EP3980690A1

EP3980690A1 - A burner assembly with radial outward flame

Info

Publication number: EP3980690A1
Application number: EP19937243.4A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Ali Erkan MAMUR
Original assignee: Femas Metal Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
Current assignee: Femas Metal Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
Priority date: 2019-07-10
Filing date: 2019-07-10
Publication date: 2022-04-13
Also published as: EP3980690A4; WO2021006830A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a circumferential wall (11) having a gas inlet (50) in which an injector (60) supplying combustible gas is mounted in a horizontal or acute angle position, and a lower body (10) in which a venturi element (13) adjacent to a mixture chamber (14) accessed by the gas inlet (50) and an air inlet (18) and where the circumferential wall (11) is at least partially delimited; a burner assembly for cooker appliances comprising a flame distributer (30) where an air-gas mixture supplied from the lower body (10) by being fed from a mixture chamber (14) is transferred through a corresponding distribution channel (26) and where the air-gas mixture exits radially outward through a plurality of slits (32) in an outer wall (34) thereof. The burner assembly comprises an internal wall (35) that surrounds the distribution channel (26) in a way that defines a feeding chamber (33) by taking it therebetween, in a distanced manner with the outer wall (34).

Description

A BURNER ASSEMBLY WITH RADIAL OUTWARD FLAME

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a burner assembly used on gas cooker appliances and providing a gas and air mixture with the help of a venturi element.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A cooker is equipped with a burner assembly that supplies a mixture of flammable gas and air to the mounting holes provided from a burner plate. The burner assembly has an inlet opening to which an injector is connected. Horizontal or vertical injector types are available depending on whether the injector is placed on the base of the lower body from the bottom or on the circumferential wall thereof from the side.

The burner assembly comprising a horizontal or partially angled injector is preferred due to its efficiency. In such burner assemblies, an external venturi element is present and the gas is accelerated by blowing the flammable gas supplied by the gas injector towards the venturi. The accelerated gas is taken into a container-shaped lower body and the air-gas mixture is transferred to a flame distributor and ignited herein by means of a lighter.

EP12714702 discloses a gas burner that generates a radial inward flame. A gas burner with inward-facing flame is disclosed, comprising a base body comprising a chamber connected to a radial venturi pipe fed by a gas injector; a mixing body with toroidal base that defines a toroidal mixing chamber communicating with the chamber of the base body; a circular upper cover with internal surface facing towards the axis of the upper cover, wherein a plurality of holes is obtained, in communication with the mixing chamber for inward-facing emission of flames.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The object of the invention is to provide a compact structure in a burner assembly having a venturi element, while at the same time increasing the combustion efficiency. In order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, the invention relates to a circumferential wall having a gas inlet in which an injector supplying combustible gas is mounted in a horizontal or acute angle position, and a lower body in which a venturi element adjacent to a mixture chamber accessed by the gas inlet and an air inlet and where the circumferential wall is at least partially delimited; a burner assembly for cooker appliances comprising a flame distributer where an air-gas mixture supplied from the lower body is transferred through a corresponding distribution channel and where the air-gas mixture exits radially outward through a plurality of slits in an outer wall thereof. The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an internal wall that surrounds the distribution channel in a way that defines a feeding chamber by taking it in between, in a distanced manner with the outer wall. The feeding chamber allows the gas-air mixture from the distribution channel to rise directly between the outer wall and the inner wall to flow out of the slits. In the feeding chamber, which is narrowed thanks to the inner wall, an efficient combustion performance is achieved with minimal pressure loss by raising from the supply chamber the gas-air mixture coming from the distribution channel. The inner wall and the outer wall may have a shape that is parallel or that converges to each other from various portions.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the air inlet is provided directly on the circumferential wall by being aligned to the distribution channel perpendicularly or at an acute angle in such a way to supply combustible gas from the lower body to form an air-gas mixture therewith. Thus, a compact burner structure is provided. The air drawn to the lower body in radial direction from the circumferential wall is taken up axially and transferred radially outward through the slits in the flame distributor. This structure has been determined to provide high combustion performance as well as low emission values compared to burner assemblies that do not have a distribution chamber between the inner and outer walls.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the air inlet is aligned adjacent to the gas inlet on the circumferential wall in such a way to face the venturi element. Thus, it has been determined that the combustible gas supplied by the injector into the lower body in a pressurized manner facilitates drawing air from the adjacent air inlet during entry into the opposite venturi element.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the outer wall and the inner wall extend coaxially. Thus, a corridor is obtained in the distribution chamber with each part at an equal distance. This equidistant corridor prevents the formation of turbulence during the advance of the air- gas mixture and reduces pressure loss. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a flat cover that fits on the outer wall along an outer portion, in such a way to cover the feeding chamber. The flat cover ensures that the feeding chamber is covered in such a way that it only provides air exit through the slits. It prevents foreign material entry to the feeding chamber from the top. Moreover, it is easily cleanable since it is removable.

