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- the subject matter described herein relates to a combustible fuel burning fire pit with a removable fire grate and ash pan.
- the fire pit has particular but not exclusive utility for portable back yard firepits.
- Portable wood burning stoves are used in camping for heat and cooking.
- large portable firepits are used for example in residential back yards for recreation, to provide outdoor heat, and to support limited cooking such as marshmallow roasting.
- a fire grate may therefore be used within the fire pit to support this fuel during combustion. Ash may fall through the fire grate into the bottom of the fire pit structure. Removing this ash from the structure may require rolling or inverting the structure—an operation that may be strenuous and/or inconvenient for many users. Cleaning the fire grate, and the fire pit structure beneath the fire grate, may also be challenging.
- the fire pit disclosed herein has particular, but not exclusive, utility for portable firepits.
- One general aspect includes a fire pit with a burn chamber defined by an inwardly facing surface and a bottom; a removable fire grate disposed within the burn chamber and disposed to support combustible fuel for burning, the removable fire grate including: a plurality of holes sized to permit passage of ash from the combustible fuel; and at least one grip feature sized and shaped to permit a user to remove the removable fire grate from the fire pit by lifting the removable fire grate vertically through the burn chamber.
- the fire pit also includes a removable pan disposed within the burn chamber and beneath the removable fire grate, the removable pan including: a side wall and a bottom, and at least one grippable surface configured to permit the user to remove the removable pan from the fire pit by lifting the removable pan vertically through the burn chamber.
- Implementations may include one or more of the following features.
- at least one of the removable fire grate or the removable pan includes a generally circular shape, a width of the removeable fire grate being greater than a width of the removeable pan.
- the removable fire grate includes a dome-shaped portion including a spherical section with a radius of curvature larger than one-half of a width of the removable fire grate.
- the removable pan includes at least two downward-projecting feet, where the at least two downward-projecting feet form an air gap beneath the bottom of the removable pan.
- the surface includes at least raised or lowered positioning feature sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of the at least two downward-projecting feet.
- a diameter of the removable pan is less than a diameter of the burn chamber, such that an air gap is formed between the side wall of the removable pan and an inner wall of the burn chamber.
- a volume of the removable pan is determined at least in part by the diameter of the removable pan and a height of the side wall of the removable pan.
- the fire pit further includes: an outer wall; and an inner wall spaced from the outer wall by a gap, the inner wall forming the burn chamber.
- the removable pan includes at least one handle.
- the removable pan includes at least one ventilation hole.
- the inwardly facing surface and the bottom are devoid of user access openings to the pan.
- the raised central feature includes a cone or tower.
- the shape of the removable fire grate is configured to enable production by stamping a flat blank of metallic material.
- the removable fire grate includes a domed shape having a center and a perimeter, where the center is higher than the perimeter; a plurality of radial stiffening ribs extending away from the perimeter and toward the center, at least one circumferential stiffening ring extending at least partially about the center, a plurality of ventilation holes between the center and the perimeter, and at least one grip feature sized and shaped to permit a user to remove the removable fire grate from the combustion fire pit by lifting the removable fire grate vertically.
- the removable ash pan includes a side wall; a bottom; an ash-storing capacity determined at least in part by a height of the side wall and width of the bottom; at least one grippable surface configured to permit a user to remove the removable ash pan from the combustion fire pit by lifting the removable ash pan vertically; and at least two downward-projecting feet at the bottom, where the at least two downward-projecting feet form an air gap beneath the bottom, where an outer width of the removable ash pan is less than an inner width of an inner wall of the combustion fire pit, such that an air gap is formed between the side wall of the removable ash pan and the inner wall of the combustion fire pit.
- Implementations may include one or more of the following features.
- the at least two downward-projecting feet are sized and shaped to be received by one or more positioning features disposed within the combustion fire pit beneath the removable ash pan.
- the shape of the removable ash pan is configured to enable production by stamping a flat blank of metallic material.
- One general aspect includes a system for burning a solid fuel to produce heat.
- the system includes an inner wall having a lower portion and an upper portion; an outer wall having a lower portion and an upper portion; an air-filled space between the inner wall and the outer wall; a burn chamber formed by the inner wall; a combustion area situated within the burn chamber; at least one ventilation hole within the upper portion of the inner wall; at least one ventilation hole within the lower portion of the outer wall; a removable fire grate disposed within the combustion area and configured to support the solid fuel, the removable fire grate including: a domed shape having a center and a perimeter, where the center is higher than the perimeter; a plurality of ventilation holes between the center and the perimeter; and at least one grip feature sized and shaped to permit a user to remove the removable fire grate from the burn chamber by lifting the removable fire grate vertically through the burn chamber.
- the system also includes a removable ash pan disposed within the burn chamber beneath the removable fire grate, the removable ash pan including: a side wall; a bottom; an ash-storing capacity determined at least in part by a height and diameter of the side wall; at least one grippable surface configured to permit the user to remove the removable ash pan from the burn chamber by lifting the removable ash pan vertically through the burn chamber; and at least two downward-projecting feet, where the at least two downward-projecting feet form an air gap beneath the bottom of the removable ash pan, where an outer diameter of the removable ash pan is less than an inner diameter of the inner wall, such that an air gap is formed between the side wall of the removable ash pan and the inner wall, where the at least two downward-projecting feet are sized and shaped to be received by one or more positioning features disposed within the burn chamber beneath the removable ash pan.
- the removable ash pan is configured to receive, through the plurality of ventilation holes of the removable fire grate, ash produced by the burning of the solid fuel.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example combustion fire pit including a removable fire grate and removable ash pan, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded, side view of the fire pit with removable fire grate and ash pan, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3 is an exemplary representation of a fire grate for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an example ash pan and bottom portion of the bracing tray for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5 is cross-sectional side view of air flow through an example fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an ash pan for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an ash pan for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- a fire pit which includes novel structural features to permit easy removal and cleaning of a fire grate and ash pan. These features provide the necessary functional performance to support combustion of potentially heavy fuel loads at high temperature, while permitting a relatively low weight for the fire pit structure.
- the disclosed fire pit also includes air flow features conducive to thorough combustion of fuel, which leads to greater heat generation and substantially reduced smoke. Wood or other combustible solid fuel is supported by the fire grate during combustion. Any ash generated by the combustion falls through the fire grate and into an ash pan. To facilitate cleaning and ash removal, both the fire grate and the ash pan may be lifted vertically out of the fire pit structure.
- Ash may then be dumped out of the ash pan (e.g., into a trash receptacle), and optionally the ash pan and/or fire grate may be cleaned (e.g., with a brush or garden hose). The ash pan and fire grate may then be replaced into the fire pit structure, such that the fire pit is again ready for use.
- the fire pit disclosed herein has particular, but not exclusive, utility for portable back yard firepits.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example combustion fire pit, such as a wood burning fire pit 150 including a removable fire grate 100 and removable ash pan 180 , in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the fire grate 100 sits within the fire pit 150 and supports the weight of fuel 160 (e.g., wooden logs and sticks) while permitting air flow through the fire grate 100 and fire pit 150 to facilitate combustion of the fuel 160 .
