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(11) EP 2 597 375 B1

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION

(45) Mention of the grant of the patent:
09.01.2019 Bulletin 2019/02

(21) Application number: 12192396.5

(22) Date of filing: 13.11.2012
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
F24C 3/00(2006.01)

(54)

A cooking device

Kochvorrichtung

Dispositif de cuisson


(84) Designated Contracting States:
AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

(30) Priority: 22.11.2011 TR 201111510

(43) Date of publication of application:
29.05.2013 Bulletin 2013/22

(73) Proprietor: BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
81739 München (DE)

(72) Inventors:
  • Baskaya, Orcun
    34570 Istanbul (TR)
  • Cokicli, Emine Deniz
    34394 ISTANBUL (TR)
  • Gürü, Sencer
    59850 Tekirdag (TR)
  • Uygun, Ramazan
    59850 Tekirdag (TR)


(56) References cited: : 
EP-A2- 2 204 613
   
       
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    Description


    [0001] The present invention relates to cooking devices and particularly relates to preserving the position of the lighter transformer on a pipe, whereon the lighter transformer is disposed, in the inner fixture of gas cooktops of ovens.

    KNOWN STATE OF THE ART



    [0002] Cookers provide cooking or heating of foodstuff. There is a cooktop part in most of the cookers. The cooktop part has one or more heaters depending on the needs of the user. By means of the transmission line which is laid under the cooktop plate defining the cooktop part, gas transmission is realized to all of the heaters. The gas, which is transmitted to the heater, is ignited by means of a spark plug positioned at a vicinity of the gas burner. The heater provides the pot, disposed thereon, to be heated as gas is burnt. There is a transformer which is in connection to the spark plug and which provides the production of the required spark in order for the spark plug to burn the gas. The transformer is positioned by being connected to a plate which is provided under the sheet forming the cooktop part. The connection of the transformer to the sheet is generally realized by the welding process.

    [0003] In relation to the subject, in the patent application TR 2008/10102, a holder embodiment is described which provides positioning of the transformer on the collector pipe. The holder, which is added onto the transformer, provides the transformer to capture the collector pipe by means of the jaws providing grabbing. However, in said application, the transformer cannot grab the collector pipe substantially, and the unintentional movement of the transformer on the collector pipe cannot be prevented.

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION



    [0004] The present invention relates to a support piece, in order to eliminate the abovementioned problems and to bring new advantages to the related technical field.

    [0005] An object of the subject matter invention is to provide a support piece which provides the transformer to preserve the position thereof on the pipe whereto it is connected.

    [0006] In order to realize the above mentioned object and the objects which are to be obtained from the detailed description below, the subject matter invention relates to a cooking device and particularly relates to a cooktop, comprising a main gas pipe carrying gas; at least one gas burner whereto the gas is transmitted by means of this gas pipe or by means of a gas collector pipe; at least one spark plug which is positioned at a vicinity of the gas burner in order to provide flaming of the gas arriving at the gas burner; a transformer which is in connection to the spark plug and whereon at least one socket is provided; a connection part which provides the transformer to be positioned on the pipes; a jaw which provides clamping to the pipe in the connection part. Said cooktop is characterized by comprising a support piece having a connection end disposed into the socket; a body which begins from the connection end and which extends towards the jaw; a tightening part which extends to the inner surface of the jaw at the continuation of the body and which applies pressure force to the pipe surface whereto the transformer is connected.

    [0007] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, the form of the connection end is compliant to the cut-out provided on the socket. By means of this, the support piece is provided to be connected to the transformer.

    [0008] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, the body comprises a connection extension and a connection plate provided at the continuation of the connection extension.

    [0009] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, the width of the connection plate is greater than the width of the connection extension. By means of this, the support piece is provided to grab the external surface of the transformer and particularly the support piece is provided to grab the socket.

    [0010] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, a bending part is provided which begins from the connection end and thereby which extends towards the connection extension. By means of this, the body of the support piece is provided to reach the external surface of the transformer and the support piece is provided to grab the transformer.

    [0011] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, the connection plate comprises a curved part which provides directing of the jaw towards the inlet part.

    [0012] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, at the continuation of the connection plate, a bending part is provided which provides extending of the tightening part towards the inner surface of the jaw. By means of this, a second point is obtained which provides the support piece to grab the transformer.

    [0013] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, the tightening part is bendable on the bending part. By means of this, the tightening part is provided to apply a pressure force on the pipe surface.

    [0014] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, the form of the tightening part is circular so as to be compliant to the inner surface of the jaw. By means of this, the transformer is provided to be engaged on the pipe in an easy manner.

    [0015] In another preferred embodiment of the subject matter invention, the support piece is produced in a one-piece manner.

