EP3082378B1 - Hotplate device - Google Patents

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EP3082378B1
EP3082378B1 EP16159628.3A EP16159628A EP3082378B1 EP 3082378 B1 EP3082378 B1 EP 3082378B1 EP 16159628 A EP16159628 A EP 16159628A EP 3082378 B1 EP3082378 B1 EP 3082378B1
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Carlos Franco Gutierrez
Eduardo Imaz Martinez
Teresa Del Carmen Marzo Alvarez
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/02Induction heating
    • H05B6/10Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
    • H05B6/12Cooking devices
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/02Induction heating
    • H05B6/06Control, e.g. of temperature, of power
    • H05B6/062Control, e.g. of temperature, of power for cooking plates or the like
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2213/00Aspects relating both to resistive heating and to induction heating, covered by H05B3/00 and H05B6/00
    • H05B2213/03Heating plates made out of a matrix of heating elements that can define heating areas adapted to cookware randomly placed on the heating plate
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2213/00Aspects relating both to resistive heating and to induction heating, covered by H05B3/00 and H05B6/00
    • H05B2213/05Heating plates with pan detection means
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2213/00Aspects relating both to resistive heating and to induction heating, covered by H05B3/00 and H05B6/00
    • H05B2213/07Heating plates with temperature control means

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  • the invention relates to a hob device according to claim 1 and a method for operating a hob device according to claim 12.
  • the object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic device with improved properties with regard to ease of use.
  • the object is achieved by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous refinements and developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims.
  • a cooktop device in particular an induction cooktop device, is proposed with at least one variable cooktop area, which has at least one partial area, which is provided for carrying out special heating processes, and with a control unit, which is provided for this purpose, in the event of detection of a set of cookware in the partial area in particular to automatically offer and / or output a catalog of several special heating processes to an operator, in particular to propose.
  • a “cooktop device” is to be understood as meaning at least a part, in particular a subassembly, of a cooktop, in particular an induction cooktop.
  • the cooktop device can also comprise the entire cooktop, in particular the entire induction cooktop.
  • a "variable cooking surface area” is to be understood as an area on a side of a cooktop plate of the cooktop device facing an operator in an installation position, which is spanned by at least two heating elements and which, in any particular operating state, is used to heat at least one cookware, which is in the installation position in particular set up at any position on the hob in the area spanned by the heating elements is provided.
  • the control unit in particular assigns at least one heating zone to at least one cooking utensil set up within the variable cooking surface area and operates the cooking utensil in particular with a heating power and / or heating power density assigned to the cooking utensil.
  • the hob device comprises at least two, in particular at least four, advantageously at least six, particularly advantageously at least eight, preferably at least ten, preferably at least twelve and particularly preferably at least fifteen heating elements which define the variable cooking surface area and which are advantageously in the form of an in particular common and advantageously only one Matrix are arranged.
  • the heating elements are arranged in particular in close proximity to one another, in particular a gap, which is in particular at least 20%, advantageously at least 40%, particularly advantageously at least 60% and preferably at least 80% of at least one extension of a heating element of the heating elements, between the heating elements is excluded.
  • At least two arbitrary heating elements of the heating elements which are arranged adjacent to one another and in particular are at a maximum distance of at most 10 cm, in particular of at most 7 cm, advantageously of at most 5 cm, particularly advantageously of at most 3 cm and preferably of at most 2 cm.
  • the heating elements in particular cover an area of at least 70%, in particular at least 75%, advantageously at least 80%, particularly advantageously at least 85% and preferably at least 90% of the variable cooking surface area.
  • the variable cooktop area in particular has a total area which, in the installed position and in at least one assembled state, in particular extends over a proportion of at least 70%, advantageously at least 80% and particularly advantageously at least 90% of a surface of the cooktop.
  • the variable cooktop area in the installed position is arranged in particular on the side of the cooktop facing an operator.
  • the cooktop device in particular comprises at least one sensor, such as, for example, a contact sensor and / or an optical sensor and / or an NTC resistor and / or a PTC resistor, the sensor being provided in particular for at least one temperature in the variable cooking surface area Detect cookware set up.
  • the sensor could be arranged in the variable cooking surface area below the hob plate in the installed position.
  • the sensor could be arranged in the installed position above the hob and in particular with the Hob plate connected and / or attached to the hob plate.
  • the sensor could be provided for attachment to the cookware.
  • the cooktop device comprises at least one cooktop plate, which is provided in particular for setting up cooking utensils.
  • a “partial area” of the variable cooking surface area should in particular be understood to mean a part and / or section of the variable cooking surface area that has an area that corresponds to a total area of the variable cooking area area or that is smaller than the total area of the variable cooking area area, the area being at least one Has minimum size, which is defined in particular by a surface extension of the sensor, and the surface is defined in particular in at least one operating state by a surface extension of a cookware at least partially set up on the sensor.
  • a "special” heating process is to be understood to mean a heating process which is based on normal heating of a set of cookware, in which, following detection of the cookware, operator input of at least one operating parameter, in particular an average heating power and / or a heating power level and / or an average Heat power density, which is required by means of an operating unit and in which the cookware in particular can be heated to a maximum with a heating power provided by an inverter, deviates.
  • a “control unit” is to be understood as an electronic unit which is preferably at least partially integrated in a control and / or regulating unit of a hob and which is intended to control at least the heating elements and in particular at least one power electronics supplying the heating elements and / or to regulate.
  • the control unit preferably comprises a computing unit and in particular, in addition to the computing unit, a storage unit with a control and / or regulating program stored therein, which is intended to be executed by the computing unit.
  • “Automatic” should be understood to mean automatically and / or, in particular with the exception of setting up at least one cookware, avoiding an action by an operator.
  • a “catalog” of several heating processes is to be understood to mean a selection of at least two, in particular at least three and advantageously at least four, particularly advantageously at least five, preferably at least seven and particularly preferably at least ten heating processes.
  • control unit provides the catalog of several special heating processes to an electrical and / or electronic unit and / or that the control unit provides the catalog of outputs several special heating processes by means of an operating unit, which in particular has an output unit, such as optically and / or acoustically by means of the operating unit, in particular the output unit.
  • “Provided” is to be understood in particular to be specially programmed, designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is provided for a specific function should in particular be understood to mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.
  • a high level of operating convenience can be achieved in particular by the configuration according to the invention.
  • a large number of special heating processes can be made available and / or high flexibility can be made possible.
  • An operator can be given a great deal of experience in this use, in particular through frequent use of the special heating processes, as a result of which a high level of customer satisfaction can be achieved and / or faster handling of the special heating processes can be achieved.
  • a high level of security can be made possible in particular by the sensor of the cooktop device, since a temperature of the cookware set up in the partial area can be continuously monitored.
  • the partial area be smaller than the variable cooking area area.
  • the sub-area could in particular comprise an area share of at least 10%, in particular at least 20%, advantageously at least 30% and preferably at least 35% of the variable cooking area.
  • the partial area could have an area extension of at least 300 cm 2 , in particular of at least 600 cm 2 , advantageously of at least 900 cm 2 , and preferably of at least 1200 cm 2 .
  • the variable cooking surface area could have, for example, a maximum and / or total surface extension of at least substantially 3000 cm 2 . This allows a high level of flexibility, in particular, since a special heating process in the partial area and one in an area of the variable cooking surface area adjacent to the partial area in particular normal heating of at least one cookware can be carried out at the same time.
  • a size of the partial area could be predefined, for example, the size and / or position being defined in particular by an arrangement of at least two and advantageously at least three sensors.
  • the partial area could be marked optically.
  • a size of the partial area is advantageously variable and, in particular, is dependent on a size of the cookware.
  • the size of the partial area could be adjustable by means of an operating unit, in particular certain heating elements and / or a certain area of the variable cooking area area being selectable.
  • the control unit is advantageously provided to combine heating elements covered by the cooking utensils to form a heating zone in the event of detection of a set of cooking utensils, the heating elements defining the heating zone assigned to the cooking utensils defining a size of the partial area.
  • the size of the partial area is at least essentially dependent on the size of a bottom surface of the cookware.
  • a "size" of an area and / or element is to be understood in at least one operating state and / or in an installed position, in particular a surface extension of the area and / or element in a main plane of extent of the hob plate.
  • a “main extension plane” of an object is to be understood in particular to mean a plane which is parallel to a largest side surface of a smallest imaginary cuboid, which still just completely surrounds the object and in particular runs through the center of the cuboid.
  • the partial area has at least one sensor area, which at least essentially defines a position of the partial area.
  • the partial area has in particular a minimum size, which is defined in particular by the sensor area.
  • a position of the partial area and / or the sensor area could be displayed in the variable cooktop area, such as in particular by a marking on a surface of the cooktop plate and / or by a light source arranged in the installed position below the cooktop plate.
  • a position of the partial area and / or the sensor area in the variable cooking surface area could be output, in particular by means of an output unit, which could in particular be part of an operating unit, in particular acoustically and / or optically, advantageously by means of a display.
  • a “sensor area” is to be understood in particular to mean an area which is provided for measuring and / or measuring by at least one sensor and which defines in particular by an area extent in the main plane of extent of the hob plate that can be detected, in particular measured and / or measured, by the sensor is.
  • the sensor could be arranged at a distance from the sensor area and in particular connected to the sensor area by means of at least one waveguide, for example a glass fiber cable.
  • the sensor is provided, in particular, for detecting cookware set up and / or for detecting a temperature of at least one cookware set up.
  • the phrase that the sensor area “at least essentially” defines a position of the partial area is to be understood in particular to mean that the sensor area forms at least a first part of the partial area, at least a second part of the partial area depending in particular on a position of at least one set up Cooking utensils could extend in different directions in the variable cooking surface area.
  • the sensor area could be arranged in an edge area and / or in a center point and / or in a center of gravity of the partial area. In particular, this enables simple operation and / or makes it easier to mark the position of the partial area.
  • the cooktop device advantageously comprises at least one infrared sensor, which is provided to detect at least one temperature of cookware set up in the partial area.
  • the infrared sensor advantageously has at least one infrared sensor area which corresponds in particular to the sensor area of the partial area and / or is identical to the sensor area of the partial area and / or is connected to the sensor area of the partial area by means of at least one waveguide.
  • the sensor and the infrared sensor are formed in one piece. This enables a high level of security, in particular, since a temperature of the cookware set up in the partial area can be continuously monitored. In particular, an optimized and / or precise determination of a current temperature of the cooking utensils exhibited in the partial area can be achieved.
  • the cooktop device could, for example, have at least one sensor unit which could be provided for the detection of cookware set up and which in particular could be formed at least partially in one piece with the heating elements.
