EP3438548A1 - Cuisinière modulaire pour véhicule de loisirs et son procédé de fabrication - Google Patents

Cuisinière modulaire pour véhicule de loisirs et son procédé de fabrication Download PDF

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EP3438548A1
EP3438548A1 EP18186095.8A EP18186095A EP3438548A1 EP 3438548 A1 EP3438548 A1 EP 3438548A1 EP 18186095 A EP18186095 A EP 18186095A EP 3438548 A1 EP3438548 A1 EP 3438548A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/08—Foundations or supports plates; Legs or pillars; Casings; Wheels
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/001—Details arrangements for discharging combustion gases
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
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  • This invention relates to a modular cooker for recreational vehicle, for cooking and preparing food and viands.
  • Modular cookers comprise different modules which provide a modular system.
  • Each module can provide a cooking unit, such as a traditional oven, a microwave oven, a toaster, a grill, a hob.
  • the modules are fasted together to form the modular cooker.
  • the modules are fasted together in a vertical direction, to occupy as less useful floor area as possible.
  • the modules are fasted together through a unique support structure that houses all modules, everyone being made to slide in a corresponding slot of the support structure.
  • DE202004002573 discloses a kitchen for recreational vehicles including a corpus and a plurality of drawers; each drawer accommodates a cooking unit and might be inserted into the corpus and pulled out from the corpus.
  • JPH03106308 regards a system cooking arrangement having a cabinet that comprises a plurality of modular spaces for accommodating a plurality of cooking devices, such as toaster or an oven.
  • Scope of the present invention is to overcome at least one of the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • the disclosure also covers a recreational vehicle, comprising a modular cooker.
  • the modular cooker comprises a module.
  • the module provides a cooking unit.
  • the cooking unit is a grill.
  • the cooking unit is an oven.
  • the modular cooker heats the viands through combustion of gas. In an embodiment, the modular cooker heats the viands through combustion of coke. In an embodiment, the modular cooker heats the viands through combustion of charcoal. In an embodiment, the modular cooker heats the viands through electric heating elements.
  • the module includes a housing.
  • the housing is a muffle.
  • the muffle contains the viands during their heating.
  • the muffle isolates the viands from the fuel and from products of combustion, such as flue gases and flying ash.
  • the housing has a front end. In an embodiment, the housing has a rear end. In an embodiment, the housing has, at the front end, a front opening. The viands are put into the muffle and taken outside it through the front opening.
  • the front opening is elongated in a horizontal direction transversal to a vertical direction, which is perpendicular to a support surface of the modular cooker. "Being elongated” in this context generally means “having a dimension”. Hence, the front opening extends in the horizontal direction. In a preferred embodiment, the front opening has a main extension in the horizontal direction.
  • the module includes a front frame.
  • the front frame is attached to the front end of the housing.
  • the front frame is arranged to surround the front opening.
  • the module includes a rear frame.
  • the rear frame is attached to the rear end of the housing.
  • the front frame delimits one single primary aperture (the aperture is an empty space, or, in other words, a through hole surrounded by the front frame).
  • the primary aperture of the front frame faces the front opening of the housing, when the front frame is attached to the front end of the housing. Hence, when an item (e.g. food) is inserted in the housing, or is taken out of the housing, it passes through the primary aperture of the front frame, as well as through the front opening of the housing.
  • the front frame may define one or more secondary apertures (openings), distinguished from the primary aperture because of their lower size and because they do not face the front opening of the housing.
  • the secondary apertures have for example the function to ventilate the housing during the cooking.
  • the front frame defining one single primary opening makes the module available for arranging in the modular cooker without the need for a specific support structure.
  • the module might be assembled with other components of the modular cooker connecting the front frame of the module with the other components.
  • the front frame is limited to extending beyond the housing.
  • the ratio between the whole extension of the front frame in the vertical direction and the size of the front opening in the vertical direction is less than 1.6.
  • the width of a rod of the front frame in the vertical direction is less of 0.3 of the size of the front opening in the vertical direction. This means that the extension of the front frame in the vertical direction is limited to an area surrounding the front opening.
  • the ratio between the whole extension of the front frame in the horizontal direction and the size of the front opening in the horizontal direction is less than 1.2.
  • the width of a rod of the front frame in the horizontal direction is less of 0.1 of the size of the front opening in the horizontal direction. This means that the extension of the front frame in the horizontal direction is limited to an area surrounding the front opening.
  • the rear frame is limited to extending beyond the housing.
  • the size of the rear frame is limited to an area surrounding the rear end of the housing. According to an embodiment, the ratio between the whole extension of the rear frame in the horizontal direction and the size of the rear end of the housing in the horizontal direction is less than 1.6. In an embodiment, the front frame and the rear frame have the same horizontal extension.
