WO2016185051A1

WO2016185051A1 - Portable stove and method for operating the portable stove

Info

Publication number: WO2016185051A1
Application number: PCT/EP2016/061590
Authority: WO
Inventors: Alina EKSTROM; Eric Svartstrom
Original assignee: Fenix Outdoor Development And Csr AG
Current assignee: Fenix Outdoor Development And Csr AG
Priority date: 2015-05-21
Filing date: 2016-05-23
Publication date: 2016-11-24
Anticipated expiration: 2017-11-21

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a portable stove (100). The portable stove (100) includes a housing (110) having two side parts (112, 114), and at least one hinge (120) connecting the two side parts (112, 114) to each other, wherein the two side parts (112, 114) are moveable with respect to each other between a usage position and a transport position, and wherein the two side parts (112, 114) provide pedestals for the portable stove (100) in the usage position.

Description

PORTABLE STOVE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE PORTABLE STOVE

FIELD

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a portable stove and a method for operating the portable stove. The present disclosure particularly relates to a portable stove for outdoor use.

BACKGROUND

Portable stoves can be used for outdoor cooking, for example, during camping trips or when sitting at the beach. Preparing food outdoors is becoming more and more popular. The known portable stoves consist of a plurality of different parts and need to be assembled before use. Such an assembling can be cumbersome and inconvenient. In addition, said stoves are stored in bags or the like, which cannot be easily carried around. In addition, the known stoves have a small footprint area. Especially when placing the stove on loose grounds (e.g. small stones like in a river bed), the stove may tip over and the food prepared on the stove is lost.

In view of the above, new portable stoves and methods for operating the portable stove that overcome at least some of the problems in the art are beneficial. In particular, there is a need for a portable stove which could readily be used without a cumbersome assembling and which provides for a firm stand on a variety of grounds.

SUMMARY

In light of the above, a portable stove and a method for operating the portable stove are provided. Further aspects, benefits, and features of the present disclosure are apparent from the claims, the description, and the accompanying drawings.

According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a portable stove is provided. The portable stove includes a housing having two side parts and at least one hinge connecting the two side parts to each other, wherein the two side parts are moveable with respect to each other between a usage position and a transport position, and wherein the two side parts provide pedestals for the portable stove in the usage position. Thus, the risk of the stove tipping over is greatly reduced. Preferably, the two side parts are hinged together by the at least one hinge in a scissor- or X-like manner.

Preferably, the housing includes a cartridge cavity between the two side parts configured for accommodating one or more gas cartridges, and wherein the cartridge cavity is formed in a lower portion of the housing.

Preferably, the housing includes a burner cavity having at least one burner. Preferably, the stove further includes a lid member configured for being placed on the portable stove for closing the burner cavity. Preferably, the lid member is made of a wooden material and/ or has a shape that matches a contour of the burner cavity when the two side parts are in the transport position. As such, the lid member may be used as a cutting board for preparing food.

Preferably, the stove further includes a cookware support at the at least one burner, wherein the cookware support is located within the burner cavity when the two side parts are in the transport position. Preferably, the stove further includes a moving mechanism connecting the cookware support to a hinge axis provided by the at least one hinge, wherein the moving mechanism is configured to move the cookware support relatively to the at least one burner when the two side parts are moved between the usage position and the transport position. Preferably, the cookware support is removable from the portable stove.

Preferably, the stove further includes at least one control knob for controlling a gas flow, wherein the at least one control knob protrudes from the housing substantially vertically when the portable stove is standing on the ground for cooking. Preferably, the portable stove includes a hinge mechanism configured to hinge the at least one control knob into a stored position when the two side parts are moved into the transport position. Preferably, at least one side part of the two side parts includes at least one slit configured for passage of the at least one control knob when the two side parts are moved between the usage position and the transport position. Thus, rupturing of the control knob is prevented during transport.

Preferably, the stove has a polygonal or hexagonal shape when the two side parts are in the transport position.