  • the sensor and preferably the infrared sensor are / are advantageously provided for detecting cookware set up in the partial area.
  • the sensor unit and the sensor and / or the infrared sensor are formed in one piece.
  • the catalog include at least one temperature-controlled heating process and / or at least one boost heating process and / or at least one heating process using previous heating settings and / or at least one grill heating process.
  • a “temperature-controlled heating process” is to be understood in particular to mean a heating process in which the control unit regulates, in particular, an in particular current temperature of at least one cookware set up in the partial area to a target temperature.
  • the setpoint temperature could be preprogrammed, for example, as part of a multi-part heating process and / or a multi-part recipe.
  • the target temperature could be specified, for example, by an operator input using the operator unit.
  • a “boost heating process” is to be understood in particular to mean a heating process in which the control unit operates at least one heating element, which is assigned to a set of cooking utensils, for a predetermined period of time with a heating power density that exceeds a normal heating power density.
  • the normal heating output is, in particular, a heating output density which the heating element assigned to the cookware set up generates, in particular on the basis of an energy, in particular permanently supplied to the heating element by a supply element, and / or which can be set directly by means of an operating unit, in particular by an operator, in particular while avoiding the use of a special heating process is, wherein the control unit is the supply element controls in particular while maintaining a maximum utilization of the supply element and / or supplies the heating element with an energy which is smaller than a maximum energy which can be supplied to the heating element.
  • the control unit operates, in particular, the heating element associated with the cookware set up, with at least two supply elements, an energy supplied to the heating element in particular reaching a maximum energy that can be supplied to the heating element and / or exceeding a maximum utilization of an individual supply element, in particular.
  • the control unit could be provided to operate at least one heating element associated with the pot and / or the pan in the boost heating process in the event of detection of at least one pot and / or at least one pan being set up.
  • the phrase that the control unit "operates" at least one heating element is to be understood in particular to mean that the control unit controls at least one supply element which, depending on activation by the control unit, supplies the heating element with energy, in particular in the form of high-frequency alternating current.
  • the cooktop device comprises at least one power electronics unit with at least two supply elements, which could be designed as an inverter and / or converter, for example.
  • a "heating process using previous heating settings” is to be understood in particular to mean a heating process in which the control unit, in particular following a change in a position of at least one cookware set up in the partial area, from a first position, in particular within the partial area, to a second position, particularly within of the partial area, a heating setting assigned to the cooking utensils in the first position is assigned, in particular automatically and / or after confirmation by an operator input by means of the operating unit, to the cooking utensils arranged in the second position.
  • the heating setting could, for example, have a target temperature of the cooking utensils and / or a heating power density supplied to the cooking utensils and / or a time setting, such as a remaining and / or already elapsed cooking time.
  • a “grill heating process” is to be understood in particular as a heating process in which the control unit regulates a current temperature of at least one cookware on display to a value which is in particular at least 110%, advantageously at least 120%, particularly advantageously at least 130%, preferably at least 140 % and preferably at least 150% of a value in cooking and / or in roasting, and / or which is in particular at least 220 ° C., advantageously at least 240 ° C., particularly advantageously is at least 260 ° C, preferably at least 280 ° C and preferably at least 300 ° C.
  • a high degree of flexibility can be achieved and / or a high level of comfort can be made possible for an operator.
  • a method for operating a cooktop device is proposed, with at least one variable cooktop area which has at least a partial area in which special heating processes can be carried out, and in the case of detection of a set of cooking utensils in the partial area, in particular an operator automatically receives a catalog of several special heating processes offered for selection and / or output, in particular proposed.
  • a high level of user comfort can be achieved.
  • a large number of special heating processes can be made available and / or high flexibility can be made possible.
  • the hob device is not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above.
  • the hob device may have a number that differs from a number of individual elements, components and units specified here in order to fulfill a function described here.
  • Fig. 1 shows a hob 26, which is designed as an induction hob, with a hob device 10, which is designed as an induction hob device.
  • the cooktop device 10 comprises a cooktop plate 28. In an assembled state, the cooktop plate 28 forms part of an outer housing, in particular an outer housing of the cooktop 26.
  • the cooktop plate 28 is provided for setting up cookware 18 (cf. 2 to 5 ).
  • the cooktop device 10 comprises a variable cooktop area 12 (cf. 1 to 5 ).
  • the variable cooking surface area 12 has at least one heating element 30.
  • the variable cooking surface area 12 has forty-eight heating elements 30.
  • the variable cooking surface area could have a larger and / or a smaller number of heating elements.
  • the variable cooking surface area 12 is intended to heat cookware 18 placed on the hob plate 28 above the heating elements 30.
  • the cooktop device 10 comprises an operating unit 32 (cf. 1 to 5 ).
  • the control unit 32 is provided for the input and / or selection of operating parameters, for example a heating power and / or a heating power density and / or a heating zone.
  • the operating unit 32 is provided for outputting a value of an operating parameter to an operator.
  • the cooktop device 10 comprises a control unit 16.
  • the control unit 16 is provided to carry out actions and / or to change settings as a function of operating parameters entered by means of the operating unit 32. In a heating operating state, the control unit 16 regulates an energy supply to the heating elements 30.
  • the variable cooking surface area 12 has two partial areas 14 (cf. 2 to 5 ). Only one of the partial areas 14 is described below.
  • the partial area 14 is defined by a number of heating elements 30 of the variable cooking surface area 12. Only one of the heating elements 30 is described below.
  • the partial area 14 is provided for carrying out several special heating processes.
  • the hob device 10 comprises a sensor unit 34, which is provided for the detection of cookware 18 that has been set up.
  • the control unit 16 automatically offers an operator a catalog of several special heating processes for selection.
  • the control unit 16 outputs the catalog to the operator for selection by means of the operating unit 32 (cf. Fig. 4 ).
  • the catalog has a number of eight special heating processes. Alternatively, the catalog could have a larger or smaller number of special heating processes.
  • the hob device 10 comprises at least one sensor 36 (cf. 1 to 5 ), which is provided for detecting a temperature of the cookware 18 set up.
  • the cooktop device 10 comprises two sensors 36. Only one of the sensors 36 is described below.
  • the sensor 36 is arranged in an installed position below the hob plate 28. In the installed position, the sensor 36 is arranged in the partial area 14.
  • the sensor 36 is provided for detecting the cookware 18 that has been set up.
  • the sensor 36 and the sensor unit 34 are partially formed in one piece.
  • the sensor unit 34 is provided for the detection of cookware 18 set up in the variable cooking surface area 12 outside the partial area 14.
  • the partial area 14 is smaller than the variable cooking surface area 12.
  • the partial area 14 has a size which depends on a size of the cookware 18 set up (cf. Fig. 2 ). In the case of a first cookware 18 'set up in the partial area 14', which has a small floor area, the partial area 14 'is smaller than in the case of a second cookware 18' set up in the partial area 14 ", which has a larger floor area than the first cookware 18 '.
  • the size of the partial area 14, 14 ', 14 " is variable.
  • the partial area 14 has a sensor area 20 (cf. 1 to 5 ).
  • the sensor area 20 essentially defines a position 22 of the partial area 14.
  • the sensor 36 defines the sensor area 20.
  • a size of the sensor area 20 is essentially identical with a size of the sensor 36.
  • a position of the sensor area 20 is defined by a position of the sensor 36.
  • the sensor area 20 defines a minimum size of the partial area 14.
  • the cooktop device 10 comprises two infrared sensors 24. Only one of the infrared sensors 24 is described below.
  • the infrared sensor 24 detects a temperature of the cookware 18 set up in the partial area 14.
  • the infrared sensor 24 is provided for detecting a temperature of the cookware 18 set up.
  • the infrared sensor 24 and the sensor 36 are formed in one piece.
  • the infrared sensor 24 is provided for the detection of cookware 18 set up in the partial area 14.
  • the cooktop device could have at least one light source, which could be arranged in the installed position below the cooktop plate and which could emit electromagnetic radiation in the direction of the cooktop plate, the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the light source reflecting at least one cookware set up at the bottom of the cookware set up and could be measured by the infrared sensor.
  • the infrared sensor could detect a change in a characteristic of an electromagnetic radiation spectrum detected by the infrared sensor and thus in particular a presence of the cookware set up.
  • the infrared sensor 24 and the sensor unit 34 are partially formed in one piece.
  • the infrared sensor 24 detects a temperature of a bottom of the cookware 18 that has been set up.
  • the infrared sensor 24 detects a temperature of a bottom of the cookware 18 that is set up in the installed position, in particular in the installed position from below the hob plate 28.
  • the infrared sensor is in the installed position 24 arranged in the partial area 14.
  • the infrared sensor 24 is arranged in the installed position below the hob plate 28.
  • the infrared sensor 24 defines the sensor area 20.
  • a size of the sensor area 20 is essentially identical to a size of the infrared sensor 24.
  • a position of the sensor area 20 is defined by a position of the infrared sensor 24.
  • cookware 18 is set up in the partial area 14 of the variable cooktop area 12 (cf. Fig. 3 ).
  • the operator is automatically offered a catalog by the control unit 16 of several special heating processes for selection (cf. Fig. 4 ).
  • the control unit 16 outputs a number of eight special heating processes via the operating unit 32. Different algorithms for carrying out different special heating processes are stored in a memory unit (not shown) of the control unit 16.
  • the catalog includes two temperature-controlled heating processes.
  • the catalog includes four boost heating processes.
  • the catalog includes two heating processes using previous heating settings.
  • the catalog includes two grill heating processes.
  • the catalog includes a special heating process suitable for cooking.
  • the special heating process suitable for cooking is particularly suitable for cookware 18 with a large volume and / or high height, such as in particular cooking pots and / or pressure cookers.
  • the catalog includes a special heating process suitable for roasting for each type of special heating process.
  • the special heating process suitable for roasting is particularly suitable for cookware 18 with a small volume and / or low height, such as in particular pans and / or TeppanYaki plates.
  • the catalog includes at least one boost heating process with a predetermined period of time.
  • the catalog comprises two boost heating processes, each of which has a predetermined period of time.
  • the catalog includes a boost heating process with a predetermined period of time, which is suitable for cooking.
  • the catalog includes a boost heating process with a predetermined period of time, which is suitable for roasting.
  • the catalog comprises at least one boost heating process with an increased duration, which is at least 120%, in particular at least 140%, advantageously at least 160%, particularly advantageously at least 180% and preferably at least 200% of the predetermined period.
  • the catalog comprises two boost heating processes, each of which has an increased duration.
  • the catalog includes a boost heating process with increased duration, which is used for cooking suitable is.
  • the catalog includes a long-duration boost heating process that is suitable for roasting.
  • the catalog could include a heating process with a predetermined time period and a heating process with an increased time period for each type of special heating process.
  • the operator selects a special heating process from the catalog of special heating processes via an operating input by means of the operating unit 32.
  • the control unit 16 issues an operator request, in particular to the operator for the selection and / or input of an operating parameter, such as for example a heating power and / or a heating power density (cf. Fig. 5 ).
  • the control unit 16 carries out a special heating process selected from the catalog of special heating processes as a function of an operating input by means of the operating unit 32. In the method, the control unit 16 carries out a special heating process in the partial area 14.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Kochfeldvorrichtung nach dem Patentanspruch 1 und ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Kochfeldvorrichtung nach dem Patentanspruch 12.The invention relates to a hob device according to claim 1 and a method for operating a hob device according to claim 12.

