Lifting tobacco storage rack

Abstract

A lifting storage range hood frame comprises a first supporting piece, a bottom frame and a range hood, and the first supporting piece comprises a first fixing end and a first connecting end which are located at the two ends; the bottom frame comprises a bottom plate and a second supporting piece, one end of the second supporting piece is fixed to the bottom plate, and the other end of the second supporting piece is telescopically connected with the first connecting end so as to adjust the distance between the bottom plate and the first fixing end; the range hood comprises a machine shell, a first flue pipe and a second flue pipe, the machine shell is arranged on the bottom plate, the first flue pipe comprises a second fixing end and a second connecting end which are located at the two ends, one end of the second flue pipe is connected with the machine shell, and the other end of the second flue pipe is telescopically connected with the second connecting end. According to the range hood, the distance between the bottom plate and the first fixing end can be adjusted through telescopic connection between the first connecting end of the first supporting piece and the second supporting piece of the bottom frame, then the overall height of the range hood is adjusted, the range hood can adapt to different kitchen environments and the height requirements of users, and the smoke exhaust effect of the range hood is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of range hood rack technology, specifically to a liftable and retractable range hood rack. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and the continuous expansion of residential areas, open kitchens with a central island have become increasingly popular. A kitchen island, also known as a kitchen countertop, serves as both a work surface for food preparation and a dining area. Kitchen islands are typically used in conjunction with a range hood rack, which is installed above the island. The range hood on the rack quickly removes waste from the stove and harmful fumes produced during cooking, expelling them outdoors and purifying the air.

[0003] In related technologies, the range hood rack above the kitchen island is a fixed installation, and the distance between the range hood rack and the kitchen island is fixed. The height of the range hood rack cannot be adjusted according to different cooking scenarios, resulting in the range hood rack being too far from the kitchen utensils and the smoke extraction effect being poor. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a liftable range hood rack to solve the problems of the inability to adjust the height of the range hood rack and poor smoke extraction effect.

[0005] To achieve the objectives of this application, the following technical solution is provided:

[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a liftable range hood rack, comprising:

[0007] The first support member includes a first fixed end and a first connecting end located at both ends;

[0008] The base frame includes a base plate and a second support member. One end of the second support member is fixed to the base plate, and the other end of the second support member is telescopically connected to the first connecting end to adjust the distance between the base plate and the first fixed end.

[0009] The range hood includes a housing, a first flue pipe, and a second flue pipe. The housing is disposed on the base plate. The first flue pipe includes a second fixed end and a second connecting end located at both ends. One end of the second flue pipe is connected to the housing, and the other end of the second flue pipe is retractably connected to the second connecting end.

[0010] In one embodiment, the base frame further includes a top plate and a column, the top plate and the base plate are spaced apart to form a first storage space, the side of the top plate away from the base plate has a second storage space, and the column connects the top plate and the base plate;

[0011] The housing is disposed within the first storage space, and the top plate is provided with a first through hole for the second flue to pass through.

[0012] In one embodiment, the lifting and storing smoke hood rack further includes a third support member, which includes a third fixed end and a third connecting end located at both ends;

[0013] The base frame also includes a fourth support member. The second support member and the fourth support member are arranged at intervals on both sides of the top plate. One end of the fourth support member is fixed to the base plate, and the other end of the fourth support member is retractably connected to the third connecting end.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first fixed end is provided with a first mounting hole for connecting to the roof or wall, the second fixed end is provided with a second mounting hole for connecting to the roof or wall, and the third fixed end is provided with a third mounting hole for connecting to the roof or wall.

[0015] In one embodiment, the lifting and storing smoke hood rack further includes a first driving component and a second driving component. The first driving component is connected to the first support member and the second support member to drive the first support member and the second support member to extend and retract. The second driving component is connected to the third support member and the fourth support member to drive the third support member and the fourth support member to extend and retract.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first driving member includes a first telescopic rod and a first driving member for driving the first telescopic rod to extend and retract. The first driving member is fixed to the second support member. One end of the first telescopic rod is connected to the first driving member, and the other end of the first telescopic rod is connected to the first support member.

