Modular grill system for arrangement at a fireplace

Abstract

A modular grill system is provided for arrangement at a fireplace, comprising a support having a plurality of connection holes, as well as through holes distributed over the support having different shapes and diameters for receiving grilling food holders, wherein the through holes are formed such that grilling food arranged on a grilling food holder is inclined towards the fireplace after the grilling food holder has been inserted into a through hole, and a respective cutout of a predetermined shape and width at end regions of an inner side of the support, each of which is configured to receive a flat grilling food holder such that it is located at least partially above the fireplace, and at least one stand connectable to the support, comprising at least one stand leg and a connecting plate arranged at an end region of each stand leg,which has connecting holes corresponding to connecting holes of the support to provide a mechanical connection between the support and the stand.,

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a modular grill system for arrangement at a fireplace.

[0002] Grilling is very popular, both in private and commercial settings. There are a variety of options when it comes to the type of fire pit used, including gas grills, wood grills, fire bowls, Dutch ovens, fire baskets, campfires, fire barrels, etc. Furthermore, there is a wide variety of grilled foods that require appropriate grill holders. Currently, only a limited variety of grilled foods can be used at a fire pit because the grilling system isn't flexible enough.

[0003] Thus, it is an object of this invention to provide an optimized modular grill system. This object is achieved according to the invention by an object having the features of independent patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0004] A modular grill system is provided for arrangement at a fireplace, comprising a support having a plurality of connection holes, as well as through holes distributed over the support having different shapes and diameters for receiving grilling food holders, wherein the through holes are formed such that grilling food arranged on a grilling food holder is inclined towards the fireplace after the grilling food holder has been inserted into a through hole, and a respective cutout of a predetermined shape and width at end regions of an inner side of the support facing the fireplace when in use, each of which is configured to receive a flat grilling food holder such that it is located at least partially above the fireplace, and at least one stand connectable to the support, comprising at least one stand leg and a connecting plate arranged at an end region of each stand leg,which has connecting holes corresponding to connecting holes of the support to provide a mechanical connection between the support and the stand.,

[0005] Furthermore, it is provided that the support has a straight shape or the shape of a quarter circle or the shape of a polygon.

[0006] Furthermore, it is intended that several supports can be connected to each other via their connecting holes.

[0007] Furthermore, it is provided that in at least one region of the carrier between the end regions, an incision is provided which has a width twice that of the incisions at the end regions.

[0008] Furthermore, it is provided that the support legs are connected to the support in such a way that they point toward the fireplace or can be fastened therein. Furthermore, it is provided that the support legs are connected to the support in such a way that they point away from the fireplace.

[0009] Furthermore, it is provided that, in the case where a plurality of stands are provided, the modular grill system further comprises a connecting element, in particular a connecting ring, which is detachably connected by an upper side thereof to the end region of each of the stand legs opposite the connecting plate.

[0010] Furthermore, it is provided that the modular grill system further comprises brackets which can be connected to the connecting plate at one end region and are adapted to accommodate a fireplace at another region.

[0011] Furthermore, it is provided that a sleeve for receiving the stand leg is provided on an upper side of the connecting plate opposite the stand leg.

[0012] Furthermore, it is provided that the stand legs are fixed or variable in their length, and / or that the stand legs have a fastening element at their end region opposite the end region at which the connecting plate is arranged, comprising a stand shoe, a connecting ring or a clamp, and / or that the stand legs and the connecting plate are connected to one another in a fixed or movable manner such that an angle between the stand leg and the connecting plate is or can be set.

[0013] Furthermore, it is provided that at least one extension plate is provided, which connects the connecting plate of the stand with connecting holes of the support to the outside of the fireplace, and / or that a flat grill food holder is provided, which at least at each end region thereof has a bulge corresponding to the notch of the support.

[0014] Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, with reference to the figures illustrating details of the invention, and from the claims. The individual features can be implemented individually or in combination in a variant of the invention.

