Abstract
The invention is directed to a disposable or reusable barbecue (202) comprising a tray (204) forming a cavity for containing a fuel unit (205) like charcoal, a cooking grate (208) and a stand (206) for operatively holding the tray (204) and the cooking grate (208; 308) relative to each other; wherein the tray (204) is rectangular and comprises two parallel lateral shoulder edges (216); and the stand (206) comprises lower support surfaces (206.3) for said lateral shoulder edges (216), the support surfaces being configured for allowing the tray to be slid along said surfaces, and upper support surfaces (206.6) for the cooking grate (208)
Claims
1.-16. (canceled)
17. A barbecue, comprising: a tray forming a cavity for containing a fuel unit like charcoal; a cooking grate; and a stand for operatively holding the tray and the cooking grate relative to each other; wherein the tray is rectangular and comprises two parallel lateral shoulder edges; and wherein the stand comprises: lower support surfaces for said lateral shoulder edges, the support surfaces being configured for allowing the tray to be slid along said support surfaces, and upper support surfaces for the cooking grate.
18. The barbecue according to claim 17, wherein at least one of the cooking grate and the upper support surfaces is configured for providing a variable position in height of said grate.
19. The barbecue according to claim 17, wherein the stand is exclusively made of steel wires attached to each other so as to form a tri-dimensional structure.
20. The barbecue according to claim 17, wherein the lower support surfaces are made of two parallel streel wires.
21. The barbecue according to claim 20, wherein each of the two parallel streel wires comprises: a central main portion that is raised relative to two lateral end portions.
22. The barbecue according to claim 20, wherein the two parallel lateral shoulder edges form two elongate flanges that can be folded by hand around the two parallel streel wires once said tray is slid in position along said two parallel streel wires.
23. The barbecue according to claim 17, wherein the stand comprises: a central passage through which a cuboid fuel unit can be placed while the cooking grate rests on a top of said unit.
24. The barbecue according to claim 23, wherein the cooking grate comprises: a main portion forming the grate; and at least two guiding elements extending perpendicularly to the main portion and configured for cooperating with the stand and guiding the cooking grate from a raised position to a lower position where said grate rests on the upper support surfaces of the stand.
25. The barbecue according to claim 24, wherein each of the at least two guiding elements is configured for engaging with the stand when the cooking grate is in the raised position so as to prevent removal thereof.
26. The barbecue according to claim 24, wherein each of the at least two guiding elements comprises: two parallel steel wires terminating with rounded portions and distal ends that contact each other so as to form a distal converging profile that can engage with a corresponding anchoring wire portion of the stand by pressing the cooking grate downwardly.
27. The barbecue according to claim 26, wherein the upper support surfaces of the stand are formed by steel wires joined perpendicularly to the anchoring wire portions.
28. The barbecue according to claim 23, wherein the cooking grate further comprises: U-shaped steel wires extending form each side edge of the main portion, perpendicularly to said portion, so as to form lateral retaining surfaces relative to the cuboid fuel unit.
29. The barbecue according to claim 17, wherein the upper support surfaces of the stand provide several discrete positions in height for the cooking grate.
30. The barbecue according to claim 17, wherein the stand comprises: a central frame; two side walls with the upper support surfaces; and at least two legs, said side walls and legs being foldable relative to the central frame.
31. The barbecue according to claim 17, wherein the tray comprises: a bottom wall with elements forming a raised support surface for the fuel unit, configured for allowing an air circulation between said unit and said bottom wall.
32. The barbecue according to claim 31, wherein the elements of the bottom wall comprise: at least two stiffening ribs extending parallel to each other and projecting towards an opening of the cavity.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0076] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a barbecue according to an example not being part of the invention.
[0077] FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the barbecue of FIG. 1.
[0078] FIG. 3 is perspective cross-sectional view of a lateral side wall of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0079] FIG. 4 is a top view of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 to 3.
[0080] FIG. 5 is a detailed view of means for retaining the cooking grate.
[0081] FIG. 6 is a detailed view of another means for retaining the cooking grate.
[0082] FIG. 7 is a side view of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 to 6.
[0083] FIG. 8 is a front view of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 to 7.
[0084] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 to 8 in a collapsed and packaged state.
