JP2008518188A - Camping stove with shelves and windshields - Google Patents

Abstract

A camping stove (20) having a shelves and windshields (44, 46) is provided. In one embodiment, the shelves and windshields (44, 46) are hinged to one side of the fire chamber (22) of the camping stove (20). The shelves and windshields (44, 46) function as windshields when they are installed on the lid (40) of the stove for camping (20) while standing on the upper side. The shelves and windshields (44, 46) are arranged horizontally with the ground when tilted downward and can be used as shelves. In one embodiment, the windshield (44, 46) is deployed outward from the camping stove (20) when functioning as a shelf. However, in an alternative embodiment, the windshield (44, 46) is folded inward with respect to the surface of the stove and functions as a shelf.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a stove, and more specifically to a camping stove.

  Camping stoves are often used by camping people to cook food at campsites. Typically, the camping stove includes a pair of burners, a fuel supply source, a folding lid, and a windshield (baffle) that blocks wind from the side of the stove. Usually, a windshield board is attached to a lid | cover, and is folded with respect to a lid | cover at the time of storage. To store the stove for camping, fold the windshield against the lid and fold the lid over the stove burner. The burner is usually mounted in a fire chamber, and when the fire chamber is covered with a lid, it becomes a box-like case surrounding the burner. This case may be stored in a cardboard box or stored as it is.

  Conventional camp stove fuel supplies are usually either kerosene or propane. When using kerosene, it is common to attach the kerosene tank to the stove, for example along the front of the stove. This tank is usually removed during storage. In the case of a camping stove that uses propane, a propane gas cylinder is usually attached to the camping stove, for example, one of the front, back, or side of the camping stove. As with kerosene tanks, it is common to remove propane gas cylinders during storage.

  Camping stoves work well for their use. However, it can be said that there is little storage space for items used with the camping stove during its use. For example, conventional camping stoves do not have a place for cooking utensils, food, and seasonings, so these items can only be placed directly on the cooking surface.

  In order to provide a basic understanding of the present invention, a brief overview of some embodiments of the present invention is provided below. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is not intended to identify key / essential elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some embodiments of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

  According to one embodiment, a camping stove is provided having at least one shelves combined with windshields that are arranged to be used as windshields in one form and as shelves in another form. In one embodiment, the shelves and windshields are hinged to one of the sides of the firebox of the camping stove. The shelves and windshields function as windshields when they are set up on the top and attached to the cover of a camping stove. When the shelves windshields are tilted down, they are placed horizontally with the ground and can be used as shelves. In one embodiment, when the windshield functions as a shelf board, the windshield is deployed outward from the camping stove. However, in an alternative embodiment, the windshield is folded inward with respect to the surface of the stove and functions as a shelf.

  Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the drawings.

  In the following description, reference is made to various embodiments of the invention. In order to provide a thorough understanding of this embodiment, specific details and details are set forth. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features have been omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the described embodiments.

  Referring to the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same members in the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a camping stove 20 incorporating an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the camping stove 20 has a fire chamber 22, and the fire chamber 22 is provided with a grill (grill) 24 and a grill plate (gurdle) 26 on its upper surface. In the present embodiment, the stove 20 includes two burners 28, but only one of them is shown in FIG. However, the present invention can be applied to a camping stove having one burner or two or more burners. The present invention also provides a camping stove having one or more grilled net surfaces, one or more grilled plate surfaces, or any combination of grilled and grilled plates, and / or cooking surfaces other than grilled nets or grilled plates. It is also applicable to camping stoves that have

  The stove 20 for camping includes a pair of adjustment knobs 30 and 32 attached to the front surface of the firebox 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the propane gas cylinder 34 is attached to the right rear portion of the fire chamber 22. However, the invention also applies to camping stoves that use kerosene, other liquid or gaseous fuel sources, and / or charcoal grills, or other fuel sources.

  In the illustrated embodiment, the camping stove 20 includes a lid 40 that is attached to the firebox 22 by a latch 42 and a hinge (not shown but well known in the art). The lid 40 protects the burner by closing when the burner 28 is off. When the fire chamber 22 is covered with the lid 40, a box-shaped housing surrounding the burner 28 is formed. The camping stove 20 closed in a box shape can be stored in a cardboard box or stored as it is.

