Skewer griller

Abstract

The present invention provides a skewer griller that can be used to enjoy skewer grilling easily and safely in a general household, without having to worry about the smoke and the smell during cooking.　The present invention is a skewer griller comprising: an exterior body provided with an opening part that serves as a heating chamber inlet; an interior body that forms a heating chamber for heating a skewer grilling item inside the exterior body; a heating means provided in an upper portion of the interior body to heat the skewer grilling item; a door covering an upper portion of the heating chamber front face and provided with a shaft; a front panel covering a lower portion of the heating chamber front face and provided with a first notched part for securing the skewer grilling item; a connecting member provided with a second notched part for supporting the skewer grilling item; and a tray laid out on the bottom of the heating chamber interior. The shaft of the door is rotatably fitted to the heating chamber front face upper portion. The tray and the front panel are connected via the connecting member. The skewer grilling item is held in place by the first notched part and the second notched part.

Description

skewer grill

[0001] The present invention relates to a skewer grill for general household use for grilling and cooking foodstuffs such as meat (eg., chicken, pork, beef), seafood (eg., fish, shellfish), and vegetables (hereinafter referred to as skewered foods).

[0002] Traditionally, skewered grilling, which involves grilling meat, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients on skewers, has often been difficult to do at home because it requires charcoal or gas as the heat source, and has therefore mostly been served in restaurants. However, as the demand for cooking and hobbies have become more diverse, various proposals have been made for skewer grills that can be used in the home.

[0003] Patent Document 1 (JP 2005-270600 A) discloses a multifunctional household skewer grill that can be used in an ordinary household and can evenly grill various types of skewered foods, allowing families and friends to gather and easily enjoy skewer grilling. This multi-functional household skewer grill comprises a rectangular grill for grilling poultry and game meat skewered on skewers, a base supporting the grill, a skewer rotor with an endless belt that runs in a horizontally elongated oval shape, and a skewer holder attached to the rear end of the skewer, with the skewer holder in contact with the belt surface of the endless belt. Multiple skewer receiving grooves are formed at the opposing upper end positions of the sides of the grill, and the skewer holder is formed by installing a clip with a coil spring inside an outer cylindrical body that is open at the front and back. Furthermore, the base is provided with an L-shaped mounting section that goes halfway around the grill, and the skewer rotor can be mounted on the mounting section in the longitudinal or lateral direction in a freely detachable manner.

[0004] Patent Document 2 (JP 2007-255726 A) discloses a toaster oven that can easily cook skewered food at home without grilling the skewers, while still maintaining basic functionality. This toaster oven has heat sources arranged above and below a cooking chamber formed inside the main body, and a grill between the upper and lower heat sources that moves forward or backward in conjunction with the opening and closing of a front door located on the front of the main body. The toaster oven also has an opening in the front door and an opening / closing door located on the opening.

[0005] JP 2005-270600 A JP 2007-255726 A

[0006] However, the multifunctional skewer grill for home use disclosed in Patent Document 1 cooks skewers by inserting them into a skewer receiving groove at the top of the grill, so the length of the skewers is limited to those that can be inserted into the skewer receiving groove. Also, because the heat source is installed below the grill, when skewer grilling is done indoors, there is a risk that oils, grease, sauces, etc. will come into contact with the heat source, generating smoke that may fill the room.

[0007] On the other hand, the toaster oven disclosed in Patent Document 2 is said to make cleaning the cooking chamber easy because the grill grate is housed in a tray, which catches the oils and sauces that drip from the skewers during cooking. However, it takes a considerable amount of time and effort to thoroughly remove food burnt on the grill grate, and the grill grate and tray must be cleaned separately. Also, the front doors cannot be removed, so cleaning the cooking chamber takes a considerable amount of time and effort.

[0008] In view of the above, the present invention aims to provide a skewer grill that allows ordinary households to enjoy skewer cooking easily and safely without having to worry about smoke or odors during cooking. Another aim is to provide a skewer grill that can be easily cleaned.

[0009] As a result of extensive research into achieving the above-mentioned objectives, the inventor discovered that the above-mentioned problems could be solved by designing a structure that allows the front of the heating chamber of the skewer grill to be open, and by designing a shape that allows the skewered food to be held on one side, and thus completed the present invention.