A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a central portion that follows the outer portion of the cover and fits into the inner wall. It blocks the central portion and the outer portion together in such a way to prevent the visibility of the lower body from above. In an alternative embodiment, a hole can be made in the central portion so that the cover can be adjusted to only cover the feeding chamber.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the feeding chamber is in the form of a toroid. In this form, the middle portion in the flame distributor is cold compared to the sides, so that the heat distribution is improved, preventing damage to the coatings in the flame distributor, for example, due to the high temperature.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the central chamber is at least partially aligned on the venturi element. It allows obtaining a compact burner element in which a flame distributor with a central chamber located on the venturi element fits into the lower body.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner wall extends to delimit a central chamber and comprises a sensor element rising from the central chamber. The flame sensor is delimited in the central chamber; thereby measurement consistency is increased as it is placed in a cooled area relative to the circumferential ends. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor element is a heat sensing probe. The presence of a lower heat effect in the central chamber compared to the distribution channel allows for a high-consistency measurement, for example, for a pot placed thereon.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the sensor element is in a rod-like form rising from the central chamber. In this way, heat detection by conduction becomes possible, for example, by stretching it to touch the bottom of the pot from the top.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the sensor element comprises a handle portion placed on the lower body. Since the handle portion is fixed to the lower body, it is possible for the sensor element to be fixed in the burner and to be disassembled when necessary. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the sensor element is fixed in the middle of the central chamber. Thanks to the inner wall, the amount of heat in the central portion is reduced compared to the circumferential ends. Since the heat effect occurs at the middle of the center, it is possible for the sensor to be affected minimally by the temperature of the burner in case of burning with the burner.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inner wall extends shorter than the outer wall. In this way, it is closed with a curvilinear cover from the upper portions thereof, and the central portion where the inner wall is located creates a height difference with the circumferential portion.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower body is made of metal injection. Metal injection allows for the integrated formation of the venturi element, air and gas inlet in one operation.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the outer wall and the inner wall are in circular form and the ratio of their diameters to each other is between 0.4 and 0.9, respectively. It has surprisingly been observed that this ratio produces the lowest emission values in case of burning with the burner.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a representative embodiment with a one-piece flat top cover of the burner assembly of the invention with a radial outward flame having a single burning ring.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the burner assembly given in Figure 1 with the top cover removed.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a representative embodiment of the burner assembly of the invention having a one-piece top cover.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a burner assembly comprising a cover having a hole in the middle of which a rod-like sensor is placed.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the representative embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 4. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional perspective illustration of a burner assembly with a radial outward flame having a single ring comprising a rod sensor in the center of the cover.

Figure 7 is a view of the inlet portion of an ambient air cooling channel formed between a lower part and a flame distributor of a representative embodiment of the burner assembly of the invention.

Figure 8 is a general view of the air passage line from the ambient air cooling channel with the flame distributor removed in the embodiment shown in Figure 7.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this detailed description, the development of the invention is described without any limitation and only with references to the examples for a better explanation of the subject.

In Figure 1 , a lower body (10) mounted under the burner plate to mount to a hole (not shown) located in the burner plate of a gas cooker and a gas burner with a radially outward single burning ring comprising an upper part (20) placed thereon is shown as a perspective

The lower body (10) has a radial circumferential wall (1 1 ) in its front portion, and the circumferential wall (1 1 ) delimits the front portion of a mixing chamber (14). A gas inlet (50) is provided in the middle of the circumferential wall (1 1 ) in such a way to allow an injector (60) to be placed at a horizontal or acute angle. An air inlet (12) is formed in the form of an opening on the circumferential wall (1 1 ) in a distanced and adjacent manner on both sides of the gas inlet (50). The air inlet (12) is in the form of a vent, and a flow regulation element (122) having grid-like shaped holes is located thereon. A venturi element (13) shown in Figure 3 is provided in the lower body (10) adjacent to the mixing chamber (14) coaxially with the gas inlet (50). A venturi inlet (15) of the venturi element (13) and an outlet (17) in the opposite direction thereof extend from end to end in the lower body (10) in such a way to pass through the center. The lower body (10) has a container-like structure and an upper part (20) fits in a gas-tight manner to a mouth portion (16) remaining on its upper portion. A cut is created in the lower body (10) near the gas inlet (50) of the upper part (20), forming an upper opening (18) that can reach the mixing chamber (14).

