Hood capable of being matched to the chimney according to variable installation modes

Abstract

 The present invention relates to a hood capable of being matched to the chimney according to variable installation modes, characterised by the fact that it has two or more parallel holes in longitudinal direction for the introduction of the lower opening of the fume exhaust chimney of the hood, together with one or more lids used to close one of the holes of the hood.

Description

[0001] The present patent application refers to a hood, of the type installed above the cooktop, capable of being matched to the fume exhaust chimney according to variable installation modes, based on the specific requirements of the installation.

[0002] As it is known, the position of the hood must be compatible with the location of the cooktop and kitchen furniture. For this reason, the hood can be positioned on one of the kitchen walls or in a corner.

[0003] At the same time, the installation mode of the hood is also conditioned by the position of the hole on the wall in which the upper end of the fume exhaust chimney must be introduced.

[0004] For this reason, it is sometimes necessary to introduce the chimney on the right-hand side, in the centre or on the left-hand side of the hood.

[0005] In view of the different needs, manufacturers are often forced to produce three different versions for each model of hood, in which the hole used to introduce the chimney is located on the right-hand side, in the centre or in the left-hand side of the outer case of the hood.

[0006] Of course, the need for differentiation makes it quite difficult for hood manufacturers, not only during the construction of the hoods, but also in terms of storage.

[0007] The same situation represents a constraint for retailers, who are forced to stock three possible versions for each model of hood.

[0008] A careful evaluation of the inconveniences of the state-of-the-art has resulted in the design of the "universal hood" of the invention.

[0009] The new hood is characterised by the possibility of introducing the fume exhaust chimney in any position, that is on the right-hand, in the centre and on the left-hand side of the outer case of the hood. Based on the constraints set by the kitchen layout, the installer can decide whether to introduce the chimney on the right-hand side, in the centre or on the left-hand side of the outer case of the hood of the invention.

[0010] Obviously, no limitations exist in the installation of the new hood of the invention, together with its specific fume exhaust chimney. Moreover, the new hood allows manufacturers to unify the production of each model of hood, as well as storage.

[0011] It must be said that the possibility of using the "universal" hood of the invention allows installers to enjoy total flexibility when choosing the installation mode of the hood, without having to decide the type of product to be installed in advance.

[0012] The original innovative solution that has permitted to achieve this significant result is represented by the fact that the hood of the invention features an outer case with parallel holes (two or more) in the upper and rear longitudinal part for the introduction of the lower end of the fume exhaust chimney with suitable cross-section.

[0013] The hood is also equipped with lids used to close the holes that are not used for the introduction of the chimney.

[0014] This means that installers can choose the hole used for the introduction of the fume exhaust chimney and close the other holes with the lids provided with the hood.

[0015] For major clarity the description of the invention continues with reference to the enclosed drawing, which is intended for purposes of illustration and not in a limiting sense, whereby Fig. 1 shows the "universal" hood of the invention together with the chimney, in disassembled position, with lids, of which one in disassembled position.

[0016] With reference to Fig. 1, in one preferred embodiment of the invention, the hood (1) of the invention having a parallelepiped structure of basically conventional type is characterised by the fact that it has three identical parallel holes (1a, 1b, 1c) in the upper and rear part of the outer case for the introduction of the lower opening of the chimney (2) provided together with the hood (1).

[0017] The hood is also provided with two lids (3a, 3b) used to close one of the three holes (1a, 1b, 1c).

[0018] In particular, the enclosed figure shows an installation mode of the chimney (2) in which the chimney (2) is introduced in the central hole (1b) of the hood (1); in this case the two lids (3a, 3b) are mounted in such a way to close the lateral holes (1a, 1c) of the hood (1).

[0019] Regardless of the installation solution illustrated in the enclosed figure, it must be noted that the chimney (2) can be advantageously introduced in one of the two lateral holes, it being provided that in this case the lids (3a, 3b) are used to close the central hole (1b) and the unused lateral hole of the chimney (2).

[0020] Although Fig. 1 shows a model of hood with three holes, alternative models of the invention can be realised, characterised by the fact that they are provided with a different number of holes for the introduction of the chimney, not lower than two.

[0021] In these alternative solutions the number of lids provided with the various models of hood changes according to the number of holes, based on the general principle that the number of lids of the hood must be lower than the number of holes on the outer case of the hood by one.

Claims

1. Hood capable of being matched to the chimney according to variable installation modes, characterised by the fact that it has two or more identical holes (1a, 1b ... 1n) in longitudinal direction for the introduction of the lower opening of the chimney (2) of the hood (1), together with one or more lids (3a, 3b ... 3n) used to close one of the holes (1a, 1b... 1n) of the hood (1).

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