There is described an induction cooking hob (1) having a support surface (3) for carrying a load (4) on a cooking zone (5), a plurality of induction coils (6), a load detection unit configured to sense by means of the induction coils (6) a presence of the load (4) in the vicinity of one or more induction coils (6) and a control and power unit operatively connected to the plurality of induction coils (6) and configured to selectively power the one or more induction coils (6). The load detection unit is configured to sense by means of the induction coils (6) a movement of the load (4) away from the cooking zone (5) and to send a start signal about the movement of the load (4) away from the cooking zone (5) to the control and power unit. The control and power unit is configured to determine a command signal in dependence of the start signal about the movement of the load (4) away from the cooking zone (5) and to execute the command signal and to continue to selectively power the one or more induction coils (6) so as to maintain the cooking zone unvaried.
The present invention concerns a combination appliance (10) comprising a cooking hob (12) and an extraction device (14) for an extraction of kitchen exhaust air. The extraction device (14) comprises an extraction device housing (28), which is arrangeable at a bottom side of the cooking hob (12), preferably at a bottom wall (60) of a cooking hob housing (62). The extraction device housing (28) comprises a. a basic structure or carrying structure and/or at least one housing wall, and b. attachment points and/or fastening means for an attachment - of at least one module or a component of the extraction de- vice (14), and/ or - of at least one module or component, in particular a power board module (54), of the cooking hob (12) in or at the basic structure or carrying structure and/or on the at least one housing wall of the extraction device housing (28). Further disclosed are another combination appliance (10) and methods for assembling a combination appliance (10).
Method for connecting a household appliance (2) to a cloud computing system (3) by a portable communication device (4), the method is characterized by comprising the steps of: storing in said household appliance (2) security data univocally associated to said household appliance (2), said security data comprise a first code (UC) and a second code (RP) associated with said first code (UC); storing said security data in said cloud computing system (3); communicating said first code (UC) stored in the household appliance (2) to the cloud computing system (3) via said portable communication device (4); comparing, by said cloud computing system (3), said first code (UC) received from said household appliance (2) with said first code (UC) stored in said cloud computing system (3); communicating, by said cloud computing system (3), the second code (RP) associated with said first code (UC) of said cloud computing system (3) to said household appliance (2) via said portable communication device (4) when said first code (UC) received from said portable communication device (4) corresponds to said first code (UC) stored in said cloud computing system (3); verifying, by said household appliance (2), a first security condition when said second code (RP) received from said cloud computing system (3) corresponds to said second code (RP) associated with said first code (UC) stored in said household appliance (2); and authorizing or preventing the connection between said household appliance (2) and said cloud computing system (3) based on the result of the verification of said first security condition.
The present invention discloses a refrigerator comprising a first compartment connected to a second compartment; a cooling system associated with the second compartment comprising an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. The refrigerator further comprises at least two actuators for regulating the temperature in the first compartment and a control device, configured to determine a single control parameter value for controlling the at least two actuators conjointly, based on a measured temperature and a target temperature for the first compartment.The control device maintains an accurate and precise temperature control in the first compartment, efficiently controlling the actuators to maintain the accuracy and precision of the measured temperature in relation to the target temperature in the first compartment.
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
Described is a refrigerator comprising a cooled compartment for storing goods to be cooled is provided. A door is provided for accessing the cooled compartment, and a cooling arrangement comprising a compressor for cooling the cooled compartment is also provided. The refrigerator further comprises a liner delimiting the cooled compartment from a space of the refrigerator outside of the cooled compartment, and a temperature sensor is provided in the space outside the cooled compartment and in direct contact with the liner. A controller is used for controlling the cooling arrangement based on an output from the temperature sensor. The cooled compartment is configured to store goods in direct contact with the liner at a location directly opposite to the location of the temperature sensor, and the controller is adapted to detect that goods are located in the cooled compartment at a location contacting the liner where the temperature sensor is located. The controller controls the cooling arrangement based on detection of such goods in contact with the liner.Hereby an efficient cooling of the cooled compartment can be achieved without reducing the space used for storing goods and with sensor arrangement that has low complexity.
A household appliance (1) comprising: a casing, including an interior cavity, and a door (4), at least one electrical device (6) which is arranged in/on the door (4), a control unit (7) which is arranged in/on the casing (2) and is configured to control the electrical device (6), a first wireless power transfer and data transceiver arrangement (10), which is arranged in/on said casing (2) and configured to be electrically connected to the control unit (7) via first USB electrical connection circuitry, and a second wireless power transfer and data transceiver arrangement (11), which is arranged in/on the door (4) and configured to be electrically connected to the at least one electrical device (6) via second USB electrical connection circuitry, wherein the first and second wireless power transfer and data transceiver arrangements (10, 11) are arranged to wirelessly exchange data and wirelessly transfer electric power for the electrical device (6).
The present invention relates to a method for pairing an electronic accessory (1) provided with one or more motion sensors (1a) to a household appliance (2) connected to a computer network (3), the method comprising: transmitting (100) a connection request from the electronic accessory (1) to the household appliance (2), transmitting (200) an identification code request from the household appliance (2) to the computer network (3), generating (300) an identification code by means of a network processing unit (3a) of the computer network (3), transmitting (400) the identification code to the household appliance (2) and to a portable device (4) wirelessly connected to the computer network (3), displaying (500) by the portable device (4) one or more movements to be performed by the electronic accessory (1), uniquely corresponding to the identification code, moving (600) the electronic accessory (1) in such a way to reproduce the one or more movements, detecting the performed one or more movements, transmitting (700) to the household appliance (2) a movement information uniquely corresponding to the detected one or more movements, and establishing (900) a trusted wireless connection between the electronic accessory (1) and the household appliance (2) if the movement information, or an uniquely corresponding information thereof, is in a prefixed relation with the identification code or an identification information.
The underlying invention is in particular related to a method of manufacturing a multi-component part (1) of a cooking and/or household and/or kitchen appliance, the multi-component part (1) comprising a first component (2) and a second component (3)wherein the first and second components (2, 3) are interconnected by a substance-to-substance bond (4).
F24C 15/00 - POÊLES OU FOURNEAUX À USAGE DOMESTIQUE ; PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DES POÊLES OU DES FOURNEAUX À USAGE DOMESTIQUE, D'APPLICATION GÉNÉRALE - Parties constitutives
9.
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE WITH RESTRICTED FUNCTIONALITIES
A household appliance (105) is disclosed. The household appliance comprises: a control unit (115) configured to control an operation of the household appliance based on at least one restricted functionality settable between a non-selectable mode in which selection of the at least one restricted functionality is prevented and a selectable mode in which selection of the at least one restricted functionality is restricted to one or more authorized users, and a short-range radio signal module (120) configured to receive short-range radio signals from a user device (UD) associated with the household appliance, wherein either the control unit or the short-range radio signal module is configured to: estimate a position of the user device based on the short-range radio signals received at the short-range radio signal module; based on the position of the user device, determine a presence or absence of the user device in proximity of the household appliance; if the presence of the user device in proximity of the household appliance is determined, cause the user device to check an identity of a person in proximity of the user device, and if, based on the checked identity, the person in proximity of the user device is an authorized user among said one or more authorized users, set the at least one restricted functionality in the selectable mode.
F24C 7/08 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
A47L 15/00 - Machines à laver ou à rincer la vaisselle ou les ustensiles de table
D06F 34/00 - BLANCHISSAGE, SÉCHAGE, REPASSAGE, PRESSAGE OU PLIAGE D'ARTICLES TEXTILES - Détails des systèmes de commande pour machines à laver, machines lavantes-séchantes ou sèche-linge
H04W 4/021 - Services concernant des domaines particuliers, p.ex. services de points d’intérêt, services sur place ou géorepères
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
H04W 4/33 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les environnements intérieurs, p.ex. les bâtiments
(N1)(ΔT1)(N2)(ΔT2)(N1)(N2)(ΔT1)(ΔT2).(ΔT2). The control unit is configured to: • determine a starvation state of the circulation pump when both the first starvation event and the second starvation event are determined, said starvation state indicating that insufficient washing fluid is present in the tub to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump; • determine a saturation state of the circulation pump if said second starvation event is not determined, said saturation event indicating that sufficient washing fluid is present in the tub to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump, and • control the washing appliance based on the determined starvation state or saturation state of the circulation pump.
A washing appliance (100) is provided, comprising a tub (110) configured to house items to be washed; an inlet valve (120) configured to be operated in an open condition for causing washing fluid to be loaded into the tub (110) and in a closed condition for preventing washing fluid to be fed to the appliance (100); a circulation pump (130) configured to circulate the washing fluid in the tub (110) during a washing cycle; a control unit (105) configured to determine an operative state of the circulation pump (130) between a saturation state indicative that sufficient washing fluid is present in the tub (110) to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump (130), and a starvation state indicative that insufficient washing fluid is present in the tub (110) to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump (130). The control unit (105) is further configured to receive an indication of a target speed for the circulation pump (130) based on a user-selected washing cycle and/or on a phase of said user-selected washing cycle; control the current speed of the circulation pump (130) based on said target speed, said inlet valve condition, said operative state of the circulation pump; operate the inlet valve (120) based on: said target speed, said current speed of the circulation pump, and said operative state of the circulation pump.
A washing appliance (100) is provided. The washing appliance comprises: a tub (110) configured to house items to be washed; an inlet valve (120) configured to be operated in an open condition for causing washing fluid to be loaded into the tub (110) and in a closed condition for preventing washing fluid to be fed to the appliance (100); a circulation pump (130) configured to circulate the washing fluid in the tub (110) during a washing cycle at a corresponding flow rate; a control unit (105) configured to determine an operative state of the circulation pump (130) between a saturation state indicative that sufficient washing fluid is present in the tub (110) to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump (130), and a starvation state indicative that insufficient washing fluid is present in the tub (110) to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump (130). The control unit (105) is further configured to carry out the following operations a) - e): a) cause the inlet valve (120) to switch from the closed condition to the open condition; b) load washing fluid into the tub (110) through the inlet valve (120) while the circulation pump (130) operates to reach a first target flow rate; c) cause the inlet valve (120) to switch from the open condition to the closed condition when a saturation state is determined and the circulation pump (130) is operating at the first target flow rate; d) after the inlet valve (120) switched from the open condition to the closed condition, cause the circulation pump (130) to operate at a second target flow rate higher than said first target flow rate; e) if a starvation state of the circulation pump (130) is determined while the circulation pump (130) is operating at said second target flow rate, determine that the inlet valve (120) is not affected by leakages when in the closed condition.
D06F 58/46 - Commande de la durée de fonctionnement
D06F 58/38 - Commande des phases de fonctionnement, p.ex. optimisation ou amélioration des phases de fonctionnement en fonction des caractéristiques du linge du séchage, p. ex. pour atteindre l’humidité voulue
D06F 103/46 - Courant ou tension du moteur entraînant le tambour
D06F 105/00 - Systèmes ou paramètres commandés ou influencés par les systèmes de commande des machines à laver, des machines lavantes-séchantes ou des sèche-linge
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METHOD TO DETERMINE AN END OF CYCLE CONDITION OF A LAUNDRY-DRYING CYCLE AND LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE TO CARRY OUT SAID METHOD
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D06F 58/38 - Commande des phases de fonctionnement, p.ex. optimisation ou amélioration des phases de fonctionnement en fonction des caractéristiques du linge du séchage, p. ex. pour atteindre l’humidité voulue
D06F 34/05 - Dispositions pour le transfert de signaux ou la transmission de données - pour la communication sans fil entre parties constitutives, p.ex. pour le suivi ou la commande à distance
D06F 103/46 - Courant ou tension du moteur entraînant le tambour
D06F 105/52 - Changement de la séquence des phases de fonctionnement; Réalisation de phases de fonctionnement supplémentaires; Modification des phases de fonctionnement, p.ex. en prolongeant la durée des phases
D06F 105/58 - Indications ou alarmes transmises au système de commande ou à l’utilisateur
An electrical appliance is disclosed (1) comprising a hinge (4) and a door (5') pivotally attached to an appliance body (2') via the hinge (4). The hinge (4) comprises a door member (5), a body member (2), a first hinge member (6) pivotally attached to the body member (2) around a first pivot axis (p1), and a second hinge member (7) pivotally attached to the body member (2) around a second pivot axis (p2). The door member (5) is pivotally attached to the first hinge member (6) around a third pivot axis (p3) and is pivotally attached to the second hinge member (7) around a fourth pivot axis (p4). The first hinge member (6) comprises a stop member (8, 8') configured to limit further pivoting of the door (5') when the door (5') reaches a maximum pivot angle (pA). The stop member (8, 8') is adjustable to allow adjustment of the maximum pivot angle (pA).
