Oil box assembly, smoke stove integrated machine

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to an oil box assembly and a smoke and stove all-in-one. The oil box assembly includes: a base; an oil box, which is arranged on the base and is suitable for accommodating oil, and the oil box has a first state when the oil inside the oil box reaches a preset amount; a trigger structure, which is arranged on the base and is suitable for triggering a detection device under the gravity of the oil box when the oil box is in the first state; a detection device, which is arranged on the base or the oil box and is suitable for sending a reminder message and / or driving the oil box to pop out when triggered by the trigger structure. In the present invention, by setting the oil inside the oil box to reach the first state, the weight of the oil box increases, and the trigger structure is driven to trigger the detection device arranged on the oil box or the base. When the detection device is triggered, a reminder message is sent to the user or the relevant structure is directly driven to pop out the oil box, so as to realize the reminder to the user, and effectively avoid the problem that the user needs to check the oil box frequently to prevent the oil from overflowing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to an oil box assembly and a smoke and stove integrated machine. Background Art

[0002] In the industry's integrated range hood and stove units, the fan system is located at the bottom of the gas stove. For aesthetic reasons and to save space, the oil collection box is installed inside the gas stove, below the fan.

[0003] However, unlike traditional range hood oil boxes that are exposed underneath the range hood, the oil box in the range hood combo needs to be checked frequently by customers. If customers forget to check it, once the oil overflows, it will contaminate the ground and the product and produce odor, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect in the prior art that the oil status in the oil collection box of the smoke and stove integrated machine needs to be frequently checked by the user, thereby providing an oil box assembly and a smoke and stove integrated machine.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an oil box assembly, comprising: a base; an oil box, arranged on the base and suitable for accommodating oil stains, and the oil box has a first state when the oil stains therein reach a preset amount; a trigger structure, arranged on the base and suitable for triggering a detection device under the gravity of the oil box when the oil box is in the first state; the detection device, arranged on the base or the oil box, and suitable for issuing a reminder message and / or driving the oil box to pop out when triggered by the trigger structure.

[0006] Optionally, the trigger structure includes a trigger arm rotatably provided on the base, and an elastic member supporting the trigger arm to abut against the oil box.

[0007] Optionally, the trigger arm has a first trigger portion adapted to abut against the oil box, and a second trigger portion adapted to trigger the detection device.

[0008] Optionally, the first trigger portion and the second trigger portion are arranged on the same side of a rotation center of the trigger arm.

[0009] Optionally, the elastic member is configured as a compression spring, one end of the compression spring abuts against the base, and the other end of the compression spring abuts against the trigger arm.

[0010] Optionally, the detection device includes a mechanical switch suitable for being triggered by the second triggering part.

[0011] Optionally, a first groove is provided on the base, and the detection device and the trigger structure are both provided in the first groove.

[0012] Optionally, it further comprises a box body with one end open, the box body is arranged in the first groove, and the detection device and the trigger structure are arranged in the box body.

[0013] Optionally, the box body is formed with a first chamber suitable for installing the detection device; a second chamber suitable for accommodating the elastic member; and a third chamber arranged at the opening and connecting the first chamber and the second chamber at the same time, and the trigger arm is arranged on the third chamber.

[0014] Optionally, the detection device further includes a reminder device, and the reminder device is adapted to issue the reminder information when triggered by the trigger structure.

[0015] Optionally, a driving assembly is further included, wherein the driving assembly is suitable for driving the oil box to reciprocate on the base.

[0016] Optionally, the driving assembly includes: a motor, which is arranged on the base and has a driving gear thereon; and a rack, which is arranged on the oil box and meshes with the driving gear.

[0017] Optionally, a detection structure is further included, which is arranged on the base and is suitable for detecting the movement position of the oil box.

[0018] Optionally, a guide groove is provided on the base, and the oil box is provided in the guide groove.

[0019] The present invention further provides a smoke and stove integrated machine, comprising: an oil box assembly as described in any one of the above; and a stove body, wherein the oil box assembly is arranged in the stove body and placed below the oil leakage hole.

