EP3066393A1

EP3066393A1 - Hob device

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Publication number: EP3066393A1
Application number: EP14833186.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Beatriz Arenas Jimenez; Pablo Jesus Hernandez Blasco; Damaso Martin Gomez; Pilar Perez Cabeza; Fernando Planas Layunta
Original assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
Current assignee: BSH Hausgeraete GmbH
Priority date: 2013-11-06
Filing date: 2014-11-03
Publication date: 2016-09-14
Anticipated expiration: 2034-11-03
Also published as: EP3066393B1; ES2535356B1; ES2535356A1; WO2015068093A1

Abstract

The object of the invention is to provide a generic device with an advantageous construction. To achieve this, a hob device (10a- l) is disclosed, in particular an induction hob device, comprising a hob element (12a- l) and at least one display unit (14a- l), which, when viewed from above, is arranged in at least one edge region (16a- l) of the hob element (12a- l).

Description

Hob device

The invention relates to a hob apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1.

From the prior art, a hob device is already known, with a hob plate and with a control unit, an input unit and a

Display unit has. The operating unit is in a housing component of

Hob device arranged. Here, the operating unit is arranged on an underside of the hob plate, in a space defined by the housing component space. The housing component is in an installed position in an opening of a

Kitchen worktop, which carries the hob plate in an installed position arranged. The object of the invention is in particular to provide a generic device with an advantageous construction. The object is achieved by the features of claim 1, while advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention can be taken from the dependent claims.

The invention is based on a hob device, in particular a

Induction hob device, with a cooktop plate and at least one

Display unit.

It is proposed that the at least one display unit, when viewed in a plan view, is arranged in at least one edge region of the hob plate. In particular, at least one part, in particular a sub-assembly, of a cooking field, in particular an induction hob, should be understood to mean a "cooktop device." In particular, the cooktop device may also comprise the entire cooktop, in particular the entire induction cooktop Element to be understood, which is intended to carry placed in an installed position cooking utensils and / or food to hang, in particular to receive a weight of the erected cooking utensils and / or the applied food and advantageous to at least one other unit, in particular a kitchen worktop to transfer. A "plate-shaped" element is to be understood in particular to mean an element whose length and width are substantially greater than its thickness plate-shaped element are in particular at least 5 times, advantageously at least 10 times, more preferably at least 15 times and preferably at least 20 times as large as the thickness of the plate-shaped element. A "display unit" is to be understood as meaning, in particular, a unit which is intended to display information visually, the display unit comprising in particular at least one light source and / or at least one display The display unit is preferably provided in at least one operating state for electromagnetic radiation , in particular visible light, advantageously in addition infrared radiation and / or

Ultraviolet radiation, to emit and / or at least one character, in particular at least two characters, advantageously at least three characters and preferably at least four characters, in particular simultaneously, preferably readable represent. Furthermore, the display unit is advantageously provided to emit light of different colors and / or wavelengths in at least one operating state. The display can in particular be designed as a segment display, preferably as a matrix display. There are different, to a professional appear appropriate

Embodiments of the at least one display unit conceivable. For example, the at least one display unit could have at least one light bulb and / or neon tube. It is also conceivable that the at least one display unit at least one

Light emitting diode and / or at least one fluorescent element and / or at least one in particular backlit LCD element. The at least one display unit advantageously has at least one LED and / or at least one 7-segment display. If the at least one display unit is provided in the at least one

Operating Condition To emit infrared radiation and / or ultraviolet radiation, at least one material could be provided which could be integrated, for example, in the cooktop panel and provided to convert infrared radiation and / or ultraviolet radiation into visible light. By "visible" light is meant in particular electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range between 380 nm and 780 nm. The term "when viewed in a plan view" should be understood here and below as meaning, in particular, a viewing in one direction, in particular a viewing direction which is perpendicular to a

Main extension plane of the hob plate and is directed towards the hob plate. A "main plane of extension" of an object should be understood in particular to mean a plane which is parallel to a largest side surface of a smallest geometric cuboid which just completely encloses the object, and in particular passes through the center of the cuboid. An "edge region" of the cooktop panel is to be understood, in particular, as meaning an area which, viewed from the cooktop panel, is in a plan view, starting from a boundary of the cooktop panel

Hob plate, parallel to a main extension plane of the hob plate over a distance of a maximum of 50 mm, in particular of a maximum of 40 mm, advantageously of a maximum of 30 mm, more preferably of a maximum of 25 mm and preferably of a maximum of 20 mm. When viewing the cooking field plate in a plan view, the at least one edge region, starting from the boundary of the cooking field plate, extends in any direction parallel to the main extension plane over a maximum of 10%, advantageously over a maximum of 8%, particularly advantageously over a maximum of 7% and preferably over a maximum of 6 % of extension of the hob plate in the respective direction. The at least one edge region extends in a plan view starting from the boundary of the cooking field plate, parallel to the main extension plane over a distance of at least 5 mm, advantageously of at least 8 mm and preferably of at least 10 mm. When viewing the hob plate in a plan view, the at least one edge region extending from the boundary of the hob plate in each direction parallel to the main extension plane over at least 0.5%, preferably over at least 1% and more preferably over at least 2% of an extent of Hob plate in the respective direction. Under a "boundary" of the hob plate should in particular a respect to the

Main extension level lateral boundary of the hob plate can be understood. In particular, the term "provided" should be understood to mean specially programmed, designed and / or equipped.Assuming that an object is intended for a specific function should in particular mean that the object fulfills this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state and / or performs.

