Cooking appliance

Abstract

Cooking appliance (1) with at least one housing arrangement (2) and at least one cooking chamber (3) associated with the housing assembly (2), wherein the cooking chamber (3) is provided by at least one muffle (4) which has two side walls (5, 6), a bottom wall (7), a top wall (8), a rear wall (9) and a cooking chamber opening (10) for loading and unloading the cooking chamber (3), wherein the cooking chamber (3) has at least one food carrier receiving device (26) for receiving at least one food carrier (27) and at least one lighting device (11) is assigned, wherein at least one receiving device (13) for receiving at least one light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is formed on at least one wall (5, 6, 7, 8) of the muffle (4), wherein the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is at least partially completely shielded from the receiving device (13) in the direction of the cooking chamber opening (10) in such a way that the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is protected from collision with the cooking carrier (27) at least when loading the cooking chamber (3), characterized by the fact that the receiving device (13) comprises at least one projection (28) extending at least partially into the cooking chamber (3), which is suitable and designed to protect the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) from collision with the food carrier (27), at least when loading the cooking chamber (3). the receiving device (13) has at least one first forming section (20) which projects at least sectionally over a plane (21) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, on the side (30) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing the cooking chamber (3), and which in particular forms at least partially the projection (28), the receiving device (13) has at least one second forming section (22) which is arranged behind the first forming section (20) in the loading direction and which projects at least sectionally beyond the plane (21) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, on the side (31) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing away from the cooking chamber (3), the receiving device (13) has at least one third forming section (29) which is arranged behind the second forming section (22) in the loading direction and which terminates with the plane (21) of the side (30) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing the cooking chamber (3) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is arranged at least sectionally in a front quarter (16) of the cooking chamber (3).

Description

"Cooking appliance"

[0001] The present invention relates to a cooking appliance comprising at least one housing and at least one cooking chamber associated with the housing. The cooking chamber is associated with at least one food carrier receiving device for receiving at least one food carrier and at least one lighting device.

[0002] Cooking appliances often include a cooking chamber in which food can be prepared using various cooking methods. It is advantageous to be able to visually monitor the progress of the cooking process.

[0003] In order to be able to visually monitor the cooking process without having to remove the food from the cooking chamber, or to allow visual inspection through a viewing window in a door that closes the cooking chamber, many cooking appliances are equipped with cooking chamber lighting.

[0004] Generally known are oven chamber lighting from the printed documents FR 2 826 707 A1 and DE 10 2005 005 267 A1.

[0005] Such oven lighting can be provided, among other ways, by a window in the oven wall, behind which a housing containing the oven light is located. A light source in the oven light then shines light through the window into the oven.

[0006] A disadvantage of this type of lighting is that it may not adequately illuminate all cooking levels, as a food carrier inserted into the cooking chamber can block light from reaching all areas. Furthermore, the angle of the light entering the cooking chamber may be unfavorable or limited, since the lighting is located entirely outside the cooking chamber.

[0007] Other oven lighting systems are also known, in which the lighting is partially located inside the oven cavity. In these cases, the lighting is attached, for example, to the rails for a food rack. A disadvantage of this type of oven lighting is that it quickly becomes dirty and is susceptible to damage when loading the oven or inserting a food rack.

[0008] DE 103 14 543 A1 discloses a cooking appliance in which a lighting device is mounted in the side wall of the cooking chamber, spaced away from the opening and close to the rear wall. V-shaped reflectors are arranged in the side walls as mounting devices, housing lamps. The areas in which the reflectors are mounted are located in mounting sections that project towards the interior of the cooking chamber and also have flat surfaces for attaching a food support system. The area of ​​the cooking chamber wall in front of the mounting sections, facing the opening, is trough-shaped. The figures in the patent application show that the lamps are provided with a cover that extends beyond the surface of the mounting section.

[0009] From DE 10 2009 026 954 A1, a lighting device for the treatment room of household appliances is known, in which a light source extends through the treatment room in at least one direction of extension. In one embodiment, the light sources are arranged in the rear corners of the treatment room and are formed by luminous surfaces.

[0010] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a cooking appliance with a cooking chamber and a lighting device associated with the cooking chamber, in which the lighting device is protected from damage and also enables sufficient illumination of the cooking chamber.

