US20190323711A1

US20190323711A1 - Rotatable Fire Pit Device

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Publication number: US20190323711A1
Application number: US16/360,259
Authority: US
Inventors: Daniel Charlson
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-04-18
Filing date: 2019-03-21
Publication date: 2019-10-24

Abstract

A rotatable fire pit device. The rotatable fire pit device includes a cylindrical wall with apertures, a fuel pit attached to the cylindrical wall, and a central pole attached to legs having wheels to facilitate transfer of the rotatable fire pit device between locations. A motor assembly is included for slowly rotating the cylindrical wall and the fuel pit by way of a motor belt. The rotatable fire pit device is used to burn fuel more evenly in a windy environment, and to warm a space surrounding the rotatable fire pit device.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/659,415 filed on Apr. 18, 2018. The above identified patent application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a rotatable fire pit device.
Many individuals use traditional fire pits; however, traditional fire pits are stationary and are not able to be transported. The stationary nature of traditional fire pits forces these individuals to gather at one location to use the traditional fire pit, which may be inconvenient for many of these individuals, or difficult or impossible for others for any of a plurality of reasons, such as handicap or injury. In addition, because the traditional fire pit is unable to rotate, tending a fire in the traditional fire pit is required to ensure an even burn of a fuel, such as a wood, therein. Many individuals may be unable to tend to a fire within the traditional fire pit, and the wood may burn unevenly as a result.
Therefore, there is a need in the art for a rotatable fire pit device that can easily be moved to a desired location, and rotated during use to facilitate an even burn of a fuel therein. The present invention addresses this unmet need.
Devices have been disclosed in the art that relate to fire pits. These include devices that have been patented and published in patent application publications. These devices are often inconvenient or difficult to use. In view of the devices disclosed in the art, it is submitted that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing fire pit devices. In view of the present disclosure, it is submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in structural and functional elements from devices in the art, and substantially fulfills an unmet need in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the disadvantages inherent in the known types of fire pit devices in the art, the present invention provides a new and improved fire pit device, wherein the same can be utilized for providing a warmth and an enjoyment to individuals in need thereof.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a rotatable fire pit device.
In one aspect, the invention provides a rotatable fire pit device, comprising a central pole having a plurality of legs extended radially outward from a lower portion of the central pole, and a fuel pit disposed on an upper portion of the central pole, wherein the fuel pit is configured to rotate relative to the central pole.
In another aspect, the invention provides a rotatable fire pit device, having a central pole having a plurality of legs extended radially outward from a lower portion of the central pole, wherein a caster wheel is disposed on a lower portion of an outer portion of each leg of the plurality of legs. The rotatable fire pit device includes a cylindrical wall having a plurality of apertures thereon, having a circular fuel pit disposed over a bottom opening of the cylindrical wall, wherein a lower portion of the circular fuel pit is attached to an upper portion of a cylindrical belt receiver, wherein a lower portion of the cylindrical belt receiver is attached to an upper portion of the central pole. The rotatable fire pit device includes a motor assembly having a lower member attached to a portion of the central pole below the cylindrical belt receiver, wherein a motor belt is fed through the motor assembly and wrapped around a peripheral groove of the cylindrical belt receiver. An action of the motor assembly actuates a rotational movement of the motor belt, wherein the rotational movement of the motor belt actuates a rotational movement of the cylindrical belt receiver, the cylindrical wall, and the circular fuel pit. In this manner, the fire pit is rotatable about the central pole, and is movable by the caster wheels.
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of the invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manners in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a rotatable fire pit device.

FIG. 2 depicts a close-up perspective view of an upper portion of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device.

FIG. 3 depicts a close-up perspective view of a motor assembly and a cylindrical belt receiver of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device.

FIG. 4 depicts a close-up perspective view of a power source of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device.

FIG. 5 depicts a close-up perspective view of the motor assembly and the legs of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device.

FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the invention. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered limiting in any respect.
Reference is now made to the drawings, which depict one or more exemplary embodiments of the invention.
Referring now to FIG. 1, there is depicted a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a rotatable fire pit device. The rotatable fire pit device 1 includes a central pole 2 having a plurality of legs 3 extended radially outward from a lower portion of the central pole 2, wherein a caster wheel 4 is disposed on a lower portion of an outer portion of each leg of the plurality of legs 3. The rotatable fire pit device 1 includes a cylindrical wall 5 having a plurality of apertures thereon, and a motor assembly 8. In this manner, the rotatable fire pit device 1 is movable by way of the caster wheels, and is rotatable about the central pole 2, as described elsewhere herein.
Referring now to FIG. 2, there is depicted a close-up perspective view of an upper portion of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device. In the shown embodiment, the cylindrical wall 5 of the rotatable fire pit device includes a circular upper member 10 extended radially inward from a top opening of the cylindrical wall 5, and an upper cover 11, having a plurality of apertures thereon, is attached to the circular upper member 10. In this manner, a safety of the rotatable fire pit device is increased, at least because the upper cover 11 prevents items from falling into the rotatable fire pit device.
Referring now to FIG. 3, there is depicted a close-up perspective view of a motor assembly and a cylindrical belt receiver of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device. In the shown embodiment, the rotatable fire pit device includes a circular fuel pit 6 disposed over a bottom opening of the cylindrical wall 5, wherein a lower portion of the circular fuel pit 6 is attached to an upper portion of a cylindrical belt receiver 7, wherein a lower portion of the cylindrical belt receiver 7 is attached to an upper portion of the central pole 2. The motor assembly 8 of the rotatable fire pit device includes a lower member 14 attached to a portion of the central pole 2 below the cylindrical belt receiver. The rotatable fire pit device includes a motor belt 9, fed through the motor assembly 8 and wrapped around a peripheral groove of the cylindrical belt receiver 7. In this manner, an action of the motor assembly 8 actuates a rotational movement of the motor belt 9, wherein the rotational movement of the motor belt 9 actuates a rotational movement of the cylindrical belt receiver 7, the cylindrical wall 5, and the circular fuel pit 6. In the shown embodiment, the motor assembly 8 of the rotatable fire pit device includes a power switch 12 thereon, which controls the action of the motor assembly 8, and therefore, the rotational movement of the cylindrical belt receiver 7, the cylindrical wall 5, and the circular fuel pit 6.
In some embodiments, the rotatable fire pit device includes a safety guard, attached to the rotatable fire pit device below the circular fuel pit 6 and above the motor belt 9, configured to reduce a temperature of the motor assembly 8 and the motor belt 9. In this manner, a lifespan of the motor assembly 8 and the motor belt 9 is extended, and the safety of the rotatable fire pit device is increased. The safety guard may be circular, and may be made of any material suited for its purpose, such as a metal or a ceramic.
Referring now to FIG. 4, there is depicted a close-up perspective view of a power source of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device. In the shown embodiment, the power source is an electric power source 13. In the shown embodiment, the electric power source 13 includes an electrical wall outlet. In this manner, the power source for the motor assembly is not readily combustible, thereby reducing a chance of an explosion or uncontrolled fire during use of the rotatable fire pit device, and increasing the safety of the rotatable fire pit device.
Referring now to FIG. 5, there is depicted a close-up perspective view of the motor assembly and the legs of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device. The rotatable fire pit device includes the central pole 2 having the plurality of legs 3 extended radially outward from the lower portion of the central pole 2, wherein the caster wheel 4 is disposed on the lower portion of the outer portion of each leg of the plurality of legs 3. The rotatable fire pit device 1 includes the cylindrical wall having the plurality of apertures thereon, and a motor assembly 8, having the lower member 14 attached to the portion of the central pole 2 below the cylindrical belt receiver. In the shown embodiment, the motor assembly 8 of the rotatable fire pit device includes the power switch 12 thereon, which controls the action of the motor assembly 8, and therefore, the rotational movement of the cylindrical belt receiver 7, the cylindrical wall 5, and the circular fuel pit 6.
Generally, a radial length of each leg of the plurality of legs 3 is sized to maximize a stability of the rotatable fire pit device, without sacrificing maneuverability. In the shown embodiment, the radial length of each leg of the plurality of legs 3 extends slightly beyond a radial length of the cylindrical wall. However, if a height of the cylindrical wall were to be increased, then a center of gravity of the rotatable fire pit device would be elevated. Similarly, if the radial length of the cylindrical wall would be increased, then an instability of the rotatable fire pit device would be increased. Regarding these exemplary design variations, the radial length of each leg of the plurality of legs 3 would need to be increased to maintain the stability of the rotatable fire pit device. In this manner, an exemplary design for the rotatable fire pit device is shown, and any variation of one element of the exemplary design would necessarily require careful consideration of how the variation affects other properties of the exemplary design, and this consideration may lead to one or more additional variations of one or more additional elements of the exemplary design to maximize a utility or the safety thereof.
Referring now to FIG. 6, there is depicted a perspective view of the exemplary embodiment of the rotatable fire pit device in use. The rotatable fire pit device 1 provides an even burn of a fuel, such as wood, in a fire inside the circular fuel pit, and minimizes maintenance of the fire required by one or more users. As such, the one or more users are free to enjoy a warmth emitting from the fire inside the rotatable fire pit device.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and its embodiments with modifications as suited to the use contemplated.
It is therefore submitted that the present invention has been shown and described in the most practical and exemplary embodiments. It should be recognized that departures may be made which fall within the scope of the invention. With respect to the description provided herein, it is submitted that the optimal features of the invention include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly, and use. All structures, functions, and relationships equivalent or essentially equivalent to those disclosed are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Claims

I claim:

1) A rotatable fire pit device, comprising a central pole having a plurality of legs extended radially outward from a lower portion of the central pole, and a fuel pit disposed on an upper portion of the central pole, wherein the fuel pit is configured to rotate relative to the central pole.

2) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 1, wherein the fuel pit is circular.

3) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 1, further comprising a wall having a plurality of apertures thereon, wherein the wall surrounds the fuel pit and is configured to protect an individual from a heat of the fuel pit during use of the rotatable fire pit device.

4) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 1, further comprising a wheel disposed on a lower portion of an outer portion of each leg of the plurality of legs, forming a plurality of wheels.

5) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 4, wherein each wheel of the plurality of wheels includes a caster wheel.

6) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 1, further comprising a motor assembly configured to rotate the fuel pit relative to the central pole.

7) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 6, further comprising a cylindrical belt receiver attached to the central pole, wherein a motor belt is configured to be inserted through the motor assembly and wrapped around a peripheral groove of the cylindrical belt receiver to configure the fuel pit to rotate relative to the central pole.

8) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 7, wherein an action of the motor assembly actuates a movement of the motor belt, wherein the movement of the motor belt actuates a rotational movement of the cylindrical belt receiver and the fuel pit.

9) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 6, wherein the motor assembly includes an electric motor, wherein a power switch is operably connected to an electric power source and is configured to actuate an action of the motor assembly.

10) The rotatable fire pit device of claim 9, wherein the electric power source includes an electrical wall outlet.