A cooler unit (1) is disclosed comprising a number of walls (w0-w4) including a bottom wall (w0) together defining a storage compartment (3) comprising an opening (4). The cooler unit (1) comprises a door (5) movable between an open position to allow access to the storage compartment (3) and a closed position to close the storage compartment (3). The cooler unit (1) comprises an air filter assembly (7) configured to filter air inside the storage compartment (3). The bottom wall (w0) comprises a bulge (9) arranged adjacent to the opening (4). The air filter assembly (7) is arranged in the bulge (9).
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle
17.
WASHING APPLIANCE WITH IMPROVED CIRCULATION PUMP CONTROL
A washing appliance (100) is provided, comprising: a tub (110) configured to house items to be washed; an inlet valve (120) operable to be selectively switched between an open condition for causing washing fluid to be loaded into the tub (110) and a closed condition for preventing washing fluid be fed to the appliance (100); a circulation pump (130) configured to circulate the washing fluid in the tub during a washing cycle; a control unit (105) configured to determine an operative state of the circulation pump (130) between a saturation state indicative that sufficient washing fluid is present in the tub (110) to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump (130), and a starvation state indicative that insufficient washing fluid is present in the tub (110) to prevent air from being drawn out by the circulation pump (130). The control unit (105) is further configured to receive an indication of a target speed for the circulation pump (130) and accordingly control the circulation pump (130) by: causing a speed of the circulation pump (130) to increase towards the target speed with a first speed increase rate; if the following two conditions a) and b) are both true: a) a starvation state of the circulation pump (130) is determined before the speed of the circulation pump (130) reached the target speed, and b) the inlet valve (120) is in the open condition, causing the speed of the circulation pump (130) to increase towards the target speed with a second speed increase rate lower than the first speed increase rate.
A dishwasher (100) having a detergent dispenser (116) including an opening (202) allowing the insertion of dishwashing detergent into the dispenser without needing to open the dispenser. The detergent dispenser (116) comprises a housing including a tray (208) for holding the inserted detergent. The housing also includes a siphon component comprised of a cap (206) and an outlet tube (210). A delivery tube (404) provides water via one or more nozzles via the opening (202) during operation of the dishwasher (100). Dissolved detergent is siphoned from the housing via the outlet tube (210) and into the tub (102).
A dishwasher (100) comprising: a washing fluid conduit system (118) comprising a first washing fluid supply conduit (120) terminating at an outlet, a second washing fluid supply conduit(122) terminating at an outlet, and a third washing fluid supply conduit (124) terminating at an outlet; a sump (114) comprising a plate comprising a first outlet (138) for a first spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, a second outlet (140) for a second spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, a third outlet (142) for a third spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, and at least one extra outlet (144, 146); a pump (116) for pumping washing fluid from the sump to the washing fluid conduit system (118); and a flow controller assembly (150) for controlling washing fluid flow from the sump to the washing fluid conduit system (118), the flow controller assembly(150) comprising:a disk (152) comprising at least a first aperture (174), and a third aperture (178), and a positioning device (158) configured to: rotate the disk (152) to align the first aperture (174) of the disk (152) with the first outlet (138) of the plate; supply, through the first outlet (138) of the plate, a washing fluid to the first spray device; rotate the disk (152) to align the first aperture (174) of the disk (152) with the second outlet (140) of the plate; supply, through the second outlet (140), the washing fluid to the second spray device; rotate the disk (152) to align the third aperture (178) of the disk (152) with the third outlet (142) of the plate; supply, through the third outlet (142), the washing fluid to the third spray device; rotate the disk (152) to align the third aperture (178) of the disk (152) with the at least one extra outlet (144, 146) of the plate; and supply, through the at least one extra outlet (144, 146) of the plate, the washing fluid to an additional device of the washing fluid conduit system.
There is described a dishwasher (1) for the cleaning of items comprising at least a cleaning chamber (2) for containing the items to be cleaned within the cleaning chamber (2), one or more distribution arms (3) arranged within the cleaning chamber (1) and each one being configured to rotate around a respective rotation axis (A) and to distribute, in use, a cleaning solution within the cleaning chamber (2), a hydraulic distribution device (4) fluidically connected and/or connectable to the one or more distribution arms (3) and configured to direct the cleaning solution to the one or more distribution arms (3) and a sensing device (30) mechanically connected to an external portion (15) of the hydraulic distribution device (4) and configured to determine at least one vibration profile and/or at least one noise profile for monitoring, in use, a movement of the one or more distribution arms (3).
A dishwasher comprising a washing fluid conduit system, a sump, and a flow controller assembly is provided. The sump comprises washing fluid outlets, a channel formed within the sump at least partially defined by a cap and connected to an outlet for supplying washing fluid outside of the sump, and an extra outlet in fluid communication with the channel. The flow controller assembly includes a positioning device and a disk rotatably arranged in relation to the washing fluid outlets and the extra outlet of the sump. The disk comprises apertures arranged for selectively closing and opening the washing fluid outlets and the extra outlet of the sump during rotation of the disk. When the positioning device aligns an aperture of the disk with the extra outlet of the sump, washing fluid is permitted to pass from the sump to outside of the sump through the channel.
A dishwasher (100) comprising: a washing fluid conduit system (118); a sump (114) comprising (i) an internal side (132) comprising a plurality of washing fluid outlets (138, 140, 142, 144, 146) to the washing fluid conduit system (118) and (ii) an external side (134) comprising a disk region (148), wherein the sump (114), the plurality of washing fluid outlets (138, 140, 142, 144, 146), and the disk region (148) are formed from a unitary construction; a pump (116) for pumping washing fluid from the sump (114) to the washing fluid conduit system (118); and a flow controller assembly (150) for controlling washing fluid flow from the sump (114) to the washing fluid conduit system (118), the flow controller assembly (150) comprising a disk (152) received in the disk region (148) of the sump (114) and rotatably arranged in relation to the plurality of washing fluid outlets (138, 140, 142, 144, 146) of the sump (114), the disk (152) comprising: a raised continuous surface (170) surrounding the disk (152); and a plurality of apertures (174, 176, 178, 180) arranged to selectively close and open one or more of the plurality of washing fluid outlets (138, 140, 142, 144, 146) of the sump (114) during rotation of the disk(152), wherein the raised continuous surface (170) surrounds each of the plurality of apertures (174, 176, 178, 180) and a periphery (168) of the disk (152).
Dishwasher (100) comprising: a washing fluid conduit system (118) comprising a first washing fluid supply conduit (122) terminating at an outlet, a second washing fluid supply conduit (120) terminating at an outlet, and a third washing fluid supply conduit (124) terminating at an outlet; a sump (114) comprising a plate comprising (i) a first outlet (138) for a first spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, (ii) a second outlet (140) for a second spray device of the washing fluid conduit system, and (iii) a third outlet (142) for a third spray device of the washing fluid conduit system; a pump (116) for pumping washing fluid from the sump (114) to the washing fluid conduit system (118); and a flow controller assembly (150) for controlling washing fluid flow from the sump (114) to the washing fluid conduit system (118), the flow controller assembly comprising: a disk (152) comprising at least a first aperture (174), a second aperture (176), and a fourth aperture (180); and a positioning device (158) configured to: rotate the disk (152) to align the first aperture (174) of the disk with the first outlet (138) and second outlet (140) of the plate and the second aperture (176) of the disk (152) with the third outlet (142) of the plate; supply, through the first (138), second (140), and third outlets (142) of the plate, a washing fluid to the first, second, and third spray devices; rotate the disk (152) to align the first aperture (174) and the fourth aperture (180) of the disk (152) with the second (140) and third outlets (142) respectively of the plate; supply, through the second (140) and third outlets (142) of the plate, the washing fluid to the second and third spray devices; rotate the disk (152) to align the first aperture (174) of the disk (152) with the first outlet (138) of the plate; and supply, through the first outlet (138) of the plate, the washing fluid to the first spray device.
The invention relates to a container (100) for accommodation, in particular for reception, of substances, wherein the container (100) is configured for an arrangement at or a connection, preferably a detachable connection, with a housing wall (310) of a kitchen apparatus (300), wherein at least a part of the container (100) is configured to be transferred from a first orientation or a first position (P1) relative to the housing wall (310) to a second orientation or a second position (P2) relative to the housing wall (310) without a detachment of the container (100) or of the at least part of the container (100) from the housing wall (310), wherein preferably at least a portion of the container (100), in particular a portion of a bottom element (130) of the container (100), is at least approximately horizon-tally aligned, when the at least part of the container (100) is in the first orientation or first position (P1), and/or is inclined to the horizontal, when the at least part of the container (100) is in the second orientation or second position (P2). The invention relates further to a kitchen apparatus (300) comprising or being configured to be equipped with a container (100).
F24C 15/14 - Plateaux ou rainures pour l'écoulement
25.
FUME EXTRACTION DEVICE WITH VARIABLE CHANNEL UNIT, COMBINATION APPARATUS COMPRISING A FUME EXTRACTION DEVICE WITH A VARIABLE CHANNEL UNIT, KITCHEN CABINET WITH A COMBINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION OF A COMBINATION APPARATUS IN A KITCHEN CABINET
The invention relates to a fume extraction device (100) with a channel unit (200) for guiding fumes in a flow direction (S),wherein the channel unit (200) is configured for connection with a mounting wall (310) and comprises at least one first channel element (210) and at least one second channel element (220), wherein the at least one first channel element (210) and the at least one second channel element (220) are in connection with each other via at least one intermediate channel element (230), wherein for adjusting a variable length (L) of the channel unit(200) the at least one first channel element (210) and/or the at least one second channel element (220), and the at least one intermediate channel element (230) are configured and/or arranged to be moveable at least partially relative to each other, preferably in the flow direction (S). The present invention relates further to a combination apparatus (500) with a hob (400) and a fume extraction device (100). The present invention relates further to a kitchen cabinet (300) with a fume extraction device(100) or a combination apparatus (500) and to a method for installation of a fume extraction device (100) or of a combination apparatus (500) in a kitchen cabinet (300).
The disclosure concerns a carrying holder (2) for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit along vertical and horizontal directions with the unit oriented in its ordinary operating position. The carrying holder (2) comprises a handle portion (4; 4a, 4b) and a positioning portion (6). The handle portion (4; 4a, 4b) is provided with an elongated opening (10, 10a, 10b) for receiving therein a hand of a carrying person. The positioning portion (6) is configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit and to fix the carrying holder (2) in a rotational direction in relation to the window air conditioning unit. The elongated opening (10, 10a, 10b) has a slanted direction (12) in relation to the vertical direction (14) when the carrying holder (2) is engaged with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position.
