Installation equipment and kitchen utensils

Abstract

This application relates to an installation device and kitchen appliance. The installation device includes a frame, a mounting base, an adjustment component, and at least two mounting components. The adjustment component is movably mounted on the frame. The mounting base is movably mounted on the adjustment component. Each mounting component includes a mounting member and a limiting member. All mounting members are movably mounted on the mounting base along a first direction. The limiting member is detachably connected between the mounting member and the mounting base. By movably mounting multiple mounting members on the mounting base, the installation device allows for controlled relative movement between the mounting members and adjusts the spacing between them to accommodate different types of range hoods, providing flexibility in use. Furthermore, after adjusting the spacing between the mounting members, the limiting member securely connects the mounting member and the mounting base, ensuring the stability of the range hood installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchenware technology, and in particular to an installation device and kitchenware. Background Technology

[0002] As a cooking area, the kitchen produces fumes with a high oil content, which pollutes the kitchen environment and poses certain health risks to users. Therefore, range hoods, which are used to extract oil fumes, have become one of the essential appliances in modern kitchens.

[0003] In existing technologies, range hoods are typically mounted to kitchen walls using metal brackets or similar installation devices. However, the market offers a wide variety of range hoods, including side-draft, top-draft, and dual-draft types. Each type usually requires specific mounting hardware for installation, and the specifications of these hardware vary between brands. This diversity necessitates the preparation of multiple mounting plates during installation, increasing both the difficulty and cost. Furthermore, when replacing a range hood, users must remove the existing mounting hardware and drill new holes to secure the new mounting plate, which is not only time-consuming and laborious but also damages the wall surface. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an installation device and kitchen appliance to address the above problems.

[0005] An installation device for installing a range hood, comprising:

[0006] Frame;

[0007] An adjustment component is movably coupled to the frame.

[0008] The mounting base is movably coupled to the adjustment assembly; and

[0009] At least two mounting components, each mounting component including a mounting element and a limiting element; all the mounting elements are movably coupled to the mounting base along a first direction; the limiting element is detachably connected between each of the mounting elements and the mounting base;

[0010] The adjustment component can move relative to the frame under the action of an external force, and drive the mounting base to reciprocate along the adjustment component in a second direction intersecting the first direction; each mounting component can reciprocate relative to the mounting base in the first direction under the action of an external force to form a mounting position for assembling the range hood.

[0011] In one embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes two sets, which are spaced apart from each other on both sides of the frame along the first direction; the first end and the second end of the mounting base, which are disposed opposite each other along the first direction, are respectively movably engaged with the two sets of adjustment assemblies.

[0012] In one embodiment, each of the adjustment components includes an adjustment screw and an adjustment nut. The first end and the second end of the mounting base are each provided with a first mounting hole through the second direction. The adjustment nut is fixedly fitted into the first mounting hole. One end of the adjustment screw is rotatably fitted into the frame, and the other end passes through the first mounting hole and is threadedly engaged with the adjustment nut.

[0013] In one embodiment, a load-bearing portion is formed on the side of the frame connected to the adjustment component. A second mounting hole is provided on the load-bearing portion and extends through the frame in a second direction. The adjustment screw is rotatably fitted into the second mounting hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the frame includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate and the second plate are respectively connected to opposite ends of the third plate, and both are located on the same side of the third plate. The opposite ends of the third plate each protrude to form a load-bearing part, and the two load-bearing parts are respectively corresponding to the first plate and the second plate.

[0015] Each of the two load-bearing parts has an adjusting screw rotatably connected to its second mounting hole, and the two adjusting screws are respectively arranged parallel to the first plate and the second plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the length of both the first plate and the second plate is not less than the length of their corresponding adjusting screw.

[0017] In one embodiment, the mounting base includes a base body and mounting portions, and the base body is bent at opposite ends along a second direction toward the same side to jointly form a sliding groove, and each of the mounting components is fitted into the sliding groove; each of the mounting portions is fitted at opposite ends along a first direction, and the two mounting portions are movably fitted with an adjustment component.