[0085] FIG. 10 is another perspective view of the barbecue of FIG. 9.
[0086] FIG. 11 is top perspective view of a barbecue according to another example not being part of the invention.
[0087] FIG. 12 is a perspective side view of the barbecue of FIG. 11.
[0088] FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of the barbecue of FIGS. 11 and 12, in a packaged state.
[0089] FIG. 14 is another perspective view of the barbecue of FIG. 13.
[0090] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a tray of a barbecue according to a first embodiment of the invention.
[0091] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a stand of the barbecue according to a first embodiment of the invention.
[0092] FIG. 17 is a top view of the stand of FIG. 16.
[0093] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a cooking grate of the barbecue according to a first embodiment of the invention.
[0094] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the barbecue according to a first embodiment of the invention.
[0095] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a barbecue according to a second embodiment of the invention
DESCRIPTION OF AN EMBODIMENT
[0096] FIGS. 1 and 2 are two different perspective views of a barbecue according to an example not being part of the invention. FIG. 2 shows the barbecue of FIG. 1 from below whereas the barbecue is rotated by about 180°. The barbecue 2 comprises essentially a tray 4, a stand 6 and a cooking grate.
[0097] The tray 4 is made of metallic foil, preferably of aluminium foil. The foil can have a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, preferably less than 0.2 mm, more preferably less than 0.1 mm. As is apparent in FIG. 1, the tray 4 comprises a bottom wall and side walls forming a cavity for receiving charcoal or wood or any other combustible material that is adapted for cooking food. The tray shows advantageously a generally rectangular form where the side walls need not be perpendicular to the bottom wall, i.e. can slightly widen from the bottom to the opening of the cavity.
[0098] The tray 4 is made of two parts 4.1 and 4.2 slidable relative to each other along an extension direction. This direction corresponds to the main longitudinal direction of the tray. The two parts advantageously form two halves of the tray 4. Each part 4.1 and 4.2 shows a U-shaped cross section formed by the bottom wall 14.1 and 14.2, and by two side opposite lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2, respectively. Each part 4.1 and 4.2 comprises also an end side wall 12.1 and 12.2. The U-shaped cross sections of the two parts 4.1 and 4.2 mate with each other, i.e. the external face of one of these two sections contacts the inner face of the other one of these sections. For instance, as is visible in FIGS. 1 and 2, the U-shaped cross section of the part 4.2 contacts the inner face of the U-shaped cross section of the part 4.1.
[0099] The side walls 10.1, 10.2, 12.1 and 12.2 comprise distal edges 16.1 and 16.2, i.e. edges that a distant from the bottom wall 14.1 and 14.2, that form a support surface for receiving the cooking grate 8. More specifically, that surface is generally planar and shows a rectangular profile. Even more specifically, the distal edges 16.1 and 16.2 can also comprise a raised portion protruding away from an external edge of the support surface so as to surround or circumvent the cooking grate, for centering purposes, when said grate is placed on said support surface. These raised or protruding portions are formed by bent end sections of the foil forming the side walls 10.1, 10.2, 12.1 and 12.2. These bent end sections provide a stiffening effect of the side walls and therefore of the whole tray 4.
[0100] The cooking grate 8 can comprise a wire contour 8.1 and transversal wires 8.2 attached thereto. The grid can be made of two parts of about the same size and hinged to each other so as to be foldable. The hinge can be formed by several, for instance two, rings 8.3 encircling the adjacent contour portions of the two parts. The grate 8 can also comprise a handle 8.4 mounted pivoting to an external portion of the contour 8.1
[0101] The bent end sections of the distal edges 16.1 and 16.2 of the lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2 are railed shaped such that, on each lateral side of the tray, the rail-shaped end portions of the part 4.2 slidably engages inside the rail-shaped end portions of the part 4.1, so that the part 4.2 is guided relative to the part 4.1 along the sliding stroke between said parts 4.1 and 4.2. The relative sliding movement between the two parts 4.1 and 4.2 can be limited, i.e. in particular in a direction of extension of the tray, by extension limiting means. Such means can for instance be formed by a slot 18 formed on at least one lateral side wall 10.1 or 10.2 of one of the parts 4.1 and 4.2, and by a bossing 20 on the corresponding lateral side wall of the other part where said bossing 20 engages in said slot 18. For instance, the bossing 20 can be a pin and can be formed integrally with the side wall, e.g. by embossing. The bossing 20 can be formed as a pin with a limited height so that both parts 4.1 and 4.2 of the tray can be engaged with each other by elastically deforming the side wall(s) with the bossing(s) 20 and/or the side wall(s) with the slot(s).