- the fire grate 100 is strong and stiff to bear the weight of firewood and other fuel 160 , both at ambient temperatures and at operating temperatures, and may resist substantial warping or other substantial deformation despite prolonged and repeated exposure to the heat of combustion. In an example, operating temperatures may reach about 1350° F.
- the removable fire grate 100 may also be lighter and have greater airflow than other fire grates of comparable size.
- the combustion fire pit 150 includes a top portion 152 , a bottom portion 154 , and a middle portion 156 .
- the firepit 150 further includes an inner wall or inner body 110 , an outer wall or outer body 120 , a connecting ring 125 located in the top portion 152 of the fire pit 150 and attached to or formed as a single piece with the inner body 110 and the outer body 120 , and a cavity or burn chamber 190 defined by an inwardly facing surface of the inner body 110 , within which the fire grate 100 is positioned.
- the fire pit 150 further includes a top lip 115 attached to or formed as a single piece with either of the inner body 110 or outer body 120 .
- the fire pit 150 further includes a plurality of outer ventilation holes 122 located in the bottom portion 154 of the outer body 120 , and a plurality of inner ventilation holes 124 located in the top portion 152 of the inner body 110 .
- the inner body 110 terminates in an upward-facing support lip or rollover 112 into which the fire grate 100 fits, or upon which the fire grate 100 rests
- the fire pit 150 further includes a base plate 170 attached to the outer body 120 , a bracing tray 175 supported by stands projecting upward from the base plate, and a removable ash pan 180 supported by stands or feet projecting downward from the ash pan 180 into a receiving feature of the bracing tray 175 , such that the bracing tray is separated from the outer body by an air gap 176 , the ash pan 180 is separated from the outer body 120 by an air gap 178 , and the inner body is separated from the outer body by an air gap 179 .
- air gaps 176 and 179 are both about 50 mm, while air gap 178 is about 100 mm, although other air gaps may be employed that have the disclosed, advantageous effect.
- the cavity or burn chamber 190 is in fluid communication with the air gap 179 via the inner ventilation holes 124 , and with air gaps 178 and 176 via the fire grate 100 .
- the air gaps 176 and 178 are in fluid communication with ambient air via the outer ventilation holes 122 , such that ambient air may be drawn in through the outer ventilation holes 122 , heated by combustion of the fuel 160 , and expelled through the cavity or burn chamber 190 and inner ventilation holes 124 to produce advantageous combustion of the fuel 160 .
- the fire grate 100 , ash pan 180 , and other structure of the firepit 150 are made of stainless steel plates having a thickness within a range of between about 0.5 mm and about 2.5 mm thick.
- Some examples of the fire grate 100 , ash pan 180 , and the firepit 150 are formed of 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm thick stainless steel, and one example is about 1.5 mm thick stainless steel. Both thicker and thinner materials are contemplated, including other metals.
- the fire grate 100 weighs approximately 48 lb (21.8 kg), although weights of between about 9 oz and about 88 lb may be provided.
- the fire grate 100 supports a nominal weight of 100 lb (45.4 kg), (although nominal capacities of between about 5 lb and about 190 lb may be provided), while the fire grate 100 , or portions thereof, are heated to between about 700° F. (371° C.) and about 1350° F. (732° C.) by the combustion of the fuel 160 , for a time period of between 1 and 12 hours, and also at ambient temperatures as low as ⁇ 40° F. ( ⁇ 40° C.).
- the fire grate 100 exhibits little or no warping that would detrimentally affect its aesthetic appearance, its performance, or its fit within the firepit 150 .
- the fuel 160 combusts into ash 162 , which falls through the fire grate 100 into the ash pan 180 .
- the fire grate 100 can be removed from the fire pit 150 by lifting it vertically upward, in a direction parallel to axis 270 , through the cavity or burn chamber 190 . This permits user access to the ash pan 180 , which can then also be removed from the fire pit by lifting vertically through the cavity or burn chamber 190 .
- the ash pan 180 may then be emptied and optionally cleaned.
- the fire grate 100 may also optionally be cleaned, and then the ash pan 180 and fire grate 100 returned into the fire pit 150 as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the primary load carried by the fire grate 100 is applied downward, in a direction parallel to axis 270 , by the weight of the fuel 160 piled on the fire grate 100 , which is supported by the upward-facing lip or rollover 112 of the inner body 110 .
- FIG. 2 is an exploded, side view of the fire pit 150 with removable fire grate and ash pan, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Visible are the inner body 110 , outer body 120 , fire grate 100 , ash pan 180 , bracing tray 175 , and base plate 170 .
- FIG. 3 is an exemplary representation of a fire grate 100 for a wood burning fire pit in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the fire grate is a circular, convex, ventilated dome-shaped structure 325 surrounded by a stiff outer ring 315 .
- the outer ring 315 includes an outer rim 310 with a downward-facing lip or rollover 312 that provides stiffness, that fits into the upward facing lip or rollover 112 of the inner body 110 of the firepit 150 , and makes it more difficult for the outer rim 310 of the fire grate 100 to dent, warp, or otherwise deform.
- the outer rim 310 may define the axis 270 .
- the fire grate 100 further includes a central hub 320 that is raised above the outer rim 310 .
- the ventilated dome 325 reaches from the inner edge 318 of the stiff outer ring 315 to the outer edge the central hub 320 .
- the ventilated dome 325 includes a plurality of ventilation holes 330 , and in some embodiments the stiff outer ring 315 is devoid of ventilation holes.
- the fire grate 100 has an outer diameter D 1 , matched to an inner diameter of the inner body 110 .
- the outer diameter D 1 may be in a range of about 9 inches to 48 inches although other sizes larger and smaller are contemplated.
- the dome portion 325 has an outer diameter D 2 , which is less than D 1 .
- the outer diameter D 2 may be in a range of about 1 inch to 9 inches smaller than diameter D 1 , although other sizes larger and smaller are contemplated.
- the fire grate 100 includes 258 circular ventilation holes 330 , each having a diameter of about 10 mm. Other numbers and sizes of holes could be used (e.g., 50-800 holes, each with a diameter of between 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm).
- the fire grate 100 in the example shown in FIG. 3 may further include a plurality of radial stiffening ribs 350 that reach from the outer stiffening ring 315 to, or partway to, the central hub 320 .
- a plurality of radial stiffening ribs 350 that reach from the outer stiffening ring 315 to, or partway to, the central hub 320 .
- six stiffening ribs 350 reach all the way to the central hub 320 .
- other lengths or numbers of stiffening ribs 350 could be used, including some ribs of a first length and other ribs of a second or third length. It is noted that adding more radial stiffening ribs 350 may leave room for fewer ventilation holes, while removing radial stiffening ribs 350 may create a weaker, less stiff, structure that is more prone to crushing and/or warping.
- the ventilated dome 325 includes a concentric stiffening ring 360 that provides additional strength, stiffness, and stability to the structure of the fire grate 100 , both at ambient temperature and at operating temperatures when a fire is burning in the fire pit 150 that includes the fire grate (see FIG. 1 ).
- the stiffening ring 360 has a taller profile than the stiffening ribs 350 .
