Collapsible stand and barbecue grill assembly

• Main Authors: WHITEHALL RICHARD A, FORT TUCKER H, GIEBEL MICHAEL R, GALA JESSE D, STEWART DANIEL M, JAFFE DANENE
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 23.07.2002
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES; BLASTING; COFFEE MILLS; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; FURNITURE; HEATING; HUMAN NECESSITIES; KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; LIGHTING; MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; RANGES; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL; VENTILATING; WEAPONS

A foldable or collapsible stand is provided for supporting a barbecue grill assembly. The foldable or collapsible stand includes a first leg assembly having a first pair of intersecting leg members pivotally mounted to each other and a second leg assembly having a second pair of intersecting leg members pivotally mounted to each other. At least one leg member of each of the first pair and second pair of intersecting leg members have a pivot point along a length of the at least one leg member for folding the at least one leg member. The first pair of intersecting leg members and second pair of intersecting leg members pivot with respect to each other and the at least one leg member of each of the first pair and second pair of intersecting leg members fold along the pivot point to move the first leg assembly, the second leg assembly and barbecue grill between an upright position and a collapsed position.