Aus der internationalen Anmeldung WO 2013/118027 A1 ist bereits eine Kochfeldvorrichtung bekannt, welche einen variablen Kochflächenbereich und eine Vielzahl von Infrarot-Sensoren aufweist, die in dem variablen Kochflächenbereich unterhalb einer Kochfeldplatte angeordnet sind. Das Dokument EP 2 688 364 A1 offenbart eine Kochfeldvorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.From the international registration WO 2013/118027 A1 a cooktop device is already known which has a variable cooktop area and a multiplicity of infrared sensors which are arranged in the variable cooktop area below a cooktop plate. The document EP 2 688 364 A1 discloses a cooktop device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht insbesondere darin, eine gattungsgemäße Vorrichtung mit verbesserten Eigenschaften hinsichtlich eines Bedienkomforts bereitzustellen. Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Merkmale des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst, während vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung den Unteransprüchen entnommen werden können.The object of the invention is, in particular, to provide a generic device with improved properties with regard to ease of use. The object is achieved by the features of patent claim 1, while advantageous refinements and developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims.

Es wird eine Kochfeldvorrichtung, insbesondere eine Induktionskochfeldvorrichtung, mit zumindest einem variablen Kochflächenbereich vorgeschlagen, der zumindest einen Teilbereich aufweist, welcher zur Durchführung spezieller Heizprozesse vorgesehen ist, und mit einer Steuereinheit, die dazu vorgesehen ist, im Fall einer Detektion eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs in dem Teilbereich insbesondere einem Bediener automatisch einen Katalog von mehreren speziellen Heizprozessen zur Auswahl anzubieten und/oder auszugeben, insbesondere vorzuschlagen. Unter einer "Kochfeldvorrichtung" soll zumindest ein Teil, insbesondere eine Unterbaugruppe, eines Kochfelds, insbesondere eines Induktionskochfelds, verstanden werden. Insbesondere kann die Kochfeldvorrichtung auch das gesamte Kochfeld, insbesondere das gesamte Induktionskochfeld, umfassen. Unter einem "variablen Kochflächenbereich" soll ein Bereich auf einer einem Bediener in einer Einbaulage zugewandten Seite einer Kochfeldplatte der Kochfeldvorrichtung verstanden werden, der durch zumindest zwei Heizelemente aufgespannt ist und der in irgendeinem insbesondere beliebigen Betriebszustand zu einer Beheizung zumindest eines Gargeschirrs, welches in der Einbaulage insbesondere an einer beliebigen Position auf der Kochfeldplatte in dem durch die Heizelemente aufgespannten Bereich aufgestellt ist, vorgesehen ist. Die Steuereinheit ordnet insbesondere zumindest einem innerhalb des variablen Kochflächenbereichs aufgestellten Gargeschirr zumindest eine Heizzone zu und betreibt das Gargeschirr insbesondere mit einer dem Gargeschirr zugeordneten Heizleistung und/oder Heizleistungsdichte. Insbesondere umfasst die Kochfeldvorrichtung zumindest zwei, insbesondere zumindest vier, vorteilhaft zumindest sechs, besonders vorteilhaft zumindest acht, vorzugsweise zumindest zehn, bevorzugt zumindest zwölf und besonders bevorzugt zumindest fünfzehn Heizelemente, die den variablen Kochflächenbereich definieren und die vorteilhaft in Form einer insbesondere gemeinsamen und vorteilhaft einzigen Matrix angeordnet sind. Hierbei sind die Heizelemente insbesondere in einer räumlichen Nähe zueinander angeordnet, wobei insbesondere eine Lücke, die insbesondere mindestens 20 %, vorteilhaft mindestens 40 %, besonders vorteilhaft mindestens 60 % und vorzugsweise mindestens 80 % zumindest einer Erstreckung eines Heizelements der Heizelemente beträgt, zwischen den Heizelementen ausgeschlossen ist. Hierbei weisen zumindest zwei benachbart zueinander angeordnete insbesondere einander nächstgelegene beliebige Heizelemente der Heizelemente einen maximalen Abstand von höchstens 10 cm, insbesondere von höchstens 7 cm, vorteilhaft von höchstens 5 cm, besonders vorteilhaft von höchstens 3 cm und vorzugsweise von höchstens 2 cm auf. Die Heizelemente decken insbesondere einen Flächenanteil von mindestens 70 %, insbesondere von mindestens 75 %, vorteilhaft von mindestens 80 %, besonders vorteilhaft von mindestens 85 % und vorzugsweise von mindestens 90 % des variablen Kochflächenbereichs ab. Der variable Kochflächenbereich weist insbesondere eine Gesamtfläche auf, welche sich in der Einbaulage und in wenigstens einem montierten Zustand insbesondere über einen Anteil von mindestens 70 %, vorteilhaft von mindestens 80 % und besonders vorteilhaft von mindestens 90 % einer Oberfläche der Kochfeldplatte erstreckt. Hierbei ist der variable Kochflächenbereich in der Einbaulage insbesondere auf der einem Bediener zugewandten Seite der Kochfeldplatte angeordnet. Die Kochfeldvorrichtung umfasst insbesondere zumindest einen Sensor, wie beispielsweise einen Kontaktsensor und/oder einen optischen Sensor und/oder einen NTC-Widerstand und/oder einen PTC-Widerstand, wobei der Sensor insbesondere dazu vorgesehen ist, zumindest eine Temperatur wenigstens eines in dem variablen Kochflächenbereich aufgestellten Gargeschirrs zu detektieren. Der Sensor könnte insbesondere in der Einbaulage in dem variablen Kochflächenbereich unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte angeordnet sein. Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte der Sensor in der Einbaulage oberhalb der Kochfeldplatte angeordnet und insbesondere mit der Kochfeldplatte verbunden und/oder an der Kochfeldplatte befestigt sein. Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte der Sensor zu einer Befestigung an dem Gargeschirr vorgesehen sein. Insbesondere umfasst die Kochfeldvorrichtung zumindest eine Kochfeldplatte, welche insbesondere zu einem Aufstellen von Gargeschirr vorgesehen ist. Unter einem "Teilbereich" des variablen Kochflächenbereichs soll insbesondere ein Teil und/oder Abschnitt des variablen Kochflächenbereichs verstanden werden, der eine Fläche aufweist, die einer Gesamtfläche des variablen Kochflächenbereichs entspricht oder die kleiner ist als die Gesamtfläche des variablen Kochflächenbereichs, wobei die Fläche zumindest eine Mindestgröße aufweist, welche insbesondere durch eine Flächenerstreckung des Sensors definiert ist, und wobei die Fläche insbesondere in wenigstens einem Betriebszustand durch eine Flächenerstreckung eines wenigstens teilweise auf dem Sensor aufgestellten Gargeschirrs definiert ist. Unter einem "speziellen" Heizprozess soll ein Heizprozess verstanden werden, welcher von einer normalen Beheizung eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs, bei der im Anschluss an eine Detektion des Gargeschirrs eine Bedieneingabe wenigstens eines Betriebsparameters, insbesondere einer mittleren Heizleistung und/oder einer Heizleistungsstufe und/oder einer mittleren Heizleistungsdichte, mittels einer Bedieneinheit erforderlich ist und bei der das Gargeschirr insbesondere maximal mit einer von einem Wechselrichter bereitgestellten Heizleistung erhitzbar ist, abweicht. Unter einer "Steuereinheit" soll eine elektronische Einheit verstanden werden, die vorzugsweise in einer Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit eines Kochfelds wenigstens teilweise integriert ist und die dazu vorgesehen ist, zumindest die Heizelemente und insbesondere wenigstens eine die Heizelemente versorgende Leistungselektronik zu steuern und/oder zu regeln. Vorzugsweise umfasst die Steuereinheit eine Recheneinheit und insbesondere zusätzlich zur Recheneinheit eine Speichereinheit mit einem darin gespeicherten Steuer- und/oder Regelprogramm, das dazu vorgesehen ist, von der Recheneinheit ausgeführt zu werden. Unter "automatisch" soll selbsttätig und/oder, insbesondere mit Ausnahme eines Aufstellens wenigstens eines Gargeschirrs, unter Vermeidung einer Aktion eines Bedieners verstanden werden. Unter einem "Katalog" von mehreren Heizprozessen soll eine Auswahl von mindestens zwei, insbesondere von mindestens drei und vorteilhaft von mindestens vier, besonders vorteilhaft von mindestens fünf, vorzugsweise von mindestens sieben und besonders bevorzugt von mindestens zehn Heizprozessen verstanden werden. Unter der Wendung, dass die Steuereinheit dazu vorgesehen ist, einen Katalog von mehreren speziellen Heizprozessen "zur Auswahl anzubieten" und/oder "auszugeben", soll insbesondere verstanden werden, dass die Steuereinheit den Katalog von mehreren speziellen Heizprozessen an eine elektrische und/oder elektronische Einheit bereitstellt und/oder dass die Steuereinheit den Katalog von mehreren speziellen Heizprozessen mittels einer Bedieneinheit, welche insbesondere eine Ausgabeeinheit aufweist, ausgibt, wie beispielsweise optisch und/oder akustisch mittels der Bedieneinheit, insbesondere der Ausgabeeinheit. Unter "vorgesehen" soll insbesondere speziell programmiert, ausgelegt und/oder ausgestattet verstanden werden. Darunter, dass ein Objekt zu einer bestimmten Funktion vorgesehen ist, soll insbesondere verstanden werden, dass das Objekt diese bestimmte Funktion in zumindest einem Anwendungs- und/oder Betriebszustand erfüllt und/oder ausführt.A cooktop device, in particular an induction cooktop device, is proposed with at least one variable cooktop area, which has at least one partial area, which is provided for carrying out special heating processes, and with a control unit, which is provided for this purpose, in the event of detection of a set of cookware in the partial area in particular to automatically offer and / or output a catalog of several special heating processes to an operator, in particular to propose. A “cooktop device” is to be understood as meaning at least a part, in particular a subassembly, of a cooktop, in particular an induction cooktop. In particular, the cooktop device can also comprise the entire cooktop, in particular the entire induction cooktop. A "variable cooking surface area" is to be understood as an area on a side of a cooktop plate of the cooktop device facing an operator in an installation position, which is spanned by at least two heating elements and which, in any particular operating state, is used to heat at least one cookware, which is in the installation position in particular set up at any position on the hob in the area spanned by the heating elements is provided. The control unit in particular assigns at least one heating zone to at least one cooking utensil set up within the variable cooking surface area and operates the cooking utensil in particular with a heating power and / or heating power density assigned to the cooking utensil. In particular, the hob device comprises at least two, in particular at least four, advantageously at least six, particularly advantageously at least eight, preferably at least ten, preferably at least twelve and particularly preferably at least fifteen heating elements which define the variable cooking surface area and which are advantageously in the form of an in particular common and advantageously only one Matrix are arranged. Here, the heating elements are arranged in particular in close proximity to one another, in particular a gap, which is in particular at least 20%, advantageously at least 40%, particularly advantageously at least 60% and preferably at least 80% of at least one extension of a heating element of the heating elements, between the heating elements is excluded. In this case, at least two arbitrary heating elements of the heating elements which are arranged adjacent to one another and in particular are at a maximum distance of at most 10 cm, in particular of at most 7 cm, advantageously of at most 5 cm, particularly advantageously of at most 3 cm and preferably of at most 2 cm. The heating elements in particular cover an area of at least 70%, in particular at least 75%, advantageously at least 80%, particularly advantageously at least 85% and preferably at least 90% of the variable cooking surface area. The variable cooktop area in particular has a total area which, in the installed position and in at least one assembled state, in particular extends over a proportion of at least 70%, advantageously at least 80% and particularly advantageously at least 90% of a surface of the cooktop. In this case, the variable cooktop area in the installed position is arranged in particular on the side of the cooktop facing an operator. The cooktop device in particular comprises at least one sensor, such as, for example, a contact sensor and / or an optical sensor and / or an NTC resistor and / or a PTC resistor, the sensor being provided in particular for at least one temperature in the variable cooking surface area Detect cookware set up. In particular, the sensor could be arranged in the variable cooking surface area below the hob plate in the installed position. As an alternative or in addition, the sensor could be arranged in the installed position above the hob and in particular with the Hob plate connected and / or attached to the hob plate. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor could be provided for attachment to the cookware. In particular, the cooktop device comprises at least one cooktop plate, which is provided in particular for setting up cooking utensils. A “partial area” of the variable cooking surface area should in particular be understood to mean a part and / or section of the variable cooking surface area that has an area that corresponds to a total area of the variable cooking area area or that is smaller than the total area of the variable cooking area area, the area being at least one Has minimum size, which is defined in particular by a surface extension of the sensor, and the surface is defined in particular in at least one operating state by a surface extension of a cookware at least partially set up on the sensor. A "special" heating process is to be understood to mean a heating process which is based on normal heating of a set of cookware, in which, following detection of the cookware, operator input of at least one operating parameter, in particular an average heating power and / or a heating power level and / or an average Heat power density, which is required by means of an operating unit and in which the cookware in particular can be heated to a maximum with a heating power provided by an inverter, deviates. A “control unit” is to be understood as an electronic unit which is preferably at least partially integrated in a control and / or regulating unit of a hob and which is intended to control at least the heating elements and in particular at least one power electronics supplying the heating elements and / or to regulate. The control unit preferably comprises a computing unit and in particular, in addition to the computing unit, a storage unit with a control and / or regulating program stored therein, which is intended to be executed by the computing unit. “Automatic” should be understood to mean automatically and / or, in particular with the exception of setting up at least one cookware, avoiding an action by an operator. A "catalog" of several heating processes is to be understood to mean a selection of at least two, in particular at least three and advantageously at least four, particularly advantageously at least five, preferably at least seven and particularly preferably at least ten heating processes. Under the phrase that the control unit is intended "to offer" and / or "output" a catalog of several special heating processes, it should in particular be understood that the control unit provides the catalog of several special heating processes to an electrical and / or electronic unit and / or that the control unit provides the catalog of outputs several special heating processes by means of an operating unit, which in particular has an output unit, such as optically and / or acoustically by means of the operating unit, in particular the output unit. “Provided” is to be understood in particular to be specially programmed, designed and / or equipped. The fact that an object is provided for a specific function should in particular be understood to mean that the object fulfills and / or executes this specific function in at least one application and / or operating state.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Ausgestaltung kann insbesondere ein hoher Bedienkomfort erreicht werden. Insbesondere kann eine hohe Anzahl an speziellen Heizprozessen zur Verfügung gestellt und/oder eine hohe Flexibilität ermöglicht werden. Einem Bediener kann insbesondere durch häufige Verwendung der speziellen Heizprozesse eine große Erfahrung in dieser Verwendung vermittelt werden, wodurch eine hohe Kundenzufriedenheit erzielt und/oder ein schnellerer Umgang mit den speziellen Heizprozessen erreicht werden kann. Durch den Sensor der Kochfeldvorrichtung kann insbesondere eine hohe Sicherheit ermöglicht werden, da eine Temperatur des in dem Teilbereich aufgestellten Gargeschirrs ständig kontrolliert werden kann.A high level of operating convenience can be achieved in particular by the configuration according to the invention. In particular, a large number of special heating processes can be made available and / or high flexibility can be made possible. An operator can be given a great deal of experience in this use, in particular through frequent use of the special heating processes, as a result of which a high level of customer satisfaction can be achieved and / or faster handling of the special heating processes can be achieved. A high level of security can be made possible in particular by the sensor of the cooktop device, since a temperature of the cookware set up in the partial area can be continuously monitored.

