Household cooking appliance with cooking chamber with top loading opening and lid

The hinge receptacle system with a dual-pane cover and condensate management features addresses the challenges of steam discharge and condensate handling in cooking drawers, ensuring stable and efficient operation.

DE102024203572A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-10-23BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH

Patent Information

Application Number
DE102024203572
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-17
Publication Date
2025-10-23

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Technical Problem

Existing household cooking appliances, particularly cooking drawers, face challenges in effectively closing and managing the upper-side feed opening, which can lead to issues with steam discharge and condensate management, affecting safety and efficiency.

Method used

A hinge receptacle system is introduced for the lid, allowing for adaptable mounting and positioning, with features like a collecting tray for condensate, latching elements for stable angles, and a dual-pane cover design for vapor-tight sealing and thermal insulation, along with rib-like projections for condensate and steam management.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides a stable, vapor-tight closure with controlled steam discharge and efficient condensate handling, enhancing safety and usability of cooking drawers by preventing steam exposure and ensuring reliable operation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a household cooking appliance (1, 2), in particular a cooking drawer (2), comprising a cooking chamber (7) with a loading opening (6) open at the top and with a lid (8) for closing the loading opening (6), wherein the lid (8) is connected to a hinge (19) which is inserted into a hinge receptacle (68) which is itself inserted into the rest of the household cooking appliance (1, 2).
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a household cooking appliance comprising a cooking chamber with a loading opening at the top and a lid for closing the loading opening, which is connected by a hinge. The invention is particularly advantageously applicable to cooking drawers, especially steam treatment drawers.

[0002] DE 10 2018 100 349 A1 discloses a cooking appliance comprising a cooking chamber with a cooking chamber opening for filling the cooking chamber, a closing device for closing the cooking chamber opening, and a vacuum device operatively connected to the cooking chamber. The cooking chamber is designed as a drawer which is movable between at least one operating position and a loading position, the cooking chamber opening being accessible only in the loading position. Furthermore, at least one dehumidification device is provided. In the method for keeping food fresh in the cooking chamber of such a cooking appliance, the following steps are carried out in a suitable sequence before a cooking process: loading the cooking chamber; creating a vacuum in the cooking chamber; removing moisture from the cooking chamber by means of the dehumidification device.

[0003] EP 3 508 792 A1 discloses a cooking appliance comprising a cooking chamber with a cooking chamber opening for filling the cooking chamber, a closing device for closing the cooking chamber opening, a vacuum device operatively connected to the cooking chamber, and a heating device. The cooking chamber is designed as a drawer which is movable between an operating position and a loading position, the cooking chamber opening being accessible only in the loading position. The method for operating such a cooking appliance involves the following steps in a suitable sequence: loading the cooking chamber; creating a vacuum in the cooking chamber; heating the cooking chamber.

[0004] WO 2018 / 001509 A1 discloses a warming drawer for heating food, comprising: a housing that includes a cavity for receiving the food and an opening for accessing the cavity; a tray for supporting the food, wherein the tray is extendable within the cavity; and a drawer front for opening / closing the opening, wherein the drawer front is located on the front end of the tray, the warming drawer also comprising a sealing skirt which is located on the inner surface of the drawer front and is designed to project circumferentially into the opening when the drawer front is closed and to seal the warm air contained in the cavity, wherein the housing is provided without an elastic seal around the opening.

[0005] WO 2022 / 184426 A1 discloses a cooking drawer comprising a support frame that extends horizontally from a drawer housing, a cooking tray that can be inserted into the support frame and has a loading opening on its upper side, and a lid for covering the loading opening, wherein the lid is horizontally displaceable on the support frame in the direction of travel of the support frame such that, when the support frame is extended, it can be displaced from a closed position to an open position in which it is inserted into the drawer housing, and that, when the support frame is extended and in the open position, it can be displaced into its closed position by retracting the support frame into the drawer housing. The cooking drawer is specifically designed as a steam treatment drawer.