[0010] In other words, the present invention is a skewer grill comprising an outer body having an opening that serves as the entrance to a heating chamber, an inner body that forms a heating chamber inside the outer body for heating skewered foods, a heating means that is provided on top of the inner body and heats the skewered foods, a door that has a shaft and covers the upper front of the heating chamber, a top plate that covers the lower front of the heating chamber and has a first cutout for engaging the skewered foods, a connecting member that has a second cutout for supporting the skewered foods, and a tray that is placed below inside the heating chamber, wherein the shaft of the door is rotatably fitted into the upper front of the heating chamber, the tray and the top plate are connected via the connecting member, and the skewered foods are held by the first cutout and the second cutout.

[0011] The present invention provides a skewer grill that allows skewer cooking to be enjoyed easily and safely in an ordinary household without having to worry about smoke or odors during cooking.

[0012] The present invention also provides a skewer that can be easily cleaned.

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[0099] [00 1 is a left side view of a skewer grill 1 according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view of a skewer grill 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a skewer grill 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a rear view of a skewer grill 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a skewer grill 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a front view of a skewer grill according to a third embodiment. FIG. 7 is a left side view and a right side view of a skewer grill according to a third embodiment. FIG. 8 is a plan view of a skewer grill according to a third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a rear view of a skewer grill according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a skewer grill according to a third embodiment. FIG. 11 is a view showing a state in which the skewer grill according to the third embodiment is in use.

[0014] In the following description, the side of the skewer grill 1 where the door 3 and top panel 4 are provided will be referred to as the front side (front surface side), and the opposite side will be referred to as the rear side (rear surface side). Furthermore, when the skewer grill 1 is placed in its normal use state, the side located at the top will be referred to as the top side (top surface side), and the side located at the bottom will be referred to as the bottom side (bottom surface side). Furthermore, the same or equivalent parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals in each drawing. Furthermore, although lengths are described in some places, these lengths are merely examples to aid understanding, and are not limited to the lengths described therein.

[0015] (First embodiment) In this embodiment, a skewer grill 1 will be described as an example of a skewer grill according to the present invention. The skewer grill 1 is capable of heating and cooking skewered foods. Examples of skewered foods include meat such as chicken, pork, or beef, seafood such as fish or shellfish, and vegetables, all skewered together. In addition to these, it is also possible to cook pre-cooked fried chicken or other foods skewered together.

[0016] 1 to 3, the skewer grill 1 will be described in detail. The skewer grill 1 is composed of an exterior body 2 (hereinafter also referred to as the exterior body 2) having an opening that serves as the entrance to a heating chamber 15, an interior body 14 that is disposed inside the exterior body 2 and forms the heating chamber 15 for heating the skewers, a heating means (heat source) that is disposed in the upper part of the interior of the interior body 14 and heats the skewers, a door 3 (hereinafter also referred to as the door 3) having a shaft 13 that covers the upper front part of the heating chamber 15, a front plate 4 (hereinafter also referred to as the front plate 4) that covers the lower part of the front part of the heating chamber 15 and has a first cutout 20 for engaging the skewers, a tray 18 that is placed inside the lower part of the heating chamber 15, and a connecting member 19 having a second cutout 22 for supporting the skewers.

[0017] In this embodiment, the exterior body 2 has an exterior body top surface 2a, an exterior body left surface 2b, an exterior body right surface 2c, an exterior body rear surface 2d, an exterior body bottom surface 2e, and an exterior body front surface 2f. The exterior body top surface 2a, the exterior body left surface 2b, and the exterior body right surface 2c are formed by bending sheet metal, while the exterior body rear surface 2d, the exterior body bottom surface 2e, and the exterior body front surface 2f are each independent components. The exterior body 2 is formed by interconnecting these components. The exterior body top surface 2a has a recess, and this recess can be used to place a heat-retaining plate (not shown), such as a heat-retaining plate or lava plate, on which cooked skewers, various seasonings, etc. can be placed. The exterior body rear surface 2d has multiple openings to release heat generated during cooking. The exterior body bottom surface 2e has multiple openings for the same purpose as the exterior body rear surface 2d, and legs 6 are provided to create a clearance 5 between the skewer grill 1 and the installation position. A substantially rectangular opening 7 serving as the entrance to the heating chamber 15 is provided on the front surface 2f of the exterior body, and a temperature adjustment dial 8 and a time setting dial 9 are provided on the right side of the front surface of the exterior body. Small holes 10 and 11 for supporting a shaft 13 provided on the door 3 are provided on the upper front surface of the exterior body. All of the parts that make up the exterior body may be made up of independent members, or may be molded as a single unit.

