DE102016110369A1 - household appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a domestic appliance (100) having a worktop (104) with at least one recess (106) for removing vapors, at least one lid (102) for covering the recess (106), the lid (102) resting on the worktop (10). 104), and at least one on the work plate (104) or the lid (102) arranged magnetic element which is adapted to fix the lid (102) in the erected state on the work surface (104).

Description

The invention relates to a domestic appliance in which fumes can be removed in the preparation of food.

When preparing food, the resulting vapor can be removed with a suitable extraction device.

The DE 10 2009 025 038 A1 describes a cooker entry device with removable lid-shaped closure.

The invention has as its object to provide an improved household appliance.

According to the invention this object is achieved by a household appliance having the feature of the main claim. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention will become apparent from the following subclaims.

The invention has the advantage that by arranging a magnetic element on a worktop of a household appliance or on a lid for covering a recess in the worktop, the lid with little technical effort and optically inconspicuous on the worktop can be fixed when he in a suitable manner to the Worktop is placed. In this case, the recess may be connected to a take-off device for removing vapors, also known as tray fans. In particular, the lid can be fixed by means of the magnetic element on the worktop so that it acts as a partition. As a result, it can be prevented, for example, that gas which flows out of a gas hob arranged next to the recess is sucked into the recess by a flow generated by the draw-off device.

A household appliance is presented with the following characteristics:
a worktop with at least one recess for removing vapors;
at least one lid for covering the recess, wherein the lid can be set up on the worktop; and
at least one arranged on the countertop or the lid magnetic element which is adapted to fix the lid in the erected state on the worktop.

Under a household appliance, for example, a stove or a part of a stove or a device adjacent to a stove or a hob can be understood.

The household appliance can have at least one hob, such as a gas, induction or electric hob, wherein the hob can be integrated into the worktop. Alternatively, the household appliance may be designed without a hob. Under a worktop, a plate can be understood, as can also be used for preparing food or storage of cookware. Under a recess can be understood a continuous opening in the worktop. The recess may be part of a trigger device and be arranged, for example, adjacent to the hob. The extraction device may include, for example, a fan for generating an air flow through which air can be drawn into the recess. The recess may be connected via a channel with the trigger device. For example, the lid may be formed to be erected on a narrow or longitudinal side on a portion of the worktop located between the hob and the recess. Thus, the lid can act as a partition between the recess and the hob. In this case, the magnetic element can be arranged on the narrow or longitudinal side. Alternatively, the magnetic element may be arranged on or in the worktop. Depending on the embodiment, the cover or the worktop may be at least partially made of a magnetically conductive material.

According to one embodiment, the lid can be aligned in the erected state substantially perpendicular to the worktop. As a result, the cover can be placed as space-saving as possible on the worktop. Furthermore, thereby the recess can be shielded as efficiently as possible.

According to a further embodiment, the cover may have a multilayer construction of at least one cover plate and, additionally or alternatively, at least one cover housing. The cover plate can be substantially flush with the worktop when the lid covers the recess. For example, the lid housing may be covered by the cover plate. As a result, the lid can be visually appealing integrated into the worktop.

In this case, at least one side wall of the cover housing can be formed as a positioning edge for setting up the lid. The magnetic element can be arranged on the side wall. As a result, the lid can be stably placed on the worktop.

It is also advantageous if the worktop and the cover plate at least partially have the same material. Additionally or alternatively, the worktop and the Cover plate at least partially have the same thickness. As a result, the manufacturing cost of the household appliance can be reduced.

In addition, the cover housing on at least one side have a slope or a rounding. Additionally or alternatively, the worktop may have a contact surface adjacent to the recess for laying on at least a portion of the cover plate when covering the recess with the cover. In particular, the support surface may be chamfered at least in sections. It can thereby be achieved that the lid tilted by exerting a pressure and thus can be easily removed.

According to a further embodiment, the household appliance may have at least one support element arranged in the recess or on the worktop. The cover plate or the cover housing can at least partially rest on the support element when the cover covers the recess. Thereby, the lid can be held in a defined position in the recess.

In this case, the bevel or the rounding may be arranged adjacent to the support element when the cover covers the recess. Also by this embodiment, a convenient removal of the lid from the recess is made possible.

It is advantageous if the support element is arranged on the worktop. In particular, the support element may be attached directly to an underside of the worktop. As a result, height differences between the cover and worktop in the covered state of the recess, for example due to manufacturing tolerances, can be avoided.

According to a further embodiment, the cover may have at least one further cover housing. The cover housing and the further cover housing can be arranged spaced from one another on the cover plate. The support element may be arranged adjacent to the cover housing or to the further cover housing when the cover covers the recess. As a result, the cover can be fixed both in the longitudinal and in the transverse direction in the recess.

