Stove panel assembly and stove

Abstract

The utility model provides a kitchen range panel assembly and kitchen range, kitchen range panel assembly includes panel and wrapping edge strip, wrapping edge strip encircles and wraps the side surface of panel, the upper surface of wrapping edge strip is not higher than the upper surface of panel. According to the technical scheme, the edge covering strips are adopted, so that the corners, which are easy to damage, of the panel can be protected. And the upper surface of the edge covering strip is not higher than the upper surface of the panel, so that stains are prevented from being blocked and accumulated by the edge covering strip when the panel is cleaned, the requirement on processing precision can be reduced, and the cost is reduced. In the using process, the edge covering strip is not prone to being separated from the side surface of the panel due to external force back on to the side surface of the panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of cooking equipment, and particularly to a cooktop panel assembly and a cooker. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the times, various cookers have widely appeared in the kitchens of thousands of households. The panel of a cooker determines many key factors such as the aesthetics, easy cleaning, and safety of the cooker.

[0003] Taking a common gas cooker as an example, the cooktop panels on the market can include glass panels, steel panels, and microcrystalline ceramic panels. For steel panels, except for the stainless steel panels which generally do not have a protective layer, other types of steel panels are usually coated with a protective layer on the panel to prevent rusting.

[0004] The edges and corners of a glass panel are more likely to be damaged when bumped. For a tempered glass panel, the entire glass panel may even burst due to the bump at the edge. The protective layer at the edges and corners of a steel panel may peel off under bumping, resulting in rust on the steel surface at the damaged area, and even the rusty area may spread from the surface to the deep part of the panel. The edges may also be relatively sharp, all of which will affect the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the problems existing in the prior art, some embodiments of the utility model provide a cooktop panel assembly, which includes: a panel; and a trim strip that surrounds and covers the side surface of the panel, and the upper surface of the trim strip is not higher than the upper surface of the panel. In the above technical solution, the trim strip can protect the edges and corners of the panel that are easily damaged. The upper surface of the trim strip is not higher than the upper surface of the panel, which will neither cause stains to accumulate due to being blocked by the trim strip when cleaning the panel, nor increase the requirement for processing precision and reduce costs. During use, the trim strip is not easily separated from the side surface of the panel by the external force on the side surface opposite to the panel.

[0006] Exemplarily, the cooktop panel assembly further includes a sealing strip that extends along the trim strip, and the sealing strip is arranged at the bottom of the trim strip, and the bottom surface of the sealing strip is flush with or protrudes from the bottom surface of the trim strip. Arranging the sealing strip at the bottom of the trim strip can enable the trim strip to not only provide a certain protection for the panel, but also provide a certain protection for the sealing strip, which can extend the service life of the sealing strip and has a more concise appearance. For different types of sealing strips, the bottom surface of the sealing strip can also be flush with or protrude from the bottom surface of the trim strip, so as to provide the best sealing effect.

[0007] Exemplarily, the edge strip includes: a covering portion that covers the side surface of the panel; a supporting portion that is provided on the inner side surface of the covering portion and is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the covering portion, and the edge of the panel is supported on the upper surface of the supporting portion, and a sealing strip is provided below the supporting portion and inside the covering portion. In short, the supporting portion can enable the edge strip to support the panel. Compared with fixing the panel to the edge strip by means of welding, riveting, bonding, etc., by providing the supporting portion, the downward force of the panel can be carried most simply and reliably, so that the panel and the edge strip are relatively fixed and will not sink when subjected to a downward pressure, providing a good user experience.

[0008] Exemplarily, the edge strip further includes a protruding portion that extends downward from the supporting portion and is spaced apart from the covering portion, and the supporting portion, the protruding portion and the covering portion surround to form an installation groove, and the sealing strip is embedded in the installation groove. The edge strip can completely surround the sealing strip with the tabletop, minimizing the risk of damage to the sealing strip under the action of external forces. When the lengths of the protruding portion and the covering portion are equal, they can support the tabletop together and have a stronger pressure-bearing capacity. The protruding portion can be longer than the covering portion. When the cooker is installed on the tabletop, the protruding portion can extend into the installation opening to limit the cooker.

[0009] Exemplarily, a glue groove is provided on the upper surface of the supporting portion, and an adhesive is provided in the glue groove, and the panel is fixed to the supporting portion by the adhesive. The glue groove can increase the contact area between the adhesive and the edge strip and improve the bonding performance.

