Range hood

Abstract

The utility model provides an improved range hood. One embodiment of the utility model relates to a range hood. The range hood comprises a machine body and an appearance front plate, the appearance front plate is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed on the machine body; the machine body is provided with a first connecting part, and the appearance front plate is provided with a second connecting part matched with the first connecting part; the first connecting part and the second connecting part are arranged to be suitable for being connected together, so that the appearance front plate is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the machine body; and the first connecting part and the second connecting part which are connected together are suitable for being separated, so that the appearance front plate is detached from the machine body. Therefore, different smoke exhaust ventilator installation requirements of users can be flexibly matched.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of range hoods. BACKGROUND

[0002] Range hoods for extracting oil fume generated during cooking have become an important household appliance indispensable to daily life.

[0003] With the continuous improvement of people's quality of life, range hoods are also constantly upgrading. For example, users' needs are increasingly diversified, some require range hoods to be installed in cabinets, and some require range hoods to be installed naked on the wall surface of the kitchen. In the face of such diversified needs, the existing range hoods need to be further improved and improved.

[0004] Unless sufficient evidence is provided, the prior art described herein does not mean that these prior art is admitted to be known to those skilled in the art related to the present application before the filing date of the present application. SUMMARY

[0005] One purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to propose an improved range hood for at least one of the above technical problems and / or other possible technical problems not mentioned in the present application.

[0006] One embodiment of the present application relates to a range hood, comprising a machine body and an appearance front plate; the appearance front plate is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed to the machine body; the machine body is provided with a first connecting part, and the appearance front plate is provided with a second connecting part matched with the first connecting part; the first connecting part and the second connecting part are arranged to be connected together, so that the appearance front plate is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the machine body; the first connecting part and the second connecting part connected together are adapted to be separated, so that the appearance front plate is removed from the machine body.

[0007] The appearance front plate is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed to the machine body; thus, it is convenient to flexibly match according to the actual needs of users. When the range hood is embedded and hidden in the cabinet, the range hood does not install the appearance front plate, thereby not affecting the function implementation of the range hood and significantly saving the cost. When the range hood is installed naked on the wall surface of the kitchen, the appearance front plate is installed and fixed to the machine body. It can be seen that the technical solution of the present application is convenient for flexibly matching different installation needs of users.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, the range hood is configured to be concealed within a cabinet without the exterior front panel being installed; both the left and right sides of the range hood are provided with clearance grooves, configured to allow corresponding cabinet door hinges to be at least partially housed therein. Thus, without affecting the normal opening and closing of the cabinet door, the range hood maximizes the use of cabinet space, helping to reduce the use of cabinet space caused by concealing the range hood.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the body is configured to be fitted and concealed within a cabinet without the exterior front panel being installed; the bottom wall of the body is provided with an air inlet.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the body is configured to be embedded and concealed within a cabinet without the exterior front panel being installed; the range hood includes a smoke collection hood with an airflow inlet; the smoke collection hood is connected to the body and located below the body; the length of the body is greater than or equal to the length of the smoke collection hood.

[0011] The length of the main body is greater than or equal to the length of the smoke collection hood; thus, it breaks through the conventional design in the field of range hoods where the length of the main body is less than the length of the smoke collection hood. The main body maximizes the use of the space inside the cabinet, which to a certain extent helps to reduce the occupation of cabinet resources caused by embedding and hiding the main body.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, the body is configured to be embedded and concealed within a cabinet without the exterior front panel being installed; the range hood includes a smoke collection hood with an airflow inlet; the smoke collection hood is configured to be vertically movable and switch between a first position and a second position; when the smoke collection hood is in the first position, the smoke collection hood is embedded and concealed within the body; when the smoke collection hood switches from the first position to the second position, the smoke collection hood moves downward to below the body.

[0013] When the smoke collection hood is in the first position, the smoke collection hood is embedded and hidden in the body of the range hood; obviously, the length of the body is greater than or equal to the length of the smoke collection hood; thus, it breaks through the conventional design in the field of range hoods where the length of the body is less than the length of the smoke collection hood. The body maximizes the use of the space inside the cabinet, which to a certain extent helps to reduce the occupation of cabinet resources caused by embedding and hiding the body.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, the exterior front panel includes a bracket and a front panel body fixed together; the front panel body is an integrally formed glass plate, rock plate or metal plate; the second connecting part is disposed on the bracket; when the exterior front panel is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body, the bracket is covered by the front panel body.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the bracket is rectangular; the bracket includes a U-shaped frame and a connecting edge connecting the two free ends of the U-shaped frame.

