Horizontal stabilizing system for fryer lifting lid

摘要

A horizontal stabilizing system for a fryer lifting lid is disclosed. The horizontal stabilizing system includes a vertical support and a U-shaped bracing member having central bracing member and a first and a second guide arm. The central bracing member has a first member face and a second member face. A mounting bracket is positioned on the second member face. A first stabilizing support is attached to the first guide arm, and a first guide rail is in slidable contact with the first stabilizing support. A second stabilizing support is attached to the second guide arm, and a second guide rail is in slidable contact with the second stabilizing support. In another embodiment, a cooking device having a horizontal stabilizing system comprises a fryer housing and a cooking vessel in the fryer housing. A vertical support having a central opening and extending in a substantially vertical direction is provided. A receiving bracket is inserted in the central opening of the vertical support. At least one guide rail is provided. A bracing member is mounted on the receiving bracket, and the bracing member has at least one stabilizing support in slidable contact with the guide rail.