Stove assembly and stove
By using a snap-fit connection structure between the cooktop panel and the bottom shell, the problems of long installation time, poor waterproof performance, and large space occupation in the existing technology are solved, achieving stable connection, simplified installation, and improved safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423149136.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing connection method between the cooktop panel and the bottom shell has problems such as long installation time, poor waterproof performance, large space occupation and safety hazards. In particular, the threaded connection is prone to water ingress, and the welding or screw locking structure is not compact enough.
The system employs a snap-fit connection method, which involves setting snap-fit structures on the panel and the bottom shell, including connecting sections and mating sections, to form snap-fit grooves, thereby achieving a stable connection between the panel and the bottom shell and preventing shaking and deformation.
It improves the stability and firmness of the connection between the panel and the base shell, simplifies the installation process, saves assembly time and costs, reduces space occupation, and improves safety and reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchenware technology, specifically to a stove component and a stove. Background Technology
[0002] To improve the safety and durability of cooktops, stainless steel panels are now commonly used. However, stainless steel panels can warp and curl at high temperatures, creating gaps between the panel and the countertop. To address this issue, existing methods include using nuts to thread the stainless steel panel and valve body together at the valve stem, or welding or screwing a bracket to secure the stainless steel panel to the bottom shell. These methods ensure the stainless steel panel remains flat and prevent warping and curling.
[0003] However, the use of threaded connections requires manual tightening during assembly and installation, which increases assembly time. Furthermore, due to the threaded connection structure of the valve body, the waterproof ring of the valve body is small, making the valve body prone to water ingress, affecting its service life, and even causing safety hazards. The structure of welding the bottom shell or locking the bracket with screws occupies a large amount of space. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to at least partially solve the problems existing in the prior art, according to one aspect of the present invention, a stove assembly is provided, the technical solution of which is as follows.
[0005] The cooktop assembly includes a bottom shell and a front panel. The bottom shell forms a receiving cavity with an opening on one side, and a first connecting portion is provided at the edge of the opening. The front panel has a panel body, and a second connecting portion is provided at the outer edge of the panel body. The panel body covers the bottom shell and covers the opening, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are engaged.
[0006] In this utility model, when the main body of the cooktop is placed on the bottom shell, the second connecting part of the panel can be engaged with the first connecting part of the bottom shell, thereby effectively preventing the panel from shaking, deforming, or warping, and ensuring the stability of the connection between the panel and the bottom shell. In addition, the engagement connection method is not only convenient to install and saves assembly time, but also has a simple structure, which saves manufacturing costs and occupies less space.
[0007] For example, the second connecting portion includes a connecting section and a mating section. The mating section is connected to the plate body via the connecting section. The mating section, the connecting section, and the plate body together form a locking groove. When the plate body is placed on the bottom shell, the first connecting portion extends at least partially into the locking groove and abuts against the mating section. This arrangement, through the direct abutment between the first connecting portion and the locking groove, effectively improves the stability of the connection between the first and second connecting portions. Furthermore, the first connecting portion can be extended into the locking groove to achieve the connection between the two, effectively improving the convenience and speed of disassembly and assembly between the bottom shell and the panel.
[0008] For example, the connecting section extends downward from the outer edge of the plate body, and the mating section extends from the end of the connecting section away from the plate body toward the direction of the receiving cavity. This arrangement allows the mating section to extend from the end of the connecting section away from the plate body toward the direction of the receiving cavity, thereby increasing the contact area between the first connecting part and the mating section. This allows the first connecting part to apply abutment force to the mating section more stably, effectively improving the stability and firmness of the connection between the bottom shell and the panel.
[0009] For example, the mating section is parallel to the plate body. This arrangement, with the mating section parallel to the plate body, not only increases the contact area between the first connecting part and the mating section, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the components, but also limits the vertical displacement of the plate body, thereby reducing the vertical swaying of the panel and further preventing the panel from swaying, deforming, and warping.
[0010] For example, the first connecting portion has an abutting section that forms a surface contact with the mating section. This arrangement allows for surface contact between the abutting section and the mating section, ensuring a larger abutting area and thus improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the first and second connecting portions. Furthermore, the surface contact can disperse stress at the abutting point, reducing localized stress concentration and thereby improving the connection strength and durability between the first and second connecting portions.
