Multiple purpose support device for portable outdoor grilling and cooking
A self supporting alignment and stability system for portable outdoor grilling and cooking that serves as a support structure for attaching multiple purpose grilling attachments and accessories that also can be attached to any grill, fire ring or other portable grills. The basic structure includes a main post ground stand, ground auger, plus multiple adjustable attachments with leveling arms. Accessories include a grill surface, charcoal pan, frying pan, cutting board, condiment rack and carrying case. The support structure with needed grilling accessories can be used as a stand alone portable grill or attached to any existing grill, fire ring or applicable portable grill.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a multiple purpose support device for portable outdoor grilling and cooking that is easily transported, assembled, fully adjustable and usable on various outdoor terrain. It can be used with a variety of grilling and cooking systems in conjunction with attachments and accessories as needed.
2. Description of Prior Art
The increased popularity of outdoor grilling and cooking has led to a variety of grilling and cooking assembles to serve that need. These assemblies cover a wide range of portable grills with many types of attachments and accessories for holding and preparing the food over the heat source. These assemblies also use a variety of heating sources such as wood, charcoal or propane gas. Many of these assembles are bulky, heavy and difficult to use. Leveling of the grill and adjusting the distance between the heat source and grill is lacking or difficult. The space requirement between the grill and heat source varies according to the type of heat source and food being grilled or cooked. The assemblies main support stake must be driven in the ground or have a support stand. They are not stand alone units that can also be used with fire rings or other grilling units.
While many of the known portable outdoor grilling and cooking assemblies work as intended, there is a need for a multiple purpose outdoor grilling and cooking system that serves a variety of needs for all events like tailgate parties, back yards, parks, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, etc. The user can pick and choose from a basic unit the amount of grilling and accessory attachments desired or needed according to their activity.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe object of the invention is to provide an improved portable outdoor grilling and cooking device that maintains some advantages of the prior art with improvements that enhance the various options for the grilling and cooking activities being served.
Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present invention are:
(a) To provide a multiple purpose alignment and stability system for portable outdoor grilling and cooking with optional grilling and accessory attachments.
(b) To provide an adjustable grilling or cooking attachment to the main post with adjustable arms that can be adjusted on two planes for a level grilling or cooking surface. The attachment can be adjusted to any desired height on the main post plus an adjustment of the upper arm tube that permits extending the accessory item being used to the desired location.
(c) To provide an adjustable attachment to the main post for a cutting board, frying pan or other accessories that allows adjustments as needed according to the accessory being used.
(d) To provide an adjustable attachment to the main post for other needed items such as a charcoal pan, propane heat source or other accessories that allows adjustments as needed.
(e) To provide a ground auger attachment that attaches to the main post with a turn handle to turn the auger into the ground which stabilizes the main post.
(f) To provide an alternate main post ground stand for surfaces that are not conducive to the augers use. These surfaces include blacktop, concrete, gravel, rocky or frozen ground, etc. The ground stand permits using the grilling and cooking assembly anywhere as needed including tailgating in a parking lot or for set up on a patio or deck.
(g) To provide a condiment rack that mounts on the main post top.
(h) To provide a cooking pan and cover that also can serve as a charcoal holder for an alternate source of heat for grilling and cooking.
(i) To provide a propane heating unit that can serve as an alternate source of heat for grilling and cooking
(j) To provide an adjustable chain and hook arrangement to attach the charcoal pan or propane heat source to the grill that allows variable space adjustment between the heat source and accessory being used.
(k) To provide a new and improved portable grilling and cooking device with attachments and accessories that can be easily assembled and disassembled into a carrying case or bag.
(l) To provide a grilling and cooking device that can be attached to a fire ring, or operate as a stand alone unit beside the fire ring using the fire ring as the heat source.
(m) To provide a grilling and cooking device that can be attached to a standard grill, or operate as a stand alone unit beside the standard grill using the standard grill as the heat source. Further objects and advantages of my invention will become apparent from consideration of the drawing and ensuing description.
In Drawings:
The condiment rack 42 fits over the main post 12 top. The cutting board table 40 fastens to the table surface mount plate 58, the table mount tube 48 fastens to the table surface mount plate 58, the table mount tube 48 slides into the upper adjustment tube 50 and is adjusted with the adjustment knob 20 for in and out movement and levelness. The fry pan 36 is fastened to the fry pan mount tube 46, the fry pan mount tube 46 slides into the middle adjustment tube 50 and is adjusted with the adjustment knob 20 for in and out movement and levelness. The grill surface 38 is fastened to the grill surface mount plate 56, the grill surface mount plate 56 is fastened to the adjustable tube 44, the grill surface mount tube 44 slides into the lower adjustment tube 50 and is adjusted with the adjustment knob 20 for in and out movement and levelness.
Although the description above contains many specifications, these should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than the example given.
Claims
1. A multiple purpose support device for portable outdoor grilling and cooking comprising the improved processes of:
- providing a self supporting alignment and stability system for outdoor grilling and cooking that serves as a support structure for attaching multiple purpose grilling and cooking attachments and accessories that also can be attached to any grill, fire ring or other portable grill;
- wherein the grilling support device structure includes a main post that attaches to a ground stand or ground auger, and wherein one or more adjustable attachments are attached to the ground post, and wherein accessories are attached to the adjustable attachments.
2. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device provides means for stability and alignment for portable outdoor grilling and cooking with optional grilling and accessory attachments.
3. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device main post is attached to a ground stand.
4. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device main post is attached to a ground auger with drive hole and pin, with the adjustable attachment leveling arm and upper adjustable arm serving as a drive means for the auger.
5. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device main post is attached to a ground stand, where ground surfaces are not conducive to auger usage.
6. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device main post provides means for accepting multiple adjustable attachments with leveling arms for attaching various grilling and cooking accessories,
7. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device main post provides means for a condiment rack that mounts on the main post top.
8. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device adjustable attachment with leveling arms has three adjustable knobs that provide means for vertical means of movement on the main post, a leveling means for all accessories, a means for horizontal movement of accessories, and a handle means for movement of the adjustable attachment.
9. The process in claim 8, wherein the said multiple purpose support device adjustable attachment provides means for a grill surface, cutting board, frying pan or other accessories with means for adjustments as needed according to the accessory being used.
10. The process in claim 8, wherein the said multiple purpose support device adjustable attachment provides means for a charcoal pan, propane heat source or other accessories that provides means for adjustments as needed.
11. The process in claim 8, wherein the said multiple purpose support device adjustable attachment provides means for a cooking pan and cover that can also serve as a charcoal holder for an alternate source of heat for grilling and cooking with means for adjustments as needed.
12. The process in claim 8, wherein the said multiple purpose support device adjustable attachment provides means for a propane heating unit that can serve as an alternate source of heat for grilling and cooking with means for adjustments as needed.
13. The process in claim 8, wherein the said multiple purpose support device adjustable attachments provide means for an adjustable chain and hook arrangement that attaches to the charcoal pan or propane heat source which provides means for variable space adjustment between the heat source and accessory being used.
14. The process in claim 1, wherein the said multiple purpose support device provides means for the grilling and cooking apparatus to be attached to a fire ring or standard grill or operate as a stand alone unit beside the fire ring or standard grill, using the fire ring or standard grill as the heat source.
15. The process in claim 1, wherein said multiple purpose support device provides means for a new and improved grilling and cooking apparatus with attachments and accessories that can be easily assembled and disassembled into a carrying case or bag.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 14, 2006
Publication Date: Dec 20, 2007
Inventor: Mark Allen Eckes (Marsh Field, WI)
Application Number: 11/452,860