[0011] This problem is solved by a cooking appliance with the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiments.

[0012] The cooking appliance according to the invention comprises at least one housing and at least one cooking chamber associated with the housing. The cooking chamber is provided by at least one muffle, which has two side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall, a rear wall, and a cooking chamber opening for loading and unloading the cooking chamber. The cooking chamber is associated with at least one food carrier receiving device for receiving at least one food carrier and at least one lighting device. At least one receiving device for receiving at least one light-emitting part of the lighting device is formed on at least one wall of the muffle. The light-emitting part of the lighting device can be shielded, or is shielded, at least partially and substantially completely from the receiving device, at least in the direction of the cooking chamber opening.This allows the light-emitting part of the lighting device to be protected from collision with the food carrier, at least when the cooking chamber is being loaded by the receiving device.

[0013] The receiving device formed in at least one wall of the muffle can be produced, in particular, by deforming a wall of the muffle. Preferably, a kind of groove can be incorporated into the wall of the muffle by this deformation. Thus, the receiving device can preferably be manufactured as a single piece with the wall of the muffle, and splitting the wall is not necessary. This avoids heat and stability losses, such as those that can occur when a window for the lighting device is incorporated into a side wall.

[0014] According to the invention, a lighting direction is understood to include, in particular, all components necessary for illuminating a cooking chamber. A lighting device can include, among other things, connecting cables, electronic components, one or more brackets, and one or more light sources. Preferably, only the light-emitting part of the lighting device is arranged within the cooking chamber, with the light-emitting part of the lighting device directing the light produced by an arbitrarily designed light source into the cooking chamber.

[0015] Preferably, the light-emitting part of the lighting device can be shielded or shielded at least sectionally, at least substantially completely, and in particular completely, from the receiving device, at least in the direction of the cooking chamber opening.

[0016] The cooking appliance according to the invention offers many further advantages. A significant advantage is that the receiving device formed in the muffle, designed to accommodate at least one light-emitting part of the lighting device, provides lighting for the cooking chamber that is particularly space-saving and visually appealing. Since the light-emitting part of the lighting device is received in the receiving device in such a way as to prevent collisions with the food carrier when the carrier is inserted into the cooking chamber, the cooking appliance according to the invention also ensures that the light-emitting part of the lighting device is adequately protected from damage.

[0017] This is particularly advantageous if the light-emitting part of the lighting device is made of touch- or shock-sensitive materials. This is the case, for example, if the light-emitting part of the lighting device is depicted as a light guide, as in preferred embodiments of the invention. Such a light guide can, in particular, be made of glass, which, if it were placed unprotected in the cooking chamber, could easily be damaged or even destroyed by a collision with the food carrier if it were accidentally inserted at an angle into the cooking chamber.

[0018] Besides glass, light guides made of other materials can also be used advantageously for the cooking appliance according to the invention, provided that the material of the light guide has sufficient heat resistance during cooking. It is particularly advantageous if the material used for the light-emitting part of the lighting device can also withstand very high temperatures, such as those that can occur, for example, during the pyrolysis operation of a cooking appliance.

[0019] The light-emitting part of the lighting device or the light guide is preferably essentially rod-shaped. This allows it to be essentially completely enclosed within the receiving device, for example, if the muffle is formed into a kind of trough by deformation, thus effectively protecting it against accidental damage.

[0020] The receiving device is particularly preferably formed, at least partially, by an embossing in at least one wall of the muffle. In particular, the receiving device is formed, at least partially, by an embossing, whereby such an embossing can be provided in only one side wall, in both side walls, and / or also in the ceiling and / or bottom wall. This ensures sufficient illumination of the cooking chamber. It is also possible to provide perimeter lighting that illuminates the interior of the cooking chamber from the sides, top, and bottom. However, sufficient illumination can also be achieved if the light-emitting part of the lighting device is provided in only one wall of the muffle.

[0021] Overall, it can be advantageous for the light-emitting part of the lighting fixture to extend over the entire height of a side wall. If the light-emitting part of the lighting fixture is located in a floor or ceiling wall, a design spanning the entire width of the floor or ceiling wall may be beneficial.

