Portable interlocking modular oven

Abstract

A portable interlocking modular oven is an apparatus designed to be easily assembled and disassembled for ease of transportation and storage. The apparatus incorporates a modular design that can be assembled and / or disassembled without the use of fasteners or external tools. The apparatus includes an oven base, a cooking system, a removable ceiling panel, and a plurality of removable lateral panels. The oven base corresponds to the lower structure of the apparatus that houses the cooking system to protect the cooking system components. The cooking system is designed to generate the heat necessary to facilitate the cooking of the desired foods. The removable ceiling panel and the plurality of removable lateral panels correspond to several modular panels that can be attached in a specific manner to the oven base to form an insulated rectangular structure above the oven base that retains the desired foods during the cooking process.

Description

[0001] Portable Interlocking Modular Oven

[0002] The current application is a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application and claims a priority to a U.S. provisional application serial number 63 / 553,515 filed on February 14, 2024.

[0003] FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention relates generally to cooking equipment and modular appliances. More specifically, the present invention discloses a modular oven that can be assembled / disassembled to facilitate the transportation of the oven.

[0005] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Ovens are some of the most important appliances utilized in modern kitchens, both residential and commercial. During the last decades, technological advances have improved the overall functionalities of ovens. New oven models provide different cooking modes that allow for the desired foods to be cooked using different cooking methods. Over time, several ovens have been manufactured with custom requirements for specific cooking applications, such as industrial ovens manufactured with larger capacity or with custom designs to cook specific foods. Moreover, many ovens have been manufactured with transportable designs so that the oven can be moved to different places, such as portable ovens. Unfortunately, portable ovens can be cumbersome to transport since portable ovens are still manufactured as a single rigid structure and have limited capabilities due to the smaller size. Therefore, there is a need for an oven design that is easier to transport without compromising the functionalities and / or the capabilities of the oven. The objective of the present invention is to provide a portable interlocking modular oven that can be easily disassembled to facilitate transportation and storage of the portable interlocking modular oven. The modular design of the present invention enables the user to disassemble the oven for transportation and / or storage by implementing an interlocking structure that requires no tools for assembly or disassembly. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a portable interlocking modular oven designed to accommodate different cookware for different cooking methods. The present invention includes a rack system that accommodates different cookware that can be assembled / disassembled along with the rest of the portable interlocking modular oven. Additional features and benefits of the present invention are further discussed in the sections below.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The present invention discloses a portable interlocking modular oven that can be assembled and disassembled with no fasteners or external tools. The portable interlocking modular oven of the present invention is preferably designed for outdoor use and can accommodate different cookware to cook food using different cooking methods. To do so, the present invention incorporates a sliding interlocking attachment mechanism that enables the modular parts of the portable interlocking modular oven to lock onto each other without the use of fasteners or external tools. The sliding interlocking attachment mechanism of the present invention allows for progressive panel construction that locks further into each other with each panel engagement. In other words, as the portable interlocking modular oven is assembled, the modular structure becomes structurally stronger, with the final assembly being able to be safely operated without risk of the modular parts becoming loose. Furthermore, the present invention allows for different cookware to be utilized by incorporating a rack system that can accommodate the necessary cookware to cook the desired foods. The rack system can accommodate restaurant-style stainless steel trays and other appropriate cookware that can be utilized in traditional ovens. The rack system can also be used as a five-tier pizza oven by utilizing pizza baking stones instead of the restaurant-style stainless steel trays.

[0009] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the portable interlocking modular oven is shown assembled.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a bottom -rear-right perspective view of the present invention thereof.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the access doors of the portable interlocking modular oven are shown open.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the access doors of the portable interlocking modular oven are shown open.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a top-front-left exploded perspective view of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a bottom-rear-right exploded perspective view of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a bottom-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the removable legs are shown being attached to the oven base.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a bottom-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the removable legs are shown attached to the oven base.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel are shown being attached to the oven base.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a bottom-rear-right perspective view of the present invention, wherein the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel are shown being attached to the oven base.

[0020] FIG. 11 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel are shown attached to the oven base.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the left removable lateral panel and the right removable lateral panel are shown being attached to the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel. FIG. 13 is a top-rear-right perspective view of the present invention, wherein the left removable lateral panel and the right removable lateral panel are shown being attached to the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel.

[0022] FIG. 14 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the left removable lateral panel and the right removable lateral panel are shown attached to the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel.

[0023] FIG. 15 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the left removable rack, the right removable rack, and the central removable rack are shown being inserted into the internal oven space of the portable interlocking modular oven. FIG. 16 is a top-rear-right perspective view of the present invention, wherein the left removable rack, the right removable rack, and the central removable rack are shown being inserted into the internal oven space of the portable interlocking modular oven. FIG. 17 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the left removable rack, the right removable rack, and the central removable rack are shown mounted within the internal oven space of the portable interlocking modular oven.

[0024] FIG. 18 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the removable ceiling panel is shown being mounted onto the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel.

[0025] FIG. 19 is a bottom-rear-right perspective view of the present invention, wherein the removable ceiling panel is shown being mounted onto the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel.

[0026] FIG. 20 is a top-front-left perspective view of the present invention, wherein the removable ceiling panel is shown mounted onto the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel.

[0027] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention discloses a portable interlocking modular oven designed to be easily assembled and disassembled for ease of transportation and storage. The present invention incorporates a modular design that can be assembled and / or disassembled without the use of fasteners or external tools. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 20, the present invention comprises an oven base 1, a cooking system 9, a removable ceiling panel 13, and a plurality of removable lateral panels 14. The oven base 1 corresponds to the lower structure of the present invention that houses the cooking system 9 to isolate the cooking system 9 from the surroundings of the oven base 1. The cooking system 9 is designed to generate the heat necessary to facilitate the cooking of the desired foods. The removable ceiling panel 13 and the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 correspond to several modular panels that can be attached in a specific manner to the oven base 1 to form an insulated rectangular structure above the oven base 1 that retains the desired foods during the cooking process.

