Oil cup assembly and range hood with same

Abstract

The utility model provides an oil cup assembly and have its range hood, oil cup assembly includes: cup body, the cup body includes cup bottom and with cup bottom connection's lateral wall, cup mouth with cup bottom is opposite, the lateral wall includes first lateral wall and second lateral wall, first lateral wall with second lateral wall opposite, at least one in first lateral wall with second lateral wall is from cup mouth to cup bottom gradually to opposite side inclination; The movable element is located in the outside of the first lateral wall and / or the outside of the second lateral wall, the movable element is movably connected with the cup body, so that the movable element can be converted between the first attitude and the second attitude, in the first attitude, the movable element is attached with the first lateral wall or the second lateral wall, in the second attitude, the movable element forms a certain angle between the first lateral wall or the second lateral wall, to support the cup body. The utility model discloses an oil cup assembly high stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of range hood technology, and in particular to an oil cup assembly and a range hood having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Due to the slim design of range hoods, the oil cups are often wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. Some oil cups are even tilted to one side to achieve this shape. When these top-widening, bottom-narrowing oil cups are removed and placed on the countertop, their narrower base makes them less stable and prone to tipping over. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an oil cup assembly and a range hood having the same, so as to at least solve some of the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an oil cup assembly, comprising:

[0005] A cup body, the cup body including a cup bottom and a side wall connected to the cup bottom, the cup mouth being opposite to the cup bottom, the side wall including a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall being opposite to each other, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall gradually sloping towards the opposite side from the cup mouth to the cup bottom;

[0006] A movable component is disposed on the outside of the inclined first sidewall and / or the outside of the inclined second sidewall, the movable component being movably connected to the cup body, so that the movable component can switch between a first posture and a second posture.

[0007] In the first posture, the movable component is in contact with the first sidewall or the second sidewall;

[0008] In the second posture, the movable component forms a certain angle with the first sidewall or the second sidewall to support the cup body.

[0009] In an alternative embodiment, the movable element covers the first or second sidewall to which it is connected, or the outline of the movable element is within the outline of the first or second sidewall to which it is connected.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, it further includes:

[0011] A positioning component, connected to the movable part and / or connected to the cup body, the positioning component being used to hold the movable part in a first posture and / or to hold the movable part in a second posture.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the positioning component includes at least one of a spring, a magnetic component, a suction cup, and a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0013] In an optional embodiment,

[0014] The magnetic component includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element is disposed on the movable element, and the second magnetic element is disposed on the first sidewall or the second sidewall connected to the movable element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element attract each other to keep the movable element in the first posture.

[0015] The suction cup is disposed on the movable component, and the suction cup holds the movable component in the first posture by adsorbing the first sidewall or the second sidewall connected to the movable component; or the suction cup is disposed on the first sidewall or the second sidewall connected to the movable component, and the suction cup holds the movable component in the first posture by adsorbing the movable component.

[0016] The latching mechanism includes a latching body and a mating component. One of the latching body and the mating component is disposed on the movable part, and the other is disposed on the first side wall or the second side wall connected to the movable part. The latching body and the mating component cooperate to keep the movable part in the first posture.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the spring includes at least one of a torsion spring and a helical spring, the spring applying a force to the movable member to hold the movable member in the second posture.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the spring includes at least two first helical springs and at least two second helical springs. The movable part and the cup body are connected by the first helical springs and the second helical springs. The first helical springs are positioned closer to the cup opening than the second helical springs. The length of the second helical springs in their free state is greater than the length of the first helical springs in their free state.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the outer side of the first sidewall or the second sidewall has a first recess for receiving the positioning component.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the outer side of the first sidewall or the second sidewall has a second recess for accommodating the movable member in the first posture.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, in the second posture, the movable part gradually tilts away from the cup body from the rim of the cup to the bottom of the cup.

[0022] Secondly, this utility model embodiment provides a range hood, including the oil cup assembly described in this utility model embodiment.

