Clamping type telescopic holding piece, upper computer assembly and integrated cooker
By designing a snap-on telescopic handle in the integrated stove upper computer component, the problems of high temperature and oil pollution on the surface of the smoke guide plate are solved, and the safety and convenience of users are achieved when cleaning the smoke guide plate and the user experience is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510487850.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
AI Technical Summary
During the cooking process, the surface temperature of the smoke guide plate is high and is easily contaminated by oil, resulting in users being easily scalded or dirty when picking and cleaning.
A clamped telescopic holder is designed, which realizes the telescopic function of the holder through the cooperation of the slider and the mounting rod, and is away from the heat source and fume pollution area of the smoke guide plate, providing a convenient holding point.
It effectively avoids users being scalded or dirty when cleaning the smoke guide board, and does not occupy extra space. The hook and circulation chute are designed with simple design and low production costs, which improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a snap - type telescopic holding member, a host computer assembly and an integrated range hood. Background Art
[0002] The pace of modern life is getting faster and faster. As the central area of family life, the integrated range hood plays an increasingly important role. An integrated range hood usually consists of a host computer, a cooking appliance and a lower computer. Among them, the host computer includes components such as a smoke guide plate and a smoke baffle. The smoke guide plate mainly functions to guide the flow direction of oil fume and block foreign objects.
[0003] However, since the smoke guide plate is close to the burner, it is greatly affected by heat radiation during the cooking process, and its surface temperature is often relatively high after cooking. In addition, a large amount of cooking oil stains also adhere to the surface, resulting in the user being easily scalded and getting their hands dirty with oil stains when taking the smoke guide plate for cleaning.
[0004] In view of this, a structure that is convenient to hold needs to be designed to avoid the occurrence of the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To solve the above - mentioned technical problems, this application further improves the holding structure of the host computer assembly of the integrated range hood, aiming to avoid the negative impacts of the high surface temperature and oil stains of the smoke guide plate on the user when holding. One of the purposes of the present invention is to provide a snap - type telescopic holding member, the second purpose is to provide a corresponding host computer assembly, and the third purpose is to provide a corresponding integrated range hood.
[0006] The specific technical solutions are described below:
[0007] The snap - type telescopic holding member includes:
[0008] A pressing cavity;
[0009] A holding member telescopically arranged in the pressing cavity;
[0010] A sliding member for driving the holding member to perform a telescopic movement;
[0011] A limiting member for defining the sliding trajectory of the sliding member;
[0012] A hanging rod circulating on the sliding member;
[0013] A power member for providing the extending power for the holding member;
[0014] A hanging convex block is arranged on the sliding member, and a hanging hook is arranged at one end of the hanging rod located on the sliding member;
[0015] When the holding member is in a contracted state, the hanging hook is hooked on the hanging convex block;
[0016] When the handle part is in the extended state, the hanging hook disengages from the hanging bump.
[0017] In the above technical solution, when the smoke guide plate needs to be cleaned, the handle part extends out of the pressing cavity to form a "handle" for convenient holding. When the upper computer component is in the use state, the handle part contracts into the pressing cavity, does not occupy extra space, and does not interfere with the user's cooking operation.
[0018] Since the handle is far from the center position of the smoke guide plate and is arranged on the side of the smoke guide plate facing away from the burner, the handle part is not easily affected by heat and is not easily polluted by oil fume. The user can simply remove the smoke guide plate through the extended handle part without being scalded or soiling their hands.
[0019] Preferably, the end of the hanging rod located outside the sliding part is hinged to the inner wall of the pressing cavity.
[0020] The sliding part is provided with a circular chute for the hanging hook to slide cyclically around the hanging bump. The circular chute includes a guiding section, a hanging section, and a return section.
[0021] During the process of the handle part transitioning from the extended state to the compressed state, the handle part is first over-compressed and then fixed when it rebounds. At this time, it is in the compressed state. The hanging hook slides from the starting position of the guiding section into the hanging section and is hooked to the hanging opening of the hanging bump.
