DE102011101305A1 - Electrically retractable splash guard for protection against greasy spills in cooking region in kitchen, has switch for electrically extending or retracting guard, where guard is constructed in colorless or colored manner - Google Patents

Abstract

The guard (3) has a manual switch (4) that is utilized for electrically extending or retracting the guard, where the guard is able to be constructed in colorless or colored manner with different light transmission levels. A set of LEDs is provided as an additional light source for illuminating a cooking region. A set of different translucent plates is provided in the guard, where the guard is provided with a gap for allowing the switch to be passed. A film is glued on surface of the guard.

Description

field of use

The invention relates to a device according to the preamble of claim 1, a splash guard, which can be electrically extended (or retracted) in the cooking area during selbigen process by means of a switch.

State of the art

Splatter protection devices which have been registered as utility models are known. In addition to saucepan and pan covers also provisionally deployable splash guards exist. There are also permanent splash protection devices that can be attached instead of / in addition to walls or the like.

Disadvantages of the prior art

These spray protection devices mentioned above, with the exception of the permanently attached splash guard devices only to a limited extent effective protection against fat splash or the like. Especially in the cooking areas, which face an open space as kitchen islands or kitchenettes in their different manifestations, fat splashes are unavoidable from the viewpoint of the cooker side facing away without splash guard. A permanently mounted splash guard would on the one hand block the view into the adjacent room and on the other hand act like a wall. This object is achieved by the device having the features of claim 1.

Object of the invention and advantages

The electrically extendable splash guard can be extended in height-adjustable manner at will by means of a switch and thus prevents fat splashes or the like from reaching the area behind the cooking area. The splash guard is retracted when not in use in the cabinet and thus does not represent an optical obstacle. Furthermore, by this device (depending on the customer), the chef in the true sense, participate in the events in the open kitchen area. In addition, this device also establishes contact with roommates / guests who can participate in the active cooking experience. The eye contact and thus a safety aspect to children playing in the kitchen and living area is guaranteed.

Detailed explanation of the invention

Main claim (claim 1)

The electrically extendable splash guard in the cooking area can both as a module in the sense of an extension of a cooking area -. B. in a kitchen island, as well as already integrated in a cabinet of a kitchen system can be used. In both, an electric motor ➀ serves as a lifting and lowering device for the splash guard. The splash guard ➂ is attached to the vertical cabinet walls via a guide rail und and can be extended and retracted by the manual switch ➃ to any height (depending on the splash protection height).

The module in the sense of the expansion of a kitchen island can vary in height, depth and width according to the customer's request. As can be seen in the sketch, the module is closed at the top by two individual cross-connections ➄. In the intervening gap ➅ the splash guard can be moved up and retracted. The customer can then assemble his desired worktop An at these cross connections. The module is open to the front and rear. The opening ➇ near the hob serves for attachment to the base cabinet, the remote (front opening) can be covered according to the customer's request. The electrical connection for the electrical connection to the electric motor and the switch must be changed by the customer himself in such a way that a sensible installation of the module and the installation of the switch can be ensured.

Claims (6)

Electrically extendable splash guard in the cooking area, which can be electrically extended (or retracted) in the cooking area during the self operation by means of a switch. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the extendable splash guard ➂ can be designed differently, from colorless to colored and with different light transmission (transmissions). Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the extendable splash guard can be extended by (LED) lights, so that an additional light source can illuminate the cooking area. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the front of the module either has the material of the kitchen fronts or with different translucent plates that range from colorless to colored, can be provided. Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that in the colorless to colored panels of the front of the module, the differently translucent surfaces can be supplemented by (LED) lights, thus creating a "lounge atmosphere" in the cooking / living area. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that a film which is adhered to the still to be processed countertop, the precise sawing out of the hob and the gap for the splash guard and for a possible recess for the switch of the splash guard allows.

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