A fire extinguisher pot that also serves as a fire starter.

Abstract

We provide a fire starter that also functions as a fire extinguisher pot, allowing for easy fire starting and extinguishing. [Solution] The fire extinguisher pot, which also serves as a fire starter, comprises a cylindrical pot tub 1, a first disc 3a and a second disc 3b fixed vertically with a gap in the middle lower part of the pot tub, a third disc 3c rotatably held in the gap between the first disc and the second disc, and a lid 2 that can be attached to and removed from the upper opening of the pot tub. The first to third discs are provided with a plurality of vents 4a to 4c of the same shape and layout. The first and second discs are fixed inside the pot tub so that the plurality of vents align vertically. The first to third discs form the bottom plate of the pot tub, and the second disc rotates between the first and third discs, thereby changing the opening amount of the vents in the bottom plate formed by the plurality of vents of each of the first to third discs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an extinguishing kettle that also serves as a fire starter mainly for carrying out for outdoor charcoal barbecue.

Background Art

[0002] As an invention of this kind, there is Utility Model Registration Gazette No. 3183248. This gazette describes that a lower lid for receiving ash falling from a large number of holes of a fire grate horizontally mounted in the kettle is provided so as to be openable and closable.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the above gazette has problems that it takes time to open the lower lid when starting a fire and to close the lower lid when extinguishing the fire, and moreover, it is not easy to open and close the lower lid due to heating.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide an extinguishing kettle that also serves as a fire starter, which reduces the time and effort required for extinguishing the fire and enables easy opening and closing of the lower lid during heating.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A fire extinguisher pot that also serves as a fire starter according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a cylindrical pot, a first disc and a second disc fixed vertically within the pot with a gap in the middle lower part, a third disc rotatably held in the gap between the first disc and the second disc, and a lid that can be attached to the upper opening of the pot. The first to third discs are provided with a plurality of vents of the same shape and layout, the first and second discs are fixed within the pot so that the plurality of vents align vertically, the first to third discs form the bottom plate of the pot, and the second disc rotates between the first and second discs, thereby changing the opening amount of the vents in the bottom plate formed by the plurality of vents of each of the first to third discs. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration example of a fire extinguisher pot that also serves as a fire starter according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing three discs before they are stacked, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing three discs stacked together according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure shows a fire extinguisher pot, which also functions as a fire starter according to one embodiment of the present invention, being used as a fire starter. (A) shows the state in which the vents are aligned to allow ventilation, and (B) is a top view of the bottom plate in that state. [Figure 5] This figure shows a fire extinguisher pot, which also serves as a fire starter according to one embodiment of the present invention, in use as a fire extinguisher pot. (A) shows the state in which the ventilation opening is shifted to close it, and (B) is a top view of the bottom plate in that state. [Figure 6] This is an external perspective view showing a fire extinguisher pot, which also serves as a fire starter according to one embodiment of the present invention, in use as a fire extinguisher pot. [Figure 7] This is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the interior of a fire extinguisher pot, which also functions as a fire starter according to one embodiment of the present invention, when used as a fire starter. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] This invention relates to a fire starter and fire extinguisher pot, the base plate of which is made up of three circular discs molded so that their ventilation holes are aligned when stacked vertically. At least one of the three stacked circular discs is capable of reciprocating rotation. By adjusting the rotation angle of this disc, the overlap of the ventilation holes provided on each of the three discs is adjusted, so that the effective ventilation of the base plate can be changed between an open state and a closed state. For example, by opening the ventilation holes of the base plate, it can function as a fire starter, and by closing them, it can function as a fire extinguisher pot.

[0009] Figures 1 to 7 show one embodiment of the present invention, in which a lid 2 is detachably placed over the upper end of a vertically elongated cylindrical pot 1, and a bottom plate consisting of discs 3a, 3b, and 3c is horizontally placed below the middle. The discs 3a, 3b, and 3c are stacked in three layers from top to bottom, and each has ventilation holes 4a, 4b, and 4c of the same shape and layout, arranged radially.

[0010] The upper disc 3a (first disc) and the lower disc 3c (second disc) are fixed inside the tub 1 with a gap between them, and the intermediate disc 3b (third disc) is held rotatably in the gap between the upper and lower discs 3a and 3c. The upper disc 3a and the lower disc 3c are fixed so that their respective vents 4a, 4b, and 4c are aligned vertically.

[0011] The intermediate disc 3b has an operating piece 5 that protrudes briefly outward from a guide hole 5a provided in the tub 1. By operating this operating piece 5 and rotating the disc 3b, its vents 4a, 4b, and 4c are moved in and out between the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of discs 3a and 3c. Therefore, by operating the operating piece 5 and adjusting the amount by which the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of disc 3b are shifted between the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of discs 3a and 3c, the effective opening of the vents in the bottom plate can be adjusted.

