Tilted touch screen mounting mechanism and kitchen appliance

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of oven technology, specifically referring to a tilted touchscreen mounting mechanism and kitchen appliance, comprising: a mounting panel assembly for fixing to the oven casing; a touchscreen holder fixed to the mounting panel assembly, the touchscreen holder having an upwardly tilted display surface with a display opening on the display surface; and a touchscreen component fixed within the touchscreen holder; the touchscreen component having a display screen, the display screen being attached to the inner side of the display surface and displaying itself outward through the display opening. In this patent, the touchscreen holder has an upwardly tilted display surface. When the display screen is fixed to the display surface, the display screen is also tilted, making it easier for a standing user to view the display screen, thus eliminating the need for the user to bend over to operate the display screen to control the oven, making operation more comfortable and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of oven technology, specifically referring to a tilting touch screen mounting mechanism and a kitchen appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Referring to an oven disclosed in Chinese Utility Model No. 2011204285238, the oven has an oven cavity and a door, and a heating element and control components for controlling the heating element are installed inside the oven. A touchscreen is located above the oven door, allowing users to operate the oven to start / stop or control its operating mode. However, since existing ovens are generally placed on the side of the stove or embedded in the stove, the height of the oven limits the user's ability to operate the touchscreen, requiring them to squat or bend over, making operation very inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tilting touchscreen mounting mechanism and a kitchen appliance.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] A tilting touchscreen mounting mechanism, comprising:

[0006] Mounting panel assembly for securing to the oven housing;

[0007] A touchscreen holder, fixed to the mounting panel assembly, has an upward-sloping display surface with a display opening on it; and

[0008] A touch screen assembly is fixed in the touch screen frame; the touch screen assembly has a display screen that is attached to the inner side of the display surface and is displayed outward through the display opening.

[0009] Furthermore, the touch screen component also includes a first glass surface disposed on the display screen, the first glass surface being attached to the inner side of the display surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the touchscreen component is bonded to the touchscreen frame via an adhesive layer.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting panel assembly includes:

[0012] The second glass surface has a first connecting through hole.

[0013] A mounting bracket for attaching to the oven housing;

[0014] The second glass surface is located between the fixing frame and the touch screen frame, and fasteners that pass through the first connecting hole and connect the two are provided on the fixing frame and the touch screen frame.

[0015] Furthermore, the rear side of the touchscreen holder opposite to the second glass surface is open, and it is provided with an inner folded edge. The inner folded edge is provided with a first fastening hole that connects to the fixing frame, and the fixing frame is provided with a corresponding second fastening hole.

[0016] Furthermore, the mounting panel assembly also includes a decorative layer, which is attached to the second glass surface, and a second connecting through hole is provided on the decorative layer opposite to the first connecting through hole.

[0017] A kitchen appliance includes a housing on which the aforementioned tilting touchscreen mounting mechanism is provided.

[0018] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0019] The touch screen holder described in this patent has an upward-sloping display surface. When the display screen is fixed on the display surface, the display screen is also tilted, which makes it easier for a standing user to view the display screen. This eliminates the need for the user to bend over to operate the display screen to control the oven, making the operation more comfortable and convenient for the user.

[0020] The touchscreen bracket in this patent is independently designed and can be directly mounted on existing mounting panel components. The tilting setting of the touchscreen components can be directly achieved through modification.

[0021] This patent uses an independent touchscreen bracket, and the second glass surface is installed between the fixing bracket and the touchscreen bracket by means of fasteners. This makes the mounting panel assembly of this patent look more high-end and more popular with consumers after the application of the second glass surface. Moreover, this structure does not require the first fastening hole to be set on the second glass surface, so as to prevent the second glass surface from being damaged due to the fastening structure on the second glass surface.

[0022] This patent also includes a decorative layer, which can be made of a transparent panel and has some patterns on it, making the oven look more upscale after it is fixed to the second glass surface. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an oven.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the mounting panel assembly.

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram.

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the mounting panel components.

[0027] The meaning of the labels in the diagram:

[0028] 1. Casing; 11. Oven door;

[0029] 2. Install panel assembly; 21. Second glass surface; 22. First connecting through hole; 23. Fixture; 24. Decorative layer; 241. Second connecting through hole;

[0030] 3. Touchscreen holder; 31. Display surface; 32. Display opening; 33. Inner folded edge; 34. First fastening hole; 35. Second fastening hole

[0031] 4. Touch screen component; 41. Display screen; 42. Plastic housing; 43. First glass surface. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0033] A tilting touchscreen mounting mechanism, taking an oven as an example, includes a housing 1, a mounting panel assembly 2, a touchscreen bracket 3, and a touchscreen assembly 4, as shown in the patent. Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the casing 1 is square, and the inner liner is provided inside the casing 1. The inner liner has a cooking cavity formed inside for placing food to be cooked, and an oven door 11 is installed on the casing 1 to seal the inner liner. The mounting panel assembly 2 is installed above the oven door 11, and correspondingly, the touch screen holder 3 and the touch screen assembly 4 are located on the mounting panel assembly 2.

[0034] Combination Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the touchscreen holder 3 in this patent has a trapezoidal cross-section and is hollow inside. One side of the touchscreen holder 3 has an upward-sloping display surface 31 with a square display opening 32. The rear end of the touchscreen holder 3 is open and connected to the mounting panel assembly 2. The touchscreen assembly 4 is fixed inside the touchscreen holder 3. The touchscreen assembly 4 includes a plastic housing 42, inside which is a circuit board. A display screen 41 is mounted on the circuit board. This patent uses a TFT touchscreen. During installation, the display screen 41 is attached to the inner side of the display surface 31 and is displayed outward through the display opening 32.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the display screen 41 is also provided with a first glass surface 43. The size of the first glass surface 43 is slightly larger than the size of the display screen 41. It covers the outside of the display screen 41 and is fixed to the inside of the display surface 31, so that the display screen 41 can be operated by the user through the first glass surface 43, and the display screen 41 is protected by the first glass surface 43.

