JP4553828B2 - Induction heating device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an induction heating apparatus that heats a cooking container by electromagnetic induction.

Some conventional induction heating apparatuses are provided with an operation section on the front upper surface of the apparatus main body excluding the top plate and on the front surface of the apparatus main body. In the operation unit provided on the upper surface, a number of switches and a display unit for displaying the state of the device are arranged (for example, see Non-Patent Document 1).
There is also an electromagnetic cooker whose operation unit can be separated from the apparatus main body. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, IH Cooking Heater Catalog, January 1, 2003, p. 3-4, 6 JP 2000-323270 (2nd page, FIG. 1)

  In the induction heating device in which the operation unit and the display unit that displays the setting status of the device are arranged at the top of the device body, when the cooking container is placed on the top plate, the display part is hidden by the cooking container or cooking The container was obstructed and difficult to operate. In addition, the operation unit and the display unit have a space, and the cooking space on the top plate cannot be fully utilized, resulting in inconveniences such as difficulty in downsizing the entire apparatus.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. The first object of the present invention is to simplify the operation in the apparatus main body and make the operation portion provided in the apparatus main body compact so that the top plate The induction heating apparatus which secures the cooking space in and can reduce the whole apparatus main body without impairing the function of the apparatus is obtained.
The second object is to obtain an induction heating device that can achieve higher functionality and more functionality without increasing the size of the device body.

An induction heating device according to the present invention includes a device main body in which a plurality of heating coils are disposed under a top plate, a first operation unit disposed in an upper portion of the device main body in front of the top plate, and a wired connection to the device main body. Alternatively, a second operation unit connected wirelessly is provided, and the first operation unit includes a power switch for selecting a heating coil for induction heating the cooking vessel on the top plate, and a selected heating coil. A thermal power control switch for setting thermal power and a thermal power display unit for displaying the thermal power set by the thermal power control switch are provided , the second operation unit has a display unit having a touch panel on the screen, at least a power switch, thermal display unit, a control unit is provided for selectably displayed on the display unit as display information function switch to select and execute the cooking function of the various set in the apparatus body, electrostatic Switch also serves as a selection and heating power setting of the heating coil.

  The control unit has a plurality of layouts based on the display information, and displays the layout on the screen of the display unit based on an operation of the touch panel.

In the present invention, the second operating unit has a display unit having a touch panel on the screen, at least a power switch and a thermal power display unit, and a function switch for selecting and executing various cooking functions set in the apparatus main body. Is provided as a display information on the display unit so as to be selectable , so that the first operation unit can be simplified, so that a sufficient cooking space can be secured on the apparatus main body, Can be downsized.

Further, in the present invention, since it has a plurality of layouts based on the display information and the layout is displayed on the screen of the display unit based on the operation of the touch panel, it is multifunctional while realizing a reduction in the size of the apparatus main body. it can.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 is an external perspective view showing the entire induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 1. As shown in FIG.
The induction heating apparatus according to the first embodiment includes an apparatus main body 1, a top plate 2 for placing a cooking container on the upper part of the apparatus main body 1, and a first upper portion provided on the upper portion of the apparatus main body 1 in front of the top plate 2. The operation unit 3 is detachably connected to the apparatus main body 1 via a connection line 7 and is configured by a second operation unit 4 for remote operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the apparatus main body 1 generates a high-frequency current according to the control of the power supply unit 11 that supplies power to each unit of the apparatus main body 1, the control unit 12 that controls the entire apparatus, and the control unit 12. High frequency power generators 13a to 13c, heating coils 14a to 14c for induction heating the cooking containers on the top plate 2 based on the high frequency current from the high frequency power generators 13a to 13c, and switch operation of the first operating unit 3 A signal is generated on the basis of the control signal and output to the control unit 12. The input / output unit 15 displays the thermal power level on the thermal power display unit of the first operation unit 3 according to the signal from the control unit 12; and a transmitting and receiving unit 16 of the interface over the face for transmitting and receiving a signal to the operation unit 4.

