Cooking appliances, kitchens, and exhaust guides

Abstract

To provide a cooking appliance with side exhaust that allows for easy change of the direction of the exhaust airflow. [Solution] A heating appliance according to one aspect of the present disclosure comprises a top unit, a first exhaust port, and a first exhaust guide. The top unit includes a top plate and a top frame supporting the top plate. The first exhaust port is provided on the side of the top unit. The first exhaust guide is detachably attached to the outside of the top unit at a position opposite the first exhaust port, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a heating cooker, a kitchen, and an exhaust guide. [Background Art]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 describes a built-in heating cooker including: a main body in which an internal component is covered by an outer shell; and a top frame unit that is provided to cover an upper opening of the main body and constitutes a cooking surface. The top frame unit of the built-in heating cooker described in Patent Document 1 consists of a top frame and a plate, or a top frame, a plate, and an under frame. In the built-in heating cooker described in Patent Document 1, an exhaust port is provided on a rear side surface of the top frame, and a frame cover is provided and fixed so as to cover an end surface of the exhaust port. [Prior Art Documents] [Patent Documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-53031 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0004] In a side-exhaust type heating cooker, there is a demand for easily changing the direction of exhaust air. [Means for Solving the Problem]

[0005] A heating cooker according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a top unit including a top plate and a top frame that supports the top plate; a first exhaust port provided on a side surface of the top unit; a first exhaust guide that is detachably attached to an outer side of the top unit at a position facing the first exhaust port, guides exhaust air exhausted from the first exhaust port, and changes a direction of the exhaust air exhausted from the first exhaust port; It is equipped with.

[0006] A kitchen according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes the above-described heating appliance.

[0007] An exhaust guide according to one aspect of the present disclosure is detachably attached to a cooking appliance or a kitchen equipped with the cooking appliance, which has an exhaust port on its side, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] In view of the above issues, this disclosure provides a cooking appliance with side exhaust, a kitchen, and an exhaust guide that allow the direction of the exhaust air to be easily changed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Perspective view of an example of a cooking appliance according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 2] Exploded perspective view of an example of a cooking appliance according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 3] Rear exploded perspective view of an example of the top unit of a heating appliance according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 4] Rear enlarged perspective view of an example of a heating appliance according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 5] Enlarged cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a heating appliance according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 6] Cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a cooking appliance according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 7] Cross-sectional perspective view of an example of a cooking appliance according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 8] Perspective view of the first exhaust guide of the heating cooker according to Embodiment 1 [Figure 9] Cross-sectional view of the cooking appliance shown in Figure 1, cut along line AA. [Figure 10] Cross-sectional view of a cooking appliance in modified example 1. [Figure 11] Cross-sectional view of the heating appliance in modified example 2. [Figure 12]Perspective view of the second exhaust guide of the heating cooker according to Modification 3 [Figure 13] Perspective view of the first exhaust guide of the heating cooker according to Modification 4 [Figure 14] Rear perspective view of the heating cooker according to Modification 5 [Figure 15] Perspective view of the first exhaust guide of the heating cooker according to Modification 5 [Figure 16] Perspective view of the heating cooker according to Modification 6 [Figure 17] Enlarged cross-sectional perspective view of the heating cooker according to Modification 7 [Figure 18] Perspective view of the first exhaust guide of the heating cooker according to Modification 7 Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] (Background Leading to the Present Disclosure) Among heating cookers, an induction heating cooker provided with an exhaust port on a side surface is known. In such an induction heating cooker, an exhaust guide may be provided to guide exhaust air exhausted from the exhaust port toward a ventilation fan or the like. Generally, the exhaust guide is attached inside the induction heating cooker or fixed so that a user cannot accidentally remove it. For this reason, after the induction heating cooker is installed in a system kitchen, it is difficult to change the direction of the exhaust air.

[0011] Further, in an induction heating cooker that exhausts air from a side surface, since exhaust air is exhausted laterally, the space for installing the exhaust guide is limited compared to an induction heating cooker that exhausts air from a top surface, making it difficult to exhaust the exhaust air in a desired direction. Further, in a system kitchen, the position of the ventilation fan may vary, so with the above-described exhaust guide, it may be difficult to change the direction of the exhaust air toward the ventilation fan.

[0012] Under such circumstances, there is a demand for being able to easily change the direction of exhaust air after an induction heating cooker is installed in a system kitchen.

[0013] Furthermore, in configurations that use an exhaust guide to change the direction of the exhaust airflow, there is a problem in that cleaning is difficult because it is difficult to remove the exhaust guide after the induction cooker has been installed in a system kitchen.

[0014] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the present inventors considered a configuration for a side-exhaust cooking appliance in which an exhaust guide can be detachably attached to the outside of the cooking appliance after the cooking appliance has been installed in a system kitchen, and this led to the present disclosure.

[0015] The embodiments relating to this disclosure will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. In addition, in each drawing, the elements are exaggerated to facilitate the explanation.

[0016] (Embodiment 1) The heating appliance of this embodiment will now be described.

[0017] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an example of a heating appliance 1 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an example of a heating appliance 1 according to Embodiment 1. In the figures, in the following description, the depth direction of the heating appliance 1 is referred to as "front" and "rear," the thickness direction as "top" and "bottom," and the width direction as "left" and "right."

[0018] As shown in Figure 1, in this embodiment, the heating appliance 1 is an induction heating appliance. As shown in Figure 2, the heating appliance 1 is installed in the kitchen 2. The heating appliance 1 is a built-in type heating appliance that is incorporated into and used in the kitchen 2.

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the heating appliance 1 comprises a top unit 4, a bottom unit 5, a first exhaust guide 21, and a second exhaust guide 22.

[0020] <Top Unit> Let me explain the top 4 units.

[0021] Figure 3 is a rear exploded perspective view of an example of the top unit 4 of the cooking appliance 1 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 4 is a rear enlarged perspective view of an example of the cooking appliance 1 according to Embodiment 1. In the cooking appliance 1 shown in Figure 4, the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 have been removed. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional enlarged perspective view of an example of the cooking appliance 1 according to Embodiment 1.

[0022] As shown in Figure 2, the top unit 4 is the portion that is exposed above the kitchen 2. The top unit 4 is positioned on the top surface of the kitchen 2. As shown in Figure 3, the top unit 4 includes a top plate 41 and a top frame 42 that supports the top plate 41. The top plate 41 has a rectangular shape. For example, the top plate 41 is made of glass. The top plate 41 is made of crystallized glass.

[0023] The top plate 41 is on which the object to be heated is placed. The top plate 41 has multiple heating regions on which the object to be heated, such as a pot, is placed, allowing the object to be inductively heated.

[0024] The top frame 42 is positioned on the outer perimeter and bottom surface of the top plate 41. The top frame 42 is positioned to surround the sides of the outer perimeter of the top plate 41. The top frame 42 includes side frames 44, an under frame 45, and a back frame 46.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the side frame 44 is positioned to surround the outer periphery of the top plate 41. As shown in Figure 3, it is bent from the direction extending to the underside of the top plate 41 (width and depth directions) to the direction extending to the side (height direction). Viewed downwards, the side frame 44 is rectangular with an opening on one side. For example, the side frame 44 is made of metal.

[0026] The top plate 41 is placed on top of the underframe 45 and fixed to the underframe 45. As shown in Figure 5, the underframe 45 is connected to the bottom unit 5 and the back frame 46.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3, a first exhaust port 11 and a second exhaust port 12 are provided on the side of the top unit 4. The second exhaust port 12 is positioned adjacent to the first exhaust port 11. The first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 have a rectangular shape.

