Range hood capable of automatically cleaning surface

By incorporating heating elements and grease collection components into the range hood, the problem of difficult-to-remove grease buildup in traditional range hoods has been solved, achieving automatic cleaning and improving cleaning efficiency and user experience.

CN223855712UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-30ZHEJIANG XIAOGUANSHI ROBOT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520068180.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-13
Publication Date
2026-01-30
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-13

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Technical Problem

After a period of use, traditional range hoods accumulate grease on the mesh and internal components, requiring manual cleaning. This process is tedious and difficult to completely remove, affecting smoke extraction and work efficiency, and posing safety hazards.

Method used

A self-cleaning range hood was designed, which uses heating components evenly distributed on the mesh cover. Combined with the oil collection component, the grease is automatically melted and collected through the cooperation of the protrusion and the fixed groove, reducing the frequency and difficulty of manual cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic cleaning of the range hood, improving cleaning efficiency, enhancing the user experience, and maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances. The utility model discloses a range hood capable of automatically cleaning the surface, which comprises a shell, a mesh enclosure, an oil cup, a heating assembly and an oil collecting piece, one side of the shell is provided with a fixed clamping groove formed by being recessed inwards, one side of the oil collecting piece is provided with a protruding part corresponding to the fixed clamping groove, and the outer side of the shell is provided with the mesh enclosure. The oil collecting piece is fixed in the fixing clamping groove through the protruding part and is detachably connected to the shell. The heating assemblies of the range hood are uniformly distributed on the mesh enclosure, and grease on the mesh enclosure is melted and falls off through heating, so that the frequency and difficulty of manually cleaning the mesh enclosure by a user are reduced, and the cleaning efficiency is improved. The oil collecting piece is matched with the fixing clamping groove through the protruding part, so that the oil collecting piece is easy to mount and dismount, and a user can regularly clean the oil collecting piece conveniently. According to the range hood, the heating assembly and the oil collecting piece are combined, the automatic cleaning function of the range hood is achieved, the use experience of a user is improved, and meanwhile, cleanliness and sanitation of a kitchen are kept.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a range hood capable of self-cleaning its surface. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards improve, people have higher and higher requirements for the kitchen environment. Range hoods, as an indispensable kitchen appliance, primarily function to extract cooking fumes and keep the kitchen air fresh. However, after a period of use, traditional range hoods accumulate a lot of grease on the mesh and internal components, which not only affects aesthetics but may also reduce the range hood's smoke extraction capacity and even pose safety hazards.

[0003] Currently, common range hoods on the market suffer from the following main problems: Grease buildup on the mesh cover and internal components requires regular manual cleaning, a tedious and time-consuming process. Manual cleaning is also insufficient to completely remove grease from the mesh cover and internal components, especially from the tiny crevices of the mesh cover. Grease buildup affects the range hood's suction power and reduces its efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model discloses a range hood that can automatically clean surface oil stains and has a good cleaning effect.

[0005] This utility model discloses a range hood capable of self-cleaning its surface, comprising a shell, a mesh cover, an oil cup, a heating element, and an oil collection component. The upper part of the shell has a shell pipe, and the lower part has a through-hole. One side of the shell has an inwardly recessed fixing groove. The mesh cover includes several through-holes and is positioned on the through-holes. The oil cup is positioned at the bottom of the mesh cover. The heating element is evenly distributed on the mesh cover. One side of the oil collection component has a protrusion corresponding to the fixing groove. The oil collection component is fixed in the fixing groove via the protrusion and is detachably connected to the shell. The oil collection component is an arc shape that gradually concaves inward from both ends. The horizontal plane is the plane level with the through-hole of the shell. The projection of the oil collection component on the horizontal plane is the oil collection component projection, and the projection of the mesh cover on the horizontal plane is the mesh cover projection. The width of the oil collection component projection is greater than the width of the mesh cover projection. The distance between the end of the oil collection component furthest from the shell and the mesh cover is greater than or equal to 25 cm.

[0006] Furthermore, the plane where the slot opening of the fixed slot is located is the slot plane, the extension direction of the bottom of the fixed slot is the bottom extension direction of the slot, and the angle α between the bottom extension direction of the slot and the slot plane is greater than or equal to 20° and less than or equal to 50°; the angle between the protrusion and the oil collecting part corresponds to angle α.

[0007] Furthermore, the plane at the bottom of the oil collecting component is taken as the oil collecting bottom surface, and the distance between the two ends of the oil collecting component and the oil collecting bottom surface is greater than or equal to 10cm and less than or equal to 15cm.

[0008] Furthermore, a filter screen is provided on the side of the mesh cover near the outer shell, the diameter of the mesh cover through holes is 1mm to 5mm, and the oil collection part is made of high temperature resistant stainless steel.

[0009] Furthermore, the heating assembly also includes a heating switch and a control unit.