  The first operation unit 3 includes the input / output unit 15 described above and is not shown in detail in FIG. 1. For example, a power switch, a thermal power adjustment switch, and a thermal power display unit provided for each of the heating coils 14 a to 14 c are provided. It is arranged. Each power switch is a switch for supplying a high-frequency current to each heating coil 14a to 14c, and each thermal power adjustment switch is a switch for setting the thermal power of the heating coils 14a to 14c, and each thermal power display section Is for displaying a level corresponding to the thermal power set by each thermal power control switch, and is composed of, for example, a plurality of LEDs.

The second operation unit 4 includes, for example, a touch panel on the screen, the display unit 5 including the display output unit 44 and the input unit 45 (see FIG. 2), and the operation unit 6 including the input / output unit 43. , for example, the control unit 41 is provided with a transceiver 42 (interns face). Although the operation unit 6 is not shown in detail in FIG. 1, for example, the same power switch, thermal power adjustment switch, and thermal power display unit provided in one of the three heating coils 14 a to 14 c are used. It is arranged. The power switch of the operation unit 6 is a switch for selecting each of the heating coils 14a to 14c.

  The control unit 41 discriminates the thermal power value from the set thermal power when the information of the heating coil selected by the power switch of the operation unit 6 and the thermal power set by the thermal power adjustment switch are input via the input / output unit 43. And it transmits to the apparatus main body 1 with the information of a heating coil, and the control part 12 makes it control. Conversely, when information on the heating coil and data on the thermal power value are sent from the apparatus main body 1, for example, information on the heating coil is output to the display output unit 44 and displayed on the screen of the display unit 5, The number of LEDs to be lit is determined based on the thermal power value, and the information is output to the input / output unit 43 and displayed on the thermal power display unit.

  The control unit 41 has various functions necessary for cooking (timer function for setting cooking time, water heater function, fried food function, rice cooking function, etc.), and selects the various functions as display information. Displayed on the screen of the display unit 5 through the display output unit 44, and when any one function is selected via the touch panel, the selected function is determined from the signal input through the input unit 45, and Control based on the function is performed via the control unit 12 of the apparatus main body 1.

  As described above, according to the first embodiment, since the second operation unit 4 detachably connected to the apparatus main body 1 has various functions of the apparatus, the first operation unit 3 of the apparatus main body 1 is provided. In order to simplify the operation of the first operation unit 3 by simply arranging the power switch, the thermal power adjustment switch and the thermal power display unit, which are the minimum necessary for cooking, regardless of the experience of the user, There is an effect that a sensory operation can be performed. In addition, since only the minimum necessary components are arranged in the first operation unit 3 as described above, the top plate 2 on which the cooking container is placed, so-called cooking space can be sufficiently secured, The entire apparatus body 1 can be reduced in size.

  Moreover, since the 2nd operation part 4 is connected to the apparatus main body 1 through the connection line 7 so that attachment or detachment is possible, it can operate even if it is a place away from the apparatus main body 1, and does not become an obstacle of cooking. Thus, it can be attached to a wall or the like, and can be freely arranged according to the convenience of the user.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In the first embodiment, it is described that the second operation unit 4 is detachably connected to the apparatus main body 1 via the connection line 7. However, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. Signal transmission / reception between the main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 is performed wirelessly. As shown in FIG. 4, the apparatus main body 1 is provided with a wireless transmission / reception unit 16 a connected to the control unit 12, and the second operation unit 4 includes a control unit 41 and a wireless transmission / reception unit 42 a. Built in.

  As in the first embodiment described above, the first operation unit 3 is provided with a power switch, a thermal power adjustment switch, and a thermal power display unit that are minimum required for cooking for each of the heating coils 14a to 14c. Similar to the first embodiment, the control unit 41 of the operation unit 4 controls the heating coils 14a to 14c of the apparatus main body 1 as well as a timer function necessary for cooking, a boiling function, a fried food function, a rice cooking function, and the like. Has various cooking functions.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, various settings from the second operation unit 4 can be notified to the apparatus main body 1 wirelessly, so that the degree of freedom of the installation location of the second operation unit 4 is increased. There is an effect that the degree of freedom of the operation posture on the user side is also increased.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an arrangement example of the first operation unit of the induction heating device according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a plane showing an arrangement example of the second operation unit of the induction heating device according to the third embodiment. FIG.
The first operation unit 3 provided in the apparatus main body 1 includes a power switch 31a provided in correspondence with the heating coil 14a, a thermal power adjustment switch 32a, 32b, and a thermal power display disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32a, 32b. A power switch 31b provided corresponding to the heating coil 14b, a thermal power adjustment switch 32c, 32d, a thermal power display part 33b disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32c, 32d, and a heating coil 14c. The power switch 31c, the thermal power control switches 32e and 32f, and the thermal power display unit 33c disposed between the thermal power control switches 32e and 32f are provided. The thermal power display units 33a to 33c are each composed of a plurality of LEDs as in the first and second embodiments.

