EP0776145B1 - Apparatus for heating of meals by induction - Google Patents

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EP0776145B1
EP0776145B1 EP95810731A EP95810731A EP0776145B1 EP 0776145 B1 EP0776145 B1 EP 0776145B1 EP 95810731 A EP95810731 A EP 95810731A EP 95810731 A EP95810731 A EP 95810731A EP 0776145 B1 EP0776145 B1 EP 0776145B1
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00—Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/02—Induction heating
    • H05B6/10—Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
    • H05B6/12—Cooking devices
    • H05B6/129—Cooking devices induction ovens
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B31/00—Service or tea tables, trolleys, or wagons
    • A47B31/02—Service or tea tables, trolleys, or wagons with heating, cooling or ventilating means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B77/00—Kitchen cabinets
    • A47B77/04—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts
    • A47B77/08—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts for incorporating apparatus operated by power, including water power; for incorporating apparatus for cooking, cooling, or laundry purposes

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  • the present invention relates to a device for inductive Heating food according to the preamble of the claim 1.
  • the DE-A-2 711 088 a mobile trolley in which a variety of trays are included, on which finished meals are arranged, the one in a stationary Warming station can be retracted.
  • This stationary station is with Provide compartments in which induction heating coils are accommodated.
  • the containers in which the food is contained come over the induction heating coils to lie, with a part of each arranged above the container Compartments on the container can be lowered.
  • These lowerable Parts of the compartments are also provided with induction heating coils, so that one container each can be heated from the bottom and the top.
  • the container is accordingly provided with conductive layers.
  • the object of the invention is now the device for inductive heating of dishes in such a way that all in one The process of heating food is brought to practically the same temperature can be taken without complex structural measures must be so that the manufacture of the device is cheap.
  • the carriers are advantageously each with a front Stop and a rear stop equipped, which means the carrier with respect the guide rails of the second unit are positioned, the Carrier inserted into the second unit and for insertion must be lockable in the first unit against ejection, since while inserting the carrier from the support on the guide rails be lifted off by the slide rails.
  • Another advantageous embodiment of the invention consists in that the rear stops in the extended position of the carrier underneath one tab each in the front end area of the guide rails are retracted. This prevents the straps from being pulled out Position in which these for inserting and removing the container are easily accessible, can tip over and in a substantially horizontal Able to be held.
  • the carriers are advantageously provided with positioning means for the Containers equipped, which consist of lateral guide elements and support elements can exist through which the container placed on the carrier is in the correct position with respect to the coil.
  • a first unit 1 which in this embodiment is designed as a stationary unit, which is in the form of a cabinet having.
  • a stationary unit which is in the form of a cabinet having.
  • the induction coils which can be connected to the power supply in a known manner, not shown Generators are connected.
  • a second unit 3 can be inserted into this first unit 1 become.
  • This second unit 3 consists of a frame 4, which with Rollers 5 is equipped for easy moving.
  • On the frame 4 are paired cooperating guide rails 6 attached, each in a carrier 7 can be inserted like a drawer.
  • the guide rails 6 attached in such a way that each inserted therein Carrier 7 come to rest on a tray-shaped base 2 when the second unit 3 is inserted into the first unit 1.
  • the insertion side closed in a known manner by doors, not shown become.
  • the first unit 1 is advantageously adjustable in height Feet equipped, which is a height adjustment of this first unit 1 allowed with respect to the second unit 3.
  • the carriers 7 are designed that they can each take two plates. These are in a known manner Plate on the underside with a conductive layer, which through the induction coils can be heated. This allows one on the Warm up the meal quickly and easily. To warm this up Meals are also known in the plates with so-called Cloches covered.
  • the second unit 3 can now be used to contain the meals Load plates, after which they can be inserted into the first unit 1. This means that a large number of meals can be heated together, after which these can then be served from the second unit 3. This second unit 3 could also if the meals contained therein have been heated, covered with a heat-insulating hood, after which another second unit 3, which with the corresponding, the Meals contained plates are loaded into the first unit 1 for heating of these meals can be inserted. In the second unit 3, which is covered by the heat insulating hood, takes place between the the dishes arranged on the plates and the plates a temperature compensation instead, the meals reach the ideal serving temperature.
  • This facility is suitable, for example, for restaurants that If possible, provide a large number of hot meals at the same time got to. These meals are prepared the day before, for example, refrigerated to just before serving in the above To be able to heat the facility.
  • a carrier 7 is shown, which in the guide rails 6 of the second unit is fully inserted.
  • the guide rails 6 are formed from a U-profile, which is dimensioned so that the inserted carrier 7 can be moved in the vertical direction.
  • a front stop 8 At the Carrier 7 is attached to a front stop 8, which in the inserted Position of the carrier 7 in the guide rails 6 at the front ends the guide rails 6 strikes.
  • the second unit is inserted into the first unit Status.
  • the carrier 7 thus lies over a tray-shaped base 2 the first unit.
  • the induction coils 9 included.
  • On the side of the tray-shaped base 2 facing the Carrier 7 is attached to a slide rail 10, which is parallel to the guide rails 6 is aligned, but outside the effective range of the same lies.
  • These slide rails 10 rest on the tray-shaped base 2, the Carrier 7 is lifted from the support surface 11 of the guide rail 6, what made possible by the dimensioning of the guide rail 6 mentioned above becomes. This ensures that in the inserted state of the second unit in the first unit, the carrier 7 from the tray-shaped base 2 all have the same distance, even if, for example, the tray-shaped Minor documents due to thermal expansion during heating bend.
  • the carriers 7 have positioning means for the plate 12 to be accommodated, the side guide elements 13 and support elements 14 exist. If the plate 12 in this positioning are used, it is guaranteed that they correspond to the corresponding Induction coils 9 are correct.
  • Fig. 4 shows a part of the carrier 7, which in the second unit and consequently is inserted into the guide rails 6 during the insertion the second unit into the first unit.
  • the slide rails 10 have the tray-shaped base 2 has not yet reached, the carrier 7 is consequently on the support surface 11 of the guide rail 6.
  • the slide rail 10 runs on the Tray-shaped base, this and thus the carrier 7 as a result of beveled edges 15 and 16 of the slide rail 10 and the tray-shaped Base 2 is raised and slides on the tray-shaped base 2.
  • the Carrier 7 moves vertically upwards in the guide rail 6, it is from the support surface 11 of the guide rail 6 is lifted. This will make the Position of the carrier 7 with respect to the tray-shaped base 2 with the predetermined Distance aligned.
  • the carrier 7 is in the guide rails 6 of the second Unit inserted, which in turn is inserted into the first unit Condition.
  • the slide rails 10 are based on the tray-shaped Document 2 of the first unit.
  • the conductive layer 17 on the The underside of the plate 12 is attached, lies above the induction coil 9. that the slide rails 10 are supported on the tray-shaped base 2, becomes a constant distance a between the induction coil 9 and the Conductive layer 17 of the plate 12 obtained. This distance a is in for everyone plate 12 used in the second unit is practically constant and is, for example about two millimeters.
  • the carrier 7 is in its rear end region with a rear Stop 18 provided.
  • This stop 18 consists of a stop part 19, the in the extended state of the carrier 7 with respect to the guide rails 6 abuts against a tab 20 attached to the guide rail 6, such as 6 can also be seen.
  • the rear stop 18 also has one Support part 21, which in the extended state of the carrier 7 with respect the guide rails 6 moves under the tab 20. This will avoided, since the guide rail 6 vertical movement of the carrier 7th allows the carrier 7 in the extended state, as shown in Fig. 7 is able to tip in a clockwise direction. In the extended state of the wearer 7 is for the application or removal of the plates for one Operator easily accessible.