  The stove 20 for camping includes left and right shelves and windshields 44 and 46. In the illustrated embodiment, the shelves and windshields 44 and 46 are generally planar and each includes a base 48 that is rounded. An angled bracket 50 extends from the proximal end of the rounded base 48 to slots 52 and 54 at the outer upper edge of the fire chamber 22. An angled bracket 50 is supported by the slots 52 and 54 so that the shelves and windshields 44 and 46 can rotate around an axis parallel to the rounded base 48.

  A slot opening 56 is provided at the rear upper edge of each of the windshield plates 44 and 46. The slot opening 56 is shaped and arranged to mate with a protrusion 58 on the underside of the lid 40.

  During storage, the shelves and windshield plates 44 and 46 are arranged and stored in parallel with the upper surfaces of the grill net 24 and the grill plate 26. The positions of the shelves and windshields 44 and 46 in this case are indicated by chain lines in FIG. Similarly, the position of the right shelves / windshields 46 in this case is indicated by chain lines in FIG.

  In order to use the shelves and windshields 44 and 46 as windshields (that is, windshields), the lid 40 is raised and each of the shelves and windshields is lifted so as to extend in the vertical direction. In FIG. 2, the left shelves and windshield 44 is in this position. In order to fix the shelves and windshield plates 44 and 46 at this position, a projection 58 is fitted into the slot opening 56. Thus, when both the shelves and windshield plates 44 and 46 are stood and attached to the lid 40, the cooking surface of the stove 20 for camping, that is, the grill net 24 and the grill plate in this embodiment, by these three members. Wind shields from three sides for 26 are formed.

  In order to use one of the shelves windshields, for example, the shelves windshield 46 as a shelf board, the shelves windshields may be folded inward to the position indicated by the chain line in FIG. At this position, the shelf board is along the upper surface of the baking board 26. Although it is not recommended to use the stove 20 with the shelves / windshields 46 folded inward with the grill 26 heated, for example, when only the grill 24 of the stove 20 is used, the shelf The combined windshield 46 may be used at a position folded inward. In this configuration, food, seasonings, cooking utensils, and other items can be placed on the back surface of the shelves and windshields 46.

  In another shelf board configuration, the shelf board windshield 46 is tilted outward to the position shown in FIG. At this position, the angled bracket 50 and the rounded base 48 are engaged with the upper surface and the outer surface of the fire chamber 22 to prevent the shelves / windshields 46 from rotating further downward. Thus, the shelves / windshields 46 are arranged so as to extend in the horizontal direction toward the outside. Thereby, the shelves and windshields 46 can be used as shelves, and many types of items such as the above items can be placed. Similarly, the shelves and windshields 44 can also be used as shelves.

  Although the drawing shows one type of shelves and windshields, other configurations are also conceivable. For example, the shelves windshield plate may include a lock that fixes the windshield plate to the position of the shelf board, or may include a chain that suspends the windshield plate in the open position, or other members. Further, although a single type hinge is illustrated, other hinge systems may be used. In addition, the connection and arrangement may be changed as long as the shelves and windshields can function as the windshields and shelves without the shelves windshields being hinged to the fire chamber 22. As an example, the windshield plate may be removable and may function as a windshield plate by connecting in the first vertical position, and may function as a shelf board by connecting in the second horizontal position.

  Other modifications are also included in the present invention as long as they are within the spirit of the present invention. Thus, although the present invention can employ various improvements and alternative configurations, specific example embodiments have been shown and described in detail above. However, there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific embodiments or disclosed embodiments, and all such modifications and alternative constructions are within the spirit of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. Include equivalents.

  All references cited herein, including publications, patent application publications, and patent publications, are individually and specifically indicated in this specification and are described in their entirety. Is incorporated herein in the same manner as is described.

