KR20250027088A - Exhaust device and cooking appliance therewith - Google Patents

Abstract

An invention is disclosed for an exhaust device and a cooking appliance having the same. The disclosed invention comprises: a connection module arranged between a first device and a hood module arranged in a vertical direction, and the connection module is characterized in that it forms a path therein to be connected to at least one of an exhaust port of the first device and an intake port of the hood module.

Description

EXHAUST DEVICE AND COOKING APPLIANCE THEREWITH

The present invention relates to an exhaust device, and more specifically, to an exhaust device that sucks in and discharges polluted air generated during a cooking process, and a cooking appliance equipped with the same.

A cooking appliance is a type of home appliance for cooking food, installed in a kitchen space, and cooking food according to the user's intention. These cooking appliances can be classified in various ways depending on the heat source or form used, or the type of fuel used.

If we classify cooking appliances by the way they cook food, they can be classified into open and closed cooking appliances based on the shape of the space where the food is placed. Closed cooking appliances include ovens and microwave ovens, while open cooking appliances include cooktops and hobs.

A closed cooking appliance is a cooking appliance that seals the space where food is placed and heats the sealed space to cook the food. In a closed cooking appliance, a chamber, that is, a cooking chamber, which is a sealed space when food is placed and the food is to be cooked, is provided inside the main body. This cooking chamber actually becomes the space where the food is cooked. A heat source is provided in the interior or exterior space of the cooking chamber to heat the cooking chamber.

Among closed cooking appliances, a microwave oven is a cooking device that uses electricity to generate microwaves, which penetrate the food to be cooked inside the cooking chamber, and heat the food by causing molecular movement inside.

Microwave ovens are kitchen appliances that heat the inside and outside of food simultaneously by irradiating it with high-frequency waves from a magnetron. They are widely used due to their advantages, such as high thermal efficiency, which significantly reduces cooking time, reducing nutritional loss during the cooking, defrosting, and reheating of food, and allowing food to be cooked directly while stored in a container.

Recently, microwave ovens with hood functions, also known as OTR (Over the range) type microwave ovens, have been released. A microwave oven with hood functions is provided in a form that combines the general cooking functions of a microwave oven with the function of a hood.

This type of hood-type microwave oven is installed above the cooktop at a predetermined distance from the cooktop, and can suck in and discharge contaminated air containing contaminants such as odors and smoke generated during cooking on the cooktop.

Meanwhile, the cooktop placed on the lower side of the above-mentioned hood-type microwave oven is configured to heat the food contained in the cooking container through at least one burner.

Such cooktops may be provided in the form of an electric range or a gas range, and may be implemented as a standalone unit or as an oven range that includes an oven beneath the cooktop.

In an oven range that includes an oven beneath the cooktop, cooking functions using the cooktop and cooking functions using the oven can be provided together.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an exhaust device capable of effectively removing contaminants generated during a cooking operation of a cooking appliance and a cooking appliance equipped with the same.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide an exhaust device capable of removing both contaminants generated during cooking using a cooktop and contaminants generated during cooking using an oven, and a cooking appliance having the same.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an exhaust device having an improved structure capable of improving the suction power of a hood and a cooking appliance having the same.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an exhaust device capable of improving the cooling performance of a cooking appliance and a cooking appliance having the same.

An exhaust device according to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above purpose includes a connection module arranged between a first device and a hood module arranged in a vertical direction, and the connection module is characterized in that it forms a passage therein that is connected to at least one of an exhaust port of the first device and an intake port of the hood module.

In addition, another form of the present invention includes a connection module arranged between a first device and a hood module arranged in a vertical direction, and the connection module is characterized in that it forms a flow path therein for connecting an exhaust port of the first device and an intake port of the hood module.

In addition, another form of the present invention is characterized by including a first device for discharging cooking gas or air generated inside or passing through the inside through a first exhaust port, a hood module disposed above the first device for discharging gas sucked in through an intake port through a second exhaust port, and a connection module forming a path inside for connecting the first exhaust port and the intake port.

An exhaust device according to one aspect of the present invention may include: a hood module disposed above a first device for discharging cooking gas or air generated inside or passing through the inside through a first exhaust port, and discharging gas sucked in through an intake port through a second exhaust port; and a connection module disposed between the first device and the hood module, and forming a path therein that is connected to at least one of the first exhaust port and the intake port.

Additionally, the connection module may include an upper connection portion that is positioned between the first device and the hood module and connected to the hood module.

In addition, it is preferable that the upper connecting part has an upper passage formed inside that is connected to the intake port.

In addition, it is preferable that the intake port is formed on the bottom surface of the hood module facing the first device, and that the intake port is positioned in a space surrounded by the bottom surface of the hood module and the upper connecting portion.

In addition, it is preferable that the upper end of the upper connecting portion be opened upward so that the upper end of the upper passage can be connected to the intake port.

In addition, it is preferable that the lower end of the upper connecting portion be opened downward so that the lower end of the upper passage can be opened toward the first device.

In addition, it is preferable that the vertical length of the upper connecting portion be at least 1/4 of the distance between the first exhaust port and the intake port.

Additionally, with respect to the vertical direction, it is preferable that the lower end of the upper connecting portion be positioned closer to the first exhaust port than to the intake port.

In addition, it is preferable that the upper connecting portion includes a front hole arranged on the front side of the upper connecting portion, and that the front hole forms a passage opening the upper passage forward on the front side of the upper connecting portion.

In addition, it is preferable that the front hole be positioned at a position shifted downward from the center of the upper connecting part in the vertical direction.

Additionally, the connection module may include a lower connection portion that is positioned between the first device and the upper connection portion and connects the first device and the upper connection portion.

In addition, it is preferable that the lower connecting part forms a lower passage therein that connects the first exhaust port and the upper passage.

In addition, it is preferable that the lower connecting part is detachably connected to the first device and the upper connecting part.

In addition, it is preferable that the lower connecting portion includes a front hole arranged on the front side of the lower connecting portion, and that the front hole forms a passage opening the lower passage forward on the front side of the lower connecting portion.

In addition, it is preferable that the front hole be positioned at an upwardly tilted position from the vertical center of the lower connecting part.

