Auxiliary device and hob

Abstract

An auxiliary device is provided for adjusting the mounting size of a bottom shell of a cooking appliance to adapt to different embedded holes of cooking tops, the bottom shell comprising a bottom wall and a side wall extending upward from the periphery of the bottom wall, the auxiliary device comprising a connecting portion and an abutting portion, the connecting portion comprising a connecting plate body, a first end portion inserted into the bottom wall and a second end portion extending out of the bottom wall, the abutting portion extending upward from the second end portion and perpendicular to the X direction; the bottom wall is provided with at least two mounting holes along the X direction, when the first end portion is inserted into different mounting holes, the distance between the abutting portion and the side wall is different; wherein the X direction is the extension direction of the connecting portion. Thus, the size of the bottom shell can be adjusted to adapt to different cooking tops.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooktop technology, and in particular to an auxiliary device and a cooktop including the auxiliary device. [Background Technology]

[0002] For built-in cooktops, a hole is typically drilled in the cabinet, and the cooktop's base is then fitted into the hole, making the cooktop more aesthetically pleasing and saving space. However, the compatibility between the base of existing built-in cooktops and cabinet openings is often poor, especially when users buy a new cooktop to replace an old one. The new cooktop frequently doesn't fit the original cabinet opening; if the cabinet opening is too large, the outer edge of the base cannot rest on the cabinet, resulting in the base not being under stress while the cooktop panel is stressed, making the cooktop prone to damage.

[0003] Unless there is sufficient evidence to support it, the prior art described herein does not imply an admission that such prior art was known to a person skilled in the art prior to the filing date of this application. [Summary of the Invention]

[0004] One objective of this application is to provide an improved auxiliary device and a stove including the auxiliary device, addressing at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems and / or other possible technical problems not mentioned in this application.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this application, embodiments of this application provide an auxiliary device for adjusting the installation dimensions of the bottom shell of a stove to accommodate different mounting holes on the stove. The bottom shell includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending circumferentially upward from the bottom wall. The auxiliary device includes a connecting portion and an abutting portion. The connecting portion includes a connecting plate, a first end inserted into the bottom wall, and a second end extending out of the bottom wall. The abutting portion extends upward from the second end in a direction perpendicular to the X direction. The bottom wall has at least two mounting holes along the X direction. When the first end is inserted into different mounting holes, the distance between the abutting portion and the side wall is different. The X direction is the extension direction of the connecting portion.

[0006] Therefore, the aforementioned auxiliary device can adjust the size of the bottom shell by cooperating with different mounting holes on the bottom shell to accommodate stove embedding holes of different sizes.

[0007] According to an alternative embodiment of this application, the first end includes a tongue that protrudes upward from the connecting plate and extends generally in the X direction; the tongue is configured to pass through the mounting hole from below the bottom wall; the bottom wall is clamped between the connecting plate and the tongue.

[0008] According to an optional embodiment of this application, the height difference between the lowest point of the tongue and the connecting plate is less than the thickness of the bottom wall.

[0009] According to an optional embodiment of this application, the tongue includes a fixed section and a free section connected together; the fixed section protrudes upward from the connecting plate and extends horizontally in the X direction after passing through the mounting hole; the free section gradually extends downward in a direction away from the second end until the height difference between the lowest point of the free section and the connecting plate is less than the thickness of the bottom wall.

[0010] According to an optional embodiment of this application, the tongue includes a fixed section and a free section connected together; the fixed section protrudes upward from the connecting plate and gradually extends downward in a general X direction after passing through the mounting hole, until the height difference between the end of the fixed section away from the second end and the connecting plate is less than the thickness of the bottom wall; the free section gradually extends upward in a direction away from the second end.

[0011] According to an optional embodiment of this application, a partition is provided between the different mounting holes; the portion of the partition near the second end is inclined downward to form a guide surface that facilitates the insertion of the tongue.

[0012] According to an alternative embodiment of this application, the tongue is made of an elastic material.

[0013] According to an optional embodiment of this application, the width of the tongue is smaller than the width of the connecting plate; the portion of the connecting plate corresponding to the vertical projection of the tongue is hollowed out to form a first clearance space defined by a first edge and a second edge; the first edge, the second edge, and the tongue together clamp the bottom wall.

[0014] According to an optional embodiment of this application, the portion of the connecting plate located between the tongue and the second end is hollowed out to form a second clearance space.

[0015] According to a first aspect of this application, an embodiment of this application provides a stove that includes the aforementioned auxiliary device.

[0016] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the directional expressions appearing in this application are based on the usual usage state of the stove.

[0017] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" 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.

