Over-the-range microwave oven with an integrated duct

Abstract

An over-the-range microwave oven that includes a duct unit configured to direct air from the back of the oven to the front and further includes an integrated duct module. The duct unit includes: a first panel at the bottom, a pair of second panels forming both lateral side surfaces of the duct unit. The integrated duct module is disposed on the first panel and integrates a plurality of electrical components, such as a power source unit, a running capacitor, a noise filter and a fuse.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit and priority of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2014-0174471 filed on December 5, 2014, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a hanging microwave oven, and more particularly to the layout of electrical components associated with a ventilation system on a hanging microwave oven. Background technique [0004] Generally speaking, a hanging microwave oven refers to a microwave oven equipped with a ventilation system to expel air or oily fumes during cooking. Hanging microwave ovens are usually installed above gas or electric cooktops. [0005] Hanging microwave ovens combine a ducting unit for exhausting air and a cooking unit. Typically, the duct unit is coupled with a number of electrical components such as power supplies, operating capacitors, noise filters, fuses, humidity sensors and t...

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Problems solved by technology

[0006] The distributed design of the duct units complicates the internal construction of the microwave oven, making the installation and assembly process time-consuming and cumbersome, thus resulting in high manufacturing costs

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