The household appliance may further comprise at least one further magnetic element. In this case, the magnetic element can be arranged on the cover and the further magnetic element on the work surface. The magnetic element and the further magnetic element can be opposed to each other in the erected state of the lid. As a result, the lid can be magnetically fixed to the worktop in a defined position.

Furthermore, the household appliance may have at least one additional magnetic element. In this case, the magnetic element may be arranged on the cover and the additional magnetic element in the recess or on the work plate adjacent to the recess. The magnetic element and the additional magnetic element may face each other when the lid covers the recess. As a result, the cover in the covered state of the recess can be held in the recess by means of magnetic force.

According to a further embodiment, the support element may be arranged between the cover housing and the further cover housing when the cover covers the recess. By this embodiment can be achieved that the lid is in a defined position when it is placed on the recess.

Depending on the embodiment, the lid may be L- or T-shaped. Additionally or alternatively, the lid may have at least one groove for hooking the lid to an edge of the recess. As a result, the lid can be arranged in different defined positions as needed. At the same time, the manufacturing cost of the lid can be kept low.

According to a further embodiment, the household appliance comprises at least one hob for heating cookware. The hob can be arranged adjacent to the recess. Under a cooktop can be understood as a gas, induction or electric cooktop. A heater of the hob can be integrated into the worktop or covered by the worktop. The lid can be set up between the recess and the hob on the worktop. This allows the lid to act as a partition between hob and recess. If the hob is a gas hob, it can prevent the gas flame from being drawn into the cavity.

An embodiment of the invention is shown purely schematically in the drawings and will be described in more detail below. It shows

1 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment with set up lid;

2 a schematic representation of a household appliance 1 with covered recess;

3 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment with set up lid;

4 a schematic representation of a household appliance 3 with lid raised;

5 a schematic representation of a household appliance 4 with covered recess;

6 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment with set up lid;

7 a schematic representation of a household appliance 6 with covered recess;

8th a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment;

9 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment with L-shaped lid;

10 a schematic representation of a household appliance 9 with tilted lid;

11 a schematic representation of a household appliance 9 with lid on;

12 a schematic representation of a household appliance 11 with recessed lid;

13 a schematic representation of a household appliance 11 with covered recess;

14 a schematic representation of a household appliance 13 with covered recess;

15 a schematic representation of a household appliance 14 with lid on;

16 a schematic representation of a household appliance 15 with lid on;

17 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment with a T-shaped lid;

18 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment;

19 a schematic representation of a household appliance 18 ;

20 a schematic representation of a household appliance 18 ;

21 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment;

22 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment;

23 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment;

24 a schematic representation of a household appliance according to an embodiment;

25 a schematic representation of a control device according to an embodiment; and

26 a flowchart of a method according to an embodiment.

1 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment with a lid 102 , The household appliance 100 For example, a stove or a combinable with a stove device includes a countertop 104 with an exemplary rectangular shaped recess here 106 , which serves to remove vapors. At the worktop 104 it may, for example, be a kitchen worktop for preparing food or a stove top. In the ready state is the recess 106 with a trigger device, which is part of the household appliance 100 can be connected. The withdrawal device coupled to the recess, also referred to as a hollow ventilator, is designed to provide a flow for sucking off the vapor via the recess 106 to create. The lid 102 , the analogous to the recess 106 also has a rectangular basic shape, serves to cover the recess 106 For example, when the trigger device is switched off. The lid 102 is adjacent to the recess 106 placed on its long side. In this case, the lid extends 102 at least over an entire length of the recess 106 , The lid 102 thus acts as a kind of partition between the recess 106 and one adjacent to the recess 106 can be arranged or arranged hob. According to one embodiment, the lid functions 102 as a partition between the recess 106 and one to the recess 106 adjacent section of the household appliance 100 , in particular a neighboring hob 107 for heating cookware, such as a gas hob. By the thus set up lid 102 can the recess 106 for example, from the hob 107 be shielded from escaping gas. The stove top 107 can in the countertop 104 be integrated.

In 1 is the lid 102 placed on one of its two longitudinal edges such that a main extension plane of the lid 102 substantially perpendicular to a main plane of extension of the worktop 104 is aligned. The lid 102 is magnetic in the erected state on the worktop 104 fixed, as follows from 2 is described in more detail.

According to the in 1 embodiment shown, the lid 102 a two-layer construction of a cover plate 108 and a lid housing 110 on, with the cover plate 108 the lid housing 110 covers. As in 1 to recognize, has the cover plate 108 an at least partially over the lid housing 110 protruding plate edge, for example, as a support surface for placing the lid 102 on the worktop 104 serves.

