ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR PANEL GLASS AND STEAM CHAMBER DRAWER OF STEAM FURNACES

Abstract

The invention is a steam chamber drawer (50) alignment device (30) that extends from the front panel (10) of the oven (1) to the back of the oven interior and allows the drawer (50) to move outwards from the panel (10) as the user interacts with the front panel, and ensures that the drawer (50) is placed in an access gap (11) created in the front panel (10) of the oven, creating homogeneous gaps between the outer surface of the drawer (51) and the panel (10) so as not to disturb the user’s eye, and at the same time guarantees that the functional movement of the drawer (50) within the relevant access gap (11) can be maintained in a healthy manner with each use.

Description

1 TARIFF ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR PANEL GLASS AND STEAM CHAMBER DRAWER OF STEAM FURNACES Technical Area The invention involves creating a gap in the front panel glass where the user interacts in steam ovens. 5. Ensuring that a movable element, such as an accessible drawer, fits neatly into the space on the panel. It is related to an alignment device that provides a guarantee. More specifically, the present invention extends from the front panel of the furnace to the back, such as the steam chamber drawer. water is added by extending the drawer and moving it outwards from the panel, interacting with the user's front panel. This type of movable element, which it is able to do, fits equally in all directions into a gap created on the front panel of the oven. The drawer should be positioned at a distance that will not disturb the user's eyes, and at the same time, the drawer should be 10 ensuring that its functional movement within the relevant space is maintained in a healthy manner with each use. This is related to a steam reservoir drawer alignment device that guarantees accuracy. State of the Art In household appliances such as ovens, which include basic elements like a user panel and a door, the user interacts with the product. panel 15 provides access to elements such as drawers from a front panel that includes interfaces it can configure. Appropriate spaces are created on it, and the elements in question are placed in these spaces. For example, in a household steam oven, it is possible for the user to add water to the oven from the outside. The oven drawers are usually accessible from the oven front panel in this way. It is being arranged. The user manually presses on the drawer area located in the space on the panel. When applied or a button is pressed, the drawer can automatically pop out. 20 and again with a simple push or by pressing a button, driven by an electric motor. It can be installed in place by means of the system. These types of structures, which move from inside the oven towards the front panel surface, have a smooth appearance on the front panel. In other words, the gaps between the panel and drawer elements must be equal or not visually jarring to the user. It is of utmost importance to prevent any kind of carelessness or disorder that would otherwise occur. This applies to both 25 the drawer moves smoothly within the gap created in the oven's front panel, as well as the user's It ensures a neat appearance when looking at the front panel. In the previous technique, there was often a possible misalignment between the oven drawer and the front panel space, or It is not always possible to prevent the shedding. Usually, it is attached to the front panel with silicone. 30 in the drawers installed, either at the first presentation to the customer or after the customer has used it a few times. 2 The resulting problems initially appear visually and, over time, functionally. This can be the reason. In mass production, during assembly or for customer use, these types of drawers protrude from the front panel. The components that are correctly removed and reinstalled will slide smoothly within the front panel glass without slipping. To always ensure that they remain in place, the skill of the worker doing the assembly or 5 Ensuring continuity in this regard without relying on user attention is a significant technical challenge. It has appeared as follows. The utility model application numbered CN210121082U describes an automatic water tank within a structure. It refers to a steam oven that can be opened by sliding the water tank out onto the front panel. It includes elements such as a motor and push rod that allow it to be deployed, and is easily accessible to the user. To facilitate this, the water tank is positioned on the front panel, above the furnace. However, on the front panel... A solution for properly positioning this water tank that fits into the opened space. It is not recommended. In such ovens, silicone panel installation is carried out as described above, and the front... It cannot be guaranteed that the water tank will fit neatly into the opening in the panel. In another utility model application numbered CN218683725U, it is also stated that steam is produced from water taken from a water tank. It offers the possibility of cooking by obtaining water, and for this purpose, water can be added by the user via the front panel. water tank, pump, pipes etc. that draw water from the tank and transfer it to the cooking area by evaporation. A steam oven containing various components is described. However, here too, the opening in the front panel... There is no mention of an approach that can solve the problem of aligning this water tank. In the international patent application numbered WO2024102094A1, there are also 20 accessible from the front panel. The text describes a steam oven containing a cylindrical water tank. The solution presented outlines the water tank... When pulled into the oven, it is secured in place by means of a magnetic locking system. A solution has been proposed in which the front part of the water tank is positioned in front of the furnace. However, even here, the front part of the water tank is positioned in front of the furnace. No solution is offered for the problem of fitting the panel correctly into the gap. In conclusion, 25 from the front panel, which is a type of drawer that the user can interact with from the outside, such as the water tank. The movable elements that can be removed should be neatly displayed on the front panel, and these should be visible on the front panel. The placement of the components in the space created for them should be equidistant from all directions, both during the initial assembly. and the need for warranty coverage after customer use and the current situation The inadequacies of the existing solutions necessitated the development of this invention. 3 Purpose and Brief Description of the Invention The aim of the invention is to create a screen on the front panel glass where the user interacts in steam ovens. a movable element, such as a drawer accessible through the gap, fits neatly into the gap in the panel The goal is to establish an alignment method that guarantees its settlement. Another purpose of the invention is to allow steam to pass from the front panel of an oven, such as a steam chamber drawer, through the inside of the oven to the back. extending correctly and the drawer moving outwards from the panel as the user interacts with the front panel. The elements that can be accessed are located in an access gap created on the front panel of the oven, along with the outer surface of the drawer. Homogeneous gaps are created between the panels so as not to disturb the user's eyes. placement and at the same time the functional access space within the drawer for each use. A steam reservoir drawer alignment 10 that guarantees the healthy continuation of its movement. The aim is to present the means. Another purpose of the invention is to create a connection between a panel support and an outer drawer support in which the drawer is fitted. It functions as an interface and is the alignment means of the anchoring elements interacting with both elements. to be placed on; the alignment device; guiding the panel support to the alignment device panel support screw holes that allow for placement and fixing, and which hold these screw holes every 15 ensuring both parts are secured and that the panel support and alignment mechanism are referenced to each other. The alignment element screw holes that provide referencing are located on the outer support of the drawer. Alignment tabs, which can be transferred by sliding them into the alignment slot, place the drawer into the alignment device. alignment device located on the inner walls that allows it to settle by guiding and aligning The aim is to create a steam chamber drawer alignment tool that includes the guides. 