  • the ratio between the whole extension of the rear frame in the vertical direction and the size of the rear end of the housing in the vertical direction is less than 1.2.
  • the front frame and the rear frame have the same vertical extension.
  • the module comprises a door.
  • the door is connected to the front frame.
  • the door is rotatable between a closed position, where the door is oriented in the vertical direction and closes the front opening, and an open position, where the door is oriented in the horizontal direction.
  • the door is rotatable between a closed position, where the door is oriented in the vertical direction and closes the front opening, and an open position, where the door is oriented in the vertical direction perpendicular to the front opening.
  • the door of said module has a handle, for facilitating the user to open and close it.
  • the door has a central glass part to allow the user observing the food while cooking.
  • the modular cooker comprises further to said module, one or more additional modules.
  • each of the one or more additional modules includes a respective front frame.
  • each of the one or more additional modules includes a respective rear frame.
  • the one or more additional modules provide one or more additional cooking units.
  • the one or more additional cooking units include a hob.
  • the one or more additional cooking units include a grill.
  • the one or more additional cooking units include an oven.
  • the module and the one or more additional modules form a plurality of modules.
  • the modules of the plurality of modules are arranged stacked one on top of the other, along the vertical direction. This arrangement in the vertical direction optimizes the space occupied by the modular cooker, taking up as less useful floor area as possible.
  • the modules of the plurality of modules are arranged stacked one next to another, along the horizontal direction.
  • at least a portion of the front frame of the first module is in direct contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame of the second module.
  • At least one of the one or more additional module comprises a respective door.
  • the door is connected to the front frame of the respective module.
  • the door is rotatable between a closed position, where the door is oriented in the vertical direction and closes the respective front opening, and an open position, where the door is oriented in the horizontal direction.
  • the door is rotatable between a closed position, where the door is oriented in the vertical direction and closes the respective front opening, and an open position, where the door is oriented in the vertical direction perpendicular to the respective front opening.
  • the door of the one or more additional module has a handle, for facilitating the user to open and close it.
  • the door has a central glass part to allow the user observing the food while cooking.
  • the front frame includes a bottom rod. In an embodiment, for each module of the plurality of modules, the front frame includes a top rod. In an embodiment, for each module of the plurality of modules, the front frame includes a first side rod. In an embodiment, for each module of the plurality of modules, the front frame includes a second side rod. In an embodiment, the first and second side rods are connected to the bottom and top rods. In an embodiment, for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules the bottom rod of the front frame of the first module lays on the top rod of the front frame of the second module.
  • first side rods and the second side rods of the front frames of the modules of the plurality of modules are elongated respectively in a same first direction and second direction. In an embodiment, both of the first and second directions are parallel to the vertical direction.
  • the modular cooker includes a fastening structure.
  • the fastening structure in a possible embodiment, mechanically interconnects the modules of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening structure in a possible embodiment, mechanically interconnects the front frames of the modules of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening structure in a possible embodiment, mechanically interconnects the rear frames of the modules of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening structure in a possible embodiment, mechanically interconnects the front frames and the rear frames of the modules of the plurality of modules.
  • At least a portion of the front frame of the first module is in contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame of the second module. In an embodiment, for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules, at least a portion of the front frame of the first module is directly in contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame of the second module. In an embodiment, for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules, at least a portion of the front frame of the first module is in contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame of the second module, trough one or more spacers.
  • the fastening structure includes a first lateral upright.
  • the first lateral upright is removably fixed to a first side of the front frame of every module of the plurality of modules.
  • the second lateral upright is removably fixed to a second side, opposite to the first side, of the front frame of every module of the plurality of modules.
  • the first lateral upright is removably fixed to the first side rod of the front frame of every module of the plurality of modules.
  • the second lateral upright is removably fixed to the second side rod of the front frame of every module of the plurality of modules.
  • the first lateral upright defines a plurality of holes.
  • the first sides of the front frames of the modules of the plurality of modules define a plurality of holes.
  • the fastening structure includes a plurality of connectors coupled to respective holes of the first lateral upright and of the first side of the front frame.
  • the connectors coupled to respective holes of the first lateral upright and of the first side of the front frame are screws.
  • the connectors coupled to respective holes of the first lateral upright and of the first side of the front frame are rivets.
  • the second lateral upright defines a plurality of holes.
  • the second sides of the front frames of the modules of the plurality of modules define a plurality of holes.
  • the fastening structure includes a plurality of connectors coupled to respective holes of the second lateral upright and of the second side of the front frame.
  • the connectors coupled to respective holes of the second lateral upright and of the second side of the front frame are screws.
  • the connectors coupled to respective holes of the second lateral upright and of the second side of the front frame are rivets.
