WO2024102085A1 - Ensemble tiroir avec réservoir d'eau amovible pour four à vapeur - Google Patents

Ensemble tiroir avec réservoir d'eau amovible pour four à vapeur Download PDF

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WO2024102085A1
WO2024102085A1 PCT/TR2022/051263 TR2022051263W WO2024102085A1 WO 2024102085 A1 WO2024102085 A1 WO 2024102085A1 TR 2022051263 W TR2022051263 W TR 2022051263W WO 2024102085 A1 WO2024102085 A1 WO 2024102085A1
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water reservoir
drawer assembly
slot
assembly according
pushing
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Ethem TEKE
Halit AKDOGAN
Hakan SAHIN
Yahya AKKUS
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Femas Metal San. Ve Tic. A.S.
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C15/00—Details
    • F24C15/06—Ornamental features, e.g. grate fronts or surrounds

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  • the invention relates to a drawer assembly with a removable water reservoir for a steam-supported oven.
  • a steam cooking mode is activated in the oven, and with the help of a steam generator, steam is conveyed to a cooking chamber of the oven. The baking process is then carried out in this steam-enriched cooking chamber.
  • steam-supported ovens water is supplied to the oven from a container placed on it through a mechanism. As a result, baked goods cooked at high temperatures rise well.
  • the steam generator is equipped with a water tank that supplies water to the oven. A tank is required to convey water to the oven, and this tank should be removable by the user for easy filling.
  • EP2550902 relates to a water drawer for an oven, comprising a housing element and a drawer element, wherein the drawer element is movably guided within the housing element and wherein water can be filled into a water receiving space of the drawer element.
  • the drawer element can be moved in a translational movement between a first inner position and a second outer position and the water drawer further comprises at least one driving element for providing a driving force for driving the drawer element to move into the second outer position.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a drawer that incorporates a readily removable water reservoir for supplying water to a steam-assisted oven.
  • the invention comprises a drawer assembly for a steam- assisted oven comprising a hollow slot accessed through an aperture on the front panel of a body; a water reservoir extending in an internal chamber confined by the slot when moving axially in an entry direction from the aperture to an assembly position, and a valve disposed on the water reservoir to regulate fluid transmission.
  • the drawer assembly further comprises a pushing mechanism having a pushing element that, when activated in a discharge position, applies a discharge force in a reverse exit direction from the entry direction, pushing the water reservoir from its rear end outward a predetermined stroke distance from the aperture.
  • the axial rearward pushing of the water reservoir from the exit becomes feasible, facilitating its removal from the front panel for purposes such as refilling or maintenance.
  • the pushing from the rear of the reservoir by the pushing mechanism ensures its discharge without deviation from its forward axis and without jamming. This eliminates the need for costly linear guide systems to assist the axial movement of the water reservoir within the slot.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention includes a push-pushing mechanism activated by pushing the water reservoir from the aperture during transition from assembly to discharge position.
  • a push-pushing mechanism activated by pushing the water reservoir from the aperture during transition from assembly to discharge position.
  • Such a mechanism is known in the technical field to produce a counteractive force when a pushing force is applied.
  • the pushing element acts as the force-applying component of the push-pushing mechanism, providing a counteractive force in the exit direction, when a user pushes the water reservoir towards the slot in the entry direction during its assembly position, pushing its front part out from the aperture.
  • the push-pushing mechanism could be a simple spring-loaded telescopic arm or an electronically controlled motorized or differently driven piston.
  • the pushing mechanism comprises a compression spring, in which the pushing element is telescopically positioned and adjusted to compress by the rear end in the assembly position, mounted within an assembly fitting fixed in a rear chamber of the slot.
  • the assembly fitting ensures axial guidance of the telescopically positioned pushing element and the compression spring helps in pushing the rear end outward when compressed by the pushing element in the assembly position.
  • a preferred configuration includes a locking apparatus that locks the pushing element in the assembly position by compressing the compression spring and releases it towards the water reservoir when activated.
  • This locking apparatus preserves the energy of the compression spring in the assembly position without transferring its spring force to the water reservoir and releases it in the discharge position to push the water reservoir in the exit direction using the spring force.