The inventive design, a hob device can be provided with an advantageous construction. By arranging the at least one display unit in the at least one edge region, preferably a low temperature influence on the at least one display unit and thus advantageously a gentle arrangement of the at least one display unit can be achieved. As a result, in particular low costs can be achieved, in particular by using components with low temperature requirements. In addition, this can a durable and / or reliable and / or functional design of the components can be achieved. Furthermore, a large cooking surface and / or a small footprint for an operating unit can be achieved, in particular since components and / or elements can be arranged in the at least one edge region of the hob plate. If the at least one display unit has a display unit for displaying a status of at least one heating element, a high level can advantageously be used

Operational safety and / or high comfort for an operator can be achieved.

Particularly advantageous can be achieved with a pleasing aesthetic design, a visually appealing hob device.

It is also proposed that the hob device, in particular in addition to the hob plate, comprises at least one carrier unit which is arranged in the at least one edge region and provided in an installed position for carrying the at least one display unit. Under the phrase that the at least one

Carrier unit is provided in a mounting position to a "carrying" the at least one display unit, should be understood in particular that the at least one

Support unit is provided to receive a weight of the at least one display unit in the installation position and advantageous to at least one further unit, in particular to the hob plate and / or to a kitchen worktop to transfer. The at least one carrier unit is preferably provided to hold the at least one display unit in the installed position at least partially in at least one position relative to the hob plate, in particular to fix it. The at least one

Carrier unit can be designed in particular as a printed circuit board, in particular as a printed circuit board. This can in particular be a safe

Storage of at least one display unit can be achieved. In this way, advantageously, a functional and / or durable display unit can be achieved.

For example, the at least one display unit could be arranged in the installed position above a surface of the at least one carrier unit. However, the at least one carrier unit is advantageously provided for at least partially accommodating the at least one display unit, wherein the at least one display unit is arranged at least partially within the at least one carrier unit. The at least one carrier unit preferably surrounds the at least one display unit in at least one plane at least partially, in particular over an angular range of at least 180 °, advantageously of at least 270 °, more preferably of at least 300 °, and preferably of at least 340 °. The at least one carrier unit is formed differently in particular from the hob plate. This can

In particular, a space-saving design can be achieved. Furthermore, it is proposed that in at least one operating state, light emitted by the at least one display unit be visible, in particular when viewed in a plan view from a working side of the hob plate. Advantageously, the at least one display unit and in particular the at least one carrier unit on a side facing away from the working side of the hob plate, in particular one

Bottom, the hob plate arranged. A "working side" of the cooktop panel is to be understood in particular as a visible side in the installation position for an operator, in particular a surface of the cooktop panel, which is aligned in particular parallel to the main extension plane one

Wavelength range of the light emitted by the at least one display unit.

By an "at least partially transparent" element is to be understood in particular an element which is intended, a proportion of at least 50%, preferably at least 70% and preferably at least 90% of an amplitude of electromagnetic radiation in at least one wavelength range,

in particular of the light emitted by the at least one display unit, to transmit, in particular to pass through. As a result, in particular a high degree of operational reliability and / or a high level of comfort for an operator can be achieved.

Alternatively or additionally, it is proposed that the at least one display unit is provided to emit in particular at least one operating state visible light in a direction away from the working side of the hob plate direction, whereby in particular a high flexibility and / or a high number of possible arrangements can be achieved , In addition, a high variety of

Design options can be achieved.

In addition, it is proposed that the hob plate is subjected to at least one volume and / or surface treatment at least in the at least one edge region. In particular, the hob plate has a base body, which is subjected to the at least one volume and / or surface treatment. It is conceivable that the Hob plate, in particular after the at least one volume and / or

Surface treatment, a arranged in at least a portion of a surface of the body coating has. Alternatively or additionally, the surface of the base body in at least one subregion may be a polish and / or a surface texture, in particular an artificially roughened surface structure

Surface roughness, exhibit. Furthermore, at least a portion of the base body could have geometric patterns and / or figures, in particular in two-dimensional and advantageously in three-dimensional form. Preferably, the at least one subregion which differs from the at least one volume and / or

Surface treatment, from adjacent portions in a manner visible to an operator. The at least one volume and / or

Surface treatment may advantageously comprise a laser treatment, in particular a laser ablation and / or an internal laser engraving, and / or an acid treatment and / or a treatment by means of sandblasting and / or a coating method, such as PVD and / or printing, for example inkjet printing. Alternatively, further, a person skilled in the appear appropriate volume and / or

Surface treatments conceivable. This can in particular be a long-lasting

Hob plate and / or a high level of comfort for an operator can be achieved.

