fire bowl

Abstract

Fire bowl (1) with a shell body (2), a base part (3) and a stand (5), wherein the inner sides of the base part (3) and the shell body (2) define a fire area (4), characterized in that at least one receiving interface (6) for the removable attachment of an accessory product is provided on the shell body (2), wherein the receiving interface (6) has a receiving geometry (6a) for load-bearing attachment of the accessory product.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a fire bowl with a shell body, a base part and stand elements, wherein the inner sides of the base part and shell body define a fire area.

[0002] Such a fire bowl is known, for example, from DE 20 2019 105 975 U1. Fire bowls are generally portable fire pits used primarily outdoors to generate heat, light, and ambiance. They allow for the controlled burning of fuel within a fire area defined by the outer shell and base and are designed for stability and handling suitable for their intended use. The outer shell and base can be a single piece or separate components.

[0003] Beyond their primary function as fire bowls, they are increasingly used for additional purposes, particularly for preparing food or keeping cooked and grilled items warm. Various functional extensions are available to adapt the fire bowl to different usage situations.

[0004] For such functional enhancements, accessories are well-known in practice and are necessary or at least desirable in many applications. These include, in particular, grill and cooking attachments, rack or holder systems, storage and work surfaces, pot or pan holders, as well as protective and convenience elements such as spark guards or windscreens. Such accessories are often used interchangeably and sometimes combined simultaneously to enable different application scenarios.

[0005] With conventional fire bowls, attaching accessories is often done via separate clip-on, clamp, or support systems, or via additional components that are not structurally integrated into the fire bowl. This can complicate assembly and disassembly and lead to incorrect installation. Furthermore, the secure positioning and stability of the accessories can be compromised, especially under asymmetrical loads, when using multiple accessories simultaneously, or on uneven ground. Therefore, there is a need for a fire bowl that improves handling and safety when using accessories.

[0006] Against this background, the invention aims to provide a fire bowl that enables improved handling and flexibility in the use of accessory products, in particular reducing assembly effort and improving the operational safety and stability of the fire bowl with accessory arrangements.

[0007] To solve this problem, the invention proposes, starting from a fire bowl of the type mentioned at the outset, that at least one receiving interface for the removable attachment of an accessory product is provided on the outer body, wherein the receiving interface has a receiving geometry for load-bearing attachment of the accessory product.

[0008] This provides a structurally defined and integrated mounting option for accessories, facilitating simple, correct, and repeatable installation. The load-bearing design of the mounting geometry allows forces occurring during intended use to be transferred into the fire bowl's structure, thus ensuring secure positioning of the accessory. Furthermore, installation effort is reduced because the removable mounting uses the designated interface, eliminating or simplifying the need for separate, additional mounting solutions.

[0009] A preferred design incorporates multiple mounting interfaces, preferably at least three, on the outer casing. This expands the fire bowl's range of applications for different accessories and combinations. Furthermore, it facilitates stable multi-point support, which can enable the use of heavier or larger accessories.

[0010] In an advantageous embodiment, the mounting interfaces are distributed circumferentially and / or arranged in the upper edge region of the casing, preferably evenly distributed along the end face. This creates defined, easily accessible mounting positions. A uniform distribution supports symmetrical load cases and can improve stability as well as the intuitive, error-free attachment of accessories.

[0011] Another embodiment provides that the mounting geometry enables a form-fit and / or force-fit, tool-free detachable attachment of the accessory product. This achieves a secure connection combined with easy handling. The tool-free solution reduces setup times and lowers the risk of assembly errors, while the form-fit and / or force-fit ensures reliable load transfer.

[0012] According to a preferred further development, an accessory product can be optionally and detachably attached to one, two, or three mounting interfaces. This allows for application-specific adjustment of the support: single-point mountings for lighter or compact accessories, multi-point mountings for heavier loads or larger cantilevers. The user can thus increase stability as needed.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, at least one receiving interface has a separate, replaceable interface element, which is preferably detachably attached to or within the casing body by means of screws. This increases system openness, as interface elements can be adapted to different accessory standards or future expansions. Furthermore, it improves ease of maintenance because worn or damaged interface elements can be replaced selectively.

[0014] A preferred design feature stipulates that at least one mounting interface is designed for dual occupancy, allowing for the simultaneous attachment of multiple accessories. This increases the functionality of the fire bowl without requiring additional external support structures. The simultaneous use of multiple accessories is facilitated and can reduce the effort required for reconfiguration during operation.

[0015] In a further embodiment, the stand device is provided with at least two, preferably three, circumferentially distributed stand elements, wherein the stand elements are designed as stand sections and / or stand segments of the outer body and / or the base. This promotes a stable stand even under varying ground conditions. Designing them as stand sections / segments allows for a compact and robust integration of the stand function into the overall structure.

