IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0211932
(2011-08-17)
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등록번호 |
US-8522769
(2013-09-03)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Ducate, Jr., John
- Ho, Sond-Kae (Robin)
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
9 |
초록
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The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for
The present invention relates to outdoor grill accessories, and more particularly, a foldable worktable attachment for an outdoor grill that includes a large table area that is interconnected to a lower shelf by two sets of foldable legs. When in an erect position, the table provides ample space for preparing foods and the like, but when in a collapsed position, the table lies flush against one of the sides of the grill housing, thus, enclosing the lower shelf and supporting legs that are folded and stored between the table and a recessed area included in the grill housing.
대표청구항
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1. An outdoor grill comprising: a grill having a grill frame that defines a side of said grill;a worktable having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end is pivotally carried by said side of said grill frame;a lower shelf disposed below said worktable and having a proximal end and
1. An outdoor grill comprising: a grill having a grill frame that defines a side of said grill;a worktable having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end is pivotally carried by said side of said grill frame;a lower shelf disposed below said worktable and having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end is pivotally carried by said side of said grill frame;an upper support leg having an upper end and a lower end, wherein said upper end is pivotally connected to said worktable;a lower support leg having an upper end that is pivotally connected said lower end of said upper support leg and a lower end of said lower support leg being pivotally connected to said lower shelf; and,whereby said worktable attachment has an erect position wherein said upper support leg and said lower support leg are placed into a generally perpendicular position with respect to said worktable and said lower shelf and a collapsed position wherein said worktable lies generally flush against said grill frame and said upper support leg and said lower support leg are placed into a generally parallel position with respect to said worktable and said lower shelf. 2. The outdoor grill of claim 1 further comprising a safety clip disposed generally at said upper end of said lower support leg, wherein said safety clip is biased and adapted to engage a flange disposed generally at said lower end of said upper support leg when said worktable attachment is in said erect position so that said safety clip must disengage said flange prior to placing said worktable attachment in said collapsed position. 3. The outdoor grill of claim 1 further comprising a support bar having a first member attached to an upper surface of said lower shelf at a point generally proximate to said proximal end of said lower shelf, a second member pivotally connected to said grill frame and generally opposing said first member and a third member interconnecting said first member and said second member. 4. The outdoor grill of claim 1 wherein said grill frame defines a recess in said side of said grill that is adapted to receive said lower shelf so that at least a portion of said lower shelf is contained within said recess when said worktable attachment is in said collapsed position. 5. The outdoor grill of claim 1 wherein said upper end of said upper support leg is pivotally connected to a lower surface of said worktable at a point that is spaced from said distal end of said worktable by a distance that is at least as long as the length of said upper support leg so that when said worktable attachment is placed in said collapsed position, said upper support leg lies generally flush against said lower surface of said worktable with said lower end of said upper support leg being generally adjacent to said distal end of said worktable. 6. The outdoor grill of claim 1 wherein said lower end of said lower support leg is pivotally connected to said lower shelf at a point that is generally adjacent to said distal end of said lower shelf. 7. The outdoor grill of claim 1 further comprising an actuator having an upper end that is pivotally connected to a lower surface of said worktable and a lower end that is carried by said side of said grill. 8. An outdoor grill comprising: a grill frame that defines a side of said grill;a worktable having an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end is pivotally carried by said side of said grill;a lower shelf that is disposed below said worktable and having a length that is shorter than the length of said worktable, wherein said lower shelf has a proximal end and a distal end and said proximal end is pivotally carried by said side of said grill frame;a support leg interconnecting said worktable and said lower shelf, wherein said support leg is defined by an upper support leg and a lower support leg and wherein said upper support leg is pivotally carried by said lower surface of said worktable and is hingedly connected to said lower support leg and said lower support leg is pivotally carried by said lower shelf;whereby said worktable has an erect position wherein said support leg is in a generally perpendicular position with respect to said worktable and said lower shelf, and said worktable has a collapsed position wherein said worktable lies generally flush against said grill frame and said upper support leg and said lower support leg are placed into a generally parallel position adjacent to said worktable and said lower shelf. 