Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a cooking process on an induction cooking hob (10). Said method comprises the steps of setting at least one temperature value or at least one parameter value corresponding with the temperature by a user; starting the cooking process by a control unit of the induction cooking hob (10), setting a maximum power (Pmax) for a corresponding cooking zone by the control unit, calculating at least one average slope value (S1, S2, ASP) of a temperature-time-diagram (20, 22, 24) of the cooking process by the control unit, comparing the average slope value (S1, S2, ASP) with a corresponding threshold value (THR1, THR2, THR3) by the control unit, and indicating that the temperature or parameter has obtained the set temperature value or parameter value, respectively, by the control unit, if the average slope value (S1, S2, ASP) is equal with or smaller than the corresponding threshold value (THR1, THR2, THR3). Further, the present invention relates to a control unit for controlling a cooking process on an induction cooking hob. In particular, the method and control unit are provided for controlling a boiling process and a frying process on an induction cooking hob.
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 an induction hob with a number of induction coils (12) on a cooking surface (10) and an apparatus for determining the temperatures on the induction coils (12). The induction coils (12) are arranged on the cooking surface (10) according to a predetermined scheme. At least one temperature sensor (14, 16, 18, 20; 24, 26) is arranged within an intermediate space between two or more induction coils (12). The at least one temperature sensor (14, 16, 18, 20; 24, 26) and the central portions of at least two adjacent induction coils (12) are thermally connected by heat conductor elements (22). The temperature sensors (14, 16, 18, 20; 24, 26) are electrically connected to at least one evaluation circuit for determining the temperatures of the adjacent induction coils (12).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an induction cooking hob (10) including a number of heating zones (12, 14, 16, 18). Each heating zone (12, 14, 16, 18) comprises or corresponds with at least one induction coil. Each induction coil is connected to a generator. Two or more heating zones (12, 14, 16, 18) are linked or can be linked into a cooking area by a user. The linked heating zones (12, 14, 16, 18) are controlled by a common power setting. An operator interface is provided for operating the heating zones (12, 14, 16, 18). A control unit is provided for controlling the heating zones (12, 14, 16, 18). The operator interface includes actuating elements corresponding with predetermined links (20) between the heating zones (12, 14, 16, 18). The control unit is provided for synchronizing the generators of the linked heating zones (12, 14, 16, 18) by one common controller.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an induction heating generator. The induction heating generator comprises or corresponds with a rectifier circuit (10). An input of the rectifier circuit (10) is connected or connectable to an AC power terminal (12). Four capacitors (C1, C2, C3, C4) form a bridge circuit between two output terminals of the rectifier circuit (10). The bridge circuit includes a first capacitor series (C1, C2) and a second capacitor series (C3, C4). An induction coil (L) is interconnected in the centre of the bridge circuit. At least two semiconductor switches (S1, S2) are connected in each case parallel to one of the capacitors (C1, C2) of at least the first capacitor series (C1, C2). The induction heating generator comprises a control circuit block (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) for controlling the control electrodes of the semiconductor switches (S1, S2). A shunt element (SE) is connected in series with the first capacitor series (C1, C2), wherein said shunt element (SE) and the first capacitor series (C1, C2) are interconnected between the output terminals of the rectifier circuit (10), and wherein the shunt element (SE) is connected to an input of the control circuit block (14, 16, 18, 20, 22). Further, the present invention relates to an induction cooking hob comprising at least one induction heating generator.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an induction generator for induction heating elements, in particular for induction coils of a cooking hob. The induction generator is connected or connectable to different lines (L1, L2, L3) of a three-phase mains. The induction generator includes a control unit (10) connected to a current transformer (38), placed on one (L1) of the lines (L1, L2, L3) of the three-phase mains. The induction generator includes a number of power sections (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36). Each power section (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) is provided for supplying one of the induction heating elements (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50). The control unit (10) is provided for estimating and correcting harmonic distortions of the mains current via the current transformer (38). The power transferred to a heated object as a function of the frequency is stored or storable in a memory of the control unit (10), so that the heated object is identifiable by its frequency-power characteristic. The frequency spectrum of the transferred power related to a harmonic distortion in the line (L1) supplying the control unit is stored or storable in the memory of the control unit (10), if said harmonic distortion exceeds a predetermined limit. The harmonic distortions of the mains current are corrected or correctable by the control unit (10), if a heated object with the frequency-power characteristic related to the harmonic distortion is detected.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an induction cooking hob with a pot detection device. The induction cooking hob includes a cooking surface (10) comprising one or more cooking areas (14, 16) and/or cooking zones (18). The induction cooking hob includes a user interface (12) comprising at least one switch element and at least one display. The induction cooking hob includes a control unit for controlling the cooking area(s) (14, 16) and/or the cooking zone(s) (18). The pot detection device is provided for checking, if a cooking vessel is placed on the cooking area(s) (14, 16) and/or cooking zone(s) (18). The control unit is provided for switching off the cooking area(s) (14, 16) and/or cooking zone(s) (18), if the pot detection device has identified that the cooking vessel has been removed from said cooking area(s) (14, 16) and/or the cooking zone(s) (18). The control unit is provided for storing a cooking mode of that or those cooking area(s) (14, 16) and/or cooking zone(s) (18), which has been switched off. The display is provided for indicating that the cooking area(s) (14, 16) and/or cooking zone(s) (18) has been switched off. The switch element is provided for restarting the cooking area(s) (14, 16) and/or cooking zone(s) (18) in the same cooking mode, which has been switched off before. Further, the present invention relates to a method for operating an induction cooking hob with a pot detection device.
Abstract:
The present application in particular is directed to an induction coil assembly 2 adapted for an electric induction hob of a household or industrial type appliance. The induction coil assembly 2 comprises at least one induction coil 5 which has at least one of ovoid and coiled ovoid windings 6.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an assembly unit (1) for an induction hob with at least one induction element, comprising a) at least one carrying element (2) for carrying the circuits and/or devices (3) for supplying the at least one induction element, b) wherein the at least one carrying element (2) comprises a base area (2a) and side areas (2b - 2e) protruding upwards from the base area (2a), c) wherein the at least one carrying element (2) is connectable with at least one further carrying element (2') along a side area (2b - 2e), d) wherein the side areas comprise d l) connection elements (10 - 19) for connection with the at least one further carrying element, d2) preferably at least one power wire slot (30) for inserting at least one power supply wire and/or d3) preferably at least one signal wire slot (30) for inserting at least one signal wire. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing an assembly unit according to one of the preceding claims, a) wherein at least two carrying elements are connected, b) wherein a first (2) and a second (2') carrying element are connected along their first side walls (2e, 2e'), where especially the first carrying element (2) is turned with respect to the second carrying element (2') by 180° and/or c) wherein the second side wall of the first carrying element (2) is connected with the forth side wall of a third carrying element (2").