[0017] The second driving component includes a second telescopic rod and a second driving member for driving the second telescopic rod to extend and retract. The second driving member is fixed to the fourth support member. One end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the second driving member, and the other end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the third support member.

[0018] In one embodiment, the range hood further includes a grille, which is disposed on one end of the housing away from the second flue pipe, and a second through hole is provided on the bottom plate, in which the grille is disposed.

[0019] In one embodiment, the lifting and storing range hood rack further includes a storage rack disposed on the base plate, the storage rack being used to store at least one of knives, kitchen utensils, tableware, and seasonings.

[0020] In one embodiment, the storage rack is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple storage racks include a plate rack, a bowl rack, a knife rack, a kitchen utensil rack and a condiment rack. The plate rack is provided with a plate placement slot, the bowl rack is provided with a bowl placement slot, the knife rack is provided with a knife placement slot, the kitchen utensil rack is provided with a kitchen utensil placement slot, and the condiment rack is provided with a condiment placement slot.

[0021] In one embodiment, the lifting and storing range hood rack further includes a water collection tray, the base plate is provided with a mounting groove, the water collection tray is disposed in the mounting groove, and the storage rack is disposed in the water collection tray.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. In this application, the distance between the base plate and the first fixed end is adjustable through the telescopic connection between the first connecting end of the first support member and the second support member of the base frame, thereby adjusting the overall height of the range hood, which can adapt to different kitchen environments and the height requirements of users, and improve the flexibility and comfort of use.

[0024] 2. In this application, the first flue pipe and the second flue pipe in the range hood are connected by a telescopic connection. The total length of the flue can be adjusted according to the actual installation space and needs, which helps to optimize the smoke exhaust effect of the range hood, reduce the retention of oil fumes in the kitchen, and keep the kitchen air fresh.

[0025] 3. In this application, by setting up various storage racks on the base plate, such as plate racks, bowl racks, knife racks, kitchen utensil racks and spice racks, the kitchen space is efficiently utilized, storage function is increased, and the height-adjustable design meets the needs of users of different heights to reach items. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a kitchen island and a liftable range hood rack according to one embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a front view of a kitchen island and a liftable range hood rack according to one embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a lifting and storing range hood rack in one embodiment of this application when it is extended.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a partial perspective view of the base frame according to one embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Another structural diagram from a different perspective;

[0032] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of a portion of the frame structure according to one embodiment of this application.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100. Kitchen island; 200. Liftable range hood rack; 210. First support member; 211. First fixed end; 211a. First mounting hole; 212. First connecting end; 220. Base frame; 221. Base plate; 221a. Second through hole; 221b. Mounting groove; 222. Second support member; 223. Top plate; 223a. First through hole; 224. Column; 225. First storage space; 226. Second storage space; 227. Fourth support member; 228. Cup holder; 230. Range hood; 231. Housing; 232. First flue pipe; 232a. Second fixed end; 232b, second connecting end; 232c, second mounting hole; 233, second flue pipe; 234, grille; 240, third support member; 241, third fixed end; 241a, third mounting hole; 242, third connecting end; 250, storage rack; 251, plate rack; 251a, plate placement slot; 252, bowl rack; 252a, bowl placement slot; 253, knife rack; 253a, knife placement slot; 254, kitchen utensil rack; 254a, kitchen utensil placement slot; 255, condiment rack; 255a, condiment placement slot; 260, water collection tray. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following are specific embodiments of this application, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the technical solutions of this application. However, this application is not limited to these embodiments.

[0036] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The kitchen island 100 can be used as a work surface for food preparation or as a dining area. By installing a liftable range hood rack 200 above the kitchen island 100, the range hood 230 on the liftable range hood rack 200 can quickly remove waste from the stove combustion and harmful fumes generated during cooking, and exhaust them outdoors to purify the air.

[0037] The lifting and storage range hood rack 200 includes a first support member 210, a base frame 220, and a range hood 230.

[0038] The first support member 210 includes a first fixed end 211 and a first connecting end 212 located at both ends. The first fixed end 211 is used to connect to the roof or wall, and the first connecting end 212 is used to connect to the base frame 220. The first support member 210 can be made of metal materials, such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy, to ensure that it has sufficient strength and corrosion resistance.