[0006] WO 2022 / 200004 A1 discloses a steam treatment drawer. This drawer comprises a support frame with a steamer tray receptacle for inserting at least one steamer tray, an evaporator attachable to the support frame, a drawer traversing device connected to the support frame for horizontal movement of the support frame relative to a drawer housing, and a cover for covering at least one upper surface of the steamer tray receptacle. The cover has a cover plate that overlaps the support frame and, on the left and right sides, vertically downward-extending side walls designed as guide rails. These side walls are mounted on rollers on lateral cheeks of the support frame, which are also designed as guide rails. A steam treatment cooking appliance comprises at least one drawer housing and a steam treatment drawer that is horizontally movable relative to the drawer housing.A household cooking appliance comprises a steam treatment cooking unit and an additional, separately arranged cooking unit that has a stationary cooking chamber which can be closed with a door.

[0007] WO 2022 / 238117 A1 discloses a steamer trough designed for use in a steam treatment drawer. This drawer has a trough section with a top-mounted loading opening and a steam inlet adapter arranged on an outside of the trough section, wherein at least a portion of the trough section and / or the steam inlet adapter is formed as a plastic injection-molded part and at least one sensor component of a sensor is embedded in at least one plastic injection-molded part.A steam cooking appliance with a steam treatment drawer, wherein the steam treatment drawer can be extended horizontally from a drawer housing, has a steamer tray that can be inserted into the steam treatment drawer from above, and has a control device coupled with a sensor element, in particular a temperature sensor, of the at least one sensor, which is configured to control the operation of the evaporator based on sensor readings obtained by means of the at least one sensor element.

[0008] WO 2022 / 238118 A1 discloses a steamer trough designed for use in a steam treatment drawer. It has a trough section with a top loading opening surrounded by an upper edge of the trough section, which has a shape projecting laterally outwards over a side wall of the trough section, and a seal covering the top of the upper edge, the seal being removable from the upper edge.

[0009] WO 2021 / 228647 A1 discloses a steam cooking appliance designed for treating, in particular defrosting, heating and / or cooking, foodstuffs using steam. The appliance comprises at least one evaporator unit for providing steam at a defined temperature and at least one cooking chamber for exposing the foodstuffs to the steam provided by the evaporator unit. The steam cooking appliance is designed as a drawer and has a drawer compartment designed to accommodate the cooking chamber and the evaporator unit. The evaporator unit and the cooking chamber are arranged separately within the drawer compartment, and the cooking chamber is formed by a food container designed to hold foodstuffs and arranged within the drawer compartment.

[0010] WO 2022 / 184422 A1 discloses a household cooking appliance comprising a stationary oven chamber which can be closed with an oven door, a steam treatment drawer arranged separately therefrom and an evaporator for generating steam, wherein the steam treatment drawer has a steamer tub with a top loading opening which can be closed by means of a lid, wherein the steamer tub and the lid form a steam treatment chamber which can be supplied with steam.

[0011] WO 2022 / 184430 A1 discloses a steam treatment drawer for a household cooking appliance, comprising a steamer chamber for receiving items to be steam-treated and a sliding lid covering an open top of the steamer chamber with a locking device, wherein the lid can be slid open from a closed position covering the steamer chamber steam-tight for a predetermined safety distance without actuating the locking device, such that a steam passage opening is formed between the steamer chamber and the lid, and the locking device must be unlocked for any further movement of the lid.

[0012] WO 2022 / 184433 A1 discloses a steam treatment drawer for a household cooking appliance. This drawer comprises a steaming tray for holding items to be steam-treated, a lid, and a manually operated mechanism. The steam treatment drawer has a support frame into which the steaming tray can be inserted and on which the lid can be slidably placed. The lid is slidable between a closed and an open position. In its closed position, the lid provides a steam-tight seal to the open top of the steaming tray. The operating mechanism is designed, when actuated by a user, to move the closed lid so that a gap forms at one edge of the lid, allowing steam to escape from the steaming tray. A household cooking appliance has at least one steam treatment drawer.One method is used to create a gap for steam to escape from a steam treatment drawer.