[0016] In one or more embodiments, the first connecting portion includes a first mounting hole and an insertion hole; the second connecting portion includes a second mounting hole and a insert; when the exterior front panel is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body, the insert is inserted into the insertion hole, and the second mounting hole and the first mounting hole allow screws or rivets to pass through in sequence to connect the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion together.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the body is configured to be fitted and concealed within a cabinet without the exterior front panel being installed; the socket contains a semi-shear structure formed by a semi-shearing process.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, the device includes a left exterior panel and a right exterior panel; the left exterior panel is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed to the left side wall of the body; the right exterior panel is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed to the right side wall of the body; when the front exterior panel is attached to the front side wall of the body, the left exterior panel is connected to the left side wall of the body, and the right exterior panel is connected to the right side wall of the body, the left exterior panel, the front exterior panel, and the right exterior panel are sequentially connected, and the three together form a U-shape.

[0019] The left exterior panel is configured to be selectively installed and fixed to the left side wall of the unit; the right exterior panel is configured to be selectively installed and fixed to the right side wall of the unit. This allows for flexible matching according to the user's actual needs. When the range hood is embedded and concealed within a cabinet, the front, left, and right exterior panels are not installed, thus not affecting the range hood's functionality and significantly saving costs. When the range hood is installed exposed on a kitchen wall, the front, left, and right exterior panels are installed and fixed to the unit. Therefore, the technical solution of this application facilitates flexible matching of different user range hood installation requirements.

[0020] In one or more embodiments, when the exterior front panel is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body, the exterior front panel is detachably connected to the exterior left side panel, and the exterior front panel is detachably connected to the exterior right side panel; and / or

[0021] The bottom of the left side wall of the body is provided with a left step for supporting the bottom surface of the left exterior panel, and the bottom of the right side wall of the body is provided with a right step for supporting the bottom surface of the right exterior panel.

[0022] In one or more embodiments, the body is rectangular; and / or

[0023] The machine body is equipped with a centrifugal fan; and / or

[0024] The left side wall of the body is configured to be used as an exterior surface, and the right side wall of the body is configured to be used as an exterior surface; and / or

[0025] When the range hood is installed exposed on the kitchen wall, the exterior front panel is fixed to the body.

[0026] The left side wall and the right side wall of the unit are both designed to be used as exterior panels, allowing for flexible matching to meet the user's specific needs. When the range hood is recessed into a cabinet, the exterior panel is not installed, thus preserving its functionality and significantly reducing costs. When the range hood is installed exposed on a kitchen wall, the exterior panel is fixed to the unit. Therefore, the technical solution of this application allows for flexible matching to different user needs regarding range hood installation.

[0027] In one or more embodiments, when the range hood is installed exposed on the wall of the kitchen, the exterior front panel is fixed to the body, and the left and right ends of the exterior front panel are configured to be connected to the doors of adjacent cabinets respectively.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the directional expressions such as "below", "downward", "bottom wall", "top", "front panel", "left side panel", and "right side panel" appearing in this application are based on the usual use state of the range hood.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" appearing in this specification are for descriptive purposes only and are not used to indicate relative importance; moreover, they do not define the number of features they define; furthermore, they do not define the logical or sequential relationship between the features they define.

[0030] The above-described technical solutions in this application are not intended to describe all possible implementations of this application. Throughout the application, numerous examples are provided to offer guidance, and these examples can be used in various feasible combinations. [Attached Image Description]

[0031] The following figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of this application, wherein:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of a range hood according to this application;

[0033] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of the range hood shown;

[0034] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another exploded view of the range hood embodiment shown;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the body of an embodiment of a range hood according to this application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exterior front panel of an embodiment of a range hood according to this application;

[0037] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Exploded view of the front panel shown;

[0038] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A partial structural schematic diagram of the front panel shown;

[0039] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Another partial structural diagram of the front panel shown;

[0040] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 Another partial structural schematic diagram of the front panel shown;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a range hood according to this application.

