Flat panel hood system

EP4092333B1Active Publication Date: 2025-09-10MIELE & CO KG
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2022168951
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-05-18
Filing Date
2022-04-20
Publication Date
2025-09-10
Estimated Expiration
2042-04-20

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Technical Problem

Existing flat panel hoods are difficult to install in kitchen furniture with varying cabinet thicknesses, particularly between 16 mm and 19 mm, requiring modifications to accommodate the hood's dimensions, which is inefficient and increases installation complexity.

Method used

A flat panel hood system with mounting strips that are fastened inside the kitchen cabinet niche, allowing the hood to be placed vertically onto support sides and secured laterally, accommodating different cabinet thicknesses without direct attachment to the unit, and featuring stops and positioning elements for defined positioning.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy and flexible installation of flat panel hoods across varying cabinet thicknesses, reducing installation effort and expanding application possibilities while maintaining a flush fit and additional storage space.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a flat panel hood system (1, 3) with a flat panel hood (1) and with at least one pair of mounting strips (3) which are designed to extend in the longitudinal direction (X) and to be spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction (Y) in such a way as to be attached in a furniture niche (21) of a kitchen furniture (2) so that the flat panel hood (1) can be placed on a support side (31) of the respective mounting strip (3) from above in the vertical direction (Z) and can be held in a form-fitting manner by the mounting strips (3) in the vertical direction (Z).
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