[0011] For example, the first connecting portion includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The first part extends from the outer edge of the bottom shell in a direction away from the receiving cavity. The second part extends vertically downward from the end of the first part away from the bottom shell. The third part extends from the end of the second part away from the first part in a direction towards the receiving cavity, and at least a portion of the third part forms an abutment section. With this arrangement, by sequentially connecting the first, second, and third parts, the surface of the third part can be parallel to the surface of the mating section. When the panel body is placed on the bottom shell, the abutment section on the third part can abut against the upper surface of the mating section and form surface contact. This allows the first connecting portion to better apply abutment force to the second connecting portion, effectively preventing panel shaking, deformation, and warping.
[0012] For example, the first connecting part has an abutting end, which forms point contact or line contact with the mating section. With this configuration, point contact or line contact can be formed between the abutting section and the mating section, thereby applying a more concentrated abutting force to the mating section and effectively ensuring the transmission of the abutting force and the abutting effect.
[0013] For example, the first connecting portion includes a fourth part and a fifth part. The fourth part extends from the outer edge of the bottom shell in a direction away from the receiving cavity, and the fifth part extends obliquely downward from the end of the fourth part away from the bottom shell and in a direction away from the receiving cavity. The abutting end is formed at the end of the fifth part away from the fourth part. This configuration results in a simple structure for the first connecting portion, composed of the fourth and fifth parts, with a certain degree of elastic deformation, thereby facilitating the manufacturing of the bottom shell and its snap-fit connection with the panel. Furthermore, the tilt angle of the fifth part can be adjusted according to panels of different thicknesses, effectively improving the adaptability of the cooktop assembly.
[0014] For example, the first connecting part is integrally formed with the bottom shell; and / or the second connecting part is integrally formed with the panel body. This integral design effectively simplifies the mechanical connection structure, making the overall structure more compact and greatly facilitating the assembly connection between the panel and the bottom shell, reducing assembly time and labor intensity. Furthermore, the integral design reduces connection points and provides higher connection strength, reducing the risk of loosening or breakage at connection points, effectively improving the safety and reliability of the cooktop components.
[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a cooktop is also provided, including a burner assembly and a cooktop assembly as described above, wherein the burner assembly is at least partially disposed within a receiving cavity.
[0016] The stove of this utility model includes the stove components as described above. Since the stove components have the beneficial effects described above, the stove including the stove components as described above must also have the beneficial effects described above.
[0017] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this utility model will become more apparent from the more detailed description of the embodiments thereof in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are provided to further illustrate the embodiments of this utility model and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this utility model to explain the utility model and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same components or steps.
[0019] Figure 1 A top view of the bottom shell according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;
[0020] Figure 2A first cross-sectional view of a cooktop including cooktop components according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;
[0021] Figure 3 A second cross-sectional view of a cooktop including cooktop components according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown;
[0022] Figure 4 It shows Figure 2 A magnified view of the area corresponding to point I in the middle;
[0023] Figure 5 It shows Figure 3 A magnified view of the area corresponding to point II in the middle.
[0024] The components indicated by the reference numerals in the figures are as follows:
[0025] 1. Bottom shell; 11. Receiving cavity; 12. First connecting part; 121. Abutting section; 122. First part; 123. Second part; 124. Third part; 125. Abutting end; 126. Fourth part; 127. Fifth part; 2. Panel; 21. Panel body; 22. Second connecting part; 221. Connecting section; 222. Mating section; 3. Burner head assembly. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model more apparent, exemplary embodiments according to this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. Based on the embodiments of this utility model described herein, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0027] In the following description, numerous details are provided to enable a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following description merely illustrates preferred embodiments of the present invention, which may be practiced without one or more of these details. Furthermore, to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features well-known in the art have not been described in detail.
[0028] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, this utility model may have other embodiments.