[0042] Figure label:

[0043] 1-Main body, 2-Front panel, 3-Left side panel, 4-Right side panel, 5-Giveaway groove, 6-Front panel body, 7-U-shaped frame, 8-Connecting edge, 9-Right step, 10-Half-scissor structure, 11-Insert plate, 12-Second mounting hole, 13-Left insert.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0044] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial technical effects of this application clearer, the following will provide a more detailed description of this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various embodiments may share the same view or multiple views for description, but not all features appearing in the same view should be interpreted as features that an embodiment must possess. Instead, they can be combined in any suitable manner as long as they are not technically mutually exclusive. Moreover, for the sake of brevity, different embodiments of different aspects may be presented in the same specific design; however, such presentation does not mean that embodiments of these aspects should appear together. The disassembly and / or combination of all possible embodiments and / or technical features should also take into account the description in the specification and what a person skilled in the art can directly and unambiguously determine based on the description in the specification.

[0045] This application proposes an embodiment of a range hood, including a body 1, a left exterior panel 3, a right exterior panel 4, and a front exterior panel 2, as shown below. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this range hood offers two installation options: one, it can be recessed into a cabinet; two, it can be installed exposed on the kitchen wall.

[0046] The front panel 2 is configured to be selectively installed and fixed to the body 1. The left side panel 3 is configured to be selectively installed and fixed to the left side wall of the body 1. The right side panel 4 is configured to be selectively installed and fixed to the right side wall of the body 1. When the range hood is recessed and concealed inside a cabinet, the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4 are not installed, thus significantly saving costs. When the range hood is installed exposed on a kitchen wall, the front panel 2 is installed and fixed to the front side wall of the body 1, the left side panel 3 is installed and fixed to the left side wall of the body 1, and the right side panel 4 is installed and fixed to the right side wall of the body 1, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the front panel 2, the left side panel 3, and the right side panel 4 are used as the exterior surfaces of the range hood.

[0047] The body 1 is provided with a first connecting part, and the front panel 2 is provided with a second connecting part that matches the first connecting part. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are configured to be connected together, so that the front panel 2 is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body 1. The connected first connecting part and the second connecting part are adapted to be disengaged, so that the front panel 2 can be removed from the body 1.

[0048] The first connecting part includes a first mounting hole and an insertion hole. The first mounting hole is provided on the top wall of the body 1. The second connecting part includes a second mounting hole 12 and an insertion piece 11, as shown in the figure. Figure 5 ,7 As shown in Figure 9. When the front panel 2 is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body 1, the insert 11 is inserted into the insertion hole. The second mounting hole 12 and the first mounting hole allow screws or rivets to pass through in sequence to connect the first connecting part and the second connecting part together. Thus, the front panel 2 and the body 1 are fixed together, as shown in Figure 9. Figure 1 As shown.

[0049] The top wall of the front panel 2 is provided with a horizontally extending rearward overlapping tab, and the second mounting hole 12 is provided in this overlapping tab, such as... Figure 5 and 7 As shown. There are two overlapping tabs, each with a second mounting hole 12. When the front panel 2 is attached to the front side wall of the body 1, the overlapping tabs rest against the top wall of the body 1. Screws or rivets pass through the second mounting hole 12 of the overlapping tabs and the first mounting hole on the top wall of the body 1 to fix the front panel 2 and the body 1 together. Figure 1 As shown.

[0050] The socket retains a semi-slit structure 10 formed by a semi-slit process, such as... Figure 4 As shown. When the unit 1 is concealed within a cabinet without the front panel 2 installed, the partially cut structure 10 remaining in the socket is retained. However, when the range hood is installed exposed on the kitchen wall, with the front panel 2 installed on the unit 1, the partially cut structure 10 remaining in the socket needs to be removed so that the insert 11 can be inserted into the socket to fix the front panel 2 and the unit 1 together. In other words, screws or rivets pass sequentially through the second mounting hole 12 of the overlapping protrusion and the first mounting hole on the top wall of the unit 1, while the insert 11 is inserted into the socket, thereby fixing the front panel 2 and the unit 1 together, as shown. Figure 1 As shown.

