EP3835663A1 - Combination device, device housing for a combination device and kit for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device housing for a combination device comprising a hob and an extractor device (5), which comprises a main housing (20) and two side parts (21), characterized in that the main housing (20) has a base (200) and two side walls (201) and on the two open sides of the main housing (20) each has at least one connection point (4) for connecting to a side part (21). The invention also relates to a combination device (1) with such a device housing (2) and a kit for producing a device housing (2).

Description

The present invention relates to a device housing for a combination device, in particular a combination device which comprises a hob and an extractor hood. In addition, the invention relates to a combination device with such a device housing and a kit for such a device housing.

Combination appliances that include a hob with integrated fume extraction are increasingly being used in kitchens. Here, the extractor device is usually arranged below the hob. These combination devices are built into kitchen furniture. For this it is necessary to use a device housing in which the components of the hob and the extractor device can be accommodated.

The range of different hob sizes and the variation in the features of combination devices results in construction complexity.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a solution by means of which at least the number of parts can be reduced.

According to a first aspect, the object is achieved by a device housing for a combination device comprising a hob and an extractor device. The device housing comprises a main housing and two side parts. The device housing is characterized in that the device housing comprises a base and two side walls and that the device housing has at least one connection point on each of the two open sides of the main housing for connecting to a side part.

Directional information, such as above and below as well as front and rear, unless otherwise stated, relate to the combination device and its components in an installed state in which the hob is horizontal. The front side is the side facing the user. The back is the side that usually faces a mounting wall. The dimension in the The direction between the front and back is called depth. The horizontal dimension perpendicular to this is called the width. The vertical dimension is called the height.

A device housing for a combination device is a housing in which the components of the combination device, in particular the parts of the extractor device, such as fans and filter elements, and at least the lower parts of the hob, in particular the cooking modules, can be accommodated. The device housing preferably has a box shape that is open at the top. According to the invention, the device housing comprises a main housing and two side parts. The main housing and the side parts represent separate components during assembly. The main housing comprises a base and two side walls. The base is the area of the main housing, which forms the underside of the device housing in the assembled state of the device housing and in particular in the installed state in kitchen furniture. The side walls of the main housing are firmly attached to the floor. In particular, the bottom and the side walls are designed in one piece. In the assembled state of the device housing, which can also be referred to as the assembled state, the side walls extend vertically upwards from the floor. The side walls lie on opposite edges of the floor. As a result, the main housing has two open sides that are opposite one another.

The device housing has at least one connection point on each of the two open sides for connecting to a side part. A connection or an interface is referred to as a connection point via which the connection between the main housing and the side part can be created directly or indirectly. In this context, an indirect connection is a connection in which the connection is made via separate fastening elements that can be attached to or introduced at or in the connection points. The fastening elements can be screws, for example. A connection in which the connection points can interact with connection elements provided on the side part is referred to as a direct connection. In this case, the connecting elements are not separate components, but can, for example, be tabs or latching elements that are formed on the side parts.

The term open side of the main housing is used to better distinguish it from the side walls. When the device housing is installed, the side parts of the device housing are provided on the open sides. In addition, material of the main housing can preferably also lie at least partially in the open sides before or during the assembly of the device housing. In particular, bends or folds of the base or the side walls can lie in the open side.

Due to the structure according to the invention, the side parts can be attached to the main housing and thus form a device housing that is closed on all sides and at the bottom. In particular, due to the fact that the side parts are separate from the main housing before assembly and are fastened to it, it is possible to attach different side parts and thus vary the shape of the device housing in a simple manner.

According to one embodiment, the side part represent side panels. Flat components are referred to as side panels. In this embodiment, the device housing has a box shape with straight sides after assembly. On the upper edge of the side walls and the side plates, a bar can be provided, which serves to hold a hob housing, which is also referred to below as the inner frame and in which at least the cooking modules of the hob can be accommodated.