[0020] Optionally, a trough body with an open end is provided at an outward end of the stove body, and the oil box assembly is provided in the trough body.

[0021] Optionally, an operation panel is further included, on which an oil box alarm device is provided, and the oil box alarm device is communicatively connected to the detection device.

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0023] 1. The oil box assembly of the present invention includes: a base; an oil box, which is arranged on the base and is suitable for accommodating oil stains, and the oil box has a first state when the oil stains therein reach a preset amount; a trigger structure, which is arranged on the base and is suitable for triggering a detection device under the gravity of the oil box when the oil box is in the first state; the detection device is arranged on the base or the oil box and is suitable for issuing a reminder message and / or driving the oil box to pop out when triggered by the trigger structure.

[0024] In the present invention, when the oil stains in the oil box reach a first state, the weight of the oil box increases, and the trigger structure is driven to trigger the detection device provided on the oil box or the base. When the detection device is triggered, a reminder message is sent to the user or the relevant structure is directly driven to pop out the oil box, so as to remind the user, effectively avoiding the problem that the user needs to frequently check the oil box to prevent the oil stains in the oil box from overflowing.

[0025] 2. The trigger structure in the oil box assembly of the present invention includes a trigger arm rotatably provided on a base, and an elastic member supporting the trigger arm to abut against the oil box. In the trigger structure of the present invention, the trigger arm abuts against the oil box. As the weight of the oil stains in the oil box increases, the elastic member abutting against the oil box is gradually compressed, thereby causing the trigger arm to rotate. When the rotating trigger arm rotates to a certain position, it triggers the detection device, thereby triggering the detection device. The structure is simple.

[0026] 3. The oil cartridge assembly of the present invention also includes a housing with an open end, which is disposed within the first recess. The detection device and trigger structure are disposed within the housing. If the detection device is a mechanical switch and the elastic member of the trigger structure were directly installed within the first recess, installation would be time-consuming and labor-intensive due to limited operating space, thus affecting assembly efficiency. In the present invention, the aforementioned small components are first assembled within a housing structure, and then the assembled components are installed within the first recess. This reduces installation complexity and also facilitates replacement of the detection device should a problem arise. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the oil box assembly in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the box body in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the trigger structure in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the oil box assembly in Example 1 provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5This is a structural diagram of the smoke and stove integrated machine in Example 2 provided by the present invention.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 1 - base; 11 - first groove; 12 - guide groove; 13 - second groove;

[0035] 2-Oil box;

[0036] 3-Detection device;

[0037] 4 - trigger structure; 41 - trigger arm; 42 - elastic member; 411 - first trigger part; 412 - second trigger part;

[0038] 5 - box body; 51 - first chamber; 52 - second chamber; 53 - third chamber;

[0039] 6 - drive assembly; 61 - motor; 62 - drive gear; 63 - rack;

[0040] 7-Detection structure;

[0041] 8-stove body; 81-oil leakage hole;

[0042] 9-Operation panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an oil box assembly provided in this embodiment includes a base 1; an oil box 2, which is arranged on the base 1 and is suitable for accommodating oil stains, and the oil box has a first state when the oil stains therein reach a preset amount; a trigger structure 4, which is arranged on the base 1 and is suitable for triggering a detection device 3 under the gravity drive of the oil box 2 when the oil box is in the first state; the detection device 3 is arranged on the base 1 or the oil box 2, and is suitable for issuing a reminder message and / or driving the oil box to pop out when triggered by the trigger structure.

[0049] The oil box in this embodiment is located below the fan assembly in the smoke and stove integrated machine and is used to collect oil stains in the fan. Figure 1 As shown in FIG, it is a rectangular shell structure, and one end toward the fan is set to be open to facilitate the collection of oil. As a variation, the shape of the oil box can also be set to a triangle, a circle or other shapes.