Preferably, the stove further includes least one removable side member configured to at least partially cover at least one side part of the two side parts. Preferably, the at least one removable side member is made of a textile material and/ or includes receptacles for cooking items. Preferably, the at least one side part has a frame which the at least one removable side member is at least partially covering, wherein the at least one removable side member follows the form of the at least one side part when the at least one removable side member is attached to the at least one side part. Preferably, the at least one removable side member is attached to the at least one side part via attaching means selected from the group consisting of a hook-and-pile fastener, snap fasteners, and any combination thereof.

Preferably, the stove further includes fixing means configure to fix the two side parts in the transport position. Preferably, the fixing means is a belt-like member configured to be wrapped around the two side parts to secure the two side parts in the transport position. Preferably, ends of the belt-like member are connectable to each other via at least one of a latch mechanism and a buckle.

Preferably, the stove further includes a shoulder belt for transporting the portable stove.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for operating a portable stove according to the embodiments described herein is provided. The method includes moving the two side parts with respect to each other between the transport position and the usage position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments. The accompanying drawings relate to embodiments of the disclosure and are described in the following:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a portable stove in a transport position according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 2 shows a back view of the portable stove of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the portable stove of FIG. 1 without mounted gas cartridge, but the screw fittings for the cartridges are visible;

FIG. 4 shows a front view of the portable stove of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 5 shows a side view of the portable stove of FIG. 1 ;

FIG. 6 shows a top view of the portable stove of FIG. 1 ; FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a portable stove in a transport position with mounted lid member according to embodiments described herein;

FIG. 8 shows a back view of the portable stove of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 show a front view of the portable stove of FIG. 7, with the control knobs being hinged;

FIGs. 10 and 11 show side views of the portable stove of FIG. 7;

FIG. 12 shows a top view of the portable stove of FIG. 7;

FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of a portable stove in the usage position, with burners and cookware support and the control knobs being hinged in the usage position;

FIG. 14 shows a side view of the portable stove of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 shows a back view of the stove shown in FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 shows a bottom view of the portable stove of FIG. 13;

FIG. 17 shows a front view of the portable stove of FIG. 13;

FIG. 18 shows a side view of the portable stove of FIG. 13;

FIG. 19 shows a top view of the portable stove of FIG. 13; and

FIG. 20 shows a view of two side members (1), a lid member (2) and the shoulder belt (3).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

Reference will now be made in detail to the various embodiments of the disclosure, one or more examples of which are illustrated in the figures. Within the following description of the drawings, the same reference numbers refer to same components. Generally, only the differences with respect to individual embodiments are described. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the disclosure and is not meant as a limitation of the disclosure. Further, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment can be used on or in conjunction with other embodiments to yield yet a further embodiment. It is intended that the description includes such modifications and variations.

An assembling of conventional portable stoves can be cumbersome and inconvenient. Further, the known portable stoves have a small footprint area, making the portable stove unstable. The present disclosure provides a portable stove that can be easily set up for cooking and that stands firmly on the ground. In particular, the portable stove can be set up by a simple relative movement of two hinged side parts of the portable stove. Accordingly, the portable stove can be made ready for use in a convenient and simple manner, whereas the two side parts act as standing legs and provide for a firm stand of the portable stove on the ground.

FIGs. 1 to 6 show views of a portable stove 100 in a transport position according to embodiments described herein.

The portable stove 100 includes a housing 1 10 having two side parts, such as a first side 1 12 part and a second side part 1 14, and at least one hinge 120 connecting the two side parts to each other. The two side parts are moveable with respect to each other between a usage position and a transport position. Thus, the portable stove 100 can be easily erected or set up by merely opening the two side parts. Further, the two side parts act as standing legs and provide for a firm stand of the portable stove 100 on the ground.

According to some embodiments, the two side parts, such as the first side part 1 12 and the second side part 114, are hinged together in a scissor- or X-like manner. As an example, the at least one hinge 120 can provide a rotational axis around which the two side parts can rotate. The rotational axis can also be referred to as "hinge axis". Accordingly, the portable stove 00 can be either in the transport position with the two side parts being closed (i.e., the two side parts are in the transport position), or in the usage position with the two side parts being open (i.e., the two side parts are in the usage position). In the transport position, the housing 1 10 is substantially closed, whereas is the usage position, the two side parts can act as pedestals for the entire portable stove 100. This allows for a large footprint area and the portable stove 100 may be firmly placed on the ground, thereby greatly reducing the risk that the portable stove 100 tilts or tips over.

