Functional unit and range hood with functional unit

Abstract

To provide a functional unit that has good usability.SOLUTION: A functional unit includes a body part and a hanging tool. The body part is a plate body. The body part includes an engagement part on one end side. The engagement part supports the one end side of the body part while being fixed to a part to be engaged that is provided in another device. The functional unit includes at least one hanging tool that supports the body part while being fitted to a material to be fixed that is positioned in an upper part of the body part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a functional unit that is attached to another device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there have been devices that are mounted on walls or hung from ceilings. Ceiling-hanging devices do not connect heavy objects or large components to the device, regardless of whether they are related to the device itself. For example, functional units such as storage shelves may be hung from the ceiling or installed adjacent to a range hood supported on a wall, but are not connected to the range hood, and are instead attached to the ceiling or wall independently of the range hood. Also, as in Patent Document 1, functional units such as lighting may be added to a range hood, but these units are limited to very small and lightweight units. In addition to range hoods, there are other devices that are attached to walls or hung from the ceiling, and while functional units may be installed side by side, the devices and functional units have never been connected to each other. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-168231 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When functional units having functions are installed in addition to other devices, they are often small and difficult to use.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a functional unit that is easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention solved the problem by providing a functional unit comprising a main body and a suspender, the main body being a plate body, the main body having an engaging portion at one end, the engaging portion being fixed to an engaged portion on another device and supporting one end of the main body, and there being at least one suspender attached to a fixed material on the top of the main body to support the main body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The present invention provides a user-friendly functional unit. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment, and for the sake of clarity, the area above the ceiling is not shown. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram of the fixing structure for the upper part of the main body (plate) of a thick sling. Figure 2(A) shows the fixing structure using a nut, and Figure 2(B) shows the fixing structure using a nut via a reinforcing plate. [Figure 3-A] FIG. 3A is a perspective view of the functional units and other devices as viewed from below. [Figure 3-B] Figure 3-B shows Figure 3-A with the ceiling removed. [Figure 3-C] FIG. 3C is a perspective view of the other end of the device and the functional unit, seen from above and below. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the attachment relationship of the other device and the functional unit to the beam. Figure 4(A) is a front view. Figure 4(B) is a side view of the other device and the functional unit seen from the other device side. Figure 4(C) is a side view of the other device and the functional unit seen from the other end side. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals in different drawings indicate parts with the same function, and duplicated descriptions in each drawing will be omitted as appropriate.

[0010] [Example] 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment, and the area above the ceiling 7 is not shown for the sake of clarity.

[0011] (Other devices) The other device 6 in the embodiment is a range hood. The range hood 6 is merely an example, and the other device 6 to which the functional unit 1 is attached may be any device. However, the functional unit 1 is something that can use each function by being combined with the other device 6, and things that cannot be called devices, such as walls and frames, are not included in the other device 6. Of course, it may also be something that enhances the function of the other device 6 (range hood). An example of such a function is a functional unit 1 that extends the hood portion 63. In this case, it is preferable that the main body portion 11 of the functional unit 1 has the same width and height as the hood portion 63. Furthermore, the functional unit 1 may have a function that is not directly related to the other device 6. For example, the functional unit 1 may have a function that allows the upper portion 16 of the main body (plate) 11 to be used as a place to put a smartphone. The functional unit 1 has some function such as a storage space, but it is up to the user to decide whether or not to use that function.

[0012] (Function of functional unit) As shown in the figure, the functional unit 1 of the embodiment has a main body (board) 11. The functional unit 1 may be provided with a lighting fixture 13 (not shown) as described below, or may have a function such as placing a planter or the like on the main body (board) 11 (functioning as a storage space).