[0050] The preset amount in this embodiment is 5 / 6 of the total volume of the oil cartridge. As a variation, other preset amounts are also possible. This embodiment does not employ an overflowing state to prevent spillage of the oil cartridge due to shaking when the user removes the cartridge. When the oil cartridge 2 is at another capacity, this represents the second state of the cartridge containing the oil.

[0051] In this embodiment, when the oil in the oil box 2 reaches a first state, the weight of the oil box 2 increases, and the trigger structure 4 is driven to trigger the detection device 3 provided on the oil box 2 or the base 1. When the detection device 3 is triggered, a reminder message is sent to the user or the relevant structure is directly driven to pop out the oil box 2, so as to realize the reminder to the user, thereby effectively avoiding the problem that the user needs to frequently check the oil box to prevent the oil from overflowing.

[0052] In this embodiment, when the detection device is triggered, an alarm device is provided on it. The alarm device is a common warning light provided on a panel, etc. After seeing the warning light, the user presses the switch of the driving structure to drive the oil box to pop out, thereby cleaning the oil stains.

[0053] As a variation, after the detection device is triggered, the alarm device thereon may be a buzzer structure to directly warn the user, reminding the user that the oil box needs to be cleaned.

[0054] As a variation, after the detection device is triggered, the trigger signal generated by the detection device directly drives the oil box 2 to pop out through the internal program, prompting the user to clean the oil stains.

[0055] To achieve the aforementioned detection function, the detection device 3 in this embodiment includes a mechanical switch adapted to be triggered by the trigger structure 4 to generate a warning signal. Furthermore, an alarm device, specifically a warning light, is included. When the mechanical switch is triggered, the warning light turns on, providing a user with a reminder. Alternatively, the alarm device may be a buzzer, for example.

[0056] When it is determined that the oil in the oil box needs to be cleaned, in order to facilitate the user's cleaning of the oil in the oil box, this embodiment also includes a drive assembly 6, which is suitable for driving the oil box 2 to reciprocate on the base 1. Specifically, the drive assembly 6 in this embodiment includes: a motor 61, which is disposed on the base 1, and a drive gear 62 is mounted on the drive shaft of the motor 61. A rack 63 is directly disposed on the oil box 2 and meshes with the drive gear 62. In this embodiment, the rack 63 is directly integrally formed on the lower end surface of the oil box 2. As a variation, the rack 63 can also be installed on the lower end surface of the oil box in an assembled manner. The rack and gear structure is simple and easy to install.

[0057] As a modified embodiment, the driving assembly 6 mentioned above can also be a common belt drive or linear slide rail structure.

[0058] In this embodiment, when the motor 61 drives the oil box to slide out, the sliding distance of the oil box 2 is controlled by controlling the number of revolutions of the motor. The number of revolutions of the motor can be set and determined by the time parameters of the motor operation.

[0059] As a variation, a limit sensor may be provided on the base 1 , and when the oil box 2 slides to a preset position, the limit sensor is triggered to stop the movement.

[0060] In this embodiment, after the oil in the oil cartridge 2 is cleaned, the user can use the relevant button to drive the oil cartridge 2 back to its original position. In order to detect whether the oil cartridge 2 has returned to the predetermined position, this embodiment further includes a detection structure 7, which is disposed on the base 1 and is suitable for detecting the movement position of the oil cartridge 2. Specifically, the detection structure 7 in this embodiment is a mechanical switch. A second groove 13 is machined on the base 1. The mechanical switch is installed in the second groove 13. The elastic trigger piece on the mechanical switch is triggered by the returning oil cartridge 2, thereby determining that the oil cartridge 2 has reached the predetermined position.

[0061] Furthermore, in order to prevent the oil box 2 from deflecting during its movement, a guide groove 12 is provided on the base 1 in this embodiment. The oil box 2 is disposed in the guide groove 12 and performs linear reciprocating motion in the guide groove 12 .

[0062] As a modified embodiment, a guide rail slider structure may be installed on the base 1, and the oil box 2 may be installed on the slider.

