Refrigeration range hood

By introducing a retractable connecting hose and independent hot and cold chamber design into the refrigeration range hood, the problem of a single air outlet position is solved, flexible adjustment of the air outlet and improved cooling effect are achieved, and installation costs are reduced.

CN222417628UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-28NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420326684.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-22
Publication Date
2025-01-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-22

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Technical Problem

The air outlet of existing refrigeration range hoods is located in a single position, resulting in the air outlet being blocked in certain installation environments or requiring the integrity of the cabinet to be destroyed to meet the cooling needs.

Method used

A refrigerated range hood is designed, in which the air outlet modules are connected by a retractable connecting hose, and can selectively discharge air at the upper front side of the range hood assembly or below the ceiling to achieve position adjustment, including independent hot and cold chamber designs to avoid interference between hot and cold components.

Benefits of technology

The air outlet position can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different installation environments, avoid damaging the integrity of the cabinet, reduce installation costs and improve cooling effects.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a refrigeration extractor hood, which comprises an oil smoke suction assembly and a refrigeration assembly, the refrigeration assembly comprises an evaporator and a cold air dissipation fan capable of sucking and discharging cold air after heat exchange of the evaporator, and the refrigeration assembly further comprises an air outlet assembly for discharging the cold air discharged by the cold air dissipation fan to the outer side of the refrigeration extractor hood, the air outlet assembly comprises a connecting hose for guiding air and an air outlet module for discharging air, the connecting hose is connected with the air outlet module, and the connecting hose is located between the cooling fan and the air outlet module; the air outlet module can be selectively located in one of the following two positions: a first position: air is discharged towards the upper part of the front side of the oil smoke suction assembly; and the second position is located on the suspended ceiling of the kitchen and blows air downwards. Compared with the prior art, the air conditioner has the advantages that the air outlet module is connected with the connecting hose of the telescopic structure, so that the position of the air outlet module can be adjusted according to different mounting environments.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an oil fume purification device, in particular to a refrigeration range hood. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of material living standards, people have higher and higher requirements for kitchen environment. People need to use stoves during cooking, which will generate a lot of heat in the kitchen, causing the temperature of the entire space to rise and the comfort of the environment to decrease. At present, most families use temporary fans to solve this problem. However, this method is not only inconvenient, but also occupies kitchen area.

[0003] For this purpose, a range hood with a refrigeration function has been disclosed in the prior art, which can blow out cold air from the housing of the range hood to cool down the kitchen. For example, a kitchen refrigeration range hood disclosed in Chinese utility model patent application number 201720936563.0 includes a housing, a fan system and a fume suction channel are arranged in the housing, the outlet end of the fume suction channel is divided into an fume discharge channel connected to the kitchen and an air purification channel, a front-end purification unit is installed inside the fume suction channel and at the front end of the fan system, the air outlet of the air purification channel is arranged on the housing, and a refrigeration device for cooling the air blown out from the air outlet is also installed in the housing.

[0004] Due to the special installation environment of range hoods, some range hoods are installed by wrapping them around cabinets. The air outlet position of the above-mentioned patent is single, and for refrigeration range hoods with upper air outlet, the air outlet will be blocked by the cabinet door. Some users adopt the method of cutting the cabinet door, which destroys the integrity of the cabinet and affects the appearance. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a refrigeration range hood in view of the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art, wherein the position of the air outlet can be adjusted according to different installation environments.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above technical problems is: a refrigeration range hood, including a range hood assembly and a refrigeration assembly, the refrigeration assembly includes an evaporator and a cooling fan capable of sucking and discharging cold air after heat exchange in the evaporator, the refrigeration assembly also includes an air outlet assembly that discharges the cold air discharged by the cooling fan to the outside of the refrigeration range hood, characterized in that: the air outlet assembly includes a connecting hose for guiding air and an air outlet module for discharging air, the connecting hose is connected to the air outlet module, the connecting hose is located between the cooling fan and the air outlet module, and the air outlet module can be selectively located in one of the following two positions:

[0007] First position: the air flows toward the upper front part of the oil fume suction assembly;

[0008] The second position is located on the kitchen ceiling and blows air downward.