The upper part (20) is a planar plate formed with a distribution channel (26) in a duct structure that extends upward close to its radial end. The mixing chamber (14) located in the lower body (10) and the venturi element (13) are closed from above with a covering portion (22) of the upper part (20). In the lower body (10), the combustible gas supplied from the gas inlet (50) and the ambient air drawn from the air inlets (12) come together in the mixture chamber (14) and is mixed at the outlet (17) after being accelerated by the venturi element (13), and the air-gas mixture is delivered to the flame distributor (30) by passing through the distribution channel (26) because of the portion that the covering portion (22) covers. In order to impermeably join the upper part (20) with the lower body (10), an upper flange (20) on the back portion of the upper part (20) overlapping with a lower flange (19) located on a back portion of the lower body (10) creates an overlapping connection area, wherein the upper and lower flanges (24, 19) are combined together, for example, with rivets.

In Figure 2, the cover (40) located on the flame distributor (30), which is removably located on the lower body (10) and has a connection that continues the distribution channel (26), is shown in perspective in a removed state. The flame distributor (30) is in the circular container-like form. A circumferential outer wall (34) of the flame distributor (30) comprises a plurality of ordered slots (32) formed transversely along its upper end. A circular inner wall (35), coaxial with the outer wall (34), delimits a central chamber (36) therein, in a distanced manner with the outer wall (34). A feeding chamber (33) is formed between the outer wall (34) and the inner wall (35). The distribution channel (26) extends radially within the feeding chamber (33). The diameter of the flame distributor (30) is smaller than the diameter of the mouth portion (16). The central chamber (36) is circular and the lower body (10) can be accessed therethrough. The venturi element (15) is accessible by the central chamber (36). A flat one-piece cover (40), seen in Figure 1 and Figure 3, sits circumferentially on the outer wall (34) from an outer portion (42), so as to close the slits (32) from the top. The central part (44) of the cover (40), on the other hand, fits circumferentially on the inner wall (35) by tilting the outer portion (42) conically inwards and completely closes the central chamber (36) from the top. At the lower portion of the central portion (44) of the cover (40), a housing (48) is formed where the inner wall (35) will be placed completely, thus making gas passage from the feeding chamber (33) to the central chamber (36) difficult. With the cover (40) sitting on the flame distributor (30), the feeding chamber (33) is closed from the top in such a way to create a toroidal form. Thus, the combustible gas supplied from the injector (60) sitting on the gas inlet (50) with a downward slope at a small angle on the horizontal axis passes from the mixing chamber (14) to the opposite venturi element (15). Meanwhile, due to the negative pressure created, air is drawn from under the cooker plate (not shown) from the air inlets (12) provided on both sides adjacent to the gas inlet (50). The air coming from the air inlet (12) and the combustible gas come together in the mixture chamber (14) and mix by passing through the venturi element (13). The flow regulation element (122) in the grid structure acts as a barrier against sudden pressure changes towards the air inlet (12) and dampens the sudden air pressures. The air exiting from the outlet (17) hits the part corresponding to the circumferential wall (1 1 ) of the lower body (10), and the air-gas mixture is taken up from the distribution channel (26) and carried to the flame distributor (30). In the flame distributor (30), the feeding channel (33) is located at the outer portion of the inner wall (35). The inner wall (35), which sits on the housing (48) from the top, transfers the air-gas mixture out of the slits (32) over the inner portion of the outer wall (34). Thus, a radial outward flame formation is formed by burning the air-gas mixture with a combustor (not shown).

In Figure 4, a representative embodiment of the burner assembly of the invention is shown in perspective, in which a sensor element (70) in the form of a rod and in the structure of a probe is placed. In this embodiment, a circular hole (46) is made in the middle of the central portion (44) of the cover (40). The sensor element (70) extends from a flattened top portion (72) to the lower body (10) over the central chamber (36), passing through the hole (46). As shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6, the sensor element (70) is placed in a slot on the upper part (20) from a handle portion (74). When a pot (not shown) is placed on the cooker, the top portion (72) contacts the bottom of the pot from the center of the circle. During the combustion created by the burner, the central chamber (36) and the central portion (44) remaining above heats less than the outer portion (42). One of the factors that provides this is that the ambient air can pass through a cooling channel (80) formed between the upper part (20) and the flame distributor (30) which is removably placed on it by aligning the distribution channel (26) along a flow direction (A). The cooling channel (80) is defined between a planar upper wall (28) of the upper part (20) and the planar lower wall (37) of the flame distributor (30) facing it. In addition, it helps cooling that the central chamber (36) remains empty and the gas is prevented from exit from the central chamber (36) by the cover (40), and the air-gas mixture is only passed through the supply chamber (33) and the combustion is made with the air-gas mixture supplied from the supply chamber (33). By creating a barrier with the inner wall (35), the central chamber (36), in which the temperature decreases, heats less and provides less heat transfer to the sensor element (70) passing through it, thus ensuring a near-realistic pot bottom temperature measurement. At the same time, the cooling provided by the central chamber (36) in the central portion (44) prevents the cover (40) from being exposed to high temperatures and, for example, the coating of the cover (40) with a coating is prevented from exfoliating.

