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29-12-2018 дата публикации

Номер: RU2017101731A3
Автор:
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20-11-2006 дата публикации

ВАРОЧНЫЙ АППАРАТ С ИНДУКЦИОННЫМ НАГРЕВОМ

Номер: RU2005116312A
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... 1. Варочный аппарат с индукционным нагревом, содержащий верхнюю плиту, имеющую первую поверхность и вторую поверхность, причем первая поверхность верхней плиты предназначена для размещения загружаемой кастрюли, при этом верхняя плита выполнена с возможностью пропускания инфракрасного излучения, нагревательную катушку для индукционного нагрева загружаемой кастрюли, инвертор для подачи тока высокой частоты на нагревательную катушку, детектор инфракрасного излучения, расположенный под второй поверхностью верхней плиты, и предназначенный для определения инфракрасного излучения от загружаемой кастрюли, первый термодетектор, предназначенный для определения температуры загружаемой кастрюли на основании выходного сигнала детектора инфракрасного излучения, контроллер нагрева, предназначенный для определения того, что температура загружаемой кастрюли становится стабильной, если удовлетворяется условие, в соответствии с которым изменение температуры, определяемое первым термодетектором, находится ...

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03-12-1992 дата публикации

Номер: DE0004024432C2

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08-06-2000 дата публикации

Sensorgesteuertes Kochfeld mit unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte angeordneter Sensoreinheit

Номер: DE0019856140A1
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Bekannt ist ein sensorgesteuertes Kochfeld mit einer Kochfeldplatte, insbesondere aus Glaskeramik, mit zumindest einer Kochzone, die mittels eines unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte angeordneten Heizelementes beheizbar ist, sowie mit einer unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte angeordneten und gegen deren Unterseite im Bereich eines flächenmäßig begrenzten Meßfleckes gerichteten Wärmestrahlungs-Sensoreinheit, die in Verbindung steht mit einer Steuereinheit zur Regelung der Heizleistung des Heizelementes. Um topfunabhängig eine möglich genaue Heizleistungsregelung zu erreichen, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, daß der Wert des Transmissionsgrades des Materials der Kochfeldplatte zumindest im Bereich des Meßfleckes zumindest im spektralen Meßbereich der Wärmestrahlungs-Sensoreinheit kleiner als 30%, vorzugsweise kleiner als 10% und insbesondere annähernd etwa 0% ist.

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16-12-2010 дата публикации

Sensorvorrichtung mit zumindest einem IR-Sensor

Номер: DE112007001267A5
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10-02-2000 дата публикации

Haushaltgerät

Номер: DE0019835622A1
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A domestic appliance comprising at least one heating element (4) and one resistance monitoring device (8) that monitors the electric resistance value when the heating element is turned on.

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15-11-1979 дата публикации

Radiation heating unit for cooking utensils - has insulating support for resistors with transverse elevations in which resistors are partly embedded

Номер: DE0002820114A1
Автор: FISCHER KARL, FISCHER,KARL
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The unit is esp. for vitrified ceramic electric cooking utensils with heating resistors mounted in a flat insulating support in the heating area, as in 27 29 929. It has shaped in it elevations in which the heating resistors are partly embedded, but apart from this they are not embedded and run on the insulating support surface. The insulating support surface is slightly wavy, with the crests (17) transversal to the resistors (18), forming the elevations (21) in which the resistors (18) are partly embedded.

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07-04-2016 дата публикации

Bestimmen einer Temperatur mittels eines Infrarotsensors

Номер: DE102014220273A1
Автор: BAUER PETER, BAUER, PETER
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Ein Verfahren dient zum Bestimmen einer Temperatur mittels mindestens eines oberhalb eines Kochfelds (2) angeordneten und in Richtung des Kochfelds (2) ausgerichteten Infrarotsensors (7), wobei eine Garguttemperatur (T) von auf dem Kochfeld (2) abgestelltem Gargut (G) bestimmt wird. Ein Verfahren dient zum Regeln einer Garguttemperatur (T) von auf einem Kochfeld (2) abgestelltem Gargut (G), wobei die Garguttemperatur (T) bestimmt wird und die bestimmte Garguttemperatur (T) als eine Grundlage für einen Energieeintrag in das Gargut (G) verwendet wird, wobei die Garguttemperatur (T) mittels des Verfahrens zum Bestimmen einer Temperatur bestimmt wird. Ein System (2, 3) ist mit einem Kochfeld (2) und einer oberhalb des Kochfelds (2) angeordneten Temperatur-Bestimmungseinrichtung (3) mit mindestens einem in Richtung des Kochfelds (2) ausgerichteten Infrarotsensor (7) ausgerüstet, wobei die Temperatur-Bestimmungseinrichtung (3) mit dem Kochfeld (2) kommunikativ koppelbar (9, 10) ist und eine Garguttemperatur-Bestimmungseinrichtung ...

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13-11-1986 дата публикации

Radiant heating device for cooking apparatuses, especially for glass-ceramic cooking hobs

Номер: DE0003516788A1
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The radiant heating device is intended for cooking apparatuses, especially for glass-ceramic cooking hobs having at least one bright radiator and at least one dark radiator. In order to carry out a high-temperature or boiling process, the bright radiator and the dark radiator are connected to the power supply in a parallel circuit. A changeover to low-temperature or simmering operation is carried out by means of a thermostat, the parallel circuit of the bright and dark radiators being connected in series with a bias resistor, as a result of which the overall heating power is reduced. ...

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27-10-2005 дата публикации

KOCHGERÄT

Номер: DE0060201683T2

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20-10-1993 дата публикации

Temperature compensated load energising device

Номер: GB0002266184A
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A device (D1, D2) for electrical connection to a voltage source (V) and an electrically resistive load (L) , for energising the load at a required duty cycle irrespective of the ambient temperature. The device incorporates a temperature-responsive switch (S) and electrical resistance heating means (R; R1, R2) in thermo-conducting relationship with the switch, the switch being arranged for connecting and disconnecting the voltage source (V) to and from the load (L) and the heating means (R; R1, R2) . The device (D1, D2) also incorporates an arrangement which includes means responsive to change in ambient temperature and which effects consequential adjustment of electrical power dissipated in the electrical resistance heating means (R; R1, R2) when the device (D1, D2) is operating with the switch (S) in a closed state, so that a required duty cycle obtained at a predetermined ambient temperature is maintained, within acceptable limits, at an ambient temperature different from the predetermined ...

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13-04-2005 дата публикации

Radiant electric heater incorporating a temperature-limiting device

Номер: GB0002407014A
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A radiant electric heater (2) comprises at least one electric heating element (12) and a temperature-limiting device (14). The at least one electric heating element (12) has terminal regions (12A, 12B) and is in the form of a corrugated metal ribbon. The temperature-limiting device (14) comprises a multiple-faced housing (22) and a temperature-sensitive assembly (16) extending from the housing at least partly across the at least one electric heating element (12). First and second electrically conductive elements (30, 32) extend from opposing faces (26, 28) of the housing and are connected to the terminal regions (12A, 12B) of the at least one electric heating element. The first and second electrically conductive elements (30, 32) are directed such that both elements converge towards a longitudinal axis (34) of the temperature-sensitive assembly (16).

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30-07-1981 дата публикации

Glass ceramic hob including temperature sensor

Номер: GB0002067880A
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A glass ceramic cooker hob includes, as a temperature sensing device, an electrical resistance temperature detector which may be either in contact with or beneath and spaced apart from the glass ceramic. The output of the temperature detector may be used to thermostatically control the heating element or to light a warning lamp.

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13-05-1981 дата публикации

Heating element for a ceramic heating unit

Номер: GB0002061679A
Автор: Gossler, Gerhard
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A heating element for a glass ceramic cooking unit includes heating resistors in the form of a substantially circular main heating element (26) and additional heating elements (27) disposed laterally of the main heating element (26) to form therewith an elongate rectangular heated surface. The main heating element (26) can be switched on independently of the additional heating elements (27). The support shell (18) carrying the heating elements (26, 27) is formed with walls, acting as thermal barriers, between the heating elements (26, 27). A thermostat (30) is provided. ...

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28-11-1984 дата публикации

AN ELECTRIC COOKER

Номер: GB0002092869B
Автор:
Принадлежит: MICROPORE INTERNATIONAL LTD

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28-04-1982 дата публикации

COOKER PLATE ASSEMBLY

Номер: GB0002011769B
Автор:

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10-08-1989 дата публикации

COOK MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICALLY INDUCTIVE HEATING OF A COOK CONTAINER

Номер: AT0000388637B
Автор:
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15-07-2007 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT FOR WARMING UP MEALS

Номер: AT0000365439T
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15-07-2007 дата публикации

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR REGULATING COOK EQUIPMENT

Номер: AT0000365440T
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26-09-1988 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE LIMITER FOR COOK SURFACES

Номер: AT0000386673B
Автор:
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15-05-2010 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL HEATING ARRANGEMENT

Номер: AT0000467090T
Принадлежит:

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15-07-1990 дата публикации

HEIZELEMENT FUER EIN GLASKERAMIK-KOCHGERAET

Номер: ATA500180A
Автор:
Принадлежит:

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15-02-2012 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR DEVICES AND WITH IT EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

Номер: AT0000542391T
Принадлежит:

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10-04-1980 дата публикации

SNAP SWITCH

Номер: AT0000356202B
Автор:
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15-04-2017 дата публикации

Cooking Device

Номер: AT0000517723A1
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Kochhilfsvorrichtung (1) mit einem Temperaturfühler (2) und einer elektronischen Schaltungsanordnung (3), der ein Ausgabewert des Temperaturfühlers (2) zugeführt ist, wobei von der elektronischen Schaltungsanordnung (3) Daten zur Regelung der Temperatur eines von einer Kochsteile (22) aufheizbaren Kochgefäßes (21) drahtlos an eine Empfangseinheit (23) übertragbar sind, wobei die Kochhilfsvorrichtung (1) nach Art eines Stehaufmännchens ausgebildet ist, welches sich auf einem ebenen, horizontalen Boden (29) des Kochgefäßes in einen aufgerichteten Zustand aufrichtet.

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15-06-2017 дата публикации

Cooking Device

Номер: AT0000517723B1
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Kochhilfsvorrichtung (1) mit einem Temperaturfühler (2) und einer elektronischen Schaltungsanordnung (3), der ein Ausgabewert des Temperaturfühlers (2) zugeführt ist, wobei von der elektronischen Schaltungsanordnung (3) Daten zur Regelung der Temperatur eines von einer Kochstelle (22) aufheizbaren Kochgefäßes (21) drahtlos an eine Empfangseinheit (23) übertragbar sind, wobei die Kochhilfsvorrichtung (1) nach Art eines Stehaufmännchens ausgebildet ist, welches sich auf einem ebenen, horizontalen Boden (29) des Kochgefäßes in einen aufgerichteten Zustand aufrichtet.

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25-01-1974 дата публикации

Mechanism for thermal treating of cook and/or roasting property

Номер: AT0000312759B
Автор:
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15-10-1988 дата публикации

TEMPERATURFUEHLANORDNUNG FUER ELEKTRISCHE STRAHLHEIZKOERPER

Номер: ATA98082A
Автор:
Принадлежит:

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15-04-2002 дата публикации

STRAHLUNGSHEIZKÖRPER FOR A COOK PLACE

Номер: AT0000215731T
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15-07-2000 дата публикации

COOK SYSTEM

Номер: AT0000194259T
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22-08-2002 дата публикации

Method and device for determining the temperature of a cooking vessel

Номер: AU0009725901A
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07-01-1988 дата публикации

RADIANT HEATER UNIT

Номер: AU0007520687A
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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Temperature sensing and heating device

Номер: AU2011357590A8
Принадлежит:

An induction heating system including a container for storing a substance; a heating element in thermal contact with the substance; a machine readable tag in thermal contact with the substance, the tag having a machine readable temperature- dependant characteristic; an interrogator for reading the temperature-dependant characteristic of the tag and for determining the current temperature of the substance; an induction heater for generating an AC magnetic field to heat the heating element; and a heater controller for controlling operation of the induction heater, in response to the substance temperature determined by the interrogator, to heat the substance.

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08-04-2021 дата публикации

Cooktop

Номер: AU2015342728B2
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure describes an induction cooker (100) having an induction element (104) for heating a cooking vessel (106) containing a food substance. The induction cooker (100) also has a temperature sensor (120) for measuring a temperature of the cooking vessel (106) or food substance. A memory is also includes having stored therein a cooking sequence. The cooking sequence includes sequential stages, each stage being defined by a set temperature to be reached by the cooking vessel (106) or food substance, a set maximum power applied to the induction element (104) during heating and a time associated with the stage. A controller is included for retrieving the cooking sequence and controlling the induction element (104) based upon the cooking sequence and the temperature measured.

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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Cooktop

Номер: AU2015342715A1
Принадлежит: Molins & Co Pty Ltd

A cooktop appliance apparatus for use in cooking. The appliance including a controller for controlling operation of the fan system based on an average power level supplied to a heating system, and based on a temperature measure associated with the one or more subsystems. The appliance including a hardware-implemented safety module comprising two or more temperature actuated safety circuits. The appliance including a user interface adapted to receive a user input with respect to operating parameters of the heating system, the user input including a heating control mode and a set temperature. The appliance including a controller adapted to identify a cooking vessel on an induction cooktop.

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27-06-1997 дата публикации

A resistive heating element for a cooker

Номер: AU0001030897A
Принадлежит:

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19-05-2005 дата публикации

Method and device for determining the temperature of a cooking vessel

Номер: AU0000781345B2
Принадлежит:

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29-03-1973 дата публикации

INFRA-RED SURFACE COOKER APPARATUS

Номер: AU0003371171A
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09-02-1982 дата публикации

ELECTRIC COOKER RADIANT HEATING UNIT

Номер: CA1118029A
Принадлежит: FISCHER KARL, FISCHER, KARL

The disclosure teaches a radiant heating unit which consists of an insulating support which is substantially plate-shaped in the heating region. Heating resistances are arranged on the insulating support, and the insulating support has elevations shaped from it. The heating resistances are partially embedded in the insulating support only at the elevations and are not embedded elsewhere on the surface of the insulating support. The elevations are spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the heating resistances. A heating unit produced in accordance with the invention is simple to produce and has good coefficients of radiation and good positional security of the heating resistances under all operating conditions.

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14-01-1992 дата публикации

POWER CONTROL FOR APPLIANCE HAVING A GLASS CERAMIC COOKING SURFACE

Номер: CA0001294311C
Принадлежит: GEN ELECTRIC, GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

IMPROVED POWER CONTROL FOR APPLIANCE HAVING A GLASS CERAMIC COOKING SURFACE An improved power control system for a household cooking appliance of the type having a glass ceramic cooking surface and at least one radiant heating unit disposed beneath the cooking surface operable at a plurality of user selectable power settings. At least one of the power settings has associated with it predetermined maximum and minimum reference temperatures defining a temperature band representative of the steady state temperature range for the glass ceramic support surface proximate the heating unit when heating normal loads at that power setting. The power control system includes an arrangement for sensing the temperature of the glass ceramic cooking surface proximate the heating unit and is operative to operate the heating unit at a power level other than the power level corresponding to the user selected power setting when the sensed glass ceramic support surface temperature is outside the predetermined ...

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31-03-1992 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMATIC SURFACE UNIT

Номер: CA0001298337C
Принадлежит: GEN ELECTRIC, GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

PATENT - 9D-RG-17297 - Kern A TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN AUTOMATIC SURFACE UNIT An improved temperature sensor assembly for an automatic solid disk surface unit includes a temperature sensor enclosed in a metallic hermetically sealed generally cylindrical housing. Upper ant lower centrally apertured annular disks formed of a porcelain ceramic material thermally isolate the sensor housing from the surrounding surface unit. A protective metallic skirt conforming to the outer contour of the insulating disks holds the assembly together. A layer of glaze material covers the exposed upper surface of the upper disk in the gap between the skirt and the housing to prevent the adsorption of food soils.

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07-12-1976 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CONTROL CIRCUIT

Номер: CA1001261A
Автор:
Принадлежит:

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09-02-1982 дата публикации

ELECTRIC COOKER RADIANT HEATING UNIT

Номер: CA0001118029A1
Автор: FISCHER KARL
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24-04-2008 дата публикации

A METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REMOVING COATINGS ON A METAL STRUCTURE

Номер: CA0002666812A1
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A device for removing layers of corrosion and other coatings (205) from a metal surface (204) is disclosed. Said device includes a signal generator ( 202) driving an induction coil (201) that is positioned on the structure (20 4). A control unit (206) includes a temperature sensor sensing the temperatu re in the metal structure (204). The control unit is adapted to control the power output of the signal generator (202) in accordance with the temperatur e in the metal structure (204).

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16-06-2015 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING COOKING APPARATUS

Номер: CA0002724498C
Принадлежит: PANASONIC CORPORATION, PANASONIC CORP

An induction heating cooking apparatus includes a magnetic flux-shielding plate to restrain magnetic flux leakage from a heating coil and define a cooling air trunk, through which cooling air from a fan passes. An infrared sensor for detecting infrared rays emitted from a cooking container and a control circuit for controlling an output of a heating coil depending on an output from the infrared sensor are accommodated within the same space with respect to the magnetic flux-shielding plate to thereby enhance assemblage. Also, the infrared sensor is mainly cooled by cooling air passing through a cooling air trunk to thereby enhance the cooling efficiency of the infrared sensor and conduct correct temperature detection.

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15-01-1943 дата публикации

Elektrische Wärmeplatte.

Номер: CH0000225126A
Принадлежит: KIRCHER HERMANN, KIRCHER,HERMANN

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31-01-1983 дата публикации

RADIATION HEATING UNIT.

Номер: CH0000634451A5
Автор: KARL FISCHER
Принадлежит: FISCHER KARL, FISCHER, KARL

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15-06-1984 дата публикации

PERMUTATION LOCK.

Номер: CH0000643628A5

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15-10-1985 дата публикации

HEATING DEVICE FOR GLASS CERAMIC COOK EQUIPMENT.

Номер: CH0000651989A5
Автор: GOESSLER, GERHARD

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14-09-1984 дата публикации

COOK MECHANISM FOR THE INDUCTIVE HEATING OF A COOK CONTAINER.

Номер: CH0000645229A5
Принадлежит: EGO REGELTECH, E.G.O. REGELTECHNIK GMBH

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30-07-1982 дата публикации

COOK EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERAL ELEKTROKOCHPLATTEN.

Номер: CH0000631255A5
Автор: KARL FISCHER
Принадлежит: FISCHER KARL, FISCHER, KARL

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31-01-1986 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL COOK EQUIPMENT WITH TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

Номер: CH0000654160A5

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14-11-2014 дата публикации

Automatic adjustment of [...].

Номер: CH0000708042A2
Автор: REBSAMEN ROLAND
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Es wird ein Kochfeld (10) mit zwei oder mehr Sensoren (12) zur Erfassung einer sich im Kochfeld ausbreitenden Welle beschrieben, wobei die Sensoren (12) mit einer Kochfeldsteuerung (16) verbunden sind, die zum Auffinden eines für einen Kochvorgang an einer Stelle des Kochfelds kennzeichnenden Signalverlaufs Signale von mindestens zwei Sensoren (12) in einem signalverarbeitenden Prozess verknüpft.

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15-08-1991 дата публикации

Induction heating over for epitaxial deposition process - has individual control by phase-shifting of several induction loops fed in parallel by common generator

Номер: CH0000678251A5
Принадлежит: SITESA SA, SITESA S.A.

Gas flows (G, H arrows) down the cylindrical casing (1) in which deposition occurs at temperatures of 1000 degreees C upwards on plates supported by the graphite cone (2). Heating is by several identical induction loops (4a, 4b, 4c) at different levels which are all supplied by vertical busbars (5a, 5b) connected to the HF (15-20kHz) generator (3). Heat requirements at each level are assessed by temperature, flow and gas composition sensors, communicating with a programmable controller (11), which causes a phase-shifter (8) to inject currents of identical frequency but different phase into each loop via toroidal transformers (6a, 6b, 6c). USE/ADVANTAGE - Semiconductor manufacture. Rapid and precise temperature control throughout.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Electrical cooking plate system, has sensor for detection of cooking utensils arranged on heating plate for influencing heating, and heat dissipation device exhibiting thermal capacity of ceramic thin layer and quick refrigeration

Номер: CH0000704228A1
Автор: BUSHAY BRYAN
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The system has a real-time sensor (1.4.1.1) for detection of cooking utensils arranged on a heating plate for influencing heating. A heat dissipation device exhibits thermal capacity of a ceramic thin layer and quick refrigeration. Cooling properties are applied between the ceramic thin layer and a tray by integration within a base of system of plates (1.1). A coolant cools down air, and heating capacitance of the heating device is controlled. The coolant cools the plates, an environment (1.1.1) and conversion ventilators. The sensors produce and stabilize uniform airflow to the system. An independent claim is also included for a method for heating and cooling a heating plate system in a quick manner.