The cover housing 110 points in the region of two opposite lid ends of the lid 102 one slope each 112 on, which is formed according to this embodiment by a sloping housing bottom, ie, the cover housing 110 is flattened in the region of the two lid ends such that the lid 102 in the inserted state tilted by exerting pressure on one of the two lid ends and thus one side of the recess 106 can be lifted out. Alternatively, the lid housing 110 instead of the slope 112 also a rounding or a combination of the slope 112 and have the rounding.

The cover plate 108 and the worktop 104 For example, they are made of one and the same material. In particular, the cover plate can 108 and the worktop 104 be made of glass ceramic. The cover housing 110 can be made of a magnetically conductive material.

According to the in 1 embodiment shown is the cover housing 110 with two opposite side walls 114 realized, each along a longitudinal edge of the cover plate 108 extend. The two side walls 114 For example, they are substantially perpendicular to a main plane of extension of the cover plate 108 aligned and act as Aufstellkanten for vertical placement of the lid 102 on the countertop 104 , The lid 102 is in the erected state, for example, on one of the two side walls 114 Magnetic on the worktop 104 fixed.

In the recess 106 is at least an optional support element 116 to hang up the lid 102 arranged here in the form of an over an entire length of the recess 106 extending bar with two peg-shaped projections 118 in the recess 106 protrude. The two projections 118 , whose number and shape may vary depending on the embodiment, are formed to the lid 102 at a defined height in the recess 106 to fix and support. Depending on the embodiment, the projections 118 formed to the cover housing 110 or the cover plate 108 , in particular via the cover housing 118 projecting plate edge to support. The support element 116 can at the countertop 104 be attached.

According to the in 1 embodiment shown is the support element 116 so spaced to a surface of the worktop 104 arranged that a surface of the cover plate 108 in the covered state of the recess 106 essentially flush with the surface of the worktop 104 is. For example, the distance between the support element 116 and the surface of the worktop 104 substantially equal to a thickness of the cover plate 108 especially if the lid 102 in the covered state of the recess 106 through the over the cover housing 110 protruding plate edge of the cover plate 108 is held.

Optionally, the support element 116 directly on the worktop 104 attached. This can cause a height offset between the lid 102 and the worktop 104 be kept to a minimum due to manufacturing tolerances. It is advantageous if the worktop 104 and the cover plate 108 have substantially the same thickness.

2 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 1 with covered recess 106 , According to this embodiment, the lid 102 a first lid magnet element 200 , a second lid magnet element 202 , a third lid magnet element 204 and a fourth lid magnet element 206 on. The four lid magnet elements are in pairs opposite each other on the two side walls 114 inside the lid housing 110 arranged. Analogous to this are a first worktop magnet element 208 , a second worktop magnet element 210 , a third worktop magnet element 212 and a fourth worktop magnet element 214 in the worktop 104 integrated, wherein the four worktop magnet elements adjacent to the recess 106 are arranged. Here are the two worktop magnet elements 208 . 210 adjacent to a first longitudinal side of the recess 106 and the two worktop magnet elements 212 . 214 adjacent to a second longitudinal side of the recess opposite the first longitudinal side 106 arranged. In the covered state of the recess 106 are the two lid magnet elements 200 . 204 and the two worktop magnet elements 208 . 212 arranged substantially at the same height, which is indicated by a first dashed line 216 is indicated. The remaining magnetic elements 202 . 206 . 210 . 214 are analogously along a second dashed line 218 arranged. Depending on whether the lid 102 on one to the first longitudinal side of the recess 106 adjacent section of the countertop 104 or one to the second longitudinal side of the recess 106 adjacent section of the countertop 104 is set up, lie in the erected state of the lid 102 either the first lid magnet element 200 and the first worktop magnet element 208 and the second lid magnet element 202 and the second worktop magnet elements 210 or the third lid magnet element 204 and the third worktop magnet element 212 and the fourth lid magnet element 206 and the fourth worktop magnet elements 214 across from. This is the lid 102 by the mutual attraction between the respective opposing magnetic elements on the worktop 104 magnetically held.

Alternatively, the lid housing 110 As already mentioned be realized from a magnetically conductive material, so that the cover housing 110 held in the erected state by the magnetic force of the worktop magnetic elements. Here, the cover magnet elements can be omitted. Conversely, the worktop can 104 at least in the area of a footprint for setting up the lid 102 be realized from a magnetically conductive material, wherein the lid 102 is maintained in the erected state by the magnetic force of the lid magnet elements. In this case, the worktop magnetic elements can be omitted.

The lid and worktop magnetic elements described above are, for example, permanent magnets.