[0051] When the front panel 2 is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body 1, the left side panel 3 is connected to the left side wall of the body 1, and the right side panel 4 is connected to the right side wall of the body 1, the left side panel 3, the front panel 2, and the right side panel 4 are sequentially connected, forming a U-shape. In this case, the front panel 2 is detachably connected to the left side panel 3, and the front panel 2 is detachably connected to the right side panel 4. Specifically, the front panel 2 is provided with a left insert 13 and a right insert 13, such as... Figure 8As shown. The left exterior panel 3 has a connecting hole that matches the left insert 13. The right exterior panel 4 has a connecting hole that matches the right insert. When the front exterior panel 2 is attached to the front side wall of the body 1 and the left exterior panel 3 is connected to the left side wall of the body 1, the left insert 13 is inserted into the connecting hole of the left exterior panel 3, thereby connecting and fixing the left exterior panel 3 and the front exterior panel 2 together. When the front exterior panel 2 is attached to the front side wall of the body 1 and the right exterior panel 4 is connected to the right side wall of the body 1, the right insert is inserted into the connecting hole of the right exterior panel 4, thereby connecting and fixing the right exterior panel 4 and the front exterior panel 2 together.

[0052] The top of the left side panel 3 has a horizontally extending rightward folded edge, and the top of the right side panel 4 has a horizontally extending leftward folded edge, such as... Figure 2 and 3 As shown. When the left exterior panel 3 is connected to the left side wall of the body 1, the left exterior panel 3 is attached and fixed to the left side wall of the body 1, and the folded edge of the left exterior panel 3 overlaps and abuts against the top wall of the body 1. Screws or rivets pass through the folded edge of the left exterior panel 3 and the top wall of the body 1 in sequence to fix the two together, as shown. Figure 1 As shown. When the right side panel 4 is connected to the right side wall of the body 1, the right side panel 4 is attached and fixed to the right side wall of the body 1, and the folded edge of the right side panel 4 is placed against the top wall of the body 1. Screws or rivets pass through the folded edge of the right side panel 4 and the top wall of the body 1 in sequence to fix the two together.

[0053] The left side panel 3 of the exterior is provided with a plug-in protrusion, and the left side wall of the body 1 is provided with a plug-in hole that matches the plug-in protrusion of the left side panel 3. When the left side panel 3 of the exterior is connected to the left side wall of the body 1, the plug-in protrusion of the left side panel 3 of the exterior is inserted into the plug-in hole of the left side wall of the body 1, thereby improving the fixing effect.

[0054] The right side panel 4 of the exterior is provided with a plug-in protrusion, and the right side wall of the body 1 is provided with a plug-in hole that matches the plug-in protrusion of the right side panel 4. When the right side panel 4 of the exterior is connected to the right side wall of the body 1, the plug-in protrusion of the right side panel 4 of the exterior is inserted into the plug-in hole of the right side wall of the body 1, thereby improving the fixing effect.

[0055] An air intake is provided on the bottom wall of the fuselage 1. Fuselage 1 is rectangular in shape, as shown below. Figure 2 and 3 As shown. The length of unit 1 is greater than the height of unit 1. The length of unit 1 is greater than the width of unit 1. The length direction of unit 1 is as follows. Figure 1 As indicated by the double-headed arrow "L", the top wall of unit 1 is equipped with a duct mount, which is suitable for connecting one end of the exhaust pipe. The other end of the exhaust pipe connects to the common flue. The top wall of unit 1 also houses an electrical box, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0056] The bottom end of the left side wall of the fuselage 1 is provided with a left step to support the bottom surface of the left exterior panel 3, thus preventing the connection gap between the fuselage 1 and the left exterior panel 3 from extending to the bottom surface of the fuselage 1. The bottom end of the right side wall of the fuselage 1 is provided with a right step 9 to support the bottom surface of the right exterior panel 4, such as... Figure 10 As shown, the gap between the body 1 and the right side panel 4 does not extend to the bottom surface of the body 1. It is evident that the left and right steps 9 minimize the gaps on the bottom surface of the body 1, reducing grease buildup and facilitating cleaning, especially when an air inlet is located on the bottom wall of the body 1.