[0029] The general configuration of the aforementioned components enables the easy transportation and storage of a portable interlocking modular oven that can be used in different locations to cook different foods. In general, the present invention has an overall rectangular design, which requires the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 to form a rectangular structure with the removable ceiling panel 13 and the oven base 1. In addition, each of the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 is a thermally insulated panel that helps retain heat within the oven during the cooking process. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 6, the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 comprises a front removable lateral panel 15, a rear removable lateral panel 18, a left removable lateral panel 19, and a right removable lateral panel 20. The front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18 are rectangular panels of equal size that form the front and rear sides of the rectangular structure above the oven base 1, respectively. Similarly, the left removable lateral panel 19 and the right removable lateral panel 20 are also rectangular panels of equal size that form the left and right sides of the rectangular structure above the oven base 1, respectively.

[0030] Further, to complete the overall rectangular design of the present invention, the oven base 1 also has an overall rectangular design that complements the rectangular structure formed with the plurality of removable lateral panels 14, the removable ceiling panel 13, and the oven base 1. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 6, the oven base 1 comprises a left base side 2, a right base side 3, a front base side 4, and a rear base side 5, each corresponding to a lateral side of the oven base 1. When the present invention is assembled, the removable ceiling panel 13 and each of the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 are supported by the oven base 1. Further, to form the overall rectangular design of the present invention, the front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18 have an overall length matching the length of the removable ceiling panel 13 and the oven base 1. The left removable lateral panel 19 and the right removable lateral panel 20 have an overall width matching the width of the removable ceiling panel 13 and the oven base 1. Moreover, the height of each of the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 is equal to complete the overall rectangular design of the present invention. The overall height of each of the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 can be determined according to the maximum capacity of foods being able to be retained by the present invention during the cooking process. In other embodiments, different shapes and sizes can be implemented if the overall assembly can be assembled and disassembled with no fasteners or external tools.

[0031] In the preferred embodiment, the present invention can be arranged as follows: each of the plurality of removable lateral panels 14 is positioned perpendicular to the removable ceiling panel 13 to form the overall design of the present invention, as can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 6. The front removable lateral panel 15 is attached in between the removable ceiling panel 13 and the front base side 4. Similarly, the rear removable lateral panel 18 is attached in between the removable ceiling panel 13 and the rear base side 5. This way, the front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18 are secured to the oven base 1, and the removable ceiling panel 13 is secured to both the front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18. Further, the left removable lateral panel 19 is attached in between the removable ceiling panel 13 and the left base side 2, while the right removable lateral panel 20 is attached in between the removable ceiling panel 13 and the right base side 3. This way, both the left removable lateral panel 19 and the right removable lateral panel 20 are secured to the front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18. Moreover, as can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 6, the removable ceiling panel 13, the plurality of removable lateral panels 14, and the oven base 1 are configured to thermally insulate an internal oven space 21 enclosed by the removable ceiling panel 13, the plurality of removable lateral panels 14, and the oven base 1. In other words, when the present invention is assembled, an internal oven space 21 within the rectangular structure above the oven base 1 is formed that enables the desired foods to be safely cooked. The connection between each of the modular components of the present invention is hermetically secured to thermally insulate the internal oven space 21 of the present invention. Sealing elements can be included, such as gaskets, to help hermetically seal the assembled rectangular structure above the oven base 1. Furthermore, the cooking system 9 is operatively integrated into the oven base 1, wherein the cooking system 9 is used to generate a preset amount of cooking heat to cook the desired foods. For example, the cooking system 9 can be a gas-powered system that utilizes natural gas to generate heat by burning the natural gas in a controlled manner. Alternatively, the cooking system 9 can be an electrical system that utilizes heating elements to radiate heat in a controlled manner. In other embodiments, different heating mechanisms can be implemented for the cooking system 9.

[0032] As previously discussed, the present invention implements a mechanism that helps the modular components to be attached to each other without the use of fasteners or external tools. As can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22. The at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the left removable lateral panel 19 to the front removable lateral panel 15. To do so, the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22 comprises a first front-left panel interlocking piece 23 and a second front-left panel interlocking piece 24. The first front-left panel interlocking piece 23 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second front-left panel interlocking piece 24. The second front-left panel interlocking piece 24 is preferably a key -type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first front-left panel interlocking piece 23. For example, the first front-left panel interlocking piece 23 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second front-left panel interlocking piece 24 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0033] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22 can be implemented as follows: the first front-left panel interlocking piece

[0034] 23 is integrated into the front removable lateral panel 15, adjacent to the left removable lateral panel 19, as can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14. Different units of the first frontleft panel interlocking piece 23 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22 is implemented, the first front-left panel interlocking piece 23 is centered along the left edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. If multiple units of the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22 are implemented, multiple units of the first front-left panel interlocking piece 23 are distributed along the left edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. On the other hand, the second front-left panel interlocking piece 24 is integrated into the left removable lateral panel 19, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel 15. The second front-left panel interlocking piece 24 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the left removable lateral panel 19. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22 is implemented, the second front-left panel interlocking piece

[0035] 24 is centered on the inner surface adjacent to the front edge of the left removable lateral panel 19. If multiple units of the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22 are implemented, multiple units of the second front-left panel interlocking piece 24 are distributed on the inner surface adjacent to the front edge of the left removable lateral panel 19. Then, to secure the left removable lateral panel 19 to the front removable lateral panel 15, the first front -left panel interlocking piece 23 and the second front-left panel interlocking piece 24 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22.

