JPH11211109A - Cooking apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a simple mounting work of a cooking apparatus which is safe with a higher workmanship and achieves ease of handling by effectively utilizing a space on a top board even when the apparatus is assembled into a system kitchen on use. SOLUTION: In a hidden type cooking apparatus such as a grill 4 or an oven range 2 from which an exhaust is discharged from at a position higher than a top board 8, exhaust ducts 17 and 18 are separably built and a cover 10 having an opening 11 is detachably installed on a plane corresponding to exhaust ports of the exhaust ducts 17 and 18 to cover parts of the exhaust ducts 17 and 18 protruding above the top board 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a concealment type cooking appliance for cooking in a closed space, such as a grill or a microwave oven, provided with an exhaust port at a position where it does not obstruct the cooking operation, so that it is easy to use, safe and attractive. In particular, the present invention relates to a gas, electric heat, high frequency, electromagnetic induction heating cooking device suitable for use in a home kitchen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, exhaust gas from concealed cooking appliances such as a grill and a microwave oven is discharged from a position higher than a counter of a system kitchen.
No. 0-78230. The following is a description of what is found in this publication. As shown in FIG. 8, a grill exhaust port 18 a is formed in the center of a back guard 9 formed at the rear of the top plate 5 of the cooking appliance 1 having both the grill 4 and the microwave oven 2, and oven exhaust is provided on both sides of the back guard 9. By providing the port 17a, the exhaust port 17
The purpose of the present invention is to prevent the spills from entering the a and 18a and to make effective use of the space on the counter 8 of the kitchen.

[0003]

However, in the above configuration, since the exhaust ports 17a and 18a are provided directly on the back guard 9 at the rear of the top plate of the cooking appliance 1,
Exhaust port 17a, 1
The height of the back guard 9 necessarily increases as the height of the upper guard 8a increases. Also, since the counter 8 is formed integrally with the cooking appliance, the size of the cooking appliance itself becomes large, so that the appearance is poor especially when the counter 8 is used by incorporating it into a system kitchen, and there is a drawback that the installation work is difficult. . The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a user-friendly, safe, and attractive appearance in which a space on a top plate can be effectively used even when used in a system kitchen. It is to provide good cooking equipment with simple installation work.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is to separate an exhaust duct of a concealment type cooking appliance such as a grill and a microwave oven from a position higher than a top plate. The cover has a flexible structure, and covers an exhaust duct projecting upward from the top plate, and a cover having an opening on a surface corresponding to an exhaust port of the exhaust duct is detachably provided. This top plate may be the top plate of cooking equipment or the counter of a system kitchen.

[0005] A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that a projection for securing an air layer between the wall surface and the exhaust duct is provided integrally with the exhaust duct.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a projection for securing an air layer between the cover and the exhaust duct is provided integrally with the exhaust duct or the cover.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a heat insulating material is provided between the wall surface and the exhaust duct or between the cover and the exhaust duct.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the exhaust port of the exhaust duct is opened to face the user, and an opening is provided on a surface corresponding to the exhaust port of the cover.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, a dust intrusion preventing member detachably attached to the opening of the cover is provided.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a plurality of rectifying plates are provided on the dust intrusion preventing member.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall sectional view. The cooking appliance 1 of the present invention includes a microwave oven (concealed cooking appliance) 2 at the bottom, and a grill (concealed cooking appliance) 4 thereon.
Further, a plurality of burners 6 are placed on the top plate 5 thereon.
And is incorporated as a system kitchen. In addition, the microwave oven 2 and the stove 3 are separate bodies. In addition, top plate 5 of stove 3
Is installed on the counter 8 of the system kitchen.