[0057] The unit 1 is designed to be concealed within a cabinet without the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4. Specifically, when the range hood needs to be concealed within a cabinet, the unit 1 does not have the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4 installed; however, when the range hood is installed exposed on a kitchen wall, the unit 1 has the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4 installed, which form the front exterior surface of the range hood. It should be noted that, using the technical solution of this application, when the range hood is installed exposed on a kitchen wall, the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4 are all easy to repair or replace.

[0058] Both the left and right sides of the body 1 are provided with clearance grooves 5, such as Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the recess 5 on the left side wall of the unit 1 is designed to accommodate the corresponding door hinge of the cabinet. The recess 5 on the right side wall of the unit 1 is also designed to accommodate the corresponding door hinge of the cabinet. Thus, without affecting the normal opening and closing of the cabinet door, the range hood maximizes the use of cabinet space, helping to reduce the occupation of cabinet resources caused by the concealed installation of the range hood. When the cabinet door is opened, the range hood, concealed within the cabinet, is exposed, facilitating inspection and cleaning.

[0059] When the main unit 1 is installed and concealed within a cabinet without the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4 installed, the main unit 1 is completely obscured by the cabinet in the horizontal direction. In other words, when the main unit 1 is installed and concealed within a cabinet without the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4 installed, the user can only see the cabinet and not the main unit 1 when looking horizontally from front to back. It should be noted that the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4 are decorative elements of the range hood; their installation or absence does not affect the range hood's fume extraction function.

[0060] A centrifugal fan is installed inside the unit body 1. When cooking on the stove below the range hood requires fume extraction, the centrifugal fan is activated, generating negative pressure and thus creating an airflow of fumes. The airflow of fumes flows upward into the air inlet on the bottom wall of the unit body 1, passes through the range hood, then flows into the exhaust pipe, and then into the common flue. Preferably, the unit body 1 is equipped with a smoke guide plate, which is configured to switch between a third position and a fourth position. When the range hood is not in operation, the smoke guide plate is in the third position, attached to the bottom wall of the unit body 1, and at least partially closes the air inlet on the bottom wall of the unit body 1. At this time, the range hood is rectangular in shape. When the range hood is in operation and extracting fumes, the smoke guide plate is switched to the fourth position. The rear edge of the smoke guide plate rotates forward around the front edge, and the smoke guide plate extends forward beyond the unit body 1, forming an eave suitable for guiding the airflow of fumes into the air inlet on the bottom wall of the unit body 1. The eaves slope downwards from back to front.

[0061] The front panel 2, including the bracket and the front panel body 6 fixed together, such as Figure 5 and 6 As shown. The front panel 6 is a one-piece molded rock slab; in other words, the front panel 6 is made from a single piece of rock slab. When the front panel 2 is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the machine body 1, the support is obscured by the front panel 6, as shown. Figure 1 As shown.

[0062] The support frame is rectangular. It includes a U-shaped frame 7 and connecting edges 8 that connect the two free ends of the U-shaped frame 7, as shown below. Figure 6 As shown. The second connecting part is provided on the bracket. Specifically, the overlapping tab is provided on the top edge of the square bracket, as shown. Figure 7 As shown. Left plug-in 13 is positioned on the left edge of the rectangular bracket, as shown. Figure 8 As shown. The right insert is positioned on the right side frame of the rectangular bracket. Insert 11 is positioned on the bottom edge of the rectangular bracket, as shown. Figure 9 As shown.

[0063] It should be noted that the way the first connecting part and the second connecting part are matched is not limited to the above embodiment. Various feasible detachable connection schemes can also be adopted, such as magnetic attraction, snap-fit ​​connection, plug-in, riveting, screw connection, bolt connection, reversible bonding, or any combination thereof.

[0064] Exemplarily, this application proposes another embodiment of a range hood, wherein the body 1 is configured to be embedded and concealed within a cabinet without the installation of the front panel 2, the left side panel 3, and the right side panel 4. The range hood includes a smoke collection hood with an airflow inlet. The smoke collection hood is connected to the body 1 and located below the body 1. The length of the body 1 is greater than or equal to the length of the smoke collection hood. Specifically, the left edge of the smoke collection hood does not exceed the left edge of the body 1, and the right edge of the smoke collection hood does not exceed the right edge of the body 1. The length direction of the body 1 is as follows... Figure 1 The double-headed arrow "L" is shown in the middle. This embodiment focuses on illustrating the differences from the above embodiments; for the same or similar parts of this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments.