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13-07-2012 дата публикации

INDUCTION COOK EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE-STEERED COOKING.

Номер: CH0000704318A2
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Ermittlung und Regelung der Temperatur eines Gegenstandes mit induktiven Eigenschaften, welcher mittels eines Induktionsgerätes induktiv erwärmt wird, wobei das Induktionsgerät eine Induktionsspule (3), Mittel zur Erzeugung eines Induktionsschwingkreises und ein oberhalb der Induktionsspule angeordnetes Auflageelement mit einer ersten Seite, welche als Auflagefläche für den Gegenstand dient, und einer zweiten Seite, welche zur Induktionsspule (3) hin gerichtet ist, enthält. An die zweite Seite ist wenigstens ein Temperatursensor (4) angebracht. Über Erfassungsmittel wird die Resonanzfrequenz des Induktionsschwingkreises gemessen und aus der gemessenen Resonanzfrequenz die Temperatur des Gegenstandes berechnet, wobei die Resonanzfrequenz über eine mathematische Funktion in einer Beziehung mit der Temperatur des Gegenstandes steht, und die Funktion durch Ermitteln von wenigstens zwei absoluten Temperatureichwerten des Gegenstandes bei jeweils unterschiedlichen ...

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15-03-2016 дата публикации

Induction cooking apparatus for temperature controlled cooking.

Номер: CH0000704318B1
Принадлежит: INDUCS AG

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Ermittlung und Regelung der Temperatur eines Gegenstandes (5) mit induktiven Eigenschaften, welcher mittels eines Induktionsgerätes (1) induktiv erwärmt wird, wobei das Induktionsgerät (1) eine Induktionsspule (3), Mittel zur Erzeugung eines Induktionsschwingkreises und ein oberhalb der Induktionsspule (3) angeordnetes Auflageelement (2) mit einer ersten Seite, welche als Auflagefläche für den Gegenstand (5) dient, und einer zweiten Seite, welche zur Induktionsspule (3) hin gerichtet ist, enthält. An die zweite Seite ist wenigstens ein Temperatursensor (4) angebracht. Über Erfassungsmittel wird die Resonanzfrequenz des Induktionsschwingkreises gemessen und aus der gemessenen Resonanzfrequenz die Temperatur des Gegenstandes (5) berechnet, wobei die Resonanzfrequenz über eine mathematische Funktion in einer Beziehung mit der Temperatur des Gegenstandes (5) steht, und die Funktion durch Ermitteln von wenigstens zwei absoluten Temperatureichwerten des ...

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30-11-2016 дата публикации

induction cook system with temperature control.

Номер: CH0000711124A2
Автор: DUSKO MARAVIC
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Das Induktionskochsystem gemäss der Erfindung besteht aus einem speziellen Kochgeschirr (2) in dessen Boden eine Temperaturerfassungseinheit (3) untergebracht ist und einer im Kochfeld untergebrachten Elektronik (4), die in der Lage ist, das drahtlos gesendete Signal zu empfangen und als Führungsgrösse einer temperaturgeführten Leistungsregelung zu benutzen. Das vorgestellte Induktionskochsystem mit Temperaturregelung ist ein System, welches sich durch höchste Energieeffizienz, hohe Betriebssicherheit, leichte Bedienung und unbegrenzte Design auszeichnet.

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27-08-1998 дата публикации

INDUCTION ELECTRIC HEATER

Номер: EA0199800067A1
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22-02-2012 дата публикации

Номер: CN0101574015B
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14-08-1980 дата публикации

Dispositif de cuisson d'aliments par induction.

Номер: FR0002447128A
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Dispositif de cuisson des aliments à l'eau par chauffage inductif évitant tout débordement. Un fait-tout 13 dont le fond est en matériau ferromagnétique et qui est placé sur une surface 12 non ferromagnétique aux emplacements de cuisson 14, 15 est chauffé par les courants de Foucault engendrés par le champ électromagnétique produit par une bobine 16 parcourue par un courant alternatif à haute fréquence. Sur le fait-tout est placé un groupe palpeur 25 muni de contacts 33, 34 qui s'ouvrent en fonction de la température détectée par une capsule de dilatation 29; un bloc de réglage et de commande 21 donne alors l'ordre à un onduleur/diviseur de puissance 20 de modifier la puissance de chauffage en modifiant la fréquence du courant alimentant la bobine 16 et/ou en n'alimentant celle-ci que par intermittence (cadencement).

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25-05-1979 дата публикации

APPAREIL DE CAISSON ELECTRIQUE

Номер: FR0002407433A
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ELECTRO-MENAGER. APPAREIL DE CUISSON ELECTRIQUE AVERTISSANT L'UTILISATEUR LORSQUE LA TEMPERATURE DES PLAQUES DE CUISSON DEPASSE UN SEUIL PREDETERMINE. CUISINIERE ELECTRIQUE.

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01-08-1980 дата публикации

Dispositif pour le montage d'une cellule détectrice dans une ouverture d'une plaque de cuisson.

Номер: FR0002446046A
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L'invention, applicable à des cuisinières électriques, concerne un dispositif qui, permettant de monter dans une ouverture de plaque de cuisson une cellule détectrice raccordée par un tube capillaire à un organe régulateur et soumise à l'action d'un ressort, comprend un élément porteur supportant le ressort et comportant un étrier d'arrêt qui présente au moins deux bras repliés formant bras d'arrêt et est muni de butées d'espacement. L'elément porteur 30 est une pièce en tôle affectant la forme d'une étoile présentant au moins quatre bras repliés de façon à former des bras d'arrêt 34 qui sont séparés les uns des autres par des découpes formant ouvertures de passage, les butées d'espacement 43 correspondant en nombre aux bras 34 et étant alignées avec ceux-ci ...

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14-09-1984 дата публикации

DEVICE OF FOOD COOKING PER INDUCTION

Номер: FR0002447128B1
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27-12-1985 дата публикации

DEVICE TO DETERMINE WITHOUT PROBE the TEMPERATURE Of a COOKER

Номер: FR0002505597B1
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13-01-1989 дата публикации

BRAIDED STRUCTURE RADIATION HEATING, AND RADIANT HEATING UNIT

Номер: FR0002522119B1
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25-05-1979 дата публикации

Electric hot plate construction - has contact in series with signalling unit operated by expansion member

Номер: FR0002407433A1
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07-07-2000 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY Of a TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN a COOKING SURFACE

Номер: FR0002788115A1
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L'invention se rapporte au montage d'un capteur de température dans une table de cuisson. La table de cuisson comporte une plaque d'âtre (1), un foyer de cuisson (2) à induction situé sous la plaque d'âtre, un capteur de température (5), la plaque d'âtre (1) étant destinée à supporter sur sa face supérieure (7) un ustensile de cuisine chauffé par le foyer de cuisson (2), le capteur de température (5) comprenant une zone sensible (6) mesurant la température en une zone située au-dessus de la plaque d'âtre (1) à la verticale du foyer de cuisson (2). Selon l'invention, la zone sensible (6) du capteur de température (5) est maintenue en position fixe sur la face supérieure (7) de la plaque d'âtre (1).

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19-11-1999 дата публикации

UNIT OF COOKING HAS CONTROL BY FEELER EQUIPPED With a SYSTEM Of SELF-CALIBRATION

Номер: FR0002778814A1
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L'invention concerne une unité de cuisson 1 comprenant une table de cuisson 3, une récipient de cuisson 5 et une unité de palpeur 7 qui mesure de manière indirecte la température du produit à cuire dans le récipient et délivre des signaux correspondants à une unité de commande 11 aux fins de régler la puissance de chauffage d'un élément chauffant 15. Afin de réaliser un auto-étalonnage fin de l'unité de cuisson, l'unité de commande 11 détecte comme fin d'une phase pré-étalonnage l'instant où une certaine constance dans la courbe de température est atteinte et maintient l'élément chauffant 15 coupé au cours d'une phase de mesure d'étalonnage consécutive au cours de laquelle l'unité de palpeur 7 mesure la température de paroi du récipient.

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26-01-1979 дата публикации

UNITE DE CHAUFFAGE PAR RADIATION

Номер: FR0002396243A
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L'invention concerne une unité de chauffage par radiation comprenant des résistances chauffantes aménagées dans la zone de chauffage d'un support isolant plat 20. Ce support 20 comprend des élévations dans lesquelles sont partiellement encastrées les résistances chauffantes 21 qui sont disposées, sans être encastrées, sur la surface supérieure 23 du support 20. Application : appareils électriques pour la cuisson d'aliments.

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27-12-2018 дата публикации

직류 전열기의 어댑터 일체형 컨트롤러

Номер: KR0101932556B1
Автор: 신봉철
Принадлежит: (주)뉴지로

... 본 발명은 전원컨트롤러가 접속단자에 의해 커넥터에 결합되고, 상기 커넥터는 내측에 발열선이 구비된 직류 전열기에 결합되는 직류 전열기의 컨트롤러에 있어서, 전면커버 및 후면커버의 결합시 형성되는 커넥터의 외측둘레에는 직류 전열기와 결합되는 결합홈이 형성되고, 커넥터의 하측에는 접속단자가 삽입되어 결합될 수 있도록 삽입공간이 형성되며, 상기 삽입공간에는 접속단자와 전기적으로 접속되는 접속부가 외부로 돌출되어 결합되고, 커넥터의 상측으로는 내측에 구비된 피시비와 연결된 한 쌍의 전선이 외측으로 인출되어 직류 전열기의 내측에 설치된 발열선과 연결되며, 상기 접속단자는 커넥터의 삽입공간에 슬라이딩에 의해 삽입되어 접속될 수 있도록 대응하는 형상의 전면가이드 및 후면가이드가 간격을 이루며 형성되고, 상기 전면가이드와 후면가이드의 사이에는 커넥터의 접속부에 결합되어 전기적으로 접속되는 단자부가 형성되며, 상기 접속단자와 연결케이블의 연결부위에는 가로 또는 세로방향으로 자유롭게 절곡될 수 있도록 가로홈 및 세로홈이 각각 형성된 것을 특징으로 하는 직류 전열기의 어댑터 일체형 컨트롤러을 제안한다.따라서 본 발명은 전원 및 온도를 조절하는 컨트롤러가 직류 전열기와 분리 형성되어 있어 사용이 더욱 편리할 뿐만 아니라, 어댑터가 컨트롤러와 일체로 형성되어 있어 제작비용이 절감되고 유지관리가 더욱 용이한 효과가 있다.

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08-03-2017 дата публикации

VESSEL HAVING TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS OF PUMP AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD FOR MARINE PUMP

Номер: KR1020170025284A
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Disclosed are a vessel having a temperature control apparatus of a pump and a temperature control method for a marine pump, so as to enable an internal temperature of a pump to be maintained more than a predetermined temperature when sailing the vessel in a polar region. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vessel having a temperature control apparatus of a pump comprises: a heater unit provided in a pump placed in a pump room; and a control unit controlling the heater unit. The heater unit is attached to an external surface of the pump, and the control unit operates the heater unit to increase the internal temperature of the pump. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

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10-05-2017 дата публикации

BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH HEATING FUNCTION

Номер: KR1020170049170A
Автор: CHO, HYU CHEON
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An embodiment of the present invention relates to a beverage container with a heating function formed at a size of a common tumbler and enabling a user to simply carry the beverage container when enjoying leisure activities and the like and heat a beverage contained therein when necessary to drink the heated beverage or use the beverage for cooking other food. The beverage container with the heating function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an inner container including a beverage inlet and formed of a thermal conductive material to transmit heat to the beverage contained therein; an outer container receiving the inner container to be separated while the inlet is exposed; a heating device installed in the outer container, generating heat when a power source is supplied, and transmitting the heat to the inner container; and a power supply unit supplying the power source to the heating device. In addition, the beverage container additionally includes a sensor unit ...

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04-07-2017 дата публикации

THERMAL INSULATING CONTAINER HAVING HEATING ELEMENT

Номер: KR1020170076188A
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The present invention provides a thermal insulating container with a heating element. The thermal insulating container comprises: a container for insulating having an inner container with an accommodation space, an intermediate container surrounding the inner container, the heating element disposed between the inner container and the intermediate container and formed in a zigzag shape on a longitudinal side of the inner container, and an outer container surrounding the intermediate container; a cover sealing an injection port on an upper end of the container for insulating; a power supply unit located at a lower end of the container for insulating and supplying power to the heat element so heat is generated; and a control unit disposed on one side of the power supply unit and controlling the operation of the heat element by detecting a temperature of the inner container. The thermal insulating container according to the present invention has the heating element disposed outside the inner ...

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08-01-2009 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR A HEATING DEVICE

Номер: WO000002009004542A3
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A system comprises an object including a temperature control device, a transmitter and a power source. The temperature control device senses the temperature of the object and activates the power source. The power source in turn activates the transmitter for transmitting a wireless signal, depending on the sensed temperature. The system further comprises a heating device including a receiver and a switching circuit. The heating device is configured for heating the object. The receiver receives the wireless signal transmitted from the object, and the switching circuit activates the heating device, based on the wireless signal received. This system allows only a signal to be transmitted to the receiver of the heating device to decide whether the object needs to be heated or not.

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16-09-2004 дата публикации

Cooking appliance

Номер: US20040178187A1
Автор: Kevin McWilliams
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A cooking appliance includes a cooking plate (10) and a radiant electric heater (2) having multiple heating zones (12, 14, 16) arranged substantially side-by-side. A temperature sensing assembly (34) incorporates an electrical component (42) located in a position confined within a first heating zone (12) and having an electrical parameter which changes as a function of temperature. Electronic control apparatus (30) is connected to the electrical component (42) by means of electrical leads (44), the electronic control apparatus being adapted to detect the number of heating zones that are energised and to control energisation of the heater in dependence thereon.

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20-04-2006 дата публикации

Induction cooking heater

Номер: US20060081607A1
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An induction heating cooker includes a surface, a heating coil for inductionally-heating a load pan, an inverter for supplying a high-frequency current to the heating coil, an infrared detector which detects infrared radiation emitted from the load pan and is located under a top plate, a first temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the load pan based on an output of the infrared detector, a heating controller for controlling a power output from the inverter, a thermo-sensitive element for receiving heat from the top plate, and a second temperature detector for detecting a temperature of the load pan based on an output of the first thermo-sensitive element. This induction heating cooker detects a temperature change of the load pan accurately by detecting an infrared radiation from the load pan, and detects the temperature of the load pan by the heat conduction from the pan even if ambient light enters.

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21-11-2000 дата публикации

Contact heat-transferring cooking system with an electric hotplate

Номер: US0006150636A1
Принадлежит: E.G.O. Elektro-Geraetebau GmbH

A contact heat-transferring electric hotplate (11) is provided, which is made from nonoxidic ceramic, particularly silicon nitride. Its very thin hotplate body (14) in the form of a disk is installed in self-supporting manner in a hob plate, e.g. by bonding, and has an extremely flat surface or which is adapted to the cooking vessel shape, which creates such a small gap with respect to said vessel that a coupling is possible even with higher power densities with only a temperature difference of a few degrees. The heating means (17) is also in contact with or directly connected to the underside of the hotplate body (14).

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27-05-1975 дата публикации

Induction cooking unit having all pan safe operation, wide range power control and low start-up and shut-down transients

Номер: US0003886342A
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An induction heating unit including inverter circuit means comprised by a gate controlled thyristor and commutation circuit coupled together in circuit relationship and excited from a set of power supply terminals connected to a source of excitation potential. An induction heating coil is coupled to and excited by the inverter circuit means in a manner such that the loading on the induction heating coil determines at least in part the operating frequency at which the inverter circuit means operates. Gating circuit means comprised by a gating signal generator and enabling circuit means are coupled to and control turn-on of the gate control thyristor with the gating circuit means comprising a feedback sensing circuit coupled to the induction heating coil for deriving a feedback trigger signal synchronized with the frequency of operation of the commutation circuit.

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14-06-1988 дата публикации

Heating apparatus

Номер: US0004751370A
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Heating apparatus consists of a shallow circular tray having a layer of thermally insulative material disposed therewithin and supporting four infra-red-emitting, tunsten-halogen lamps on flanges. A moulding of ceramic fibre material is press-fitted around the ends of the lamps and a thermal limiter is provided to limit the operating temperature of the apparatus. Each lamp is provided with a reflective coating along the lower part thereof, so as to reflect upwardly infra-red radiation emitted in a downward direction. A number, preferably four, of the heating apparatuses are disposed beneath a layer of glass ceramic to provide a cooking hob.

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01-10-2019 дата публикации

Induction hob and method for controlling an induction hob

Номер: US0010433375B2

An induction hob has a hob plate, a plurality of induction heating coils arranged under the hob plate and a plurality of sensor coils arranged under the hob plate. The induction heating coils are rectangular, wherein at least two induction heating coils are arranged one behind the other and at least three induction heating coils are arranged one next to the other. Two adjacent induction heating coils form an adjacent region with one another in which the two induction heating coils lie with their adjacent sides. At least one sensor coil is arranged in each adjacent region, wherein precisely a single sensor coil is provided in a spacing direction from the one induction heating coil to the adjacent induction heating coil.

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16-08-2012 дата публикации

Canned product heating apparatus

Номер: US20120205363A1
Принадлежит: Daiwa Can Co Ltd

A canned product heating apparatus includes: a non-contact type temperature detecting element which is not in contact with a surface of a can container; a directional microphone oriented to a closure of the can container; an interrupting circuit which interrupts an electrical supply to a high-frequency induction heating coil based on a signal transmitted from the directional microphone. The electrical supply to the high-frequency induction heating coil is stopped by the interrupting circuit in case the directional microphone captures sonic waves within a predetermined range.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Cooking Temperature and Power Control

Номер: US20140033928A1
Автор: Adam Broders
Принадлежит: Bose Corp

A system and method for controlling the power delivered to cookware by a power control system that comprises a heating control user interface that is set by the user to a particular heating control user interface set point within an operating range. A controller derives from the heating control user interface set point a desired cookware temperature set point, and, over at least a first portion of the operating range that encompasses the boiling range, also derives from the heating control user interface set point a maximum limit of power that can be delivered to the cookware to maintain the cookware at the desired cookware temperature set point. The maximum power limit varies monotonically over the first portion of the operating range.