[0010] Furthermore, the protrusion is magnetized, and the inside of the fixing slot is also magnetized.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this application are:

[0012] The heating element of this range hood is evenly distributed on the mesh cover. Heating melts and removes grease from the mesh cover, reducing the frequency and difficulty of manual cleaning and improving cleaning efficiency. The grease collection component, through the cooperation of its protrusion and fixing groove, is easy to install and remove, facilitating regular cleaning by the user. This application, by combining the heating element and the grease collection component, achieves an automatic cleaning function for the range hood, improving the user experience while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a range hood in one embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of another structure of the range hood in the embodiments of this application.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a range hood in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another cross-sectional structure of the range hood in the embodiments of this application.

[0017] In the diagram: range hood 100, outer casing 11, outer casing duct 111, mesh cover 12, oil cup 13, heating element 14, oil collection part 15, protrusion 151. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below.

[0019] This application discloses a range hood 100 capable of self-cleaning surfaces, such as... Figure 1As shown, it includes a housing 11, a mesh cover 12, an oil cup 13, a heating element 14, and an oil collection component 15. A housing pipe 11 is provided on the upper part of the housing 11, and a through hole is provided on the lower part of the housing 11. A fixing groove formed by an inward indentation is provided on one side of the housing 11. The housing 11 forms the basic frame of the range hood 100. The through hole is used to guide the oil fumes from the lower part of the range hood 100 into the range hood 100, and the housing pipe 11 is used to lead the oil fumes inside the range hood 100 out to the outside. Figure 2 As shown, the mesh cover 12 includes several through holes. The mesh cover 12 is positioned on the through holes of the outer casing 11, below the range hood 100, directly facing the cooking area. The mesh cover 12 is used to capture large particles of oil fumes, preventing these larger grease particles from directly entering the range hood 100, thus protecting the motor and other components inside the range hood 100 from contamination. An oil cup 13 is located at the bottom of the mesh cover 12 to collect the grease trapped by the mesh cover 12, facilitating disassembly and emptying of the grease to ensure the cleanliness and normal operation of the range hood 100. Several heating components 14 are evenly distributed on the mesh cover 12. The heating components 14 heat the grease on the mesh cover 12, causing the grease to fall off the mesh cover 12, thereby cleaning the mesh cover 12. Figure 3As shown, one side of the oil collecting component 15 is provided with a protrusion 151 corresponding to the fixing slot. The oil collecting component 15 is fixed in the fixing slot through the protrusion 151 and is detachably connected to the outer shell 11. The shape of the oil collecting component 15 is an arc shape that gradually concaves inward from both ends. The oil collecting component 15 is used to collect the grease that falls off the heating mesh cover 12 of the heating component 14, preventing grease from splashing and affecting hygiene. In addition, the oil collecting component 15 of this application is fixed in the fixing slot through the protrusion 151 and is detachably connected to the outer shell 11. When the oil collecting component 15 is not in use, it can be directly removed from the outer shell 11. The protrusion 151 on the oil collecting component 15 and the fixing slot form a hook-like form for fixing. Taking the plane level with the through hole of the outer casing 11 as the horizontal plane, the projection of the oil collecting component 15 on the horizontal plane is the oil collecting component 15 projection, and the projection of the mesh cover 12 on the horizontal plane is the mesh cover 12 projection. The width of the oil collecting component 15 projection is greater than the width of the mesh cover 12 projection, and the size of the oil collecting component 15 is greater than the size of the mesh cover 12, so that the oil collecting component 15 can collect all the grease that falls off the mesh cover 12. The distance between the oil collecting component 15 and the mesh cover 12 is the opening for the oil fumes to enter. To prevent the oil collecting component 15 from affecting the entry of oil fumes into the range hood 100, the distance between the end of the oil collecting component 15 away from the outer casing 11 and the mesh cover 12 is greater than or equal to 25cm. In this application, the heating component 14 of the range hood 100 is evenly distributed on the mesh cover 12. By heating, the grease on the mesh cover 12 melts and falls off, reducing the frequency and difficulty of manual cleaning of the mesh cover 12 by the user and improving cleaning efficiency. The oil collection component 15, through the cooperation of the protrusion 151 and the fixing slot, makes it easy to install and disassemble, facilitating regular cleaning by the user. This application, by combining the heating component 14 and the oil collection component 15, achieves an automatic cleaning function for the range hood 100, improving the user experience while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.