[0036] Similarly, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25, as can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14. The at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the right removable lateral panel 20 to the front removable lateral panel 15. To do so, the at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25 comprises a first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 and a second front-right panel interlocking piece 27. The first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second front-right panel interlocking piece 27. The second front-right panel interlocking piece 27 is preferably a key -type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first frontright panel interlocking piece 26. For example, the first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second front-right panel interlocking piece 27 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0037] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25 can be implemented as follows: the first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 is integrated into the front removable lateral panel 15, adjacent to the right removable lateral panel 20, as can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14. Different units of the first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25 is implemented, the first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 is centered along the right edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. If multiple units of the at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25 are implemented, multiple units of the first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 are distributed along the right edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. On the other hand, the second front-right panel interlocking piece 27 is integrated into the right removable lateral panel 20, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel 15. The second front-right panel interlocking piece 27 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the right removable lateral panel 20. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one frontright panel attachment mechanism 25 is implemented, the second front-right panel interlocking piece 27 is centered on the inner surface adjacent to the front edge of the right removable lateral panel 20. If multiple units of the at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25 are implemented, the multiple units of the second front-right panel interlocking piece 27 are distributed on the inner surface adjacent to the front edge of the right removable lateral panel 20. Then, to secure the right removable lateral panel 20 to the front removable lateral panel 15, the first front-right panel interlocking piece 26 and the second front-right panel interlocking piece 27 are detachably engaged to each other. Tn other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism 25.

[0038] Similar to the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism 22, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28, as can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14. The at least one rearleft panel attachment mechanism 28 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the left removable lateral panel 19 to the rear removable lateral panel 18. To do so, the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28 comprises a first rear-left panel interlocking piece 29 and a second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30. The first rear-left panel interlocking piece 29 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30. The second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first rear-left panel interlocking piece 29. For example, the first rear-left panel interlocking piece 29 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0039] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28 can be implemented as follows: the first rear-left panel interlocking piece

[0040] 29 is integrated into the rear removable lateral panel 18, adjacent to the left removable lateral panel 19, as can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14. Different units of the first rearleft panel interlocking piece 29 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28 is implemented, the first rear-left panel interlocking piece 29 is centered along the left edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. If multiple units of the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28 are implemented, multiple units of the first rear-left panel interlocking piece 29 are distributed along the left edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. On the other hand, the second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30 is integrated into the left removable lateral panel 19, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel 18. The second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the left removable lateral panel 19. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28 is implemented, the second rear-left panel interlocking piece

[0041] 30 is centered on the inner surface adjacent to the rear edge of the left removable lateral panel 19. If multiple units of the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28 are implemented, the multiple units of the second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30 are distributed on the inner surface adjacent to the rear edge of the left removable lateral panel 19. Then, to secure the left removable lateral panel 19 to the rear removable lateral panel 18, the first rear-left panel interlocking piece 29 and the second rear-left panel interlocking piece 30 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism 28.

[0042] Similarly, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31, as can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14. The at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the right removable lateral panel 20 to the rear removable lateral panel 18. To do so, the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31 comprises a first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32 and a second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33. The first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33. The second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33 is preferably a key -type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32. For example, the first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0043] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31 can be implemented as follows: the first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32 is integrated into the rear removable lateral panel 18, adj cent to the right removable lateral panel 20, as can be seen in FIGS. 12 through 14. Different units of the first rearright panel interlocking piece 32 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31 is implemented, the first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32 is centered along the right edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. If multiple units of the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31 are implemented, multiple units of the first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32 are distributed along the right edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. On the other hand, the second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33 is integrated into the right removable lateral panel 20, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel 18. The second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the right removable lateral panel 20. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31 is implemented, the second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33 is centered on the inner surface adjacent to the rear edge of the right removable lateral panel 20. If multiple units of the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31 are implemented, the multiple units of the second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33 are distributed on the inner surface adjacent to the rear edge of the right removable lateral panel 20. Then, to secure the right removable lateral panel 20 to the rear removable lateral panel 18, the first rear-right panel interlocking piece 32 and the second rear-right panel interlocking piece 33 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism 31.

[0044] In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34, as can be seen in FIGS. 18 through 20. The at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the removable ceiling panel 13 to the front removable lateral panel 15. To do so, the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34 comprises a first front-top panel interlocking piece 35 and a second front- top panel interlocking piece 36. The first front-top panel interlocking piece 35 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second front-top panel interlocking piece 36. The second front-top panel interlocking piece 36 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first front-top panel interlocking piece 35. For example, the first front-top panel interlocking piece 35 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second front-top panel interlocking piece 36 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0045] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34 can be implemented as follows: the first front-top panel interlocking piece 35 is integrated into the front removable lateral panel 15, adjacent to the removable ceiling panel 13, as can be seen in FIGS. 18 through 20. Different units of the first front- top panel interlocking piece 35 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34 is implemented, the first front-top panel interlocking piece 35 is centered along the top edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. If multiple units of the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34 are implemented, multiple units of the first front-top panel interlocking piece 35 are distributed along the top edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. On the other hand, the second front-top panel interlocking piece 36 is integrated into the removable ceiling panel 13, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel 15. The second front-top panel interlocking piece 36 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the removable ceiling panel 13. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34 is implemented, the second front-top panel interlocking piece 36 is centered on the inner surface adjacent to the front edge of the removable ceiling panel 13. If multiple units of the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34 are implemented, the multiple units of the second front-top panel interlocking piece 36 are distributed on the inner surface adjacent to the front edge of the removable ceiling panel 13. Then, to secure the removable ceiling panel 13 to the front removable lateral panel 15, the first front-top panel interlocking piece 35 and the second front-top panel interlocking piece 36 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism 34.