F24F 1/027 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe à cycle à compression montés dans des ouvertures murales, p.ex. dans les fenêtres
F24F 1/04 - Aménagements pour les rendre portatifs
F24F 13/32 - Supports pour les ensembles de conditionnement de l'air, d'humidification de l'air ou de ventilation
The present invention relates to a combination apparatus (1) comprising a hob (20) and at least one fume extraction device (30), wherein the hob (20) comprises a cooktop plate (21) and least one cooking unit (22.1, 22.2), wherein the at least one fume extraction device (30) comprises a blower unit (31) and a flow channel (32) for guiding fumes from a cooking side (CS) of the hob (20) in the direction of the blower unit (31), wherein the combination apparatus (1) comprises a support structure (40) that is arranged on an apparatus side (AS) being opposite to the cooking side (CS) with reference to the cooktop plate (21), wherein the hob (20) and the at least one fume extraction device (30) are integrated at least in sections in the support structure (40), wherein the support structure (40) comprises a receiving section (50) being configured to arrange at least partially a drawer (60), preferably to receive at least partially a drawer (60). The present invention relates further to a kitchen furniture being configured to receive a combination apparatus (1) and comprising preferably at least one drawer (60).
A47B 77/08 - Dispositions pour des emplois particuliers des compartiments ou autres éléments pour l'incorporation d'appareils de cuisson, de refroidissement, ou de lessive
The present invention relates to modules for induction cooktops having an illumination panel protected from ambient heat by a thermal barrier arranged between the illumination panel and the induction cooktop surface. The illumination panel may be arranged on an induction coil and with a second thermal barrier arranged between the illumination panel and induction coil. A number of modules may be arranged together below the induction cooktop surface so as to create cooking zones where the induction coils are proximate to the induction cooktop surface and display areas where the illumination panels are proximate to the induction cooktop surface.
F24C 7/08 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
G09F 9/33 - Dispositifs d'affichage d'information variable, dans lesquels l'information est formée sur un support, par sélection ou combinaison d'éléments individuels dans lesquels le ou les caractères désirés sont formés par une combinaison d'éléments individuels à semi-conducteurs, p.ex. à diodes
G09F 23/00 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p.ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres
The present application relates to a method for manufacturing a gas stove and a gas stove manufactured by this method. The method comprises: manufacturing a general rough-machined part for forming a burner base of a gas stove; and machining a gas passage in the rough-machined part to form the burner base according to one of multiple flame control modes, so that multiple flame rings can be controlled according to selected flame control mode. The basic idea of the present application is to produce burner bases with the same external configuration but different internal gas passage configurations based on a general rough-machined part, which thereby can be assembled with other general gas stove parts to form gas stoves with different flame control modes, so as to reduce the production cost and meet different cooking requirements of users. In particular, the present application provides a gas stove that allows each flame ring to be controlled independently, so that the flame size and temperature in different areas are accurately controlled during cooking.
The present invention relates to a fume extraction device (1) for a hob (2) with at least one cooking unit (2.1), wherein the fume extraction device (1) comprises a blower unit (10),wherein the blower unit (10) is configured for being variably controlled by means of or in response to at least one control signal (S), wherein the fume extraction device (1) is connected to or communicates with or comprises a sensor system (20) with at least one sensor unit (22, 23, 24) being configured for detecting at least one parameter (P), wherein the fume extraction device (1) comprises or communicates with a control unit (30), wherein- the control unit (30) is configured for controlling the blower unit (10) via the at least one control signal (S) and to activate and/or deactivate and/or variably control the blower unit (10) in an automatic mode dependent on the detected at least one parameter (P),and/or- the sensor system (20) comprises a motion sensor unit (21) being configured for detecting motion data (MD) of a user,wherein the control unit (30) is configured to activate and/or deactivate and/or variably control the blower unit(10) in the automatic mode dependent on the detected motion data (MD).The present invention relates further to a method of operating a fume extraction device (1) and to a system or a combination apparatus comprising a hob (2) and a fume extraction device (1).
The underlying invention is in particular directed to a heating appliance and a method for operating the heating appliance. According to an aspect related to the appliance comprises a cavity( 4), at least one radiation sources (5), at least one control unit (6), and a sensor device (7); wherein the control unit (6) is adapted to control a heating process (501 – 508; 601 – 608,701 – 712) for heating the one or more objects (2, 3) in a closed loop control, the closed loop control comprising control-ling (201) and operating the at least one radiation source (5) to generate and supply into the cavity (4) a high frequency radiation (9) according to at least one radiation characteristic associated with a forward power magnitude (FP); continuously and repeatedly during the heating process determining (202) a compound reflection loss (CRL); monitoring (203) the determined compound reflection loss (CRL); and based on the monitoring of the compound reflection loss (CRL), changing (204) the radiation characteristic of the at least one radiation source (5).
A laundry treating appliance (10) comprising a tub (30), a drum (50) rotatably mounted inside the tub (30), at least one transmitter coil (620) wound around the drum (50) axis (51) configured to supply wireless electrical power; at least one ring shaped housing (500) mounted centered to the drum (50) on its perimeter, having an annular channel defined therein; at least one balancing unit (400) having a body (410) forming its exterior permitting its movement in the said channel, said balancing unit (400) has at least, one receiver coil (630) having its winding axis perpendicular to the said transmitter coil (620) winding axis configured to receive wireless power from the said transmitter coil (620) and actuator means (200, 201) powered by said receiver coil (630); an appliance manager controlling the complete laundry treating appliance (10) operation, configured to manage the positioning of said balancing unit (400) and to drive the transmitter coil (620) based on the position of the balancing unit (400) and the drum (50) unbalance, characterized in that the actuator means (200) is an electromagnet configured to create a friction force resulting of the magnetic attraction between its magnetising surface (240) and one ferromagnetic race (331) present on one of the housing (500) sides (331). A Method to control a laundry treating appliance (10) is also disclosed.
D06F 33/48 - Prévention ou réduction du balourd ou du bruit
D06F 37/22 - Supports, p.ex. supports souples, pour le réceptacle rotatif, le moteur, le récipient ou le cuvelage; Prévention ou amortissement des vibrations dans des machines avec un réceptacle tournant ou oscillant autour d'un axe horizontal
D06F 105/00 - Systèmes ou paramètres commandés ou influencés par les systèmes de commande des machines à laver, des machines lavantes-séchantes ou des sèche-linge
The present invention relates to an extraction device (30) for the extraction of fumes and/or vapours. The extraction device (30) is particularly arranged or configured to be arranged below a worktop or a cover plate (21) and comprises a blower unit (31) and a flow channel (32) for guiding, preferably extracting, the fumes and/or vapours from an upper space (CS) through an inlet opening (23) in the direction (X) of the blower unit (31). The inlet opening (23) has an inlet opening cross-section (23A). The upper space (CS) is defined by an area upstream of the inlet opening (23). An inlet cavity or inlet shaft (33) is arranged at the inlet opening (23) on a lower space (AS), which is defined by an area downstream of the inlet opening (23). The inlet cavity or inlet shaft (33) is in flow connection or in flow communication with the flow channel (32) and comprises an actuation means and a cover element (35, 35a, 35b). The cover element (35) is configured to be actuated to at least partially cover and/or roof the inlet opening cross-section (23A). The present invention relates further to an assembly an extraction device and a worktop or cover plate (21), a combination apparatus (1) and method for operating a combination apparatus (1).
A method for connecting an appliance (100) to an external server (120) connected to the internet IS PROVIDED. The method comprises having the appliance (100) set-up a first appliance access point (AP1) for allowing wireless communication with the appliance using a first wireless technology and a second appliance access point (AP2) for allowing wireless communication with the appliance using a second wireless technology, said first technology comprising Wi-Fi technology, and said second technology being different from said first technology. The method further comprises having a wireless link (WL1; WL2) be set-up between a mobile device (130) and a selected appliance access point between said first and said second appliance access points (AP1; AP2). The method further comprising having the mobile device (130) exploit said wireless link (WL1; WL2) for providing to the appliance (100) credentials for allowing wireless communication between the appliance (100) and an internet access point (IAP). The method further comprises having the appliance (100) connect to the internet access point (IAP) exploiting said credentials. The method further comprises having the appliance (100) connect to the external server (120) through said internet access point (IAP).
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p.ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04W 84/12 - Réseaux locaux sans fil [WLAN Wireless Local Area Network]
Household appliance (2), especially refrigerating appliance, comprising a casing (4) with a door hinge (100), whereby said door hinge (100) comprises a hinge bracket (142) and a pin (148) which is inserted into a corresponding hinge seat (162) provided on said hinge bracket (142), whereby said pin (148) comprises an essentially cylindrical part (154) with two ends (170, 172) and a deformed part (158) arranged in between said two ends (170, 172) with a diameter larger than the diameter of said cylindrical main part (154).
A refrigeration appliance (1) comprising an outer cabinet (2) and an inner liner (6) defining at least one compartment (10, 12) for the storage of products to be cooled and a working chamber (20) apt to receive at least one component (102) for the functioning of the appliance (1), wherein a first lateral base support (30) and a second lateral base support (32) facing said first lateral base support (30) at least partially laterally delimits the working chamber (20). A water collecting tray (50) at least partially delimits the working chamber (20) from above, wherein the water collecting tray (50) comprises a first end (52) apt to be connected to the first lateral base support (30) and a second end (54) apt to be connected to the second lateral base support (32). The appliance (1) comprises a centering system (60) acting to compensate the relative position between the water collecting tray (50) and the first lateral base support (30) and/or to compensate the relative position between the water collecting tray (50) and the second lateral base support (32) along both a first direction (DI) and a second direction (D2).
Refrigerator (1) comprising: a cabinet (2), which has a thermal-insulating structure and is internally provided with at least one, thermal-insulated storage cavity (3, 4) designed to accommodate perishable foodstuff, a user interface (20) which is configured to allow the user to set at least a control parameter and/or an operating program to be implemented by the refrigerator (1), an electrically-operated cooling system (7) which is configured to cool down the inside of the storage cavity (3, 4), an electronic control system (21) which is configured to: receive from said user interface control parameter and/or program set by the user and control the operation of said electrically-operated cooling system (7) based on user setting. The electronic control system (21) is further configured to: estimate a resource consumption at least of the electrically-operated cooling system (7), when it operates based on user setting, determine a degree of ecological impact caused by the electrically-operated cooling system (7) based on the estimated resource consumption, communicate the determined degree of ecological impact to the user by means of the user interface (20).
PGB1(e); PGB2(e)PGB1(e); PGB2(e)) configured to be installed at, and executed by, at least one of said processing units, said software component being configured to selectively enable, between the communication unit (PUn) and each one of the plurality of processing units, a respective communication line; the communication unit is configured to deliver a firmware update package to a selected processing unit (PUx, PUy, PUs) through the respective communication line between the communication unit (PUn) and the selected processing unit enabled by said software component during an update operating mode of the household appliance.
ii ii i ,L) of the household appliance, a communication module (110) for allowing a communication between the household appliance and an external server (115) through a communication network (120), and an update unit (PU). After reception, at the communication module, of an update data distribution from the external server, the update unit is configured to, based on the update data distribution, initiate a delivery to a processing unit to be updated of a respective firmware update package included in the update data distribution.
A household appliance (100) is provided. The household appliance comprises one or more processing units (PUx, PUx, PUe, PUs) for controlling electrically and/or electronically controllable components (120(x), 120(y), 120(e), 120(s)) of the household appliance (100) according to a corresponding instructions set (F(x), F(y), F(e), F(s)) during a first operating mode of the household appliance (100), and a communication unit (PUn) for allowing a data communication between the household appliance (100) and an external server (140) through a communication network (150). Each instructions set (F(x), F(y), F(e), F(s)) corresponding to a processing unit (PUx, PUx, PUe, PUs) is installed at said processing unit. The communication unit (PUn) is configured for receiving from the external server (140) an update data distribution (UD) comprising, for each instructions set (F(x), F(y), F(e), F(s)) installed at the corresponding processing unit, a corresponding update data package comprising a latest version of said instructions set. The communication unit (PUn) is further configured for carrying out the following operations during a second operating mode of the household appliance (100): preventing data communication between the household appliance (100) and the external server (140); providing to each one among a set of selected processing units (PUx, PUx, PUe, PUs) the corresponding update package, each selected processing unit of the set of selected processing units being selected based on a comparison between a version of the instructions set installed at the corresponding processing unit with the latest version of said instructions set included in the corresponding update package. Each selected processing unit (PUx, PUx, PUe, PUs) is configured to update the corresponding instructions set installed thereat with the latest version of said instructions set included in the corresponding update package received from the communication unit (PUn).