[0102] In FIGS. 1 and 2, the tray 4 is illustrated in an extended configuration, i.e. where the pins 20 contact the ends of the slots 18, thereby preventing a further extension of the tray. The slots 18 can extend over more than 80% of the longitudinal length of the side walls 10.1 so as to allow a maximum collapsed state of the tray, i.e. where the part 4.2 is slid towards the other part 4.1 up to a point where the front faces of the lateral walls 10.2 of said part 4.2 are adjacent or even touch the end wall 12.1 of the other part 4.1.
[0103] In FIG. 2, we can observe that the distal edge 16.2 of the lateral side wall 10.2 of the part 4.2 of the tray 4 shows a tab 17.2 preferably formed integrally in the support surface for the cooking grate. The tab 17.2 is oriented so as to bend away when the cooking grate is inserted toward the end side wall 12.1 of the part 4.1 and to retain said grate against retraction once inserted. We can also observe that the distal edge 16.1 of the end side wall 12.1 of the part 4.1 can also comprise a tab 17.1 also preferably formed integrally in the support surface for the cooking grate. The tab 17.1 is oriented so as to bend back towards the support surface when the cooking grate is inserted toward the end side wall 12.1 and to retain said grate against retraction once inserted.
[0104] Still with reference with FIGS. 1 and 2, the bottom walls 14.1 and 14.2 of the parts 4.1 and 4.2 of the tray 4 shows stiffening ribs 22 which mate with each other between the two parts 4.1 and 4.2. For instance, the bottom walls 14.1 and 14.2 comprise each two longitudinal ribs 22. The ribs 22 show for instance a triangular cross-section, being however understood that other shapes can also be considered. The ribs 22 extend along the whole length of the bottom walls 14.1 and 14.2 in order to allow relative sliding movement between the parts 4.1 and 4.2 along their whole lengths, or at least along nearly their whole lengths.
[0105] The stand 6 is designed for supporting the tray 4, i.e, for receiving the lower face of the bottom walls 14.1 and 14.2. To that end the stand 6 shows legs and a support portion where the support portion is distant from the lower ends of the legs. For instance, the stand 6 is made of metal wire. It comprises for instance four vertical wires 6.1 forming the legs, and horizontal wires 6.2 interconnecting the vertical wires 6.1. These wires are welded or soldered together at their mutual contact areas. In the present embodiment, the stand 6 comprises four horizontal wires 6.2, i.e. two lower wires extending longitudinally and two upper wires extending transversally. The horizontal wires 6.2 form the support portion. The lower horizontal wires 6.2 are positioned relative to each other so that they are in contact with the bottom walls 14.1 and 14.2. The two upper horizontal wires 6.2 are perpendicular to the two lower horizontal wires 6.2 and contact shoulder portions 10a.1 and 10a.2 of the lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2.
[0106] FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the distal edges 16.1 and 16.2 of the lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2 on one lateral side of the tray 4. More specifically, FIG. 3 illustrates the shape of the longitudinal distal edges 16.1 and 16.2 and their engagement relative to each other and their engagement with the cooking grate 8. We can observe each rail-shaped distal edge comprises, successively when going along the wall 10.1/10.2 towards the terminal end of said wall, a first horizontal section 16a.1/16a.2 adjacent the lateral side wall 10.1/10.2, a first vertical section 16b.1/16b.2, a second horizontal section 16c.1/16c.2 and a second vertical section 16d.1/16d.2 with a distal end distant from the first horizontal section 16a.1/16a.2 so as to form an opening 16f.1/16f.2 of the cavity 16e1/16e.2. As is apparent in FIG. 3, the corresponding longitudinal edge of the cooking grate 8 extends inside the cavity 16e1/16e.2 through the opening 16f.1/16f.2.