[0018] The above description of the invention is not intended to depict all possible implementations of the invention. Throughout the application, numerous examples are provided to provide guidance, and these examples can be used in a variety of feasible combinations. [Attached Image Description]

[0019] The following figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of this application, wherein:

[0020] Figure 1 An example of the stove and cooktop of this application is shown schematically in a top view;

[0021] Figure 2 An example of the stove and cooktop of this application is shown schematically from a bottom view;

[0022] Figure 3 An example of the mating structure between the auxiliary device and the base shell of this application is shown in a partially enlarged view;

[0023] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 Sectional view along line AA;

[0024] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 An example of the auxiliary device of this application is shown in a perspective view;

[0026] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6 A magnified view of part B in the middle section;

[0027] Figure 8 Another example of the auxiliary device of this application is shown in a perspective view;

[0028] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 A magnified view of part C in the middle.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1-Stove, 10-Bottom shell, 11-Bottom wall, 110-Mounting hole, 111-Partition part, 112-Guide surface, 12-Side wall, 2-Stove platform, 21-Hole wall, 3-Auxiliary device, 31-Connecting part, 310-Connecting plate, 311-First end, 312-Tongue, 312a-Fixing section, 312b-Connecting section, 313-First edge, 314-Second edge, 315-Second end, 32-Abutting part, S1-First clearance space, S2-Second clearance space. 【Detailed Implementation Methods】

[0031] To make the purpose, solution, and beneficial effects of this application clearer, the application will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0032] Figure 1 and Figure 2 An example of the stove 1 and stove platform 2 of this application is schematically shown in top and bottom views, respectively. The stove 1 is, for example, a gas stove, but it may also be other types of stove 1. The stove platform 2 has a recessed hole for mounting the stove 1. Sometimes, the size of the recessed hole may be too large, so the stove 1 cannot be securely mounted into the recessed hole. To this end, this application proposes an auxiliary device 3 for adjusting the mounting size of the bottom shell 10 of the stove 1 to accommodate different recessed holes of the stove platform 2.

[0033] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 In the cross-sectional view along line AA, the bottom shell 10 includes a bottom wall 11 and a side wall 12 extending circumferentially upward from the bottom wall 11. Due to the differences in the size of the embedding holes of different stoves 2, there is often a gap between the side wall 12 and the hole wall 21 of the embedding hole.

[0034] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, the auxiliary device 3 includes a connecting portion 31 and an abutting portion 32. The connecting portion 31, used to fix the auxiliary device 3 to the bottom wall 11, includes a connecting plate 310, a first end portion 311 inserted into the bottom wall 11, and a second end portion 315 extending out of the bottom wall 11. The abutting portion 32 extends upward from the second end portion 315 in a direction perpendicular to the X direction, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the X direction here refers to the extending direction of the connecting part 31, and the abutting part 32 is used to abut against the wall 21 of the embedded hole of the stove 2 to prevent the stove 1 from shaking or shifting. Optionally, as Figure 2 As shown, there are four auxiliary devices 3, which can extend from all four sides of the bottom shell 10 to abut against the hole wall. Optionally, the connecting plate 310 is configured to be bent downward on both sides in its width direction to increase its own strength.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the bottom wall 11 is provided with at least two mounting holes 110 along the X direction. When the first end 311 is inserted into different mounting holes 110, the distance between the abutment part 32 and the side wall 12 is different. Thus, the abutment part 32 can extend out of the side wall 12 by different lengths. When installing the stove 1, the position of the abutment part 32 can be adjusted according to the size of the stove 2 so that it abuts against the hole wall 21 of the embedded hole, thereby achieving a stable fit between the stove 1 and the stove 2.

[0036] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the first end 311 includes a tongue 312 that protrudes upward from the connecting plate 310 and extends generally in the X direction. When the auxiliary device 3 is inserted into the bottom wall 11, the tongue 312 passes through the mounting hole 110 from below the bottom wall 11, and the bottom wall 11 is clamped between the connecting plate 310 and the tongue 312, thereby achieving fixation.

[0037] Furthermore, in order to enhance the stability of the connection, the height difference between the lowest point of the tongue 312 and the connecting plate 310 is less than the thickness of the bottom wall 11.

[0038] In one alternative embodiment, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the width of the tongue 312 is smaller than the width of the connecting plate 310. The portion of the connecting plate 310 corresponding to the vertical projection of the tongue is hollowed out to form a first clearance space S1 defined by the first edge 313 and the second edge 314. It can be understood that the portion of the connecting plate 310 directly below the tongue 312 is hollowed out, and the first clearance space S1 forms the first edge 313 and the second edge 314 on both sides of the width direction of the connecting plate 310, wherein the width direction of the connecting plate 310 is perpendicular to the aforementioned X direction. The first edge 313, the second edge 314, and the tongue 312 together clamp the bottom wall 11. To enhance the stability of the connection, the height difference between the first edge 313, the second edge 314, and the tongue 312 is less than the thickness of the bottom wall 11. Optionally, the first edge 313 and the second edge 314 are configured to be bent downwards to increase the strength of the connecting plate 310.

