Barbecue

Abstract

A barbecue ( 1 ) comprises the lid ( 2 ), a food supporting compartment ( 3 ), a fuel supporting compartment ( 4 ) and a vertical support ( 5 ). The food supporting compartment ( 3 ) can be moved between a first position above the fuel supporting compartment ( 4 ) and a second position away from said fuel supporting compartment ( 4 ).

1 . A barbecue comprising a food support tray and a heat source, whereby the food tray is moveable between a first position above the heat source, enabling food on the food tray to becooked, and a second position away from the heat source.  
     
     
         2 . A barbecue as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the food tray and heat source are attached to a single support of adjustable height.  
     
     
         3 . A barbecue as claimed in any one of the preceding claims comprising a carbon monoxide detector for monitoring carbon monoxide magnitudes.  
     
     
         4 . A barbecue as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the carbon monoxide detector is associated with a warning signal for indicating when carbon monoxide levels exceed a predetermined value.  
     
     
         5 . A barbecue as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the support is provided with a portable base which can be filled with sand or water on location to enable lightweight transportation.  
     
     
         6 . A barbecue as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the support is set into the ground in a more permanent location.  
     
     
         7 . A barbecue as claimed in claims  5 - 6  wherein the support has a plurality of mounting points for the addition of detachable shelves which are available as mix and match components.  
     
     
         8 . A barbecue as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the food tray and heat source are contained in a housing that may extend from the vertical support via a short cantilever which permits a greater degree of movement and height adjustment.  
     
     
         9 . A barbecue as claimed in any one of the preceding claims adapted to receive or incorporate a clip-on safety guard to prevent children and animals from inadvertently contacting the hot components of the barbecue.  
     
     
         10 . A barbecue as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the clip-on safety guard is attached to the support.  
     
     
         11 . A barbecue as claimed in any one of the preceding claims having an ash collecting tray positioned beneath the housing.  
     
     
         12 . A barbecue as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the fuel supporting tray is connectable to a gas bottle or gas mains.