On the front surface of the wall surface 14 above the counter 8, a cover 10 having an opening 11 on the surface facing the user with a certain height is detachably attached to an engagement piece 15 screwed to the wall surface 14. Freely engaged. At this time, the opening 11 is desirably provided to have a size equal to or greater than the height h of the deep pan 16 placed on the goto 7 from the upper surface of the counter 8. Between the cover 10 and the wall surface 14, a grill exhaust duct 18 connected to the grill 4 and a microwave oven exhaust duct 17 connected to the microwave oven 2 are provided with cutouts 19 provided on the wall surface 14 of the counter 8. It is penetrated and communicates between the cover 10 and the wall surface 14, and a grill exhaust port 18 a and a microwave oven exhaust port 17 a are provided at an upper end thereof and at a position corresponding to the opening 11 of the cover 10. These exhaust ducts 17 and 18 are provided with air layers 20 a and 20 b between the notch 19 and the wall surface 14 at the penetrating portion of the counter 8, and between the cover 10 and the wall surface 14 inside the cover 10. Layer 2
It exists through Oc and 20d. That is, since the grill exhaust port 18a and the microwave oven exhaust port 17a do not appear on the top plate 5 of the stove 3, not only the appearance is good, but also the rear burner on the stove 3 even when the grill 4 or the microwave oven 2 is used. The pot handle and the like on 6b are safe from being overheated and not causing burns. Further, since the effective space on the top plate 5 is increased, a large interval between the front burner 6a and the rear burner 6b on the stove 3 can be ensured, and the usability is good. Further, since the cover 10, the wall surface 14, and the counter 8 are not in direct contact with the microwave oven exhaust duct 17 and the grill exhaust duct 18, they are not overheated and are safe.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of a main part (a part P in FIG. 2) of the exhaust ducts 17 and 18 and the cover 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Grill exhaust duct 18 communicating with grill 4
Passes through the central portion of the cover 10 and the opening 11 on the cover surface
A grill outlet 18a is formed at the end of the opening 11 so as not to contact the upper and lower edges of the opening 11 at the center. Similarly, a microwave oven exhaust duct 17 communicating with the microwave oven 2 passes through both outsides of a grill exhaust duct 18 arranged in the center of the cover 10 and a grill exhaust arranged in the center of the opening 11 on the surface of the cover 10. Microwave oven exhaust ports 17a are formed at both ends of the opening 18a so as not to contact the upper and lower edges and the left and right edges of the opening 11 so as to be in contact therewith. That is, the opening 11 forms a gap 21 between the microwave oven exhaust duct 17 and the grill exhaust duct 18 over the entire circumference, and the gap 21 communicates with the air layers 20 c and 20 d inside the cover 10. The air in the bed is heated by the heat of the exhaust ducts 17, 18, thereby producing a draft effect and an exhaust flow 22 a from the grill 4 and an exhaust flow 22 from the microwave oven 2 at the opening 11.
The air flow 23a and 23b are formed inside the cover 10 by the b being the induced flow. That is, the air flowing into the inside of the cover 10 from the notch 19 of the counter 8 passes through the air layers 20c and 20d and is naturally exhausted from the gap 21 to the outside. Thereby, the wall 1
4. Since the cross section of the opening of the cover 10 and the cutout 19 is cooled, they are not overheated and the safety is improved.

The same effect can be obtained by providing a heat insulating material such as a calcium silicate plate having high heat insulation and heat resistance in place of the air layers 20c and 20d. For example, the calcium silicate plate may be fixed to both sides of the cover 10 side and the wall surface 14 side of the microwave oven exhaust duct 17 and the grill exhaust duct 18, or may be fixed to the inner surface of the cover 10 and the surface of the wall surface 14, respectively. Is also good.

A grill exhaust duct 18 connected to the grill 4
Is divided into a lower duct 18c concealed under the counter 8 and fixed directly to the grill 4, and an upper duct 18b detachably connected to the lower duct 18c and located mainly above the counter 8. With this configuration, when assembling the stove 3 into the counter 8, the lower duct 18 c is screwed to the grill 4 in advance, and after the stove 3 is installed, the upper duct 18 b is inserted into the upper end of the lower duct 18 c from above the cutout 19 of the counter 8. This is the installation procedure. At this time, when the lower end of the upper duct 18b contacts the step portion 24a provided near the upper end of the lower duct 18c, positioning in the up-down direction is performed, and the grill outlet 18a at the tip comes to a predetermined position.