The portable stove 100 has a total height, which can be determined by the two side parts in a vertical direction, for example, when the portable stove 100 is standing on the ground. Assuming that the portable stove 100 is in the transport position and standing on the ground, the rotational axis or hinge axis can be provided at a height of the portable stove 100 or the two side parts corresponding to 50% to 80% of the total height measured from the lowest point of the two side parts, which can be a portion of the portable stove 100 contacting the ground. Particularly, the rotational axis can be closer to the top of the portable stove 100 than to the bottom of the portable stove 100.

The rotational axis can be a substantially horizontal rotational axis when the portable stove 100 is standing on the ground for cooking. The term "horizontal" is understood to distinguish over "vertical". That is, the terms "horizontal" and "vertical" relate to a substantially horizontal orientation and substantially vertical orientation, respectively, of the rotational axis, wherein a deviation of a few degrees, e.g. up to 10° or even up to 15°, from an exact vertical orientation or horizontal orientation is still considered as a "substantially horizontal axis" or a "substantially vertical axis". The vertical direction defining the vertical orientation can be substantially parallel to the force of gravity.

The rotation between the transport position (also referred to as "closed position") and the usage position (also referred to as "open position") can be a rotation by less than 120°, and particularly less than 90°. In particular, the rotation between the transport position and the usage position can be a rotation in a range between 45° and 90°.

A method for operating the portable stove 100 according to the embodiments described herein includes a moving of the two side parts with respect to each other between the transport position and the usage position. In particular, the two side parts can be moved or rotated into the usage position to form the scissor- or X-like shape. Further, the two side parts can be moved or rotated into the transport position such that the two side parts are oriented substantially parallel for closing the housing 1 10.

According to some embodiments, the housing 100 includes a cartridge cavity 103 between the two side parts, such as the first side part 1 12 and the second side part 114, configured for accommodating one or more gas cartridges. The cartridge cavity 103 can also be referred to as "gas cavity". The cartridge cavity 103 can be formed in a lower portion of the housing 1 10. The lower portion of the housing 110 can be a part of the housing 1 10 which is facing the ground when the portable stove 100 is erected. In other words, the cartridge cavity 103 can be positioned below the rotational axis when looking at the erected portable stove 100 from the side. FIG. 3 shows the cartridge cavity 103 without mounted gas cartridge, but the screw fittings 105 for the one or more gas cartridges are shown.

The portable stove 100 can include a burner system. As an example, the housing 1 10 includes a burner cavity 102 having or accommodating at least one burner 104, and specifically two or more burners. The burner cavity 102 can be located above the cartridge cavity 103. As an example, the burner cavity 102 can be located above the rotational axis when looking at the erected portable stove 100 from the side. The rotational axis can separate the burner cavity 102 from the cartridge cavity 103.

In some implementations, the one or more gas cartridges are entirely located within the housing 1 10, and particularly within the cartridge cavity 103, when the two side parts of the portable stove 100 are in the transport position. In particular, the one or more gas cartridges can be connected, for example, screwed to the screw fittings 105 of the burner system. The screw fittings 105 are connected to the at least one burner 104.

According to some embodiments, the portable stove 100 includes a lid member 130, such as a removable lid member, configured for being placed on, e.g., on top of, the portable stove 100 for closing the burner cavity 102. The lid member 130 can be configured to protect the burner cavity 102 and particularly the at least one burner 104 within said burner cavity 102 when the portable stove 100 is closed, i.e., when the two side parts are in the transport position. FIG. 1 shows the portable stove 100 with the mounted lid member 130, and FIG. 13 shows the portable stove 100 with the lid member 130 being removed.

The lid member 130 can be made of a wooden material, such as oak. Additionally or alternatively, the lid member 130 can have a shape that matches a contour of the burner cavity 102 in the closed state, i.e., when the two side parts are in the transport position. For instance, the lid member 130 may be supported on a cookware support, such as a pan support (see FIGs. 13 to 19), when the portable stove 100 is in the transport position. Furthermore, the lid member 130 may be used as cutting board for preparing food.