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

Heating device for motorcycle suits

Номер: US20140091076A1
Автор: Chien-Chou Chen
Принадлежит: Individual

A heating device for motorcycle suits includes a heating pad located in the suit, and a temperature controller and a switch are separated from each other. The switch is located at the position where the user can easily access. When a user wants to operate the heating device, and/or adjust the temperature of the heating pad, the temperature controller and the switch are easily accessed and operated.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

INDUCTION DEVICE

Номер: US20220007469A1
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An induction device includes an induction unit including a sensor unit which is arranged above the induction unit in a mounted position and includes a plurality of temperature sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner and configured to detect a sensor parameter in the form of a temperature parameter of a unit. A control unit is provided to analyze the sensor parameter. 114-. (canceled)15. An induction device , comprising:an induction unit including a sensor unit which is arranged above the induction unit in a mounted position and includes a plurality of temperature sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner and configured to detect a sensor parameter in the form of a temperature parameter of a unit; anda control unit configured to analyze the sensor parameter.16. The induction device of claim 15 , constructed in the form of an induction cooktop device.17. The induction device of claim 15 , wherein claim 15 , when looking at a perpendicular projection of a placement surface claim 15 , which is at least defined by the induction unit claim 15 , onto one plane claim 15 , the sensor unit extends over a surface portion of at least 50% of a surface spanned by the placement surface in the plane.18. The induction device of claim 15 , wherein the sensor unit includes a plurality of activity sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner and configured to detect a sensor parameter in the form of an activity parameter of the induction unit.19. The induction device of claim 18 , wherein at least one of the activity sensor elements includes an induction coil.20. The induction device of claim 15 , wherein the sensor unit includes a plurality of presence sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner and configured to detect a sensor parameter in the form of a presence parameter of an object.21. The induction device of claim 20 , wherein at least one of the activity sensor elements and at least one of the presence sensor elements are configured as a single piece ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

Cooktop appliance and heating element having a thermostat

Номер: US20220018544A1
Автор: Paul Bryan Cadima
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

An electric resistance heating coil assembly, as provided herein, may include a spiral would sheathed heating element, a thermostat, and a shroud cover. The spiral wound sheathed heating element may have a first coil section and a second coil section. The thermostat may be connected in series between the first and second coil sections of the spiral wound sheathed heating element. The thermostat may include a base and a top cap. The base may extend axially between a first end and a second end. The top cap may be held on the base at the first end. The shroud cover may be mounted to the thermostat below the top cap.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATED HAND TOOL CONTAINER

Номер: US20210007189A1
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A tool storage device with a base having a working surface on which to place tools and an induction coil located remotely from the working surface and connected to an alternating current power source. The induction coil is located to be magnetically coupled to a tool located on the working surface upon application of the alternating current and thereby induces a heating effect within the tool to elevate the temperature of the tool. 1. A tool storage device with a base having a working surface on which to place tools , an induction coil located remotely from the working surface and connected to an alternating current power source , said induction coil located to be magnetically coupled to a tool located on the working surface upon application of the alternating current and thereby induce a heating effect within the tool to elevate the temperature of the tool.2. The tool storage device of including a power source to supply power to said induction coil.3. The tool storage device of wherein said power source includes a DC battery and a switching circuit to convert output of said DC battery to an AC supply to said induction coil.4. The tool storage device of wherein said DC battery is removably mounted on said storage device.5. The tool storage device of wherein said DC battery is rechargeable.6. The tool storage device of wherein an electrical connector is provided on said device to connect said power supply to an external power source.7. The tool storage device of including a controller to monitor temperature of a tool located on said working surface and control supply of the power to said induction coil to maintain a predetermined temperature of said tool.8. The tool storage device of wherein said predetermined temperature is adjustable.9. The tool storage device of including a switch to interrupt supply of power to said induction coil.10. The tool storage device of wherein said induction coil extends about the periphery of said base.11. The tool storage device of ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

SEALING TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN APPLIANCE COOKTOP

Номер: US20210010677A1
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A temperature sensor assembly for a cooktop appliance can include a plate with a cylindrically-shaped boss, one or more seals located in one or more grooves of the plate, a grommet disk engaged with the bottom surface of the plate, and a cylindrically-shaped grommet in which a cap for a temperature sensor is positioned and is slidable therein. 1. A temperature sensor assembly for a cooktop appliance , the temperature sensor assembling defining a vertical axis , comprising:a plate defining a top surface and a bottom surface, the plate defining a first annular groove positioned on the top surface of the plate and facing upwardly along the vertical axis;a first seal located in the first annular groove of the plate;a grommet disk defining a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface of the grommet disk engaged with the bottom surface of the plate, the grommet disk defining a cylindrically-shaped grommet extending along the vertical axis from the grommet disk, the cylindrically-shaped grommet having a grommet opening; anda cap for a temperature sensor, the cap positioned within the grommet opening, the cap slidable along the vertical axis within the grommet opening, the cap defining an interior space for receipt of a temperature sensor.2. The temperature sensor for a cooktop appliance as in claim 1 , further comprising a cylindrically-shaped boss protruding upwardly along the vertical axis from the top surface of the plate claim 1 , the boss defining a centrally-located aperture extending though the plate; wherein the cylindrically-shaped grommet extends into the centrally-located aperture; and wherein the boss defines a second annular groove on a radially outward surface of the boss claim 1 , the second annular groove facing radially outward from the vertical axis claim 1 , and further comprising a second seal located in the second annular groove.3. The temperature sensor for a cooktop appliance as in claim 2 , wherein the first annular groove has a first annular ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Multi Cooker

Номер: US20160014849A1
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A cooking appliance and method for heating an item positioned on the appliance and used in food preparation or food serving or cooking. The appliance including: a chassis having an upper platform for supporting the item in use; an induction element located below the platform for heating the item when positioned on the appliance; a temperature sensing assembly having a temperature sensing element; the temperature sensing element providing a temperature signal indicative of a current temperature of the item; a user interface for enabling a user to select a desired temperature of the item in use; and a processor module that receives the temperature signal and controls power to the induction element for providing the desired temperature; wherein the temperature sensing assembly is exposed to a fan cooling path such that the temperature sensing element is selectively cooled from below. 1. A cooking appliance for heating an item positioned on the appliance and used in food preparation or food serving or cooking , the appliance including:a chassis having an upper platform for supporting the item in use;an induction element located below the platform for heating the item when positioned on the appliance;a temperature sensing assembly having a temperature sensing element; the temperature sensing element providing a temperature signal indicative of a current temperature of the item;a user interface for enabling a user to select a desired temperature of the item in use; anda processor module that receives the temperature signal and controls power to the induction element for providing the desired temperature;wherein the temperature sensing assembly is exposed to a fan cooling path such that the temperature sensing element is selectively cooled from below.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensing element is selectively cooled from below when the item is removed from the appliance.3. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensing ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SENSING A COOKING VESSEL ON AN INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE

Номер: US20220039217A1
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An induction heating device and a method for sensing a cooking vessel on an induction heating device are provided. The induction heating device may include a controller that converts a resonance waveform generated as current is applied to a sensing coil into a square waveform. The controller may determine whether a cooking vessel placed on the induction heating device has an inductive heating property based on a number of pulses of the converted square waveform. 1. An induction heating device including:a plate configured to receive a cooking vessel thereon;a working coil provided below the plate that heats the cooking vessel using an inductive current;a cooking vessel sensor provided concentrically with the working coil such that the working coil surrounds the cooking vessel sensor; anda controller configured to apply a sensing current to the sensing coil to generate a resonant signal and determine whether the cooking vessel has an inductive heating property based on the generated resonant signal,wherein the cooking vessel sensor includes:a body having a first receiving space, a side wall, and a sensing coil wound by a predetermined number of winding counts on an outer face of the side wall of the body;a magnetic core received in the first receiving space, wherein the magnetic core has a hollow cylindrical shape and a second receiving space formed inside the magnetic core; anda temperature sensor received in the second receiving space.2. The induction heating device of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to:convert the resonant signal into a square waveform; andcompare a number of pulses of the square waveform with a predetermined reference value, and determine whether the cooking vessel has an inductive heating property based on the comparison3. The induction heating device of claim 2 , wherein the controller determines that the cooking vessel has an inductive heating property when the number of the pulses of the square waveform is equal to or smaller ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR BOIL DETECTION AND INDUCTION HOB INCLUDING A BOIL DETECTION MECHANISM

Номер: US20200022227A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag

The invention relates to a method for boil detection at a heating zone of an induction hob (), the method comprising the steps of: —disabling (S) a power control mechanism of the induction hob by setting the frequency of the AC-current provided to an induction coil of the induction hob to a fixed value; —measuring (S) values of an electrical parameter provided within the induction hob (); —interpolating (S) the measured electrical parameter values by gathering a plurality of values of the electrical parameter within a time window and calculating the average value of said gathered plurality of values thereby obtaining interpolated electrical parameter values. —calculating (S) a gradient measure indicative for the differential change of the interpolated electrical parameter values over time; —determining (S) the boil point based on the calculated gradient measure. 1. A method for boil detection at a heating zone of an induction hob , the method comprising the steps of:disabling a power control mechanism of the induction hob by setting a frequency of AC-current provided to an induction coil of the induction hob associated with the heating zone to a fixed value;measuring values of an electrical parameter provided within the induction hob;interpolating the measured electrical parameter values by gathering a plurality of said values of the electrical parameter within a time window and calculating an average value of said gathered plurality of values thereby obtaining interpolated electrical parameter values;calculating a gradient measure indicative for a differential change of the interpolated electrical parameter values over time;determining a boil point based on the calculated gradient measure.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the boil point is determined by detecting whether the calculated gradient measure is zero and/or changes in its sign.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical parameter is a peak current of the induction coil claim 1 , ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATER

Номер: US20160029439A1
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An induction heater includes a plurality of heating coils, a plurality of inverters, a plurality of switching circuits, command unit, sensor group, and container detection unit. The number of inverters supplying a high-frequency current to the heating coils is less than the number of heating coils. Each of the switching circuits switches an electric path of each of the heating coils such that each heating coil is connected or not connected to any of the inverters. The command unit controls driving of the inverters and switching of the switching circuits. Each sensor in the sensor group detects a response of a resonance circuit including the heating coil relative to power supply from the inverters. The container detection unit detects whether or not heating target is placed on the heating coil based on an output of the sensor. This enables to retain safety and reduce cost of the induction heater equipped with the plurality of heating coils. 1. An induction heater comprising:a cooktop on which a heating target is placed;a plurality of heating coils including first and second heating coils, placed beneath the cooktop;a plurality of inverters including first and second inverters configured to supply power to the heating coils;a plurality of switching circuits configured to switch electric paths of the heating coils so that each of the heating coils is connected to any of or none of the inverters;a command unit configured to control power supply from the inverters and switching of the switching circuits;a sensor configured to detect a response of a resonance circuit including one of the plurality of heating coils, relative to power supply from the inverters; anda container detection unit configured to detect presence of the heating target on each of the heating coils based on an output of the sensor,whereina number of the plurality of inverters is less than a number of the plurality of heating coils, andthe command unit switches the switching circuits such that one of ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

RADIANT HEATING DEVICE AND HOB COMPRISING A RADIANT HEATING DEVICE OF THIS KIND

Номер: US20210029783A1
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A radiant heating device for a hob has a sheet-like carrier with a carrier surface on its top side on which an electrical heating element runs in a meandering manner within an outer edge. A single temperature sensor is arranged in a temperature sensor housing which is arranged above a region which is free of heating elements. The temperature sensor housing covers the temperature sensor at the top and to the side and encloses the said temperature sensor in all directions. The temperature sensor housing is designed so as to be electrically insulating and thermally insulating at least at the top and to the side, wherein the said temperature sensor housing consists of an inner electrically insulating insulation housing part with the temperature sensor therein and an outer surrounding thermally insulating insulation housing part. 1. Radiant heating device having:a sheet-like carrier, said sheet-like carrier having a top side with a carrier surface on said top side, and having an outer edge,at least one electrical heating element, said electrical heating element being arranged so as to run on said carrier surface,said outer edge surrounding said carrier surface, wherein all of said electrical heating elements are arranged within said outer edge,a temperature sensor, said temperature sensor being arranged higher than said carrier surface,wherein:said outer edge has an outer side,said temperature sensor is arranged within said outer side of said outer edge,said temperature sensor is the only temperature sensor of said radiant heating device,said radiant heating device has a temperature sensor housing, said temperature sensor being arranged in said temperature sensor housing,said temperature sensor housing covers said temperature sensor at a top and to a side and encloses said temperature sensor in said directions,said temperature sensor housing is designed so as to be electrically insulating and thermally insulating at least at said top and to said side.2. Radiant heating ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

DETERMINING PRESENCE OF COMPATIBLE COOKWARE IN INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210029787A1
Автор: NAM Isaac
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Induction cooktops and operational methods are provided herein. A method of determining presence of compatible cookware on an induction cooktop can include receiving a request to heat the induction cooktop, controlling at least one switching device to induce a current within an assumed piece of cookware with an induction coil of the induction cooktop, sensing a voltage associated with the at least one switching device, the voltage being proportional to current flowing in the induction coil, determining that the sensed voltage includes one or more voltage spikes above a first threshold, and determining that the assumed piece of cookware is absent when the sensed voltage includes the one or more voltage spikes. 1. A method of determining presence of compatible cookware on an induction cooktop , comprising:receiving a request to heat the induction cooktop;controlling at least one switching device to induce a current within an assumed piece of cookware with an induction coil of the induction cooktop;sensing a voltage associated with the at least one switching device, the voltage being proportional to current flowing in the induction coil;determining that the sensed voltage includes one or more voltage spikes above a first threshold; anddetermining that the assumed piece of cookware is absent when the sensed voltage includes the one or more voltage spikes.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the induction coil of the induction cooktop is arranged as a resonant tank circuit with at least two switching devices claim 1 , and wherein sensing the voltage associated with the at least one switching device comprises:sensing a first voltage at a first switching device of the at least two switching devices via a voltage sensing device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the voltage sensing device comprises a voltage sensing resistor operatively coupled to a capacitance associated with the first switching device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the voltage sensing resistor is ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

COOKTOP HAVING A PLURALITY OF HEATING ELEMENTS

Номер: US20170055318A1
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In a method for operating a cooktop, a process of removal and placement of a cookware element with respect to a starting position and an end position is detectable by a detection arrangement. A control unit forms a heating zone to match a detected cookware element. The process can be independently associated by the control unit in one of two ways, a first way in which the process involves a movement of cookware element from the starting position into the end position and a movement of the heating zone into an area of the end position, with a target temperature, set by a user interface, being carried over to the area of the end position, a second way in which the process involves removal of cookware element from the starting position and placement of another cookware element in the end position, with a target temperature set to a default value. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for operating a cooktop having a plurality of heating elements , comprising the steps:detecting by a detection arrangement a process of removal and placement of a cookware element with respect to a starting position and an end position;when detecting placement of the cookware element, forming via a control unit a heating zone from one or more heating elements to match the cookware element;setting at least one target temperature of the heating zone via a user interface, andindependently associating the process by the control unit in one of two ways, a first way in which the process involves a movement of the cookware element from the starting position into the end position and a movement of the heating zone into an area of the end position, with the at least one set target temperature being carried over to the area of the end position, a second way in which the process involves a removal of the cookware element from the starting position and placement of another cookware element in the end position, with the target temperature being set to a default value by the control unit.14. The method of claim ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

HOB DEVICE

Номер: US20180063893A1
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A generic hob device having improved characteristics with regard to high operating convenience includes an output unit and a control unit. The hob device outputs by the output unit a catalogue of recipes for selection, and depending on an operating input, the hob device leads an operator through a selected recipe by the output unit. 113-. (canceled)14. A cooktop apparatus , comprising:an output unit; anda control unit configured to output a catalog of recipes for selection by the output unit and to guide an operator through a selected one of the catalog of recipes by the output unit as a function of an operating input.15. The cooktop apparatus of claim 14 , wherein a first setpoint temperature of a first recipe step of at least one of the recipes differs essentially from a second setpoint temperature of a second recipe step of the at least one of the recipes.16. The cooktop apparatus of claim 14 , wherein a temperature is automatically adjusted based on the selected one of the catalog of recipes by the control unit.17. The cooktop apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the control unit has a timer for starting a second recipe step after a predetermined time period has elapsed after a first recipe step.18. The cooktop apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the control unit outputs an item of time information relating to at least one recipe step by the output unit.19. The cooktop apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the control unit outputs a notification relating to a transition from the first recipe step to the second recipe step by the output unit.20. The cooktop apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the control unit outputs an operating prompt by the output unit.21. The cooktop apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the operating prompt comprises a prompt to lie and/or stand food in position.22. The cooktop apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the operating prompt comprises a prompt to turn food.23. The cooktop apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the control unit deactivates a heating element ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A COOKING APPLIANCE APPARATUS

Номер: US20200068661A1
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A cooking appliance apparatus, in particular an oven apparatus, includes a first heating element, a second heating element, a control unit configured to jointly operate the first and second heating elements to heat a cooking chamber in an operating state, and a power distributor unit which is configured to divide a total power into a first output power and a second output power in the operating state and to supply the first output power to the first heating element and the second output power to the second heating element. 112-. (canceled)13. A cooking appliance apparatus , in particular an oven apparatus , comprising:a first heating element;a second heating element;a control unit configured to jointly operate the first and second heating elements to heat a cooking chamber in an operating state; anda power distributor unit configured to divide a total power into a first output power and a second output power in the operating state and to supply the first output power to the first heating element and the second output power to the second heating element.14. The cooking appliance apparatus of claim 13 , wherein a total output power of the power distributor unit is at least essentially equal to the total power.15. The cooking appliance apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the total power is at least 3600 W.16. The cooking appliance apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the first output power is lower than a maximum rated power of the first heating element.17. The cooking appliance apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the second output power is lower than a maximum rated power of the second heating element.18. The cooking appliance apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the power distributor unit is configured to set a value of at least one of the first and second output powers in a variable manner.19. The cooking appliance apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the power distributor unit is configured as a structural unit.20. The cooking appliance apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the first and ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED HEATER AND SENSOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20180077752A1
Автор: LINDLEY Jacob, Swanson Cal
Принадлежит: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY

The present disclosure provides a thermal system that includes an array of heating resistor circuits having first termination ends and second termination ends, and a plurality of nodes connected to the heating resistor circuits at the first and second termination ends. The thermal system further includes power wires to provide power to the heating resistor circuits and signal wires to sense a temperature of each of the heating resistor circuits. Each node is connected to a power wire and to a signal wire, and a number of heating resistor circuits is greater than or equal to a number of power wires and to a number of the signal wires. 1. A thermal system comprising:an array of heating resistor circuits, each of the heating resistor circuits having a first termination end and a second termination end;a plurality of nodes that connect to the array of heating resistor circuits at each of the first and second termination ends;a plurality of power wires to provide power to the array of heating resistor circuits; anda plurality of signal wires to sense a temperature of each of the heating resistor circuits,wherein each of the plurality of nodes is connected to a power wire from among the plurality of power wires and to a signal wire from among the plurality of signal wires, andwherein a number of heating resistor circuits is greater than or equal to a number of power wires and to a number of the signal wires.2. The thermal system of further comprising a control system coupled to the plurality of power wires and configured to provide power to at least one of the heating resistor circuits by way of the power wires.3. The thermal system of claim 2 , wherein the control system is configured to selectively apply power or a ground signal to the plurality of nodes by way of the power wires4. The thermal system of claim 2 , wherein the control system is coupled to the plurality of signal wires and configured to measure a resistance of each of the heating resistor circuits by way ...

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25-03-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL SOFT START CONTROL

Номер: US20210085118A1
Принадлежит: The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.

A temperature regulation device for food items includes a food pan, a heating device configured to provide regulated heating of the food pan, a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the food pan, and a control system. The control system is configured to control the heating device in response to at least the temperature of the food pan detected by the temperature sensor by providing a gradual warming control mode in response to the temperature sensor detecting the temperature of the food pan below a minimum preset temperature and providing a normal control mode in response to the temperature sensor detecting the temperature of the food pan above the minimum preset temperature. 1. A temperature regulation device for food items , the temperature regulation device comprising:a food pan;a heating device configured to provide regulated heating of the food pan;a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the food pan; providing a gradual warming control mode in response to the temperature sensor detecting the temperature of the food pan below a minimum preset temperature; and', 'providing a normal control mode in response to the temperature sensor detecting the temperature of the food pan above the minimum preset temperature., 'a control system configured to control the heating device in response to at least the temperature of the food pan detected by the temperature sensor by2. The temperature regulation device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when in the gradual warming control mode claim 1 , the control system causes the heating device to operate at a low power configured to cause the food pan to warm gradually.3. The temperature regulation device of claim 1 , further comprising a user interface configured to receive a temperature selection claim 1 , wherein the control system is configured to provide the normal control mode by controlling the heating device in accordance with the temperature selection.4. The temperature regulation device ...

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31-03-2022 дата публикации

Method for determining a pan position of a pan on a hob, and hob

Номер: US20220099307A1
Принадлежит: EGO Elektro Geratebau GmbH

A hob has a hob plate for putting a pan having a remote communication device thereon and multiple heating devices under said hob plate, a hob controller and a main communication device having a transmitter and a receiver for communicating with the pan to measure a distance between itself and the remote communication device. Said main communication device belongs to the hob controller and is designed to use a Bluetooth communication protocol and to receive an individual identifier of the remote communication device and to store the latter in the hob controller. The hob and the main communication device are switched on and a pan having a remote communication device is put onto the hob plate, this being detected. The distance between the main communication device and the remote communication device of the pan is then measured, and the pan position of the pan on the hob is thus determined. This pan position is stored along with the individual identifier of the remote communication device in the hob controller.

