Abstract
The present invention is a high temperature grill assembly with an integrated grill top, griddle top, coal box, base tray assembly and burner tube assembly that integrated together is an apparatus that generates extreme high temperatures for cooking and searing food by burning charcoal briquettes and using a high-volume airflow up draft through the coal box.
Claims
1. A charcoal grill assembly comprising: a base assembly comprising: a bottom surface; four side surfaces, each of the four side surfaces being angled outwards; four legs extending downward from the bottom surface; two base assembly handles extending from two of the four side surfaces; a coal box comprising: four side walls; a plurality of vent holes configured on the four side walls; a coal box handle; a grill top; a griddle top; a burner tube comprising: an angled section of tube; a non-angled section or tube; a tube cap configured on the angled section of tube; a plurality of holes configured along the length of the angled section of tube; a threaded coupling configured on the non-angled section of tube; and a circular flange, wherein the tube cap seals the angled section of tube, and wherein a plurality of solid fuel briquettes are configured within the base assembly, and wherein the coal box is configured within the base assembly such that some of the plurality of solid fuel briquettes are configured within the coal box, and wherein the grill top and the griddle top are each interchangeably configured on top of the coal box.
2. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein the coal box further comprises two notches configured on each of two of the four side walls.
3. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein the coal box further comprises a plurality of air vents.
4. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein the grill top comprises two grilling top handles, and wherein the griddle top comprises two griddle top handles, and wherein the grill top and the griddle top are each interchangeably configured on top of the coal box by configuring the grilling top handles/griddle top handles of each the grill top and the griddle top within the notches of the coal box.
5. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the grilling top handles comprises a grilling top handle grip, and wherein each of the griddle top handles comprises a griddle top handle grip.
6. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, further comprising an internal grate, wherein the internal grate is configured within the coal box, and wherein the plurality of solid fuel briquettes are configured on top of the internal grate.
7. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein the circular flange of the burner tube is coupled to the coal box such that burner tube is coupled to the coal box below the plurality of solid fuel briquettes, and wherein the threaded coupling of the burner tube is coupled to a gas fuel source, and wherein the burner tube uses the gas fuel source to ignite the plurality of solid fuel briquettes.
8. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein igniting the plurality of solid fuel briquettes creates ash, and wherein the ash is collected within the base assembly.
9. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein each of the two base assembly handles comprise a base assembly handle grip.
10. The charcoal grill assembly of claim 1, wherein the coal box further comprises two formed sheets, and wherein each of the two formed sheets comprises two of the four side walls, and wherein the two formed sheets are mated together to form the coal box.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] FIG. 1—Isometric, Assembly View of the High Temperature Grill Assembly (also referred to as a “charcoal grill assembly”) components including the Grill Top (1.1), Griddle Top (1.6), Coal Box (1.3) and components (handle), Base Assembly (1.4) and components (handles), Legs (1.7) and Burner Tube (1.5) Assembly.
[0020] FIG. 2—Isometric View of Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with Grill Top from the Handle Side. (All components of the invention in an assembled view of Invention in FIG. 1 from the rear side)
[0021] FIG. 3—Isometric View of Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly of Handle Side with Grill Top (All components of the invention in an assembled view of Invention in FIG. 1 from the front side)
[0022] FIG. 4—Cross Section View of Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with Grill Top. (Invention cross section of FIG. 3)
[0023] FIG. 5—Top View of Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with Griddle Top
[0024] FIG. 6—Side View of Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with Grill Top
[0025] FIG. 7—Front/Handle View of Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with Grill Top
[0026] FIG. 8—Isometric View of the Assembled View of the High Temperature Grill Assembly with the Griddle Top (All components of the invention in assembly view with the Griddle Top in view)
[0027] FIG. 9—Isometric of High Temperature Grill Assembly with the Griddle Top on top of Coal Box (All components of the invention in an assembled view of Invention in FIG. 8 from the rear side with the Griddle Top.)