    [0016] In the embodiment of the subject matter invention, the support piece is made of metal. By means of this, the support piece is provided to discharge the electrical charge formed on the transformer.

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES



    [0017] 

    In Figure 1, the isometric view of a cooker to which the subject matter invention is applied is given.

    In Figure 2, the isometric view of the gas distribution system belonging to the cooker illustrated in Figure 1 is given.

    In Figure 3, the isometric view of the transformer is given.

    In Figure 4, another perspective view of the transformer illustrated in Figure 3 is given.

    In Figure 5, the profile view of the transformer illustrated in Figure 3 is given.

    In Figure 6, the general view of the support piece is given.

    In Figure 7, the general view of the symmetric embodiment of the support piece illustrated in Figure 6 is given.

    In Figure 8, the profile view of the transformer is given.


    REFERENCE NUMBERS



    [0018] 

    10 Cooker

    11 Cooktop Part

    12 Heater

    13 Gas burner

    14 Spark Plug

    15 Main Gas Pipe

    16 Gas Collector Pipe

    20 Transformer

    21 Connection Part

    211 Short Edge

    212 Short Edge

    22 Jaw

    221 Inlet Part

    222 Inner Surface

    23 Transformer Part

    24 Socket
    241 Inlet

    25 Terminal
    251 Opening

    30 Support Piece

    31 Connection End

    32 Tightening Part

    33 Upper Bending Part

    34 Curved Part

    35 Connection Plate

    351 First Corner

    352 Second Corner

    36 Connection Extension

    37 Lower Bending Part

    B: Press Direction


    THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION



    [0019] In this detailed description, the subject matter improvement is explained with references to examples without forming any restrictive effect in order to make the subject more understandable. Accordingly, in the detailed description below, the subject matter support piece (30) is assumed to be applied to a cooktop part (11) of a cooker (10).

    [0020] With reference to Figure 1, the general view of a cooker (10) is given where the subject matter improvement is applied. The cooker (10) comprises a cooktop part (11) at the upper region thereof. The heaters (12) are functioning as gas is burnt. The heaters (12), provided on the cooker (10), can function using different principles like electricity, etc. depending on the user demand.

    [0021] With reference to Figure 2, a cross sectional view of the distribution system is given which is provided under the sheet defining the cooktop part (11) and which provides gas to the heaters (12). The distribution line comprises a main gas pipe (15) or a gas collector pipe (16) and a gas burner (13) provided at the end of the pipes (15, 16). The gas burner (13) provides burning of gas inside the heater (12) part. There is a spark plug (14) provided at a vicinity of the gas burner (13) in order for the gas to be burnt. The spark plug (14) is in connection to a transformer (20) which provides sufficient voltage for producing arc. The spark plug (14) provides arc to the gas burner (13) and provides the gas, arriving at the gas burner (13), to be flamed and to begin burning.

    [0022] With reference to Figure 3, the general top view of the transformer (20) is given. The transformer (20) has a connection part (21). The connection part (21) comprises two jaws (22) which are provided on a rectangular plate so as to be adjacent to the short edges (211, 212). The jaw (22) has a crescent-like circular form so that an inlet (221) is defined between the two ends.

    [0023] With reference to Figure 4, the general view of the transformer part (23) provided on the other surface of the connection part (21) is given. The transformer part (23) comprises a terminal (25) which is provided so as to be adjacent to the short edge (212). The terminal (25) comprises openings (251) which are embodied in a quadrangular manner and which are adjacent to each other. There are sockets (24) which are embodied at a certain arrangement so as to exist between the short edge (211) and the terminal (25). The sockets (24) have a quadrangular cross section and there is an inlet (241) in between which is embodied so as to define an opening.

    [0024] In Figure 6 and 7, the general view of a support piece (30) which is connected onto a transformer (20) is given. The support piece (30) comprises an inlet (241); or a connection end (31) which is disposed into the opening (251); and a tightening part (32) which is disposed to the inner surface (222) of the jaw (22). At the continuation of the connection end (31), there is a lower bending part (37) which is provided so as to extend towards the external surface of the transformer (20) and there is a connection extension which is provided at the continuation of the lower bending part (37). The other end of the connection extension (36) is connected to a connection plate (35) which is wider than the connection extension (36). The connection plate (35) comprises a curved part (34) which extends from the plate, whereon the connection part (21) is provided, towards the inlet part (221). The support piece (30) comprises an upper bending part (33) which provides the tightening part (32) to reach the inner surface (222) of the jaw (22), when the connection plate (35) reaches the inlet (221). The tightening part (32) has a circular structure so as to complete the form of the jaw (22).