The microwave oven exhaust duct 17 is also divided into a lower duct 17c and an upper duct 17b similarly to the grill exhaust duct 18, and the microwave oven 2 is installed between the cabinets 13a and 13b before the stove 3 is installed. Sometimes, the lower duct 17c is fixed to the microwave oven 2 with screws, and the upper duct 17b is cut into the notch 19 of the counter 8 before the stove 3 is assembled into the counter 8.
It can be easily installed by inserting it into the upper end of the lower duct 17c from above. As with the grill, the lower duct 17
Since the step portion 24b is provided in c, the microwave oven exhaust port 17a comes at a predetermined position. With such a configuration, not only can the exhaust ducts 17 and 18 be securely installed, but also the disassembly and re-installation during cleaning can be performed reliably and easily. In the above configuration, the upper ducts 17b and 18b are provided independently of each other.
b and 18b may be formed integrally. Moreover, the stove 3 may be installed alone without installing the microwave oven 2.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a horizontal sectional shape of the cover and the exhaust duct. A plurality of protrusions 25a and 25b are integrally formed on the front and rear surfaces of the upper duct 18b of the grill exhaust duct 18, and each of the protrusions 25a and 25b is brought into contact with the front surface of the wall surface 14 and the back surface of the cover 10 with a clearance so that the front and rear directions are increased. Positioning is performed. Similar projections 25c and 25d are also integrally formed on the upper duct 17b of the microwave oven exhaust duct 17. That is, the microwave oven exhaust duct 17 and the grill exhaust duct 18
And the required distance between the wall surface 14 and the cover 10 can be ensured, so that the wall surface 14 and the cover 10 are not overheated and safety is improved. The protrusions 25a, 25
The b, 25c, and 25d may be provided integrally with the exhaust ducts 17, 18 or the cover 10.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the exhaust port. The cover 10 includes a plurality of rectifying plates 26 a fixed at an angle above a horizontal plane to guide the exhaust air flows 22 a and 22 b from the grill 4 or the microwave oven 2 toward the range hood 12. A metal dust intrusion prevention member 26 having a plurality of openings 26e formed in an outer frame 26b is detachably engaged with the surface of the cover 10 by an engagement portion 26c. As a result, the microwave oven exhaust duct 17 or the grill exhaust duct 1
No foreign matter such as dust enters the interior of the unit 8, and the dust intrusion prevention member 26 is detachable so that cleaning can be easily performed. Further, the exhaust flow 22a, 22
Since the flow of b is guided upward and does not reach the opposing user, it can be used safely and comfortably. Further, a vertical partition plate 26d connecting the upper and lower sides of an outer frame 26b to respective positions of the dust intrusion prevention member 26 corresponding to two boundaries between the grill exhaust port 18a and the microwave oven exhaust port 17a.
Was provided. Thus, it is possible to prevent the exhaust flow 22a from the grill 4 and the exhaust flow 22b from the microwave oven 2 from interfering with each other inside the opening 26e, thereby reducing the exhaust efficiency.

Next, another embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of another embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an exhaust duct and a cover in another embodiment. In this case, there is no wall behind the cooking appliance 1, that is, the counter 8 is independent of the wall. The grill exhaust duct 18 and the microwave oven exhaust duct 17 pass through the opening 27 of the counter 8 and communicate with the upper cylindrical cover 10. The cover 10 includes a grill exhaust duct 18 and a microwave oven exhaust duct 17.
The opening 11 and the dust intrusion prevention member 2 cover the entire surface of the portion that appears on the
6 are provided. On the front and rear surfaces of the upper ducts 17b and 18b, protrusions 25a, 25b, 25c projecting forward and backward are provided.
25d are integrally formed, and these projections 25a,
25b, 25c, and 25d contact the inner surface of the cover 10 with a slight clearance, so that the air layer 20
c and 20d are secured. Also, the cover 10 has an opening 28 having a U-shaped cross section at the lower end and an opening 27 of the counter 8.
And a flange 29 integrally formed at the lower portion of the cover 10 stands on the counter 8 around the opening 27 to be self-supporting. Thus, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in a stand-alone kitchen.