[0028] The first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 are defined by the back frame 46. As shown in Figure 4, the back frame 46 is positioned adjacent to both ends of the side frame 44.

[0029] As shown in Figure 5, the back frame 46 has a first defining wall 47 and a second defining wall 48 facing the first defining wall 47. The first defining wall 47 is positioned below the second defining wall 48. The back frame 46 has a protrusion 49 that projects downward from the second defining wall 48. The protrusion 49 is a portion that can contact parts of the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22. For example, the back frame 46 is formed from a metal plate-like member.

[0030] The back frame 46 extends from the first defining wall 47 toward the second defining wall 48 and has a plurality of support portions 46a that connect the first defining wall 47 and the second defining wall 48. The plurality of support portions 46a can maintain the length in the height direction of the gap defined by the first defining wall 47 and the second defining wall 48.

[0031] <Bottom Unit> Let's explain bottom unit 5.

[0032] Figures 6 and 7 are cross-sectional perspective views of an example of the heating cooker 1 of Embodiment 1.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the bottom unit 5 is located below the top unit 4. The bottom unit 5 includes a housing 51, an operating unit 59, and a control unit.

[0034] As shown in Figures 2, 6, or 7, the housing 51 houses the heating unit 53, the grill cooking compartment 55, and the cooling fan 57. As shown in Figure 2, the housing 51 is housed in the kitchen 2. The housing 51 has an open top.

[0035] The heating unit 53 is a heating coil that heats the object to be heated, which is placed on the top unit 4. The heating unit 53 forms multiple heating regions on the top plate 41. The heating unit 53 is located below the top unit 4.

[0036] The grill compartment 55 is a cooking compartment for heating food such as fish. The grill compartment 55 is located below the top unit 4. The grill compartment 55 has an opening on the front side of the heating appliance 1. A grill door 56 is attached to the opening of the grill compartment 55. The grill door 56 is a door attached to the opening of the grill compartment 55. By opening and closing the grill door 56, food can be put in and taken out of the grill compartment 55.

[0037] The exhaust air generated from the grill cooking chamber 55 is exhausted from the first exhaust port 11. As shown in Figure 6, the cooking appliance 1 is equipped with a first exhaust passage 61 that leads from the grill cooking chamber 55 to the first exhaust port 11. The first exhaust passage 61 is formed by a duct, the gap between the underframe 45 connected to the duct and the housing 51, and the gap defined by the back frame 46. The exhaust air generated from the grill cooking chamber 55 is exhausted from the first exhaust port 11 through the first exhaust passage 61.

[0038] As shown in Figure 7, the cooling fan 57 is positioned below the top unit 4. The cooling fan 57 draws in air from outside the housing 51 through intake holes provided in the housing 51. The cooling fan 57 cools the heating unit 53 by blowing the drawn-in air to the heating unit 53.

[0039] Cooling air generated from the cooling fan 57 and blown to the heating unit 53 is exhausted through a second exhaust port 12 located on the side of the top unit 4. The cooking appliance 1 is equipped with a second exhaust passage 62 that leads from the cooling fan 57 to the second exhaust port 12. The second exhaust passage 62 is formed by a portion of the internal space of the housing 51, the gap between the underframe 45 and the housing 51 which is connected to a portion of the internal space of the housing 51, and the gap defined by the back frame 46. The portion of the internal space of the housing 51 in the second exhaust passage 62 is not connected to the first exhaust passage 61. Cooling air generated from the cooling fan 57 and blown to the heating unit 53 is exhausted through the second exhaust passage 62 and out of the second exhaust port 12.

[0040] The control unit 59 is the part that the user can input. The user can operate the control unit 59 to input information such as the heating conditions and heating time of the part to be heated. The information entered in the control unit 59 is transmitted to the control unit. The control unit 59 is located below the top unit 4. The control unit 59 is located on the front of the bottom unit 5.

[0041] The control unit consists of a control board equipped with a circuit for controlling the heating cooker 1, such as an inverter. The control board may also have a memory (which may include a processing circuit corresponding to a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit)) that stores a program for controlling the heating cooker 1. The control unit is connected to the operation unit 59 and receives information input by the operation unit 59. Based on the received information, the control unit controls the output of the inverter and controls the heating of the heating unit 53. The output of the heating unit 53 may be controlled by the inverter of the control unit. The control unit is located below the top unit 4.

[0042] <Exhaust Guide> The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 will now be described.

[0043] As shown in Figure 4, the first exhaust guide 21 is detachably attached to the outside of the top unit 4 at a position facing the first exhaust port 11. Therefore, the first exhaust guide 21 can be attached and removed from the outside of the top unit 4. Thus, the first exhaust guide 21 can be attached after the cooking appliance 1 has been installed in the kitchen 2. In addition, when the first exhaust guide 21 is attached to the outside of the top unit 4, a portion of the first exhaust guide 21 may be positioned inside the top unit 4.

[0044] The first exhaust guide 21 guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11. The first exhaust guide 21 also guides the exhaust air discharged from the grill cooking chamber 55 and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the grill cooking chamber 55. For example, the first exhaust guide 21 changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 to an upward direction in the forward direction. Details of the structure of the first exhaust guide 21 will be described later.

[0045] The second exhaust guide 22 is mounted on the outside of the top unit 4 at a position opposite the second exhaust port 12.

[0046] The second exhaust guide 22 guides the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port 12 and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port 12. The second exhaust guide 22 also guides the exhaust air from the cooling fan 57 discharged from the second exhaust port 12 and changes the direction of the exhaust air from the cooling fan. For example, the second exhaust guide 22 changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port 12 to a direction that is forward and upward. Since the structure of the second exhaust guide 22 is the same as that of the first exhaust guide 21, a detailed explanation of the structure of the second exhaust guide 22 is omitted.

[0047] The structure of the first exhaust guide 21 will now be described. Note that the structure of the second exhaust guide 22 is the same as the structure of the first exhaust guide 21 described below, but with "first exhaust guide 21" replaced by "second exhaust guide 22" and "first exhaust port 11" replaced by "second exhaust port 12".

[0048] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the first exhaust guide 21 of the cooking appliance 1 according to Embodiment 1. Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the cooking appliance 1 of Figure 1, cut along line AA.

[0049] As shown in Figure 8, the first exhaust guide 21 has a first portion 71, a second portion 72, a third portion 73, and a fourth portion 74. As shown in Figure 9, the first portion 71, the second portion 72, the third portion 73, and the fourth portion 74 are located on the outside of the top unit 4 when the first exhaust guide 21 is attached to the top unit 4.

[0050] As shown in Figure 8, the first portion 71 has a plate shape with its longitudinal direction in the width direction. Viewed downwards, the first portion 71 has a rectangular shape. As shown in Figures 5 and 9, in a plan view of the top plate 41, the first portion 71 extends away from the side surface of the top unit 4. The first portion 71 extends rearward from the rear side surface of the top unit 4. The first portion 71 is substantially parallel to the top plate 41 of the top unit 4. In this embodiment, "subjectively" means having an error of 5% to 10%.

[0051] As shown in Figure 9, the first part 71 has a downwardly recessed groove 91 between the top unit 4 and the second part 72. The widthwise length of the groove 91 is approximately the same as the widthwise length of the first part 71. The bottom surface 92 of the groove 91 is located below the first defining wall 47 of the back frame 46 that defines the first exhaust port 11.