    [0025] With reference to Figure 8, the connection extension (36) is connected to the connection plate (35) from a different corner, depending on the jaw (22) whereto the support piece (30) will be connected. If the support piece (30) is to be connected to the jaw (22) provided so as to be adjacent to the first short edge (211), the connection extension (36) is connected to the connection plate (35) from the first corner (351). If the support piece (30) is to be connected to the jaw (22) which is provided in an adjacent manner to the second short edge (212), the connection extension (36) is connected to the connection plate (35) from the second corner (352). Depending on the connection point of the connection extension (36), there are two different support pieces (30) so as to be symmetrical to each other. The support piece (30) has a one-piece form and it is made of metal.

    [0026] With reference to Figure 5, the tightening part (32) is in flexible form with the help of the bending part (33). Even if the tightening part (32) is compliant to the form of the jaw (22) inner surface (222), there is no contact of the tightening part (32) while the inner surface (222) of the jaw (22) is empty. When the transformer (20) is positioned on the main gas pipe (15) or on the gas collector pipe (16), the tightening part (32) applies press force onto the pipe (15, 16) surface at a certain direction (B). This pressure force, formed by the tightening part (32), prevents the transformer (20) from moving on the pipe (15, 16).

    [0027] With reference to Figure 3, 4 and 8, the support piece (30) provides the grounding process as the connection end (31) is inserted into the inlet (241) and into the opening (251). The members, existing inside the transformer part (23), produce a certain amount of electrical voltage. Since the support piece (30) is made of metal, it transfers the electrical load, which it receives by means of the connection end (31), to the pipes (15, 16) through the connection extension (36), connection plate (35) and the tightening part (32). In this manner, the formation of electrical voltage inside the transformer (20) is prevented and grounding is provided.


    Claims

    1. A cooking device (10) and particularly a cooktop, comprising a main gas pipe (15) carrying gas; at least one gas burner (13) whereto the gas is transmitted by means of this gas pipe (15) or by means of a gas collector pipe (16); at least one spark plug (14) positioned at a vicinity of the gas burner (13) in order to provide flaming of the gas arriving at the gas burner (13); a transformer (20) which is in connection to the spark plug (14) and whereon at least one socket (24) is provided; a connection part (21) which provides the transformer (20) to be positioned on the pipes (15, 16); a jaw (22) providing clamping to the pipe (15, 16) in the connection part (21), characterized by comprising a support piece (30) having a connection end (31) disposed into the socket (24); a body which begins from the connection end (31) and which extends towards the jaw (22); a tightening part (32) which extends to the inner surface (222) of the jaw (22) at the continuation of the body and which applies pressure force to the pipe (15, 16) surface the transformer (20) is connected thereto and wherein said support piece (30) is made of metal.
     
    2. A cooker according to Claim 1, wherein the form of the connection end (31) is compliant to the inlet (241) provided on the socket (24).
     
    3. A cooker according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the body comprises a connection extension (36) and a connection plate (35) provided at the continuation of the connection extension (36).
     
    4. A cooker according to Claim 1 and 3, wherein the width of the connection plate (35) is greater than the width of the connection extension (36).
     
    5. A cooker according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a bending part (37) is provided which begins from the connection end (31) and thereby which extends towards the connection extension (36).
     
    6. A cooker according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connection plate (35) comprises a curved part (34) which provides the directing of the jaw (22) towards the inlet part (221).
     
    7. A cooker according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at the continuation of the connection plate (35), a bending part (33) is provided which provides extending of the tightening part (32) towards the inner surface of the jaw (22).
     
    8. A cooker according to Claim 1 or 6, wherein the tightening part (32) is bendable on the bending part (33).
     
    9. A cooker according to Claim 1, wherein the form of the tightening part (32) is curved so as to be compliant to the inner surface (222) of the jaw (22).
     
    10. A cooker according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support piece (30) is produced in a one-piece manner.
     


    Ansprüche

    1. Kochvorrichtung (10) und insbesondere Herdplatte mit einer Gas führenden Gashauptleitung (15), mindestens einem Gasbrenner (13), zu dem das Gas mithilfe dieser Gasleitung (15) oder einer Gassammelleitung (16) geleitet wird, mindestens einer Zündkerze (14), die zwecks Entzündens des an dem Gasbrenner (13) ankommenden Gases in einer Nähe des Gasbrenners (13) angeordnet ist, einem mit der Zündkerze (14) verbundenen Transformator (20), an dem mindestens eine Buchse (24) vorgesehen ist, einem Verbindungsteil (21), über den sich der Transformator (20) an den Leitungen (15, 16) anordnen lässt, einer Spannbacke (22) zum Anklemmen an die Leitung (15, 16) an dem Verbindungsteil (21), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ein Halterungsstück (30) mit einem in der Buchse (24) angeordneten Verbindungsende (31), einem Hauptteil, der am Verbindungsende (31) anfängt und sich bis zur Spannbacke (22) erstreckt, und einem Festspannteil (32) umfasst, der sich zur Innenfläche (222) der Spannbacke (22) an der Verlängerung des Hauptteils erstreckt und Druckkraft auf die Oberfläche der Leitung (15, 16) ausübt, mit der der Transformator (20) verbunden ist, und wobei das Halterungsstück (30) aus Metall hergestellt ist.
     
