EP2798274A1 - A cooking device - Google Patents

A cooking device

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EP2798274A1
EP2798274A1 EP12812213.2A EP12812213A EP2798274A1 EP 2798274 A1 EP2798274 A1 EP 2798274A1 EP 12812213 A EP12812213 A EP 12812213A EP 2798274 A1 EP2798274 A1 EP 2798274A1
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Prior art keywords
door
connection member
outer panel
inner panel
cooking device
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EP12812213.2A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2798274B1 (en
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Hakan TEKIN
Merih Tarimtoru
Serdar Turkoz
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Arcelik AS
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Tarimtoru Merih
Tekin Hakan
Turkoz Serdar
Arcelik AS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/02—Doors specially adapted for stoves or ranges
    • F24C15/022—Latches
    • 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
    • H05B6/64—Heating using microwaves
    • H05B6/6414—Aspects relating to the door of the microwave heating apparatus

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  • the present invention relates to a cooking device comprising a door that is opened by rotating sideways.
  • the door is mounted to the side wall of the body and is opened/closed by rotating around the axis whereto it is attached.
  • the door is desired to be kept closed during the cooking process for safety reasons and for decreasing thermal losses.
  • the lock is mounted on the inner surface of the free side wall of the door, at a position close to the free side.
  • the door has an inner panel that faces the oven cavity and an outer panel that faces the outside environment.
  • the inner panel and the outer panel are fixed to two sides of a frame remaining therebetween to be parallel to each other.
  • the inner panel and the outer panel are generally produced from glass.
  • the aim of the present invention is the realization of a cooking device comprising a door whereon the lock can be mounted firmly and endurably.
  • the cooking device realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a door that is opened by rotating around the axis whereto it is connected, an inner panel that forms the inner surface of the door, an outer panel larger than the inner panel and a frame disposed between the inner panel and the outer panel.
  • the outer panel has a skirt that extends outwards from the frame.
  • the door is locked with a lock that is mounted on the door by being placed into a housing.
  • the cooking device furthermore comprises a connection member that is connected to the surface of the skirt facing the oven cavity when the door is closed.
  • the housing that supports the lock is mounted on the door such that one side is seated on the skirt and the other side on the frame.
  • connection member is fixed by adhering on the skirt.
  • the inner panel and the outer panel are generally produced from glass.
  • the outer panel is prevented from being damaged by means of the connection member being fastened on the skirt by adhesion.
  • connection member is produced from sheet metal.
  • connection member is provided to be stronger and the resistance to forces acting thereon is increased.
  • connection member is produced by being cut out from a flat plate.
  • more than one protrusion is located on the lower surface of the connection member.
  • the protrusions contact the skirt.
  • the connection member is secured on the skirt such that the adhesive remains between the protrusions.
  • the adhesive is prevented from overflowing from the sides of the connection member towards over the skirt.
  • the extensions disposed on the housing are inserted into the openings remaining between the protrusions and the outer panel.
  • the connection member is provided to be fastened on the skirt.
  • fixing holes are arranged on the surface of the connection member seated to the frame.
  • the connection member is secured to the frame by screwing.
  • the lock is fastened on the outer panel by means of a connection member and some amount of the force acting on the door is provided to act on the connection member during opening/closing of the door. Consequently, the door is prevented from being strained and the inner panel and the outer panel from being damaged during opening/closing of the door
  • Figure 1 – is the perspective view of a cooking device.
  • Figure 2 – is the view of detail A in Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 – is the perspective view of a housing and a lock.
  • Figure 4 – is the perspective view of a door, a lock and a connection member.
  • Figure 5 — is the view of detail B in Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 — is the sideways cross-sectional view of the connection member when fastened to the frame.
  • Figure 7 — is the view of detail C in Figure 6.
  • the cooking device (1) comprises a body (2), an oven cavity (3) disposed on the body (2), wherein the items to be cooked are placed, a door (4) providing access into the oven cavity (3), fastened to the side wall of the body (2) from one side, an inner panel (5) forming the surface of the door (4) contacting the oven cavity (3), an outer panel (6) disposed on the door (4), forming the surface of the door (4) in contact with the outside environment, having a skirt (7) that projects outwards from the inner panel (5) when the outer panel (6) is aligned with the inner panel (5) so as to be almost concentric with the inner panel (5), a frame (8) disposed between the inner panel (5) and the outer panel (6), with the inner panel (5) fixed on one side and the outer panel (6) on the other side, being parallel to one another, such that the skirt (7) projects outwards, a lock (9) mounted on the door (4), providing the door (4) to remain closed during cooking and a housing (10) wherein the lock (9) is placed.
  • the cooking device (1) furthermore comprises
  • the door (4) is fixed to the side wall of the body (2) from one side and is opened sideways by rotating around the axis whereto it is connected.
  • the lock (9) is mounted on the free side of the door (4) and the pins corresponding to the lock (9) are mounted on the side wall of the body (2) whereon the free side of the door (4) is seated when closed.
  • the door (4) is provided to be kept closed by locking during the cooking process.
  • connection member (11) is fixed on the surface of the skirt (7) facing the oven cavity (3) when the door (4) is closed.
  • the housing (10) wherein the lock (9) is placed is shaped almost like a box with two surfaces open and one surface thereof is fastened onto the connection member (11) so as to be seated on the connection member (11).
  • the surface of the housing (10) extending vertically to the surface thereof seated on the connection member (11), is seated on the frame (8).
  • the housing (10) is fixed on the frame (8).
  • the load of the lock (9) is provided to be supported by both the connection member (11) and the frame (8).
  • Some of the lock (9) weight is provided to be supported by the outer panel (6) since the connection member (11) is situated on the skirt (7).
  • connection member (11) is fixed on the skirt (7) by adhesion.
  • the outer panel (6) is generally produced from glass. Hence, the difficulties in labor are eliminated by means of joining the connection member (11) with the outer panel (6) by adhering thereon.
  • connection member (11) is produced from sheet metal. Since the strength of metal is higher, the resistance of the connection member (11) to the forces generated during opening/closing movements of the door (4) is increased.
  • connection member (11) is configured as a plate.
  • connection member (11) comprises at least two protrusions (12), disposed on its base, that contact on the outer panel (6).
  • the connection member (11) is provided to be fixed on the skirt (7) by applying adhesive to the places remaining between the protrusions (12).
  • the protrusions (12) function as barriers so that the adhesive does not overflow from the sides of the connection member (11) towards over the skirt (7).
  • the cooking device (1) comprises at least two openings (13) remaining between the protrusions (12) and the outer panel (6) and at least two extensions (14) that provide the housing (10) to be fastened on the connection member (11) by being seated into the openings (13).
  • the housing (10) is fastened on the connection member (11) by means of the extensions (14) without requiring any extra fixing elements.
  • the housing (10) after being fastened on the connection member (11), the housing (10) is fixed on the frame (8) by screwing.
  • Two fixing holes are arranged on the surface of the housing (10) seated on the frame (8).
  • the housing (10) is provided to be mounted on the frame (8) by inserting the fixing elements like screw etc. through these holes.
  • the lock (9) is provided to be mounted firmly on the door (4).
  • the door (4) is provided to become more resistant to straining occurring during opening/closing by distributing the forces generated during opening/closing of the door (4) both over the outer panel (6) and the frame (8).