[0018] In one embodiment, the frame is further provided with a plurality of third mounting holes, and all the third mounting holes are spaced apart along the first direction;

[0019] The mounting device also includes fasteners, which are inserted into the third mounting hole and used to fix the frame to the load.

[0020] A kitchen appliance includes the mounting device as described in the foregoing embodiments.

[0021] In one embodiment, a range hood is also included, and the mounting components are fitted together to assemble the range hood.

[0022] The aforementioned installation device and kitchen appliance include a frame, a mounting base, an adjustment assembly, and at least two mounting assemblies. The adjustment assembly is movably fitted onto the frame. The mounting base is movably fitted onto the adjustment assembly. Each mounting assembly includes a mounting member and a limiting member. All mounting members are movably fitted onto the mounting base along a first direction. The limiting member is detachably connected between the mounting member and the mounting base. The adjustment assembly can move relative to the frame under external force, causing the mounting base to reciprocate relative to the first adjustment assembly in a second direction intersecting the first direction. Each mounting member can reciprocate relative to the mounting base along the first direction under external force to form an installation position for assembling a range hood.

[0023] In the actual use of the installation device, the frame needs to be fixed to a load-bearing object (such as a wall or cabinet). Then, according to the type and size of the range hood to be installed, the installation components are controlled to move relative to each other in the second direction to adjust the spacing between the multiple installation components to fit the size of the range hood. After adjusting the spacing between the installation components, the installation components are fixedly connected to the mounting base using limiting devices, and the range hood to be installed is then assembled with each installation component accordingly, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation device for the range hood.

[0024] Subsequently, by applying external force to the adjusting component, the movement of the adjusting component relative to the frame is controlled, causing the adjusting component to drive the mounting base to move relative to the first adjusting component along a first direction. The mounting base then drives the mounting component and the range hood to move synchronously along the first direction, thereby adjusting the installation height of the range hood. This application allows for flexible adjustment of the range hood's installation height by setting an adjusting component, enabling it to be as close as possible to the bottom of the cabinet, reducing the gap between the range hood and the cabinet, and improving the overall aesthetics. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the installation device and the range hood in this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the installation device in this application from a first-view perspective.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the installation device in this application from a second perspective.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation device in this application from a third-person perspective.

[0029] Figure Labels

[0030] Installation device 100;

[0031] Frame 10; load-bearing part 101; second mounting hole 102; first plate 103; second plate 104; third plate 105; third mounting hole 106;

[0032] Mounting base 11; base body 111; mounting part 112; first mounting hole 113;

[0033] Adjusting component 12; adjusting screw 121; adjusting nut 122;

[0034] Mounting component 13; Mounting part 131; Limiting part 132;

[0035] Range hood 200. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] As a cooking area, the kitchen produces fumes with a high oil content, which pollutes the kitchen environment and poses certain health risks to users. Therefore, range hoods, which are used to extract oil fumes, have become one of the essential appliances in modern kitchens.

[0043] In existing technologies, range hoods are typically mounted to kitchen walls using metal brackets or similar installation devices. However, the market offers a wide variety of range hoods, including side-draft, top-draft, and dual-draft types. Each type usually requires specific mounting hardware for installation, and the specifications of these hardware vary between brands. This diversity necessitates the preparation of multiple mounting plates during installation, increasing both the difficulty and cost. Furthermore, when replacing a range hood, users must remove the existing mounting hardware and drill new holes to secure the new mounting plate, which is not only time-consuming and laborious but also damages the wall surface.

[0044] Therefore, to resolve the above issues, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figures 1 to 4 This application provides a kitchen appliance in one or more embodiments, including a range hood 200 and an installation device 100. The installation device 100 movably connects multiple mounting parts 131 to a mounting base 11, allowing controlled relative movement between the mounting parts 131 and adjusting the spacing between them to accommodate different types of range hoods 200, thus providing flexibility. After adjusting the spacing between the mounting parts 131, a limiting member 132 securely connects the mounting parts 131 to the mounting base 11, ensuring the stability of the installation device 100 when installing the range hood 200.