3 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment with a lid 102 , This in 3 shown household appliance 100 essentially corresponds to the above with reference to the 1 and 2 described household appliance, with the difference that the lid 102 in addition to the cover housing 110 another cover housing 300 having. The two cover housings 110 . 300 are complained to each other on the cover plate 108 arranged, wherein it is in its longitudinal direction substantially transverse to a longitudinal direction of the cover plate 108 extend. Here is the lid 102 depending on a narrow side of the two cover housing 110 . 300 established. Opposite the two narrow sides is in each case one of the worktop magnet elements, here by way of example the first worktop magnet element 208 and the second worktop magnet element 210 where the entire lid 102 over the two narrow sides, which may be made of a magnetically conductive material, and the magnetic material with the material of the narrow sides working plate magnet elements 208 . 210 on the worktop 104 is fixed.

On a support element 116 opposite side of the recess 106 is an optional additional support element 302 arranged. The two support elements 116 . 302 are designed here strip-shaped and so on one of the lid 102 opposite side of the worktop 104 attached that at least partially into the recess 106 protrude. The two cover housings 110 . 300 are relative to the two support elements 116 . 302 such on the cover plate 108 positioned that the two support elements 116 . 302 in the covered state of the recess 106 between the two cover housings 110 . 300 are arranged, as in the 4 and 5 is shown.

4 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 3 with tilted lid 102 , In 4 It can be seen that the respective longitudinal sides of the cover housing 110 . 300 obliquely, ie with a respective housing bottom of the cover housing 110 . 300 include an angle α not equal to 90 degrees.

The lid 102 is in 4 shown in a tilted state in which the lid 102 partially protruding from the recess. Tilting the lid 102 For example, manually by applying a pressure on one of the two opposite ends of the cover plate 108 , Here is a support element 116 facing longitudinal side of the cover housing 110 in a pivot 400 on a front side of the support element 116 on. The front side of the support element 116 For example, is also bevelled, so tilting the lid 102 is relieved.

The through the support element 116 formed bearing surface and the fulcrum 400 are thus located directly under the cover plate 108 ,

5 shows a schematic representation of a cross section through a household appliance 100 out 4 with covered recess. This can be seen between the two cover housings 110 . 300 arranged strip-shaped support element 116 ,

6 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment with a lid 102 , The household appliance 100 essentially corresponds to one preceding with reference to 1 to 5 described household appliance. To recognize the two on each inside of the side wall 114 of the cover housing 110 Opposite arranged lid magnet elements 200 . 204 , Opposite the third lid magnet element 204 is the third worktop magnet element 212 arranged, wherein the two magnetic elements 204 . 212 through the side wall 114 and the worktop 104 aligned with each other opposite pole. The two magnetic elements 204 . 212 are through the side wall 114 and the worktop 104 separated from each other. It can also be seen that the two worktop magnet elements 208 . 212 on one of the lid 102 opposite side of the worktop 104 are attached.

The recess 106 flows into a canal 500 for conducting a Wrasenstrom. The channel 500 is by an exemplary U-shaped channel housing here 502 educated. The duct housing 502 can at the countertop 104 be attached.

7 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 6 with covered recess 106 , In the closed state of the recess 106 closes the cover plate 108 flush with the worktop 104 from.

8th shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment. Shown are the worktop 104 with the recess 106 , Next to it is the lid 102 displayed. In the recess 106 is an additional magnetic element 800 arranged here, which is formed by two oppositely arranged coils. Next to the worktop 104 is the lid 102 shown. The lid 102 has the lid magnetic element 200 on, according to this embodiment, on one side of the lid 102 is arranged, in the covered state of the recess 106 the additional magnetic element 800 is facing. Through between the side walls of the shaft 500 by means of the additional magnetic element 800 generated magnetic field, ie by an identically polarity of the additional magnetic element 800 and the lid magnet element 200 , the lid can 102 repelled and thus lifted for removal, as in 8th is shown schematically in a third representation. The lifting takes place, for example, at the push of a button.

9 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment with L-shaped lid 102 , The lid 102 is shown in the erected state. In contrast to a preceding on the basis of 1 to 8th described household appliance includes the lid 102 according to this embodiment, only the cover plate 108 , The L-shape of the lid 102 results from a substantially vertically bent longitudinal edge of the cover plate 108 , The longitudinal edge acts as Aufstellkante 900 for vertical installation of the lid 102 on the countertop 104 , On an inner wall of the channel housing 502 is a plurality of support elements 116 arranged, here by way of example six support elements 116 , which are in their longitudinal direction substantially perpendicular to the worktop 104 extend.

10 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 9 with tilted lid 102 , The lid 102 lies on the non-visible support elements here and can by applying pressure to a longitudinal side of the lid 102 be raised so far over the recess, for example by means of a finger, that it can be easily removed.