[0009] By connecting the air outlet module to the connecting hose of the retractable structure, the position of the air outlet module can be adjusted according to different installation environments; when the air outlet module is in the first position, the refrigeration component can achieve upper air outlet, which is suitable for installation scenarios where the user does not need to install a cabinet at home and is unwilling to disassemble the ceiling. When the air outlet module is in the second position, the refrigeration component can achieve ceiling air outlet, which is suitable for users who have cabinet doors at home and have cabinet requirements for refrigeration range hoods, but do not want to open air-conditioning outlets on the cabinet doors, so as not to destroy the overall consistency of the cabinet. Regardless of whether the user chooses the ceiling outlet solution or the upper outlet solution, there is only one set of air outlet components, which complies with the principle of material universality, has a simple installation structure and low cost.

[0010] In order to achieve air supply within a certain range, the air outlet module includes a first shell and an air outlet opened on the first shell, and the first shell is provided with a swing blade assembly that can change the air outlet direction at the air outlet.

[0011] In order to achieve air supply within a certain range, the swing blade assembly includes a first swing blade, which is arranged at intervals along the length direction of the air outlet, and the first swing blade is rotatably arranged on a first shell located at the air outlet, and the rotation axis direction of the first swing blade corresponds to the width direction of the air outlet.

[0012] In order to drive the first swing blade to move, the refrigeration assembly also includes a first motor for driving the first swing blade to rotate.

[0013] In order to achieve air supply within a certain range, the swing blade assembly also includes a second swing blade, which is flipped and arranged on the first shell at the air outlet, and the rotation axis direction of the second swing blade corresponds to the length direction of the air outlet.

[0014] In order to drive the second swing blade to move, the refrigeration assembly also includes a second motor for driving the second swing blade to rotate.

[0015] In order to prevent foreign matter from entering the air outlet in shutdown mode, the swing blade assembly also includes a second swing blade capable of opening or closing the air outlet.

[0016] In order to fix the air outlet module, the fume suction assembly includes a fan frame, the refrigeration assembly is arranged on the fan frame, and the refrigeration range hood also includes a decorative cover arranged on the outside of the fan frame and the refrigeration assembly. The first shell of the air outlet module is clamped on the decorative cover or the ceiling.

[0017] In order to avoid mutual interference between cold and hot components and affect the refrigeration effect, the refrigeration assembly includes a second shell and a condenser, the evaporator and the condenser are both arranged in the second shell, the second shell is provided with a first chamber and a second chamber, the evaporator is arranged in the first chamber, the condenser is arranged in the second chamber, and the first chamber and the second chamber are independently arranged.

[0018] In order to avoid adding an additional fan to dissipate heat and reduce the cost of the entire machine, the oil fume suction component includes a main fan arranged in a fan frame. On the gas flow path, the condenser is located downstream of the main fan, and a smoke exhaust channel for oil fume to pass through is formed on the inner side of the condenser.

[0019] Preferably, the cooling fan is also arranged in the first chamber.

[0020] Preferably, the refrigeration assembly comprises a compressor, and the compressor is arranged in the second chamber.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that: by connecting the air outlet module with the connecting hose of the retractable structure, the position of the air outlet module can be adjusted according to different installation environments. When the air outlet module is in the first position, the refrigeration component can realize the upper air outlet, which is suitable for the installation scenario where the user has no cabinet requirements at home and is unwilling to disassemble the ceiling. When the air outlet module is in the second position, the refrigeration component can realize the ceiling air outlet, which is suitable for the user's home with cabinet doors, the refrigeration range hood has a cabinet requirement, but does not want to open the air-conditioning outlet on the cabinet door, and does not destroy the overall consistency of the cabinet. Regardless of whether the user chooses the ceiling outlet solution or the upper outlet solution, there is only one set of air outlet components, which complies with the principle of material universality, has a simple installation structure and low cost. By independently setting the first chamber and the second chamber, mutual interference between hot and cold components is avoided, thereby improving the refrigeration effect of the refrigeration component. By connecting the condenser to the output end of the main fan, a smoke exhaust channel is formed on the inner side of the condenser for the oil smoke to pass through, so that there is no need to add an additional fan to dissipate heat. With the help of the main fan and the heat dissipation channel, heat is discharged to the outdoors or a public flue, reducing the cost of the entire machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the refrigeration range hood according to the embodiment of the utility model when the air outlet module is in the first position;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top schematic diagram of the refrigeration range hood according to an embodiment of the utility model when the air outlet module is in the first position;

[0024] Figure 3 It is a front schematic diagram of the air outlet module of the refrigeration range hood according to the embodiment of the utility model when it is in the first position;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the refrigeration range hood according to the embodiment of the utility model when the air outlet module is in the second position;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of installing the air outlet module of the refrigeration range hood according to an embodiment of the utility model on the ceiling;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the air outlet module of the refrigeration range hood according to an embodiment of the utility model when it is in the second position;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the refrigeration range hood according to an embodiment of the utility model when the air outlet module is in the second position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present utility model can be set in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only for illustration and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features.