[0045] Specifically, please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mounting device 100 includes a frame 10, a mounting base 11, an adjustment assembly 12, and at least two mounting components 13. The adjustment assembly 12 is movably mounted on the frame 10. The mounting base 11 is movably mounted on the adjustment assembly 12. Each mounting component 13 includes a mounting member 131 and a limiting member 132. All mounting members 131 are movably mounted on the mounting base 11 along a first direction. The limiting member 132 is detachably connected between the mounting member 131 and the mounting base 11. The adjustment assembly 12 can move relative to the frame 10 under external force, causing the mounting base 11 to reciprocate relative to the first adjustment assembly 12 in a second direction intersecting the first direction. Each mounting member 131 can reciprocate relative to the mounting base 11 along the first direction under external force to form a mounting position for assembling the range hood 200.

[0046] It should be noted that the specific orientations of the first and second directions are not limited. For ease of understanding, this application uses the example of the installation device 100 being fixed to a wall as an example. Correspondingly, the first direction is a horizontal direction parallel to the ground, and the second direction is a vertical direction parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0047] Thus, in the actual use of the installation device 100, the frame 10 needs to be fixed to a load-bearing object (such as a wall, cabinet, etc.) first. Then, according to the type and size of the range hood 200 to be installed, the relative movement of each mounting component 131 along the second direction is controlled to adjust the spacing between the multiple mounting components 131 to fit the size of the range hood 200 to be installed. After adjusting the spacing between each mounting component 131, the mounting component 131 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 11 by the limiting component 132, and the range hood 200 to be installed is assembled with each mounting component 131 accordingly, thereby ensuring the stability of the range hood 200 installed by the installation device 100.

[0048] Subsequently, by applying an external force to the adjustment component 12, the adjustment component 12 is controlled to move relative to the frame 10, and the adjustment component 12 drives the mounting base 11 to move relative to the first adjustment component 12 in the first direction. The mounting base 11 will drive the mounting component 13 and the range hood 200 to move synchronously in the first direction, thereby adjusting the installation height of the range hood 200.

[0049] It should also be noted that, typically, storage cabinets are installed on both sides of the wall where the range hood 200 is installed. To allow space for the range hood 200, the height of the cabinets is usually higher than the height of the range hood 200. Therefore, a gap exists between the range hood 200 and the cabinet after installation, affecting aesthetics. To address this, this application incorporates an adjustment component 12 to flexibly adjust the installation height of the range hood 200, allowing it to be as close as possible to the bottom of the cabinet, minimizing the gap and improving overall aesthetics.

[0050] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The adjustment assembly 12 includes two sets, which are arranged at intervals on both sides of the frame 10 along a first direction. The first end and the second end of the mounting base 11, which are arranged opposite each other along the first direction, are respectively movably engaged with the two sets of adjustment assemblies 12.

[0051] Understandably, the multiple adjustment components 12 cooperate to limit the mounting base 11 in the first direction, thereby improving the stability of the mounting base 11 and further enhancing the stability of the mounting component 13 when assembling the range hood 200. Furthermore, when dealing with a heavy range hood 200, the multiple adjustment components 12 can share the weight, reducing the pressure on each individual adjustment component 12 and extending its service life. Moreover, during the adjustment of the range hood 200's installation height, the multiple adjustment components 12 work together to ensure that the mounting base 11 remains horizontal during movement, guaranteeing that the range hood 200 is in a horizontal position after installation, further improving the stability and precision of adjusting the mounting base 11 and the range hood 200.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 Each adjusting component 12 includes an adjusting screw 121 and an adjusting nut 122. A first mounting hole 113 is provided through the first and second ends of the mounting base 11 along a second direction. The adjusting nut 122 is fixedly fitted into the first mounting hole 113. One end of the adjusting screw 121 is rotatably fitted onto the frame 10, and the other end passes through the first mounting hole 113 and is threadedly engaged with the adjusting nut 122.

