EP2798276A1

EP2798276A1 - A cooker

Info

Publication number: EP2798276A1
Application number: EP12794287.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Omer YANIK; Mehmet Zihni Gurlek; Erol Karaer; Mehmet Murat MAMATOGLU
Original assignee: Arcelik AS
Current assignee: Arcelik AS
Priority date: 2011-12-26
Filing date: 2012-11-26
Publication date: 2014-11-05
Anticipated expiration: 2032-11-26
Also published as: EP2798276B1; WO2013098010A1; ES2627930T3

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cooker (1) comprising a cooktop (2) which is produced from glass or ceramic, more than one burner (3) that provides the flames to reach the container wherein the cooking process is performed, more than one burner connection member (4) that is fixed onto the cooktop (2) so as to remain between the cooktop (2) and the burner (3) and that carries the burner (3) placed thereon, and at least one grill (7) that has a frame (5) that is seated onto the cooktop (2) so as to surround the burner connection member (4) and more than one arm (6) that extends from the frame (5) over the burner (3) such that the burner (3) remains therebetween and thus, that forms a surface whereon the containers such as pot and pan, placed thereon, are seated.

Description

A COOKER

The present invention relates to a cooker wherein a safe cooking process is provided.
In cookers, grills are used that are preferably produced from cast iron and that provide containers such as pot and pan to be placed onto the burner located on the cooktop. During cooking while the food inside the container placed on the grill is stirred, the container should not move on the grill. Moving of the container while stirring the food causes risks such as overturning of the container and hence, harming of the user. Furthermore, it is required that the grill is also seated onto the cooktop in a robust manner and that it does not move on the cooktop while stirring the food. The problem of the grill sliding on the cooktop is mostly encountered in cookers that have a cooktop produced from glass or ceramic, hence having a slippery surface.
In the state of the art United States Patent Document No. US6470879, a cooking apparatus is described, comprising more than one foot holder that is formed on the burner panel, providing the grill to remain in a fixed position on the burner panel by holding the feet of the grill.
However, particularly in cookers that have a cooktop produced from glass or ceramic, shaping the cooktop is a difficult and cost-increasing method.
The aim of the present invention is the realization of a cooker wherein the grill is prevented from moving on the cooktop during the cooking process.
The cooker realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises a burner connection member that is fixed onto the cooktop and carries the burner placed thereon, and at least one grill that has a frame that is seated onto the cooktop so as to surround the burner and that contacts the cooktop, and more than one arm that extends from the frame over the burner and whereon the container, wherein food is cooked, is placed. The cooker comprises a protrusion extending outwards from the burner connection member in the horizontal direction and a bulge located on the frame and preventing the grill from moving on the cooktop by being seated onto the protrusion when the grill is placed onto the cooktop. The frame is almost shaped as a ring and the bulge is in form of a protuberance that is located on the frame, extending upwards without deteriorating the continuous form of the frame. When the grill is placed onto the cooktop, the bulge is seated onto the protrusion and the other portion of the frame surrounds the burner connection member. Thus the grill is provided to remain stationary by preventing it from sliding and moving on the cooktop. The grill is prevented from moving particularly during the cooking process while stirring the food and thus, undesired situations such as overturning of the container are prevented.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion extends by the burner connection member, over the cooktop in a direction parallel to the surface of the cooktop.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the width of the bulge is almost equal to the width of the protrusion. Thus, when the grill is placed onto the cooktop, the bulge is provided to be tightly seated onto the protrusion, thereby providing no gap therebetween.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the bulge is semicircular. In this embodiment, the protrusion has a circular cross-section. When the grill is placed onto the cooktop, the bulge surrounds at least the upper half of the protrusion.
In a version of this embodiment, the bulge extends outwards from the frame in the horizontal direction.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the bulge is formed by cutting the lower portion of the frame in a manner compatible with the shape of the protrusion. When the frame is viewed from above, the bulge is not visible. Thus, the esthetic appearance of the cooker is improved.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is produced as a single piece together with the burner connection member.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is produced separately from the burner connection member and mounted onto the burner connection member.
In a version of this embodiment, the protrusion is screw-shaped and is fixed by being inserted into the screw hole bored on the burner connection member. Thus, the protrusion is provided to be fixed onto the burner connection member in a simple way.
By means of the present invention, the grill is provided to remain in a fixed position on the cooktop. The grill is prevented from moving and sliding on the cooktop and thus, safe use conditions in terms of the user are provided.
A cooker 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 cooker.
Figure 2 – is the perspective view of a burner, a burner connection member and a grill.
Figure 3 – is the perspective view of a grill.
Figure 4 – is the perspective view of a burner and a burner connection member.
Figure 5 – is the perspective view of the burner, the burner connection member and the grill relating to an embodiment of the present invention when the grill is not seated onto the cooktop.
Figure 6 – is the perspective view of the burner, the burner connection member and the grill relating to an embodiment of the present invention when the grill is seated onto the cooktop.
Figure 7 – is the perspective view of the burner, the burner connection member and the grill relating to another embodiment of the present invention when the grill is not seated onto the cooktop.
Figure 8 – is the perspective view of the burner, the burner connection member and the grill relating to another embodiment of the present invention when the grill is seated onto the cooktop.
The elements illustrated in the figures are numbered as follows:

Cooker
Cooktop
Burner
Burner connection member
Frame
Arm
Grill
Protrusion
Bulge

The cooker (1) comprises a cooktop (2) which is produced from glass or ceramic, more than one burner (3) that provides the flames to reach the container wherein the cooking process is performed, more than one burner connection member (4) that is fixed onto the cooktop (2) so as to remain between the cooktop (2) and the burner (3) and that carries the burner (3) placed thereon, and at least one grill (7) that has a frame (5) that is seated onto the cooktop (2) so as to surround the burner connection member (4) and more than one arm (6) that extends from the frame (5) over the burner (3) such that the burner (3) remains therebetween and thus, that forms a surface whereon the containers such as pot and pan, placed thereon, are seated.
The burner connection member (4) is preferably produced from sheet metal and fixed onto the cooktop (2). The burner connection member (4) prevents the heat of the burner (3), that is located thereon and that gets heated with the effect of the flame passing therethrough during cooking, from passing to the cooktop (2). The excessive heat generated on the burner (3) is absorbed by the burner connection member (4). Thus, the cooktop (2) is prevented from being adversely affected by the high temperature of the burner (3) and thermal deformations that can occur on the cooktop (2) are prevented.
The cooker (1) furthermore comprises a protrusion (8) that extends outwards from the side wall of the burner connection member (4) almost in the horizontal direction and a bulge (9) that is located on the frame (5), that is seated onto the protrusion (8) when the grill (7) is placed onto the cooktop (2) and that is formed by shaping the frame (5) so as to be compatible with the shape of the protrusion (8). When the bulge (9) is seated onto the protrusion (8), the frame (5) is prevented from moving in the horizontal direction. The bulge (9) almost partially surrounds the protrusion (8). The inner walls of the bulge (9) bear against the protrusion (8). Thus, the grill (7) is provided to remain stationary on the cooktop (2). Especially during the cooking process, shakings, vibrations affecting the grill (7) due to the stirring of the food in the container on the grill (7) are prevented. By preventing the grill (7) from sliding on the cooktop (2), safe use conditions in terms of the user are provided.
In an embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion (8) extends in a direction almost parallel to the surface area of the cooktop (2).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the width of the protrusion (8) is almost equal to the width of the bulge (9). When the grill (7) is placed onto the cooktop (2), the bulge (9) tightly surrounds the protrusion (8). Thus, the grill (7) is provided to be durably seated onto the cooktop (2).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the bulge (9) is semicircular. In this embodiment, the protrusion (8) has a circular cross-section. When the grill (7) is placed onto the cooktop (2), the bulge (9) is seated onto the upper half of the protrusion (8).
In a version of this embodiment, the bulge (9) extends outwards from the frame (5) in the horizontal direction. The bulge (9) is formed by bending the frame (5) outwards. When the grill (7) is placed onto the cooktop (2), the bulge (9) almost partially surrounds the protrusion (8).
In another embodiment of the present invention, the bulge (9) is formed by cutting the base of the frame (5) in a manner compatible with the shape of the protrusion (8). Thus, a more esthetic exterior appearance is obtained.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion (8) is produced as a single piece together with the burner connection member (4). Thus, the production of the protrusion (8) is facilitated.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion (8) is produced separately from the burner connection member (4) and mounted onto the burner connection member (4). The protrusion (8) can be fixed to the burner connection member (4) with methods such as welding, adhesion, etc.
In a version of this embodiment, the protrusion (8) is in screw form. In this embodiment, a screw hole wherein the protrusion (8) is to be mounted is arranged on the burner connection member (4). Thus, the protrusion (8) is provided to be fixed onto the burner connection member (4) in a simple method such as screwing.
By means of the present invention, the grill (7) is prevented from sliding and moving on the cooktop (2). The grill (7) is provided to remain in a fixed position on the cooktop (2) and thus, safe use conditions in terms of the user are provided.
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 should be considered within the scope of the protection postulated by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

A cooker (1) comprising a cooktop (2) which is produced from glass or ceramic, more than one burner (3) that provides the flames to reach the container wherein the cooking process is performed, more than one burner connection member (4) that is fixed onto the cooktop (2) so as to remain between the cooktop (2) and the burner (3) and that carries the burner (3) placed thereon, and at least one grill (7) that has a frame (5) that is seated onto the cooktop (2) so as to surround the burner connection member (4) and more than one arm (6) that extends from the frame (5) over the burner (3) such that the burner (3) remains therebetween and thus, that forms a surface whereon the containers such as pot and pan, placed thereon, are seated,

characterized by a protrusion (8) that extends outwards from the side wall of the burner connection member (4) almost in the horizontal direction and a bulge (9) that is located on the frame (5), that is seated onto the protrusion (8) when the grill (7) is placed onto the cooktop (2) and that is formed by shaping the frame (5) so as to be compatible with the shape of the protrusion (8).
A cooker (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by the protrusion (8) that extends in a direction almost parallel to the surface area of the cooktop (2).
A cooker (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by the bulge (9), of which the width is almost equal to the width of the protrusion (8).
A cooker (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the bulge (9) that is semicircular.
A cooker (1) as in Claim 4, characterized by the bulge (9) that extends outwards from the frame (5) in the horizontal direction.
A cooker (1) as in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by the bulge (9) that is formed by cutting the base of the frame (5) in a manner compatible with the shape of the protrusion (8).
A cooker (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the protrusion (8) that is produced as a single piece with the burner connection member (4).
A cooker (1) as in any one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized by the protrusion (8) that is produced separately from the burner connection member (4) and that is mounted to the burner connection member (4).
A cooker (1) as in Claim 6, characterized by the protrusion (8) in screw form.