Abstract

The heating device has a first unit with a number of plates (2) provided with inductive heating coils (9) and a transportable second unit provided with carriers (7) for supporting plates holding the prepared meals. The second unit is inserted in the first unit so that each plate, which is coated with a conductive layer lies above a respective inductive heating coil. The second unit has sliding rails (6) supporting the carriers so that they lie at a constant distance from the inductive heating coil plates when the 2 units are combined.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Einrichtung zum induktiven Erwärmen von Speisen gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The present invention relates to a device for inductive Heating food according to the preamble of the claim 1.

Derartige Einrichtungen sind bekannt. So zeigt beispielsweise die DE-A-2 711 088 einen mobilen Wagen, in welchem eine Vielzahl von Tabletts enthalten sind, auf welchen fertige Mahlzeiten angeordnet sind, der in eine stationäre Wärmstation eingefahren werden kann. Diese stationäre Station ist mit Fächern versehen, in welchen Induktionsheizspulen untergebracht sind. Hierbei kommen die Behälter, in welchen das Essen enthalten ist, über die Induktionsheizspulen zu liegen, wobei ein Teil der jeweils oberhalb der Behälter angeordneten Fächer auf die Behälter abgesenkt werden kann. Diese absenkbaren Teile der Fächer sind ebenfalls mit Induktionsheizspulen versehen, so dass jeweils ein Behälter von der Unterseite und der Oberseite her beheizbar ist. Der Behälter ist entsprechend mit leitfähigen Schichten versehen. Mit dieser Vorrichtung können eine Vielzahl von auf dem Wagen angeordneten Tabletts mit den darauf sich befindenden Mahlzeiten miteinander erwärmt werden, wonach diese aus dem Wagen serviert werden können.Such devices are known. For example, the DE-A-2 711 088 a mobile trolley in which a variety of trays are included, on which finished meals are arranged, the one in a stationary Warming station can be retracted. This stationary station is with Provide compartments in which induction heating coils are accommodated. in this connection the containers in which the food is contained come over the induction heating coils to lie, with a part of each arranged above the container Compartments on the container can be lowered. These lowerable Parts of the compartments are also provided with induction heating coils, so that one container each can be heated from the bottom and the top. The container is accordingly provided with conductive layers. With this Device can be a variety of trays placed on the cart with the meals on it are warmed together, after which these can be served from the car.