Cooking hob, in particular induction cooking hob, including ahousing (10) having a housing bottom wall (12) and housing sidewalls (14a-d, 34) connected with a cooking hob plate of thecooking hob, wherein the housing (10) forms at least one interior space (16) in which electric and/or electronic componentsof the cooking hob are arrangeable or arranged, wherein thehousing (10) comprises at least one electric terminal (28) beingformed integrally to the housing (10) and/or wherein at leastone section of one of the housing side walls (14a-d, 34) is adouble-walled section (46) having an inner wall (48) and anouter wall (54), wherein the outer wall (54) comprises at leastone opening (62).
The present invention is related to a method for treating laundry (100) in a laundry washing machine (1) comprising a control unit (10) for controlling the operations of the laundry washing machine (1), wherein the method comprises the following steps: loading laundry (100) containing cellulose into a laundry treating chamber (3) of the laundry washing machine (1); - providing in the laundry treating chamber (3) a mixture of water and a treating agent containing cellulase enzyme, such that the amount of cellulase enzyme within the laundry treating chamber (3) ranges between 0.00005-0.05 kg per kilogram of laundry (100); treating the laundry (100) by wetting it with the mixture at a treating temperature comprised between 5-60°C, and for a treating time ranging between 5-80 minutes; spinning the laundry (100) loaded within the laundry treating chamber (3) for extracting the mixture from the laundry (100), and draining the mixture outside the laundry treating chamber (3) via a draining system (4) of the laundry washing machine (1); performing one or more rinsing phases, each of which comprising loading a rinsing liquid within the laundry treating chamber (3), wetting the laundry (100) with the rinsing liquid, spinning the laundry (100) loaded within the laundry treating chamber (3) for extracting the rinsing liquid from the laundry (100), and draining the rinsing liquid outside the said laundry treating chamber (3) via the draining system (4). The present invention is also related to a laundry washing machine (1) comprising: a control unit (10) for controlling its operations, - a laundry treating chamber (3), wherein laundry (100) and a mixture of water and a treating agent containing cellulase enzyme can be loaded, - a draining system (4) for draining liquid outside the laundry treating chamber (3), - a treating agent dispensing device (6) provided with a chamber (5) wherein an amount of the treating agent can be loaded, wherein the laundry washing machine (1) comprises a program, stored in a memory unit (101) comprised or operatively connected to the control unit (10), which is loaded or loadable in the control unit (10), and according to which the control unit (10) controls the laundry washing machine (1) for performing a method according to the invention.
There is described a cooking hob (1) for the thermal treatment of food products comprising at least one or more cooking zones (2) configured to support a cooking vessel and to heat the cooking vessel and/or a food product present within the cooking vessel and a vapor generation device (3) for thermally treating food products by means of a vapor. The vapor generation device (3) comprises at least a steam generator (15) configured to generate the vapor, a water tank (16) configured to store water; and a coupling assembly (17) configured to releasably carry and/or releasably carrying the water tank (16) and to direct the water to a vapor generation station at which the steam generator (15) is configured to generate the vapor from the water.
The present invention is related to a packaging base (1) wherein a household appliance (2) can be loaded, comprising a tray (3) having a bottom wall (4) and a lateral wall (5) protruding from a perimeter edge (41) of the bottom wall (4), wherein the packaging base (1) comprises: - two or more cushioning elements (7), housed in the tray (3) and adapted to at least partially bear the weight of a household appliance (2) and to protect from impacts a bottom region (21) of a household appliance (2) loaded on them; - a positioning element (8), housed in the tray (3) and removably coupled to said two or more cushioning elements (7) in such a way to keep them in a prefixed working position in which they at least partially bear the weight of a household appliance (2), when said household appliance (2) is loaded on said packaging base (1).
B65D 81/113 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu spécialement adaptés pour protéger leur contenu des dommages mécaniques maintenant le contenu en position éloignée des parois de l'emballage ou des autres pièces du contenu utilisant des blocs de matériau amortisseur de chocs de forme spécialement adaptée au contenu
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INDUCTION COIL DEVICE AND INDUCTION COOKING HOB HAVING AN INDUCTION COIL DEVICE
There is described an induction coil device (4) for an induction cooking hob (1) having a hob plate (2) and a support structure (3). The induction coil device (4) is designed to be interposed between the hob plate (2) and the support structure (3) and comprises at least one induction coil (10), a support frame (11) carrying the induction coil (10), a spring assembly (12) having one or more spring elements (13) configured to interact with the support structure (3) and the support frame (11) and to force the support frame (11) towards the hob plate (2); and a plurality of spacer elements (14) mounted to and protruding from the support frame (11) and designed to abut against the hob plate (2).
Induction cooking hob comprising at least one first board ele-ment (18) and at least one second board element (16), whereinthe first board element (18) and at least one second board ele-ment (16) each comprise at least one or more electrical and/orelectronical component(s), wherein the first board element(18)is electrically coupled to the second board element (16) andwherein the first board element (18) is directly mechanicallycoupled to the second board element (16.
The present invention concerns a separation and/or filtering device (48) for separation and/or filtering of substances from an airstream. The separation and/or filtering device (48) comprises a duct-shaped casing (60) enclosing a flow region (60a) for the airstream to flow therethrough. At least one separation surface (56) configured to effect a separation of at least a portion of the substances is arranged in the flow region (60a). According to the invention, the airstream at least partially slides along the separation surface (56), wherein the at least one separation surface (56) is configured to cause the separation of the at least a portion of the substances from the airstream. The at least a portion of substances remains adhered to or gets caught on the at least one separation surface (56). Further disclosed is an extraction device (14) comprising such a separation and/or filtering device (48).
B01D 45/08 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge par inertie par projection contre les diaphragmes séparateurs
B01D 45/12 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge en utilisant la force centrifuge
48.
FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR WASTE FLUID DISCHARGED BY A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING/DISASSEMBLING SUCH FILTER ASSEMBLY
The present invention relates a filter assembly (10) for filtering a waste fluid discharged by a household appliance. The filter assembly (10) comprises a filter module (16) comprising a filter element (12) and a support (14) for said filter element (12), wherein the filter element (12) is removably couplable to the support (14), and a filter housing (18) receiving the filter module (16), wherein the filter module (16) is removably couplable to the filter housing (18). The support (14) comprises at least one first retention element (110) and at least one second retention element (120). The filter element (12) comprises at last one corresponding third retention element (130) configured to be removably coupled to said at least one first retention element (110) so as to allow a removable connection between the filter element (12) and the support (14). The filter housing (18) comprises at least one corresponding fourth retention element (140) configured to be removably coupled to said at least one second retention element (120) so as to allow a removable connection between the filter module (16) and the filter housing (18).
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p.ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes ; Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtration; Dispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrants; Systèmes de transport pour filtres
49.
FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR WASTE FLUID DISCHARGED BY A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE
The present invention relates a filter assembly (10) for filtering a waste fluid discharged by a household appliance. The filter assembly (10) comprises a filter element (12) defining an unfiltered area (22) receiving the waste fluid, a filter housing (18) receiving the filter element (12), wherein an outlet chamber (20) is defined between the filter element (12) and the filter housing (18) for receiving fluid passing through the filter element (12) and coming from the unfiltered area (22) and a support (14) for the filter element (12). There is provided an inlet (24) through which the waste fluid is supplied to the unfiltered area (22) and an outlet (26) fluidly connected to the outlet chamber (20), through which the waste fluid flows from the outlet chamber (20) to a drain. The support (14) comprises a first wall (50) defining a first flooding area (52) and a second flooding area (54) separated from the first flooding area (52) by the first wall (50). The first flooding area (52) is fluidly connected to the unfiltered area (22) through a valve (56) configured to allow unfiltered waste fluid to flow from the unfiltered area (22) to the first flooding area (52). The second flooding area (54) is apt to receive unfiltered waste fluid coming from the first flooding area (52) by overflowing the first wall (50) and the second flooding area (54) comprises at least one aperture (58) configured to allow unfiltered waste fluid to flow towards the outlet (26).
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p.ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes ; Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
Described is, among other things, a cooling system comprising a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator wherein a refrigerant is circulated is provided. The cooling system further comprises a valve interconnected in the flow of the refrigerant from the condenser to the evaporator. The valve is operatively controlled to a first, open, state when the compressor is in an on-phase and to a second, closed, state when the compressor is in an off state by a controller. The controller is adapted to control the valve to operate in accordance with at least one of: - opening (401) the valve a first variable time period before the compressor is switched to an on-phase; where the first variable time period is set in response to an external parameter obtained by the controller, and/or - closing (409) the valve a second variable time period before the compressor is switched to an off-phase, where the second variable time period is set in response to an external parameter obtained by the controller.
F25B 5/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits d'évaporateurs, p.ex. pour faire varier la puissance frigorifique disposés en parallèle
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
F25B 41/24 - Disposition de soupapes d'arrêt pour déconnecter une partie du cycle du réfrigérant, p.ex. une partie extérieure
51.
CONTROL OF COOLING SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE COOLING LINES
Described is a cooling system comprising a compressor (31), a condenser (32) and at least a first evaporator (34) and a second evaporator (35) connected in parallel with the first evaporator. A refrigerant is circulated in the cooling system. Further a controller (40) is provided and configured to control the flow of refrigerant to and/ or from at least one of said first evaporator and second evaporator based on the superheat of said at least one of the first evaporator and second evaporator. Hereby a control algorithm that is stable and at the same time enables fast switching in the refrigerant flow is achieved.
F25B 5/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits d'évaporateurs, p.ex. pour faire varier la puissance frigorifique disposés en parallèle
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
F25B 41/22 - Disposition des soupapes, p.ex. de soupapes marche-arrêt ou de soupapes de régulation de débit entre l’évaporateur et le compresseur
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25B 41/20 - Disposition des soupapes, p.ex. de soupapes marche-arrêt ou de soupapes de régulation de débit
Household appliance (1) comprising a door (5) which is designed to selectively open and close an inner cavity of the household appliance (1) in order to operate in an open state and in a closed state, respectively, a control panel (6), a communication module (9) configured to receive a user-command (S2(i)) from a user electronic communication apparatus (11) through a communication system (10), an electronic control system (7), which is configured to: determine whether said door (5) is in an open state or in a closed state, receive said user-command (S2(i)) from said electronic communication apparatus (11) through said communication module (9) and said communication system (10), control of said household appliance (1) in order to perform command or operation or function based on said received user-command (S2(i)) when said door (5) is in the closed state. The said electronic control system is further configured to: communicate to the user through the control panel (6) a warning message (Warn(S2(i))) which is indicative of a command or operation or function, that will be automatically activated or performed by said household appliance (1) in response to said received user-command (S2(i)).
