A COOKING DEVICE HAVING A TOP LID

Abstract

 The present invention relates to a cooking device (10) comprising a top table (11) and a top lid (12) connected to the top table (11) by means of a hinge (20) so that the top table (11) can be moved between a closed position closing at least part of the top table (11) and an open position sufficiently perpendicular to the top table (11). The novelty here is that to keep the top lid (12) stationary in the open position, a stopper piece (30) is provided that seats against the top table (11) over at least one seating surface (31) thereof, and rests against the top lid (12) over at least one resting surface (32) thereof which is sufficiently perpendicular to said seating surface (31).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking device having a top lid assuming a horizontal position when closed and a sufficiently vertical position when opened.

[0002] Ovens, hobs and similar cooking devices are equipped with top lids used for closing the top of their burners and/or grills when not in use. Top lids are connected to the housing or to the top table of the cooking devices by means of hinges such that they can be opened or closed. When the top lid is closed, it assumes a horizontal position, covering the burners and/or grills from the top. When the top lid is opened, in turn, it becomes sufficiently vertical. In order to keep the top lid stationary in the open position, the hinges are configured so that the top lid preferably makes an angle of 95-96 degrees with the ground.

[0003] A hinge embodiment disclosed in the application TR200606171 is provided with a male element and a female element for a controllable opening and closing of the top lid. The male element is situated within the female element. The outer surface of the male element and the inner surface of the female element comprise an indentation and a protrusion, respectively. The closing movement of the lid is decelerated by means of the indentation and protrusion which provide an elastic fit.

[0004] In a home appliance disclosed in the application TR200103517, a lid is connected to the appliance by means of a hinge. The hinge comprises a swinging member coupled to the lid. The swinging member can swing between an open swinging position and a closed swinging position. Additionally, a friction element applies frictional force in a direction opposite to a moving direction of the swinging member. As the swinging member assumes its closed position, a press element exerts force to increase the frictional force.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a cooking device wherein a top lid of the device is prevented from closing out of user control under the effect of external factors.

[0006] The present invention relates to a cooking device comprising a top table and a top lid connected to the top table by means of a hinge so that the top lid can be moved between a closed position closing at least part of the top table and an open position adequately vertical to the top table. Accordingly, in order to keep the top lid stationary in the open position, a stopper piece is provided that seats against the top table over at least one seating surface thereof, and rests against the top lid over at least one resting surface thereof, which is sufficiently vertical to said seating surface. Thus, the top lid is prevented from closing when an unintended force acts on the top lid.

[0007] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the seating surface and the resting surface of the stopper piece is greater than 90 degrees. Thus, the top lid is kept in a sufficiently open position that will not obstruct the use of the cooking device.

[0008] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the stopper piece is removable. Thus, when it is desired to close the top lid, the stopper piece can be removed or dismounted.

[0009] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, one lateral side of the stopper piece is provided with at least one hinge socket in the form of a cavity into which at least part of one end of the hinge can be introduced. Thus, the stopper piece is prevented from displacing due to forces acting on the lid.

[0010] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vicinity of the resting surface of the stopper piece is provided with at least one rear protrusion defining a groove between the rear protrusion and the resting surface, the groove having a width that can at least partially receive one edge of the top lid. Thus, the stopper piece is prevented from displacing due to forces acting on the lid.

[0011] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, one end of the seating surface is provided with at least one fastening tab in the form of a protrusion from the seating surface. Thus, the stopper piece is prevented both from displacing and from improper assembly.

Figure 1

provides a representative view of a cooking device according to the present invention.

Figure 2

provides representative views of a stopper piece and a hinge of the cooking device according to the present invention.

Figure 3

provides a representative view of the stopper piece on the cooking device according to the present invention.

Figures 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d

provide various views of an embodiment of the stopper piece.

Figure 5

provides a representative view of another embodiment of the stopper piece on the cooking device according to the present invention.

Figures 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d

provide various views of another embodiment of the stopper piece.

[0012] In the following detailed description, a cooking device (10) having a stopper piece (30) according to the present invention will be described illustratively, for purposes of clarity only, without any restrictive effect.

[0013] With reference to figures 1, 2, 3 and 5, the cooking device (10) according to the present invention comprises a top table (11) equipped with burners, grill, and similar cooking elements, and at least one top lid (12) that can close at least part of the top table (11) from above. The top lid (12) is connected to the top table (11) or to the body of the cooking device (10) by means of at least one hinge (20). Thus, the top lid (12) can be moved between a closed position closing at least part of the top table (11) and an open position that is sufficiently vertical to the top table (11). This movement is rotational about the axis of the hinge (20). Preferably, one side of the hinges (20) is connected to one edge of the top lid (12), whereas the other side of the hinges (20) is connected to the vicinity of the rear edge of the top table (11). In order to prevent the top lid (12) of the cooking device (10) according to the present invention from closing out of user control, at least one stopper piece (30) is provided between the top lid (12) and the top table (11).