Wenn miteinander eine Vielzahl von Mahlzeiten mittels der obengenannten Einrichtung erwärmt werden sollen, ist es wünschenswert, dass alle miteinander erwärmten Mahlzeiten die gleiche Temperatur aufweisen, ohne dass grosse Abweichungen entstehen. Dies wird dann erreicht, wenn neben der Verwendung von identischen Spulen und identisch beschichteten Behältern für die Aufnahme der Mahlzeiten im in die stationäre Einheit eingeschobenen Zustand und während des Erwärmungsvorganges der jeweilige Abstand zwischen Spule und leitfähiger Beschichtung des Behälters gleich gross ist. Um diesem Wunsch gerecht zu werden, sind für die Herstellung des Wagens und der stationären Einheit sehr enge Toleranzen einzuhalten, was die Herstellung verteuert. Des weiteren dürfen die entsprechenden Elemente sich infolge der Wärmeausdehnung beim Erwärmungsvorgang nur unwesentlich verformen, da sonst der obengenannte Abstand während des Erwärmungsvorganges verändert wird, wodurch entsprechende Unterschiede der Temperaturen der zu erwärmenden Mahlzeiten auftreten können. Dies kann ebenfalls durch entsprechende Massnahmen wie Verstärkungen dieser Elemente erreicht werden, was aber wiederum die Herstellung der entsprechenden Einrichtung verteuert.When sharing a variety of meals using the above Facility to be heated, it is desirable that everyone meals heated together are at the same temperature without that big deviations arise. This is achieved when next to the use of identical coils and identical coated containers for the inclusion of meals in the stationary unit State and during the heating process the respective distance between Coil and conductive coating of the container is the same size. Around to meet this desire are for the manufacture of the car and the stationary unit must adhere to very tight tolerances, which is the manufacture expensive. Furthermore, the corresponding elements may change as a result of Only slightly deform thermal expansion during the heating process because otherwise the above distance is changed during the heating process is, causing corresponding differences in the temperatures of the to be heated Meals can occur. This can also be done by appropriate Measures such as reinforcements of these elements can be achieved but again the production of the corresponding device is more expensive.

Durch die in der obengenannten DE-A-2 711 088 dargestellten Einrichtung mit den doppellagigen Fächern, wobei ein Teil davon auf den eingeführten Behälter abgesenkt werden kann, können derartige Unterschiede der genannten Abstände teilweise kompensiert werden. Diese doppellagige Ausgestaltung der Fächer und der Möglichkeit der Absenkung eines Teils davon auf die Behälter wirkt sich aber verteuemd auf die Herstellung der entsprechenden Einrichtung aus. Trotzdem ist aber eine Erreichung einer gleich hohen Temperatur aller der miteinander erwärmten Mahlzeiten nicht gewährleistet.By the device shown in the above-mentioned DE-A-2 711 088 with the double-layered compartments, some of them on the imported ones Containers can be lowered, such differences can mentioned distances are partially compensated. This double-layer design the compartments and the possibility of lowering part of them the containers, however, have a costly effect on the production of the corresponding ones Establishment off. Nevertheless, it is an achievement of an equally high level Temperature of all of the heated meals not guaranteed.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht nun darin, die Einrichtung zum induktiven Erwärmen von Speisen derart auszugestalten, dass alle in einem Vorgang zu erwärmenden Speisen auf eine praktisch gleiche Temperatur gebracht werden können, ohne dass aufwendige bauliche Massnahmen getroffen werden müssen, so dass die Herstellung der Einrichtung günstig wird.The object of the invention is now the device for inductive heating of dishes in such a way that all in one The process of heating food is brought to practically the same temperature can be taken without complex structural measures must be so that the manufacture of the device is cheap.

Erfindungsgemäss erfolgt die Lösung dieser Aufgabe durch die in der Kennzeichnung des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the in the marking of claim 1 specified features.