- the fire grate 100 could include more than one stiffening ring. For example, some embodiments include between 2 and 5 stiffening rings. Even greater numbers of stiffening rings are contemplated.
- the fire grate 100 may include no stiffening rings, which may result in a weaker, less stiff structure with more space available for ventilation holes.
- the central hub 320 is not present.
- the hub 320 , stiffening ribs 350 , and stiffening ring 360 are stamped or otherwise embossed into the material of the fire grate (e.g., stainless steel), although other fabrication methods may be employed.
- the dome portion 325 is a spherical section with a radius of curvature larger than one-half of a width or diameter of the fire grate.
- the fire grate 100 is formed from a flat, circular blank by a stamping process.
- the holes 330 are also formed by the stamping process, although they may alternatively be produced by drilling, laser cutting, or other methods.
- one or more of the holes 330 may overlap with one or more of the stiffening ribs 350 , or stiffening ring 360 .
- the hole pattern, rib pattern, and ring pattern have been selected such that no holes 330 overlap with any of the ribs 350 , or ring 360 .
- the removable fire grate 100 also includes two grip features, shown in this example as handles 380 .
- the grip features may be shaped to interface with a fire grate removal tool.
- the handles are formed as openings larger than the ventilation holes 330 .
- each of the handles or openings 380 are sized and shaped to receive human fingers and thus to serve as handles for lifting the removable fire grate 100 out of the fire pit 150 through the cavity or burn chamber 190 .
- the handles 380 may be sized or shaped differently than shown herein, and may be of different number.
- the fire grate may include one handle, three handles, or a larger number of handles.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an example ash pan 180 and bottom portion 475 of the bracing tray 175 for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the ash pan 180 has a diameter D 3 which is less than the diameter D 1 of the fire grate, and which may be comparable to the diameter D 2 of the ventilated dome portion 325 of the fire grate 100 .
- Diameter D 3 may be in a range of about 7 inches to 47 inches, although larger and smaller sizes are contemplated. In some implementations, the diameter D 3 is in a range of about 10 inches to 22 inches.
- the ventilated portion of the fire grate (e.g., the ventilated dome portion 325 , includes a width (e.g., a diameter) that is equal to or smaller than the width of the ash pan.
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- the ventilated portion of the fire grate includes a width (e.g., a diameter) that is equal to or smaller than the width of the ash pan.
- the ash pan 180 includes a side wall 402 and bottom 404 .
- the side wall 402 includes a top lip 410 , which may for example be a rolled or folded lip.
- the ash pan bottom 404 includes an upward-embossed central hub 420 , three radial stiffening arms 430 , and three downward-embossed feet 440 disposed at or near the outer edge 450 of the ash pan bottom 404 .
- Other sizes, shapes, and numbers of feet may be used instead of or in addition to the three feet shown in FIG. 4 .
- some embodiments include only two feet, sized and shaped to provide stability for the removable ash pan 180 , while other embodiments include four or more feet.
- central hub 420 may differ from those shown in FIG. 4 , and some embodiments may have different numbers of feet 440 or stiffening arms 430 , or may lack the hub 420 and/or stiffening arms 430 altogether.
- the bracing tray bottom 475 includes a raised outer ring 460 and a lowered inner ring 470 , separated by a centering rim 480 .
- the bracing tray bottom 475 also includes a ventilation opening 490 , through which air can flow during combustion of the fuel 160 in the fire pit 150 .
- the feet 440 of the ash pan 180 rest on the bracing tray bottom 475 such that they are nested against the centering rim 480 . This permits both the self-centering of the ash pan 180 within the fire pit 150 , and the maintenance of air gap 178 between the ash pan 180 and the bracing tray 175 , with minimal effort or precision required on the part of the user.
- the diameter D 3 of the ash pan is less than the diameter D 1 of the fire grate 100 (and thus less than the inner diameter of the inner body 110 ) by an amount large enough to admit a user's fingers.
- the lip 410 or side wall 402 may they form one or more grippable surfaces which enable the user to grasp the ash pan 180 and lift it vertically upward through the burn chamber 190 of the fire pit 150 , or else return it into the fire pit 150 by lowering it vertically through the burn chamber 190 .
- the central hub 420 and the radial stiffening arms 430 increase the strength and stiffness of the removable ash pan 180 , the overall thickness (and thus, weight) of the ash pan can be reduced, without substantially increasing the risk of heat-related warping, or of denting or other damage occurring from handling of the ash pan 180 .
- the removable ash pan 180 may be produced quickly and at low cost by stamping a metal blank.
- FIG. 5 is cross-sectional side view of air flow through an example fire pit 150 , in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Cold outside air 510 is drawn inward through the ventilation holes 122 located near the bottom of the outer body 120 .
- a portion of this air then becomes cooling air 520 which rises up between the inner body 110 and the outer body 120 , then exits into the burn chamber 190 via ventilation holes 124 located near the top of the inner body 110 , where it exits the fire pit.
- Another, different portion of the cool outside air 510 becomes combustion air 530 .
- Combustion air 530 is drawn radially between the base plate 170 and the bracing tray 175 toward the center of the bracing tray 175 , and then upward through the ventilation opening 490 in the bracing tray bottom.
- the combustion air 530 is then drawn radially outward along the bottom of the ash pan 180 , then upward around the edges of the ash pan 180 , then radially inward along the top of the ash pan 180 .
- the combustion air 530 is then drawn upward through the ventilation holes in the fire grate 100 and into the burn chamber 190 , where it can interact with combusting fuel.
- a gap 540 exists between the lip of the ash pan 180 and the side of the bracing tray 175 .
- this gap 540 is large enough to admit human fingers, thus enabling a user to grab the ash pan when it is cool, and remove it from the fire pit 150 .
- Arrow or axis 270 shows the direction the fire grate 100 and ash pan 180 may be lifted, in order to remove them from the fire pit 150 .
- the flow of cooling air 520 between the inner body 110 and outer body 120 may serve to cool both the inner body 110 and outer body 120 .
- the flow of combustion air 530 toward the ventilation opening 490 of the bracing tray 175 may serve to cool the base plate 170 and bracing tray 175 .
- the flow of combustion air 530 between the bracing tray and ash pan 180 may serve to cool both the bracing tray 175 and the ash pan 180 .
- the wall of the outer body 120 is insulated by a layer of moving air
- the base plate 170 is insulated by three separate layers of moving air.
- the exterior portions of the fire pit 150 e.g., the outer body 120 and the base plate 170 ) to be much cooler than the burn chamber 190 or fire grate 100 , thus improving the safety of the fire pit and decreasing the chance of accidental burning of people, animals, or objects that may contact the exterior of the fire pit 150 .
- the large flow of air 530 through the fire pit helps to ensure that the fuel 160 (see FIG. 1 ) is well oxygenated and thus burns at high temperature. This in turn maximizes the heat generated by a given quantity of fuel, while simultaneously minimizing the amount of smoke generated by the combustion.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an ash pan 180 for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the ash pan 180 includes a top lip 410 , an upward-embossed central hub 420 , three radial stiffening arms 430 , and three downward-embossed feet 440 disposed at or near the outer edge of the ash pan bottom.
