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Pivoting auxiliary rack

US5069196A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Filing dateAug 23, 1990
Grant dateDec 3, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47J37/0786
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An auxiliary rack assembly (60) that is fastened to the bottom (11) of a barbecue kettle (10) is disclosed. The assembly (60) includes an auxiliary grid (61) for holding items above or to the side of a cooking grid (42). The auxiliary grid (61) has a plurality of posts (62) connected its perimeter for supporting a rail (63). The assembly (60) also includes a rigid articulating arm (90) with two ends (91,93) and a cantilever section (92) disposed therebetween and separated therefrom by elbows (94,95). The arm (90) is interconnected at one end by a kettle bracket member (80) and at the other end to the auxiliary grid (61). The kettle bracket (80) is fastened to the kettle (11) and permits rotation of the articulating arm (90) interconnected thereto. The grid (60) can also be interconnected to a rack bracket member (85) which permits further rotation of the articulating arm (90) interconnected thereto.

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