Decorative cover assembly and range hood

Abstract

This application discloses a decorative cover assembly and a range hood, relating to the field of kitchen appliance technology. The decorative cover assembly includes a bracket and a cover body. The cover body includes a front panel and two side panels spaced apart at both ends of the front panel. Each side panel has a hanging portion, which includes a support portion and a limiting portion. The support portion is connected to the side panel and abuts against a support arm. The limiting portion, the support portion, and the side panels together form a limiting groove for accommodating at least a portion of the support arm. In this application, the bracket is not dependent on a suspended ceiling, and its installation height can be determined according to the needs of the scenario. Therefore, the decorative cover assembly offers greater installation flexibility and better meets the installation requirements of different scenarios. Furthermore, the decorative cover assembly provided in this application is easy to install and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and more specifically, to a decorative cover assembly and a range hood. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, existing range hoods draw in cooking fumes through the main unit and exhaust them outdoors through a vent pipe connected to the top of the main unit. Since the indoor vent pipe is unsightly, a decorative cover is typically used to conceal it. In related technologies, the decorative cover consists of an outer cover and an inner cover. The outer cover is fixed to the main unit, while the inner cover is nested inside the outer cover and can be pulled out relative to it. The end of the inner cover furthest from the outer cover is connected to the ceiling. Therefore, in these technologies, the decorative cover uses both the outer and inner covers to enclose the vent pipe. However, because the inner cover can only be connected to the ceiling or suspended ceiling, its installation height cannot be adjusted, resulting in poor installation flexibility and difficulty in meeting the installation needs of various scenarios. Furthermore, installation requires supporting the entire inner cover before connecting it to the ceiling or suspended ceiling, making installation difficult. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a decorative cover assembly and a range hood, which have high installation flexibility and low installation difficulty.

[0004] The embodiments of this application can be implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a decorative cover assembly for use in a range hood. The decorative cover assembly includes a bracket and a cover body. The bracket includes at least two spaced-apart support arms. The cover body includes a front panel and two side panels spaced apart at both ends of the front panel. The side panels are provided with a suspension portion, which includes a support portion and a limiting portion. The support portion is connected to the side panel and is used to abut against the support arms. The limiting portion, the support portion, and the side panels together form a limiting groove, which is used to accommodate at least a portion of the support arms.

[0006] In an optional embodiment, the side plate has opposing inner surfaces, and the suspension portion protrudes from the inner surface of the side plate. The suspension portion is strip-shaped and extends in a direction parallel to the side plate.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the side panel has a front edge and a rear edge opposite each other in a first direction and an upper edge and a lower edge opposite each other in a second direction, the front edge of the side panel is connected to the front panel, and the suspension portion is connected to the upper edge of the side panel.

[0008] In an alternative embodiment, the front panel and the two side panels together form a receiving space for accommodating the exhaust pipe of the range hood.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, a stop portion protruding inwards is provided at the end of the side panel away from the front panel.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the stop portion is provided with mounting holes.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the side panel has a front edge and a rear edge opposite each other in a first direction and an upper edge and a lower edge opposite each other in a second direction. The front edge of the side panel is connected to the front panel. A stop portion is provided along the rear edge of the side panel. A suspension portion is provided at the upper edge of the side panel. The end of the rear edge away from the suspension portion is spaced apart from the end of the stop portion away from the suspension portion by a predetermined distance.

[0012] In an optional implementation, the preset distance is greater than 20mm.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the front panel, side panel, suspension section, and stop section are formed by bending the same sheet of sheet metal.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the bracket includes a fixed beam, with a support arm connected to each end of the fixed beam, and fixing holes for connecting to the wall are provided on the fixed beam.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the fixing hole is a strip-shaped hole, and the extension direction of the fixing hole is consistent with the extension direction of the fixing beam.