[0018] The inner body 14 has an inner body top surface 14a, an inner body left surface 14b, an inner body right surface 14c, and an inner body front surface 14d, which are combined to form the heating chamber 15. Caulking may be applied to fill gaps that may arise when the inner body components are assembled. The heating chamber 15 is a cooking space for cooking skewers, and skewers are inserted and removed from this cooking space through the opening 7. The inner body top surface 14a has a small hole (not shown) for connecting to the outer body top surface 2a. The horizontal length of the inner body top surface 14a is approximately equal to the horizontal length of the opening in the inner body front surface 14d. The inner body left surface 14b and the inner body right surface 14c are bilaterally symmetrical. Connection ports for connecting a heat source are provided near the top of each. A light source may be installed inside the inner body left surface 14b to allow viewing of the skewers while they are being cooked. Of course, the connection port for connecting a heat source can also be located on the inner body top surface 14a. A substantially rectangular opening is provided on the front surface 14d of the interior body, serving as the entrance to the heating chamber 15, and has substantially the same shape as the opening 7 on the front surface of the exterior body. Although not shown, a small hole for pivotally supporting the door 3 is also provided in the same manner as on the front surface of the exterior body.

[0019] The depth of the heating chamber 15 is determined based on the length of a typical skewer. Typical skewers, such as bamboo skewers, ginkgo nuts, and pine needle skewers, are approximately 100 to 200 mm long, so the length of the tip of each skewer, approximately 80 to 100 mm, is set to approximately 100 to 120 mm, which is the length that can be stored in the heating chamber 15. The remaining part of the skewer protrudes from the heating chamber 15 to the outside of the skewer grill 1. Therefore, the protruding part of the skewer can be held to rotate the skewer, and cooking can be performed while watching the skewer being grilled.

[0020] The horizontal length of the heating chamber 15 is determined based on the horizontal length of typical skewers. Typical skewers such as yakitori, beef, and vegetable skewers have horizontal lengths of approximately 20 to 70 mm, so the heating chamber 15 is set to a length of approximately 220 to 250 mm, which allows three to six of these skewers to be lined up horizontally.

[0021] The height of the heating chamber 15 is determined taking into consideration the depth and width, the distance from the heat source, and the overall size of the skewer grill 1. In this embodiment, the height is set to approximately 150 to 250 mm, which is a size that is easy to handle for a home skewer grill.

[0022] The interior body 14 configured as described above is provided inside the exterior body 2. When the interior body 14 is provided inside the exterior body 2, a gap is formed between the exterior body left surface 2b and the interior body left surface 14b, and a gap is also formed between the exterior body right surface 2c and the interior body right surface 14c. These gaps are provided for insulation purposes, preventing heat from being transferred from the interior body 14 to the exterior body 2 during cooking. To further improve insulation performance, a heat insulating member may be provided in these gaps. The gap on the right side is larger than the gap on the left side, and wiring and the like used for the temperature adjustment dial 8 and the time setting dial 9 are arranged in this gap. Furthermore, an exterior body front surface 2f is provided in front of these gaps so as to cover the interior body front surface 14d.

