Kitchen appliance and shielding device for a kitchen appliance

Abstract

This application relates to a kitchen appliance and a shielding device for the kitchen appliance. The shielding device includes: an outer panel forming part of the exterior of the kitchen appliance, having a fixed height in a direction perpendicular to the external placement surface; and an adjusting plate detachably connected to the outer panel, allowing the adjusting plate to move relative to the outer panel and maintain a fixed position with the outer panel. When there is a gap between the outer panel and the appliance body, the adjusting plate can be positioned in the gap and abut against the appliance body. In this shielding device, the outer panel can form an integral part with the appliance body. When adjustment is required, the outer panel and the adjusting plate can be detached and moved relative to each other in the vertical direction. This adapts to different distances between the appliance body and the placement surface. The adjusting plate and the outer panel do not require additional devices to achieve relative positional fixation, resulting in a simple structure, convenient operation, and reduced overall cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to kitchen appliances and shielding devices for kitchen appliances. Background Technology

[0002] In modern kitchen design, integration and aesthetics have become core trends in the industry. As consumers increasingly demand higher utilization rates and visual uniformity in their homes, seamless integration of kitchen appliances and cabinets has become a key technical indicator in the high-end kitchen appliance market. After kitchen appliances are installed in cabinets, a space is created between the appliance and the floor. To prevent debris from entering this space and to improve aesthetics, a kickboard is usually installed. The kickboard is located at the bottom front of the appliance and is used to conceal this space. To accommodate cabinets of different heights, some kitchen appliances are designed with adjustable height relative to the floor, allowing them to be flush with the countertop. As the appliance height is adjusted, gaps may form between the kickboard and the appliance, or between the kickboard and the floor, allowing debris to potentially enter the space. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a kitchen appliance and a shielding device for the kitchen appliance that can be adapted to height adjustment and has a simple structure, in order to address the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] A shielding device for kitchen appliances, the shielding device comprising:

[0005] An exterior panel, forming part of the exterior of the kitchen appliance, has a fixed height in a direction perpendicular to the external placement surface; and

[0006] An adjustment plate is detachably connected to the outer trim panel, allowing the adjustment plate to move relative to the outer trim panel and remain fixed in position with the outer trim panel. When there is a gap between the outer trim panel and the body, the adjustment plate can be positioned in the gap and abut against the body.

[0007] Initially, the outer panel of the aforementioned shielding device forms a unified whole with the exterior of the appliance, ensuring the continuity of the kitchen appliance's appearance. When adjustment is needed, the adjusting plate complements the exterior. The outer panel and the adjusting plate can be moved relative to each other in the vertical direction through a detachable overlapping mechanism. This adapts to different distances between the appliance's body and the mounting surface. When the appliance is raised, the distance between the body and the mounting surface increases, requiring the outer panel and the adjusting plate to move in opposite directions until they accommodate the gap. Conversely, when the appliance is lowered, the distance decreases, requiring the outer panel and the adjusting plate to move in opposite directions until they accommodate the gap. This design avoids gaps between the shielding device and the appliance body, as well as between the shielding device and the mounting surface. Furthermore, the overlapping mechanism between the adjusting plate and the outer panel eliminates the need for additional devices, allowing for relative fixation while maintaining mobility. This simple structure and convenient operation reduce the overall cost of the appliance.

[0008] In one embodiment, the exterior trim panel has at least two first connecting portions arranged along the extension direction of the adjusting plate, and the adjusting plate has a second connecting portion that overlaps with the first connecting portions, such that the adjusting plate extends out of the exterior trim panel by different distances.

[0009] In one embodiment, the exterior trim panel is provided with a retaining plate, the retaining plate is provided with at least two first connecting portions, the at least two first connecting portions are arranged along the extension direction of the adjusting plate, the adjusting plate is provided with a second connecting portion, the second connecting portion overlaps with the first connecting portion respectively, so that the adjusting plate extends out of the exterior trim panel by different distances.

[0010] In one embodiment, one of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is a slot and the other is a hook.

[0011] In one embodiment, the hook includes a limiting edge and a bevel, the bevel being inclined relative to the outer trim panel, and the limiting edge being inclined relative to the bevel.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer panel has an adjustment opening on the side facing the body, and the adjustment plate can extend out of the adjustment opening to be positioned within the gap.