[0010] Exemplarily, the edge of the panel includes a plurality of straight edges and a plurality of corner portions connected between the plurality of straight edges. Along the direction of surrounding the panel, the covering portion is divided into a plurality of first sections and a plurality of second sections, where: the plurality of first sections respectively cover the side surfaces of the plurality of straight edges, the plurality of second sections respectively cover the side surfaces of the plurality of corner portions, the plurality of second sections are connected between the plurality of first sections, and the supporting portion is provided on the first sections. The second section can include a covering portion without a supporting portion, and the covering portion has a smaller thickness in the bending direction, which is convenient for bending. The supporting portion can be provided on the first section to support the panel.

[0011] Exemplarily, the covering portion is in the shape of a sheet that fits the side surface of the panel, the supporting portion extends horizontally, and the supporting portion is connected to the middle of the first section in the vertical direction, so that the cross-section of the first section is in the shape of a T. Since the inner side of the sealing strip is hardly contaminated, it is not necessary to cover the sealing strip from both sides in the horizontal direction. The T-shaped edge strip structure is simple and has a low cost.

[0012] Exemplarily, the ends of the support portions on adjacent first segments are spaced apart from each other and form a notch, and the notch is located inside the second segment. When processing the edge strip by bending, it is usually necessary to avoid the support portions. Therefore, the ends of the support portions on adjacent first segments are spaced apart from each other and form a notch, and the notch is located inside the second segment. Such a structure is relatively simple and the processing cost is lower.

[0013] Exemplarily, the end of each support portion is spaced apart from the inner side surface of the first segment where it is located, and the spacing groove is concentrically arranged with the bent rounded corner. In this way, during the bending process, almost only the first segment bends, and the support portion will not be deformed by the force during bending. During the bending process, the material will not be extruded and deformed to produce an uneven surface in the vertical direction, which will affect the panel assembly.

[0014] Exemplarily, along the extending direction of the edge strip, the end of each support portion protrudes from the first segment where it is located. This can enable the edge strip to be adhered to the corner of the panel and can also provide support for the corner of the panel.

[0015] Exemplarily, the width of the notch is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm. If the notch is too large, since the corner of the panel corresponds to the notch, the panel and the edge strip cannot be adhered together by the adhesive at the notch, which may cause the panel and the edge strip to be not firmly adhered at the corner. If the notch is too small, it may cause interference between the support portions on both sides of the notch. In the case where the edge strip is bent by a profile, the position corresponding to the corner of the panel cannot be bent into a corresponding angle such as 90 degrees. Therefore, reasonably setting the size of the notch can ensure reliable adhesion between the panel and the edge strip and has a simple structure.

[0016] Exemplarily, a glue groove is provided on the upper surface of the support portion, the glue groove extends to the end of the support portion, and an adhesive is provided in the glue groove. The panel is fixed to the support portion through the adhesive. The glue groove can increase the contact area between the adhesive and the edge strip and improve the bonding performance.

[0017] Exemplarily, an adhesive is filled between the side surface of the panel and the edge strip. To prevent the panel and the edge strip from separating during transportation, or to prevent the panel and the edge strip from separating during installation and use, the panel and the support surface can be adhered together through the adhesive. During use, by adhering the panel to the support portion through the adhesive, it can also prevent impurities such as oil stains from invading from the gap between the panel and the edge strip.

[0018] Exemplarily, there is one edge strip, and there is a seam between the end faces of the two ends of the edge strip, and the seam is located at the straight edge of the panel. Using one edge strip to surround the panel can produce only one seam. In the actual production process, using a straight profile to bend into a structure surrounding the panel has a lower processing cost, a simple structure and a higher yield rate.

[0019] Exemplarily, the edge strip includes: a covering part that covers the side surface of the panel; a supporting part that is arranged on the inner side surface of the covering part, the edge of the panel is supported on the upper surface of the supporting part, and glue overflow holes are arranged on the parts of the supporting part located at the two ends of the edge strip, and the glue overflow holes penetrate through the supporting part. Arranging the glue overflow holes can enable the excess adhesive to overflow from the glue overflow holes, forming a rivet structure in the glue overflow holes, thereby strengthening the bonding strength between the panel and the edge strip. It can also enable the adhesive to better contact with the air, so as to ensure that the adhesive at the end part can be reliably cured within a short time to bear the possible residual stress.

[0020] Exemplarily, the seam is located at the rear side of the panel. In this way, the user will not see the seam after the cooker is installed on the tabletop, and will not touch the seam during the daily operation process, which not only makes the cooker more beautiful, but also can prevent the user from accidentally scratching the seam and getting injured or causing the edge strip to separate from the panel.

[0021] Exemplarily, the width of the seam is less than or equal to 0.5 mm. At this size, the seam hardly affects the daily use, and the precision requirement for processing is greatly reduced, so that the cost of the cooker panel assembly is within a suitable range.