[0013] WO 2022 / 184434 A1 discloses a steam treatment drawer for a household cooking appliance. This drawer has a steaming tray with an open top for receiving items to be steam-treated and a lid that is movable between a closed end position and an open end position. The lid is designed as a two-part lid with a first, rear lid section and a second, front lid section. The second lid section has an upwardly projecting handle area and is rotatable about its front edge when the handle area is actuated. By actuating the handle area, the second lid section is rotatable in such a way that a gap is formed between the first lid section and the second lid section, which is provided for the escape of steam from the steaming tray.

[0014] WO 2023 / 099158 A1 discloses a household steam cooking appliance.This features a drawer that extends horizontally forward from a drawer housing, comprising a front tank section equipped to hold a water tank, and a damper trough section arranged behind the tank section, designed to hold a damper trough. The damper trough has a pivotably arranged cover that, in a fully retracted closed position of the drawer housing, provides a vapor-tight seal to the open top of the damper trough. From this fully retracted position, the cover can be extended to an intermediate position in which the tank section protrudes from the drawer housing for filling the water tank, and the cover provides a vapor-tight seal to the open top of the damper trough. From this intermediate position, the cover can be extended to a fully extended end position in which it can be automatically pivoted against the damper trough, leaving a gap between them.

[0015] WO 2023 / 099160 A1 discloses a household steam cooking appliance.This appliance features a drawer that extends horizontally forward from a drawer housing, the drawer having a front tank section equipped to receive a water tank and a steamer tray section arranged behind the tank section, designed to receive a steamer tray; the household steam cooker has a lid which, in a fully retracted closed position of the drawer, covers an open top of the steamer tray in a steam-tight manner while leaving the tank section exposed; and the household steam cooker is designed to lock the drawer, after extension from its closed position, in a first locking position in which the tank section is exposed and the lid covers the open top of the steamer tray in a steam-tight manner, and to lock the drawer, upon further extension, in a second locking position in which the lid is fully open or openable.

[0016] The object of the present invention is to overcome at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art and, in particular, to provide an improved closure of an open-topped cooking chamber of a household cooking appliance, especially a cooking drawer.

[0017] This problem is solved according to the features of the independent claims. Preferred embodiments can be found in particular in the dependent claims.

[0018] The problem is solved by a household cooking appliance comprising a cooking chamber with a loading opening open at the top and a lid for closing the loading opening, the lid being connected by a hinge which is inserted into a hinge receptacle which itself is inserted into the rest of the household cooking appliance.

[0019] The hinge is therefore connected to, or connectable to, the (rest of the) cooking appliance, in particular the cooking drawer, via the hinge mount, which serves as an interface or adapter. This advantageously simplifies the mounting and positioning of the lid on the cooking appliance. Thus, different lid variations can be mounted and / or various opening characteristics, such as different stable opening angles, can be implemented simply by adjusting the hinge mount. The rest of the cooking appliance and / or the lid itself do not require any modifications. The hinge mount features, in particular, mechanical interfaces to the hinge and mechanical interfaces to the rest of the drawer.

[0020] The household cooking appliance is, in particular, a steam cooking appliance in which the cooking chamber, enclosed by the lid, can be selectively supplied with steam. Specifically in this case, the lid is designed to fit snugly and steam-tight onto the cooking chamber. The opening at the top of the cooking chamber can also serve as its loading opening. When using a cooking drawer with a support frame, it is advantageous that the hinge can be attached to, or is attached to, the drawer's support frame.

[0021] It is a further development that the hinge receptacle is first connected to the lid or its hinge, and only then connected to the rest of the drawer. It is a further development that the hinge receptacle is first connected to the rest of the drawer, and only then is the lid with its hinge inserted into the hinge receptacle. In this further development, the hinge can be considered a component of the lid.