The second operation unit 4 connected to the apparatus main body 1 through the connection line 7 includes a display unit 5 formed of a liquid crystal display or an LED display, and the power switch 31a as in the first operation unit 3 described above. To 31c, thermal power control switches 32a to 32f, and thermal power display units 33a to 33c are provided. The second operation unit 4, and either Yunie, fried foods, the switch 35 for setting various cooking functions such as a timer to set the cooking and the cooking time, respectively. The display unit 5 displays, for example, when a fried food switch is selected, and displays the progress of the cooking time when the cooking time is set by the timer switch. This is performed by the control unit 41.

  The internal configurations of the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 are the same as those of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Since the display unit 5 does not use a touch panel, the input unit 45 is not included. When the signal transmission / reception between the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 is performed wirelessly, the internal configuration thereof is the same as that described above with reference to FIG. 4 except for the display unit 5. It becomes the same as the form 2 of.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, the second operation unit 4 detachably connected to the apparatus main body 1 is provided with various functions provided in the apparatus main body 1. minimum required power switch to cooking on the operation unit 3 of, it is only necessary to place the thermal power adjusting switch and thermal power display unit, whereby because operation is being simplified, irrespective of the user's experience, sensory Moreover, since only the minimum necessary components are arranged in the first operation section 3 as described above, there is sufficient cooking space on the top plate 2 on which the cooking container is placed. In addition, the entire apparatus main body 1 can be reduced in size.

  Moreover, since the 2nd operation part 4 is connected to the apparatus main body 1 through the connection line 7 so that attachment or detachment is possible, it can operate this apparatus even in the place away from the apparatus main body 1, and cooking It can be attached to a wall or the like so as not to become an obstacle, and can be freely arranged according to the convenience of the user.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a first operation part of the induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 4, and FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a second operation part of the induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 4.
The first operation unit 3 in the fourth embodiment includes liquid crystal displays 34a to 34c, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, instead of the thermal power display units 33a to 33c described in the third embodiment (see FIG. 5). It is a thing. A liquid crystal display 34a is disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32a and 32b provided for the heating coil 14a, and a liquid crystal display 34b is disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32c and 32d for the heating coil 14b. A liquid crystal display 34c is disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32e and 32f provided for the coil 14c.

The second operation unit 4 includes liquid crystal displays 34a to 34c, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, instead of the thermal power display units 33a to 33c described in the third embodiment (see FIG. 6). . Similarly to the first operation unit 3 described above, the liquid crystal display 34a for the heating coil 14a is disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32a and 32b, and the liquid crystal display for the heating coil 14b is disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32c and 32d. 34b is disposed, and a liquid crystal display 34c for the heating coil 14c is disposed between the thermal power adjustment switches 32e and 32f. Also, if Yunie as in the third embodiment, fried rice, switch 35 for setting various functions such as a timer for setting the cooking time are provided.

  The internal configurations of the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 are the same as those of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Since the display unit 5 does not use a touch panel, the input unit 45 is not included. When the signal transmission / reception between the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 is performed wirelessly, the internal configuration thereof is the same as that described above with reference to FIG. 4 except for the display unit 5. It becomes the same as the form 2 of.

  As described above, according to the fourth embodiment, the first and second operation units 3 and 4 are provided with the liquid crystal display so as to display the thermal power level, so that the user can easily set the thermal power setting level. Therefore, the number of components arranged in the first operation unit 3 can be reduced, a cooking space on the top plate 2 can be secured wider, and the entire apparatus main body 1 can be downsized.