[0022] Exemplarily, the panel is made of a metal material. The panel made of a metal material has good thermal conductivity, can withstand a relatively high temperature, and has good safety.

[0023] Exemplarily, the panel includes a galvanized sheet and a protective layer that at least covers the upper surface of the galvanized sheet. The galvanized sheet has good strength and has more excellent thermal conductivity compared with stainless steel. The galvanized layer of the galvanized sheet can prevent rusting in the humid and hot environment of the kitchen. The protective layer can make the appearance of the panel more beautiful and flat, and thus easier to clean.

[0024] Exemplarily, the panel is flat. The flat panel makes the surface not generate protrusions, depressions or corners that are easy to hide dirt, and it is easier for the user to clean.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present application, there is provided a cooker, which includes: the above-mentioned cooker panel assembly; and a burner, an opening is provided on the cooker panel assembly, and the burner passes through the opening.

[0026] A series of concepts in simplified forms are introduced in the utility model content, which will be further described in detail in the specific implementation part. The utility model content part does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0027] The following will detail the advantages and features of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0028] The following drawings of the present utility model are hereby incorporated as part of the present utility model for understanding the present utility model. The embodiments of the present utility model shown in the drawings and their descriptions are used to explain the principles of the present utility model. In the drawings,

[0029] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cooktop panel assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 is according to Figure 1 an exploded view of the shown cooktop panel assembly;

[0031] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of the shown cooktop panel assembly;

[0032] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a cooktop panel assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 5 is according to Figure 1 a partially enlarged perspective view of the edge strip of the shown cooktop panel assembly;

[0034] Figure 6 is according to Figure 1 a partially enlarged top view of the edge strip of the shown cooktop panel assembly;

[0035] Figure 7 is according to Figure 1 a partially enlarged view of the glue overflow hole and the joint of the edge strip of the shown cooktop panel assembly.

[0036] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0037] 10, cooktop panel assembly; 100, panel; 110, straight edge; 120, corner; 130, opening; 200, edge strip; 201, joint; 202, glue overflow hole; 210, covering part; 211, first section; 212, second section; 220, support part; 221, spacing groove; 222, notch; 223, glue groove; 224, end; 225, protruding part; 300, sealing strip; 400, installation groove. Detailed embodiments

[0038] In the following description, a large number of details are provided to enable a thorough understanding of the present utility model. However, those skilled in the art can understand that the following description only exemplarily shows the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and the present utility model can be implemented without one or more of such details. In addition, in order to avoid confusion with the present utility model, some well-known technical features in the art are not described in detail.

[0039] In order to thoroughly understand the embodiments of the present utility model, detailed structures will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below. However, in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present utility model may have other embodiments.

[0040] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a cooking appliance. The cooking appliance according to the embodiment of the present utility model will be introduced in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The cooking appliance can be installed on a countertop, and the countertop includes, but is not limited to, the upper surface of a cabinet, a dish rack cabinet, and an integrated cooking appliance for installing the cooking appliance. As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the cooking appliance may include a cooking appliance panel assembly 10 and a burner head. An opening 130 may be provided on the cooking appliance panel assembly 10, and the burner head passes through the opening 130. An installation opening may be provided on the countertop for installing the cooking appliance. When the cooking appliance is installed on the countertop, the burner head portion can pass through the installation opening and enter the space below the countertop. The cooking appliance panel assembly 10 may have a size larger than the installation opening, and the larger cooking appliance panel assembly 10 can be stuck on the countertop and completely cover the installation opening. A gas pipeline may be provided in the space below the countertop, and the gas pipeline can be connected to the burner head. In this way, the gas pipeline will not be exposed, which is more beautiful and safe.

[0041] The cooking appliance panel assembly 10 may include a panel 100 and a edging strip 200. The edging strip 200 surrounds and covers the side surface of the panel 100, and the upper surface of the edging strip 200 is not higher than the upper surface of the panel 100. As described above, the corners of the panel 100 of the cooking appliance are more likely to be damaged after being knocked. The edging strip 200 can at least completely cover the corners formed at the junction of the side surface and the lower surface of the panel 100, thereby preventing the corners here from being knocked and damaged. Exemplarily, the upper surface of the edging strip 200 can be flush with or slightly lower than the upper surface of the panel 100, so as to protect the corners at the junction of the upper surface and the side surface of the panel 100.