  • each of the first and second lateral upright is “L" shaped.
  • the first lateral upright is removably fixed to a portion of the rear frame of at least one module of the plurality of modules, through uprights connectors.
  • the second lateral upright is removably fixed to a portion of the rear frame of at least one module of the plurality of modules, through uprights connectors.
  • the first lateral upright is removably fixed to a portion of the housing of at least one module of the plurality of modules.
  • the second lateral upright is removably fixed to a portion of the housing of at least one module of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening structure includes, for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules, overlapping flanges.
  • the overlapping flanges are constituted by protrusions of the front frames, intrinsically connected with the front frames.
  • the overlapping flanges are external panels connected to the front frames.
  • the modular cooker includes a first and a second overlapping flanges, respectively connected to the front frames of said first and second module.
  • at least one of the overlapping flanges project towards the overlapping flange of the other module.
  • Each of the overlapping flanges projects towards the overlapping flange of the other module.
  • the fastening structure includes connectors coupled to the overlapping flanges of the first and second module.
  • the overlapping flanges define one or more holes.
  • the fastening structure includes connectors coupled to the overlapping flanges through said holes.
  • the connectors are screws, screwed in the holes of the overlapping flanges.
  • the connectors are rivets, nailed in the holes of the overlapping flanges.
  • the fastening structure for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules, includes a first and a second couple of overlapping flanges, in each couple the first flange being connected to the front frame of the first module and the second flange being connected to the front frame of the second module.
  • the first and second couple are arranged at opposite sides of the modules and lay in vertical planes oriented transversally to the horizontal direction.
  • the fastening structure includes for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules, connectors coupled to the first and second overlapping flange of each couple of overlapping flanges.
  • the modular cooker includes overlapping flanges connected to the rear frames of adjacent modules.
  • at least one of the overlapping flanges connected to the rear frames of adjacent modules project towards the overlapping flange connected to the rear frames of the other module.
  • Each of the overlapping flanges connected to the rear frames of adjacent modules projects towards the overlapping flange connected to the rear frames of the other module.
  • the fastening structure includes connectors coupled to the overlapping flanges connected to the rear frames of adjacent modules.
  • the modular cooker comprises a rear panel.
  • the rear panel is connected to the rear end of the module so that the rear frame is distanced from the rear panel to define a vertical opening for the passage of hot gas.
  • the rear panel is connected to the rear ends of the modules of the plurality of modules, so that, for each module of the plurality of modules, the respective rear frame is distanced from the rear panel, defining a vertical opening. The vertical openings defined by every rear frame with the rear panel are vertically aligned, so as to form a vertical chimney for the passage of a hot gas.
  • the modular cooker includes a lid.
  • the lid is positioned at the top of the modular cooker.
  • the lid is connected to the rear panel.
  • the lid is connected to a module of the plurality of modules.
  • the lid is connected to the fastening structure. The lid is rotatable between a closed position and an open position, where it is oriented parallel to the vertical direction, wherein said vertical chimney is vertically aligned with the lid arranged in the open position.
  • the modular cooker comprises a support structure. At least a part of the support structure is in contact with the support surface of the modular cooker.
  • the support structure includes a base part, that leans on the support surface.
  • the support structure includes a rear part, that leans on the rear panel.
  • a module of the plurality of modules comprises a regulation panel.
  • the regulation panel is configured for switching on, switching off and regulate the modular cooker.
  • the present disclosure covers also a recreational vehicle, comprising the modular cooker.
  • the method has the aim to prepare a module of the modular cooker.
  • the module provides a cooking unit.
  • the cooking unit in an embodiment, is a grill.
  • the cooking unit in an embodiment, is an oven.
  • the method comprises a step of preparing a housing.
  • the housing has a front end.
  • the housing has a rear end.
  • the housing has, at the front end, a front opening.
  • the front opening is elongated in a horizontal direction transversal to a vertical direction, perpendicular to a support surface of the modular cooker. "Being elongated” in this context generally means “having a dimension”.
  • the front opening has a main extension in the horizontal direction.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a front frame to the front end of the housing to surround the front opening.
  • the front frame defines one single primary aperture.
  • the front frame is attached to the front end of the housing so that the single primary aperture faces the front opening of the housing.
  • the ratio between the whole extension of the front frame in the vertical direction and the size of the front opening in the vertical direction is less than 1.6.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a rear frame to the rear end of the housing.
  • the method comprises a step of connecting a door to the front frame.
  • the method comprises a step of preparing one or more additional modules.
  • the one or more additional module, with said module, form a plurality of modules.
  • Each module of the one or more additional modules includes a front frame. Each module of the one or more additional modules includes a rear frame. Each module of the one or more additional modules may include a housing. Each module of the one or more additional modules provides a cooking unit.