[0013] In one embodiment, the exterior panel includes an exterior surface and a top surface, the exterior surface forming part of the exterior of the kitchen appliance, the top surface being able to abut against the body, and the adjustment port being located on the top surface.

[0014] In one embodiment, the outer panel is provided with a mounting opening for mounting the oil cup assembly of the kitchen appliance, and the adjustment plate is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the mounting opening.

[0015] A kitchen appliance includes the aforementioned shielding device.

[0016] In one embodiment, the kitchen appliance includes an oil cup assembly, and the outer panel of the shielding device is provided with a mounting port for installing the oil cup assembly. The first connecting part is provided in two sets, with at least two in each set, and the first connecting part of each set is located on both sides of the mounting port. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a shielding device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state of a shielding device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shielding device in the extended state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective showing the initial state of the blocking device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram from another perspective showing the shielding device in the extended state according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] 1. Kitchen appliance; 100. Covering device; 110. Exterior panel; 111. Exterior finish; 112. Top surface; 113. Supporting side; 114. Mounting port; 120. Adjusting plate; 121. Second connecting part; 122. Clearance groove; 130. Clamping plate; 131. First connecting part; 132. Bevel; 133. Limiting edge; 200. Body; 300. Oil cup assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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.

[0028] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0032] Specifically, in this application, the orientation is defined with reference to the kitchen appliance 1 being installed in a fixed position in the kitchen and supported on a mounting surface. The mounting surface can be understood as the ground. The side of the kitchen appliance 1 closest to the mounting surface is defined as the lower position, the side away from the mounting surface is defined as the upper position, the side facing the user is defined as the front, the side away from the user is defined as the back, the side corresponding to the user's left hand is defined as the left, and the side corresponding to the user's right hand is defined as the right. Figure 7 The coordinates are indicated.

[0033] The body 200 of the kitchen appliance 1 is the part that enables the corresponding functions of the kitchen appliance 1. A large portion of the structure of the kitchen appliance 1 can be considered as the body 200, and the outer surface of the body 200 constitutes most of the exterior of the kitchen appliance 1. When the kitchen appliance 1 is installed in a fixed position, a certain space is formed between the kitchen appliance 1 and the mounting surface, and this space is open to the front. For example, the kitchen appliance 1 also includes support feet, which are located at the bottom of the body 200. The kitchen appliance 1 is placed on the mounting surface via the support feet, and the body 200 is supported on the mounting surface by the support feet, thus creating a certain space between the body 200 and the mounting surface.

[0034] To prevent debris from entering the aforementioned space from front to back, a blocking device 100 is designed. The blocking device 100 is located at the bottom front side of the unit 200, thus enclosing the space together with the corresponding cabinet sections on the left and right sides. This prevents debris from entering the space and also improves aesthetics. It is understandable that the height of external cabinets varies in different kitchen environments. To allow the kitchen appliance 1 to adapt to different cabinets, the support legs can be designed to be height-adjustable relative to the mounting surface, ensuring that the unit 200 is flush with the cabinet countertop. However, when the height of the unit 200 relative to the mounting surface is adjusted, the distance between the unit 200 and the mounting surface changes. This can easily create gaps between the blocking device 100 and the mounting surface, or between the blocking device 100 and the unit 200. For example, when kitchen appliance 1 is an integrated cooktop, the existing integrated cooktop has a countertop height of 800mm and adjustable feet at the bottom to a height of 820-850mm. The cover device 100 is detachably attached to the cooktop feet via clips. When the integrated cooktop is raised, there will be a 20-50mm gap between the kick plate and the cooktop body, which not only affects the aesthetics of the product but also allows kitchen waste to enter the bottom of the cooktop through the gap, affecting the user experience.

[0035] To prevent gaps from appearing in the fuselage 200 during height adjustment, this embodiment addresses this issue by improving the blocking device 100. (See also...) Figure 1-6 , Figure 1-6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a shielding device 100 for a kitchen appliance 1 in one embodiment of this application is shown. The shielding device 100 provided in one embodiment of this application includes an outer decorative panel 110 and an adjustment plate 120.

[0036] The outer panel 110 forms part of the exterior of the kitchen appliance 1. In the direction perpendicular to the external placement surface, i.e., the aforementioned vertical direction, the outer panel 110 has a fixed height. Specifically, one side of the outer panel 110 abuts against the external placement surface, and the other side is detachably abuts against the body 200 of the kitchen appliance 1.

