Front plate reinforcing structure of cooking equipment and cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a cooking equipment front plate reinforcing structure and cooking equipment, the cooking equipment is provided with a door body, the front plate reinforcing structure comprises a front plate, a top plate and a connecting piece, the connecting piece is arranged on one side of the front plate far away from the door body, one end of the connecting piece is clamped with the front plate, and the other end of the connecting piece is clamped with the top plate. The other end of the connecting piece is detachably connected with the top plate, and the connecting piece can apply acting force to the front plate in the direction away from the door body; the connecting piece is additionally arranged, so that the acting force of the door body and the front plate is transferred to the connecting piece under the door opening working condition, on one hand, looseness between the front plate and the cavity caused by door opening is avoided, the reinforcing effect on the front plate is achieved, on the other hand, the connecting piece is easy and convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the service life of the door is prolonged. Even if the connecting piece deforms due to frequent stress, the connecting piece can be simply disassembled and replaced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and in particular to a front plate reinforcement structure for cooking equipment and the cooking equipment itself. Background Technology

[0002] Microwave ovens and steam ovens are indispensable appliances in people's daily lives, and they come in a variety of structural forms. With the continuous improvement of industrial design and the application of new technologies, materials, and shapes in cooking equipment, not only have various types of cooking equipment been developed, but their structures have also been optimized accordingly.

[0003] In existing technologies, for pull-down door cooking appliances, there is an interaction force between the door and the front panel during each pull-down opening process (especially at the moment of opening). Over time, this can cause the front panel to loosen between the front panel and the cavity of the cooking appliance. This can easily lead to damage and deformation of parts, and can also easily create gaps between the front panel and the cavity, causing microwave leakage and endangering the user's health. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to propose a front panel reinforcement structure for a cooking device and a cooking device in order to solve the problem that in the prior art, the front panel of a pull-down door cooking device is prone to loosening when the door is opened.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] A front panel reinforcement structure for a cooking device, the cooking device having a door, the front panel reinforcement structure including a front panel, a top panel, and a connector, the connector being disposed on the side of the front panel away from the door, one end of the connector being snapped into the front panel, and the other end being detachably connected to the top panel.

[0007] Furthermore, the connector includes a snap-fit ​​section, a transition reinforcement section, and an assembly section connected in sequence. The snap-fit ​​section snaps into the front panel, and the assembly section connects to the top panel.

[0008] Furthermore, the top plate is provided with an assembly protrusion, the assembly protrusion is provided with an assembly hole, the assembly section is provided with a mounting hole, and the assembly hole and the mounting hole can be connected by fasteners.

[0009] Furthermore, the assembly protrusion is provided with an insertion interface, and the assembly section is provided with an insertion plate, which can be inserted into the insertion interface.

[0010] Furthermore, the top of the front panel is provided with an upward flange, the upward flange has an insertion hole, and the snap-fit ​​section is provided with a front flange on the side away from the transition reinforcement section, the front flange can be inserted into the insertion hole and abut against the insertion hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper flange has a snap-fit ​​groove on the side of the socket away from the door body, and the snap-fit ​​section forms a snap groove on the side near the upper flange. When the front flange is inserted into the socket, the snap groove snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the connector includes an abutment section, the end of the snap-fit ​​section away from the transition reinforcement section is connected to the abutment section, and the abutment section is at least capable of abutting against the upper flange.

[0013] Furthermore, the end of the abutting section abuts against the rear sidewall of the front panel, or there is a gap between the end of the abutting section and the rear sidewall of the front panel.

[0014] Furthermore, the transition reinforcement section is provided with a reinforcing protrusion, and both sides of the transition reinforcement section are provided with side flanges.

[0015] A cooking appliance, including the aforementioned front panel reinforcement structure.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the front plate reinforcement structure and cooking device of the present invention have the following advantages:

[0017] The present invention relates to a front panel reinforcement structure for a cooking device and the cooking device thereof. By additionally setting a connector, the force between the door and the front panel is transferred to the connector when the door is open. On the one hand, this prevents the front panel from loosening when the door is opened, thus achieving a reinforcement effect on the front panel. On the other hand, the connector is easy to assemble and disassemble. Even if the connector deforms due to frequent stress, it can be easily disassembled and replaced. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 For the embodiments of this utility model in Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front panel structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the top plate according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Door body; 2. Outer shell; 3. Cavity structure; 4. Front panel; 41. Upper flange; 42. Insertion hole; 43. Snap-fit ​​groove; 5. Top plate; 51. Assembly protrusion; 52. Insertion interface; 53. Assembly hole; 6. Connector; 61. Abutment section; 62. Snap-fit ​​section; 621. Snap-fit ​​groove; 622. Front flange; 63. Transition reinforcement section; 631. Reinforcement protrusion; 632. Side flange; 64. Assembly section; 641. Mounting hole; 642. Insert plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The inventive concepts of this disclosure will be described below using terminology commonly used by those skilled in the art to convey the essence of their work to others skilled in the art. However, these inventive concepts may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0028] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] To address the problem in existing pull-down door cooking appliances where the front panel easily becomes loose between the front panel and the cavity during the opening and closing process, this embodiment proposes a front panel reinforcement structure for the cooking appliance, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 1-5 As shown, the cooking device has a door 1, and the front panel reinforcement structure includes a front panel 4, a top panel 5, and a connector 6. The connector 6 is located on the side of the front panel 4 away from the door 1. One end of the connector 6 is snapped into the front panel 4, and the other end is detachably connected to the top panel 5. This allows the connector 6 to apply force to the front panel 4 in a direction away from the door 1 when the cooking device is opened, thus preventing the front panel from becoming loose from the cavity due to the door being opened.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, this application, by additionally setting the connector 6, transfers the force between the door body 1 and the front panel 4 to the connector 6 when the door is open. On the one hand, it avoids loosening between the front panel and the cavity caused by opening the door, thus achieving a reinforcement effect on the front panel 4. On the other hand, the connector 6 is easy to assemble and disassemble. Even if the connector 6 is deformed due to frequent stress, it can be easily disassembled and replaced.

[0031] The connector 6 includes a snap-fit ​​section 62, a transition reinforcement section 63, and an assembly section 64 connected in sequence. The snap-fit ​​section 62 snaps into the front plate 4, and the assembly section 64 connects to the top plate 5. Simultaneously, while assembling the connector 6, the transition reinforcement section 63 provides a certain amount of space transition, avoiding unnecessary spatial interference, and also helps to strengthen the entire connector 6, improving its mechanical properties.

[0032] Regarding the connection between the top plate 5 and the connector 6, the top plate 5 can be part of the cavity structure 3 of the cooking equipment, for example, the top plate 5 is the top plate of the cavity structure 3. However, for the sake of sealing the inner cavity of the cooking equipment, a plate structure that is fixedly assembled can also be set above the cavity structure 3 to serve as the top plate 5. Of course, if designed properly, the top plate of the outer shell 2 of the cooking equipment can also be used as the top plate 5.

[0033] The top plate 5 is provided with an assembly protrusion 51, the assembly protrusion 51 is provided with an assembly hole 53, and the assembly section 64 is provided with a mounting hole 641. The assembly hole 53 and the mounting hole 641 can be connected by fasteners. By providing the assembly protrusion 51 on the top plate 5, the force distribution at the assembly position with the connecting piece 6 can be improved, which helps to improve the mechanical properties of the top plate 5.

[0034] The assembly protrusion 51 is provided with an insertion interface 52, and the assembly section 64 is provided with an insertion plate 642. The insertion plate 642 can be inserted into the insertion interface 52. On the one hand, the connector 6 and the top plate 5 can form a pre-assembly through the insertion plate 642 and the insertion interface 52 during the assembly process, which provides an assembly positioning function and facilitates the subsequent installation of fasteners. On the other hand, it can also provide a certain degree of snap-fit ​​and limiting function, which helps to improve the assembly reliability.

[0035] The transition reinforcement section 63 is provided with a reinforcing protrusion 631, and both sides of the transition reinforcement section 63 are provided with side flanges 632. On the one hand, it can improve the stress distribution of the connector 6 itself and help improve the mechanical properties of the connector 6. On the other hand, it can provide a margin for slight deformation of the connector 6 under stress.

[0036] Regarding the connection between the front panel 4 and the connector 6, the top of the front panel 4 is provided with an upper flange 41, and the upper flange 41 has an insertion hole 42. The snap-fit ​​section 62 is provided with a front flange 622 on the side away from the transition reinforcement section 63. The front flange 622 can be inserted into the insertion hole 42 and abut against the insertion hole 42, thereby realizing the snap-fit ​​between the front panel 4 and the connector 6. At the same time, when the door is open, the front flange 622 can abut against the insertion hole 42 and apply force to the front panel 4 in a direction away from the door body 1, so as to avoid loosening between the front panel and the cavity due to the door being opened.