[0063] The following is a detailed description of how the trigger structure 4 triggers the detection device 3:

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the trigger structure 4 includes a trigger arm 41 rotatably arranged on the base 1, and an elastic member 42 that supports the trigger arm 41 to abut against the oil box 2. The trigger arm 41 has a first trigger portion 411 suitable for abutting against the oil box 2, and a second trigger portion 412 suitable for triggering the detection device 3. Specifically, the first trigger portion 411 abuts against the lower end surface of the oil box 2. When the first trigger portion 411 is driven by the gravity of the oil box 2, the second trigger portion 412 rotates around the rotation center of the trigger structure 4 until the second trigger portion 412 triggers the detection device 3, specifically the elastic trigger arm that triggers the mechanical switch. In this embodiment, the first trigger portion 411 and the second trigger portion 412 are arranged on the same side of the rotation center of the trigger arm 41 to minimize the volume of the trigger structure. As a variation, the first trigger portion 411 and the second trigger portion 412 can also be arranged on both sides of the rotation center, respectively. The elastic member 42 in this embodiment is constructed as a compression spring, one end of which abuts against the base 1, and the other end abuts against the trigger arm 41. A spring mounting portion suitable for mounting the compression spring is processed on the trigger arm 41, and one end of the compression spring is clamped on the above-mentioned spring mounting portion.

[0065] In this embodiment, in order to ensure the compactness of the overall structure of the oil box, a first groove 11 is provided on the base, and the detection device 3 and the trigger structure 4 are both arranged in the first groove 11 to minimize the distance between the bottom of the oil box 2 and the mating end surface of the base 1.

[0066] This embodiment also includes a housing 5 with one end open. The housing 5 is positioned within the first recess 11, and the detection device 3 and trigger structure 4 are positioned within the housing 5. The housing 5 in this embodiment comprises a main body and a removable cover mounted on the side of the housing 5. A first chamber 51 is formed within the housing, suitable for mounting the detection device 3. Mounting posts protrude from the inner wall of the first chamber 51, and the mounting holes for the mechanical switch are inserted into these posts. The housing also includes a second chamber 52, suitable for accommodating the elastic member 42. The second chamber 52 is open at one end, and a compression spring is positioned directly within the second chamber 52 through the opening. A third chamber 53 is positioned at the opening, connecting the first and second chambers 51, 52. The trigger arm 41 is positioned within the third chamber 53, and a through-hole is formed in the inner wall of the third chamber 53. The rotation axis of the trigger structure extends into the through-hole. The first triggering portion, under the action of the compression spring, extends out of the housing 5 and abuts the bottom surface of the oil cartridge 2. After the above structure is installed, the movable cover is mounted on the box body, and then the entire structure is installed in the first groove. Because the detection device is a mechanical switch, if the elastic member of the trigger structure is directly installed in the first groove, the limited operating space makes the installation of the above structure time-consuming and labor-intensive, affecting assembly efficiency. In this embodiment, the above small components are first assembled on a box structure, and then the assembled components are installed in the first groove. This reduces the installation difficulty and also facilitates replacement if problems arise in the detection device.

[0067] As a modified embodiment, the box body 5 mentioned above may be directly formed with only one accommodating space to simplify the structural design of the box body.

[0068] Example 2

[0069] like Figure 5 The figure shows a range hood and stove combination provided by this embodiment, comprising the oil cartridge assembly of the aforementioned embodiment 1 and a stove body 8. The oil cartridge assembly is disposed within the stove body 8 and below an oil leak hole 81. Specifically, a housing is machined into the stove body 8, within which is placed a fan assembly. The fan assembly's volute is machined with an oil leak hole 81. A base 1 is mounted below the oil leak hole 81, and an oil cartridge 2 is mounted on the base 1. Oil in the oil leak hole drips into the oil cartridge.

[0070] In order to facilitate the removal of the oil box 2 from the stove body 8, a groove with one end open is provided at the outward end of the stove body 8, and the oil box assembly is arranged in the groove.