[0022] It is a design feature that - the hinge receptacle has two vertically positioned, spaced-apart opposite side walls, which are connected to each other by a connecting section, - the opposing inner surfaces of the side walls each have a receiving structure for the holding of the hinge between them and - the outer surfaces of the side walls each have at least one fastening structure for attachment to the rest of the household cooking appliance.

[0023] The at least one fastening structure can be designed, for example, as a positioning strip, screw hole, mounting bracket, etc. Furthermore, at least one fastening structure can also be present in other areas of the hinge receptacle, e.g., on an outside of the connecting section, on the back of a rear panel, on the underside of a floor, etc.

[0024] One design feature is that the hinge recess includes a drip tray for condensate that drips from or runs down the lid. This can be provided, for example, because - with the lid closed, any condensate dripping down (especially from a drip tray as described in more detail below) should drip into the collection tray and not directly back into the cooking chamber; - the drip tray is not shaped in such a way that it collects condensate when the lid is closed and tilted (i.e., it does not form a collection channel) and / or - a backup is created in case the collection channel overflows or leaks occur.

[0025] In addition, the drip tray can serve to prevent liquid that has dripped onto the household cooking appliance, especially the cooking drawer (outside the cooking chamber), from entering the interior of the household cooking appliance through gaps in the housing or similar openings.

[0026] The drip tray can be integrated into the hinge receptacle, specifically by having its connecting section designed as the drip tray. It is therefore a further development that the drip tray connects the two side walls supporting the hinge elements or is positioned between them.

[0027] One embodiment of the tray features a straight, profiled section with a high rear wall, a base, and a lower front wall. Liquid dripping or flowing into the tray collects at the base and can advantageously be wiped away very easily. A further embodiment provides the tray with a profile of this type across its entire width between the two side walls. The two side walls form the end boundaries of the profile.

[0028] One embodiment features a collection tray with at least one lower and at least one higher section. This advantageously allows liquid, such as condensate, to collect in the lower section, further facilitating cleaning. A further embodiment features a collection tray with a lowest section, shaped so that any liquid entering it flows to this lowest section. This further simplifies cleaning and allows for controlled drainage of the liquid from the tray, for example, by providing a drain at the lowest section – which may be optionally closable.

[0029] One embodiment is such that the bottom of the collection tray has at least two, in particular exactly two, steps arranged one behind the other.

[0030] One design features steps (running transversely when viewed from the front) that slope diagonally along the length of the floor between the side walls (i.e., they slope from one side wall towards the other), with the lowest point of the higher step transitioning into the highest point of the lower step. This advantageously provides a compact, folded, sloping path for the liquid. Alternatively, the steps can slope in the same direction or run horizontally (without sloping).

[0031] Depending on the hinge design, e.g., its spring forces counteracting the lid's weight and the lid's center of gravity, the lid can remain in at least one predetermined position or angle. To support stable retention in at least one such "stable" opening angle, at least one locking element can be provided on the hinge, which can be released and engaged with a corresponding locking element in the cooking drawer at the respective stable opening angle. A further development is that the lid can be positioned in several different stable opening angles.

[0032] This design incorporates a hinge receptacle with at least one locking element that can be detachably locked to at least one matching locking element of the hinge, depending on the opening angle of the lid. This offers the advantage that a user can lock the lid into an angular position determined by the arrangement of the locking element and its counter-element, and release it again by applying a sufficiently high force or torque.

[0033] This embodiment includes a hinge with a detent element on at least one lateral end face, in the form of a detent projection (hereinafter referred to as a "detent head" without limitation, but also, for example, as a detent lug), which is opposite a corresponding side wall of the hinge receptacle. This side wall contains at least one matching detent element in the form of a detent recess (hereinafter referred to as a "detent groove"). In principle, the detent head and detent groove can also be interchangeable; for example, a detent head may be present on the side wall, and one or more detent grooves may be present on the end face of the hinge.