Ferner wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Teilbereich kleiner ist als der variable Kochflächenbereich. Der Teilbereich könnte insbesondere einen Flächenanteil von mindestens 10 %, insbesondere von mindestens 20 %, vorteilhaft von mindestens 30 % und vorzugsweise von mindestens 35 % des variablen Kochflächenbereichs ausmachen. Beispielsweise könnte der Teilbereich eine Flächenerstreckung von mindestens 300 cm2, insbesondere von mindestens 600 cm2, vorteilhaft von mindestens 900 cm2, und vorzugsweise von mindestens 1200 cm2 aufweisen. Hierbei könnte der variable Kochflächenbereics beispielsweise eine maximale und/oder gesamte Flächenerstreckung von wenigstens im Wesentlichen 3000 cm2 aufweisen. Dadurch kann insbesondere eine hohe Flexibilität ermöglicht werden, da in dem Teilbereich ein spezieller Heizprozess und in einem dem Teilbereich benachbarten Bereich des variablen Kochflächenbereichs eine insbesondere normale Beheizung wenigstens eines Gargeschirrs zeitgleich durchgeführt werden können.It is also proposed that the partial area be smaller than the variable cooking area area. The sub-area could in particular comprise an area share of at least 10%, in particular at least 20%, advantageously at least 30% and preferably at least 35% of the variable cooking area. For example, the partial area could have an area extension of at least 300 cm 2 , in particular of at least 600 cm 2 , advantageously of at least 900 cm 2 , and preferably of at least 1200 cm 2 . Here, the variable cooking surface area could have, for example, a maximum and / or total surface extension of at least substantially 3000 cm 2 . This allows a high level of flexibility, in particular, since a special heating process in the partial area and one in an area of the variable cooking surface area adjacent to the partial area in particular normal heating of at least one cookware can be carried out at the same time.

Eine Größe des Teilbereichs könnte beispielsweise fest vorgegeben sein, wobei die Größe und/oder Position insbesondere durch eine Anordnung von zumindest zwei und vorteilhaft von zumindest drei Sensoren definiert sein könnte. Insbesondere könnte der Teilbereich optisch markiert sein. Vorteilhaft ist eine Größe des Teilbereichs variabel und insbesondere von einer Größe des Gargeschirrs abhängig ausgebildet. Beispielsweise könnte die Größe des Teilbereichs mittels einer Bedieneinheit einstellbar sein, wobei insbesondere bestimmte Heizelemente und/oder ein bestimmter Bereich des variablen Kochflächenbereichs auswählbar sein könnten. Vorteilhaft ist die Steuereinheit dazu vorgesehen, im Fall einer Detektion eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs von dem Gargeschirr bedeckte Heizelemente zu einer Heizzone zusammenzufassen, wobei die die dem Gargeschirr zugeordnete Heizzone definierenden Heizelemente eine Größe des Teilbereichs definieren. Hierbei ist die Größe des Teilbereichs zumindest im Wesentlichen abhängig von einer Größe einer Bodenfläche des Gargeschirrs. Unter einer "Größe" eines Bereichs und/oder Elements soll in wenigstens einem Betriebszustand und/oder in einer Einbaulage insbesondere eine Flächenerstreckung des Bereichs und/oder Elements in einer Haupterstreckungsebene der Kochfeldplatte verstanden werden. Unter einer "Haupterstreckungsebene" eines Objekts soll insbesondere eine Ebene verstanden werden, welche parallel zu einer größten Seitenfläche eines kleinsten gedachten Quaders ist, welcher das Objekt gerade noch vollständig umschließt, und insbesondere durch den Mittelpunkt des Quaders verläuft. Dadurch kann eine Größe des Teilbereichs insbesondere auf jegliche Art von Gargeschirr angepasst werden, wodurch insbesondere eine unnötige Aktivierung von nicht benötigten Heizelementen vermieden und/oder eine energieeffiziente Ausgestaltung ermöglicht werden kann.A size of the partial area could be predefined, for example, the size and / or position being defined in particular by an arrangement of at least two and advantageously at least three sensors. In particular, the partial area could be marked optically. A size of the partial area is advantageously variable and, in particular, is dependent on a size of the cookware. For example, the size of the partial area could be adjustable by means of an operating unit, in particular certain heating elements and / or a certain area of the variable cooking area area being selectable. The control unit is advantageously provided to combine heating elements covered by the cooking utensils to form a heating zone in the event of detection of a set of cooking utensils, the heating elements defining the heating zone assigned to the cooking utensils defining a size of the partial area. The size of the partial area is at least essentially dependent on the size of a bottom surface of the cookware. A "size" of an area and / or element is to be understood in at least one operating state and / or in an installed position, in particular a surface extension of the area and / or element in a main plane of extent of the hob plate. A “main extension plane” of an object is to be understood in particular to mean a plane which is parallel to a largest side surface of a smallest imaginary cuboid, which still just completely surrounds the object and in particular runs through the center of the cuboid. As a result, a size of the partial area can be adapted in particular to any type of cookware, which in particular prevents unnecessary activation of heating elements that are not required and / or enables an energy-efficient design.