[0052] As shown in Figure 8, the second portion 72 has a plate shape with its longitudinal direction in the width direction. As shown in Figures 5 and 9, the second portion 72 has a J-shape when viewed in the direction toward the left. The second portion 72 extends from the first portion 71 in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion extends. The second portion 72 extends upward from the first portion 71. The second portion 72 curves and extends upward from the first portion 71. The curved portion of the second portion 72, that is, the portion where the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 are joined, is smooth. The portion where the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 are joined has a rounded corner. The portion where the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 are joined has an arc shape when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first portion 71 extends, in the direction in which the second portion 72 extends.

[0053] As shown in Figure 9, the upper end 72a of the second portion 72 is located above the first exhaust port 11.

[0054] As shown in Figure 8, the third portion 73 is plate-shaped with its longitudinal direction in the width direction. As shown in Figure 9, the third portion 73 extends upward from the second portion 72 and is inclined upward in the direction approaching the side of the top unit 4. The third portion 73 extends upward from the second portion 72 and is inclined upward in the front. The third portion 73 is inclined from the second portion 72 at an angle θ1. The angle θ1 is 45 degrees or more and 90 degrees or less. Preferably, the angle θ1 is 45 degrees or more and 70 degrees or less. More preferably, the angle θ1 is 45 degrees or more and 55 degrees or less.

[0055] As shown in Figure 8, the fourth portion 74 extends in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 extend. As shown in Figure 9, the fourth portion 74 extends from the second portion 72 toward the side of the top unit 4 and, as shown in Figure 8, extends upward from the first portion 71. The fourth portion 74 extends forward from the second portion 72 and also extends forward from each of the ends of the second portion 72 in the width direction.

[0056] Part 4, 74, is also joined to Part 3, 73. The section where Part 3, 73, and Part 4, 74 are joined is curved.

[0057] As shown in Figure 5, the fourth portion 74 of the first exhaust guide 21 and the fourth portion 74 of the second exhaust guide 22 are arranged adjacent to each other. The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are connected. The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are connected by the fourth portion 74 of the first exhaust guide 21 and the fourth portion 74 of the second exhaust guide 22.

[0058] As shown in Figures 5 and 9, the first exhaust guide 21 has a mounting portion 81. The first exhaust guide 21 is detachably attached to the outside of the top unit 4 by the mounting portion 81. The mounting portion 81 extends from the fourth portion 74 in a direction that is inserted into the first exhaust port 11. The mounting portion 81 has a notch 83. The mounting portion 81 has the notch 83 on the side facing the protrusion 49 of the back frame 46. When the first exhaust guide 21 is attached to the outside of the top unit 4, the protrusion 49 of the back frame 46 is inserted into the notch 83 of the mounting portion 81.

[0059] The operation of the cooking appliance 1 in this embodiment will now be described. In this embodiment, the cooking appliance 1 will be described as being usable in a kitchen 2 equipped with the cooking appliance 1. The cooking appliance 1 is housed and used in the kitchen 2.

[0060] The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are attached to the outside of the top unit 4. The first exhaust guide 21 is attached in a position facing the first exhaust port 11. The second exhaust guide 22 is attached in a position facing the second exhaust port 12. The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are each attached by inserting the notch 83 of the mounting portion 81 into the protrusion 49 of the back frame 46.

[0061] When cooking food in the grill compartment 55, the exhaust air from the grill compartment 55 is discharged through the first exhaust passage 61 and out of the first exhaust port 11. The exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 is guided by the first exhaust guide 21, and its direction is changed by the first exhaust guide 21. The direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 is changed by contact with the first exhaust guide 21.

[0062] The first part 71 guides the exhaust airflow to move upward. The first part 71 changes the direction of the exhaust airflow from downward to upward.

[0063] The second part 72 guides the exhaust air to move toward the side of the top unit 4 in a plan view of the top plate 41. The second part 72 changes the direction of the exhaust air from away from the side of the top unit 4 to toward the side of the top unit 4 in a plan view of the top plate 41. The second part 72 guides the exhaust air to move toward the front, changing the direction of the exhaust air from the rear to the front.

[0064] The third part 73 guides the exhaust air to move in an upward-sloping direction in a plan view of the top plate 41, in the direction approaching the side of the top unit 4. The third part 73 changes the direction of the exhaust air to an upward-sloping direction in the direction approaching the side of the top unit 4. The third part 73 guides the exhaust air to move in an upward-sloping direction forward, changing the direction of the exhaust air to an upward-sloping direction forward. The third part 73 may further modify the direction of the exhaust air modified by the first part 71 and / or the third part 73.

[0065] The fourth part 74 suppresses the movement of exhaust air in a direction perpendicular to the direction away from the side of the top unit 4 in a plan view of the top plate 41. The fourth part 74 suppresses the movement of exhaust air in the width direction. The fourth part 74 changes the direction of the exhaust air from the width direction to the height direction and depth direction. The direction of the exhaust air changed by the fourth part 74 may be further changed by the first part 71, the second part 72 and / or the third part 73.

[0066] The exhaust air discharged from the grill cooking chamber 55 through the first exhaust passage 61 to the first exhaust port 11 may be oily fumes containing oil. The first exhaust guide 21 can collect the oil contained in the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 through a groove 91 provided in the first exhaust port 11. For example, when the exhaust air from the first exhaust port 11 hits the first exhaust guide 21, it adheres to the second part 72, third part 73 and fourth part 74 of the first exhaust guide 21, and the attached oil flows into the groove 91, thereby being collected in the groove 91.

[0067] Cooling air generated from the cooling fan 57 and blown to the heating section 53 is exhausted through the second exhaust passage 62 and out of the second exhaust port 12. The second exhaust guide 22 guides the exhaust air being discharged from the second exhaust port 12 and changes the direction of the exhaust air being discharged from the second exhaust port 12. The direction of the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port 12 is changed by contact with the second exhaust guide 22. The exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port 12 is guided and its direction is changed by the first part 71, second part 72, third part 73 and fourth part 74 of the second exhaust guide 22.

[0068] The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 can be removed from the outside of the top unit 4. The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 can be cleaned while they are removed from the top unit 4. For example, with the first exhaust guide 21 removed, it may be cleaned by wiping and washing away the oil accumulated in the groove 91 of the first portion 71 of the first exhaust guide 21 with exhaust air containing oil discharged from the first exhaust port 11.

[0069] The effects of the heating appliance 1, kitchen 2, and first exhaust guide 21 of this embodiment will be explained.

[0070] The heating appliance 1 comprises a top unit 4, a first exhaust port 11, and a first exhaust guide 21. The top unit 4 includes a top plate 41 and a top frame 42 that supports the top plate 41. The first exhaust port 11 is provided on the side of the top unit 4. The first exhaust guide 21 is detachably attached to the outside of the top unit 4 at a position opposite the first exhaust port 11, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11.

[0071] This configuration allows the direction of the exhaust airflow of the cooking appliance 1 to be easily changed. Since the first exhaust guide 21 can be attached from the outside of the top unit 4, the first exhaust guide 21 can be attached after the cooking appliance 1 has been installed in the kitchen 2. This makes it easy to change the direction of the exhaust airflow discharged from the first exhaust port 11.

[0072] Furthermore, since the first exhaust guide 21 is detachable from the top unit 4, the user can clean the first exhaust guide 21 after removing it from the top unit 4. This makes cleaning the first exhaust guide easier for the user and improves convenience.

[0073] The first exhaust guide 21 has, in a plan view of the top plate 41, a first portion 71 that extends away from the side of the top unit 4, and a second portion 72 that extends from the first portion 71 in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion 71 extends.

[0074] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. The exhaust airflow can have its direction changed by contacting the first exhaust guide 21. The first part 71 can guide the exhaust airflow to move upward, thereby changing the direction of the exhaust airflow. The second part 72 can further restrict the direction in which the exhaust airflow moves.