[0016] Secondly, this application provides a range hood, including a main unit, an exhaust pipe, and a decorative cover assembly according to any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the exhaust pipe is connected to the main unit, and the cover of the decorative cover assembly is disposed on the outside of the exhaust pipe.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the decorative cover assembly and range hood provided in this application embodiment include:

[0018] The decorative cover assembly provided in this application includes a bracket and a cover body. The bracket includes at least two spaced-apart support arms. The cover body includes a front panel and two side plates spaced apart at both ends of the front panel. Each side plate has a suspension portion, which includes a support portion and a limiting portion. The support portion is connected to the side plate and abuts against the support arms. The limiting portion, support portion, and side plates together form a limiting groove for accommodating at least a portion of the support arms. In this application, depending on the installation scenario, the bracket can be selectively connected to a wall or ceiling (or suspended ceiling), and the cover body can be suspended from the support arms of the bracket via the suspension portion. Therefore, the decorative cover assembly of this application embodiment can adjust the installation height by adjusting the installation position of the bracket, thus offering high installation flexibility and meeting the needs of more scenarios. Furthermore, the limiting portion, support portion, and side plates together form a limiting groove, which limits the suspension portion when it is hung on the support arms, effectively preventing the suspension portion from detaching from the support arms and improving the reliability of the cooperation between the support arms and the suspension portion. When installing the decorative cover assembly provided in this application, it is only necessary to first fix the bracket at a suitable height, and then install the cover on the bracket. Compared with traditional decorative covers (including inner and outer decorative covers), the installation process of the decorative cover assembly in this application reduces the operation steps of holding the inner decorative cover by hand for a long time and using fasteners to connect the inner decorative cover to the ceiling. The installation difficulty is relatively low, so the decorative cover assembly provided in this application is easier to install and maintain.

[0019] The range hood provided in this application includes the aforementioned decorative cover assembly, thus offering advantages such as high installation flexibility and ease of installation and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front installation of a range hood in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear mounting of a range hood in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a bracket in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5for Figure 4 A magnified view of a local V-shape;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the range hood cover and the main unit when the range hood leaves the factory in one embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a range hood in the installed state in one embodiment of this application (exhaust pipe omitted);

[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of section VIII in the middle;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a range hood in the installed state in one embodiment of this application (the cover is omitted).

[0030] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a local area X.

[0031] Icons: 100-Main unit; 110-Chassis; 120-Smoke hood; 200-Bracket; 210-Support arm; 211-Flanged edge; 220-Fixing beam; 221-Fixing hole; 300-Hood body; 310-Front panel; 320-Side panel; 320a-Upper edge; 320b-Lower edge; 320c-Front edge; 320d-Rear edge; 330-Suspension part; 331-Support part; 332-Limiting part; 340-Stop part; 341-Assembly hole; 350-Hanging ear; 400-Exhaust pipe;

[0032] 10 - Wall; 20 - Ceiling; 30 - Stove. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0035] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0039] In related technologies, the decorative cover of a range hood includes a nested outer decorative cover and an inner decorative cover, with the inner cover being pull-out relative to the outer cover. During installation, the lower end of the outer decorative cover needs to be fixed to the outside of the range hood's main unit casing, with the inner decorative cover positioned between the outer cover and the casing. Then, the inner decorative cover is pulled upwards, and its upper end is connected to the ceiling. Connecting the inner decorative cover to the ceiling requires continuous manual support while simultaneously using fasteners to secure its upper end to the ceiling. This method makes installation difficult, and the limited space within the ceiling further complicates the process. The connection between the inner decorative cover and the ceiling typically requires multiple points of fixation, further increasing installation complexity. Furthermore, since the inner decorative cover can only be installed on the ceiling and its height cannot be adjusted, existing decorative covers offer limited installation flexibility and fail to meet the needs of different scenarios. Additionally, the double-layered decorative cover in related technologies uses more material, resulting in higher costs; the increased installation complexity also leads to higher labor costs. In addition, the inner and outer decorative covers are nested together, making them quite heavy and affecting the aesthetics; the inner cover is also prone to surface damage during the pulling process, resulting in a decrease in appearance.

