Grill canopy

Abstract

A canopy having a base, at least one support extending vertically from the base, an extender coupled to the at least one support and configurable between a retracted position and an extended position, a roof coupled to the extender, and at least one panel pivotally coupled to the roof, the at least one panel pivotally movable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the extender extends away from base as the extender is configured from the retracted position to the extended position.

1 . A canopy comprising:
 a base;   at least one support extending vertically from the base;   an extender coupled to the at least one support and configurable between a retracted position and an extended position;   a roof coupled to the extender; and   at least one panel pivotally coupled to the roof, the at least one panel pivotally movable between a closed position and an open position;   wherein the extender extends away from base as the extender is configured from the retracted position to the extended position.   
     
     
         2 . A canopy according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one panel comprises a front panel, two side panels and a back panel. 
     
     
         3 . A canopy according to  claim 2 , further comprising two side walls and a back wall, wherein when the extender is in the retracted position and the panels are in their closed positions, the side panels are continuous with the side walls to close off the sides of the canopy, and the back panel is continuous with the back wall to close of the back of the canopy. 
     
     
         4 . A canopy comprising:
 a base;   a pair of opposing supports extending vertically from the base;   an extender coupled to each support, each extender configurable between a retracted position and an extended position;   a roof coupled to the extenders; and   a first pair of opposing panels pivotally coupled to second opposing sides of the roof, each of the panels pivotally movable between a closed position and an open position;   wherein the extenders extend away from base as the extenders are configured from the retracted position to the extended position.   
     
     
         5 . A canopy according to  claim 4  comprising a second pair of opposing panels pivotally coupled to second opposing sides of the roof, each of the panels pivotally movable between a closed position and an open position. 
     
     
         6 . A canopy according to  claim 5 , wherein in the closed position the panels are substantially vertically oriented. 
     
     
         7 . A canopy according to  claim 6 , wherein in the open position the panels are substantially horizontally oriented and define one or more user shelter spaces thereunder. 
     
     
         8 . A canopy according to  claim 7 , wherein when the extenders are configured in their retracted position and the panels are configured in their closed position, the panels span a height from the base to the roof. 
     
     
         9 . A canopy according to  claim 7 , wherein the first pair of opposing panels comprise a front panel and a back panel, a second pair of opposing panels comprise two side panels, wherein the canopy further comprising two side walls and a back wall, wherein when the extenders are in the retracted position and the panels are in their closed positions, the side panels are continuous with the side walls to close off the sides of the canopy, and the back panel is continuous with the back wall to close of the back of the canopy. 
     
     
         10 . A canopy according to  claim 9 , wherein when the extenders are configured in their extended position and the panels are configured in their open position, the space beneath the panels provide sufficient clearance to accommodate at least an adult of average height standing thereunder. 
     
     
         11 . A canopy according to  claim 10 , wherein the roof comprises a rectangular frame extending orthogonally from the extenders. 
     
     
         12 . A canopy according to  claim 11  wherein the roof is closed. 
     
     
         13 . A canopy according to  claim 11  wherein the roof is open. 
     
     
         14 . A canopy according to  claim 13  wherein the first and/or second pairs of opposing panels are movable together between the open and closed positions. 
     
     
         15 . A canopy according to  claim 13  wherein at least of one of the panels is independently movable between the open and closed positions. 
     
     
         16 . A canopy according to  claim 15  comprising means for temporarily securing the panels in the closed position. 
     
     
         17 . A canopy according to  claim 16  wherein the panels are biased to move from the closed position to the open position. 
     
     
         18 . A canopy according to  claim 17  wherein the extenders are in sliding engagement with the supports. 
     
     
         19 . A canopy according to  claim 18  comprising a crank in mechanical communication with the extenders; wherein in response to the crank being turned by a user, the extenders moves between the retracted and extended positions. 
     
     
         20 . A canopy according to  claim 19  wherein the crank is mounted on the support. 
     
     
         21 . A canopy according to  claim 4  comprising:
 a slider slidably coupled to each of the extenders; 
 wherein: 
 each slider is slidably movable between a lower position and an upper position; 
 the slider is pivotably coupled to a support arm at a first end of the support arm; 
 the support arm is pivotably connected to one of the panels at a second end of the support arm; 
 in response to moving the slider from the lower position to the upper position, the panel moves from the closed position to the open position. 
 
     
     
         22 . A canopy according to  claim 21  wherein the extenders comprise a lower slider abutment and an upper slider abutment, wherein the slider abuts the lower abutment in the lower position and the slider abuts the upper slider abutment in the upper position. 
     
     
         23 . A canopy according to  claim 22  wherein, in response to a user applying upward force to the slider while the slider is in the upper position, the corresponding extender moves from the retracted position towards the extended position.