Furthermore, it is proposed that the hob device at least one

Hob frame includes, the cooking field plate, in particular when viewed in a plan view, alternatively or additionally when viewed in a sectional view, at least partially framed, in particular surrounds. By the phrase that the at least one hob frame framed the hob plate at least partially, it should be understood that the at least one hob frame framed at least a portion of the hob plate However, integrally formed, wherein the at least one

Hob frame the hob plate in a proportion of at least 80%, preferably at least 90%, and preferably at least 95% of a circumference of

Framed hob plate. This can damage the particular

Hob plate can be avoided, whereby a high functionality and / or longevity of the hob plate can be achieved. The at least one cooktop frame advantageously forms at least one receiving area, which is formed differently in particular by a receiving area for the cooktop panel and which is advantageously provided at least for at least partially receiving the at least one display unit. Here is the at least one

Display unit at least partially, in particular to a mass and / or

Volume fraction of at least 80%, advantageously at least 90% and preferably at least 95% within the at least one hob frame arranged. By the phrase that the at least one display unit is arranged "inside" the at least one hob frame, it should be understood that the at least one hob frame forms the at least one receiving area in which the at least one display unit is arranged, wherein the at least one hob frame the at least one display unit in at least one plane over an angle range of at least 180 °, advantageously of at least 270 ° and preferably of at least 330 °, whereby a secure mounting of the at least one display unit can be achieved in particular.

For example, the at least one hob frame could be opaque or at least partially translucent. Preferably, however, the at least one cooktop frame is at least partially transparent, in particular for at least one wavelength range of visible light, alternatively or additionally for infrared radiation and / or ultraviolet radiation, whereby in particular a flexible and / or protected arrangement of the at least one display unit can be achieved ,

Furthermore, it is proposed that the at least one hob frame has at least one light guide. A "light guide" is to be understood in particular an element that is at least partially transparent and advantageous

is provided, electromagnetic radiation, in particular visible light,

to divert and / or guide and / or reflect, in particular by means of

Total reflection. By the phrase that the at least one hob frame "comprises" at least one light guide, it should be understood that the at least one hob frame comprises the at least one light guide and / or that the at least one hob frame itself forms the at least one light guide Loss of electromagnetic radiation avoided and advantageously a flexible design can be achieved. It is also proposed that the hob device comprises at least one seal, which is intended, in particular in the installation position, to hold the at least one display unit in a position relative to the hob plate. In particular, the at least one seal is additionally provided to hold the hob plate in a position relative to the kitchen worktop in the installed position. Furthermore, the at least one seal is provided in particular to at least one

Gap, which is arranged between the kitchen worktop and the hob plate, seal and advantageously at least substantially prevent ingress of contaminants in and / or by the at least one gap.

In particular, the at least one seal is further provided to couple the at least one display unit and / or the hob plate at least thermally to the kitchen worktop in an assembled state. As a result, in particular low costs and / or a compact cooktop device can be achieved. Furthermore, a contamination of the hob device can be advantageously avoided.

Further advantages emerge from the following description of the drawing. In the drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination. The person skilled in the art will expediently also consider the features individually and combine them into meaningful further combinations.

Show it:

1 shows a hob with a hob according to the invention

schematic plan view,

2 shows the hob with the hob apparatus of Fig. 1 in a

schematic sectional view,

3A is a carrier unit of the hob apparatus of FIG. 1 in a

schematic side view,

3B, the carrier unit of the hob apparatus of FIG. 1 in a

schematic plan view,

4 shows a hob with an alternative invention

Hob device in a schematic sectional view, Fig. 5 is a hob with an alternative invention

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 6 shows a hob with an alternative invention

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 7 shows a hob with an alternative invention

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 8 is a hob with an alternative inventive

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 9 shows a hob with an alternative inventive

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 10 is a hob with an alternative inventive

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 11 is a hob with an alternative inventive

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 12 is a hob with an alternative inventive

Hob device in a schematic sectional view,

Fig. 13 is a hob with an alternative inventive

Hob device in a schematic sectional view, and Fig. 14 shows a hob with an alternative inventive

Hob device in a schematic sectional view

Fig. 1 shows a cooktop 28a, which is formed as an induction cooktop, with a cooktop device 10a, which is designed as Induktionskochfeldvornchtung. As an alternative to an embodiment as an induction hob, the hob could be designed as a gas hob and / or as a radiation cooker and / or as a Heizwiderstandskochfeld. The hob apparatus 10a includes a cooktop panel 12a forming a cooking surface. The hob plate 12a is provided for setting up cooking utensils. In order to heat up cooking utensils, the hob apparatus 10a comprises a plurality of heating elements 30a. In the present embodiment, the

Hob device 10a five heating elements 30a. Of multiply existing components is for clarity, in Figs. 1 to 13 only one with a

Provided with reference numerals. The heating elements 30a, which in the present case as

Induction heating elements are formed, form independent heating zones. In one in an installed state facing an operator area, the

Hob device 10a an operating unit 32a, which is provided for an input and / or selection of operating parameters, such as a heating power and / or a Heizleistungsdichte and / or a heating zone. In addition, the operating unit 32a is provided for outputting a value of an operating parameter to an operator. The operating unit 32a is arranged in an edge region 16a of the hob plate 12a.