[0040] To address at least one deficiency of the decorative covers in the aforementioned related technologies, embodiments of this application provide a decorative cover assembly that uses a bracket to support the cover body. The bracket can be installed on a wall or ceiling, improving installation flexibility and significantly reducing the installation difficulty of the decorative cover assembly. Furthermore, embodiments of this application also provide a range hood including the aforementioned decorative cover assembly.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front installation of a range hood in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear mounting of a range hood in one embodiment of this application. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the range hood provided in this embodiment is installed above the stove 30 and against the wall. The range hood includes a main unit 100, an exhaust pipe 400, and a decorative hood assembly. The main unit 100 includes a smoke collection hood 120, a housing 110, and a fan (not shown in the figure). The fan is disposed inside the housing 110, and the smoke collection hood 120 is connected to the housing 110. The upper end of the housing 110 is connected to the exhaust pipe 400. When the fan is running, the smoke collection hood 120 generates negative pressure, which can absorb the oil fumes in the space above the stove 30. The oil fumes pass through the smoke collection hood 120 and the housing 110 into the exhaust pipe 400, and are finally discharged from the kitchen through the exhaust pipe 400.

[0042] The decorative cover assembly covers the outside of the exhaust pipe 400. In this embodiment, the decorative cover assembly includes a cover body 300 and a bracket 200. The bracket 200 can be connected to the wall 10 and supports the cover body 300. The cover body 300 is hung on the bracket 200 and covers the exhaust pipe 400 inside it, so that the exhaust pipe 400 is not exposed, protecting the exhaust pipe 400 while increasing its aesthetic appeal.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bracket 200 in one embodiment of this application. Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the bracket 200 is used to connect to the wall 10. The bracket 200 includes at least two spaced-apart support arms 210, which support the cover 300. Under the support of the support arms 210, the cover 300 remains fixed to the wall 10. Specifically, in this embodiment, the bracket 200 also includes a fixing beam 220. Each end of the fixing beam 220 is connected to a support arm 210. The two support arms 210 and the fixing beam 220 together form a U-shaped bracket 200. The space between the two support arms 210 can be used to avoid the exhaust pipe 400. The fixing beam 220 has fixing holes 221 for connecting to the wall 10, so that the bracket 200 can be fixed to the wall 10 with screws or other fasteners.

[0044] Because existing technologies only allow the inner decorative cover to be fixed to the ceiling 20 with fasteners, this places significant demands on the load-bearing capacity of the ceiling 20. In some scenarios, if the ceiling 20 has low strength, it is prone to collapse or deformation after the decorative cover is installed. Furthermore, if the decorative cover needs to be removed for later maintenance, the outer decorative cover must be removed first, followed by the inner decorative cover, and the removal and installation of the inner decorative cover will cause secondary damage to the ceiling 20. In this embodiment, the weight of the entire decorative cover assembly is mainly supported by the wall 10. The wall 10 has higher strength and a stronger load-bearing capacity than the ceiling 20. Therefore, compared to the existing technology where the ceiling 20 bears at least part of the weight of the decorative cover, this application uses a bracket 200 on the wall 10 to support the cover 300, reducing the strength requirements of the ceiling 20 and improving the applicability of the decorative cover assembly to different scenarios. It should be understood that, in alternative embodiments, the bracket 200 may be connected to the wall 10 or the ceiling 20, thereby meeting more application scenarios by selectively connecting the wall 10 and the ceiling 20.

[0045] It is understood that the stability of the entire decorative cover assembly in this application mainly depends on the connection strength of the bracket 200 and the structural strength of the bracket 200 itself. Therefore, the bracket 200 can be made of a high-strength material, such as an alloy material or a high-strength plastic. Optionally, the entire bracket 200 can be a one-piece structure, such as being formed by casting, or by bending or stamping sheet metal. In other embodiments, the support arm 210 and the fixed beam 220 can also be connected by welding, bonding, or fasteners such as screws and rivets.

