WO2018103961A1

WO2018103961A1 - An oven comprising a heater

Info

Publication number: WO2018103961A1
Application number: PCT/EP2017/077882
Authority: WO
Inventors: Emrah BICER; Merih Tarimtoru; Altan OZKOK; Ilhan OFLUGIL
Original assignee: Arcelik Anonim Sirketi
Priority date: 2016-12-08
Filing date: 2017-10-31
Publication date: 2018-06-14
Also published as: TR201618090A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to an oven (1) comprising an oven cavity (2) wherein the foodstuff to be cooked are placed; a body (3) that surrounds the oven cavity (2) and that has the form of a box with the front side open; a door (4) that provides access into the oven cavity (2), and a heater (5) that is disposed on the body (3) and that enables the foodstuff placed inside the oven cavity (2) to be cooked.

Description

AN OVEN COMPRISING A HEATER

The present invention relates to an oven comprising a heater.

In ovens, the cooking process is generally performed by operating together the heaters and the fan disposed in the oven cavity. The hot air heated by the heaters disposed on the ceiling, the base or the rear wall of the oven cavity is distributed into the oven cavity by means of the fan. Conventional gas ovens in which a gas burner is utilized for grilling food are commonly known. In such conventional gas ovens, the gas burner is usually arranged close to the ceiling of the oven cavity. The side walls of the oven cavity are provided with supports for mounting a grill rack at one of a plurality of levels below the gas burner. The user places the food to be grilled on the grill rack.

In the state of the art Japanese Patent Application No. JPS6078226, a gas stove comprising a grill chamber and a grill rack for supporting the food to be grilled is disclosed.

The aim of the present invention is the realization of an oven that has both oven and grill functions.

The oven realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention, explicated in the first claim and the respective claims thereof, comprises an oven cavity wherein the foodstuff to be cooked are placed; a box-shaped body with front side open that surrounds the oven cavity; a door that provides access into the oven cavity, and a heater that is disposed on the body and that enables the foodstuff placed in the oven cavity to be cooked. The foodstuff desired to be cooked is placed into the oven cavity through the door. The foodstuff is cooked by heating the oven cavity by means of the heater.

The oven of the present invention comprises an opening disposed on the body so as to be above the heater, and at least one carrier whereon the foodstuff desired to be cooked is placed and that is detachably disposed in the opening. The carrier that is disposed on the body so that there remains a distance predetermined by the producer between the carrier and the heater enables the heat emitted from the heater to be transmitted to the foodstuff placed on the carrier. Thus, the user performs the cooking process by rotating the foodstuff on the carrier, and the oven is enabled to be used as a grill.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises a support that is disposed on the body and that surrounds the opening, and a reflector plate that is disposed on the support. The support disposed in the body so as to be in the opening forms a surface whereon the reflector plate is positioned. Thus, the reflector plate enabling the heat emitted from the heater to be reflected onto the foodstuff is enabled to be positioned above the heater without contacting the same. While the cooking process is performed on the carrier, the reflector plate disposed above the heater prevents liquids such as oil, etc. flowing from the foodstuff towards the oven cavity from contacting the heater. In this embodiment, the reflector plate comprises a plurality of housings wherein the liquids are collected. By means of the reflector plate, the heater is prevented from malfunctioning by preventing the contact of the heater with liquids during the grill process.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises a cover that is movably disposed on the body. As the user places the cover on the body so as to cover the opening, the cooking process is enabled to be performed in the oven cavity inside the oven. The carrier can be placed on the opening as the user moves the cover away from the opening. Thus, cooking process with the grill function can be performed after the user moves the cover from the opening.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises a handle that is disposed on the cover. The user easily moves the cover towards or away from the opening by means of the handle.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises a shaft that is disposed on the handle, and a first hole that is disposed on the cover and wherein the shaft is disposed. The shaft is rotatably disposed in the first hole so as to enable the handle to rotate around itself.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises a connection element that is disposed on the shaft and that is connected to the reflector plate. As the user rotates the handle, the connection element disposed on the shaft is seated onto the reflector plate and enables the handle and the reflector plate to connect to each other. After the connection element is seated onto the reflector plate, the user can move the cover and the reflector plate together by means of the handle. If the user desires to take out the reflector plate for cleaning purposes, he/she moves the reflector plate outwards through the opening by pulling the handle. Thus, user satisfaction is increased by enabling the oven to be cleaned more easily at the end of the cooking process.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises at least one claw disposed on the handle, and at least one second hole disposed on the cover and wherein the claw is fitted. In this embodiment, the oven preferably comprises two claws disposed on the handle and two second holes arranged on the cover. Thus, the handle is firmly attached to the cover by means of the claws.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises a spring that is disposed on the shaft so as to be positioned between the handle and the cover. The handle is moved outwards from the cover by means of the spring, and the movement of the handle ends as the claw bears against the cover. The handle is enabled to be kept continuously at the position where the claw bears against the cover by means of the continuous force applied by the spring on the handle.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises a carrier housing that is disposed on the body and wherein the carrier is disposed. The carrier is enabled to be positioned in the suitable position on the opening by means of the carrier housing. Thus, the foodstuff placed on the carrier is enabled to be properly positioned with respect to the heater, and the cooking efficiency of the oven is improved.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven comprises the carrier that comprises at least one recess wherein a skewer with foodstuff spitted thereon is placed. The recess arranged on the carrier enables the skewer to be rotated thereon, thus the foodstuff spitted on the skewer is enabled to be cooked by being rotated on the carrier.