G08C 17/00 - Dispositions pour transmettre des signaux caractérisées par l'utilisation d'une voie électrique sans fil
D06F 34/05 - Dispositions pour le transfert de signaux ou la transmission de données - pour la communication sans fil entre parties constitutives, p.ex. pour le suivi ou la commande à distance
A47L 15/00 - Machines à laver ou à rincer la vaisselle ou les ustensiles de table
H04L 12/28 - Réseaux de données à commutation caractérisés par la configuration des liaisons, p.ex. réseaux locaux [LAN Local Area Networks] ou réseaux étendus [WAN Wide Area Networks]
Household appliance comprising: first power supply lines (4) which are connectable to an AC power supply source (5) for receiving a main electric power (P1) and providing a first AC voltage (V1) and a first AC current (I1). The household appliance, further comprises: a first load (8), and a second load (7) operating by a second voltage (Vcc) lower than the first AC voltage (V1), a master control circuit (12) operating by the second voltage (Vcc), which is configured to generate control signals (SC) to selectively control the first load (8) and the second load (7), and comprises a current sensor (12b) configured to measure the first AC current (I1) and provide a first value (K1(I1) indicative of the first AC current (I1), an inverter device (13) which is electrically connected to the first power supply lines (4) and to the master electronic control circuit (12) to receive the control signal (SC), and is configured to control the voltage supplied to first load (8) based on the control signal. The inverter device (13) further comprises a voltage measurement circuit (13b) configured to measure the first AC voltage (V1) and provide a second value (K2(V1)) indicative of the first AC voltage (V1). The inverter device (13) is configured to provide the second value (K2(V1)) to the master control circuit (12) by a opto-isolator electronic module (15). The master control circuit (12) is configured to determine a third value (K3(P1)) indicative of the main electric power (P1) based on the first value (K1(I1)) and the second value (K2(V1)).
G01R 19/165 - Indication de ce qu'un courant ou une tension est, soit supérieur ou inférieur à une valeur prédéterminée, soit à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur d'une plage de valeurs prédéterminée
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REFRIGERATOR WITH A VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE COMPRESSOR SPEED
Refrigerator (200, 210) comprising a compartment (13a) for storing foodstuff; a cooling system (200, 210) comprising an evaporator (12a), a condenser (14) and a variable speed compressor (10), the cooling system (200, 210) being adapted to go through a refrigeration cycle at certain intervals. A control system (11) is configured to control the variable speed compressor (10) during the refrigeration cycle, the control system (11) being based on a minimum speed (36) and a required speed (22), whereby the control system (11) is configured to set the compressor speed (35) to the highest speed of both the minimum speed (36) and the required speed (22). Such control system (11) provides an improved performance of the cooling system (200, 210), maintaining a balance of different temperatures inside the refrigerator (100, 110).
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
F25D 11/02 - Dispositifs autonomes déplaçables associés à des machines frigorifiques, p.ex. réfrigérateurs ménagers avec compartiments de refroidissement à des températures différentes
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
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CARDBOARD SUPPORT BASE FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE IN A PACKAGING DEVICE
Household appliance cardboard support base (50; 150) to be placed horizontally and to support, from below, a household appliance (1). The support base (50; 150) comprises a main body (52, 52a, 52b; 152) having a first upper supporting surface (54; 154) apt to receive a first base part (6) of the household appliance (1) and at least one recess (56), defined in the main body (52, 52a, 52b; 152), which extends downwardly in a vertical direction (V) with respect to the first upper supporting surface (54; 154) and is apt to receive a second base part (8) of the household appliance (1). A damper element (60) is arranged in the least one recess (56). The damper element (60) comprises an inclined cardboard layer (60) defining a second supporting surface (62) for the second base part (8) of the household appliance (1), wherein the second supporting surface (62) is inclined.
B65D 85/68 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour machines, moteurs ou véhicules assemblés ou en pièces détachées
B65D 5/50 - Parties insérées dans le réceptacle, qui en font partie intégrante ou qui lui sont fixées pour former des garnitures intérieures ou extérieures Éléments internes de support ou de protection du contenu
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HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE PACKAGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR UNPACKING AN ASSEMBLY
Household appliance packaging device (10) comprising a support base (50) suitable to be placed horizontally in the working position to support a household appliance (1) in a standing position. The support base (50) comprises at least two units (30a, 30b) both supporting a base (5) of the household appliance (1). The two units (30a, 30b) at least partially abut one to the other along respective abutting surfaces (32a, 32b). Each unit (30a, 30b) has an upper supporting surface (54a, 54b) apt to abut against a portion of the base (5) of the household appliance (1). When the household appliance (1) is inclined about the base (5) along a pivoting axis (P), one of the two units (30a, 30b) is free to be slid along a sliding direction (D) with respect to the other of the two units (30a, 30b) while the abutting surfaces (32a, 32b) are in reciprocal contact.
B65D 85/68 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour machines, moteurs ou véhicules assemblés ou en pièces détachées
B65D 5/50 - Parties insérées dans le réceptacle, qui en font partie intégrante ou qui lui sont fixées pour former des garnitures intérieures ou extérieures Éléments internes de support ou de protection du contenu
A baking tray (14; 16) for use in a food preparation oven, the baking tray comprises: (a) a first tray section (18) having a floor region (22) and side walls (36) along three sides of the floor region, the first tray section having a fourth side where there is no side wall; (b) a second tray section (20) having a floor region (28) and side walls along three sides of the floor region, the second tray section having a fourth side where there is no side wall; and (c) the first and the second tray sections (18, 20) configured for being connected along the fourth sides of the first and second tray sections; In accordance with the invention (d) the floor region (28) and the side walls (36) of the second tray section (20) having a size and shape along the fourth side that corresponds to the size and shape of the floor region (22) and the side walls (36) of the first tray section (18) along its fourth side, wherein when connecting the tray sections the faces of the first and second tray sections (18, 20) are brought into abutment; (e) the first tray section (18) comprising at its fourth side an extension (24) along the floor region (28) and optionally along the side walls which when the tray sections are connected overlaps the floor region (28) and the side walls, respectively, of the second tray section (18), wherein the first and second tray sections in the region of the extension comprise means (26, 30) for establishing a form-fit connection when the tray sections are connected; and in that the baking tray further comprises: (f) a first and a second clip (32; 34; 44; 52) for securing the connection between the tray sections (18, 20), wherein each of the clips is configured to be mounted simultaneously over an end region of the side wall (36) of the first tray section (18) and an end region of the side wall (36) of the second tray section (20).
The invention concerns a control unit (10) for an electromechanical oven comprising: a first control element (2) and a second control element (4) and a splitting unit (20), wherein one of the first control element (2) and the second control element (4) being a knob (12) and the other being a ring selector (14) concentrically arranged around the knob (12), wherein the knob (12) is connected to a first converter (30) and the ring selector (14) is connected to a second converter (32), wherein the splitting unit is arranged between the first and second control element (2, 4) on one side and the first and second converter (30, 32) on the other side The invention further concerns an oven with the control unit (10).
There is described a domestic appliance (1), in particular a domestic cooling appliance, comprising at least an inner cavity (3) for receiving a food product and at least one filter assembly (2). The filter assembly (2) comprises at least a filter cartridge (15), a support frame (16) defining a window (17) and a filter housing (18) having a housing pocket (19) for the filter cartridge (15), the filter housing (18) being pivoted to the support frame (16) and angularly moveable around a pivot axis (A) between a receiving position in which the housing pocket (19) is configured to receive and/or release the filter cartridge (15) and an operative position in which the filter cartridge (15) is arranged in a working position. The pivot axis (A) is positioned at an intermediate portion of the filter housing (18).
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle
A cooking appliance (1), in particular a domestic cooking oven,comprising:- a cavity (2) comprising at least one cavity wall defining a cooking chamber (4) for cooking foodstuff therein and an opening for placing foodstuff into the cooking chamber (4),- at least one thermal radiation emitting heating element (5) for heating said cavity (2), wherein the at least one heating element (5) is arranged within said cavity (2) adjacent to or in contact with the cavity wall (3),- at least one cover element (6) being arranged within the cavity (2), wherein the cover element (6) forms a partition wall between the cooking chamber (4) and a hot air chamber (7) in which hot air for heating the cooking chamber (4) can be generated by heating the at least one heating element (5), the cover element (6) comprises a first surface (6a) being directed to the cooking chamber (4) and a second surface (6b) being directed to the hot air chamber (7),characterised in that the second surface (6b) comprises a reflectivity for thermal radiation that is higher than a reflectivity for thermal radiation of the first surface (6a).
F24C 15/00 - POÊLES OU FOURNEAUX À USAGE DOMESTIQUE ; PARTIES CONSTITUTIVES DES POÊLES OU DES FOURNEAUX À USAGE DOMESTIQUE, D'APPLICATION GÉNÉRALE - Parties constitutives
F24C 15/32 - Aménagements des conduits pour gaz chauds, p.ex. dans ou autour des fours de boulangerie
F24C 15/08 - Plaques de base ou de support; Pieds ou montants; Enveloppes; Roulettes
There is described a domestic appliance (1), in particular a domestic cooling appliance, comprising at least an inner cavity (3) for receiving a food product and at least one filter assembly (2). The filter assembly (2) comprises at least a filter cartridge (15), a filter housing (16) removably carrying the filter cartridge (15), a frame (17) at least partially covering the filter housing (16), a locking device associated to the filter housing (15) and to the filter cartridge (15) and being controllable into a locking configuration for blocking the filter cartridge (15) within the filter housing (16) and an unlocking configuration for allowing removal of the filter cartridge (15) from the filter housing (16). The locking device is controlled from the unlocking configuration in the locking configuration upon insertion of the filter cartridge (15) into the filter housing (16). The frame (17) is coupled to the locking device and is configured to control the locking device from the locking configuration to the unlocking configuration by application of a pushing force on the frame (17).
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle
The invention relates to an air purifier (1). The air purifier comprises a housing (2) and an air inlet. A fan is provided inside the housing drawing air from the air inlet towards an air outlet. Further, a filter is provided inside the housing in an air path from the air inlet to the air outlet for filtering the air drawn from the air inlet such that air at the air outlet is filtered air. The air purifier comprises a hood (3) at the air outlet. The hood is configured to be positioned in at least a first position and a second position, where in the first position the hood is in a retracted position configured to let the filtered air exit the outlet without interfering with the direction of air exiting via the air outlet, and where in the second position the hood is in an expanded position configured to direct at least a fraction or all of the filtered outlet air in a predetermined direction. Hereby the air purifier can be made to operate in at least two different modes of operation. Advantageously, in the first mode a diffuse are stream of filtered air is provided and in the second mode a focused air stream of filtered air is provided.
F24F 8/10 - Traitement, p.ex. purification, de l'air fourni aux locaux de résidence ou de travail des êtres humains autrement que par chauffage, refroidissement, humidification ou séchage par séparation, p.ex. par filtrage
F24F 13/10 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p.ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices mobiles, p.ex. registres
A Cooking oven (100) comprising a) at least one cooking cavity (102) and b) at least one steam generation system (40) for introducing steam into the cooking cavity (102) during a steam operating mode, in particular steam cooking mode or steam cleaning mode, c) wherein the steam generation system (40) comprises c1) at least one steam generator (42), c2) at least one fluid supply (44), the fluid preferably being water with impurities, in particular calcium, and optionally additives and c3) at least one valve (2), d) wherein the valve (2) is interconnected between the fluid supply (44) and the steam generator (42) in order to control the flow of fluid from the fluid supply (44) to the steam generator (42) during the steam operating mode, e) wherein the valve (2) comprises at least one inlet (12) for the fluid being in fluid connection with the fluid supply (44) f) wherein the valve is in fluid connection with the steam generator (42) by means of at least one connecting line (50), g) wherein the valve (2) is provided with at least one closing device (19) for closing and opening the inlet (12) of the valve at least partially during the steam operating mode in order to keep the fluid level within the valve at an operating level within an operating level range during the steam operating mode, h) the cooking oven further comprising one or more of the fol- lowing features: h1) the valve (2) and the steam generator (42) and the connecting line (50) are arranged in such a way that the level of the fluid within the steam generator (42) and within the valve (2) is kept the same during the steam operating mode and/or wherein the valve (2) and the steam generator (42) and the connecting line (50) are arranged according to the principle of communicating vessels, h2) the operating level (N) or the operating level range during the steam operating mode is, in the direction of gravity, higher than or at the same level as the inlet (12) of the valve (2).