[0046] Optionally, the fixing hole 221 is a strip-shaped hole, and the extension direction of the fixing hole 221 is consistent with the extension direction of the fixing beam 220. In the installed state, the extension directions of the fixing beam 220 and the fixing hole 221 are horizontal; optionally, the extension direction of the support arm 210 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the fixing beam 220. By setting the fixing hole 221 as a strip-shaped hole, it is possible to easily adjust the horizontal position of the bracket 200 without re-drilling holes in the wall 10. Specifically, the fixing hole 221 can be an oblong hole with arc-shaped edges at both ends; optionally, the horizontal adjustability of the bracket 200 is not less than 30mm through the fixing hole 221.

[0047] Optionally, the bracket 200 is formed by splicing or bending sheet metal. Optionally, the edges of the support arm 210 and the fixed beam 220 are folded into the space enclosed by the support arm 210 and the fixed beam 220 to form a flange 211. The flange 211 can increase the strength of the bracket 200 and reduce the risk of deformation under load. Furthermore, the flange 211 on the support arm 210 can provide a certain area of ​​support surface, reducing the sharp edges on the support arm 210, thereby reducing the risk of the support arm 210 scratching the cover 300 and scratching the installers. In this embodiment, the fixed beam 220 is provided with two fixing holes 221. In other embodiments, the number of fixing holes 221 can be increased or decreased as needed.

[0048] In other alternative embodiments, the structure of the bracket 200 can be adjusted. For example, the bracket 200 includes two separate substructures, each connected to the wall 10 and each including at least one support arm 210, with the support arms 210 on the two substructures jointly supporting the cover 300.

[0049] In other embodiments, the bracket 200 may include more support arms 210, for example, two rows of support arms 210 spaced apart in the horizontal direction, each row containing at least two support arms 210, and the support arms 210 in each row arranged in the vertical direction; in this case, a corresponding number of suspension parts 330 should be provided on the cover 300 (see Figure 4 It is used in conjunction with the support arm 210.

[0050] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover 300 in one embodiment of this application. Figure 4 As shown in this application, the cover 300 includes a front panel 310 and two side panels 320 spaced apart at both ends of the front panel 310. The side panels 320 are provided with a suspension part 330, which is used to suspend on the bracket 200 so that the bracket 200 can support the cover 300.

[0051] Optionally, the two side panels 320 have facing inner surfaces, and the suspension portion 330 protrudes from the inner surface of the side panel 320. The suspension portion 330 is strip-shaped and extends parallel to the side panel 320. In this application, the decorative cover assembly is defined to have a first direction (direction ab in the figure), a second direction (direction ef in the figure), and a third direction (direction cd in the figure) that are perpendicular to each other. Optionally, the side panel 320 has a front edge 320c and a rear edge 320d opposite each other in the first direction, and an upper edge 320a and a lower edge 320b opposite each other in the second direction. The front edge 320c of the side panel 320 is connected to the front panel 310, and the suspension portion 330 is connected to the upper edge 320a of the side panel 320.

[0052] In this embodiment, the front panel 310 and the two side panels 320 together form a receiving space for accommodating the exhaust pipe 400 of the range hood, so the exhaust pipe 400 is located between the two side panels 320. In other optional embodiments, the two side panels 320 can be designed to be shorter in the first direction. The decorative cover assembly mainly uses the front panel 310 to cover the front side of the exhaust pipe 400, while the left and right sides of the exhaust pipe 400 are covered by other external facilities (such as cabinets). In this embodiment, since the hanging part 330 protrudes into the receiving space, after the support arm 210 is suspended from the bracket 200, the side panels 320 are located outside the support arm 210, thereby covering the support arm 210 and improving the overall aesthetics of the decorative cover assembly. In alternative embodiments, the suspension portion 330 may also protrude outward from the side plate 320, such that when the suspension portion 330 is suspended on the support arm 210, the side plate 320 is located inside the support arm 210, and the support arm 210 is exposed.

[0053] In this embodiment, the suspension portion 330 extends parallel to the first direction, i.e., it extends in the front-to-back direction. In other embodiments, the suspension portion 330 may also include multiple segments arranged at intervals in the first direction.