[0065] Exemplarily, this application proposes another embodiment of a range hood, wherein the body 1 is configured to be embedded and concealed within a cabinet without the installation of the front panel 2, left side panel 3, and right side panel 4. The range hood includes a smoke collection hood with an airflow inlet. The smoke collection hood is configured to move vertically between a first position and a second position. When the smoke collection hood is in the first position, it is embedded and concealed within the body 1, and the airflow inlet is hidden and not visible. At this time, the range hood is rectangular in shape and is in a non-operating state. When the smoke collection hood switches from the first position to the second position, it moves downwards to below the body 1. When the smoke collection hood is in the second position, it is located below the body 1, and the airflow inlet is exposed below the body 1. At this time, the range hood is in an operating state. The length of the body 1 is greater than the length of the smoke collection hood. The range hood is provided with a drive device. The drive device is configured to drive the smoke collection hood to switch between the first and second positions. Specifically, the driving device includes a linear motor; or, the driving device includes a rotary motor and a conversion mechanism, wherein the conversion mechanism can be a rack and pinion conversion mechanism, a worm gear conversion mechanism, or other feasible conversion mechanisms. This embodiment focuses on illustrating the differences from the above embodiments; for the same or similar parts of this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments.

[0066] By way of example, this application proposes another embodiment of a range hood, wherein the front panel 6 is a one-piece molded glass plate. This embodiment focuses on illustrating the differences from the above embodiments; for the same or similar parts of this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments.

[0067] By way of example, this application proposes another embodiment of a range hood, wherein the front panel 6 is a one-piece molded metal plate. This embodiment focuses on illustrating the differences from the above embodiments; for the same or similar parts of this embodiment, please refer to the above embodiments.

[0068] Exemplarily, this application proposes another embodiment of a range hood, in which the left side wall of the body 1 is configured to be used as an exterior surface, and the right side wall of the body 1 is configured to be used as an exterior surface. Specifically, when the range hood needs to be embedded and hidden inside a cabinet, the body 1 does not have an exterior front panel 2 installed; however, when the range hood is installed exposed on a kitchen wall, the body 1 must have an exterior front panel 2 installed. In this case, the exterior front panel 2, the left side wall of the body 1, and the right side wall of the body 1 are used to form the front exterior surface of the range hood. In this case, it is no longer necessary to provide an exterior left side panel 3 and an exterior right side panel 4, resulting in lower costs. This embodiment focuses on illustrating the differences from the above embodiments; similar or identical parts of this embodiment can be referred to in the above embodiments.

[0069] For example, this application proposes another embodiment of a range hood. When the range hood is installed exposed on the kitchen wall, the body 1 needs to be fitted with an exterior front panel 2. The left and right ends of the exterior front panel 2 are configured to connect to the doors of adjacent cabinets, respectively. Specifically, the left end of the exterior front panel 2 is configured to connect to the door of the left-side cabinet, and the right end of the exterior front panel 2 is configured to connect to the door of the right-side cabinet. In this case, it is no longer necessary to set up the left exterior side panel 3 and the right exterior side panel 4, resulting in lower costs. At the same time, the range hood is connected and installed between the left and right cabinets, resulting in a better integration effect between the range hood and the cabinets.

[0070] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of this application, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to a particular feature. The feature examples provided in this application are intended to be illustrative and not limiting, unless explicitly stated otherwise. In practice, multiple features can be combined with each other where technically feasible and according to actual needs. Various substitutions, modifications, and alterations are also conceived without departing from the spirit and scope of this application.

Claims

1. A range hood, characterized in that: it comprises a body (1) and an appearance front plate (2); the appearance front plate (2) is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed to the body (1); the body (1) is provided with a first connecting part, and the appearance front plate (2) is provided with a second connecting part matched with the first connecting part; the first connecting part and the second connecting part are adapted to be connected together, so that the appearance front plate (2) is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body (1); the first connecting part and the second connecting part connected together are adapted to be separated, so that the appearance front plate (2) is detached from the body (1).