The present invention relates to extractor hood (1) for a hob(2), with at least one drive unit (3), the at least one drive unit (3) being variably adjustable for sucking a gaseous medium(4) of a substance (5) to be processed. The extractor hood (1)is characterized in that the at least one drive unit (3) is con-figured to switch from a hood operating mode (A) to a hood paused mode (B), preferably via at least one paused signal (S);and to remain in the hood paused mode (B) for a predetermined time period, preferably via at least one automatic time control signal (S); and to reactivate the hood operating mode (A), preferably via at least one reactivation signal (S), wherein at least one setting (SE) for operating the hood operating mode (A)is a recovered at least one setting (SE). The present invention relates further to a method of operating an extractor hood (1)and an arrangement with a hob (2) and an extractor hood (1).
The present invention concerns a combination appliance (10) comprising a cooking hob (12) and an extraction device (14). The cooking hob (12) is covered by a top plate or a worktop (22) having an opening (24) or a recess formed therein. The extraction device (14) is arranged below the top plate or worktop (22) and comprises at least one fan (36) for sucking air from an area above the cooking hob (12) through the opening (24) or recess of the top plate or worktop (22) and for conveying the air through an air channel of the extraction device (14). The air channel of the extraction device (14) includes a channel section (58), which is arranged downstream of the opening (24) or recess and upstream of the fan (36). The channel section (58) is arranged adjacent to components of the cooking hob (12), the channel section (58) thereby forming a barrier for preventing the conveyed air to get in contact with the components of the cooking hob (12). According to the invention, the channel section (58) comprises an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion abuts a surface zone of the top plate or worktop (22). The lower portion abuts and/or is supported by a wall section of the cooking hob (12). Further disclosed is a method for assembling a combination appliance (10) comprising a cooking hob (12) and an extraction device (14).
The present invention relates to a method for providing at least one manipulated image (102) of a substance (2) to be processed in a cavity (3) of an apparatus (1), preferably a kitchen apparatus (1), the substance (2) being preferably shielded by a metal grid (4), the method comprising: Taking at least one image(101) of the substance (2) by a camera unit (5), the camera unit(5) being preferably arranged opposite to the substance (2) with reference to the metal grid (4); Transmitting the at least one image (101) taken by the camera unit (5) to a computing device(6) via a signal connection (S); Identifying at least one disturbing object (7) in the at least one image (101) using an inpainting algorithm; Generating at least one calculated object (8) being different to the at least one disturbing object (7)using the in painting algorithm; Manipulating the at least one image (101) by replacing or overlying the at least one disturbing object (7) by the at least one calculated object (8) in the at least one image (101). The present invention relates further to a computing device (6) and an apparatus (1) being configured to perform at least partially the method for providing at least one manipulated image (102).
A laundry treating machine (1) comprising: a cabinet (2) comprising side walls (2a-2f) and a draining device (20). The draining device (20) comprises a draining pump (22) having a draining line (30) comprising a first duct (32). The machine (1) comprises a holding system (40) for holding the draining line (30). The holding system (40) comprises a connection device (50) configured to be fastened to one wall (2d). The connection device (50) comprises a first portion (52) facing the inner side of the cabinet (2) and apt to receive the first duct (32), and a second portion (54) facing the outer side of the cabinet (2) and apt to receive a second duct (90). The holding system (40) comprises a supporting member (60) for supporting the first duct (32) comprising one or more holding elements (62). The supporting member (60) forms a single piece with the connection device (50).
A method for estimating a presence and/or a formation and/or a crumbling of a first biofilm (125) on at least one wall (115) of a household appliance region (110) configured to be at least temporally in contact with a liquid. The method comprises: - providing a test receptacle (155) in fluid communication with said household appliance region and providing in the volume of said test receptacle a resonating mass-variation measuring device (175) comprising a piezoelectric transducer (178) configured to oscillate, said resonating mass- variation measuring device being configured to measure variations of a piezoelectric transducer oscillation frequency and of a piezoelectric transducer oscillation dissipation caused by variations of properties of a second biofilm (180) forming in said test receptacle, and - estimating said presence and/or formation and/or crumbling of said first biofilm based on said measured variations of the piezoelectric transducer oscillation frequency and of the piezoelectric transducer oscillation dissipation.
G01N 29/06 - Visualisation de l'intérieur, p.ex. microscopie acoustique
G01N 29/07 - Analyse de solides en mesurant la vitesse de propagation ou le temps de propagation des ondes acoustiques
G01N 29/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores; Visualisation de l'intérieur d'objets par transmission d'ondes ultrasonores ou sonores à travers l'objet - Détails
G01N 29/265 - Dispositions pour l'orientation ou le balayage en déplaçant le capteur par rapport à un matériau fixe
G01N 29/28 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores; Visualisation de l'intérieur d'objets par transmission d'ondes ultrasonores ou sonores à travers l'objet - Détails pour établir le couplage acoustique
G01N 29/34 - Génération des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
G01N 29/38 - Détection du signal de réponse par filtrage temporel, p.ex. en utilisant des fenêtres temporelles
G01N 29/036 - Analyse de fluides en mesurant la fréquence ou la résonance des ondes acoustiques
Refrigeration Appliance with Flexible Drawer Capacity The invention relates to a refrigeration appliance, in particular a refrigerator or a fridge- freezer (2). The refrigeration appliance comprises a housing (4), a refrigerating compartment (6) formed within the housing (4), a slidably and releasably supported first drawer (20a) having a first vertical extension, a second slidably and releasably supported second drawer (20b) having a second vertical extension being greater than the first vertical extension of the first drawer (20a), and a first, a second and a third drawer support position (72a, 72b, 74a, 74b, 76a, 76b), wherein in vertical direction the first drawer support position (72a, 72b) is higher than the second drawer support position (74a, 74b) and the second drawer support position (74a, 74b) is higher than the third drawer support position (76a, 76b). When A) the first or second drawer (20a, 20b) is supported at the first drawer support position (72b) the upper levels of the first and second drawers (20a, 20b) are at the same vertical position within the refrigerating compartment (6), and when the first drawer (20a) is supported at the third drawer support position (76b) or when the second drawer (20b) is supported at the second drawer support position (74b) the lower levels of the first and second drawers (20a, 20b) are at the same vertical position within the refrigerating compartment (6), or when B) the first or second drawer (20a, 20b) is supported at the third drawer support position (76a) the upper levels of the first and second drawers (20a, 20b) are at the same vertical position within the refrigerating compartment (6), and when the first drawer (20a) is supported at the second drawer support position (74a) or when the second drawer (20b) is supported at the first drawer support position (72a) the lower levels of the first and second drawers (20a, 20b) are at the same vertical position within the refrigerating compartment (6).
There is described a domestic appliance (1), in particular a cooking hob (2), for the thermal treatment of food products comprising at least one or more cooking zones (2), a power supply unit (5) being controllable into at least a stand-by mode and a powered-on mode and being configured to supply an energy to the one or more cooking zones (2) when being controlled in the powered-on mode and a control group (17) coupled to the power supply unit (5) and configured to control the power supply unit (5) from the stand-by-mode into the powered-on mode; wherein the control group (17) is controllable between a rest configuration and an active configuration at which control group (17) is configured to set the power supply unit (5) from the stand-by-mode into the powered-on mode. The control group (17) comprises at least one magnetic switching device (18) having a magnetic and/ or ferromagnetic element (19), the magnetic and/ or ferromagnetic element (19) being moveable between at least a rest state and an active state. The control group (17) is controlled in the rest configuration and the active configuration with the magnetic and/ or ferromagnetic element (19) being positioned in respectively the rest state and the active state. The magnetic and/ or ferromagnetic element is biased in the rest state and is controllable by means of interaction with a metallic and/or magnetic and/or ferromagnetic activation device into the active state.
F24C 7/08 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
H05B 6/06 - Commande, p.ex. de la température, de la puissance
H01H 36/00 - Interrupteurs actionnés par la variation du champ magnétique ou champ électrique, p.ex. par le changement de la position relative d'un aimant et d'un interrupteur, par écran
The present invention concerns an extraction device (14) for removing air from an area above a cooking hob (12), which comprises an air inlet opening (24), a fan (36) for aspirating air from the area above the cooking hob (12) through the air inlet opening (24), a filter (60) element and an outlet opening (30) for exhausting air. According to the invention, the filter element (60) is removably arranged in a filter seat (62) downstream of the air inlet opening (24) and is accessible through the air inlet opening (24). Support means or actuation means are included supporting or facilitating insertion into and/or removal from the filter seat (62). The support means or actuation means are arranged at and/or act on the filter element (60) in a direction at least partially opposite to the direction of insertion.
The present invention is related to an extraction device (14) for removing air from an area above a cooking hob (12). The extraction device (14) comprises a suction arm (26), a fan and an outlet opening (34). The suction arm (26) includes a suction head (28), which comprises a suction opening (32), and a suction base (30), which comprises an air duct for conducting the air. The air duct is arranged downstream of the suction opening (32). The is configured to suck in the air from the area above the cooking hob (12) through the suction opening (32) and the air duct. The outlet opening (34) is configured to exhaust air. According to the invention, the suction arm (26) is centrally arranged or arrangeable in relation to the cooking hob (12) or is arranged or arrangeable midway between the lateral edges of the cooking hob (12). Further, the position of the suction head (28) and/or of the suction opening (32) is changeable from a position within the boundary lines and at least approximately at the height level of a cooktop (18) of the cooking hob (12) to an elevated position above the height level of the cooktop (18).
The present invention relates to a laundry drying appliance (100) comprising: - a cabinet (105); - a laundry chamber (206) rotatably enclosed within the cabinet for containing laundry to be dried; - a drying air flow system (204) for passing said air through the laundry chamber, said drying air flow system comprising an air demoisturizing unit (220) configured to demoisturize said air; - a filter seat (111) arranged within the drying flow system for removably receiving an air filter (112); - said air filter being movable from a first position wherein it is inserted into said filter seat to filter drying air leaving the laundry chamber, to a second position wherein it is removed from said filter seat and detached from the appliance and viceversa; - said laundry drying appliance being configured to operate in a laundry dryer mode when the air filter is in the first position, and in an ambient air dehumidification mode to dehumidify air in the ambient outside the cabinet when the air filter is said second position. The laundry drying appliance according to the invention is characterised in that the laundry drying appliance further comprises a movable wall system (260) arranged within said filter seat (111) and operable, by moving said air filter (112) from one to the other of said first and second positions, to configure the drying air flow system (204) such that: - when the air filter (112) is said first position, the drying air flow system is configured to circulate drying air in a substantially closed air circuit, through the laundry chamber and the air filter, and - when the filter (112) is said second position, the laundry chamber is put in fluid communication with the ambient outside the cabinet by means of an air introduction opening (IN(260)) and an air exhausting opening (OUT(260)) provided by the movable wall system in the filter seat. A worktop (109) for a laundry drying appliance, and a method to operate a laundry drying appliance (100) are also claimed.
The invention relates to an improved installation device (10) that is particularly useful for sealing windows of a hinged type. The installation device is configured to provide a sealed air exhaust via a hinged window (1). The installation device in accordance with the present invention comprises a rectangular part (6) comprising a hole (7) and at least one connector (15) configured to secure the rectangular part to the frame (5) of a window pane (4) of the hinged window in a position where the rectangular part covers a rectangular gap formed opposite the hinges of the hinged window when the hinged window is in a partly open position. By providing one or more connectors to secure the rectangular part to the frame of the window pane a sealing that efficiently covers the rectangular gap of the hinged window is provided. The sealing can fit different types of windows and is easy to mount. The connectors can advantageously be formed by clamps.