  • Another preferred embodiment provides a heart-shaped guide track disposed on the assembly fitting and a wire-formed tracking arm, one end of which is rotatably mounted in a fixation hole on an external wall corresponding to the pushing element and the other end engages the guide track.
  • This arrangement offers a compact pushing mechanism that locks in the assembly position and releases the pushing element with the force when the water reservoir is pushed in the entry direction while in assembly position.
  • the pushing element aligns coaxially with the compression spring in the assembly position, aiding direct axial advancement without jamming when applying pressure to the water reservoir.
  • Another embodiment incorporates a pin that triggers the valve into an open state upon entering the exit from the slot in the assembly position. This pin simply facilitates valve activation, allowing water transfer from the reservoir into the slot without needing a different mechanism.
  • the pin is fixed inside the internal chamber of the slot, extending parallel to the pushing element.
  • the pin also triggers the valve.
  • a preferred setup features a transfer chamber located at the lower part of the slot's rear chamber, housing the pin and the exit facing each other.
  • the transfer chamber directs water during its removal from the reservoir when the valve is opened.
  • the exit is of a groove structure
  • the valve possesses a pistonlike design with a seal that opens in the assembly position, one end enters the groove by pushing a pressure plate when the pin's free end is pressed, and the other end allows fluid transmission to the groove in the discharge position.
  • both the pin and the valve are coaxially aligned within the aperture groove structure.
  • the pin successively pushes to open and close the valve in the groove.
  • a preferred feature characterizes the water reservoir with a cylindrical elongated single-piece plastic body that slides linearly, fitting into the corresponding slot.
  • the water reservoir produced as a single piece using methods like plastic injection, can be easily mounted into the slot by the user through the aperture.
  • Another configuration includes a cover parallelly extending over the aperture on the front part of the water reservoir in the assembly position. This cover prevents external contaminants like dust or steam from entering the aperture.
  • Figure 1 is an external perspective view of a built-in oven with a representative embodiment of the water drawer of the subject invention.
  • Figure 2 presents a perspective view of the water reservoir shown in Figure 1 .
  • Figure 3 displays a perspective view of a pushing mechanism located at the rear part of the slot in a representative implementation of the water drawer.
  • Figure 4 shows a cross-sectional view in the assembly position of a representative embodiment of the water drawer mounted on the upper part of the oven body.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a built-in oven where a representative embodiment of the drawer assembly of the invention is incorporated.
  • the oven consists of a casing (1 ) surrounding a baking chamber, a hinged lid (3) located on the casing (1 ), and a front panel (2) extending transversely on the top of the lid (3), which accommodates control elements related to the baking function.
  • An aperture (4) in the shape of a circular hole has been created by cutting through the front panel (2) to access inside the casing (1).
  • a hollow plastic slot (40) adjusted to the diameter of the circle is mounted from one end into the interior of the aperture (4).
  • a water reservoir (10) extending linearly inside the casing (1) in depth is passed through the slot (40) in an entry direction (g).
  • the water reservoir (10) When the water reservoir (10) is desired to be removed, it is axially pulled out in an exit direction (g) from the casing (1 ).
  • the water reservoir (10) is a hollow cylindrical form with a circular front cover (20) mounted on its front part (12). When the water reservoir (10) is fully seated in the aperture (4) in an assembly position, the front cover (20) extends on the same plane as the front panel (2) without protruding.
  • FIG 2 shows a closer perspective view of the water reservoir (10) alone.
  • the water reservoir (10) is a leakproof extended cylindrical hollow body obtained by plastic injection, and its upper facing part is flattened to create an indicator (11 ). Sequential volume scales are present on the indicator (11 ), which is partially transparent to display the position of the water inside.
  • a detachable, leakproof front cover (20) is fitted to the front section (12) of the water reservoir (10). Opposite the front part (12), a guide (15) in the form of an axial protrusion extends laterally on the rear end (14) wall. Below this are a cylindrical support extension (16) and a groove-like outlet (17).
  • Figure 3 demonstrates a push assembly (30), a push-pushing mechanism, when the water reservoir (10) is installed inside the casing (1 ) in an assembly position, supported by the rear end (14) with the support extension (16).
  • the push assembly (30) includes an external mounting collar (34) and a cylindrical pushing element (32) telescopically mounted within it.
  • the pushing element (32) is linearly adjustable within the mounting collar (34) for a limited stroke distance (L).