By means of the present invention, a multifunction oven comprising a heater that allows grilling is realized.

The oven realized in order to attain the aim of the present invention is illustrated in the attached figures, where:

Figure 1 – is the perspective view of an oven.

Figure 2 – is the perspective view of the oven when the cover is open in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 – is the perspective view of the oven when the reflector plate is placed to the opening in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 – is the perspective view of the oven before the reflector plate and the carrier are placed in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 – is the perspective view of the oven after the reflector plate and the carrier are placed in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 – is the partial perspective view of the oven in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 – is the perspective view of the handle in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 – is the perspective view of the oven before the handle is placed to the cover in an embodiment of the present invention.

The elements in the figures are numbered as follows:

Oven
Oven cavity
Body
Door
Heater
Opening
Carrier
Support
Reflector Plate
Cover
Handle
Shaft
First hole
Connection element
Claw
Second hole
Spring
Carrier housing
Skewer
Recess

The oven (1) comprises an oven cavity (2) wherein the foodstuff to be cooked are placed; a body (3) that surrounds the oven cavity (2) and that has the form of a box with the front side open; a door (4) that provides access into the oven cavity (2), and a heater (5) that is disposed on the body (3) and that enables the foodstuff placed inside the oven cavity (2) to be cooked.

The oven (1) of the present invention comprises an opening (6) that is arranged on the body (3) so as to be above the heater (5), and at least one carrier (7) whereon the foodstuff desired to be cooked is placed and that is detachably disposed in the opening (6). The heat emitted from the heater (5) passes through the opening (6) so as to be transmitted to the foodstuff placed on the carrier (7), and thus the foodstuff that is outside the body (3) is enabled to be cooked. Thus, the heater (5) that is used for the purpose of cooking the foodstuff located inside the oven cavity (2) when the oven (1) is operated is enabled to be used also for the purpose of cooking the foodstuff that is located on the carrier (7) that is positioned so as to be above the opening (6), and thus the oven (1) is enabled to realize the cooking process with the grill function.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises a support (8) that is disposed on the body (3) and that surrounds the opening (6), and a reflector plate (9) that is disposed on the support (8). The reflector plate (9) disposed on the support (8) positioned so as to be inside the opening (6) enables the heat emitted from the heater (5) to be reflected onto the foodstuff located inside the oven cavity (2). As the foodstuff desired to be cooked is placed on the carrier (7), the oil discharged from the foodstuff throughout the cooking process is enabled to be collected on the reflector plate (9). Thus, as the cooking process is realized at the grill function in the oven (1), liquids such as oil that are carried from the foodstuff are prevented from flowing onto the heater (5).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises a cover (10) that is movably disposed on the body (3). In this embodiment, as the cover (10) is placed on the opening (6), the oven cavity (2) is entirely closed, and thus standard cooking process is realized inside the oven (1). As the cover (10) is removed, the opening (6) disposed on the heater (5) is entirely opened and the oven (1) is enabled to realize the cooking process with the grill function. By means of the cover (10), the user can perform the cooking process both inside the oven cavity (2) and on the carrier (7) disposed outside the body (3). Thus, the oven (1) is enabled to realize cooking with the grill function.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises a handle (11) that is disposed on the cover (10). The user is enabled to easily move the cover (10) by means of the handle (11). The handle (11) that is preferably produced from plastic material prevents direct contact of the user with the cover (10) surface heating up during the cooking process.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises a shaft (12) that is disposed on the handle (11), and a first hole (13) that is arranged on the cover (10) and wherein the shaft (12) is fitted. The shaft (12) is passed through the first hole (13) and disposed on the cover (10).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises a connection element (14) that is disposed on the shaft (12), and that is connected to the reflector plate (9). In this embodiment, the shaft (12) is rotatably disposed into the first hole (13), thus the handle (11) is enabled to be rotated on the cover (10). As the handle (11) is rotated, the connection element (14) disposed at the end of the shaft (12) rotates together with the shaft (12) so as to be fitted onto the reflector plate (9). Thus, the handle (11) is locked to the reflector plate (9) by means of the connection element (14). As the cover (10) is moved by means of the handle (11), the reflector plate (9) is also moved with the handle (11). Thus, the reflector plate (9) is moved outwards from the opening (6). Thus, the user can move the reflector plate (9) outwards from the opening (6) without touching by means of the handle (11).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises at least one claw (15) that is disposed on the handle (11), and at least one second hole (16) that is arranged on the cover (10) and wherein the claw (15) is fitted. In this embodiment, as the shaft (12) is fitted into the first hole (13), the claw (15) is placed onto the cover (10) by passing through the second hole (16). The claw (15) that is preferably produced from elastically deformable material passes through the second hole (16) by being squeezed. Thus, the claw (15) that takes the initial form again after passing through the second hole (16) bears against the base surface of the cover (10) that faces the heater (5), and thus the handle (11) is prevented from getting free by leaving the cover (10), and the handle (11) is enabled to be held on the cover (10) in a safe manner.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises a spring (17) that is disposed on the shaft (12) so as to be positioned between the handle (11) and the cover (10). As the handle (11) is seated onto the cover (10), the spring (17) is squeezed between the handle (11) and the cover (10). Thus, the spring (17) applies force to the handle (11) so as to move the handle (11) away from the cover (10). Thus, the claw (15) is enabled to bear against the cover (10) base, and the handle (11) is prevented from moving in the vertical direction on the cover (10).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises a carrier housing (18) that is disposed on the body (3) and wherein the carrier (7) is placed. The carrier (7) is placed into the carrier housing (18) and thus prevented from moving on the body (3). Thus, the user is enabled to rotate or move the foodstuff on the carrier (7) in a safe manner while the cooking process is realized on the carrier (7).