    2. Herd nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Form des Verbindungsendes (31) dem an der Buchse (24) vorgesehenen Eingang (241) entspricht.
     
    3. Herd nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei der Hauptteil einen Verbindungsfortsatz (36) und eine Verbindungsplatte (35) umfasst, die an der Verlängerung des Verbindungsfortsatzes (36) vorgesehen ist.
     
    4. Herd nach Anspruch 1 und 3, wobei die Breite der Verbindungsplatte (35) größer ist als die Breite des Verbindungsfortsatzes (36).
     
    5. Herd nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei ein Biegeteil (37) vorgesehen ist, der an dem Verbindungsende (31) anfängt und sich zu dem Verbindungsfortsatz (36) hin erstreckt.
     
    6. Herd nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Verbindungsplatte (35) einen gekrümmten Teil (34) umfasst, der für ein Führen der Spannbacke (22) zum Eingangsteil (221) hin sorgt.
     
    7. Herd nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei an der Verlängerung der Verbindungsplatte (35) ein Biegeteil (33) vorgesehen ist, der für ein Fortsetzen des Festspannteils (32) zur Innenfläche der Spannbacke (22) hin sorgt.
     
    8. Herd nach Anspruch 1 oder 6, wobei der Festspannteil (32) am Biegeteil (33) biegbar ist.
     
    9. Herd nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Form des Festspannteils (32) so gekrümmt ist, dass sie der Innenfläche (222) der Festspannbacke (22) entspricht.
     
    10. Herd nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Halterungsstück (30) einstückig gefertigt ist.
     


    Revendications

    1. Appareil de cuisson (10) et particulièrement surface de cuisson, comprenant un tuyau de gaz principal (15) véhiculant le gaz; au moins un brûleur à gaz (13) auquel le gaz est acheminé au moyen de ce tuyau de gaz (15) ou au moyen d'un tuyau collecteur de gaz (16); au moins une bougie d'allumage (14) positionnée proche du brûleur à gaz (13) afin d'assurer l'inflammation du gaz arrivant au brûleur à gaz (13); un transformateur (20) raccordé à la bougie d'allumage (14) et sur lequel au moins une prise (24) est présente; une partie de raccord (21) qui permet au transformateur (20) d'être positionné sur les tuyaux (15, 16); une pince (22) permettant le serrage du tuyau (15, 16) dans la partie de raccord (21), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une pièce de support (30) avec une extrémité de raccord (31) disposée dans la prise (24); un corps commençant de l'extrémité de raccord (31) et qui s'étend vers la pince (22); une partie de serrage (32) qui s'étend vers la surface intérieure (222) de la pince (22) en prolongement du corps et qui applique une pression à la surface du tuyau (15, 16) auquel le transformateur (20) est raccordé et dans lequel ladite pièce de support (30) est fabriquée en métal.
     
    2. Cuisinière selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la forme de l'extrémité de raccord (31) s'accorde avec l'entrée (241) prévue sur la prise (24).
     
    3. Cuisinière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le corps comprend une extension de raccord (36) et une plaque de raccord (35) prévue en prolongement de l'extension de raccord (36).
     
    4. Cuisinière selon la revendication 1 et 3, dans laquelle la largeur de la plaque de raccord (35) est plus grande que la largeur de l'extension de raccord (36).
     
    5. Cuisinière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle une partie courbée (37) est prévue, qui commence de l'extrémité de raccord (31) et ainsi qui s'étend vers l'extension de raccord (36).
     
    6. Cuisinière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la plaque de raccord (35) est constituée d'une partie incurvée (34) qui marque la direction de la pince (22) vers la partie d'entrée (221).
     
    7. Cuisinière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle en prolongement de la plaque de raccord (35) se trouve une partie courbée (33) qui fournit l'extension de la partie de serrage (32) vers la surface intérieure de la pince (22).
     
    8. Cuisinière selon la revendication 1 ou 6, dans laquelle la partie de serrage (32) peut être courbée sur la partie courbée (33).
     
    9. Cuisinière selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la forme de la partie de serrage (32) est incurvée pour s'accorder avec la surface intérieure (222) de la pince (22).
     
    10. Cuisinière selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la pièce de support (30) est produite à la façon monobloc.
     




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