[0037] The adjustment plate 120 is detachably connected to the outer trim panel 110, so that the adjustment plate 120 can move relative to the outer trim panel 110 and can be fixed in position with the outer trim panel 110. When there is a gap between the outer trim panel 110 and the body 200, the adjustment plate 120 can be disposed in the gap and abut against the body 200.

[0038] Initially, the outer panel 110 of the aforementioned shielding device 100 can form a single unit with the exterior of the body 200, ensuring the continuity of the appearance of the kitchen appliance 1. When adjustment is required, the adjusting plate 120 serves as a supplement to the exterior. The outer panel 110 and the adjusting plate 120 can be disassembled and overlapped to achieve relative movement in the vertical direction. This can accommodate different distances between the body 200 of the kitchen appliance 1 and the mounting surface. That is, when the body 200 is raised, the distance between the body 200 and the mounting surface increases, so the outer panel 110 and the adjusting plate 120 need to move in opposite directions in the vertical direction until they adapt to the different distances between the body 200 and the mounting surface. The gap between the body 200 and the mounting surface is reduced when the body 200 is lowered. Therefore, the outer panel 110 and the adjusting plate 120 need to move in opposite directions in the vertical direction until they fit the gap between the body 200 and the mounting surface. This design avoids gaps between the shielding device 100 and the body 200, as well as between the shielding device 100 and the mounting surface. At the same time, the adjusting plate 120 and the outer panel 110 are connected by an overlapping method, which does not require additional devices. It can achieve relative fixation of position while being movable. The structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and the overall cost of the machine is reduced.

[0039] In one embodiment, the exterior trim panel 110 is provided with at least two first connecting portions 131, which are arranged along the extension direction of the adjusting plate 120. The adjusting plate 120 is provided with second connecting portions 121, which are respectively connected to the first connecting portions 131, so that the adjusting plate 120 extends out of the exterior trim panel 110 by different distances.

[0040] Specifically, the outer trim panel 110 includes a front-facing outer surface and a rear-facing inner surface. The outer surface of the outer trim panel 110 is made of the same material or color as the body 200. The inner surface of the outer trim panel 110 is provided with at least two first connecting portions 131. Multiple first connecting portions 131 protrude from the inner surface of the outer trim panel 110. Each first connecting portion 131 corresponds to a relatively fixed installation position of an adjusting plate 120. The adjusting plate 120 has a second connecting portion 121 on the side facing the inner surface. When the second connecting portion 121 is connected to one of the first connecting portions 131, the adjusting plate 120 is located in one position relative to the outer trim panel 110. When the adjusting plate 120 is removed and the second connecting portion 121 is connected to another first connecting portion 131, the adjusting plate 120 is located in another position relative to the outer trim panel 110.

[0041] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , 5As shown, the outer trim panel 110 is provided with a retaining plate 130, the retaining plate 130 is provided with at least two first connecting parts 131, the at least two first connecting parts 131 are arranged along the extension direction of the adjusting plate 120, the adjusting plate 120 is provided with a second connecting part 121, the second connecting part 121 is connected to the first connecting part 131 respectively, so that the distance by which the adjusting plate 120 extends out of the outer trim panel 110 is different.

[0042] Specifically, the outer trim panel 110 includes a front-facing outer surface and a rear-facing inner surface. The outer surface of the outer trim panel 110 is made of the same material or color as the body 200. A retaining plate 130 is fixedly or detachably provided on the inner surface of the outer trim panel 110. The retaining plate 130 and the outer trim panel 110 do not move relative to each other. The retaining plate 130 is provided with at least two first connecting portions 131. Multiple first connecting portions 131 protrude from the inner surface of the retaining plate 130. Each first connecting portion 131 corresponds to a relatively fixed installation position of an adjusting plate 120. A second connecting portion 121 is provided on the side of the adjusting plate 120 facing the inner surface. When the second connecting portion 121 is connected to one of the first connecting portions 131, the adjusting plate 120 is located in one position relative to the outer trim panel 110. When the adjusting plate 120 is detached and the second connecting portion 121 is connected to another first connecting portion 131, the adjusting plate 120 is located in another position relative to the outer trim panel 110.