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONDUCTING A LIQUID-BASED COOKING PROCESS, CONTROLLER AND COOKING HOB ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170086258A1
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The present invention in particular is related to a method of conducting a liquid-based cooking process for food () with a cooking hob assembly () which comprises a cooking zone () with a heating element, a controller () and a temperature sensor (). With the method, the controller () measures the liquid temperature of liquid inside a cooking vessel () via the temperature sensor () immersed in the liquid and controls the liquid temperature. 1. Method of conducting a liquid-based cooking process for food with a cooking hob assembly which comprises a cooking zone with at least one heating element , a controller and a temperature sensor , in which:the controller measures the liquid temperature of liquid inside a cooking vessel placed on the heating element of the cooking zone via the temperature sensor which is at least partly immersed in the liquid;the controller controls the liquid temperature of the liquid in accordance with a preset temperature profile over time by adequately powering the heating element on which the cooking vessel is placed in dependency of the measured liquid temperature; wherein the controller as an initial or intermediate operational phase powers the heating element with a pre-set heat-up power level in an open or closed loop control so as to heat up the liquid to a pre-set temperature; and', 'the controller determines in an initial or intermediate operational phase an amount of liquid contained in the cooking vessel and uses the amount of liquid thus determined in at least one subsequent operational phase as one of the parameters for calculating or setting the heating power level of the heating element., 'the controller carries out at least one of the following optional operational phases2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to estimate the amount of liquid contained in a cooking vessel from an actual power level of the heating element claim 1 , the liquid temperature measured by the temperature sensor claim 1 , a ...

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

COOKING CONTAINER SENSING FOR IGNITION TRIGGERING AND PROGRAMMED COOKING

Номер: US20210100071A1
Автор: Cowan Richard W.
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A cooking appliance such as a range or stovetop incorporates cooking container sensing for controlling burner ignition and/or triggering events in programmed cooking sequences. 1. A cooking appliance , comprising:a gas burner including an igniter;a sensor configured to detect a presence of a cooking container on the gas burner;a gas valve in fluid communication with the gas burner;a controller coupled to the sensor, the gas valve, and the igniter, the controller configured to:in response to detecting the presence of the cooking container on the gas burner with the sensor, wait a predetermined period of time for a user input to activate the gas burner; andin response to receiving the user input prior to an end of the predetermined period of time, control the gas valve and the igniter to ignite the gas burner.2. The cooking appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a user interface associated with the gas burner and coupled to the controller claim 1 , wherein the user input is received by the user interface.3. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the user interface comprises a touch-sensitive knob claim 2 , and wherein the user input comprises a user touching the touch-sensitive knob claim 2 , or turning the touch-sensitive knob.4. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the user interface comprises a dedicated control selector claim 2 , and wherein the user input comprises a user actuating the dedicated control selector.5. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the user interface comprises a digital camera claim 2 , and wherein the user input comprises a gesture by a user sensed by the digital camera.6. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the user interface comprises a microphone claim 2 , and wherein the user input comprises a voice command by a user.7. The cooking appliance of claim 2 , wherein the user interface comprises an application on a mobile device claim 2 , and wherein the user input comprises a user actuating the application on the ...

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01-04-2021 дата публикации

Coil heating element with a temperature sensor shield

Номер: US20210100073A1
Автор: Paul Bryan Cadima
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

An electric resistance heating coil assembly includes a spiral wound sheathed heating element having a first coil section and a second coil section. A bimetallic thermostat is connected in series between the first and second coil sections of the spiral wound sheathed heating element. The bimetallic thermostat is spring loaded such that a distal end of the bimetallic thermostat is urged away from a top surface of the spiral wound sheathed heating element. The electric resistance heating coil assembly also includes a shroud cover and a heat transfer disk.

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12-05-2022 дата публикации

Heater temperature control method, heater, and placement stand

Номер: US20220151026A1
Автор: Shigeru Kasai
Принадлежит: Tokyo Electron Ltd

Disclosed is a method for controlling the temperature of a heater which has a single plate-shaped member formed of a semiconductor substrate, and three or more electrodes formed on a side surface of the single plate-shaped member while being spaced apart from each other in a circumference direction, the method comprising a step for heating the plate-shaped member by supplying a power between the electrodes and sequentially changing the pair of electrodes to which the power is supplied, wherein a period of time in which the power is supplied between the electrodes in the heating step is individually determined for each set of electrodes.

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02-06-2022 дата публикации

Camera module

Номер: US20220171155A1
Автор: Yong Bok Choi
Принадлежит: LG Innotek Co Ltd

A camera module includes a liquid lens; a first connection substrate disposed on one of a top or a bottom of the liquid lens; a second connection substrate disposed on a remaining one of the top or the bottom of the liquid lens; a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of the liquid lens; and a controller configured to output a heating voltage corresponding to the sensed temperature, wherein at least one of the first or second connection substrate includes a heater configured to generate heat in response to the heating voltage, and wherein the heater is disposed at a position corresponding to at least one of an upper surface or a lower surface of the liquid lens.

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

CONTAINER SUPPORT

Номер: US20180110364A1
Автор: Kim Wansoo, NAM Hyeunsik
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A container support is disclosed. The container support is operated in conjunction with an induction heating unit, which is disposed beneath a table and generates a magnetic field, and includes a plate for supporting a cooking container placed 1. A container support configured to be operated in conjunction with an induction heating unit , disposed beneath a table and configured to generate a magnetic field , the container support comprising:a plate for supporting a cooking container placed thereon;a manipulation unit provided at a portion of the plate so as to receive control commands from a user; anda signal-transmitting part provided at a portion of the plate so as to transmit electric signals to the induction heating unit.2. The container support according to claim 1 , wherein the plate is made of a heat-resistant material claim 1 , the heat-resistant material being one of heat-resistant synthetic resin claim 1 , silicon and glass.3. The container support according to claim 1 , further comprising:a display unit provided at a portion of the plate so as to display cooking information to a user.4. The container support according to claim 3 , further comprising:a temperature sensor provided at the plate so as to measure a temperature of the cooking container.5. The container support according to claim 4 , wherein temperature information detected by the temperature sensor is transmitted to the induction heating unit through the signal-transmitting part claim 4 , and the induction heating unit adjusts an intensity of the magnetic field depending on the temperature information transmitted thereto.6. The container support according to claim 4 , wherein the induction heating unit includes:a signal-receiving part for receiving electric signals transmitted from the signal-transmitting part;a working coil for generating a magnetic field by receiving current;a power supply part for supplying current to the working coil; anda controller connected to the signal-receiving part ...

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26-04-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CALIBRATING A POWER CONTROL LOOP OF AN INDUCTION HOB

Номер: US20180116014A1
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The invention relates to a method for calibrating a power control loop of an induction hob (), the induction hob () comprising a power stage () including at least one induction element (), a measurement unit () and a control unit (), the method comprising the steps of:—coupling the at least one induction element () with a reference load;—powering the power stage () at predefined working conditions by means of said control unit ();—deriving a measurement value being indicative for the power transferred from the power stage () to the reference load by means of said measurement unit ();—providing the measurement value to the control unit ();—calculating a correction value based on the measurement value and a reference value;—storing the correction value in a storage entity in order to modify measurement values provided by the measurement unit () based on the correction value when operating the induction hob (). 1. Method for calibrating a power control loop of an induction hob , the induction hob comprising a power stage including at least one induction element , a measurement unit and a control unit , the method comprising the steps of:coupling the at least one induction element with a reference load;powering the power stage at predefined working conditions by means of said control unit;deriving a measurement value being indicative for the power transferred from the power stage to the reference load by means of said measurement unit;providing the measurement value to the control unit;calculating a correction value based on the measurement value and a reference value;storing the correction value in a storage entity in order to modify measurement values provided by the measurement unit based on the correction value when operating the induction hob.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement value is derived based on the voltage drop at a shunt resistor being coupled with an arm of a bridge rectifier.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the measurement ...

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

OVEN APPLIANCE WITH COOKWARE LOCATION AND EFFECTIVENESS DETECTION

Номер: US20220183115A1
Автор: Yuan Peijian
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A cooktop appliance includes a cooking surface configured for receipt of a cooking utensil and an induction heating element operable to inductively heat a load with a magnetic field. The induction heating element includes a coil. The cooktop appliance also includes a sensor. The sensor is operable to detect a location and an efficiency of the cooking utensil. The sensor may be positioned between the coil of the induction heating element and the cooking surface and/or may include a plurality of semi-circular loops spaced apart around a circumference of the coil. 1. A cooktop appliance , comprising:a cooking surface configured for receipt of a cooking utensil;an induction heating element operable to inductively heat a load with a magnetic field, the induction heating element comprising a coil; anda sensor positioned between the coil of the induction heating element and the cooking surface, the sensor operable to detect a location and an efficiency of the cooking utensil.2. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is positioned above the coil along a vertical direction and below the cooking surface along the vertical direction.3. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is positioned directly above the coil along a vertical direction.4. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a plurality of semi-circular loops spaced apart around a circumference of the coil.5. The cooktop appliance of claim 4 , wherein each semi-circular loop of the plurality of semi-circular loops is formed of a single copper wire.6. The cooktop appliance of claim 4 , wherein the loops of the plurality of semi-circular loops are equally spaced around the circumference of the coil.7. The cooktop appliance of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of semi-circular loops comprises four semi-circular loops claim 4 , with each of the four semi-circular loops spaced apart from adjacent semi-circular loops of the plurality of semi-circular loops by about ninety ...

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A HOB, HOB AND HOB SYSTEM

Номер: US20220183117A1
Автор: Frank Marcus
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In the interests of improved temperature detection and temperature control of a cooking appliance on a hob by means of an induction coil, the cooking appliance has specific and individual identification. This can be contained in an NFC tag, by way of identification means. This identification can be read out on a hob, either by means of the hob itself or by means of a mobile telephone, and transferred to a database in an Internet cloud storage facility. From the latter, specific characteristics for this cooking appliance can be downloaded and employed for a temperature-controlled heating of the cooking appliance. 1. Method for operating a hob for heating of a cooking appliance with foodstuff contained in said cooking appliance , wherein said cooking appliance has a cooking appliance base , and wherein said hob comprises:a hob plate and at least one heating device being arranged below said hob plate,a hob control circuit, a power supply for said at least one heating device, and a communication device being configured to communicate with a counterpart communication device being arranged externally to said hob,wherein said cooking appliance has said cooking appliance base and has contactlessly readable or scannable identification means incorporating an identification of said cooking appliance,wherein the following steps are executed:said identification of said cooking appliance is read out by said identification means, and said identification is transmitted to said hob control circuit,said hob control circuit connects via said communication device to said counterpart communication device, said counterpart communication device being arranged externally to said hob and is connected to an information-gathering facility,in said information-gathering facility, characteristics of said cooking appliance are stored, including at least one element of information from the following group: regulating characteristics, control characteristics, operating characteristics and display ...

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

Method of Installing a Heat Shrink Cover, Electrical Heating System, and Installation System

Номер: US20220266504A1
Принадлежит: Tyco Electronics Raychem GmbH

A method of installing a heat shrink cover around a component includes providing an electrical heating system having an electrical heating unit and an electronic control unit connected to the electrical heating unit. The method includes attaching the electrical heating unit to an outer surface of the heat shrink cover, arranging the heat shrink cover around the component, retrieving a set-up parameter of the heat-shrink cover and/or the component, generating a set-up value indicative of the set-up parameter, and energizing the electrical heating unit to provide heat for heat-recovering the heat shrink cover. The energizing step is performed in response to the set-up value. 1. A method of installing a heat shrink cover around a component , comprising:providing an electrical heating system having an electrical heating unit and an electronic control unit connected to the electrical heating unit;attaching the electrical heating unit to an outer surface of the heat shrink cover;arranging the heat shrink cover around the component;retrieving a set-up parameter of the heat-shrink cover and/or the component;generating a set-up value indicative of the set-up parameter; andenergizing the electrical heating unit to provide heat for heat-recovering the heat shrink cover, the energizing step is performed in response to the set-up value.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set-up parameter is a temperature of the component.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set-up parameter is a first configuration data indicating a zone of the component.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the component is a cable connection.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first configuration data includes information indicative of at least one of a cable type claim 4 , a cable diameter claim 4 , a connector type claim 4 , and a sealing material.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the set-up parameter includes a second configuration data characterizing the heat shrink cover.7. The method of claim 6 , ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

Appliance user interface with increased control settings

Номер: US20200116361A1
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

A method for adjusting an appliance heating element power level includes adjusting a heating element to a first power level in response to actuation of a user input to a first level setting and adjusting the heating element from the first power level to a second power level in response to actuation of the user input to a second level setting. The second power level of the heating element is different than the first power level of the heating element, and the second level setting is next to the first level setting within a power level setting sequence. The method also includes adjusting the heating element from the second power level to a third power level in response to actuation of the user input back to the first level setting. The third power level of the heating element is between the first and second power levels of the heating element.

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210156566A1
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A cooking appliance includes a cooktop having at least one heating element for heating a cookware member on or to be placed on the cooktop, the at least one heating element being adjustable between a working-power level wherein the at least one heating element is energized to generate heat and a zero-power level wherein the at least one heating element is not energized. The cooking appliance further includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature or rate of temperature change of a cooking element. The cooking appliance further includes a control device configured to adjust the at least one heating element from the working-power level to the zero-power level based on the temperature or rate of temperature change of the cooking element. The at least one heating element will remain at the zero-power level until a user intervenes to re-energize the at least one heating element. 1. A cooking appliance comprising:a cooktop having at least one heating element for heating a cookware member on or to be placed on the cooktop, the at least one heating element being adjustable between a working-power level wherein the at least one heating element is energized to generate heat and a zero-power level wherein the at least one heating element is not energized;a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature or rate of temperature change of a cooking element; anda control device configured to adjust the at least one heating element from the working-power level to the zero-power level when the rate of temperature change of the cooking element is equal to or above a threshold rate of temperature change, wherein the adjustment is made irrespective of the value of power presently being applied to the at least one heating element and of the present value of temperature of the cooking element.2. The cooking appliance according to claim 1 , wherein the control device is further configured to adjust the at least one heating element from the working-power level to the ...

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16-04-2020 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED FUNCTION FOR DISTINGUISHING OBJECT

Номер: US20200120761A1
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An induction heating device includes a case, a working coil, a cover plate, a luminous element, a light guide disposed around the working coil, an input interface that is flush with an upper surface of the cover plate, a first controller configured to control driving of the working coil and the luminous element and to detect a position of one or more objects disposed on the upper surface and an arrangement sequence of the one or more objects placed on the upper surface, and a second controller configured to receive, from the first controller, information on the position and the arrangement sequence of the one or more objects, and control the input interface to display an image corresponding to a heating zone for the one or more objects based on the information on the position and the arrangement sequence of the one or more objects. 1. An induction heating device , comprising:a case;a working coil disposed inside the case;a cover plate coupled to an upper surface of the case;a luminous element disposed inside the case;a light guide that is disposed in the case around the working coil and that is installed on the luminous element, the light guide being configured to indicate whether the working coil is driven and an output intensity of the working coil;an input interface that is flush with an upper surface of the cover plate and that is configured to display one or more images;a first controller configured to control driving of the working coil and driving of the luminous element and to detect a position of one or more objects disposed on the upper surface of the cover plate and an arrangement sequence of the one or more objects placed on the upper surface of the cover plate; anda second controller configured to receive, from the first controller, information on the position and the arrangement sequence of the one or more objects, and control the input interface to display an image corresponding to a heating zone for the one or more objects based on the information on ...

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12-05-2016 дата публикации

Induction-heating cooker

Номер: US20160135255A1

An induction-heating cooker has a heating coil, an insulation plate on which the heating coil is placed, a ferrite on which the insulation plate is placed, and a support body on which the ferrite is placed and that is made of a nonmagnetic metal material. The support body has an uneven part for positioning the ferrite to be placed on an upper surface of the support body with respect to the support body.

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING COOKER

Номер: US20210168912A1
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An induction heating cooker for achieving high output of power and small thickness is provided. The induction heating cooker includes a main body provided at an upper side with a top plate, a heating coil to induction-heat a heating object loaded on the top plat, and a blower device configured to draw external air into the main body and blow the air into the heating coil. The heating coil and the blower device are accommodated in the main body. The main body is provided therein with a first flow path allowing air blown by the blowing device to be supplied toward the heating coil from an outer periphery side and a second flow path allowing air blown by the blowing device to be supplied toward the heating coil from a lower side. 1. An induction heating cooker comprising:a heating coil configured to heat a heating object;a first blower configured to blow air to the heating coil;a first flow path including a center flow path for allowing air from the first blower to be blown toward the heating coil in a first direction; anda second flow path provided to the air from the first blower to be blown toward the heating coil in a second direction different from the first direction, and separated from the first flow path.2. The induction heating cooker of claim 1 , further comprising:a circuit board disposed on a space separated from a space in which the heating coil is located; anda second blower configured to blow air toward the circuit board.3. The induction heating cooker of claim 2 , wherein the first flow path further includes a side flow path to allow the air from the second blower to be blown in a third direction different from the first direction and the second direction toward the heating coil.4. The induction heating cooker of claim 2 , wherein the second blower is arranged at a side in a horizontal direction with respect to the first blower.5. The induction heating cooker of claim 2 , further comprising:a substrate edge wall provided to surround the circuit board ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

Temperature measuring device, cooking apparatus and cooking system

Номер: US20190141787A1
Принадлежит: Copreci SCL

According to some implementations temperature measuring devices, cooking apparatuses, and cooking systems are provided. The cooking system may include wireless transmission means for transmitting the temperature measured by the measuring device to the cooking apparatus. The transmission means includes an active communication unit arranged in the cooking apparatus and a passive communication unit arranged in the measuring device, both communication units being configured for communicating with one another, the active communication unit generating an electromagnetic field for energizing the passive communication unit, such that as a result of the electromagnetic field the measuring device can measure the cooking temperature and transmit it to the cooking apparatus.

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE SENSING COOKWARE

Номер: US20190141794A1
Автор: Richcreek Lily Rose
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A cookware system that measures temperature is disclosed. In certain embodiments disclosed herein, the system includes a cooking base and a handle. The cooking base is connected to a temperature sensor. The handle includes a display that indicates a temperature level as measured by the temperature sensor. In certain embodiments, a desired temperature level can be set through a user interface in the handle which can allow a user to be notified when the cooking base reaches the desired temperature level. Advantageously, by notifying the user when the cooking base reaches the temperature level, the user can either adjust a cooktop power level to adjust the heat or start cooking using the cookware system. 1. A cookware system configured to measure temperature so that a power level of a cooktop can be adjusted , the cookware system comprising:a cooking base, configured to conduct heat;at least one temperature sensor connected to the cooking base and configured to measure a temperature of the cooking base;a handle coupled to the cooking base; and receives the output from the temperature sensor; and', 'transmits the output to an external processor., 'a wireless connectivity device, wherein the wireless connectivity device2. The cookware system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one temperature sensor is configured in a spiral shape.3. The cookware system of claim 1 , wherein the handle further comprises a display claim 1 , a user interface claim 1 , and an alert system wherein:the display is configured to indicate the output;the user interface is configured to specify an alert threshold corresponding to a particular temperature; andthe alert system is configured to alert a user when the temperature of the cooking base satisfies the alert threshold.4. The cookware system of claim 1 , wherein the handle is detachable.5. The cookware system of claim 1 , wherein the cookware system is further configured to resist water damage.6. The cookware system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

Cooking apparatus

Номер: US20210176832A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A cooking apparatus includes: a working coil, an inverter including a plurality of switching elements and configured to apply, by operating the plurality of switching elements, a resonant current of a predetermined frequency to the working coil, a phase detector configured to detect a phase difference between the resonant current and a voltage applied to an output terminal of the inverter, and a controller configured to calculate, based on the detected phase difference, a temperature of a target object that is placed above the working coil.

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17-06-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A COOKING APPLIANCE, AND COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20210180796A1
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In a method for operating a hob using a smartphone as external operating device, the presence of an operator close to the hob is queried, this being able to be performed by a presence sensor or by operating elements on the hob itself. If the operator is present at the hob, then all of the operating commands from the smartphone are implemented at the hob. As soon as the presence of the operator is no longer able to be recorded at the hob, either no further operating commands from the smartphone are implemented or only operating commands by way of which a power of a heating device of the hob is reduced are implemented. 1. A method for operating a cooking appliance using an external operating device , wherein said cooking appliance has:at least one heating device,a control device,at least one presence sensor device for recognizing a presence of an operator,a communication device,wherein said at least one presence sensor device and said communication device are connected to said control device, andwherein said control device controls a supply of power to said heating device,with the following steps:said cooking appliance is switched on or is already switched on,an operator sets, directly on said cooking appliance, a remote operating mode for one of said heating devices for an input possibility for said external operating device, wherein said external operating device interacts with said communication device in order to transmit operating commands to said communication device for execution on said heating device by said control device,said presence sensor device records a presence of said operator at said cooking appliance or close to said cooking appliance, wherein in this case a distance between said operator and said cooking appliance or said presence sensor device of less than 5 m is assessed as said operator being present at said cooking appliance,in a 1st case, in which said presence of said operator is recorded at said cooking appliance, operation of said cooking ...