In addition, it is preferable that the above-mentioned connecting module forms a path therein that connects the first exhaust port and the intake port.

In addition, it is preferable that the first exhaust port and the intake port are placed in a space surrounded by the connection module.

In addition, a cooking appliance according to another aspect of the present invention may include: a first appliance that discharges cooking gas or air generated inside or passing through the inside through a first exhaust port; a hood module that is arranged above the first appliance and discharges gas sucked in through an intake port through a second exhaust port; and a connection module that forms a path inside to connect the first exhaust port and the intake port.

Additionally, the first device may include a cooktop portion for heating food placed on the upper portion of the first device.

The above connection module is arranged on the upper and rear sides of the cooktop, and it is preferable that a front hole is provided on the front of the connection module to form a passage that opens the flow path inside the connection module forward.

In addition, the connection module is preferably arranged between the first device and the hood module, and the front hole is preferably arranged closer to the vertical center of the connection module than the first device and the hood module.

In addition, a cooking appliance according to another aspect of the present invention may include: a first device that discharges cooking gas or air generated inside or passing through the inside through a first exhaust port; a second device that is arranged above the first device and discharges gas sucked in through an intake port through a second exhaust port; and a connecting module that forms a path inside connecting the first exhaust port and the intake port.

In addition, the first device may include an oven section having a first cooking chamber and a cooking chamber formed inside thereof arranged above the first cooking chamber, and a cooktop section for heating food placed on the upper portion of the first device.

In addition, the second device may include a main body having a second cooking chamber formed therein, and a hood module arranged at the rear side of the second cooking chamber.

Additionally, the hood module may include a fan that draws in gas through the intake port and discharges it through the second exhaust port.

In addition, it is preferable that the second cooking room be placed above the cooktop unit.

In addition, the suction port may include a first suction port arranged between the cooking chamber and the cooktop in the vertical direction, and a second suction port arranged between the first exhaust port and the second exhaust port in the vertical direction.

In addition, it is preferable that the connection module be arranged at the rear side of the cooktop to connect the first exhaust port and the second intake port.

The present invention prevents the combustion gas from spreading around the cooking appliance during the cooking or self-cleaning process of food in the cooking appliance and allows it to be directly sucked in by the hood module, thereby suppressing contamination of the surroundings of the cooking appliance by the combustion gas and providing further improved contaminant removal performance.

In addition, the present invention can effectively capture both cooking gas generated during the cooking process in the cooktop unit and combustion gas generated during the operation of the oven unit, thereby providing the effect of efficiently removing pollutants generated during various types of cooking processes.

In addition, the present invention effectively improves the gas collection performance and cooling performance of the cooking appliance while also improving user convenience by allowing the operation of the hood module to simultaneously collect the combustion gas and discharge it outdoors or cool the upper space when the operation of the first device that causes the emission of combustion gas or cooking gas is performed.

In addition, the present invention implements a cooking tower that includes an oven range having both oven functions and cooktop functions, and a hood-compatible microwave oven having both microwave oven functions and hood functions, and allows their operations to be linked, thereby effectively improving cooking efficiency, cleanliness of the cooking environment, and user convenience.

In addition, the present invention can enable the suction force provided by the blower fan and the suction force provided by the hood fan to work together in the upper space by connecting the hood module in which the hood fan is provided and the upper space in which the blower fan is provided with a connection module.

The present invention can provide an effect of improving cooling performance for the upper space and electrical components installed therein by increasing the air volume and flow rate of external air flowing into the upper space.

In addition, the present invention can effectively improve the cooking gas collection performance of a cooking appliance by not only sucking the cooking gas at a location close to the source of the cooking gas generated during the cooking process using the cooktop unit, but also directing the flow of the cooking gas toward the hood intake port.

It is possible to automatically detect an increase or decrease in polluted air generated during a cooking process using a cooktop, and adjust at least one of the output and operating time of the hood module in response to the increase or decrease in polluted air.

The present invention can effectively remove polluted air generated during a cooking process using a cooktop and improve user convenience.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a side view showing the side of the cooking appliance illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the first device illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the second device illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 5 is a bottom view showing the bottom of the second device illustrated in Figure 1.
Figures 6 and 7 are enlarged views showing a portion of the cooking appliance illustrated in Figure 1.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional side view showing the internal structure of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a drawing showing an example of one operation of the cooking appliance illustrated in Figure 8.
Figure 10 is a drawing showing another example of operation of the cooking appliance illustrated in Figure 8.
FIG. 11 is a drawing showing another example of operation of the cooking appliance illustrated in FIG. 8.
Figure 12 is a drawing showing another example of the connection module illustrated in Figure 8.
Figure 13 is a drawing showing another example of the connection module illustrated in Figure 8.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking appliance according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The above-mentioned objects, features and advantages will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings, so that those with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily practice the technical idea of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if it is judged that a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

Although the terms first, second, etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another, and unless otherwise specifically stated, a first component may also be a second component.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various forms and with various modifications. The embodiments are provided only to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the technical spirit and scope of the present invention, as well as substituting or adding the configuration of one embodiment with the configuration of another embodiment.

The attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. In the drawings, the components may be expressed exaggeratedly large or small in size or thickness for convenience of understanding, but the protection scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited due to this.

The terminology used herein is only used to describe specific implementations or examples and is not intended to limit the present invention. And the singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the specification, terms such as "comprises", "consists of", etc. are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification. That is, it should be understood that terms such as "comprises", "consists of", etc. do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

When it is said that a component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is said that a component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

When a component is referred to as being "above" or "below" another component, it should be understood that it is not only positioned directly above that other component, but that there may also be other components intervening there.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries, such as those defined in common dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the relevant art, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined in this application.

When the cooking appliance is placed on the floor, the direction in which the door is installed based on the center of the cooking appliance is defined as the front. Therefore, the direction in which the door is opened and the inside of the cooking appliance is the rear. For convenience, the direction facing forward and backward can be called the first direction. Then, the front can be called one side of the first direction, and the rear can be called the other side of the first direction.

Additionally, we could define the direction of gravity as downward, and the opposite direction of gravity as upward.