[0022] During the process of the handle part transitioning from the compressed state to the extended state, the handle part is first over-compressed and then rebounds and extends. At this time, it is in the extended state. The hanging hook slides from the hanging section into the return section and returns to the starting position of the guiding section.
[0023] In the above technical solution, the cyclically sliding hanging hook cooperates with the function-segmented circular chute to realize the extension and retraction functions of the handle part. The setting method of the hanging hook is simple, and the circular chute can be mass-produced by a mold, and a telescopic holding part with a telescopic function can be produced at a relatively low manufacturing cost.
[0024] Preferably, the guiding section has a first guiding surface partially facing the compression direction side and also has a rebound surface at least partially facing the guiding direction of the first guiding surface.
[0025] During the process of the handle part transitioning from the extended state to the compressed state, the hanging hook touches the first guiding surface and is guided to the side of the compression direction until it touches the rebound surface and rebounds into the hanging section. At this time, the handle part changes from the over-compressed state to the rebounding state.
[0026] Preferably, a second guiding surface is provided at the hanging interface;
[0027] During the process of the handle member transitioning from the extended state to the compressed state, when the handle member transitions from the over-compressed state to the rebounding state, the hanging hook is guided to the hanging interface by the second guiding surface to form a fixed hanging connection.
[0028] Preferably, a guiding protrusion opposite to the hanging interface is further provided on the sliding member, and a third guiding surface is provided on the guiding protrusion;
[0029] During the process of the handle member transitioning from the compressed state to the extended state, when the handle member is in the over-compressed state, the hanging hook is guided into the return section by the third guiding surface. During the process of the handle member rebounding to the extended state, the hanging hook returns to the starting position of the guiding section.
[0030] Preferably, a fourth guiding surface is provided in the return section. During the process of the handle member rebounding to the extended state, the hanging rod is guided by the fourth guiding surface to conform to the form at the starting position of the guiding section.
[0031] Preferably, a fifth guiding surface is provided in the return section. After being guided by the fourth guiding surface, the hanging hook is further guided to the starting position of the guiding section by the fifth guiding surface.
[0032] Preferably, the power member is a tension spring. One end of the tension spring is hung on the side wall of the pressing cavity, and the other end is hung on the sliding member.
[0033] The upper computer assembly includes a smoke guide plate. The telescopic holding members described in any of the above technical solutions are provided on both sides of the smoke guide plate. When the handle member is in the extended state, it extends outwards on both sides of the smoke guide plate.
[0034] The integrated stove includes the above-mentioned upper computer assembly.
[0035] In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has the following main beneficial effects:
[0036] Compared with the prior art, in the technical solution of the present invention, when the smoke guide plate needs to be cleaned, since the handle member is not easily affected by heat and is not easily contaminated by oil fumes, the user only needs to remove the smoke guide plate through the extended handle member, and will not be scalded or dirty their hands.
[0037] Furthermore, the setting method of the hanging hook is simple, and the circular sliding groove can be mass-produced by a mold, and a telescopic holding member with a telescopic function can be produced relatively simply.
[0038] Meanwhile, the inner surfaces of the hanging hook and the circular sliding groove can both be set as smooth surfaces. Then, when operating the telescopic operation of the handle part, a smooth and light operation feeling can be obtained relatively easily, further improving the use experience of consumers.