[0013] (Structural shape of main body) Furthermore, the main body (plate) 11 of the embodiment has a hollow portion 17 inside, which reduces weight and allows wiring to pass through it. If the other device is a range hood, it is preferably made of a non-combustible material, and the presence or absence of the hollow portion 17 is not important. Furthermore, the shape of the main body (plate) 11 does not have to be rectangular as shown in Figure 1. As long as there is an engaging portion 14, it can be oval, polygonal, or any other shape desired by the customer. Furthermore, the top 16 and bottom of the main body (plate) 11 do not need to be flat. However, matching the shape to the shape of the engaged portion makes it easier to clean, as it can be wiped continuously, and is also preferable in terms of design. Additionally, the upper portion 16 of the main body (plate) 11 is configured to be detachable and fixable so that wiring can be easily passed through and a hanger 2 (described later) can be easily attached with a fixture such as a nut 26 .

[0014] The main body (plate) 11 requires a hanger 2 that connects the ceiling 7 to the main body (plate) 11, and the hanger 2 also contributes to the aesthetic appearance of the design. In this respect, it is significantly different in design from a storage shelf that is installed next to the range hood (other device) 6.

[0015] (Front and rear, one end and the other end) If the other device 6 has a front and a rear direction, the front and rear are determined by the other device 6. In the embodiment, the other device 6 is a range hood, and the side where the operating unit 64 is located is the front side, and the opposite side is the rear side. If the other device 6 does not have a front and rear distinction, there is no distinction between front and rear. The side of the functional unit 1 where the engaging portion 14 is located is referred to as one end side, and the opposite side is referred to as the other end side.

[0016] (hanging device) The functional unit 1 of the embodiment includes at least one suspender 2, which is located on the upper portion 16 of the main body (plate) 11. The number of suspenders 2 may be determined based on the size and weight of the main body (plate) 11 or on design considerations. Furthermore, the suspender 2 is preferably suspended from a fixed material with sufficient strength to support it, and its upper end is preferably attached to a beam 71 or a rafter on the ceiling side. In this case, the position of the suspender 2 on the upper portion 16 of the main body (plate) 11 is determined by the position of the beam 71 or rafter. Furthermore, if the suspender 2 needs to be installed anywhere on the upper portion 16, it can be installed by inserting a reinforcing material in the ceiling. If the side of the main body (plate) 11 with the engaging portion 14 is defined as one end and the opposite side is defined as the other end, when only one suspender 2 is installed, it is preferable to install it closer to the other end of the upper portion 16 of the main body (plate) 11, away from the engaging portion 14, from the viewpoint of structural strength.

[0017] (Sling thickness and sling cover) There are two types of slings 2 in Fig. 1: one is a thin sling 22, and the other is a thick sling 21. The thick sling 21 in Fig. 1 is covered with a cylindrical sling cover 23, and is arranged inside the sling cover 23 and is not visible. In the embodiment, the thin sling 22 and the thick sling 21 are slings that are thinner than the thick sling 21. Thick and thin are not determined by a specific diameter, but by a comparison of the thicknesses of the slings 2.

[0018] Although thickness alone is not a determining factor, the thick sling 21 in this example is responsible for structural strength and uses a bolt with threads on both ends of its length. Because this bolt lacks design appeal, it is covered with a sling cover 23.

[0019] The thin sling 22 in the embodiment is a wire, and is attached to maintain balance and with design in mind. In the event of an earthquake, there is little risk of it coming loose due to the presence of the engaging portion 14, but the thin sling 22 also prevents the main body (plate) 11 from shaking excessively. Furthermore, by using both the thick hanger 21 and the thin hanger 22, the thin hanger 22 becomes less noticeable, thereby enhancing the design effect. Of course, all of the slings 2 may be thick slings 21 or thin slings 22. Furthermore, when there are three or more types of thickness of slings 2, the slings 2 having an intermediate diameter are classified as thin slings 22, since, by definition, those thinner than the thick slings 21 are thin slings 22.