[0075] The second part 72 extends upward from the first part 71.

[0076] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. The first part 71 guides the exhaust airflow to move upward, thereby changing the direction of the exhaust airflow. The second part 72, in a plan view of the top plate 41, guides the exhaust airflow to move toward the top unit 4, thereby changing the direction of the exhaust airflow.

[0077] The upper end 72a of the second section 72 is located above the first exhaust port 11.

[0078] This configuration allows the heating appliance 1 to more easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. Because the upper end 72a of the second portion 72 is located above the first exhaust port 11, the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 is more likely to hit the second portion 72. In other words, the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 can be more easily changed by the second portion 72.

[0079] The second part 72 curves from the first part 71 and extends upward. The curved portion of the second part 72 has an arc shape when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first part 71 extends, in the direction in which the second part 72 extends.

[0080] This configuration makes it possible to suppress the airflow resistance of the exhaust air. The exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 comes into contact with the curved portion of the second section 72, thereby suppressing the pressure loss imparted to the exhaust air and reducing the airflow resistance of the exhaust air.

[0081] The first exhaust guide 21 has a third portion 73 that extends upward from the second portion 72 and is inclined upward in the direction approaching the side of the top unit 4.

[0082] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. The third part guides the exhaust airflow to move in an upward sloping direction as it approaches the side of the top unit 4 in a plan view of the top plate 41. The third part 73 can change the direction of the exhaust airflow to an upward sloping direction as it approaches the side of the top unit 4.

[0083] The first exhaust guide 21 has a fourth portion 74 that extends from the second portion 72 toward the side of the top unit 4.

[0084] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. The first exhaust guide 21 suppresses the movement of the exhaust airflow discharged from the first exhaust port 11 in directions that are away from and intersecting the side of the top unit 4 when viewed from above the top plate 41.

[0085] The heating appliance 1 includes a grill cooking chamber 55 located below the top unit 4, and a first exhaust passage 61 leading from the grill cooking chamber 55 to the first exhaust port 11.

[0086] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55. The cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55 by attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4.

[0087] Furthermore, by exhausting the exhaust air from the first exhaust port 11 through the first exhaust guide 21, the kitchen 2 can be made less likely to get dirty. For example, the exhaust air from the grill cooking chamber 55 may be oily fumes containing oil. If the oily fumes are exhausted directly into the kitchen 2, the oil from the fumes may adhere to the kitchen 2, causing it to get dirty. Therefore, by exhausting the oily fumes indirectly into the kitchen 2 through the first exhaust guide 21, it is possible to suppress the adhesion of oil from the fumes to the kitchen. In addition, since the first exhaust guide 21 is removable, it is possible to clean the first exhaust guide 21 when it is removed, making the first exhaust guide 21 easy to clean.

[0088] In a cooking appliance 1 equipped with a grill cooking chamber 55 and a first exhaust passage 61, the first exhaust guide 21 has a first portion 71 and a second portion 72. The first portion 71 extends from the side of the top unit 4 in a direction away from the first exhaust port 11 in a plan view of the top plate 41. The second portion 72 extends from the first portion 71 in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion 71 extends.

[0089] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55. The cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55 by attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4.

[0090] In a heating appliance 1 equipped with a grill cooking chamber 55 and a first exhaust passage 61, the second portion 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends upward, and the upper end 72a of the second portion 72 is located above the first exhaust port 11.

[0091] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55. The cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55 by attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4.

[0092] Furthermore, by positioning the upper end 72a of the second portion 72 above the first exhaust port 11, it is possible to suppress the soiling of the kitchen 2 facing the first exhaust port 11 by the exhaust air.

[0093] The first part 71 has a downwardly recessed groove 91 between the top unit 4 and the second part 72.

[0094] With this configuration, if the exhaust air from the grill cooking chamber 55 discharged from the first exhaust port 11 is oil fumes, the oil contained in the fumes can be collected in the groove 91. By collecting oil in the groove 91, the kitchen 2 and the first exhaust guide 21 are made easier to clean.

[0095] In a cooking appliance 1 equipped with a grill cooking chamber 55 and a first exhaust passage 61, the first exhaust guide 21 has a third portion 73 that extends upward from the second portion 72 and is inclined upward in the direction approaching the side of the top unit 4.

[0096] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55. The cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55 by detachably attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4.

[0097] Furthermore, if the exhaust air from the grill cooking chamber 55 discharged from the first exhaust port 11 is oil fumes, the oil fumes will move upward and come into contact with the third section 73, causing the oil from the oil fumes to adhere to the third section 73. The oil that adheres to the third section 73 will flow to the first section 71 and accumulate in the first section 71, making it easier for the user to clean the first exhaust guide 21.

[0098] The third part 73 is inclined from the second part 72 at an angle θ1. The angle θ1 is between 45 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0099] With this configuration, the oil fumes hit the third section 73, allowing the third section 73 to adhere more to the oil contained in the fumes, making it easier to clean the kitchen 2 and the first exhaust guide 21.

[0100] In a heating appliance 1 equipped with a grill cooking chamber 55 and a first exhaust passage 61, the first exhaust guide 21 has a fourth portion 74 that extends from a second portion 72 toward the side of the top unit 4 and extends upward from the first portion 71.

[0101] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55. The cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill cooking chamber 55 by detachably attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4.

[0102] Furthermore, using the cooking appliance 1 of this embodiment as an example, the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 is prevented by the first exhaust guide 21 from moving in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the second portion 72 approaches the side of the top unit 4. Therefore, the generation of kitchen stains due to the exhaust air can be suppressed in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the second portion 72 of the cooking appliance 1 approaches the side of the top unit 4.

[0103] The heating appliance 1 includes a second exhaust port 12, a second exhaust guide 22, a cooling fan 57, and a second exhaust passage 62. The second exhaust port 12 is located on the side of the top unit 4 and is positioned adjacent to the first exhaust port 11. The second exhaust guide 22 is mounted on the outside of the top unit 4 opposite the second exhaust port 12 and guides the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port 12, changing the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port 12. The cooling fan 57 is located below the top unit 4. The second exhaust passage 62 leads from the cooling fan 57 to the second exhaust port 12.

[0104] With this configuration, the heating appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. The heating appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow that is exhausted from the cooling fan 57 through the second exhaust passage 62 to the second exhaust port 12.

[0105] Furthermore, by exhausting the exhaust air from the grill compartment 55 and the exhaust air from the cooling fan 57 through different exhaust ports, the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12, the cooling efficiency of the cooling fan 57 can be improved. By separating the exhaust air from the grill compartment 55 and the cooling air from the cooling fan 57 through the first exhaust passage 61 and the second exhaust passage 62, it is possible to suppress the heating of the cooling air from the cooling fan 57 by the exhaust air from the grill compartment 55.

[0106] The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are connected.

[0107] This configuration reduces the number of parts to be cleaned, thus improving cleaning efficiency.

[0108] Kitchen 2 is equipped with the aforementioned cooking appliance 1.

[0109] Kitchen 2, equipped with a cooking appliance 1, has its exhaust air from the first exhaust port 11 guided and directed by the first exhaust guide 21 provided by the cooking appliance 1. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the generation of dirt in kitchen 2 caused by the exhaust air from the first exhaust port 11.

[0110] The first exhaust guide 21 is detachably attached to the cooking appliance 1, which has a first exhaust port 11 on its side, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11, changing the direction of the exhaust air.

[0111] With this configuration, the first exhaust guide 21 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. Since the first exhaust guide 21 can be detachably attached to the cooking appliance 1 or kitchen 2, the direction of the exhaust airflow can be easily changed.