And, the horizontal direction perpendicular to the front-back direction of the cooking appliance, that is, the width direction of the cooking appliance when looking at the cooking appliance from the front of the cooking appliance door, can be called the left-right direction. For convenience, the left-right direction can be called the second direction. Then, the right side can be called one side of the second direction, and the left side can be called the other side of the second direction.

Also, the width direction of the above cooking appliance can be called the lateral direction. Then, the right side can be called one side of the lateral direction, and the left side can be called the other side of the lateral direction.

And, the above-mentioned up-down direction can be called the third direction. Then, the up direction can be called one side of the third direction, and the down direction can be called the other side of the third direction.

Also, the above-mentioned up-down direction can be called the vertical direction. Then, the front-back direction and the left-right direction, that is, the first direction and the second direction, can be included as the horizontal direction.

Throughout the specification, when reference is made to "A and/or B", this means A, B, or A and B, unless otherwise stated, and when reference is made to "C through D", this means C or more and D or less, unless otherwise stated.

[Overall structure of the cooking appliance]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a side view illustrating a side of the cooking appliance illustrated in FIG. 1. In addition, FIG. 3 is a side sectional view illustrating the internal structure of the first appliance illustrated in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a side sectional view illustrating the internal structure of the second appliance illustrated in FIG. 1.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the cooking appliance of the present embodiment may include a first device (1). In the present embodiment, the first device (1) is exemplified as being provided in the form of an oven range.

The first device (1) provided in the form of an oven range can provide both the function of an oven, which is a closed cooking device, and the function of a cooktop, which is an open cooking device. This first device (1) can include an oven section (10) and a cooktop section (15).

A cooking chamber may be formed inside the oven section (10). Hereinafter, the cooking chamber provided in the oven section (10) of the first device (1) will be referred to as the first cooking chamber (10a). In the oven section (10), food can be cooked while the inside of the first cooking chamber (10a) is heated.

The first cooking chamber (10a) can be formed by a cavity (11). The cavity (11) can be formed in the shape of a hexahedron with an open front, and the cooking chamber (10a) can be formed inside this cavity (11). That is, the cooking chamber (10a) can be formed as a space having an approximately hexahedral shape arranged inside the cavity (11), and can be formed as a space that is open to the front.

In the oven section (10), a heating section for heating the first cooking chamber (10a) may be provided. The heating section may be provided as a heating device using gas fuel or as a heater using electricity.

In this embodiment, it is exemplified that the heating unit is provided with a heating device using gas fuel. According to this, a broil burner (11a) may be provided on the upper side of the cooking chamber (10a), and a convection device (11b) may be provided on the rear side of the cooking chamber (10a).

The broil burner (11a) can heat the interior space of the cooking chamber (10a) from the upper side. In addition, the convection device (11b) heats the air in the interior space of the first cooking chamber (10a) and discharges it into the interior space of the first cooking chamber (10a) while causing the air to flow, thereby allowing the interior space of the first cooking chamber (10a) to be evenly heated.

In the first device (1), a door (13) that selectively opens and closes the first cooking chamber (10a) may be provided in a rotatably manner. As an example, the door (13) may be provided in a form that opens and closes the cooking chamber in a pull-down manner in which the upper part of the door (13) rotates up and down around the lower part.

A cooktop section (15) may be placed on the upper side of the oven section (10). The cooktop section (15) is provided to heat food or a container containing food placed on the upper side of the cooktop section (15).

The cooktop unit (15) may be provided with a top plate (15a) forming the upper surface appearance of the cooktop unit (15). In addition, the cooktop unit (15) may be provided with at least one burner (15b) for heating food to be cooked or a container containing food. For example, the burner (15b) may be provided in a form including an induction heating coil or a heating wire coil that uses electricity.

As another example, the crater (15b) may be equipped with a gas burner using gas fuel. In this way, the structure of the crater (15b) may be changed depending on the type of heat source used.

A control panel (14) may be provided on the upper front surface of the first device (1). The control panel (14) may form a part of the front exterior of the first device (1). The control panel (14) may be provided with a knob (14a) for controlling the operation of the first device (1) and a display (14b) for displaying the operating status of the first device (1).

Meanwhile, the cooking appliance may include a second device (2), as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4. In this embodiment, the second device (2) is provided in the form of a hood-compatible microwave oven.

The second device (2) provided as a microwave oven with a hood can provide both a microwave oven cooking function that heats food using microwaves and a hood function that sucks in air containing contaminants (hereinafter referred to as “cooking gas”) generated during the process of heating food in the cooktop unit (15) and discharges it outdoors or purifies it and discharges it indoors.

This second device (2) may be placed above the cooktop (15), but may be placed at a predetermined distance from the cooktop (15) in the vertical direction.

As an example, the second device (2) may include a main body (20) forming the exterior of the second device (2). The main body (20) may be provided in a shape including an approximately rectangular prism shape, and may be formed of a material having a predetermined strength to protect a number of components installed in its internal space.

The main body (20) may include a cavity (21) forming an internal skeleton of the main body (20). The cavity (21) may be formed in the shape of a hexahedron with an open front. A cooking chamber may be formed inside the cavity (21). Hereinafter, the cooking chamber provided in the second device (2) will be referred to as a second cooking chamber (20a).

The second cooking chamber (20a) can be formed in a shape corresponding to the internal shape of the cavity (21), that is, in the shape of a hexahedron with an open front. When the second cooking chamber (20a) is shielded, cooking can be done while the internal space of the second cooking chamber (20a) is heated.

A heating unit for heating the second cooking chamber (20a) is provided inside the main body (20). The heating unit may be implemented as one unit, or may be implemented as two or more units.

In this embodiment, the heating unit of the second device (2) is exemplified as including a magnetron capable of supplying a high-frequency heat source to the inside of the second cooking chamber (20a). At this time, the magnetron may be installed inside the main body (20), but may be installed so as to be located at the top or side of the second cooking chamber (20a).

At the front of the main body (20), a door (23) that selectively opens and closes the second cooking chamber (20a) can be provided in a rotatably manner. The door (23) can open and close the second cooking chamber (20a) in a side-swing manner in which the other side of the door (23) rotates left and right around one side of the door.