[0012] For example, by moving the operating piece 5 to the left end of the guide hole 5a (see Figure 4(A)), the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of the disc 3b completely overlap with the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of the discs 3a and 3c (see Figure 4(B)). As a result, the vents of the bottom plate are fully opened, and the fire extinguisher pot can function as a fire starter.

[0013] On the other hand, for example, by moving the operating piece 5 to the right end of the guide hole 5a (see Figure 5(A)), the overlap between the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of the disc 3b and the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of the discs 3a and 3c is completely eliminated (see Figure 4(B)). As a result, the vents of the bottom plate are closed, and the fire extinguisher can function.

[0014] Furthermore, by adjusting the operating piece 5 to approximately the middle of the guide hole 5a, the amount of overlap between the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of the disc 3b and the vents 4a, 4b, and 4c of the discs 3a and 3c can be adjusted. This allows for adjustment of the amount of air supplied to the space on the disc 3a, thus enabling adjustment of the flame intensity.

[0015] 6 is a handle on the lid 2, 7a and 7b are protrusions and curved holes that secure the lid 2, 8a and 8b are handles for carrying the container 1, which are rotatably attached to the side of the container 1, and 9 is the mounting plate therefor.

[0016] When starting a fire, as shown in Figures 4(A) and (B) and Figure 7, the lid 2 is removed from the pot 1, charcoal M is placed on the disc 3a, the ventilation holes 4a, 4b and 4c of discs 3a, 3b and 3c are aligned to allow ventilation, and kindling paper S is placed in the space 1a below disc 3c and the kindling S is ignited.

[0017] The paper pieces S and the like are ignited by the air taken in through the numerous air intake holes 1b that surround them, easily igniting the charcoal M on the disc 3a and starting a fire, which can then be supplied as charcoal to the firebed of a barbecue grill (not shown).

[0018] When used as an extinguishing pot, the burning charcoal M is placed on the disc 3a of the pot barrel 1, the lid 2 is covered as shown in Fig. 6, and the ventilation holes 4a, 4b and 4c of the disc 3b are shifted from the ventilation holes 4a, 4b and 4c of the discs 3a and 3c and closed and sealed as shown in Figs. 4(A), 4(B) and 6, so that the fire can be surely extinguished.

[0019] When storing, the handles 8a and 8b can be rotated to be along the side surface of the pot barrel 1 so as not to be bulky.

[0020] Also, the guide hole 5a of the operation piece 5 for reciprocating the disc 3b is set in length so that the upper, middle and lower ventilation holes 4a, 4b and 4c can be surely opened and closed as shown in Figs. 4 and 5, and the operation piece 5 is abutted against the left and right ends of the guide hole 5a so that the upper, middle and lower ventilation holes 4a, 4b can be surely opened / closed.

[0021] The extinguishing pot of the present invention can be formed in various sizes such as large, medium and small corresponding to the amount of charcoal.

[0022] As described above, by configuring the bottom plate of the extinguishing pot with three discs 3a, 3b and 3c and sandwiching and holding the rotating disc 3b between the upper and lower discs 3a and 3c, the heat resistance during ignition and extinguishing can be improved compared to the case of being composed of two discs. Thereby, it becomes possible to enhance the resistance to deformation and deterioration due to heat.

[0023] Also, since the bottom plate is composed of three discs 3a, 3b and 3c to enhance the rigidity, it becomes possible to provide more ventilation holes 4a, 4b and 4c. Thereby, the effect that the opening amount of the bottom plate can be adjusted more finely is also obtained.

[0024] Furthermore, since it becomes possible to provide more ventilation holes 4a, 4b and 4c, the size of each ventilation hole 4a, 4b and 4c can be made smaller, so that the effect of suppressing the fall of fragments and residues of the charcoal M can also be obtained. <**********>

Industrial Applicability

[0025] This invention is widely used because it allows for easy switching between starting and extinguishing fires. [Explanation of symbols]

[0026] 1 jar 1a space 1b Air intake hole 2 Lid 3a,3b,3c disk 4a, 4b, 4c Ventilation holes 5 Operation piece 5a Guide hole 6 Handle 7a abutment 7b curved hole 8a,8b hand 9 Mounting plate M Charcoal S Piece of paper etc.

Claims

1. A cylindrical pot and A first disc and a second disc are fixed vertically with a gap between them in the middle of the container, A third disc is rotatably held in the gap between the first disc and the second disc, A removable lid is attached to the upper opening of the aforementioned pot, Equipped with, The first to third discs are provided with multiple ventilation openings of the same shape and layout. The first and second discs are fixed inside the pot so that the plurality of ventilation holes are aligned vertically. The first to third discs form the bottom plate of the pot / tub. The second disc rotates between the first and second discs, thereby changing the opening amount of the ventilation holes in the bottom plate, which are formed by the plurality of ventilation holes in each of the first to third discs. A fire extinguisher pot that also functions as a fire starter.

2. The fire extinguishing pot that also serves as a fire starter according to claim 1, wherein one or more air intake holes are provided around the side wall of the pot below the position where the first and second discs are fixed.

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