Embodiment 5 FIG.
FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a first operation part of the induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 5, and FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a second operation part of the induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 5.
The first operation unit 3 according to the fifth embodiment is disposed between power switches 31a to 31c provided for each of the heating coils 14a to 14c, thermal power adjustment switches 32a and 32b, and thermal power adjustment switches 32a and 32b. And a thermal power display unit 33 composed of a plurality of LEDs. The thermal power control switches 32a and 32b and the thermal power display unit 33 are shared. For example, when the thermal power is set by the thermal power control switches 32a and 32b after the heating coil 14a is selected by the power switch 31a, the thermal power control switches 32a and 32b correspond to the set thermal power. After the LED of the thermal power display unit 33 is turned on and the thermal power is set by the thermal power control switches 32a and 32b after the heating coil 14b is selected by the power switch 31b, the LED of the thermal power display unit 33 is changed according to the set thermal power. Light.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the second operation unit 4 includes a display unit 5 having a touch panel on the screen, one power switch 31, thermal power control switches 32a and 32b, and thermal power control switches 32a and 32b. And a thermal power display unit 33 made up of a plurality of LEDs arranged therebetween. The display unit 5 displays various functions such as the timer, the kettle, the deep-fried food, and the rice cooking described above in a selectable manner, and notifies the control unit 41 when any one of the functions is selected on the touch panel. The selected function is executed by the control unit 41 via the control unit 12 of the apparatus main body 1.

  The internal configurations of the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 are the same as those of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. When wireless transmission / reception of signals between the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 is performed, the internal configuration is the same as that of the second embodiment described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, according to the fifth embodiment, the thermal power control switches 32a and 32b and the thermal power display unit 33 are shared by the first operation unit 3, and only the power switches 31a to 31c correspond to the heating coils 14a to 14c. Therefore, the first operation unit 3 is further simplified, the operability of the user is simplified, and the cooking space on the top plate 2 can be further widened and effectively used. The whole can be downsized.

Embodiment 6 FIG.
FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a first operation part of the induction heating device according to Embodiment 6, and FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a second operation part of the induction heating device according to Embodiment 6.
The first operation unit 3 in the sixth embodiment is provided with a liquid crystal display 34 as shown in FIG. 11, for example, instead of the thermal power display unit 33 described in the fifth embodiment (see FIG. 9). . The liquid crystal display 34 is shared with the heating power adjustment switches 32a and 32b. For example, after the heating coil 14a is selected by the power switch 31a, when the heating power is set by the heating power adjustment switches 32a and 32b, the heating power level value based on the setting is displayed on the liquid crystal display 34, and the heating coil is set by the power switch 31b. When the thermal power is set by the thermal power adjustment switches 32a and 32b after selecting 14b, the thermal power level value based on the setting is displayed on the liquid crystal display 34.

  Instead of the thermal power display unit 33 described in the fifth embodiment (see FIG. 10), the second operation unit 4 is configured such that, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a liquid crystal display 34 is placed between the thermal power control switches 32a and 32b. It is provided. This liquid crystal display 34 is shared with the thermal power adjustment switches 32a and 32b in the same manner as the liquid crystal display 34 of the first operation unit 3 described above.

  The internal configurations of the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 are the same as those of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. When wireless transmission / reception of signals between the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 is performed, the internal configuration is the same as that of the second embodiment described with reference to FIG.

  As described above, according to the sixth embodiment, the heating power adjustment switches 32a and 32b and the liquid crystal display 34 are shared by the first operation unit 3, and only the power switches 31a to 31c correspond to the heating coils 14a to 14c. In addition to the effect of simplifying the first operation unit 3, simplifying the user's operability, and providing a wider cooking space on the top plate 2, the thermal power level value can be easily confirmed. Therefore, the entire apparatus main body 1 can be reduced in size.

  In Embodiments 5 and 6 (see FIGS. 10 and 12), one power switch 31 is provided in the second operation unit 4 so that the heating coils 14a to 14c can be selected. A power switch may be provided for every ~ 14c. Moreover, you may enable it to display and select the power switch (touch-type switch) for every heating coil 14a-14c on the display part 5. FIG.

Embodiment 7 FIG.
In the seventh embodiment, the apparatus main body 1 can be operated from the display unit 5 provided in the second operation unit 4, and will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a second operation unit of the induction heating apparatus according to the seventh embodiment.