[0043] Furthermore, whether the first connecting part 131 is provided on the card plate 130 or on the inner surface of the outer trim panel 110, the multiple first connecting parts 131 can be divided into multiple groups. The multiple groups of first connecting parts 131 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. Each group has multiple first connecting parts 131. The multiple first connecting parts 131 in each group are arranged in a row along the extension direction of the adjusting plate 120. The first connecting parts 131 in different groups (columns) but in the same row are located at the same horizontal height. The above-mentioned horizontal height direction is defined as a plane parallel to the mounting surface. Correspondingly, the adjusting plate 120 has multiple second connecting parts 121. The number of second connecting parts 121 corresponds to the number of groups of first connecting parts 131, which increases the connection stability of the adjusting plate 120 while keeping the adjusting plate 120 relatively horizontal.

[0044] Multiple clips 130 can be provided, each clip 130 having a set of first connecting portions 131, making each clip 130 a small-sized structure that can be flexibly installed on the outer trim panel 110. The width of the clip 130 is slightly larger than the width of the first connecting portion 131, but much smaller than the width of the outer trim panel 110. The clip 130 and the outer trim panel 110 can be detachably or fixedly connected, for example, by bolts or welding.

[0045] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4-6As shown, one of the first connecting portion 131 and the second connecting portion 121 is a slot and the other is a hook. For example, the first connecting portion 131 is a hook, and the second connecting portion 121 is a slot. The hook includes a limiting edge 133 and a bevel 132.

[0046] The inclined edge 132 extends outward from the retaining plate 130 or the outer trim panel 110, and is inclined relative to the retaining plate 130 or the outer trim panel 110. The inclined edge 132 is used to guide the upper or lower second connecting part 121 to move and switch. The limiting edge 133 extends from the inclined edge 132 in the direction of the adjusting plate 120, and is inclined relative to the inclined edge 132. In particular, the limiting edge 133 can be set parallel to the retaining plate 130 or the outer trim panel 110.

[0047] The slot is a hole-shaped or groove-shaped structure, allowing the limiting edge 133 to pass through or enter the hole-shaped or groove-shaped slot. When the slot is hole-shaped, it can be a closed hole or a semi-open hole, and the limiting edge 133 can pass through the slot, with the edge of the hole-shaped slot abutting against the inclined edge 132. When the slot is groove-shaped, it can be a recessed groove with an opening, and the limiting edge 133 can extend into the slot and engage with it, with the opening of the groove-shaped slot abutting against the limiting edge 133 or the inclined edge 132.

[0048] In one embodiment, the outer trim panel 110 is disposed outside the adjusting plate 120, or the adjusting plate 120 is disposed outside the outer trim panel 110. Specifically, when the outer trim panel 110 is disposed outside the adjusting plate 120, the outer surface of the outer trim panel 110 is of the same material or color as the body 200; when the adjusting plate 120 is disposed outside the outer trim panel 110, the outer surface of the adjusting plate 120 is of the same material or color as the body 200. In particular, the outer trim panel 110 and the adjusting plate 120 are nested together, with one of the outer trim panel 110 nested inside the other.

[0049] When the outer trim panel 110 is located outside the adjusting plate 120, in one embodiment, the outer trim panel 110 has an adjusting opening on the side facing the body 200, and the adjusting plate 120 can extend out of the adjusting opening to be positioned within the gap. Specifically, the adjusting opening is located on one side of the outer trim panel 110 facing the body 200, and the adjusting opening is positioned closer to the inner surface of the outer trim panel 110 on that side. The length and width of the adjusting opening are both greater than the length and width of the adjusting plate 120 so that the adjusting plate 120 can move smoothly within the adjusting opening. When the outer trim panel 110 is located outside the adjusting plate 120, the second connecting portion 121 is particularly configured as a slot structure. When the blocking device 100 is provided with a retaining plate 130, the distance between the edge of the adjusting opening and the inner surface is greater than or equal to the thickness of the retaining plate 130.

[0050] In one embodiment, the outer panel 110 includes an outer surface 111 and a top surface 112. The outer surface 111 forms part of the exterior of the kitchen appliance 1, and the top surface 112 can abut against the body 200. The adjustment port is located on the top surface 112.