[0023] The heating means heats the food to a temperature suitable for grilling skewers and is installed above the heating chamber 15, facing the cooking space. Specifically, any known heating means can be used, without particular limitations on type or shape, as long as it can be installed above the heating chamber 15, such as a quartz tube heater, far-infrared heater, near-infrared heater, or tubular or planar heater. Specific heater locations within the inner body include one or more heaters installed on the inner body top surface 14a, or on the upper portion of the inner body left surface 14b, or the inner body right surface 14c. Therefore, "installed above the inner body" in this specification means that the heater is installed above the middle of the inner body top surface 14a, or the inner body left surface 14b, or the inner body right surface 14c in the height direction. It is also preferable to install a plate-shaped member (not shown) having approximately the same length as the heating means between the inner body top surface 14a and the heating means. By installing such a plate-like member, it is possible to lower the temperature of the top surface of the exterior body and to reflect heat onto the plate-like member, thereby shortening the cooking time of skewers without operating the thermostat. By installing the heating means at the top of the heating chamber 15, oils, fats, seasonings, etc. during cooking do not come into contact with the heating means (heat source), thereby reducing the generation of smoke.

[0024] The power lines for supplying power to the heater are routed through a plurality of small holes (not shown) provided in the inner body 14, and it is desirable to make the gaps formed between the power lines and the small holes as small as possible. For example, it is advisable to provide a sealing member in the small holes in the inner body 14 through which the power lines pass to reduce the gaps between the power lines and the edges of the small holes.

[0025] The roughly rectangular opening 7 serving as the entrance to the heating chamber 15 is provided by a door 3 having a shaft 13 that covers the upper front surface of the heating chamber 15, and a top plate 4 that covers the lower front surface of the heating chamber 15 and has a first cutout 20 for engaging skewers, and the door 3 and top plate 4 are installed so that the heating chamber 15 is kept closed during cooking. In the following description, the door 3 and top plate 4 are both rectangular, but other shapes are also possible as long as the door 3 and top plate 4 can cover the front surface of the heating chamber 15.

[0026] The door 3 of this embodiment will be described in detail using Figure 4. The door 3 is formed of a substantially rectangular member 17 made of a visible (transparent) material, a shaft 13, and a member 16 that secures the shaft 13 to the member 17. A handle 12 is connected to the lower end of the member 17. The length of the long side of the door 3 is approximately equal to the horizontal length of the heating chamber 15, and the length of the short side of the door 3 is such that the height of the door 3 from the surface on which the skewer grill 1 is placed is approximately centered in the height direction of the heating chamber 15, but is appropriately determined in relation to the top panel 4. This point will be described later. The visible material is not particularly limited and can be appropriately selected and used. Examples that can be used include glass, smoked glass, and transparent resin.

[0027] The shaft 13 provided on the door 3 is used to fit the door 3 into the upper front part of the heating chamber 15 of the skewer grill 1. The longitudinal length of the shaft 13 is approximately equal to the lateral length of the heating chamber 15. The diameter of the shaft 13 is not particularly limited and can be selected appropriately, but is preferably about 2 to 4 mm.

[0028] The door 3 is provided with a shaft 13, which allows the door 3 to be pivotally supported on the skewer grill 1. By pivoting the door 3, it becomes possible to rotate the door from downward to upward by operating the handle 12 around the shaft 13. Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3(b), the door 3 can be fixed in place when the opening is fully open.

[0029] The top plate 4, tray 18, and connecting member 19, as well as their connection state, will be described in detail using Figures 5 and 6. The top plate 4 is a generally rectangular member made of steel plate. Multiple first notches 20 are formed at the upper end of the top plate, and a handle 21 is provided near the center. The length of the long side of the top plate 4 is generally equal to the horizontal length of the heating chamber 15, and the length of the short side of the top plate 4 is long enough to cover the lower front surface of the heating chamber 15, but is determined appropriately in relation to the door 3. This point will be discussed later.