In addition, a control panel (24) may be provided on the second device (2). The control panel (24) may be provided on the front of the main body (20) or the front of the door (23). The control panel (24) may be provided with a knob or switch for controlling the operation of the second device (2), and a display for indicating the operating status of the second device (2).

In this embodiment, the cooking appliance is exemplified as including both the first device (1) and the second device (2). As another example, the cooking appliance may be provided in a form including only the second device (2). As yet another example, the cooking appliance may be provided in a form including only the first device (1).

As an example, the first device (1) and the second device (2) can be connected to each other through a communication unit. The communication unit can transmit a control signal generated in the first device (1) to the second device (2), and can also transmit a control signal generated in the second device (2) to the first device (1).

The communication unit can communicate with external devices via a local area network (LAN), an Internet network, and a mobile communication network, and can also communicate with external devices via various communication methods such as BT (Bluetooth), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), WI-FI (Wireless Fidelity), WI-FI Direct (Wireless Fidelity Direct), Zigbee, and NFC.

[Oven exhaust structure]

An upper space (10b) may be provided outside the cavity (11). The upper space (10b) may be arranged above the cavity (11) and behind the control panel (14). Inside the upper space (10b), a space may be formed for installing parts or electrical components for forming the burner (15b) of the cooktop unit (15).

The front of the upper space (10b) can be shielded by a front panel (12). The front panel (12) can be arranged between the cavity (11) and the door (13). The front panel (12) can be arranged so that at least a portion blocks the front of the upper space (10b).

As an example, the upper area of the front panel (12) arranged on the upper part of the cooking chamber (10a) can be arranged between the upper space (10b) and the control panel (14), and the control panel (14) can be coupled to the upper area of the front panel (12). In this way, the control panel (14) coupled to the front panel (12) can shield the front of the upper space (10b).

An intake port may be provided on the front panel (12). Hereinafter, the intake port provided on the front panel (12) of the first device (1) will be referred to as a front intake port (12a).

The front intake port (12a) can be formed to penetrate the front panel (12) in the forward and backward directions. This front intake port (12a) can form a passage on the front panel (12) for air from outside the upper space (10b) to flow into the upper space (10b).

An exhaust port may be provided at the top of the first device (1). Hereinafter, the exhaust port provided in the first device (1) will be referred to as a first exhaust port (16). The first exhaust port (16) is arranged at the rear side of the cooktop section (15), and may form a passage at the top of the first device (1) necessary for air introduced into the upper space (10b) or high-temperature combustion gas generated in the first cooking chamber (10a) to be discharged to the outside of the first device (1).

As an example, the first exhaust port (16) may be formed to penetrate vertically through the upper part of the first device (1), and the upper space (10b) may be opened upward through the first exhaust port (16).

An exhaust duct (17) may be provided on the upper side of the first cooking room (10a). The exhaust duct (17) may connect the interior of the first cooking room (1a) and the first exhaust port (16) at the upper side of the first cooking room (10a). A path may be formed on the interior of the exhaust duct (17) to guide the high-temperature combustion gas generated in the first cooking room (1a) to flow toward the first exhaust port (16).

In addition, the first device (1) may further include a blower fan (18). The blower fan (18) may form an airflow that causes air introduced into the upper space (10b) or high-temperature combustion gas introduced into the exhaust duct (17) to flow toward the first exhaust port (16).

The blower fan (18) may be placed in the upper space (40), but may be placed on the side adjacent to the back surface of the first device (1). As an example, the blower fan (18) may include a turbofan placed between the cavity (11) and the first exhaust port (16).

This blower fan (18) can draw outside air into the upper space (10b) through the front intake port (12a), and can discharge the outside air drawn into the upper space (10b) to the outside of the first device (1) through the first exhaust port (16). In addition, the blower fan (18) can discharge high-temperature combustion gas drawn into the inside of the exhaust duct (17) to the outside of the first device (1) through the first exhaust port (16).

[Structure of the hood module]

Figure 5 is a bottom view showing the bottom of the second device illustrated in Figure 1.

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the cooking appliance may include a hood device. The hood device is positioned above the cooktop portion (15) and can suck in steam flowing toward the upper portion of the cooktop portion (15).

As an example, the hood device may be provided integrally with the main body (20) of the second device (2). As another example, the hood device may be provided separately from the main body (20) of the second device (2). In this case, the hood device may be installed on the lower side of the main body (20) and may be arranged between the cooktop part (15) and the main body (20).

In this embodiment, it is exemplified that the hood device is provided integrally with the main body (20). This hood device may include a hood module (25) provided integrally with the main body (20) of the second device (2), and the hood module (25) may include a fan. In addition, an intake port and an exhaust port may be provided in the main body (20).

Hereinafter, the fan, intake port, and exhaust port provided in the second device (2) are referred to as the hood fan (26), the hood intake port (27a, 27b), and the second exhaust port (28), respectively.

The hood fan (26) is accommodated inside the second device (2), and can suck in cooking gas through the hood intake port (27a, 27b) and discharge the sucked cooking gas to the outside of the second device (2) through the second exhaust port (28).

The hood intake port (27a, 27b) is arranged at the lower part of the main body (20) and can be formed to penetrate vertically through the bottom surface (22) of the second device (2). The second exhaust port (28) is arranged at the upper part of the main body (20) and can be formed to penetrate vertically through the upper surface of the main body (20).

As an example, the second exhaust port (28) may be positioned at a rearward position from the main body (20). For example, the second exhaust port (28) may be positioned at the rear side of the second cooking chamber (20a).

The hood intakes (27a, 27b) can be divided into a first hood intake (27a) and a second hood intake (27b). The first hood intake (27a) is arranged on the bottom surface (22) of the second device (2), but can be arranged below the hood fan (26). The second hood intake (27b), like the first hood intake (27a), is arranged on the bottom surface (22) of the second device (2), but can be arranged on the front side of the first hood intake (27a).

An exhaust passage (29) can be formed inside the main body (20). The exhaust passage (29) is arranged outside the second cooking chamber (20a) and forms a passage connecting the hood intake (27a, 27b) and the second exhaust port (28) inside the main body (20).