[0034] It is a design feature that - the hinge has at least a right hinge element, a left hinge element and a hinge holder holding the two hinge elements; and - at least one of the two hinge elements, in particular both hinge elements, has the locking head on its end face.

[0035] It is a design such that the stable opening angle associated with a locking of the hinge with the hinge receptacle comprises at least one opening angle from the group of opening angles in which - the lid is closed; - the lid is in a steam release position; - the lid is in a "drip position"; - the lid is in an open position; encompasses.

[0036] One embodiment therefore includes at least one detent element, in particular a detent recess, arranged such that the associated stable opening angle corresponds to a closed lid or a closed position of the lid. This can be equated, in particular, to an opening angle φ = 0°. This achieves the advantage that the lid is held in its closed position not only by its own weight but also by the force or torque required to release it. This, in turn, ensures that the lid remains reliably closed even under overpressure in the cooking chamber. Furthermore, it is then possible to dispense with a dedicated locking mechanism for securing the lid in its closed position. Alternatively, such a locking mechanism can be provided.

[0037] A "dry steam position" can be understood, in particular, as an opening angle of the lid at which it is only slightly open to allow an initial release of steam or fumes. In the dry steam position, the lid is therefore only open by a crack, which limits the volume flow of escaping steam. This is particularly advantageous to prevent a user standing in front of the lid from being exposed to a surge of hot steam or fumes. A further development is that the opening angle φ in the dry steam position lies within a range of [2°; 25°]; in particular [2°; 20°], in particular [2°; 10°], in particular [2°; 5°], in particular at [3°; 5°], and in particular at approximately 3°. A further development is that the lid has a steam protection rib on its underside at its front edge where it opens, which lies parallel to and close to the front edge.This steam protection rib has the advantage that it can further reduce the volume and / or velocity of the escaping steam and / or can advantageously deflect steam to the side.

[0038] A "draining position" can be understood, in particular, as an opening angle of the lid in which the lid allows practically unimpeded steam release but is not suitable or intended for loading. In this position, any condensate present on the underside of the lid can advantageously drip off effectively before the lid is fully opened. This can be particularly advantageous if, in the draining position, condensate dripping from the lid is returned to the cooking chamber, whereas in the open position it is not. A further development is that the opening angle φ in the draining position lies within a range of [10°; 45°], particularly [10°; 30°].

[0039] It is a further development that a separate draining position is omitted. It is a further development that the steam release position has an opening angle φ that is small enough to noticeably suppress the release of a steam surge immediately after opening, but large enough to allow condensate to drain. In other words, the draining position is integrated into the steam release position. It is a further development that the opening angle φ in the combined steam release / draining position lies within a range of [10°; 20°], particularly [10°; 15°].

[0040] The "open position" can correspond to the opening angle of the lid at which it is fully open to allow for loading. A further development is that the opening angle φ in the steaming position is, for example, between 80° and 90°. The exact angle may depend on the intended installation situation, such as whether another appliance or piece of furniture with a protruding handle is to be placed above it, etc.

[0041] One design feature is that the hinge receptacle is configured as a positioning aid. This advantageously facilitates precise alignment of the lid. For this purpose, the hinge receptacle can, for example, include at least one positioning strip, screw hole, mounting bracket, positioning lug, etc.

[0042] It is a design in which at least one rib- or strip-like projection protrudes from an underside of the disc of the lid that delimits the cooking chamber, which in particular runs along a rear edge of the disc ("drip rib") and / or along a front edge of the disc ("steam protection rib").

[0043] It is a design feature that - the lid has a disc package with an outer disc and an inner disc spaced flat-side away from it, - at least one fastening element is glued to one underside of the outer pane, - to which at least one fastening element is attached a circumferential frame composed of several frame sections, which supports the inner pane.