According to a further embodiment, the side plate has an outwardly facing bulge in the upper area, which is open at the top and towards the main housing. At the upper end of the side plate, a trough projecting outwards beyond the side plate is preferably formed, which is open towards the inside. A bulge, in particular a trough, which is open to the main housing in the assembled state of the device housing, is referred to as inwardly open. Preferably the trough forms the upper end of the side plate. By providing a bulge or trough in the upper region of the side plate, an inner frame with a greater width can be accommodated in the device housing than in a device housing in which the side parts are formed by flat side plates. In particular, the inner frame rests on its lateral areas on the bottom of the tub. The The height of the tub therefore preferably corresponds to the height of the inner frame at its lateral edges.

According to a further embodiment, a lateral extension is provided on the bulge. In particular, a tub extension projecting outwardly beyond the tub is formed at the upper end of the tub and is open inward. The tub extension protrudes beyond the tub to the outside and thus extends it. The height of the tub extension is preferably less than the height of the tub. By providing a bulge extension or a trough extension in the upper region of the side plate, an inner frame with a greater width can be received in the device housing than in a device housing in which the side parts are formed by side plates with only the troughs at the upper ends. In particular, the inner frame rests on its lateral edges on the bottom of the tub. In particular in the case of a tub extension in which the height of the tub extension is less than the height of the tub to which it adjoins, an inner frame can be accommodated in the device housing which has a lower height at the lateral edge areas. In particular, the bottom of the inner frame in the area in which the inner frame has a greater height can be placed on the bottom of the tub and the bottom of the inner frame in the lateral edge region with a lower height on the bottom of the tub extension.

According to one embodiment, a connection point is an insertion opening for a fastening tab of the side part for pre-fixing the side part. In particular, the insertion opening can have a T-shape. As a result, a fastening tab with a larger dimension at the free end can be inserted through the insertion opening in the transverse region of the mold and the tab is then held on the latter by being lowered in the insertion opening. The insertion opening can thus serve as a reference point via which the side part is held or pre-fixed in a predetermined position on the main housing. The side part can then be finally fastened to the main housing by fastening elements, for example screws.

According to one embodiment, the base of the main housing has an upwardly directed fold on one side edge and the at least one connection point is provided on the upwardly directed fold. A strip of material, in the case of a sheet metal housing, in particular a sheet metal strip, which is bent out of the plane of the base, is referred to as the bend of the base. The side edge of the base on which the upwardly directed fold is provided is the edge which, in the assembled state of the device housing, faces the side part and preferably rests against it. In that a fold is provided and at least one connection point is provided in this, a fixed connection can be created between the main housing and the side part. In addition, the device housing is sealed by the fold at the edge on which the fold is provided.

In addition or as an alternative to the upwardly directed fold, at least one side wall on a lateral edge can have a lateral fold facing the other side wall and at least one connection point can be provided on the lateral fold. A strip of material, in the case of a sheet metal housing, in particular a sheet metal strip, which is bent out of the plane of the side wall, is referred to as the bend of the side wall. The lateral edge of the side wall is the edge of the side wall which, in the assembled state of the device housing, faces the side part and preferably rests against it. In the assembled state of the device housing, the lateral fold faces the other side wall, that is to say it is directed towards it. In that a fold is provided and at least one connection point is provided in this, a fixed connection can be created between the main housing and the side part. In addition, the device housing is sealed by the fold at the edge on which the fold is provided.

According to a preferred embodiment, the main housing consists of a continuous sheet metal part and is produced by bending and / or edging. Embossings in which the material thickness of the sheet is reduced can be provided on the sheet metal part for the intended bending points or edges, such as the transition from the bottom to the side wall or to the lower bevel. In this way, on the one hand, bending or edging can be simplified and, on the other hand, the correct position of the edges can be ensured.

According to a further embodiment, the invention relates to a combination device comprising a hob and an extractor device. The combination device is characterized in that it has a device housing according to the invention.

Advantages and features that are described with respect to the device housing apply - if applicable - correspondingly to the combination device according to the invention and the kit, which will be described later, and vice versa.