Mit den gemäss der Erfindung am Rahmengestell der zweiten einschiebbaren Einheit angebrachten paarweise zusammenwirkende Führungsschienen, in welche jeweils ein Träger, auf dem die Behälter mit den Speisen abgestellt sind, schubladenartig einschiebbar ist, lassen die Führungsschienen im wesentlichen in vertikaler Richtung ein Bewegen des Trägers zu. Durch am Träger angebrachte Gleitschienen, die ausserhalb des Wirkbereichs der Führungsschienen liegen, und welche während des Einschiebevorgangs der zweiten Einheit in die erste Einheit auf die tablarförmigen Unterlagen auflaufen und diesen gleiten, kann somit in einfacher Weise ein einheitlicher Abstand aller Behälter, die sich auf den Trägern befinden, zu den darunter liegenden Spulen erreicht werden. With the second frame according to the invention retractable unit attached in pairs interacting Guide rails, in each of which a carrier on which the container with the Meals are parked, can be inserted like a drawer, let the Guide rails essentially moving in the vertical direction Carrier too. By slide rails attached to the carrier, which outside the Effective range of the guide rails, and which during the Inserting the second unit into the first unit on the Tray-shaped documents can run up and slide, can thus be easier Way a uniform distance of all containers that are on the carriers are reached to the coils underneath.

In vorteilhafter Weise sind die Träger jeweils mit einem vorderen Anschlag und einem hinteren Anschlag ausgestattet, wodurch die Träger bezüglich der Führungsschienen der zweiten Einheit positioniert sind, wobei die Träger im in die zweite Einheit eingeschobenen Zustand und zum Einschieben in die erste Einheit gegen das Herausstossen verriegelbar sein müssen, da während des Einschiebens die Träger von der Auflage auf den Führungsschienen durch die Gleitschienen abgehoben werden.The carriers are advantageously each with a front Stop and a rear stop equipped, which means the carrier with respect the guide rails of the second unit are positioned, the Carrier inserted into the second unit and for insertion must be lockable in the first unit against ejection, since while inserting the carrier from the support on the guide rails be lifted off by the slide rails.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung besteht darin, dass die hinteren Anschläge in der ausgezogenen Position der Träger unter jeweils eine im vorderen Endbereich der Führungsschienen angebrachten Lasche eingefahren sind. Damit wird vermieden, dass die Träger in der ausgezogenen Lage, in welchen diese zum Einsetzen und Herausnehmen der Behälter gut zugänglich sind, abkippen können und in einer im wesentlichen horizontalen Lage gehalten werden.Another advantageous embodiment of the invention consists in that the rear stops in the extended position of the carrier underneath one tab each in the front end area of the guide rails are retracted. This prevents the straps from being pulled out Position in which these for inserting and removing the container are easily accessible, can tip over and in a substantially horizontal Able to be held.

In vorteilhafter Weise sind die Träger mit Positioniermittel für die Behälter ausgestattet, die aus seitlichen Führungselementen und Auflageelementen bestehen können, durch welche der auf den Träger gestellte Behälter hinsichtlich der Spule sich in der richtigen Position befindet.The carriers are advantageously provided with positioning means for the Containers equipped, which consist of lateral guide elements and support elements can exist through which the container placed on the carrier is in the correct position with respect to the coil.

Eine Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemässen Einrichtung wird nachfolgend anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnung beispielhaft näher erläutert.An embodiment of the device according to the invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 schematisch und in räumlicher Darstellung eine Einrichtung zum induktiven Erwärmen von Speisen, zum Teil im Schnitt;
  • Fig. 2 eine Teilansicht auf einen in die zweite Einheit eingeschobenen Träger, wobei die zweite Einheit sich im in die erste Einheit eingeschobenen Zustand befindet;
  • Fig. 3 eine Teilansicht von oben auf den in die zweite Einheit eingeschobenen Träger gemäss Fig. 2;
  • Fig. 4 eine teilweise Seitenansicht auf einen Träger während des Einschiebens der zweiten Einheit in die erste Einheit, bevor die Gleitschiene auf die tablarförmige Unterlage auffährt;
  • Fig. 5 eine teilweise Ansicht auf den Träger gemäss Fig. 4, wobei die Gleitschiene des Trägers auf die tablarförmige Unterlage aufgefahren ist;
  • Fig. 6 eine Ansicht von vom auf den Träger gemäss Fig. 2, zum Teil geschnitten; und
  • Fig. 7 eine Darstellung des hinteren Anschlags des Trägers im ausgezogenen Zustand des Trägers.
    • It shows:
  • Figure 1 shows schematically and in spatial representation a device for inductive heating of food, partly in section.
  • 2 shows a partial view of a carrier inserted into the second unit, the second unit being in the state inserted into the first unit;
  • FIG. 3 shows a partial view from above of the carrier inserted into the second unit according to FIG. 2;
  • 4 shows a partial side view of a carrier during the insertion of the second unit into the first unit before the slide rail moves onto the tray-shaped base;
  • 5 shows a partial view of the carrier according to FIG. 4, the slide rail of the carrier being moved onto the tray-shaped base;
  • FIG. 6 is a partial sectional view of the carrier according to FIG. 2; and
  • Fig. 7 shows the rear stop of the carrier in the extended state of the carrier.