[0037] Furthermore, the upper flange 41 has a snap-fit ​​groove 43 on the side of the insertion hole 42 away from the door body 1, and the snap-fit ​​section 62 forms a slot 621 on the side near the upper flange 41. When the front flange 622 is inserted into the insertion hole 42, the slot 621 engages with the snap-fit ​​groove 43 to ensure the reliable engagement between the front plate 4 and the connector 6. For example, the snap-fit ​​section 62 has an arched structure, with its front side designated as the front flange 622, which is inserted into the insertion hole 42. The entire arched structure can form the slot 621, and the slot 621 engages with the snap-fit ​​groove 43. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​groove 43 also makes it easier for the front flange 622 to be inserted into the insertion hole 42, reducing the difficulty of disassembly and assembly.

[0038] Furthermore, due to the setting of the snap-fit ​​groove 43, the connector 6 can be inserted into the insertion hole 42 in a downward inclined direction, providing a certain assembly angle. On this basis, in order to further enhance the snap-fit ​​relationship between the front plate 4 and the connector 6, the connector 6 includes an abutment section 61. The end of the snap-fit ​​section 62 away from the transition reinforcement section 63 is connected to the abutment section 61. The abutment section 61 can at least abut against the upper flange 41. Correspondingly, the abutment section 61 can also be intuitively regarded as a section of structure that continues to extend from the front flange 622 toward the door body 1. Thus, while the front flange 622 is inserted into the socket 42, the abutting section 61 is further provided so that the abutting section 61 abuts against the upper flange 41. On the one hand, this can prevent the front flange 622 from separating from the socket 42 in the vertical direction, so that the connector 6 can only separate from the socket 42, the snap-fit ​​groove 43 and other structures at a specific angle, which helps to improve the assembly reliability between the front plate 4 and the connector 6. On the other hand, the abutting section 61 can also provide a certain inner support for the front plate 4.

[0039] In addition, the end of the abutting section 61 can also abut against the rear side wall of the front panel 4, or there can be a small gap between the two, so that if the user closes the door with too much force, causing the front panel 4 to be impacted and slightly deformed or displaced, the abutting section 61 can provide a certain support and buffering effect for the front panel 4.

[0040] In this utility model, any cooking device, such as a microwave oven or a steam oven, can include the front panel reinforcement structure described in this embodiment. Based on the relevant structures and assembly relationships provided in this application, the cooking device also includes conventional components such as a door 1, a shell 2, a cavity structure 3, and electrical control components. Since these conventional components can all adopt existing technologies, they will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A front panel reinforcement structure for a cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking device has a door (1), and the front panel reinforcement structure includes a front panel (4), a top panel (5), and a connector (6). The connector (6) is located on the side of the front panel (4) away from the door (1). One end of the connector (6) is snapped into the front panel (4), and the other end is detachably connected to the top panel (5).

2. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (6) includes a snap-fit ​​section (62), a transition reinforcement section (63), and an assembly section (64) connected in sequence. The snap-fit ​​section (62) snaps into the front plate (4), and the assembly section (64) is connected to the top plate (5).

3. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top plate (5) is provided with an assembly protrusion (51), the assembly protrusion (51) is provided with an assembly hole (53), the assembly section (64) is provided with a mounting hole (641), and the assembly hole (53) and the mounting hole (641) can be connected by fasteners.

4. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The assembly protrusion (51) is provided with an insertion interface (52), and the assembly section (64) is provided with an insertion plate (642), which can be inserted into the insertion interface (52).

5. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the front plate (4) is provided with an upper flange (41), the upper flange (41) is provided with a socket (42), and the snap-fit ​​section (62) is provided with a front flange (622) on the side away from the transition reinforcement section (63). The front flange (622) can be inserted into the socket (42) and abut against the socket (42).

6. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper flange (41) has a snap-fit ​​groove (43) on the side of the socket (42) away from the door body (1). The snap-fit ​​section (62) forms a snap groove (621) on the side of the upper flange (41). When the front flange (622) is inserted into the socket (42), the snap groove (621) snaps into the snap groove (43).

7. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector (6) includes an abutment section (61), and the end of the snap-fit ​​section (62) away from the transition reinforcement section (63) is connected to the abutment section (61), and the abutment section (61) is at least able to abut against the upper flange (41).

8. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The end of the abutting section (61) abuts against the rear sidewall of the front plate (4), or there is a gap between the end of the abutting section (61) and the rear sidewall of the front plate (4).

9. The front plate reinforcement structure of a cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transition reinforcement section (63) is provided with a reinforcing protrusion (631), and side flanges (632) are provided on both sides of the transition reinforcement section (63).

10. A cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking device includes the front panel reinforcement structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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