[0046] Similarly, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37, as can be seen in FIGS. 18 through 20. The at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the removable ceiling panel 13 to the rear removable lateral panel 18. To do so, the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37 comprises a first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 and a second reartop panel interlocking piece 39. The first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39. The second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38. For example, the first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0047] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37 can be implemented as follows: the first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 is integrated into the rear removable lateral panel 18, adjacent to the removable ceiling panel 13, as can be seen in FIGS. 18 through 20. Different units of the first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37 is implemented, the first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 is centered along the top edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. If multiple units of the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37 are implemented, multiple units of the first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 are distributed along the top edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. On the other hand, the second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39 is integrated into the removable ceiling panel 13, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel 18. The second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the removable ceiling panel 13. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37 is implemented, the second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39 is centered on the inner surface adjacent to the rear edge of the removable ceiling panel 13. If multiple units of the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37 are implemented, the multiple units of the second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39 are distributed on the inner surface adjacent to the rear edge of the removable ceiling panel 13. Then, to secure the removable ceiling panel 13 to the rear removable lateral panel 18, the first rear-top panel interlocking piece 38 and the second rear-top panel interlocking piece 39 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism 37.

[0048] In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40, as can be seen in FIGS. 9 through 11. The at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the front removable lateral panel 15 to the oven base 1. To do so, the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40 comprises a first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 and a second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42. The first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42. The second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42 is preferably a key -type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first front -bottom panel interlocking piece 41. For example, the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0049] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40 can be implemented as follows: the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 is integrated into the front removable lateral panel 15, adjacent to the oven base 1, as can be seen in FIGS. 9 through 11. Different units of the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40 is implemented, the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 is centered along the bottom edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. If multiple units of the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40 are implemented, multiple units of the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 are distributed along the bottom edge of the front removable lateral panel 15. On the other hand, the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42 is integrated into the oven base 1, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel 15. The second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the oven base 1. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40 is implemented, the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42 is centered on the inner surface of the oven base 1 adjacent to the front base side 4. If multiple units of the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40 are implemented, multiple units of the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42 are distributed on the inner surface of the oven base 1 adjacent to the front base side 4. Then, to secure the front removable lateral panel 15 to the oven base 1, the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece 41 and the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece 42 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism 40. Similarly, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43, as can be seen in FIGS. 9 through 11. The at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the rear removable lateral panel 18 to the oven base 1. To do so, the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43 comprises a first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 and a second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45. The first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45. The second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44. For example, the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 can be a T-shaped slot, and the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45 is a T-shaped key that fits into the T-shaped slot.

[0050] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43 can be implemented as follows: the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 is integrated into the rear removable lateral panel 18, adjacent to the oven base 1, as can be seen in FIGS. 9 through 11. Different units of the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43 is implemented, the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 is centered along the bottom edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. If multiple units of the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43 are implemented, multiple units of the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 are distributed along the bottom edge of the rear removable lateral panel 18. On the other hand, the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45 is integrated into the oven base 1, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel 18. The second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the oven base 1. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43 is implemented, the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45 is centered on the inner surface of the oven base 1 adjacent to the rear base side 5. If multiple units of the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43 are implemented, multiple units of the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45 are distributed on the inner surface of the oven base 1 adjacent to the rear base side 5. Then, to secure the rear removable lateral panel 18 to the oven base 1, the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 44 and the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece 45 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism 43.

[0051] As can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17, to retain different foods inside the formed internal oven space 21, the present invention may further comprise a left removable rack 46 and a right removable rack 47. The left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 correspond to two upright rack frames designed to retain several units of cookware in a vertical arrangement. Both the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 can include several rack guides that hold different types of cookware. For example, the rack guides on both the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 can retain several units of oven trays, pizza baking stones, or similar cookware in a vertical stack inside the rectangular structure of the present invention. The number of rack guides on both the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 match so that the retained cookware remains parallel to the ground to prevent the hold food from falling off. The number of rack guides on each of the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 depend on the capacity of the present invention. In other embodiments, the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 can include different mechanisms to hold several units of cookware.

[0052] In the preferred embodiment, the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 can be implemented as follows: the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 are positioned within the internal oven space 21 to hold the appropriate cookware inside the internal oven space 21, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. The left removable rack 46 is positioned against and across the left removable lateral panel 19, while the right removable rack 47 is positioned against and across the right removable lateral panel 20. This way, the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 are positioned offset to each other at a distance large enough to receive the appropriate cookware. Further, the left removable rack 46 is attached in between the front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18 to secure the left removable rack 46 within the internal oven space 21. Similarly, the right removable rack 47 is attached in between the front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18 to secure the right removable rack 47 within the internal oven space 21. This way, several units of cookware can be positioned on the rack guides of the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47.

[0053] Similar to the removable lateral panels, the removable racks can utilize attachment mechanisms that enable the removable attachment of the first removable rack and the second removable rack. As can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48. The at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the left removable rack 46 to the front removable lateral panel 15. To do so, the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48 comprises a first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 and a second front-left rack interlocking piece 50. The first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the second front-left rack interlocking piece 50. The second front-left rack interlocking piece 50 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the first front-left rack interlocking piece 49. For example, the first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 can be a T-shaped key, and the second front-left rack interlocking piece 50 is a T-shaped slot that the T-shape key fits into.

[0054] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48 can be implemented as follows: the first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 is integrated into the left removable rack 46, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel 15, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Different units of the first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48 is implemented, the first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 is centered along the front edge of the left removable rack 46. If multiple units of the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48 are implemented, multiple units of the first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 are distributed along the front edge of the left removable rack 46. On the other hand, the second front-left rack interlocking piece 50 is integrated into the front removable lateral panel 15, adjacent to the left removable rack 46. The second front-left rack interlocking piece 50 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48 is implemented, the second front-left rack interlocking piece 50 is centered on the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15 adjacent to the left removable rack 46. If multiple units of the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48 are implemented, multiple units of the second front-left rack interlocking piece 50 are distributed on the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15 adjacent to the left removable rack 46. Then, to secure the left removable rack 46 to the front removable lateral panel 15, the first front-left rack interlocking piece 49 and the second front-left rack interlocking piece 50 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48.