2. The range hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: the body (1) is adapted to be embedded and hidden in a cabinet without mounting the appearance front plate (2); the left side wall and the right side wall of the body (1) are each provided with a concave slot (5) adapted to at least partially accommodate a corresponding door hinge of the cabinet.

3. The range hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: the body (1) is adapted to be embedded and hidden in a cabinet without mounting the appearance front plate (2); the bottom wall of the body (1) is provided with an air inlet.

4. The range hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: the body (1) is adapted to be embedded and hidden in a cabinet without mounting the appearance front plate (2); the range hood comprises a smoke collecting hood provided with an air inlet; the smoke collecting hood is connected to the body (1) and located below the body (1); the length of the body (1) is greater than or equal to the length of the smoke collecting hood.

5. The range hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: the body (1) is adapted to be embedded and hidden in a cabinet without mounting the appearance front plate (2); the range hood comprises a smoke collecting hood provided with an air inlet; the smoke collecting hood is adapted to move up and down to switch between a first position and a second position; when the smoke collecting hood is in the first position, the smoke collecting hood is embedded and hidden in the body (1); when the smoke collecting hood switches from the first position to the second position, the smoke collecting hood moves downward below the body (1).

6. The range hood according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: the appearance front plate (2) comprises a bracket and a front plate body (6) fixed together; the front plate body (6) is an integrally formed glass plate, rock plate or metal plate; the second connecting part is provided on the bracket; when the appearance front plate (2) is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the body (1), the bracket is shielded by the front plate body (6).

7. The range hood according to claim 6, characterized in that: the bracket is in the shape of a square box; the bracket comprises a U-shaped frame (7) and a connecting edge (8) connected between the two free ends of the U-shaped frame (7).

8. The range hood according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first connecting part comprises a first mounting hole and a jack; The second connecting part comprises a second mounting hole (12) and a tab (11); When the appearance front plate (2) is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the machine body (1), the tab (11) is inserted into the jack, and the second mounting hole (12) and the first mounting hole are sequentially penetrated by screws or rivets to connect the first connecting part and the second connecting part together.

9. The extractor hood according to claim 8, characterized in that: The jack retains a half-cut structure (10) formed by a half-cut process.

10. The extractor hood according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: It comprises an appearance left side plate (3) and an appearance right side plate (4); The appearance left side plate (3) is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed to the left side wall of the machine body (1); The appearance right side plate (4) is configured to be selectively mounted and fixed to the right side wall of the machine body (1); When the appearance front plate (2) is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the machine body (1), the appearance left side plate (3) is connected to the left side wall of the machine body (1), and the appearance right side plate (4) is connected to the right side wall of the machine body (1), the appearance left side plate (3), the appearance front plate (2), and the appearance right side plate (4) are sequentially connected, and the three as a whole present a U shape.

11. The extractor hood according to claim 10, characterized in that: When the appearance front plate (2) is attached and fixed to the front side wall of the machine body (1), the appearance front plate (2) is detachably connected to the appearance left side plate (3), and the appearance front plate (2) is detachably connected to the appearance right side plate (4); and / or The bottom end of the left side wall of the machine body (1) is provided with a left step for bearing the bottom end face of the appearance left side plate (3), and the bottom end of the right side wall of the machine body (1) is provided with a right step (9) for bearing the bottom end face of the appearance right side plate (4).

12. The extractor hood according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The machine body (1) is in the shape of a cuboid; and / or The machine body (1) is provided with a centrifugal fan; and / or The left side wall of the machine body (1) is configured to be adapted to serve as an appearance surface, and the right side wall of the machine body (1) is configured to be adapted to serve as an appearance surface; and / or When the extractor hood is bare-mounted on the wall surface of the kitchen, the appearance front plate (2) is mounted and fixed to the machine body (1).

13. The extractor hood according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: When the extractor hood is bare-mounted on the wall surface of the kitchen, the appearance front plate (2) is mounted and fixed to the machine body (1), and the left and right ends of the appearance front plate (2) are configured to be adapted to be connected to the door bodies of the adjacent cabinets, respectively.

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