    • Wie aus Fig. 1 ersichtlich ist, besteht die Einrichtung zum induktiven Erwärmen von Speisen aus einer ersten Einheit 1, welche in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als stationäre Einheit ausgebildet ist, die die Form eines Schrankes aufweist. Im Innenraum sind mit konstantem Abstand voneinander tablarförmige Unterlagen 2 übereinander angeordnet, wobei in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel zwei nebeneinander stehende Stapel vorgesehen sind. In den tablarförmigen Unterlagen 2 sind in bekannter Weise die Induktionsspulen untergebracht, die in bekannter, nicht dargestellter Weise mit an das Stromnetz anschliessbaren Generatoren verbunden sind.As can be seen from Fig. 1, there is the device for inductive Heating food from a first unit 1, which in this embodiment is designed as a stationary unit, which is in the form of a cabinet having. In the interior are tray-shaped with a constant distance from each other Documents 2 arranged one above the other, in this embodiment two adjacent stacks are provided. In the tray-shaped Documents 2 are housed in a known manner, the induction coils, which can be connected to the power supply in a known manner, not shown Generators are connected.

    In diese erste Einheit 1 kann eine zweite Einheit 3 eingeschoben werden. Diese zweite Einheit 3 besteht aus einem Rahmengestell 4, das mit Rollen 5 zum leichten Verschieben ausgestattet ist. Am Rahmengestell 4 sind paarweise zusammenwirkende Führungsschienen 6 befestigt, in welche jeweils ein Träger 7 schubladenartig eingeschoben werden kann. Hierbei sind die Führungsschienen 6 derart angebracht, dass jeweils die darin eingeschobenen Träger 7 über eine tablarförmige Unterlage 2 zu liegen kommen, wenn die zweite Einheit 3 in die erste Einheit 1 eingeschoben ist. Im eingeschobenen Zustand der zweiten Einheit 3 in die erste Einheit 1 kann die erste Einheit 1 auf der Einschiebeseite in bekannter Weise durch nicht dargestellte Türen verschlossen werden. A second unit 3 can be inserted into this first unit 1 become. This second unit 3 consists of a frame 4, which with Rollers 5 is equipped for easy moving. On the frame 4 are paired cooperating guide rails 6 attached, each in a carrier 7 can be inserted like a drawer. Here are the guide rails 6 attached in such a way that each inserted therein Carrier 7 come to rest on a tray-shaped base 2 when the second unit 3 is inserted into the first unit 1. In the inserted State of the second unit 3 in the first unit 1 can the first unit 1 the insertion side closed in a known manner by doors, not shown become.

    In vorteilhafter Weise ist die erste Einheit 1 mit in der Höhe verstellbaren Füssen ausgestattet, was eine Höheneinstellung dieser ersten Einheit 1 bezüglich der zweiten Einheit 3 erlaubt.The first unit 1 is advantageously adjustable in height Feet equipped, which is a height adjustment of this first unit 1 allowed with respect to the second unit 3.

    Die Träger 7 sind in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel so ausgebildet, dass sie jeweils zwei Teller aufnehmen können. In bekannter Weise sind diese Teller auf ihrer Unterseite mit einer leitfähigen Schicht versehen, welche durch die Induktionsspulen aufheizbar sind. Dadurch lässt sich jeweils eine auf dem Teller angeordnete Mahlzeit rasch und einfach erwärmen. Zum Erwärmen dieser Mahlzeiten werden die Teller ebenfalls in bekannter Weise mit sogenannten Clochen zugedeckt.In this exemplary embodiment, the carriers 7 are designed that they can each take two plates. These are in a known manner Plate on the underside with a conductive layer, which through the induction coils can be heated. This allows one on the Warm up the meal quickly and easily. To warm this up Meals are also known in the plates with so-called Cloches covered.

