A connection plate for a gas cooking device

Abstract

The invention relates to a gas cooking device comprising a gas pipe (10), a gas tap (20) with a coupling element (25) provided on a side wall (28) extending from the gas pipe (10), a front wall (24) where an adjustment shaft (22) extends, a rear wall (26) opposite the front wall (24), and a connection plate (30) in the form of an elbow structure with a mounting extension (32) resting against the gas pipe (10). The gas cooking device further comprises a support extension (34) extending from a first end (326) of the mounting extension (32) towards the rear wall (26) of the gas tap (20).

Description

[0001] A CONNECTION PLATE FOR A GAS COOKING DEVICE

[0002] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0003] The present invention relates to a connection plate on the gas pipe in cooking devices, particularly in gas cooking devices.

[0004] STATE OF THE ART

[0005] In gas-operated cookers, particularly in stoves, gas is supplied to the combustion units via gas taps. The gas taps are controlled through control knobs accessible by the user. For positioning the control knobs on the front panel of gas stoves, the gas taps need to be secured. For this, the gas taps must be attached to the gas distribution pipes within the cooking device.

[0006] KR20200099472A relates to a cooking device that prevents gas leakage by developing the connection structure between a gas pipe and a valve. The present invention concerns a cooking device that includes a main unit with a heating unit; a gas pipe with first and second holes facing each other; a valve used to adjust the amount of gas supplied to the heating unit, the valve having a fitting protrusion placed inside the gas pipe through the first hole and an external coupling protrusion connected to the fitting protrusion through the second hole, securing the valve to the gas pipe; and a bracket connected to the coupling protrusion to secure the valve to the gas pipe doubly.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The object of the invention is to secure gas taps to the gas pipe in a gas cooking device.

[0009] Another object of the invention is to ensure sealing within a gas cooking device.

[0010] In order to achieve above objectives, the invention relates to a gas cooking device comprising a gas tap with a coupling element provided on a side wall, extending from the gas pipe, a front wall where an adjustment shaft extending from the gas pipe rests, a rear wall opposite the front wall, and a connection plate in the form of an elbow structure with a mounting extension that rests against the gas pipe from the side corresponding to the coupling element. The gas cooking device also includes a support extension extending from a first end of the mounting extension towards the rear wall of the gas tap. This way, the gas tap is securely and tightly fixed on the gas pipe, ensuring both gas flow and sealing. The coupling of the gas tap with the coupling element and support from the rear through the support extension provide a tight fit, resulting in a compact structure.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the support extension includes a protrusion resting against the rear wall of the gas tap. This prevents movement of the gas tap during the use of rotating control elements, thereby preventing issues that may arise from such movement.

[0012] In another preferred embodiment, the protrusion is provided adjacent to one side of the support extension. This ensures that the gas tap is supported along the force balance from the rear, limiting its movement.

[0013] In another preferred embodiment, the connection plate is extended to secure at least one second gas tap of the same structure. This prevents the movement of multiple gas taps, ensuring a longer product lifespan.

[0014] In another preferred embodiment, the connection plate is made of a single piece by bending metal sheet. This allows for the secure attachment of multiple gas taps on the same connection plate without the need for additional parts.

[0015] In another preferred embodiment, the mounting extension includes a connection slot with a curved structure and a diameter equal to the gas pipe, where the gas pipe is seated. This ensures the secure fixation of the gas pipe within the cooking device, preventing issues that may arise from movement and ensuring uninterrupted gas flow.

[0016] In another preferred embodiment, the mounting extension includes a first connection hole adjacent to the connection slot and a second connection hole corresponding to the first connection hole. This allows for the gas tap to be tightly coupled on the gas pipe through a connection element passing through the connection holes.

[0017] In another preferred embodiment, the mounting extension includes a channel extending transversely between the first and second connection holes and the connection slot. This prevents movement of the connection elements within the connection slots, thereby strengthening the fixation of the gas taps.

[0018] In another preferred embodiment, the mounting extension includes first and second connection holes in a T-like form. This T-like structure provides a more secure connection, ensuring tighter and more reliable connections when the gas tap and gas pipe are joined, reducing the risk of gas leaks and improving safety.