[0029] One embodiment of this utility model provides a cooktop assembly that effectively prevents the panel 2 from shaking, deforming, and warping. Furthermore, it has a simple structure and saves assembly time. The following will describe in detail a cooktop assembly according to an embodiment of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0030] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the cooktop assembly includes a bottom shell 1 and a panel 2. The bottom shell 1 forms a receiving cavity 11 with an opening on one side, and a first connecting portion 12 is provided at the edge of the opening. The panel 2 has a plate body 21, and a second connecting portion 22 is provided at the outer edge of the plate body 21. The plate body 21 covers the bottom shell 1 and blocks the opening, and the first connecting portion 12 and the second connecting portion 22 are engaged.
[0031] The edge of the bottom shell 1 can be bent upward to form an open receiving cavity 11, in which burner and gas valve and other burner components 3 can be placed.
[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the bottom shell 1 may be provided with a first connecting part 12 on one edge of the opening, and the second connecting part 22 on the panel 2 may be provided correspondingly to the first connecting part 12. Since the plate body 21 may cause the edge to curl upward after being heated, when the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22 are engaged, the first connecting part 12 can apply a downward abutting force to the second connecting part 22, thereby preventing the plate body 21 connected to the second connecting part 22 from shaking or deforming and curling.
[0033] The bottom shell 1 and the first connecting part 12 can be detachably connected or integrally formed. The detachable connection can include plug-in connection or adhesive connection. Similarly, the plate body 21 and the second connecting part 22 can be detachably connected or integrally formed, and this application does not make specific limitations in this regard.
[0034] In this utility model of stove assembly, when the panel body 21 is placed on the bottom shell 1, the second connecting part 22 of the panel 2 can be engaged with the first connecting part 12 of the bottom shell 1, thereby effectively preventing the panel 2 from shaking, deforming and lifting, and ensuring the stability of the connection between the panel 2 and the bottom shell 1; in addition, the engagement connection method is not only convenient to install and saves assembly time, but also has a simple structure, saves manufacturing costs, and occupies less space.
[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the second connecting part 22 includes a connecting section 221 and a mating section 222. The mating section 222 is connected to the plate body 21 through the connecting section 221. The mating section 222, the connecting section 221 and the plate body 21 form a locking groove. When the plate body 21 is placed on the bottom shell 1, the first connecting part 12 extends into the locking groove at least partially and abuts against the mating section 222.
[0036] Both the connecting section 221 and the mating section 222 can be plate-shaped. The plate-shaped mating section 222 and connecting section 221 are enclosed with the plate body 21 to form a locking groove. When the plate body 21 is placed on the bottom shell 1, at least part of the first connecting part 12 can be inserted into the locking groove and abut against the mating section 222, thereby realizing the locking between the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22.
[0037] In the above embodiment, the direct contact between the first connecting part 12 and the latching groove effectively improves the stability of the connection between the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22. Furthermore, the first connecting part 12 can be inserted into the latching groove to achieve the connection between the two, effectively improving the convenience and speed of disassembly and assembly between the bottom shell 1 and the panel 2.
[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connecting segment 221 extends downward from the outer edge of the plate body 21, and the mating segment 222 extends from the end of the connecting segment 221 away from the plate body 21 toward the location of the receiving cavity 11.
[0039] The locking groove can be formed by the outer edges of the mating section 222, the connecting section 221 and the plate body 21. The specific shape of the locking groove can be C-shaped.
[0040] The mating section 222 may have an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface of the mating section 222 may be located in the locking groove. When the plate body 21 is covered on the bottom shell 1, the first connecting part 12 may abut against the upper surface of the mating section 222.
[0041] The connecting section 221 and the mating section 222 can be integrally formed, thereby ensuring the overall robustness and reliability of the second connecting part 22.
[0042] In the above embodiment, the mating section 222 can extend from the end of the connecting section 221 away from the plate body 21 toward the direction of the accommodating cavity 11, thereby increasing the contact area between the first connecting part 12 and the mating section 222, so that the first connecting part 12 can apply the contact force to the mating section 222 more stably, effectively improving the stability and firmness of the connection between the bottom shell 1 and the panel 2.
[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the mating section 222 is parallel to the plate body 21.