  • a locking mechanism (5) is adapted to the planar areas mutually formed on the top parts of the mounting collar (34) and internal collar (32). The locking mechanism (5) secures the pushing element (32) in its assembly position by axial pushing from a front wall (33) of the pushing element against the support extension (16), entering through an entrance (35) of the mounting collar (34).
  • the locking mechanism (5) When further pushing force is applied to the pushing element (32) in its assembly position, the locking mechanism (5) releases the pushing element (32), allowing it to advance to its initial position.
  • the locking mechanism (5) comprises a tracking arm (37) made of a bent metal wire, which engages from one end into a hole (31 ) on top of the pushing element (32) and from the other end into a heart-shaped guide on the upper edge of the mounting collar (34).
  • a bent omega-like wire clamp (38) passes over it, not restricting its advance movement, and attaches to the side wall of the mounting collar (34).
  • Figure 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the drawer assembly with the water reservoir (10) in its assembly position.
  • the rear chamber (42) surrounded by the rear part of the slot (40) houses the locking mechanism (5).
  • a compression spring (50) Inside the chamber of the mounting collar (34), a compression spring (50) has been installed.
  • One end of the compression spring (50) leans against the rear wall in the rear chamber (42), and the other end applies a spring compression force to the rear of the pushing element (32), defining a discharge force (F).
  • the push assembly (30) extends coaxially with the support extension (16), parallel to the longitudinal axis of the slot (40).
  • the compression spring (50) is coaxial with the push assembly (30).
  • the pushing element (32) has a flange (39) formed at its rear end.
  • This flange (39) stops by getting caught to a protrusion at the entrance (35) of the mounting collar (34) when the pushing element (32) advances in the exit direction (g).
  • the pushing element (32) can move over a predetermined stroke distance (L) within the internal space of the mounting collar (34).
  • a transfer chamber (44) is provided freely within the groove-shaped outlet (17) at the bottom part of the rear chamber (42).
  • a pin (46) has been formed on the rear wall of the transfer chamber (44), extending concentrically to the cylindrical opening.
  • the pin (46) has a truncated cone structure that narrows towards its free end.
  • the pin (46) enters from the front end of the outlet (17) and pushes a pressure plate (64) at the front part of a valve (60) seated in the outlet (17).
  • the valve (60) facilitates the transfer of water from an internal chamber (18) of the water reservoir (10) to the outlet (17) and into the transfer chamber (44).
  • the valve (60) is of a piston structure.
  • the pressure plate (64) facing the pin (46) connects to a seal (62) snugly seated in a throat (19) at the opposite end of the outlet (17) via a lever.
  • the seal (62) opens the throat (19), allowing water in the internal chamber (18) to flow from the outlet (17) to the transfer chamber (44) via hydrostatic pressure.
  • the user fills the water reservoir (10) by removing the cover (3) and checking the fill level from the indicator (11). Then, with the rear end (14) first, it's telescopically and linearly guided into the slot (40) through the opening (4) and pushed in the direction of entry (g). At this time, the front cover (3) of the water reservoir (10) is located on the front panel (2) in the plane of the opening (4) without protruding.
  • the support extension (14) at the rear end of the water reservoir (10) pushes against the front wall (33) of the pushing element (32) and compresses the compression spring (50). The pushing force of the support extension (16) overcomes the spring compression force, pushing the pushing element (32) into the mounting collar (34).
  • a guide track (36) which is freely rotatable from one end and placed in the hole (31 ) of the pushing element (32), advances in a heart shape from the opposite end and gets caught in the guide track (36).
  • the pushing element (32) resists against the force of the compression spring (50) in the direction of exit (g) and gets locked.
  • the pin (46) pushes the corresponding pressure plate (64), and the seal (62) moves forward into the internal chamber (18), opening the throat (19).
  • the water in the internal chamber (18) reaches the transfer chamber (44) first through the throat (19) and then through the outlet (17) under hydrostatic pressure, from where it's transferred to the transfer elements (not shown) towards the oven baking chamber.
  • the user When the user wants to check how much water is left in the water reservoir (10) or wants to refill it, they apply pressure to the lid (3) in the direction of entry (g).
  • the guide track (36) moves out from the middle, freeing the tracking arm (37) to advance by a stroke distance (L).
  • the compression force applied by the compression spring (50) is transmitted as an evacuation force (F) on the pushing element (32), causing the pushing element (32) to push from its front wall (33) onto the support extension (16).
  • the pushing element (32) pushes the support extension (16) to extract the linearly guided water reservoir (10) in the slot (40) forward by a stroke distance (L). This creates a distance for grasping.
  • the user grasps the water reservoir (10) from the front and pulls it out in the direction of exit (g) and takes it out from the opening (4).