[0039] Furthermore, more detailed beneficial effects will be described in combination with specific embodiments in the specific implementation manners. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0040] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a host computer with a snap-type telescopic holding part according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0041] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the inner side surface of the host computer according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0042] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the internal structure of the telescopic holding part in the extended state according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0043] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the internal structure of the telescopic holding part in the contracted state according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0044] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the sliding part according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0045] Figure 6 is Figure 5 an enlarged view of the structure of Area A;
[0046] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the movement track of the hanging hook in the circular sliding groove according to an embodiment of the present application. The red arrow in the figure is located in the guiding section, the blue arrow is located in the hanging section, and the green arrow is located in the return section. The direction of the arrow indicates the general movement direction of the hanging hook in the circular sliding groove;
[0047] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the hinge structure of the hanging rod according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0048] Reference Signs:
[0049] 1: Pressing cavity;
[0050] 2: Handle part;
[0051] 3: Sliding part, 3.1: Hanging convex block, 3.11: Hanging interface, 3.12: Second guiding surface, 3.2: Circular sliding groove, 3.21: Guiding section, 3.211: First guiding surface, 3.212: Rebound surface, 3.22: Hanging section, 3.23: Return section, 3.231: Fourth guiding surface, 3.232: Fifth guiding surface, 3.3: Guiding convex block, 3.31: Third guiding surface;
[0052] 4: Limiting member;
[0053] 5: Hanging rod, 5.1: Hanging hook, 5.2: Rivet, 5.3: Angular contact bearing;
[0054] 6: Power member;
[0055] a: Smoke guide plate, b: Telescopic holding member. Detailed implementation manners
[0056] The present invention will be further explained in combination with embodiments:
[0057] The core technical problem faced by the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application stems from the inventor's accurate understanding of the prior art. Therefore, how to solve the problems that users are easily scalded and their hands are easily soiled by oil stains when taking the smoke guide plate for cleaning is a technical problem that the inventor urgently needs to solve.
[0058] It should be noted that the embodiments do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the claims of the present invention. According to the technical concept provided / proven by the embodiments, all technical solutions that can be reasonably expected by those skilled in the art should be covered by the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.
[0059] The embodiments are described in detail as follows:
[0060] Please first refer to the appendix Figure 1 , the integrated stove usually consists of a host computer, a cooking appliance and a slave computer. The appendix Figure 1 shows the usual structure of the host computer, which includes components such as a smoke guide plate a and a smoke baffle. The smoke guide plate a mainly functions to guide the flow direction of the oil smoke and block foreign objects. Since the smoke guide plate a is close to the burner, it is greatly affected by heat radiation during cooking, and its surface temperature is relatively high after cooking. In addition, a large amount of oil stains generated during cooking also adhere to this surface, resulting in that users are easily scalded and their hands are easily soiled by oil stains when taking the smoke guide plate for cleaning.
[0061] To solve the above technical problems, the present embodiment first provides a snap-type telescopic holding member:
[0062] Please continue to refer to the appendix Figures 1 to 4 , the telescopic holding member b is arranged on both sides of the smoke guide plate a in the host computer assembly. When the holding member 2 in the telescopic holding member b is in the extended state, it extends outwards on both sides of the smoke guide plate a;
[0063] In the technical solution of the present embodiment, when the smoke guide plate a needs to be cleaned, the holding member 2 extends out of the pressing cavity 1 to form a convenient holding handle. When the host computer assembly is in use, the holding member 2 contracts into the pressing cavity 1, does not occupy extra space, and does not interfere with the cooking operation of the user;
[0064] Since this handle is far from the center of the smoke guide plate a and is arranged on the side of the smoke guide plate a facing away from the burner, the handle member 2 is not easily affected by heat and is not easily contaminated by oil fumes. The user can simply remove the smoke guide plate a by extending the handle member 2, without being scalded or getting their hands dirty.
[0065] Please continue to refer to the appendix Figures 3 to 8 In this embodiment, the snap - type telescopic holding member includes: a pressing cavity 1, a handle member 2, a sliding member 3, a limiting member 4, a hanging rod 5, and a power member 6.
[0066] Among them, an opening is provided on the side of the pressing cavity 1, and the handle member 2 is telescopically arranged in the pressing cavity 1 at this opening. The sliding member 3 is connected to the handle member 2 through a wedge - shaped joint. The sliding member 3 drives the handle member 2 to perform the aforementioned telescopic movement on the sliding trajectory defined by the limiting member 4. The limiting member 4 is a plate arranged in the pressing cavity 1, which has an extending direction conforming to the aforementioned telescopic direction. Limiting grooves are also provided on the limiting member 4, and both ends of the limiting grooves constitute the limiting structures at both ends in the telescopic direction.
