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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2007
James C. Stephen, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Sonny Siazon, Woodstock, IL (US);
James C. Stephen, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Sonny Siazon, Woodstock, IL (US);
Weber-Stephen Products Co., Palatine, IL (US);
Abstract
A retractable rotisserie driver which is used in connection with a barbecue grill is described and shown herein. In one embodiment, a retractable motor support apparatus is pivotably connected to a side shelf assembly of a barbecue grill, and is movable between a storage position, where the rotisserie motor is substantially enclosed by the side shelf assembly, and a usage position, where the motor is generally aligned for engagement with a rotisserie spit. The support apparatus includes a first wall and a second wall which are adjacent and generally transverse to one another. The first wall is configured to be aligned generally flush with an upper surface of the side shelf assembly when the support apparatus is moved to the storage position to increase the usable work area on the shelf. The second wall is provided with a power cord holder for compactly holding the motor's power cord when the apparatus is moved to the storage position. The side shelf assembly and support apparatus are also provided with corresponding latch mechanisms which are adapted to engage when the support apparatus is moved to the usage position.