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a cooking device (1 ) comprising a body (2), an oven cavity (3) disposed in the body (2), wherein the items to be cooked are placed, a door (4) providing access into the oven cavity (3), fastened to the side wall of the body (2) from one side, an inner panel (5) forming the surface of the door (4) contacting the oven cavity (3), an outer panel (6) disposed on the door (4), forming the surface of the door (4) in contact with the outside environment, having a skirt (7) that projects outwards from the inner panel (5) when the outer panel (6) is aligned with the inner panel (5) so as to be almost concentric with the inner panel (5), a frame (8) disposed between the inner panel (5) and the outer panel (6), with the inner panel (5) fixed on one side and the outer panel (6) on the other side, being parallel to one another, such that the skirt (7) projects outwards, a lock (9) mounted on the door (4), providing the door (4) to remain closed during cooking and a housing (10) wherein the lock (9) is placed.

Description

    A COOKING DEVICE
  • The present invention relates to a cooking device comprising a door that is opened by rotating sideways.
  • In some cooking devices the door is mounted to the side wall of the body and is opened/closed by rotating around the axis whereto it is attached. The door is desired to be kept closed during the cooking process for safety reasons and for decreasing thermal losses. The lock is mounted on the inner surface of the free side wall of the door, at a position close to the free side. The door has an inner panel that faces the oven cavity and an outer panel that faces the outside environment. The inner panel and the outer panel are fixed to two sides of a frame remaining therebetween to be parallel to each other. The inner panel and the outer panel are generally produced from glass. Some difficulties are encountered in mounting the lock on the inner panel or the outer panel. Due to its material, it is quite difficult to configure a form on the inner panel or the outer panel for mounting any kind of an element thereon.
  • Therefore, in the state of the art, mostly adhesion method is preferred in mounting the lock on the inner panel or the outer panel. But in this situation, problems like the lock dislodging from its connection place in the course of time or breaking of the inner panel or the outer panel due to forces exerted on the door during opening/closing of the door are encountered.
  • In the state of the art Korean Patent Document No. KR100265637, a microwave cooking device is described that comprises a door which is opened by rotating sideways.
  • The aim of the present invention is the realization of a cooking device comprising a door whereon the lock can be mounted firmly and endurably.
  • The cooking device realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a door that is opened by rotating around the axis whereto it is connected, an inner panel that forms the inner surface of the door, an outer panel larger than the inner panel and a frame disposed between the inner panel and the outer panel. The outer panel has a skirt that extends outwards from the frame. The door is locked with a lock that is mounted on the door by being placed into a housing. The cooking device furthermore comprises a connection member that is connected to the surface of the skirt facing the oven cavity when the door is closed. The housing that supports the lock is mounted on the door such that one side is seated on the skirt and the other side on the frame. Thus, the forces generated during opening/closing of the door are provided to act both on the outer panel and on the frame. Consequently, the inner panel or the outer panel is prevented from being damaged with the straining of the door.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the connection member is fixed by adhering on the skirt. The inner panel and the outer panel are generally produced from glass. The outer panel is prevented from being damaged by means of the connection member being fastened on the skirt by adhesion.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member is produced from sheet metal. Thus, the connection member is provided to be stronger and the resistance to forces acting thereon is increased.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member is produced by being cut out from a flat plate.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, more than one protrusion is located on the lower surface of the connection member. The protrusions contact the skirt. The connection member is secured on the skirt such that the adhesive remains between the protrusions. Thus, the adhesive is prevented from overflowing from the sides of the connection member towards over the skirt.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the extensions disposed on the housing are inserted into the openings remaining between the protrusions and the outer panel. Thus, the connection member is provided to be fastened on the skirt.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, fixing holes are arranged on the surface of the connection member seated to the frame. The connection member is secured to the frame by screwing.
  • By means of the present invention, the lock is fastened on the outer panel by means of a connection member and some amount of the force acting on the door is provided to act on the connection member during opening/closing of the door. Consequently, the door is prevented from being strained and the inner panel and the outer panel from being damaged during opening/closing of the door
  • A cooking device realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:
  • Figure 1 – is the perspective view of a cooking device.
  • Figure 2 – is the view of detail A in Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 – is the perspective view of a housing and a lock.
  • Figure 4 – is the perspective view of a door, a lock and a connection member.