[0028] FIG. 10—Isometric View of High Temperature Grill Assembly Coal Box Component
[0029] FIG. 11—Isometric View of High Temperature Grill Assembly Base Assembly Component
[0030] FIG. 12—Isometric View of High Temperature Grill Assembly Grill Top Component
[0031] FIG. 13—Isometric View of Top Side of High Temperature Grill Assembly Griddle Top Component
[0032] FIG. 14—Isometric View of Bottom Side of High Temperature Grill Assembly Griddle Top Component
[0033] FIG. 15—Isometric View of High Temperature Grill Assembly Coal Box Component as it will be manufactured and assembled (assembly view of Coal Box Component from FIG. 10)
[0034] FIG. 16—Top View of Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with Griddle Top
[0035] FIG. 17—Isometric view of Burner Tube Assembly
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0036] Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 there is shown the major components in an assembly view. The invention components are identified as the following:
[0037] FIG. 1, invention Component 1.1: this is the High Temperature Grill Assembly Grill Top (“Grill Top”). This is the surface that food is placed upon to sear. Construction details of the Grill Top are that it will be manufactured from a steel product to provide strength, longevity, and weather resistance. The handles on the Grill Top provides a cool surface to lift the Grill Top as required.
[0038] FIG. 1, invention Component 1.2: this is the High Temperature Grill Assembly Internal Grate (“Internal Grate”). This is where solid fuel product (“charcoal”) is placed which is ignited to generate the heat source for searing the food. The Internal Grate will be manufactured from a steel product that provides strength, heat resistance and weather resistance.
[0039] FIG. 1, invention Component 1.3: this is the High Temperature Grill Coal Box (“Coal Box”). This provides the containment for the charcoal and a structure to hold the Internal Grate (1.2) and the structure to hold the Grill Top (1.1). The High Temperature Grill Assembly Coal Box is unique in that it has a design utilizing holes along the bottom half that provide a chimney effect for the solid fuel producing intense heat to sear the food. The Coal Box will be manufactured from a steel product that provides strength, heat resistance and weather resistance
[0040] FIG. 1, invention Component 1.4: this is the High Temperature Grill Assembly Base (“Base Assembly”). This unique design provides multiple functions: a) a base to catch the ashes from the solid fuel, b) a base to protect the subsurface from the heat created from the burning solid fuel in the Coal Box (1.3), and c) handles that allow the user to transport the entire High Temperature Grill Assembly safely and easily. The Base Assembly has legs (1.7) that are attached via machine screws and provide a stable platform for safety and security. The Base Assembly will be manufactured from a steel product that provides strength, heat resistance and weather resistance.
[0041] FIG. 1, invention Component 1.6: this is the High Temperature Grill Assembly Griddle Top (“Griddle Top”) providing a solid, flat and edged surface that food is placed upon to sear. This surface is a solid surface preventing delicate food from falling in the Coal Box. Construction details of the Griddle Top are that it will be manufactured from cast iron to provide heat retention, strength, longevity, and weather resistance. The handles on the Griddle Top provides a mechanism to handle the Griddle Top but also a mechanism to securely affix the Griddle Top to the Coal Box.
[0042] FIG. 1, invention Component 1.5: this is the High Temperature Grill Assembly Burner Tube (“Burner Tube”). The Burner Tube attaches to the Coal Box using machine screws. The exposed end of the burner tube has a threaded attachment for connecting to a standard propane fuel tank. Propane can be piped through the burner tube, and ignited providing a simple, easy to use mechanism for lighting the charcoal.
[0043] FIG. 2 of the invention shows all the components from FIG. 1 in an assembled view from the back side of the High Temperature Grill Assembly. 2.1 demonstrates how the Grill Top is removable but situated inside the top of the Coal Box in notches that are identified by 2.2. The notches are such that the handle of the Grill Top prevents the grill from sliding off the Coal Box and presenting a safety problem. A fully assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly, the Coal Box is designed to sit inside the Base Assembly as shown by 2.3 in a way that keeps the Coal Box from excessive movement thus providing safety and security.
