WO2001093734A2 - Method and apparatus for providing a portable preassembled grill - Google Patents
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- WO2001093734A2 WO2001093734A2 PCT/US2001/018151 US0118151W WO0193734A2 WO 2001093734 A2 WO2001093734 A2 WO 2001093734A2 US 0118151 W US0118151 W US 0118151W WO 0193734 A2 WO0193734 A2 WO 0193734A2
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
- A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills
- A47J37/07—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues
- A47J37/0704—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues with horizontal fire box
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
- A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills
- A47J37/07—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues
- A47J2037/0777—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues with foldable construction for storage or transport purposes
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- the present invention is to a method and apparatus for providing a portable preassembled grill. More particularly, the invention is drawn to providing a grill having two pairs of pivoting legs which collapse and have wheels at one end.
- the portable preassembled grill is configured for easy shipping, consumer handling, and storage by the consumer, but assembles without tools.
- the portable preassembled grill of the present invention provides the benefits of portability and storability for consumers.
- Preassembled grills can be very bulky and difficult to transport at both the wholesale and consumer level. To address this, many grills are shipped unassembled or partially assembled.
- U.S. Patent Nos. 3,447,530, 4,026,266, or 4,488,535 that can use intersecting legs.
- U.S. Patent No. 3,200,806 uses a relatively less stable three-leg arrangement wherein a pair of pivotally attached legs are themselves pivotally attached to an intersecting third leg, which is itself detachably connected to the grill body. The grill lacks means to prevent accidentally folding and the grill cannot be stored in a folded/standing position.
- U.S. Patent No. 3,452,736 discloses a knock-down type grill with separate legs and bowl (grill body).
- U.S. Patent No. 3,556,076 discloses a folding grill with crossed legs and wheels, wherein one pair of legs is pivotally attached to the grill body and pivotally fixed to the other pair of legs which are detachable from the grill body.
- the grill lacks means to prevent accidentally folding and the crossed-leg arrangement when folded is not the most compact (see figure 5 of the patent).
- U.S. Patent No. 4,210,118 discloses a system similar to U.S. Patent No. 3,556,076 in which the legs are pivotally connected by an off-center link pin that "allows close collapsing of the legs in the folded condition."
- the tops of both sets of legs are pivotally connected to the grill, but an over-center link allows one set to partially swing away. It is unclear whether the grill can be hung-up or leaned against a wall for storage.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,163,414 discloses a system similar to U.S. Patent No. 3,556,076 with a snap-in cooking grill that stays in place when folded. It lacks wheels for transport and has no means for hanging-type storage.
- U.S. Patent No. 5,318,322 discloses a system similar to U.S. Patent No. 3,556,076 in which the legs are pivotally connected. One pair releases at the top to fold into a crossed-leg arrangement. Again, there appears to be no means to prevent accidentally folding and the grill cannot be stored in a folded/standing position. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the invention to provide a portable preassembled grill that can be shipped and stored in a collapsed condition.
- Figure 1 discloses a first embodiment of the grill of the present invention in an erected condition.
- Figures 2 disclose a first embodiment of the grill of the present invention in a collapsed condition.
- Figures 3A-3B disclose a second embodiment of the grill of the present invention that allows stationary upright storage.
- Figure 4 discloses a close-up of the underside of the grill of the present invention in a collapsed condition.
- Figure 5 discloses the grill of the present invention inside a storage cover.
- the term “grill” is meant to encompass outdoor cooking grills, including, but not limited to, charcoal grills, gas grills, electric grills, solar grills, and wood pellet grills, of any shape that have an upwardly open grill body structure supporting a grilling surface.
- the terms "front,” “rear,” and “sides” as used herein relative to the grill body are for describing relative positions and are not meant as a limitation. For example, round grills might not have an actual front, rear, or sides, and for other shapes it would be well within the ability of one of ordinary skill in the art to rotationally reposition the grill body relative to the leg elements.
- a primary feature of the present invention is that the grill is portable and can be easily transported and stored. This allows the grill to be used for tailgating, picnics, beach use, etc. When collapsed, a handle at one end and wheels at the other make it easy to transport. Nested legs help the grill fold very flat. The handle and a smaller loop on one of the leg elements increase the hanging storage options. Optionally, legs that extend slightly beyond the wheels when folded can allow the grill to be stored in an upright standing or leaning position. The variety of storage modes allows the grill of the present invention to be easily stored in garages, sheds, utility rooms, etc. by either laying flat, hanging, or leaning against a wall.