[0042] It can be understood that if the upper surface of the edge strip 200 is higher than the upper surface of the panel 100, when cleaning the panel, oil stains and other sundries will be blocked by the edge strip 200 and remain on the panel 100, and most of them will accumulate in the gap between the edge strip 200 and the panel 100. When an external force is applied, the external force may act on the edge strip 200, causing the side surface of the edge strip 200 to separate from the side surface of the panel 100 and losing its protective effect. Ideally, the upper surface of the edge strip 200 is completely flush with the panel 100. Due to the limitation of processing accuracy, preferably, the upper surface of the edge strip 200 is slightly lower than the upper surface of the panel 100. In this way, even if the size of the edge strip 200 is slightly larger than the expected size due to processing accuracy, it will not be higher than the upper surface of the panel 100. During use, the edge strip 200 is not easily separated from the side surface of the panel 100 by an external force acting on the side surface opposite to the panel 100. Preferably, the upper surface of the edge strip 200 can be 0.5 mm lower than the upper surface of the panel 100. In some embodiments, the edge of the panel 100 can be chamfered, and after processing, the panel 100 can form a relatively smooth transition with the upper surface of the edge strip 200.

[0043] In summary, in the above technical solution, the edge strip 200 can protect the vulnerable corners of the panel 100. The upper surface of the edge strip 200 is not higher than the upper surface of the panel 100, which will neither cause stains to accumulate due to being blocked by the edge strip 200 when cleaning the panel 100, nor increase the requirement for processing accuracy and reduce the cost. During use, the edge strip 200 is not easily separated from the side surface of the panel 100 by an external force acting on the side surface opposite to the panel 100.

[0044] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the edge strip 200 of an exemplary embodiment is shown. Exemplarily, the cooktop panel assembly 10 may include a sealing strip 300. The sealing strip 300 of the cooktop panel assembly 10 may extend along the edge strip 200. The sealing strip 300 may include a rubber sealing strip, a sponge sealing strip, etc. When the cooktop panel assembly 10 is installed on the countertop, the sealing strip 300 may fill the gap between the panel 100 and the countertop, thereby preventing foreign matters such as oil stains and dust from leaking into the installation opening reserved for the burner of the cooktop through the gap. Preferably, the sealing strip 300 may surround the perimeter and enclose the installation opening, avoiding the existence of gaps through which foreign matters such as oil stains or dust may pass and fall into the installation opening.

[0045] The sealing strip 300 can be arranged at the bottom of the edge wrapping strip 200. In an exemplary embodiment, when viewed from the side of the cooking appliance panel assembly 10, the sealing strip 300 may be partially exposed. In an exemplary embodiment, when viewed from the side of the cooking appliance panel assembly 10, the sealing strip 300 may be completely blocked by the edge wrapping strip 200. Exemplarily, the sealing strip 300 can be located inside the edge wrapping strip 200, and dirt will only come into contact with the sealing strip 300 after passing through the gap between the edge wrapping strip 200 and the tabletop, which can largely avoid abrasion of the sealing strip 300 and extend the service life of the sealing strip 300. In a preferred embodiment, when the cooking appliance is installed on the tabletop, the sealing strip 300 can be compressed so that the bottom surface of the edge wrapping strip 200 can closely adhere to the tabletop. At this time, the edge wrapping strip 200 can enclose the sealing strip 300 inside, so that the sealing strip 300 is hardly worn externally. This can effectively extend the service life of the sealing strip 300. Exemplarily, the edge wrapping strip 200 can be made of aluminum alloy, and its surface can also be anodized to ensure strength, corrosion resistance and aesthetics. When the sealing strip 300 can be compressed, the bottom surface of the sealing strip 300 can protrude from the bottom surface of the edge wrapping strip 200. In this way, when the cooking appliance is installed on the tabletop, the sealing strip 300 is compressed, and the gap between the cooking appliance panel assembly 10 and the tabletop can be automatically filled. This can prevent foreign objects from entering the installation opening through the gap. When the sealing strip 300 is made of an incompressible material, the bottom surface of the sealing strip 300 can be flush with the bottom surface of the edge wrapping strip 200, so that when the cooking appliance is installed on the tabletop, the edge wrapping strip 200 can fit closely with the tabletop. In this way, there will be no large gap between the edge wrapping strip 200 and the tabletop, it is not easy to hide dirt, and the surface is more concise. The bottom surface of the sealing strip 300 can also protrude from the bottom surface of the edge wrapping strip 200, so that the edge wrapping strip 200 does not support the cooking appliance, and the gravity of the cooking appliance is supported by the sealing strip 300, which can make the sealing strip 300 fit closely with the tabletop.