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Номер: US20220295604A1
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A controller may measure resonance current of a working coil, measure driving voltage of a switching element included in an inverter circuit that supplies current to the working coil, and generates a phase margin pulse based on the resonance current and the driving voltage. The controller may compare the phase margin pulse with a switching signal and determine a driving state of the induction heating apparatus, and control driving of the working coil based on the driving state of the induction heating apparatus. Additionally, when it is determined that a driving frequency of the working coil is included in a capacitive area, the induction heating apparatus stops from operating, or a driving frequency of the working coil is set again. 1. An induction heating apparatus , comprising:a working coil disposed to correspond to a heating area;an inverter that includes a plurality of switching elements, and configured to provide current to the working coil;a driving circuit configured to provide a switching signal to each switching element of the inverter; anda controller configured to determine a driving frequency of the working coil corresponding to a power level of the heating area, when the power level is input, to provide a control signal, to the driving circuit, based on the driving frequency, and to drive the working coil,wherein the controller is configured to:determine resonance current of the working coil,determine driving voltage of the switching element that provides current to the working coil,provide a phase margin pulse based on the determined resonance current and the determined driving voltage,compare the phase margin pulse with a first switching signal and determine a driving state of the induction heating apparatus based on the comparison, andcontrol the driving of the working coil based on the determined driving state of the induction heating apparatus.2. The induction heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a voltage level of the phase margin pulse is a ...

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17-06-2021 дата публикации

ENERGY REDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210185772A1
Автор: Kim Taehyun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

An energy reduction heating apparatus for estimating that an object to be heated is in a boiling state based on vibration information of the object periodically sensed by a vibration sensor, and controlling the amount of electric power supplied to a heater for heating the object based on the comparison result between the intensity of vibration sensed by the vibration sensor and the intensity of vibration corresponding to the boiling state. The energy reduction heating apparatus estimates the boiling state of the object by applying a vibration-based boiling state estimation algorithm to the vibration information. The vibration-based boiling state estimation algorithm can be a neural network model generated through machine learning, can be stored in a memory in the energy reduction heating apparatus, or can be provided through a server in an artificial intelligence environment over a 5G network. 1. An energy reduction heating apparatus comprising:a housing having a storage space;a heater configured to heat an object;a power supply configured to supply electric power to the heater;a top plate disposed at an upper part of the housing and configured to support the object;a vibration sensor disposed at a lower part of the top plate and configured to sense vibration information of the object; anda controller configured to control an amount of electric power supplied from the power supply to the heater based on the vibration information.2. The energy reduction heating apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller is further configured to estimate when the object is in a boiling state based on the vibration information,the heater comprises a plurality of coils, andupon estimating the object to be in the boiling state, the controller controls the amount of electric power supplied to the heater by adjusting a number of coils among the plurality of coils supplying electric power based on the vibration information.3. The energy reduction heating apparatus according to ...

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08-06-2017 дата публикации

INDUCTION-BASED FOOD HOLDING/WARMING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20170164428A1
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A system for holding and warming food includes a container for holding and warming food. The container consists of 300-series stainless steel. The system further includes an induction heating unit with an induction heating circuit for induction heating the container. The induction heating circuit includes a 120 volt induction coil having 40 or more turns. The induction heating circuit operates at a frequency greater than 30 kilohertz. 1. A system for holding and warming food , the system comprising:a container for holding and warming food, the container consisting of 300-series stainless steel; andan induction heating unit with an induction heating circuit for induction heating the container, the induction heating circuit including a 120 volt induction coil having 40 or more turns, and wherein the induction heating circuit operates at a frequency greater than 30 kilohertz.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the frequency that the induction heating circuit operates at is 40 kilohertz to 60 kilohertz.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the induction coil comprises 14 gauge wire.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the induction coil has an inductance of at least 820 microhenries.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the induction coil operates at a current of 5 amperes to 11 amperes.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container has a relative magnetic permeability less than 100.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an electronic device for determining a temperature measurement of the container.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the temperature measurement is used in a closed loop control to limit and maintain a temperature of the container at a desired value.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the temperature measurement is used to generate a ramped inverter power profile facilitating lateral heat transfer in the container.10. The system of claim 7 , wherein the electronic device for determining the temperature measurement of the container is mounted beneath the ...

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22-09-2022 дата публикации

COOKING CONTAINER SENSING FOR IGNITION TRIGGERING AND PROGRAMMED COOKING

Номер: US20220304115A1
Автор: Cowan Richard W.
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A cooking appliance such as a range or stovetop incorporates cooking container sensing for controlling burner ignition and/or triggering events in programmed cooking sequences. 1. A method of controlling a cooking appliance comprising:detecting with a sensor a change in presence of a cooking container on a burner of the cooking appliance; andtriggering an action in a programmed cooking sequence in response to detecting the change in presence of the cooking container on the burner with the sensor.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , with the controller:detecting placement of the cooking container on the burner with the sensor;waiting a predetermined period of time for user input to activate the burner;controlling a gas valve and an igniter for the burner to ignite gas supplied by the gas valve to the burner in response to receiving the user input prior to an end of the predetermined period of time; andignoring user input received after the predetermined period of time such that the gas valve is not opened and the igniter is not actuated in response to the user input received after the predetermined period of time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the change in presence is placement of the cooking container on the burner claim 1 , and wherein the action includes:verifying the correct cooking container is used;indicating to the user about what to put in the cooking container;turning on a timer; ormoving to a next step in the programmed cooking sequence.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the change in presence is removal of the cooking container from the burner claim 1 , and wherein the action includes:alerting the user about the time elapsed;indicating to the user about what to do next;turning off the burner; orturning on or off the timer.5. A method of controlling a cooking appliance comprising:detecting placement of one or more cooking containers on one or more burners;waiting a predetermined period of time for one or more user inputs to activate ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM EMPLOYING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSPONDER AND SEPARATE IMPEDANCE-CHANGING PARASITIC ANTENNA

Номер: US20190159298A1
Принадлежит: TSI Technologies LLC

Temperature measurement systems () include a temperature sensor () and an electronic signal interrogator (). The temperature sensor () has a transponder () equipped with an antenna (), and a separate parasitic antenna () with a temperature-sensitive transducer (--), while the interrogator () has a transmitter () and antenna (). The sensor () is designed to be placed in thermal contact with an object to be temperature-measured, with the interrogator () placed in proximity to the object. The systems () may be used with food servingware domes (), which can be preheated and placed over a food-bearing plate to maintain the temperature of the food. 1. An assembly , comprising:a magnetic induction heater comprising an upstanding housing having a sidewall and a top wall, and a work coil within the housing and operable to generate an alternating magnetic field; anda dome including a body presenting a central section and a peripheral skirt depending from said central section, said central section having an induction-heatable component therein,said dome removably positioned on said heater with said central section adjacent said housing top wall and with said skirt adjacent said sidewall, so that operation of said work coil will inductively heat said component, a transponder including a transponder antenna and a circuit operably coupled with the transponder antenna, said circuit operable to extract energy from electromagnetic signals received by said transponder antenna, and to generate transponder reply signals containing reply information; and', 'a parasitic antenna having an impedance value and operable to be excited by said transponder reply signals in order to generate parasitic antenna reply signals containing said reply information,', 'said transponder antenna and said parasitic antenna being in proximity and electromagnetically coupled when said electromagnetic signals are received,', 'said parasitic antenna including a temperature-sensitive transducer operable to ...

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14-05-2020 дата публикации

SINGLE PULSE PRE-TEST METHOD FOR IMPROVING VESSEL DETECTION ACCURACY

Номер: US20200154529A1
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Described is a method for controlling an induction heating device having one or more working coils and a controller configured to perform pre-testing based on a single pulse. The method includes: selecting a working coil to be tested, performing a detection operation to detect a vessel disposed on the working coil and generate a first output pulse; comparing at least one of: a count of the first output pulse to a predetermined reference count range, or an on-duty time of the first output pulse to a predetermined reference time range; and adjusting, by the controller, a duration of an on-state of the single pulse based on (i) a result of the comparison of the count of the first output pulse to the predetermined reference count range or (ii) a result of the comparison of the on-duty time of the first output pulse to the predetermined reference time range. 1. A method for controlling an induction heating device having one or more working coils and a controller configured to perform pre-testing based on a single pulse , the method comprising:selecting a working coil to be tested among the one or more working coils;performing a detection operation to detect a vessel disposed on the working coil and generate a first output pulse; a count of the first output pulse to a predetermined reference count range, or', 'an on-duty time of the first output pulse to a predetermined reference time range; and, 'comparing at least one ofadjusting, by the controller, a duration of an on-state of the single pulse based on (i) a result of the comparison of the count of the first output pulse to the predetermined reference count range or (ii) a result of the comparison of the on-duty time of the first output pulse to the predetermined reference time range.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the count of the first output pulse comprises a number of instances at which the first output pulse is changed from an off-state to an on-state claim 1 , and based on the count of the first output pulse ...

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING TYPE COOKTOP FOR ENABLING HIGH TEMPERATURE DETECTION

Номер: US20210195699A1
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An induction heating type cooktop includes an upper plate coupled to a top side of a case and configured to place an object to be heated on a top of the upper plate, a working coil disposed inside the case to heat the object, a thin film disposed on at least one of a top surface or a bottom surface of the upper plate, an insulator disposed between the bottom surface of the upper plate and the working coil, and a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of at least one of the thin film or the upper plate by a plurality of thermocouples. 1. An induction heating type cooktop , comprising:an upper plate coupled to a top side of a case and configured to place an object to be heated on a top of the upper plate;a working coil disposed inside the case to heat the object;a thin film disposed on at least one of a top surface or a bottom surface of the upper plate;an insulator disposed between the bottom surface of the upper plate and the working coil; anda temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of at least one of the thin film or the upper plate by a plurality of thermocouples.2. The induction heating type cooktop of claim 1 , wherein the temperature sensor is further configured to claim 1 , based on the thin film being inductively heated claim 1 , measure a first temperature of a portion of the at least one of the thin film or the upper plate claim 1 , the first temperature being greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature in the temperature distribution in the thin film.3. The induction heating type cooktop of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of thermocouples are disposed at regions corresponding to the thin film on the at least one of the top surface or the bottom surface of the upper plate.4. The induction heating type cooktop of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of thermocouples comprise:at least one thermocouple that is disposed at a region corresponding to the thin film and that is configured to measure a temperature of the thin film ...

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

Method for controlling a cooking appliance

Номер: US20220307695A1
Принадлежит: Electrolux Appliances AB

The invention relates to a method for controlling a cooking appliance (1) with a temperature sensor (5), the cooking appliance (1) comprising at least one heating power transferring element (2) for heating a cookware item (3) placed on a cooking support (4), the method comprising the steps of: —Gathering temperature information related to the cookware item (3) or its content with the temperature sensor (5) at or in the cookware item (3), —after a heat-up process, gathering information regarding a power reduction action initiated by a user input; —evaluating temperature information provided by the temperature sensor (5), said temperature information being correlated with the temperature of the cookware item (3) or the cookware content; —providing temperature lock information to the user if the variation of the temperature of the cookware item (3) or the cookware content is within a certain temperature variation range; —after providing temperature lock information, receiving temperature lock confirmation from the user; —after receiving temperature lock confirmation, controlling the provision of heat energy to the cookware item (3) or the cookware content based on temperature information provided by the temperature sensor (5) such that the temperature of the cookware item (3) is maintained within a given temperature range.

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

RADIANT HEATER FOR A COOKTOP

Номер: US20160174299A1
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According to one implementation a radiant heater is provided that includes a cover, an insulating base arranged on the cover, at least one resistance element fixed to the insulating base, a temperature sensor suitable for measuring the temperature of a cooktop arranged on the radiant heater, and a flat resilient member suitable for keeping the temperature sensor in constant contact with the cooktop in a final assembly position. 1. A radiant heater for a cooktop , the radiant heater comprising:a housing structure having a top side and a bottom side, the housing structure having a longitudinal first opening with a first central axis and extending between and through the top side and bottom side, the first opening having a first cross-sectional area,a resistance element arranged in the housing structure,a flat having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being fixed to the bottom side of the housing structure, the second end portion being elastic and extending from the first end portion with an ability to be flexed outward from the bottom side of the housing structure so as to form a first angle with the bottom side, in a rest position the second end portion of the flat is substantially parallel with the bottom side of the housing structure, in an active position the second end portion of the flat forms the first angle with the bottom side of the housing structure and is resiliently urged toward the rest position,a first temperature sensor having a body that extends through the first opening, the body having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, the body having a first part that is coupled with the second end portion of the flat and a second part that extends above the top side of the housing structure, the first temperature sensor moveable in an axial direction within the first opening upon the second end portion of the flat transitioning between the rest and active positions.2. The radiant heater ...

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

DEFROSTING METHOD FOR POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE

Номер: US20210197686A1
Автор: OZAKI Michio
Принадлежит: NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

A power transmission device includes a movable part which comes up and down with respect to the ground, and an elevating mechanism which moves the movable part up and down. A defrosting method for a power transmission device measures a temperature of the power transmission device, and compares the measured temperature with a threshold preliminarily set for determining a freeze of the power transmission device so as to determine whether the power transmission device is frozen. The defrosting method for a power transmission device excites a power transmission coil when determining that the power transmission device is frozen. 1. A defrosting method for a power transmission device provided on a ground side , a movable part configured to come up and down with respect to the ground; and', 'an elevating mechanism arranged on a lower side of the movable part in a vertical direction and configured to move the movable part up and down,', 'wherein the movable part includes a power transmission coil for supplying electric power via a wireless connection to a power reception coil mounted on a vehicle, and a flat nonmagnetic plate provided on a lower side of the power transmission coil in the vertical direction, and', 'the nonmagnetic plate has a penetration part penetrating in the vertical direction, the method comprising:', 'measuring a temperature of the power transmission device;', 'comparing the measured temperature with a threshold preliminarily set for determining a freeze of the power transmission device so as to determine whether the power transmission device is frozen; and', 'exciting the power transmission coil when determining that the power transmission device is frozen., 'the power transmission device including2. A wireless power supply system comprising a power transmission device provided on a ground side and a controller configured to control the power transmission device , a movable part configured to come up and down with respect to the ground;', 'an elevating ...

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14-06-2018 дата публикации

COOKING APPARATUS

Номер: US20180168005A1
Автор: YUN Chang Sun
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed herein is a cooking apparatus including a cooking plate, induction heating coils installed under the cooking plate, a vessel sensor configured to detect a cooking vessel while the cooking vessel is placed on the cooking plate, a driving assembly including a driving circuit configured to generate a driving current and distribute the driving current to each of the induction heating coils, and a sub assembly including a vessel sensing circuit configured to determine one or more of the induction heating coils overlapping the cooking vessel based on an output of the vessel sensor. The sub assembly may be separated from the driving assembly. 1. A cooking apparatus comprising:a cooking plate;induction heating coils installed under the cooking plate;a vessel sensor configured to detect a cooking vessel while the cooking vessel is placed on the cooking plate;a driving assembly including a driving circuit configured to generate a driving current and distribute the driving current to each of the induction heating coils; anda sub assembly including a vessel sensing circuit configured to determine one or more of the induction heating coils that overlap with the cooking vessel based on an output of the vessel sensor,wherein the sub assembly is separated from the driving assembly.2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the induction heating coils are first induction heating coils claim 1 , the driving assembly is a first driving assembly and the driving circuit is a first driving circuit to generate the driving current as a first driving current claim 1 , and second induction heating coils installed under the cooking plate, and', 'a second driving assembly separated from the first driving assembly and including a second driving circuit configured to generate a second driving current and distribute the second driving current to each of the second induction heating coils., 'the cooling apparatus further comprises3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2 ...

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28-05-2020 дата публикации

Smart Susceptor Induction Heating Apparatus and Methods for Forming Parts with Non-Planar Shapes

Номер: US20200164547A1
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

Heating apparatus and methods for forming a part with a non-planar shape include a table formed of a thermally conductive material and defining a table surface. A tool, also formed of a thermally conductive material, has a base surface configured to engage the table surface of the table and a tooling surface opposite the base surface, wherein the tooling surface has a contoured shape that is non-planar. A heating blanket is provided above the table and defines a heating surface. The tooling surface of the tool is configured to engage a first surface of the part and the heating surface of the heating blanket is configured to engage a second surface of the part opposite the first surface of the part. The table and the heating blanket are heated to a processing temperature so that the part at least partially conforms to the tooling surface of the tool.

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

STOVETOP DEVICE

Номер: US20170181228A1
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A stovetop device includes a heating area adapted to heat cookware placed thereon and/or food to be cooked thereon, and a control unit configured to operate at least one subarea of the heating area in at least one operating state as at least one target temperature burner and to assign different target temperatures to different positions of the at least one target temperature burner. 110-. (canceled)11. A stovetop device , comprising:a heating area adapted to heat cookware placed thereon and/or food to be cooked thereon, anda control unit configured to operate at least one subarea of the heating area in at least one operating state as at least one target temperature burner and to assign different target temperatures to different positions of the at least one target temperature burner.12. The stovetop device of claim 11 , constructed in the form of an induction stovetop device.13. The stovetop device of claim 11 , wherein the control unit has a memory unit configured to store at least two different target temperature burners.14. The stovetop device of claim 11 , further comprising an operating unit claim 11 , said control unit being configured to switch claim 11 , in the at least one operating state claim 11 , between at least two of said target temperature burner as a function of an operator entry via the operating unit.15. The stovetop device of claim 11 , further comprising an operating unit claim 11 , said control unit being configured to modify the at least one target temperature burner claim 11 , in the at least one operating state claim 11 , as a function of an operator entry via the operating unit.16. The stovetop device of claim 11 , further comprising an operating unit claim 11 , said control unit being configured to enable formation of at least one further target temperature burner in the at least one operating state claim 11 , as a function of an operator entry via the operating unit.17. The stovetop device of claim 11 , wherein the control unit is ...

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13-06-2019 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE

Номер: US20190182908A1
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An induction heating device includes a first coil that is wound about an axis by a first number of rotations, a second coil that is spaced apart from the first coil in a radial direction and that is disposed radially outward of the first coil, the second coil being wound about the axis by a second number of rotations, and a power supply unit configured to convert alternating current (AC) power and to supply a high-frequency AC to the first coil and to the second coil based on conversion of the AC power. The induction heating device is configured to output a maximum output level in a range from 6500 W to 7500 W based on a ratio between the first number of rotations and the second number of rotations. 115-. (canceled)16. An induction heating device comprising:a first coil that is wound about an axis by a first number of rotations;a second coil that is spaced apart from the first coil in a radial direction and that is disposed radially outward of the first coil, the second coil being wound about the axis by a second number of rotations; anda power supply unit configured to convert alternating current (AC) power and to supply a high-frequency AC to the first coil and to the second coil based on conversion of the AC power,wherein the induction heating device is configured to output a maximum output level in a range from 6500 W to 7500 W based on a ratio between the first number of rotations and the second number of rotations.17. The induction heating device of claim 16 , wherein the ratio between the first number of rotations and the second number of rotations is in a range from 1.5 to 1.7.18. The induction heating device of claim 16 , wherein the maximum output level of the induction heating device is in a range from 7000 W to 7500 W.19. The induction heating device of claim 18 , wherein the ratio between the first number of rotations and the second number of rotations is any one of 18:11 claim 18 , 17:11 claim 18 , or 16:10.20. The induction heating device of claim 16 ...