[0031] See also Figure 1 and Figure 4 A refrigeration range hood comprises a range hood assembly, a refrigeration assembly and a ceiling 100.

[0032] See also Figure 7 The oil fume suction assembly includes a fan frame 11 and a main fan 12 arranged in the fan frame 11. The main fan 12 includes a main fan output end 121.

[0033] The refrigeration component is arranged on the fan frame 11, and does not occupy other space in the kitchen. The range hood component and the refrigeration component are installed independently, which can satisfy both new decoration users and old customers who are changing their decorations. Because the split installation is quick and easy, the after-sales installation master can easily handle it alone.

[0034] The refrigeration assembly includes a second housing 24, an evaporator 21, a condenser 23 and a compressor 27. The evaporator 21, the condenser 23 and the compressor 27 are all arranged in the second housing 24. A refrigerant passage is formed between the evaporator 21, the condenser 23 and the compressor 27, and the flow direction and working principle of the refrigerant are the same as those of the prior art.

[0035] On the gas flow path, the condenser 23 is located downstream of the main fan 12. The condenser 23 is connected to the main fan output end 121, and a smoke exhaust channel 231 is formed inside the condenser 23 for the oil smoke to pass through, so that there is no need to add another fan to dissipate heat. With the help of the main fan 12 and the smoke exhaust channel 231, the heat is discharged to the outside or the public flue, which reduces the cost of the whole machine.

[0036] See also Figure 1 to Figure 7 The refrigeration assembly further includes a cooling fan 22 and an air outlet assembly. The cooling fan 22 can absorb and discharge the cold air after heat exchange in the evaporator 21. The air outlet assembly can guide the cold air discharged by the cooling fan 22 to the outside of the refrigeration range hood.

[0037] The air outlet assembly includes a connecting hose 31 for guiding air and an air outlet module 32 for discharging air. The connecting hose 31 is connected to the air outlet module 32, and the connecting hose 31 is located between the cooling fan 22 and the air outlet module 32. The connecting hose 31 is a retractable structure, so that the air outlet module 32 can be in a first position for discharging air toward the upper front side of the range fumes suction assembly, and can be located on the ceiling 100 and discharging air toward the second position downward. The connecting hose 31 can be made of PVC or aluminum foil, and can be stretched and contracted to a certain extent according to the installation position of the air outlet module 32. One end of the connecting hose 31 is connected to the cooling fan 22, and the other end of the connecting hose 31 is connected to the air outlet module 32 to realize the function of conveying cold air.

[0038] When the air outlet module 32 is in the first position, the refrigeration component can realize upper air outlet, which is suitable for the installation scenario where the user has no need for a cabinet at home and is unwilling to disassemble the ceiling. When the air outlet module 32 is in the second position, the refrigeration component can realize ceiling air outlet, which is suitable for the user's home with a cabinet door 200, and has a cabinet requirement for the refrigeration range hood, but does not want to open the air conditioning outlet on the cabinet door 200, and does not destroy the overall consistency of the cabinet. Regardless of whether the user chooses the ceiling outlet solution or the upper outlet solution, there is only one set of air outlet components, which complies with the principle of material universality, has a simple installation structure, and is low in cost.

[0039] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5The air outlet module 32 includes a first shell 321 and an air outlet 322 opened on the first shell 321. A swing blade assembly capable of changing the air outlet direction at the air outlet 322 is provided on the first shell 321. The swing blade assembly includes a first swing blade 331, and the first swing blade 331 is arranged at intervals along the length direction of the air outlet 322. The first swing blade 331 is rotatably arranged on the first shell 321 located at the air outlet 322, and the rotation axis direction of the first swing blade 331 corresponds to the width direction of the air outlet 322. The swing blade assembly also includes a second swing blade 332. The second swing blade 332 is flipped and arranged on the first shell 321 at the air outlet 322, and the rotation axis direction of the second swing blade 332 corresponds to the length direction of the air outlet 322. The second swing blade 332 can open or close the air outlet 322. The air outlet module 32 also includes a first motor 333 and a second motor 334. The first swing blade 331 is driven to rotate by the first motor 333 , and the second swing blade 332 is driven to rotate by the second motor 334 .