- the ash pan 180 rests on the bottom of the bracing tray, such that the feet 440 of the ash pan 180 are nested against a centering feature of the bracing tray.
- central hub 420 may differ from those shown in FIG. 6 , and some embodiments may have different numbers of feet 440 or stiffening arms 430 , or may lack the hub 420 and/or stiffening arms 430 altogether.
- the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 includes two formed handles 610 , which are sized and shaped to admit human fingers between the handles 610 and the sides of the bracing tray. This permits a user to grab and lift the ash pan 180 when it is cool, and when the fire grate has been lifted out of the way.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an ash pan 180 for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the ash pan 180 does not include feet that rest on the bottom of the bracing tray 175 .
- the ash pan 180 includes a lip 710 designed to hang from a recessed ring 730 in the rim 720 of the bracing tray 175 .
- a central feature, cone, or tower 740 rises up from the base 704 of the ash pan, and includes a cap 750 that may for example be used as a handle to lift the ash pan 180 out of the fire pit 150 , or return the ash pan 180 into the fire pit 150 .
- ventilation holes 760 are provided both in the side wall 702 of the ash pan 180 and in the central tower 740 .
- the size, shape, and positioning of the tower 740 , cap 750 , or ventilation holes 760 may be different than shown in FIG. 7 .
- the number of ventilation holes may also be different, ranging from one ventilation hole to a large plurality of ventilation holes.
- the removable ash pan provides a low-cost, lightweight, stampable, high-strength, high-stiffness, high-airflow structure that is readily removable from the fire pit for emptying and cleaning.
- the removable fire grate advantageously provides a low-cost, lightweight, stampable, high-strength, high-stiffness, high-airflow structure that resists denting, warping, and other deformation while carrying heavy fuel loads at operating temperatures as high as about 1350° F. (732° C.), and while cycling repeatedly between ambient temperature and operating temperature.
- the fire grate, ash pan, or other components could be made of heavier-gauge material in order to support more weight, or of lighter gauge material in order to become lighter and more portable.
- the fire grate could be made in different sizes and/or with different degrees of curvature.
- the ash pan could be made in different sizes, and with different depths. Air gaps may be larger or smaller than shown herein, to optimize air flow through the fire pit, to minimize weight or volume of the fire pit, or for other reasons.
- the relative lengths, widths, and radii of different components could be different than presented herein.
- the fire grate, ash pan, or other components could be made by different processes, including casting, forging, sintering, milling, or 3D printing. They could be made of different metals, or of nonmetallic materials such as ceramics.
- the fire pit rim could be noncircular, including such possible shapes as ovals, rectangles, triangles, and rhombuses.
- the technology described herein may be used to burn firewood, wood chips or pellets, scrap lumber, paper, cardboard, coal, and other combustible materials. It may be employed for example in lamps, stoves, firepits, fireplaces, furnaces, forges, and boilers, and other combustion heaters.
- the fire grate, ash pan, or other components may comprise several pieces that collectively form a structure like that described herein.
- Appendix that includes Figures A through Z and AA through DD.
- Figures A through Z and AA through DD provide additional support for any U.S. or non-U.S. design applications that are to be filed in the future claiming priority to this present U.S. utility patent application. More particularly, in the Appendix:
- one or more of the embodiments described and illustrated in the Appendix are combined in whole or in part with one or more of the embodiments described above, illustrated in one or more of FIGS. 1 through 7 , one or more other embodiments described and illustrated in the Appendix, or any combination thereof.
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Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/169,269, filed Feb. 5, 2021, titled Combustible Fuel Burning Fire Pit with Removable Fire Grate and Ash Pan, which is incorporated herein in its entirety.
- The subject matter described herein relates to a combustible fuel burning fire pit with a removable fire grate and ash pan. The fire pit has particular but not exclusive utility for portable back yard firepits.
- Portable wood burning stoves are used in camping for heat and cooking. Similarly, large portable firepits are used for example in residential back yards for recreation, to provide outdoor heat, and to support limited cooking such as marshmallow roasting.
- Large firepits are a type of stove that is generally fueled by piles of logs, whereas portable wood stoves may be fueled by twigs and sticks. A fire grate may therefore be used within the fire pit to support this fuel during combustion. Ash may fall through the fire grate into the bottom of the fire pit structure. Removing this ash from the structure may require rolling or inverting the structure—an operation that may be strenuous and/or inconvenient for many users. Cleaning the fire grate, and the fire pit structure beneath the fire grate, may also be challenging.
- It is therefore to be appreciated that such commonly used firepits could be improved by simplifying cleaning and ash removal, among others. Accordingly, a need exists for firepits that address the forgoing and other concerns.
- The information included in this Background section of the specification, including any references cited herein and any description or discussion thereof, is included for technical reference purposes only and is not to be regarded as subject matter by which the scope of the disclosure is to be bound.
- Disclosed is a wood burning fire pit with removable fire grate and ash pan. The fire pit disclosed herein has particular, but not exclusive, utility for portable firepits.
- One general aspect includes a fire pit with a burn chamber defined by an inwardly facing surface and a bottom; a removable fire grate disposed within the burn chamber and disposed to support combustible fuel for burning, the removable fire grate including: a plurality of holes sized to permit passage of ash from the combustible fuel; and at least one grip feature sized and shaped to permit a user to remove the removable fire grate from the fire pit by lifting the removable fire grate vertically through the burn chamber. The fire pit also includes a removable pan disposed within the burn chamber and beneath the removable fire grate, the removable pan including: a side wall and a bottom, and at least one grippable surface configured to permit the user to remove the removable pan from the fire pit by lifting the removable pan vertically through the burn chamber.
- Implementations may include one or more of the following features. In some embodiments, at least one of the removable fire grate or the removable pan includes a generally circular shape, a width of the removeable fire grate being greater than a width of the removeable pan. In some embodiments, the removable fire grate includes a dome-shaped portion including a spherical section with a radius of curvature larger than one-half of a width of the removable fire grate. In some embodiments, the removable pan includes at least two downward-projecting feet, where the at least two downward-projecting feet form an air gap beneath the bottom of the removable pan. In some embodiments, the surface includes at least raised or lowered positioning feature sized and shaped to receive at least a portion of the at least two downward-projecting feet. In some embodiments, a diameter of the removable pan is less than a diameter of the burn chamber, such that an air gap is formed between the side wall of the removable pan and an inner wall of the burn chamber. In some embodiments, a volume of the removable pan is determined at least in part by the diameter of the removable pan and a height of the side wall of the removable pan. In some embodiments, the fire pit further includes: an outer wall; and an inner wall spaced from the outer wall by a gap, the inner wall forming the burn chamber. In some embodiments, the removable pan includes at least one handle. In some embodiments, the removable pan includes at least one ventilation hole. In some embodiments, the inwardly facing surface and the bottom are devoid of user access openings to the pan. In some embodiments, the raised central feature includes a cone or tower. In some embodiments, the shape of the removable fire grate is configured to enable production by stamping a flat blank of metallic material.
