JP4345454B2 - Cooker - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a heating cooker used for a kitchen or business use in a general home.

Conventionally, induction heating cookers have been widely used as this type of heating cooker, and all the operation units for inputting instructions for heating cooking provided corresponding to a plurality of heating means are provided on the top plate (for example, (Refer to Patent Document 1), or an operation unit is provided separately in two locations, the top plate upper surface and the main body front surface, and the operation unit on the front surface of the main body is provided with means for prohibiting the operation of the operation unit on the top plate upper surface (for example, And Patent Document 2) are known.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-214677 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-77634

  However, in the conventional configuration in which all the operation units are provided on the upper surface of the top plate, for example, when the user accidentally shifts the cooking container during cooking, unnecessary operations are unnecessary at the bottom of the cooking container. In some cases, a user's hand accidentally touches the operation unit, or the user's hand is accidentally operated. In addition, if the operation part is provided separately in two places, the top plate upper surface and the front surface of the main body, and the operation part on the front surface of the main body is provided with means for prohibiting operation of the operation part on the top plate upper surface, Although there are fewer problems, the operation unit on the front surface of the main body is a position that can be reached by a short child, and there has been a problem that misoperation occurs due to mischief of the child.

  This invention solves the said conventional subject, and it aims at providing the heating cooker which can eliminate the misoperation of the operation part which inputs the instruction | indication of heating cooking.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the cooking device of the present invention is configured such that the selection unit selects an operation unit that invalidates the input among the operation units that input the cooking instruction, and the selection unit selects the cooking unit. While it is possible to select invalidation of input from one operation unit or a set of one operation unit , conversely, it is possible to invalidate input from another operation unit or another operation unit by the selection means. It can be selected .

  As a result, the user can select by the selection means so as to invalidate the input from the operation unit that may cause an erroneous operation, so that the erroneous operation of the operation unit can be eliminated, the usability is good, and the safety Can be secured.

  The cooking device of the present invention can eliminate an erroneous operation of the operation unit, is easy to use, and can ensure safety.

A first invention includes a main body constituting an outer shell, a top plate provided on an upper surface of the main body, a plurality of heating portions for heating a cooking container placed on the top plate, and a lower portion of the top plate. A plurality of heating means provided corresponding to the heating unit and a plurality of ones for inputting the same command for performing the heating cooking provided corresponding to the heating means are provided at different positions on the upper surface or side surface of the main body. to a plurality of sets disposed operating unit, a detecting unit for detecting an input operation to the operation unit, the disabled and control means for controlling the heating means by a signal from the detecting unit, the input of the pre-SL operating unit to select an object, said by different operations from the operation of the normal, or a dedicated selection switch is provided and a selection means constituted by Rukoto, the one selected by said selection means It is possible to select invalidation of input from the operation unit or one set of the operation units, and conversely, invalidate input from the other operation unit or the other set of operation units by the selection unit. By making the cooking device selectable, the user can select by the selection means so as to invalidate the input from the operation unit that may cause an erroneous operation, thus eliminating the erroneous operation of the operation unit. It is easy to use and secures safety.

Further, since the use for the user can be selected by the selection means so as to disable the input from the set of the operation unit or the operation unit of the different positions which may erroneous operation occurs, the erroneous operation of the operation section for the user It is easy to use and secures safety. In particular, since the items to be selected in the group of operation units can be selected together, it is possible to save the trouble of setting individual operation units.

According to a second aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first aspect of the invention, the storage means for storing the selection result by the selection means is provided so that the energization is cut off when the input from the certain operation unit is invalidated by the selection means. However, the previous setting can be continued at the time of re-energization, and the usability can be improved by eliminating the trouble of resetting by the user each time the power is re-energized.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited by this embodiment.