[0053] It is understandable that by rotating the adjusting screw 121, relative movement can be generated between the adjusting screw 121 and the adjusting nut 122, thereby pushing the mounting base 11 to move in the second direction, achieving flexible adjustment of the installation height of the range hood 200. This application, through the adjustment method using a screw and nut, has a simple structure and high adjustment precision. Operators only need to use tools to rotate the adjusting screw 121 to precisely control the movement distance of the mounting base 11, thus adjusting the range hood 200 to the ideal installation height. Furthermore, the threaded connection between the adjusting screw 121 and the adjusting nut 122 has good self-locking performance, effectively preventing the mounting base 11 from moving on its own due to gravity or external forces after adjustment, further ensuring the stability of the range hood 200 after installation.

[0054] Furthermore, the adjusting screw 121 is rotatably mounted on the frame 10, which makes the adjusting screw 121 more stable during rotation, reducing errors caused by shaking and improving the accuracy of adjustment. The adjusting nut 122 is fixedly mounted in the first mounting hole 113 of the mounting base 11, ensuring a firm connection between the adjusting nut 122 and the mounting base 11, and allowing the adjusting nut 122 to better cooperate with the adjusting screw 121 to transmit adjusting force and achieve effective adjustment of the mounting base 11.

[0055] The specific structure of the frame 10 is not limited. In some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 4 The frame 10 and the adjustment component 12 are connected by a protruding load-bearing part 101. The load-bearing part 101 is provided with a second mounting hole 102 that runs through the second direction. The adjustment screw 121 is rotatably connected to the second mounting hole 102.

[0056] Understandably, the load-bearing part 101 can withstand the axial and radial forces generated by the adjusting screw 121 during rotation and adjustment, preventing the screw from deviating or shaking significantly when under force, thereby further ensuring the accuracy of adjustment.

[0057] Further, please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The frame 10 includes a first plate 103, a second plate 104, and a third plate 105. The first plate 103 and the second plate 104 are respectively fitted to opposite ends of the third plate 105, and both are located on the same side of the third plate 105. A load-bearing portion 101 protrudes from opposite ends of the third plate 105, and the two load-bearing portions 101 are respectively corresponding to the first plate 103 and the second plate 104. An adjusting screw 121 is rotatably fitted into the second mounting hole 102 of each of the two load-bearing portions 101, and the two adjusting screws 121 are respectively arranged parallel to the first plate 103 and the second plate 104.

[0058] Understandably, when the adjusting screw 121 is adjusting, it will drive the mounting base 11 to rotate. The mounting base 11 will then be restricted to abutting against the frame 10 and the wall, thereby transmitting the force of the adjusting screw 121 rotating to the adjusting nut 122. This causes the adjusting screw 121 and the adjusting nut 122 to move relative to each other, which in turn pushes the mounting base 11 to move in the second direction, thus achieving flexible adjustment of the installation height of the range hood 200.

[0059] This application further sets the length of the first plate 103 and the second plate 104 to be no less than the length of their corresponding adjusting screw 121, so that the mounting base 11 can be in limited contact with the first plate 103 and the second plate 104 during the adjustment action of the adjusting screw 121, so as to avoid the mounting base 11 damaging the wall and improve the user experience.

[0060] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The mounting base 11 includes a base body 111 and mounting portions 112. The base body 111 is bent at both ends along the second direction toward the same side to form a sliding groove. Each mounting component 131 is fitted into the sliding groove. Each end of the base body 111 along the first direction is fitted with a mounting portion 112, and the two mounting portions 112 are movably fitted with an adjustment component 12.

[0061] Understandably, the groove formed by the base 111 provides a stable track for the movement of the mounting component 131, making the movement of the mounting component 131 relative to the base 111 in the second direction smoother and less prone to deviation or wobbling, thus further improving the adjustment accuracy of the mounting device 100. Furthermore, the groove formed by bending at both ends of the base 111 enhances the structural strength of the base 111 and provides a certain degree of restraint for the mounting component 131, preventing it from accidentally detaching from the base 111 during use.

[0062] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The frame 10 is also provided with a plurality of third mounting holes 106, and all the third mounting holes 106 are spaced apart along the first direction. The mounting device 100 also includes fasteners, which are inserted into the third mounting holes 106 and used to fix the frame 10 to the load-bearing object.