  • the cooking unit in an embodiment, is a hob.
  • the cooking unit may, in an embodiment, is a grill.
  • the cooking unit in an embodiment, is an oven.
  • the method comprises a step of arranging the modules of the plurality of modules stacked one on top of the other, along the vertical direction.
  • at least a portion of the front frame of the first module is arranged in direct contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame of the second module.
  • the step of arranging the plurality of modules stacked one on top of the other, along the vertical direction comprises positioning spacers between two adjacent modules.
  • spacers between two adjacent modules.
  • This method allows to manufacture a modular cooker starting from independent modules, that may be chosen in different combinations according to the user's desire. These modules may be arranged interconnected one to the other, without the need for a step of preparing a specific support structure that contains them.
  • the method comprises a step of fastening each module to the other modules of the plurality of modules, through a fastening structure.
  • the fastening structure mechanically interconnects different portions of the modules of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening structure mechanically interconnects the front frames of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening structure mechanically interconnects the rear frames of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening structure mechanically interconnects the front frames and the rear frames of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening step includes attaching a first lateral upright at a first side of the front frames of the modules of the plurality of modules, through uprights connectors. In an embodiment, the fastening step includes attaching a second lateral upright at a second side of the front frames of the modules of the plurality of modules, opposite to the first side, through uprights connectors. The first and second lateral uprights are attached at opposite sides of the front frames of the modules of the plurality of modules.
  • the fastening step includes for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules connecting one or more overlapping flanges to the front frame of the first and second module, respectively, so that the overlapping flanges overlap at respective front end portions.
  • the fastening step includes for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules connecting one or more overlapping flanges to the rear frame of the first and second module, so that the overlapping flanges overlap at respective rear end portions of the rear frames.
  • the fastening step includes, for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules, fixing the overlapping flanges connected to the front frame of the first module, to the overlapping flanges connected to the front frame of the second module.
  • the fastening step includes, for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules, fixing the overlapping flanges connected to the rear frame of the first module, to the overlapping flanges connected to the rear frame of the second module.
  • the fixing in an embodiment, is trough connectors coupled respectively to holes in the overlapping flanges connected to the front frame of the first module and to holes in the overlapping flanges connected to the front frame of the second module, for each first and second adjacent modules.
  • the fixing in an embodiment, is trough connectors coupled respectively to holes in the overlapping flanges connected to the rear frame of the first module and to holes in the overlapping flanges connected to the rear frame of the second module, for each first and second adjacent modules.
  • the connectors may be screws.
  • the connectors may be rivets.
  • the fixing includes, in an embodiment, screwing the screws in said holes of overlapping flanges.
  • the fixing includes, in an embodiment, nailing the rivets in said holes the of overlapping flanges.
  • the fastening step comprises, for each first and second adjacent module of said plurality of modules, connecting a first and a second couple of overlapping flanges to the front frames of the first and second modules, so that the first and second couple of overlapping flanges are arranged at opposite sides of the modules and lay in vertical planes oriented transversally to the horizontal direction (H).
  • the method comprises a step of connecting a rear panel to the rear end of said module, so that the rear frame of said module is distanced from the rear panel, to define a vertical opening for the passage of hot gas.
  • the method comprises a step of connecting the rear panel to the rear ends of the modules of the plurality of modules, so that, for each module of said plurality of modules, the respective rear frame is distanced from the rear panel, defining a vertical opening.
  • the step of arranging the modules in vertical stack includes aligning the vertical openings defined by the rear frames of the modules of the plurality of modules with the rear panel, so to form a vertical chimney for the passage of a hot gas.
  • the method comprises a step of removably connecting a door to the front frame of at least one module of the plurality of modules.
  • the door is applied to the front opening of the module.
  • the numeral 1 denotes a modular cooker, according to the present disclosure.
  • the modular cooker 1 comprises a module 200.
  • the module 200 provides a cooking unit 201.
  • the cooking 201 unit is an oven 2.
  • the module 200 includes a housing 204.
  • the housing 204 has a front end.
  • the housing 204 has a rear end.
  • the housing has, at the front end, a front opening 205.
  • the front opening 205 is elongated in a horizontal direction H transversal to a vertical direction V, perpendicular to a support surface S of the modular cooker 1.
  • the module 200 includes a front frame 202.
  • the front frame 202 is attached to the front end of the housing 204 and surrounds the front opening 205.
  • the module 200 includes a rear frame 203.
  • the rear frame 203 is attached to the rear end of the housing 204.
  • the front frame 202 has a whole extension SF2 along the vertical direction V.
  • the front opening 205 has a size SO2 along the vertical direction V.