    Die zweite Einheit 3 lässt sich nun mit die Mahlzeiten enthaltenden Teller bestücken, wonach sie in die erste Einheit 1 eingeschoben werden kann. Somit kann eine grosse Anzahl von Mahlzeiten miteinander erwärmt werden, wonach diese dann von der zweiten Einheit 3 aus serviert werden können. Diese zweite Einheit 3 könnte aber auch, wenn die darin enthaltenen Mahlzeiten erwärmt worden sind, mit einer wärmeisolierenden Haube abgedeckt werden, wonach eine weitere zweite Einheit 3, die mit den entsprechenden, die Mahlzeiten enthaltenen Teller beschickt ist, in die erste Einheit 1 zur Erwärmung dieser Mahlzeiten eingeschoben werden kann. In der zweiten Einheit 3, die durch die wärmeisolierende Haube abgedeckt ist, findet zwischen den auf den Tellern angeordneten Speisen und den Tellern ein Temperaturausgleich statt, die Mahlzeiten erreichen die ideale Serviertemperatur.The second unit 3 can now be used to contain the meals Load plates, after which they can be inserted into the first unit 1. This means that a large number of meals can be heated together, after which these can then be served from the second unit 3. This second unit 3 could also if the meals contained therein have been heated, covered with a heat-insulating hood, after which another second unit 3, which with the corresponding, the Meals contained plates are loaded into the first unit 1 for heating of these meals can be inserted. In the second unit 3, which is covered by the heat insulating hood, takes place between the the dishes arranged on the plates and the plates a temperature compensation instead, the meals reach the ideal serving temperature.

    Diese Einrichtung ist beispielsweise für Gaststätten geeignet, die möglichst gleichzeitig eine grosse Anzahl von warmen Mahlzeiten bereitstellen muss. Hierbei werden diese Mahlzeiten beispielsweise am Tag vorher zubereitet, kühl gestellt, um sie dann kurz vor dem Servieren in der obengenannten Einrichtung erwärmen zu können.This facility is suitable, for example, for restaurants that If possible, provide a large number of hot meals at the same time got to. These meals are prepared the day before, for example, refrigerated to just before serving in the above To be able to heat the facility.

    In den Fig. 2 und 3 ist ein Träger 7 dargestellt, der in die Führungsschienen 6 der zweiten Einheit vollständig eingeschoben ist. Die Führungsschienen 6 sind aus einem U-Profil gebildet, das so dimensioniert ist, dass der darin eingeschobene Träger 7 in vertikaler Richtung bewegt werden kann. Am Träger 7 ist ein vorderer Anschlag 8 angebracht, welcher in der eingeschobenen Position des Trägers 7 in den Führungsschienen 6 an den vorderen Enden der Führungsschienen 6 anschlägt.2 and 3, a carrier 7 is shown, which in the guide rails 6 of the second unit is fully inserted. The guide rails 6 are formed from a U-profile, which is dimensioned so that the inserted carrier 7 can be moved in the vertical direction. At the Carrier 7 is attached to a front stop 8, which in the inserted Position of the carrier 7 in the guide rails 6 at the front ends the guide rails 6 strikes.

    Die zweite Einheit befindet sich im in die erste Einheit eingeschobenen Zustand. Der Träger 7 liegt damit über einer tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 der ersten Einheit. In dieser tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 sind die Induktionsspulen 9 enthalten. An der der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 zugewandten Seite des Trägers 7 ist jeweils eine Gleitschiene 10 befestigt, die parallel zu den Führungsschienen 6 ausgerichtet ist, aber ausserhalb des Wirkbereichs derselben liegt. Diese Gleitschienen 10 liegen auf der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 auf, der Träger 7 ist von der Auflagefläche 11 der Führungsschiene 6 abgehoben, was durch die obengenannte Dimensionierung der Führungsschiene 6 ermöglicht wird. Dadurch wird erreicht, dass im eingeschobenen Zustand der zweiten Einheit in die erste Einheit die Träger 7 von der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 alle den gleichen Abstand haben, auch wenn sich beispielsweise die tablarförmigen Unterlagen in Folge von Wärmeausdehnung bei der Erwärmung geringfügig verbiegen.The second unit is inserted into the first unit Status. The carrier 7 thus lies over a tray-shaped base 2 the first unit. In this tray-shaped base 2 are the induction coils 9 included. On the side of the tray-shaped base 2 facing the Carrier 7 is attached to a slide rail 10, which is parallel to the guide rails 6 is aligned, but outside the effective range of the same lies. These slide rails 10 rest on the tray-shaped base 2, the Carrier 7 is lifted from the support surface 11 of the guide rail 6, what made possible by the dimensioning of the guide rail 6 mentioned above becomes. This ensures that in the inserted state of the second unit in the first unit, the carrier 7 from the tray-shaped base 2 all have the same distance, even if, for example, the tray-shaped Minor documents due to thermal expansion during heating bend.