[0039] The base frame 220 includes a base plate 221 and a second support member 222. One end of the second support member 222 is fixed to the base plate 221, and the other end of the second support member 222 is telescopically connected to a first connecting end 212 to adjust the distance between the base plate 221 and the first fixed end 211. The base plate 221 can be made of metal sheet, and its surface can be treated for rust prevention and aesthetics. The shape of the base plate 221 can be rectangular, square, or other suitable shapes, and its size can be designed according to the size of the range hood 230. One end of the second support member 222 is fixed to the base plate 221, which can be fixed by welding, bolting, or other methods. The other end of the second support member 222 is telescopically connected to the first connecting end 212 to adjust the distance between the base plate 221 and the first fixed end 211, so that the height of the lifting and storing range hood frame 200 can be adjusted as needed.

[0040] The range hood 230 includes a housing 231, a first flue pipe 232, and a second flue pipe 233. The housing 231 is mounted on a base plate 221 and can be fixed using bolts or other fasteners. The housing 231 houses the core components of the range hood 230, such as a fan and control circuitry. The first flue pipe 232 includes a second fixed end 232a and a second connecting end 232b at both ends. The second fixed end 232a is used to connect to the roof or wall, and the second connecting end 232b is used to connect to the second flue pipe 233. One end of the second flue pipe 233 is connected to the housing 231 via a flange, clip, or other means. The other end of the second flue pipe 233 is retractably connected to the second connecting end 232b. This retractable connection allows the length of the flue pipe to be adjusted accordingly as the base frame 220 is raised or lowered, ensuring the continuity and sealing of the flue.

[0041] The lifting and storing range hood rack 200 of this application, through the telescopic connection between the first connecting end 212 of the first support member 210 and the second support member 222 of the base frame 220, makes the distance between the base plate 221 and the first fixed end 211 adjustable, thereby adjusting the overall height of the range hood 230. This can adapt to different kitchen environments and the height requirements of users, improving the flexibility and comfort of use. The first flue pipe 232 and the second flue pipe 233 in the range hood 230 adopt a telescopic connection, and the total length of the flue can be adjusted according to the actual installation space and needs, which helps to optimize the smoke exhaust effect of the range hood 230, reduce the retention of oil fumes in the kitchen, and keep the kitchen air fresh.

[0042] In one embodiment, the base frame 220 further includes a top plate 223 and uprights 224. The top plate 223 and the base plate 221 are spaced apart to form a first storage space 225, and the side of the top plate 223 away from the base plate 221 has a second storage space 226. The top plate 223 can be made of the same or different material as the base plate 221, and its surface can also be treated for rust prevention and aesthetics. The height of the first storage space 225 can be designed according to the height of the casing 231 to ensure that the casing 231 can be completely placed within the first storage space 225. The second storage space 226 can be used to place some kitchen utensils or decorative items. The uprights 224 connect the top plate 223 and the base plate 221 and can be made of metal tubing or profiles, and are fixed to the top plate 223 and the base plate 221 by welding or bolting. The number of uprights 224 can be set according to actual needs, usually four, located at the four corners of the base plate 221 to provide sufficient support strength.

[0043] The housing 231 is disposed within the first storage space 225, and the top plate 223 has a first through hole 223a for the second flue to pass through. The size of the first through hole 223a is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the second flue pipe 233, so that the second flue pipe 233 can pass through smoothly and maintain a certain amount of room for movement. The position of the first through hole 223a corresponds to the position of the flue gas outlet on the housing 231 to ensure that the flue gas can be discharged smoothly.

[0044] A cup holder 228 is provided on the side of the top plate 223 facing the bottom plate 221. The cup holder 228 can be made of stainless steel, which is rust-proof and easy to clean. The cup holder 228 includes multiple cup hooks to meet the needs of hanging multiple cups.