Weiterhin wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Teilbereich zumindest einen Sensorbereich aufweist, welcher wenigstens im Wesentlichen eine Position des Teilbereichs festlegt. Der Teilbereich weist insbesondere eine Mindestgröße auf, welche insbesondere durch den Sensorbereich definiert ist. Beispielsweise könnte eine Position des Teilbereichs und/oder des Sensorbereichs in dem variablen Kochflächenbereich angezeigt sein, wie insbesondere durch eine Markierung auf einer Oberfläche der Kochfeldplatte und/oder durch eine in der Einbaulage unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte angeordnete Lichtquelle. Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte eine Position des Teilbereichs und/oder des Sensorbereichs in dem variablen Kochflächenbereich insbesondere mittels einer Ausgabeeinheit, die insbesondere Teil einer Bedieneinheit sein könnte, ausgegeben werden, insbesondere akustisch und/oder optisch, vorteilhaft mittels eines Displays. Unter einem "Sensorbereich" soll insbesondere ein Bereich verstanden werden, welcher zu einem Ausmessen und/oder Vermessen durch zumindest einen Sensor vorgesehen ist und welcher insbesondere durch eine von dem Sensor erfassbare, insbesondere ausmessbare und/oder vermessbare, Flächenerstreckung in der Haupterstreckungsebene der Kochfeldplatte definiert ist. Beispielsweise ist denkbar, dass der Sensor wenigstens zu einem Großteil in dem Sensorbereich angeordnet ist. Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte der Sensor beabstandet zu dem Sensorbereich angeordnet und insbesondere mittels zumindest eines Wellenleiters, beispielsweise eines Glasfaserkabels, mit dem Sensorbereich verbunden sein. Der Sensor ist insbesondere zu einer Detektion von aufgestelltem Gargeschirr und/oder zu einer Detektion einer Temperatur wenigstens eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs vorgesehen. Unter der Wendung, dass der Sensorbereich "wenigstens im Wesentlichen" eine Position des Teilbereichs festlegt, soll insbesondere verstanden werden, dass der Sensorbereich zumindest einen ersten Teil des Teilbereichs ausbildet, wobei sich zumindest ein zweiter Teil des Teilbereichs insbesondere abhängig von einer Position wenigstens eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs in verschiedene Richtungen in dem variablen Kochflächenbereich erstrecken könnte. Beispielsweise könnte der Sensorbereich in einem Randbereich und/oder in einem Mittelpunkt und/oder in einem Schwerpunkt des Teilbereichs angeordnet sein. Dadurch kann insbesondere eine einfache Bedienung ermöglicht und/oder eine Markierung der Position des Teilbereichs erleichtert werden.It is further proposed that the partial area has at least one sensor area, which at least essentially defines a position of the partial area. The partial area has in particular a minimum size, which is defined in particular by the sensor area. For example, a position of the partial area and / or the sensor area could be displayed in the variable cooktop area, such as in particular by a marking on a surface of the cooktop plate and / or by a light source arranged in the installed position below the cooktop plate. Alternatively or additionally, a position of the partial area and / or the sensor area in the variable cooking surface area could be output, in particular by means of an output unit, which could in particular be part of an operating unit, in particular acoustically and / or optically, advantageously by means of a display. A “sensor area” is to be understood in particular to mean an area which is provided for measuring and / or measuring by at least one sensor and which defines in particular by an area extent in the main plane of extent of the hob plate that can be detected, in particular measured and / or measured, by the sensor is. For example, it is conceivable that at least a large part of the sensor is arranged in the sensor area. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor could be arranged at a distance from the sensor area and in particular connected to the sensor area by means of at least one waveguide, for example a glass fiber cable. The sensor is provided, in particular, for detecting cookware set up and / or for detecting a temperature of at least one cookware set up. The phrase that the sensor area “at least essentially” defines a position of the partial area is to be understood in particular to mean that the sensor area forms at least a first part of the partial area, at least a second part of the partial area depending in particular on a position of at least one set up Cooking utensils could extend in different directions in the variable cooking surface area. For example, the sensor area could be arranged in an edge area and / or in a center point and / or in a center of gravity of the partial area. In particular, this enables simple operation and / or makes it easier to mark the position of the partial area.

Vorteilhaft umfasst die Kochfeldvorrichtung zumindest einen Infrarot-Sensor, der dazu vorgesehen ist, wenigstens eine Temperatur von in dem Teilbereich aufgestelltem Gargeschirr zu detektieren. Der Infrarot-Sensor weist vorteilhaft zumindest einen Infrarot-Sensorbereich auf, der insbesondere mit dem Sensorbereich des Teilbereichs übereinstimmt und/oder identisch mit dem Sensorbereich des Teilbereichs ist und/oder mit dem Sensorbereich des Teilbereichs mittels zumindest eines Wellenleiters verbunden ist. Insbesondere sind der Sensor und der Infrarot-Sensor einstückig ausgebildet. Dadurch kann insbesondere eine hohe Sicherheit ermöglicht werden, da eine Temperatur des in dem Teilbereich aufgestellten Gargeschirrs ständig kontrolliert werden kann. Insbesondere kann eine optimierte und/oder präzise Ermittlung einer aktuellen Temperatur des in dem Teilbereich ausgestellten Gargeschirrs erreicht werden.The cooktop device advantageously comprises at least one infrared sensor, which is provided to detect at least one temperature of cookware set up in the partial area. The infrared sensor advantageously has at least one infrared sensor area which corresponds in particular to the sensor area of the partial area and / or is identical to the sensor area of the partial area and / or is connected to the sensor area of the partial area by means of at least one waveguide. In particular, the sensor and the infrared sensor are formed in one piece. This enables a high level of security, in particular, since a temperature of the cookware set up in the partial area can be continuously monitored. In particular, an optimized and / or precise determination of a current temperature of the cooking utensils exhibited in the partial area can be achieved.

Die Kochfeldvorrichtung könnte beispielsweise zumindest eine Sensoreinheit aufweisen, welche zu einer Detektion von aufgestelltem Gargeschirr vorgesehen sein könnte und welche insbesondere wenigstens teilweise einstückig mit den Heizelementen ausgebildet sein könnte. Vorteilhaft sind/ist der Sensor und vorzugsweise der Infrarot-Sensor zu einer Detektion von in dem Teilbereich aufgestelltem Gargeschirr vorgesehen. Insbesondere sind die Sensoreinheit und der Sensor und/oder der Infrarot-Sensor, einstückig ausgebildet. Dadurch kann insbesondere auf eine zusätzliche Sensoreinheit zu einer Detektion von aufgestelltem Gargeschirr verzichtet und/oder eine preisgünstige Ausgestaltung erzielt werden.The cooktop device could, for example, have at least one sensor unit which could be provided for the detection of cookware set up and which in particular could be formed at least partially in one piece with the heating elements. The sensor and preferably the infrared sensor are / are advantageously provided for detecting cookware set up in the partial area. In particular, the sensor unit and the sensor and / or the infrared sensor are formed in one piece. As a result, in particular an additional sensor unit for detection of cookware set up can be dispensed with and / or an inexpensive configuration can be achieved.

