Bracket assembly for supporting up-down moving type electric cooker

Abstract

The bracket assembly for supporting an electric cooker according to one embodiment of the present invention is used for placing an electric cooker on a table top having an opening formed therein, and is characterized by comprising: a frame part connected to the table top; the supporting part is used for placing the electric cooker; and an adjusting part which applies an external force to the supporting part, and the supporting part is inserted into the inner space of the frame part and moves up and down so as to adjust the height of the placed electric cooker.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bracket assembly for supporting an electric range, and more particularly to a bracket assembly for supporting an electric range located in an opening of a kitchen countertop and for supporting an electric range that moves up and down. Background Art

[0002] Electric stoves are a type of cooking appliance that uses electricity to generate heat. They are classified into electric hot plates, induction cookers, electric ceramic stoves, etc. according to the different heating elements. At this time, compared with gas stoves that inevitably rely on gas pipelines, electric stoves can be installed anywhere there is a socket, have a simple design, and are excellent in convenience and safety, so their market share is increasing worldwide.

[0003] Although there are portable electric stoves, most electric stoves are installed in a built-in manner. The built-in construction is carried out by drilling a hole slightly smaller than the size of the electric stove in the kitchen countertop, and then placing the outer edge of the electric stove around the upper end of the kitchen countertop.

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned embedded construction method, since the electric stove is located higher than the kitchen countertop, when heavier kitchen utensils collide with the area around the electric stove where the step is formed, the possibility of damage to the electric stove will increase. Therefore, additional alternative measures are needed to protect the area around the electric stove, such as installing a separate frame around the area around the electric stove.

[0005] Korean authorized patent No. 10-2503680 (February 21, 2023) is an invention regarding a bracket assembly for supporting an electric stove, which places the periphery of the electric stove on the bracket assembly for supporting the electric stove, rather than placing the periphery of the electric stove on the upper edge of the countertop and attaching it to the countertop to support the electric stove.

[0006] When the bracket assembly for supporting an electric range is used, the upper surface of the tabletop and the upper surface of the electric range do not form a step and can be constructed evenly, so there is no need to take additional alternative measures to protect the surrounding area of ​​the electric range.

[0007] However, the existing invention has poor compatibility with various types of electric stoves and countertops of different specifications, and many difficulties occur when leveling the electric stove and the countertop to make them flush. Summary of the invention

[0008] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem and provide a bracket assembly which can be moved up and down and is used to support an electric range.

[0010] However, the technical problems to be solved by this embodiment are not limited to the above technical problems, and there may be other technical problems.

[0011] Means used to solve problems

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a bracket assembly for supporting an electric stove is used to place the electric stove on a table top formed with an opening, and is characterized in that it includes: a frame portion connected to the table top; a support portion for placing the electric stove; and an adjustment portion for applying an external force to the support portion, the support portion is inserted into the internal space of the frame portion and moves up and down to be able to adjust the height of the placed electric stove.

[0013] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric stove of the present invention is characterized in that the frame portion includes: a first frame portion, which contacts the table top; and a second frame portion, wherein the support portion is inserted into the second frame portion, and the second frame portion is formed to protrude more upward than the first frame portion.

[0014] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric stove of the present invention is characterized in that the upper surface of the first frame portion is formed with an inclined surface inclined downward, a horizontal surface continuous with the inclined surface and parallel to the ground, and a concave-convex surface continuous with the horizontal surface and repeatedly concave-convex.

[0015] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric range of the present invention is characterized in that the lower surface of the first frame portion has a recessed space formed by recessing upward by a predetermined depth, and a cross-shaped reinforcement material is formed in the recessed space.

[0016] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric stove of the present invention is characterized in that the supporting part includes: a first supporting part, which is inserted into the internal space of the frame part to guide the up and down movement; a second supporting part, which is located between the first supporting parts to receive the external force required for rising; and a third supporting part, which is used to place the electric stove.

[0017] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric range of the present invention is characterized in that the lower surface of the second supporting portion has an internal space that is recessed upward, so that the external force applying member can be disassembled and assembled from the internal space.

[0018] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric stove of the present invention is characterized in that the external force applying component includes: a first external force applying component, whose height is the same as the insertion depth of the internal space; and a second external force applying component, whose height is higher than the insertion depth of the internal space and protrudes downward, and the external force applying component can be replaced according to the thickness of the table top.