[0044] This design offers the advantage of a flat lid whose outer surface, formed by the top of the outer pane (especially a flat one), remains so cool that a user will not be burned or startled upon contact. Furthermore, such a lid is easy and inexpensive to install and, if necessary, also removable, thus simplifying maintenance. It also provides an effective way to prevent steam or vapor from entering the space between the outer pane and the inner pane (especially a flat one). Additionally, it allows for easy disassembly for replacement parts. Another advantage is that the lid can be easily fitted with different inner pane variants, since the more complex and / or non-removable components are attached to the outer pane.

[0045] The lid is typically closed when horizontally oriented. In this position, the outer pane is spaced slightly above the inner pane. When closed, the outer pane is farther from the cooking chamber than the inner pane. Specifically, when closed, one flat surface (the upper top) of the outer pane faces the environment, while the other flat surface (the lower bottom) faces the inner pane. The upper surface of the inner pane then faces the outer pane, while its underside faces the cooking chamber. The vapor-tight gap between the outer and inner panes provides an air cushion that thermally insulates the cooking chamber from the environment.

[0046] The at least one fastening element can be made of plastic or metal. The at least one fastening element can comprise several fastening elements, in particular one fastening element per frame section. The fastening element can, in particular, be designed as a strip-shaped element that is shaped so that it can be glued to a pane by means of at least one contact area and has at least one fastening area designed for fastening a frame section ("adhesive angle"). A further development is that the fastening element is aligned parallel to the frame section to which it is connected.

[0047] The fact that the frame is composed of several frame sections makes it easier to insert the inner pane into the frame. Before frame assembly, the frame sections are separate components that are joined together during assembly to form the frame. The frame can therefore also be described as a multi-part frame. The frame serves as a support for the inner pane.

[0048] In particular, the frame sections or the frame itself can have an internal longitudinal recess ("pane recess") into which the inner pane is inserted with its edge, or with which the frame sections are attached to the edge. The pane recess can be designed, for example, as a groove or channel. The groove or channel can be made of continuous material or can be formed, at least on one side, by a series of spaced-apart support elements, e.g., transverse ribs ("support ribs"). In particular, when the lid is closed, the pane can rest against a side wall, especially a leg, of the frame section and be held without gaps by the support ribs, or possibly even be pressed against this side wall, so that the inner pane cannot, for example, vibrate.

[0049] At least one frame section can be made of plastic or metal.

[0050] It is a further development that adjacent frame sections are joined together at their opposite ends, particularly end faces or butt joints, and in particular are locked or clipped together. This advantageously prevents unintentional separation of the frame sections. This can be achieved by the frame sections having integrated locking features.

[0051] It is further information that both the outer and inner panes are made of glass. Glass panes are particularly resistant to thermal, mechanical, and chemical stresses. It is further information that the glass is safety glass. Specifically, both the outer and inner panes are made of tempered safety glass. However, the outer and / or inner panes can also be made of other suitable materials, for example, the outer pane could be made of plastic.

[0052] It is a further development that the distance between the two discs is at least 4 mm. This has proven particularly effective in reducing the temperature on the top of the outer disc to a desired level at typical oven temperatures. A distance of approximately 4 mm is especially advantageous because it allows the height or thickness of the lid to be kept particularly low.

[0053] It is a further development that the thickness of the outer pane is approximately 4 mm if it is made of glass. This thickness represents a favorable compromise between thickness, strength, and thermal insulation.

[0054] It is a further development that the thickness of the inner pane is between 3 mm and 3.5 mm, with 3.2 mm being particularly advantageous. This thickness value represents a favorable compromise between thickness, strength, and thermal insulation.

[0055] It is a further development that the outer pane and / or the inner pane are made of transparent material, in particular transparent glass or plastic. This allows the lid to also serve as a viewing window into the cooking chamber or to provide such a viewing window.