  • the ratio between the whole extension SF2 of the front frame 202 in the vertical direction V and the size SO2 of the front opening 205 in the vertical direction V is less than 1.6.
  • the module 200 comprises a door 213.
  • the door 213 is connected to the front frame 202.
  • the door 213 is rotatable between a closed position, where the door 213 is oriented in the vertical direction V and closes the front opening 205, and an open position, where the door 213 is oriented in the horizontal direction H.
  • the front frame 202 delimits a primary aperture 216, through which items are inserted into and extracted from the housing 204.
  • the primary aperture 216 is the only primary aperture of the front frame 202 of the oven 2, whereby the front frame 202 delimits (includes, or defines) the single primary aperture 216.
  • the front frame 202 may include (define) one or more secondary apertures 217; the secondary apertures 217 have functions other than that of allowing a passage of items in and out with respect to the housing, e.g. they could serve as air ventilations passages.
  • the modular cooker 1 comprises further to said module 200, one or more additional modules. In a preferred embodiment, the modular cooker 1 comprises further to said module 200 one first additional module 300 and one second additional module 400.
  • the first additional module 300 provides a cooking unit 301.
  • the cooking unit 301 in a preferred embodiment, is a grill 3.
  • the module 300 includes a housing 304.
  • the housing 304 has a front end.
  • the housing 304 has a rear end.
  • the front end has a front opening 305.
  • the front opening 305 is elongated in the horizontal direction H transversal to the vertical direction V.
  • the module 300 includes a front frame 302.
  • the front frame 302 is attached to the front end of the housing 304 and surrounds the front opening 305.
  • the module 300 includes a rear frame 303.
  • the rear frame 303 is attached to the rear end of the housing 304.
  • the front frame 302 has a whole extension SF3 along the vertical direction V.
  • the front opening 305 has a size SO3 along the vertical direction V.
  • the ratio between the whole extension SF3 of the front frame 302 in the vertical direction V and the size SO3 of the front opening 305 in the vertical direction V is less than 1.6.
  • the module 300 comprises a door 313.
  • the door 313 is connected to the front frame 302.
  • the door 313 is rotatable between a closed position, where the door 313 is oriented in the vertical direction V and closes the front opening 305, and an open position, where the door 313 is oriented in the horizontal direction H.
  • the front frame 302 delimits a primary aperture 316, through which items are inserted into and extracted from the housing 304.
  • the primary aperture 316 is the only primary aperture of the front frame 302 of the grill 3, whereby the front frame 302 delimits (includes, or defines) the single primary aperture 316.
  • the front frame 302 may include (define) one or more secondary apertures 317; the secondary apertures 317 have functions other than that of allowing a passage of items in and out with respect to the housing, e.g. they could serve as air ventilations passages.
  • the second additional module 400 provides a cooking unit 401.
  • the cooking unit 401 in a preferred embodiment, is a hob 4.
  • the second additional module 400 includes a front frame 402. In an embodiment, the second additional module 400 includes a rear frame 403. In an embodiment, the second additional module 400 includes a first lateral frame 406. In an embodiment, the second additional module 400 includes a second lateral frame 407. In an embodiment, the second additional module 400 includes a plate 408. The plate 408 has a front end, a rear end, a first lateral end and a second lateral end. In an embodiment, the second additional module 400 includes at least a ring 409. In an embodiment, the second additional module 400 includes a grid 410. In an embodiment, the second additional module 400 includes a regulation panel 411, for regulating the modular cooker 1. In an embodiment, the front frame 402 is attached to the front end of the plate 408.
  • the rear frame 403 is attached to the rear end of the plate 408.
  • the first lateral frame 406 is attached to the first lateral end of the plate 408.
  • the second lateral frame 407 is attached to the second lateral end of the plate 408.
  • the regulation panel 411 is attached to the front frame 402 of the hob 4.
  • the front frame 402 of the hob 4 defines a plurality of holes coupled to the regulation panel 411.
  • the module 200, the first additional module 300 and the second additional module 400 form a plurality 100 of modules 200, 300, 400.
  • the modules of the plurality of modules 100 are arranged stacked one on top of the other, along the vertical direction V.
  • the module 400 providing the hob 4 is arranged stacked on top of the module 300 providing the grill 3.
  • the module 300 providing the grill 3 is arranged stacked on top of the module 200 providing the oven 2.
  • the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a bottom rod 212. In an embodiment, the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a top rod 222. In an embodiment, the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a first side rod 232. In an embodiment, the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a second side rod 242. In an embodiment, the first side 232 and second side 242 rods are connected to the bottom 212 and top 222 rods.