[0112] In this embodiment, the heating appliance 1 has been described as a built-in type heating appliance, but it is not limited to this. For example, the heating appliance 1 may be a freestanding type used on a kitchen counter or a tabletop type used on a dining table or the like.

[0113] The cooking appliance 1 may also be equipped with a sensor for detecting the mounting status of the first exhaust guide 21 and / or the second exhaust guide 22. For example, the sensor is located on the outside of the top unit 4. The top unit 4 is provided on the rear side of the side frame 44 of the top unit 4. For example, the sensor is a photoelectric sensor. The sensor may output the detection result regarding the mounting status of the first exhaust guide 21 and / or the second exhaust guide 22 to the control unit. The control unit may enable the use of the grill cooking chamber 55 when the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are installed, and disable the use of the grill cooking chamber 55 when the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are not installed. The control unit may also output to the heating unit 53 when the second exhaust guide 22 is installed, and not output to the heating unit 53 when the second exhaust guide 22 is not installed. The control unit may output to the heating unit 53 when the first exhaust guide 21 is not installed but the second exhaust guide 22 is installed.

[0114] Although it was explained that the cooking appliance 1 is equipped with a second exhaust guide 22, the cooking appliance 1 does not necessarily have to be equipped with a second exhaust guide 22.

[0115] Although it has been explained that the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 are provided on the side of the top unit 4, this is not the only option. For example, only the first exhaust port 11 may be provided on the side of the top unit 4, and exhaust air from both the grill cooking chamber 55 and the cooling fan 57 may be exhausted from the first exhaust port 11.

[0116] Although it has been explained that the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 are provided on the rear side of the top unit 4, this is not limited to that. For example, the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 may be provided on the right side of the top unit 4.

[0117] Although it has been explained that the second exhaust port 12 is positioned adjacent to the first exhaust port 11, this is not the only option. For example, the first exhaust port 11 may be located on the rear side of the top unit 4, and the second exhaust port 12 may be located on the right side of the top unit 4.

[0118] Although it has been explained that the housing 51 houses the heating unit 53, the grill cooking chamber 55, and the cooling fan 57, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the housing 51 does not need to house the grill cooking chamber 55. Also, if the housing 51 does not house the grill cooking chamber 55, the heating appliance 1 does not need to be equipped with the first exhaust port 11, the first exhaust passage 61, and the first exhaust guide 21.

[0119] In Figure 2, the heating unit 53 of this embodiment is shown as having three heating coils, but the number of heating coils is not limited to three. The heating unit 53 may have one, two, or four or more heating coils.

[0120] The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 may be formed as separate components, or they may be formed as a single unit.

[0121] Although it has been explained that the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are connected, this is not the only option. For example, the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 do not need to be connected. Also, when the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are mounted on the outside of the top unit 4, there may or may not be a gap between the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22.

[0122] The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 may be detachably connected or fixed in place.

[0123] Although it has been explained that the first exhaust guide 21 is detachably attached to a part of the back frame 46 of the top unit 4, this is not limited to that. For example, the first exhaust guide 21 may be placed on the top surface of the kitchen 2. The first exhaust guide 21 may also be attached by contacting the right and left sides of the top unit 4 and sandwiching the top unit 4 between them.

[0124] Although it has been explained that the first exhaust guide 21 is positioned opposite the first exhaust port 11, this is not the only position. For example, the first exhaust guide 21 may be positioned opposite both the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12.

[0125] Although it has been explained that the structures of the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are similar, this is not the only possible configuration. For example, the upper end 72a of the second portion 72 of the second exhaust guide 22 may be located below the second exhaust port 12. The second portion 72 of the second exhaust guide 22 may have a through hole. The second exhaust guide 22 does not have to have a third portion 73.

[0126] Furthermore, the angle θ1 in the third portion 73 of the second exhaust guide 22 may be 0° or more and less than 45°. This may reduce the airflow resistance and improve cooling efficiency.

[0127] Although it has been explained that the first exhaust guide 21 has a third portion 73, a fourth portion 74, and a mounting portion 81, the first exhaust guide 21 does not necessarily have to have a third portion 73, a fourth portion 74, and a mounting portion 81.

[0128] The first exhaust guide 21 and the first portion 71 of the second exhaust guide 22 may be positioned above the top surface of the kitchen, or they may be in contact with the top surface of the kitchen.

[0129] Furthermore, if the first exhaust guide 21 does not have a mounting portion 81, the back frame 46 of the top frame 42 of the top unit 4 does not need to have a protrusion 49.

[0130] Furthermore, the first portion 71 may be inclined upward or downward in the direction away from the side surface of the top unit 4.

[0131] Although it has been explained that the first part 71 has grooves 91, it is not limited to this. For example, the first part 71 does not have to have grooves 91. The first part 71 may have multiple grooves 91.

[0132] Although it was explained that the widthwise length of the groove 91 is approximately the same as the widthwise length of the first part 71, this is not limited to this. For example, the widthwise length of the groove 91 may be approximately the same as the widthwise length of the second part 72.

[0133] The second part 72 may extend upward from the first part 71 and may be inclined forward or backward in the upward direction.

[0134] Although the second part 72 was described as having a J-shape when viewed in a leftward direction, it is not limited to this. For example, the second part 72 may have an L-shape when viewed in a leftward direction.

[0135] Although it was explained that the connection between the first part 71 and the second part 72 is a rounded corner, this is not the only option. For example, the connection between the first part 71 and the second part 72 may have an angle.

[0136] Although it has been explained that the fourth part 74 extends from the second part 72 toward the side of the top unit 4 and extends upward from the first part 71, it is not limited to this. For example, the fourth part 74 does not have to extend upward from the first part 71.

[0137] It should be noted that the fourth portion 74 is described as extending from both ends of the second portion 72 in the width direction toward the side of the top unit 4, but this is not limited to this. For example, it may extend from one end of the second portion 72 in the width direction toward the side of the top unit 4.

[0138] <Example 1> Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a heating appliance 1 according to Modification 1.

[0139] The cooking appliance 1 of the modified example 1 differs from the cooking appliance 1 of the embodiment 1 in the position of the protrusion 49 of the back frame 46, the fact that the first part 71 and the second part 72 are inclined, and that the first part 71 is positioned above the top surface of the kitchen 2.

[0140] As shown in Figure 10, the back frame 46 of the top unit 4 of the cooking appliance 1 has a protrusion 49 that projects upward from the first defining wall 47.

[0141] The first portion 71 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends away from the side of the top unit 4 in a plan view of the top plate 41 and is inclined downward in that direction away from the side of the top unit 4.

[0142] The first exhaust guide 21 is located above the top surface of the kitchen 2. The first part 71 of the first exhaust guide 21 is located above the top surface of the kitchen 2.

[0143] The second portion 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends upward and is inclined upward toward the side of the top unit 4.

[0144] The effect of the heating appliance 1 in modified example 1 will be explained.

[0145] The first portion 71 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends away from the side of the top unit 4 in a plan view of the top plate 41 and is inclined downward in that direction away from the side of the top unit 4. The second portion 72 extends from the first portion 71 in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion 71 extends.

[0146] This configuration allows for easy cleaning of the first exhaust guide 21. For example, if the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 is oil fumes, oil will adhere to the first exhaust guide 21. Because the first portion 71 is inclined downward in a plan view of the top plate 41, away from the side of the top unit 4, the oil flows to the area where the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 are connected. Therefore, the oil adhering to the first exhaust guide 21 can be accumulated in the area where the first portion 71 and the second portion 72 are connected.

[0147] The second portion 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends upward and is inclined upward toward the side of the top unit 4.