Hob device 10a includes a plurality of display units 14a. In the present exemplary embodiment, the hob device 10a comprises five display units 14a, which are each assigned to one of the heating elements 30a. When viewed in a plan view, some of the display units 14a, in particular four of the display units 14a, are disposed in the peripheral area 16a of the cooktop panel 12a. A number of

Display units 14a and a number of heating elements 30a are substantially the same. Each display unit 14a has a display 34a and a plurality of light sources 36a. The display 34a is designed to display digits. The numerals indicated by the display 34a represent a heating power stage of the heating element 30a in an operating state of the heating element 30a to which the display unit 14a is assigned. Each display unit 14a is provided depending on a

Heating power stage of the heating element 30a, which is associated with the display unit 14a, a different number of the light sources 36a to stimulate emission of light. In the operating state, each display unit 14a energizes one of the set ones

Heating power level corresponding number of light sources 36a to an emission of light (see Fig. 1). In the present exemplary embodiment, the displays 34a are designed as 7-segment displays and the light sources 36a as LEDs. Alternatively, further embodiments and / or combinations of displays and / or light sources that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art are conceivable.

In an assembled state, the display units 14a are arranged on a side facing away from a working side 20a of the hob plate 12a, namely on a lower side, of the hob plate 12a. In the operating state, light emitted by the display units 14a is visible from the working side 20a of the cooktop panel 12a. In this case, the display units 14a emit electromagnetic radiation in the direction of the working side 20a. In the operating state leaves from the display units 14a emitted light the hob plate 12a on the working side 20a of the hob plate 12a. The cooktop panel 12a is partially transparent to visible light, and that

in particular for the light emitted by the display units 14a. The hob plate 12a has a light guide. Here, the cooktop panel 12a itself forms the light guide.

The cooktop apparatus 10a comprises a plurality of carrier units 18a, which in the

Edge region 16 a arranged and in an installed position to carry the

Display units 14a are provided (see Fig. 2, 3A and 3B). Here, the hob device 10a comprises a carrier unit 18a for each of the display units 14a. The support units 18a are arranged in the installed position above a kitchen worktop 38a. Here, the support units 18a are arranged in the installed position in direct contact with the kitchen worktop 38a. The display units 14a are arranged in the installed position above the carrier units 18a. For example, the display units could be arranged on a surface of the carrier units. However, the carrier units 18a advantageously have recesses in which the

Display units 14a are arranged in the assembled state. In this case, each carrier unit 18a partially surrounds the display unit 14a in one plane.

There are various, a skilled person appear reasonable embodiments of the carrier units conceivable. The carrier units could for example be plate-shaped, in particular of plastic and / or ceramic and / or wood.

However, the carrier units 18a are advantageously designed as electronic boards. In the operating state, the carrier units 18a take electrical energy to one

Supply the display units 14a with the electrical energy.

To supply the display units 14a with electrical energy, the cooktop apparatus 10a comprises a control unit 40a and a supply unit. The

Control unit 40a is provided for operating the supply unit. In addition, the control unit 40a is provided to execute actions and / or to change settings in dependence on operating parameters entered by means of the operating unit 32a. The control unit 40a and the supply unit are integrally formed. The control unit 40a is disposed outside the peripheral area 16a. In this case, the control unit 40a is arranged in a housing component 44a of the hob device 10a. The housing member 44a together with the cooktop panel 12a forms an outer housing out. The cooktop apparatus 10a includes a plurality of connection lines 42a, which supply electrical energy and information between the control unit 40a and the

Transmit edge region 16a. Here, the connection lines 42a transmit electric power and information between the supply unit and the

Carrier units 18a.

Hob device 10a includes a gasket 26a disposed in edge region 16a. The gasket 26a is disposed between the kitchen worktop 38a and the cooktop panel 12a. The seal 26a prevents ingress of

Moisture in the edge region 16a. In the assembled state, the gasket 26 a is located closer to a side boundary of the cooking plate 12 a than the

Display unit 14a. The gasket 26a is provided in the assembled state to protect the display unit 14a from soiling. When viewed in a plan view, the seal 26a extends substantially over an entire circumference of the cooktop panel 12a. In alternative embodiments, multi-part seals are conceivable, wherein individual parts of the seal can be connected to each other or spaced from each other.

As an alternative to a carrier unit per display unit, a different number and / or different configurations of the carrier unit are conceivable. In addition, one is

Design while avoiding a support unit conceivable, the display units could be located in the installed position directly above the kitchen worktop. In this case, each display unit would be directly from the control unit by means of

Supply unit to be supplied, in particular, a separate supply line would be provided for each display unit. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the carrier unit and the control unit are integrally formed, wherein the control unit

trained carrier unit to a controller and to carry the

Display units could be provided.