  • the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a bottom rod 312. In an embodiment, the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a top rod 322. In an embodiment, the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a first side rod 332. In an embodiment, the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a second side rod 342. In an embodiment, the first side 332 and second side 342 rods are connected to the bottom 312 and top 322 rods.
  • the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a bottom rod 412. In an embodiment, the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a top rod 422. In an embodiment, the bottom 412 and top 422 rods are coincident. In an embodiment, the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a first side rod 432. In an embodiment, the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a second side rod 442. In an embodiment, the first side 432 and second side 442 rods are connected to the bottom 412 and top 422 rods.
  • the bottom rod 412 of the front frame 402 of the hob 4 lays on the top rod 322 of the front frame 302 of the grill 3. In an embodiment, the bottom rod 312 of the front frame 302 of the grill 3 lays on the top rod 222 of the front frame 202 of the oven 2.
  • the front frame 202, 302, 402 comprises a bottom rod 212, 312, 412, a top rod 222, 322, 422, a first side rod 232, 332, 432, and a second side rod 242, 342, 442, the first 232, 332, 432 and second 242, 342, 442 side rods are connected to the bottom 212, 312, 412 and top 222, 322, 422 rods; for each first and second adjacent modules 200, 300, 400 of said plurality 100 of modules, the bottom rod 212, 312, 412 of the front frame 202, 302, 402 of the first module lays on the top rod 222, 322, 422 of the front frame 202, 302, 402 of the second module.
  • the modular cooker 1 includes a fastening structure 101.
  • the fastening structure 101 in a possible embodiment, mechanically interconnects the front frames 202, 302, 402 of the modules 200, 300, 400.
  • the fastening structure 101 includes a first lateral upright 111.
  • the first lateral upright 111 is removably fixed to the first side rods 232, 332, 432 of the front frames 202, 302, 402 of the modules 200, 300, 400 and to the first lateral frame 406 of the module 400 providing the hob 4.
  • the fastening structure 101 includes a second lateral upright 121.
  • the second lateral upright 121 is removably fixed to second side rod 242, 342, 442 of the front frame 202, 302, 402 of the modules 200, 300, 400 and to the second lateral frame 407 of the module 400 providing the hob 4.
  • each of the first 111 and second 121 lateral uprights is “L" shaped.
  • the fastening structure 101 includes, for each first and second adjacent modules of the plurality of modules 100, overlapping flanges.
  • overlapping flanges 414 and 314 are connected respectively to the front frame 402 of the hob 4, projecting towards the front frame 302 of the grill 3, and to the front frame 302 of the grill 3.
  • overlapping flanges 314 and 214 are connected respectively to the front frame 302 of the grill 3, projecting towards the front frame 202 of the oven 2, and to the front frame 202 of the oven 2.
  • the overlapping flanges 414, 314, 214 define one or more holes.
  • the fastening structure 101 includes connectors 102 respectively coupled to the overlapping flanges 414 and 314 of the modules 400 and 300 through said holes.
  • the fastening structure 101 includes connectors 102 respectively coupled to the overlapping flanges 314 and 214 of the modules 300 and 200 through said holes.
  • the connectors 102 in an embodiment are screws.
  • the connectors 102 in an embodiment are rivets.
  • the fastening structure 101 includes uprights connectors 103 coupled to the first lateral upright 111 and to the first lateral rods 232, 332, 432 of the modules 200, 300, 400.
  • the fastening structure 101 includes uprights connectors 103 coupled to the second lateral upright 121 and to the second lateral rods 242, 342, 442 of the modules 200, 300, 400.
  • the uprights connectors 103 may be screws.
  • the uprights connectors 103 may be rivets.
  • the first side rods 232, 332, 432 and the second side rods 242, 342, 432 of the front frames 202, 302, 402 of the modules 200, 300, 400 are elongated respectively in a same first direction A and a same second direction B.
  • both of the first A and second B directions are parallel to the vertical direction V.
  • the modular cooker 1 comprises a rear panel 104.
  • the rear frame 203 of the module 200 providing the oven 2 is distanced from the rear panel 104, defining a vertical opening 215 of the oven 2.
  • the rear frame 303 of the module 300 providing the grill 3 is distanced from the rear panel 104, defining a vertical opening 315 of the grill 3.
  • the rear frame 403 of the module 400 providing the hob 4 is distanced from the rear panel 104, defining a vertical opening 415 of the hob 4.
  • the respective rear frame 203, 204, 205 is distanced from the rear panel 104, defining a respective vertical opening 215, 315, 415 for each module 200, 300, 400.
  • the vertical openings 215, 315, 415 defined by every rear frame 203, 204, 205 with the rear panel 104 are vertically aligned, so to form a vertical chimney 106 for the passage of a hot gas.
  • the modular cooker 1 includes a lid 107.
  • the lid 107 is positioned at the top of the modular cooker 1.