[0046] Arranging the sealing strip 300 inside the edge wrapping strip 200 or embedding it into the bottom surface of the edge wrapping strip 200 can enable the edge wrapping strip 200 to not only play a certain protective role for the panel 100, but also provide a certain protection for the sealing strip 300, extend the service life of the sealing strip 300, and make the appearance more concise. Corresponding to different types of sealing strips 300, the bottom surface of the sealing strip 300 can also be flush with or protrude from the bottom surface of the edge wrapping strip 200, so as to provide the best sealing effect.

[0047] Exemplarily, the panel 100 can be flat. The flat panel 100 makes it so that there are no raised, sunken, or corner areas on the surface that can accumulate dirt, making it easier for the user to clean. A flat panel 100 is also easier to process and has a lower cost. Panels made of glass are usually flat, but glass panels are prone to bursting under temperature changes and external impacts, and have poor safety. Exemplarily, the panel 100 can be made of metal. A panel 100 made of metal has good thermal conductivity, can withstand high temperatures, and has good safety.

[0048] Exemplarily, the panel 100 can include a galvanized sheet. The galvanized sheet has good strength and has more excellent thermal conductivity compared to stainless steel. The galvanized layer of the galvanized sheet can prevent rusting in the humid and hot environment of the kitchen. Further, at least the upper surface of the galvanized sheet can be covered with a protective layer. The protective layer can make the appearance of the panel 100 more beautiful and flat, making it easier to clean. When contaminated by pollutants such as oil stains, the protective layer may not react with the pollutants, protecting the substrate and the galvanized layer of the galvanized sheet from being damaged. In summary, the panel 100 including the galvanized sheet and at least the protective layer provided on the upper surface of the galvanized sheet can make the panel 100 have good thermal conductivity, not warp due to uneven heating, be easy to clean, and have strong corrosion resistance.

[0049] Since the panel 100 is spaced apart from the tabletop by the sealing strip 300, it is not directly supported by the tabletop. If the panel 100 cannot be supported by the edge strip 200, when the sealing strip 300 is compressible, the panel 100 may sink by compressing the sealing strip 300 when subjected to external pressure. Continuing to refer to Figure 3 , exemplarily, the edge strip 200 can include a covering portion 210 that covers the side surface of the panel 100. The edge strip 200 can also include a support portion 220 that can be provided on the inner side surface of the covering portion 210 and spaced apart from the bottom surface of the covering portion 210. Exemplarily, the covering portion 210 is in the shape of a sheet that fits the side surface of the panel 100, the support portion 220 extends horizontally, and the support portion 220 is connected to the middle part in the vertical direction of the first section 211, making the cross-section of the first section 211 in the shape of a T. Herein, the middle part refers to the area where the first section 211 is connected between the two ends in the vertical direction, not referring to the exact center of the first section 211. Thus, the T-shaped cross-section may be symmetric or asymmetric. In other words, the part of the first section 211 above the support portion 220 and the part of the first section 211 below the support portion 220 can have equal or unequal lengths.

[0050] In Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the covering portion 210 may be flat, and the supporting portion 220 and the covering portion 210 may enable the edge strip 200 to form a T-shaped cross-section. The edge of the panel 100 is supported on the upper surface of the supporting portion 220, and the sealing strip 300 is disposed below the supporting portion 220 and inside the covering portion 210. Additionally, since the inner side of the sealing strip 300 is hardly contaminated, it is not necessary to cover the sealing strip 300 from both sides in the horizontal direction. The T-shaped edge strip 200 has a simple structure and low cost. In an embodiment not shown, the covering portion may not be flat. For example, the edge strip may have a Z-shaped cross-section, and the covering portion of the edge strip covering the side surface of the panel is connected to the covering portion of the edge strip covering the sealing strip through the supporting portion. The thickness of the covering portion 210 covering the side surface of the panel 100 and the thickness of the covering portion 210 covering the side surface of the sealing strip 300 are both between 1 mm and 3 mm. Preferably, the thickness of the covering portion 210 is 1.5 mm, which can balance cost, aesthetics, and strength. Similarly, the thickness of the supporting portion 220 may also be between 1 mm and 3 mm, and the preferred thickness is 1.5 mm.

[0051] In summary, the supporting portion 220 can enable the edge strip 200 to support the panel 100. Compared with fixing the panel 100 to the edge strip 200 by means such as welding, riveting, and bonding, by providing the supporting portion 220, the downward force of the panel 100 can be carried most simply and reliably, so that the panel 100 and the edge strip 200 are relatively fixed and will not sink when subjected to a downward pressure, providing a good user experience.

