US3734076A - Hinge structure - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J37/00—Baking; Roasting; Grilling; Frying
- A47J37/06—Roasters; Grills; Sandwich grills
- A47J37/07—Roasting devices for outdoor use; Barbecues
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- the flange forming part of the hinge, has an open slot disposed at a predetermined angle and rests on a post member which is disposed on each side of the base and off-center to serve the dual function of positive opening and closing of the cover with retention of the cover through the inability of the flange to pass over the extended sidewall of the rounded base.
- This invention relates to a hinge structure of the freely removable type for a rounded cover and base member. More particularly, this invention relates to a hinge for a rounded barbecue wherein the unit and the hinge are constructed so as to permit the cover to open around the base and to captively retain the cover until the cover is in a substantially open position.
- U.S. Pat. No. 2,263,946 illustrates a hinge structure at the back of a round broiler wherein an elongated extension 25 rides in an arcuate surface 22 of a lug 21.
- a window hinge is described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,794,208 wherein a pin 8 which is cylindrical with a cut away portion is designed to be insertable inslotted elements 7 or be removed as shown in FIG. while captively retained once it seats itself in the bottom of slot 9.
- a hinge structure which is particularly suitable for use on a rounded base member with the post positioned off-center so as to obtain the maximum leverage when the cover is closed and opened.
- a hinge structure for a round barbecue cooking device which is easily fabricated by simple mold and fastening procedures and which employs the base portion as a stopping means for the cover when it is in a substantially open position.
- the presenthinge structure which is comprised of two oppositely disposed support members mounted externally and. off-center on a rounded base member.
- Two oppositely disposed flange members extend from a cover member which, has a diameter larger than the base member and are also positioned off-center with an open slot in each flange.
- the slot is constructed and arranged to engage the post member and to rest on the endwall surface of the slot when the cover is in an open position and partially surrounds the base member.
- the open slots are disposed at an angleto direct the flanges toward an extending sidewall of the base member except when the cover is in a substantially open position.
- FIG. 1 is a view in side elevation of a round barbecue unit with the lateral hinge structure.
- FIG. 2 is a partial view in perspective showing in detail a flange comprising the hinge structure shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the round barbecue unit shown in FIG. 1 illustrating a portion of the cover member but showing the cover in an open position surrounding the base member and the flange situated for removal of the cover.
- FIG. 4 is a partial view of the cover and the base of the round barbecue unit as shown in FIG. 3, and illustrating the positioning of the hinge structure at the side of the barbecue unit.
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the base member with all other parts removed except the post elements and illustrating their relative position on the base.
- FIG. 6 is a view of an alternative embodiment showing a screw type clamping member on the post for holding a cover member in a partial open position.
- FIG. 7 is a view in vertical section of the clamping member shown in FIG. 6 but taken directly from the front of the barbecue unit.
- the novel hinge structures generally 10 are shown in conjunction with and forming the housing for a cast aluminum gas type outdoor barbecue unit generally ll comprised of a cover member 12 and a base member 13 with the usual handle 16 and vent 17, the barbecue unit being supported from the ground or floor by a cylindrical pole 14.
- the base 13 is supported on post 14 in a rotatable manner by a collar 15 which affords the rotation in a well known manner.
- a lateral flange 20 forming hinge structure 10 is connected to cover 12 in a suitable manner such as by means of rivets or nuts and bolts 21 in an arm portion 22 and an elongated slot 23 is provided into the foot portion 24 of flange 20 and at an angle of approximately 45 degrees as measured from a plane taken normal through the cover member and posts 25 and 26. This is indicated also in FIG. 1.
- Slot 23 is designed with a width to receive post member 25 and to ride against the innermost rounded wall section 36.
- Support members are provided by post 25 as well as oppositely disposed post 26 and extend from tangential block members 27 and 28 so as to position posts 25 and 26 in a sturdy manner and parallel to the diameter of base member but offset therefrom as can best be seen in FIG. 5.
- the diameter of the base is indicated by line 29.
- flanges have curved arm portions 31 extending inwardly from cover 12 so as to place the end of flanges 20 directly against blocks 27 and 28 and thus close to the outer periphery of base 13. This is an important feature of the present hinge structure and will be described more in detail during the operational phase.
- cover 12 which has a diameter substantially larger than base 13 and is dimensioned somewhat larger than base 13 can be opened in a nesting like manner until the inner section 19 of the cover will engage the outer section 34 of base 13 with the contact point indicated by the numeral 35.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 indicate an alternative feature of this invention in that a clamping type nut is illustrated for screw thread engagement over post 25 which is also externally screw threaded. In this manner, flange 20 is clamped between the cylindrical body section 41 of nut 40 to press flange 20 against the tangential block plate 27. All of the other elements of the barbecue unit 11 as shown in the previous figures and the hinge are the same and are indicated with the same numerals.