[0019] In another preferred embodiment, the first and second connection holes of the connection plate are aligned with the protrusion in the same plane. This ensures that the gas taps resist radial movement.

[0020] In another preferred embodiment, the connection plate includes an alignment extension extending parallel to the support extension from a second end of the mounting extension. This prevents the deformation of the connection plate when an upper cover is placed over the gas pipe.

[0021] In another preferred embodiment, the support extension extends perpendicularly to the adjustment shaft of the gas tap. This prevents movement of the gas tap, strengthening its fixation.

[0022] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0023] Figure 1 shows the pre-installation position of the main gas pipe.

[0024] Figure 2 shows a front view of the connection plate for the gas cooking device.

[0025] Figure 3 shows the installation position of the main gas pipe.

[0026] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] In this detailed description, the development subject to the invention is explained with references to examples to provide a better understanding of the subject without limiting the invention.

[0028] Figure 1 shows the pre-installation position of the main gas pipe. A gas pipe (10) carrying the gas mixture necessary for combustion is provided in a gas cooking device. A connection hole (12) aligned and spaced from one another is provided on one side of the gas pipe (10). The number of connection holes (12) is four. A gas tap (20) and a second gas tap (40) adjacent to the gas tap (20) are placed over the connection hole (12) of the gas pipe (10), ensuring sealing and gas transmission. The number of gas taps (20) is chosen as four, depending on the number of connection holes (12). Each gas tap is designed in the same structure. The gas tap (20) includes an adjustment shaft (22) extending outward. The gas taps (20, 40) are fixed on the gas pipe (10) via a connection plate (30). The connection plate (30) includes a mounting extension (32) extending parallel to the gas taps (20, 40) and on the opposite side of the gas pipe (10) facing the gas taps (20). Each gas tap (20) is fixed with two connection elements (38) from the rear wall (322) of the mounting extension (32) to correspond to each gas tap (20). During the installation of the gas taps (20, 40), a support extension (34) extending perpendicularly to the mounting extension (32) is provided to support the gas taps (20, 40). The support extension (34) is formed by bending from the mounting extension (32).

[0029] Figure 2 shows a front view of the connection plate for the gas cooking device. The connection plate (30) ensures the fixation of the gas taps (20, 40) with connection elements (38) shown in figure 1. The connection plate (30) is made of a single piece by bending metal sheet. The connection plate (30) includes a connection slot (35) extending from the central axis of the mounting extension (32). The connection slot (35) is of a curved structure and extends outward from the rear wall (322) of the mounting extension (32). The connection slot (35) has the same diameter as the gas pipe (10) and limits the movement of the gas pipe (10). The mounting extension (32) includes a first connection hole (33) placed symmetrically on the opposite side of the connection slot (35) and a second connection hole (36) symmetric to the first connection hole (33) on the mirror axis. The first and second connection holes (33, 36) are in the form of a T-like structure and are designed to narrow first and then widen before the connection slot (35). They are fully opened on the front wall (324) of the mounting extension (32). The first and second connection holes (33, 36) have the same structure, and the connection elements (38) shown in figure 1 pass through the first and second connection holes (33, 36), ensuring fixation. A channel (352) extends transversely at the intersection of the connection slot (35) and the first and second connection holes (33, 36). The connection holes (33, 36) are aligned with each gas tap (20) on the mounting extension (32). Depending on the number of gas taps (20), a total of four pairs of connection holes are aligned along the same axis on the mounting extension (32). The connection plate (30) includes a support extension (34) obtained by bending from a first end (326) of the mounting extension (32). The support extension (34) extends perpendicularly to the mounting extension (32). The support extension (34) supports the gas tap (20), ensuring it remains on the same plane. The support extension (34) includes a protrusion (37) in the form of an elevation that limits the movement of the gas tap (20). The number of protrusions (37) is four, depending on the number of gas taps (20), and they are placed at equal distances on one side (31) of the support extension (34). The protrusions (37) are formed at equal distances from each other. An alignment extension (39) extends from a second end (328) of the mounting extension (32) opposite the support extension (34). The alignment extension (39) is in an inverted L-like form. The alignment extension (39) is supported from below when an upper plate (not shown) is placed on it.