The combination device preferably comprises a hob housing which is introduced into the top of the device housing. The hob housing can also be referred to as an inner frame and is used in particular to accommodate at least the cooking modules, for example induction modules of the hob. By placing the hob housing in the top of the device housing, the advantage of the present invention, according to which the width of at least the top of the device housing can be set in a targeted manner by suitable selection of the shape of the side parts of the device housing, can be used particularly well.

According to a further aspect, the invention relates to a kit for producing a device housing of a combination device which comprises a hob and an extractor device. The kit is characterized in that it has a main housing with a bottom and two side walls and at least two side parts which can be attached to the open sides of the main housing and which differ in their shape. Since at least two side parts of different shapes are included in the kit, device housings with different shapes can be formed with this kit. In particular, the kit can be used to produce device housings that have different widths at least on the top. The same main housing is always used for the different device housings. This can simplify production, since the storage of components is simplified.

Connection points such as insertion openings or screw holes are provided on the main housing. The different side parts preferably each have connection points which are the connection points of the main housing correspond. In the case of a connection point that represents an insertion opening, a tab is preferably provided on the side part which can be introduced into the insertion opening. The insertion opening is also referred to as the alignment recess and the tab as the alignment element.

According to a preferred embodiment, the main housing represents a flat bent part. In particular, the main housing represents a flat bent part prior to the assembly of the device housing, for example during storage and transport. The outer contours of the flat bent part are shaped, for example by punching, that after the bending or folding of the side walls and any folds to be provided, the main housing has a base, two side walls and two open sides.

The present invention will be described again with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figur 1:

eine schematische Perspektivansicht einer Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Kombinationsgerätes;

Figur 2:

eine schematische Perspektivansicht eines Hauptgehäuses einer ersten Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 3:

eine schematische Frontansicht der ersten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses nach Figur 2;

Figur 4:

eine schematische Perspektivansicht eines Seitenteils der ersten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 5:

eine schematische Frontansicht des Hauptgehäuses einer zweiten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 6:

eine schematische Perspektivansicht eines Seitenteils der zweiten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 7:

eine schematische Frontansicht des Gerätegehäuse der zweiten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 8:

eine schematische Frontansicht des Hauptgehäuses einer dritten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 9:

eine schematische Perspektivansicht eines Seitenteils der dritten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 10:

eine schematische Frontansicht des Gerätegehäuse der dritten Ausführungsform des Gerätegehäuses;

Figur 11:

eine schematische Perspektivansicht des Seitenbereichs einer Ausführungsform des Hauptgehäuses;

Figur 12:

eine schematische Detailansicht einer Ausführungsform der Verbindungspunkte des Hauptgehäuse;

Figur 13:

eine schematische Detailansicht einer Ausführungsform der Verbindungspunkte des Hauptgehäuse vom inneren des Hauptgehäuses; und

Figuren 14 bis 16:

schematische Perspektivansichten unterschiedlicher Ausführungsform eines Innengehäuses des erfindungsgemäßen Gerätegehäuses.

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Figure 1:

a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a combination device according to the invention;

Figure 2:

a schematic perspective view of a main housing of a first embodiment of a device housing according to the invention;

Figure 3:

a schematic front view of the first embodiment of the device housing according to Figure 2 ;

Figure 4:

a schematic perspective view of a side part of the first embodiment of the device housing;

Figure 5:

a schematic front view of the main housing of a second embodiment of the device housing;

Figure 6:

a schematic perspective view of a side part of the second embodiment of the device housing;

Figure 7:

a schematic front view of the device housing of the second embodiment of the device housing;

Figure 8:

a schematic front view of the main housing of a third embodiment of the device housing;

Figure 9:

a schematic perspective view of a side part of the third embodiment of the device housing;

Figure 10:

a schematic front view of the device housing of the third embodiment of the device housing;

Figure 11:

a schematic perspective view of the side portion of an embodiment of the main housing;

Figure 12:

a schematic detailed view of an embodiment of the connection points of the main housing;

Figure 13:

a schematic detailed view of an embodiment of the connection points of the main housing from the interior of the main housing; and

Figures 14 to 16:

schematic perspective views of different embodiments of an inner housing of the device housing according to the invention.