[0044] FIG. 3 of the invention shows all the components from FIG. 1 in an assembled view but from the front side of the High Temperature Grill Assembly. The Coal Box provides a mechanism (3.1) where a thermometer can be inserted allowing the user to fine tune the temperature for specific user needs. The Coal Box has a screwed-on Coal Box Handle (3.2) that allows the user to easily lift the Coal Box to insert fuel in the bottom of the Coal Box and to easily clean the components. The Coal Box has a mechanism (3.4) for securely and safely attaching the Burner Tube.
[0045] FIG. 4 of the invention is a cross section view of the assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly. 4.1 shows the Internal Grate securely seated inside the Coal Box by extending support structures through the walls of the Coal Box. 4.2 shows that the Coal Box and Base Assembly are designed such that the Coal Box seats in the Base Assembly securely and safely.
[0046] FIG. 5 of the invention is a Top View of the assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with the Grill Top. The Grill Top Handles (5.4) and the Base Assembly Handles (5.2) are designed to be attractive and not interfering with one another. The corners of the Base Assembly (5.1) are designed for easy manufacturing in common press brakes. The Burner Tube (5.3) extends from one end inside the Coal Box to the other end of the Coal Box and then outside for a short distance for safety away from the coal box. The exterior connector for the propane fuel tank source is outside the heat zone of the coal box.
[0047] FIG. 6 of the invention is a side view of the High Temperature Grill Assembly with the attached Grill Top. The Coal Box Handle (6.1) is attached with machine screws and designed to clear the top of the base. The Legs (6.2) are attached to the Base Assembly and extend at an outwards angle to provide stability to the entire High Temperature Grill Assembly for safety and security. The Coal Box has a unique ability to insert the Burner Tube in the device (6.3) to ignite the charcoal that is on top of the Internal Grate. The Burner Tube attaches to the Coal Box via a circular flange that is affixed to the Burner Tube.
[0048] FIG. 7 of the invention is a side view of the Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with attached Grill Top. The Grilling Top Handles of the Grill Top (7.1) extend through the notches on the top edge of the Coal Box while the metal rods of the Grill Top are securely located inside the walls of the Coal Box. The Base Assembly Handles (7.2) are angled to attach to the Base at a perpendicular angle and then provide an aesthetic and easy to hold angle for the user.
[0049] FIG. 8 of the invention is an isometric view of the Assembly of the High Temperature Grill Assembly with the Griddle Top (8.1) in place instead of the Grill Top. The Griddle Top is interchangeable with the Grill Top. The Griddle Top is also reversible with a flat side and an edged side.
[0050] FIG. 9 of the invention is an isometric view of the Assembled High Temperature Grill Assembly with the Griddle Top in place. The Griddle Top provides a unique searing surface for foods that are better seared on a flat hot surface. The Grilling Top Handles of the Griddle Top (9.2) seat into the Coal Box through notches in the top edge of the Coal Box. This provides safety and security for the griddle top. The griddle top seats in the Coal Box with an air gap around the circumference of the Griddle Top to ensure airflow that ensures the chimney effect and the effects of extreme high temperatures.
[0051] FIG. 10 of the invention is an isometric view of the High Temperature Grill Assembly Coal Box component by itself. The notches (10.1) for seating the Grill Top and Griddle top are unique to this invention. The Coal Box has a series of vent holes (10.2) to provide airflow to the solid fuel and create an intense heating effect on the Grill Top.
[0052] FIG. 11 of the invention is an isometric view of the High Temperature Grill Base Assembly component by itself. The side surfaces (11.1) of the Base Assembly are angled to provide sufficient airflow to the Coal Box vent holes but also provide a mechanism to maintain sparks, falling ashes and any solid fuel coals. The legs (11.3) of the Base Assembly are angled outwards and rounded to provide stability for the entire High Temperature Grill Assembly but also not mar the surface the High Temperature Grill Assembly is placed upon. The Base Assembly Handles (11.2) are secured to the Base Assembly by machine screws to provide longevity and security.
[0053] FIG. 12 of the invention is an isometric view of the High Temperature Grill Assembly Grill Top Component by itself. The horizontal metal bars (12.1) of the Grill Top fits inside the High Temperature Grill Assembly Coal Box, attach to the parallel metal bars and prevent the Grill Top from sliding off the High Temperature Grill Assembly causing a safety problem. The Grilling Top Handles (12.2) are looped around and fastened (welded) to create a single rectangular loop with handle springs that maintain a cool to the touch surface. This allows for the user to remove the grill top as needed for display, cleaning or swap out with the Griddle Top.