11 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 9 with lid on 102 , Shown is a cross section through the household appliance 100 , To recognize are three of the six support elements 116 which are aligned substantially parallel to each other. The three support elements 116 are arranged at different distances from each other, wherein two of the three support elements 116 a guide rail 1100 for hanging the lid 102 in the recess 106 form. The guide rail 1100 extends, for example, substantially perpendicular to the main plane of extension of the worktop 104 so the lid 102 in the suspended state also substantially perpendicular to the main extension plane of the worktop 104 is aligned.

12 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 11 with recessed lid 102 , Here is the lid 102 in the guide rail 1100 introduced, with the Aufstellkante 900 as a stop for blocking a movement of the lid 102 along the guide rail 1100 serves.

13 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 11 with covered recess 106 , This is the lid 102 on the support elements 116 on.

14 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 13 with covered recess 106 , In contrast to 13 is adjacent to the worktop 104 and the channel housing 502 arranged a magnetic element, here the first worktop magnetic element 208 , The worktop magnet element 208 is designed to cover 102 , more precisely the Aufstellkante 900 , in the erected state of the lid 102 on the worktop 104 to fix. For this purpose, the Aufstellkante 900 at least partially magnetically conductive.

15 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 14 with lid on 102 ,

16 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 15 with lid on 102 , In contrast to 15 is the fixation of the lid 102 on the worktop 104 according to 16 not by one at the countertop 104 attached magnetic element, but by a at the Aufstellkante 900 attached magnetic element, here the first lid magnetic element 200 , guaranteed. Here is the worktop 104 at least in the area of the Aufstellkante 900 at least partially magnetically conductive.

17 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment with T-shaped lid 102 , Similar to a preceding on the basis of 9 to 16 described cover comprises in 17 shown lid 102 the cover plate 108 and the Aufstellkante 900 , with the difference that the Aufstellkante 900 not here by a bent longitudinal edge of the cover plate 108 but by a substantially along a longitudinal axis of the cover plate 108 extending and substantially perpendicular to a main extension plane of the cover plate 108 aligned web is formed. 17 shows the lid 102 in the erected state, with the cover plate 108 partly in the canal 500 protrudes. Shown is also the first worktop magnetic element 208 in the erected state of the lid 102 at least in sections, the Aufstellkante 900 is arranged opposite to the lid 102 by magnetic attraction of the Aufstellkante 900 on the worktop 104 to fix.

18 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment. In contrast to a preceding on the basis of 9 to 17 described household appliance includes the lid 102 according to this embodiment, no Aufstellkante, but by way of example a first cover plate recess 1800 , a second cover plate recess 1802 and a third lid plate recess 1804 in the cover plate 108 wherein the second cover plate recess 1802 centered between the first lid plate recess 1800 and the third lid plate recess 1804 is arranged. The three cover plate recesses extend substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cover plate 108 , By means of the three cover plate recesses is the lid 102 in three different height positions on one edge of the recess 106 suspended. By at least one additional magnetic element, here by way of example the first worktop magnetic element 208 , the lid can 102 be fixed and stabilized in the suspended state. For this purpose, the cover plate 108 at least partially magnetically conductive. In 18 is the cover plate 108 over the third lid plate recess 1804 on the worktop 104 attached. This corresponds to an uppermost position of the lid 102 in which the lid 102 maximum over the recess 106 protrudes.

19 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 18 , The lid 102 is here over the first lid plate recess 1800 at the edge of the recess 106 fixed. This corresponds to a lowermost position of the lid 102 in which the lid 102 mostly in the canal 500 sunk.

20 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 out 18 , The lid 102 is here on the second cover plate recess 1802 at the edge of the recess 106 fixed. This corresponds to a lying between the first and second position middle position of the lid 102 ,

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS 1 to 20 again described in other words.

A hollow ventilator of the household appliance 100 should be as much vapor in the on state sucked through the largest possible gap and integrate optically inconspicuous in the living environment kitchen when not in use. When combining a bowl-type blower with a gas appliance, additional shielding is typically required to prevent the gas from being drawn into the bowl ventilator prior to ignition.

The lid 102 In this case, it can function as a shielding plate for shielding the gas. In the switched off state of the household appliance 100 is the lid 102 flush with the recess fan on the recess 106 completely, in particular fluid-tight, to close.

The lid 102 is made of magnetic stainless steel, for example. Alternatively, the lid 102 be made of plastic, steel, glass ceramic or a composite material.

The lid 102 can be an L-shaped fold 900 having a magnet or a magnetic material.

The L-shaped lid can be easily pressed on the side with a finger or other opening mechanism, such as a push-pull mechanism, or by magnetic force 102 be removed. Now the household appliance 100 can be started and it can be sucked fumes.