  The second operation unit 4 in the seventh embodiment includes a display unit 5 having a touch panel on the screen, a control unit 41 having a transmission / reception unit 42 connected to the connection line 7, and a display output provided in the display unit 5. A unit 44 and an input unit 45 are provided. The control unit 41 has, as data, a layout of a plurality of display information set in advance according to the function of the apparatus main body 1 (see FIGS. 13A and 13B). The display information is prepared according to the user's need and according to the function necessary for cooking, and a desired image can be read out as desired by the user.

  For example, when the operation unit 4 is turned on, the control unit 41 displays display information such as a function switch on the screen in a selectable manner through the display output unit 44, and when desired display information is selected through the touch panel. The display information is discriminated through the input unit 45, and the data is read out and displayed on the screen through the display output unit 44.

  The image of the display information shown to (a) is the image 51a of the several menu switch for reading the content of a cooking menu, the image 51b of the thermal power display which displays a thermal power for every heating coil 14a-14c, and every heating coil 14a-14c The power switch image 51c arranged in the above, the function switch image 51d arranged in accordance with various functions such as fried food, kettle, and the like. The power switch image 51c is a switch for selecting the individual heating coils 14a to 14c and setting thermal power.

  The image of the display information shown in (b) is the same planar image 51e as that of the apparatus main body 1 in place of the thermal display image 51b and the power switch image 51c in the display information (a) described above. The circular shape of the planar image 51e corresponds to the heating coils 14a to 14c. When the circular portion on which “thermal power 1” is printed is touched, the heating coil 14a is selected and the thermal power can be set.

  As described above, according to the seventh embodiment, a desired display image is displayed on the display unit 5 of the second operation unit 4, and the operation of the heating coils 14a to 14c and various functions and cooking menus are displayed on the display unit. Since the first operation unit 3 can be simplified, it is possible to realize multi-function without increasing the size of the apparatus main body 1.

  In addition, in Embodiment 7, although applied to the 2nd operation part 4 to which the connection line 7 was connected was described, you may apply to the 2nd operation part 4 transmitted / received with the apparatus main body 1 wirelessly. .

Embodiment 8 FIG.
In the seventh embodiment, the control unit 41 has a plurality of pieces of display information data. However, in the eighth embodiment, a recording medium storing the data is prepared, and the second recording medium is used for cooking. It is attached to the operation unit 4 so that desired display information can be read out, and will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is an external perspective view showing the entire induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 8 of the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the second operation unit 4 of the induction heating apparatus according to Embodiment 8. FIG. 16 is an image diagram illustrating an example of a cooking menu displayed on the display unit 5 of the second operation unit 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the second operation unit 4 according to the eighth embodiment has a slot 46 for inserting, for example, a memory card 100 of a recording medium, and data input in which the memory card 100 is detachably connected. I / F unit 47 is provided. When the memory card 100 is connected to the data input I / F unit 47, the control unit 41 of the second operation unit 4 reads a plurality of switch images from the memory card 100 and displays them on the screen through the display output unit 44. When the desired display information is selected through the touch panel, the display information is discriminated through the input unit 45, and the display information is read from the memory card 100 and displayed on the screen through the display output unit 44. indicate.

  For example, when one cooking menu switch is selected from a plurality of switches for selecting display information displayed on the screen of the display unit 5, for example, “mushroom curry 51f” set corresponding to the switch. Is read from the memory card 100 and displayed on the screen via the display output unit 44 (see FIG. 16).

  As described above, according to the eighth embodiment, desired display information is read from the memory card 100 and displayed on the display unit 5 of the second operation unit 4, and the operation of the heating coils 14a to 14c, various functions, Since the cooking menu can be selected from the screen of the display unit 5, the first operation unit 3 can be simplified, and therefore, there is an effect that the multi-function can be realized without increasing the size of the apparatus main body 1.

  In the seventh and eighth embodiments, the application to the second operation unit 4 to which the connection line 7 is connected is described. However, the present invention is applied to the second operation unit 4 that transmits and receives wirelessly with the apparatus main body 1. Also good.