For example, the hood fan (26) can be placed inside the exhaust passage (29), and the cooking gas that has entered the interior of the main body (20) through the hood intake port (27a, 27b) can pass through the interior of the main body (20) through the exhaust passage (29) and then be discharged to the outside of the second device (2) through the second exhaust port (28).

According to the present embodiment, the hood module (25) may be placed on the rear side of the second cooking room (20a). For example, the first hood intake port (27a), the exhaust duct (29), the blower fan (18), and the second exhaust port (28) may be placed on the rear side of the second cooking room (20a).

In addition, according to the present embodiment, the second cooking chamber (20a) may be arranged above the cooktop section (15). With respect to the vertical direction, the first hood intake port (27a) may be arranged between the second cooking chamber (20a) and the cooktop section (15), and the second hood intake port (27b) may be arranged between the first exhaust port (16) and the second exhaust port (28).

[Structure of the connection module]

FIGS. 6 and 7 are enlarged views showing a portion of the cooking appliance illustrated in FIG. 1, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional side view showing the internal structure of the cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, the cooking appliance according to the present embodiment may include a connection module (3). The connection module (3) may be arranged between the first device (1) and the second device (2). The connection module (3) may form a path therein that connects the first exhaust port (16) and the intake port, more specifically, the first exhaust port (16) of the first device (1) and the hood intake port (27a, 27b) of the second device (2).

More specifically, the connection module (3) can be placed between the first device (1) and the connection module (3). This connection module (3) can be placed on the upper side of the cooktop unit (15), but can be placed on the rear side of the cooktop unit (15).

As an example, the connection module (3) can form an exhaust device together with the hood module (25). That is, the combination of the connection module (3) and the hood module (25) can form an exhaust device. As another example, the connection module (3) can form a cooking device together with at least one of the first device (1) and the second device (2).

According to the present embodiment, the connection module (3) may include an upper connection part (30). The upper connection part (30) may be arranged between the first device (1) and the hood module (25). This upper connection part (30) may be connected to the hood module (25).

As an example, the upper connecting portion (30) may be provided in the form of a duct with the upper and lower ends open. For example, the upper connecting portion (30) may be formed in a hexahedral shape with a shorter front-back length than the vertical length and the lateral length.

Inside the upper connecting portion (30), an upper passage (32) connected to the hood intake (27a, 27b) can be formed. The upper end of the upper passage (32) is opened upward, and the upper passage (32) and the hood intake (27a, 27b) can be connected in the vertical direction.

The upper end of the upper connecting portion (30) can be connected to the bottom surface (22) of the second device (2) while surrounding the hood intake port (27a, 27b) from the lateral outer side. Preferably, the upper connecting portion (30) can be detachably connected to the second device (2). The hood intake port (27a, 27b) can be arranged in a space surrounded by the bottom surface of the hood module (25) and the upper connecting portion (30), in other words, in a space surrounded by the bottom surface (22) and the upper connecting portion (30) of the second device (2).

As an example, the upper passage (32) may be connected to the first hood intake (27a). The upper end of the upper connection portion (30) may surround the first hood intake (27a) from the lateral outer side and be connected to the bottom surface (22) of the second device (2). The first hood intake (27a) may be arranged in a space surrounded by the bottom surface of the hood module (25) and the upper connection portion (30), in other words, in a space surrounded by the bottom surface (22) and the upper connection portion (30) of the second device (2).

The upper end of the upper connection part (30) can be opened upward so that the upper end of the upper passage (32) can be connected to the hood intake (27a, 27b), more specifically, the first hood intake (27a). And the lower end of the upper connection part (30) can be opened downward so that the lower end of the upper passage (32) can be opened toward the first device (1).

The connection module (3) may include a lower connection part (40). The lower connection part (40) may be placed between the first device (1) and the upper connection part (30). This lower connection part (40) may connect between the first device (1) and the upper connection part (30).

As an example, the lower connecting portion (40) may be provided in the form of a duct with the upper and lower ends open, similar to the upper connecting portion (30). For example, the lower connecting portion (40) may be formed in a hexahedral shape similar to the shape of the upper connecting portion (30).

Inside the lower connecting portion (40), a lower channel (42) connected to the upper channel (32) can be formed. The upper end of the lower channel (42) is opened upward, and the lower channel (42) and the upper channel (32) can be connected in the vertical direction.

The lower connecting portion (40) can be detachably connected to the first device (1) and the upper connecting portion (30), respectively. For example, the lower end of the lower connecting portion (40) can be detachably connected to the first device (1), and the upper end of the lower connecting portion (40) can be detachably connected to the upper connecting portion (30).

As an example, the connection between the upper connection part (30) and the lower connection part (40) can be made while a part of the upper connection part (30) is inserted into the lower connection part (40). For example, while a part of the upper connection part (30) and a part of the lower connection part (40) are vertically aligned, the connection between the upper connection part (30) and the lower connection part (40) can be made by a fastening member, such as a screw, that penetrates them vertically.

The lower end of the lower connecting portion (40) can surround the first exhaust port (16) from the lateral outer side and be connected to the upper surface of the first device (1). The first exhaust port (16) can be arranged in a space surrounded by the upper surface of the first device (1) and the lower connecting portion (40).

In summary, the connection module (3) including the upper connection part (30) and the lower connection part (40) can form a flow path connecting the first exhaust port (16) and the hood intake port (27a, 27b), that is, an upper flow path (32) and a lower flow path (42) inside. Hereinafter, the flow path formed inside the connection module (3), that is, a flow path in which the upper flow path (32) and the lower flow path (42) are connected, will be referred to as a connection flow path (P).

And the first exhaust port (16) and the first hood intake port (27a) can be arranged in a space surrounded by the connection module (3). Specifically, the first exhaust port (16) and the first hood intake port (27a) can be arranged in a space surrounded by the bottom surface (22) of the second device (2), the connection module (3), and the top surface of the first device (1).