[0022] According to the invention, the receiving device comprises at least one projection extending at least partially into the cooking chamber. This projection is suitable and designed to protect the light-emitting part of the lighting device from collisions with the food carrier, at least during loading of the cooking chamber. Such a projection can effectively protect the light-emitting part of the lighting device from damage caused, for example, by the food carrier being inserted into the cooking chamber at an angle.

[0023] The projection is specifically located on the side of the receiving device facing the cooking chamber opening. This ensures that if the food carrier is inserted into the cooking chamber at an angle, any collision will occur not with the light-emitting part of the lighting device, but with the projection of the receiving device.

[0024] Furthermore, the inclusion of such a projection ensures that the light-emitting part of the lighting device, on the side of the mounting device facing away from the cooking chamber opening, has at least a partially unobstructed path for light to shine backward into the cooking chamber. This allows for particularly good illumination of the cooking chamber, as the light emission from the light-emitting part of the lighting device to the rear into the cooking chamber is not blocked. Moreover, the projection provides a kind of glare shield, at least partially blocking the light emitted by the light-emitting part of the lighting device from reaching the cooking chamber opening.

[0025] According to the invention, the receiving device has at least one first forming section.

[0026] One aspect is that the embossing, or the receiving device formed at least partially by the embossing, has at least one first forming section.

[0027] Advantageously, the first forming section at least partially forms the projection of the receiving device. The first forming section projects, at least partially, beyond the plane of the wall on which the receiving device is formed or into which the impression is made, on the side of the wall facing the cooking chamber. Such a first forming section, which in particular forms a protective projection, can, among other things, protect the light-emitting part of the lighting device from damage.

[0028] According to the invention, the receiving device has at least a second forming section which is arranged in the loading device of the cooking chamber behind the first forming section and which projects at least section by section beyond the plane of the wall on which the receiving device is formed or into which the embossing is made, on the side of the wall facing away from the cooking chamber.

[0029] One aspect is that the embossing or the receiving device formed at least partially by the embossing has at least a second forming section, which is arranged in the loading device of the cooking chamber behind the first forming section and which projects at least partially beyond the plane of the wall on which the receiving device is formed or into which the embossing is placed, on the side of the wall facing away from the cooking chamber.

[0030] A second forming section designed in this way creates a kind of channel in the wall of the muffle, in which the light-emitting part of the lighting device can be at least partially accommodated. This provides a receiving device that is at least partially integrated into the muffle, which is particularly space-saving and visually appealing. The light-emitting part of the lighting device can then be accommodated, at least partially and essentially completely, in the channel formed by the second forming section. Effective protection of the light-emitting part of the lighting device is further achieved by the first forming section, which can form a projection.

[0031] In further advantageous embodiments, however, only the second forming section – i.e., without the first forming section – can be provided in the wall of the muffle. In this case, the light-emitting part of the lighting device is expediently accommodated essentially entirely within the channel created by the second forming section.

[0032] According to the invention, the receiving device has at least one third forming section which is arranged behind the second forming section in the loading direction and which is essentially flush with the plane of the side of the wall facing the cooking chamber, on which the receiving device is formed or into which the embossing is made.

[0033] One aspect is that the embossing or the receiving device formed at least partially by the embossing has at least a third forming section, which is arranged behind the second forming section in the loading direction and which is essentially flush with the plane of the side of the wall facing the cooking chamber, on which the receiving device is formed or into which the embossing is introduced.

[0034] This makes it possible, in particular, to ensure that the light-emitting part of the lighting device does not have to be completely enclosed in the receiving device, but rather has a free emission area for light on the side of the receiving device facing away from the cooking chamber opening, which enables sufficient illumination of the entire cooking chamber.

[0035] Preferably, at least one retaining device is provided for attaching the light-emitting part of the lighting device to the receiving device. Such a retaining device can be provided as a separate part, e.g., as a clip, or it can be manufactured integrally with the receiving device.

[0036] Particularly preferred is the holding device comprising at least a substantially tubular section at the embossed feature in the wall of the muffle. This tubular section can, in particular, be a wall section of the cooking chamber wall in which the embossing is made. However, the tubular section for attaching the light-emitting part of the lighting device to the receiving device can also be manufactured as a separate part that is connected to the receiving device by suitable means.

