Oil cup and range hood

By designing a groove that runs through the back plate on the bottom plate of the oil cup and making the oil cup movable, the problems of the oil cup being too large to hold firmly and deforming and causing oil spillage are solved, thereby improving the user experience.

CN222978248UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-13HANGZHOU ROBAM APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422154491.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-03
Publication Date
2025-06-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-03

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Technical Problem

The oil cup of existing range hoods is large in size, making it difficult for users to hold it firmly, and is easily deformed, causing accumulated oil to overflow, affecting the user experience.

Method used

An oil cup is designed, including a bottom plate, a back plate, a front plate and side plates. The bottom plate is provided with a groove running through the back plate. The groove shortens the width of the grip and enhances the strength of the oil cup. The oil cup can move in a first direction to separate from the main structure of the range hood.

Benefits of technology

It solves the problem of the oil cup being difficult to hold firmly, avoids oil overflow caused by deformation, and improves the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, and discloses an oil cup and a range hood, and the oil cup is arranged below a range hood main body structure of the range hood and can move relative to the range hood main body structure in a first direction. The oil cup comprises a bottom plate, a back plate, a front plate and a side plate, the back plate, the front plate and the side plate are arranged in the circumferential direction of the bottom plate in a surrounding mode, the back plate and the front plate are oppositely arranged in the first direction, the bottom plate is provided with a groove formed by sinking upwards, and the end, in the first direction, of the groove penetrates through the back plate. The arrangement of the groove can shorten the width of the holding position of the oil cup in the first direction, and the problem that a user is difficult to hold the oil cup firmly due to the large size of the oil cup is solved. The groove is formed in the bottom plate, and one end of the groove penetrates through the back plate, so that a user cannot directly observe the position of the groove, but can directly stretch a hand to the innermost side of the oil cup, namely the back plate, to quickly position the position of the groove. In addition, the strength of the oil cup can be enhanced through the grooves, accumulated oil overflow caused by distortion and deformation of the oil cup in the second direction is avoided, and user experience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, in particular to an oil cup and a range hood. Background Art

[0002] Existing range hoods are all standardly equipped with an oil cup at the bottom to solve the problem of oil accumulation. The shape and size of the oil cup are consistent with those of the range hood. However, due to the differences in the individual shapes of the range hoods and the lack of clear length and width size standards, the oil cups assembled on most range hoods are relatively large, with a width exceeding 100 mm and a length approaching 900 mm. In addition, the outer wall of the oil cup is prone to oil stain accumulation, which makes it difficult for users to firmly hold the oil cup when taking and placing it, resulting in difficulties in taking and placing the oil cup. Moreover, when the oil cup is not firmly grasped or deformed, it is easy to tilt and spill oil, seriously affecting the user experience.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an oil cup and a range hood to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] An object of the utility model is to provide an oil cup, which can not only solve the problem that it is difficult to firmly hold the oil cup when taking and placing it, but also avoid the problem of oil accumulation and spillage caused by easy deformation of the oil cup when taking and placing it.

[0005] With the above concept, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] Provide an oil cup, which is installed below the main body structure of the range hood. The oil cup can move relative to the main body structure of the range hood in a first direction. The oil cup includes a bottom plate, and a back plate, a front plate and side plates surrounding the circumference of the bottom plate. The back plate and the front plate are oppositely arranged in the first direction. The bottom plate has a groove formed by being recessed upward, and one end of the groove in the first direction penetrates the back plate.

[0007] Optionally, two grooves are provided, and the distance between the centers of the two grooves in a second direction is S1, the length of the oil cup in the second direction is S2, and S1≥S2 / 2. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0008] Optionally, the length of the groove in the second direction is S3, and S3≥70 mm.

[0009] Optionally, identification members are provided on the front plate. There are two identification members, and one identification member corresponds to one groove.

[0010] Optionally, one groove is provided. The length of the groove in the second direction is L1, the length of the oil cup in the second direction is L2, and L1≥L2 / 2. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0011] Optionally, identification members are provided on the front panel, and there are two of the identification members, and one of the identification members corresponds to one holding position on the groove.

[0012] Optionally, the width of the groove in the first direction is W1, and the width of the oil cup in the first direction is W2, and 70 mm ≥ W2 - W1 ≥ 20 mm.