[0045] The liftable range hood rack 200 also includes a third support member 240, which comprises a third fixed end 241 and a third connecting end 242 located at both ends. The third fixed end 241 is used to connect to the roof or wall, and the third connecting end 242 is used to connect to the base frame 220. The material and structure of the third support member 240 are similar to those of the first support member 210, and it can provide additional support force to enhance the stability of the entire liftable range hood rack 200.

[0046] The base frame 220 also includes a fourth support member 227. The second support member 222 and the fourth support member 227 are spaced apart on both sides of the top plate 223, forming a symmetrical structure and improving the overall balance and stability. One end of the fourth support member 227 is fixed to the base plate 221, and the other end of the fourth support member 227 is telescopically connected to the third connecting end 242. This symmetrical support structure makes the lifting and storing range hood rack 200 more stable during lifting and lowering, and less prone to tilting or swaying.

[0047] The first fixing end 211 has a first mounting hole 211a for connection with the roof or wall, the second fixing end 232a has a second mounting hole 232c for connection with the roof or wall, and the third fixing end 241 has a third mounting hole 241a for connection with the roof or wall. These mounting holes can be designed as elongated holes to facilitate fine-tuning during installation and adapt to different installation environments. Expansion bolts, self-tapping screws, and other fasteners can be used during installation; the appropriate fixing method should be selected based on the material of the wall or roof.

[0048] The lifting and retractable range hood rack 200 also includes a first driving component and a second driving component. The first driving component is connected to the first support member 210 and the second support member 222 to drive the first support member 210 and the second support member 222 to extend and retract. The second driving component is connected to the third support member 240 and the fourth support member 227 to drive the third support member 240 and the fourth support member 227 to extend and retract. The first driving component and the second driving component can work synchronously to ensure that the lifting and retractable range hood rack 200 remains horizontal during the lifting and retracting process.

[0049] The first driving component includes a first telescopic rod and a first driving member for driving the telescopic rod to extend and retract. The first driving member is fixed to the second support member 222 and can be a power device such as an electric motor, hydraulic cylinder, or pneumatic cylinder. One end of the first telescopic rod is connected to the first driving member, and the other end of the first telescopic rod is connected to the first support member 210. The first driving member can be controlled by a control circuit to achieve automatic lifting and lowering.

[0050] The second driving component includes a second telescopic rod and a second driving member for driving the telescopic rod to extend and retract. The second driving member is fixed to the fourth support member 227. One end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the second driving member, and the other end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the third support member 240. The second driving member and the first driving member can be of the same type and controlled by the same control system to ensure the synchronization of the two driving components.

[0051] refer to Figures 3-6 The range hood 230 also includes a grille 234, which covers the end of the housing 231 away from the second flue pipe 233. The grille 234 filters large particles in the fumes, preventing them from entering the fan system and causing blockages. A second through-hole 221a penetrates the base plate 221, and the grille 234 is disposed within this through-hole. The position of the second through-hole 221a corresponds to the position of the air inlet of the housing 231, ensuring that air can smoothly enter the range hood 230 system. The grille 234 can be made of stainless steel, which has good corrosion resistance and is easy to clean.

[0052] The liftable range hood rack 200 also includes a storage rack 250, which is mounted on the base plate 221 and can be fixed by bolts, clips, or other means. The storage rack 250 is used to store at least one of knives, kitchen utensils, tableware, and seasonings, increasing the practicality of the liftable range hood rack 200 so that it not only has a smoke extraction function but also a storage function, saving kitchen space.

[0053] In one embodiment, multiple storage racks 250 are provided, including a plate rack 251, a bowl rack 252, a knife rack 253, a kitchen utensil rack 254, and a spice rack 255. The plate rack 251 has a plate placement slot 251a for placing plates of various sizes. The bowl rack 252 has a bowl placement slot 252a for placing bowls, cups, and other tableware. The knife rack 253 has a knife placement slot 253a for safely storing various kitchen knives. The kitchen utensil rack 254 has a kitchen utensil placement slot 254a for placing spatulas, spoons, and other kitchen tools. The spice rack 255 has a spice placement slot 255a for placing various spice bottles and jars. These storage racks 250 can be combined or used individually according to user needs, improving the flexibility and adaptability of the lifting and storing range hood rack 200.