According to some implementations, the portable stove 100 includes at least one removable side member 140 configured to at least partially, and preferably completely, cover at least one side part of the two side parts, such as the first side part 1 12 and/or the second side part 1 14. As an example, the portable stove 100 includes a first side member configured to at least partially cover the first side part 112 and a second side member configured to at least partially cover the second side part 1 14. In another example, the portable stove 100 includes only one removable side member at least partially, and preferably completely, covering either the first side part 1 12 or the second side part 1 14. The at least one removable side member 140 can be easily removed e.g. for exchanging the at least one removable side member 1 0 and/or for cleaning purposes.

The at least one removable side member 140 can be made of a textile material. Accordingly, the at least one removable side member 40 can be cleaned or washed when necessary. Additionally or alternatively, the at least one removable side member 140 includes one or more receptacles for cooking items, such as knives, forks or cookware. Hence, the at least one removable side member 140 can provide storage space for storing items, such as cooking items.

According to some embodiments, the at least one side part of the portable stove 100 to which the at least one removable side member 140 is attached, such as the first side part 1 12 and/or the second side part 1 14, has a frame. The at least one removable side member 140 can be configured to partially or completely cover the frame. The at least one removable side member 140 can follow the form of the at least one side part when the at least one removable side member 140 is attached to said at least one side part.

In some implementations, the at least one removable side member 140 can be attached to the at least one side part, such as the first side part 112 and/or the second side part 1 14, via attaching means. As an example, the at least one removable side member 140 can be attached to the frame of the at least one side part using the attaching means. In some of implementations, the attaching means can be selected from the group consisting of a hook-and-pile fastener (e.g., Velcro®), snap fasteners, and any combination thereof. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto and other attaching means suitable for attaching the at least one removable side member 140 to the at least one side part can be used. Thus, the at least one removable side member 140 can be easily removed e.g. for exchanging the at least one removable side member 140 and/or for cleaning purposes.

According to some embodiments, the portable stove 100 includes a shoulder belt 150 for transporting the portable stove 100. The shoulder belt 150 can have a first end and a second end attached to the portable stove 100. As an example, the shoulder belt 150, and particularly the first end and the second end of the shoulder belt 150, can be attached to the rotational axis or hinge axis provided by the one or more hinges 120 connecting the two side parts to each other. The first end can be connected to a first side of the portable stove 100 and the second end can be connected to a second side of the portable stove 100 opposite the first side.

In some implementations, the shoulder belt 150 can detachably be attached to the portable stove 100. For example, the shoulder belt 150 can have hooks or hook-like elements provided at the ends thereof. The portable stove 100 can have engagement devices, such as protrusions, at the first side and the second side thereof which are configured for engagement with the hooks or hooklike elements of the shoulder belt 150. Thus, the shoulder belt 150 can be removed for replacement and/or cleaning purposes.

The portable stove 100 can further include fixing means configured to fix or secure a relative position of the two side parts in the transport position. The fixing means can be a belt-like member 160 configured to be wrapped around the two side parts, such as the first side part 1 12 and the second side part 1 14, to secure the two side parts in the transport position. Specifically, the two side parts do not move to the usage position when the belt-like member 160 is tightly wrapped around the portable stove 100, and particularly around the two side parts.

Ends of the belt-like member 160 can be connectable to each other to secure the two side parts in the transport position. As an example, the ends of the belt-like member 160 can be connectable via at least one connection device 162 selected from the group consisting of a latch mechanism, a buckle, and any combination thereof.

According to some embodiments, the portable stove 100 has a polygonal or hexagonal shape when the two side parts are in the transport position, particularly when seen from the top (e.g., FIGs. 3 and 6). Specifically, the burner cavity 102 of the portable stove 100 can have a polygonal contour or shape in the transport position when seen from the top. For instance, the portable stove 100 and/or the burner cavity 102 can have the hexagonal shape, which is somewhat elongated, i.e. not regular.

In some implementations, at least some parts of the portable stove 100, such as the two side parts, can be made of metallic material. The metallic material can be aluminum or an aluminum alloy. A weight of the portable stove 100 can be minimized.

FIGs. 7 to 12 show views of a portable stove 100 in a transport position according to further embodiments described herein.