[0107] FIG. 4 is a top view of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 and 2. As readily apparent in FIG. 1, we can observe that the stand 6 comprises four pins 6.3 protruding upwardly through corresponding openings formed in the shoulder portions 10a.1 and 10a.2 of the lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2. These pins 6.3 are advantageously the end portions of the four vertical wires 6.1 (FIGS. 1 and 2). This engagement between the stand 6 and the tray 4 provides a proper relative positioning which is beneficial for a comfortable and safe use of the barbecue. This means for example that when the barbecue is place on a surface which shows a slight slope, e.g. on the ground or a table, during use of the barbecue, the tray will not slide away from the stand and fall in an uncontrolled manner. The same applies even when the barbecue is placed on a perfectly even and horizontal surface, e.g. when manipulating pieces of meat that might slightly stick to the cooking grate 8. The diameter of the openings formed in the shoulder portions 10a.1 and 10a.2 of the lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2 shows a limited play with the diameter of the pins 6.3, e.g. less than 50%, preferably less than 20%, of the diameter of the pins 6.3.
[0108] FIG. 5 is a detailed perspective view of the tab 17.2 in the distal edge 16.2 of the lateral side wall of the part 4.2 of the tray 4, cooperating with the cooking grate 8. As is apparent, the tab 17.2 is integrally formed by cutting according to a U-profile the support surface 16a.2 of the distal edge 16.2. The tab 17.2 is bent so as to be inclined relative to the support surface 16a.2 for bending back towards said surface when the cooking grate 8 is inserted and for engaging with the said grate when it is attempted to remove said grate. For instance, the tab 17.2 is contacted by the transversal wires 8.2 of the grate 8 when the latter is inserted.
[0109] FIG. 6 is a detailed perspective view of the distal edge 16.1 of the end side wall 12.1 of the part 4.1 of the tray 4, showing the tab 17.1. The latter is advantageously integrally formed by cutting in the support surface 16a.1 of the distal edge 16.1. The tab 17.1 is bent so as to be inclined relative to the support surface 16a.1 for bending back towards said surface when the cooking grate 8 is inserted and for engaging with the said grate when it is attempted to remove said grate. For instance, the tab 17.1 is contacted by the contour wire 8.1 of the grate 8 when the latter is inserted.
[0110] FIG. 7 is a lateral side view of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 to 6, where the slot 18 and the corresponding bossing or pin 20 in the lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, are well visible.
[0111] With reference to FIGS. 1, 4 and 7, we can observe that the transversal distal edge 16.2 of the part 4.2 of the tray 4 is aligned with the supporting surface formed by the first horizontal section 16a.1 and 16a.2 of the longitudinal distal edges 16.1 and 16.2 (see FIG. 3), in order to form a slot or passage for insertion of the cooking grate 8. Optionally, that edge can then be manually folded upwardly after insertion of the cooking grate 8, thereby preventing said grate to slide out of the rails of the distal edges.
[0112] FIG. 8 is a front view of the barbecue of FIGS. 1 to 7. We can observe that the lower horizontal wires 6.2 contact the bottom walls 14.1 and 14.2 of the tray 4 whereas the upper horizontal wires 6.2 contact the shoulder portions 10a.1 and 10a.2 of the lateral side walls 10.1 and 10.2.
[0113] FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate the barbecue of FIGS. 1 to 6 in a collapsed state ready for being packaged. We can observe that the part 4.2 is slid totally or nearly totally inside the part 4.1, i.e. up to a point where the bossing or pin 20 reaches the opposite end of the slot 18, A packaged charcoal unit 5 is placed in the reduced cavity of the tray in that collapsed state. The cooking grate 8 is made of two parts, each corresponding at least approximately to a half thereof. Both parts are superimposed and placed on the top face of the package of the charcoal 5. The stand 6 is rotated by 90° relative to the position in use as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 7 and 8. This is apparent in that the upper horizontal wires 6.2 extend transversally to the extension direction of the tray whereas in use this is the contrary. Similarly, the lower horizontal wires 6.2 extend longitudinally along the extension direction of the tray whereas in use this is the contrary.
[0114] FIGS. 11 to 14 illustrate a barbecue according to another example not being part of the invention. The reference numbers in FIGS. 1-10 are used here for designating the same or corresponding elements where however these numbers are incremented by 100. It is also referred to the description of these elements in relation with FIGS. 1-10.