  In describing the invention (especially in the claims below), the use of “an”, “one”, “its”, and other directives, unless the context indicates otherwise. Unless the above clearly contradicts, it should be interpreted as including both singular and plural. The terms “comprising”, “having”, “including”, and “including” should be interpreted as non-limiting terms (ie, “including but not limited to”) unless otherwise noted. Means that). The term “connection” should be construed to be included, attached or joined together, partially or wholly, even if there are any inclusions. In this specification, a description of a range of values is intended to omit a reference to an individual value that falls within that range unless otherwise indicated herein. As if individual values were listed individually, the individual values shall be incorporated herein. All methods described herein can take any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. Any examples or exemplary representations (eg, “etc.”) provided herein are merely intended to better illustrate the invention and, unless otherwise claimed, the scope of the invention Does not impose any restrictions. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential to the practice of the invention.

  Preferred embodiments of this invention are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the invention. After reading the foregoing description, these preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The present inventor expects those skilled in the art to adopt the improvement according to the purpose, and the present inventor expects the present invention to be implemented in a form other than that specifically described herein. ing. Accordingly, this invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described elements in all modifications thereof is encompassed by the invention unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a camping stove incorporating an embodiment of the present invention, showing a closed state of the camping stove. FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the camping stove of FIG. 1 in an open state.

Explanation of symbols

20 Stove for camping 22 Firebox 24 Grill
26 Grilled plate (Gurdle)
28 Burner 30, 32 Adjustment knob 34 Propane gas cylinder 40 Lid 42 Latch 44, 46 Shelf and windshield 48 Base 50 Angle bracket 52, 54 Slot 56 Slot opening 58 Projection

Claims (23)

  A camping stove comprising a structure that can be switched between a first position that functions as a windshield and a second position that functions as a shelf.   2. The camping stove of claim 1 wherein the structure extends substantially vertically in the first position.   3. A camping stove according to claim 2, wherein the structure extends substantially horizontally in the second position.   2. The stove for camping according to claim 1, wherein in the second position, the structure extends in a substantially horizontal direction.   The camping stove of claim 1, further comprising a lid, wherein the structure is attachable to the lid in the first position.   The camping stove according to claim 5, wherein one of the lid and the structure includes a protrusion, and the other of the lid and the structure includes an opening that fits with the protrusion when the structure is in the first position.   6. The camping stove of claim 5, wherein the lid extends along the back of the camping stove when in the open position and the structure extends along the side of the camping stove when in the first position.   The camping stove according to claim 1, wherein the structure is hinged to the camping stove.   The camping stove of claim 8, wherein the lid comprises a surface that contacts the camping stove to prevent the lid from rotating beyond the second position when the structure is in the second position.   10. The stove for camping according to claim 9, wherein the surface comprises a round base of the structure.   The camping stove according to claim 1, further comprising a fire chamber, wherein the structure expands outside the fire chamber when the structure is in the second position.   The stove for camping according to claim 1, further comprising a fire chamber, wherein the structure expands on the fire chamber when the structure is in the second position.   A stove for camping, comprising: a fire chamber; and a structure that is screwed into the fire chamber and is convertible between a first position that functions as a windshield and a second position that functions as a shelf.   14. The camping stove of claim 13, wherein in the first position, the structure extends along a substantially vertical direction.   15. The camping stove according to claim 14, wherein in the second position, the structure extends along a substantially horizontal direction.   The camping stove of claim 13, wherein the structure extends in a substantially horizontal direction at the second position.   The camping stove of claim 13, further comprising a lid, wherein the structure is attachable to the lid in the first position.   The stove for camping according to claim 17, wherein one of the lid and the structure includes a protrusion, and the other of the lid and the structure includes an opening that fits with the protrusion when the structure is in the first position.   A camping stove where the lid extends along the back of the camping stove when in the open position and the structure extends along the side of the camping stove when in the first position.   The camping stove of claim 13, wherein the lid comprises a surface that contacts the camping stove to prevent the lid from rotating beyond the second position when the structure is in the second position.   21. The stove for camping according to claim 20, wherein the surface comprises a round base of a structure.   The stove for camping according to claim 13, wherein when the structure is in the second position, the structure expands outside the firebox.   The camping stove of claim 13, wherein the structure expands over the firebox when the structure is in the second position.

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