[0052] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the edge strip 200 of another exemplary embodiment is shown. Exemplarily, the edge strip 200 may further include a protruding portion 225 that extends downward from the supporting portion 220 and is spaced apart from the covering portion 210. The supporting portion 220, the protruding portion 225, and the covering portion 210 enclose to form a mounting groove 400, and the sealing strip 300 may be embedded in the mounting groove 400. In this embodiment, the edge strip 200 can completely enclose the sealing strip 300 with the tabletop, minimizing the risk of damage to the sealing strip 300 under the action of external forces. When the lengths of the protruding portion 225 and the covering portion 210 are equal, they can support on the tabletop together, with stronger pressure-bearing capacity. In some embodiments not shown, the protruding portion may be longer than the covering portion. When the stove is installed on the tabletop, the protruding portion may extend into the installation opening to limit the stove.

[0053] Exemplarily, the edge of the panel 100 includes a plurality of straight edges 110 and a plurality of corners 120 connected between the plurality of straight edges 110. Along the direction of surrounding the panel 100, the covering portion 210 can be divided into a plurality of first segments 211 and a plurality of second segments 212. Among them: the plurality of first segments 211 respectively cover the side surfaces of the plurality of straight edges 110, the plurality of second segments 212 respectively cover the side surfaces of the plurality of corners 120, the plurality of second segments 212 are connected between the plurality of first segments 211, and the support portion 220 is disposed on the first segment 211. Taking the generally rectangular panel 100 as an example, the corners 120 of the panel 100 can be processed into rounded corners to avoid harm to users during use. The portion of the edge strip 200 corresponding to the second segment 212 is usually obtained by bending a profile. During the bending process, the relatively large thickness of the support portion 220 in the bending direction will bring great inconvenience to the bending process. Therefore, the second segment 212 can include the covering portion 210 without the support portion 220. The covering portion 210 has a relatively small thickness in the bending direction, which is convenient for bending. The support portion 220 can be disposed on the first segment 211 to support the panel 100. In some embodiments, the covering portion 210 of the first segment 211 and the covering portion 210 of the second segment 212 can be integrally formed. Being integrally formed can include being integrally molded and being connected together by methods such as welding. In other embodiments, the first segment 211 and the second segment 212 can be separated from each other.

[0054] As described above, when processing the edge strip 200 by bending, it is usually necessary to avoid the support portion 220. Therefore, exemplarily, the ends 224 of the support portions 220 on adjacent first segments 211 are spaced apart from each other and form a notch 222, and the notch 222 is located inside the second segment 212. Such a structure is relatively simple and the processing cost is lower.

[0055] Exemplarily, the end 224 of each support portion 220 is spaced apart from the inner side surface of the first segment 211 where it is located. With reference to Figure 5 and Figure 6, To ensure that during the bending process, the uneven surface generated in the vertical direction due to the extrusion deformation of the material does not affect the assembly of the panel 100, a spacing groove 221 can be provided at the end 224 of the support portion 220. When bending, the edge strip 200 can form a fillet with the same radius as the corner 120 of the panel 100. Preferably, the spacing groove 221 is concentrically arranged with the bent fillet. In this way, during the bending process, almost only the first section 211 bends, and the support portion 220 will not be deformed by the acting force during bending. The width of the spacing groove 221 can be between 1.5 mm and 4 mm. The spacing groove 221 can extend to the connection between the first section 211 and the second section 212 and continue to extend 1 mm - 3 mm in the direction of the first section 211, so as to ensure that during the bending process, the support portion 220 does not interfere with the inner surface of the second section 212. Ideally, the spacing groove 221 should be arranged closely against the inner surface of the second section 212. Considering the influence of processing accuracy, the spacing groove 221 is arranged at an interval of about 0.2 mm from the inner surface of the second section 212, which can prevent damage to the second section 212 when processing the spacing groove 221 and affect the structural strength.

[0056] Exemplarily, a glue groove 223 can be provided on the upper surface of the support portion 220. An adhesive can be provided in the glue groove 223, and the panel 100 is fixed to the support portion 220 through the adhesive. When the edge strip 200 and the panel 100 are installed together, they are not easily deformed under external forces. To prevent the panel 100 from separating from the edge strip 200 during transportation, or to prevent the panel 100 from separating from the edge strip 200 during installation and use, the panel 100 and the support portion 220 can be bonded together through the adhesive. During use, bonding the panel 100 and the support portion 220 through the adhesive can also prevent impurities such as oil stains from invading through the gap between the panel 100 and the edge strip 200. The glue groove 223 can increase the contact area between the adhesive and the edge strip 200 and improve the bonding performance. The depth of the glue groove 223 can be between 0.4 mm and 1.5 mm. Preferably, the depth of the glue groove 223 can be 0.5 mm. This can not only ensure the strength of the support portion 220 but also ensure the amount of the adhesive. To ensure the bonding strength and the strength of supporting the panel 100, the width of the support portion 220 can be between 5 mm and 15 mm. Preferably, the width of the support portion 220 can be 7 mm.