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L'invention concerne un ensemble tiroir pour un four à vapeur qui est constitué d'une fente creuse (40) accessible à partir d'une ouverture (4) disposée sur le panneau avant (2) d'un boîtier (1); un réservoir d'eau (10) s'étendant dans une chambre interne définie par la fente (40) par déplacement axial à travers l'ouverture (4) dans une direction d'entrée (g), et une soupape (60) disposée sur le réservoir d'eau (10) pour commander la transmission de fluide à partir de sa sortie (17). L'ensemble tiroir comprend un mécanisme de poussée (30) équipé d'un élément de poussée (32) qui, lorsqu'il est activé dans une position de décharge, propulse le réservoir d'eau (10) disposé dans la fente (40) à partir de son extrémité arrière (14) vers l'extérieur pour une distance de course prédéterminée (L) contre la direction d'entrée (g) dans une direction de sortie opposée (g) appliquant une force de décharge (F).
PCT/TR2022/051263 2022-11-09 2022-11-09 Ensemble tiroir avec réservoir d'eau amovible pour four à vapeur WO2024102085A1 (fr)

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EP0276458A2 (fr) * 1987-01-28 1988-08-03 Electrolux-Juno Küchentechnik GmbH Dispositif pour ajouter l'eau pour la production de vapeur dans un appareil à cuire
EP1192888A1 (fr) * 2000-10-02 2002-04-03 Brandt Cooking Réservoir d'eau amovible, notamment pour un four de cuisson à la vapeur
DE102007048200A1 (de) * 2007-10-08 2009-04-09 Miele & Cie. Kg Haushaltsgerät mit einer Bedienblende und mit einem Tank zur Aufnahme eines Fluids

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EP0276458A2 (fr) * 1987-01-28 1988-08-03 Electrolux-Juno Küchentechnik GmbH Dispositif pour ajouter l'eau pour la production de vapeur dans un appareil à cuire
EP1192888A1 (fr) * 2000-10-02 2002-04-03 Brandt Cooking Réservoir d'eau amovible, notamment pour un four de cuisson à la vapeur
DE102007048200A1 (de) * 2007-10-08 2009-04-09 Miele & Cie. Kg Haushaltsgerät mit einer Bedienblende und mit einem Tank zur Aufnahme eines Fluids

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