Accordingly, the first exhaust port (16) can be connected to the first hood intake port (27a) through the lower passage (42) and the upper passage (32). That is, the combustion gas or air discharged through the first exhaust port (16) can flow toward the first hood intake port (27a) through the connection passage (P) formed inside the connection module (3) and then flow into the exhaust passage (29) through the first hood intake port (27a).

Meanwhile, a front hole (34, 44) may be provided in the connection module (3). The front hole (34, 44) is provided on the front of the connection module (3) and may form a passage that opens the connection path (P) inside the connection module (3) forward.

The front hole (34, 44) may be provided in at least one of the upper connection part (30) and the lower connection part (40). As an example, the upper connection part (30) may have an upper front hole (34) and the lower connection part (40) may have a lower front hole (44).

As another example, the front hole (34, 44) may be provided in only one of the upper connecting portion (30) and the lower connecting portion (40).

In this embodiment, it is exemplified that an upper front hole (34) is provided on the front of the upper connecting part (30) and a lower front hole (44) is provided on the front of the lower connecting part (40).

The upper front hole (34) can form a passage that opens the upper passage (32) forward on the front side of the upper connecting part (30). This upper front hole (34) can be formed to penetrate the front side of the upper connecting part (30) in the forward and backward directions.

The lower front hole (44) can form a passage that opens the lower passage (42) forward on the front side of the lower connecting part (40). This lower front hole (44) can be formed to penetrate the front side of the lower connecting part (40) in the forward and backward directions.

The above front holes (34, 44) can form a passage in the connection module (3) that opens the connection path (P) arranged on the rear side of the cooktop unit (15) toward the cooktop unit (15). These front holes (34, 44) can form a passage necessary for the cooking gas generated from food being cooked by the cooktop unit (15) to flow into the interior of the connection module (3), i.e., into the connection path (P), on the front side of the connection module (3).

Preferably, the front hole (34, 44) is arranged between the first device (1) and the hood module (25), but may be arranged closer to the center of the connection module (3) than the first device (1) and the hood module (25).

As an example, the upper front hole (34) may be arranged between the hood module (25) and the lower connection part (40), but may be arranged closer to the center of the connection module (3) than the hood module (25). In addition, the lower front hole (44) may be arranged between the upper connection part (30) and the first device (1), but may be arranged closer to the center of the connection module (3) than the first device (1).

As another example, the upper front hole (34) may be positioned at a position shifted downward from the vertical center of the upper connecting portion (30). Also, the lower front hole (44) may be positioned at a position shifted upward from the vertical center of the lower connecting portion (40).

As described above, the front hole (34, 44) positioned at a position that is offset from the top or bottom of the connection module (3) in the vertical direction, can be positioned at a position spaced a predetermined distance upward from the top plate (15a) of the cooktop part (15) and a predetermined distance downward from the second hood intake (27b).

Accordingly, the front hole (34, 44) can be positioned at a position somewhat removed from the influence of the suction force acting around the second hood intake (27b), and can also be positioned at a similar height to the top of the container that receives food and is placed on the cooktop (15).

[Operation and effect of cooking appliance]

Figure 9 is a drawing showing an example of one operation of the cooking appliance illustrated in Figure 8.

Hereinafter, the operation and effect of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Referring to Fig. 9, the connection module (3) is placed between the first device (1) and the hood module (25), and the connection path (P) formed inside the connection module (3) can connect between the first exhaust port (16) and the first hood intake port (27a).

In this way, the connection module (3) installed between the first device (1) and the hood module (25) can form an internal space separated from the exterior of the connection module (3) while connecting the first exhaust port (16) and the first hood intake port (27a). The connection path (P) can form a passage connecting the first exhaust port (16) and the first hood intake port (27a) in the internal space of the connection module (3).

For example, when combustion of the heating part occurs inside the first cooking room (10a), the inside of the first cooking room (10a) is heated and food is cooked inside the first cooking room (10a).

As another example, the oven section (10) of the first device (1) can provide a self-cleaning function. Self-cleaning can remove contaminants by burning them by heating the interior with the heating section of the first cooking chamber (10a) so that the temperature inside the first cooking chamber (10a) is maintained at a high temperature for a long period of time.

In this way, the combustion gas generated during the cooking or self-cleaning process of food in the oven section (10) can be transferred to the outside of the first cooking chamber (10a) through the exhaust duct (17) and then discharged to the outside of the first device (1) through the first exhaust port (16). At this time, the blower fan (18) can form an air current that causes the combustion gas generated in the first cooking chamber (10a) to flow toward the first exhaust port (16) through the exhaust duct (17).

In this way, the combustion gas discharged from the first device (1) can be introduced into the connecting passage (P) connected to the first exhaust port (16). The connecting passage (P) is connected to the exhaust passage (29) in which the hood fan (26) is arranged, and accordingly, the suction force generated by the hood fan (26) can be applied to the connecting passage (P).

In this way, the suction force acting on the connecting passage (P) can guide the flow of combustion gas generated inside the first device (1) toward the connecting passage (P). In addition, the suction force acting on the connecting passage (P) as described above can guide the flow of combustion gas introduced into the connecting passage (P) toward the hood intake port (27a, 27b), more specifically, toward the first hood intake port (27a) connected to the connecting passage (P).

That is, the combustion gas flowing into the connecting passage (P) from the first exhaust port (16) can flow toward the first hood intake port (27a) by the suction force acting on the connecting passage (P) and can flow into the exhaust passage (29) through the first hood intake port (27a). The combustion gas flowing into the exhaust passage (29) can be discharged to the outdoors through the second exhaust port (28).

The connection module (3) can capture combustion gas discharged through the first exhaust port (16) to prevent combustion gas generated during the cooking process by the oven section (10) from spreading around the cooking appliance.

In addition, the connection module (3) can guide the flow of combustion gas toward the hood module (25) so that the combustion gas captured inside the connection module (3) can be sucked into the hood module (25). At this time, the suction force acting on the connection path (P) can effectively guide the flow of combustion gas toward the hood module (25).

The connection module (3) of the present embodiment as described above can provide a path for forcibly guiding the flow of combustion gas generated during the cooking process by the oven section (10) toward the hood module (25).