(Embodiment 1)
1 and 2 show a cooking device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, an upper surface of a main body 11 constituting an outline of a heating cooker is provided with a top plate 12 made of heat resistant glass covered with a top frame 13. The heating means 14 shown in FIG. 2 is arranged on the lower surface of the top plate 12 in the main body 11. In the present embodiment, the heating means 14 includes two induction heating coils that heat the cooking object by heating the cooking container by induction heating, and a radial heater that uses a cooking container that cannot be used for induction heating. It is configured. Further, a plurality of heating portions 15 for heating the cooking container placed above the top plate 12 are provided on the top surface of the top plate 12 corresponding to the position where the heating means 14 is disposed. That is, the induction heating units 15a and 15b and the radial heating unit 15c in the present embodiment. On the top surface of the top plate 12, there is provided an operation unit 16 for inputting a command for performing heating cooking provided corresponding to each heating means 14. In the present embodiment, a total of six operation units 16 for inputting the same command are provided at different positions, that is, three at the left and right. The operation unit 16 may be provided on the top frame 13 instead of the top plate 12.

  Further, inside the main body 11, a detection unit 17 that detects an input operation to the operation unit 16, a control unit 18 that controls the heating unit 14 by a signal from the detection unit 17, and an input of the operation unit 16 are invalidated. The selection means 19 which selects what to do and the memory | storage means 20 which memorize | stores the selection result of the selection means 19 are provided. The selection means 19 is configured by, for example, an operation different from the normal operation, that is, by pressing and holding the selected operation unit 16, simultaneously pressing a plurality of operation units 16, or providing a dedicated selection switch. In particular, the means is not limited.

  Next, the operation and action of the cooking device will be described.

  In cooking, the user selects a heating unit 15 suitable for the cooking. Assume that the left induction heating unit 15a is selected. When the user places the cooking container on the induction heating unit 15a and then presses the operation unit 16 corresponding to the start of heating of the induction heating unit 15a, the detection unit 17 detects this, and the control unit 18 applies the induction heating coil. Heating is started by instructing energization. Here, for a user who cooks with a cooking container with his left hand, it is easier to use the operation unit 16 on the right side, and the left operation unit 16 has a bottom portion of the cooking container when the cooking container is displaced. May cause misoperation.

Therefore, for example, the user presses two of the three operation units 16 arranged on the right side simultaneously. As a result, the selection means 19 operates and inputs from the three operation units 16 arranged on the left side become invalid. Note that the selection method by the selection means 19 is not limited to two simultaneous pressing of the operation unit 16 as described above.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the cooking device can be used at the position of the operation unit 16 that is convenient for the user by including the selection unit 19 for selecting the operation unit 16. Note that by small animals, such as cat walk on the operation unit 16, also unforeseen situation prevention such as heating means 14 is operated while without the knowledge of the user, can be accommodated by selection by the selection means 19.

  In addition, since the storage unit 20 can store the selection result, when the operation is interrupted in a state where a certain operation unit 16 is disabled, the previous setting can be continued by re-energizing. As a result, it is possible to save the user from having to make settings every time power is turned on again, and the usability is improved.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the case where the operation part 16 was provided on the upper surface of the top plate 12 was shown, when the operation part 16 is provided in the main body 11 side surface right and left, it depends on the standing position of the user with respect to the heating cooker. Since it is expected that the operation unit 16 touches the body and makes an erroneous operation, invalidating the operation unit 16 on the standing position side can prevent an erroneous operation during cooking and secure safety.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the heating means 14 is composed of an induction heating means and a radial heater, but the heating means has the same effect even if it is based on electrical resistance such as a halogen heater or a sheathed heater or a gas stove. .

  In the present embodiment, the operation unit 16 is provided at two places, three each on the left and right sides, but the operation unit 16 that performs the same command is not limited to two places. Furthermore, although the case where what input the same command was provided in several places was demonstrated as the operation part 16, it is not restricted to this. In other words, when the three operation parts 16 corresponding to the heating means 14 are provided only at one place (corresponding to the conventional one in which the operation parts are all provided on the top surface of the top plate), the three operation parts 16 are also selected. By providing the means 19, it is possible to invalidate the input from the other operation unit 16. Even in this case, the same effect as the present embodiment can be obtained.

