US20230213187A1 - Fireplace grate - Google Patents
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Abstract
According to an embodiment, a fireplace grate is disclosed. The fireplace grate includes a plurality of cross bars, a plurality of support bars, and a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of support bars and the plurality of cross bars can be nested together in a disassembled configuration. Each fastener is configured to extend through a hole in one of the cross bars and engage a corresponding threaded hole in one of the support bars so that each cross bar can be fastened to the plurality of support bars in an assembled configuration with each cross bar spanning the plurality of support bars. A width of the fireplace grate in the disassembled configuration is less than 50% of a width of the fireplace grate in the assembled configuration.
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- Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a fireplace grate that is assembled by the end user, thereby providing a full-size fireplace grate that can be shipped and displayed on store shelves with a relatively compact size.
- So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only exemplary embodiments and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fireplace grate in an assembled configuration according to an embodiment; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the fireplace grate in a packaged and disassembled configuration; -
FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view of the fireplace grate showing an assembly procedure; -
FIG. 4 is a partial cross section view of the fireplace grate showing details of a connection point; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of example alternative embodiments of the fireplace grate; -
FIG. 6 is a table identifying example dimensions and weight analysis of the alternative embodiments ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one of the alternative embodiments ofFIG. 5 in an assembled configuration; and -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the fireplace grate ofFIG. 7 in a packaged and disassembled configuration. - To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures. It is contemplated that elements and features of one embodiment may be beneficially incorporated in other embodiments without further recitation.
- Embodiments of the present invention generally related to a fireplace grate that may be suitable for holding logs and the like in a fireplace, but can be shipped and provided on retail shelves in a relatively compact format.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate afireplace grate 100 according to an embodiment. InFIG. 1 , thefireplace grate 100 is in an assembled configuration. InFIG. 2 , thefireplace grate 100 is in a packaged and disassembled configuration. - As can be seen in
FIG. 1 , thefireplace grate 100 includes a plurality ofcross bars 102 that are each attached to twosupport bars 104. In the example configuration shown inFIG. 1 , thefireplace grate 100 includes fourcross bars 102. The number ofcross bars 102 may be different in some embodiments, depending on a desired length for thefireplace grate 100. Eachcross bar 102 is attached to thesupport bars 104 withfasteners 106. In the assembled configuration ofFIG. 1 , thefireplace grate 100 can support logs and the like while providing sufficient airflow for suitable use in a fireplace. - As can be seen in
FIG. 2 , thefireplace grate 100 can be packaged in a disassembled configuration. In the packaged and disassembled configuration, each of thecross bars 102 and thesupport bars 104 are placed in a nested arrangement that minimizes the overall footprint. In this nested arrangement, thecrossbars 102 andsupport bars 104 are arranged in abox 108. Thebox 108 inFIG. 2 is shown as transparent in order to illustrate the nested arrangement. Thefasteners 106 are also arranged in thebox 108. Atool 110 is also provided in thebox 110. Thetool 110 is provided so that a user can easily assemble thefireplace grate 100 without any additional hardware. Thetool 110 is configured to engage eachfastener 106. According to an embodiment, thetool 110 is a hex wrench shaped to engage a hex head of eachfastener 106. - The nested arrangement of the
cross bars 102 andsupport bars 104 in thebox 108 allows thebox 108 to have relatively small dimensions. For example, thebox 108 holding theentire fireplace grate 100 in the disassembled configuration may have a height more than 50% smaller than a height of thefireplace grate 100 in the assembled configuration. According to an embodiment, the height of thebox 108 is less than 33% of the height of thefireplace grate 100 in the assembled configuration. - The height of the
box 108 may be selected based on the width of thecross bars 102 and support bars 104 (which may all have the same width) in the nested arrangement. - The length of the
box 108 may be selected on the length of the longest component, namely, the length of onesupport bar 104. - The width of the
box 108 may be selected based on the combined thickness of thecross bars 102 andsupport bars 104 in the nested arrangement, with additional width for the curved ends of theoutermost cross bar 102 in the nested arrangement. The assembly hardware, namely thefasteners 106 andtool 110 do not add to the width of the box, because the assembly hardware can be packaged in thebox 108 in available space between the curved ends of theoutermost cross bar 102. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an example assembly procedure. As can be seen, one of thecross bars 102 is positioned over one of thesupport bars 104 so that corresponding holes in thecross bar 102 andsupport bar 104 are aligned. The hole in thesupport bar 104 is threaded. The user inserts thefastener 106 through the hole in thecross bar 102 and rotates thefastener 106 with thetool 110 to engage the threads in the hole in the support bar. In this matter, thecross bar 102 is securely fastened to thesupport bar 104. The procedure is repeated, with eachcross bar 102 spanning between twosupport bars 104. Eachcross bar 102 may be evenly spaced from one another. - As can be seen in