[0115] FIGS. 11 and 12 are top and side perspective views of the barbecue.
[0116] With reference to FIG. 11, similarly to the barbecue of FIGS. 1-10, the barbecue 102 comprises essentially a tray 104, a stand 106 and a cooking grate 108. The tray 104 is made of metallic foil, preferably of aluminium foil. The foil can have a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, preferably less than 0.2 mm, more preferably less than 0.1 mm. As is apparent in FIG. 1, the tray 104 comprises a bottom wall 114 and side walls 110 and 112 forming a cavity for receiving charcoal or wood or any other combustible material that is adapted for cooking food. The tray shows advantageously a generally rectangular form where the side walls need not be perpendicular to the bottom wall, i.e. slightly widen from the bottom to the opening of the cavity.
[0117] The side edges 116 of the side walls 110 and 112, more particularly of the two lateral side walls 110 and of one of the end side wall 112, form each a rail with an opening for receiving a corresponding edge of the cooking grate 108. Similarly to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 10, the railed-shaped distal edges 116 can comprise means for retaining the cooking grate 108. More specifically, these means can be tabs 117 which are preferably integrally formed in the support surface of the cooking grate 108, e.g. by cutting a U-shaped portion of said surface and bending said portion out of the support surface. The tab 117 is bent so as to be inclined relative to the support surface for bending back towards said surface when the cooking grate 108 is inserted and for engaging with the said grate when it is attempted to remove said grate. The tabs 117 are advantageously formed in the two rail-shaped distal edges 116 of the lateral side walls 110. Advantageously, the distal edge 116 of each of the two lateral side walls 110 comprises at least two tabs 117.
[0118] With reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, we observe that the stand 106 is generally made of wires welded to each other. It comprises a base portion 106.1 forming a lower frame intended to contact a support surface. The stand 106 comprises also wires 106.2 extending upwardly from the base 106.1 and connecting to an upper receiving frame 106.3 that receives the tray 104. More specifically, the upper frame shows a shape that is similar to the contour of the tray, for instance a rectangular shape. The upper frame 106.3 is dimensioned larger than the base 114 of the tray 104 so as to be able to receive said tray. Advantageously, the side walls 110 and 112 of the tray 104 widen from the bottom wall to the opening of the cavity, so that said walls contact the upper frame 106.3 when the tray 104 is placed on the stand 106.
[0119] FIGS. 13 and 14 are top and low perspective views of the barbecue of FIGS. 11 and 12, in packaged state. As apparent in these figures, the stand 106 is configured such that when rotated upside down fits around the tray 104 for reducing the packaged volume. The cooking grate 108 can be placed under the tray 104 and the stand 106. A packaged charcoal unit 105 can be placed in the cavity of the tray 104.
[0120] FIGS. 15 to 19 illustrate different elements of a barbecue according to a first embodiment of the invention. The reference numbers in FIGS. 1-10 are used here for designating the same or corresponding elements where however these numbers are incremented by 200. It is also referred to the description of these elements in relation with FIGS. 1-10 and also with FIGS. 11-14.
[0121] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the tray 204 of the barbecue according the first embodiment. The tray 204 is preferably made of metal, e.g. aluminium foil. It is advantageously rectangular with two lateral side walls 210, two end side wall 212, and a bottom wall 214. These walls form a cavity opening upwardly and designed for receiving fuel like charcoal, in particular a fuel unit as illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 relating to another example (reference 105). Such fuels units are commercial available. They show a cuboid form and comprise a central chimney made of light combustible material like cardboard, charcoal, firing starting material like straw, and outer packaging made also light combustible material like cardboard.
[0122] The side walls 210 and 212, in particular the lateral side walls 210, show lateral shoulder edges 216. These can form lateral flanges extending essentially parallel to the bottom wall.
[0123] The bottom wall 214 show stiffening ribs 222 which for instance extend transversally. The ribs 222 show for instance a triangular cross-section, being however understood that other shapes can also be considered. The ribs 222 extend along the whole lateral length of the bottom wall.