  • the lid 107 is positioned over the module 400 providing a hob 4.
  • the lid 107 is connected to the rear panel 104.
  • the lid 107 is rotatable between a closed position and an open position, where it is oriented parallel to the vertical direction V, wherein said vertical chimney 106 is vertically aligned with the lid 107 arranged in the open position.
  • the modular cooker 1 comprises a support structure 108. At least a part of the support structure 108 is in contact with the support surface S of the modular cooker 1.
  • the support structure 108 includes a base part 118, that leans on the support surface S.
  • the support structure includes a rear part 128, that leans on the rear panel 104.
  • the present disclosure covers also a recreational vehicle, comprising the modular cooker 1.
  • the present disclosure renders available also a method for manufacturing the modular cooker 1.
  • the method has the aim to prepare a module 200 of the modular cooker 1.
  • the module 200 provides a cooking unit 201.
  • the cooking unit 201 in an embodiment, is an oven 2.
  • the method comprises a step of preparing a housing 204.
  • the housing 204 has a front end.
  • the housing 204 has a rear end.
  • the housing 204 has, at the front end, a front opening 205.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a front frame 202 to the front end of the housing 204 to surround the front opening 205.
  • the front frame 202 delimits a primary aperture 216, through which items are inserted into and extracted from the housing 204.
  • the primary aperture 216 is the only primary aperture of the front frame 202 of the oven 2, whereby the front frame 202 delimits (includes, or defines) the single primary aperture 216.
  • the front frame 202 has, at the front end of the housing 204, a front opening 205.
  • the front frame 202 is attached to the front end of the housing 204 so that the single primary aperture faces the front opening 205 of the housing 204.
  • the front opening 205 can be elongated in a horizontal direction H transversal to a vertical direction V, perpendicular to a support surface S of the modular cooker 1.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a rear frame 203 to the rear end of the housing 204.
  • the method comprises a step of connecting a door 213 to the front frame 202.
  • the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a bottom rod 212. In an embodiment, the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a top rod 222. In an embodiment, the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a first side rod 232. In an embodiment, the front frame 202 of the oven 2 includes a second side rod 242.
  • the method comprises a step of preparing one or more additional modules.
  • the one or more additional module in an embodiment, are a first additional module 300 providing a cooking unit 301 and a second additional module 400 providing a cooking unit 401. With said module 200, the first additional module 300 and the second additional module 400 form a plurality 100 of modules 200, 300, 400.
  • the cooking unit 301 is a grill 3.
  • the cooking unit 401 is a hob 4.
  • the step of preparing a first additional module 300 includes preparing a housing 304.
  • the housing 304 has a front end.
  • the housing 304 has a rear end.
  • the housing 304 has, at the front end, a front opening 305.
  • the front opening 305 can be elongated in the horizontal direction H.
  • the step of preparing a first additional module 300 includes attaching a front frame 302 at the front end of the housing 304 to surrounds the front opening 305.
  • the front frame 302 delimits a primary aperture 316, through which items are inserted into and extracted from the housing 304.
  • the primary aperture 316 is the only primary aperture of the front frame 302 of the grill 3, whereby the front frame 302 delimits (includes, or defines) the single primary aperture 316.
  • the front frame 302 is attached to the front end of the housing 304 so that the single primary aperture faces the front opening 305 of the housing 304.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a rear frame 303 to the rear end of the housing 304.
  • the method comprises a step of connecting a door 313 to the front frame 302.
  • the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a bottom rod 312. In an embodiment, the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a top rod 322. In an embodiment, the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a first side rod 332. In an embodiment, the front frame 302 of the grill 3 includes a second side rod 342.
  • the step of preparing a second additional module 400 includes preparing a plate 408. In an embodiment, the step of preparing a second additional module 400 includes preparing one or more rings 409. In an embodiment, the step of preparing a second additional module 400 includes preparing a grid 410. In an embodiment, the step of preparing a second additional module 400 includes preparing a regulation panel 410. In an embodiment, the step of preparing a second additional module 400 includes attaching a front frame 402 at a front side of the plate 408.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a rear frame 403 to a rear side of the plate 408.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a first side frame 406 to a first side of the plate 408.
  • the method comprises a step of attaching a second side frame 407 to a second side of the plate 408.
  • the module 400 include a first lateral frame 406.
  • the module 400 include a second lateral frame 407.
  • the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a bottom rod 412.
  • the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a top rod 422.
  • the bottom 412 and top 422 rods are coincident.
  • the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a first side rod 432.
  • the front frame 402 of the hob 4 includes a second side rod 442.
  • the method comprises a step of arranging the modules 200, 300, 400 of the plurality of modules stacked one on top of the other, along the vertical direction V.