[0056] It is a further development that the outer pane has a lateral, especially a circumferential, privacy screen layer on its upper surface. With the lid closed, a user then only has an unobstructed view into the cooking chamber through the free area ("see-through window") surrounded by the privacy screen layer. The privacy screen layer can be printed (and then referred to as privacy screen or design printing), etched, fired onto the surface, etc.

[0057] It is a further development that at least one fastening element is arranged behind the privacy screen layer so that it is not visible to a user when the lid is closed. If a privacy screen layer is present on the outer pane, it is advantageously located on its underside. If a privacy screen layer is present on the inner pane, it is advantageously located on its upper side.

[0058] It is a further development that the outer pane and / or the inner pane have an IR coating. This is advantageous for reducing heat radiation from the cooking chamber even more effectively. It is a further development that the outer pane has an IR coating on its underside facing the space between the two panes. This achieves the advantage of suppressing or preventing glass corrosion during cooking and keeping the surface temperature on the exposed upper surface of the outer pane particularly low. It is a further development that the inner pane has an IR coating on its underside facing the cooking chamber, which advantageously enables particularly effective heat shielding of the lid.

[0059] One embodiment involves the frame sections being positively and / or force-fitted to at least one associated fastening element when assembled. This is advantageously particularly easy to implement from an assembly perspective. Specifically, each frame section can have its own associated fastening element, and the frame section is attached only to this element. Alternatively, a frame section can be attached to multiple fastening elements, and / or multiple frame sections can be attached to a single fastening element.

[0060] It is a further development that at least one frame section is inserted into at least one fastening element. This allows for particularly easy assembly. For especially reliable fastening, at least one frame section is snapped or clipped into at least one fastening element. It is a further development that at least one frame section is inserted into at least one fastening element according to the "keyhole principle".

[0061] In further training, the fastening area can create a fastening structure for a frame section in conjunction with the outer pane, for example by spacing the fastening area away from the outer pane and using the resulting gap as a plug-in or snap-in receptacle for a suitable frame section.

[0062] This design features frame sections that are detachably attached to at least one of their respective fastening elements. This offers the advantage of allowing the inner pane to be separated from the outer pane. This, in turn, allows the panes to be cleaned and / or dried, should, for example, steam or fumes ever enter the space between them. Furthermore, the inner pane can then be replaced particularly easily.

[0063] This design incorporates an integrated ("pane") seal for sealing against the inner pane in each frame section. This advantageously improves the sealing effect between the inner pane and the frame, more effectively preventing condensation from entering the space between the two panes. Condensation between the glass panes would negatively impact surface temperature, transparency, and the intensity of dirt accumulation. The pane seal can be manufactured, for example, using a two-component injection molding process together with the frame sections, or it can be subsequently installed, e.g., by gluing and / or snapping it into place.

[0064] A further development is the inclusion of a separately manufactured, molded glazing seal around the edge of the inner pane. This simplifies the production of the frame components. The frame sections are designed to allow for the installation of the inner pane onto the frame components with a circumferential glazing seal, for example, by means of a sufficiently wide glazing receptacle.

[0065] One design features frame sections with a U-shaped cross-section, through the open side of which the inner pane can be inserted. The interior spaces of these frame sections thus serve as receptacles for the corresponding edge sections of the inner pane. From the perspective of the entire frame, it has a continuous open side on the inside, into which the inner pane is or can be inserted.

[0066] It is a further development that one of the legs of the "U" is designed to rest on the outer pane. It can then also be referred to as the "support leg." It is a further development that at least one locking tab projects from the free edge of the support leg, which can be engaged, and in particular releasably engaged, in the fastening element, especially an adhesive bracket. The weight of the inner pane rests, in particular, on the other leg, the "support leg." To hold the inner pane securely and without wobble in the frame sections, one or more ribs ("fixing ribs") can be provided in these sections, spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction, according to a further development. The fixing ribs can originate from the support leg or from the resting leg and can also be connected to the base connecting the legs.The disc receptacle then corresponds to the space between the fixing ribs on the one hand and the opposite leg on the other, and is bounded on the outside by the base.