20 Brief Description of the Figures Figures 1a and 1b show the front panel of the steam oven and the placement of the steam chamber drawer on the panel. A perspective view of the space is provided. Figures 2a and 2b show the steam oven panel support and the placement of the steam chamber drawer on the panel. Perspective views of the oven are given, depicting the empty space. Figures 3a and 3b show the panel opening of the steam oven and the smooth arrangement of the steam chamber drawer. perspective of the alignment element, the subject of the invention, that enables its placement Their appearances are given. Figures 4a and 4b show the alignment element, the subject of the invention, in the drawer recess of the steam oven panel. A perspective view of the oven in which it is located is given. Figures 5a and 5b show the alignment element, the subject of the invention, in the drawer recess of the steam oven panel. A rear perspective view of the oven in which it is located is given. 4 Reference Numbers 1 Oven Panel 11 Access gap Panel support 5 21 Panel support screw hole Alignment device 31 Alignment element screw hole 32 Alignment guides 33 Outer frame 10 34 Alignment protrusion 40 Drawer external supports 41 Alignment slots 50 Drawers 51 Drawer glass 15 Detailed Description of the Invention The invention relates to the user’s control panel (10), door and other basic elements in household appliances such as ovens (1) etc. from a front panel (10) containing interfaces with which it can interact with the product, such as the steam oven drawer (50) to provide access to the elements and to provide a flat and as uninterrupted a surface as possible on the front panel (10) 20 also the drawer panel both after assembly and after customer use an alignment that allows it to maintain its functional movement in a healthy manner within the space It relates to element (30) and a furnace front panel (10) containing this element. The alignment of the subject of the invention in the front perspective view of the steam oven (1) shown in Figures 1a and 1b. In order to better understand the technique, only panel (10) 25 does not include other oven (1) elements. for the front panel glass, panel support (20) and steam drawer (50) on them The created access gap (11) is shown. The mentioned panel support (20) is a plastic one. Although it is made of material, it is bonded to panel glass to form the front panel of the oven (10). Thus The oven panel (10) includes interfaces such as buttons, switches, and screens through which the user can interact. and steam ovens (1) have a water tank to which the user can add water from the outside 30 It is an important element that provides access to the drawer (50) carrying the contents. Zoomed-in panel in Figure 1b. Figures 6a and 6b show the alignment element, the subject of the invention, in the drawer recess of the steam oven panel. the furnace where it is placed and the steam drawer is mounted on the alignment element A front perspective view is provided. Figures 7a and 7b show the alignment element, the subject of the invention, in the drawer recess of the steam oven panel. the furnace where it is placed and the steam drawer is mounted on the alignment element A rear perspective view is provided. an access gap (11) where the drawer (50) mentioned in the image will fit into the panel (10) It is seen that the access panel is created so that the user can access the steam drawer (50). The rectangular form is preferred in the existing products for the gap (11), and the gap in alternative geometry Structures are also possible. The access gap mentioned in the rear perspective view of the steam oven (1) seen in Figures 2a and 2b is 5 around (11) panel (10) oven (1) the panel support (20) the subject of the invention alignment The elements that allow the device (30) and thus the drawer (50) to be placed are shown. In the previous technique, the screw holes located in the panel support (20) were directly in the drawer plastic. The process of fixing the drawer (50) to the gap while screwing it in is done with silicone-like elements. This was done during the process. However, as explained above, this situation requires the drawer to fit neatly into the gap. This can lead to improper placement and the formation of unevenness or jagged edges at the voids. It was. In the present invention, the alignment device (30) is the subject of the invention of the mentioned drawer (50) between the drawer outer support (40) and the drawer access gap (11) on the panel (10) It functions as an interface and the drawer (50) has equal distances on its edges in the space (11) in question. It ensures that they settle there permanently. 15 Perspective from front and rear angles depicting the details of the alignment device (30) that is the subject of the invention. The views are given in Figures 3a and 3b respectively. The aforementioned alignment means (50) panel support It acts as an interface between a drawer outer support (40) in which the drawer (20) and the drawer (50) are placed. In this context, the fixing elements interacting with both elements are located on the alignment device (50). It takes the alignment element screw hole (31) into the panel support screw hole (21) 20 This allows for the guidance and placement of the panel support (20) and alignment. (30) refer to each other, and this referencing is done via alignment projections (34). It can be transferred by passing it through the alignment slot (41) in the outer support (40) of the drawer. An outer frame (33) when the alignment device (30) is placed from the panel support (20) to the access gap (11) Passing through the gap, it reaches the front face of panel (10) and the alignment guides it contains on its inner walls 25 (32) allows the drawer (50) to be placed into the alignment device (30) by means of the (32). He knows. Drawer (50) access (11) in front perspective view of steam oven (1) seen in Figures 4a and 4b The alignment device (30) that is the subject of the invention is placed in the gap. The outer frame (33) The edges fit perfectly into the access gap (11) and thus the interior 30 The drawer (50) can easily fit into the alignment guides (32) located on its walls and will be aligned. Thus, the drawer (50) will fit perfectly into the panel (10) access space (11). Because it will be aligned, it will be able to function without any external distortion or obstruction. 6 The alignment of the subject of the invention in the rear perspective view of the steam oven (1) seen in Figures 5a and 5b. positioned in the access gap (11) in the panel support (20) of the vehicle (30) and outside the drawer The position is shown where the drawer (50) is ready for placement by connecting with the support (40). The alignment element screw hole (31) in the alignment device (30) is inserted into the panel support screw hole (21) It is in place. Also, alignment protrusions (34) drawer outer support (40) alignment 5 The drawer (50) is ready to engage with the slots (41). The drawer outer support (40) By passing through it, you can guide it into the alignment device (30) with the alignment guides (32) and into the panel. It is in a position to be settled safely. Steam oven (1) panel (10) drawer (50) access space (11) the alignment device that is the subject of the invention (30) placed and alignment device (30) mounted on the front of the oven where the steam drawer (50) is mounted The perspective view is depicted in Figures 6a and 6b. As seen here, the drawer (50) is on the panel. (10) neatly placed in the access gap (11) and the outer surface of the drawer (51) (for example Homogeneous gaps were created between the drawer outer panel glass and the panel (10). Thus, when the user looks at the panel (10) and the drawer glass (51), there is no slipping or scattering. not seeing and at the same time the drawer (50) access gap (11) according to the user's command 15 It can perform the function of going out and settling back in properly each time. In Figures 7a and 7b, the steam oven (1) panel (10) drawer (50) access space (11) is found. The subject is the back of the oven where the alignment device (30) is placed and the steam drawer (50) is mounted. A perspective view is given. As can be seen, the drawer outer support (40) alignment slots (41) The alignment protrusions (34) of the alignment device (30) are placed inside and the drawer (50) outside the drawer 20 With the support (40) and the alignment means (30) and thus the movement within the panel (10) is smooth. It is feasible. 30