[0037] In advantageous embodiments, the light-emitting part of the lighting device runs essentially vertically in the installed state of the cooking appliance. It should be noted that this orientation applies particularly to light-emitting parts of the lighting device that are arranged in a side wall of the muffle. If, for example, a light guide is provided in one or both side walls, such a light-emitting part of the lighting device extends essentially from top to bottom. This ensures sufficient illumination of all cooking levels.

[0038] However, if a light-emitting part of the lighting device is additionally or exclusively located in a floor and / or ceiling wall, a horizontal orientation is advantageous. For example, a light-emitting part of the lighting device designed as a light guide can then run from left to right in the floor or ceiling wall.

[0039] Depending on the design of the receiving device, the light emission from the light-emitting part of the lighting device can, in preferred embodiments, be at least partially blocked in the direction of the cooking chamber opening to prevent glare for the user. However, the direction of light emission into the rear area of ​​the cooking chamber is preferably at least partially unobstructed. Therefore, to ensure sufficient illumination of the cooking chamber, the light-emitting part of the lighting device is, according to the invention, arranged at least partially in the front quarter of the cooking chamber.

[0040] One aspect is that the light-emitting part of the lighting device is located in the front quarter, and especially in the front eighth, of the cooking chamber. In particular, it is preferred that the light-emitting part of the lighting device be positioned as close as possible to the cooking chamber opening.

[0041] To ensure particularly effective protection of the light-emitting part of the lighting device, preferred embodiments include at least one covering device for at least partially covering the light-emitting part. Such a covering device can be, for example, a cover plate made of glass or another suitable, particularly transparent and heat-resistant, material. Alternatively, the covering device can be made of an opaque material, acting as a kind of protective plate and extending only over a portion of the receiving device or the channel formed in the muffle. If the covering device completely covers the light-emitting part of the lighting device, contamination of this part can be effectively and permanently prevented.

[0042] The cover, particularly in transparent designs, may preferably also include a type of prism with which the light emitted by the light-emitting part of the lighting device can be focused and / or directed in a preferred direction. For example, even if the light-emitting part is completely enclosed in a groove formed by the embossing in the wall of the muffle, sufficient illumination of the rear cooking chamber can be ensured.

[0043] Further advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiment, which is explained below with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0044] The figures show: Fig. 1. A purely schematic view of a kitchen unit with a cooking appliance according to the invention in a perspective view; Fig. 2 the front view into the cooking chamber of a cooking appliance according to the invention in a purely schematic representation; Fig. 3 a perspective and purely schematic side view of a cooking appliance according to the invention; Fig. 4 a purely schematic sectional view of the inner side wall of the cooking chamber of a cooking appliance according to the invention; Fig. 5. The view into the cooking chamber of a cooking appliance according to the invention in a purely schematic view from above; Fig. 6 a detailed enlargement of the in Fig. 5. Area A marked with a dashed circle; and Fig. 7. A purely schematic view from above of the cooking chamber of a cooking appliance according to the invention with a food carrier inserted at an angle; Fig. 8 a detailed enlargement of the in Fig. 7 area B marked with a dashed circle; and Fig. 9 a purely schematic representation of a receiving device in a wall of the muffle with a covering device.

[0045] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a cooking appliance 1 according to the invention purely schematically in a perspective view. The cooking appliance 1 is integrated into a kitchen unit 100 and is designed as an oven 101. Above the cooking appliance 1, a hob 102 is embedded in the worktop of the kitchen unit 100, which can be operated via control elements 103 of the cooking appliance 1 (not shown in detail).

[0046] Cooking chamber 3 of the cooking appliance 1 can be heated by various heating sources. These include, among others, heating with a convection oven, top and bottom heat, hot air operation, gas, or an integrated microwave oven. Cooking chamber 3 of the cooking appliance 1 is in Fig. 1 closed by a cooking chamber door 104.

[0047] In Fig. Figure 2 shows the cooking device 1 according to the invention in a purely schematic, frontal view in its uninstalled state. The cooking device 1 comprises a housing 2 to which a cooking chamber 3 is assigned. The cooking chamber 3 is provided by a muffle 4, which has two side walls 5, 6, a bottom wall 7, a top wall 8, and a rear wall 9. A cooking chamber opening 10 is provided in the front area of ​​the muffle 4, through which the cooking chamber 3 can be loaded and unloaded.