[0023] One embodiment of this utility model has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0024] In the oil cup assembly of this embodiment, at least one of the first and second sidewalls of the cup body gradually slopes towards the opposite side from the cup opening to the bottom, thus forming a structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. A movable member is provided on the outer side of the sloped first sidewall and / or the outer side of the sloped second sidewall. The movable member is movably connected to the cup body, allowing it to switch between a first posture and a second posture. In the first posture, the movable member fits snugly against the first or second sidewall, without occupying space or hindering the oil cup from being assembled onto the range hood. In the second posture, the movable member forms a certain angle with the first or second sidewall to support the cup body. When the oil cup is disassembled, the movable member can be opened at a certain angle relative to the cup body, providing support and improving the stability of the cup body, thus preventing the cup from tipping over and spilling oil. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and other features and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from a detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first orientation of the oil cup assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first orientation of the oil cup assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second posture of the oil cup assembly according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an oil cup assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an oil cup assembly according to an exemplary embodiment. Figures 1 to 5 .

[0031] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 1-cup body, 11-first side wall, 12-second side wall, 13-cup bottom, 14-first recess, 2-moving part, 3-positioning assembly, 31-suction cup, 32-first helical spring, 33-second helical spring. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed description will be omitted.

[0033] The terms “a,” “one,” “the,” and “the” are used to indicate the existence of one or more elements / components / etc.; the terms “including” and “having” are used to indicate an open-ended meaning of inclusion and that other elements / components / etc. may exist in addition to the listed elements / components / etc.

[0034] See Figure 1 This utility model provides an oil cup assembly, including a cup body 1 and a movable part 2.

[0035] The cup body 1 includes a cup bottom 13 and a side wall connected to the cup bottom 13. The cup mouth is opposite to the cup bottom 13. The side wall includes a first side wall 11 and a second side wall 12, which are opposite to each other. At least one of the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 gradually slopes towards the opposite side from the cup mouth to the cup bottom 13. The inclined arrangement of at least one of the first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 gives the cup body 1 a structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.

[0036] The movable component 2 is movably connected to the cup body 1, allowing the movable component 2 to switch between a first posture and a second posture. The movable component 2 is located on the outer side of the inclined first sidewall 11 and / or the outer side of the inclined second sidewall 12.

[0037] See Figure 2 and Figures 3 to 5 In the first posture, the movable part 2 is in contact with the first side wall 11 or the second side wall 12. The movable part 2 is in contact with the connected first side wall 11 or second side wall 12 without occupying space and without hindering the oil cup assembly from being assembled onto the range hood.

[0038] See Figure 1 In the second posture, the movable part 2 forms a certain angle with the first side wall 11 or the second side wall 12 to support the cup body 1. The movable part 2 opens at a certain angle relative to the cup body 1, which can effectively support the cup body 1 and improve stability.

[0039] In the oil cup assembly of this embodiment, at least one of the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 of the cup body 1 gradually slopes towards the opposite side from the cup mouth to the cup bottom 13, thus forming a structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. A movable member 2 is provided on the outer side of the sloped first sidewall 11 and / or the outer side of the sloped second sidewall 12. The movable member 2 is movably connected to the cup body 1, allowing the movable member 2 to switch between a first posture and a second posture. In the first posture, the movable member 2 fits snugly against the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12, without occupying space or hindering the assembly of the oil cup onto the range hood. In the second posture, the movable member 2 forms a certain angle with the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 to support the cup body 1. When the oil cup is disassembled, the movable member 2 can be opened at a certain angle relative to the cup body 1. The movable member 2 supports the cup body 1, improving the stability of the cup body 1 and preventing the cup body 1 from tipping over and causing oil spillage.

[0040] The cup body 1 may include four side walls. The first side wall 11 is opposite to the second side wall 12, and the third side wall is opposite to the fourth side wall. The first side wall 11 and the second side wall 12 may be arranged along the length direction of the cup body 1, and the third side wall and the fourth side wall may be arranged along the width direction of the cup body 1.

[0041] When one of the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 is inclined, causing the cup body 1 to have a structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, the movable member 2 is located on the outside of the inclined sidewall. For example, if the first sidewall 11 is inclined, then the movable member 2 is located on the outside of the first sidewall 11. If the second sidewall 12 is inclined, then the movable member 2 is located on the outside of the second sidewall 12.

[0042] When both the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 are inclined so that the cup body 1 forms a structure that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, the movable part 2 can be provided on the outside of one of the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12, or the movable part 2 can be provided on the outside of the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 respectively.

