Patent ID: 6439220
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: A47J

Abstract:
A barbecue grill and frame assembly having a cooking chamber, the assembly comprising:two integrally-formed generally U-shaped frame members; and a support member including a channel portion at each end of the support member and a clamping member cooperating to define an inner surface adapted to engage a portion of one the U-shaped frame members, the support member disposed transverse to the generally U-shaped members such that a portion of one of the U-shaped frame members is disposed within one of the channel portions of the support member and a portion of the other of the U-shaped frame members is disposed within the other of the channel portions of the support member; wherein the clamping member and channel portions each include at least one protrusion disposed on the inner surface that act to prevent movement of the U-shaped frame member with respect to the inner surface; and wherein the support member maintains the two generally U-shaped frame members in a spaced relation to each other to accommodate the cooking chamber therebetween.