[0019] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric range of the present invention is characterized in that a groove recessed downward and a hole penetrating in a vertical direction are formed on the upper surface of the third supporting portion.

[0020] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric stove of the present invention is characterized in that the adjustment part includes: a first adjustment part in the form of a nut, inserted into and fixed to the internal space of the frame part; and a second adjustment part in the form of a bolt, fastened to the first adjustment part.

[0021] In addition, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric range of the present invention is characterized in that the adjustment portion further comprises: a third adjustment portion in the form of a nut, which is located in the outer space of the frame portion and is fastened to the second adjustment portion.

[0022] Effects of the Invention

[0023] Due to the easily detachable external force applying member and the adjusting portion, the bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to the present invention has excellent compatibility with various types of electric ranges and countertops of different specifications.

[0024] In addition, the height of the electric range can be finely adjusted by the adjustment portion, and the adjusted height can be fixed so as not to change.

[0025] In addition, the bottom reinforcement material can protect the countertop or electric stove from damage due to external impact, and can be easily removed from the countertop.

[0026] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and unmentioned effects can be clearly understood from the present specification and the accompanying drawings by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing how to install an electric range on a countertop using a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 is an overall perspective view of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 and Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a frame portion of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a support portion of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 7 is a diagram showing a bracket assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Description of Reference Numerals

[0034] C10: electric stove; C20: table top; C30: bracket assembly; 100: frame part; 110: first frame part; 120: second frame part; 200: support part; 210: first support part; 220: second support part; 230: third support part; 300: adjustment part; 310: first adjustment part; 320: second adjustment part; 330: third adjustment part DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Below, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the idea of ​​the present invention is not limited to the proposed embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the idea of ​​the present invention can easily propose other inventions that are not as good as the present invention or other embodiments included in the scope of the idea of ​​the present invention by adding, changing, deleting other constituent elements within the same idea, but this will also be considered to be included in the scope of the idea of ​​the present invention.

[0036] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing how to install an electric range on a countertop using a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 One end of the bracket assembly C30 is connected to the lower surface of the table top C20 formed with the opening H10, and the other end of the bracket assembly C30 is exposed on the opening H10 to support and place the lower surface of the electric range C10. At this time, the other end of the bracket assembly C30 can move up and down so that the upper surface of the table top C20 and the upper surface of the electric range C10 are installed flatly without forming a step with each other.

[0038] Next, the bracket assembly C30 will be described in detail.

[0039] Figure 2 is an overall perspective view of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 The bracket assembly C30 may include: a frame portion 100 connected to the table top C20; a support portion 200 for placing the electric range C10; and an adjustment portion 300 for applying an external force to the support portion 200. At this time, the support portion 200 can be inserted into the inner space of the frame portion 100 and move up and down to adjust the height of the placed electric range C10.

[0041] Figure 3 and Figure 4 1 is a diagram for explaining a frame portion of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, specifically, Figure 3 Part (a) is a top view of the frame. Figure 3 Part (b) is a side view of the frame. Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the frame.

[0042] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The frame portion 100 may include: a first frame portion 110 contacting the table surface C20; and a second frame portion 120, wherein the support portion 200 is inserted into the second frame portion 120.

[0043] As an example, the upper surface of the first frame portion 110 may be formed with an inclined surface P110 inclined downward, a horizontal surface P120 continuous with the inclined surface P110 and parallel to the ground, and a concave-convex surface P130 continuous with the horizontal surface P120 and repeatedly concave-convex.

[0044] At this time, the inclined surface P110 is inclined downward at a specified angle to cause any tool (e.g., a knife or a scraper) to slip, so that it can be easily inserted into the space between the upper surface of the first frame part 110 and the lower surface of the table C20. Therefore, the first frame part 110 can be easily separated from the table C20. The specified angle is preferably 45°, but is not limited thereto, and can be variously deformed within the level mastered by those skilled in the art.

[0045] In addition, the horizontal surface P120 is formed with a predetermined length along the length direction W10 between the inclined surface P110 and the concave-convex surface P130 so that any tool that slides on the inclined surface P110 can be easily inserted. In addition, when a part of the adhesive material coated on the concave-convex surface P130 overflows, the horizontal surface P120 can play a barrier role to prevent the adhesive material from flowing to the inclined surface P110. At this time, a part of the overflowed adhesive material is also coated on the horizontal surface P120, so that the horizontal surface P120 can be connected to the lower surface of the table C20, thereby further improving the fixing force.