[0020] (Arrangement of thick and thin hanging fixtures) Functional unit 1 comprises, at a minimum, main body 11 and hanger 2. Main body 11 is a plate. From Fig. 1, it can be seen that main body 11 has engaging portion 14 on one end, which is fixed to engaged portion 631 on the end of hood portion 63 of range hood 6, which is another device, and supports one end of main body 11. Both thick hangers 21 are disposed on the other end side, farther from engaging portion 14. This is because thick hangers 21 have greater structural strength than thin hangers 22, and they firmly hold the other end side without bending like thin hangers 22 (wires). On the other hand, one end side is held firmly because engaging portion 14 on one end side of main body (plate) 11 is engaged with and fixed to engaged portion 631 of range hood (other device) 6, and thin hangers 22 are sufficient in terms of strength.

[0021] At least one hanger 2 is sufficient, but four are shown in Figure 1, and main body (plate) 11 is hung by hanger 2 attached to upper part 16 of main body (plate) 11. Main body (plate) 11 supports main body (plate) 11 by attaching engaging part 14 on one end of upper part 16 to engaged part 631 on the side of another device (range hood) 6. The sling 2 of the embodiment is a mixture of thick slings 21 and thin slings 22. Among the hangers 2 of the embodiment, there are two thick hangers 21, both of which are located on the other end side, far from the engaging portion 14. And among the hangers 2, both thin hangers 22 are located on one end side, closer to the engaging portion 14. This is because the thick hangers 21 have greater structural strength than the thin hangers 22, and do not bend like the thin hangers 22 (wires). The main body (plate) 11 is structurally stable because the engaging portion 14 on one end engages with and is firmly supported by the engaged portion 631 of the range hood (other device) 6, and the other end is supported by the thick hanger 21 (long bolt) which is strong and does not bend. The range hood (other device) 6 is equipped with a duct cover 62. The duct cover 62 is provided with four structural members 621 inside that are connected to beams 71 and support the entire range hood (other device) 6, and is firmly attached to the ceiling 7. Therefore, the engaged portion 631 is structurally stable.

[0022] (Distance from the outer periphery of the sling) The suspender 2 is preferably disposed at least 100 mm or more away from the outer peripheral surface 15 of the main body (plate) 11. https: / / www.airc.aist.go.jp / dhrt / hand / data / list.html According to the Artificial Intelligence Research Center webpage at the URL above, the maximum value for the middle finger is 92 mm. The sling 2 is positioned at least 100 mm away from the outer periphery of the functional unit so that the user's hand will not come into contact with the sling 2 when placing their hand on the main body (plate) 11. Because the main body (plate) 11 in Figure 1 is rectangular, its outer periphery is made up of outer peripheral surface 15, which has three surfaces excluding engagement portion 14, but the sling 2 is positioned at least 100 mm away from any of the outer peripheral surfaces 15.

[0023] (cap) In the embodiment, the hanging device 2 has a hanging-side cap 24 and a main body-side cap 25 attached to the connection between the ceiling portion 7, which is the hanging-side, and the main body portion (plate) 11. The hanging-side cap 24 and the main body-side cap 25 have holes for passing the thick hanging device 21 and the thin hanging device 22, and the diameter of the holes differs depending on whether the hanging device 21 or the thin hanging device 22 is used. The hanging-side cap 24 and the main body-side cap 25 may have the same shape or different shapes. Furthermore, the hanging-side cap 24 and the main body-side cap 25 may have different shapes depending on whether the hanging device 21 or the thin hanging device 22 is used. The hanging-side cap 24 and the main body-side cap 25 may have various shapes, such as a triangular prism, a square prism, a cone, or a dome. Furthermore, the hanging-side cap 24 and the main body-side cap 25 do not have to have the same shape.