[0020] As one implementation method, such as Figure 4As shown, the plane containing the slot opening of the fixed slot is taken as the slot plane, and the extension direction of the bottom of the fixed slot is taken as the extension direction of the bottom of the slot. The angle α between the extension direction of the bottom of the slot and the slot plane is greater than or equal to 20° and less than or equal to 50°. The angle between the protrusion 151 and the oil collecting component 15 corresponds to angle α. The angle α between the extension direction of the bottom of the fixed slot and the slot plane is designed to be greater than or equal to 20° and less than or equal to 50°. This angle range is chosen to ensure that the "hook" structure formed by the slot opening and the protrusion 151 can better fix the oil collecting component 15. The angle between the protrusion 151 and the oil collecting component 15 corresponds to angle α, which ensures that the protrusion 151 can fit tightly against the slot opening, forming a stable fixing point. By designing a specific angle, the effects of gravity and friction can be used to make the oil collecting component 15 more stable after installation and less likely to fall off due to external forces such as vibration or collision. The angle design increases the stability of the fixation, but still maintains the detachability of the oil collecting component 15. Users can easily install and remove the oil collection component 15 for convenient daily cleaning and maintenance. This design, by optimizing the angle of the fixing slot and the protrusion 151, not only enhances the fixing effect of the oil collection component 15 and prevents it from falling off during use, but also maintains the convenience of installation and removal, improving the user experience and the reliability of the equipment.

[0021] In one implementation, the plane containing the bottom of the oil collecting component 15 is taken as the oil collecting bottom surface, and the distance between the two ends of the oil collecting component 15 and the oil collecting bottom surface is greater than or equal to 10cm and less than or equal to 15cm. This height range ensures that there is sufficient space inside the oil collecting component 15 to store the grease that falls off the mesh cover 12. This ensures that the oil collecting component 15 will not overflow when collecting a large amount of grease, preventing grease from leaking into the kitchen environment and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen.

[0022] In one embodiment, a filter screen is provided on the side of the mesh cover 12 near the outer shell 11, the diameter of the through hole of the mesh cover 12 is 1mm to 5mm, and the oil collection part 15 is made of high temperature resistant stainless steel.

[0023] In one implementation, the heating assembly 14 also includes a heating switch and a control unit. Users can remotely and locally control the heating assembly 14 via the heating switch and control unit, respectively. The control unit can be designed as a touchscreen or a physical button, allowing users to intuitively adjust the heating temperature and turn the heating function on / off.

[0024] In one implementation, the protrusion 151 and the interior of the fixing groove are magnetized. Through magnetization, a magnetic force is generated between the protrusion 151 and the interior of the fixing groove, allowing the oil collecting component 15 to be firmly adhered to the fixing groove after installation, greatly enhancing the stability of the fixation. Magnetic adsorption effectively prevents the oil collecting component 15 from loosening or falling off during use due to vibration, collision, or other reasons, ensuring that it remains in the correct position at all times.

[0025] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A range hood capable of self-cleaning a surface, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of oil cup, which comprises: A shell, the upper portion of the shell is provided with a shell duct, the lower portion of the shell is provided with a through shell through hole, and one side of the shell is provided with a fixed clamping groove formed by inwardly recessing; A mesh cover, the mesh cover includes a plurality of through mesh cover through holes, and the mesh cover is arranged on the shell through hole; An oil cup, the oil cup is arranged at the bottom of the mesh cover; A heating assembly, the heating assembly includes a plurality of heating assemblies, and the heating assemblies are uniformly distributed and arranged on the mesh cover; An oil collecting piece, one side of the oil collecting piece is provided with a protruding portion corresponding to the fixed clamping groove, the oil collecting piece is detachably connected to the shell by being fixed in the fixed clamping groove through the protruding portion, and the shape of the oil collecting piece is an arc shape gradually recessing from both ends to the inside; With the plane horizontal to the shell through hole as the horizontal plane, the projection of the oil collecting piece on the horizontal plane is the oil collecting piece projection, and the projection of the mesh cover on the horizontal plane is the mesh cover projection; The width of the oil collecting piece projection is greater than the width of the mesh cover projection; The distance between the end of the oil collecting piece away from the shell and the mesh cover is greater than or equal to 25 cm.

2. A range hood capable of self-cleaning surface according to claim 1, characterized in that: With the plane where the clamping groove opening of the fixed clamping groove is located as the clamping groove plane, the extension direction of the bottom of the fixed clamping groove is the clamping groove bottom extension direction, the angle a between the clamping groove bottom extension direction and the clamping groove plane is greater than or equal to 20° and less than or equal to 50°; The angle between the protruding portion and the oil collecting piece corresponds to the angle a.

3. A hood capable of self-cleaning surface as claimed in claim 1 wherein: With the plane where the bottom of the oil collecting piece is located as the oil collecting bottom surface, the distance between both ends of the oil collecting piece and the oil collecting bottom surface is greater than or equal to 10 cm and less than or equal to 15 cm.

4. A hood capable of self-cleaning surface as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The side of the mesh cover close to the shell is provided with a filter screen; The diameter of the mesh cover through hole is 1 mm to 5 mm, and the material of the oil collecting piece is high-temperature-resistant stainless steel.

5. A hood capable of self-cleaning surface as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The heating assembly further includes a heating switch and a control unit, and the heating switch and the control unit are arranged on one side of the shell.

6. A hood capable of self-cleaning surface as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The protruding portion is magnetized, and the inside of the fixed clamping groove is magnetized.