[0036] Furthermore, the touchscreen component 4 is bonded to the touchscreen frame 3 via an adhesive layer, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the adhesive layer is disposed on the plastic housing 42 of the touch screen component 4, specifically as glue. It is connected to the first glass surface 43 by the glue, and glue is disposed on the edge of the first glass surface 43 to connect the first glass surface 43 to the inner side of the display surface 31, thereby fixing the touch screen component 4 and allowing the display screen 41 to be displayed outward through the display opening 32.

[0037] Because the touchscreen holder 3 described in this patent has an upward-sloping display surface 31, when the display screen 41 is fixed on the display surface 31, the display screen 41 is also tilted, making it easier for a standing user to view and operate the display screen 41. This eliminates the need for the user to bend over to operate the display screen 41 to control the oven, making operation more comfortable and convenient. Furthermore, the touchscreen holder 3 in this patent is independently designed and can be directly mounted on the existing mounting panel assembly 2, allowing for direct modification to achieve the tilted setting of the touchscreen assembly 4.

[0038] In other embodiments, the user can also install the touch screen component 4 in the touch screen frame 3 by setting an annular locking bracket in the touch screen frame 3 and setting corresponding buckle structures on the outer edge of the plastic housing 42 and the inner edge of the locking bracket.

[0039] Furthermore, the mounting panel assembly 2 in this patent includes a second glass surface 21, on which a first connecting through hole 22 is provided. The mounting panel assembly 2 also includes a fixing bracket 23, which is used to connect to the housing 1. A fastener is provided between the fixing bracket 23 and the touch screen frame 3, passing through the first connecting through hole 22 and connecting the two.

[0040] like Figure 4As shown, the fixing frame 23 is a stamped square metal part. The fixing frame 23 has a ring edge that connects to the housing 1. Generally, fasteners or buckle structures are set on this ring edge to fix it to the housing 1. The fixing frame 23 fits against the inner side of the second glass surface 21. The rear side of the touch screen holder 3 is open, and its inner edge has an inner folded edge 33. The inner folded edge 33 is obtained by bending the side wall inward after the touch screen is manufactured. The inner folded edge 33 has a first fastening hole 34 that connects to the fixing frame 23. Correspondingly, the fixing frame 23 has a corresponding second fastening hole 35. The fasteners are generally screws and nuts. The screw passes through the first fastening hole 34, the first connecting through hole 22, and the second fastening hole 35. The screw is fixed by a nut on the other end of the screw. This patent uses an independent touchscreen bracket 3, and the second glass surface 21 is installed between the fixing bracket 23 and the touchscreen bracket 3 by means of fasteners. This makes the mounting panel assembly 2 of this patent look more high-end and more popular with consumers after the application of the second glass surface 21. Moreover, this structure does not require the first fastening hole 34 to be set on the second glass surface 21, so as to prevent the second glass surface 21 from being damaged due to the fastening structure on the second glass surface 21.

[0041] Furthermore, the mounting panel assembly 2 also includes a decorative layer 24, which is attached to the second glass surface 21. The decorative layer 24 has a second connecting through hole 241 opposite to the first connecting through hole 22. The decorative layer 24 can be a transparent panel, and may feature patterns to enhance the overall premium look of the oven after it is fixed to the second glass surface 21. During installation, fasteners are used to connect the components by passing through both the first connecting through hole 22 and the second connecting through hole 241.

[0042] It should be noted that the tilting touch screen mounting mechanism in this patent can also be used in other kitchen appliances, such as microwave ovens, integrated stoves, and dishwashers.

[0043] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0044] It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the disclosed technical content. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0045] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may be connected to an intermediary component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component through an intermediary component.

[0046] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" 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. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A tilt touch screen mounting mechanism characterized by, include: Mounting panel assembly (2) for fixing to the oven housing (1); The touch screen holder (3) is fixed on the mounting panel assembly (2). The touch screen holder (3) has an inclined upward display surface (31) and a display opening (32) on the display surface (31). as well as The touch screen assembly (4) is fixed in the touch screen holder (3); the touch screen assembly (4) has a display screen (41), the display screen (41) is attached to the inner side of the display surface (31), and the display screen (41) is displayed outward through the display port (32).

2. A tilt touch screen mounting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The touch screen component (4) also includes a first glass surface (43) disposed on the display screen (41), the first glass surface (43) being attached to the inner side of the display surface (31).

3. A tilt touch screen mounting mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The touch screen component (4) is bonded to the touch screen frame (3) by an adhesive layer.

4. The tilting touchscreen mounting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting panel assembly (2) includes: The second glass surface (21) is provided with a first connecting through hole (22); A mounting bracket (23) is used to connect to the oven housing (1); The second glass surface (21) is located between the fixing frame (23) and the touch screen frame (3). Fasteners that pass through the first connecting hole (22) and connect the two are provided on the fixing frame (23) and the touch screen frame (3).

5. The tilting touchscreen mounting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The touch screen holder (3) has an open rear side opposite to the second glass surface (21), and has an inner folded edge (33). The inner folded edge (33) has a first fastening hole (34) connected to the fixing frame (23), and the fixing frame (23) has a corresponding second fastening hole (35).

6. The tilting touchscreen mounting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting panel assembly (2) further includes a decorative layer (24) which is attached to the second glass surface (21) and has a second connecting through hole (241) opposite to the first connecting through hole (22).

7. A kitchen appliance, characterized in that: Includes a housing (1), on which a tilting touch screen mounting mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-6 is provided.

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