[0057] Exemplarily, the glue groove 223 extends to the end 224 of the support portion 220. In this way, a relatively large bonding area can be formed between the panel 100 and the edge strip 200, and the bonding effect is better.

[0058] Exemplarily, along the extending direction of the edge strip 200, the end 224 of each supporting portion 220 protrudes from the first section 211 where it is located. This enables the edge strip 200 to be adhered to the corner 120 of the panel 100 and also provides support for the corner 120 of the panel 100.

[0059] Exemplarily, the width of the notch 222 is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm. If the notch 222 is too large, since the corner 120 of the panel 100 corresponds to the notch 222, the panel 100 and the edge strip 200 cannot be adhered together by an adhesive at the notch 222, which may cause the panel 100 and the edge strip 200 to be poorly adhered at the corner 120. If the notch 222 is too small, it may cause interference between the supporting portions 220 on both sides of the notch 222. When the edge strip 200 is formed by bending a profile, the position corresponding to the corner 120 of the panel 100 cannot be bent into a corresponding angle such as 90 degrees. Therefore, reasonably setting the size of the notch 222 can ensure reliable adhesion between the panel 100 and the edge strip 200 and has a simple structure.

[0060] Exemplarily, an adhesive can be filled between the side surface of the panel 100 and the edge strip 200. When applying the adhesive, to ensure the reliability of adhesion, a slightly more adhesive will be applied. When the panel 100 and the edge strip 200 are fitted and pressed, the adhesive will be subjected to the pressure of the upper panel 100 and the pressure of the lower supporting portion 220, and the excess adhesive will move along the surface of the supporting portion 220. Part of the adhesive is extruded between the side surface of the panel 100 and the edge strip 200 and cured. This can make there be almost no gap between the side surface of the panel 100 and the edge strip 200, avoid the accumulation of foreign matters such as oil stains, and be more convenient for cleaning.

[0061] As Figure 7 shown, exemplarily, there is one edge strip 200, and there is a joint 201 between the end faces of the two ends of the edge strip 200, and the joint 201 is located at the straight edge 110 of the panel 100. Using one edge strip 200 to surround the panel 100 can generate only one joint 201. In the actual production process, using a straight profile to be bent into a structure surrounding the panel 100 has a lower processing cost, a simple structure and a higher yield rate.

[0062] Continue to refer to Figure 7, Exemplarily, the support portion 220 is provided with glue overflow holes 202 on the portions at both ends of the edge strip, and the glue overflow holes 202 penetrate through the support portion 220. As described above, the panel 100 is adhered to the support portion 220 of the edge strip 200 through an adhesive. As described above, since the edge strip 200 may be bent from a long strip shape into a shape surrounding the panel 100, residual stress may exist at the bent position. Therefore, the end portions need to be adhered to the panel 100 more reliably than other portions to prevent the two ends from separating from the side surface of the panel 100 under the action of the residual stress. The provision of the glue overflow holes 202 allows the excess adhesive to overflow from the glue overflow holes 202, forming a rivet structure in the glue overflow holes 202, thereby enhancing the adhesion strength between the panel 100 and the edge strip 200. Exemplarily, the adhesive may include a silicone structural adhesive, and such an adhesive can cure faster when in contact with air. The provision of the glue overflow holes 202 allows the adhesive to better contact the air, thereby ensuring that the adhesive at the end portions can be reliably cured within a short time to bear the possible residual stress. In a preferred embodiment, the distance between the joint 201 and the corner of the panel 100 is not less than 80 mm. This can weaken the influence of the residual stress and at the same time facilitate the bending of the profile.

[0063] , Exemplarily, the joint 201 is located at the rear side of the panel 100. In this way, the user will not see the joint 201 after the cooktop is installed on the countertop, and will not touch the joint 201 during daily operation, which not only makes the cooktop more beautiful, but also avoids the user accidentally scratching the joint 210 and getting injured or causing the edge strip 200 to separate from the panel 100. Ideally, the width of the joint 201 of the edge strip 200 is 0, and the edge strips 200 on both sides of the joint 201 are perfectly butted. Due to possible precision limitations during manufacturing, exemplarily, the width of the joint 201 can be made less than or equal to 0.5 mm. At this size, the joint 201 hardly affects daily use, and the precision requirements for processing are greatly reduced, thereby keeping the cost of the cooktop panel assembly 10 within a reasonable range.