In Fig. 4 to 13 further embodiments of the invention are shown. The

The following descriptions are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, reference being made to the description of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2, 3A and 3B with regard to components, features and functions remaining the same. To distinguish the embodiments, the letter a in the reference numerals of the embodiment in Figs. 1, 2, 3A and 3B replaced by the letters b to k in the reference numerals of the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 13. With regard to identically denoted components, in particular with regard to components having the same reference numerals, it is also possible in principle to refer to the drawings and / or the description of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1, 2, 3A and 3B. Fig. 4 shows a hob 28b with a hob device 10b. The hob apparatus 10b includes a cooktop panel 12b forming a cooking surface. In addition, the hob device 10b comprises a plurality of display units 14b, which, when viewed in a plan view, are arranged in an edge region 16b of the hob plate 12b. In the edge region 16b, the hob plate 12b is subjected to a surface treatment. In addition, the cooktop panel 12 b over a large part of a working side 20 b of

Hob plate 12b subjected to the surface treatment. The cooktop panel 12b has a base body 46b which forms a majority of the cooktop panel 12b. In a mounted state, the cooktop panel 12b has a coating 48b disposed on the base 46b. The coating 48b extends substantially over an entire, visible in an installation position for an operator part of a surface of the base body 46b. In this case, the coating 48b extends in

Essentially over the entire working side 20b as well as over edge sides 52b of the

Hob plate 12b. An underside of the main body 46b is free of the coating 48b. In the edge region 16b, the coating 48b has interruptions 50b. Through the interruptions 50b of the opaque coating 48b, light emitted by the display units 14b in an operating state is visible from the working side 20b of the cooking surface plate 12b. Light emitted by the display units 14b leaves the cooktop panel 12b in a direction substantially perpendicular to the working side 20b. When viewed in a plan view, interruptions 50b arranged on the working side 20b are arranged above the display units 14b. The coating 48b has interruptions 50b at the edge sides 52b running essentially perpendicular to the working side 20b. The breaks 50b of the edge sides 52b are arranged in a region of the display units 14b. By the interruptions 50b at the edge sides 52b and the working side 20b, light emitted from the display units 14b in an operating state is visible from the working side 20b of the cooking plate 12b. Light emitted by the display units 14b leaves the cooktop panel 12b in a direction substantially parallel to the working side 20b. In the present embodiment, a surface of the Hob plate 12b in the edge region 16b, in an area of

Interruptions 50b, subjected to a further surface treatment. The

Hob plate 12b has an artificially generated in the edge region 16b

Surface roughness 60b, which is generated in particular by means of laser treatment. In an alternative embodiment of the embodiment of FIG. 4, a coating 48c on a working side 20c of a hob plate 12c more

Interruptions 50c, which are arranged adjacent to each other (see Fig. 5). The interruptions could be the same size. However, the breaks 50c are of different sizes. Here, a largest of the breaks 50c is surrounded by a plurality of smaller breaks 50c. The breaks 50c are spaced apart in directions substantially parallel to the working side 20c of the hob plate 12c. Alternatively, the breaks could be spaced only in one of the directions substantially parallel to the working side of the hob plate. In addition, it is conceivable that the interruptions form patterns, geometric arrangements and / or symbols. A surface of the cooking field plate 12c is subjected to further surface treatment in the edge region 16c, in a region of the interruptions 50c. The cooktop panel 12c has an artificially generated surface roughness 60c in the edge area 16c. Alternatively or additionally, the hob plate in the edge region may have a polish, which could be made in particular by means of chemical and / or mechanical treatment of the surface. Furthermore, a partially transparent or translucent coating is conceivable, which, in particular while avoiding interruptions, extends over substantially the entire working side of the hob plate and over the edge sides of the hob plate. Such a coating could additionally be subjected to a surface treatment and in particular have a surface roughness and / or a polish. Alternatively, further combinations that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art are conceivable. The

Hob plate 12c has recesses 54c in which display units 14c are arranged. The recesses 54c are formed as openings in a bottom of the cooking plate 12c. The cooktop apparatus 10c includes a gasket 26c that holds the display units 14c in position relative to the cooktop panel 12c. The gasket 26c closes the recesses 54c in one of the working side 20c opposite direction. In a mounted state, the gasket 26c holds the

Display units 14c in the recesses 54c.

Fig. 6 shows an alternative cooktop 28d with a cooktop apparatus 10d having a cooktop panel 12d. The cooktop panel 12d is subjected to volume treatment in an edge portion 16d of the cooktop panel 12d. The cooktop panel 12d has engravings 56d, which are introduced into a base body 46d. The engravings 56d are made by laser processing. There are various, a professional appear reasonable embodiments of engraving conceivable. For example, the engraving could have various patterns, figures, letters and / or numbers. FIG. 7 shows an alternative cooktop 28e with a cooktop device 10e. The

Hob device 10e includes a hob frame 22e partially framing a hob plate 12e. The hob frame 22e is integrally formed. Alternatively, the hob frame could be designed in several parts. When viewed in one