[0071] Furthermore, to facilitate user operation, this embodiment also includes an operation panel 9, which is provided with an oil box alarm device. The oil box alarm device is in communication with the detection device 3. When the detection device 3 is triggered, the trigger signal is directly transmitted to the oil box alarm device. The oil box alarm device is an indicator light provided on the panel. When the oil in the oil box reaches a preset value, the indicator light illuminates, reminding the user that the oil box is full. Furthermore, an oil box eject button is also provided on the panel. After the indicator light illuminates, the user can press the oil box eject button to eject the oil box from the stove body to facilitate cleaning of the oil. When the oil box eject button is pressed again, the oil box can be retracted into the stove body, completing the oil box warning and cleaning process of the entire smoke and stove integrated machine.

[0072] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that other variations or modifications based on the above descriptions are possible. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An oil box assembly, characterized in that: include: Matrix (1); An oil box (2) is provided on the base (1) and is suitable for accommodating oil, and the oil box has a first state when the oil in the oil box reaches a preset amount; a trigger structure (4), arranged on the base (1), and adapted to trigger the detection device (3) under the gravity of the oil box (2) when the oil box is in the first state; The detection device (3) is arranged on the base (1) and is adapted to issue a reminder message and / or drive the oil box to pop out when triggered by the trigger structure; The trigger structure (4) comprises a trigger arm (41) rotatably arranged on the base (1), and an elastic member (42) supporting the trigger arm (41) to abut against the oil box (2); A first groove (11) is provided on the base, and the detection device (3) and the trigger structure (4) are both provided in the first groove (11) to minimize the distance between the bottom of the oil box (2) and the mating end surface of the base (1); It also includes a box (5) with an open end, the box (5) is arranged in the first groove (11), and the detection device (3) and the trigger structure (4) are arranged in the box (5); A first chamber (51) suitable for installing the detection device (3) is formed in the box (5); a second chamber (52) adapted to accommodate the elastic member (42); and a third chamber (53) disposed at the opening and communicating with the first chamber (51) and the second chamber (52), wherein the trigger arm (41) is disposed on the third chamber (53); The trigger arm (41) has a first trigger portion (411) adapted to abut against the oil box (2), and a second trigger portion (412) adapted to trigger the detection device (3); The first trigger portion (411) and the second trigger portion (412) are arranged on the same side of the rotation center of the trigger arm (41); The trigger structure (4), the detection device (3) and the box (5) are all located in the space between the base (1) and the oil box (2).

2. The oil box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member (42) is constructed as a compression spring, one end of which abuts against the base body (1), and the other end of which abuts against the trigger arm (41).

3. The oil box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device (3) comprises a mechanical switch suitable for being triggered by the second triggering portion (412).

4. The oil box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The detection device includes a reminder device, which is suitable for issuing the reminder information when triggered by the trigger structure.

5. The oil box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: It also includes a driving assembly (6), which is suitable for driving the oil box (2) to perform reciprocating motion on the base (1).

6. The oil box assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving assembly (6) comprises: a motor (61) disposed on the base (1) and having a driving gear (62) disposed thereon; A rack (63) is provided on the oil box (2) and meshes with the driving gear (62).

7. The oil box assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a detection structure (7) which is arranged on the base (1) and is suitable for detecting the movement position of the oil box (2).

8. The oil box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide groove (12) is provided on the base (1), and the oil box (2) is arranged in the guide groove (12).

9. A smoke and stove integrated machine, characterized in that: include: The oil box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8; And a stove body (8), wherein the oil box assembly is arranged in the stove body (8) and is placed below the oil leakage hole (81).

10. The smoke and stove integrated machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: A groove body with an open end is provided at one end of the stove body (8) facing outward, and the oil box assembly is arranged in the groove body.

11. The smoke and stove integrated machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes an operating panel (9), on which an oil box alarm device is provided, and the oil box alarm device is communicatively connected to the detection device (3).

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