- Posts 25 and 26 are positioned substantially near and parallel to the widest portion or diameter of base 13. If desired, the hinges could be located at a point backward from the diameter although the farther back the flanges 20 would be placed for the hinge, the more problem would be created with clearance over the base portion 13. Further, there would also be a problem with having too much of the weight of the cover extending above base 13 when the cover is in the open position. As indicated in FIGS. 6 and 7, posts 25 and 26 can be threaded or they can be unthreaded depending upon whether the clamping nut 40 is to be utilized. If desired, vent portion 17 could be eliminated without adversely affecting the nesting feature of the cover and base.
- hinge structure 10 as well as the round barbecue 11 is aluminum. However, any rigid or semi-rigid material such as iron, steel, or other cast or rolled metals could be employed.
- Flange 20 for hinge structure 10 is shown attached to cover 12 with rivets or screws 21. If desired, the flange could be integrally molded on the cover and in a similar manner posts 25 and 26 could be molded on base 13 rather than bolted or welded.
- a novel hinge structure for a round barbecue unit which is simple in structure, easy to fabricate, yet is quite simple to operate as regards to placement and removal of the cover.
- the cover member is freely yet retentatively held on a post so as to prevent accidental removal of the cover member until it is in a substantial open position. Even when in the open position the cover is safely retained on the base by engagement with a section of the base member. A windbreak is afforded for the grill when the cover is opened in a nesting like manner around the base and the degree of opening can also be adjusted.
- a hinge structure for a rounded base and cover member providing free retention of said cover member and partial nesting of said cover member around said base comprising two oppositely disposed support members mounted externally on said rounded base member,
- the hinge structure as defined in claim 1 further including a threaded post and a screw type clamp member adapted to engage said post with said flange thereon.
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US3938493A (en) * | 1973-02-09 | 1976-02-17 | Hans Bauer | Apparatus for grilling with heat storing arrangement |
US4195385A (en) * | 1978-05-11 | 1980-04-01 | Cole George A | Rotating security hinge |
US4453530A (en) * | 1982-12-06 | 1984-06-12 | Weber-Stephen Products Co. | Outdoor cooking device |
US5016607A (en) * | 1989-02-09 | 1991-05-21 | The Clorox Company | Barbecue grill assembly |
US5111802A (en) * | 1991-09-20 | 1992-05-12 | Patrick Lin | Barbecue |
US5299553A (en) * | 1992-12-01 | 1994-04-05 | Sunbeam Corporation | Kettle grill and ash-catcher assembly therefor |
US5471916A (en) * | 1994-08-12 | 1995-12-05 | Porcelain Metals Corporation | Barbeque grill with ash sweep and integral shelf lid holder |
US5499573A (en) * | 1995-08-04 | 1996-03-19 | Lin; Patrick | Barbecue grill |
EP0737436A1 (en) * | 1995-04-14 | 1996-10-16 | TABLE TOP ENGINEERING & DESIGN S.r.l. | Food warmer with balanced-movement cover |
US5865099A (en) * | 1996-08-09 | 1999-02-02 | Porcelain Metals Corporation | Barbeque grill and smoker |
USD415653S (en) * | 1996-01-26 | 1999-10-26 | Weber-Stephen Products Co. | Outer surface of the bottom portion of a barbeque grill |
US6182559B1 (en) * | 2000-06-29 | 2001-02-06 | Chiang Chih-Ming | Ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill |
US6199548B1 (en) * | 1999-06-17 | 2001-03-13 | Lundar Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Structure of an oven |
US6257125B1 (en) | 2000-12-19 | 2001-07-10 | Joel R. Pate | Self leveling, no spill, cooking stove |
US6311866B1 (en) * | 1996-10-10 | 2001-11-06 | Oneida Italy S.R.L. | Food warmer with controlled-opening cover |
US6386093B1 (en) * | 2001-06-12 | 2002-05-14 | John D. Mackay | Grill flame-up suppressor |
US6742513B1 (en) * | 2001-09-11 | 2004-06-01 | Thomas L. Ball | Cooking grilling apparatus and accessories |
US20040168581A1 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2004-09-02 | Eisinger John C. | Non-round charcoal grill with ash catcher |
US20050229917A1 (en) * | 2004-03-29 | 2005-10-20 | Profitt Mark T | Gas grill |
US20060071027A1 (en) * | 2002-11-07 | 2006-04-06 | Davies Michael B | Container |