F24F 13/18 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p.ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices spécialement adaptés pour être insérés dans des panneaux plats, p.ex. dans une porte ou une vitre de fenêtre
F24F 1/031 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe caractérisés par des aménagements de montage pénétrant dans un mur ou une fenêtre
The underlying invention is, inter alia, directed to a cooking accessory (1) for high-frequency dielectric heating, configured for placement in a dielectric heating cavity (12) of a cooking appliance (11) and suitable for supporting one or more food items thereon while being irradiated with high-frequency electromagnetic radiation for heating the one or more food items in the heating cavity (12), the cooking accessory (1) comprising susceptor arrangement with susceptor elements (3) arranged to span a tiled 2D support area (2, 3) for the one or more food items, each susceptor element (3) having a pre-defined dielectric absorption characteristic (R) for the high-frequency electromagnetic radiation.
Method for dielectrically heating a comestible object, appliance, and computer-program product The underlying invention in particular is directed to a method for dielectrically heating a comestible object (5) placed in a cavity (4) of an appliance (1), comprising the steps of heating (301) the comestible object (5) by irradiating the cavity (4) with radiation in the radio-frequency or microwave range until a first temperature value (T1) in a given first region (R1) of the comestible object (5) reaches a predetermined first temperature limit (TL) that is smaller than a first target temperature (TT); and, subsequently, heating (302) the comestible object (5) with radiation in the radio-frequency or microwave range generated, wherein at least one heating parameter is controlled at least in dependence of a first temperature difference (TD) calculated between the first target temperature (TT) and the measured first temperature value (T1); and suspending or stopping (303) the heating (302) if the first temperature difference (TD) is equal to or smaller than a predefined first temperature threshold (TH).
The invention relates to a device (1) and a method for processing, preferably stirring and/or mixing, a substance (2) in a container (3) by at least one magnetic tool (4) being movably insertable or being movably inserted in the container (3), the device (1) comprising a worktop (5) for contacting a section of the container (3), preferably at least partially a bottom wall (3B) of the container (3), at a first side (S51) of the worktop (5); at least one actuating unit (6) for generating a magnetic field (MF) for driving the at least one magnetic tool (4), the at least one actuating unit (6) being arranged at a second side (S52) of the worktop (5) opposite to the first side (S51); and a drive unit (7) for rotational and translational driving the at least one actuating unit (6). The invention relates further to a cooking apparatus and an arrangement.
A47J 43/046 - Machines de ménage non prévues ailleurs, p.ex. pour moudre, mélanger, agiter, pétrir, émulsionner, fouetter ou battre les aliments, p.ex. actionnées par moteur à outils actionnés du côté du fond
A household appliance (10) comprises a housing or an installation case (112), particularly a protection box. The household appliance (10) further comprises at least two of a consumer load (132, 232) for consumption of electrical power, a delivery system for delivery of electrical power to the at least one consumer load (132, 232), mains connection means for a connection of the household appliance (10) to the electric power supply, a control unit and/or an operating panel (20) for appliance control and/or for user interaction, and at least one connection means (144, 144', 146, 146', 258, 256, 260') for electrical connection of the at least two of the consumer load (132, 232), the delivery system for electrical power, the mains connection means, and the control unit and/or the operating panel (20). The at least two of the consumer load (132, 232), the delivery system for electrical power, the mains connection means, and the control unit and/or the operating panel (20) are arranged or arrangeable within the housing or installation case (112) in superimposed levels. Furthermore, at least one of the consumer load (132, 232), the delivery system for electrical power, the mains connection means, and the control unit and/or the operating panel (20) comprises a first connection means (144, 144', 258) for electrical connection, which is connectable to a second connection means (146, 146', 260, 260') for electrical connection in a connection movement, which points in the same direction as or complies with an assembly movement for assembling the at least one of the consumer load (132, 232), the delivery system for electrical power, the mains connection means, and the control unit and/or the operating panel (20) in the housing or installation case (112). Said second connection means (146, 146', 260, 260') is arranged or has been arranged in the housing or installation case (112).
F24C 15/10 - Dessus, p.ex. plaques chauffantes; Rondelles ou anneaux
H01R 12/58 - Connexions fixes pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires caractérisées par les bornes bornes pour insertion dans des trous
H01R 13/10 - Alvéoles destinés à coopérer avec des broches ou lames
The underlying invention is directed to a method of operating an appliance (1), in particular household appliance (1), for defrosting (301, 302), in particular thawing (301, 302), a frozen object, in particular a frozen food object, placed in a treatment cavity (4) of the appliance (1). The method comprises the steps of heating (301) the frozen object via capacitive radio frequency dielectric heating by supplying radio frequency power of a selected frequency or frequency range to the cavity (4); and at least temporarily during the capacitive radio frequency heating, supplying (302) aqueous steam into the cavity.
H05B 6/62 - Appareils pour applications spécifiques
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CIRCUIT DEVICE FOR A COOKING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR COOKING HOB, MORE IN PARTICULAR INDUCTION COOKING HOB AND COOKING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR COOKING HOB, MORE IN PARTICULAR INDUCTION COOKING HOB
The invention relates to a circuit device (1) for a cooking device, in particular cooking hob, more in particular induction cooking hob, comprising - at least two power units (P1, P2,.. PN), each power unit supplied with electrical power by a different mains current phase (L1, L2,.. LN) - wherein each power unit comprises frequency converting means (G11.. GNM), each for supplying at least one induction element with electrical power to generate heating power, • wherein each power unit comprises at least one current conversion unit (C1.. CN) for converting an input direct or alternating current into one, at least one, two or at least two output direct currents, • wherein each power unit comprises at least one load supplied or to be supplied with electrical power by the output direct current, an output direct current or the output direct currents from the current conversion unit, • wherein a first power unit (P11) comprises a first current conversion unit (C1), in particular for converting an alternating current from a first mains current phase (L1) into one, at least one, two or at least two first output direct currents, • wherein by the first output direct current or one of the first output direct currents of the first power unit (P1), at least a second current conversion unit (C2) of a second power unit (P2) is supplied for converting the first output direct current into one, at least one, two or at least two second output direct currents.
A method for treating food in an appliance (14) by at least one treatment device of the appliance (14) comprises the steps of a. providing a food recognition system with at least one camera image of a food item to be treated by the appliance (14)(S1), b. picture data about the food item by extracting a number of at least one characteristic features of the food item from the at least one camera image (S2), c. assigning a food identification to the food item based on at least one of the number of characteristic features (S4, S6), d. executing a food treatment process or program allocated to the assigned food identification (S8). According to the invention, the camera image is provided during step a. (S1) by an external camera device (12, 14), wherein the camera image provision is executed ‐ by data retrieval by the food recognition system, and/or ‐ by data transfer by the mobile camera device (12, 20), and/or ‐ on the operator's initiation. Further disclosed is a food treatment system comprising an appliance (14) for treating food and an external camera device (12, 20) as well as a software application.
There is described an induction cooking hob (1, 1', 1'') comprising at least one cooking zone (2) for heating a cooking vessel. The cooking zone (2) comprises at least a first induction coil (3) and a second induction coil (4), the first induction coil (3) and the second induction coil (4) being configured to heat the cooking vessel alone or in collaboration with one another. The induction cooking hob (1, 1', 1'') further comprises a power unit (6) operatively connected to and configured to power the first induction coil (3) and the second induction coil (4) and a control interface (5) configured to receive a requested power from a user, the requested power defining and/or being indicative about the power to be delivered to the cooking vessel. The power unit (6) is configured to power the first induction coil (3) and the second induction coil (4) such that the first induction coil (3) delivers, in use, a first power ranging between a first minimum deliverable power and a first maximum deliverable power and the second induction coil (4) delivers, in use, a second power ranging between a second minimum deliverable power and a second maximum deliverable power. The power unit (6) is configured to power the first induction coil (3) and the second induction coil (4) according to a respective powering scheme chosen from a set of powering schemes. The power unit (6) is configured to choose the respective powering scheme in function of the requested power and the first minimum deliverable power, the second minimum deliverable power, the first maximum deliverable power and the second maximum deliverable power.
The present invention is related to a combination appliance (10)comprising a cooking hob (12), which comprises a cover plate or work top (18) and an extraction device (14). The extraction de-vice (14) comprises- a suction opening (24, 32) arranged above the cooking hob(12),- a fan (36) for sucking air from the area above the cooking hob(12),- a filter element (42) for removing particles and/or odours from the air sucked in, and- an outlet opening (28, 34) for exhausting air.According to the invention, the direction of the sucked air comprises an at least major horizontal component and the outlet opening (28, 34) is arranged above the cooking hob (12).
A household appliance (10), particularly a cooking appliance, more particularly a cooking hob, even more particularly an induction cooking hob, comprises a first circuit board (22) and a second circuit board (22) or a first circuit board (22) and a mains connection unit (36), particularly a mains terminal block or a power supply box. These pairs of units (22, 36) are electrically connectable by a connection means comprising at least one connection line (40, 60). The first circuit board (22) comprises a first electrical connector (52, 62) for an electrical connection for power and/or information transmission. The first electrical connector (52, 62) of the first circuit board (22) is equippable with the connection line (40, 60) after arrangement of the first circuit board (22) in a housing (12) of the household appliance (10), preferably after arrangement of the first and second circuit boards (22) or of the first circuit board (22) and the mains connection unit (36) in the housing (12). At least the first circuit board (22) is arrangeable or arranged in the housing (12) of the household appliance (10) at a predefined position in a way that also the first electrical connector (52, 62) is arranged at a predefined position and the first electrical connector (52, 62), which is arranged at said predefined position, is accessible for the equipment with the connection line (40, 60) from above, preferably for an automated equipment in a top down movement, particularly by an equipment robot.
An extraction device (10) for removing heated air from an area above a cooking hob comprises an inlet opening (12) for an air intake into an interior of the extraction device (10), a conduction means for conducting the heated air through the interior of the extraction device (10), a fan (22) for sucking-in the heated air from the area above the cooking hob, the fan (22) being arranged in or being inoperative connection with the conduction means, and an outlet opening (14) for exhausting air. According to the present invention, a cooling down means (40) for cooling down the heated air and a separation means (40) for a separation of fluid particles from the heated air are arranged upstream of the fan (22), wherein the separation of the fluid particles is particularly an effect of the cooling down process. Further, a method for operating an extraction device (10) is disclosed. Air loaded with fluid particles is transported from an inlet opening (12) to an outlet opening (14) of the extraction device (10). According to the invention, the fluid particles are separated from the air by benefitting from a condensation effect.
An extraction system (10) for removing air from an area above a cooking hob comprises an extraction device (12) and an outlet air channel (14). The extraction device (12) comprises an inlet opening (16) for an air intake into an interior of the extraction device (12),- a conduction means for conducting the air through the interior of the extraction device (12), and an outlet connection piece connected to a channel input of the outlet air channel (14).The outlet air channel (14) is configured for transmitting exhaust air from the channel input to a channel output provided for blowing out the exhaust air.According to the invention, the outlet air channel (14) includes at least a first component or a first section of its en-tire length having a cross-sectional area and/or a passage area, which extends in a first direction and in a second direction orthogonally to the first direction. The ratio of the ex-tension in the first direction to the extension in the second direction is at least 3 to 1, preferably at least 5 to 1, more preferably at least 10 to 1. Further, the outlet air channel(50) includes at least a first component (60) or a first section comprising or being connected to the channel output (30),wherein the first component (60) or the first section is at least partially movable mounted and/or movable configured to adjust the location of the channel output (30) with reference to the cooking hob (12), preferably dependent on at least one parameter.