[0015] Preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the attached figures. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 each show a view of a modular grill system used in different fireplaces according to different embodiments of the present invention. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 each show a plan view of a modular grill system with food holder used in different fireplaces according to different embodiments of the present invention. Fig. 5 to 9 each show a view of different embodiments of the modular grill system according to the present invention. Figure 10 shows a plan view of another embodiment of the modular grill system according to the present invention. Fig. 11 to 13 each show a view of different embodiments of the modular grill system according to the present invention. Fig. 14 to 18 each show a view of different embodiments of a carrier according to the present invention. Fig. 19 to 21 each show a view of different embodiments of a flat grill food holder according to the present invention.

[0016] In the following descriptions of the figures, the same elements or functions are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0017] As already mentioned at the beginning, many grill systems are already known. However, these often have only very limited modularity, so one object of this invention is to provide an improved modular grill system.

[0018] The task is solved by a grill system with two basic components, a carrier 1 and at least one stand 2 that can be connected to it. These basic components are so variable that a large number of grill food holders 5, 50 can be used and that the grill system can be used in a wide variety of locations, as described in detail below.

[0019] The first basic component of the grill system is a support 1. In one design, this is formed as a quarter circle. In an alternative design, it is formed as a straight support 1. In all designs, one underside of the support 1 points towards the ground, while the other side (top side) points away from it. In all designs, the support 1 is a flat element that has a certain dimension (length / width) that serves as a receiving surface for various grill holders 5, 50. For this purpose, the surface of the support 1 has a plurality of through holes 11 with different shapes and diameters, as shown in Fig. 3, 4 and 14-18 are shown by way of example using a support 1 in the shape of a quarter circle or a straight support 1 or a support system consisting of several supports 1. The through-holes 11 are distributed on the support 1, whereby both the distribution and the shape of the through-holes 11 can essentially be freely selected. During construction, it is only necessary to ensure that the grill holders that are to be inserted there fit in and that the shape of the through-holes 11 is selected such that grill holders can be inserted there at different angles to the fireplace 3. For example, they are formed as holes (circles) with locking recesses or squares with locking recesses, as shown in the figures mentioned for through-holes 11 of different sizes.

[0020] Grilling food holders which can be inserted into the through holes 11 are, in particular, elongated objects for holding grilling food 50 (also referred to as grilling food holders), to which grilling food is attached which is to be placed at an angle to the fireplace, e.g. skewers for skewered fish or meat, bread or vegetables etc., as well as holders for flame-grilled salmon boards or other boards to which grilling food can be attached, such as in Fig. 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 11, Fig. 12. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, different angles can be set, for example, one where the food is tilted toward the fire pit. It can also be tilted away from the fire pit, for example, for handling the food without burning your fingers.

[0021] In Fig. 7-9 shows another possible embodiment of an object for holding grilled food 50. Here, it is provided as a spit arranged essentially parallel to the fireplace and on two lateral supports, which can be used, for example, for roasting suckling pigs or other larger grilled food.

[0022] Furthermore, the support 1 in all versions has at the end areas of an inner side, i.e. at areas which, when used, point towards the fireplace 3, a cutout 12 of a predetermined shape and width B for receiving a flat grill holder 5, as in Fig. 14-18. There you can also see that the notch can have a conical shape, although other shapes are also possible that prevent the counterpart from slipping out. If, as in Fig. 3, Fig. 4, and Fig. 15, Fig. 16 and Fig. 18, several supports 1 are connected to one another, the incisions 12 at the edge areas become incisions 12 with double width 2B, so that flat grill food holders 5 can be accommodated here.

[0023] Several supports 1 can be connected to one another via the connecting plate 21 described below. In this case, incisions 12 with twice the width 2B are created at the connecting areas. Thus, correspondingly formed flat grilling food holders 5 can also be inserted into connected supports 1. For this purpose, the flat grilling food holders 5 have a counterpart to the incision 12 in some areas, which has a width B, and in other areas a counterpart which has twice the width 2B, as shown in Fig. 19 to 21 shown.