For example, the lid 102 shaped to center in the recess 106 to be inserted into a groove, previously also called cover plate recess.

In the case of a combination of the hollow fan with a gas appliance, the lid should 102 be laterally attachable to the tray ventilator. For this purpose, the L-shaped side is directed down to the lateral edge of the recess 106 posed. By means of at least one magnetic element, the lid 102 fixed there. The magnetic elements are either on one of the lid 102 opposite side of the worktop 104 , ie below a device margin, in the household appliance 100 or on the L-shaped fold 900 arranged.

Alternatively, the lid 102 also be designed T-shaped. When not in use the tray ventilator is the lid 102 flush with the household appliance 100 on. Here, the web can be directed up or down. If the bar is directed upwards, the bar can also be used as a handle for the lid 102 be used. In the active state of the household appliance 100 can the lid 102 laterally in the shaft 500 hanged, also called channel, and fixed by means of magnet. The web lies on the edge of the recess 106 on and prevents slipping of the lid 102 ,

As another alternative, the lid 102 with different grooves 1800 . 1802 . 1804 be realized in different positions. These allow a flush support and an attachment in different positions on the side of the shaft 500 in the active state. Optionally, the lid 102 held by at least one magnet.

Such a tray ventilator offers the advantage of a simple magnetic mechanism, a defined lid position, easy cleaning, convenient handling, d. H. an ergonomic operation, a high-quality, homogeneous appearance and a relatively inexpensive production.

21 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment. The household appliance 100 is with a cooking vapor inlet element 2100 realized that part of one in the countertop 104 or arranged in a hob extractor is. Here, the recess serves 106 as an opening for the cooking haze. Therefore, the recess 106 Also referred to as Kochdunsteintrittsöffnung.

With manually manageable covers of trough blowers can escape through a cooking fume inlet opening up odors. This can be avoided by making the recess 106 by means of the lid 102 fluid-tight and thus odor-tight is closed, such as when not in use of the tray ventilator. The recess 106 is thus completely through the lid 102 coverable.

According to one embodiment, the recess 106 so through the lid 102 coverable that the lid 102 when closed, flush with the worktop 104 is, ie as little as possible on the worktop 104 is sublime.

The cooking vapor inlet element 2100 includes a frame 2102 and one the recess 106 completely surrounding bearing edge 2104 which has a support surface for laying the lid 102 forms. The bearing edge 2104 is part of the frame 2102 , The frame 2102 can as part of the countertop 104 be realized.

A closed, flat as possible and, for example, completely surrounded by a frame cover as the lid 102 is particularly easy to remove if it can be raised for removal.

For this purpose, the support edge 2104 according to one embodiment, a sloping recess 2106 on, in the closed state through the lid 102 is covered. The depression 2106 is here, for example, with respect to a first narrow side of the lid 102 , To lift the lid 102 the user exercises on one of the indentations 2106 opposite side of the lid 102 a force 2108 and push it down into the well 2106 , whereby one of the first narrow side opposite the second narrow side of the lid 102 in the direction of an arrow 2110 is raised.

Alternatively, the removal of the lid takes place 102 using mechanical or magnetic support, as described below 22 and 23 is described. This is, for example, a device which is designed to cover 102 on at least one side or corner so far raise that the user the lid 102 can easily grab. With multiple lids, the household appliance 100 comprise a plurality of such devices according to a number of the lid. Lifting the lid 102 takes place either by means of a relative to the recess 106 movable pin or lever or by means of at least one magnetic element.

22 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment. The household appliance 100 corresponds to essentially a preceding with reference to 21 described household appliance. In contrast to 21 where the lid 102 can be removed by manual lifting, the in 22 shown household appliance 100 a lifting device 2200 for lifting the lid 102 on. The lifting device 2200 includes according to this embodiment, an actuating element 2202 that in the bearing edge 2104 , in particular between the recess 106 and one the recess 106 completely surrounding seal, slidably disposed. A displacement direction of the actuating element 2202 , which is formed for example as a pin or lever is marked with a double arrow.

The displacement of the actuator 2202 is triggered by a specific event. Here, the actuator moves 2202 upwards towards the lid 102 , whereby it is raised so far that it at least partially over the recess 106 protrudes.

According to this embodiment, the lifting device 2200 as a latching mechanism with at least one spring 2204 for applying the actuating element 2202 realized with a spring force. A detent lock of the detent mechanism is, for example, by exerting pressure on the lid 102 unlockable, whereby the spring force is released. Alternatively, the lifting device comprises 2200 an actuator which is adapted to the actuator 2202 electromechanical or magnetic to move. The actuator is realized, for example, as an actuator or motor. The actuator 2202 is implemented, for example, as a translationally movable piston or as a lever which can be rotated or pivoted about a fixed axis. Alternatively, the actuator 2202 designed to perform a combination of translational and rotational movements. The return of the actuator 2202 can be done manually or automatically.