[0040] See also Figure 2 and Figure 5 The refrigeration range hood further includes a decorative cover 4 disposed outside the fan frame 11 and the refrigeration assembly. When the air outlet module 32 is in the first position, the first shell 321 of the air outlet module 32 is clamped on the decorative cover 4. When the air outlet module 32 is in the second position, the first shell 321 of the air outlet module 32 is clamped on the ceiling 100.

[0041] See also Figure 7 The refrigeration assembly further includes a first chamber 25 and a second chamber 26 both disposed in the second shell 24. The first chamber 25 and the second chamber 26 are separated by a partition 210. The evaporator 21 and the cooling fan 22 are both disposed in the first chamber 25, and the condenser 23 and the compressor 27 are both disposed in the second chamber 26. The first chamber 25 (cold chamber) and the second chamber 26 (hot chamber) are independently disposed to avoid mutual interference between cold and hot components, thereby improving the refrigeration effect of the refrigeration assembly.

Claims

1. A refrigeration range hood, comprising a range hood assembly and a refrigeration assembly, wherein the refrigeration assembly comprises an evaporator (21) and a cooling fan (22) capable of sucking and discharging cold air after heat exchange in the evaporator (21), and the refrigeration assembly further comprises an air outlet assembly for discharging the cold air discharged by the cooling fan (22) to the outside of the refrigeration range hood, characterized in that: The air outlet assembly comprises a connecting hose (31) for guiding air and an air outlet module (32) for discharging air, wherein the connecting hose (31) is connected to the air outlet module (32), the connecting hose (31) is located between the cooling fan (22) and the air outlet module (32), and the air outlet module (32) can be selectively located in one of the following two positions: In the first position, air is discharged toward the upper front part of the oil fume suction assembly; The second position is located on the kitchen ceiling (100) and discharges air downward.

2. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet module (32) comprises a first shell (321) and an air outlet (322) provided on the first shell (321); the first shell (321) is provided with a swing blade assembly capable of changing the air outlet direction at the air outlet (322).

3. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing blade assembly comprises a first swing blade (331), the first swing blade (331) being arranged at intervals along the length direction of the air outlet (322), the first swing blade (331) being rotatably arranged on a first shell (321) located at the air outlet (322), and the rotation axis direction of the first swing blade (331) corresponding to the width direction of the air outlet (322).

4. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 3, characterized in that: The refrigeration assembly also includes a first motor (333) for driving the first swing blade (331) to rotate.

5. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing blade assembly also includes a second swing blade (332), the second swing blade (332) being flipped and arranged on the first shell (321) at the air outlet (322), and the rotation axis direction of the second swing blade (332) corresponds to the length direction of the air outlet (322).

6. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 5, characterized in that: The refrigeration assembly also includes a second motor (334) for driving the second swing blade (332) to rotate.

7. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing blade assembly also includes a second swing blade (332) capable of opening or closing the air outlet (322).

8. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 2, characterized in that: The range hood assembly comprises a fan frame (11), the refrigeration assembly is arranged on the fan frame (11), the refrigeration range hood further comprises a decorative cover (4) arranged outside the fan frame (11) and the refrigeration assembly, and the first shell (321) of the air outlet module (32) is clamped on the decorative cover (4) or the ceiling (100).

9. The refrigeration range hood according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The refrigeration assembly comprises a second shell (24) and a condenser (23); the evaporator (21) and the condenser (23) are both arranged in the second shell (24); a first chamber (25) and a second chamber (26) are arranged in the second shell (24); the evaporator (21) is arranged in the first chamber (25); the condenser (23) is arranged in the second chamber (26); the first chamber (25) and the second chamber (26) are independently arranged.

10. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 9, characterized in that: The oil fume suction assembly comprises a main fan (12) arranged in a fan frame (11); the condenser (23) is located downstream of the main fan (12) on the gas flow path; and a smoke exhaust channel (231) for oil fume to pass through is formed on the inner side of the condenser (23).

11. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 9, characterized in that: The cooling fan (22) is also arranged in the first chamber (25).

12. The refrigeration range hood according to claim 9, characterized in that: The refrigeration assembly comprises a compressor (27), which is arranged in the second chamber (26).

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