[0051] Specifically, the two opposing surfaces of the outer surface 111 are the aforementioned inner and outer surfaces. A top surface 112 is provided above the outer surface 111, which initially abuts against the body 200. An adjustment plate 120 extends from the adjustment port of the top surface 112, allowing the upper edge of the adjustment plate 120 to abut against the body 200, replacing the top surface 112. The top surface 112 extends rearward from the outer surface 111 and includes a bent edge that extends downward, essentially parallel to the outer surface 111.

[0052] The exterior panel 110 also includes a supporting side 113. One side of the supporting side 113 can abut against the mounting surface, and the other side of the supporting side 113 can accommodate and support the adjusting plate 120 when it is not extended. The supporting side 113 extends rearward from the exterior surface 111 and also includes a bent edge. The bent edge of the supporting side 113 extends upward and is basically parallel to the exterior surface 111. The bent edge of the supporting side 113 is symmetrically arranged with the bent edge of the top surface 112, making the exterior panel 110 as a whole C-shaped, increasing the overall strength of the exterior panel 110.

[0053] The exterior panel 110 also includes a vertical side connecting the supporting side 113 and the top surface 112. The vertical side extends rearward from the exterior panel 111, with its upper edge connected to the top surface 112 and its lower edge connected to the supporting side 113.

[0054] See Figure 7 This application also provides a kitchen appliance 1, which is a stovetop appliance, and more particularly, an integrated stovetop appliance. The kitchen appliance 1 includes the aforementioned shielding device 100 and oil cup assembly 300. The oil cup assembly 300 collects waste oil generated during the operation of the integrated stovetop.

[0055] In one embodiment, the outer trim panel 110 of the shielding device 100 is provided with a mounting port 114 for mounting the oil cup assembly 300, and the adjusting plate 120 is provided with a clearance groove 122 corresponding to the mounting port 114. Two sets of first connecting portions 131 are provided, each set having at least two, with each set of first connecting portions 131 located on both sides of the mounting port 114. The oil cup assembly 300 can be pulled out from the mounting port 114 in the front-to-back direction, while the adjusting plate 120 moves relative to the outer trim panel 110 in the vertical direction. The clearance groove 122 forms a channel, not obstructing the movement of the oil cup assembly 300.

[0056] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0057] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shielding device for a kitchen appliance, characterized in that, The shielding device includes: An exterior panel, forming part of the exterior of the kitchen appliance, has a fixed height in a direction perpendicular to the external placement surface; and An adjustment plate is detachably connected to the outer trim panel, allowing the adjustment plate to move relative to the outer trim panel and remain fixed in position with the outer trim panel. When there is a gap between the outer trim panel and the body, the adjustment plate can be positioned in the gap and abut against the body.

2. The shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exterior trim panel has at least two first connecting portions, which are arranged along the extension direction of the adjustment plate. The adjustment plate has a second connecting portion, which overlaps with the first connecting portions, so that the adjustment plate extends out of the exterior trim panel by different distances.

3. The shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exterior trim panel is provided with a retaining plate, the retaining plate is provided with at least two first connecting parts, the at least two first connecting parts are arranged along the extension direction of the adjusting plate, the adjusting plate is provided with a second connecting part, the second connecting part overlaps with the first connecting part respectively, so that the adjusting plate extends out of the exterior trim panel by different distances.

4. The shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, One of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is a slot and the other is a hook.

5. The shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hook includes a limiting edge and a beveled edge, the beveled edge being inclined relative to the outer trim panel, and the limiting edge being inclined relative to the beveled edge.

6. The shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer panel has an adjustment opening on the side facing the body, and the adjustment plate can extend out of the adjustment opening to be positioned within the gap.

7. The shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that, The exterior panel includes an exterior surface and a top surface. The exterior surface forms part of the exterior of the kitchen appliance, and the adjustment port is located on the top surface.

8. The shielding device for a kitchen appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that, The exterior panel is provided with an installation opening for installing the oil cup assembly of the kitchen appliance, and the adjustment plate is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the installation opening.

9. A kitchen appliance characterized in that, Includes the shielding device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. The kitchen appliance of claim 9, wherein, The kitchen appliance includes an oil cup assembly. The outer panel of the shielding device is provided with an installation port for installing the oil cup assembly. The first connecting part is provided in two sets, with at least two in each set. The first connecting part of each set is located on both sides of the installation port.

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