[0043] When both the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12 are inclined, their inclination angles can be different. When a movable member 2 is provided on the outside of one of the first sidewall 11 and the second sidewall 12, the movable member 2 can be provided on the outside of the sidewall with the larger inclination angle. For example, if the inclination angle of the first sidewall 11 towards the second sidewall 12 is greater than the inclination angle of the second sidewall 12 towards the first sidewall 11, then the movable member 2 is provided on the outside of the first sidewall 11.

[0044] In some embodiments, see Figure 2The movable member 2 covers either the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 to which it is connected. In an exemplary embodiment, the movable member 2 is provided on the outer side of the first sidewall 11, and the movable member 2 covers the first sidewall 11, serving as a decorative element on one side of the first sidewall 11. When the movable member 2 is provided on the outer side of the second sidewall 12, the movable member 2 can cover the second sidewall 12, and the movable member 2 can serve as a decorative element on one side of the second sidewall 12.

[0045] In some embodiments, the outline of the movable member 2 is within the outline of the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 to which it is connected. The area of ​​the movable member 2 may be smaller than that of the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 to which it is connected, saving material. In an exemplary embodiment, the movable member 2 is disposed outside the first sidewall 11, and the movable member 2 is located within the outline of the first sidewall 11. When the movable member 2 is disposed outside the second sidewall 12, the movable member 2 is located within the outline of the second sidewall 12.

[0046] Movable members 2 are respectively provided on the outer side of the first sidewall 11 and the outer side of the second sidewall 12. The movable member 2 on one side may be located within the contour range of the connected sidewall, while the movable member 2 on the other side may cover the connected sidewall. For example, the movable member 2 on the outer side of the first sidewall 11 may cover the first sidewall 11, and the movable member 2 on the outer side of the second sidewall 12 may be located within the contour range of the second sidewall 12.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The oil cup assembly of this embodiment further includes a positioning component 3, which is used to hold the movable part 2 in a first posture and / or to hold the movable part 2 in a second posture. The positioning component 3 may be used solely to hold the movable part 2 in the first posture, or the movable part 2 may be held in the second posture by the angle at which it opens relative to the cup body 1. Alternatively, the positioning component 3 may be used to hold the movable part 2 in both the first and second postures. The positioning component 3 may be connected to the movable part 2 and / or to the cup body 1. The positioning component 3 may be connected to either the movable part 2 or the cup body 1, or it may be connected to both the movable part 2 and the cup body 1 respectively.

[0048] In some embodiments, the positioning component 3 includes at least one of a spring, a magnetic component, a suction cup 31, and a latching mechanism. The spring may be connected to both the movable member 2 and the cup body 1. The suction cup 31 may be one of the movable member 2 and the cup body 1. For example, the suction cup 31 may be disposed on one of the movable member 2 and the cup body 1, and hold the movable member 2 in a first posture by adhering to the other.

[0049] In some embodiments, the magnetic component includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element is disposed on the movable member 2, and the second magnetic element is disposed on a first sidewall 11 or a second sidewall 12 connected to the movable member 2. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element attract each other to keep the movable member 2 in a first posture.

[0050] A suction cup 31 is disposed on the movable member 2, and the suction cup 31 holds the movable member 2 in a first posture by adsorbing the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 connected to the movable member 2. Alternatively, the suction cup 31 is disposed on the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 connected to the movable member 2, and the suction cup 31 holds the movable member 2 in a first posture by adsorbing the movable member 2.

[0051] The latching mechanism may include a latching body and a mating component. One of the latching body and the mating component is located on the movable member 2, and the other is located on the first side wall 11 or the second side wall 12 connected to the movable member 2. The latching body and the mating component cooperate to keep the movable member 2 in a first posture.

[0052] In some embodiments, the spring includes at least one of a torsion spring and a helical spring, and the spring applies a force to the movable member 2 to keep the movable member 2 in a second posture.

[0053] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 5. The spring includes a first helical spring 32 and a second helical spring 33. The movable part 2 and the cup body 1 are connected by the first helical spring 32 and the second helical spring 33. The first helical spring 32 is positioned closer to the cup opening than the second helical spring 33. The length of the second helical spring 33 in its free state is greater than the length of the first helical spring 32 in its free state. The quantity of at least one of the first helical spring 32 and the second helical spring 33 is at least two.

[0054] The movable part 2 and the cup body 1 are connected by a spring, and the spring enables the movable part 2 to be held in a second position. The spring can cooperate with a latching mechanism, a suction cup 31, or a magnetic component to hold the movable part 2 in a first position.