[0055] Further, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. The at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the left removable rack 46 to the rear removable lateral panel 18. To do so, the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51 comprises a first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 and a second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53. The first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53. The second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53 is preferably a slottype interlocking piece that receives the first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52. For example, the first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 can be a T-shaped key, and the second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53 is a T-shaped slot that the T-shape key fits into when locked.

[0056] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51 can be implemented as follows: the first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 is integrated into the left removable rack 46, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel 18, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Different units of the first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51 is implemented, the first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 is centered along the rear edge of the left removable rack 46. If multiple units of the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51 are implemented, multiple units of the first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 are distributed along the rear edge of the left removable rack 46. On the other hand, the second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53 is integrated into the rear removable lateral panel 18, adjacent to the left removable rack 46. The second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51 is implemented, the second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53 is centered on the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18 adjacent to the left removable rack 46. If multiple units of the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51 are implemented, multiple units of the second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53 are distributed on the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18 adjacent to the left removable rack 46. Then, to secure the left removable rack 46 to the rear removable lateral panel 18, the first rear-left rack interlocking piece 52 and the second rear-left rack interlocking piece 53 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism 51.

[0057] In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Like the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism 48, the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the right removable rack 47 to the front removable lateral panel 15. To do so, the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54 comprises a first front-right rack interlocking piece 55 and a second front-right rack interlocking piece 56. The first front-right rack interlocking piece 55 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the second front-right rack interlocking piece 56. The second front-right rack interlocking piece 56 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the first front-right rack interlocking piece 55. For example, the first frontright rack interlocking piece 55 can be a T-shaped key, and the second front-right rack interlocking piece 56 is a T-shaped slot that the T-shape key fits into.

[0058] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54 can be implemented as follows: the first front-right rack interlocking piece 55 is integrated into the right removable rack 47, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel 15, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Different units of the first front-right rack interlocking piece 55 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one frontright rack attachment mechanism 54 is implemented, the first front-right rack interlocking piece 55 is centered along the front edge of the right removable rack 47. If multiple units of the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54 are implemented, multiple units of the first front-right rack interlocking piece 55 are distributed along the front edge of the right removable rack 47. On the other hand, the second front-right rack interlocking piece 56 is integrated into the front removable lateral panel 15, adjacent to the right removable rack 47. The second front-right rack interlocking piece 56 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54 is implemented, the second front-right rack interlocking piece 56 is centered on the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15 adjacent to the right removable rack 47. If multiple units of the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54 are implemented, multiple units of the second front-right rack interlocking piece 56 are distributed on the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15 adjacent to the right removable rack 47. Then, to secure the right removable rack 47 to the front removable lateral panel 15, the first front-right rack interlocking piece 55 and the second front-right rack interlocking piece 56 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism 54.

[0059] Further, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. The at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the right removable rack 47 to the rear removable lateral panel 18. To do so, the at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57 comprises a first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58 and a second rearright rack interlocking piece 59. The first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58 is preferably a key -type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the second rear-right rack interlocking piece 59. The second rear-right rack interlocking piece 59 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58. For example, the first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58 can be a T-shaped key, and the second rear-right rack interlocking piece 59 is a T-shaped slot that the T- shape key fits into.

[0060] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57 can be implemented as follows: the first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58 is integrated into the right removable rack 47, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel 18, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Different units of the first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57 is implemented, the first rear-right rack interlocking piece

[0061] 58 is centered along the rear edge of the right removable rack 47. If multiple units of the at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57 are implemented, multiple units of the first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58 are distributed along the rear edge of the right removable rack 47. On the other hand, the second rear-right rack interlocking piece

[0062] 59 is integrated into the rear removable lateral panel 18, adjacent to the right removable rack 47. The second rear-right rack interlocking piece 59 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57 is implemented, the second rear-right rack interlocking piece 59 is centered on the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18 adjacent to the right removable rack 47. If multiple units of the at least one rearright rack attachment mechanism 57 are implemented, multiple units of the second rearright rack interlocking piece 59 are distributed on the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18 adjacent to the right removable rack 47. Then, to secure the right removable rack 47 to the rear removable lateral panel 18, the first rear-right rack interlocking piece 58 and the second rear-right rack interlocking piece 59 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism 57.

[0063] When only the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47 are implemented, large cookware, such as large trays or baking pizza stones, can be placed within the internal oven space 21. However, using large cookware limits the amount of food that can be cooked simultaneously while keeping the food separate from each other. So, in some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise a central removable rack 60, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. The central removable rack 60 is a rack frame with rack guides on both sides that match the rack guides on the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47. When the central removable rack 60 is installed, several smaller cookware can be placed within the internal oven space 21 to hold more food separate from each other.

[0064] In the preferred embodiment, the central removable rack 60 can be implemented as follows: the central removable rack 60 is positioned within the internal oven space 21 to receive the smaller cookware, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. In addition, the central removable rack 60 is positioned equidistant between the left removable lateral panel 19 and the right removable lateral panel 20. This allows smaller cookware of the same size to be held by the three removable racks. Further, the central removable rack 60 is attached in between the front removable lateral panel 15 and the rear removable lateral panel 18. Thus, two vertical columns of rack guides are formed that can hold several smaller cookware in two vertical stacks within the internal oven space 21.