- One general aspect includes a removable fire grate for a combustion fire pit. The removable fire grate includes a domed shape having a center and a perimeter, where the center is higher than the perimeter; a plurality of radial stiffening ribs extending away from the perimeter and toward the center, at least one circumferential stiffening ring extending at least partially about the center, a plurality of ventilation holes between the center and the perimeter, and at least one grip feature sized and shaped to permit a user to remove the removable fire grate from the combustion fire pit by lifting the removable fire grate vertically.
- One general aspect includes a removable ash pan for a combustion fire pit. The removable ash pan includes a side wall; a bottom; an ash-storing capacity determined at least in part by a height of the side wall and width of the bottom; at least one grippable surface configured to permit a user to remove the removable ash pan from the combustion fire pit by lifting the removable ash pan vertically; and at least two downward-projecting feet at the bottom, where the at least two downward-projecting feet form an air gap beneath the bottom, where an outer width of the removable ash pan is less than an inner width of an inner wall of the combustion fire pit, such that an air gap is formed between the side wall of the removable ash pan and the inner wall of the combustion fire pit.
- Implementations may include one or more of the following features. In some embodiments, the at least two downward-projecting feet are sized and shaped to be received by one or more positioning features disposed within the combustion fire pit beneath the removable ash pan. In some embodiments, the shape of the removable ash pan is configured to enable production by stamping a flat blank of metallic material.
- One general aspect includes a system for burning a solid fuel to produce heat. The system includes an inner wall having a lower portion and an upper portion; an outer wall having a lower portion and an upper portion; an air-filled space between the inner wall and the outer wall; a burn chamber formed by the inner wall; a combustion area situated within the burn chamber; at least one ventilation hole within the upper portion of the inner wall; at least one ventilation hole within the lower portion of the outer wall; a removable fire grate disposed within the combustion area and configured to support the solid fuel, the removable fire grate including: a domed shape having a center and a perimeter, where the center is higher than the perimeter; a plurality of ventilation holes between the center and the perimeter; and at least one grip feature sized and shaped to permit a user to remove the removable fire grate from the burn chamber by lifting the removable fire grate vertically through the burn chamber. The system also includes a removable ash pan disposed within the burn chamber beneath the removable fire grate, the removable ash pan including: a side wall; a bottom; an ash-storing capacity determined at least in part by a height and diameter of the side wall; at least one grippable surface configured to permit the user to remove the removable ash pan from the burn chamber by lifting the removable ash pan vertically through the burn chamber; and at least two downward-projecting feet, where the at least two downward-projecting feet form an air gap beneath the bottom of the removable ash pan, where an outer diameter of the removable ash pan is less than an inner diameter of the inner wall, such that an air gap is formed between the side wall of the removable ash pan and the inner wall, where the at least two downward-projecting feet are sized and shaped to be received by one or more positioning features disposed within the burn chamber beneath the removable ash pan.
- In some embodiments, the removable ash pan is configured to receive, through the plurality of ventilation holes of the removable fire grate, ash produced by the burning of the solid fuel.
- This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. A more extensive presentation of features, details, utilities, and advantages of the fire grate, as defined in the claims, is provided in the following written description of various embodiments of the disclosure and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
- Illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example combustion fire pit including a removable fire grate and removable ash pan, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded, side view of the fire pit with removable fire grate and ash pan, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is an exemplary representation of a fire grate for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an example ash pan and bottom portion of the bracing tray for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 is cross-sectional side view of air flow through an example fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an ash pan for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an ash pan for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. - In accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, a fire pit is provided which includes novel structural features to permit easy removal and cleaning of a fire grate and ash pan. These features provide the necessary functional performance to support combustion of potentially heavy fuel loads at high temperature, while permitting a relatively low weight for the fire pit structure. The disclosed fire pit also includes air flow features conducive to thorough combustion of fuel, which leads to greater heat generation and substantially reduced smoke. Wood or other combustible solid fuel is supported by the fire grate during combustion. Any ash generated by the combustion falls through the fire grate and into an ash pan. To facilitate cleaning and ash removal, both the fire grate and the ash pan may be lifted vertically out of the fire pit structure. Ash may then be dumped out of the ash pan (e.g., into a trash receptacle), and optionally the ash pan and/or fire grate may be cleaned (e.g., with a brush or garden hose). The ash pan and fire grate may then be replaced into the fire pit structure, such that the fire pit is again ready for use.
- Disclosed is a fire pit with removable fire grate and ash pan. The fire pit disclosed herein has particular, but not exclusive, utility for portable back yard firepits.
- For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It is nevertheless understood that no limitation to the scope of the disclosure is intended. Any alterations and further modifications to the described devices, systems, and methods, and any further application of the principles of the present disclosure are fully contemplated and included within the present disclosure as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the disclosure relates. In particular, it is fully contemplated that the features, components, and/or steps described with respect to one embodiment may be combined with the features, components, and/or steps described with respect to other embodiments of the present disclosure. For the sake of brevity, however, the numerous iterations of these combinations will not be described separately.
- These descriptions are provided for exemplary purposes only, and should not be considered to limit the scope of the removable fire grate, removable ash pan, or fire pit. Certain features may be added, removed, or modified without departing from the spirit of the claimed subject matter.