[0024] The carrier 1 also has connecting holes 10 at its end regions, which are preferably formed as a pair of holes, as in Fig. 1, 2 and 14-18. In addition, it has at least in a central area further connecting holes 10, which are advantageously formed as two pairs of holes, as also shown, for example, in Fig. 1, 2 and 14-18.

[0025] The connecting holes 10 of the support 1 are aligned with the connecting holes 24 of the stand 2, as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. This results in the support 1 being fastened to the stand 2. In addition, further connecting elements with other functions can be attached to the support 1 and / or stand 2 via the connecting holes 10 and / or 24, e.g. a square tube holder for the Fig. 7-10, an extension plate for the in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10 shown version, a holder for a fire bowl for the in Fig. 11 to 13 shown versions, as well as shelves etc.

[0026] The second basic component of the grill system is a stand 2 with at least one stand leg 20 and a connecting plate 21 connected to one end of the stand leg 20, either detachably or non-detachably, in order to be able to attach the stand leg 20 to the support 1. In a preferred embodiment, at least three stand legs 20 are provided.

[0027] Each support leg 20 can be formed in a fixed length. However, it can also be extendable. For this purpose, it is formed, for example, as a tube into which another tube can be inserted as an extension 201, as shown in Fig. 2. It can be formed as a square or round tube.

[0028] The connecting plate 21 can be used not only to connect the corresponding support leg 20 to the support 1, but also to connect several supports 1 together. Furthermore, further components can be attached to the connecting plate 21, which serve, for example, as a stand for a rotisserie or for a grill rack, etc., as shown in Fig. 7-9. Corresponding connecting holes 24 are provided on the connecting plate 21 for this purpose. These connecting holes have the same dimensions as the connecting holes 10 on the support 1 and can be used both for fastening the support leg 20 and for fastening a support 1. In an advantageous embodiment, four holes, i.e., two pairs of holes, are provided. These pairs of holes have the same dimensions as the connecting holes 10 on the support 1. To connect a support leg 20 and / or a support 1, all of the connecting holes 24 or just one pair of holes can be used.

[0029] In one embodiment, an extension plate 210 is provided for the connecting plate 21, which is attached at one end to the connecting holes 24 of the connecting plate 21. At its other end, it is connected to the connecting holes 10 of the carrier 1, as shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10. The extension plate 210 is advantageous when several supports 1 are connected to form a circle and the fireplace 3 is larger than the diameter of the circle. This allows the stand legs 20 to be placed outside the fireplace 3 and, so to speak, frame the fireplace. The use of an extension plate 210 is also advantageous if the food to be grilled is too large, as can be the case with a suckling pig, for example. The extension plate 210 also increases stability. The extension plate 210 can be provided on all four connecting areas of the supports 1, or only where the food holder 5 is to be arranged, also depending on the design of the stand 2.

[0030] In one embodiment, a sleeve 22 is also provided, which is attached to the connecting plate 21 and receives the stand leg 20. The sleeve 22 can specify an angle at which the stand leg 20 is angled relative to the connecting plate 21 after assembly. However, the sleeve 22 can also be movable, so that an angle at which the stand leg 20 is angled relative to the connecting plate 21 after assembly can be set and changed again. The sleeve 22 can therefore enable variable attachment of the stand leg 20. Furthermore, the sleeve 22 can be detachably or permanently connected to the connecting plate 21.

[0031] In one embodiment, the end of the support leg 20 opposite the connecting plate 21 is provided with a point. This serves to insert the support leg 20 into the ground, for example.

[0032] In one embodiment, a fastening element 23 is provided at the end of the support leg 20 opposite the connecting plate 21, which fastening element is designed such that the support leg 20 can be fastened to an edge region of a fireplace 3 or can stand on an area of a fireplace, as in Fig. 1 indicated.