[0013] Optionally, the depth of the groove in the third direction is H1, and the depth of the oil cup in the third direction is H2, and H2 ≥ H1 ≥ 8 mm, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, an anti-slip layer is provided on the first wall surface of the groove, and the first wall surface is disposed opposite to the front panel in the first direction.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide an oil fume exhaust machine, which not only solves the problem that it is difficult to firmly hold the oil cup when taking and placing the oil cup, but also can avoid the problem that the oil cup overflows due to easy deformation when taking and placing the oil cup.

[0016] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0017] An oil fume exhaust machine is provided, including a main structure of the oil fume exhaust machine and the above-mentioned oil cup, and the oil cup is movably disposed below the main structure of the oil fume exhaust machine, and the oil cup can move along a first direction to disengage from the main structure of the oil fume exhaust machine.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] The oil cup proposed by the present utility model is installed below the main body structure of the range hood, and can move relative to the main body structure of the range hood in the first direction, so that the oil cup can be detached from the main body structure of the range hood when it needs to be cleaned. The oil cup includes a bottom plate, and a back plate, a front plate and side plates surrounding the circumference of the bottom plate. The back plate and the front plate are oppositely arranged in the first direction. There is a groove formed by recessing upward on the bottom plate, and one end of the groove in the first direction penetrates the back plate. Therefore, when the oil cup needs to be disassembled, the user can hold the groove and the front plate opposite to the recess, and then move the oil cup in the first direction. The setting of the groove can shorten the width of the holding position of the oil cup in the first direction, and solve the problem that it is difficult for the user to firmly hold the oil cup due to its large size. The groove is arranged on the bottom plate and one end penetrates the back plate. When the user faces the front plate, although the position of the groove cannot be directly observed, the user can directly reach the innermost side of the oil cup, that is, the back plate, and quickly locate the position of the groove, avoiding the problem of increased disassembly time caused by the user's inability to directly observe the position of the groove. In addition, in the prior art, the size of the oil cup in the second direction is often much larger than the size of the oil cup in the first direction. The setting of the groove can also enhance the strength of the oil cup, avoid the oil cup filled with waste oil from being twisted and deformed around the second direction during taking and placing, resulting in oil accumulation overflow, and improve the user experience.

[0020] The range hood proposed by the present utility model includes a main body structure of the range hood and any one of the above oil cups. The oil cup is movably arranged below the main body structure of the range hood, and the oil cup can move along the first direction to detach from the main body structure of the range hood. The oil cup of the range hood is provided with a groove with one end penetrating the back plate of the oil cup, which can not only solve the problem that it is difficult to firmly hold the oil cup during taking and placing, but also avoid the problem of oil accumulation overflow caused by the easy deformation of the oil cup during taking and placing. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of an oil cup provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural view of an oil cup provided in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic structural view of another oil cup provided in Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic partial structural view of a range hood provided in Embodiment 3 of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a range hood provided in Embodiment 3 of the present utility model.

[0026] In the figure:

[0027] 1. Oil cup; 10. Oil collecting cavity; 101. Bottom plate; 102. Back plate; 103. Side plate; 104. Front plate; 11. Groove; 12. Identification part;

[0028] 2. Main structure of the range hood. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] To make the technical problems solved by the present utility model, the technical solutions adopted and the achieved technical effects clearer, the technical solutions of the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation manners. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. Additionally, it should be noted that for the sake of convenience of description, only the parts related to the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings rather than all of them.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0031] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above and over", and "on the top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below and under", and "under the bottom of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "left", and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, 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, and thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meanings.

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and through specific implementation manners.