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04-06-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COOKING PROCESS BY USING A LIQUID

Номер: US20200178357A1
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The present invention relates to a method for controlling a cooking process by using a liquid in a cooking vessel, for example a cooking pot, upon a cooking hob (). Said method comprises a step of determining a cooking parameter of the liquid in the cooking vessel at a predetermined time (tB; tBP); a step of adjusting a heating power density (P) of a cooking zone of the cooking hob () for transferring a heating power (P) to the cooking vessel placed on said cooking zone; and a step of reducing the heating power density (P) transferred to the cooking vessel from an initial power (iP) to a simmering power (PS). Further, the present invention relates to a cooking vessel for the cooking hob (). Moreover, the present invention relates to a cooking appliance for performing the cooking process. 1. Method for controlling a cooking process by using a liquid in a cooking vessel upon a cooking hob , wherein said method comprises:a) determining a cooking parameter of the liquid in the cooking vessel at a predetermined time,b) adjusting a heating power density of a cooking zone of the cooking hob for transferring the heating power density to the cooking vessel placed on said cooking zone, andc) reducing the heating power density transferred to the cooking vessel from an initial power to a simmering power.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the heating power density is reduced in step c) claim 1 , after a boiling state of the liquid in the cooking vessel has been occurred or should have been occurred.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the determination in step a) further includes detecting a boiling state of the liquid in the cooking vessel and/or predicting and/or estimating the boiling state of the liquid in the cooking vessel.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in a beginning of the cooking process the liquid in the cooking vessel is heated up by transferring the initial power to said cooking vessel claim 1 , wherein said initial power is more than ...

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06-07-2017 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus to Optimize the Efficacy of the Infrared Radiant Emitter Through Transmissive Ceramic Glass

Номер: US20170191673A1
Автор: JR. James William, Masten
Принадлежит:

This disclosure describes a method and apparatus to exploit the more efficient of the infrared passband characteristics of smooth ceramic glass used as an infrared-transmissive physical barrier between a radiant emitter and its thermal target. This disclosure reveals the implementation of a wavelength tunable radiant emitter capable of creating infrared wavelengths that largely pass through the ceramic glass, significantly improving the rate and efficacy of heating an object while reducing the wasteful heating of the ceramic glass and environment. 1. A method of creating and controlling the wavelength (temperature) of an infrared radiant emitter (or resistive element) to optimize the transmission of infrared energy through ceramic glass while minimizing the thermal energy lost to heating the ceramic glass , comprising the following steps:a. selecting the near optimal range of wavelengths for maximum transmission through a particular ceramic glass using the manufacturer's specification data;b. calculating, using Wien's Displacement Law, the appropriate temperature for said optimal wavelength to be emitted by the infrared radiant emitter;c. monitoring the user input through the user interface to set the heating value or the radiant power transmitted through the ceramic glass;d. collecting continuous non-ambiguous temperature measurements of the infrared radiant emitter (resistive element) and the ceramic glass;e. projecting thermal energy through the ceramic glass to an intended target by irradiating said ceramic glass surface with the appropriate wavelength to effectively transmit the majority of the infrared radiant power through the ceramic glass to the target;f. controlling the emitted wavelength of aforementioned infrared radiant emitter by monitoring the temperature of said emitter in real time and adjusting the electrical current to maintain the desired temperature;g. monitoring the temperature of the ceramic glass and using the manufacturer's safety ratings as ...

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22-07-2021 дата публикации

Oven appliance having a high-heat cooking surface

Номер: US20210222889A1
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

An oven appliance, as provided herein, may include a plurality of chamber walls, a bottom heating element, a base panel, and a cooking plate. The plurality of chamber walls may define an oven chamber. The plurality of chamber walls may include a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a bottom wall. The bottom heating element may be mounted above the bottom wall to heat a cooking surface within the oven chamber. The base panel may be disposed over the bottom heating element. The base panel may define an oven vent and a receiving zone spaced apart from the oven vent. The base panel may further define an enclosed region with the bottom wall about the bottom heating element. The cooking plate may be disposed on the base panel within the receiving zone. The cooking plate may define the cooking surface.

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11-06-2020 дата публикации

COOKING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF

Номер: US20200187309A1
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A cooking apparatus is provided. The cooking apparatus includes heating coils, an input apparatus receiving input of output levels for each of the heating coils, inverters providing driving power to each of the heating coils separately, and a processor controlling the inverters based on the inputted output levels. The processor is configured to predict the power consumption of each of the heating coils based on the inputted output levels, and based on the sum of the predicted power consumption being greater than a predetermined power value, determine a subject heating coil based on the predicted power consumption for each heating coil and history information on power adjustment of the heating coils, and control an inverter corresponding to the subject heating coil such that the subject heating coil operates at a smaller output level than a current output level. 1. A cooking apparatus comprising:a plurality of heating coils;an input apparatus receiving input of output levels for each of the plurality of heating coils;a plurality of inverters providing driving power to each of the plurality of heating coils separately; anda processor controlling the plurality of inverters based on the inputted output levels, predict the power consumption of each of the plurality of heating coils based on the inputted output levels, and based on the sum of the predicted power consumption being greater than a predetermined power value,', 'determine a subject heating coil based on the predicted power consumption for each heating coil and history information on power adjustment of the plurality of heating coils, and', 'control an inverter corresponding to the subject heating coil such that the subject heating coil operates at a smaller output level than a current output level., 'wherein the processor is configured to2. The cooking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:identify a heating coil with a biggest power consumption among the plurality of heating coils, ...

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22-07-2021 дата публикации

Isotherm Cooking Plate Apparatus, System, and Method of Manufacture

Номер: US20210227634A1
Автор: Eggers Philip E.
Принадлежит: Eggers & Associates, LLC

An isothermal cooking plate assembly is formed from a first plate of high thermal conductivity material having a back surface and an oppositely disposed top cooking surface. One or more heater circuit assemblies are disposed on the first plate back surface for forming a composite having a back surface. A controller is in electrical connection with the heater circuit assemblies for controlling temperature of the first plate of high thermal conductivity material. The first plate can be Aluminum Type 1100 or Aluminum Type 6061. The first plate can be a laminate formed from a clad bottom metal layer and clad top cooking surface metal layer, where the clad layers formed from the same material and having about the same thickness. The clad material can be austenitic stainless steel. A second plate of low thermal conductivity material can be attached to the composite back surface of first plate. 15010. An isothermal cooking plate assembly () mechanically attached within a griddle system () and comprising:{'b': 52', '159', '28, '(a) a first plate () of high thermal conductivity material comprising aluminum whose thickness is substantially uniform, having a thermal conductivity of at least 1.67 watts/cm-C, a surface area of not greater than 54 square inches, a length-to-width aspect ratio that does not exceed about 1.5, a thickness in the range of 0.187 to 0.250 inches, and having a back surface () and an oppositely disposed top food-cooking surface ();'}{'b': 130', '159, 'claim-text': [{'b': 141', '159, 'sub': dielectric', 'dielectric', 'dielectric, 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': t', '*E', 'k', '/{Q', '/A, 'sub': dielectric', 'dielectric', 'dielectric', 'dielectric', 'dielectric', 'heater', 'heater, '=[{σ*(1−μ)}/{α}]*[}],'}, '(i) a first electrically insulative layer () disposed on the first plate back surface () having a thickness that does not exceed a maximum allowed thickness, tof the glass thick-film printed and fired first electrically insulative layer, the maximum ...

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27-06-2019 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING COOKER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DISPLAY THEREOF

Номер: US20190195508A1
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Disclosed is an induction heating cooker comprising: at least one burner comprising a coil; a handling portion provided in a predetermined area separated from the burner, and comprising an input section for receiving a user's control and a first display for displaying information corresponding to the user's control; at least one second display provided in an area separated from the handling portion; and a controller configured to control the second display to display cooking information about the burner. 1. An induction heating cooker comprising:a burner comprising a coil;a handling portion provided in a predetermined area separated from the burner and comprising an input section for receiving a user's control and a first display for displaying information corresponding to the user's control;a second display provided in an area separated from the handling portion; anda controller configured to control the second display to display cooking information about the burner.2. The induction heating cooker according to claim 1 , further comprising a glass flat plate comprising a cooking area for the burner claim 1 ,wherein the second display is provided below the glass flat plate.3. The induction heating cooker according to claim 2 , wherein:the second display comprises a holder provided in a bottom thereof, andthe holder is configured to be inserted in an aluminum plate provided under the glass flat plate.4. The induction heating cooker according to claim 2 , wherein:the second display comprises a screw hole in a lower end portion thereof, andthe second display is configured to fasten, using a screw, to an aluminum plate provided under the glass flat plate.5. The induction heating cooker according to claim 2 , wherein the second display is configured to attach to an aluminum plate provided under the glass flat plate.6. The induction heating cooker according to claim 1 , wherein the second display is provided at a position spaced apart from the coil by more than a ...

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18-06-2020 дата публикации

COOKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200196396A1
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A cooking system includes a hot plate having a region for setting down of a cooking pot, and a display unit arranged at least partially in a region close to the region for setting down a cooking pot, when being viewed in a vertical direction onto a main extension plane of the hot plate. The display unit is operated in an operating state by a control unit as a function of at least one operation request parameter. 114-. (canceled)15. A cooking system , comprising:a hot plate having a region for setting down of a cooking pot;a display unit arranged at least partially in a region close to the region for setting down a cooking pot, when being viewed in a vertical direction onto a main extension plane of the hot plate; anda control unit configured to operate the display unit in an operating state as a function of at least one operation request parameter.16. The cooking system of claim 15 , wherein the display unit includes a plurality of lighting elements claim 15 , and further comprising a supply unit individually supplying in the operating state each of the lighting elements with energy.17. The cooking system of claim 15 , further comprising a setting down unit arranged in the operating state in the region for setting down a cooking pot.18. The cooking system of claim 17 , wherein the setting down unit is constructed to comprise the cooking pot.19. The cooking system of claim 17 , wherein the setting down unit comprises a pad unit arranged in the operating state between the cooking pot and the hot plate.20. The cooking system of claim 17 , wherein the display unit is at least partially integrated in the setting down unit.21. The cooking system of claim 15 , wherein the display unit is arranged in the operating state at least partially below the region close to the region for setting down a cooking pot.22. The cooking system of claim 15 , further comprising an induction heating element arranged in the operating state below the hot plate and supplying the display unit ...

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18-06-2020 дата публикации

Multi Cooker

Номер: US20200196397A1
Принадлежит: Breville Pty Ltd

An induction cooker has a temperature sensor mount that includes a reciprocating sensor holder and a flexible diaphragm.

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27-07-2017 дата публикации

GLASS CERAMIC COOKTOP WITH INFRARED SENSOR

Номер: US20170215231A1
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

A cooktop is provided that includes a glass ceramic cooking plate that exhibits enhanced mechanical strength and at the same time increased spectral transmittance in the infrared range. The glass ceramic cooking plate makes it possible to detect, through the glass ceramic cooking plate, the temperature of a piece of cookware placed thereon using an infrared sensor, and to perform an automated cooking process in response thereto. 2. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises coloring oxides up to a maximum amount of 1.0 wt %.3. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the glass ceramic cooking plate has a thickness in a range between 2.8 mm and 4.2 mm.4. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the glass ceramic cooking plate has a transmittance claim 1 , normalized to a glass ceramic cooking plate of 4 mm thickness claim 1 , selected from the group consisting of greater than 5% at a wavelength of 3000 nm claim 1 , greater than 7% at a wavelength of 3000 nm claim 1 , greater than 18% at a wavelength of 3200 nm claim 1 , greater than 24% at a wavelength of 3200 nm claim 1 , greater than 37% at a wavelength of 3400 nm claim 1 , greater than 43% at a wavelength of 3400 nm claim 1 , greater than 51% at a wavelength of 3600 nm claim 1 , greater than 54% at a wavelength of 3600 nm claim 1 , and any combinations thereof.5. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the infrared sensor has a spectral sensitivity in a range of wavelengths between 2800 nm and 4400 nm.6. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electronics being configured to control the power output of the at least one heater based on an emission coefficient of a piece of cookware on the region of the cooking zone.7. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a conductor configured to guide heat radiation of a piece of cookware on the region of the cooking zone to the infrared sensor.8. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sensing area of ...

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27-07-2017 дата публикации

COOKTOP WITH GLASS CERAMIC COOKING PLATE

Номер: US20170215236A1
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

A cooktop is provided that has a glass ceramic cooking plate, at least one heater arranged below the glass ceramic cooking plate, and at least one touch sensor. The touch sensor is operable across the glass ceramic cooking plate for adjusting the power of the at least one heater. The glass ceramic cooking plate has an increased strength and is therefore produced with a reduced thickness, whereby the sensitivity and reliability of the touch sensor is significantly improved. 2. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises coloring oxides up to a maximum amount of 1.0 wt %.3. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness is between 2.8 mm and 3.2 mm.4. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the glass ceramic cooking plate has a gradient layer at a surface or towards the surface thereof claim 1 , the core being located below the gradient layer claim 1 , and wherein the glass ceramic cooking plate includes the keatite mixed crystals as the predominant crystal phase in the core and the high-quartz mixed crystals as the predominant crystal phase in the gradient layer.5. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a maximum haze of not more than 6% at a wavelength of 630 nm.6. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one touch sensor is a capacitive sensor.7. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one touch sensor is an optical sensor.8. The cooktop as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one light-emitting element and/or at least one self-luminous or externally illuminated display arranged indirectly or directly adjacent to a lower surface of the glass ceramic cooking plate or spaced from the lower surface of the glass ceramic cooking plate claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting element and/or the display shines through the glass ceramic cooking plate.9. The cooktop as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising an intermediate layer that is disposed indirectly or directly between ...

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25-06-2020 дата публикации

SENSOR HOLDING TRAY FIXING

Номер: US20200205239A1
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A sensor holder apparatus for a cooktop comprises a body forming an exterior profile configured to extend through a portion of a housing of the cooktop and position a sensor proximate to an interior surface of a panel forming a cooking surface. A first interior passage is formed through the body and configured to receive the sensor in a first configuration or type. At least one second interior passage is configured to receive the sensor in a second configuration or type. The sensor holder is configured to retain and position the sensor in the first configuration or the second configuration in conductive connection with a panel forming a cooking surface of the cooktop. 1. A sensor holder apparatus for a cooktop comprising:a body forming an exterior profile configured to extend through a portion of a housing of the cooktop and position a sensor proximate to an interior surface of a panel forming a cooking surface;a first interior passage formed through the body configured to receive the sensor in a first configuration; andat least one second interior passage configured to receive the sensor in a second configuration, wherein the sensor holder is configured to retain and position the sensor in the first configuration or the second configuration.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the interior passages is configured to extend through the body substantially from a holder base surface to a holder top surface.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one second interior passage comprises a first conductor passage and a second conductor passage claim 2 , wherein a trough is formed in the holder top surface extending from the first conductor passage to the second conductor passage.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first interior passage is formed centrally though the body.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises a temperature sensor.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first ...

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25-06-2020 дата публикации

Device to support cooking container for smart under range

Номер: US20200205240A1
Автор: Myung Ok Lee
Принадлежит: Aircook Co Ltd, Peaceworld Co Ltd

The present invention relates to a cooking container for a smart under range, which enables the installation of a means for sensing the temperature of the cooking container heated by the means of the smart under range induction to be simplified and the operation control of the smart under range induction to be easy.

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03-08-2017 дата публикации

Cooking system with multiple heating elements

Номер: US20170223772A1
Автор: Robert A. Shingler
Принадлежит: EVO Inc

Examples are disclosed herein that relate to a cooking system having multiple heating elements for heating a cooking surface. One example provides a cooking system, comprising a continuous cooking surface comprising a plurality of individually controllable heating zones, and for each heating zone, a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature for the heating zone separately from the temperatures of other heating zones, and a heating element disposed beneath the heating zone and configured to provide heat to the heating zone. The cooking system further comprises a controller configured to individually control the heating element of each heating zone.

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02-07-2020 дата публикации

Induction cooker

Номер: US20200214091A1
Автор: Hayato Yoshino, Ikuro Suga
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corp

An induction cooker according to the present disclosure includes a body including a top plate on which a heating target is placed, a frame formed to surround an outer periphery of the top plate, and having a discontinuous portion being electrically discontinuous from other parts of the frame, a heating coil disposed below the top plate, and configured to inductively heat the heating target, a driver circuit configured to supply electric power to the heating coil, a power transfer coil configured to transfer electric power by magnetic resonance, and a power transfer circuit configured to supply electric power to the power transfer coil, and a power receiving device including a power receiving coil configured to receive electric power from the power transfer coil by magnetic resonance, and a load circuit configured to operate by the electric power received by the power receiving coil.

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09-07-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRIC STOVETOP HEATER UNIT WITH INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20200217517A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus includes a heater with a heating element having a region that does not contain a surface heating portion of the heating element and a thermostat positioned in the region. The thermostat includes a contact surface disposed to make physical contact with an object placed on the surface heating portion and a switch configured to prevent a current from conducting through the heating element when the contact surface experiences a temperature equal to or greater than a temperature limit. 116-: (canceled)17. An apparatus , comprising:a heating element;a thermostat coupled with the heating element; and an urging portion proximate to a bottom of the thermostat and providing the upward force to the thermostat; and', 'a deformable portion operatively connected to the urging portion and that mechanically deforms to cause the upward force in response to a downward force applied from the object to the thermostat, the deformable portion comprising at least one planar section, the upward force applied through the deformable portion being a restorative force., 'an urging element providing an upward force to cause the thermostat to make physical contact with an object placed on the apparatus, the urging element comprising18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the heating element comprises a region that does not contain a heated portion of the heating element.19. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the thermostat is positioned in the region.20. The apparatus of claim 17 , further comprising:a surface heating portion;a first portion of the heating element coupled to a first end of the thermostat; anda second portion of the heating element extending across the surface heating portion and coupled to a second end of the thermostat.21. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the thermostat further comprises: a switch configured to prevent a current from conducting through the heating element when the thermostat experiences a temperature equal to or greater than a temperature limit ...

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19-08-2021 дата публикации

Induction heating type cooktop with increased heating stability

Номер: US20210259061A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An induction heating type cooktop includes: an upper plate coupled to a top of a case, the upper plate being configured to support a target object, a working coil provided in the case and configured to heat the target object, a thin film disposed on at least one of a top of the upper plate or a bottom of the upper plate, a first temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the thin film, a second temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the upper plate, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the working coil to heat the target object based on a target output, and control an output of the working coil based on the measured temperature of the thin film and the measured temperature of the upper plate.

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19-08-2021 дата публикации

Induction heating type cooktop

Номер: US20210259064A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An induction heating type cooktop includes a case, a cover plate that is connected to an upper end of the case and that has an upper surface configured to support an object to be heated, a working coil disposed inside the case, a thin layer disposed at the cover plate, a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature of the thin layer, and a heat insulator that is configured to block heat transfer from the thin layer to the working coil and that defines at least one sensing hole that receives the temperature sensor.

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27-08-2015 дата публикации

Induction heating cooker

Номер: US20150245416A1

When an inverter circuit is driven at a predetermined driving frequency, an amount of current change per predetermined period of time of an input current or a coil current is detected, and a heating period from a start of control until the amount of current change becomes a set value or less is measured. Then, the inverter circuit is controlled to reduce high frequency power to be supplied to a heating coil in accordance with a length of the measured heating period.

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26-08-2021 дата публикации

Dynamic power appliance for containers, packages and vessels method and system

Номер: US20210267023A1
Принадлежит: Inductive Intelligence LLC

A dynamic container, package and vessel heating method with monitoring and safety system. The system includes identification detection and sensors to detect and authenticate the proper container, package or vessel. The system is capable of adjusting the driver for optimized induction heating of the target container, package or vessel. It is connected to a cloud based system that provides appliance specific and package specific drive and control details based on the identifier. The cloud based platform monitors point of consumption data and enables user marketing consumption of data while also enabling consumption driven feedback from the user.

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26-08-2021 дата публикации

COOKING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20210267024A1
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A cooking apparatus and a control method thereof, and more particularly, technology for determining the type of vessel placed in the cooking apparatus and controlling power in response to a state change of the placed vessel or a temperature change of a coil. In accordance with one aspect, a cooking apparatus includes: a coil on which a vessel is placed, configured to form a magnetic field upon application of a current; a detection sensor configured to detect a magnitude of an input current applied differently according to a type of the vessel and a magnitude of an input voltage of the cooking apparatus; and a controller configured to determine a type of the placed vessel according to a power value calculated based on the detected input current and input voltage, and to determine a heating mode of the cooking apparatus based on the determined type of vessel. 1. A cooking apparatus comprising:a coil on which a vessel is placed, configured to form a magnetic field upon application of a current;a detection sensor configured to detect a magnitude of an input current applied differently according to a type of the vessel and a magnitude of an input voltage of the cooking apparatus; anda controller configured to determine a type of the placed vessel according to a power value calculated based on the detected input current and input voltage, and to determine a heating mode of the cooking apparatus based on the determined type of vessel.2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine a type of the placed vessel by comparing the calculated power value with a predetermined power value within a predetermined frequency range of the cooking apparatus.3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein a type of the placed vessel comprises a ferromagnetic vessel claim 2 , a non-ferromagnetic vessel claim 2 , or a non-heatable vessel claim 2 , andwherein the controller is configured to determine a type of the placed vessel as the ...