[0054] In this embodiment, the upper edge 320a of the side panel 320 is also provided with a hanging ear 350. Optionally, the hanging ear 350 protrudes outward from the side panel 320 and is approximately perpendicular to the side panel 320, and the hanging ear 350 is provided with a through hole. The hanging ear 350 can be connected to the ceiling 20 to provide auxiliary support for the cover 300 and improve the reliability of the cover 300. In this embodiment, each side panel 320 is provided with two hanging ears 350, and the two hanging ears 350 are arranged at intervals in the first direction, with the suspension part 330 located between the two hanging ears 350; that is, in this embodiment, the cover 300 is provided with a total of four hanging ears 350. In other optional embodiments, the number of hanging ears 350 can be increased or decreased as needed; or, the hanging ears 350 can be omitted, and the cover 300 is supported only by the bracket 200.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the side panel 320 has a stop portion 340 protruding inward from the end away from the front panel 310. After the decorative cover assembly is assembled, the stop portion 340 can abut against the back side of the chassis 110, thereby limiting the movement of the cover 300 in the first direction (i.e., the front-to-back direction). Specifically, in this embodiment, the stop portion 340 is provided along the rear edge 320d of the side panel 320, therefore the stop portion 340 is a strip structure parallel to the rear edge 320d.

[0056] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a local V-shape. (See image below.) Figure 5As shown, furthermore, the end of the rear edge 320d away from the suspension part 330 (i.e., the lower end) and the end of the stop part 340 away from the suspension part 330 (i.e., the lower end) are spaced apart by a preset distance D1. That is, the stop part 340 is not provided within the preset distance D1 length of the lowermost end of the rear edge 320d. This makes it convenient for the operator to hold the rear edge 320d of the side plate 320 when disassembling the cover 300, and to apply force to pry the two side plates 320 apart in a direction away from each other. After the two side plates 320 are separated from each other, the stop part 340 can no longer abut against the chassis 110, thus releasing the limiting effect of the stop part 340, allowing the cover 300 to move and be removed in the first direction. Optionally, the preset distance D1 is greater than 20mm.

[0057] In this embodiment, the stop portion 340 is provided with an assembly hole 341. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly of the range hood cover 300 and the main unit 100 at the factory in one embodiment of this application. Figure 6 As shown, when the range hood leaves the factory, the cover 300 can be nested inside the outer side of the housing 110, the stop 340 abuts against the back side of the housing 110, and is connected to the housing 110 through the mounting hole 341. Specifically, screw holes can be pre-drilled on the back edge of the housing 110, and the housing 110 and the cover 300 are connected and fixed by the cooperation of screws, mounting holes 341, and screw holes. This reduces the overall volume of the range hood, especially the height in the second direction (i.e., the vertical direction), making it easier to pack, store, and transport, and the cover 300 is less likely to fall off the housing 110. In some other embodiments, the mounting hole 341 can be replaced with a snap-fit ​​structure, and the cover 300 is snapped and fixed to the housing 110. Therefore, in this embodiment, the width of the cover 300 should be slightly larger than the width of the housing 110; a gap of 1~1.5mm can be reserved between the side plate 320 and the side wall of the housing 110. When installing the range hood, the connection between the mounting hole 341 and the casing 110 should be disconnected first.

[0058] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a range hood in its installed state according to one embodiment of this application (exhaust pipe 400 is omitted). Figure 7 As shown, in use, the lower ends of the side panel 320, front panel 310, and stop 340 overlap the outside of the chassis 110, thus the chassis 110 can limit the position of the cover 300 in the front-back and left-right directions. The support arm 210 of the bracket 200 cooperates with the suspension part 330 on the cover 300 to provide vertical support for the cover 300.