In Figure 1 an embodiment of a combination device 1 according to the invention is shown. In this view, the hob, which is also part of the combination device 1, is not shown. The combination device 1 has a device housing 2, of which in the Figure 1 only one main housing 20 is shown. An extractor device 5 is arranged in the main housing 20 and has a fan 50 and a filter unit 51 arranged above the fan 50. A hob housing 3 (see FIG Figures 14 to 16 ) are put on. The hob housing 3 can also be held at least partially on the top of the main housing 20, in particular on the strips shown schematically there.

With reference to the Figures 2 to 4 a first embodiment of a device housing 2 according to the invention is described. The device housing 2 consists of a main housing 20 and two side parts 21, of which in Figure 4 only one is shown. The main housing 20 has a bottom 200 and two side walls 201 that extend upwardly at opposite edges of the bottom 200. The other two sides of the box-shaped main housing 20 are referred to as open sides. In the embodiment shown, these sides are open except for a lower bevel 202 and two lateral bevels 203. The side part 21, which in the embodiment shown represents a side plate 210, is attached to this open side. A bar 2100 is provided on the upper edge of the side plate 210, in which a part of the edge, in particular the upper edge of a hob housing 3, can be held.

The second embodiment, which is shown in the Figures 5 to 7 is shown differs from the first embodiment only in the shape of the side part 21. In the second embodiment, the side part 21, a side plate 210 is formed on the upper region of a trough 211. The trough 211 extends outward from the side plate 210 in the assembled state of the device housing. In addition, the tub 211 is open to the interior of the main housing 20. In this embodiment, the device housing 2 has a greater width in the upper area than in the lower area. A wide hob and in particular a wider hob housing 3 can thus be accommodated in the upper region of the device housing 2. In the second embodiment, too, a bar 2100 is provided in the upper edge of the side part 21, in particular in the upper edge of the tub 211, in which a part of the edge, in particular the upper edge of a hob housing 3, can be held.

The third embodiment disclosed in Figures 8 to 10 is shown differs from the first and the second embodiment only in the shape of the side part 21. In the third embodiment, the side part 21 is a side plate 210 on the upper area of a tub 211 with a tub extension 212 is formed. A tub extension 212 is referred to here as an extension of the tub 211 which also has a tub shape. In particular, the tub 211 extends outward from the side plate 210 in the assembled state of the device housing 2 and the tub extension 212 extends outward from the tub 211. The tub extension 212 is open to the interior of the tub 211 and the tub 211 is open to the interior of the main housing 20.

In the view of the main housing 20 in Figure 11 It can be seen that connection points 4 are provided on the bevels 202, 203 of the main housing 20, which is the same for all three described embodiments, which are screw holes 40 in the embodiment shown. Alignment cutouts 41 are also provided on the lower edge of the lower bevel 202. As can be seen from the Figures 12 and 13 results, a corresponding alignment element 42, for example a tab, is provided on the lower edge of the respective side part 21 and extends in the direction of the main housing 20. The alignment recess 41 has a T-shape. The alignment element 42 has a greater width at its free end than at the end at which it is connected to the side part 21. The alignment element 42 can be inserted through the alignment recess 41 in the transverse region of the T-shape and the alignment element 42 can then be held thereon by being lowered in the alignment recess 41.

In Figures 14 to 16 three embodiments of a hob housing 3 are shown. In the embodiment according to Figure 14 the hob housing 3 is in particular a hob housing 3 for a hob with a width of 60 cm. In the embodiment according to Figure 15 the hob housing 3 is a hob housing 3 for a hob with a width of 80cm. In this embodiment, the hob housing 3 has, in addition to a main frame 30, a side frame 31 which, together with the main frame 30, forms a common receiving space for the hob. In the embodiment according to Figure 16 the hob housing 3 is a hob housing 3 for a hob with a width of 90cm. In this embodiment, the hob housing 3 has, in addition to the main frame 30, two lateral extensions 32. The extensions 32 have a lower height than the main frame 30.