[0039] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the tongue 312 includes a fixed section 312a and a free section 312b connected together. The fixed section 312a protrudes upward from the connecting plate 310 and extends horizontally in the X direction after passing through the mounting hole 110. The free section 312b gradually extends downward in a direction away from the second end until the height difference between the lowest point of the free section 312b and the connecting plate 310 is less than the thickness of the bottom wall 11. Thus, when the auxiliary device 3 is inserted into the mounting hole 110, the lowest point of the free section 312b presses against the top of the bottom wall 11, enhancing the stability of the insertion. Optionally, the length of the tongue 312 in the X direction is greater than the total length of all the mounting holes 110 to avoid the lowest point of the free section 312b falling directly above the mounting hole 110 after insertion, thus failing to form effective pressure.

[0040] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, the tongue 312 includes a fixed section 312a and a free section 312b connected together. The fixed section 312a protrudes upward from the connecting plate 310 and gradually extends downward in the X direction after passing through the mounting hole 110, until the height difference between the end of the fixed section 312a away from the second end 315 and the connecting plate 310 is less than the thickness of the bottom wall 11. Therefore, when the auxiliary device 3 is inserted into the mounting hole 110, the end of the fixed section 312a away from the second end 315 presses against the top of the bottom wall 11, enhancing the stability of the insertion. Furthermore, to facilitate the tongue 312 entering the mounting hole 110, the free section 312b gradually extends upward in the direction away from the second end 315.

[0041] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, such as Figure 5 As shown, a partition 111 is provided between the different mounting holes 110. The portion of the partition 111 near the second end 315 slopes downward to form a guide surface 112 that facilitates the insertion of the tongue 312. Specifically, when the tongue 312 approaches the mounting hole 110 from below the bottom wall 11, it will first contact and enter the mounting hole 110 along the guide surface 112, facilitating insertion. Further, as... Figure 6 As shown, to prevent interference between the guide surface 112 and the connecting plate 310, the portion of the connecting plate 310 located between the tongue 312 and the second end 315 is hollowed out to form a second clearance space S2. The first clearance space S1 and the second clearance space S2 serve the same purpose.

[0042] According to an exemplary embodiment of this application, the tongue 312 is made of an elastic material. Therefore, even when the height difference between the lowest point of the tongue 312 and the connecting plate 310 is less than the thickness of the bottom wall 11, insertion can be easily achieved, and after insertion, a certain elastic restoring force causes the tongue 312 to press downward against the bottom wall 11.

[0043] This application also provides a stove 1, which includes any of the above-mentioned auxiliary devices 3. The stove 1 equipped with the auxiliary device 3 can be flexibly adapted to the embedding holes of stove 2 of different sizes.

[0044] The components of different embodiments can be combined with each other in any feasible manner to achieve the purpose of this application.

[0045] It should be further noted that this application should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described above, but rather as covering all possible implementations determined by the claims of this application in conjunction with the content disclosed in the specification. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this application without departing from the scope of the technical solution of this application shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of this application.

Claims

1. An auxiliary device for adjusting the installation dimensions of the bottom shell of a stove to accommodate different stove mounting holes, the bottom shell comprising a bottom wall and side walls extending circumferentially upward from the bottom wall, characterized in that: The auxiliary device includes a connecting part and an abutting part. The connecting part includes a connecting plate, a first end inserted into the bottom wall, and a second end extending out of the bottom wall. The abutting part extends upward from the second end in a direction perpendicular to the X direction. The bottom wall is provided with at least two mounting holes along the X direction. When the first end is inserted into different mounting holes, the distance between the abutting part and the side wall is different. Wherein, the X direction is the extension direction of the connecting part.

2. The auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end includes a tongue that protrudes upward from the connecting plate and extends generally in the X direction; The tongue is configured to pass through the mounting hole from below the bottom wall; The bottom wall is clamped between the connecting plate and the tongue.

3. The auxiliary device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height difference between the lowest point of the tongue and the connecting plate is less than the thickness of the bottom wall.

4. The auxiliary device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tongue comprises a fixed segment and a free segment connected together; The fixing section protrudes upward from the connecting plate and extends horizontally approximately in the X direction after passing through the mounting hole; The free segment gradually extends downwards in a direction away from the second end until the height difference between the lowest point of the free segment and the connecting plate is less than the thickness of the bottom wall.

5. The auxiliary device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tongue comprises a fixed segment and a free segment connected together; The fixing segment protrudes upward from the connecting plate and gradually extends downward in the X direction after passing through the mounting hole, until the height difference between the end of the fixing segment away from the second end and the connecting plate is less than the thickness of the bottom wall; The free segment extends gradually upward in a direction away from the second end.

6. The auxiliary device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A partition is provided between the different mounting holes; The portion of the partition near the second end slopes downward to form a guide surface that facilitates the insertion of the tongue.

7. The auxiliary device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tongue is made of an elastic material.

8. The auxiliary device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width of the tongue is smaller than the width of the connecting plate. The portion of the connecting plate corresponding to the vertical projection of the tongue is hollowed out as a first clearance space defined by the first edge and the second edge; The first edge, the second edge, and the tongue together clamp the bottom wall.

9. The auxiliary device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The portion of the connecting plate located between the tongue and the second end is hollowed out to create a second clearance space.

10. A stove, characterized in that: Includes the auxiliary device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

Images