Swing Out Auger Assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a fire containment system with a user-friendly and safe clean-out feature. The system includes a swing out auger assembly, which allows for quick access to where the fire is housed to insure safe clean-up measures can be taken.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to fire containment systems used in outdoor settings, and more specifically to devices and methods that facilitate a safer, more efficient clean-out of fire-related residues, such as ash, soot, and debris.

[0002] Traditional outdoor fire containment devices, such as fire pits, stoves, and similar systems, typically require significant manual effort to clean. After use, users often need to scrape, sift, or manually remove ash and other residues from difficult-to-reach areas, making the clean-out process cumbersome, time-consuming, and usually unsafe. Many fire containment devices lack features to streamline this process, requiring users to use additional tools, spend excessive time cleaning or not cleaning it all, creating a unsafe environment for the next use.

[0003] While most systems include removable ash trays or basic collection mechanisms, these solutions often fall short in making the clean-out process as quick, easy, and safe as possible. There is a need for an innovative system that minimizes user effort, enhances safety, and improves the efficiency of cleaning fire-related debris.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention provides a fire containment system designed for outdoor use that incorporates an easy clean-out feature to facilitate the removal of ashes and debris. The system includes a manual swing outdoor mechanism that simplify the cleaning process.

[0005] In the main embodiment, the fire containment unit allows for the auger assembly to swing out, pivoting on hinges, giving users full access to the interior system. This provides easy and safe proximity to cleaning ash and soot out of the fire cup as well as the cooking chamber. When doing proper clean out, similar fire containment systems require grates to be removed or do not provide the option entirely, forcing the user to spend more time doing a highly important task. This swing out auger assembly feature is designed to require minimal effort, ensuring a more convenient and safer clean-out.

[0006] Allowing the auger assembly to swing out, pivoting on two hinges, grants the user with complete access to where the fire is created, contained, and exterminated. This feature is significant because the user can remove most key components needed to house a fire. Removing these features is vital when performing clean up and allows the user to stay safe by preventing any leftover embers from sparking up again and ensures you're ready to light the next one without hassle with a simple swing of the auger assembly.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1: A drawing of the Swing Out Auger Assembly closed

[0008] FIG. 2: A drawing of the Swing Out Auger Assembly fully open

Claims

1. An auger assembly comprising;A metal housing configured to safely contain and feed fuel to a fire;A swing out mechanism configured to allow the auger assembly to pivot outward from a resting position, providing access to the fire and enabling easy cleaning of the fire area and combustion components.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the swing-out mechanism is pivotally connected to a metal support frame of the main chamber by two hinges.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising a locking mechanism configured to securely fix the auger assembly in a resting position during and after operation, preventing unintended movement.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the swing-out mechanism is operable manually by a user, without the need for motorized assistance.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the swing-out mechanism is configured to allow full access to the fire, enabling cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the components in the combustion area.

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