    Die Träger 7 weisen, wie aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich ist, Positioniermittel für die aufzunehmenden Teller 12 auf, die aus seitlichen Führungselementen 13 und Auflageelementen 14 bestehen. Wenn die Teller 12 in diese Positioniermittel eingesetzt sind, ist gewährleistet, dass sie zu den entsprechenden Induktionsspulen 9 richtig liegen.As can be seen from FIG. 3, the carriers 7 have positioning means for the plate 12 to be accommodated, the side guide elements 13 and support elements 14 exist. If the plate 12 in this positioning are used, it is guaranteed that they correspond to the corresponding Induction coils 9 are correct.

    Fig. 4 zeigt einen Teil des Trägers 7, der in die zweite Einheit und demzufolge in die Führungsschienen 6 eingeschoben ist, während des Einschiebens der zweiten Einheit in die erste Einheit. Die Gleitschienen 10 haben die tablarförmige Unterlage 2 noch nicht erreicht, der Träger 7 liegt demzufolge auf der Auflagefläche 11 der Führungsschiene 6 auf. Beim weiteren Vorschieben der zweiten Einheit in die erste Einheit läuft die Gleitschiene 10 auf die tablarförmige Unterlage auf, wobei diese und damit der Träger 7 in Folge der abgeschrägten Kanten 15 und 16 der Gleitschierie 10 bzw. der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 angehoben wird und auf der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 gleitet. Der Träger 7 bewegt sich in der Führungsschiene 6 vertikal nach oben, er wird von der Auflagefläche 11 der Führungsschiene 6 abgehoben. Dadurch wird die Lage des Trägers 7 bezüglich der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 mit dem vorgegebenen Abstand ausgerichtet.Fig. 4 shows a part of the carrier 7, which in the second unit and consequently is inserted into the guide rails 6 during the insertion the second unit into the first unit. The slide rails 10 have the tray-shaped base 2 has not yet reached, the carrier 7 is consequently on the support surface 11 of the guide rail 6. When pushing further the second unit in the first unit, the slide rail 10 runs on the Tray-shaped base, this and thus the carrier 7 as a result of beveled edges 15 and 16 of the slide rail 10 and the tray-shaped Base 2 is raised and slides on the tray-shaped base 2. The Carrier 7 moves vertically upwards in the guide rail 6, it is from the support surface 11 of the guide rail 6 is lifted. This will make the Position of the carrier 7 with respect to the tray-shaped base 2 with the predetermined Distance aligned.

    Damit die Träger 7 beim Einschieben der zweiten Einheit in die erste Einheit und insbesondere wenn sie durch die Gleitschienen 10 von den Auflageflächen 11 der Führungsschienen 6 abgehoben werden, nicht aus der zweiten Einheit herausgestossen werden, kann in bekannter Weise auf der Vorderseite der zweiten Einheit beispielsweise eine vertikal verlaufende Stange angebracht werden, wodurch die Träger 7 verriegelt werden.So that the carrier 7 when inserting the second unit in the first Unit and especially when passing through the slide rails 10 from the support surfaces 11 of the guide rails 6 are raised, not from the second Unit can be pushed out in a known manner on the front the second unit, for example, a vertically extending rod be, whereby the carrier 7 are locked.

    In Fig. 6 ist einer der Teller 12 ersichtlich, der in den Träger 7 eingesetzt ist und durch die seitlichen Führungselemente 13 und die Auflageelemente 14 positioniert ist. Der Träger 7 ist in die Führungsschienen 6 der zweiten Einheit eingeschoben, die sich ihrerseits im in die erste Einheit eingeschobenen Zustand befindet. Die Gleitschienen 10 stützen sich auf der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 der ersten Einheit ab. Die leitfähige Schicht 17, die an der Unterseite des Tellers 12 angebracht ist, liegt über der Induktionsspule 9. Dadurch, dass sich die Gleitschienen 10 auf der tablarförmigen Unterlage 2 abstützen, wird ein konstanter Abstand a zwischen der Induktionsspule 9 und der leitfähigen Schicht 17 des Tellers 12 erhalten. Dieser Abstand a ist für alle in der zweiten Einheit eingesetzten Teller 12 praktisch konstant und beträgt beispielsweise etwa zwei Millimeter.6 shows one of the plates 12 which is inserted into the carrier 7 and by the lateral guide elements 13 and the support elements 14 is positioned. The carrier 7 is in the guide rails 6 of the second Unit inserted, which in turn is inserted into the first unit Condition. The slide rails 10 are based on the tray-shaped Document 2 of the first unit. The conductive layer 17 on the The underside of the plate 12 is attached, lies above the induction coil 9. that the slide rails 10 are supported on the tray-shaped base 2, becomes a constant distance a between the induction coil 9 and the Conductive layer 17 of the plate 12 obtained. This distance a is in for everyone plate 12 used in the second unit is practically constant and is, for example about two millimeters.

