Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for controlling an induction cooking hob (10) with a pot detection system and a user interface (14; 16). The method comprises the steps of activating the induction cooking hob (10) by touching a main switch (20) by a user; starting automatically the pot detection system by a control unit of the induction cooking hob (10); and detecting at least one pot (18) and/or pan (18) on a cooking surface (12) of the cooking hob (10) or detecting, if no pot (18) or pan (18) is placed on said cooking surface (12), by the pot detection system. The method comprises the further steps of deactivating the pot detection system after a predetermined time interval, if no pot (18) or pan (18) or if no further pot (18) or pan (18), respectively, has been detected on the cooking surface within said time interval; activating a deactivation indicator (26; 30) showing to the user that the pot detection system is deactivated, and providing an opportunity to reactivate the pot detection system by the user. Further, the present invention relates to a corresponding control unit. Additionally, the present invention relates to an induction cooking hob with said control unit and/or provided for the above mentioned method.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a half bridge induction heating generator, comprising at least one power terminal (10) provided for a direct current voltage, at least one ground terminal (12), and four capacitors (C2, C3, C4, C5) forming a bridge circuit between the power terminal (10) and the ground terminal (12). The induction heating generator comprises further an induction coil (L) interconnected in the centre of said bridge circuit, two semiconductor switches (Q1, Q2 ) connected in each case parallel to one of the both capacitors (C4, C5) on one side of the bridge circuit, and a further capacitor (CI) interconnected between the power terminal (10) and the ground terminal (12). The four capacitors (C2, C3, C4, C5) of the bridge circuit and the further capacitor (C1) are arranged inside a common housing (20), wherein said housing (20) and the capacitors (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5) form a capacitor assembly, which is a single component and mounted or mountable on and electrically connected or connectable to a printed circuit board. Further, the present invention relates to a capacitor assembly provided for said half bridge induction heating generator.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a temperature detection assembly (10) for a cooking pot (24). Said temperature detection assembly (10) comprises a straight and elongated bar (12), at least one SAW (surface acoustic wave) temperature sensor (10) arranged inside a lower end portion of the bar (12), a sensor antenna (16) connected to an upper end of the bar (12), and at least one handle (18) connected to the upper end of the bar (12). The SAW temperature sensor (10) or a heat conducting element connected to said SAW temperature sensor (10) is spaced from a lower end of the bar (12) by a predetermined distance, wherein a non-heat-conducting material is arranged between the SAW temperature sensor (10) or the heat conducting element, respectively, and the lower end of the bar (12). Further, the present invention relates to a lid (20) for a cooking pot (24), wherein the lid (20) is provided for receiving a temperature detection assembly (10) with a straight and elongated bar (12). The lid (20) comprises an elongated guide tube (22) for receiving the bar (12) of the temperature detection assembly (10), wherein an outer diameter of the bar (12) is marginally smaller than an inner diameter the guide tube (22).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a grill and/or frying plate (2) for the use on a cooking hob (1) with a cooking hob plate (6), in particular for the use on an induction cooking hob, comprising at least one grill section (3) and at least one section different from the grill section, in particular a frame section (4) or a warming section (8), wherein the grill and/or frying plate is formed and dimensioned such, that, when the grill and/or frying plate is mounted to the cooking hob, the at least one grill section is at least partially arranged directly above at least one heating element of the cooking hob and that the at least one section different from the grill section is at least partially arranged in a position where no heating element is arranged below, and wherein a recess and/or a securing recess (15) and/or a fixation groove (9) are arranged in a region that delimits the grill section from the section different from the grill section, in such a way that the heat transfer from the grill section to the section different from the grill section is reduced.
Abstract:
The present application in particular is directed to a microwave oven cavity (1). In order to obtain uniform heating and excellent heating efficiency, at least one inner wall (4) comprises at least one Fresnel reflective element (7) adapted to reflect microwaves coupled into the cavity (1) from a microwave source (5).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an induction cooking hob with illuminating equipment. The induction cooking hob includes a panel (10) arranged at the top side of said induction cooking hob, and a chassis (12) forming a substructure of said induction cooking hob. The panel (10) comprises at least one heating zone (14). The chassis (12) comprises at least one induction coil (16). The heating zone (14) corresponds with at least one induction coil (16). The induction cooking hob includes at least one intermediate layer (18, 20) between the panel (10) and the chassis (12). The intermediate layer (18) comprises a plurality of cut-outs (22) arranged according to a predetermined pattern within the heating zone (14). The chassis (12) comprises at least one light emitting diode (24) arranged in a central portion of the induction coil (16).
Abstract:
A switching arrangement for detection of displacement of a movable member (80, 62, 86) of a household appliance comprises: (a) a switch (76, 84) having an control element (78, 116) which is movable between a first position in which the switch assumes a first switching condition and at least one second position in which the switch assumes a second switching condition; and (b) an actuation member (68, 82) adapted for connection to said movable member (80, 62, 86) and having a cam surface engaging said control element (78, 116).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a casing for a domestic appliance. The domestic appliance comprises a bottom part (40) formed as a metal sheet, two side walls (20) formed as metal sheets, a rear part (30) formed as a metal sheet, and a top part (2) formed as a metal sheet. At least two adjacent parts (2, 20, 30, 40) of the casing are connected together along their common adjacent edges. At least two adjacent parts (2, 20, 30, 40) of the casing comprise foldbacks (15, 27, 29, 41) extending along the common edges, at least one part (2, 20, 30, 40) comprises at least one embossing (15A, 48A) arranged at a predetermined distance from its foldback (41). Said predetermined distance corresponds with the width of the foldback (27, 41) of the adjacent part (20), so that the foldback (27, 41) of the adjacent part (20) is clamped between the foldback (41) and embossing (15A, 48A) of said one part (2, 40).
Abstract:
Door for a domestic appliance, in particular an oven door, having a front glass (10; 40) and a handle (12; 42) for opening and closing the door, wherein the handle (12; 42) is attached to the front glass (10; 40) by means of an adhesive without any additional fixing means.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cooking hob with a mobile upper part and a stationary or mobile lower part. The upper part includes at least one panel (10) arranged at its top side. The upper part includes at least one induction coil (12) arranged below the panel (10). The upper part includes at least one rechargeable battery (14). The upper part includes at least one inverter circuit for generating the alternating current for the induction coil (12). The lower part includes a base plate (18). The lower part includes a power supply circuit (16) arranged on the base plate (18) and connected or connectable to the grid. The upper part is attachable on and removable from the lower part by a user.