Extractor Hood Mounting Plate for Hidden Wall Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing extractor hoods face challenges in secure and aesthetically pleasing wall-mounting, particularly with sloping hoods where visible mounting structures detract from the visual appearance and require complex assembly methods.
Innovation Solution
An adapter element made of sheet metal with hanging projections and screw holes is used between the fan box and the mounting wall, allowing for easy and secure attachment of the extractor hood without visible mounting components, utilizing tabs and arms for stable engagement and concealment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional wall mounting methods with visible mounting structures are used, then secure fastening is achieved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to visible mounting components
Solution Approach 1:
A mounting plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the extractor hood and the wall. The mounting plate contains recesses that completely conceal the suspension projections, while still providing secure mechanical fastening through screw connections. This mediator element hides the mounting structure from view while maintaining fastening strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension projections are nested within recesses of the mounting plate. The projections extend from the extractor hood and are received by corresponding recesses in the mounting plate, with the recesses positioned to completely hide the projections from external view. This nesting arrangement conceals the mounting components while maintaining structural integrity.
2Strength
If complex assembly methods with multiple mounting components are used, then secure fastening is achieved, but assembly simplicity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate combines multiple functions into a single component: it provides structural support for wall mounting, contains recesses to conceal suspension projections, and serves as the interface for screw fastening. This merging of functions reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the assembly process while maintaining secure fastening.
3Ease of operation
If mounting structures are made visible for easy assembly, then assembly simplicity is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate acts as an intermediary that provides accessible screw mounting points while concealing the suspension projections. The recesses in the mounting plate are positioned to completely hide the projections from external view, while the plate itself provides a clean, finished appearance with visible only the necessary screw heads for assembly.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an extractor hood which has a fan box (10) which has at least one fastening opening (1000) in the rear wall (100). The extractor hood is characterized in that the extractor hood (10) comprises an adapter element (12), the front of which bears against at least part of the rear wall (100) of the fan box (10), that the adapter element (12) is connected to the fan box (10 ) is releasably connected, that the adapter element (12) has a base (120), that at least one hanging projection (121, 126) is arranged on the base (120) and extends forwards at least in regions from the base (120). , and that in the base (120) at least one screw hole (122) is introduced.