[0046] In addition, the concavoconvex surface P130 is a surface on which an adhesive substance is applied, and the adhesive substance can be applied to the downwardly concave space S110, thereby increasing the coating area of ​​the adhesive substance. Therefore, compared with a plane formed with the same length along the length direction W10, the adhesive force of the concavoconvex surface P130 can be improved. In addition, the concavoconvex surface P130 is formed with a downwardly inclined concave inclined surface P130-a, so that the adhesive substance can easily flow into the concave space S110.

[0047] In addition, in order to increase the fixing force from the lower surface of the table C20, the recessed depth of the concave-convex surface P130 can be adjusted, and the distance of the concave-convex surface P130 in the length direction W10 can also be adjusted. As an example, in order to increase the fixing force based on the lower surface of the table C20, the recessed depth of the concave-convex surface P130 can be adjusted to be deeper, and the distance of the concave-convex surface P130 in the length direction W10 can be adjusted to be longer.

[0048] Next, the lower surface of the first frame portion 110 has a recessed space S120 recessed upward by a predetermined depth, and a cross-shaped reinforcement material P140 may be formed in the recessed space S120 .

[0049] As an example, the lower surface of the first frame portion 110 may be formed with a recessed space S120 recessed upward to a predetermined depth to reduce weight.

[0050] In addition, in order to structurally reinforce the lightweight member, a cross-shaped reinforcing material P140 may be formed in the recessed space S120, so that the recessed space S120 may be divided into four compartments.

[0051] In addition, when installing the bracket assembly C30, if the side portion of the first frame portion 110 cannot be held with fingers due to the presence of adhesive substances or a small installation space, the reinforcing material P140 can be held by inserting fingers into the recessed space S120 divided by the reinforcing material P140.

[0052] As an example, after inserting the thumb and index finger into the wider area of ​​the recessed space S120, the reinforcing material P140 is gripped with the thumb and index finger, so that the bracket assembly C30 can be completely installed even without gripping the side portion of the first frame portion 110 with fingers.

[0053] Next, the second frame portion 120 can be formed to protrude more upward than the first frame portion 110, so that the adhesive material applied to the first frame portion 110 is not interfered by the support portion 200. In addition, when connected to the table top C20, the side of the opening area H10 of the table top C20 is connected and stuck to the protruding second frame portion 120, so as to avoid operator mistakes when installing the bracket assembly C30 and provide convenience for installation. At this time, the second frame portion 120 can protrude in a manner that the protruding height T10 is less than the difference between the thickness of the table top C20 and the thickness of the electric range C10. As an example, the protruding height T10 can be 10 mm, but is not limited thereto, and can be variously deformed at a level that is obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0054] In addition, the support portion 200 may be inserted into the second frame portion 120 , and thus the second frame portion 120 may form an inner space H100 penetrating in the up-down direction.

[0055] As an example, the inner space H100 of the second frame portion 120 may include: a first hole H110 for inserting the support portion 200; and a second hole H120 for inserting the adjustment portion 300. At this time, the first hole H110 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the inserted support portion 200, and the first hole H110 may be formed separately on both sides with the second hole H120 as a reference. This can act as a rail when the support portion 200 is inserted into or withdrawn from the second frame portion 120, so as to effectively guide the support portion 200.

[0056] In addition, the second hole H120 can be used as a path for inserting or extracting the adjustment part 300. As an example, the first adjustment part 310 to be described later can be located in the second hole H120 and fixed, and the second adjustment part 320 to be described later can be fastened to the first adjustment part 310 to move up and down.

[0057] Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining a support portion of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a bracket assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Specifically, Figure 5 Part (a) is a perspective view of the support portion. Figure 5 Part (b) is a bottom view of the support portion. Figure 6 is along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the bracket assembly taken along the A-A' direction.

[0059] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The support part 200 may include: a first support part 210, inserted into the internal space H100 of the frame part 100 to guide the up and down movement; a second support part 220, located between the first support parts 210 to receive the external force required for rising; and a third support part 230, used to place the electric range C10.

[0060] As an example, the first support part 210 may be a combination of a cylinder and a quadrangular prism so as to be inserted into the internal space H100 of the frame part 100, thereby effectively guiding the up and down movement. This is because when only a quadrangular prism is formed, movement interference such as the outer edge end of the quadrangular prism being scratched or stuck by the internal space of the frame part may occur during the up and down movement. Therefore, in the present invention, a combination of a cylinder and a quadrangular prism is adopted, so that the outer edge end is formed into a curved surface shape, thereby reducing movement interference.