The cooking appliance of this embodiment equipped with such a connection module (3) can prevent combustion gas generated during a cooking process by the oven section (10) from spreading to the surroundings of the cooking appliance but instead being sucked directly by the hood module (25), thereby suppressing contamination of the surroundings of the cooking appliance by combustion gas and providing further improved contaminant removal performance.

As an example, the first device (1) and the second device (2) can be connected to each other through a communication unit, and accordingly, the operations of the first device (1) and the second device (2) can be linked to each other. For example, when a cooking function or a self-cleaning function is performed in the oven unit (10) of the first device (1), the operation of the hood module (25) provided in the second device (2) can be initiated simultaneously.

That is, when the operation of the first device (1) that causes combustion gas emission is performed, the operation of the hood module (25) for capturing combustion gas and discharging it to the outside can be performed simultaneously.

Figure 10 is a drawing showing another example of operation of the cooking appliance illustrated in Figure 8.

As illustrated in Fig. 10, outside air can be introduced into the upper space (10b) through the front intake port (12a) at the front side of the first device (1). The outside air introduced into the upper space (10b) in this way can pass through the upper space (10b) and cool the upper space (10b), and then be discharged to the outside of the first device (1) through the first exhaust port (16). The air flow as described above can be induced by the suction force provided by the blower fan (18).

As described above, the suction force provided by the hood fan (26) can act on the connecting passage (P). In this way, the suction force acting on the connecting passage (P) can also act on the upper space (10b) connected to the connecting passage (P) through the first exhaust port (16).

That is, in the upper space (10b), the suction force provided by the blower fan (18) and the suction force provided by the hood fan (26) can work together. Accordingly, the air volume and velocity of the external air flowing into the upper space (10b) increase, thereby improving the cooling performance of the upper space (10b) and the electrical components installed therein.

When the operations of the first device (1) and the second device (2) are linked to each other, the operations of the blower fan (18) and the hood fan (26) can be linked to each other. For example, when a cooking function or a self-cleaning function is performed in the oven section (10) of the first device (1), the operations of the blower fan (18) provided in the first device (1) and the operations of the hood fan (26) provided in the hood module (25) can be initiated simultaneously.

FIG. 11 is a drawing showing another example of operation of the cooking appliance illustrated in FIG. 8.

Referring to Fig. 11, cooking gas generated from food being cooked by the cooktop unit (15) is captured by the hood module (25), introduced into the exhaust passage (29), and then discharged to the outdoors. Some of the cooking gas generated during the cooking process by the cooktop unit (15) may be introduced into the exhaust passage (29) through the second hood intake port (27b).

Some of the cooking gas generated during the cooking process by the cooktop unit (15) can be introduced into the connection path (P) through the front hole (34, 44) provided in the connection module (3). In this way, the cooking gas introduced into the connection path (P) can be introduced into the exhaust path (29) through the first hood intake port (27a).

According to the present embodiment, the front holes (34, 44) may be arranged at a position that is offset from the upper or lower center of the connection module (3). The front holes (34, 44) may be arranged at a position closer to the cooking gas generation source than the hood intakes (27a, 27b), particularly the second hood intakes (27b). For example, the front holes (34, 44) may be arranged at a similar height to the top of a container that receives food and is placed on the cooktop (15).

Through the front holes (34, 44) arranged in this manner, the connection module (3) can suck in cooking gas at a location much closer to the cooking gas generation source than the second hood intake port (27b). In this way, the connection module (3) that sucks in cooking gas through the front holes (34, 44) around the cooktop unit (15) can very effectively capture cooking gas generated during the cooking process by the cooktop unit (15).

In addition, inside the connection module (3) provided with the front hole (34, 44), the suction force provided by the hood fan (26) acts, and accordingly, the suction force acts around the front hole (34, 44) to pull the air around the cooktop part (15) toward the rear.

This suction force can act as a force that pulls the cooking gas generated around the cooktop part (15) toward the rear to prevent the cooking gas from spreading forward. In other words, the suction force generated around the front hole (34, 44) can act to guide the flow of the cooking gas generated around the cooktop part (15) toward the hood intake port (27a, 27b).

Accordingly, the flow of cooking gas generated around the cooktop (15) can be guided toward the hood intake (27a, 27b) instead of spreading forward, and thus the cooking appliance of the present embodiment can provide further improved cooking gas collection performance.

That is, the connection module (3) of the present embodiment can not only suck in cooking gas at a location close to the cooking gas generation source, but also effectively improve the cooking gas collection performance of the cooking appliance by directing the flow of cooking gas toward the hood intake port (27a, 27b).

When the operations of the first device (1) and the second device (2) are linked to each other, the operations of the cooktop unit (15) and the hood module (25) can be linked to each other. For example, when the operation for heating is initiated in the cooktop unit (15) of the first device (1), the operation of the hood module (25) provided in the second device (2) can be initiated simultaneously.

Figure 12 is a drawing showing another example of the connection module illustrated in Figure 8.

Referring to Fig. 12, a plurality of front holes may be arranged in at least one of the upper connecting portion (30) and the lower connecting portion (40). As an example, a plurality of upper front holes (34) may be arranged in the upper connecting portion (30) in the vertical direction, or a plurality of lower front holes (44) may be arranged in the lower connecting portion (40) in the vertical direction. As another example, a plurality of upper front holes (34) and lower front holes (44) may be arranged in both the upper connecting portion (30) and the lower connecting portion (40), respectively.

In this way, a plurality of front holes arranged on the front of the connection module (3) can increase the number and area of passages required for the cooking gas generated around the cooktop part (15) to be sucked into the connection module (3).

Figure 13 is a drawing showing another example of the connection module illustrated in Figure 8.

Referring to Fig. 13, the connection module (3) may be provided in a form in which only the upper connection part (30) is employed without the lower connection part (40). In this case, the connection module (3) may be directly connected only to the hood module (25) and the first hood intake port (27a), and may be spaced apart from the first device (1) and the first exhaust port (16) by a predetermined distance.