[0034] Embodiment 1

[0035] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, this embodiment provides an oil cup 1, which is installed below the main body structure 2 of the range hood, and the oil cup 1 can move relative to the main body structure 2 of the range hood in the first direction, so that the oil cup 1 can be detached from the main body structure 2 of the range hood when it needs to be cleaned. The oil cup 1 includes a bottom plate 101, a back plate 102, a front plate 104 and side plates 103. The back plate 102, the front plate 104 and the side plates 103 surround the circumference of the bottom plate 101 to form an oil collecting cavity 10 of the oil cup 1. The oil collecting cavity 10 is used to collect the waste oil in the oil fume sucked by the range hood during operation. The back plate 102 and the front plate 104 are oppositely arranged in the first direction. There is a groove 11 formed by recessing upward on the bottom plate 101, and one end of the groove 11 in the first direction penetrates the back plate 102. Therefore, when the oil cup 1 needs to be disassembled, the user can hold the groove 11 and the front plate 104 opposite to the recess, and then move the oil cup 1 in the first direction. The setting of the groove 11 can shorten the width of the holding part of the oil cup 1 in the first direction, and solve the problem that it is difficult for the user to firmly hold the oil cup 1 due to its large size. In this embodiment, the groove 11 is arranged on the bottom plate 101 and one end penetrates the back plate 102. When the user faces the front plate 104, although the position of the groove 11 cannot be directly observed, the user can directly reach the innermost side of the oil cup 1, that is, the back plate 102, to quickly locate the position of the groove 11, avoiding the problem of increased disassembly time caused by the user's inability to directly observe the position of the groove 11. In addition, in the prior art, the size of the oil cup 1 in the second direction is often much larger than the size of the oil cup 1 in the first direction. The setting of the groove 11 can also enhance the strength of the oil cup 1, avoiding the oil cup 1 filled with waste oil from being twisted and deformed around the second direction during taking and placing, resulting in oil accumulation and overflow, and improving the user experience. In this embodiment, the first direction is Figure 1 the ab direction in Figure 1 and the second direction is the cd direction in, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0036] Optionally, the width of the groove 11 in the first direction is W1, and the width of the oil cup 1 in the first direction is W2, 70mm≥W2-W1≥20mm. That is, the width of the holding part of the oil cup 1 is between 20mm and 70mm, which conforms to the optimal hand-held diameter range of most people, and can ensure that the size of the holding part of the oil cup 1 can meet the needs of most people after the groove 11 is set.

[0037] Optionally, the depth of the groove 11 in the third direction is H1, and the depth of the oil cup 1 in the third direction is H2, H2≥H1≥8mm. That is, the user can reach into the holding part of the oil cup 1 by at least 8mm to ensure the stability of the user when holding the oil cup 1. In this embodiment, the third direction is Figure 1In the ef direction, the third direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0038] Preferably, the depth H1 of the groove 11 in the third direction is H1≥15 mm.

[0039] Optionally, two grooves 11 are provided. The distance between the centers of the two grooves 11 in the second direction is S1, and the length of the oil cup 1 in the second direction is S2, where S1≥S2 / 2. The provision of the two grooves 11 allows the user to hold the oil cup 1 with both hands to ensure the balance of the oil cup 1 during disassembly and prevent the oil stain from pouring out of the oil collecting cavity 10. Moreover, the distance between the two grooves 11 exceeding half of the length of the oil cup 1 can better enhance the strength of the oil cup 1.

[0040] Optionally, identification members 12 are provided on the front plate 104. There are two identification members 12, and one identification member 12 corresponds to one groove 11. The user can reach towards the back plate 102 side according to the position marked by the identification member 12, so as to quickly find the position of the groove 11.

[0041] Optionally, the length of each groove 11 in the second direction is S3, and S3≥70 mm. A width of 70 mm is suitable for the width of the human palm. This allows the user to place four fingers except the thumb on the groove 11 when disassembling the oil cup 1, while the thumb presses against the front plate 104. In addition, a width of the groove 11 exceeding 70 mm can better enhance the strength of the oil cup 1.

[0042] Preferably, the length S3 of each groove 11 in the second direction is S3≥90 mm.

[0043] Optionally, the first wall surface of the groove 11 is set as a wavy curved surface, and the first wall surface is arranged opposite to the front plate 104 in the first direction. The wavy curved surface has multiple concave regions. When the user holds it, several fingers can respectively press against the multiple concave regions on the wavy curved surface, which can prevent the fingers and the oil cup 1 from sliding relative to each other in the second direction during the disassembly of the oil cup 1. Specifically in implementation, the wavy curved surface can be determined according to the sizes of the fingers of most adult users, so that the user can correspond several fingers to several concave regions one by one.

[0044] Optionally, an anti-slip layer is provided on the first wall surface of the groove 11, and the first wall surface is arranged opposite to the front plate 104 in the first direction. The provision of the anti-slip layer can prevent the fingers and the oil cup 1 from sliding relative to each other in the second direction during the disassembly of the oil cup 1. The anti-slip layer can be an anti-slip sticker attached to the first wall surface, or the anti-slip can be achieved by polishing the first wall surface to increase its roughness.