[0030] The first cutout 20 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as cutout 20) in the top plate 4 is formed to hold skewers in combination with the semicircular second cutout 22 formed in the connecting member 19. As shown in the enlarged view of the cutout 20 in FIG. 5(c), the first cutout 20 in the top plate 4 is formed by combining a rectangular shape 23, a rectangular shape 24, a semicircular shape 25, and a triangular shape 26. More specifically, the rectangular shape 23 has its longitudinal direction extending vertically, the rectangular shape 24 has its longitudinal direction extending horizontally perpendicular to the rectangular shape 23, the semicircular shape 25 is located at the left end of the rectangular shape, and the triangular shape 26 is connected to the semicircular shape 25 and located at the upper left end of the rectangular shape 24. It is recommended that the diameter of the semicircular shape 25 and the length of the short side of the approximately rectangular shape 24 are equal. If these lengths are different, it may be difficult to smoothly remove the skewers from the cutout 20. The triangular shape 26 is preferably an equilateral triangle, with each side preferably having a length of 1 to 2 mm. The sum A of the radius of the semicircular shape 25 and the long side of the substantially rectangular shape 24 is preferably set to 10 to 20 mm. The lengths of the short sides of the substantially rectangular shapes 23 and 24 and the diameter of the semicircular shape 25 may be any lengths sufficient to accommodate typical skewers, and may be approximately 3 to 10 mm, for example.

[0031] The distance c from the top edge of the top plate to the semicircular notch 25 is preferably in the range of 3 to 10 mm. If it is shorter than 3 mm, the cutout may be sharp and cause injury, while if it is deeper than 10 mm, it may be difficult to remove the skewered food. This point is described in equation (iii) below.

[0032] The tray 18 is used to collect oils and grease that drip off the skewers during cooking. The tray 18 is made of a material such as steel plate, aluminum, or stainless steel, and is placed below the heating chamber 15. The depth of the tray 18 can be set as appropriate. Preferably, it is about 5 to 15 mm. The depth of the tray 18 is approximately equal to the depth of the heating chamber 15, and the width of the tray 18 is approximately equal to the width of the heating chamber 15.

[0033] The connecting member 19, which has a second cutout 22 for supporting skewers, is used to connect the top panel 4 and the tray 18 (see FIG. 5(b)). Both left and right ends of the connecting member 19 are bent portions (not shown), which are connected to the top panel 4. The second cutout 22 is located at a position corresponding to the first cutout 20 (see FIG. 6(a)). Therefore, the length of the bent portion is the distance between the first cutout 20 and the second cutout 22. In this embodiment, the distance between the bent portions is 7 to 12 mm. With this configuration, the equilateral triangular shape 26 of the first cutout 20 can support the upward force applied to the skewer at two points, while the semicircular second cutout 26 can support the downward force applied to the skewer at one point. This allows the top plate 4 and connecting member 19 to support the skewer at only one side, the handle side. It also allows the skewer to be held at any angle. Furthermore, the tip of the skewer can be used to cook meat or vegetables (so the skewer is not exposed).

[0034] 6(b) shows the state in which the top plate 4 and the tray 18 are connected using the connecting member 19. This connection makes them one unit, and the cook can remove the tray 18 from the heating chamber 15 without directly touching it by pulling the handle 21 of the top plate 4 toward the front. Furthermore, because the top plate 4, tray 18, and connecting member 19 are one unit, they can be easily cleaned.

[0035] 7 and 8, the relationship between the height of the door 3 and the height of the front panel 4 will be described in detail. If the height of the heating chamber 15 is X (the direction from bottom to top in FIG. 7 is the +X direction), the height of the door 3 is a, and the height of the front panel 4 is b, the lengths of a and b should be set so that the following relationship (i) to (iii) holds between X, a, b, and the distance c from the top end of the front panel to the notch in the semicircular shape 29: (X-b) ≦ a ≦ (X-b+c) (i) (1 / 3X) ≦ b ≦ (1 / 2X) (ii) 3 ≦ c ≦ 10 (iii)

[0036] In equation (i), X-b = a means that the sum of the height length a of door 3 and the height length b of front panel 4 is equal to the height length X of heating chamber 15, so the door 3 and front panel 4 close the opening at the front of heating chamber 15, and the entire first cutout 20 in front panel 4 forms the opening (see FIG. 7). On the other hand, a = (X-b + c) means that the difference between the height length a of door 3 minus the distance c from the upper end of the front panel to the semicircular cutout 25 is equal to the difference between the height length X of heating chamber 15 and the height length b of front panel 4. This means that the upper part of the approximately rectangular cutout 27 at the bottom of door 3 is covered by the bottom of door 3, and the opening at the front of heating chamber 15 consists only of the approximately rectangular cutout 24 and the semicircular cutout 25 (see FIG. 8).