Cross-sectional plane, the hob frame 22e has a substantially L-shaped configuration. The hob frame 22e extends over a majority of edge sides 52e and over a small part of a side facing away from a working side 20e of the hob plate 12e side, namely a bottom, the hob plate 12e. The

Hob device 10e includes a gasket 26e that holds hob frame 22e in position relative to cooking plate 12e. In an assembled state, the hob frame 22e ends, with a frame top, below a plane spanned by the working side 20e. This can damage the

Hob frame 22e be prevented. Alternatively, a flush arrangement of the working side and a surface of the hob frame conceivable. The frame top of the hob frame 22e, which is aligned substantially parallel to the working side 20e, is subjected to a surface treatment. In addition are

Frame edge sides of the hob frame 22e, which are aligned substantially perpendicular to the working side 20e, subjected to a surface treatment. The hob frame 22e has a surface roughness 62e on the frame top. The hob frame 22e forms a plurality of receiving areas 58e, which are each provided for receiving a display unit 14e. Here, the display units 14e are partially disposed within the hob frame 22e. The receiving areas 58e are formed slightly larger than support units 18e, which in a Installation position for carrying the display units 14e are provided. The

Carrier units 18e are positively and / or non-positively in the

Receiving areas 58e attached. In addition, the carrier units 18e may be fixed in the receiving areas 58e by bonding, in particular with lateral boundaries of the receiving areas 58e. This could be dispensed with in alternative embodiments. Alternatively or additionally, the carrier units in the

Be sealed recording areas. Likewise conceivable are further fastening options that appear appropriate to a person skilled in the art. The display units 14e, which are arranged on a side facing away from the working side 20e, namely on the underside, the hob plate 12e, emit light in one of the working side 20e facing

Direction. The hob frame 22e is partially transparent. Of the

Hob frame 22e, in one operating condition, directs light emitted from display units 14e from the underside of cooking hob plate 12e around hob plate 12e. For this purpose, the hob frame 22e on a light guide 24e. In the present embodiment, the hob frame 22e and the light guide 24e are formed integrally. Here, the hob frame 22e forms the light guide 24e. In addition, the light guide 24e is integrally formed with a frame member 66e of the cooktop frame 22e. The hob frame 22e deflects light emitted from the display units 14e by total reflection through the hob frame 22e. As a result, light emitted from the display units 14e in the operating state is visible from the working side 20e of the cooktop panel 12e. Light emitted from the display units 14e leaves the hob frame 22e at the frame top. This is by the

Display units 14 e emitted light through the surface roughness 62 e of

Hob frame 22e scattered. In an alternative embodiment of the embodiment of FIG. 7, a

Hob frame 22f has a frame top oriented obliquely relative to a working side 20f of a hob plate 12f (see Fig. 8). Light emitted by display units 14f leaves the hob frame 22f at the operating position

Frame top. In the operating state, light emitted from the display units 14e leaves the hob frame 22f obliquely relative to the working side 20f. In an assembled state, support units 18f are disposed within receiving areas 58f of the hob frame 22f. Shaping of the receiving areas 58f is similar to a shaping of the carrier units 18f and 18f of the carrier units worn display units 14f adjusted. The display units 14f are arranged in the installed position above the carrier units 18f, above a surface of the carrier units 18f. The receiving areas 58f have a substantially stepped shape when viewed in a cross-sectional plane. The

Receiving areas 58f are made larger than the carrier units 18f. For holding the support units 18f in the installation position in the receiving areas 58f, the hob apparatus 10f includes a gasket 26f. In addition, in the installed position, the gasket 26f holds the cooking frame 22f in a position relative to the cooking plate 12f. The hob frame 22f forms guide channels 64f which are provided for passage of connecting lines 42f through the hob frame 22f. The guide channels 64f open into the receiving areas 58f. Through the guide channels 64f, a connection between an edge region 16f and a control unit 40f can be produced.

Fig. 9 shows an alternative hob 28g with a hob device 10g. The

Hob device 10g includes a hob frame 22g partially framing a hob plate 12g. The hob frame 22g surrounds the hob plate 12g in a direction substantially perpendicular to a working side 20g of the hob plate 12g. The hob frame 22g extends partially over the working side 20g and partially over one of the working side 20g facing away underside of the hob plate 12g. In addition, the hob frame 22g extends over edge sides 52g of the hob plate 12g. The hob frame 22g, which is partially transparent, has a light guide 24g. The hob frame 22g has a frame member 66g which forms a lateral boundary of the hob frame 22g. The frame member 66g is opaque. Alternatively, a substantially transparent trained

Frame component conceivable. The light guide 24g and display units 14g are partially disposed within the frame member 66g. The frame member 66g has

Recesses 68g, through which emits light emitted from the hob frame 22g in an operating state of display units 14g. The recesses 68g are arranged on frame edge sides and on a frame top. Of the

Display units 14g emitted light leaves in an operating state the

Hob frame 22g in substantially perpendicular and in substantially parallel to the working side 20g aligned directions. The hob frame 22g is one

Subjected to surface treatment. Here, the light guide 24g is the Subjected to surface treatment. The light guide 24g has a surface roughness 62g at several points. Alternatively, it is conceivable that a partially transparent trained frame member is subjected to a volume and / or surface treatment. The hob frame 22g forms together with the hob plate 12g guide channels 64g, which are provided for a passage of connecting lines 42g.