[0054] FIG. 13 of the invention is an isometric view of the Top side of the High Temperature Grill Assembly Griddle Top Component by itself. The Griddle Top has two sides and provide a user the unique ability to sear food that is not appropriate for the Grill Top. The Griddle Top can be swapped out with the Grill Top simply by removing it and seating the Griddle Top. The top side has a series of ridges (13.1) that a user can use to simulate “grill marks”. The Griddle Top handles (13.2) uniquely seat into the Coal Box in the top edge notches providing lateral and longitudinal stability and security. The Griddle Top edge (13.3) has a small, raised edge to prevent any rendered fats or added seasonings (butter, etc.) from draining out of the Griddle Top.
[0055] FIG. 14 of the invention is an isometric view of the Bottom side of the High Temperature Grill Assembly Griddle Component by itself. This is the reverse side of the side shown in FIG. 13. This side of the Griddle Top has a flat surface (14.2) for searing foods that require a flat surface.
[0056] FIG. 15 of the invention is an isometric view of the Coal Box as it will be manufactured. 15.1 is the left side of the Coal Box. 15.3 is the opposing side. The Internal Grate (15.2) will be inserted into the Coal Box during final assembly. Components 15.1 and 15.3 will be spot welded together along the tabbed edges at 15.4 and 15.5.
[0057] FIG. 16 of the invention is a top view of the High Temperature Grill Assembly with the Griddle Top affixed in the top of the Coal Box in such a way that there is an opening between the Coal Box walls and the edges of the Griddle Top (16.1). This opening is an innovation to allow the updraft airflow to continue unimpeded by the Griddle Top thus continuing the high temperature burning of the charcoal. The Griddle Top handle (16.2) are designed to secure the Griddle Top laterally and longitudinally in the Coal Box so that it does present a safety hazard. The Burner Tube (16.3) is designed with an angle to allow use of the Base Assembly handles and extend past the edge of the Base Assembly and far enough from the Coal Box to provide safety from excessive heat.
[0058] FIG. 17 of the invention is an Isometric view of Burner Tube separated from the Coal Box. The Burner Tube assembly has burner holes (17.1) uniquely situated on both sides of the burner tube to provide an even flame distribution on the charcoal briquettes that will be situated above the Burner Tube Assembly when it is affixed in the Coal Box. The Burner Tube has a weld attached flange (17.2) that is used to affix it to the exterior wall of the Coal Box. The Burner Tube has a unique bend (17.6) allowing it to extend past the coal box but avoid interfering with the handles of the Base (16.3). The Burner Tube has an integrated assembly for connecting to standard consumer propane tank fixtures including a welded on half threaded coupling (17.3), a threaded brass propane/air mixture valve (17.4) and a threaded NPT to Flare adapter (17.5).
[0059] The advances of the present invention include, without limitation, the following:
[0060] Integrated System—the uniqueness of the invention is a design is that it is integrated and designed as a dedicated high temperature grill assembly including all the components designed as a working product including Grill Top, Griddle Top, Coal Box, Burner Tube and Base Assembly.
[0061] Portability—the High Temperature Grill Assembly invention is easy and safe to transport. The design utilizes a series of uniquely designed handles and legs to provide a secure, stable, safe platform.
[0062] Food searing quality—the High Temperature Grill Assembly invention is designed to create the heating temperatures necessary for the best possible sear and generally are in the 800 degrees Fahrenheit to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit range.
[0063] Flexible Cooking Options—the design has a unique solution allowing an interchangeable Grill Top and Griddle Top that is unparalleled in the market.
[0064] Food searing speed and efficiently—the High Temperature Grill Assembly invention is designed to sear food quickly while using cost effective and efficient fuel.
[0065] Design Durability and Aesthetics—the High Temperature Grill Assembly Invention is designed to withstand high temperatures and with a high-quality design aesthetic.