[0067] The hanging rod 5 moves cyclically on the aforementioned sliding member 3. One end of the hanging rod 5 outside the sliding member 3 is hinged to the inner wall in the compression direction of the pressing cavity 1 through an angular contact bearing 5.3 riveted by a rivet 5.2, and one end of the hanging rod 5 on the sliding member 3 is provided with a hanging hook 5.1. Such a setting enables the other end of the hanging rod 5 to support and provide a sufficient range of hinged movement when the hanging hook 5.1 moves in the circular chute 3.2, and can also remain connected to the corresponding inner wall.
[0068] A hanging convex block 3.1 is provided at the middle position of the sliding member 3. When the handle member 2 is in the retracted state, the hanging hook 5.1 is hooked on the hanging convex block 3.1; when the handle member 2 is in the extended state, the hanging hook 5.1 disengages from the hanging convex block 3.1 and is located at the starting position.
[0069] The power member 6 is a tension spring. The stretching direction of the tension spring conforms to the telescopic direction of the handle member 2. One end of the tension spring is hooked on a column, and this column is located on the side wall of the pressing cavity 1 in the extending direction of the handle member 2. The other end of the tension spring is hooked on another column, and the other column is arranged on the side of the sliding member 3 opposite to the side where the previous column is located. The tension spring provides the power for the handle member 2 to extend. When the handle member 2 is in the compressed state, the tension spring is in the stretched state and has a tendency to pull the handle member 2 towards the extended state.
[0070] Among them, a circular chute 3.2 is provided on one side of the sliding member 3. The circular chute 3.2 includes a guiding section 3.21, a hanging section 3.22, and a return section 3.23 that are connected end to end. The circular chute 3.2 is annular and surrounds the hanging lug 3.1. During the telescopic process of the handle member 2, the hanging hook 5.1 slides circularly in the circular chute 3.2. Attached Figure 7 The red arrow in is located in the guiding section 3.21, the blue arrow is located in the hanging section 3.22, and the green arrow is located in the return section 3.23. The direction of the arrow indicates the general movement direction of the hanging hook 5.1 in the circular chute 3.2;
[0071] During actual operation:
[0072] During the process of the handle member 2 changing from the extended state to the compressed state, the handle member 2 is first over-compressed based on the position in the compressed state and then fixed when it rebounds. At this time, it is in the compressed state, corresponding to the movement trajectories of the red arrow and one of the blue arrows located below in the attachment Figure 7 ;
[0073] During the process of the handle member 2 changing from the compressed state to the extended state, the handle member 2 is first over-compressed based on the position in the compressed state and then rebounds and extends. At this time, it is in the extended state, corresponding to the movement trajectories of one of the blue arrows located above and the green arrow in the attachment Figure 7 .
[0074] More specifically:
[0075] The guiding section 3.21 has a first guiding surface 3.211. Relative to the bottom surface of the circular chute 3.2, the first guiding surface 3.211 is a vertical inclined surface. Part of the first guiding surface 3.211 faces the compression direction of the handle member 2, and part of it faces the direction of the rebound surface 3.212 pointing from the side of the compression direction of the handle member 2; The guiding section 3.21 also has the above-mentioned rebound surface 3.212. The rebound surface 3.212 faces the guiding direction of the first guiding surface 3.211. The rebound surface 3.212 also has an extending portion extending in the compression direction of the handle member 2. A second guiding surface 3.12 is provided on the side of the hanging interface 3.11 close to the rebound surface 3.212. Relative to the bottom surface of the circular chute 3.2, the second guiding surface 3.12 is a vertical inclined surface. One end of it points to the hanging interface 3.11, and the other end points partly to the rebound surface 3.212 and partly to the opposite direction of the compression direction;
[0076] When changing from the extended state to the compressed state, the sliding member 3 slides towards the compression direction, and the hanging hook 5.1 is passively slid from the starting position of the guiding section 3.21 into the hanging section 3.22 and is hooked to the hanging interface 3.11 of the hanging lug 3.1;
[0077] During the compression process, the hanging hook 5.1 touches the first guiding surface 3.211 and is guided to the side where the rebound surface 3.212 is located in the compression direction until it touches the rebound surface 3.212. At this time, the sliding member 3 continues to travel along the compression direction, and the hanging hook 5.1 can move into the hanging section 3.22 with only a slight rebound through the rebound surface 3.212. At this time, the handle member 2 changes from the over-compressed state to the rebound state, and the hanging hook 5.1 is guided to the hanging interface 3.11 through the second guiding surface 3.12 above to form a hanging connection.