[0063] Understandably, in the actual use of the installation device 100, the frame 10 needs to be fixed to a load-bearing object (such as a wall or cabinet) using fasteners first. Then, according to the type and size of the range hood 200 to be installed, the relative movement of each mounting component 131 along the second direction is controlled to adjust the spacing between the multiple mounting components 131 to fit the size of the range hood 200 to be installed. After adjusting the spacing between each mounting component 131, the mounting components 131 are fixedly connected to the mounting base 11 by the limiting component 132, and the range hood 200 to be installed is then assembled with each mounting component 131 accordingly, thereby ensuring the stability of the range hood 200 installed by the installation device 100. Subsequently, by applying an external force to the adjustment component 12, the adjustment component 12 is controlled to move relative to the frame 10, and the adjustment component 12 drives the mounting base 11 to move relative to the first adjustment component 12 in the first direction. The mounting base 11 will drive the mounting component 13 and the range hood 200 to move synchronously in the first direction, thereby adjusting the installation height of the range hood 200.

[0064] The specific type of fastener is not limited. For example, when installing on a concrete wall, a more robust fastener such as expansion bolts can be used to ensure that the frame 10 can withstand the weight of the range hood 200 and its mounting device 100. When installing on materials such as wooden cabinets, suitable fasteners such as self-tapping screws can be selected to ensure a firm connection without causing excessive damage to the cabinet.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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. An installation device for installing a range hood, characterized in that, include: Frame; An adjustment component is movably coupled to the frame. The mounting base is movably connected to the adjustment assembly; and At least two mounting components, each mounting component including a mounting element and a limiting element; all the mounting elements are movably coupled to the mounting base along a first direction; the limiting element is detachably connected between each of the mounting elements and the mounting base; The adjustment component can move relative to the frame under the action of an external force, and drive the mounting base to reciprocate along the adjustment component in a second direction intersecting the first direction; each mounting component can reciprocate relative to the mounting base in the first direction under the action of an external force to form a mounting position for assembling the range hood.

2. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment components include two sets, which are arranged at intervals on both sides of the frame along the first direction; the first end and the second end of the mounting base, which are arranged opposite to each other along the first direction, are respectively movably connected to the two sets of adjustment components.

3. The installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the adjustment components includes an adjustment screw and an adjustment nut. The first end and the second end of the mounting base are each provided with a first mounting hole through the second direction. The adjustment nut is fixedly fitted into the first mounting hole. One end of the adjustment screw is rotatably fitted into the frame, and the other end passes through the first mounting hole and is threadedly engaged with the adjustment nut.

4. The installation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The frame has a load-bearing part protruding from the side connected to the adjustment component. The load-bearing part has a second mounting hole that extends through the frame in a second direction. The adjustment screw is rotatably fitted into the second mounting hole.

5. The installation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The frame includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate and the second plate are respectively connected to opposite ends of the third plate, and both are located on the same side of the third plate. The opposite ends of the third plate each protrude to form a load-bearing part, and the two load-bearing parts are respectively provided corresponding to the first plate and the second plate. Each of the two load-bearing parts has an adjusting screw rotatably connected to its second mounting hole, and the two adjusting screws are respectively arranged parallel to the first plate and the second plate.

6. The installation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The length of both the first plate and the second plate is not less than the length of their corresponding adjusting screw.

7. The installation device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a base body and mounting parts. The base body is bent at both ends along the second direction toward the same side to form a sliding groove. Each mounting part is fitted into the sliding groove. Each end of the base body along the first direction is fitted with a mounting part, and the two mounting parts are movably fitted with an adjustment component.

8. The installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is also provided with a number of third mounting holes, and all the third mounting holes are spaced apart along the first direction; The mounting device also includes fasteners, which are inserted into the third mounting hole and used to fix the frame to the load.

9. A kitchen utensil, characterized in that, Includes the installation device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The kitchenware according to claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes a range hood, and the various mounting components are used to assemble the range hood.

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