[0065] Similar to the left removable rack 46 and the right removable rack 47, the appropriate rack attachment mechanisms can be implemented to help the central removable rack 60 be removably attached within the internal oven space 21. In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. The at least one frontcenter rack attachment mechanism 61 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the central removable rack 60 to the front removable lateral panel 15. To do so, the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61 comprises a first front-center rack interlocking piece 62 and a second front-center rack interlocking piece 63. The first front-center rack interlocking piece 62 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the second front-center rack interlocking piece 63. The second front-center rack interlocking piece 63 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the first front-center rack interlocking piece 62. For example, the first front-center rack interlocking piece 62 can be a T-shaped key, and the second front-center rack interlocking piece 63 is a T-shaped slot that the T-shape key fits into when locked. In the preferred embodiment, the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61 can be implemented as follows: the first front-center rack interlocking piece 62 is integrated into the central removable rack 60, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel 15, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Different units of the first frontcenter rack interlocking piece 62 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61 is implemented, the first front-center rack interlocking piece 62 is centered along the front edge of the central removable rack 60. If multiple units of the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61 are implemented, multiple units of the first front-center rack interlocking piece 62 are distributed along the front edge of the central removable rack 60. On the other hand, the second front-center rack interlocking piece 63 is integrated into the front removable lateral panel 15, adjacent to the central removable rack 60. The second front-center rack interlocking piece 63 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61 is implemented, the second front-center rack interlocking piece 63 is centered on the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15 adjacent to the central removable rack 60. If multiple units of the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61 are implemented, multiple units of the second front-center rack interlocking piece 63 are distributed on the inner surface of the front removable lateral panel 15 adjacent to the central removable rack 60. Then, to secure the central removable rack 60 to the front removable lateral panel 15, the first front-center rack interlocking piece 62 and the second front-center rack interlocking piece 63 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61.

[0066] In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Like the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism 61, the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64 is preferably a sliding interlocking mechanism that enables the attachment of the central removable rack 60 to the rear removable lateral panel 18. To do so, the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64 comprises a first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65 and a second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 The first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65 is preferably a key-type interlocking piece that matches the shape and size of the second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66. The second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 is preferably a slot-type interlocking piece that receives the first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65. For example, the first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65 can be a T-shaped key, and the second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 is a T-shaped slot that the T-shape key fits into.

[0067] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64 can be implemented as follows: the first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65 is integrated into the central removable rack 60, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel 18, as can be seen in FIGS. 15 through 17. Different units of the first rearcenter rack interlocking piece 65 can be implemented. If a single unit of the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64 is implemented, the first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65 is centered along the rear edge of the central removable rack 60. If multiple units of the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64 are implemented, multiple units of the first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65 are distributed along the rear edge of the central removable rack 60. On the other hand, the second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 is integrated into the rear removable lateral panel 18, adjacent to the central removable rack 60. The second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 is preferably integrated into the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18. Similarly, if a single unit of the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64 is implemented, the second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 is centered on the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18 adjacent to the central removable rack 60. If multiple units of the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64 are implemented, multiple units of the second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 are distributed on the inner surface of the rear removable lateral panel 18 adjacent to the central removable rack 60. Then, to secure the central removable rack 60 to the rear removable lateral panel 18, the first rear-center rack interlocking piece 65 and the second rear-center rack interlocking piece 66 are detachably engaged to each other. In other embodiments, different interlocking mechanisms can be implemented for the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism 64. Like traditional ovens, the present invention may further comprise at least one access door 67 that enables the insertion and removal of the cookware holding the desired foods into / out of the internal oven space 21, as can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 6. The at least one access door 67, like the removable lateral panels, is a thermally insulated panel that can be selectively opened when desired. When closed, the at least one access door 67 keeps the internal oven space 21 sealed so that the inserted food on the cookware can be properly cooked. To accommodate the at least one access door 67, the front removable lateral panel 15 comprises a panel body 16 and at least one door opening 17. The panel body 16 corresponds to the main structure of the front removable lateral panel 15, while the at least one door opening 17 correspond to the space on the front removable lateral panel 15 that accommodates the at least one access door 67.

[0068] In the preferred embodiment, the at least one access door 67 can be implemented as follows: the at least one door opening 17 traverses normal through the panel body 16 to form an opening on the front removable lateral panel 15 with the same shape and size as the at least one access door 67, as can be seen in FIGS. 1 through 6. In addition, the at least one access door 67 is positioned adjacent and across the at least door opening so that the at least one access door 67 can be connected to the front removable lateral panel 15. Further, the at least one access door 67 is positioned external to the internal oven space 21 so that the at least one access door 67 can be accessed from the exterior of the internal oven space 21. This prevents from injuries to the user during the cooking process. Furthermore, the at least one access door 67 is hingedly connected to the panel body 16 so that the at least one access door 67 can be swung open. In some embodiments, two access doors can be implemented so that the internal oven space 21 can be more easily accessed. Two smaller access doors also make the present invention more practical so that the present invention does not require a large operational space.

[0069] As previously discussed, the cooking system 9 enables the safe and efficient cooking of the food placed within the internal oven space 21. Since the present invention is preferably made for outdoor use, the cooking system 9 must be able to accommodate different heat sources. As can be seen in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cooking system 9 may be a gas-powered cooking system 9. To accommodate the cooking system 9, the oven base 1 may further comprise an upper base side 6 corresponding to an open side that enables the heat generated by the cooking system 9 to flow into the internal oven space 21. In addition, the cooking system 9 comprises a plurality of valved gas burners 10, at least one gas inlet 11, and a plurality of control knobs 12. The plurality of valved gas burners 10 enables the outflow of natural gas from the at least one gas inlet 11 through the upper base side 6. The at least one gas inlet 11 enable the coupling of a gas container to the cooking system 9. The plurality of control knobs 12 enables the control of outflow of the natural gas through each of the plurality of valved gas burners 10.