FIG. 4 , the hole in thecross bar 102 that receives thefastener 106 may be countersunk to provide a clean appearance to the assembledfireplace grate 100. -
FIG. 5 illustrates example alternate embodiments of thefireplace 100. For example, the fireplace grate may be 18 inches long, with four cross bars. As another example, the fireplace grate may be 23 inches long, with five cross bars. As another example, the fireplace grate may be 27 inches long, with five cross bars. Other sizes are contemplated as within the scope of the invention. Other numbers of cross bars and support bars are contemplated as within the scope of the invention. - The table in
FIG. 6 demonstrates that the packaged and disassembled configuration of the fireplace grate 100 significantly more compact than the assembled configuration. For example, the height of the assembled configuration of thefireplace grate 100 may be around 4 inches, while the height of thebox 108 holding thefireplace grate 100 in the packaged and assembled configuration may be around 1.3 inches. As explained above, the width of thebox 108 need only to accommodate the combined thickness of each of thecross bars 102 andsupport bars 104, with additional width to accommodate the curved ends of one of thecross bars 102. - The relatively compact size of the
box 108 and the packaged and assembled configuration of thefireplace grate 100 allows a large number offireplace grates 100 to be stacked significantly more efficiently compared to a traditional fireplace grate. Thus, storage volume is significantly reduced, which reduces shipping costs because, for example,more fireplace grates 100 can be shipped in a single shipping container. Likewise, a retailer can provide a larger inventory supply on a given retail shelf space. Furthermore, the user can more conveniently handle thefireplace grate 100 from the retail shelf to their car and then into their home. - As another advantage, the
fireplace grate 100 is easy to assemble by the user in just a few minutes, and no additional hardware is required. - As another advantage, the
box 108 provides sufficient surface area for product information and marketing materials, such as a brand name and/or artwork that the retailer may want to include. For example, the retailer may want thebox 108 to include a brand name to improve brand awareness. As another example, the retailer may want the box to include artwork to inform potential users of the utility of thefireplace 100 or to increase the attractiveness of thebox 108 to attract more customer interest. -
FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate afireplace grate 200 according to an alternative embodiment. Thefireplace grate 200 is similar tofireplace grate 100 and includes multiple cross bars 202, support bars 204,fasteners 206,box 208 for holding thefireplace grate 200 in a packaged and disassembled configuration with the cross bars 202 and support bars in a nested arrangement, and an includedtool 210. While thefireplace grate 100 is illustrated with fourcross bars 102, thefireplace grate 200 is illustrated with five cross bars 202. As noted, other numbers of cross bars 102/202 are contemplated.
Claims (6)
1. A fireplace grate comprising:
a plurality of cross bars,
a plurality of support bars, and
a plurality of fasteners, wherein:
the plurality of support bars and the plurality of cross bars can be nested together in a disassembled configuration,
each fastener is configured to extend through a hole in one of the cross bars and engage a corresponding threaded hole in one of the support bars so that each cross bar can be fastened to the plurality of support bars in an assembled configuration with each cross bar spanning the plurality of support bars, and
a width of the fireplace grate in the disassembled configuration is less than 50% of a width of the fireplace grate in the assembled configuration.
2. The fireplace grate according to claim 1 , wherein a height of the fireplace grate in the disassembled configuration is less than 50% of a height of the fireplace grate in the assembled configuration.
3. The fireplace grate according to claim 2 , wherein the height of the fireplace grate in the disassembled configuration is less than 33% of the height of the fireplace grate in the assembled configuration.
4. A method of providing a fireplace grate, the method comprising the steps of:
arranging, in a box, a plurality of cross bars, a plurality of support bars and a plurality of fasteners, wherein the plurality of support bars and the plurality of cross bars are in a nested arrangement in the box in a disassembled configuration, wherein:
each fastener is configured to extend through a hole in one of the cross bars and engage a corresponding threaded hole in one of the support bars so that each cross bar can be fastened to the plurality of support bars in an assembled configuration with each cross bar spanning the plurality of support bars, and
a width of the fireplace grate in the disassembled configuration is less than 50% of a width of the fireplace grate in the assembled configuration.
5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein a height of the fireplace grate in the disassembled configuration is less than 50% of a height of the fireplace grate in the assembled configuration.
6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the height of the fireplace grate in the disassembled configuration is less than 33% of the height of the fireplace grate in the assembled configuration.
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