A system for recording a physical property of an item to be cooked or of a cooking process auxiliary means during a cooking process performed by a cooking appliance (10) comprises: - a sensor means (20) for sensing the physical property of the item to be cooked or of the cooking process auxiliary means; - a first transmission means for wirelessly transmitting a status signal freely through space, which status signal corresponds to the physical property of the item to be cooked or of the cooking process auxiliary means, wherein the first transmission means is connected to the sensor means (20); - a first receiving means (22) for receiving the status signal transmitted by the first transmission means, the first receiving means (22) being arranged in a separate unit (12), which is independent from the cooking appliance (10); - a second transmission means (24) electrically connected to the first receiving means (22), the second transmission means (24) being configured to forward the status signal transmitted by the first transmission means or to transmit a processed signal generated by processing the status signal, wherein the second transmission means (24) is arranged in or at the separate unit (12); and - a second receiving means (28, 30) for receiving the processed signal or the status signal transmitted by the second transmission means (24), the second receiving means (28, 30) being arranged in or at the cooking appliance (10) and electrically connected to a control unit of the cooking appliance (10).
F24C 7/08 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
F24C 15/10 - Dessus, p.ex. plaques chauffantes; Rondelles ou anneaux
A47J 36/00 - MATÉRIEL DE CUISINE; MOULINS À CAFÉ; MOULINS À ÉPICES; APPAREILS À PRÉPARER LES BOISSONS - Éléments, détails ou accessoires des récipients de cuisson
G01K 11/26 - Mesure de la température basée sur les variations physiques ou chimiques, n'entrant pas dans les groupes , , ou utilisant la mesure d'effets acoustiques de fréquences de résonance
The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling illumination in a household appliance (10) configured to store one or more food items (13), and a household appliance (10) performing the method. In an aspect, a method of controlling illumination in a household appliance (10) configured to store one or more food items (13) is provided, said household appliance (10) comprising a lighting arrangement (12) configured to illuminate an interior of the household appliance (10). The method comprises receiving (S101) an instruction to highlight at least a section of the interior of the household appliance (10), and controlling (S102) said lighting arrangement (12) to highlight said at least a section of the interior, thereby enabling a dual functionality for the lighting arrangement (12) to selectively light up the interior of the household appliance (10) and to highlight said section of the interior.
CECECE) of the first node (21), and an estimating unit (45) for estimating a second electrical parameter, in particular an electrical power, of the resonant tank (30) based on the first electrical parameter, an induction cooking appliance and a method for operating an oscillation unit.
The invention relates a refrigeration appliance (1; 201) comprising at least one compartment (10, 12) for receiving food items and at least one air duct (100a) configured to channel cooled air towards said at least one compartment (10, 12). A manual air regulation system (60; 160) is used for controlling the amount of air flowing inside the air duct (100a) and comprises a manual actuator (62; 262) reachable by a user and a damper (64; 264) operatively arranged inside the air duct (100a). The actuator (62; 262) comprises a cursor (62; 262) which is slidable along a linear direction between a first position and a second position and the damper (64; 264) comprises a rotatable element (64; 264), operatively connected to the cursor (62; 262), which is rotatable between a first position, reached when the cursor (62; 262) is on its first position, and a second position, reached when the cursor (62; 262) is on its second position. When the cursor (62; 262) and the damper (64, 80; 264, 250) are in their first positions, a maximum amount of air flows inside the air duct (100a) and when the cursor (62; 262) and the damper (64, 80; 264, 250) are in their second positions, a minimum amount of air flows inside the air duct (100a).
F25D 17/04 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle
Refrigerator (1) comprising: a self-supporting cabinet (2) which has a thermal-insulating structure and is internally provided with at least one, thermal-insulated storage cavity (3) adapted to accommodate perishable foodstuff; an electrically-operated cooling system (7) which is at least partially accommodated inside the self-supporting cabinet (2) and is adapted to cool down the inside of said at least one storage cavity (3); and an electrically-operated air-circulation assembly (8) adapted to circulate the air in closed loop inside said storage cavity (3) of the self-supporting cabinet (2), and which comprises: a platelike air-guide member (14) which is discrete from the self-supporting cabinet (2) and is rigidly attached to a rear wall (18) of said storage cavity (3); an air channel (16) that extends inside, or is at least partially delimited by, said platelike air-guide member (14) and directly communicates, at the ends, with the inside of said storage cavity (3); an electrically-operated air-blowing device (15) which is placed along the air channel (16) and is adapted to generate/produce an airflow (f) that circulates in closed loop along the air channel (16) and the storage cavity (3, 4); and a main decorative panel (17) which is discrete from said platelike air-guide member (14), and is placed over an exposed front face of the platelike air-guide member (14) so as to at least partially hide/conceal the platelike air-guide member (14) inside the storage cavity (3).
F25D 17/06 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissement; Dispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation de gaz, p.ex. convection naturelle par circulation d'air forcée
Household appliance (2) with a user interface (20) comprising: • - a display (64), • - a switch element (56) associated to said display (64) comprising at least one capacitive sensing element (58) with a sensing surface, • - a capacitive sensing circuit (62), • - a control unit (68) connected to said display (64) and to said capacitive sensing circuit (62), configured to control said household appliance (2) and/or said display (64) in function of a signal received from said capacitive sensing circuit (62) after a user interaction on the capacitive sensing element (58) of said switch element (56), whereby said capacitive sensing element (58) is built as a PCB (60) where the capacitive sensing circuit (62) is provided.
Refrigerator (1) comprising: a self-supporting cabinet (2) which has a thermal-insulating structure and is internally provided with at least one, thermal-insulated storage cavity (3) adapted to accommodate perishable foodstuff; and an electrically - operated cooling system (7) which is at least partially accommodated inside the self- supporting cabinet (2) and is adapted to cool down the inside of said at least one inner storage cavity (3); a platelike light-scattering member (20) that covers at least part of the rear wall (15) of said inner storage cavity (3), and has a light-conductive structure that allows the incident light to enter and travel by total internal reflection inside the same platelike light-scattering member (20); and an lighting assembly (21) which emits light on command, and is arranged within the inner storage cavity (3) so as illuminate at least part of the exposed front face of said platelike light-scattering member (20); the platelike light-scattering member (20) being additionally structured so as to scatter, from its exposed front face, the light travelling inside itself by total internal reflection.
A laundry dryer burner assembly (100) having a burner chamber (102), a burner (104), and a rotatable assembly (114). The burner chamber (102) extends along a longitudinal direction, and the burner (104) is located within the burner chamber (102) and extends along the longitudinal direction. The burner (104) is rotationally fixed relative to the burner chamber (104). The rotatable assembly (114) is connected to the burner (104) and selectively movable about the longitudinal direction between a first position and a second position. The rotatable assembly has a mixing tube (116) having a mixing tube outlet (118) rotatably connected to the burner (104) and a mixing tube inlet (120) that is offset in a radial direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction from the mixing tube outlet (118).
The present invention relates to a gas burner assembly (3), particularly for a household appliance, more particularly for a gas cooking appliance (1). The gas burner assembly (3) comprises a burner body (15) having a gas outlet port (59), a burner crown (11) having a gas inlet port (45) assignable to the gas outlet port (59) of the burner body (15) and a burner cap (13) covering a top side of the burner crown (11). The arrangement of burner crown (11) and burner cap (13) defines a mixing chamber and/or gas feeding channel (43) and is connected or connectable to a cookware support (9) in a way to enable a joint handling, particularly a joint coupling with or decoupling from the burner body (15). According to the invention, adjustment means (49, 51, 57) are comprised, which enable a relative movement, particularly a relative vertical movement, of the burner crown (11) and/or the gas inlet port (45) in relation to the cookware support (9).
maxmaxmax), a door (10) for opening and closing the front opening (4) and hinged to open to the outside, and a coupling member (11) providing a kinematic coupling between the rack (7) and the door (10) configured such that a pivoting movement of the door (10) is translated into a movement of the rack (7) in depth dimension (D).
The underlying invention is directed to an appliance (1), in particular a cooking appliance, such as a baking oven (1). The appliance (1) comprises a cavity (2) for accommodating one or more carriers (5), a door (10) associated with the front opening (4), rack (7) comprising at least one carrier support (8, 17, 34) for supporting, within the cavity (2), at least one carrier (5), the rack (7) movably associated with the cavity interior (9) to be movable in an extraction and retraction movement, one or more motorized drive units (141) and a kinematic coupling mechanism (11, 142). The kinematic coupling mechanism (11, 142) comprises one or more kinematic coupling units (11, 142) and is configured for providing a kinematic coupling between the one or more motorized drive units (141) and at least one of the rack (7) and the carrier (5). The one or more motorized drive units (141) and the kinematic coupling mechanism (7, 142) are configured such that an operation of the one or more motorized drive units (141) is translated into at least one of the extraction movement and retraction movement of at least one of the rack (7) and the carrier (5).
A louver arrangement (20) configured to be attached to an air-conditioner is provided. The louver arrangement comprises a, first, main louver (22), and a, second, crank louver (24). The main louver and the crank louver are rotatably connected to each other. Hereby the main louver and crank louver work in cooperation. The main louver is configured to direct a main air flow from an air-conditioner outlet when mounted on an air-conditioner, and the crank louver is configured to be located closer to a lower wall of the air-conditioner outlet when mounted on an air- conditioner and configured to, at least in some positions, to enable deflection of a fraction of air flow onto the main louver when in use on the air-conditioner.
F24F 13/14 - Organes de réglage de l'écoulement d'air, p.ex. persiennes, grilles, volets ou plaques directrices mobiles, p.ex. registres à éléments basculants, p.ex. persiennes
F24F 13/22 - Moyens pour éviter la condensation ou pour évacuer le condensat
F24F 1/0003 - Climatiseurs individuels pour le conditionnement de l'air, p.ex. éléments séparés ou monoblocs ou éléments recevant l'air primaire d'une station centrale caractérisés par un agencement modulaire, c. à.d dans lesquels des parties du système de conditionnement d’air, p.ex. l'évaporateur et le condenseur, sont disposées dans des éléments séparés
F24F 1/0007 - Climatiseurs individuels pour le conditionnement de l'air, p.ex. éléments séparés ou monoblocs ou éléments recevant l'air primaire d'une station centrale Éléments intérieurs, p.ex. ventilo-convecteurs
F24F 1/0011 - Climatiseurs individuels pour le conditionnement de l'air, p.ex. éléments séparés ou monoblocs ou éléments recevant l'air primaire d'une station centrale Éléments intérieurs, p.ex. ventilo-convecteurs caractérisés par les sorties d’air
The present invention relates to an extraction device (14) for removing air from an area above a cooking hob (12). The extraction device (14) comprises an inlet opening (38) for an intake of the air into an interior of the extraction device (14), an outlet opening (30) for exhausting air, at least one filter element (52; 52a, 52b), and at least one filter carrier (50) for accommodating the at least one filter element (52; 52a, 52b). The filter element (52; 52a, 52b) and the filter carrier (50) are arranged in airflow direction between the inlet opening (38) and the outlet opening (30). According to the invention, the filter element (52; 52a, 52b) is a separate unit, which is separable and removable from the filter carrier (50). The present invention further relates to a combination appliance (10) and to a method for providing a filter carrier (50) of an extraction device (14) with a filter element (52a, 52b).
The present invention is related to a combination appliance (10) comprising a cooking hob (12) and an extraction device (14). The cooking hob (12) comprises at least one cover plate or worktop (22) having an opening (24) or a recess formed therein. The extraction device (14) is arranged below the cover plate or worktop (22) and comprises at least one fan (36) for sucking air from the area above the cooking hob (12) through the opening (24) or recess of the cover plate or worktop (22). The extraction device (14) further includes at least one filter carrier (50) and at least one filter (52; 52a, 52b), which is removable through the opening (24) or recess. According to the invention, the extraction device (14) comprises at least one liquid collector (28a, 62, 74, 76, 76') and a lid or grid (26), which is inserted in the opening (24) or recess. The at least one liquid collector (62) is preferably removable through the opening (24) or recess of the cover plate or worktop (22) and/or may comprise at least one overflow opening (68).
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