According to some embodiments, the portable stove 100 includes at least one control knob 170 for controlling a gas flow. As an example, the at least one control knob 170 can be configured to control a gas flow from the one or more gas cartridges in the cartridge cavity 103 to the at least one burner 104 in the burner cavity 102. Accordingly, a cooking temperature can be adjusted. One control knob can be provided for each burner. As an example, two control knobs and two burners can be provided.

In some implementations, the at least one control knob 170 protrudes from the housing 1 10 substantially vertically, e.g. , when the portable stove 100 is standing on the ground for cooking. Accordingly, the at least one control knob 120 can be easily operated by a user. Additionally or alternatively, the portable stove 100 includes a hinge mechanism configured to hinge or retract the at least one control knob 170 into a stored or retracted position when the two side parts are in the transport position. As an example, the at least one control knob 170 can be hinged or retracted into the housing 1 10. Retracting the at least one control knob 170 can prevent damage to the at least one control knob 170 during transport.

According to some embodiments, at least one side part of the two side parts includes at least one opening or slit 172 configured for passage or movement of the at least one control knob 170 when the two side parts are moved between the usage position and the transport position. In particular, the portable stove 100 can include a respective opening or slit 172 for each control knob 170 provided. The at least one opening or slit 172 can be a slit in the respective side part, such as the first side part 1 12 and/or the second side part 1 14, and can in particular be a slit in a side wall of the side part.

As an example, the side part of the housing 1 10 being on the side of the at least one control knob 170 can be equipped with the at least one opening or slit 172 for allowing the at least one control knob 170 to be guided or moved within the at least one opening or slit 172 when the portable stove 100 is opened or closed. In particular, the at least one burner 104 can have a fixed distance to the rotational axis or hinge axis. However, the side parts can move relatively with respect to the rotational axis and the at least one burner 104 when the portable stove 100 is opened or closed. Since the at least one control knob 170 can be in a fixed position with respect to the at least one burner 104, the at least one opening or slit 172 allows for the movement of the side part relative to the at least one control knob 170 without disturbance.

FIGs. 13 to 19 show views of a portable stove 100 in a usage position according to embodiments described herein. FIG. 20 shows further views of two side members (1 ), the lid member (2) and the shoulder belt (3).

In some implementations, the portable stove 100 includes a cookware support 180 at the at least one burner 104. The cookware support 180 can be configured to support the cookware used for food preparation or cooking. The cookware support 180, such as a pan support, can be a cooking grate. The cookware support 180 can be provided above the at least one burner 104. Specifically, the cookware support 180 can be provided at, or in, the burner cavity 102. The cookware support 180 can be provided removable from the portable stove 100, e.g., for replacement and/or cleaning purposes.

In an exemplary embodiment, the cookware support 180 is located within the burner cavity 102 when the two side parts are in the transport position, i.e., when the portable stove 100 is closed. In particular, the cookware support 180, such as the pan support, can be designed such that the cookware support 180 is entirely located within the burner cavity 102 when the portable stove 100 is in its closed state, i.e., the state for transportation of the portable stove 100. According to some embodiments, the portable stove 100 includes a moving mechanism connecting the cookware support 180 to the rotational axis and/or hinge axis provided by the at least one hinge 120. The moving mechanism can be configured to move the cookware support 180 relatively to the at least one burner 104 when the two side parts are moved between the usage position and the transport position.

As an example, the cookware support 180 can be retracted into the burner cavity 102 when the two side parts are moved into the transport position such that the cookware support 180 can be stored inside the burner cavity 102. The cookware support 180 can extend or be moved out of the burner cavity 102 when the two side parts are moved into the usage position further away from the at least one burner 104 to a distance suitable for cooking. In particular, the moving mechanism can be configured to raise or lower the cookware support 180 relative to the (fixed) burner, when the side parts are opened or closed.

The present disclosure provides a portable stove that can be easily set up for cooking and that stands firmly on the ground. In particular, the portable stove can be set up by a simple relative movement of two hinged side parts of the portable stove. Accordingly, the portable stove can be made ready for use in a convenient and simple manner, whereas the two side parts act as standing legs and provide for a firm stand of the portable stove on the ground.

While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the disclosure, other and further embodiments of the disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof, and the scope thereof is determined by the claims that follow.