[0020]

According to the present invention, the following effects are exhibited by the above configuration. In claim 1, the exhaust of the concealment type cooking appliance such as a grill and a microwave oven is discharged from a position higher than the top plate, wherein the exhaust duct has a splittable structure and a portion of the duct protruding above the top plate. , And a cover having an opening on the surface corresponding to the exhaust port of the duct is detachably provided, so that even when used in a system kitchen, the space on the top plate can be effectively used and the usability is good and the appearance is good. Is good. Further, the cleanability and workability of the exhaust duct are improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the protrusion for securing an air layer between the wall surface and the exhaust duct is provided integrally with the exhaust duct, so that a predetermined distance is maintained between the wall surface and the exhaust duct. It is safe because it prevents the radiant heat from the exhaust duct from overheating the wall.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the projection for securing the air layer between the cover and the exhaust duct is provided integrally with the exhaust duct or the cover, a predetermined distance is provided between the wall surface and the exhaust duct. It is safe because it can keep the cover etc. from overheating due to the radiant heat from the exhaust duct.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the heat insulating material is provided between the wall surface and the exhaust duct or between the cover and the exhaust duct.
It is safe because it prevents the radiant heat from the exhaust duct from overheating the walls and covers.

In the fifth aspect, the exhaust port of the exhaust duct is opened facing the user, and a cover having an opening is provided on a surface corresponding to the user, so that the exhaust is exhausted forward at the exhaust port. Therefore, it is safe without overheating the wall surface on the cover.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since a dust intrusion preventing member detachably attached to the opening of the cover is provided, foreign matter such as dust does not enter the inside of the exhaust duct.

According to the seventh aspect, since a plurality of rectifying plates are provided on the dust intrusion prevention member, in addition to the effect of the sixth aspect, hot air and pollutants can be smoothly discharged and guided to the range hood.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the cooking appliance of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a portion P of an exhaust duct and a cover portion of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a horizontal sectional shape of a cover and an exhaust duct of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a front view of an exhaust port of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a cooking appliance according to another embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a portion of an exhaust duct and a cover of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a form of a conventional cooking appliance.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cooking appliance 2 ... Microwave oven (concealment type cooking appliance) 4 ... Grill (concealment type cooking appliance) 5 ... Top plate (top plate) 8 ... Counter (top plate) 10 ... Cover 11 ... Opening 14 ... Wall surface 17 ... Oven Range exhaust duct 17a… Microwave oven exhaust port 18… Grill exhaust duct 18a… Grill exhaust port 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d… Air layer 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d… Protrusion 26… Dust entry member 26a… Rectifying plate

Claims (7)

[Claims] An exhaust duct for concealment type cooking appliances such as a grill, a microwave oven and the like which is discharged from a position higher than a top plate. A cooking appliance, wherein a cover having an opening on a surface corresponding to an exhaust port of the exhaust duct is detachably provided. 2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein a projection for securing an air layer between the wall surface and the exhaust duct is provided integrally with the exhaust duct. 3. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein a projection for securing an air layer between the cover and the exhaust duct is provided integrally with the exhaust duct or the cover. 4. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein a heat insulating material is provided between the wall surface and the exhaust duct or between the cover and the exhaust duct. 5. The exhaust port of an exhaust duct is opened to face a user, and an opening is provided on a surface corresponding to the exhaust port of the cover. Cooking appliance as described. 6. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein a dust intrusion prevention member detachably attached to the opening of the cover is provided. 7. The cooking appliance according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of rectifying plates are provided on the refuse intrusion prevention member.