In the connection module (3) provided as described above, the vertical length of the upper connection part (30) may be at least 1/4 of the distance between the first exhaust port (16) and the hood intake port (27a, 27b), more specifically, between the first exhaust port (16) and the first hood intake port (27a). Preferably, the vertical length of the upper connection part (30) may be at least 1/2 of the distance between the first exhaust port (16) and the first hood intake port (27a).

A filter (35) may be provided on the lower side of the upper connection part (30) provided as described above. As an example, the filter (35) may cover the open lower side of the upper connection part (30) and may be connected to the lower side of the upper connection part (30). Cooking gas generated around the cooktop part (15) or cooking gas discharged through the first exhaust port (16) may be filtered by the filter (35) and then introduced into the interior of the connection module (3).

FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking appliance according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in Fig. 14, the second device (2a) may be provided in the form of a hood device rather than a microwave oven that is also a hood. That is, the second device (2a) of the present embodiment may be provided in a form that includes only a hood module (25; see Fig. 4) without a main body (20; see Fig. 4).

The connection module (3) can be placed between the second device (2a) and the first device (1) provided as described above, and can form a path inside connecting the first exhaust port (16; see FIG. 8) of the first device (1) and the first hood intake port (27a) of the second device (2a).

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, these are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be determined by the following patent claims.

1: 1st device
10: Oven section
10a: Kitchen 1
10b: Upper space
11 : Cavity
11a : Broil Burner
11b: Convection device
12 : Front panel
12a : Front intake
13 : Door
14: Control Panel
14a : Knob
14b : Display
15: Cooktop section
15a : Top plate
15b : Crater
16: 1st exhaust port
17: Exhaust duct
18 : Blower fan
2: 2nd device
20 : Body
20a: Second kitchen
21 : Cavity
22 : Door
25 : Hood module
26 : Hood fan
27a: 1st hood intake
27b: 2nd hood intake
28: Second exhaust port
29: Exhaust oil
3: Connection module
30 : Upper connection part
32: Upper Euro
34: Upper front hole
35 : Filter
40 : Lower connection
42 : Lower Euro
44: Lower front hole
P: connecting euro

Claims (18)

A hood module is placed on the upper side of the first device that discharges cooking gas or air generated inside or passing through the inside through the first exhaust port and discharges gas sucked through the intake port through the second exhaust port; and
An exhaust device including a connection module disposed between the first device and the hood module and forming a path therein that is connected to at least one of the first exhaust port and the intake port.
In the first paragraph,
The above connection module includes an upper connection part that is positioned between the first device and the hood module and connected to the hood module,
The upper connecting part is an exhaust device that forms an upper flow path inside that is connected to the intake port.
In the second paragraph,
The intake port is formed on the lower surface of the hood module facing the first device,
The above intake port is an exhaust device arranged in a space surrounded by the lower surface of the hood module and the upper connecting part.
In the second paragraph,
The upper part of the upper connection part is opened upward so that the upper part of the upper passage can be connected to the intake port,
The lower part of the upper connecting part is an exhaust device that opens downward so that the lower part of the upper passage can be opened toward the first device.
In paragraph 4,
An exhaust device in which the vertical length of the upper connecting portion is at least 1/4 of the distance between the first exhaust port and the intake port.
In paragraph 4,
An exhaust device in which, with respect to the vertical direction, the lower end of the upper connecting portion is positioned closer to the first exhaust port than to the intake port.
In the second paragraph,
The upper connecting portion includes a front hole arranged on the front of the upper connecting portion,
The above front hole is an exhaust device that forms a passage that opens the upper passage forward in the front of the upper connecting part.
In Article 7,
The above front hole is an exhaust device positioned at a lower position from the upper and lower center of the upper connecting part.
In the second paragraph,
The above connection module includes a lower connection part that is arranged between the first device and the upper connection part and connects between the first device and the upper connection part,
The above lower connecting part is an exhaust device that forms a lower passage inside to connect the first exhaust port and the upper passage.
In Article 9,
The lower connecting part is an exhaust device that is detachably connected to the first device and the upper connecting part.
In Article 9,
The above lower connecting part includes a front hole arranged on the front of the lower connecting part,
The above front hole is an exhaust device that forms a passage that opens the lower passage forward in the front of the lower connecting part.
In Article 11,
The above front hole is an exhaust device positioned at an upwardly tilted position from the upper and lower center of the lower connecting part.
In the first paragraph,
The above connecting module forms a path inside connecting the first exhaust port and the intake port,
The above first exhaust port and the above intake port are exhaust devices arranged in a space surrounded by the connection module.
A first device for discharging cooking gas or air generated or passing through the interior through a first exhaust port;
A hood module which is placed on the upper side of the first device and discharges gas taken in through the intake port through the second exhaust port; and
A cooking appliance including a connecting module forming a path therein connecting the first exhaust port and the intake port.
In Article 14,
The first device includes a cooktop portion that heats food placed on the upper portion of the first device,
The above connection module is placed on the upper and rear sides of the cooktop unit,
A cooking appliance in which a front hole is provided on the front of the above-mentioned connection module to form a passage that opens the flow path inside the above-mentioned connection module forward.
In Article 15,
The above connection module is placed between the first device and the hood module,
A cooking appliance in which the front hole is positioned closer to the vertical center of the connection module than the first device and the hood module.
A first device for discharging cooking gas or air generated or passing through the interior through a first exhaust port;
A second device, which is placed on the upper side of the first device and discharges gas taken in through the intake port through the second exhaust port; and
A cooking appliance including a connecting module forming a path therein connecting the first exhaust port and the intake port.
In Article 17,
The first device includes an oven section having a first cooking chamber and a cooking chamber formed inside the first cooking chamber, and a cooktop section for heating food placed on the upper part of the first device.
The second device includes a main body having a second cooking chamber formed inside, and a hood module arranged at the rear side of the second cooking chamber.
The above hood module includes a fan that sucks gas through the intake port and discharges it through the second exhaust port.
The above second cooking room is placed above the cooktop section,
The above suction port includes a first suction port arranged between the cooking chamber and the cooktop in the vertical direction, and a second suction port arranged between the first exhaust port and the second exhaust port in the vertical direction.
A cooking appliance in which the above connection module is arranged on the rear side of the cooktop and connects the first exhaust port and the second intake port.