[0148] With this configuration, the heating appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. For example, in this embodiment, the first exhaust guide 21 extends upward and is inclined forward in the upward direction, so that the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 can be changed to an upward and forward inclined direction.

[0149] The kitchen is located above the aforementioned cooking appliance 1 and above the top surface of kitchen 2.

[0150] This configuration allows the contact surface between the first exhaust guide 21 and the top surface of the kitchen 2 to be made relatively small, thereby suppressing the temperature rise of the top surface of the kitchen 2.

[0151] <Modification 2> Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a modified example 2 of the cooking appliance 1.

[0152] The cooking appliance 1 of the modified example 2 differs from the cooking appliance 1 of the first embodiment in that the first part 71 and the second part 72 are inclined, and the first part 71 is positioned above the top surface of the kitchen 2.

[0153] As shown in Figure 11, the first portion 71 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends away from the side of the top unit 4 in a plan view of the top plate 41 and is inclined upward in that direction away from the side of the top unit 4.

[0154] The second portion 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends upward from the first portion 71 and is inclined upward toward a direction away from the side of the top unit 4.

[0155] The portion where the first part 71 and the second part 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 are joined is located above the top surface of the kitchen 2.

[0156] The effect of the heating device 1 in modified example 2 will be explained.

[0157] The first exhaust guide 21 has a first portion 71 that, in a plan view of the top plate 41, extends away from the side of the top unit 4 and is inclined upward in that direction away from the side of the top unit 4. The second portion 72 extends from the first portion 71 in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion 71 extends.

[0158] This configuration allows dirt adhering to the first exhaust guide 21 to flow into the bottom unit 5. For example, if oil mist is exhausted from the first exhaust port 11, the oil adhering to the first exhaust guide 21 can be flowed into the bottom unit 5.

[0159] The second portion 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 extends upward from the first portion 71 and is inclined upward toward a direction away from the side of the top unit 4.

[0160] This configuration makes it easier to drain dirt adhering to the first exhaust guide 21 into the bottom unit 5.

[0161] <Variation 3> Figure 12 is a perspective view of the second exhaust guide 22 of the cooking appliance 1 in modified example 3.

[0162] The cooking appliance 1 of the modified example 3 differs from the cooking appliance 1 of the second embodiment in that a plurality of through holes 95 are provided in the second portion 72 of the second exhaust guide 22.

[0163] As shown in Figure 12, the second portion 72 of the second exhaust guide 22 has a plurality of through holes 95. The through holes 95 have a rectangular shape when viewed from the depth direction.

[0164] The effect of the heating device 1 in modified example 2 will be explained.

[0165] The heating appliance 1 includes a cooling fan 57 located below the top unit 4 and a second exhaust passage 62 leading from the cooling fan 57 to the second exhaust port 12. The second portion 72 of the second exhaust guide 22 has a through hole 95.

[0166] This configuration improves the cooling efficiency of the cooking appliance 1. The cooling air from the cooling fan 57, which is exhausted from the second exhaust port 12, passes through the through-hole 95 of the second part 72 of the second exhaust guide 22, thereby improving the airflow of the cooling air. Improved airflow of the exhaust cooling air improves the cooling efficiency of the cooling fan 57.

[0167] Although it has been explained that the second portion 72 of the second exhaust guide 22 has multiple through holes 95, it is not limited to this. For example, the second portion 72 of the second exhaust guide 22 may have one through hole 95.

[0168] Although the through-hole 95 was described as being rectangular, it is not limited to this shape. For example, the through-hole 95 may be circular.

[0169] <Modification 4> Figure 13 is a perspective view of the first exhaust guide 21 of the cooking appliance 1 in the modified example 4.

[0170] The first exhaust guide 21 of the cooking appliance 1 in the modified example 4 differs from the exhaust guide 21 of the cooking appliance 1 in embodiment 1 in the shape of the first portion 71, the absence of the third portion 73, the inclined fourth portion 74, and the presence of the fifth portion 75.

[0171] As shown in Figure 13, the first exhaust guide 21 has a first portion 71, a second portion 72, a fourth portion 74, and a fifth portion 75.

[0172] The first part 71 has a trapezoidal shape when viewed in the downward direction. The groove 91 provided in the first part 71 has a rectangular shape when viewed from below. The length of the groove 91 in the width direction is approximately the same as the length of the second part 72 in the width direction.

[0173] In a plan view of the top plate 41, the fourth portion 74 extends from the second portion 72 toward the side of the top unit 4 and is inclined toward the width direction toward the side of the top unit 4. The fourth portion 74 extends forward from the right end of the second portion 72 and is inclined toward the left toward the front, and also extends forward from the left end of the second portion 72 and is inclined toward the right toward the front.

[0174] The fifth portion 75 is provided between the side surface of the top unit 4 and the second portion 72. The fifth portion is provided between the portion of the first portion 71 where the groove 91 is provided and the portion of the first portion 71 that connects to the second portion 72. The fifth portion 75 has a portion 75a that extends upward from the first portion 71 and a portion 75b that extends upward from portion 75a and inclined upward in the direction approaching the side surface of the top unit 4. The portion 75b is located above the first exhaust port 11.

[0175] The effects of Modification 4 will be explained.

[0176] In a plan view of the top plate 41, the fourth section 74 is inclined in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which it approaches the side of the top unit 4, in the direction approaching the side of the top unit 4.

[0177] With this configuration, the heating appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow.

[0178] The first exhaust guide 21 is positioned between the top unit 4 and the second portion 72 and has a fifth portion 75 that extends upward from the first portion 71 and is inclined upward toward the side of the top unit 4. The fifth portion 75 has a portion 75a that extends upward from the first portion 71 and a portion 75b that extends upward from portion 75a and is inclined upward toward the side of the top unit 4.

[0179] With this configuration, the heating appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. The fifth portion 75 of the first exhaust guide 21 can prevent the exhaust air from flowing back from areas of high exhaust pressure to areas of low exhaust pressure when the exhaust pressure at the first exhaust port 11 is not constant.

[0180] <Modification 5> Figure 14 is a rear perspective view of the cooking appliance 1 of Modification 5. The cooking appliance 1 shown in Figure 15 has the first exhaust guide 21 removed. Figure 15 is a perspective view of the first exhaust guide 21 of the cooking appliance 1 of Modification 5.

[0181] The cooking appliance 1 of Modified Example 5 differs from the cooking appliance 1 of Embodiment 1 in that it does not have a second exhaust guide 22. Furthermore, the cooking appliance 1 of Modified Example 5 differs from the cooking appliance 1 of Embodiment 1 in that it is positioned facing the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12.

[0182] As shown in Figure 14, the cooking appliance 1 includes a first exhaust port 11 and two second exhaust ports 12. One of the second exhaust ports 12 is located to the right of the first exhaust port 11, and the other second exhaust port 12 is located to the left of the first exhaust port 11.

[0183] The first exhaust guide 21 is positioned facing the first exhaust port 11 and the two second exhaust ports 12. The two second exhaust ports 12 are each positioned adjacent to the first exhaust port 11.

[0184] The second portion 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 has a portion 721 which may be positioned opposite the first exhaust port 11 and a portion 722 which may be positioned opposite the two second exhaust ports 12.

[0185] As shown in Figure 15, the upper end 721a of section 721 is located above the first exhaust port 11.

[0186] The upper end 722a of section 722 is located below the upper end 721a of section 721. The upper end 722a of section 722 is located below the second defining wall 48 that defines the second exhaust port 12.

[0187] The effect of the heating device 1 in modified example 5 will be explained.

