Extractor hood with means for generating two light cones and kitchen section with extractor hood
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE502020011369
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-05-29
- Filing Date
- 2020-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-05-14
AI Technical Summary
Conventional extractor hood lighting designs suffer from significant light absorption and reflection by dark cooktops, leading to a dark appearance and unfavorable contrast between cookware and background, with reflected light potentially dazzling the viewer.
The extractor hood generates at least two light cones, with one cone directed downwards onto the cooktop and another towards surrounding surfaces like walls, using a single light source and optical system to ensure focused illumination of both the cooktop and surrounding areas, reducing overlap and enhancing overall brightness perception.
This design provides improved illumination of the cooktop and surrounding surfaces, creating a positive subjective impression by minimizing contrast and ensuring uniform lighting, while reducing power consumption.