[0024] (Cap function) The hanging end cap 24 and the main body side cap 25 contribute to improving the design of the functional unit 1, and also each have useful functions. The hanging cap 24 conceals the ceiling 7, which has been opened for installation, and also prevents air from circulating between the ceiling 7 and the room, thereby preventing cold air from entering the room through the ceiling 7 in winter, etc. Furthermore, when the upper part 16 of the main body (plate) 11 is used as a stand to place a planter or the like, the main body side cap 25 prevents water from entering the hollow part 17 of the main body (plate) 11 even if water is spilled.

[0025] (Fixing the lifting tool to the top of the main body (plate)) The arrangement of the suspenders 2 is determined at the manufacturing stage, so that there is no need to drill holes in the main body (plate) 11 for attaching the suspenders 2 during on-site construction. The upper portion 16 of the main body (plate) 11 of the embodiment is configured to be removable, and a fastener for a thin hanging tool 22 can be attached inside the hollow portion 17. When the thin suspender 22 is a wire, a member such as a wire stopper is attached to the tip of the wire to prevent it from slipping out of the hole opened in the upper part 16 of the main body (plate) 11.

[0026] 2 is an explanatory diagram of the fixing structure of thick sling 21 to upper portion 16 of main body (plate) 11. Fig. 2(A) shows the fixing structure using nuts 26, and Fig. 2(B) shows the fixing structure using nuts 26 via reinforcing plate 27. For ease of explanation, Fig. 2 does not show sling cover 23 that covers thick sling 21. The thick sling 21 of the embodiment employs a bolt with threaded portions at both ends of its length. 2(A), the base end of thick suspender 21 is inserted into a hole opened in upper portion 16 and passed through hollow portion 17. Then, thick suspender 21 is attached to upper portion 16 of main body (plate) 11 with nut 26 fastened to the threaded portion. Furthermore, the main body (plate) 11 may be a thin plate to reduce weight. In such cases, a reinforcing plate 27 is attached between the upper portion 16 and the nut 26, as shown in Figure 2(B). The reinforcing plate 27 prevents the upper portion 16 of the main body (plate) 11 from bending even if it is a thin plate. Furthermore, a fixing portion for fixing the suspender 2 may be provided at the bottom of the main body (plate portion) 11, or a fixing portion fixed to the top 16 or bottom may be provided within the hollow portion 17. Furthermore, a jig such as a hook that can be firmly fixed may be attached to the top 16.

[0027] Fig. 3-A is a perspective view of the functional unit 1 and other devices 6 viewed from below. In Fig. 3-A, a portion of the ceiling 7 is cut away, revealing the beams 71 that are placed on top of and support the ceiling 7. A structural member 621 (not shown), thick hanger 21, and thin hanger 22 installed inside the duct cover 62 of the embodiment are fixed to the beams 71, passing through the ceiling 7.

[0028] If the other device 6 is a range hood, it is a heavy object that contains a fan and a motor, and must be attached to a strong member of the building. The range hood (other device) 6 of the embodiment is a so-called island-type range hood, and can be attached without facing a wall. Because the range hood (other device) 6 of the embodiment cannot be attached to a wall, a beam 71 is often chosen as the attachment target. The functional unit 1 is equipped with a pair of lighting fixtures 13 on its underside as part of its function. In an island-type kitchen, a table and sink may be installed adjacent to the range hood (other device) 6, but the functional unit 1 is located above them, and lighting fixtures 13 separate from the lighting installed in the room can be used to illuminate the food so that it stands out.

[0029] The lighting fixture 13 can be operated by a lighting fixture operating device 131 on the underside of the functional unit 1. In this embodiment, lighting fixture operating devices 131 are located in two places, one on the front side and one on the rear side, and either can operate both the front lighting fixtures 13 and the rear lighting fixtures 13. The user can use either the front or rear lighting fixture operating device 131 to turn on and off both the front and rear lighting fixtures 13 simultaneously, or to turn on and off only one of them. Therefore, the user does not need to move from the front to the rear to operate the front and rear lighting devices 13. Of course, the front lighting fixture operating device 131 may be configured to operate only the front lighting fixtures 13, and the rear lighting fixture operating device 131 may be configured to operate only the rear lighting fixtures 13.

