Portable charcoal starting grill

Abstract

Portable Charcoal Starting Grill (FIG. 4) has a built in replaceable/interchangeable heating element in the grate (FIG. 3) that is used to start the charcoal briquettes. Electric current to power the electric heating element (FIG. 2) comes from an interchangeable/rechargeable battery (FIG. 5) that is built on the side railing 12 of the grill (FIG. 4). Predetermined configuration of the heating element will start the charcoal briquettes on fire in a more uniform evenly manner.

Claims

1. A portable charcoal grill comprising: a charcoal grate connected to a bottom bracket; a top bracket with clips for securing to said bottom bracket; an electric heating element for uniformly starting charcoal upon the grate surface comprising rod lengths configured parallel and adjacent to portions of the grate wherein each rod length of said heating element is removably housed between said bottom bracket and said top bracket in the secured position.

2. The portable charcoal grill of claim 1 wherein the electric heating element is connected to a rechargeable battery or an electric power source for operation.

3. The portable charcoal grill of claim 1 wherein the electric heating element is replaceable.

Description

DRAWING

(1) FIG. 1is a perspective top view of the charcoal grate (a.k.a. grate)

(2) FIG. 2is the top view of the heating element.

(3) FIG. 3is a perspective top view of the grate with the heating element housed in the grate.

(4) FIG. 4is a tilted top frontal view of the Portable Charcoal Starting Grill with the side and part of the grill mesh missing. It shows what an example grill will look like.

(5) FIG. 5is two different views of the battery housing and two different views of the rechargeable battery.

REFERENCE NUMBER

(6) 1top bracket 2bottom bracket 3bracket clip 4wire grate 5heating rods 6heat insulating covers 7battery housing 7abattery housing 8interchangeable/rechargeable battery 8ainterchangeable/rechargeable battery 9grill mesh 10outer grill 11heat insulated electrical wire 12side railing 13on and off switch

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(7) FIG. 1 is a perspective top view of a charcoal grate (a.k.a. grate). It is the housing for the heating element. It consists of removable top bracket 1 and bottom bracket 2. Bottom bracket 2 is connected to the wire grate 4. Top bracket 1 has bracket clips 3 on each end.

(8) FIG. 2 is a top view of the heating element. The heating rods 5 are covered by the heat insulating covers 6 at the end of each rod.

(9) FIG. 3 is a perspective top view of the grate (FIG. A) with the heating element (FIG. B) being housed between the top bracket 1 and the bottom bracket 2. Both brackets are securely held together by the bracket clips 3.

(10) FIG. 4 is a tilted top frontal view of the Portable Charcoal Starting Grill. Front part of the outer grill 10 and part of the grill mesh 9 are not drawn to show the interior of the grill. Battery housing 7 is connected to the underside of the side railing 12. Heat insulated electrical wire 11 connects the heating element (FIG. 2) to the battery housing 7. The grill mesh 9 is where the food is cooked. The interchangeable/rechargeable battery 8 is shown outside the battery housing 7. (FIG. 1), (FIG. 2), and (FIG. 3) combined make up the rest of the detailed description of (FIG. 4).

(11) FIG. 5 has two views for the battery housing and two views of the interchangeable/rechargeable battery: 7ais a top view of the battery housing. On and off switch for the heating element is connected in the back of the housing. 7is a perspective frontal view of the battery housing. Male plug is shown in the back of the battery housing. 8is a perspective frontal view of the interchangeable/rechargeable battery. Male plug is shown. 8ais a perspective back view of the interchangeable/rechargeable battery. Female plug is shown.
Operational

(12) Inside of the Portable Charcoal Starting Grill (FIG. 4), metallic heating coils or heating rods 5 will run parallel to the wire grate 4 ex: (FIG. 3). These heating rods 5 will be electrically heated to a high temperature, in turn heating and burning the charcoal briquettes.

(13) (1) The heating rods 5 will be strategically placed in a predetermined way, ex. (FIG. 3), so the charcoal will set a fire evenly and uniformly.

(14) (2) The top portion of the grate, a.k.a. top bracket 1, will be removable so the heating element (FIG. 2) can be exchanged if the heating element (FIG. 2) fails from the constant heating and cooling.

(15) (3) The bracket clips 3 will hold the top bracket 1 and the bottom bracket 2 together after the heating element (FIG. 2) has been replaced.

(16) (4) The Heat insulating cover 6 is used to protect the outer grill 10.

(17) (5) No external power source would be needed during the usage of the grill, because there is an interchangeable/rechargeable battery 8 that is connected to the battery housing 7 on the side railing 12 of the grill (FIG. 4).

(18) (6) The heating element (FIG. 2) will connect to the battery housing 7 by the heat insulated electrical wire 11.

(19) (7) There can be an on and off switch 13, so when the charcoal briquettes are set on fire and burning, the heating rods 5 could be shut off.

(20) Description/Additional Embodiment

(21) The heating element (FIG. 2) in the Portable Charcoal Starting Grill (FIG. 4) can be shaped bulbous, oblong, or any predetermined shape and size, that protrudes from the grate (FIG. 1). Either the heating element (FIG. 2) or the grate (FIG. 1) will be mechanically movable (up and down).

(22) Operational/for Additional Embodiment

(23) After the charcoal briquettes are lit by the heating element (FIG. 2), the grate (FIG. 1) or the heating element (FIG. 2) will move up and down using a lever on the side of the outer grill 10. This will allow the heating element (FIG. 2) to be away from the coals and not touch it during cooking.

(24) Also after the charcoal briquettes are set on fire to one's desired specification, the heating element (FIG. 2) can retract back into the predetermined caging or compartment in the grate (FIG. 1). This will extend the life of the heating element (FIG. 2).

(25) Conclusion

(26) The Portable Charcoal Starting Grill (FIG. 4) is a grill that is convenient and easy to use. It can be used in parks, lakes, camping grounds and etc. It can be transported in a car, RV, or campers with no worries of carrying the highly flammable lighter fluid, and the fumes it permeates.

(27) 1. This grill could start the charcoal briquettes without external power source, so there will be no taste of lighter fluid.

(28) 2. The charcoal briquettes will start more uniformly and efficiently.

(29) 3. The usage of the grill will be more convenient, and quicker to start the charcoal briquettes with the interchangeable/rechargeable batteries 7.

(30) 4. The heating coil (FIG. 2) could be replaced after being worn out from the constant heating and cooling.

(31) 5. The heating rods 5 and coils could be placed in a small grill that sits on a restaurant table, to a hibachi size grill, to a Weber size grill, to a big barrel size, and every size in between.

(32) 6. Currently I contemplate using metallic rods and coils for the heating element. However, they can come in different sizes and shapes.

(33) 7. Currently I contemplate the heating element to be stationary during usage. However, the heating element or the grate can move mechanically up and down allowing separation of the heating element from the hot coils.

(34) This embodiment is automatic charcoal starting grill that has a built in heating element built into the grill. Predetermined configuration of the heating element means the charcoal will start in a uniform evenly manner. Said heating element can be powered by detachable battery which will allow the battery to be charged away from the grill.