    Der Träger 7 ist in seinem hinteren Endbereich mit einem hinteren Anschlag 18 versehen. Dieser Anschlag 18 besteht aus einem Anschlagteil 19, der im ausgezogenen Zustand des Trägers 7 bezüglich der Führungsschienen 6 gegen eine an der Führungsschiene 6 angebrachte Lasche 20 anstösst, wie auch aus Fig. 6 ersichtlich ist. Der hintere Anschlag 18 weist des weiteren einen Abstützteil 21 auf, welcher im ausgezogenen Zustand des Trägers 7 bezüglich der Führungsschienen 6 unter die Lasche 20 einfährt. Dadurch wird vermieden, da ja die Führungsschiene 6 eine Vertikalbewegung des Trägers 7 zulässt, dass der Träger 7 im ausgezogenen Zustand, wie er in Fig. 7 dargestellt ist, im Uhrzeigersinn abkippen kann. Im ausgezogenen Zustand des Trägers 7 ist dieser für das Aufbringen oder das Entnehmen der Teller für eine Bedienungsperson optimal zugänglich.The carrier 7 is in its rear end region with a rear Stop 18 provided. This stop 18 consists of a stop part 19, the in the extended state of the carrier 7 with respect to the guide rails 6 abuts against a tab 20 attached to the guide rail 6, such as 6 can also be seen. The rear stop 18 also has one Support part 21, which in the extended state of the carrier 7 with respect the guide rails 6 moves under the tab 20. This will avoided, since the guide rail 6 vertical movement of the carrier 7th allows the carrier 7 in the extended state, as shown in Fig. 7 is able to tip in a clockwise direction. In the extended state of the wearer 7 is for the application or removal of the plates for one Operator easily accessible.

    Mit dieser Einrichtung wird erreicht, dass eine grosse Anzahl von Mahlzeiten, die auf Tellern angerichtet sind, beim gleichzeitigen Erwärmen auf eine praktisch gleiche Temperatur gebracht werden können.With this device it is achieved that a large number of Meals served on plates while heating at the same time a practically equal temperature can be brought.

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    1. Apparatus for inductive heating of food, consisting of a first unit, which is provided with tray-shaped substrata in which induction coils are accommodated, which are connected to a generator able to be connected to the power supply network, as well as a drivable second unit, which is able to be inserted into the first unit, which is provided with supports for receiving containers which are disposed such that the containers, which are provided with a conductive layer and in which the food to be heated is accommodated, each lie over a coil in the state of the second unit pushed into the first unit, characterised in that the second unit (3) is made up of a rack (4) on which in each case guide rails (6) are installed, disposed at least over one another, cooperating in pairs, which guide rails are aligned substantially horizontal and in which a support (7) in each case with the containers (12) is able to be inserted, and at least one of the two units (1 respectively 3) is equipped with means (10) by which the supports (7) are movable in the guide rails (6) substantially in vertical direction in such a way that the conductive layers (17) of all containers (12) have substantially the same spacing (a) relative to the respective induction coils (9) in the tray-shaped substrata (2) in the state of the second unit (3) pushed into the first unit (1).
    2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterised in that the rack (4) of the second unit (3) is provided with rollers (5), and in that the supports (7) are movable in the guide rails (6) substantially in vertical direction by at least the spacing (a).
    3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the means (10) are made up of slide rails installed on the support (7) outside the effective range of the guide rails (6), which slide rails overrun the tray-shaped substrata (2) and slide thereon during the step of insertion of the second unit (3) into the first unit (1 ).
    4. Apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the supports (7) are each provided with a front stop (8) and a rear stop (18) which limit the pushed-in and pulled-out state of the supports (7) with respect to the guide rails (6) of the second unit (3).
    5. Apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterised in that in the state pushed into the second unit (3) the supports (7), for insertion into the first unit (1), are lockable against expulsion.
    6. Apparatus according to one of the claims 4 or 5, characterised in that during pulling out of the supports (7) out of the second unit (3) into the pulled-out state the rear stops (18) each move under a tab (20) provided in each case in the front end region of the guide rails (6).
    7. Apparatus according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterised in that each support (7) is provided with positioning means for the containers (12) which comprise substantially lateral guide elements (13) and support elements (14).
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