[0061] In addition, the first support portion 210 can be arranged on both sides of the second support portion 220 with the second support portion 220 as the center. At this time, when guiding the up and down movement, compared with when the first support portion 210 is integrally constructed and configured alone, the first support portion 210 can be more effectively guided when it is constructed as a plurality of portions and configured on both sides.

[0062] In addition, the first support portion 210 is connected to the lower surface of the third support portion 230 and protrudes downward. At this time, the protruding length D200 of the first support portion 210 (refer to Figure 5 ) can be the same as the height D100 of the second frame portion 120 (refer to Figure 3 ) is the same or more prominent.

[0063] In addition, the first support portion 210 may be designed to be stuck on the second frame portion 120 when reaching the maximum lifting height. As an example, it may be designed that first protrusions (not shown) are formed on both sides of the lower end of the first support portion 210, and second protrusions (not shown) are formed on both sides of the inner space of the second frame portion 120, so that the first protrusion and the second protrusion are stuck to each other, thereby ensuring that the first support portion 210 does not completely separate from the second frame portion 120. However, it is not limited thereto, and the first support portion 210 may be variously deformed at a level obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0064] Next, the second support part 220 is located between the first support parts 210 so as to receive the external force required for rising. At this time, the lower surface of the second support part 220 is provided with an upwardly recessed internal space S200 so that the external force applying member 221 can be disassembled and assembled from the internal space S200.

[0065] This is because when an upward external force is applied by the adjusting part 300, the area receiving the external force is gradually worn, and thus, by providing a separate external force applying member 221 having excellent wear resistance, an upward external force can be effectively applied without being worn by the external force of the upwardly punching adjusting part 300. At this time, the material of the external force applying member 221 can be a metal material having strong wear resistance, but is not limited thereto, and can be variously modified at a level that is obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0066] In addition, the external force applying member 221 includes: a first external force applying member 221-a, whose height is the same as the insertion depth of the internal space S200; and a second external force applying member 221-b, whose height is higher than the insertion depth of the internal space S200 and protrudes downward. The external force applying member 221 can be replaced according to the thickness of the table top C20.

[0067] As an example, when the thickness of the table C20 is thicker, the maximum rise height of the support portion 200 must be changed to be higher to be compatible with the thickness. At this time, when the second external force applying member 221-b is replaced, the maximum rise height can be increased by the protruding height T20 (refer to Figure 6 ).

[0068] At this time, a hole 232 penetrating in the vertical direction may be formed on the upper surface of the third support portion 230 at a position corresponding to the second support portion 220. This can make it easy to insert the external force applying member 221 into the internal space S200 by discharging the air pressure generated when the external force applying member 221 is inserted into the internal space S200. In addition, when replacing the external force applying member 221, a slender member such as an awl is inserted into the hole 232 to push out the external force applying member 221, thereby making it easy to push out the external force applying member 221. Therefore, no matter what thickness the table C20 has, the bracket assembly C30 of the present invention can have excellent compatibility with it.

[0069] In addition, the upper surface of the third support portion 230 may be formed with a downwardly recessed groove 231, which is to guide the coating position of the adhesive material when the adhesive material is coated on the upper surface of the third support portion 230, and compared with when the groove is not formed, it can increase the coating amount of the adhesive material, thereby increasing the adhesive force.

[0070] However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the third supporting portion 230 may be variously modified at a level that is obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0071] Next, the adjustment portion 300 may include: a first adjustment portion 310 in the form of a nut inserted into and fixed to the inner space H100 of the frame portion 100 ; and a second adjustment portion 320 in the form of a bolt fastened to the first adjustment portion 310 .

[0072] As an example, the adjusting portion 300 is used to apply external force to the supporting portion 200, and the external force can be applied to the supporting portion 200 by bolt fastening. Specifically, the first adjusting portion 310 in the form of a nut is inserted into and fixed to the second hole H120 of the second frame portion 120, and the second adjusting portion 320 in the form of a bolt is fastened to the first adjusting portion 310, so that when the head of the second adjusting portion 320 rotates, the main body end of the second adjusting portion 320 can be raised or lowered, thereby applying external force to the supporting portion 200.