[0054] The liftable range hood rack 200 also includes a water collection tray 260. A mounting groove 221b is provided on the base plate 221, and the water collection tray 260 is placed within the mounting groove 221b. The storage rack 250 is placed within the water collection tray 260. The water collection tray 260 can collect water from kitchen utensils, tableware, and other items, preventing water droplets from falling to the ground and causing slippery hazards. The water collection tray 260 can be made of plastic or stainless steel, and its bottom can be designed with a slight slope to facilitate water collection in one place for easy cleaning.

[0055] The lifting and storage range hood rack 200 provided in this application embodiment not only solves the problem of the range hood rack 200's height being non-adjustable, but also improves the utilization rate of kitchen space through multi-functional design, making the range hood rack 200 no longer just a single-function structure supporting the range hood 230, but a multi-functional device in the kitchen that integrates oil extraction and storage.

[0056] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0057] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0058] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this application.

Claims

1. A lift storage cigarette machine frame, characterized in that, include: The first support member includes a first fixed end and a first connecting end located at both ends; The base frame includes a base plate and a second support member. One end of the second support member is fixed to the base plate, and the other end of the second support member is telescopically connected to the first connecting end to adjust the distance between the base plate and the first fixed end. The range hood includes a housing, a first flue pipe, and a second flue pipe. The housing is disposed on the base plate. The first flue pipe includes a second fixed end and a second connecting end located at both ends. One end of the second flue pipe is connected to the housing, and the other end of the second flue pipe is retractably connected to the second connecting end.

2. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 1, wherein, The base frame also includes a top plate and uprights. The top plate and the bottom plate are spaced apart to form a first storage space. The side of the top plate away from the bottom plate has a second storage space. The uprights connect the top plate and the bottom plate. The housing is disposed within the first storage space, and the top plate is provided with a first through hole for the second flue to pass through.

3. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting and storing smoke hood rack also includes a third support member, which includes a third fixed end and a third connecting end located at both ends; The base frame also includes a fourth support member. The second support member and the fourth support member are arranged at intervals on both sides of the top plate. One end of the fourth support member is fixed to the base plate, and the other end of the fourth support member is retractably connected to the third connecting end.

4. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first fixed end is provided with a first mounting hole for connecting to the roof or wall, the second fixed end is provided with a second mounting hole for connecting to the roof or wall, and the third fixed end is provided with a third mounting hole for connecting to the roof or wall.

5. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting and storing smoke hood rack also includes a first driving component and a second driving component. The first driving component is connected to the first support member and the second support member to drive the first support member and the second support member to extend and retract. The second driving component is connected to the third support member and the fourth support member to drive the third support member and the fourth support member to extend and retract.

6. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 5, wherein, The first driving component includes a first telescopic rod and a first driving member for driving the first telescopic rod to extend and retract. The first driving member is fixed to the second support member. One end of the first telescopic rod is connected to the first driving member, and the other end of the first telescopic rod is connected to the first support member. The second driving component includes a second telescopic rod and a second driving member for driving the second telescopic rod to extend and retract. The second driving member is fixed to the fourth support member. One end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the second driving member, and the other end of the second telescopic rod is connected to the third support member.

7. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 1, wherein, The range hood also includes a grille, which is installed on the end of the housing away from the second flue pipe. The bottom plate has a second through hole, and the grille is disposed in the second through hole.

8. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 1, wherein, The lifting and storing range hood rack also includes a storage rack, which is set on the base plate and is used to store at least one of knives, kitchen utensils, tableware and seasonings.

9. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 8, characterized in that, The storage rack is provided in multiple ways, including a plate rack, a bowl rack, a knife rack, a kitchen utensil rack, and a condiment rack. The plate rack has a plate placement slot, the bowl rack has a bowl placement slot, the knife rack has a knife placement slot, the kitchen utensil rack has a kitchen utensil placement slot, and the condiment rack has a condiment placement slot.

10. The lift storage smoking machine frame according to claim 8, wherein, The lifting and storing range hood rack also includes a water collection tray. The base plate is provided with a mounting groove, the water collection tray is set in the mounting groove, and the storage rack is set in the water collection tray.

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