[0064] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by orientation words such as "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "lateral", "vertical", "perpendicular", "horizontal" and "top", "bottom", etc. are usually based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Without contrary description, these orientation words do not indicate and imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention; the orientation words "inner" and "outer" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contour of each component itself.

[0065] For ease of description, regional relative terms such as "above", "over", "on the upper surface", "upper" etc. can be used here to describe the regional positional relationship between one or more components or features shown in the figure and other components or features. It should be understood that regional relative terms not only include the orientations of components described in the figure, but also different orientations during use or operation. For example, if the components in the attached figure are inverted as a whole, then the components "above other components or features" or "over other components or features" will include the cases where the components are "below other components or structures" or "under other components or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both the orientations of "above" and "below". In addition, these components or features can also be positioned at other different angles (such as rotating 90 degrees or other angles), and this document intends to cover all such cases.

[0066] It should be noted that the terms used here are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used here, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should also be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, components, assemblies, and / or combinations thereof.

[0067] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description of the present application, the claims and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here.

[0068] The present utility model has been illustrated by the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of example and illustration and are not intended to limit the present utility model within the scope of the described embodiments. In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the present utility model, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection required by the present utility model. The scope of protection of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalent scope.

Claims

1. A cooktop panel assembly, characterized in that, The cooking appliance panel assembly includes: A panel; A border strip that surrounds and covers the side surface of the panel, and the upper surface of the border strip is not higher than the upper surface of the panel; and A sealing strip that extends along the border strip, the sealing strip is provided at the bottom of the border strip, and the bottom surface of the sealing strip is flush with or protrudes from the bottom surface of the border strip.

2. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The border strip includes: A covering portion that covers the side surface of the panel; A support portion that is provided on the inner side surface of the covering portion and is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the covering portion, the edge of the panel is supported on the upper surface of the support portion, and the sealing strip is provided below the support portion and inside the covering portion.

3. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The border strip further includes a protruding portion that extends downward from the support portion and is spaced apart from the covering portion, and the support portion, the protruding portion, and the covering portion enclose an installation groove, and the sealing strip is embedded in the installation groove.

4. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The upper surface of the support portion is provided with an adhesive groove, and an adhesive is provided in the adhesive groove, and the panel is fixed to the support portion through the adhesive.

5. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein The edge of the panel includes a plurality of straight edges and a plurality of corner portions connected between the plurality of straight edges, Along the direction of surrounding the panel, the covering portion is divided into a plurality of first segments and a plurality of second segments, wherein: the plurality of first segments respectively cover the side surfaces of the plurality of straight edges, the plurality of second segments respectively cover the side surfaces of the plurality of corner portions, and the plurality of second segments are connected between the plurality of first segments, The support portion is provided on the first segment.

6. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 5, wherein The covering portion is in the shape of a sheet that fits the side surface of the panel, the support portion extends horizontally, and the support portion is connected to the middle portion of the first segment in the vertical direction, so that the cross section of the first segment is in the shape of a T.

7. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 5, wherein The ends of the support portions on adjacent first segments are spaced apart from each other and form a notch, and the notch is located inside the second segment.

8. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 7, wherein The cooking appliance panel assembly includes one or more of the following features: The end of each support portion is spaced apart from the inner side surface of the first segment where it is located; Along the extending direction of the border strip, the end of each support portion protrudes from the first segment where it is located; The width of the notch is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm.

9. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 7, wherein The upper surface of the support portion is provided with an adhesive groove that extends to the end of the support portion, An adhesive is provided in the adhesive groove, and the panel is fixed to the support portion through the adhesive.

10. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 4 or 9, wherein The adhesive is filled between the side surface of the panel and the border strip.

11. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The border strip is one piece, and there is a joint between the end faces of the two ends of the border strip, and the joint is located at the straight edge of the panel.

12. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 11, wherein, The border strip includes: A covering portion that covers the side surface of the panel; A support portion that is provided on the inner side surface of the covering portion, and the edge of the panel is supported on the upper surface of the support portion, Overflow holes are provided on the portions of the support portion at the two ends of the border strip, and the overflow holes penetrate the support portion.

13. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 11, wherein, the joint is located at the rear side of the panel; and / or the width of the joint is less than or equal to 0.5 mm.

14. The cooking appliance panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The panel is made of metal.

15. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 14, wherein, The panel comprises a galvanized sheet and a protective layer covering at least the upper surface of the galvanized sheet.

16. The cooktop panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The panel is flat.

17. A cooking appliance, characterized in that, The cooktop comprises: the cooktop panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-16; and a burner, an opening is provided on the cooktop panel assembly, and the burner is inserted through the opening.

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