US20070245522A1 (en) * | 2006-04-25 | 2007-10-25 | Rajesh Selvaraj | Quick-release hinge |
US7328696B2 (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2008-02-12 | Marshall Associates, Inc. | Quick assembly grill |
US20100264696A1 (en) * | 2009-04-17 | 2010-10-21 | Clark Equipment Company | Releasable door hinge |
US20140261377A1 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2014-09-18 | Kiosky Chung | Barbecue apparatus |
US10519703B1 (en) | 2018-07-10 | 2019-12-31 | Weber-Stephen Products Llc | Grill hinge |
US20200173211A1 (en) * | 2018-12-02 | 2020-06-04 | Weber Knapp Company | Cover assembly with lid assist assembly and friction bearing |
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US3938493A (en) * | 1973-02-09 | 1976-02-17 | Hans Bauer | Apparatus for grilling with heat storing arrangement |
US4195385A (en) * | 1978-05-11 | 1980-04-01 | Cole George A | Rotating security hinge |
US4453530A (en) * | 1982-12-06 | 1984-06-12 | Weber-Stephen Products Co. | Outdoor cooking device |
US5016607A (en) * | 1989-02-09 | 1991-05-21 | The Clorox Company | Barbecue grill assembly |
US5111802A (en) * | 1991-09-20 | 1992-05-12 | Patrick Lin | Barbecue |
US5299553A (en) * | 1992-12-01 | 1994-04-05 | Sunbeam Corporation | Kettle grill and ash-catcher assembly therefor |
US5471916A (en) * | 1994-08-12 | 1995-12-05 | Porcelain Metals Corporation | Barbeque grill with ash sweep and integral shelf lid holder |
EP0737436A1 (en) * | 1995-04-14 | 1996-10-16 | TABLE TOP ENGINEERING & DESIGN S.r.l. | Food warmer with balanced-movement cover |
US5775535A (en) * | 1995-04-14 | 1998-07-07 | Table Top Engineering & Design | Food warmer with balanced-movement cover |
US5499573A (en) * | 1995-08-04 | 1996-03-19 | Lin; Patrick | Barbecue grill |
USD415653S (en) * | 1996-01-26 | 1999-10-26 | Weber-Stephen Products Co. | Outer surface of the bottom portion of a barbeque grill |
US5865099A (en) * | 1996-08-09 | 1999-02-02 | Porcelain Metals Corporation | Barbeque grill and smoker |
US6311866B1 (en) * | 1996-10-10 | 2001-11-06 | Oneida Italy S.R.L. | Food warmer with controlled-opening cover |
US6199548B1 (en) * | 1999-06-17 | 2001-03-13 | Lundar Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Structure of an oven |
US6182559B1 (en) * | 2000-06-29 | 2001-02-06 | Chiang Chih-Ming | Ash catcher assembly for a charcoal grill |
US20040168581A1 (en) * | 2000-12-15 | 2004-09-02 | Eisinger John C. | Non-round charcoal grill with ash catcher |
US6941942B2 (en) | 2000-12-15 | 2005-09-13 | Vendor Development Group, Inc. | Non-round charcoal grill with ash catcher |
US6257125B1 (en) | 2000-12-19 | 2001-07-10 | Joel R. Pate | Self leveling, no spill, cooking stove |
US6386093B1 (en) * | 2001-06-12 | 2002-05-14 | John D. Mackay | Grill flame-up suppressor |
US6742513B1 (en) * | 2001-09-11 | 2004-06-01 | Thomas L. Ball | Cooking grilling apparatus and accessories |
US20060071027A1 (en) * | 2002-11-07 | 2006-04-06 | Davies Michael B | Container |
US20050229917A1 (en) * | 2004-03-29 | 2005-10-20 | Profitt Mark T | Gas grill |
US7328696B2 (en) | 2004-05-07 | 2008-02-12 | Marshall Associates, Inc. | Quick assembly grill |
US20070245522A1 (en) * | 2006-04-25 | 2007-10-25 | Rajesh Selvaraj | Quick-release hinge |
US7614117B2 (en) * | 2006-04-25 | 2009-11-10 | Caterpillar S.A.R.L. | Quick-release hinge |
US20100264696A1 (en) * | 2009-04-17 | 2010-10-21 | Clark Equipment Company | Releasable door hinge |
US7938479B2 (en) | 2009-04-17 | 2011-05-10 | Clark Equipment Company | Releasable door hinge |
US20140261377A1 (en) * | 2013-03-15 | 2014-09-18 | Kiosky Chung | Barbecue apparatus |
US10519703B1 (en) | 2018-07-10 | 2019-12-31 | Weber-Stephen Products Llc | Grill hinge |
US11808072B2 (en) | 2018-07-10 | 2023-11-07 | Weber-Stephen Products Llc | Grill hinge |
US20200173211A1 (en) * | 2018-12-02 | 2020-06-04 | Weber Knapp Company | Cover assembly with lid assist assembly and friction bearing |
US10822851B2 (en) * | 2018-12-02 | 2020-11-03 | Weber Knapp Company | Cover assembly with lid assist assembly and friction bearing |
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Owner name: HAMILTONIAN INDUSTRIES, INC. 950 NORTH WESTERN AVE Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST.;ASSIGNOR:BEATRICE FOODS CO., A CORP. OF DE;REEL/FRAME:004287/0074 Effective date: 19840306 |
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