[0048] To optimally position the food being cooked in the cooking chamber 3, food support devices 26 are provided on the left and right sides of the muffle 4. In the illustrated embodiment, these food support devices 26 provide five cooking levels 32, into which a food support 27 can be inserted as needed. In this embodiment, the food support device 26 is provided by a rod that is rigidly connected to the muffle 4. In other embodiments, the food support device 26 can also be designed, for example, as a telescopic extension.

[0049] To ensure satisfactory illumination of the cooking chamber 3, the cooking appliance 1 according to the invention is provided with at least one lighting device 11, wherein, in the embodiment shown here, a light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 is assigned to each of the left and right side walls 5, 6. Light generated by a light source of the lighting device 11 is directed into the cooking chamber 3 via the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11, thereby illuminating the cooking chamber 3 at least brightly enough for a user to visually monitor the cooking process. In other embodiments, several lighting devices 11 may also be provided, each comprising at least one light-emitting part 12.

[0050] In the embodiment shown here, the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 is designed as a light guide 14. A rod-shaped glass light guide 14 is provided in a receiving device 13 on each of the left and right side walls 5 and 6. In other embodiments, the light guide 14 can also be made of other materials, and other light-emitting parts 12 of the lighting device besides light guides 14 can also be used expediently in other configurations.

[0051] In Fig. Figure 3 shows a perspective side view of a cooking appliance 1 according to the invention in an uninstalled state. The muffle 4, formed by two side walls 5, 6, a bottom wall 7, a top wall 8, and a rear wall 9, is also visible. In the front area of ​​the cooking chamber 3, it can be seen that a light-emitting part 12 of a lighting device 11 is arranged in a receiving device 13 in each of the left and right side walls 5, 6.

[0052] The light-emitting parts 12 of the lighting device 11, designed as light guides 14, run essentially in a vertical direction in the embodiment shown here, i.e. from top to bottom.

[0053] As opposed to Fig. In the illustration shown here, the food carrier receiving direction 26 is not yet installed. The light-emitting parts 12 of the lighting device 11 are arranged in a kind of channel 19, which is formed in the left and right side walls 5, 6 of the muffle 4, respectively. The light-emitting parts of the lighting device 11 are held by retaining devices 23, which are provided by tubular sections 24 that, in the embodiment shown here, are formed integrally with the side walls 5, 6 of the muffle 4.

[0054] In Fig. Figure 4 shows a purely schematic view of a side wall 6 of the muffle 4. In this illustration, no cooking support device 26 is installed. The light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11, designed as a light guide 14, is arranged in a groove 19 formed in the side wall 6 and is held against the cooking chamber wall 6 by a retaining device 23 via tube-like sections 24.

[0055] The groove 19 is incorporated into the cooking chamber wall 6 by means of an embossing 18, wherein a projection 28 is provided on the embossing 18 on the side facing the cooking chamber opening 10, which protects the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device from possible damage, such as that which may occur, for example, from incorrectly inserting a cooking carrier 27 into the cooking carrier receiving device 26.

[0056] In Fig. Figure 5 shows a purely schematic view from above into the cooking chamber 3 of the cooking appliance 1. A food carrier receiving device 26 is visible on each of the side walls 5 and 6, into which a food carrier 27 can be inserted to position the food at a specific height in the cooking chamber.

[0057] To illuminate the cooking chamber 3, light-emitting parts 12 of a lighting device 11 are provided on the left and right sides of the cooking chamber 3. These parts are designed as light guides 14 and are arranged in a receiving device 13. To ensure sufficient illumination of the cooking chamber, it is advantageous to position the light-emitting parts 12 of the lighting device 11 as close as possible to the cooking chamber opening 10. An arrangement in the front half 15, preferably in the front quarter 16, and most preferably in the front eighth 17 of the cooking chamber 3 is particularly advantageous.

[0058] In Fig. 6 is the one in Fig. Figure 5, marked with a dashed circle, shows a purely schematic, enlarged view. The light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11, designed as a light guide 14, is visible. This light-emitting part 12 is arranged in a receiving device 13, which in the embodiment shown here is designed as a channel 19 in the muffle 4. The channel-like structure 19 is formed by an embossing 18 in the side wall 6.