Zudem wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Katalog wenigstens einen temperaturkontrollierten Heizprozess und/oder wenigstens einen Boost-Heizprozess und/oder wenigstens einen Heizprozess unter Verwendung früherer Heizeinstellungen und/oder wenigstens einen Grill-Heizprozess umfasst. Unter einem "temperaturkontrollierten Heizprozess" soll insbesondere ein Heizprozess verstanden werden, in welchem die Steuereinheit insbesondere eine insbesondere aktuelle Temperatur wenigstens eines in dem Teilbereich aufgestellten Gargeschirrs auf eine Solltemperatur regelt. Die Solltemperatur könnte beispielsweise vorprogrammiert sein, wie beispielsweise als Teil eines insbesondere mehrteiligen Heizprozesses und/oder eines insbesondere mehrteiligen Rezepts. Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte die Solltemperatur beispielsweise durch eine Bedieneingabe mittels der Bedieneinheit vorgegeben sein. Unter einem "Boost-Heizprozess" soll insbesondere ein Heizprozess verstanden werden, in welchem die Steuereinheit zumindest ein Heizelement, welches einem aufgestellten Gargeschirr zugeordnet ist, über eine insbesondere vorbestimmte Zeitdauer mit einer über eine Normalheizleistungsdichte hinausgehende Heizleistungsdichte betreibt. Die Normalheizleistung ist insbesondere eine Heizleistungsdichte, welche das dem aufgestellten Gargeschirr zugeordnete Heizelement insbesondere aufgrund einer dem Heizelement durch ein Versorgungselement insbesondere dauerhaft zugeführten Energie erzeugt und/oder welche mittels einer Bedieneinheit insbesondere durch einen Bediener direkt, insbesondere unter Vermeidung einer Verwendung eines speziellen Heizprozesses, einstellbar ist, wobei die Steuereinheit das Versorgungselement insbesondere unter Einhaltung einer maximalen Auslastung des Versorgungselements ansteuert und/oder dem Heizelement eine Energie zuführt, welche kleiner ist als eine maximale dem Heizelement zuführbare Energie. Die Steuereinheit betreibt in dem Boost-Heizprozess insbesondere das dem aufgestellten Gargeschirr zugeordnete Heizelement mit zumindest zwei Versorgungselementen, wobei eine dem Heizelement zugeführte Energie insbesondere an eine maximal dem Heizelement zuführbare Energie heranreicht und/oder eine maximale Auslastung eines insbesondere einzelnen Versorgungselements überschreitet. Insbesondere könnte die Steuereinheit dazu vorgesehen sein, im Fall einer Detektion wenigstens eines aufgestellten Topfs und/oder wenigstens einer aufgestellten Pfanne zumindest ein dem Topf und/oder der Pfanne zugeordnetes Heizelement in dem Boost-Heizprozess zu betreiben. Unter der Wendung, dass die Steuereinheit zumindest ein Heizelement "betreibt", soll insbesondere verstanden werden, dass die Steuereinheit zumindest ein Versorgungselement ansteuert, welches in Abhängigkeit einer Ansteuerung durch die Steuereinheit dem Heizelement Energie, insbesondere in Form von hochfrequentem Wechselstrom, zuführt. Die Kochfeldvorrichtung umfasst zumindest eine Leistungselektronik mit zumindest zwei Versorgungselementen, welche beispielsweise als Wechselrichter und/oder Umrichter ausgebildet sein könnten. Unter einem "Heizprozess unter Verwendung früherer Heizeinstellungen", soll insbesondere ein Heizprozess verstanden werden, in welchem die Steuereinheit insbesondere im Anschluss an eine Änderung einer Position wenigstens eines in dem Teilbereich aufgestellten Gargeschirrs von einer ersten Position insbesondere innerhalb des Teilbereichs zu einer zweiten Position insbesondere innerhalb des Teilbereichs eine dem Gargeschirr in der ersten Position zugeordnete Heizeinstellung insbesondere automatisch und/oder nach einer Bestätigung durch eine Bedieneingabe mittels der Bedieneinheit dem in der zweiten Position angeordneten Gargeschirr zuordnet. Die Heizeinstellung könnte beispielsweise eine Solltemperatur des Gargeschirrs und/oder eine dem Gargeschirr zugeführte Heizleistungsdichte und/oder eine Zeiteinstellung, wie beispielsweise eine verbleibende und/oder bereits abgelaufene Garzeit, aufweisen. Unter einem "Grill-Heizprozess" soll insbesondere ein Heizprozess verstanden werden, in welchem die Steuereinheit eine aktuelle Temperatur wenigstens eines ausgestellten Gargeschirrs auf einen Wert regelt, der insbesondere mindestens 110 %, vorteilhaft mindestens 120 %, besonders vorteilhaft mindestens 130 %, vorzugsweise mindestens 140 % und vorzugsweise mindestens 150 % eines Werts beim Kochen und/oder beim Braten beträgt, und/oder der insbesondere mindestens 220°C, vorteilhaft mindestens 240°C, besonders vorteilhaft mindestens 260°C, vorzugsweise mindestens 280°C und vorzugsweise mindestens 300°C beträgt. Dadurch kann insbesondere eine hohe Flexibilität erreicht und/oder ein hoher Komfort für einen Bediener ermöglicht werden.In addition, it is proposed that the catalog include at least one temperature-controlled heating process and / or at least one boost heating process and / or at least one heating process using previous heating settings and / or at least one grill heating process. A “temperature-controlled heating process” is to be understood in particular to mean a heating process in which the control unit regulates, in particular, an in particular current temperature of at least one cookware set up in the partial area to a target temperature. The setpoint temperature could be preprogrammed, for example, as part of a multi-part heating process and / or a multi-part recipe. As an alternative or in addition, the target temperature could be specified, for example, by an operator input using the operator unit. A “boost heating process” is to be understood in particular to mean a heating process in which the control unit operates at least one heating element, which is assigned to a set of cooking utensils, for a predetermined period of time with a heating power density that exceeds a normal heating power density. The normal heating output is, in particular, a heating output density which the heating element assigned to the cookware set up generates, in particular on the basis of an energy, in particular permanently supplied to the heating element by a supply element, and / or which can be set directly by means of an operating unit, in particular by an operator, in particular while avoiding the use of a special heating process is, wherein the control unit is the supply element controls in particular while maintaining a maximum utilization of the supply element and / or supplies the heating element with an energy which is smaller than a maximum energy which can be supplied to the heating element. In the boost heating process, the control unit operates, in particular, the heating element associated with the cookware set up, with at least two supply elements, an energy supplied to the heating element in particular reaching a maximum energy that can be supplied to the heating element and / or exceeding a maximum utilization of an individual supply element, in particular. In particular, the control unit could be provided to operate at least one heating element associated with the pot and / or the pan in the boost heating process in the event of detection of at least one pot and / or at least one pan being set up. The phrase that the control unit "operates" at least one heating element is to be understood in particular to mean that the control unit controls at least one supply element which, depending on activation by the control unit, supplies the heating element with energy, in particular in the form of high-frequency alternating current. The cooktop device comprises at least one power electronics unit with at least two supply elements, which could be designed as an inverter and / or converter, for example. A "heating process using previous heating settings" is to be understood in particular to mean a heating process in which the control unit, in particular following a change in a position of at least one cookware set up in the partial area, from a first position, in particular within the partial area, to a second position, particularly within of the partial area, a heating setting assigned to the cooking utensils in the first position is assigned, in particular automatically and / or after confirmation by an operator input by means of the operating unit, to the cooking utensils arranged in the second position. The heating setting could, for example, have a target temperature of the cooking utensils and / or a heating power density supplied to the cooking utensils and / or a time setting, such as a remaining and / or already elapsed cooking time. A “grill heating process” is to be understood in particular as a heating process in which the control unit regulates a current temperature of at least one cookware on display to a value which is in particular at least 110%, advantageously at least 120%, particularly advantageously at least 130%, preferably at least 140 % and preferably at least 150% of a value in cooking and / or in roasting, and / or which is in particular at least 220 ° C., advantageously at least 240 ° C., particularly advantageously is at least 260 ° C, preferably at least 280 ° C and preferably at least 300 ° C. As a result, a high degree of flexibility can be achieved and / or a high level of comfort can be made possible for an operator.

Ferner wird ein Verfahren zum Betrieb einer Kochfeldvorrichtung vorgeschlagen, mit zumindest einem variablen Kochflächenbereich, der zumindest einen Teilbereich aufweist, in welchem spezielle Heizprozesse durchführbar sind, wobei im Fall einer Detektion eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs in dem Teilbereich insbesondere einem Bediener automatisch ein Katalog von mehreren speziellen Heizprozessen zur Auswahl angeboten und/oder ausgegeben, insbesondere vorgeschlagen, wird. Dadurch kann insbesondere ein hoher Bedienkomfort erreicht werden. Insbesondere kann eine hohe Anzahl an speziellen Heizprozessen zur Verfügung gestellt und/oder eine hohe Flexibilität ermöglicht werden. Die Kochfeldvorrichtung soll hierbei nicht auf die oben beschriebene Anwendung und Ausführungsform beschränkt sein. Insbesondere kann die Kochfeldvorrichtung zu einer Erfüllung einer hierin beschriebenen Funktionsweise eine von einer hierin genannten Anzahl von einzelnen Elementen, Bauteilen und Einheiten abweichende Anzahl aufweisen.Furthermore, a method for operating a cooktop device is proposed, with at least one variable cooktop area which has at least a partial area in which special heating processes can be carried out, and in the case of detection of a set of cooking utensils in the partial area, in particular an operator automatically receives a catalog of several special heating processes offered for selection and / or output, in particular proposed. As a result, a high level of user comfort can be achieved. In particular, a large number of special heating processes can be made available and / or high flexibility can be made possible. The hob device is not intended to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, the hob device may have a number that differs from a number of individual elements, components and units specified here in order to fulfill a function described here.

Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich aus der folgenden Zeichnungsbeschreibung. In der Zeichnung sind Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung dargestellt. Die Zeichnung, die Beschreibung und die Ansprüche enthalten zahlreiche Merkmale in Kombination.Further advantages result from the following description of the drawing. Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing. The drawing, the description and the claims contain numerous features in combination.

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ein Kochfeld mit einer Kochfeldvorrichtung in einer schematischen Draufsicht,
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das Kochfeld mit der Kochfeldvorrichtung und mehrere verschiedene Gargeschirre, welche eine Größe eines Teilbereichs eines variablen Kochflächenbereichs der Kochfeldvorrichtung definieren, in einer schematischen Draufsicht,
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das Kochfeld mit der Kochfeldvorrichtung und ein in dem Teilbereich aufgestelltes Gargeschirr in einer schematischen Draufsicht,
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das Kochfeld mit der Kochfeldvorrichtung und das in dem Teilbereich aufgestellte Gargeschirr in einem ersten Verfahrensschritt in einer schematischen Draufsicht,
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das Kochfeld mit der Kochfeldvorrichtung und das in dem Teilbereich aufgestellte Gargeschirr in einem zweiten Verfahrensschritt in einer schematischen Draufsicht.
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a hob with a hob device in a schematic plan view,
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the cooktop with the cooktop device and several different cooking utensils, which define a size of a partial area of a variable cooktop area of the cooktop device, in a schematic plan view,
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the hob with the hob device and a cookware set up in the partial area in a schematic plan view,
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the hob with the hob device and the cookware set up in the partial area in a first method step in a schematic plan view,
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the hob with the hob device and the cookware set up in the partial area in a second method step in a schematic plan view.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Kochfeld 26, das als ein Induktionskochfeld ausgebildet ist, mit einer Kochfeldvorrichtung 10, die als eine Induktionskochfeldvorrichtung ausgebildet ist. Die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 umfasst eine Kochfeldplatte 28. In einem montierten Zustand bildet die Kochfeldplatte 28 einen Teil eines Außengehäuses aus, und zwar insbesondere eines Außengehäuses des Kochfelds 26. Die Kochfeldplatte 28 ist zu einem Aufstellen von Gargeschirr 18 vorgesehen (vgl. Fig. 2 bis 5). Fig. 1 shows a hob 26, which is designed as an induction hob, with a hob device 10, which is designed as an induction hob device. The cooktop device 10 comprises a cooktop plate 28. In an assembled state, the cooktop plate 28 forms part of an outer housing, in particular an outer housing of the cooktop 26. The cooktop plate 28 is provided for setting up cookware 18 (cf. 2 to 5 ).