[0033] In one embodiment, a connecting element in the form of a connecting ring 4 is provided as an additional component to which several upright legs 20 are attached, so that it serves as a stabilizer. For this purpose, in one embodiment, it has receiving sleeves 40, into each of which a upright leg 20 can be inserted. The openings of the receiving sleeves 40 are arranged towards the outside of the connecting ring 4 in such a way that each upright leg 20 is inserted towards the inside of the ring. Thus, the weight of the upright leg 20, the support 1 and other components located there presses on the receiving sleeve 40, so that the upright leg 20 requires no further fastening, as in Fig. 6. In one embodiment, the connecting ring 4 is provided with fastening areas to which it can be fastened, e.g. screwed, to a fireplace.

[0034] The support leg 20 (or the support legs 20, depending on the design) can be attached directly to the connecting plate 21 or via a sleeve 22 at a fixed angle. Alternatively, the support leg 20 can also be attached to a variable sleeve 22 so that the angle of the support leg 20 can be adjusted as required. The support leg 20 can be arranged so that it points towards the fireplace 3, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7. The support leg 20 can also be placed in the fire or close to it. For example, it can be placed in a fire bowl, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 7, or on a plate above a fireplace 3 formed, for example, as a fire barrel, as in Fig. 6. It can also be provided that the support leg 20 is additionally fastened in the fireplace 3 at a suitable position, e.g. by means of screws.

[0035] The connecting ring 4, if present, can also be arranged inside the fireplace 3, as in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, and can be fastened therein if necessary. In one embodiment, the support leg 20 can also be fastened to an outer region of a fireplace 3, e.g., a frame, by means of a corresponding fastening element 23 such as a clamp connection (not shown in the figures). However, the support leg 20 can also be arranged on the connecting plate 21 such that it points outwards, i.e., is arranged outside the fireplace 3, as in Fig. 2, Fig. 5 and Fig. 8. In this version, it can be provided with a support leg to allow it to stand on the ground, as well as with a tip that is inserted into the ground.

[0036] As already described, the modular grill system can have a carrier 1 in the form of a quarter circle, wherein several carriers 1 can be arranged to form a semicircle, a three-quarter circle or a full circle, as in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 shown, can be connected.

[0037] The modular grill system can also have supports 1 formed as a straight component. Thus, an elongated grill system can be constructed, as in Fig. 12 and Fig. 13. In this variant, one or more supports 1 can be provided on two sides of the fireplace 3. In order to arrange the fireplace 3 in the middle of the supports 1, but not on the ground, an extension plate 210 as described above can be provided at the connection holes 10 of the supports 1, to which a holder 6 (separate or formed from several extension plates 210) is attached, for example, to accommodate a fire bowl or a fire pot or a fire basket. Alternatively, the holder 6 can be designed directly in the appropriate shape without an extension plate 210, as in Fig. 11 and Fig. 12. Furthermore, the holder 6 can be designed as a half holder 6, so that in the area in which the fireplace is inserted, it engages with a portion of another holder 6, e.g., connectable by means of screws. Advantageously, the holder 6 is offset or displaceable towards the ground, so that the fire is located at a predetermined height relative to the upper edge of the support 1, as in Fig. 11 and Fig. 12. The extension plate 210 can be formed either straight or angled, as in Fig. 11, in which several extension plates 210 form a holder 6. The possibility of using several extension plates 210 to form a holder 6 or shelves, etc., enables easier production of the modular grill system, since identical parts can be used for different functions.

[0038] The flat grill holders 5, which are inserted into the notches 12 of the supports 1, can be designed as a grill grate or as a (closed) grill pan, or as a combination. Due to the correspondingly shaped holder, they can be inserted into any of the described supports 1. In this case, the grill holders 5 are curved in the case of the support 1 being designed as a semicircle, three-quarter circle, or circle, as shown in Fig. 19 and Fig. 20. In the case of a straight support 1, the grilling food holders 5 are designed as straight grilling food holders 5 and have “noses” at their end areas, as in Fig. 21 shown as an example.

[0039] With the modular grill system, only one support leg 20 is sufficient to support a carrier 1. However, several support legs 20 are advantageously provided, depending on the design of the carrier 1 and the desired size / length of the grill system.