10 shows an alternative cooktop 28h with a cooktop device 10h. The

Hob device 10h includes a hob frame 22h partially framing a hob plate 12h. The hob frame 22h holds in a mounting position the hob plate 12h in an opening of a kitchen worktop 38h. The hob frame 22h has a curved shape. Display units 14h are below the

Hob frame 22h arranged. The hob frame 22h has recesses 68h through which light emitted from the display units 14h in an operating state exits the hob frame 22h. In the operating state, light emitted by the display units 14h passes through the hob frame 22h through the recesses 68h and is visible from a working side 20h of the cooktop panel 12h. The

Hob device 10h includes a gasket 26h that holds display units 14h in position relative to cooking plate 12h. The display units 14h are partially surrounded by the seal 26h in an assembled state. Here is each

Display unit 14h with respect to a center of gravity of the display unit 14h over an angle Ibereich surrounded by at least 180 ° from the seal 26h.

In a further alternative embodiment, a display unit 14i emits light in a direction oriented substantially perpendicular to a working side 20i (see Fig. 11). The display unit 14i, which is disposed within a hob frame 22i, emits light toward a hot plate 12i. Light emitted from the display unit 14i enters the cooking plate 12i. Here, the hob plate 12i is partially transparent. The cooktop panel 12i has a light guide. The

Hob plate 12i itself forms the light guide. In an edge region 16i, the hob plate 12i is a surface treatment and another

Subjected to surface treatment. Over substantially the entire working side 20i, the hob plate 12i has a coating 48i. The coating 48i is opaque. In the edge region 16i, the coating 48i has an interruption 50i on. Light emitted from the display unit 14i leaves the cooktop panel 12i through the interruption 50i and is visible from the working side 20i of the cooktop panel 12i. An embodiment of the coating 48i, in particular a configuration and / or arrangement of the interruption 50i, define a visibility of the of the

Display unit 14i emitted light from the working side 20i of the hob plate 12i ago. In the area of the interruption 50i, the hob plate 12i has a polish. The cooktop frame 22i, within which the display unit 14i is partially disposed, partially surrounds the cooktop panel 12i when viewed in a cross-sectional plane.

In this case, the hob frame 22i partially surrounds a main body 46i and the coating 48i of the hob plate 12i. The display unit 14i is arranged in an installation position in a vertical direction. In this case, when viewed in a cross-sectional plane, a longitudinal extension of a carrier unit 18i is substantially perpendicular to the

Working side 20i aligned. The display unit 14i is supplied with electrical energy in an operating state by means of a guided through a guide channel 64i connecting line 42i. The connection line 42i is passed through a seal 26i. Here, the connecting line 42i is poured into the seal 26i.

Fig. 12 shows an alternative cooktop 28j with a cooktop device 10j. A

Frame top of a hob frame 22i is arranged substantially flush with a working side 20j. Within the cooking frame 22j, in a mounted state, a display unit 14j is partially arranged. In the assembled

State, the display unit 14j is aligned obliquely relative to the working face 20j. The display unit 14j is arranged in the mounted state in a material-locking and / or form-fitting and / or non-positive manner in a receiving region 58j of the hob frame 22j. In an operating state, the display unit 14j emits light in a direction away from the working side 20j of the cooktop panel 12j. Here, light emitted from the display unit 14j hits a kitchen worktop 38j. The

Kitchen worktop 38j has a reflective surface and reflects light emitted from display unit 14j toward working side 20j. The hob frame 22j forms a guide channel 64j leading to a passage of

Connecting lines 42j is provided through the hob frame 22j. The guide channel 64j of the hob frame 22j opens into a guide channel 70j of the hob plate 12j. The cooktop panel 12j forms the guide channel 64j, which leads to a Conduction of connecting lines 42j through the hob plate 12j is provided therethrough.

FIG. 13 shows an alternative embodiment of the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 12. A display unit 14k is arranged in a mounted state in a material-locking and / or positive-locking and / or force-locking manner in a receiving region 58k of a hob frame 22k. In an operating state, the display unit 14k emits light in a direction away from the working side 20k of a cooking plate 12k. Of the

Display unit 14k emitted light strikes a projection 72k of the hob frame 22k. The projection 72k of the hob frame 22k has a reflective surface and reflects light emitted from the display unit 14k toward the working side 20k. Thereby, light emitted from the display unit 14k is visible from a working side 20k of the cooktop panel 12k. There are various, a professional appear useful embodiments of the projection 72k conceivable. For example, the projection could be subjected to a surface treatment. In this case, the projection could have a coating and / or a polish. For example, the projection could have a substantially white color. As a result, incident light on the projection would be particularly visible. In an edge region 16k is the

Hob plate 12k subjected to a surface treatment. Here is the

Hob plate 12k on a side facing away from the working side 20k, namely a bottom, the hob plate 12k subjected to the surface treatment. The