[0078] A guiding protrusion 3.3 opposite to the hanging interface 3.11 is provided on the sliding member 3. A third guiding surface 3.31 is provided on the guiding protrusion 3.3. Relative to the bottom surface of the circular chute 3.2, the third guiding surface 3.31 is a vertical inclined surface, part of which faces the compression direction and part of which faces the above-mentioned return section 3.23; a fourth guiding surface 3.231 and a fifth guiding surface 3.232 are provided in the return section 3.23. Both the fourth guiding surface 3.231 and the fifth guiding surface 3.232 are part of the bottom surface of the return section 3.23 and are both inclined surfaces. The fourth guiding surface 3.231 and the fifth guiding surface 3.232 are inclined upward relative to the bottom surface of the sliding member 3, and the inclination angle forms an included angle of 5°; the inclination direction of the fourth guiding surface 3.231 is part of the extending direction and part of the direction away from the hanging section 3.22; the inclination direction of the fifth guiding surface 3.232 faces the starting position direction of the guiding section 3.21;
[0079] When converting from the compressed state to the extended state, the hanging hook 5.1 slides from the hanging section 3.22 into the return section 3.23 and returns to the starting position of the guiding section 3.21;
[0080] When the handle member 2 is in the over-compressed state, the hanging hook 5.1 is guided into the return section 3.23 through the third guiding surface 3.31. During the process of the handle member 2 rebounding from the over-compressed state to the extended state, the hanging rod 5 is guided by the fourth guiding surface 3.231 to conform to the shape at the starting position of the guiding section 3.21, and then is guided by the fifth guiding surface 3.232 to the starting position of the guiding section 3.21.
[0081] For the telescopic holding member b described in this embodiment, the circulating sliding hanging hook 5.1 cooperates with the function-segmented circular chute 3.2 to realize the extending and retracting functions of the handle member 2. The setting method of the hanging hook 5.1 is simple, and the circular chute 3.2 can be mass-produced by a mold, and a telescopic holding member b with a telescopic function can be produced at a relatively low production cost;
[0082] At the same time, the inner surfaces of the hanging hook 5.1 and the circular chute 3.2 can be set as smooth surfaces. Then, when the handle member 2 is telescopically operated, a smooth and light operation feeling can be obtained, further improving the use experience of consumers.
[0083] This embodiment also relates to a host computer component and an integrated stove using the host computer component. The host computer component includes the above-mentioned smoke guide plate a. On the left and right sides of the inner lining plate of the smoke guide plate a, there are provided the telescopic holding members b described in any of the above embodiments. When the holding member 2 is in the extended state, it extends outwards on both sides of the smoke guide plate a. When cleaning is required, the user only needs to remove the smoke guide plate a through the extended holding member 2, without being scalded or soiling the hands.
[0084] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to the terms "embodiment", "basic embodiment", "preferred embodiment", "other embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0085] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art can make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they know the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.
[0086] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalent technologies, the present invention also intends to include these changes and modifications.