By the mechanical support by means of the control element 2202 can the lid 102 controlled to be raised to a specified distance to a closed position. This will give the user the gripping of the lid 102 facilitated. Is the lifting of the lid 102 for example by means of magnetic force, such as by means of an electromagnet, the lid 102 can lift defined, so this has the advantage that the lifting device 2200 protected against contamination and mechanical damage.

Lifting the lid 102 occurs automatically or semi-automatically depending on the embodiment. This is the lid 102 by driving the lifting device 2200 only raised when, for example, by means of a corresponding sensor 2206 a triggering event is detected. For example, the triggering event may be a touch of a surface of the lid 102 be. To exclude unwanted operating errors, the sensor 2206 be formed to detect a certain movement pattern, for example, capacitive. The triggering event may also be a knock, which may be detected by an acoustic sensor or an acceleration sensor. Other triggering events may include turning on the household appliance 100 or the operation of a control element of the household appliance 100 be.

23 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment. The household appliance 100 essentially corresponds to the above with reference to 22 described household appliance, with the difference that the lifting device 2200 according to this embodiment, at least one electromagnet as an actuating element 2202 having. The lifting device 2200 thus includes no moving parts. This facilitates cleaning and increases the life and reliability of the lifting device 2200 ,

The actuator 2202 in the form of the electromagnet is designed to be in the on state the lid 102 to raise by magnetic force. Optionally, the lifting device comprises 2200 at least one additional holding magnet element 2300 , here a permanent magnet. The actuator 2202 and the holding magnet element 2300 are aligned, for example, against each other. Here is the place element 2202 formed to a stronger magnetic field than the holding magnetic element 2300 to create. By the holding magnet element 2300 is in the deactivated state of the actuating element 2202 a secure positioning of the lid 102 and an odor-tight closing of the recess 106 guaranteed.

The actuator 2202 and the holding magnet element 2300 can in the frame 2102 be integrated. In particular, the actuating element 2202 and the holding magnet element 2300 adjacent to the support edge 2104 be arranged and so through the lid 102 protected against contamination or damage.

24 shows a schematic representation of a household appliance 100 according to an embodiment. The household appliance 100 is shown in plan view. In the household appliance 100 For example, it is a preceding by means of 21 to 23 described household appliance. To recognize the worktop 104 and the recess 106 , which is here rectangular shaped. The recess 106 is from this as well rectangular frame 2102 border. The household appliance 100 points in addition to the actuator 2202 three other control elements 2400 on, wherein each one of the four control elements on each of the four corners of the frame 2102 is arranged. The frame 2102 acts here as a support surface for placing a peripheral region of the lid.

The four control elements are implemented depending on the embodiment as expansion elements or electromagnetic actuators. Such an expansion element may comprise, for example, a plunger and a wax melting element. By simultaneously driving the four actuators, the lid can be raised evenly when placed on the frame 2102 rests.

Alternatively, the lid 102 automatically be moved upwards using the repelling magnet, so that the lid 102 as it were above the recess 106 floats. Thus, no more manual tilting is required, which brings a high ease of use with it.

25 shows a schematic representation of a control device 2500 according to an embodiment. The control unit 2500 For example, in a household appliance, as previously described by the 1 to 24 is described, integrated. The control unit 2500 includes a read-in unit 2510 , Which is formed according to embodiment, to a touch signal 2512 or a position signal 2514 read. Here, the touch signal represents 2512 one from the sensor 2206 detected contact of the lid or the worktop, in particular a touch gesture. The position signal 2514 represents one by a detection device 2516 detected position of the lid on the worktop or in the recess. The detection device 2516 is integrated, for example, in the worktop. The sensor 2206 can as a component of the detection device 2516 be realized.

To the reading unit 2510 is a generation unit 2520 connected to be formed using the touch signal 2512 or the position signal 2514 a drive signal 2522 to generate the control of the household appliance. For example, the controller 2500 designed to be by means of the drive signal 2522 to control at least one hob of the household appliance, in particular to disable when the position signal 2514 indicates that the lid covers the recess when the appliance is switched on or is not set up as a partition between the hob and the recess on the worktop. Additionally or alternatively, the drive signal 2522 serve to automatically turn on the hob when the position signal 2514 indicates that the hob and the recess are separated by the lid placed on the worktop.

Depending on the embodiment generates the generating unit 2520 the drive signal 2522 to the lifting device in response to the touch signal 2512 represented contact or by the position signal 2514 represented position or to be controlled by an operating state of the household appliance.