[0059] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of section VIII in the middle. (See image below.) Figure 8As shown, in this embodiment, the suspension part 330 includes a support part 331 and a limiting part 332. The support part 331 is connected to the side plate 320 and is used to abut against the support arm 210. The limiting part 332 is connected to the end of the support part 331 away from the side plate 320. The limiting part 332, the support part 331, and the side plate 320 together form a limiting groove, which is used to accommodate at least a part of the support arm 210. Through the limiting effect of the limiting groove, the reliability of the cooperation between the suspension part 330 and the support arm 210 can be increased. Since the cover 300 is formed of a relatively thin plate and has a certain degree of flexibility, the two side plates 320 can be manually turned to the sides and moved away from each other. By providing a limiting part 332, when the upper ends of the side plates 320 are about to move away from each other, the limiting part 332 can be blocked by the support arm 210, thereby preventing the upper ends of the two side plates 320 from moving away from each other and ensuring that the support arm 210 can always be supported by the support part 331. This effectively prevents the cover 300 from falling off the bracket 200. Optionally, the support part 331 and the side plate 320 form a 90° angle, and the limiting part 332 and the support part 331 form a 90° angle; alternatively, the support part 331 and the limiting part 332 can be formed by bending the upper end of the side plate 320 twice.

[0060] In this embodiment, the front panel 310, side panel 320, suspension part 330, and stop part 340 are formed by bending the same sheet metal. This improves the reliability of the cover 300 and reduces manufacturing difficulty.

[0061] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a range hood in the installed state in one embodiment of this application (cover 300 omitted); Figure 10 for Figure 9 A magnified view of a local area X. (e.g.) Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, during the installation of the range hood of this application, before fixing the cover 300, the bracket 200 needs to be fixed to the wall 10 first. The bracket 200 can be fixed to the wall 10 with screws, and the exhaust pipe 400 is positioned between the two support arms 210 of the bracket 200. It should be noted that a gap D2 should be reserved between the ceiling 20 and the support surface on the support arm 210, such as... Figure 10 As shown. This gap is to provide sufficient space for the suspension part 330 (specifically the support part 331) on the cover 300, facilitating the insertion of the suspension part 330 between the bracket 200 and the ceiling 20. The width of the gap D2 can be determined according to the thickness of the suspension part 330, for example, leaving 0.7~1mm. It should be understood that in other embodiments, depending on the needs of the installation scenario, the bracket 200 can also be fixed to the ceiling 20.

[0062] After installing the bracket 200, the cover 300 can be installed. Specifically, hold the cover 300 and align the suspension part 330 with the support arm 210 of the bracket 200 along the first direction (i.e., the front-to-back direction). Insert the suspension part 330 into the gap between the support arm 210 and the ceiling 20. During the sliding of the suspension part 330 on the support arm 210, slightly pry open the lower ends of the two side plates 320 of the cover 300 in a direction away from each other to avoid interference between the stop part 340 and the chassis 110. After the cover 300 is in place, loosen the lower ends of the side plates 320 so that the lower ends of the stop part 340 can be inserted between the wall 10 and the chassis 110, thus limiting the cover 300 in the front-to-back direction and completing the installation.

[0063] When the hood 300 needs to be disassembled for maintenance, the operator manually pries open the lower end of the side panel 320 of the hood 300 to both sides, releasing the limiting effect of the stop 340. Then, the operator pulls the hood 300 towards the front of the range hood, and the hood 300 slides along the support arm 210, eventually detaching from the bracket 200. During this process, due to the limiting effect of the limiting part 332 on the suspension part 330, the suspension part 330 will not detach from the support arm 210, and the support arm 210 always maintains its supporting function. The hood 300 will not fall, and the operator does not need to exert force to support the hood 300 upwards, making the disassembly operation simpler and less strenuous. In addition, since the bracket 200 obstructs the exhaust pipe 400 to a small extent, it is usually not necessary to disassemble the bracket 200 when maintaining the range hood. Therefore, maintenance efficiency is improved, and the risk of damage to the wall 10 caused by repeated installation and removal of the bracket 200 is reduced.