  • Figure 5 – is the view of detail B in Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 – is the sideways cross-sectional view of the connection member when fastened to the frame.
  • Figure 7 – is the view of detail C in Figure 6.
  • The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:
    1. Cooking device
    2. Body
    3. Oven cavity
    4. Door
    5. Inner panel
    6. Outer panel
    7. Skirt
    8. Frame
    9. Lock
    10. Housing
    11. Connection member
    12. Protrusion
    13. Opening
    14. Extension
  • The cooking device (1) comprises a body (2), an oven cavity (3) disposed on the body (2), wherein the items to be cooked are placed, a door (4) providing access into the oven cavity (3), fastened to the side wall of the body (2) from one side, an inner panel (5) forming the surface of the door (4) contacting the oven cavity (3), an outer panel (6) disposed on the door (4), forming the surface of the door (4) in contact with the outside environment, having a skirt (7) that projects outwards from the inner panel (5) when the outer panel (6) is aligned with the inner panel (5) so as to be almost concentric with the inner panel (5), a frame (8) disposed between the inner panel (5) and the outer panel (6), with the inner panel (5) fixed on one side and the outer panel (6) on the other side, being parallel to one another, such that the skirt (7) projects outwards, a lock (9) mounted on the door (4), providing the door (4) to remain closed during cooking and a housing (10) wherein the lock (9) is placed.
  • The cooking device (1) furthermore comprises
    • a connection member (11) fixed on the skirt (7) and
    • the housing (10) that is fastened on the door (4) by fixing one surface on the connection member (11) and the other surface on the frame (8).
  • The door (4) is fixed to the side wall of the body (2) from one side and is opened sideways by rotating around the axis whereto it is connected. The lock (9) is mounted on the free side of the door (4) and the pins corresponding to the lock (9) are mounted on the side wall of the body (2) whereon the free side of the door (4) is seated when closed. Thus, the door (4) is provided to be kept closed by locking during the cooking process.
  • The connection member (11) is fixed on the surface of the skirt (7) facing the oven cavity (3) when the door (4) is closed. The housing (10) wherein the lock (9) is placed, is shaped almost like a box with two surfaces open and one surface thereof is fastened onto the connection member (11) so as to be seated on the connection member (11). The surface of the housing (10) extending vertically to the surface thereof seated on the connection member (11), is seated on the frame (8). The housing (10) is fixed on the frame (8). Thus, the load of the lock (9) is provided to be supported by both the connection member (11) and the frame (8). Some of the lock (9) weight is provided to be supported by the outer panel (6) since the connection member (11) is situated on the skirt (7). Thus, a more durable lock (9) connection is obtained by distributing the forces produced during opening/closing of the door (4) over the outer panel (6) and the frame (8). Consequently, the risk of the outer panel (6) or the inner panel (5) breaking due to the door (4) being subjected to straining, shock effects during opening/closing movements of the door (4) is prevented.
  • In an embodiment of the present invention, the connection member (11) is fixed on the skirt (7) by adhesion. The outer panel (6) is generally produced from glass. Hence, the difficulties in labor are eliminated by means of joining the connection member (11) with the outer panel (6) by adhering thereon.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member (11) is produced from sheet metal. Since the strength of metal is higher, the resistance of the connection member (11) to the forces generated during opening/closing movements of the door (4) is increased.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member (11) is configured as a plate.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection member (11) comprises at least two protrusions (12), disposed on its base, that contact on the outer panel (6). The connection member (11) is provided to be fixed on the skirt (7) by applying adhesive to the places remaining between the protrusions (12). The protrusions (12) function as barriers so that the adhesive does not overflow from the sides of the connection member (11) towards over the skirt (7).
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, the cooking device (1) comprises at least two openings (13) remaining between the protrusions (12) and the outer panel (6) and at least two extensions (14) that provide the housing (10) to be fastened on the connection member (11) by being seated into the openings (13). The housing (10) is fastened on the connection member (11) by means of the extensions (14) without requiring any extra fixing elements.
  • In another embodiment of the present invention, after being fastened on the connection member (11), the housing (10) is fixed on the frame (8) by screwing. Two fixing holes are arranged on the surface of the housing (10) seated on the frame (8). The housing (10) is provided to be mounted on the frame (8) by inserting the fixing elements like screw etc. through these holes.
  • By means of the present invention, the lock (9) is provided to be mounted firmly on the door (4). The door (4) is provided to become more resistant to straining occurring during opening/closing by distributing the forces generated during opening/closing of the door (4) both over the outer panel (6) and the frame (8).
  • It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed above and a person skilled in the art can easily introduce different embodiments. These different embodiments should also be considered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (7)