[0037] Next, the (1 / 3X)≦b≦(1 / 2X) in equation (ii) defines the distance between the heating means and the skewers. Specifically, the height of the top panel 4, b, is in the range of 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the height of the heating chamber 15. By setting the height in this range, it is possible to suppress the generation of smoke from gaps in the door when cooking skewers. Furthermore, if the height of the top panel 4 is more than 1 / 2 of the height of the heating chamber 15, the distance between the heating means and the skewers is shorter, which has the advantage of shortening cooking time, but it may also generate smoke, steam, etc.

[0038] With the above-described configuration, the skewer grill 1 according to this embodiment has the following effects and advantages. The door 3 and top panel 4 allow the heating chamber 15 to be an enclosed cooking space, and even if some of the skewered food (water, fats, etc., such as offal) splashes, it is blocked by the door 4 and does not fly out of the skewer grill 1. Furthermore, since the door 4 is made of a material that allows for visibility, you can enjoy cooking while watching the skewered food being grilled. As such, the skewer grill 1 according to the present invention has excellent safety benefits, allowing people of all ages and genders to easily and safely cook food.

[0039] Furthermore, since the heating chamber 15 can be made into an enclosed cooking space, cooking odors do not fill the room while the skewers are being cooked, and even after the skewers have been cooked, the area around the skewer grill 1 does not get dirty. This, combined with the fact that the skewer grill 1 is a compact tabletop size, means that the skewer grill 1 can be installed and cooked anywhere in the home.

[0040] The door 3 can be fixed in the position shown in Figure 3(b), and the tray 18 placed at the bottom of the heating chamber 15 can be pulled out using the handle 21 attached to the front panel, leaving the front of the heating chamber 15 open. In this state, after cooking, it is possible to reach into the heating chamber 15 of the skewer grill 1 and directly wipe the inner wall of the heating chamber 15 with a cloth or the like, making cleaning and tidying up easy.

[0041] (Method of Using the Skewer Grill 1 of the Present Embodiment) When cooking (grilling) skewers using the skewer grill 1, first, with the door 3 open, insert the skewers into the rectangular shapes 23 of the first notches 20 of the top panel 4. Next, slide the skewers to the left end and release them. The gravity of the skewers causes them to lock into the second notches 26, and the skewer portions of the skewers lock into the triangular shapes 26. Next, close the door 3 with the skewers still locked. At this time, the ends of the skewers locked in the first notches 20 protrude outward. Next, turn the temperature control dial 8 to a position where the heat source is heated, set the cooking time using the time setting dial 9, and begin cooking the skewers.

[0042] Next, while checking the condition of each skewer, the skewer is rotated by manipulating the end of each skewer to heat it evenly. Since the door 3 is made of a transparent material, the state inside the heating chamber 15 can be seen without moving the door 3 or the top plate 4. Furthermore, if a light source is installed in the interior body, the cooking state of the skewers can be clearly seen. The cooked skewers are then removed from the top plate 4 by opening the door 3.

[0043] Second Embodiment Fig. 10 shows a skewer grill 101, an example of a skewer grill according to the present invention, and will be described below. This embodiment does not have the door 3 of the first embodiment, and other configurations are similar to those of the first embodiment, so detailed description will be omitted. This embodiment is suitable for reheating cooked skewers, such as fried foods, or for cooking vegetables, such as onions, bell peppers, broad beans, carrots, and lotus root, on skewers. These grills are capable of cooking even without a door, because there is little risk of parts of the skewers (water, oils, and fats such as offal) splashing onto the front side.