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24-08-2017 дата публикации

INDUCTION HOB WITH BOILING DETECTION AND INDUCTION ENERGY CONTROL, METHOD FOR HEATING FOOD WITH AN INDUCTION HOB AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Номер: US20170245327A1
Принадлежит:

An induction cooking hob and a method for heating food as well as a computer program product are disclosed. Based on information of a micro-electromechanical system () in combination with a temperature sensor associated to a heating zone, vibrations can be detected and a heating zone associated with the boiling substance can be properly discriminated from one supporting a pot having a non-boiling substance in it. Subsequent simmering of the substance can be automatically effected. An indication will be provided to a user (), and an automated function can be started () including boiling and subsequent simmering, respectively indication of a boiling substance on any of the heating zones on an induction hob (). 1. An induction hob with boiling detection and induction power control , comprising:two induction heating zones;a temperature sensor associated to a heating zone;a micro-electromechanical system as an acceleration detector;an induction generator; anda controller connected to the induction generator, the micro-electromechanical system and said temperature sensor;wherein the controller is adapted to identify the presence of a boiling substance on at least one of the heating zones based on the temperature sensor and the micro-electromechanical system detecting audible sound vibrations emitted during a normal heating operation by at least independently evaluating a peak sound level and a flat slope sound level; the controller being adapted to control the power supplied to the at least one of said heating zones.2. The induction hob according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-electromechanical system is located between the heating zones.3. The induction hob according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-electromechanical system is located in the center of the heating zones.4. The induction hob according to claim 3 , wherein the micro-electromechanical system is attached to a cooktop and isolated by a dielectric layer.5. The induction hob according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

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08-08-2019 дата публикации

HOB DEVICE

Номер: US20190242585A1
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A hob device, in particular an induction hob device, includes a variable cooking surface, a user interface and a control unit which in the presence of a heating type divides the cooking surface into a plurality of heating zones in at least one dividing direction, associates heating parameter to each of the heating zones, in a manner dependent on location, for heating at least one cooking pot placed on the heating zone, and forms a cooking zone that is associated with the cooking pot and is heated using the heating parameter. In the event of a request of the heating type for the cooking pot, the control unit is provided to wait for at least one operating action by a user by way of the user interface. 1. A hob device , comprising:a variable cooking surface;an interface; and to divide the cooking surface into a plurality of heating zones in at least one dividing direction,', 'to associate a heating parameter to each heating zone, in a manner dependent on location, for heating a cooking pot placed on the heating zone,', 'to form a cooking zone that is associated with the cooking pot and is heated using the heating parameter, and', 'to wait for an operating action by a user by way of the user interface, when the heating type is requested for the cooking pot., 'a control unit provided in the presence of a heating type'}2. The hob device of claim 1 , constructed in the form of an induction hob device3. The hob device of claim 1 , wherein the operating action is a confirmation action for confirming operation of the cooking zone using the heating type.4. The hob device of claim 2 , wherein the control unit is provided to wait for at least two mutually differing operating actions for setting a desired available heating type.5. The hob device of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is provided to interpret an activation of the cooking zone as a request of the heating type.6. The hob device of claim 5 , wherein the activation of the cooking zone includes a further operating ...

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07-09-2017 дата публикации

MAGNETIC INDUCTION HEATING WITH SPACER

Номер: US20170257912A1
Автор: Maisert Jean-Emmanuel
Принадлежит: Adventys

A device for heating an object adapted to be heated by magnetic induction and comprising a thermally insulating spacer to be placed between the heat-retaining object and a support. The device also includes a control and induction heating unit, which includes an inductor, a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the support, and an inductor control unit connected to the temperature sensor for controlling the inductor, such that the electromagnetic field is induced according to the readings from the sensor. The inductor control unit limits the magnitude of the electromagnetic field when the detected temperature reaches a predetermined threshold lower than a degradation temperature of the support. 1. A device for heating a heat-retaining object adapted to be heated by magnetic induction and used to itself heat or keep warm a food product , wherein the device comprises:{'b': '10', 'a spacer interposed between the heat-retaining object and a support, the spacer having a thermal conductivity lower than that of the support, in order to limit the thermal conduction between the heat-retaining object and the support, and,'} a heating device comprising an inductor located under the support and adapted to create an electromagnetic field around the heat-retaining object,', 'a temperature sensor located under the support for detecting the temperature of the support,', 'inductor controlling means connected to the temperature sensor, such that the electromagnetic field is induced according to the temperature detections of the temperature sensor, and,', 'means to limit the transmitted energy which act on the control means of the inductor in order to limit the magnitude of said electromagnetic field induced when the detected temperature reaches a predetermined threshold lower than a degradation temperature of the support., 'a control and induction heating unit comprising2. A device according to claim 1 , which further comprises cooling means claim 1 , which cool the ...

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30-07-2020 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS AND INDUCTION HEATING METHOD OF PLATE-LIKE MEMBER

Номер: US20200245414A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An induction heating apparatus of a plate-like member for arranging a plate-like member having a three-dimensional structure so that it is interposed between a pair of plate-like coils and inductively heating the plate-like member, the pair of plate-like coils having a three-dimensional structure that corresponds to the plate-like member and being arranged to be opposed to each other. The plate-like member arranged between the pair of plate-like coils includes a plurality of surfaces in a predetermined cross section perpendicular to a current that flows through the plate-like coil pair, and each of the coils of the plate-like coil pair is divided into a plurality of turns along the direction in which the current flows for at least each of the plurality of surfaces of the plate-like member. 1. An induction heating apparatus of a plate-like member for arranging a plate-like member having a three-dimensional structure in such a way that it is interposed between a pair of plate-like coils and inductively heating the plate-like member , the pair of plate-like coils having a three-dimensional structure that corresponds to the plate-like member and being arranged to be opposed to each other , whereinthe plate-like member arranged between the pair of plate-like coils includes a plurality of surfaces in a predetermined cross section that is perpendicular to a current that flows through the plate-like coil pair, andeach of the coils of the plate-like coil pair is divided into a plurality of turns along the direction in which the current flows for at least each of the plurality of surfaces of the plate-like member.2. The induction heating apparatus of the plate-like member according to claim 1 , wherein the plate-like coil pair is formed in such a way that the outer form thereof overlaps that of the plate-like member in a plan view.3. The induction heating apparatus of the plate-like member according to1 claim 1 , further comprising a tubular coil that is joined to respective ...

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07-10-2021 дата публикации

HOUSEHOLD COOKING HOB

Номер: US20210315064A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a household cooking hob, particularly to an induction heating hob comprising a cooking surface () and a heating power transferring element, particularly an inductor or induction coil () preferably provided below the cooking surface (), wherein at least two sensor elements () are distributed in an area covered by the heating power transferring element (), the sensor elements () being configured to gather information regarding the temperature of a piece of cookware placed on the cooking surface (), wherein an electrical circuit () is provided which comprises switching means () for providing a selective electrical coupling of one of said sensor elements () with a control entity (). 1. Cooking hob , comprising a cooking surface and a heating power transferring element below the cooking surface , wherein at least two sensor elements are provided and spatially distributed in an area covered by the heating power transferring element , the sensor elements being configured to gather information regarding temperature of a piece of cookware placed on the cooking surface , wherein an electrical circuit is provided which comprises switching means for providing a selective electrical coupling of one of said sensor elements with a control entity.2. Cooking hob according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical circuit provides a selective electrical coupling of said one of said sensor elements with a single input of the control entity.3. Cooking hob according to claim 2 , wherein the single input of the control entity is an A/D-converter input of the control entity.4. Cooking hob according to claim 1 , wherein the control entity is adapted to provide control information to the electrical circuit in order to control which of said sensor elements is electrically coupled with the control entity.5. Cooking hob according to claim 1 , wherein the control entity is configured to calculate control information based on information provided by at least two of said at ...

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14-10-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRIC STOVETOP HEATER UNIT WITH INTEGRATED TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Номер: US20210317994A1
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An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a heater comprising a heating element having a region that does not contain a surface heating portion. The apparatus further includes a thermostat positioned in the region. The thermostat includes a contact surface disposed to make contact with an object placed on the surface heating portion. The thermostat includes a switch configured to prevent a current from conducting through the heating element when the contact surface experiences a temperature equal to or greater than a temperature limit. The apparatus further includes a medallion coupled to the thermostat and positioned below a top surface of the heating element, the medallion comprising an aperture shaped to allow the contact surface to extend through the aperture to make contact with the object. The apparatus includes an urging element configured to provide vertical movement of the medallion in response to a downward force applied from the object. 116-. (canceled)17. An urging element for a stovetop heater unit comprising a switch and a contact surface coupled to the switch , the urging element comprising:an urging portion configured to be coupled to the switch, the urging portion configured to provide an upward force to cause contact between the contact surface and an object placed on the stovetop heater unit; anda deformable surface operatively connected to the urging portion and that mechanically deforms to cause the upward force in response to a downward force applied from the object to the contact surface, the deformable surface comprising a plurality of planar sections connected at an angle, the upward force applied through the deformable surface being a restorative force to urge the deformable surface to restore the angle between the plurality of planar sections.18. The urging element of claim 17 , wherein the plurality of planar sections comprises: a first planar section; and a second planar section extending from the first planar section.19. The ...

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22-08-2019 дата публикации

Cooktop

Номер: US20190261465A1
Принадлежит: Breville Pty Ltd

A cooktop appliance apparatus for use in cooking includes a controller for controlling operation of the fan system based on an average power level supplied to a heating system, and based on a temperature measure associated with the one or more subsystems. The appliance includes a hardware-implemented safety module comprising two or more temperature actuated safety circuits. The appliance includes a user interface adapted to receive a user input with respect to operating parameters of the heating system, the user input including a heating control mode and a set temperature. The appliance includes a controller adapted to identify a cooking vessel on an induction cooktop.

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13-08-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A BOILING STATE OF A LIQUID AND DOMESTIC COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20200260536A1
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A method and a device for detecting a boiling state of a liquid and a domestic cooking appliance permit a boiling state of a liquid to be detected during a process of heating the liquid in a heating zone, for example of an induction cooktop. A sensor senses vibrations that are caused during the heating of the liquid in the form of a measuring signal. An evaluation unit converts a time diagram of the sensed measuring signal into a frequency spectrum and then determines the boiling state of the liquid by using an intelligent algorithm on the basis of the frequency spectrum. 1. A method for detecting a boiling state of a liquid during a process of heating the liquid in a heating zone , the method comprising the following steps:sensing vibrations caused during the heating of the liquid and providing a measuring signal;converting a time diagram of the sensed measuring signal into a frequency spectrum; anddetermining the boiling state of the liquid by using an intelligent algorithm based on the frequency spectrum.2. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises carrying out the step of determining the boiling state by performing a comparison of the frequency spectrum with a set of comparison spectra containing frequency spectra for different boiling states of a liquid during the heating process.3. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises carrying out the step of determining the boiling state by performing a comparison of the frequency spectrum with a set of comparison spectra containing frequency spectra for at least one of different types of liquid claim 1 , different amounts of liquid or different liquid receiving containers.4. The method according to claim 1 , which further comprises using an appliance controller of one or more heating zones to provide items of heating zone information claim 1 , and carrying out the step of determining the boiling point by the intelligent algorithm based on the provided items of heating zone information.5. ...

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27-09-2018 дата публикации

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION SEQUENCE RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Номер: US20180271322A1
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The present disclosure relates to the operation of a kitchen appliance (). A processor () receives () a stored sequence of user settings and at least one recorded parameter, and applies () the stored sequence of user settings to the kitchen appliance. A sensor () senses at least one sensed parameter while the stored sequence of user settings is applied to the kitchen appliance (). The processor () determines () a difference between the at least one sensed parameter and corresponding recorded parameter(s) and, if the determined difference exceeds a difference threshold, adjusts () at least one user setting applied. 1. A method of operating a kitchen appliance , the method comprising the steps of:receiving at a processor a stored sequence of user settings and a stored sequence of a recorded parameter;applying at the processor the stored sequence of user settings to the kitchen appliance;with a sensor, sensing a sensed parameter while the stored sequence of user settings is applied to the kitchen appliance;determining at the processor a difference between the sensed parameter and a corresponding recorded parameter of the stored sequence of the recorded parameter; andif the determined difference between the sensed parameter and the corresponding recorded parameter exceeds a difference threshold, adjusting at the processor at least one user setting applied.2. The method according to wherein the user setting is adjusted by adjusting a duration the user setting is maintained.3. The method according to wherein the user setting is adjusted proportional to the percentage of the difference between the sensed parameter and the corresponding recorded parameter.4. The method according to wherein the user setting is adjusted proportional to the percentage of the difference between an average of the sensed parameter and an average of the corresponding recorded parameter.5. A-The method according to further comprising the steps of:receiving at the processor the stored sequence of ...

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27-09-2018 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20180279423A1
Автор: DE ANGELIS Andrea
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A method for managing an induction heating system is proposed. The induction heating system comprises an electrically conducting load and an inverter circuit. The inverter circuit comprises a switching section and a resonant section. The switching section comprises switching devices adapted to generate an AC current from an AC input voltage comprising a plurality of half-waves. The resonant section comprises an induction heating coil adapted to receive the AC current for generating a corresponding time-varying magnetic field in order to generate heat in the electrically conducting load by inductive coupling. The AC current oscillates at an actuation frequency of the switching devices and has an envelope comprising a plurality of half-waves corresponding to the half-waves of the AC input voltage. The amount of heat generated in the load depends on the electric power delivered to the load through the induction heating coil, such delivered electric power depending in turn on the frequency of the AC current. The method comprises performing at least once the following sequence of phases a) g):a) receiving an indication about a target electric power value to be delivered to the load; b) varying, within a same half-wave of the envelope, the actuation frequency according to a sequence of actuation frequency values, each actuation frequency value of the sequence being set for a corresponding time interval corresponding to a fraction of the duration of the half-wave of the envelope; c) for each actuation frequency value of the sequence, calculating a corresponding current peak value based on a corresponding set of at least one absolute value peak assumed by the AC current during the corresponding time interval, so as to generate a corresponding current peak/actuation frequency relation; d) generating an electric power/current peak relation, said electric power/current peak relation depicting how the delivered electric power varies as a function of the current peak of the AC ...

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06-10-2016 дата публикации

THERMAL BARRIER FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER

Номер: US20160294219A1
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A thermal barrier for a wireless power transfer system comprises a first surface area () for coupling to a power receiver () to be powered by a first electromagnetic signal and a second surface area () for coupling to a power transmitter () providing a second electromagnetic signal. The thermal barrier () further comprises a power repeater () with a resonance circuit including an inductor and a capacitor. The power repeater () is arranged to generate the first electromagnetic signal by concentrating energy of the second electromagnetic signal towards the first surface area (). The thermal barrier may provide thermal protection of the power transmitter () without unacceptable impact on the power transfer operation. 1. A thermal barrier for a wireless power transfer system , the thermal barrier comprising:a first surface area for coupling to a power receiver to be powered by a first electromagnetic signal;a second surface area for coupling to a power transmitter providing a second electromagnetic signal;a power repeater comprising a resonance circuit including an inductor and a capacitor, the power repeater being arranged to generate the first electromagnetic signal by concentrating energy of the second electromagnetic signal towards the first surface area;a receiver for receiving a temperature measurement; anda controller for controlling a first level of the first electromagnetic signal by adapting a property of the resonance circuit, the controller being arranged to reduce the first level for increasing values of the temperature measurement.2. The thermal barrier of wherein the controller is arranged to compare the temperature measurement to a temperature threshold claim 1 , and to reduce the first level if the temperature measurement exceeds the temperature threshold.31101. The thermal barrier of wherein the controller () is arranged to restrict the first level to not exceed a maximum allowable level claim 1 , and to reduce the maximum allowable level in response ...

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11-10-2018 дата публикации

Method for Controlling a Heat Source Belonging to a Cooking Apparatus and Cooking Apparatus Configured to Carry out Said Method

Номер: US20180295677A1
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A method for controlling the intensity of heat delivered by at least one heat source belonging to a cooking apparatus provided with a hob, wherein the heat source is arranged underneath a circumscribed cooking area of the hob. The method provides for the steps of calculating over time the change in the difference between the temperatures detected at a first point Pand at a second point Pof the hob and involves reducing the intensity of heat delivered by the heat source if the change exceeds a predetermined maximum threshold ΔT. 1. A method for controlling the intensity of heat delivered by at least one heat source belonging to a cooking apparatus provided with a hob , said heat source being arranged underneath a circumscribed cooking area of said hob , said method comprising the following steps:{'sub': 1', '2, 'calculating the variation over time in the difference between the temperatures detected in a first point Pand in a second point Pof said hob;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 'max', 'reducing said heat intensity delivered by said heat source if such variation exceeds a predetermined maximum threshold ΔT.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said first point Pis defined within said cooking area and said second point Pis defined outside said cooking area.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said calculation step includes:{'sub': 1', '1', '1', '2', '1', '2, 'detecting the temperature value Tat said first point Pat a first time instant tand detecting the temperature value Tat said first point Pat a second time instant t;'}{'sub': 3', '2', '1', '4', '2', '2, 'detecting the temperature value Tat said second point Pat said first time instant tand detecting the temperature value Tat said second point Pat said second time instant t;'}{'sub': 1', '2', '1, 'calculating difference ΔTbetween said temperature Tand said temperature T;'}{'sub': 2', '4', '3, 'calculating difference ΔTbetween said temperature Tand said temperature T;'}{'sup': '2', 'sub': 2', '1, ' ...

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19-10-2017 дата публикации

INDUCTION DEVICE AND TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT METHOD

Номер: US20170303346A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

An induction device is disclosed. The induction device comprises: a main body having a heater; a knob attachable/detachable to/from a knob region provided on one surface of the main body; a touch sensor unit formed around the knob region and, if the knob is attached thereto, touching a protruding part provided at a lower side of the knob; and a control unit for adjusting the temperature of the heater by determining the rotation degree of the knob according to a touch position touched by the protruding part if the knob rotates in a state in which the knob is attached to the knob region. 1. An induction device comprising:a main body configured to include a heater;a knob configured to be attachable to or detachable from a knob region provided on one surface of the main body;a touch sensor unit configured to be formed around the knob region and in response to the knob being attached to the knob region, touched by a protruding part provided at a lower side of the knob; anda control unit configured to, in response to the knob rotating in a state in which the knob is attached to the knob region, adjust a temperature of the heater by determining a degree of rotation of the knob according to a touch position touched by the protruding part.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main body further comprises a first magnetic substance arranged at a lower side of the knob region claim 1 ,wherein the knob comprises a second magnetic substance having opposite polarity with respect to the first magnetic substance and is attached to the knob region by gravitation between the first magnetic substance and the second magnetic substance.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the touch sensor unit comprises a plurality of touch sensors arranged circlewise around the knob region claim 1 ,wherein the protruding part is formed on an edge part of a lower surface of the knob,wherein in response to the knob rotating in a state in which the knob is attached to the knob region, ...

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27-10-2016 дата публикации

APPLIANCE HEATING ELEMENT

Номер: US20160316519A1
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A heating element that limits the maximum temperature readied by a cooking utensil or food items placed on the heating element is provided. A cooktop appliance with features for limiting the maximum temperature reached by a cooking utensil or food items placed on a heating element of the cooktop appliance also is provided. In particular, a cooktop appliance with a positive temperature coefficient heating element and a controller for regulating the heating element to a selected temperature or heat output is provided. 1. A heating assembly for a cooktop appliance , the heating assembly configured for placement of a cooking utensil thereon , the heating assembly comprising:an insulating material, anda positive temperature coefficient heating element,wherein the positive temperature coefficient heating element regulates the temperature of the heating assembly such that the temperature of the cooking utensil placed on the heating assembly does not exceed a maximum temperature.2. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the positive temperature coefficient heating element is at least partially surrounded by the insulating material.3. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a sheath surrounding the insulating material.4. The cooktop appliance of claim 3 , wherein the sheath has a semi-circular cross-section and defines a generally flat surface for the placement of the cooking utensil thereon.5. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the positive temperature coefficient heating element is made from a material composed of at least 10% Nickel.6. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the positive temperature coefficient heating element is made from a semiconductor material.7. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the positive temperature coefficient heating element has a temperature coefficient of resistivity greater than about 0.001.8. The cooktop appliance of claim 1 , wherein the positive temperature coefficient heating element has a ...

