Kitchen Hood Wall-Mounting Kit with Segmented Fixing for Duct Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of a kitchen hood's duct is hindered by the presence of the covering element, making it difficult for operators to assemble and mount the hood to the wall.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounting installation kit with connection means, including first and second fixing elements, allows for the sequential fixing of the functional module and covering element to the wall, facilitating the assembly and installation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the hood is supplied already assembled except for the duct, then the functional module and covering element are pre-assembled, but the installation of the duct is hindered by the presence of the covering element making it very difficult for the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The connection means are divided into two separate fixing elements: a first fixing element for the functional module and a second fixing element for the covering element. This segmentation allows the duct to be installed through the first fixing element before the covering element is attached, resolving the contradiction between pre-assembly convenience and duct installation accessibility.
2Shape
If the covering element is used to enclose the functional module and duct, then the outer casing is defined, but the presence of the covering element makes duct installation very difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The first fixing element is designed to allow duct installation to be performed in advance, before the covering element is fixed to the wall. This preliminary action enables the operator to complete the duct connection through the first fixing element, then subsequently attach the covering element without interfering with the already-installed duct.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the hood is assembled with functional module and covering element, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the sequential installation steps increase installation time and complexity
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the connection means into two distinct fixing elements with different functions, the patent enables a logical installation sequence that maintains structural integrity while reducing overall installation time. The first fixing element handles the functional module and duct connection, while the second fixing element handles the covering element, allowing parallel preparation and sequential assembly.
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AI summary
A wall-mounting installation kit for a kitchen hood (1), comprises a functional module (2); a covering element (5) connectable to the functional module (2) and adapted to define an outer casing of the hood (1); a first fixing element (10) configured to be fixed to the wall and to the functional module (2); a second fixing element (14) configured to be fixed to the wall and to the covering element (5). A method for assembling a kitchen hood (1), comprises the steps of fixing the first fixing element (10) to a wall; fixing the second fixing element (14) to the wall; fixing the functional module (2) to the first fixing element (10); fixing the covering element (5) to the second fixing element (14).