Fireplace Grate For Firelogs

Abstract

A fireplace grate is taught which includes one or more artificial logs which can easily be moved between a combustion position, wherein they are located over a firelog, and a loading position, wherein a firelog can be put into the fireplace and ignited and/or ashes of a firelog can be removed after it has been combusted. When in the combustion position, the artificial logs assist in altering the overall appearance of the burning of the firelog to more closely resemble that of a fire of natural wood logs and also assist in reflecting heat from the combustion of the firelog into the room containing the fireplace.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A fireplace grate, comprising:
 a base having a combustion area to receive at least one firelog;   a cradle mounted above the base and moveable between a combustion position, wherein one or more artificial logs on the cradle are positioned over the combustion area to resemble a stack of natural wood logs, and a loading position wherein access is provided to the combustion area to place a firelog therein.   
     
     
         2 . The fireplace grate of  claim 1  wherein the combustion area includes at least two andirons to support a firelog above the base. 
     
     
         3 . The fireplace grate of  claim 1  wherein the base includes a pair of frame members, located at opposed sides of the base and extending upwardly therefrom and wherein the cradle is pivotally mounted to the frame members. 
     
     
         4 . The fireplace grate of  claim 1  further comprising a removable tray which can be placed in the combustion area to receive a fireplace log and to capture any ashes produced by the combustion of the fireplace log. 
     
     
         5 . The fireplace grate of  claim 4  wherein the removable tray further comprises at least two andirons to support a firelog above the removable tray.