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FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example combustion fire pit, such as a wood burningfire pit 150 including aremovable fire grate 100 andremovable ash pan 180, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Thefire grate 100 sits within thefire pit 150 and supports the weight of fuel 160 (e.g., wooden logs and sticks) while permitting air flow through thefire grate 100 andfire pit 150 to facilitate combustion of thefuel 160. Thefire grate 100 is strong and stiff to bear the weight of firewood andother fuel 160, both at ambient temperatures and at operating temperatures, and may resist substantial warping or other substantial deformation despite prolonged and repeated exposure to the heat of combustion. In an example, operating temperatures may reach about 1350° F. (732° C.), while the temperature of the fire pit under ambient, non-operating conditions may vary from about −40° F. (−40° C.) to about 120° F. (49° C.). Theremovable fire grate 100 may also be lighter and have greater airflow than other fire grates of comparable size. - In the example embodiment of
FIG. 1 , thecombustion fire pit 150 includes atop portion 152, abottom portion 154, and amiddle portion 156. Thefirepit 150 further includes an inner wall orinner body 110, an outer wall orouter body 120, a connectingring 125 located in thetop portion 152 of thefire pit 150 and attached to or formed as a single piece with theinner body 110 and theouter body 120, and a cavity or burnchamber 190 defined by an inwardly facing surface of theinner body 110, within which thefire grate 100 is positioned. Thefire pit 150 further includes a top lip 115 attached to or formed as a single piece with either of theinner body 110 orouter body 120. Thefire pit 150 further includes a plurality of outer ventilation holes 122 located in thebottom portion 154 of theouter body 120, and a plurality of inner ventilation holes 124 located in thetop portion 152 of theinner body 110. In themiddle portion 156 of thefire pit 150, theinner body 110 terminates in an upward-facing support lip orrollover 112 into which thefire grate 100 fits, or upon which thefire grate 100 rests - The
fire pit 150 further includes abase plate 170 attached to theouter body 120, a bracingtray 175 supported by stands projecting upward from the base plate, and aremovable ash pan 180 supported by stands or feet projecting downward from theash pan 180 into a receiving feature of the bracingtray 175, such that the bracing tray is separated from the outer body by anair gap 176, theash pan 180 is separated from theouter body 120 by anair gap 178, and the inner body is separated from the outer body by anair gap 179. In an example,air gaps air gap 178 is about 100 mm, although other air gaps may be employed that have the disclosed, advantageous effect. - The cavity or burn
chamber 190 is in fluid communication with theair gap 179 via the inner ventilation holes 124, and withair gaps fire grate 100. Theair gaps fuel 160, and expelled through the cavity or burnchamber 190 and inner ventilation holes 124 to produce advantageous combustion of thefuel 160. - In an example, the
fire grate 100,ash pan 180, and other structure of thefirepit 150 are made of stainless steel plates having a thickness within a range of between about 0.5 mm and about 2.5 mm thick. Some examples of thefire grate 100,ash pan 180, and thefirepit 150 are formed of 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm thick stainless steel, and one example is about 1.5 mm thick stainless steel. Both thicker and thinner materials are contemplated, including other metals. In an example, thefire grate 100 weighs approximately 48 lb (21.8 kg), although weights of between about 9 oz and about 88 lb may be provided. In an example, during normal operation thefire grate 100 supports a nominal weight of 100 lb (45.4 kg), (although nominal capacities of between about 5 lb and about 190 lb may be provided), while thefire grate 100, or portions thereof, are heated to between about 700° F. (371° C.) and about 1350° F. (732° C.) by the combustion of thefuel 160, for a time period of between 1 and 12 hours, and also at ambient temperatures as low as −40° F. (−40° C.). In an example, during normal operation over a period of years, with repeated cycling (e.g., one hundred cycles) between ambient and operational temperatures, thefire grate 100 exhibits little or no warping that would detrimentally affect its aesthetic appearance, its performance, or its fit within thefirepit 150. - In an example, the
fuel 160 combusts intoash 162, which falls through thefire grate 100 into theash pan 180. To facilitate cleaning and ash removal, thefire grate 100 can be removed from thefire pit 150 by lifting it vertically upward, in a direction parallel toaxis 270, through the cavity or burnchamber 190. This permits user access to theash pan 180, which can then also be removed from the fire pit by lifting vertically through the cavity or burnchamber 190. Theash pan 180 may then be emptied and optionally cleaned. Thefire grate 100 may also optionally be cleaned, and then theash pan 180 andfire grate 100 returned into thefire pit 150 as shown inFIG. 1 . - The primary load carried by the
fire grate 100 is applied downward, in a direction parallel toaxis 270, by the weight of thefuel 160 piled on thefire grate 100, which is supported by the upward-facing lip orrollover 112 of theinner body 110. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded, side view of thefire pit 150 with removable fire grate and ash pan, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Visible are theinner body 110,outer body 120,fire grate 100,ash pan 180, bracingtray 175, andbase plate 170. -
FIG. 3 is an exemplary representation of afire grate 100 for a wood burning fire pit in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the example shown in the figure, the fire grate is a circular, convex, ventilated dome-shapedstructure 325 surrounded by a stiffouter ring 315. Theouter ring 315 includes anouter rim 310 with a downward-facing lip orrollover 312 that provides stiffness, that fits into the upward facing lip orrollover 112 of theinner body 110 of thefirepit 150, and makes it more difficult for theouter rim 310 of thefire grate 100 to dent, warp, or otherwise deform. Theouter rim 310 may define theaxis 270. In this example, thefire grate 100 further includes acentral hub 320 that is raised above theouter rim 310. The ventilateddome 325 reaches from theinner edge 318 of the stiffouter ring 315 to the outer edge thecentral hub 320. The ventilateddome 325 includes a plurality ofventilation holes 330, and in some embodiments the stiffouter ring 315 is devoid of ventilation holes. - The
fire grate 100 has an outer diameter D1, matched to an inner diameter of theinner body 110. The outer diameter D1 may be in a range of about 9 inches to 48 inches although other sizes larger and smaller are contemplated. Thedome portion 325 has an outer diameter D2, which is less than D1. The outer diameter D2 may be in a range of about 1 inch to 9 inches smaller than diameter D1, although other sizes larger and smaller are contemplated. In an example, thefire grate 100 includes 258 circular ventilation holes 330, each having a diameter of about 10 mm. Other numbers and sizes of holes could be used (e.g., 50-800 holes, each with a diameter of between 0.5 cm and 1.5 cm). While more holes and/or larger holes would mean better overall ventilation, it may mean less structural material and thus a weaker structure for both the ventilateddome portion 325 and thefire grate 100 overall. Because better ventilation may result in higher combustion temperatures, the structure may weaken further due to a combination of heat softening and heat expansion. A weaker structure may have a reduced ability to support the weight of firewood or other fuel piled on top of it (seeFIG. 1 ), and may be more prone to collapse or warping. Conversely, fewer holes and/or smaller holes may result in a stronger overall structure and better support for firewood or other fuel, it may also result in worse ventilation and thus a lower combustion temperature, less head output, and increased generation of smoke. - The
fire grate 100 in the example shown inFIG. 3 may further include a plurality ofradial stiffening ribs 350 that reach from theouter stiffening ring 315 to, or partway to, thecentral hub 320. In the example shown inFIG. 2 , six stiffeningribs 350 reach all the way to thecentral hub 320. Depending on the implementation, other lengths or numbers of stiffeningribs 350 could be used, including some ribs of a first length and other ribs of a second or third length. It is noted that adding moreradial stiffening ribs 350 may leave room for fewer ventilation holes, while removingradial stiffening ribs 350 may create a weaker, less stiff, structure that is more prone to crushing and/or warping. - In addition to the plurality of
ventilation holes 330, the ventilateddome 325 includes aconcentric stiffening ring 360 that provides additional strength, stiffness, and stability to the structure of thefire grate 100, both at ambient temperature and at operating temperatures when a fire is burning in thefire pit 150 that includes the fire grate (seeFIG. 1 ). In some embodiments, thestiffening ring 360 has a taller profile than the stiffeningribs 350. In other embodiments, thefire grate 100 could include more than one stiffening ring. For example, some embodiments include between 2 and 5 stiffening rings. Even greater numbers of stiffening rings are contemplated. However, increasing the number of stiffening rings may reduce the number or size of the ventilation holes 330, with effects as described above, or else decrease the spacing between the ventilation holes 330, which may weaken the structure of thefire grate 100. In still other embodiments, thefire grate 100 may include no stiffening rings, which may result in a weaker, less stiff structure with more space available for ventilation holes. In some embodiments, thecentral hub 320 is not present. - In an example, the
hub 320, stiffeningribs 350, and stiffeningring 360 are stamped or otherwise embossed into the material of the fire grate (e.g., stainless steel), although other fabrication methods may be employed. In an example, thedome portion 325 is a spherical section with a radius of curvature larger than one-half of a width or diameter of the fire grate. In an example, thefire grate 100 is formed from a flat, circular blank by a stamping process. In an example, theholes 330 are also formed by the stamping process, although they may alternatively be produced by drilling, laser cutting, or other methods. - In some embodiments, one or more of the