[0040] As in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the diameter of the support 1 (in the case of a round grill system) can be larger or smaller than the area on which the support legs 20 stand. In Fig. 4 it is smaller, so that it is even possible to use the plate on which stand 2 stands as a shelf.

[0041] Due to the connecting holes 10, 24, additional components such as spice holders, holders for grill utensils, holders for bowls, and storage areas can be attached to the grill system, whereby one or more extension plates 210 can also be used for this purpose.

[0042] Fire pits can be gas grills, wood grills, fire bowls, fire pots, fire baskets, campfires, fire barrels, etc.

[0043] A major advantage of the modular grill system is that it can stand independently thanks to the stand 2, meaning it does not necessarily have to be connected to a fireplace 3. List of reference symbols 1 carrier 10 connecting holes 11 through holes 12 Conical notch B Width of conical notch 2 stands 20 Stand leg 201 Extension stand leg 21 Connecting plate 210 extension plate 22 sleeve 23 Fastening element (stand shoe etc.) 24 connecting holes 3 Fireplace 4 connecting ring stand 40 mounting sleeve 5 flat grill food holders 50 items for holding grilled food 6 Bracket

Claims

[1] Modular grill system for arrangement at a fireplace (3), comprising: - a carrier (1) comprising - several connecting holes (10), as well as - through holes (11) distributed over the support (1) and having different shapes and diameters for receiving grilling food holders (50), wherein the through holes (11) are formed in such a way that grilling food arranged on a grilling food holder (50) is inclined towards the fireplace (3) after the grilling food holder (50) has been inserted into a through hole (11), and - one notch (12) of a predetermined shape and width (B) at each end region of an inner side of the support (1) facing the fireplace (3) in use, each of which is designed to receive a flat grill holder (5) such that it is located at least partially above the fireplace (3), and - at least one stand (2) connectable to the support (1), comprising at least one stand leg (20) and a connecting plate (21) arranged at an end region of each stand leg (20), which has connecting holes (24) corresponding to connecting holes (10) of the support (1) for providing a mechanical connection between the support (1) and the stand (2). [2] Modular grill system according to claim 1, wherein the support (1) has a straight shape or the shape of a quarter circle or the shape of a polygon. [3] Modular grill system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein several supports (1) can be connected to one another via their connecting holes (10). [4] Modular grill system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein additionally in at least one region of the support (1) between the end regions a cutout (12) is provided, which has a width twice (2B) of the cutouts (12) at the end regions. [5] Modular grill system according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the support legs (20) are connected to the support (1) in such a way that they point in the direction of the fireplace (3) or can be fastened therein, or - wherein the support legs (20) are connected to the support (1) in such a way that they point outside the fireplace (3). [6] Modular grill system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein, in the case where a plurality of stands (2) are provided, the modular grill system further comprises a connecting element, in particular a connecting ring (4), which is detachably connected by an upper side thereof to the end region of each of the stand legs (20) opposite the connecting plate (21). [7] Modular grill system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the modular grill system further comprises brackets (6) which are connectable to the connecting plate (21) at one end region and are adapted to receive a fireplace (3) at another region. [8] Modular grill system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a sleeve (22) for receiving the stand leg (20) is provided on an upper side of the connecting plate (21) opposite the stand leg (20). [9] Modular grill system according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein the support legs (20) are fixed or variable in their length, and / or - wherein the upright legs (20) have, at their end region opposite the end region at which the connecting plate (21) is arranged, a fastening element (23), comprising a stand shoe, a connecting ring (4) or a clamp, and / or wherein the upright legs (20) and the connecting plate (21) are connected to one another in a fixed or movable manner such that an angle between the upright leg (20) and the connecting plate (21) is or can be set. [10] Modular grill system according to one of the preceding claims, - wherein at least one extension plate (210) is provided, which connects the connecting plate (21) of the stand (2) with connecting holes (10) of the support (1) to the outside of the fireplace (3), and / or - wherein a flat grill food holder (5) is provided, which at least at its end regions has a bulge corresponding to the incision (12) of the support (1).

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