[0044] (Third Embodiment) A third embodiment will be described using Figures 17 to 22. The third embodiment is a skewer grill in which a notch (hereinafter referred to as the first notch 20) having the same shape as the first notch 20 described in the first embodiment and a notch (hereinafter referred to as the second notch 22) having the same shape as the second notch 22 described in the first embodiment are provided on the edge of a rectangular casing. In the third embodiment, instead of the connecting member 19, a plate-shaped member 27 having a length substantially equal to the longitudinal length of the rectangular casing is used. The skewer grill according to the third embodiment is used by placing charcoal in the rectangular casing and securing the skewers in the notches provided on the edge of the rectangular casing. The casing material is not particularly limited as long as it can be used with charcoal in the casing. The size of the rectangular casing is also not particularly limited. To give a specific size, the width is 10 to 30 cm and the length is 20 to 40 cm. Conventionally, cookers that use charcoal fire inside the housing often use a grill placed on top of the housing. However, when skewered food is cooked on the grill, depending on the position of the food, the skewers may burn or break. This embodiment features a rectangular housing with a first notch 20 and a second notch 22 inside the housing. By engaging the skewers in these notches, the skewers are secured and can be placed in contact with the plate-shaped member 27. This prevents the skewers from being burned by direct exposure to the fire when cooking. Furthermore, since cooking can be done without a grill, cleanup is easier, especially when used outdoors. Figure 17 is a front view of the skewer grill (which can also be considered a longitudinal side view). The front view and rear view (which can also be considered a left side view and a right side view) are common to both. The character string cut out in the center of the front view is not limited to this character string, but can be any suitable character, graphic, symbol, or combination thereof. Figure 18 is a side view of the skewer grill (which can also be considered a transverse side view).In this embodiment, the bottom portion of the skewer is cut out in a slanted rectangular shape, but the same shape may also be used. In this case, the left and right side views are the same. Furthermore, if the front and side views feature cutouts of other characters, figures, symbols, or combinations thereof, the height of the cutouts may be different between the front and back views, and the right and left side views. Figure 19 is a plan view of the skewer grill. The distance between the longitudinal member of the rectangular housing and the plate-like member 27 is approximately 7 to 12 mm. Figure 20 is a bottom view of the skewer grill. Figure 21 is a perspective view of the skewer grill. Figure 22 shows the skewer grill in use, with skewers set in the first cutout 20 and the second cutout 26.

[0045] 1... skewer grill, 2... exterior body, 3... door, 4... front panel, 5... clearance, 6... legs, 7... opening, 8... temperature control dial, 9... time setting dial, 10, 11... small holes, 12... handle, 13... shaft, 14... interior body, 14a... interior body top surface, 14b... interior body left surface, 14c... interior body right surface, 14d... interior body front surface, 15... heating chamber, 16... member for fixing shaft 13, 17... member made of visible material, 18... tray, 19... connecting member, 20... first cutout portion, 21... handle, 22... second cutout portion

Claims

1. A skewer grill comprising: an exterior body with an opening that serves as the entrance to a heating chamber; an interior body inside the exterior body that forms a heating chamber for heating skewers; heating means that is located on top of the interior body and heats the skewers; a door with a shaft that covers the upper front of the heating chamber; a top plate that covers the lower front of the heating chamber and has a first cutout for engaging the skewers; a connecting member that has a second cutout for supporting the skewers; and a tray that is placed below within the heating chamber, wherein the door shaft is rotatably fitted to the upper front of the heating chamber, the tray and the top plate are connected via the connecting member, and the skewer is held by the first cutout and the second cutout.

2. A skewer grill comprising: an exterior body with an opening that serves as the entrance to a heating chamber; an interior body that forms a heating chamber inside the exterior body for heating skewered foods; heating means that is provided on top of the interior body and heats the skewered foods; a top plate that covers the lower front of the heating chamber and has a first cutout for engaging the skewered foods; a connecting member that has a second cutout for supporting the skewered foods; and a tray that is placed below inside the heating chamber, wherein the door shaft is rotatably fitted to the upper front of the heating chamber, the tray and the top plate are connected via the connecting member, and the skewered foods are held by the first cutout and the second cutout.

3. A skewer grill according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the portion of the first notch that holds the skewer is an equilateral triangular notch.

4. A skewer grill comprising: a rectangular housing; one or more first cutouts provided on the upper edge of the housing; a plate-like member having second cutouts at positions corresponding to the first cutouts; and the plate-like member being connected to the inside of the housing so as to hold skewers for skewering in the first cutouts and the second cutouts.

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