[0030] Figure 3 shows the installation position of the main gas pipe of the invention. The gas tap (20) placed on the connection hole (12) of the gas pipe (10) shown in figure 1 is fixed. The gas tap (20) includes an adjustment shaft (22) extending from a front wall (24). The gas tap (20) rests against the protrusion (37) on the support extension (34) shown in figure 2 from a rear wall (26) opposite the front wall (24). A coupling element (25) on the side wall (28) of the gas tap (20) connects to the connection hole (12) on the gas pipe (10). The coupling element (25) ensures a tight and sealed connection to the gas pipe (10), enabling gas transmission. The gas tap (20) connected to the gas pipe (10) with the coupling element (25) includes a first connection slot (21 ) and a second connection slot (23) corresponding to the first connection hole (33) and second connection hole (36) shown in figure 2. The connection slots (21 , 23) are aligned on the same axis with the first and second connection holes (33, 36). The connection elements (38) shown in figure 1 pass tightly through the first connection hole (33) and into the first connection slot (21) and through the second connection hole (36) into the second connection slot (23). The gas tap (20) is also supported from its rear wall (24) by the support extension (34). The alignment extension (39) of the connection plate (30) extends towards the adjustment shaft (22), limiting its planar movement. The alignment extension (39) extends approximately to the center of the gas pipe (10).

[0031] REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0032] 10 Gas Pipe 322 Front Wall

[0033] 12 Connection Hole 324 Rear Wall

[0034] 20 Gas Tap 326 First End

[0035] 21 First Connection Slot 328 Second End

[0036] 22 Adjustment Shaft 33 First Connection Hole

[0037] 23 Second Connection Slot 34 Support Extension

[0038] 24 Front Wall 35 Connection Slot

[0039] 25 Coupling Element 352 Channel 26 Rear Wall 36 Second Connection Hole

[0040] 28 Side Wall 37 Protrusion

[0041] 30 Connection Plate 38 Connection Element

[0042] 31 Side 39 Alignment Extension 32 Mounting Extension 40 Second Gas Tap

Claims

CLAIMS1. A gas cooking device comprising a gas pipe (10), a gas tap (20) with a coupling element (25) provided on a side wall (28) extending from the gas pipe (10), a front wall (24) with an adjustment shaft (22) extending from the gas pipe (10), a rear wall (26) opposite the front wall (24), and a connection plate (30) in the form of an elbow structure with a mounting extension (32) resting against the gas pipe (10) on the side corresponding to the coupling element (25), characterized in that a support extension (34) is extending from a first end (326) of the mounting extension (32) towards the rear wall (26) of the gas tap (20).

2. A gas cooking device according to claim 1 , wherein the support extension (34) is having a protrusion (37) resting against the rear wall (26) of the gas tap (20).

3. A gas cooking device according to claim 2, wherein the protrusion (37) is provided adjacent to one side (31) of the support extension (34).

4. A gas cooking device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the connection plate (30) is extended to secure at least one second gas tap (40) of the same structure.

5. A gas cooking device according to claim 4, wherein the connection plate (30) is made of a single piece by bending metal sheet.

6. A gas cooking device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the connection plate (30) is having a connection slot (35) with a curved structure and a diameter equal to the gas pipe (10), where the gas pipe (10) is seated.

7. A gas cooking device according to claim 6, wherein the mounting extension (32) is having a first connection hole (33) adjacent to the connection slot (35) and a second connection hole (36) corresponding to the first connection hole (33).

8. A gas cooking device according to claims 6-7, wherein the mounting extension (32) is having a channel (352) extending transversely between the first connection hole (33), the second connection hole (36), and the connection slot (35).

9. A gas cooking device according to claim 8, wherein the first connection hole (33) and second connection hole (36) of the mounting extension (32) are in the form of a T-like structure.

10. A gas cooking device according to claims 7-9, wherein the first connection hole (33) and second connection hole (36) of the connection plate (30) are aligned in the same plane with the protrusion (37).

11. A gas cooking device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the connection plate (30) includes an alignment extension (39) extending parallel to the support extension (34) from a second end (328) of the mounting extension (32).

12. A gas cooking device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the support extension (34) extends perpendicularly to the adjustment shaft (22) of the gas tap

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