[0059] In order to protect the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 from an unintentional collision with the cooking carrier 27, a projection 28 is provided on the receiving device 13, which shields the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 at least sectionally and substantially completely in the direction of the cooking chamber opening 10.

[0060] The projection 28 is provided by a first forming section 20 of the embossing 28. A second forming section 22, located behind the first forming section 20 in the loading direction, provides the trough-like structure 19 in which the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 can be received.

[0061] In the loading direction behind the second forming section 22, a third forming section 29 is provided in the embossing 28, which is intended to enable the best possible illumination of the cooking chamber 3 with the light-emitting part of the lighting device 11.

[0062] The projection 28, formed by the first forming section 20 in the impression 18, extends on the side 30 of the side wall 6 facing the cooking chamber beyond the plane 21 of the cooking chamber wall 6 into the cooking chamber 3. This provides a projection 28 in the cooking chamber 3 that effectively protects the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 from damage. Furthermore, it provides a type of glare shield 34 that at least partially blocks the light emitted by the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 in the direction of the cooking chamber opening.

[0063] To ensure a particularly good angle of incidence 35 of the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 into the cooking chamber 3, the third forming section 29 is designed such that the indentation 18 is essentially flush with the plane 21 of the cooking chamber side wall. In conjunction with the projection 28, this allows the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device to be retained, particularly in its rear area, without being completely enclosed in the receiving device 13. The receiving device 13 thus does not obstruct the emission of light from the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device into the rear area of ​​the cooking chamber 3.

[0064] In Fig. Figure 6 shows the attachment of the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device to the side wall 6 of the cooking chamber 3. In the embodiment shown here, the retaining devices 23 are integrated into the embossing 18. Several tube-like sections 24 are formed by the embossing 18, one of which is located in the Fig. As shown in Figure 6. In other embodiments, other holding devices 23 can also be used appropriately. The light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 can, for example, also be clipped into the receiving device 13 or glued to it. In particular, if clipping of the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device to the receiving device 13 is provided, the necessary components can also be manufactured as separate parts and connected to the receiving device 13 in a known manner.

[0065] In Fig. 7 is the representation according to Fig. Figure 5 shows a cooking tray 27 being inserted into the cooking tray device 26. As shown in Fig. As can be clearly seen in Figure 7, the cooking tray 27 is not inserted straight, but slightly tilted, into the cooking tray receiving device 26. However, the receiving device 13, designed according to the invention, adequately protects the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 from collision and thus from damage caused by the cooking tray 27. The critical area B is in Fig. 7 marked with a dashed circle and in Fig. 8 shown in an enlarged view.

[0066] In Fig. Figure 8 shows that the cooking carrier 27 cannot come into contact with the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 despite incorrect handling. Although the cooking carrier 27 was inserted at an angle into the cooking carrier receiving device 26, a collision with the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device is effectively prevented by the projection 28 of the indentation 18 in the side wall 6 of the muffle 4.

[0067] Another embodiment is shown in Fig. Figure 9 is shown purely schematically in a sectional view from above. In the embodiment shown here, no projection 28 is provided in the indentation 18. Only a uniform groove 19 is provided in the side wall 6, in which the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 is completely enclosed. This alone ensures sufficient protection of the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11.

[0068] As additional protection for the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11, in Fig. Figure 9 shows a covering device 25 that completely covers the receiving device 13. Such a covering device 25 can be provided, for example, by a transparent cover 36, which may be made of glass or another transparent material suitable for use in an oven. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring that the material can withstand very high temperatures, such as those encountered during pyrolysis.

[0069] To ensure particularly good illumination of the entire cooking chamber 3, it may be advantageous for the cover device to include, for example, a type of prism 37 which directs the light in a specific direction into the cooking chamber 3. This makes it possible, in particular, to ensure that light is emitted not only to the side by the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device, but also into the rear area of ​​the cooking chamber 3.