Embodiment 9 FIG.
In the ninth embodiment, a plurality of apparatus main bodies can be selected and controlled from the second operation unit, and will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an induction heating device according to the ninth embodiment.
The induction heating apparatus according to the ninth embodiment includes a plurality of apparatus main bodies 1a to 1c and a second operation unit 4 that is detachably connected to the plurality of apparatus main bodies 1a to 1c via a connection line 7. Yes. Any of the first operation units 3 described in the first to sixth embodiments is provided in the plurality of apparatus main bodies 1a to 1c.

  The second operation unit 4 includes an interface transmission / reception unit 48 provided corresponding to the plurality of apparatus main bodies 1a to 1c, a control unit 41, and a touch panel on the screen, and includes a display output unit 44 and an input unit 45. The display part 5 provided with this is provided. The control unit 41 displays on the screen of the display unit 5 images (switches) from which a plurality of device main bodies 1a to 1c can be selected. When any device main body is selected, the control unit 41 selects the heating coils 14a to 14c and While displaying the image which can adjust a thermal power on the screen of the display part 5, the image which can select various functions and a cooking menu is displayed.

  Thus, since the control function of the heating coils 14a to 14c and other functions are given to the second operation unit 4 and can be set for the plurality of apparatus main bodies 1a to 1c, the apparatus main bodies 1a to 1c are provided. There is an effect that the multi-function can be realized without increasing the size of 1c.

  In the ninth embodiment, it has been described that the plurality of apparatus main bodies 1a to 1c and the second operation unit 4 are connected by the connection line 7. However, as described in the second embodiment, signals are transmitted wirelessly. May be transmitted / received.

Embodiment 10 FIG.
In the tenth embodiment, a host device is connected to the second operation unit so that the device body can be controlled from the host device, and will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an induction heating device according to the tenth embodiment.
The induction heating apparatus according to the tenth embodiment, the apparatus main body 1, and a communication interface over the face 49, the second operation unit 4 which is connected via a detachable connection line 7 to the apparatus main body 1, a display device 111 And a higher-level device such as a personal computer 110 that is detachably connected to the communication interface 49 of the second operation unit 4 via a communication means such as RS-232C (or RS-422). ing. The second operation unit 4 and the personal computer 110 (hereinafter simply referred to as “PC 110”) may be connected to each other via a LAN laid indoors.

  The second operation unit 4 includes a control unit 41 that executes various processes in accordance with commands from the personal computer 110. For example, a command for controlling the apparatus main body 1 and a program including image data of a display image are mounted on the personal computer 110, the display image is displayed on the display device 111, and the second operation unit 4 is connected to the personal computer 110. For example, when a command to turn on the heating coil 14a is received based on the operation of the display image from the power source, the heating coil 14a is turned on, and when the setting command for the heating power is received, the setting heating power is controlled. When receiving a command to turn off the heating coil 14a, induction heating by the heating coil 14a is stopped. When receiving a command based on a cooking program via the Internet downloaded by the personal computer 110, for example, a command for setting cooking time or heating power, the apparatus main body 1 is controlled based on the command. Since the display image of the second operation unit 4 can be displayed on the display device 111 by the personal computer 110, the layout of the display image can be changed by the personal computer 110.

  As described above, according to the tenth embodiment, various controls of the apparatus main body 1 based on the display image set in the second operation unit 4 can be performed from the personal computer 110, and the Internet downloaded by the personal computer 110 is used. Since the control of the apparatus main body 1 based on the via cooking program can be performed through the second operation unit 4, in addition to the effect that multi-function can be realized without increasing the size of the apparatus main body 1, the function is further improved. be able to.

Embodiment 11 FIG.
In the tenth embodiment, it has been described that the personal computer 110 is connected to one apparatus main body 1 via the second operation unit 4. However, in the eleventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. A plurality of apparatus main bodies 1 can be controlled from 10.
As shown in the figure, for example, RS-232C (or RS-422) is connected to each of the plurality of second operation units 4 connected to each apparatus body 1 via a connection line 7 and each of the plurality of second operation units 4. ) And a personal computer 110 connected via a communication means.

  In the tenth embodiment, each display image set in the plurality of second operation units 4 is displayed on the display device 111 of the personal computer 110, so that each device body 1 can be centrally controlled by the personal computer 110. . In addition, confirmation of the operating status of each device body 1, monitoring of power consumption, failure diagnosis by each device body 1, and the like can be realized through the display device 111.