[0044] In the above embodiment, the parallel alignment of the mating section 222 with the plate body 21 not only increases the contact area between the first connecting part 12 and the mating section 222, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the components, but also limits the displacement of the plate body 21 in the vertical direction, thereby reducing the swaying of the panel 2 in the vertical direction and further preventing the swaying and warping of the panel 2.
[0045] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first connecting part 12 has an abutting section 121, which forms a surface contact with the mating section 222.
[0046] A contact section 121 may be formed on the side of the first connecting part 12 away from the receiving cavity 11. A contact surface may be formed on the contact section 121. When the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22 are engaged, the contact surface on the contact section 121 may fit against the upper surface of the mating section 222, thereby achieving surface contact between the contact section 121 and the mating section 222.
[0047] In the above embodiments, the abutting section 121 and the mating section 222 can form a surface contact, thereby ensuring a larger abutting area and improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22. Furthermore, the surface contact can disperse the stress at the abutment point, reducing the concentration of local stress, thereby improving the connection strength and durability between the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22.
[0048] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first connecting portion 12 includes a first portion 122, a second portion 123 and a third portion 124. The first portion 122 extends from the outer edge of the bottom shell 1 in a direction away from the receiving cavity 11. The second portion 123 extends vertically downward from the end of the first portion 122 away from the bottom shell 1. The third portion 124 extends from the end of the second portion 123 away from the first portion 122 in a direction towards the receiving cavity 11, and at least a portion of the third portion 124 forms an abutment section 121.
[0049] The first connecting part 12 can be plate-shaped. The plate-shaped first connecting part 12 can include a first part 122, a second part 123 and a third part 124 connected in sequence. The first part 122, the second part 123 and the third part 124 can be integrally formed to ensure the overall firmness and reliability of the first connecting part 12.
[0050] The side of the third part 124 away from the second part 123 can form an abutting section 121. When the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22 are engaged, the abutting section 121 of the third part 124 can fit against the upper surface of the mating section 222, thereby achieving abutting contact between the third part 124 and the mating section 222.
[0051] In the above embodiment, by sequentially connecting the first part 122, the second part 123, and the third part 124, the plate surface of the third part 124 can be parallel to the plate surface of the mating section 222. When the plate body 21 is covered on the bottom shell 1, the abutting section 121 on the third part 124 can be attached to the upper surface of the mating section 222 to form a surface contact, thereby allowing the first connecting part 12 to better apply abutting force to the second connecting part 22, effectively preventing the panel 2 from shaking, deforming, or warping.
[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the first connecting part 12 has an abutting end 125, which forms point contact or line contact with the mating section 222.
[0053] A contact end 125 may be formed on the side of the first connecting part 12 away from the receiving cavity 11. It is understood that the contact end 125 may be the apex of the side of the first connecting part 12 away from the receiving cavity 11. When the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22 are engaged, the contact end 125 may form a point contact or a line contact with the upper surface of the mating section 222, thereby applying a contact force to the mating section 222.
[0054] In the above embodiments, the abutting section 121 and the mating section 222 can form point contact or line contact, thereby applying a more concentrated abutting force to the mating section 222, effectively ensuring the transmission of the abutting force and the abutting effect.
[0055] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the first connecting portion 12 includes a fourth portion 126 and a fifth portion 127. The fourth portion 126 extends from the outer edge of the bottom shell 1 in a direction away from the receiving cavity 11. The fifth portion 127 extends obliquely downward from the end of the fourth portion 126 away from the bottom shell 1 and in a direction away from the receiving cavity 11. The abutting end 125 is formed at the end of the fifth portion 127 away from the fourth portion 126.
[0056] The first connecting part 12 can be plate-shaped. The plate-shaped first connecting part 12 can include a fourth part 126 and a fifth part 127 connected in sequence. The fourth part 126 and the fifth part 127 can be integrally formed to ensure the overall firmness and reliability of the first connecting part 12.
[0057] The side of the fifth part 127 away from the fourth part 126 can form an abutment end 125. When the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22 are engaged, the abutment end 125 of the fifth part 127 can abut against the upper surface of the mating section 222, thereby achieving point contact or line contact between the fifth part 127 and the mating section 222.