[0055] In some embodiments, the movable member 2 and the cup body 1 may also be hinged. When the spring is a torsion spring, it can be located at the rotation axis of the movable member 2.

[0056] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 and ​ The outer side of the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 has a first recess 14 for accommodating the positioning component 3. Springs, suction cups 31, magnetic components, etc., can be provided in the first recess 14 so that the movable part 2 can fit tightly against the cup body 1 in the first posture.

[0057] In some embodiments, the outer side of the first sidewall 11 or the second sidewall 12 has a second recess for accommodating the movable member 2 in the first posture. Providing the second recess allows the surface of the oil cup assembly to be flat when the movable member 2 is in the first posture.

[0058] In some embodiments, in the second posture, the movable member 2 gradually tilts away from the cup body 1 from the rim of the cup to the bottom 13. The angle at which the movable member 2 opens relative to the cup body 1 provides tilt support for the cup body 1, making the cup body 1 more stable.

[0059] This utility model provides a range hood, including an oil cup assembly according to this utility model.

[0060] In this embodiment of the invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0061] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper" and "lower" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.

[0062] In this specification, the terms "an embodiment," "a preferred embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0063] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various modifications and variations. 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. An oil cup assembly, characterized in that, include: The cup body (1) includes a cup bottom (13) and a side wall connected to the cup bottom (13). The cup mouth is opposite to the cup bottom (13). The side wall includes a first side wall (11) and a second side wall (12). The first side wall (11) and the second side wall (12) are opposite to each other. At least one of the first side wall (11) and the second side wall (12) gradually slopes to the opposite side from the cup mouth to the cup bottom (13). Movable component (2), which is located on the outside of the inclined first sidewall (11) and / or the outside of the inclined second sidewall (12), the movable component (2) is movably connected to the cup body (1) so that the movable component (2) can switch between a first posture and a second posture; In the first posture, the movable part (2) is in contact with the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12); In the second posture, the movable part (2) forms a certain angle with the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) to support the cup body (1).

2. The oil cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part (2) covers the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) to which it is connected, or the outline of the movable part (2) is within the outline of the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) to which it is connected.

3. The oil cup assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A positioning component (3) is connected to the movable part (2) and / or to the cup body (1), the positioning component (3) being used to hold the movable part (2) in the first posture and / or to hold the movable part (2) in the second posture.

4. The oil cup assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning component (3) includes at least one of a spring, a magnetic component, a suction cup (31), and a latching mechanism.

5. The oil cup assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The magnetic component includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element is disposed on the movable part (2), and the second magnetic element is disposed on the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) connected to the movable part (2). The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element attract each other to keep the movable part (2) in the first posture. The suction cup (31) is disposed on the movable part (2), and the suction cup (31) holds the movable part (2) in the first posture by adsorbing the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) connected to the movable part (2); or the suction cup (31) is disposed on the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) connected to the movable part (2), and the suction cup (31) holds the movable part (2) in the first posture by adsorbing the movable part (2); The latching mechanism includes a latching body and a mating component. One of the latching body and the mating component is disposed on the movable part (2), and the other is disposed on the first side wall (11) or the second side wall (12) connected to the movable part (2). The latching body and the mating component cooperate to keep the movable part (2) in the first posture.

6. The oil cup assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The spring includes at least one of a torsion spring and a helical spring, and the spring applies a force to the movable member (2) to keep the movable member (2) in the second posture.

7. The oil cup assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The spring includes at least two first helical springs (32) and at least two second helical springs (33). The movable part (2) and the cup body (1) are connected by the first helical springs (32) and the second helical springs (33). The first helical springs (32) are positioned close to the cup opening relative to the second helical springs (33). The length of the second helical springs (33) in their free state is greater than the length of the first helical springs (32) in their free state.

8. The oil cup assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer side of the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) has a first recess (14) for receiving the positioning assembly (3).

9. The oil cup assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer side of the first sidewall (11) or the second sidewall (12) has a second recess for accommodating the movable member (2) in the first posture.

10. The oil cup assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the second posture, the movable part (2) gradually tilts away from the cup body (1) from the cup mouth to the cup bottom (13).

11. A range hood, characterized in that, Includes the oil cup assembly as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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