- Another primary feature of the present invention is that the grill is 100% preassembled and requires no tools to erect.
- the present invention includes a grill having two pairs of pivoting legs that collapse to have wheels at one end and handle means at the other for easy shipping and consumer handling, but which provides for assembly without tools and cannot accidentally collapse after being erected.
- Figure 1 illustrates a first embodiment of portable preassembled grill 10.
- Grill body 12 is shown as generally square in shape, but may be any other shape used for grills, such, as, but not limited to, rectangular shapes, circular shapes, and combinations thereof.
- a first pair of support legs 14, formed generally as an inverted U-shape, are fixedly attached to the front portion of grill body 12 via a pivot 15 and extend toward the rear. The ends of legs 14 opposite the pivots hold a pair of wheels 20.
- the ends of legs 16 opposite the pivots can include end caps 21.
- Legs 16 are pivotally attached to legs 14 from the inside so that legs 16 can be folded inside legs 14, as shown in figure 2.
- the grill can also include a lid 24 that is preferably hinged 27 to the grill body 12 so as not to become separated when the grill 10 is moved or hung up for merchandising or storage.
- the lid 24 can include a handle 25.
- grilling surface (not shown) be attached to the grill body 12 in such a manner as to not be separated when the grill 10 is not horizontal.
- the grill 10 is erected without the use of tools by having a loop 18 at the top of legs 16 engage catch 17.
- a gravity-activated gate 19 pivots down to prevent the accidental release and collapse. When collapsed, the legs 14 and 16 can be secured in place by a rotating storage latch 31 engaging a crossbar 28 (see figure 2) between legs 16.
- a handle 29 on the front of grill body 12 can be used for moving the grill 10 in both erected and collapsed conditions and has added utility for hanging the grill 10 from larger hooks for storage.
- a rotating latch 30 at the front of the grill 10 can be used to secure the front of hinged lid 24 to the grill body 12.
- FIG. 2 shows grill 10 with storage latch 31 engaging crossbar 28 to secure the assembly in a collapsed condition, with wheels 20 at one end and handle 29 at the other.
- This configuration is compact for shipping, storage, or transport and is ideally suited for easily being transported by a single person by grabbing handle 29 and rolling the grill 10 to a desired location on wheels 20. It is also an ideal way for consumers to transport the grill 10 out of a retail location after purchasing the grill 10.
- FIGs 3 A and 3B illustrate an alternate embodiment of portable preassembled grill 10 wherein legs 16 are designed to extend slightly beyond wheels 20. The grill rolls when tilted, as shown in figure 3 A, but rests on legs 16 when positioned near an upright position, as shown in figure 3B.
- the grill can also include a lid 24 that is preferably hinged to the grill body 12 so as not to become separated when the grill 10 is moved or hung up for merchandising or storage.
- the grilling surface (not shown) may or may not be attached to the grill body 12, but it is desirable that it be incorporated in such a manner so as to not be separated when the grill 10 is not horizontal.
- FIG 4 shows a detailed view of the underside of grill 10 in a collapsed condition.
- Storage latch 31 includes a detent 33 cooperating with the grill body 12 in a known manner to assist positioning the storage latch 31 in the closed position, securing cross bar 28.
- the storage latch 31 rotates about pivot 35 to release the cross bar 28.
- a handle portion (not shown) can be added to or formed as part of cross bar-securing section 37 of latch 31 so as to provide increased leverage.
- Gate 19 can be formed as a rectangular link, pivotally secured to the grill body 12 at one end. As illustrated in figure 4, loop 18 extends away from the collapsed grill and can be used for hanging the grill on smaller hooks or nails.
- the invention can be adapted for use with existing grill bodies.
- the legs are formed from cold rolled commercial tubing.
- the collapsed configuration is of the present invention is compact for shipping, storage, or transport and is ideally suited for easily being transported by a single person by grabbing handle 29 and rolling the grill 10 to a desired location on wheels 20. It is also an ideal way for consumers to transport the grill 10 out of a retail location after purchasing the grill 10.
- Handle 29 or loop 18 can also act as a support for hanging the grill in retail locations or at home.
- Figure 5 shows a cover 50 for the grill of the present invention.
- Closure 52 such as, but not limited to, a zipper, snaps, or hook-and-loop fastener, is opened and the grill is placed inside. The closure 52 is then shut to cover the grill for storage or transport. Straps 53, 53' can be included and used for hanging or carrying the combination.
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EP01944287A EP1309265B1 (en) | 2000-06-05 | 2001-06-05 | Method and apparatus for providing a portable preassembled grill |
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