The cooling channel (80) is shown in detail in Figure 7 and Figure 8. The cooling channel (80) is located between the equidistant distribution channels (26) that extend upwards by forming a chimney-like neck. During the drawing of air from the front portion of the lower body through the air inlet (12) over the circumferential wall (1 1 ), the ambient air drawn as shown in Figure 8 creates an air flow (A) from front to back. As the air flow (A) passes through the cooling channel (80), it creates a cooling effect on the central portion of the flame distributor (30). Thus, the heat distribution of the flame distributor (30) heated by the flame exiting from the radial outward slits (32) creates a decreasing gradient towards the radial center. The sensor element (70), which is erected in the radial center of the flame distributor (30), is affected minimally by the heating of the combustor during cooking in the central portion, which is cooled by the ambient air, and provides temperature measurement with low error.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

10 Lower body 33 Feeding chamber

1 1 Circumferential wall 34 Outer wall

12 Air inlet 35 Inner wall

122 Flow regulation element 36 Central chamber

13 Venturi element 37 Lower wall

14 Mixing chamber 40 Cover

15 Venturi inlet 42 Outer portion

16 Mouth portion 44 Central portion

17 Exit 46 Hole

18 Top opening 48 Housing

19 Lower flange 50 Gas inlet

20 Upper part 60 Injector

22 Covering portion 70 Sensor element

24 Upper flange 72 Top portion

26 Distribution channel 74 Handle portion

28 Upper wall 80 Cooling channel

30 Flame distributor A Air flow

32 Slit

Claims

1. A burner assembly for cooker appliances comprising a circumferential wall (1 1 ) having a gas inlet (50) in which an injector (60) supplying combustible gas is mounted in a horizontal or acute angle position, and a lower body (10) in which a venturi element (13) adjacent to a mixture chamber (14) accessed by the gas inlet (50) and an air inlet (18) and where the circumferential wall (1 1 ) is at least partially delimited; a flame distributer (30) where an air-gas mixture supplied from the lower body (10) by being fed from a mixture chamber (14) is transferred through a corresponding distribution channel (26) and where the air-gas mixture exits radially outward through a plurality of slits (32) in an outer wall (34) thereof, characterized in that an internal wall (35) surrounds the distribution channel (26) in a way that defines a feeding chamber (33) by taking it therebetween, in a distanced manner with the outer wall (34).

2. A burner assembly according to Claim 1 , wherein the air inlet (18) is provided in such a way to be supplied from the lower body (10) in order to form a mixture of combustible gas and air gas, aligning perpendicularly or wide-angularly to the distribution channel (26) directly on the circumferential wall (12).

3. A burner assembly according to Claim 2, wherein the air inlet (18) is aligned on the circumferential wall (1 1 ) adjacent to the gas inlet (50) in such a way to face the venturi element (13).

4. A burner assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall (34) and the inner wall (35) extend coaxially.

5. A burner assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a flat cover (40) that fits on the outer wall (34) along an outer portion (42), in such a way to cover the feeding chamber (33).

6. A burner assembly in accordance with claim 5, wherein a central portion (44) follows the outer portion (42) of the cover (40) and fits the inner wall (35).

7. A burner assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the feeding chamber (33) comprises a toroid-like form.

8. A burner assembly according to claims 6-7, wherein the central chamber (36) is at least partially aligned on the venturi element (13).

9. A burner assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner wall (35) extends in such a way to delimit a central chamber (36) and includes a sensor element (70) rising from the center chamber (36).

10. A burner assembly according to claim 9, wherein the sensor element (70) is in a rod like shape rising from the central chamber (36).

1 1 . A burner assembly according to Claim 10, wherein the sensor element (70) comprises a handle portion (74) placed on the lower body (10).

12. A burner assembly according to Claims 9-1 1 , wherein the sensor element (70) is fixed in the middle of the central chamber (36).

13. A burner assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the inner wall (35) extends shorter than the outer wall (34).

14. A burner assembly according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the lower body (10) is made of metal injection.

15. A burner assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer wall (34) and the inner wall (35) are in circular shape and the ratio of their diameters to each other is between 0.4 and 0.9, respectively.