Hob plate 12k has an electrically conductive coating 48k in the edge region 16k. The coating 48k is electrically connected to a connecting line 42k at two mutually remote ends. At a first end of the coating 48k, the coating 48k is electrically connected by means of the connection line 42k to a supply unit of a control unit 40k. At the second end of the coating 48k, the coating 48k is electrically connected by means of the connection line 42k to a support unit 18k carrying the display unit 14k. As a result, an electrical supply of the display unit 14k is made possible in an operating state. FIG. 14 shows an alternative hob 28I with a hob device 101, which has a

Hob plate 121 has. The seal 261 is formed as a translucent or transparent silicone into which the carrier unit 181 and the display unit 141 are embedded. In this way, the gasket 26I can fulfill both the function of cooling the display unit and the carrier unit, as well as maintaining the tightness of the apparatus. The gasket 26I may be an opaque silicone elastomer, in which case it surrounds only the support unit 181 by leaving the free top in contact with the plate 121. If the gasket 261 is translucent or transparent, it may surround the space between the display unit 141 and the plate 121. At this time, the gasket 261 serves as a light guide by eliminating the air acting as an interface between the light spot of the display unit 141 and the plate 121, thereby improving the luminous efficacy. It is any, a professional appear useful combinations of

Embodiments conceivable. In addition, alternatively or in addition to a

Embodiment by means of a guide channel in a component, in particular in the hob frame and / or in the hob plate, a connecting line are passed through the component, for example, by the connecting line is cast into the component. Alternatively or in addition to a supply unit of a control unit, the display unit could be connected by means of a connection line to a network connection of a household network. This could be the

Carrier unit to be provided for a control and / or regulation of the display unit. Furthermore, alternatively or additionally, a use of rechargeable batteries and / or batteries and / or fuel cells is conceivable. Alternatively or additionally

connectionless, in particular by means of induction, energy to be transmitted.

A hob frame could be designed in several parts. This could be the

Hob frames framing only portions of a hob plate, for example, two opposite edge sides or a portion of the to a

Heating zone connects, in particular adjacent. A connection between the

Hob frame and the hob plate can be done in various, a professional appear appropriate sense. For example, the hob frame and cooktop panel could be connected by gluing. Alternatively or additionally, a positive and / or non-positive connection is conceivable. Furthermore, alternatively or additionally, a use of additional components for producing a

Connection between the hob frame and the hob plate conceivable, the additional components could be integrated, for example, in the hob plate and / or the hob frame.

reference numeral

10 hob device

12 hob plate

14 display unit

16 edge area

18 carrier unit

20 working page

22 hob frame

24 light guides

26 seal

28 hob

30 heating element

32 operating unit

34 display

36 light source

38 kitchen worktop

40 control unit

42 connection line

44 housing component

46 basic body

48 coating

50 interruption

52 edge side

54 recess

56 engraving

58 recording area

60 surface roughness

62 surface roughness guide channel

frame component

recess

guide channel

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Claims

claims

1. Hob device, in particular induction hob device, with a

Hob plate (12a-1) and with at least one display unit (14a-1), characterized in that the at least one display unit (14a-1), at

Viewing in a plan view, in at least one edge region (16a-1) of the hob plate (12a-1) is arranged.

2. Hob device according to claim 1, characterized by at least one carrier unit (18a-1) which is arranged in the at least one edge region (16a-1) and provided in an installed position for carrying the at least one display unit (14a-1).

3. Hob device according to claim 2, characterized in that the

at least one carrier unit (18a-e; g-1) at least partially surrounds at least one display unit (14a-e; 14g-1) in at least one plane.

4. Hob device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized

in that, in at least one operating state, light emitted by the at least one display unit (14a-1) is visible from a working side (20a-1) of the hob plate (12a-1).

5. Hob device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized

characterized in that the at least one display unit (14i-j) thereto

is provided, in at least one operating state to emit light in a direction away from the working side (20i-j) of the cooking field plate (12i-j) direction.

6. Hob device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized

characterized in that the cooking field plate (12b-d; 12i) at least in the at least one edge region (16b-d; 16i) is subjected to at least one volume and / or surface treatment.

7. Hob device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized by at least one hob frame (22e-k) at least partially framing the hob plate (12e-k).

8. Hob device according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one display unit (14e-g; 14i-k) is at least partially disposed within the at least one hob frame (22e-g; 22i-k).

9. Hob device at least according to claim 7, characterized in that the at least one hob frame (22e-g) is at least partially transparent.

10. Hob device according to claim 9, characterized in that the at least one hob frame (22e-g) has at least one light guide (24e-g).

11. Hob device according to one of the preceding claims,

characterized by at least one seal (26c; 26f; 26h; 26I) provided for directing the at least one display unit (14c; 14f; 14h; 141) in a position relative to the cooktop panel (12c; 12f; 12h; 121) hold.

12. Hob, in particular induction hob, with at least one

Hob device (10a-1) according to any one of the preceding claims.