[0016] An advantageous embodiment provides that the stand is formed integrally with the casing and / or the base. This integral design reduces the number of components and assembly effort. Furthermore, it results in increased robustness against mechanical stresses and thermal influences.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, at least one receiving interface is assigned to a stand element, preferably one receiving interface to each stand element, and / or is arranged in a wall section of the casing. This assignment creates a favorable force and load path towards the stand structure. This improves the stability of loaded accessories and reduces the local stress on the casing in the interface area.

[0018] Another embodiment provides that the outer shell has a reinforcing structure and / or increased wall thickness in the area of ​​a mounting interface, particularly in the direction of a support element. This increases the load-bearing capacity in the interface area. This supports the permanent absorption of higher loads and can counteract deformation or material fatigue in the area of ​​the accessory attachment.

[0019] According to a preferred further development, the outer shell and / or the base are designed with double walls. This can improve the rigidity and thermal robustness of the fire bowl. Depending on the specific design, it can also promote advantageous heat conduction and increased suitability for continuous operation.

[0020] A preferred design feature includes an ash pan and a fire grate, both designed for simultaneous removal from the fire bowl, particularly via one-handed operation. This simplifies cleaning and improves operational safety when handling ash.

[0021] In an advantageous embodiment, a cylindrical body is provided on the ash pan, which has a handle on the lid side for removing the ash pan and fire grate, the fire grate having a recess in the area of ​​the handle. This significantly simplifies maintenance and cleaning processes, as the ash pan and fire grate can be removed with one hand by grasping the handle.

[0022] According to a preferred further development, the ash tray is designed with a funnel-shaped rim for targeted emptying. This allows for cleaner and more controlled emptying of the ash. The surrounding area remains better protected, and the disposal process becomes faster and more user-friendly overall.

[0023] The design of the ash bowl and fire grate described in this application can also be implemented independently of the other features of the invention, in particular also independently of the described provision of receiving interfaces on the outer body.

[0024] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1: schematically a perspective representation of a fire bowl; Fig. 2: schematic top view of the fire bowl made of Fig. 1; Fig. 3: Schematic representation of an enlarged detail view of a recording interface in the edge area Fig. 2; Fig. 4: schematically a cross-sectional view of the fire bowl made of Fig. 1.

[0025] In the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. Figure 4 shows a fire bowl 1 according to the invention. The fire bowl 1 comprises a outer body 2 and a base part 3. The inner surfaces of the outer body 2 and the base part 3 define a fire area 4. The outer body 2 forms the wall section enclosing the fire area 4, while the base part 3 defines the fire area 4 at the bottom.

[0026] The fire bowl 1 has a stand 5. In the illustrated embodiment, the stand 5 comprises three stand elements distributed circumferentially. The stand elements are formed integrally with the outer body 2, thus providing a robust stand structure with few components.

[0027] In this embodiment, three receiving interfaces 6 are provided on the jacket body 2 for the removable attachment of an accessory product, the accessory product being not shown in the figures.

[0028] The fire bowl 1 further comprises a fire grate 7, which is arranged above the base section 3. The base section 3 is designed as a removable ash pan 3a to collect the ash from the fuel placed on the fire grate. A heat shield 8 is arranged beneath the ash pan 3a to protect the surface below from excessive heating. A substantially cylindrical body 9 is arranged in the center of the ash pan 3a. The cylindrical body 9 has openings on its surface for supplying air and bears an annular handle 9a on its end facing the lid, which serves for the ergonomic removal of the ash pan and fire grate, as described in more detail below.

[0029] The following section explains in more detail the recording interfaces provided according to the invention. A detailed view of a recording interface is shown in Fig. Figure 3 shows the receiving interfaces 6 distributed around the circumference and located on the front face of the casing body 2, so that defined and easily accessible mounting positions are provided for different accessory configurations.

[0030] Each receiving interface 6 has a separate, interchangeable interface element 6b and an associated receiving geometry 6a for load-bearing attachment of an accessory product. The receiving geometry 6a is designed to enable a positive-locking and / or force-locking attachment of the accessory product that can be released without tools.

[0031] The interface element 6b is detachably attached to or within the casing body 2 by means of fastening elements 6c, in particular screws. This design allows for adaptation to different accessory products and enables the replacement of worn interface elements 6b without having to modify the casing body 2 itself.

[0032] The receiving geometry 6a comprises a central, essentially circular through-opening and adjoining, elongated recess areas. The recesses create several defined contact and guide surfaces against which a complementary fastening element of an accessory product can be supported by positive and / or non-positive engagement. The design of the receiving geometry 6a can be such that a fastening element of an accessory product can first be inserted into a larger area of ​​the through-opening and then, by relative movement—in particular, sliding or pivoting in the circumferential direction—moved into a locked position in which the accessory product is held in a load-bearing manner against the interface element 6b and thus against the outer body 2.

[0033] In the illustrated embodiment, an accessory product can be detachably attached to one, two, or three mounting interfaces 6. This allows for both single-point mounting for more compact accessory products and multi-point support for larger or more heavily loaded accessory products.