[0188] The first exhaust guide 21 is detachably attached to the outside of the top unit 4 at a position facing the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12. The first exhaust guide 21 guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12.

[0189] With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow. The cooking appliance 1 can easily change the direction of the exhaust airflow discharged from the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 by attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4.

[0190] The second portion 72 of the first exhaust guide 21 has a portion 722 positioned opposite the first exhaust port 11 and a portion 722 positioned opposite the plurality of second exhaust ports 12. The upper end 722a of portion 722 is located above the first exhaust port 11. The upper end 722a of portion 722 is located below the second exhaust ports 12.

[0191] With this configuration, the direction of the exhaust airflow from the grill compartment 55 and the cooling fan 57 of the cooking appliance 1 can be easily changed by detachably attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4.

[0192] Furthermore, the portion where portions 721 and 722 of the second portion 72 are connected may have a fourth portion 74 that extends from the second portion 72 toward the side of the top unit 4.

[0193] <Variation 6> Figure 16 is a perspective view of one of the heating appliances in Modification 6.

[0194] The cooking appliance 1 in the modified example 6 differs from the cooking appliance 1 in embodiment 1 in that the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are spaced apart. It also differs in that a wall 3 is located behind the kitchen 2 in embodiment 6.

[0195] As shown in Figure 16, a wall 3 is positioned behind the kitchen 2. The wall 3 is positioned opposite the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 of the cooking appliance 1.

[0196] The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are arranged with a gap between them. The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are each detachable from the top unit 4. In the depth direction, the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are positioned between the side of the top unit 4, where the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12 are provided, and the wall 3.

[0197] The effect of the heating appliance 1 in modified example 6 will be explained.

[0198] The first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are arranged with a distance between them.

[0199] This configuration makes it easier to clean the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22. Because the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 are separate components, they can be cleaned separately.

[0200] Furthermore, since a gap is provided between the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22, it is possible to suppress the airflow resistance of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 and / or the second exhaust port 12.

[0201] A wall 3 is positioned behind kitchen 2. Wall 3 is positioned opposite the first exhaust vent 11 and, in a plan view of the top plate 41, is positioned away from the side of top unit 4.

[0202] This configuration makes it possible to suppress the soiling of the wall 3 by the exhaust air from the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12. The exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12, which has passed through the gap between the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22, forms an air curtain that flows between the first exhaust guide 21 and the second exhaust guide 22 and the wall 3. This air curtain makes it possible to suppress the soiling of the wall 3 by the exhaust air from the first exhaust port 11 and the second exhaust port 12.

[0203] <Example 7> Figure 17 is an enlarged cross-sectional perspective view of the cooking appliance 1 of Modification 7. In the cooking appliance 1 shown in Figure 17, the first exhaust guide 21 is inserted into the first exhaust port 11, and the first exhaust guide 21 is not installed. Figure 18 is a perspective view of the first exhaust guide 21 of the cooking appliance 1 of Modification 7.

[0204] The cooking appliance 1 of the modified example 7 differs from the cooking appliance 1 of embodiment 1 in that a first exhaust guide 21 is attached to the support portion 46a, the shapes of the right fourth portion 74a and the left fourth portion 74b are different, and the mounting portion 81 extends from the first portion 71.

[0205] As shown in Figure 17, the support portion 46a of the back frame 46 is to which the first exhaust guide 21 is attached. The support portion 46a has a notch 85 on the inside. The notch 85 is inserted into a part of the mounting portion 81 of the second exhaust guide 22.

[0206] As shown in Figure 18, the fourth portion 74a, which is located on the side that contacts the first exhaust guide 21, and the fourth portion 74b, which is located on the side opposite to the side that contacts the first exhaust guide 21, have different shapes. In the width direction, the fourth portion 74b on the left is larger than the fourth portion 74a on the right.

[0207] The fourth portion 74a, which is positioned on the side that contacts the first exhaust guide 21, has an L-shape when viewed from the width direction.

[0208] As shown in Figure 18, the mounting portion 81 extends from the first portion 71 in a direction that allows it to be inserted into the first exhaust port 11.

[0209] The mounting portion 81 has a projection 84 that can be inserted into the notch 85 of the support portion 46a. The projection 84 is provided on the side away from the first portion 71. The mounting portion 81 has an L-shape when viewed in the height direction.

[0210] The procedure for attaching the first exhaust guide 21 to the outside of the top unit 4 will now be described.

[0211] The mounting portion 81 of the first exhaust guide 21 is inserted into the first exhaust port 11, and the mounting portion 81 is slid and moved in a direction toward the support portion 46a having a notch 85, so that the protrusion 84 of the mounting portion 81 is inserted into the notch 85 of the support portion 46a.

[0212] The effect of the heating appliance 1 in modified example 7 will be explained.

[0213] The first exhaust guide 21 has a mounting portion 81 that extends from the first portion 71 in a direction that allows it to be inserted into the first exhaust port 11. The top frame 42 defines the first exhaust port 11 and has a first defining wall 47, a second defining wall 48 facing the first defining wall 47, and a support portion 46a that extends from the first defining wall 47 toward the second defining wall 48 and connects the first defining wall 47 and the second defining wall 48. The support portion 46a has an inward notch 85 that is inserted into the mounting portion 81.

[0214] This configuration makes it easier to maintain the first exhaust guide 21 in a position attached to the side of the top unit 4.

[0215] The first exhaust guide 21 has a protrusion 84 that can be inserted into the notch 85 of the support portion 46a.

[0216] This configuration allows the first exhaust guide 21 to remain more securely attached to the side of the top unit 4.

[0217] Although the support portion 46a has been described as having a notch 85, it is not limited to this. For example, it may have a through hole between the inner and outer sides. The protrusion 84 of the mounting portion 81 may be inserted into the through hole of the support portion 46a.

[0218] The protrusion 84 may be hookable onto the inside of the support portion 46a. In this case, the support portion 46a may or may not have a notch 85.

[0219] Although it has been explained that the protrusion 84 is provided on the side away from the first portion 71, this is not the only option. For example, the protrusion 84 may be provided between the side away from the first portion 71 and the first portion 71.

[0220] Furthermore, at least a portion of the mounting portion 81 may be made of magnets. The portion of the mounting portion 81 that contacts the support portion 46a may be made of magnets. The support portion 46a that can contact the mounting portion 81 may be attracted to the portion of the mounting portion 81 made of magnets.

[0221] In this specification, terms such as “First,” “Second,” etc., are used for illustrative purposes only and should not be understood as expressing or implying relative importance or ranking of technical features. Features designated as “First” or “Second” express or imply that they include one or more such features.

[0222] (Summary of the embodiment) (1) The heating appliance of the present disclosure comprises a top unit, a first exhaust port, and a first exhaust guide. The top unit includes a top plate and a top frame supporting the top plate. The first exhaust port is provided on the side of the top unit. The first exhaust guide is detachably mounted on the outside of the top unit at a position opposite the first exhaust port, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port.

[0223] (2) In the heating appliance of (1), the first exhaust guide may have a first portion that extends away from the side of the top unit in a plan view of the top plate, and a second portion that extends from the first portion in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion extends.

[0224] (3) In the heating appliance of (2), the second part may extend upward from the first part.

[0225] (4) In the heating appliance of (3), the upper end of the second part may be located above the first exhaust port.

[0226] (5) In the heating appliance of (3) or (4), the first exhaust guide may further have a third portion that extends upward from the second portion and is inclined upward in a direction toward the side of the top unit.

[0227] (6) In any one of the heating appliances of (3) to (5), the first exhaust guide may further have a fourth portion extending from the second portion toward the side of the top unit.