Embodiment 12 FIG.
In the eleventh embodiment, it has been described that the second operation unit 4 is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of apparatus main bodies 1, but in the twelfth embodiment, as shown in FIG. One second operation unit 4 is connected via a connection line, and a personal computer 110 is provided as a host device of the second operation unit 4. The display image set in the second operation unit 4 is displayed on the display device 111 of the personal computer 110, and the device main body 1 is controlled based on the display image after the device main body 1 is selected.

  As described above, since a plurality of apparatus main bodies 1 can be centrally managed by one personal computer 110 and one second operation unit 4 in the same manner as in the eleventh embodiment, the function can be improved. .

  In the tenth to twelfth embodiments, it has been described that the apparatus main body 1 and the second operation unit 4 are connected by the connection line 7. However, as described in the second embodiment, wireless signal transmission / reception is performed. In addition, the signal may be transmitted and received between the personal computer 110 and the second operation unit 4 wirelessly. Further, although the apparatus main body 1 can be controlled from the personal computer 110 through the second operation unit 4, it goes without saying that the apparatus main body 1 can be directly controlled from the second operation unit 4.

  Examples of utilization of the present invention include IH cooking heaters and electromagnetic cookers.

It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the whole induction heating apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the induction heating device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing an entire induction heating apparatus according to a second embodiment. 6 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an induction heating device according to Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a first operation unit of an induction heating device according to a third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a second operation part of the induction heating device according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a first operation unit of an induction heating device according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a second operation part of the induction heating device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a first operation unit of an induction heating device according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a second operation unit of an induction heating device according to a fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a first operation unit of an induction heating device according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a second operation unit of an induction heating device according to a sixth embodiment. FIG. 25 is a plan view showing a second operation part of the induction heating device according to the seventh embodiment. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the whole induction heating apparatus which concerns on Embodiment 8 of this invention. FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a second operation unit of an induction heating device according to an eighth embodiment. It is an image figure which shows an example of the cooking menu displayed on the display part of the 2nd operation part. FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an induction heating device according to a ninth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an induction heating device according to a tenth embodiment. FIG. 20 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an induction heating device according to an eleventh embodiment. FIG. 20 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an induction heating device according to a twelfth embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Apparatus main body, 2 Top plate, 3 1st operation part, 4 2nd operation part, 5 Display part, 6 Operation part, 7 Connection line, 11 Power supply part, 12 Control part, 13a-13c High frequency power generation part, 14a to 14c Heating coil, 15 input / output unit, 16 transmission / reception unit, 16a wireless transmission / reception unit, 41 control unit, 42 transmission / reception unit, 42a wireless transmission / reception unit, 43 input / output unit, 44 display output unit, 45 input unit 46, memory card insertion slot, 47 data input I / F section, 48 transmission / reception section, 49 communication interface.

Claims (5)

An apparatus body in which a plurality of heating coils are arranged under the top plate;
A first operation unit disposed in an upper part of the apparatus main body in front of the top plate;
A second operation unit connected to the apparatus body via a wired or wireless connection,
The first operation unit is set by a power switch for selecting a heating coil for induction heating the cooking vessel on the top plate, a heating power adjustment switch for setting the heating power of the selected heating coil, and a heating power adjustment switch. a thermal display unit for displaying the heating power is provided,
The second operation unit includes a display unit having a touch panel on a screen, at least the power switch and the thermal power display unit, and a function switch for selecting and executing various cooking functions set in the apparatus main body. And a control unit for selectively displaying on the display unit as display information,
The induction power device , wherein the power switch serves both as a selection of the heating coil and a setting of thermal power . Wherein the control unit, the has a plurality of layouts based on the display information, the induction heating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the displaying the layout on the screen of the display unit based on the operation of the touch panel. A recording medium storing at least the display information;
3. The guidance according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays display information stored in the recording medium on the display unit when the recording medium is attached to the second operation unit. 4. Heating device. The second operation unit, the induction heating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises an interface connectable to a plurality of apparatus. The induction heating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the second operation unit includes an interface connectable to a host device that controls the device main body.

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