List of reference signs

100: portable stove

102: burner cavity

103: cartridge cavity

104: burner

105: screw fittings

1 10: housing

1 12: first side part

114: second side part

120: hinges

130: lid member : removable side member: shoulder belt

: fixing means

: connection device: control knob

: opening

: cookware support

Claims

A portable stove (100), comprising: a housing (110) having two side parts (112, 114); and at least one hinge (120) connecting the two side parts (112, 1 14) to each other, wherein the two side parts ( 12, 1 4) are moveable with respect to each other between usage position and a transport position, and wherein the two side parts (1 12, 1 14) provid pedestals for the portable stove (100) in the usage position.

2. The portable stove (100) of claim 1 , wherein the two side parts (112, 114) are hinged together by the at least one hinge (120) in a scissor- or X-like manner.

3. The portable stove (100) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the housing (100) includes a cartridge cavity (103) between the two side parts (112, 1 14) configured for accommodating one or more gas cartridges, and wherein the cartridge cavity (103) is formed in a lower portion of the housing (1 10).

The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the housing (100) includes burner cavity (102) having at least one burner (104).

5. The portable stove (100) of claim 4, further including a lid member (130) configured for being placed on the portable stove (100) for closing the burner cavity (102).

6. The portable stove (100) of claim 5, wherein the lid member (130) is made of a wooden material and/or has a shape that matches a contour of the burner cavity (102) when the two side parts (112, 1 14) are in the transport position.

7. The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 4 to 6, further including a cookware support (100) at the at least one burner (104), wherein the cookware support (180) is located within the burner cavity (102) when the two side parts (1 12, 1 14) are in the transport position.

8. The portable stove (100) of claim 7, further including a moving mechanism connecting the cookware support (180) to a hinge axis provided by the at least one hinge (120), wherein the moving mechanism is configured to move the cookware support (180) relatively to the at least one burner (104) when the two side parts (1 12, 1 14) are moved between the usage position and the transport position.

9. The portable stove (100) of claim 7 or 8, wherein the cookware support (180) is removable from the portable stove (100).

10. The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 1 to 9, further including at least one control knob ( 70) for controlling a gas flow, wherein the at least one control knob (170) protrudes from the housing (1 10) substantially vertically when the portable stove (100) is standing on the ground for cooking; and/or wherein the portable stove (100) includes a hinge mechanism configured to hinge the at least one control knob (170) into a stored position when the two side parts (1 12, 1 14) are moved into the transport position; and/or wherein at least one side part of the two side parts (1 12, 114) includes at least one slit configured for passage of the at least one control knob (170) when the two side parts (1 12, 114) are moved between the usage position and the transport position.

1 1. The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the portable stove (100) has a polygonal or hexagonal shape when the two side parts (112, 1 14) are in the transport position.

12. The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 1 to 11 , further including at least one removable side member (140) configured to at least partially cover at least one side part of the two side parts (1 12, 1 14).

13. The portable stove (100) of claim 12, wherein the at least one removable side member (140) is made of a textile material and/or includes receptacles for cooking items.

14. The portable stove (100) of claim 12 or 13, wherein the at least one side part has a frame which the at least one removable side member (140) is at least partially covering, wherein the at least one removable side member (140) follows the form of the at least one side part when the at least one removable side member (140) is attached to the at least one side part.

15. The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the at least one removable side member (140) is attached to the at least one side part via attaching means selected from the group consisting of a hook-and-pile fastener, snap fasteners, and any combination thereof.

16. The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 1 to 15, further including fixing means configure to fix the two side parts (112, 14) in the transport position.

17. The portable stove (100) of claim 16, wherein the fixing means is a belt-like member (160) configured to be wrapped around the two side parts (1 12, 114) to secure the two side parts (112, 1 14) in the transport position.

18. The portable stove (100) of claim 17, wherein ends of the belt-like member (160) are connectable to each other via at least one of a latch mechanism and a buckle.

19. The portable stove (100) of any one of claims 1 to 18, further including a shoulder belt (150) for transporting the portable stove (100).

Method for operating a portable stove (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 19, comprising: moving the two side parts (1 12, 1 14) with respect to each other between the transport position and the usage position.