Die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 umfasst einen variablen Kochflächenbereich 12 (vgl. Fig. 1 bis 5). Der variable Kochflächenbereich 12 weist zumindest ein Heizelement 30 auf. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel weist der variable Kochflächenbereich 12 achtundvierzig Heizelemente 30 auf. Alternativ könnte der variable Kochflächenbereich eine größere und/oder eine kleinere Anzahl an Heizelementen aufweisen. Der variable Kochflächenbereich 12 ist dazu vorgesehen, auf der Kochfeldplatte 28 oberhalb der Heizelemente 30 aufgestelltes Gargeschirr 18 zu erhitzen.The cooktop device 10 comprises a variable cooktop area 12 (cf. 1 to 5 ). The variable cooking surface area 12 has at least one heating element 30. In the present exemplary embodiment, the variable cooking surface area 12 has forty-eight heating elements 30. Alternatively, the variable cooking surface area could have a larger and / or a smaller number of heating elements. The variable cooking surface area 12 is intended to heat cookware 18 placed on the hob plate 28 above the heating elements 30.

Die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 umfasst eine Bedieneinheit 32 (vgl. Fig. 1 bis 5). Die Bedieneinheit 32 ist zu einer Eingabe und/oder Auswahl von Betriebsparametern, beispielsweise einer Heizleistung und/oder einer Heizleistungsdichte und/oder einer Heizzone vorgesehen. Die Bedieneinheit 32 ist zu einer Ausgabe eines Werts eines Betriebsparameters an einen Bediener vorgesehen. Die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 umfasst eine Steuereinheit 16. Die Steuereinheit 16 ist dazu vorgesehen, in Abhängigkeit von mittels der Bedieneinheit 32 eingegebenen Betriebsparametern Aktionen auszuführen und/oder Einstellungen zu verändern. Die Steuereinheit 16 regelt in einem Heizbetriebszustand eine Energiezufuhr zu den Heizelementen 30.The cooktop device 10 comprises an operating unit 32 (cf. 1 to 5 ). The control unit 32 is provided for the input and / or selection of operating parameters, for example a heating power and / or a heating power density and / or a heating zone. The operating unit 32 is provided for outputting a value of an operating parameter to an operator. The cooktop device 10 comprises a control unit 16. The control unit 16 is provided to carry out actions and / or to change settings as a function of operating parameters entered by means of the operating unit 32. In a heating operating state, the control unit 16 regulates an energy supply to the heating elements 30.

Der variable Kochflächenbereich 12 weist zwei Teilbereiche 14 auf (vgl. Fig. 2 bis 5). Im Folgenden wird lediglich einer der Teilbereiche 14 beschrieben. Der Teilbereich 14 ist durch eine Anzahl an Heizelementen 30 des variablen Kochflächenbereichs 12 definiert. Im Folgenden wird lediglich eines der Heizelemente 30 beschrieben. Der Teilbereich 14 ist zur Durchführung mehrerer spezieller Heizprozesse vorgesehen.The variable cooking surface area 12 has two partial areas 14 (cf. 2 to 5 ). Only one of the partial areas 14 is described below. The partial area 14 is defined by a number of heating elements 30 of the variable cooking surface area 12. Only one of the heating elements 30 is described below. The partial area 14 is provided for carrying out several special heating processes.

Die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 umfasst eine Sensoreinheit 34, welche zu einer Detektion von aufgestelltem Gargeschirr 18 vorgesehen ist. Im Fall einer Detektion eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18 in dem Teilbereich 14 bietet die Steuereinheit 16 einem Bediener automatisch einen Katalog von mehreren speziellen Heizprozessen zur Auswahl an. Die Steuereinheit 16 gibt im Fall einer Detektion eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18 in dem Teilbereich 14 mittels der Bedieneinheit 32 den Katalog zur Auswahl an den Bediener aus (vgl. Fig. 4). Der Katalog weist eine Anzahl von acht speziellen Heizprozessen auf. Alternativ könnte der Katalog eine größere oder kleinere Anzahl an speziellen Heizprozessen aufweisen.The hob device 10 comprises a sensor unit 34, which is provided for the detection of cookware 18 that has been set up. In the event of detection of a set of cooking utensils 18 in the partial area 14, the control unit 16 automatically offers an operator a catalog of several special heating processes for selection. In the event of detection of a set of cookware 18 in the partial area 14, the control unit 16 outputs the catalog to the operator for selection by means of the operating unit 32 (cf. Fig. 4 ). The catalog has a number of eight special heating processes. Alternatively, the catalog could have a larger or smaller number of special heating processes.

Die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 umfasst zumindest einen Sensor 36 (vgl. Fig. 1 bis 5), der zu einer Detektion einer Temperatur des aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18 vorgesehen ist. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 zwei Sensoren 36. Von den Sensoren 36 wird im Folgenden lediglich einer beschrieben. Der Sensor 36 ist in einer Einbaulage unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte 28 angeordnet. In der Einbaulage ist der Sensor 36 in dem Teilbereich 14 angeordnet. Der Sensor 36 ist zu einer Detektion des aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18 vorgesehen. Der Sensor 36 und die Sensoreinheit 34 sind teilweise einstückig ausgebildet. Die Sensoreinheit 34 ist zu einer Detektion von in dem variablen Kochflächenbereich 12 außerhalb des Teilbereichs 14 aufgestelltem Gargeschirr 18 vorgesehen.The hob device 10 comprises at least one sensor 36 (cf. 1 to 5 ), which is provided for detecting a temperature of the cookware 18 set up. In the present exemplary embodiment, the cooktop device 10 comprises two sensors 36. Only one of the sensors 36 is described below. The sensor 36 is arranged in an installed position below the hob plate 28. In the installed position, the sensor 36 is arranged in the partial area 14. The sensor 36 is provided for detecting the cookware 18 that has been set up. The sensor 36 and the sensor unit 34 are partially formed in one piece. The sensor unit 34 is provided for the detection of cookware 18 set up in the variable cooking surface area 12 outside the partial area 14.

Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Teilbereich 14 kleiner als der variable Kochflächenbereich 12. Der Teilbereich 14 weist eine Größe auf, welche von einer Größe des aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18 abhängig ist (vgl. Fig. 2). Im Fall eines ersten in dem Teilbereich 14' aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18', welches eine kleine Bodenfläche aufweist, ist der Teilbereich 14' kleiner als im Fall eines zweiten in dem Teilbereich 14" aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18", welches eine größere Bodenfläche aufweist als das erste Gargeschirr 18'. Die Größe des Teilbereichs 14, 14', 14" ist variabel.In the present exemplary embodiment, the partial area 14 is smaller than the variable cooking surface area 12. The partial area 14 has a size which depends on a size of the cookware 18 set up (cf. Fig. 2 ). In the case of a first cookware 18 'set up in the partial area 14', which has a small floor area, the partial area 14 'is smaller than in the case of a second cookware 18' set up in the partial area 14 ", which has a larger floor area than the first cookware 18 '. The size of the partial area 14, 14 ', 14 "is variable.

Der Teilbereich 14 weist einen Sensorbereich 20 auf (vgl. Fig. 1 bis 5). Der Sensorbereich 20 legt im Wesentlichen eine Position 22 des Teilbereichs 14 fest. Der Sensor 36 definiert den Sensorbereich 20. Eine Größe des Sensorbereichs 20 ist im Wesentlichen identisch mit einer Größe des Sensors 36. Eine Position des Sensorbereichs 20 ist definiert durch eine Position des Sensors 36. Der Sensorbereich 20 definiert eine Mindestgröße des Teilbereichs 14.The partial area 14 has a sensor area 20 (cf. 1 to 5 ). The sensor area 20 essentially defines a position 22 of the partial area 14. The sensor 36 defines the sensor area 20. A size of the sensor area 20 is essentially identical with a size of the sensor 36. A position of the sensor area 20 is defined by a position of the sensor 36. The sensor area 20 defines a minimum size of the partial area 14.

Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst die Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 zwei Infrarot-Sensoren 24. Von den Infrarot-Sensoren 24 wird im Folgenden lediglich einer beschrieben. Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 detektiert eine Temperatur von in dem Teilbereich 14 aufgestelltem Gargeschirr 18. Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 ist zu einer Detektion einer Temperatur des aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18 vorgesehen. Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 und der Sensor 36 sind einstückig ausgebildet.In the present exemplary embodiment, the cooktop device 10 comprises two infrared sensors 24. Only one of the infrared sensors 24 is described below. The infrared sensor 24 detects a temperature of the cookware 18 set up in the partial area 14. The infrared sensor 24 is provided for detecting a temperature of the cookware 18 set up. The infrared sensor 24 and the sensor 36 are formed in one piece.

Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 ist zu einer Detektion von in dem Teilbereich 14 aufgestelltem Gargeschirr 18 vorgesehen. Beispielsweise könnte die Kochfeldvorrichtung zumindest eine Lichtquelle aufweisen, welche in der Einbaulage unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte angeordnet sein könnte und welche elektromagnetische Strahlung in Richtung der Kochfeldplatte emittieren könnte, wobei die von der Lichtquelle emittierte elektromagnetische Strahlung im Fall wenigstens eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs am Boden des aufgestellten Gargeschirrs reflektiert und von dem Infrarot-Sensor gemessen werden könnte. Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte der Infrarot-Sensor im Fall wenigstens eines aufgestellten Gargeschirrs eine Änderung einer Charakteristik eines durch den Infrarot-Sensor detektierten elektromagnetischen Strahlungsspektrums und damit insbesondere eine Anwesenheit des aufgestellten Gargeschirrs detektieren.The infrared sensor 24 is provided for the detection of cookware 18 set up in the partial area 14. For example, the cooktop device could have at least one light source, which could be arranged in the installed position below the cooktop plate and which could emit electromagnetic radiation in the direction of the cooktop plate, the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the light source reflecting at least one cookware set up at the bottom of the cookware set up and could be measured by the infrared sensor. Alternatively or additionally, in the case of at least one cookware set up, the infrared sensor could detect a change in a characteristic of an electromagnetic radiation spectrum detected by the infrared sensor and thus in particular a presence of the cookware set up.

Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 und die Sensoreinheit 34 sind teilweise einstückig ausgebildet. Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 detektiert eine Temperatur eines Bodens von aufgestelltem Gargeschirr 18. Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 detektiert in der Einbaulage eine Temperatur eines Bodens von aufgestelltem Gargeschirr 18 insbesondere in der Einbaulage von unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte 28. In der Einbaulage ist der Infrarot-Sensor 24 in dem Teilbereich 14 angeordnet. Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 ist in der Einbaulage unterhalb der Kochfeldplatte 28 angeordnet. Der Infrarot-Sensor 24 definiert den Sensorbereich 20. Eine Größe des Sensorbereichs 20 ist im Wesentlichen identisch mit einer Größe des Infrarot-Sensors 24. Eine Position des Sensorbereichs 20 ist definiert durch eine Position des Infrarot-Sensors 24.The infrared sensor 24 and the sensor unit 34 are partially formed in one piece. The infrared sensor 24 detects a temperature of a bottom of the cookware 18 that has been set up. The infrared sensor 24 detects a temperature of a bottom of the cookware 18 that is set up in the installed position, in particular in the installed position from below the hob plate 28. The infrared sensor is in the installed position 24 arranged in the partial area 14. The infrared sensor 24 is arranged in the installed position below the hob plate 28. The infrared sensor 24 defines the sensor area 20. A size of the sensor area 20 is essentially identical to a size of the infrared sensor 24. A position of the sensor area 20 is defined by a position of the infrared sensor 24.

In einem Verfahren zum Betrieb der Kochfeldvorrichtung 10 wird in einem ersten Schritt ein Gargeschirr 18 in dem Teilbereich 14 des variablen Kochflächenbereichs 12 aufgestellt (vgl. Fig. 3). Im Fall einer Detektion des aufgestellten Gargeschirrs 18 in dem Teilbereich 14 wird einem Bediener durch die Steuereinheit 16 automatisch der Katalog von mehreren speziellen Heizprozessen zur Auswahl angeboten (vgl. Fig. 4). Die Steuereinheit 16 gibt über die Bedieneinheit 32 eine Anzahl von acht speziellen Heizprozessen aus. In einer Speichereinheit (nicht dargestellt) der Steuereinheit 16 sind unterschiedliche Algorithmen zur Durchführung verschiedener spezieller Heizprozesse gespeichert.In a method for operating the cooktop device 10, in a first step, cookware 18 is set up in the partial area 14 of the variable cooktop area 12 (cf. Fig. 3 ). In the event of detection of the cookware 18 set up in the partial area 14, the operator is automatically offered a catalog by the control unit 16 of several special heating processes for selection (cf. Fig. 4 ). The control unit 16 outputs a number of eight special heating processes via the operating unit 32. Different algorithms for carrying out different special heating processes are stored in a memory unit (not shown) of the control unit 16.

Der Katalog umfasst zwei temperaturkontrollierte Heizprozesse. Der Katalog umfasst vier Boost-Heizprozesse. Der Katalog umfasst zwei Heizprozesse unter Verwendung früherer Heizeinstellungen. Der Katalog umfasst zwei Grill-Heizprozesse. Für jede Art von speziellem Heizprozess umfasst der Katalog einen zum Kochen geeigneten speziellen Heizprozess. Der zum Kochen geeignete spezielle Heizprozess ist besonders geeignet für Gargeschirre 18 mit großem Volumen und/oder großer Höhe, wie insbesondere Kochtöpfe und/oder Schnellkochtöpfe. Der Katalog umfasst für jede Art von speziellem Heizprozess einen zum Braten geeigneten speziellen Heizprozess. Der zum Braten geeignete spezielle Heizprozess ist besonders geeignet für Gargeschirre 18 mit kleinem Volumen und/oder geringer Höhe, wie insbesondere Pfannen und/oder TeppanYaki-Platten.The catalog includes two temperature-controlled heating processes. The catalog includes four boost heating processes. The catalog includes two heating processes using previous heating settings. The catalog includes two grill heating processes. For each type of special heating process, the catalog includes a special heating process suitable for cooking. The special heating process suitable for cooking is particularly suitable for cookware 18 with a large volume and / or high height, such as in particular cooking pots and / or pressure cookers. The catalog includes a special heating process suitable for roasting for each type of special heating process. The special heating process suitable for roasting is particularly suitable for cookware 18 with a small volume and / or low height, such as in particular pans and / or TeppanYaki plates.

Im Fall der Boost-Heizprozesse umfasst der Katalog wenigstens einen Boost-Heizprozess mit einer vorbestimmten Zeitdauer. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst der Katalog zwei Boost-Heizprozesse, welche jeweils eine vorbestimmte Zeitdauer aufweisen. Der Katalog umfasst einen Boost-Heizprozess mit vorbestimmter Zeitdauer, welcher zum Kochen geeignet ist. Der Katalog umfasst einen Boost-Heizprozess mit vorbestimmter Zeitdauer, welcher zum Braten geeignet ist.In the case of the boost heating processes, the catalog includes at least one boost heating process with a predetermined period of time. In the present exemplary embodiment, the catalog comprises two boost heating processes, each of which has a predetermined period of time. The catalog includes a boost heating process with a predetermined period of time, which is suitable for cooking. The catalog includes a boost heating process with a predetermined period of time, which is suitable for roasting.

Der Katalog umfasst wenigstens einen Boost-Heizprozess mit einer erhöhten Zeitdauer, welche mindestens 120 %, insbesondere mindestens 140 %, vorteilhaft mindestens 160 %, besonders vorteilhaft mindestens 180 % und vorzugsweise mindestens 200 % der vorbestimmten Zeitdauer beträgt. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel umfasst der Katalog zwei Boost-Heizprozesse, welche jeweils eine erhöhte Zeitdauer aufweisen. Der Katalog umfasst einen Boost-Heizprozess mit erhöhter Zeitdauer, welcher zum Kochen geeignet ist. Der Katalog umfasst einen Boost-Heizprozess mit erhöhter Zeitdauer, welcher zum Braten geeignet ist.The catalog comprises at least one boost heating process with an increased duration, which is at least 120%, in particular at least 140%, advantageously at least 160%, particularly advantageously at least 180% and preferably at least 200% of the predetermined period. In the present exemplary embodiment, the catalog comprises two boost heating processes, each of which has an increased duration. The catalog includes a boost heating process with increased duration, which is used for cooking suitable is. The catalog includes a long-duration boost heating process that is suitable for roasting.

Alternativ oder zusätzlich könnte der Katalog für jede Art von speziellem Heizprozess einen Heizprozess mit vorbestimmter Zeitdauer und einen Heizprozess mit erhöhter Zeitdauer umfassen.Alternatively or additionally, the catalog could include a heating process with a predetermined time period and a heating process with an increased time period for each type of special heating process.

Der Bediener wählt über eine Bedieneingabe mittels der Bedieneinheit 32 einen speziellen Heizprozess aus dem Katalog an speziellen Heizprozessen aus. Die Steuereinheit 16 gibt in Abhängigkeit einer Bedieneingabe mittels der Bedieneinheit 32 eine Bedienaufforderung insbesondere an den Bediener zur Auswahl und/oder Eingabe eines Betriebsparameters aus, wie beispielsweise einer Heizleistung und/oder einer Heizleistungsdichte (vgl. Fig. 5). Die Steuereinheit 16 führt in Abhängigkeit einer Bedieneingabe mittels der Bedieneinheit 32 einen aus dem Katalog an speziellen Heizprozessen ausgewählten speziellen Heizprozess durch. In dem Verfahren wird durch die Steuereinheit 16 ein spezieller Heizprozess in dem Teilbereich 14 durchgeführt.The operator selects a special heating process from the catalog of special heating processes via an operating input by means of the operating unit 32. Depending on an operator input by means of the operator unit 32, the control unit 16 issues an operator request, in particular to the operator for the selection and / or input of an operating parameter, such as for example a heating power and / or a heating power density (cf. Fig. 5 ). The control unit 16 carries out a special heating process selected from the catalog of special heating processes as a function of an operating input by means of the operating unit 32. In the method, the control unit 16 carries out a special heating process in the partial area 14.

BezugszeichenReference numerals

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KochfeldvorrichtungHob device
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Variabler KochflächenbereichVariable hob area
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TeilbereichSubarea
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SteuereinheitControl unit
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GargeschirrCookware
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SensorbereichSensor range
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Positionposition
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Infrarot-SensorInfrared sensor
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KochfeldCooktop
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KochfeldplatteCooktop
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HeizelementHeating element
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BedieneinheitControl unit
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SensoreinheitSensor unit
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  1. Hotplate device with at least one variable cooking surface area (12), which has at least one subarea (14), which is provided to carry out special heating processes, which deviate from a normal heating of a positioned item of cookware (18), with which a control input of at least one operating parameter is required by means of a control unit (32), and with a controller (16), which is provided, in the case of detecting a positioned item of cookware (17) in the subarea (14), to automatically offer a catalogue of a number of special heating processes for selection, characterised in that the catalogue comprises at least one heating process using earlier heating settings or at least one grill heating process or at least one boost heating process, in which the controller (16) operates at least one heating element (30), which is assigned to the positioned item of cookware (18), during an in particular predetermined period of time with a heating output density which extends beyond a normal heating output density.
  2. Hotplate device according to claim 1, characterised in that the subarea (14) is smaller than the variable cooking surface area (12).
  3. Hotplate device according to claim 2, characterised in that a size of the subarea (14) is embodied to be variable.
  4. Hotplate device according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the subarea (14) has at least one sensor area (20) which defines at least essentially one position (22) of the subarea (14).
  5. Hotplate device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by at least one infrared sensor (24), which is provided to detect at least one temperature of an item of cookware (18) positioned in the subarea (14).
  6. Hotplate device according to claim 5, characterised in that the infrared sensor (24) is provided to detect the item of cookware (18) positioned in the subarea (14).
  7. Hotplate device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the catalogue comprises at least one temperature-controlled heating process.
  8. Hotplate, in particular induction hotplate, having at least one hotplate device (10) according to one of the preceding claims.
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