[0064] In summary, this application provides a decorative cover assembly and a range hood. The decorative cover assembly includes a bracket 200 and a cover body 300. The cover body 300 includes a front panel 310 and two side panels 320 spaced apart at both ends of the front panel 310. Each side panel 320 has a suspension portion 330, which includes a support portion 331 and a limiting portion 332. The support portion 331 is connected to the side panel 320 and abuts against a support arm. The limiting portion, support portion, and side panel together form a limiting groove for accommodating at least a portion of the support arm. In this application, depending on the installation scenario, the bracket 200 can be selectively connected to the wall 10 or the ceiling 20 (or ceiling), and the cover body 300 can be suspended from the support arm 210 of the bracket 200 via the suspension portion 330. Therefore, the decorative cover assembly of this application can adjust its installation height by adjusting the installation position of the bracket 200, thus offering high installation flexibility and meeting the needs of more scenarios. Furthermore, the limiting part 332, the supporting part 331, and the side plate 320 together form a limiting groove, which limits the hanging part 330 when it is hung on the support arm 210, effectively preventing the hanging part 330 from falling off the support arm 210 and improving the reliability of the cooperation between the support arm 210 and the hanging part 330. When installing the decorative cover assembly provided in this application, it is only necessary to first fix the bracket 200 at a suitable height, and then install the cover 300 on the bracket 200. Compared with traditional decorative covers (including inner decorative covers and outer decorative covers), the installation process of the decorative cover assembly in this application reduces the operation steps of holding the inner decorative cover by hand for a long time and using fasteners to connect the inner decorative cover to the ceiling 20, making the installation relatively easier. Therefore, the decorative cover assembly provided in this application is more convenient to install and maintain.

[0065] The range hood provided in this application includes the aforementioned decorative cover assembly, thus offering advantages such as high installation flexibility and ease of installation and maintenance.

[0066] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A decorative cover assembly for use in a range hood, characterized in that, The decorative cover assembly includes a bracket and a cover body. The bracket includes at least two spaced-apart support arms. The cover body includes a front panel and two side panels spaced apart at both ends of the front panel. The side panels are provided with a suspension portion, which includes a support portion and a limiting portion. The support portion is connected to the side panel and is used to abut against the support arms. The limiting portion, the support portion, and the side panels together form a limiting groove, which is used to accommodate at least a portion of the support arms.

2. The trim cover assembly of claim 1, wherein, The two side plates have facing inner surfaces, and the suspension portion protrudes from the inner surfaces of the side plates. The suspension portion is strip-shaped and extends parallel to the side plates.

3. The trim cover assembly of claim 2, wherein, The side panel has a front edge and a rear edge opposite each other in a first direction and an upper edge and a lower edge opposite each other in a second direction. The front edge of the side panel is connected to the front panel, and the suspension part is connected to the upper edge of the side panel.

4. The trim cover assembly of claim 1, wherein, The front panel and the two side panels together form a receiving space for accommodating the exhaust pipe of the range hood.

5. The trim cover assembly of claim 4, wherein, The side panel has a stop portion that protrudes inward from the front panel at one end.

6. The trim cover assembly of claim 5, wherein, The stop portion is provided with mounting holes.

7. The trim cover assembly of claim 5, wherein, The side panel has a front edge and a rear edge opposite each other in a first direction and an upper edge and a lower edge opposite each other in a second direction. The front edge of the side panel is connected to the front panel. The stop portion is provided along the rear edge of the side panel. The suspension portion is provided at the upper edge of the side panel. The end of the rear edge away from the suspension portion is spaced apart from the end of the stop portion away from the suspension portion by a predetermined distance.

8. The trim cover assembly of claim 5, wherein, The front panel, the side panel, the suspension part, and the stop part are formed by bending the same sheet metal.

9. The trim cover assembly of claim 1, wherein, The bracket includes a fixed beam, with a support arm connected to each end of the fixed beam, and fixing holes for connecting to the wall are provided on the fixed beam.

10. A range hood characterized by The device includes a main unit, a smoke exhaust pipe, and a decorative cover assembly according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the smoke exhaust pipe is connected to the main unit, and the cover body of the decorative cover assembly covers the outside of the smoke exhaust pipe.

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