[0124] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a stand 206 of the barbecue according the first embodiment. The stand 206 is made predominantly, preferably exclusively, of metal wires joined to each other by welding. It comprises a base portion 206.1 forming a lower frame intended to contact a support surface. The stand 206 comprises also wires 206.2 extending upwardly from the base 206.1 and connecting to a lower support surfaces 206.3 that receive the tray 204. More specifically, the lower support surfaces 206.3 comprise two elongate parallel steel wires specially configured for supporting the shoulder edges 216 of the lateral side walls 210 of the tray 204. As this is apparent, each elongate steel wire 206.3 can comprises a central main portion that is raised relative to lateral end portions. The vertical wires 206.2 connect also to an upper frame 206.4 locate above the lower support surfaces 206.3 for the tray. The upper frame 206.4 shows a central hole 206.5 intended to allow insertion of the above mentioned fuel unit. As this is apparent the upper frame 206.4 can comprise a fixed grate area adjacent the hole 206.5, in particular surrounding the hole 206.5.
[0125] FIG. 17 is a top view of the stand 206 of FIG. 16. The upper frame 206.4 with the fixed grate area, and the hole 206.5 are well visible. We can also observe that the hole 206.5 is delimited at two opposed sides by the steel wires 206.6 forming upper support surfaces for a cooking grate (illustrated in FIG. 18). The upper frame 206.4 comprises also two anchoring steel wire portions 206.7 that connect perpendicularly to the steel wires 206.6 forming the upper support surfaces.
[0126] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a cooking grate 208 of the barbecue according the first embodiment. The cooking grate, similarly to the stand, is made predominantly, preferably exclusively, of metal wires joined to each other by welding. It comprises a main flat portion 208.1 formed for instance by a rectangular wire and a series of transversal wires welded at each end thereof to the rectangular wire. The cooking grate 208 comprises also two guiding elements 208.2 extending perpendicularly to the main portion 208.1 from opposed edges of said portion. These guiding elements 208.2 are configured for engaging with the stand 206, more particularly with the upper frame 206.4 thereof (FIGS. 16 and 17), even more particularly with the anchoring wire portions 206.7 thereof (FIG. 17), in order to anchor the cooking grate 208 to the stand, in a raised position, and also to allow a progressive lowering movement of the cooing grate 208 until it rests on the upper support surfaces 206.6 of the stand 206.
[0127] More specifically, each guiding element 208.2 can be made of two parallel steel wire extending perpendicularly from the main portion 208.1 and ending respectively with curved portions and distal ends that contact each other, in order to form a converging end lateral provide to engage with the anchoring wire portions 206.7 (FIG. 17) when lowering the cooking grate 208 towards the stand 206 (FIG. 17).
[0128] The cooking grate can also comprise U-shaped steel wires 208.3 extending perpendicularly to the main portion 208.1 from side edges of said portion, so as to form a lateral retaining surfaces relative to the cuboid fuel unit.
[0129] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the barbecue 202 according to the first embodiment of the invention, i.e. comprising the tray of FIG. 15, the stand of FIGS. 16 and 17, and the cooking grate of FIG. 18. We can observe that cooking grate in the raised position while the guiding elements 208.2 are in engagement with the stand 206, more specifically with the upper frame 206.4 thereof. Once the cuboid fuel unit 205 starts to lower in height due to the combustion, the cooking grate 208 progressively moves down toward the upper frame 206.4 of the stand 206.
[0130] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a barbecue according to a second embodiment of the invention. The reference numbers in FIGS. 15-19 are used here for designating the same or corresponding elements where however these numbers are incremented by 100. It is also referred to the description of these elements in relation with FIGS. 15-19.
[0131] The barbecue 302 comprises, like the one of the first embodiment, a tray 304, a stand 306 and a cooking grate 308. The tray 304 is similar to the tray 204 of FIG. 15. It can also be identical. The stand 306 and the cooking grate 308 are however different. The stand 306 is of the foldable type, i.e. comprises a main frame 306.4 forming the opening 306.5 and with two legs 306.1 and 306.2 pivotally mounted on said frame. The stand 306 comprises also two side walls 306.7 pivotally mounted the frame 306.4 and comprising discrete upper support surfaces 306.6 for the cooking grate 308. The cooking grate 308 is therefore slid or inserted horizontally between the two side walls 306.7 and along the upper support surfaces 306.6.
