Patent ID: 6604520
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: F24C

Abstract:
A vapor extraction device disposed in a region next to an open hot-food area for food preparation, comprising:a suction device for moving and discharging vapors from an open hot-food area; a length-compensating pipe having a pipe axis, said pipe fluidically connected to said suction device; an intake having: an elongated intake section for receiving the vapors emanating from the area, said elongated intake section having end sections, one of said end sections defining an opening connected to said pipe and fluidically coupled to said suction device through said pipe, said opening having a pivot point; a height adjustment device configured to move said intake section from a closed position approximately in a plane defined by the area to open positions at different vertical heights above the plane of the area including a height above a food preparation container placed onto the area; and a pivot having a pivot axis passing through said pivot point and corresponding to said pipe axis, said pivot configured to move said intake section about said pivot axis as a function of a vertical position of said intake section and to a position over the area; and said intake, said pivot axis, said pipe, and said pipe axis being disposed at the area.