The first embodiment of the hob housing 3 can preferably be used in the first embodiment of the appliance housing 2. The second embodiment of the hob housing 3 can preferably be used in the second embodiment of the appliance housing 2. The third embodiment of the hob housing 3 can preferably be used in the third embodiment of the appliance housing 2.

Thus, the present invention creates a solution for combination devices, in particular so-called venting cooktops, which are supplied in widths of 60, 80 and 90 cm. In particular, a modular construction system is proposed so that a device housing for all sizes of the hob can be created with a minimal number of different parts. This is achieved in accordance with the invention by assembling optimized common parts. With the present invention, material, storage space or assembly steps can also be saved.

In the concept according to the invention, in particular a common main housing, which can also be referred to as a common frame, can be used for any size of the hob and can also be enlarged to 80 and 90 cm sizes by means of additional parts. The present invention describes in particular the use of a common frame for all sizes of combination appliances with hobs with the additional provision of specific side parts for the configuration of the respective size. It is possible to use the same parts for each side.

The present invention has a number of advantages. In particular, the modular assembly. The common framework allows the assembly line to be simplified. The devices and equipment of workstations can be the same up to the individualization of the size of the device housing by the corresponding side wall. In addition, the device housing or the combination device is easy to repair. It is possible to dismantle the side parts of the device housing in order to have access to the internal parts of the device in the event of a repair. In addition, semi-finished products can be stored in the common phase of assembly. For example, the main housing can be stored as a flat bent part. Furthermore, the invention brings with it a reduction in complexity and savings. In particular, the same side parts are used for each side (left, right) and allow a reduction in new parts. The common framework allows lower prices due to a high unit volume. Finally, the simplification of the design of the device housing, in particular the main housing, allows a non-bent part to be supplied, which brings about a reduction in logistics costs.

List of reference symbols

1

Combination device

2

Device housing

20th

Main body

200

ground

201

Side wall

202

lower bevel

203

lateral fold

21

Side part

210

Side plate

2100

strip

211

Tub

212

Tub extension

3

Hob housing

30th

Main frame

31

Side frame

32

renewal

4th

Connection point

40

Screw hole

41

Alignment recess

42

Alignment element

5

Extractor device

50

Fan

51

Filter unit

Claims (12)

Device housing for a combination device comprising a hob and an extractor device (5), which comprises a main housing (20) and two side parts (21), characterized in that the main housing (20) comprises a base (200) and two side walls (201) and has at least one connection point (4) for connecting to a side part (21) on each of the two open sides of the main housing (20). Device housing according to Claim 1, characterized in that the side parts (21) represent side plates (210). Device housing according to Claim 2, characterized in that at the upper end of the side plate (210) there is formed a trough (211) which protrudes outwards beyond the side plate (210) and is open inward. Device housing according to Claim 3, characterized in that a tub extension (212) which protrudes outwardly beyond the tub (211) and is open inward is formed on the tub (211) at the upper end. Device housing according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a connection point (4) is an insertion opening (41) for a fastening tab (42) of the side part (21) for pre-fixing the side part (21). Device housing according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the base (200) of the main housing (20) has an upwardly directed fold (202) on one side edge and the at least one connection point (4) on the upwardly directed fold ( 202) is provided. Device housing according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one side wall (201) on a lateral edge one of the other Has a lateral fold (203) facing the side wall (201) and at least one connection point (4) is provided on the lateral fold (203). Device housing according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the main housing (20) consists of a continuous sheet metal part and is produced by bending and / or edging. Combination device comprising a hob and an extractor hood (5), characterized in that the combination device (1) has a device housing (2) according to one of Claims 1 to 8. Combination device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the combination device (1) comprises a hob housing (3) which is introduced into the top of the device housing (2). Kit for producing a device housing (2) of a combination device (1) which comprises a hob and an extractor device (5), characterized in that the kit has a main housing (20) with a base (200) and two side walls (201) and at least two side parts (21) which can be attached to the open sides of the main housing (20), which differ in shape. Kit according to Claim 11, characterized in that the main housing (20) is a flat bent part.

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