[0073] At this time, the head of the second adjustment part 320 may be circular, and a convexity may be formed on the side of the head so as to improve the grip and fine-tune the bolt. In addition, a hexagonal recessed area P300 may be formed on the upper surface of the head so as to insert a hexagonal wrench, which may be used to tighten the bolt when the electric range C10 is heavy.

[0074] In addition, the main body length of the second adjustment part 320 can be replaced. As an example, in order to increase the maximum lifting height of the support part 200, the main body length of the second adjustment part 320 can be replaced with a longer one, so no matter what thickness the table C20 has, the bracket assembly C30 of the present invention can have excellent compatibility with it.

[0075] In addition, the adjustment part 300 may further include: a third adjustment part 330 in the form of a nut, which is located in the external space of the frame part 100 and is fastened to the second adjustment part 320. The third adjustment part 330 may be used to completely fix the adjusted height when the first adjustment part 310 and the second adjustment part 320 complete the height adjustment. In addition, the third adjustment part 330 may be used to fine-tune the height adjusted for the first time by the second adjustment part 320. At this time, the shape of the third adjustment part 330 may be circular, and a protrusion may be formed on the side of the third adjustment part 330 so as to improve the grip and fine-tune the bolt.

[0076] However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the adjusting portion 300 may be variously modified at a level that is obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0077] In the following detailed description, parts that overlap with the above contents will be omitted.

[0078] Figure 7 is a diagram showing a bracket assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Reference Figure 7 When viewed from above, the bracket assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention may be This is a form of another embodiment for strengthening the opening angle area of ​​the table top C20 when the periphery of the electric range C10 is larger than a specified size, and Each side of the main body 400 of the character may be provided with one or more support parts 200 that can move up and down. The main body 400 has a structure corresponding to the above-mentioned frame part 100, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0080] In addition, the main body 400 is in a "mouth" shape, and one or more support parts 200 that can move up and down can be provided on each side of the "mouth"-shaped main body 400. That is, the shape of the main body 400 is not limited thereto, and can be variously deformed corresponding to the shapes of the electric range C10 and the table top C20.

[0081] In order to more clearly express the technical idea of ​​the present invention, configurations that are irrelevant or less relevant to the technical idea of ​​the present invention are briefly expressed or omitted in the drawings.

[0082] The configuration and features of the present invention are described above based on the embodiments according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is therefore declared that such changes or modifications fall within the scope of the attached patent claims.

Claims

1. A bracket assembly for supporting an electric range, which is used to place the electric range on a table with an opening, characterized in that: include: A frame portion connected to the table top; A supporting portion, used for placing the electric range; as well as an adjusting portion, applying an external force to the supporting portion, The support part is inserted into the inner space of the frame part and moves up and down to adjust the height of the placed electric stove. The frame portion comprises: A first frame portion in contact with the table top; as well as A second frame portion, into which the support portion is inserted, The second frame portion protrudes further upward than the first frame portion.

2. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the first frame portion is formed with an inclined surface inclined downward, a horizontal surface continuous with the inclined surface and parallel to the ground, and a concave-convex surface continuous with the horizontal surface and repeatedly concave-convex.

3. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the first frame portion has a recessed space recessed upward by a predetermined depth, and a cross-shaped reinforcement material is formed in the recessed space.

4. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support portion comprises: A first support portion, inserted into the inner space of the frame portion to guide the up and down movement; A second supporting portion, located between the first supporting portions to receive an external force required for ascending; and The third supporting portion is used for placing the electric stove.

5. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower surface of the second supporting portion has an inner space that is recessed upward, so that the external force applying member can be assembled and disassembled from the inner space.

6. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 5, characterized in that: The external force applying member comprises: a first external force applying member having a height equal to an insertion depth of the internal space; and The second external force applying member has a height higher than the insertion depth of the internal space and protrudes downwards, The external force applying member can be replaced according to the thickness of the table top.

7. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 4, characterized in that: A groove recessed downward and a hole penetrating in a vertical direction are formed on the upper surface of the third supporting portion.

8. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment unit comprises: a first adjustment portion in the form of a nut, inserted into and fixed to the inner space of the frame portion; and The second adjusting portion in the form of a bolt is fastened to the first adjusting portion.

9. The bracket assembly for supporting an electric range according to claim 8, characterized in that: The adjustment unit also includes: The third adjusting portion in the form of a nut is located in the outer space of the frame portion and is fastened to the second adjusting portion.

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