[0014] In an embodiment of the stopper piece (30) shown in figures 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d, one side of the stopper piece (30) is provided with a seating surface (31), as well as a resting surface (32) disposed sufficiently perpendicular to said seating surface (31). Additionally, one lateral side of the stopper piece (30) is provided with a hinge socket (35) in the form of a cavity. The hinge socket (35) is formed substantially to receive at least part of one end of the hinge (20). In a preferred embodiment according to the present invention, a plastic cap provided on one end of the hinge (20) is removed and the stopper piece (30) is mounted. According to this embodiment, the top lid (12) is prevented from closing when the seating surface (31) seats against the top table (11) and the resting surface (32) rests against the top lid (12). As a result of mounting the stopper piece (30) to the hinge (20), any attempt forcing the top lid (12) to close will prevent the stopper piece (30) from displacing.

[0015] In another embodiment of the stopper piece (30) shown in figures 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d, one side of the stopper piece (30) is defined as a seating surface (31), and another side thereof that is sufficiently perpendicular to said seating surface (31), in turn, is defined as a resting surface (32). At least one rear protrusion (34) is provided to define a groove (33) between the rear protrusion (34) and said resting surface (32). The groove (33) is provided in a width that can receive at least part of one edge of the top lid (12) of the cooking device (10). Additionally, a fastening tab (36) is provided that projects out from the seating surface (31) on the side of the stopper piece (30) where the rear protrusion (34) is situated. According to this structural detail, the stopper piece (30) is seated against the top table (11) of the cooking device (31) over its seating surface (31), as illustrated in figure 5. Thus, the resting surface (32) rests against the top lid (12). This prevents the top lid (12) from displacing and closing. Also since the groove (33) of the stopper piece (30) receives the top lid (12), the stopper piece (30) is prevented from displacing when the top lid (12) is forced to close. According to this configuration, the fastening tab (36) provided on the seating surface (31) extends down from the rear edge of the top table (11). This, in turn, prevents the stopper piece (30) both from displacing to the front and from improper assembly.

[0016] According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, it is also devised to make the angle between the seating surface (31) and the resting surface (32) of the stopper piece (30) greater than 90 degrees to prevent any displacement of the latter. The angle between the seating surface (31) and the resting surface (32) of the stopper piece (30) can be made greater than 90 degrees either by the angular difference between the seating surface (31) and the resting surface (32), or by a protrusion provided on the seating surface (31).

[0017] According to the structural details given above, when the top lid (12) of the cooking device (10) is forced to close under the influence of external factors such as the wind, physical contacts, etc., the stopper piece (30) becomes wedged between the top table (11) and the top lid (12), preventing the closure of the top lid (12). On the other hand, if it the top lid (12) is to be closed, the stopper piece (30) is removed from between the top lid (12) and the top table (11). Thus, the top lid (12) is unblocked.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

[0018] 

10

Cooking device

11

Top table

12

Top lid

20

Hinge

30

Stopper piece

31

Seating surface

32

Resting surface

33

Groove

34

Rear protrusion

35

Hinge socket

36

Fastening tab

Claims

1. A cooking device (10) comprising a top table (11), as well as a top lid (12) that is connected to said top table (11) by means of at least one hinge (20) and can be moved between a closed position closing at least part of the top table (11) and an open position sufficiently perpendicular to the top table (11), characterized by comprising a stopper piece (30) seating against the top table (11) over at least one seating surface (31) thereof, and resting against the top lid (12) over at least one resting surface (32) thereof, which is sufficiently perpendicular to said seating surface (31), to keep the top lid (12) stationary when the top lid (12) is in its open position.

2. The cooking device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the angle between the seating surface (31) and the resting surface (32) of the stopper piece (30) is greater than 90 degrees.

3. The cooking device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the stopper piece (30) is removable.

4. The cooking device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein one lateral side of the stopper piece (30) is provided with at least one hinge socket (35) in the form of a cavity into which one end of the hinge (20) can be at least partially introduced.

5. The cooking device (10) according to any of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the vicinity of the resting surface (32) of the stopper piece (30) is provided with at least one rear protrusion (34) defining a groove (33) between the rear protrusion (34) and the resting surface (32), the groove having a width that can receive one edge of the top lid (11) at least partially.

6. The cooking device (10) according to claim 5, wherein one end of the seating surface (31) is provided with at least one fastening tab (36) in the form of a protrusion extending out from the seating surface (31).

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