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. The invention relates to a steam chamber drawer (50) from the front panel (10) of a furnace (1) to the inside of the furnace. extending towards the back and the drawer (50) from the panel by interacting with the user's front panel (10) an access point created on the front panel of the oven (10) where the elements can move outwards. Homogeneous gaps are formed between the outer surface of the drawer (51) and the panel (10) in the gap (11). the drawer should be positioned in a way that does not disturb the user's eyes and at the same time... (50) healthy functional movement within the relevant access gap (11) in each use a steam reservoir drawer (50) alignment device which guarantees that it can be maintained in this way (30) and its feature is; a drawer outer support (40) in which the mentioned drawer (50) is placed with a panel support (20) 10 to function as an interface between them and the anchoring elements that interact with both elements to be located on the alignment device (30); the mentioned alignment means (30); - the aforementioned panel support (20) is placed and fixed to the alignment device (30) panel support screw holes (21) that allow both parts to fit together 15 fixing and panel support (20) and alignment device (30) to each other. alignment element screw holes (31) that enable it, - the aforementioned referencing to the alignment slot located on the drawer outer support (40) (41) Alignment protrusions through which it can be transferred (34), - 20 which allows the drawer (50) to be placed by guiding it into the alignment device (30). and alignment guides (32) located on the inner walls of the alignment device (30) It is characterized by its inclusion.

2. According to claim 1, a steam chamber drawer (50) alignment device (30) is characterized by: from the mentioned alignment means (30) to the access gap (20) to the panel support (11) When placed, it passes through the gap and reaches the front surface of the panel (10) and contains 25 on its inner walls into the alignment device (30) of the drawer (50) by means of the mentioned alignment guides (32). It is characterized by having an external frame (33) that allows it to settle by guiding. It is done.

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