[0045] Embodiment Two

[0046] As Figure 3As shown in the figure, the difference between the oil cup 1 provided in this embodiment and the oil cup 1 in the first embodiment lies in that: there is one groove 11, and the length of the groove 11 in the second direction is L1, and the length of the oil cup 1 in the second direction is L2, where L1 ≥ L2 / 2. Based on the length of the oil cup 1 in the second direction in the existing design, the setting of one groove 11 can also meet the requirement that the user holds the groove 11 with both hands. Moreover, since the length of the groove 11 is more than half of the length of the oil cup 1, the strength of the oil cup 1 can be further enhanced, preventing the oil cup 1 for holding waste oil from being distorted and deformed around the second direction during picking and placing, which may cause oil accumulation and overflow, thus improving the user experience.

[0047] Optionally, identification members 12 are provided on the front plate 104. There are two identification members 12, and one identification member 12 corresponds to one holding position on the groove 11. Specifically, when implemented, the two identification members 12 are respectively located at both ends of the groove 11 in the second direction to prompt the user of the best gripping positions during operation, avoiding oil spillage caused by improper operation.

[0048] In addition, the rest of the structure of the oil cup 1 provided in this embodiment is the same as that of the oil cup 1 in the first embodiment, and will not be elaborated here.

[0049] Embodiment Three

[0050] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, this embodiment also provides a range hood, which includes a range hood main body structure 2 and the oil cup 1 in the first embodiment or the second embodiment. The oil cup 1 is movably arranged below the range hood main body structure 2 and can move along the first direction to disengage from the range hood main body structure 2. Specifically, when implemented, the range hood further includes a clamping component, which includes a clamping elastic piece and a clamping member. There are two groups of clamping members, which are respectively arranged on the side plates 103 opposite to each other in the second direction, and the clamping elastic piece is arranged on the range hood main body structure 2. The clamping member can move along the first direction to force the clamping elastic piece to deform, so as to cross the raised position of the clamping elastic piece, enabling the clamping member to be stably inserted above the clamping elastic piece, and the oil cup 1 is located below the range hood main body structure 2. The groove 11 provided on the oil cup 1 of the range hood provided in this embodiment, which penetrates through the back plate 102 of the oil cup 1 at one end, can not only solve the problem that it is difficult to firmly hold the oil cup 1 during picking and placing, but also avoid the problem of oil accumulation and overflow caused by easy deformation of the oil cup 1 during picking and placing.

[0051] The above embodiments only illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, there are various changes and modifications to the present invention, and these changes and modifications all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An oil cup, installed below a range hood main structure (2) of a range hood, wherein the oil cup (1) is movable relative to the range hood main structure (2) in a first direction, and is characterized in that: The oil cup (1) comprises a bottom plate (101), and a back plate (102), a front plate (104) and a side plate (103) which are arranged around the bottom plate (101) in a circumferential direction. The back plate (102) and the front plate (104) are arranged opposite to each other in the first direction. The bottom plate (101) has a groove (11) which is recessed upwards. One end of the groove (11) in the first direction passes through the back plate (102).

2. The oil cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two grooves (11) are provided, the distance between the centers of the two grooves (11) in the second direction is S1, the length of the oil cup (1) in the second direction is S2, S1≥S2 / 2, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The oil cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the groove (11) in the second direction is S3, and S3 is ≥ 70 mm.

4. The oil cup according to claim 2, characterized in that: An identification piece (12) is arranged on the front plate (104), and there are two identification pieces (12), and one identification piece (12) is arranged corresponding to one groove (11).

5. The oil cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: One groove (11) is provided, the length of the groove (11) in the second direction is L1, the length of the oil cup (1) in the second direction is L2, L1≥L2 / 2, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

6. The oil cup according to claim 5, characterized in that: An identification piece (12) is arranged on the front plate (104), and there are two identification pieces (12), one of the identification pieces (12) corresponds to a holding position on the groove (11).

7. The oil cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the groove (11) in the first direction is W1, the width of the oil cup (1) in the first direction is W2, and 70 mm ≥ W2 - W1 ≥ 20 mm.

8. The oil cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The depth of the groove (11) in the third direction is H1, the depth of the oil cup (1) in the third direction is H2, H2≥H1≥8mm, and the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The oil cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-slip layer is provided on a first wall surface of the groove (11), and the first wall surface is arranged opposite to the front plate (104) in the first direction.

10. A range hood, characterized in that: It comprises a range hood main structure (2) and an oil cup (1) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the oil cup (1) is movably arranged below the range hood main structure (2), and the oil cup (1) can move along a first direction to detach from the range hood main structure (2).