[0228] Any one of the cookers described in (7)(3) to (6) may further include a cooling fan located below the top unit and a first exhaust passage leading from the cooling fan to the first exhaust port. The second portion of the first exhaust guide may have a through hole.

[0229] (8) The cooking appliance of (1) may further include a grill compartment located below the top unit and a first exhaust passage leading from the grill compartment to a first exhaust port.

[0230] In the heating appliance of (9)(8), the first exhaust guide may have, in a plan view of the top plate, a first portion extending from the side of the top unit in a direction away from the first exhaust port, and a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction different from the direction in which the first portion extends.

[0231] In the cooking appliance of (10)(8) or (9), the second part may extend upward from the first part. The upper end of the second part may be located above the first exhaust port.

[0232] In the cooking appliance of (11)(9) or (10), the first part may have a downwardly recessed groove between the top unit and the second part.

[0233] In any one of the heating appliances (12)(9) to (11), the first portion may be inclined upward in a direction away from the side of the top unit.

[0234] In any one of the heating appliances (13)(9) to (11), the first portion may be inclined downward in a direction away from the side of the top unit.

[0235] In the heating appliance described in (14)(10), the first exhaust guide may further have a third portion that extends upward from the second portion and is inclined upward in a direction approaching the side surface of the top plate.

[0236] In the cooking appliance of (15)(10) or (14), the first exhaust guide may further have a fourth portion that extends from the second portion toward the side of the top unit and extends upward from the first portion.

[0237] Any one of the cookers described in (16)(8) through (15) may include a second exhaust port, a cooling fan, and a second exhaust passage. The second exhaust port is located on the side of the top unit and adjacent to the first exhaust port. The cooling fan is located below the top unit. The second exhaust passage leads from the cooling fan to the second exhaust port. A first exhaust guide is detachably mounted on the outside of the top unit in a position opposite the first and second exhaust ports. The first exhaust port guides the exhaust air discharged from the first and second exhaust ports and changes the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the first and second exhaust ports.

[0238] Any one of the cookers described in (17)(8) to (15) may include a second exhaust port, a second exhaust guide, a cooling fan, and a second exhaust passage. The second exhaust port may be located on the side of the top unit and adjacent to the first exhaust port. The second exhaust guide may be mounted on the outside of the top unit opposite the second exhaust port and guide the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port, and may change the direction of the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port. The cooling fan may be located below the top unit. The second exhaust passage may lead from the cooling fan to the second exhaust port.

[0239] In the heating appliance of (18)(17), the first exhaust guide and the second exhaust guide may be connected.

[0240] (19) The kitchen of the present disclosure may include any one of the heating appliances described in (1) through (18).

[0241] In the kitchen of (20)(19), the first exhaust guide may be located above the top surface of the kitchen.

[0242] (21) The exhaust guide of the present disclosure may be detachably attached to a cooking appliance or a kitchen equipped with a cooking appliance having an exhaust port on its side, and may guide the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust port and change the direction of the exhaust air. [Industrial applicability]

[0243] The heating appliance according to this disclosure can provide a heating appliance, kitchen, and exhaust guide that allow for easy change of the direction of the exhaust airflow in a heating appliance with side exhaust, and is therefore suitable for use in this type of industrial field. [Explanation of symbols]

[0244] 1 Cooker 2 Kitchen 3 walls 4 Top Units 5 Bottom Unit 11, 12 Exhaust vents 21, 22 Exhaust guide 41 Top Plate 42 Top Frame 44 Side Frames 45 Underframe 46 Backframe 46a Support part 47, 48 Defining wall 49 Convex part 51 cabinets 53 Heating section 55 Grill Cooking Unit 56 Grill Door 57 Cooling fan 59 Operation section 61, 62 Exhaust passage 71, 72, 73, 74, 74a, 74b, 75 parts 72a top end 75a, 75b part 721, 722 part 721a, 722a top end 81 Mounting part 83 Notch 84 Protrusion 85 Notches 91 Groove 92 Bottom 95 Through hole θ1 angle

Claims

1. A top unit including a top plate and a top frame that supports the top plate, A first exhaust port is provided on the side of the top unit, A first exhaust guide is detachably attached to the outside of the top unit at a position opposite the first exhaust port, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port and changes the direction of the exhaust air; Equipped with, Heating cooker.

2. The first exhaust guide is, In a plan view of the top plate, a first portion extends in a direction away from the side surface of the top unit, A second part extends from the first part in a direction different from the direction in which the first part extends, Having A heating appliance according to claim 1.

3. The second part extends upward from the first part, A cooking appliance according to claim 2.

4. The upper end of the second portion is located above the first exhaust port. A cooking appliance according to claim 3.

5. The first exhaust guide further has a third portion that extends upward from the second portion and is inclined upward in a direction approaching the side surface of the top unit. A cooking appliance according to claim 3.

6. The first exhaust guide further has a fourth portion that extends from the second portion toward the side surface of the top unit. A cooking appliance according to claim 3.

7. A cooling fan located below the top unit, A first exhaust passage leading from the cooling fan to the first exhaust port, Furthermore, The second portion of the first exhaust guide has a through hole, A cooking appliance according to claim 3.

8. A grill cooking chamber located below the top unit, A first exhaust passage leading from the grill cooking chamber to the first exhaust port, Furthermore, A heating appliance according to claim 1.

9. The first exhaust guide is, In a plan view of the top plate, a first portion extends from the side of the top unit in a direction away from the first exhaust port, A second part extends from the first part in a direction different from the direction in which the first part extends, Having A heating appliance according to claim 8.

10. The second part extends upward from the first part, The upper end of the second portion is located above the first exhaust port. A cooking appliance according to claim 9.

11. The first part has a downwardly recessed groove between the top unit and the second part. A cooking appliance according to claim 9.

12. The first portion is inclined upward in a direction away from the side surface of the top unit. A cooking appliance according to claim 9.

13. The first portion is inclined downward in a direction away from the side surface of the top unit. A cooking appliance according to claim 9.

14. The first exhaust guide further has a third portion that extends upward from the second portion and is inclined upward in a direction approaching the side surface of the top unit. A heating appliance according to claim 10.

15. The first exhaust guide further has a fourth portion that extends from the second portion toward the side surface of the top unit and extends upward from the first portion. A heating appliance according to claim 10.

16. A second exhaust port is provided on the side surface of the top unit and is located adjacent to the first exhaust port, The cooling fan located below the top unit, A second exhaust passage leading from the cooling fan to the second exhaust port, Equipped with, The first exhaust guide is detachably attached to the outside of the top unit at a position opposite the first exhaust port and the second exhaust port, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the first exhaust port and the second exhaust port, and changes the direction of the exhaust air. A heating appliance according to claim 8.

17. A second exhaust port is provided on the side surface of the top unit and is located adjacent to the first exhaust port, A second exhaust guide is attached to the outside of the top unit at a position opposite the second exhaust port, and guides the exhaust air discharged from the second exhaust port and changes the direction of the exhaust air. The cooling fan located below the top unit, A second exhaust passage leading from the cooling fan to the second exhaust port, Equipped with, A heating appliance according to claim 8.

18. The first exhaust guide and the second exhaust guide are connected, A heating appliance according to claim 17.

19. A cooking appliance comprising the heating appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 18, kitchen.

20. The first exhaust guide is located above the top surface of the kitchen. The kitchen according to claim 19.

21. A heating appliance equipped with an exhaust vent on its side, or a kitchen equipped with such a heating appliance, is detachably attached to guide the exhaust air discharged from the exhaust vent and change the direction of the exhaust air. Exhaust guide.

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