holes 330 may overlap with one or more of the stiffeningribs 350, or stiffeningring 360. However, in other embodiments the hole pattern, rib pattern, and ring pattern have been selected such that noholes 330 overlap with any of theribs 350, orring 360. - In the example shown in
FIG. 3 , theremovable fire grate 100 also includes two grip features, shown in this example as handles 380. In other implementations, the grip features may be shaped to interface with a fire grate removal tool. As shown, the handles are formed as openings larger than the ventilation holes 330. In the implementation shown, each of the handles oropenings 380 are sized and shaped to receive human fingers and thus to serve as handles for lifting theremovable fire grate 100 out of thefire pit 150 through the cavity or burnchamber 190. Thehandles 380 may be sized or shaped differently than shown herein, and may be of different number. For example, the fire grate may include one handle, three handles, or a larger number of handles. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of anexample ash pan 180 andbottom portion 475 of the bracingtray 175 for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Theash pan 180 has a diameter D3 which is less than the diameter D1 of the fire grate, and which may be comparable to the diameter D2 of the ventilateddome portion 325 of thefire grate 100. Diameter D3 may be in a range of about 7 inches to 47 inches, although larger and smaller sizes are contemplated. In some implementations, the diameter D3 is in a range of about 10 inches to 22 inches. In some implementations, the ventilated portion of the fire grate (e.g., the ventilateddome portion 325, includes a width (e.g., a diameter) that is equal to or smaller than the width of the ash pan. Thus, whenfuel 160 combusts toash 162, theash 162 can fall through the ventilation holes 330 in thedome portion 325 of thefire grate 100 and then fall downward into theash pan 180. Theash pan 180 has an interior volume that determines howmuch ash 162 it can hold before it needs to be emptied. The interior volume of theash pan 180 is determined at least in part by the height H and diameter D3 of theash pan 180. - The
ash pan 180 includes aside wall 402 andbottom 404. Theside wall 402 includes atop lip 410, which may for example be a rolled or folded lip. In the example shown inFIG. 4 , theash pan bottom 404 includes an upward-embossedcentral hub 420, threeradial stiffening arms 430, and three downward-embossedfeet 440 disposed at or near theouter edge 450 of theash pan bottom 404. Other sizes, shapes, and numbers of feet may be used instead of or in addition to the three feet shown inFIG. 4 . For example, some embodiments include only two feet, sized and shaped to provide stability for theremovable ash pan 180, while other embodiments include four or more feet. The sizes and shapes of thecentral hub 420,radial stiffening arms 430, andfeet 440 may differ from those shown inFIG. 4 , and some embodiments may have different numbers offeet 440 or stiffeningarms 430, or may lack thehub 420 and/or stiffeningarms 430 altogether. - When correctly placed in the
fire pit 150, theash pan 180 rests on thebottom 475 of the bracingtray 175. The bracingtray bottom 475 includes a raisedouter ring 460 and a loweredinner ring 470, separated by a centeringrim 480. The bracingtray bottom 475 also includes aventilation opening 490, through which air can flow during combustion of thefuel 160 in thefire pit 150. Thefeet 440 of theash pan 180 rest on the bracingtray bottom 475 such that they are nested against the centeringrim 480. This permits both the self-centering of theash pan 180 within thefire pit 150, and the maintenance ofair gap 178 between theash pan 180 and the bracingtray 175, with minimal effort or precision required on the part of the user. - In an example, the diameter D3 of the ash pan is less than the diameter D1 of the fire grate 100 (and thus less than the inner diameter of the inner body 110) by an amount large enough to admit a user's fingers. The
lip 410 orside wall 402 may they form one or more grippable surfaces which enable the user to grasp theash pan 180 and lift it vertically upward through theburn chamber 190 of thefire pit 150, or else return it into thefire pit 150 by lowering it vertically through theburn chamber 190. - In an example, because the
central hub 420 and theradial stiffening arms 430 increase the strength and stiffness of theremovable ash pan 180, the overall thickness (and thus, weight) of the ash pan can be reduced, without substantially increasing the risk of heat-related warping, or of denting or other damage occurring from handling of theash pan 180. In an example, theremovable ash pan 180 may be produced quickly and at low cost by stamping a metal blank. -
FIG. 5 is cross-sectional side view of air flow through anexample fire pit 150, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Coldoutside air 510 is drawn inward through the ventilation holes 122 located near the bottom of theouter body 120. A portion of this air then becomes coolingair 520 which rises up between theinner body 110 and theouter body 120, then exits into theburn chamber 190 via ventilation holes 124 located near the top of theinner body 110, where it exits the fire pit. Another, different portion of the cool outsideair 510 becomescombustion air 530.Combustion air 530 is drawn radially between thebase plate 170 and the bracingtray 175 toward the center of the bracingtray 175, and then upward through theventilation opening 490 in the bracing tray bottom. Thecombustion air 530 is then drawn radially outward along the bottom of theash pan 180, then upward around the edges of theash pan 180, then radially inward along the top of theash pan 180. Thecombustion air 530 is then drawn upward through the ventilation holes in thefire grate 100 and into theburn chamber 190, where it can interact with combusting fuel. - A
gap 540 exists between the lip of theash pan 180 and the side of the bracingtray 175. In some embodiments, thisgap 540 is large enough to admit human fingers, thus enabling a user to grab the ash pan when it is cool, and remove it from thefire pit 150. Arrow oraxis 270 shows the direction thefire grate 100 andash pan 180 may be lifted, in order to remove them from thefire pit 150. - The flow of cooling
air 520 between theinner body 110 andouter body 120 may serve to cool both theinner body 110 andouter body 120. The flow ofcombustion air 530 toward theventilation opening 490 of the bracingtray 175 may serve to cool thebase plate 170 and bracingtray 175. The flow ofcombustion air 530 between the bracing tray andash pan 180 may serve to cool both the bracingtray 175 and theash pan 180. Thus, the wall of theouter body 120 is insulated by a layer of moving air, and thebase plate 170 is insulated by three separate layers of moving air. This enables the exterior portions of the fire pit 150 (e.g., theouter body 120 and the base plate 170) to be much cooler than theburn chamber 190 orfire grate 100, thus improving the safety of the fire pit and decreasing the chance of accidental burning of people, animals, or objects that may contact the exterior of thefire pit 150. - Additionally, the large flow of
air 530 through the fire pit helps to ensure that the fuel 160 (seeFIG. 1 ) is well oxygenated and thus burns at high temperature. This in turn maximizes the heat generated by a given quantity of fuel, while simultaneously minimizing the amount of smoke generated by the combustion. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of anash pan 180 for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. Like the embodiment shown inFIG. 4 , theash pan 180 includes atop lip 410, an upward-embossedcentral hub 420, threeradial stiffening arms 430, and three downward-embossedfeet 440 disposed at or near the outer edge of the ash pan bottom. When correctly placed in thefire pit 150, theash pan 180 rests on the bottom of the bracing tray, such that thefeet 440 of theash pan 180 are nested against a centering feature of the bracing tray. The sizes and shapes of thecentral hub 420,radial stiffening arms 430, andfeet 440 may differ from those shown inFIG. 6 , and some embodiments may have different numbers offeet 440 or stiffeningarms 430, or may lack thehub 420 and/or stiffeningarms 430 altogether. - Unlike the embodiment shown in
FIG. 4 , the embodiment shown inFIG. 6 includes two formedhandles 610, which are sized and shaped to admit human fingers between thehandles 610 and the sides of the bracing tray. This permits a user to grab and lift theash pan 180 when it is cool, and when the fire grate has been lifted out of the way. -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of anash pan 180 for a wood burning fire pit, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 7 , theash pan 180 does not include feet that rest on the bottom of the bracingtray 175. Rather, theash pan 180 includes alip 710 designed to hang from a recessedring 730 in therim 720 of the bracingtray 175. In addition, a central feature, cone, or tower 740 rises up from thebase 704 of the ash pan, and includes acap 750 that may for example be used as a handle to lift theash pan 180 out of thefire pit 150, or return theash pan 180 into thefire pit 150. - Since air cannot travel around the
lip 710 of theash pan 180 while it is hanging from the bracingtray 175, ventilation holes 760 are provided both in theside wall 702 of theash pan 180 and in thecentral tower 740. The size, shape, and positioning of thetower 740,cap 750, orventilation holes 760 may be different than shown inFIG. 7 . The number of ventilation holes may also be different, ranging from one ventilation hole to a large plurality of ventilation holes. - The removable ash pan provides a low-cost, lightweight, stampable, high-strength, high-stiffness, high-airflow structure that is readily removable from the fire pit for emptying and cleaning. Similarly, the removable fire grate advantageously provides a low-cost, lightweight, stampable, high-strength, high-stiffness, high-airflow structure that resists denting, warping, and other deformation while carrying heavy fuel loads at operating temperatures as high as about 1350° F. (732° C.), and while cycling repeatedly between ambient temperature and operating temperature.