  • the method comprises a step of arranging the modules 200, 300, 400 of the plurality of modules stacked one on top of the other, along the vertical direction V.
  • for each first and second adjacent modules 200, 300, 400 at least a portion of the front frame 202, 302, 402 of the first module 200, 300, 400 is arranged in direct contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame 202, 302, 402 of the second module 200, 300, 400.
  • the module 400 providing the hob 4 is arranged on top of the module 300 providing the grill 3, so that at least a portion of the front frame 402 of the module 400 providing the hob 4 is in direct contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame 302 of the module 300 providing the grill 3.
  • the module 300 providing the grill 3 is arranged on top of the module 200 providing the oven 2, so that at least a portion of the front frame 302 of the module 300 providing the grill 3 is in direct contact with at least a corresponding portion of the front frame 202 of the module 200 providing the oven 2.
  • the method comprises a step of fastening each of the modules 200, 300, 400 with the other modules 200, 300, 400.
  • the modules 200, 300, 400 are fasted together through a fastening structure 101.
  • the fastening structure 101 mechanically interconnects the front frames 202, 302, 402 of the modules 200, 300, 400.
  • the fastening step includes a removable attachment of a first lateral upright 111 through uprights connectors 103. In an embodiment, the fastening step includes a removable attachment of a second lateral upright 121 through uprights connectors 103.
  • the first 111 and second 121 lateral uprights are attached at opposite lateral sides of the modular cooker 1.
  • the first lateral upright 111 is removably fixed to the first side rod 232, 332, 432 of the front frames 202, 302, 402 of the modules 200, 300, 400 and to the first lateral frame 406 of the module 400 providing the hob 4.
  • the second lateral upright 121 is removably fixed to second side rod 242, 342, 442 of the front frame 202, 302, 402 of the modules 200, 300, 400 and to the second lateral frame 407 of the module 400 providing the hob 4.
  • the fastening step includes connecting one or more overlapping flanges 314 to the front frame 302 of the first additional module 300 and one or more overlapping flanges 214 to the front frame 202 of the module 200, so that the overlapping flanges 314, 214 overlap at respective end portions of the front frames 302, 202, and the overlapping flanges 314 of the first additional module 300 project towards the overlapping flanges 214 of the module 200.
  • the fastening step includes connecting one or more overlapping flanges 414 to the front frame 402 of the second additional module 400 and one or more overlapping flanges 314 to the front frame 302 of the first additional module 300, so that the overlapping flanges 414, 314 overlap at respective end portions of the front frames 402, 302, and the overlapping flanges 414 of the second additional module 400 project towards the overlapping flanges 314 of the first additional module 300.
  • the fastening step includes fixing the overlapping flanges 314 connected to the front frame 302 of the first additional module 300 to the overlapping flanges 214 connected to the front frame 202 of the module 200.
  • the overlapping flanges 314, 214 in an embodiment, are fixed trough connectors 102 coupled to respective holes in the overlapping flanges 314, 214.
  • the fastening step includes fixing the overlapping flanges 414 connected to the front frame 402 of the second additional module 400 to overlapping flanges 314 connected to the front frame 302 of the first additional module 300.
  • the overlapping flanges 414, 314 in an embodiment, are fixed trough connectors 102 coupled to respective holes in the overlapping flanges 414, 314.
  • the method comprises a step of connecting a rear panel 104 to the rear end of said module 200, so that the rear frame 203 of said module 200 is distanced from the rear panel 104, to define a vertical opening 215 for the passage of hot gas.
  • the method comprises a step of connecting the rear panel 104 to the rear ends of the additional modules 300, 400 so that, for each module 300, 400, the respective rear frame 303, 403 is distanced from the rear panel 104, defining a respective vertical opening 315, 415.
  • the step of arranging the modules 200, 300, 400 of the plurality of modules 100 in vertical stack includes aligning the vertical openings 105 defined by the rear frames 203, 303, 403 of each of the modules 200, 300, 400 with the rear panel 104, so to form a vertical chimney 106 for the passage of a hot gas.
  • the method comprises a step of removably connecting a door 216 to the front frame 202 of said module 200, providing an oven 2. In an embodiment, the method comprises a step of removably connecting a door 316 to the front frame 302 of the first additional module 300, providing a grill 3.
  • the method comprises a step of applying a lid 107, positioning it at the top of the modular cooker 1.
  • the lid 107 is positioned over the second additional module 400, providing a hob 4.
  • the step of applying a lid 107 includes connecting it to the rear panel 104.
  • the method comprises a step of connecting a rear panel 104 to the rear end of the module 200, 300, so that the rear frame 203, 303 is distanced from the rear panel 104, to define a vertical opening 215, 315 for the passage of hot gas.

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