[0030] The lighting device operating device 131 may be provided in the range hood (other device) 6. The main body (plate) 11 of the embodiment has a hollow portion 17, and the engaging portion 14 side is an opening that connects to the hollow portion 17. The range hood (other device) 6 also has a hollow portion (not shown) in the part that houses the operating unit 64, which is configured to make it easy to connect wiring.

[0031] 3-B is a view of FIG. 3-A with the ceiling portion 7 removed. A structural member 621 (not shown), thick suspender 21, and thin suspender 22 are fixed to a beam 71. 3-B shows the structure above the ceiling 7, which was not shown in FIGS. 1 and 3-A. The location of the ceiling 7 is where the hanging cap 24 is located. The structural member 621, the thick hanging tool 21, and the thin hanging tool 22 extend up to the beam 71 above the ceiling 7. There are four structural members 621 attached to the inside of the duct cover 62, two of which are fixed to beams 71 extending in parallel. The side where the operating part 64 of the range hood (other device) 6 is located is the front side, and a thin hanger 22 and a thick hanger 21 are fixed to the front beam 71 and the rear beam 71, respectively.

[0032] Fig. 3-C is a perspective view of the other end of the functional unit and other devices, viewed from above and below. For the sake of explanation, Fig. 3-C does not show the ceiling 7 or any components above the ceiling 7 (for example, beams 71). As explained with reference to FIG. 3B, the two front structural members 621 are fixed to the front beam 71, and the two rear structural members 621 are fixed to the rear beam 71. The thick suspender 21 and the thin suspender 22 are fixed to the beam 71 on the front side thereof, and the thick suspender 21 and the thin suspender 22 are fixed to the beam 71 on the rear side thereof.

[0033] As mentioned above, when the other device 6 is a range hood, due to its weight, beam 71 was selected as the mounting target. It goes without saying that it is also advantageous in terms of strength to mount functional unit 1 on a strong beam 71. Therefore, in this embodiment, hangers 2 (thin hanger 22 and thick hanger 21) are located on the front side, and the remaining two (thin hanger 22 and thick hanger 21) are located on the rear side. The two front hangers 2 are fixed to the front beam 71 to which the front structural member 621 is attached. The two rear hangers 2 are attached to the rear beam 71 to which the rear structural member 621 is attached. The two suspenders 2 on the front side and the two suspenders 2 on the rear side are positioned so that they are on the extension of a straight line connecting the structural members 621 on the front side and the rear side when viewed from the other end, making it possible to attach the structural members 621 to the same beam 71. When viewed from the other end side, it fits within the width 624 of the duct cover. Depending on the size and shape of the main body (plate) 11, even if there are multiple suspension devices 2, it may be possible to attach the suspension devices with sufficient strength if at least one of the suspension devices 2 is simply on the extension of a straight line connecting the two front or two rear structural members 621.

[0034] In the case of a functional unit 1 having only one suspending device 2, the suspending device 2 can be fixed to the beam 71 if it is located on the extension of the straight line connecting the two front structural members 621 or on the extension of the straight line connecting the two rear structural members 621.

[0035] (Beams and range hood structural materials) As mentioned above, when the other device 6 is a heavy object such as a range hood, the beam 71 is the optimum mounting target. Typically, a large number of beams 71 are arranged in parallel to support the ceiling portion 7. The four structural members 621 provided inside the duct cover 62 of the range hood (other device) 6 are provided two on the front side and two on the rear side when viewed from the front of the range hood (other device) 6, and are attached to different beams 71 running parallel to each other. This is the configuration shown in Figures 3-A and 3-B. (Note that the right and left in the figures refer to the right and left when viewed from the front of the range hood (other device) 6.) If the beam 71 provided for attaching the structural member 621 is not in an appropriate position, an auxiliary member (not shown) may be attached to the beam 71 to indirectly attach the structural member 621 to the beam 71.

