a broiler drawer.

' 2. In a cooking range, a broiler construcvtion comprising -a housing open at one end, rollers mounted in the base of said housing, roller guides disposed on opposite sides of said housing and extending substantially the lengt-h thereof, guide elements dispose-1l on opposite sides of said housing above said roller guides, and being shorter in extent than said roller guides, a broiler drawer mounted in said housing beneath said guide elements and adapted for contact with the unequal anges thereof, said drawer having rollers mounted in said roller guides, means for limiting longitudinal movement of said drawer, a hinged door on said drawer, all

constructed and aranged whereby vertical,

and lateral movement of said drawer is prevented and longitudinal movement is atlorded and whereby said drawer is prevented from complete removal except by canting same upwardly.

3. rlhe combination with a broiler compartment of an over size door, a hinge between saiddoor and said compartment permitting swinging movement of said door about a horizontal axis, said hinge comprising arms mounted on said compartment for vertical arcuate travel and pivotally connected to said door, whereby said door is alforded limited vertical movement, a latch mechanism for securing said door in closed position comprising a hook member having an inclined surface, a pin normally in the pat-h of saidv hook, said hook causing the raising of the door on its hinge iii passing over said pin.

4. ln a cooking range, a broiler construction comprising a housing open at one end, a broiler drawer slidably mounted in said housing and adapted for longitudinal movement relative thereto, guide elements for said broiler drawer disposed on the sides of said housing, said elements having projecting flanges of unequal lateral extent, and said projecting over a portion of the broiler drawer.

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elements being mounted with the larger Flange i a cooking range,a cooking compartment having an open front end, a broiler drawer slidable through said yfront end and having an open top and front, guide means projecting inwardly along eachside of said drawer and extending in close proximity to and over the upper side edges thereof, slides extending inwardly fro'm the interior side walls of said broiler drawer, a broiler pan supported on said slides and movable into and out of engagement with said slides through the open front of said broiler drawer and a door closing said open front and hinged for swinging along the lower front edge of said drawer.

6. In a cooking range, a broiler construction comprising a housingy open at one end, a broiler drawer slidably mounted in said housing and adapted for longitudinal movement relative thereto through said open end, said broiler drawer having an open top and front, supporting racks dispos-ed along the interior sides of said drawerand extending toward said open front, guide elements -for said broiler drawer disposed along-the sides of said drawer, said elements having laterally projecting flanges, oneof said flanges extending laterally over a portion of the broiler drawer and being positioned close thereto for contacting said drawer portion, and a closure for the front of said drawer.

7. In a cooking range, a .broiler construction comprising a a broiler drawer slidably mounted in said housing and adapted for-longitudinal movement relative thereto through said open end, said broiler drawer having an open top and front, supporting racks disposed along 'the interiorsides of said drawer and extending toward said open front, guide elements for said broiler drawer disposed along the sides of said drawer, said elements having laterally 'projecting flanges, said flanges overhano'ing the side walls and portions of the rear wall of said drawer in close contacting engagement, and a common closure for the front of said drawer and housing.

8. ln a cooking range, a cooking compartment having an open front end, a broiler drawer slidable through said front end and having an open top and front, guide elements extending along the sides of said compartment, rollers on said compartment engaging portions of said drawer, rollers on said drawer engaging certain of said guide elements, slides extending inwardly from the interior side walls of said broiler drawer, a broiling pan movable longitudinally on said slides through theopen front of said broiler drawer, certain of said guide elements overhanging and in close proximity to the upper edges of said drawer and a door hinged to said drawer and closing the iopen front end thereof.

9. lna cooking range, a cooking compartment `having an open front end, a broiler housing open at one end,

drawer slidable through said front end and having an open top and front, pan-holding racks extending inwardly from the interior side walls of the broiler drawer, a broiling pan movable longitudinally on said racks through the open front of said drawer, reinforcement means bracing the two lower front cornersof said drawer whereby to brace the sides and hold same in rigidfvertical position, the forward and upper faces andthe upper forward corner of said drawer being unobstructed whereby unobstructed access to the upper face of said broiling pan is afbeing unobstructed whereby unobstructed' access to the upper face of said broiling pan is afforded when said pan is extending through said openfront of the drawer, a rigid pla-te reinforcing the side and bottom walls of said drawer near the open front end, and a door hinged to said drawer and closing theopen front end thereof.

11. In a cooking range, a cooking compartment having an opening at one end, a sliding broiler drawer in said compartment adapted 'to slide in and out through said opening,

guide elements on either side of said drawer and overhanging the side edges thereof in close prozimity thereto whereby said drawer slides in and out, the forward wall of said drawer comprising a hinged door forming a closure for the drawer and for the compartment opening, supporting racks mounted on the interior sides of said drawer, said racks adapted to suspend a broiling pan inserted through the open ,front of the drawer while said door is o n.

12. In a coo ing range, a cooking compartment having an open front end, a broiler drawer slidable through said front end and having an (pen top and front, pan-holding racks exten in inwardly from the interior side walls of t e broiler drawer, a broiling pan movable longitudinally on said racks through the open front of said drawer, the

forward and upper faces of said drawerr being unobstructed whereby unobstructed access to the upper face of said broiling pan is afforded when said pan is extending through said open front of the drawer, a U-shaped reinforcement member extending along the bottom wall of the drawer near the open front end and extending upwardly along the two side walls for bracing'same and a downwardly-opening hin ed door closing the open front end of the rawer.

Witness our hands this 13th day of August, 1 928, county of Milwaukee, State of Wiscon- SlIl.

ALBERT J. LINDEMANN. WALTER o. LiNDEMANN. ADOLPH T. SCHMIDT. j

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