- A number of variations are possible on the examples and embodiments described hereinabove. For example, the fire grate, ash pan, or other components could be made of heavier-gauge material in order to support more weight, or of lighter gauge material in order to become lighter and more portable. The fire grate could be made in different sizes and/or with different degrees of curvature. The ash pan could be made in different sizes, and with different depths. Air gaps may be larger or smaller than shown herein, to optimize air flow through the fire pit, to minimize weight or volume of the fire pit, or for other reasons. The relative lengths, widths, and radii of different components could be different than presented herein. The fire grate, ash pan, or other components could be made by different processes, including casting, forging, sintering, milling, or 3D printing. They could be made of different metals, or of nonmetallic materials such as ceramics. The fire pit rim could be noncircular, including such possible shapes as ovals, rectangles, triangles, and rhombuses. The technology described herein may be used to burn firewood, wood chips or pellets, scrap lumber, paper, cardboard, coal, and other combustible materials. It may be employed for example in lamps, stoves, firepits, fireplaces, furnaces, forges, and boilers, and other combustion heaters. In some implementations, the fire grate, ash pan, or other components may comprise several pieces that collectively form a structure like that described herein.
- Attached hereto is an Appendix that includes Figures A through Z and AA through DD. Specifically, in several embodiments, one or more of the embodiments of the present application are provided in whole or in part as described and illustrated in the Appendix, which forms part of the present application. Moreover, Figures A through Z and AA through DD provide additional support for any U.S. or non-U.S. design applications that are to be filed in the future claiming priority to this present U.S. utility patent application. More particularly, in the Appendix:
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- Figure A is a top view of a new, original design for a removeable fire grate;
- Figure B is a front elevational view thereof;
- Figure C is a left side elevational view thereof. The right side elevational view is the same.
- Figure D is a perspective top view thereof;
- Figure E is a cross-sectional plan view thereof; and
- Figure F is a cross-sectional plan view thereof rotated 90 degrees from Figure E.
- Figure G is a top view of a new, original design for an ash pan usable with the removable fire grate in Figures A-F;
- Figure H is a front elevational view thereof;
- Figure I is a left side elevational view thereof. The right side elevational view is the same.
- Figure J is a perspective top view thereof;
- Figure K is a cross-sectional plan view thereof; and
- Figure L is a cross-sectional plan view thereof rotated 90 degrees from Figure K.
- Figure M is a perspective view of a new, original design for a removable fire grate;
- Figure N is a front elevational view thereof;
- Figure O is a left side elevational view thereof. The right side elevational view is the same.
- Figure P is a perspective top view thereof;
- Figure Q is a cross-sectional plan view thereof; and
- Figure R is a cross-sectional plan view thereof rotated 90 degrees from Figure Q.
- Figure S is a top view of a new, original design for an ash pan usable with the removable fire grate in Figures M-R or Figures A-F;
- Figure T is a front elevational view thereof;
- Figure U is a left side elevational view thereof. The right side elevational view is mirrored;
- Figure V is a perspective top view thereof;
- Figure W is a cross-sectional plan view thereof; and
- Figure X is a cross-sectional plan view thereof rotated 90 degrees from Figure W.
- Figure Y is a top view of a new, original design for an ash pan usable with the removable fire grate in Figures M-R or Figures A-F;
- Figure Z is a front elevational view thereof;
- Figure AA is a left side elevational view thereof. The right side elevational view is mirrored.
- Figure BB is a perspective top view thereof;
- Figure CC is a cross-sectional plan view thereof; and
- Figure DD is a cross-sectional plan view thereof rotated 90 degrees from Figure CC.
- In several embodiments, one or more of the embodiments described and illustrated in the Appendix are combined in whole or in part with one or more of the embodiments described above, illustrated in one or more of
FIGS. 1 through 7 , one or more other embodiments described and illustrated in the Appendix, or any combination thereof. - The logical operations making up the embodiments of the technology described herein are referred to variously as operations, steps, objects, elements, components, or modules. Furthermore, it should be understood that these may occur or be performed in any order, unless explicitly claimed otherwise or a specific order is inherently necessitated by the claim language.
- All directional references e.g., upper, lower, inner, outer, upward, downward, left, right, lateral, front, back, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, counterclockwise, proximal, and distal are only used for identification purposes to aid the reader's understanding of the claimed subject matter, and do not create limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use of the fire grate, ash pan, or fire pit. Connection references, e.g., attached, coupled, connected, and joined are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between a collection of elements and relative movement between elements unless otherwise indicated. As such, connection references do not necessarily imply that two elements are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other. The term “or” shall be interpreted to mean “and/or” rather than “exclusive or.” Unless otherwise noted in the claims, stated values shall be interpreted as illustrative only and shall not be taken to be limiting.
- The above specification, examples and data provide a complete description of the structure and use of exemplary embodiments of the fire grate, ash pan, and fire pit as defined in the claims. Although various embodiments of the claimed subject matter have been described above with a certain degree of particularity, or with reference to one or more individual embodiments, those skilled in the art could make numerous alterations to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the claimed subject matter. Still other embodiments are contemplated. It is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative only of particular embodiments and not limiting. Changes in detail or structure may be made without departing from the basic elements of the subject matter as defined in the following claims.
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