[0070] In other embodiments, the cover 25 can also be designed as a type of protective plate 33, which at least partially covers the receiving device 13 to provide a certain degree of collision protection for the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11. This is particularly advantageous if the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device is not completely enclosed in the receiving device 13 and the receiving device does not include a projection 28 to protect the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11. In this case, the protective plate 33 can at least partially cover the light-emitting part 12 of the lighting device 11 on the side of the receiving device 13 facing the cooking chamber opening 10. Reference symbol list 1 cooking appliance 2 Housing setup 3 Cooking chamber 4 Muffles 5 side wall 6 side wall 7 Floor wall 8 Ceiling wall 9 Back panel 10 Oven opening 11 Lighting equipment 12 light-emitting part of the lighting device 13 Reception facility 14 fiber optic cables 15 front half 16 front quarter 17 front eighth 18. Stamping 19 gully 20 first forming section Level 21 22 second forming section 23 Holding device 24 tubular section 25 Cover device 26 Cooking tray receiving device 27 cooking trays 28 lead 29 third forming section 30 side facing the cooking chamber 31 side facing away from the cooking chamber 32 Cooking level 33 mudguard 34 Glare protection 35 beam angle 36 transparent covers 37 prisms 100 kitchenette 101 Oven 102 Cooktop equipment 103 Control element 104 Oven door

Claims

[1] Cooking appliance (1) with at least one housing arrangement (2) and at least one cooking chamber (3) associated with the housing assembly (2), wherein the cooking chamber (3) is provided by at least one muffle (4) which has two side walls (5, 6), a bottom wall (7), a top wall (8), a rear wall (9) and a cooking chamber opening (10) for loading and unloading the cooking chamber (3), wherein the cooking chamber (3) has at least one food carrier receiving device (26) for receiving at least one food carrier (27) and at least one lighting device (11) is assigned, wherein at least one receiving device (13) for receiving at least one light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is formed on at least one wall (5, 6, 7, 8) of the muffle (4), wherein the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is at least partially completely shielded from the receiving device (13) in the direction of the cooking chamber opening (10) in such a way that the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is protected from collision with the cooking carrier (27) at least when loading the cooking chamber (3), characterized by , that the receiving device (13) comprises at least one projection (28) extending at least partially into the cooking chamber (3), which is suitable and designed to protect the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) from collision with the food carrier (27), at least when loading the cooking chamber (3). the receiving device (13) has at least one first forming section (20) which projects at least sectionally over a plane (21) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, on the side (30) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing the cooking chamber (3), and which in particular forms at least partially the projection (28), the receiving device (13) has at least one second forming section (22) which is arranged behind the first forming section (20) in the loading direction and which projects at least sectionally beyond the plane (21) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, on the side (31) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing away from the cooking chamber (3), the receiving device (13) has at least one third forming section (29) which is arranged behind the second forming section (22) in the loading direction and which terminates with the plane (21) of the side (30) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing the cooking chamber (3) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is arranged at least sectionally in a front quarter (16) of the cooking chamber (3). [2] Cooking appliance (1) according to claim 1, wherein the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is designed as a light guide (14). [3] Cooking appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving device (13) is formed by an embossing (18) in a wall (5, 6, 7, 8) of the muffle (4). [4] Cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the embossing (18) has at least a first forming section (20) which projects at least partially beyond the plane (21) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, on the side (30) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing the cooking chamber (3), and which in particular forms at least partially the projection (28). [5] Cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the embossing (18) has at least a second forming section (22) which is arranged behind the first forming section (20) in the loading direction and which projects at least sectionally beyond the plane (21) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) on which the receiving device (13) is formed, on the side (31) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing away from the cooking chamber (3). [6] Cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the embossing (18) has at least a third forming section (29) which is arranged in the loading direction behind the second forming section (22) and which is flush with the plane (21) of the side (30) of the wall (5, 6, 7, 8) facing the cooking chamber (3), on which the receiving device (13) is formed. [7] Cooking appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one holding device (23) is provided for attaching the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) to the receiving device (13). [8] Cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the holding device (23) is at least a tube-like section (24) at the embossing (18) in a wall (5, 6, 7, 8) of the muffle (4). [9] Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving device (13) is provided in at least one side wall (5, 6) of the muffle (4). [10] Cooking appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) extends in a vertical direction in the installed state of the cooking appliance (1), in the case of a receiving device (13) formed on at least one of the side walls (5, 6) of the muffle (4). [11] Cooking appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) is arranged at least sectionally in a front eighth (17) of the cooking chamber (3). [12] Cooking appliance (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one covering device (25) is provided for covering at least the light-emitting part (12) of the lighting device (11) in sections.

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