(Embodiment 2)
3 and 4 show a cooking device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The same elements as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the operation unit 16 is divided into a first operation unit set 16a and a second operation unit set 16b. The first operation unit set 16 a is configured to be openable and retractable on the front surface of the main body 11, and is provided with a display unit 21 that displays various states in accordance with operations in the first operation unit set 16 a. Has been. The second operation unit set 16 b is provided on the top surface of the top plate 12. The operation unit sets 16a and 16b are for inputting the same command, and invalidate the input from the operation unit set 16a or 16b selected by the selection means 19.

  Although not shown in the first embodiment, the heating means 14 can be used for two induction heating coils 14a and 14b for heating the cooking object by heating the cooking container by induction heating, and induction heating. It is comprised from the radial heater 14c heated using the cooking container which is not.

  Next, the operation and action of the cooking device will be described.

  The user selects a heating method suitable for cooking when cooking. Assume that the induction heating unit 15a is selected.

  After the user places the cooking container on the heating unit 15, when the operation unit corresponding to the start of heating of the induction heating unit 15a in the second operation unit set 16b is pressed, the detection unit 17 detects this, The control means 18 instructs the induction heating coil 14a to be energized, and heating is started. When the user keeps an eye on the cooking device, the user presses the operation unit in the first operation unit set 16a for, for example, 3 seconds. In this way, the input from the selection unit 19 from the first operation unit set 16a is invalidated, and the display unit 21 displays that the first operation unit set 16a is invalid. The selection method by the selection unit 19 is not limited as described in the first embodiment.

  Here, while the user keeps an eye on the cooking device, the child approaches the cooking device and presses the operation unit in the first operation unit set 16a that the user can reach as predicted by the user. Even if it begins to play, since the input from the set 16a of the 1st operation part is invalid, a heating cooker is not influenced at all with respect to a child's mischief. Conversely, invalidating the input from the second operation unit set 16b can also be selected.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by using the selection means 19 for selecting the operation unit set 16a or 16b whose input is invalidated by the user from among a plurality of operation unit 16a and 16b sets, The child mischievously touches the first set of operating units 16a while the person takes his eyes off the heating cooker, or accidentally touches the second set of operating units 16b during cooking. Even if the user steps on the second operation unit set 16b, the heating means 14 does not arbitrarily energize or change the input power, thereby ensuring safety.

  Also in the present embodiment, the storage means 20 in the first embodiment can be provided, and conversely, the display means 21 in the present embodiment can be provided in the first embodiment. Thus, it is not restricted to each embodiment itself, It can combine suitably as needed.

  As described above, the cooking device according to the present invention can eliminate erroneous operation of the operation unit for the user, is easy to use, and can ensure safety, and thus is used for general kitchens, business use, and the like. The present invention can be applied not only to a cooking device but also to all cooking equipment having an operation unit.

The top view of the heating cooker in Embodiment 1 of this invention Block diagram showing the heating control of the cooking device The disassembled perspective view of the heating cooker in Embodiment 2 of this invention Block diagram showing the heating control of the cooking device

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Main body 12 Top plate 13 Top frame 14 Heating means 15 Heating part 16 Operation part 16a 1st operation part set 16b 2nd operation part set 17 Detection part 18 Control means 19 Selection means 20 Storage means 21 Display means

Claims (2)

A main body constituting the outer shell, a top plate provided on the upper surface of the main body, a plurality of heating parts for heating the cooking container placed above the top plate, and the heating part corresponding to the heating part below the top plate. A plurality of heating means provided in combination with each other, and an operation unit provided with a plurality or a plurality of sets of inputs for inputting the same command for performing heating cooking provided corresponding to each of the heating means at different positions on the upper surface or side surface of the main body If, for selecting a detection unit for detecting an input operation to the operation unit, and control means for controlling the heating means by a signal from the detecting unit, those for disabling the input of the pre-SL operating unit, by the unusual operation with the operation unit, or a dedicated selection switch is provided and a selection means constituted by Rukoto, the operation unit or a single selected by said selection means Heating that can be selected to invalidate the input from the set of operation units, and conversely, the selection means can select to invalidate the input from the other operation unit or the other set of operation units Cooking device. The cooking device according to claim 1, further comprising storage means for storing a selection result obtained by the selection means.

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