[0036] Since there is an engaged portion 631 at the left end of the hood portion 63, the side where the engaging portion 14 of the main body portion 11 is located is determined as one end side, and the other end side opposite to the one end side is determined as shown in Figure 3-B. When a structural member 621 provided inside a duct cover 62 that supports a range hood (other equipment) is attached to a beam 71, the hanging device 2 can be attached to the same beam 71 to which the structural member 621 is attached, thereby eliminating the need to provide a new auxiliary member just for the construction of the functional unit 1. When viewed from the other end side shown in Figure 3-C, even if there are one or more hanging devices 2 within the width 624 of the duct cover, as long as the position of at least one of the hanging devices 2 fits within the width, the structural material 621 can be connected to the attached beam 71 or auxiliary material (not shown). 3-A, 3-B, and 3-C show examples using multiple hangers 2, with two hangers 2 provided on the front side and two on the rear side when viewed from the front of the range hood (other device) 6. All of these hangers 2 are provided on the extension of a straight line connecting two structural members 621, either front and rear or left and right, providing a rational design that allows them to be fixed to beams 71. Even if the structural member 621 and the suspender 2 are not in a straight line, as long as they are within the width 624 of the duct cover, the suspender 2 can be installed by attaching a connector to the beam 71 that fixes the structural member 621 without the need for extensive reinforcement. If at least one sling 2 is provided on a straight line connecting two structural members 621, either front and rear or left and right, it can be attached to the same beam 71 to which the structural members 621 are attached, which is advantageous in terms of strength. Of course, if all slings 2 satisfy this condition, it will be possible to attach all slings 2 to the same beam 71 that supports the structural members 621.

[0037] In addition, there are four hangers 2 in this embodiment, two of which are located on the front side and two on the rear side when viewed from the front of the range hood (other device) 6. The two hangers (21, 22) on the front and / or rear side are installed parallel to the front end (front outer peripheral surface 151) of the functional unit 1. As mentioned above, the two suspension devices 2 on the front side and the two suspension devices 2 on the rear side are positioned on the extension of the straight line connecting the structural members 621 on the front side and the rear side when viewed from the other end, making it possible to attach the structural members 621 to the same beam 71. Even if the hoisting device 2 is not positioned on an extension of a straight line, as long as it is within the width 624 of the duct cover, the hoisting device 2 will be positioned in a position close to the beam 71. Support for the hoisting device 2 can be achieved by simply attaching a connecting jig that supports the hoisting device 2 to the beam 71 and indirectly fixing it to the beam 71, improving workability. Since at least one of the suspenders 2 is located on the extension of the straight line connecting the two structural members at the front or rear, the functional unit 1 is supported by a beam 71 with high support strength, and it may not be necessary to attach other suspenders 2 to the beam 71.

[0038] (fixing to beam) Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the mounting relationship of the range hood (other device) 6 and the functional unit 1 to the beam 71. Figure 4(A) is a front view. Figure 4(B) is a side view of the other device and the functional unit 1 seen from the other device side. Figure 4(C) is a side view of the other device and the functional unit 1 seen from the other end side. Both the thin suspender 22 and the thick suspender 21 are attached by passing through the beam 71, and care is taken to prevent them from coming off.

[0039] (Beam direction) In the case of an island-type kitchen, the direction in which the range hood (or other device) 6 is installed needs to be flexible to accommodate customer requests. In FIG. 3B, the range hood (other device) 6 having the operating unit 64 is attached so that the front surface thereof is parallel to the beam 71. In a modified embodiment, the front can be mounted perpendicular to the direction of the beams 71. In other words, the range hood 6 with functional unit 1 in FIG. 3B is rotated 90°. While some structural members 621 can be attached to the beams 71, other structural members 621 cannot. In such cases, sturdy reinforcement members spanning multiple beams 71 are installed parallel to the duct cover's width 624, and the structural members 621 are attached to the reinforcement members. The suspender 2 is also attached to this reinforcement member. The suspender 2, which is pre-installed on the upper portion 16 of the functional unit 1, is located within the duct cover's width 624, so the suspender 2 can be attached to the same reinforcement member to which the structural members 621 are attached. If the position of the suspender 2 is within the duct cover's width 624, the suspender 2 can also be attached to the same reinforcement member to which the structural members 621 are attached, eliminating the need for additional installation work.