  1. A cooking device (1) comprising a body (2), an oven cavity (3) disposed onthe body (2), wherein the items to be cooked are placed, a door (4) providing access into the oven cavity (3), fastened to the side wall of the body (2) from one side, an inner panel (5) forming the surface of the door (4) contacting the oven cavity (3), an outer panel (6) disposed on the door (4), forming the surface of the door (4) in contact with the outside environment, having a skirt (7) that projects outwards from the inner panel (5) when the outer panel (6) aligned with the inner panel (5) so as to be almost concentric with the inner panel (5), a frame (8) disposed between the inner panel (5) and the outer panel (6), with the inner panel (5) fixed on one side and the outer panel (6) on the other side, being parallel to one another, such that the skirt (7) projects outwards, a lock (9) mounted on the door (4), providing the door (4) to remain closed during cooking and a housing (10) wherein the lock (9) is placed, characterized by
    - a connection member (11) fixed on the skirt (7) and
    - the housing (10) that is fastened on the door (4) by fixed one surface on the connection member (11) and the other surface on the frame (8).
  2. A cooking device (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the connection member (11) that is fixed on the skirt (7) by adhesion.
  3. A cooking device (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the connection member (11) that is produced from sheet metal.
  4. A cooking device (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the connection member (11) configured as a plate.
  5. A cooking device (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the connection member (11) comprising at least two protrusions (12), disposed on its base, that contact on the outer panel (6).
  6. A cooking device (1) as in Claim 5, characterized by at least two openings (13) remaining between the protrusions (12) and the outer panel (6) and at least two extensions (14) that provide the housing (10) to be fastened on the connection member (11) by being seated into the openings (13).
  7. A cooking device (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the housing (10) that is fixed on the frame (8) by screwing after being fastened on the connection member (11).
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