In another embodiment of the present invention, the oven (1) comprises the carrier (7) that comprises at least one recess (20) wherein a skewer (19) with spitted foodstuff is placed. The recess (20) arranged on the carrier (7) forms a housing that enables the skewer (19) to be rotated thereon. Thus, the foodstuff spitted onto the skewer (19) is enabled to be cooked by being rotated on the carrier (7).

In the oven (1) of the present invention, by means of the same heater (5), the cooking process is realized both in the oven cavity (2) disposed inside the body (3) and on a carrier (7) positioned on the body (3).

Claims

An oven (1) comprising an oven cavity (2) wherein the foodstuff to be cooked are placed; a body (3) that surrounds the oven cavity (2) and that has the form of a box with the front side open; a door (4) that provides access into the oven cavity (2), and a heater (5) that is disposed on the body (3) and that enables the foodstuff placed inside the oven cavity (2) to be cooked,

characterized by an opening (6) disposed on the body (3) so as to be above the heater (5), and at least one carrier (7) whereon the foodstuff desired to be cooked is placed and that is detachably disposed in the opening (6).
An oven (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by a support (8) that is disposed on the body (3) and that surrounds the opening (6), and a reflector plate (9) that is disposed on the support (8).
An oven (1) as in Claim 1 or 2, characterized by a cover (10) that is movably disposed on the body (3).
An oven (1) as in Claim 3, characterized by a handle (11) that is disposed on the cover (10).
An oven (1) as in Claim 4, characterized by a shaft (12) that is disposed on the handle (11), and a first hole (13) that is arranged on the cover (10) and wherein the shaft (12) is fitted.
An oven (1) as in Claim 5, characterized by a connection element (14) that is disposed on the shaft (12) and that is connected to the reflector plate (9).
An oven (1) as in any one of Claims 4 to 6, characterized by at least one claw (15) that is disposed on the handle (11), and at least one second hole (16) that is disposed on the cover (10) and wherein the claw (15) is fitted.
An oven (1) as in any one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized by a spring (17) that is disposed on the shaft (12) so as to be positioned between the handle (11) and the cover (10).
An oven (1) as in Claim 1, characterized by a carrier housing (18) that is disposed on the body (3) and wherein the carrier (7) is placed.
An oven (1) as in any one of the above claims, characterized by the carrier (7) that comprises at least one recess (20) wherein a skewer (19) with spitted foodstuff is placed.