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25-10-2018 дата публикации

TABLE TOP

Номер: US20180310367A1
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Provided is a table top including: an upper plate, which is constituted by a plate-shaped non-magnetic member so as to support an electronic or cooking device placed thereon; an energy supply module, which is disposed under the upper plate so as to supply energy to the electronic or cooking device; at least one light source configured to generate light; and at least one light-transmissive portion, which is provided in the upper plate and through which the light generated by the light source is transmitted; and at least one light guide configured to guide the light, generated by the light source, to the light-transmissive portion, wherein the at least one light guide allows at least a portion of the light, generated by the light source, to be emitted upward from the upper plate through the light-transmissive portion. 1. (canceled)2. A table top comprising:an upper plate, which is a plate-shaped non-magnetic member and supports an electronic or cooking device placed thereon;an energy supply module, which is disposed under the upper plate so as to supply energy to the electronic or cooking device;at least one light source configured to generate light;at least one light-transmissive portion, which is provided in the upper plate and through which the light generated by the light source is transmitted; andat least one light guide configured to guide the light, generated by the light source, to the light-transmissive portion,wherein the at least one light guide allows a portion of the light, generated by the light source, to be emitted upward from the upper plate through the light-transmissive portion.3. The table top according to claim 2 , wherein the upper plate includes a light source-accommodating portion for accommodating the light source claim 2 , and the light source is disposed in the light source-accommodating portion.4. The table top according to claim 2 , wherein the light-transmissive portion includes a plurality of light-transmissive grooves claim 2 , which ...

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25-10-2018 дата публикации

TABLE TOP

Номер: US20180310368A1
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Provided is a table top including: an upper plate, which is constituted by a plate-shaped non-magnetic member so as to support an electronic or cooking device placed thereon; an energy supply module, which is disposed under the upper plate so as to supply energy to the electronic or cooking device; at least one light source configured to generate light; and at least one light-transmissive portion, which is provided in the upper plate and through which the light generated by the light source is transmitted; and at least one light guide configured to guide the light, generated by the light source, to the light-transmissive portion, wherein the at least one light guide allows at least a portion of the light, generated by the light source, to be emitted upward from the upper plate through the light-transmissive portion. 1. (canceled)2. A table top comprising: an energy supply module, which is disposed under the upper plate to supply energy to the electronic or cooking device;', 'at least one light source configured to generate light; and', 'at least one light-transmissive portion, which is provided in the upper plate and through which the light generated by the light source is transmitted,', 'wherein at least a portion of the light, generated by the light source, is emitted upward from the upper plate through the light-transmissive portion,, 'an upper plate, which is a plate-shaped non-magnetic member and supports an electronic or cooking device placed thereon;'}wherein the light-transmissive portion includes a plurality of light-transmissive grooves, which are formed by denting the upper plate upward from below.3. The table top according to claim 2 , further comprisingat least one light guide configured to guide the light, generated by the light source, to the light-transmissive portion,wherein the at least one light guide allows a portion of the light, generated by the light source, to be emitted upward from the upper plate through the light-transmissive portion.4. ...

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10-10-2019 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Dynamic Combination of Heating Element with Object Presence Sensor

Номер: US20190313484A1
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The present invention presents a method and apparatus for the dynamic combination of a heating element and an object presence sensor for the purpose of creating a control loop in which a heating element responds to the detection of any desired material within a measurable range from the heating element. The system described in the previous sentence will be referred to as “cell” for the remainder of this patent. One application of this invention is in cooktops that could dynamically create cooking regions from an array of these cells, allowing users to place pots or pans anywhere on the surface of the cooktop. The ability to create a dynamic grid which only heats up areas which are covered either directly by food or by an intermediate cooking vessel results in a state of the art cooking surface improving upon both the performance and efficiency of its predecessors. 1. A system for detecting the proximity of materials and applying heat to the same object , said system comprising an integrated unit that comprises: (a) at least one object presence sensor , (b) at least one heating element , (c) the circuitry required to control the output of the heating element and (d) a computing unit to implement the control system. The system shall be referred to as a “cell”.2. The system of wherein the object detection sensor is capable of sensing both conductive and non-conductive materials.3. The system of wherein the object detection sensor is monitored by circuitry and a computing unit to detect the presence of objects and trigger an event when objects come within a predetermined distance of the sensor.4. The system of wherein the heating element is automatically turned on when the object presence sensor triggers an event.5. The system of wherein the user feedback is used to manually turn on the heating element when the user is made aware of the detection event indicated by the object presence sensor.6. The system of wherein the heating element can be control by appropriate ...

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10-10-2019 дата публикации

COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190313485A1
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A cooking appliance device, in particular induction cooking appliance device, includes a muffle which has a muffle wall and is configured to define at least partially a cooking chamber. A heating element is provided to heat the muffle wall, with a first sensor unit detecting a temperature of the muffle wall. 111-. (canceled)12. A cooking appliance device , in particular induction cooking appliance device , comprising:a muffle having a muffle wall and configured to define at least partially a cooking chamber;a heating element configured to heat the muffle wall; anda first sensor unit configured to detect a temperature of the muffle wall.13. The cooking appliance device of claim 12 , wherein the first sensor unit detects the temperature of the muffle wall at a hottest point of the muffle wall.14. The cooking appliance device of claim 12 , wherein the heating element is embodied as an induction heating element.15. The cooking appliance device of claim 12 , further comprising a further heating element embodied as an induction heating element.16. The cooking appliance device of claim 12 , further comprising a second sensor unit configured to detect a temperature within the cooking chamber.17. The cooking appliance device of claim 12 , further comprising a third sensor unit configured to detect a temperature of an item to be cooked located within the cooking chamber.18. The cooking appliance device of claim 12 , further comprising a control unit configured to determine in dependence on the temperature detected by the sensor unit a power output that is directed onto an item to be cooked located within the cooking chamber.19. The cooking appliance device of claim 18 , wherein the control unit is configured to consider an emissivity of the muffle wall when determining the power output directed onto an item to be cooked located within the cooking chamber.20. The cooking appliance device of claim 12 , further comprising:a second sensor unit configured to detect a temperature ...

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08-10-2020 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200323048A1
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An induction heating apparatus including a plurality of inverters configured with a plurality of types of switching topologies on a printed board assembly (PBA). The induction heating apparatus includes a cooking plate; a plurality of induction heating coils installed below the cooking plate and configured to generate a magnetic field; a plurality of driving circuits respectively connected to the plurality of induction heating coils and configured to supply a driving current to the corresponding induction heating coils; and a rectifier circuit configured to rectify AC power to supply the rectified AC power to the plurality of driving circuits. Each of the plurality of driving circuits may be connected in parallel to an output terminal of the rectifier circuit. The plurality of driving circuits may include at least one first driving circuit comprising one switching element and at least one second driving circuit comprising a plurality of the switching elements. 1. An induction heating apparatus comprising:a cooking plate;a plurality of induction heating coils installed below the cooking plate and configured to generate a magnetic field;a plurality of driving circuits respectively connected to the plurality of induction heating coils, each of the plurality driving circuits configured to supply a driving current to the respective induction heating coil; anda rectifier circuit configured to rectify AC power and supply the rectified AC power to the plurality of driving circuits,wherein the plurality of driving circuits are connected in parallel to an output terminal of the rectifier circuit, a first driving circuit comprising a first switching element, and', 'a second driving circuit comprising a plurality of switching elements., 'wherein the plurality of driving circuits comprise2. The induction heating apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first driving circuit further comprises one first capacitor connected in parallel with the induction heating coil claim 1 , ...

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29-10-2020 дата публикации

INFRARED RADIANT EMITTER

Номер: US20200340678A1
Автор: JR. James William, Masten
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An infrared heating apparatus includes a sheet of ceramic glass having a passband in the infrared spectrum, a metal resistive element having a first portion that is covered by a ceramic refractory material and a second portion that is exposed by the ceramic refractory material, and a controller that controls the metal resistive element to emit infrared radiation in a wavelength corresponding to the passband of the ceramic glass. 1. An infrared heating apparatus comprising:a sheet of ceramic glass having a passband in the infrared spectrum;a metal resistive element having a first portion that is covered by a ceramic refractory material and a second portion that is exposed by the ceramic refractory material; anda controller that controls the metal resistive element to emit infrared radiation in a wavelength corresponding to the passband of the ceramic glass.2. The infrared heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when current is supplied to the metal resistive element claim 1 , more than 70% of radiant energy from the metal resistive element contacts the ceramic glass.3. The infrared heating apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a temperature sensor coupled to the ceramic glass,wherein the temperature is configured to control an amount of heat provided to an object on the ceramic glass based on a combination of radiant heat from the resistive element and conductive heat from the ceramic glass.4. The infrared heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the metal resistive element is a coil claim 1 , and at least a portion of the ceramic refractory material is disposed within a central void of the coil.5. The infrared heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the metal resistive element is a coil claim 1 , a lower portion of the coil is enclosed by the ceramic refractory material claim 1 , and an upper portion of the coil is exposed by the ceramic refractory material.6. The infrared heating apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic refractory material provides ...

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14-12-2017 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Controlling Operation of Range Top Coils for Cooking

Номер: US20170356658A1
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A range has burner coil elements which have temperature switches as a portion of the replaceable coils. Upon reaching a predetermined temperature, the switch opens and power through the burner element is secured. The burner elements are preferably open coil units. Lowering the temperature in a cooking utensil below common ignition temperatures while still allowing boiling is an objective of many embodiments. 1. An electric cooking appliance comprising:a first exposed coil electric heating element at an upper surface of the cooking appliance, said first exposed coil electric heating element plugged into a socket of the cooking appliance;a heat controller selectively directing a flow of electricity to the first exposed coil; anda temperature activated switch connected in series with the first exposed coil electric heating element, and the temperature activated switch is physically connected to the first exposed electric coil with the socket located intermediate the temperature activated switch and the heat controller,wherein upon reaching a predetermined upper temperature, the temperature activated switch opens thereby preventing the flow of electricity through the first exposed coil electric heating element and when the temperature is below a predetermined lower temperature, the temperature activated switch closes permitting the flow of electricity through the first exposed coil electric heating element.2. The electric cooking appliance of wherein the temperature activated switch is located one of at and below an upper surface of the first exposed coil electric heating element.3. The electric cooking appliance of wherein the temperature activated switch is spaced by an air space from the first exposed coil electric heating element.4. The electric cooking appliance of wherein the temperature activated switch is located within a volume of a drip pan cavity formed by at least a portion of the drip pan and the first exposed coil electric heating element.5. The electric ...

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06-12-2018 дата публикации

PAD DEVICE

Номер: US20180352613A1
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A pad device includes a pad unit for placement at least in part between a setting-down counter and a heated cooking vessel in a heating operating mode. To provide great flexibility, the pad device includes an electronic unit which supplies at least one function in at least one operating mode. 115-. (canceled)16. A pad device , comprising:a pad unit configured for placement at least in part between a setting-down counter and a heated cooking vessel in a heating operating mode; andan electronic unit configured to supply at least one function in at least one operating mode.17. The pad device of claim 16 , wherein the pad unit is configured to substantially prevent a transfer of heat from the cooking vessel to the setting-down counter in the heating operating mode.18. The pad device of claim 16 , wherein the pad unit is made at least to a large degree of essentially flexible material.19. The pad device of claim 16 , wherein the electronic unit includes a positioning unit configured to detect a position of the pad unit on the setting-down counter.20. The pad device of claim 16 , wherein the electronic unit includes a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the cooking vessel in the heating operating mode.21. The pad device of claim 16 , wherein the electronic unit includes an operating unit for allowing input of an operating parameter.22. The pad device of claim 21 , wherein the electronic unit includes a control unit configured to control and/or regulate a cooking process in the heating operating mode in response to the input of the operating parameter in the operating unit.23. The pad device of claim 21 , further comprising a spacer element configured to space the operating unit away from the pad unit.24. The pad device of claim 16 , further comprising a handle unit connected to the pad unit.25. The pad device of claim 16 , wherein the electronic unit includes a cooking vessel recognition unit configured to detect a cooking vessel placed on the pad ...

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14-11-2019 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Controlling Operation of Range Top Coils for Cooking

Номер: US20190346147A1
Принадлежит: BROWN STOVE WORKS Inc

A range has burner coil elements which have temperature switches as a portion of the replaceable coils. Upon reaching a predetermined temperature, the switch opens and power through the burner element is secured. The burner elements are preferably open coil units. Lowering the temperature in a cooking utensil below common ignition temperatures while still allowing boiling is an objective of many embodiments.

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05-11-2020 дата публикации

HIGH TEMPERATURE ALUMINUM NITRIDE HEATER PEDESTAL WITH MULTI-ZONE CAPABILITY

Номер: US20200350186A1
Автор: Lal Annendra, Sane Ajit
Принадлежит: Therm-X of California, Inc.

Embodiments of an electric heater apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, an electric heater apparatus includes: (a) a first thermally conductive layer comprising an electrically insulating material; (b) one or more electrically conductive heating elements disposed in one or more grooves arranged on the top side of the first thermally conductive layer; and (c) a second thermally conductive layer disposed on the top side of the first thermally conductive layer over the one or more heating elements. The one or more heating elements include one or more refractory hard metals doped with at least one of carbon, nitrogen, aluminum, yttrium, or oxygen. The doped one or more refractory hard metals include a temperature insensitive electrical resistance over operational temperatures ranging from ambient temperature to about 850° C. as compared to undoped refractory hard metals. The one or more heating elements are independently controllable to provide one or more heating zones. 1. An electric heater apparatus for use in processing a semiconductor wafer in a wafer processing chamber , comprising:a first thermally conductive layer comprising an electrically insulating material, a top side, and a bottom side;one or more electrically conductive heating elements disposed in respective ones of one or more grooves arranged on the top side of the first thermally conductive layer, the one or more heating elements comprising one or more refractory hard metals doped with at least one of carbon, nitrogen, aluminum, yttrium, or oxygen, the doped one or more refractory hard metals comprising a temperature insensitive electrical resistance over operational temperatures ranging from ambient temperature to about 850° C. as compared to undoped refractory hard metals, wherein the one or more heating elements are independently controllable to provide one or more heating zones along the top side of the first thermally conductive layer; anda second thermally conductive layer disposed on the ...

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21-11-2019 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE-REGULATING APPLIANCE WITH REMOVABLE BASE

Номер: US20190357318A1
Принадлежит: HATCO CORPORATION

A temperature-regulating appliance includes a top portion, a base, and a mounting adapter. The top portion has an upper surface and a lower surface. The top portion is configured to be mounted to a countertop. The base includes a housing defining an internal compartment and a thermal element disposed within the internal compartment of the housing. The mounting adapter extends from the lower surface of the top portion to the housing. The mounting adapter detachably couples the base to the top portion. 1. A temperature-regulating appliance comprising:a top portion having an upper surface and a lower surface, the top portion configured to be mounted to a countertop; a housing defining an internal compartment; and', 'a thermal element disposed within the internal compartment of the housing; and, 'a base comprisinga mounting adapter extending from the lower surface of the top portion to the housing, the mounting adapter detachably coupling the base to the top portion.2. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor positioned between the housing and the lower surface of the cooktop.3. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 2 , wherein the temperature sensor is coupled to the housing such that the temperature sensor remains with the base when the base is detached from the cooktop.4. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 2 , wherein the temperature sensor is coupled to the cooktop such that the temperature sensor remains with the cooktop when the base is detached from the cooktop.5. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 1 , further comprising insulation positioned between the housing and the lower surface of the cooktop.6. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 1 , wherein the housing is spaced from the lower surface of the cooktop such that an airgap is formed between the lower surface of the cooktop and the base.7. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 1 , wherein the thermal element ...

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21-11-2019 дата публикации

SENSOR SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE-REGULATING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190357319A1
Принадлежит: HATCO CORPORATION

A temperature-regulating appliance includes a housing, a plate, a thermal element, and a temperature sensor. The housing defines an internal chamber. The plate is coupled to the housing and encloses the internal chamber. The plate has a top surface and a bottom surface. The thermal element is positioned beneath the plate and within the internal chamber. The temperature sensor is at least one of (i) coupled to and positioned along the bottom surface of the plate or (ii) positioned proximate the top surface and disposed within the plate. The temperature sensor is configured to acquire temperature data regarding a temperature of at least one of (i) the plate or (ii) an item of cookware positioned along the top surface of the plate. 1. A temperature-regulating appliance comprising:a housing defining an internal chamber;a plate coupled to the housing and enclosing the internal chamber, the plate having a top surface and a bottom surface;a thermal element positioned beneath the plate and within the internal chamber; anda temperature sensor at least one of (i) coupled to and positioned along the bottom surface of the plate or (ii) positioned proximate the top surface and disposed within the plate, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to acquire temperature data regarding a temperature of at least one of (i) the plate or (ii) an item of cookware positioned along the top surface of the plate.2. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 1 , further comprising an insulating layer positioned between the plate and the thermal element.3. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 2 , further comprising a seal positioned around a periphery of the plate and the insulating layer to form a liquid-proof barrier.4. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 1 , wherein the thermal element includes at least one of an inductive heating element claim 1 , a non-inductive heating element claim 1 , or a cooling element.5. The temperature-regulating appliance of claim 1 , ...

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12-11-2020 дата публикации

INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED ASSEMBLABILITY AND COOLING PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20200359469A1
Автор: KIM Seongjun, Lee Yongsoo
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An induction heating device includes a case, a working coil, a base plate that is disposed vertically below the working coil, an indicator substrate support that is coupled to the case and that is disposed vertically below the base plate, an indicator substrate that is disposed on an upper surface of the indicator substrate support, that is disposed vertically below the base plate, and that is spaced apart from the base plate, an inverter substrate that is disposed at a lower surface of the indicator substrate support and that includes an inverter configured to apply a resonance current to the working coil through a switching operation, and a resonance substrate that is disposed at the lower surface of the indicator substrate support, that is connected to the working coil, and that includes a resonance capacitor configured to generate the resonance current based on the switching operation of the inverter. 1. An induction heating device , comprising:a case;a working coil disposed inside the case, the working coil comprising a conducting wire that is annularly wound;a base plate that is disposed vertically below the working coil, the base plate having an upper surface that supports the working coil;an indicator substrate support that is coupled to the case and that is disposed vertically below the base plate;an indicator substrate that is disposed on an upper surface of the indicator substrate support, that is disposed vertically below the base plate, and that is spaced apart from the base plate;an inverter substrate disposed at a lower surface of the indicator substrate support, the inverter substrate comprising an inverter configured to apply a resonance current to the working coil through a switching operation; anda resonance substrate that is disposed at the lower surface of the indicator substrate support and that is connected to the working coil, the resonance substrate comprising a resonance capacitor configured to generate the resonance current based on the ...

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27-12-2018 дата публикации

LOADED-OBJECT SENSOR AND INDUCTION HEATING DEVICE INCLUDING LOADED-OBJECT SENSOR

Номер: US20180376540A1
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The present disclosure relates to a loaded-object sensor and an induction heating device including the loaded-object sensor. The loaded-object sensor has a cylindrical hollow body with a sensing coil wound on its outer surface. Further, a receiving space formed inside the body of the loaded-object sensor accommodates a temperature sensor. The loaded-object sensor is concentrically provided in a central region of the working coil. The sensor may measure the temperature of the loaded object while discriminating a type of the loaded object placed on a corresponding position to the working coil. 1. An induction heating device comprising:a loading plate;a working coil provided to heat a cooking vessel on the loading plate using an inductive current; a cylindrical body having a first receiving space defined therein;', 'a cylindrical magnetic core received in the first space, wherein the magnetic core has a second receiving space defined therein; and', 'a sensing coil wound on an outer face of the body by a first winding count; and, 'a sensor provided concentrically within the working coil, wherein the sensor includesa controller that determines, based on applying a sensing current to the sensing coil, when the cooking vessel is on the loading plate and whether the cooking vessel has an inductive heating property.2. The induction heating device of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor received in the second receiving space to detect a temperature of the cooking vessel.3. The induction heating device of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical hollow body has an internal flange to support the magnetic core.4. The induction heating device of claim 3 , wherein the internal flange has a wire hole defined therein claim 3 , and a wire connected to the temperature sensor in the second receiving space passes through the wire hole and out of the body.5. The induction heating device of claim 1 , wherein when a phase change measured in the sensing current applied to the sensing ...

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