[0070] In the preferred embodiment, the cooking system 9 can be implemented as follows: the plurality of valved gas burners 10 is distributed across the upper base side 6 so that the heat generated is evenly distributed within the internal oven space 21, as can be seen in FIGS. 9 and 10. The plurality of valved gas burners 10 is mounted onto the upper base side 6 to secure the plurality of valved gas burners 10 within the oven base 1. Further, the at least one gas inlet 11 is integrated into the rear base side 5 to secure the at least one gas inlet 11 to the oven base 1. The at least one gas inlet 11 is also in fluid communication with each of the plurality of valved gas burners 10 so that the gas inflow from the gas container can flow to each of the plurality of valved gas burners 10. Further, the plurality of control knobs 12 is distributed along the front base side 4, and each of the plurality of control knobs 12 is rotatably mounted onto the front base side 4. This way, the plurality of control knobs 12 is secured to the exterior of the oven base 1, which ensures the safety of the user during the cooking process. Furthermore, each of the plurality of control knobs 12 is operatively coupled to a corresponding valved gas burner from the plurality of the valved gas burners. Each of the plurality of control knobs 12 is used to open and close the corresponding valved gas burner. For example, each control knob can be torsionally connected to the valve portion of the corresponding valved gas burner. When the user rotates the control knob, the valve portion of the corresponding valve gas burner is opened or closed to control the flow of natural gas through the corresponding valve gas burner. Furthermore, the gas-powered cooking system 9 may include an ignition mechanism that allows for the indirect ignition of each of the plurality of valved gas burners 10. In other embodiments, different heat sources can be implemented for the cooking system 9, such as electrical heating elements that are powered by electrical power.

[0071] In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise a plurality of removable legs 68 that elevate the oven base 1 from the ground, as can be seen in FIGS. 7 and 8. Like the rest of the components of the present invention, the plurality of removable legs 68 can be selectively removed to help transport / store the present invention. To accommodate the plurality of removable legs 68, the oven base 1 may further comprise a lower base side 7 and a plurality of leg slots 8. The lower base side 7 is a closed side of the oven base 1 that keeps the internal oven space 21 sealed when the present invention is assembled. Further, the plurality of leg slots 8 corresponds to several leg slots with shape and size that receive a portion of the removable legs.

[0072] In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of removable legs 68 can be implemented as follows: the plurality of leg slots 8 is peripherally distributed around the lower base side 7 so that the plurality of leg slots 8 is evenly distributed across the lower base side 7, as can be seen in FIGS. 7 and 8. In addition, each of the plurality of leg slots 8 traverse into the oven base 1 through the lower base side 7 to form an appropriate space to accommodate the portion of the corresponding removable leg. Further, each of the plurality of removable legs 68 is mounted into a corresponding leg slot of the plurality of leg slots 8 to secure the plurality of removable legs 68 to the oven base 1. Each of the plurality of removable legs 68 can be designed with different features that enhance the overall structural strength of the present invention, such as rubber pads that minimize damage to the plurality of removable legs 68 or the ground on which the present invention is assembled. In some embodiments, a locking mechanism can be implemented to help secure the plurality of removable legs 68 to the oven base 1. In other embodiments, different functional features or structural features can be implemented on the oven base 1.

[0073] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A portable interlocking modular oven comprising: an oven base; a cooking system; a removable ceiling panel; a plurality of removable lateral panels; the plurality of removable lateral panels comprising a front removable lateral panel, a rear removable lateral panel, a left removable lateral panel, and a right removable lateral panel; the oven base comprising a left base side, a right base side, a front base side, and a rear base side; each of the plurality of removable lateral panels being positioned perpendicular to the removable ceiling panel; the front removable lateral panel being attached in between the removable ceiling panel and the front base side; the rear removable lateral panel being attached in between the removable ceiling panel and the rear base side; the left removable lateral panel being attached in between the removable ceiling panel and the left base side; the right removable lateral panel being attached in between the removable ceiling panel and the right base side; the removable ceiling panel, the plurality of removable lateral panels, and the oven base being configured to thermally insulate an internal oven space enclosed by the removable ceiling panel, the plurality of removable lateral panels, and the oven base; and the cooking system being operatively integrated into the oven base, wherein the cooking system is used to generate a preset amount of cooking heat.

2. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism;the at least one front-left panel attachment mechanism comprising a first front-left panel interlocking piece and a second front-left panel interlocking piece; the first front-left panel interlocking piece being integrated into the front removable lateral panel, adjacent to the left removable lateral panel; the second front-left panel interlocking piece being integrated into the left removable lateral panel, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel; and the first front-left panel interlocking piece and the second front-left panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

3. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism; the at least one front-right panel attachment mechanism comprising a first front-right panel interlocking piece and a second front-right panel interlocking piece; the first front-right panel interlocking piece being integrated into the front removable lateral panel, adjacent to the right removable lateral panel; the second front-right panel interlocking piece being integrated into the right removable lateral panel, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel; and the first front-right panel interlocking piece and the second front-right panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

4. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism; the at least one rear-left panel attachment mechanism comprising a first rear-left panel interlocking piece and a second rear-left panel interlocking piece; the first rear-left panel interlocking piece being integrated into the rear removable lateral panel, adjacent to the left removable lateral panel; the second rear-left panel interlocking piece being integrated into the left removable lateral panel, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel; and the first rear-left panel interlocking piece and the second rear-left panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

5. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism; the at least one rear-right panel attachment mechanism comprising a first rear-right panel interlocking piece and a second rear-right panel interlocking piece; the first rear-right panel interlocking piece being integrated into the rear removable lateral panel, adjacent to the right removable lateral panel; the second rear-right panel interlocking piece being integrated into the right removable lateral panel, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel; and the first rear-right panel interlocking piece and the second rear-right panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

6. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism; the at least one front-top panel attachment mechanism comprising a first front-top panel interlocking piece and a second front-top panel interlocking piece; the first front-top panel interlocking piece being integrated into the front removable lateral panel, adjacent to the removable ceiling panel; the second front-top panel interlocking piece being integrated into the removable ceiling panel, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel; and the first front-top panel interlocking piece and the second front-top panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

7. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism; the at least one rear-top panel attachment mechanism comprising a first rear-top panel interlocking piece and a second rear-top panel interlocking piece; the first rear-top panel interlocking piece being integrated into the rear removable lateral panel, adjacent to the removable ceiling panel;the second rear-top panel interlocking piece being integrated into the removable ceiling panel, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel; and the first rear-top panel interlocking piece and the second rear-top panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

8. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism; the at least one front-bottom panel attachment mechanism comprising a first front-bottom panel interlocking piece and a second front-bottom panel interlocking piece; the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece being integrated into the front removable lateral panel, adjacent to the oven base; the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece being integrated into the oven base, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel; and the first front-bottom panel interlocking piece and the second front-bottom panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

9. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism; the at least one rear-bottom panel attachment mechanism comprising a first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece and a second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece; the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece being integrated into the rear removable lateral panel, adjacent to the oven base; the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece being integrated into the oven base, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel; and the first rear-bottom panel interlocking piece and the second rear-bottom panel interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

10. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a left removable rack;a right removable rack; the left removable rack and the right removable rack being positioned within the internal oven space; the left removable rack being positioned against and across the left removable lateral panel; the left removable rack being attached in between the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel; the right removable rack being positioned against and across the right removable lateral panel; and the right removable rack being attached in between the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel.

11. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 10 further comprising: at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism; the at least one front-left rack attachment mechanism comprising a first front-left rack interlocking piece and a second front-left rack interlocking piece; the first front-left rack interlocking piece being integrated into the left removable rack, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel; the second front-left rack interlocking piece being integrated into the front removable lateral panel, adjacent to the left removable rack; and the first front-left rack interlocking piece and the second front-left rack interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

12. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 10 further comprising: at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism; the at least one rear-left rack attachment mechanism comprising a first rear-left rack interlocking piece and a second rear-left rack interlocking piece; the first rear-left rack interlocking piece being integrated into the left removable rack, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel;the second rear-left rack interlocking piece being integrated into the rear removable lateral panel, adjacent to the left removable rack; and the first rear-left rack interlocking piece and the second rear-left rack interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

13. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 10 further comprising: at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism; the at least one front-right rack attachment mechanism comprising a first front-right rack interlocking piece and a second front-right rack interlocking piece; the first front-right rack interlocking piece being integrated into the right removable rack, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel; the second front-right rack interlocking piece being integrated into the front removable lateral panel, adjacent to the right removable rack; and the first front-right rack interlocking piece and the second front-right rack interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

14. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 10 further comprising: at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism; the at least one rear-right rack attachment mechanism comprising a first rear-right rack interlocking piece and a second rear-right rack interlocking piece; the first rear-right rack interlocking piece being integrated into the right removable rack, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel; the second rear-right rack interlocking piece being integrated into the rear removable lateral panel, adjacent to the right removable rack; and the first rear-right rack interlocking piece and the second rear-right rack interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

15. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising:a central removable rack; the central removable rack being positioned within the internal oven space; the central removable rack being positioned equidistant between the left removable lateral panel and the right removable lateral panel; and the central removable rack being attached in between the front removable lateral panel and the rear removable lateral panel.

16. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 15 further comprising: at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism; the at least one front-center rack attachment mechanism comprising a first front-center rack interlocking piece and a second front-center rack interlocking piece; the first front-center rack interlocking piece being integrated into the central removable rack, adjacent to the front removable lateral panel; the second front-center rack interlocking piece being integrated into the front removable lateral panel, adjacent to the central removable rack; and the first front-center rack interlocking piece and the second front-center rack interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

17. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 15 further comprising: at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism; the at least one rear-center rack attachment mechanism comprising a first rear-center rack interlocking piece and a second rear-center rack interlocking piece; the first rear-center rack interlocking piece being integrated into the central removable rack, adjacent to the rear removable lateral panel; the second rear-center rack interlocking piece being integrated into the rear removable lateral panel, adjacent to the central removable rack; andthe first rear-center rack interlocking piece and the second rear-center rack interlocking piece being detachably engaged to each other.

18. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: at least one access door; the front removable lateral panel comprising a panel body and at least one door opening; the at least one door opening traversing normal through the panel body; the at least one access door being positioned adjacent and across the at least door opening; the at least one access door being positioned external to the internal oven space; and the at least one access door being hingedly connected to the panel body.

19. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: the oven base further comprising an upper base side; the cooking system comprising a plurality of valved gas burners, at least one gas inlet, and a plurality of control knobs; the plurality of valved gas burners being distributed across the upper base side; the plurality of valved gas burners being mounted onto the upper base side; the at least one gas inlet being integrated into the rear base side; the at least one gas inlet being in fluid communication with each of the plurality of valved gas burners; the plurality of control knobs being distributed along the front base side; each of the plurality of control knobs being rotatably mounted onto the front base side; and each of the plurality of control knobs being operatively coupled to a corresponding valved gas burner from the plurality of the valved gas burners,wherein each of the plurality of control knobs is used to open and close the corresponding valved gas burner.

20. The portable interlocking modular oven as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a plurality of removable legs; the oven base further comprising a lower base side and a plurality of leg slots; the plurality of leg slots being peripherally distributed around the lower base side; each of the plurality of leg slots traversing into the oven base through the lower base side; and each of the plurality of removable legs being mounted into a corresponding leg slot of the plurality of leg slots.

Images