26 shows a flowchart of a method 2600 according to an embodiment. The procedure 2600 can, for example, in connection with a preceding with reference to 25 described control unit are performed. This is done in one step 2610 the position signal or the touch signal is read. Alternatively, in step 2610 both signals are read. In a further step 2620 is generated using the position signal, the touch signal or both signals, the drive signal for driving the household appliance.

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• DE 102009025038 A1 [0003]

Claims (15)

Domestic appliance ( 100 ) with the following features: a worktop ( 104 ) with at least one recess ( 106 ) for removing vapors; at least one cover ( 102 ) for covering the recess ( 106 ), the lid ( 102 ) on the worktop ( 104 ) is erectable; and at least one on the worktop ( 104 ) or the lid ( 102 ) arranged magnetic element ( 200 . 202 . 204 . 206 . 208 . 210 . 212 . 214 ), which is adapted to the lid ( 102 ) in the erected state on the worktop ( 104 ) to fix. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the lid ( 102 ) in the erected state substantially perpendicular to the worktop ( 104 ) is aligned. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid ( 102 ) a multilayer structure of at least one cover plate ( 108 ) and / or at least one cover housing ( 110 ), wherein the cover plate ( 108 ) substantially flush with the worktop ( 104 ) when the lid ( 102 ) the recess ( 106 ) covers. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that at least one side wall ( 114 ) of the cover housing ( 110 ) as Aufstellkante for setting up the lid ( 102 ) is formed, wherein the magnetic element ( 200 . 202 . 204 . 206 ) on the side wall ( 114 ) is arranged. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the worktop ( 104 ) and the cover plate ( 108 ) at least partially have the same material and / or the same thickness. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the cover housing ( 110 ) on at least one side a slope ( 112 ) and / or has a rounding and / or the worktop ( 104 ) one to the recess ( 106 ) adjacent bearing surface ( 2104 ) for laying at least a portion of the cover plate ( 108 ) when covering the recess ( 106 ) with the lid ( 102 ), in particular wherein the support surface ( 2104 ) is chamfered at least in sections. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized by at least one in the recess ( 106 ) and / or on the worktop ( 104 ) arranged support element ( 116 ; 302 ), wherein the cover plate ( 108 ) and / or the cover housing ( 110 ) at least in sections on the support element ( 116 ; 302 ) rests when the lid ( 102 ) the recess ( 106 ) covers. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to claims 6 and 7, characterized in that the slope ( 112 ) and / or the rounding adjacent to the supporting element ( 116 ; 302 ) is arranged when the lid ( 102 ) the recess ( 106 ) covers. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the support element ( 116 ; 302 ) on the worktop ( 104 ) is arranged. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the lid ( 102 ) at least one further cover housing ( 300 ), wherein the cover housing ( 110 ) and the further cover housing ( 300 ) spaced from each other on the cover plate ( 108 ) are arranged, wherein the support element ( 116 ; 302 ) adjacent to the lid housing ( 110 ) and / or to the further cover housing ( 300 ) is arranged when the lid ( 102 ) the recess ( 106 ) covers. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to claim 10, characterized in that the support element ( 116 ; 302 ) between the cover housing ( 110 ) and the further cover housing ( 300 ) is arranged when the lid ( 102 ) the recess ( 106 ) covers. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one further magnetic element ( 208 . 210 . 212 . 214 ), wherein the magnetic element ( 200 . 202 . 204 . 206 ) on the lid ( 102 ) and the further magnetic element ( 208 . 210 . 212 . 214 ) on the worktop ( 104 ) is arranged, wherein the magnetic element ( 200 . 202 . 204 . 206 ) and the further magnetic element ( 208 . 210 . 212 . 214 ) in the erected state of the lid ( 102 ) face each other. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one additional magnetic element ( 800 ; 2300 ), wherein the magnetic element ( 200 . 202 . 204 . 206 ) on the lid ( 102 ) and the additional magnetic element ( 800 ; 2300 ) in the recess ( 106 ) and / or on the worktop ( 104 ) adjacent to the recess ( 106 ) is arranged, wherein the magnetic element ( 200 . 202 . 204 . 206 ) and the additional magnetic element ( 800 ; 2300 ) face each other when the lid ( 102 ) the recess ( 106 ) covers. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lid ( 102 ) Is L- or T-shaped and / or at least one groove ( 1800 . 1802 . 1804 ) for hanging the lid ( 102 ) at one edge of the recess ( 106 ) having. Domestic appliance ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one hob ( 107 ) for heating cookware, the hob ( 107 ) adjacent to the recess ( 106 ) is arranged, wherein the lid ( 102 ) between the recess ( 106 ) and the hob ( 107 ) on the worktop ( 104 ) is erectable.

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