[0034] At least one mounting interface 6 is designed for dual occupancy for the simultaneous attachment of several accessory products, so that several functional extensions of the fire bowl 1 can be used in parallel.

[0035] In this embodiment, the receiving interfaces 6 are each assigned to a support element of the stand 5. This enables a particularly advantageous force transmission from the receiving interface 6 via the respective support element to the surface on which the fire bowl 1 stands. Additionally, by appropriately shaping the support elements, forces originating from an accessory attached to the receiving interface 6 can be particularly advantageously transmitted towards the stand structure of the fire bowl 1.

[0036] The ash pan 3a is located in the base of the fire bowl 1. The ash pan 3a is bowl-shaped and collects the ash residue from the fire area 4 that accumulates during operation. As shown in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the ash bowl 3a has a funnel-shaped design in the edge area, through which the collected ash residues can be selectively discharged during emptying.

[0037] Above the ash pan 3a is the fire grate 7. The fire grate 7 serves as a support for the fuel and, through its openings, allows ash to pass into the ash pan 3a below. The fire grate 7 is dimensioned and positioned so that it can be removed from the fire bowl 1 together with the ash pan 3a as a single unit.

[0038] In the center of the ash pan 3a, a substantially cylindrical body 9 is arranged and connected to the ash pan 3a. The cylindrical body 9 has openings on its surface through which air can flow into the area of ​​the fire grate 7 and thus into the fire area 4. The cylindrical body 9 extends towards the fire grate 7. At its end facing the lid, the cylindrical body 9 has an annular handle 9a. The fire grate 7 has a recess in the area of ​​the handle 9a. The fire grate 7 rests on its edge and is supported relative to the ash pan 3a, while the cylindrical body 9, together with the handle 9a, allows the ash pan 3a and fire grate 7 to be handled together. By grasping the handle 9a, the ash pan 3a and fire grate 7 can be lifted out of the fire bowl 1 together, particularly with one hand.This enables easy, safe and clean removal and emptying via the funnel-shaped edge of the ash tray 3a. Reference symbol list: 1 fire bowl 2 mantle bodies 3 Base section 3a Ash bowl 4 Fire area 5 Stand device 6 Recording interface 6a Recording geometry 6b Interface element 6c Fasteners 7 Fire grate 8 Heat shield 9 cylindrical bodies 9a Handle knob QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 20 2019 105 975 U1

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Claims

[1] Fire bowl (1) comprising a shell body (2), a base part (3) and a stand (5), wherein the inner sides of the base part (3) and the shell body (2) define a fire area (4), characterized by , that at least one receiving interface (6) for the removable attachment of an accessory product is provided on the shell body (2), wherein the receiving interface (6) has a receiving geometry (6a) for load-bearing attachment of the accessory product. [2] Fire bowl (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that several receiving interfaces, preferably at least three, are provided on the jacket body (2). [3] Fire bowl (1) according to claim 2, characterized by , that the receiving interfaces are distributed circumferentially and / or arranged in the upper edge region of the mantle body (2), preferably evenly distributed along the front face. [4] Fire bowl (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by, that the mounting geometry (6a) enables a form-fit and / or force-fit, tool-free detachable fastening of the accessory product. [5] Fire bowl (1) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized by , that an accessory product can optionally be detachably attached to one, two or three mounting interfaces. [6] Fire bowl (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that at least one receiving interface (6) has a separate, replaceable interface element, wherein the interface element (6b) is detachably attached to or in the jacket body (2), preferably by means of screws. [7] Fire bowl (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that at least one receiving interface (6) is designed for dual occupancy for the simultaneous attachment of several accessory products. [8] Fire bowl (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by, that the stand device (5) has at least two, preferably three, circumferentially distributed stand elements, wherein the stand elements are designed as stand sections and / or stand segments of the outer body (2) and / or the base part (3). [9] Fire bowl (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the standing device (5) is formed integrally with the outer body (2) and / or the base part (3). [10] Fire bowl (1) according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized by , that at least one recording interface (6) is assigned to a stand element, preferably one recording interface (6) to each stand element. [11] Fire bowl (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by , that the mantle body (2) has a reinforcement structure and / or an increased wall thickness in the area of ​​a receiving interface (6), in particular in the direction of a support element. [12] Fire bowl (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by , that the mantle body (2) and / or the bottom part (3) is double-walled. [13] Fire bowl (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base part (3) is designed as a removable ash pan (3a) and a fire grate (7) is provided, wherein the fire grate (7) and the ash pan (3a) are designed for simultaneous removal from the fire bowl (1), in particular by means of one-hand operation. [14] Fire bowl (1) according to claim 13, characterized by , that a cylindrical body (9) is provided on the ash pan (3a), which has a handle (9a) on the lid side for removing the ash pan (3a) together with the fire grate (7), wherein the fire grate (7) has a recess in the area of ​​the handle (9a). [15] Fire bowl (1) according to one of claims 13-14, characterized by, that the ash bowl (3a) has a funnel-shaped design in the edge area for targeted emptying.

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