[0058] A preset angle can be formed between the fourth part 126 and the fifth part 127, and the preset angle between the fourth part 126 and the fifth part 127 can be adjusted according to the different thicknesses of the panel 2, so that the abutting end 125 of the fifth part 127 forms a firm abutment with the upper surface of the mating section 222.
[0059] In the above embodiment, the first connecting part 12, composed of the fourth part 126 and the fifth part 127, has a simple structure and a certain degree of elastic deformation, thereby facilitating the manufacturing of the bottom shell 1 and its snap-fit connection with the panel 2. Furthermore, the tilt angle of the fifth part 127 can be adjusted according to different panel thicknesses of the panel 2, effectively improving the adaptability of the cooktop assembly.
[0060] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion 12 is integrally formed with the bottom shell 1; and / or the second connecting portion 22 is integrally formed with the plate body 21.
[0061] In the above embodiments, the one-piece molding design effectively simplifies the mechanical connection structure, making the overall structure more compact and greatly facilitating the assembly and connection between the panel 2 and the bottom shell 1, reducing assembly time and labor intensity. Furthermore, the one-piece molding design reduces connection points and provides higher connection strength, reducing the risk of loosening or breakage at connection points and effectively improving the safety and reliability of the cooktop components.
[0062] According to another aspect of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a cooktop is also provided, including a burner assembly 3 and a cooktop assembly as described above, wherein the burner assembly 3 is at least partially disposed within the receiving cavity 11.
[0063] The burner assembly 3 may include an ejector tube, a base, and a burner cap, etc., and the burner assembly 3 can continuously heat the item to be heated. At least a portion of the burner assembly 3 may be disposed within the receiving cavity 11 to provide reliable protection for the burner assembly 3.
[0064] The stove of this utility model includes the stove components as described above. Since the stove components have the beneficial effects described above, the stove including the stove components as described above must also have the beneficial effects described above.
[0065] Although exemplary embodiments have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the above exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made therein by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention as claimed in the appended claims.
[0066] For ease of description, the term "connection" may be used herein to describe the relationship between one or more elements or features shown in the figure and other elements or features. It should be understood that "connection" may include direct connections or indirect connections via other elements or features, and this document is intended to encompass all such cases.
[0067] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or combinations thereof.
[0068] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.
[0069] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the utility model to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A stove component, characterized in that, include: A bottom shell, the bottom shell forming a receiving cavity with an opening on one side, and the bottom shell having a first connecting portion at the edge of the opening; and A panel, the panel having a panel body, the outer edge of the panel body being provided with a second connecting portion; The plate body covers the bottom shell and blocks the opening, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part are engaged.
2. The stove assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting part includes a connecting section and a mating section. The mating section is connected to the plate body through the connecting section. The mating section, the connecting section, and the plate body form a locking groove. When the plate body is placed on the bottom shell, the first connecting part extends at least partially into the locking groove and abuts against the mating section.
3. The stove assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting segment extends downward from the outer edge of the plate body, and the mating segment extends from the end of the connecting segment away from the plate body toward the location of the receiving cavity.
4. The cooktop assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mating section is parallel to the plate body.
5. The cooktop assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting portion has an abutting section, which forms surface contact with the mating section.
6. The cooktop assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting portion includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The first part extends from the outer edge of the bottom shell in a direction away from the receiving cavity. The second part extends vertically downward from the end of the first part away from the bottom shell. The third part extends from the end of the second part away from the first part in a direction towards the receiving cavity. At least a portion of the third part forms the abutment section.
7. The cooktop assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting part has an abutting end, which forms point contact or line contact with the mating section.
8. The cooktop assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first connecting portion includes a fourth portion and a fifth portion. The fourth portion extends from the outer edge of the bottom shell in a direction away from the receiving cavity. The fifth portion extends obliquely downward from the end of the fourth portion away from the bottom shell and in a direction away from the receiving cavity. The abutting end is formed at the end of the fifth portion away from the fourth portion.
9. The stove assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part is integrally formed with the bottom shell; and / or The second connecting part is integrally formed with the plate body.
10. A stove, characterized in that, It includes a burner assembly and a cooktop assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the burner assembly is at least partially disposed within the receiving cavity.