Claims
1. A snap-on telescopic grip, characterized in that: Included are: Pressing the cavity (1); A handle (2) telescopically arranged in the pressing cavity (1); A sliding member (3) driving the handle (2) to perform telescopic movement; A limiting member (4) for limiting the sliding track of the sliding member (3); A hooking rod (5) circulates on the sliding member (3); A power member (6) for providing the handle member (2) with a power for extending; The sliding member (3) is provided with a hanging protrusion (3.1), and one end of the hanging rod (5) located on the sliding member (3) is provided with a hanging hook (5.1); When the handle (2) is in a retracted state, the hook (5.1) is hooked on the hook projection (3.1); When the handle (2) is in an extended state, the hook (5.1) is separated from the hook projection (3.1).
2. The telescopic grip according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the hanging rod (5) located outside the sliding member (3) is hinged to the inner wall of the pressing cavity (1); The sliding member (3) is provided with a circulating slide groove (3.2) surrounding the hanging protrusion (3.1) for the hanging hook (5.1) to slide in a circular motion, and the circulating slide groove (3.2) includes a guide section (3.21), a hanging section (3.22) and a return section (3.23); During the process of the handle (2) being converted from the extended state to the compressed state, the handle (2) is first over-compressed and then fixed when rebounding. At this time, it is in the compressed state, and the hook (5.1) passes through the starting position of the guide section (3.21) and slides into the hook section (3.22), and is hooked to the hook interface (3.11) of the hook projection (3.1); When the handle (2) is converted from a compressed state to an extended state, the handle (2) is first over-compressed and then rebounds and extends. At this time, it is in the extended state, and the hook (5.1) slides from the hook section (3.22) into the return section (3.23) and returns to the starting position of the guide section (3.21).
3. The telescopic grip according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide section (3.21) has a first guide surface (3.211) partially facing one side of the compression direction, and also has a rebound surface (3.212) at least partially facing the guiding direction of the first guide surface (3.211); When the grab piece (2) is transformed from an extended state to a compressed state, the hook (5.1) touches the first guide surface (3.211) and is guided to one side in the compression direction until it touches the rebound surface (3.212) and rebounds into the hook section (3.22). At this time, the grab piece (2) is transformed from an over-compressed state to a rebound state.
4. The telescopic grip according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hanging interface (3.11) is provided with a second guide surface (3.12); When the handle (2) is converted from an extended state to a compressed state, and when the handle (2) is converted from an over-compressed state to a rebound state, the hook (5.1) is guided to the hook interface (3.11) via the second guide surface (3.12) to form a fixed hook.
5. The telescopic grip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding member (3) is also provided with a guide protrusion (3.3) opposite to the hanging port (3.11), and the guide protrusion (3.3) is provided with a third guide surface (3.31); During the process of the handle (2) being converted from a compressed state to an extended state, when the handle (2) is in an over-compressed state, the hook (5.1) is guided into the return section (3.23) via the third guide surface (3.31), and during the process of the handle (2) rebounding to an extended state, the hook (5.1) returns to the starting position of the guide section (3.21).
6. The telescopic grip according to claim 5, characterized in that: A fourth guide surface (3.231) is provided in the return section (3.23), and when the handle (2) rebounds to extend, the hook rod (5) is guided by the fourth guide surface (3.231) to a shape conforming to the starting position of the guide section (3.21).
7. The telescopic grip according to claim 6, characterized in that: A fifth guide surface (3.232) is provided in the return section (3.23), and after being guided by the fourth guide surface (3.231), the hook (5.1) is guided by the fifth guide surface (3.232) to the starting point of the guide section (3.21).
8. The telescopic grip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power member (6) is a tension spring, one end of which is hung on the side wall of the pressing cavity (1), and the other end of which is hung on the sliding member (3).
9. The upper computer component includes a smoke guide plate (a), characterized in that: The two sides of the smoke guide plate (a) are provided with the telescopic holding pieces (b) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, and the holding pieces (2) extend outwards from the two sides of the smoke guide plate (a) when in the extended state.
10. Integrated stove, characterized by: The invention comprises the upper computer component as claimed in claim 9.