9. The outdoor grill of claim 8 further including a safety clip disposed generally at an upper end of said lower support leg, wherein said safety clip is biased and adapted to engage a flange disposed generally at a lower end of said upper support leg when said worktable is in said erect position so that said safety clip must disengage said flange prior to placing said worktable in said collapsed position. 10. The outdoor grill of claim 8 further including: a recess defined in said side of said grill by said grill frame, said recess being adapted to receive said lower shelf so that at least a portion of said lower shelf is contained within said recess when said worktable is in said collapsed position; anda support bar opening defined in the bottom of said recess adapted to house a support bar that pivotally connects said lower shelf to said grill frame when said worktable is in said closed position. 11. The outdoor grill of claim 10 wherein said support bar comprises a first member attached to an upper surface of said lower shelf at a point generally adjacent to said proximal end of said lower shelf, a second member generally opposing said first member that is pivotally carried by said grill frame at a point generally adjacent to said support bar opening and a third member interconnecting said first member and said second member. 12. The outdoor grill of claim 8 wherein an upper end of said upper support leg is pivotally connected to said lower surface of said worktable at a point that is spaced from said distal end of said worktable by a distance that is at least as long as the length of said upper support leg so that when said worktable is placed in said collapsed position, said upper support leg lies generally flush against said lower surface of said worktable with a lower end of said upper support leg being generally adjacent to said distal end of said worktable. 13. The outdoor grill of claim 8 further comprising an actuator having an upper end that is pivotally connected to said lower surface of said worktable and a lower end that is carried by said side of said grill. 14. The outdoor grill of claim 8 wherein said lower support leg is pivotally carried by an outer side of said lower shelf at a point that is generally adjacent to said distal end of said lower shelf so that when said worktable is placed in said collapsed position, said lower support leg is placed generally adjacent to, and in a generally parallel position with respect to said outer side of said lower shelf. 15. A collapsible worktable for use on an outdoor grill comprising: a worktable having an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal end and a distal end;a first connection member carried generally at said proximal end of said worktable for pivotally connecting said worktable to a grill frame;a lower shelf disposed beneath said work table and having an upper surface, a lower surface, a proximal end, and a distal end;a second connection member carried generally at said proximal end of said lower shelf for pivotally connecting said lower shelf to the grill frame;a support leg interconnecting said worktable and said lower shelf, wherein said support leg is defined by an upper support leg and a lower support leg and wherein said upper support leg is pivotally carried by said lower surface of said worktable and is hingedly connected to said lower support leg and said lower portion is pivotally carried by said lower shelf;whereby said worktable has an erect position wherein said support leg is in a generally perpendicular position with respect to said worktable and said lower shelf and said worktable has a collapsed position wherein said lower surface of said worktable is placed generally adjacent and parallel to said lower surface of said lower shelf and wherein said upper support leg and said lower support leg are placed into a generally parallel position with respect to said worktable and said lower shelf. 16. The worktable of claim 15 further comprising a safety clip disposed generally at an upper end of said lower support leg, wherein said safety clip is biased and adapted to engage a flange disposed generally at a lower end of said upper support leg when said worktable is in said erect position so that said safety clip must disengage said flange prior to placing said worktable in said collapsed position. 17. The worktable of claim 15 wherein an upper end of said upper support leg is pivotally connected to said lower surface of said worktable at a point that is spaced from said distal end of said worktable by a distance that is at least as long as the length of said upper support leg so that when said worktable is placed in said collapsed position, said upper support leg lies generally flush against said lower surface of said worktable with a lower end of said upper support leg being generally adjacent to said distal end of said worktable. 18. The worktable of claim 15 wherein said lower support leg is pivotally carried by a outer side of said lower shelf at a point that is generally adjacent to said distal end of said lower shelf so that when said worktable is placed in said collapsed position, said lower support leg is placed generally adjacent to and in a generally parallel position with respect to said outer side of said lower shelf. 19. The worktable of claim 15 further comprising an actuator having an upper end that is pivotally connected to said lower surface of said worktable and a lower end that is adapted to be carried by the grill. 20. The worktable of claim 15, wherein said lower shelf has a length that is shorter than the length of said worktable.
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