[0040] (Direction of the functional unit relative to the range hood) (1) Placement of the functional unit behind the range hood 3-B is an example in which the hood portion 63 has an engaged portion 631 at the left end thereof, which is engaged and fixed with the engaging portion 14 of the main body portion 11. The engaged portion 631 may also be located on the rear side of the hood portion 63.

[0041] (2) L-shaped layout of functional units Furthermore, the functional unit 1 can be attached so that the overall layout is L-shaped by providing an engaging portion 14 on the side of the functional unit 1. If the engaging portion 14 of the functional unit 1 and the engaged portion 631 on the range hood (other device) 6 are engaged and fixed, and the functional unit 1 is supported by at least one hanging device 2, this can be considered a modified example of the present invention.

[0042] The above has described in detail the embodiments of the present invention together with various aspects and with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention also includes design changes and the like within the scope of the present invention that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and aspects can be combined by utilizing the techniques of each other, as long as there are no particular contradictions or problems in the purpose, configuration, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 functional unit 11 Main body (plate) 13 Lighting equipment 131 Lighting equipment operating device 14 Engagement portion 15 Outer surface 16 Upper 17 Hollow part 2 Lifting equipment 21 Thick sling 22 Thin sling 23 Hanging equipment cover 24 Hanging side cap 25 Main body side cap 26 Nut 27 Reinforcement plate 6 Range hood (other devices) 62 Duct cover 621 Structural materials 624 Duct cover width 63 Food Section 64 Operation section 631 Engaged part 7 Ceiling 71 Liang

Claims

1. It has a main body and a hanging device, the main body is a plate, the main body has an engaging portion on one end side, and the engaging portion is fixed to an engaged portion of another device to support the one end side of the main body, A functional unit characterized in that there is at least one hanging device, which is attached to a fixed material on the upper part of the main body to support the main body.

2. 2. The functional unit according to claim 1, wherein the hanger is disposed at a distance of 100 mm or more from the outer peripheral surface of the functional unit.

3. 2. The functional unit according to claim 1, wherein the hangers are a mixture of thick hangers and thinner hangers.

4. 4. The functional unit according to claim 3, wherein the hanger farther from the engaged part of the other device is the thick hanger, and the hanger nearer from the engaged part is the thin hanger.

5. 2. The functional unit according to claim 1, further comprising a lighting device and a lighting device operating device for operating the lighting device.

6. 2. The functional unit according to claim 1, wherein the hanger has caps attached to a connecting portion on the hanger side and a connecting portion on the main body side.

7. 2. The functional unit according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said hangers is covered with a hanger cover.

8. The other device is a range hood, and the range hood is equipped with a functional unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. the engaged portion is an end portion of a hood portion of the range hood, The range hood with functional unit described in claim 8, characterized in that the range hood has structural materials inside the duct cover, and the structural materials are two on the front side and two on the rear side when viewed from the front of the range hood, and support the range hood, and at least one of the hanging devices is within the width of the duct cover when viewed from the other end side opposite the one end side of the main body.

10. 10. The range hood with functional units according to claim 9, wherein at least one of the hangers is located on an extension of a straight line connecting the two front structural members or the two rear structural members.

11. 9. The range hood with functional units according to claim 8, wherein the main body further comprises a lighting fixture, and the range hood further comprises a lighting fixture operating device for operating the lighting fixture.

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