[0067] It is a further development that the inner and outer panes are aligned parallel to each other. This is particularly cost-effective to implement because then at least some of the frame sections can be designed as identical parts, e.g., a front and a rear frame section and / or the two side frame sections.

[0068] One embodiment involves the frame sections being designed to cause the inner pane to be inclined relative to the outer pane. This achieves the advantage of allowing condensate to drain from the underside of the inner pane during or after cooking, particularly steam treatment, and thus even before the lid is opened. This can also be described as the outer and inner panes being inclined or angled relative to each other. This, in turn, improves visibility through the lid during cooking and prevents a large amount of condensate from draining from the underside of the lid when it is opened. A further development involves the inner pane being inclined to the horizontal when the lid is closed, while the outer pane is horizontally oriented.

[0069] In a further development, the disc is pivotable about an axis of rotation parallel to one of its edges, for example, because the lid has a hinge there. It is particularly advantageous if the inner disc slopes from the edge opposite the hinged edge to the hinged edge. An advantage of this is that the condensate flows in the same direction whether the lid is closed or open, which simplifies further drainage of the condensate. In a further development, the lid is rotatable about an edge that corresponds to the rear edge when viewed from the front of the household cooking appliance. The lid opens accordingly from its front edge. The present invention is described below, without limitation of generality, primarily with reference to this arrangement.However, this does not preclude the possibility that the lid can alternatively be opened from the side, i.e., that it can be pivoted around a lateral axis when viewed from the front.

[0070] It is a further development that the inner pane has a rectangular base shape with rounded corners. In particular, it can have a rear edge located near the hinge, an opposite front edge, and two side edges. The rectangular shape can be a square base shape with edges of equal length, a rectangular shape stretched in depth where the side edges are longer than the front and rear edges, or a rectangular shape stretched in width where the front and rear edges are longer than the side edges. The outer pane can also have a rectangular base shape, possibly with rounded corners. However, the outer pane is larger in area (i.e., in depth and width) than the inner pane.

[0071] One embodiment involves the frame being composed of four frame sections, each of which accommodates a corresponding straight edge section of the inner pane. This advantageously allows for particularly simple assembly of the frame and installation of the inner pane. However, the frame can also consist of two, three, or more than four frame sections. The advantage of fewer frame sections is that there are fewer abutting surfaces between the frame sections that could cause additional gaps compared to a frame with more frame sections.

[0072] The curved radii of the frame that accommodate the rounded corners of the inner pane can, in principle, be integrated into any frame section. One embodiment involves integrating at least those radii that accommodate the rounded corners extending into the rear edge of the inner pane into the "rear" frame section that also accommodates the rear edge of the inner pane. This achieves the advantage that, when the inner pane is tilted backward, no condensation can directly reach the joints between the rear frame section and the side frame sections, thus improving the frame's seal.

[0073] One embodiment of the design features a rib-like projection ("drip rib") on the frame, at least along its rear edge section (or more generally, the edge section around which the lid rotates), that projects towards the underside of the inner pane. This advantageously provides a controlled drainage and / or collection mechanism for condensate flowing from the underside of the inner pane. Which effect occurs depends on the cross-sectional shape of the drip rib and the angle of the lid. In both cases, it is advantageously prevented that the condensate enters the hinge or areas of the appliance outside the cooking chamber uncontrollably. The projection towards the underside of the inner pane specifically means that, when the lid is closed, the projection is vertical or angled downwards.

[0074] It is a further development that the drip rim is shaped in such a way that condensate flowing along the inner glass is stopped by the drip rim and can then drip off. The dripping condensate can, for example, drain back into the cooking chamber. This is particularly advantageous when the lid is opened slightly or initially for steam release and / or when the inner glass is angled due to the design.

[0075] A further development is that the drip rim is shaped in such a way that when the lid exceeds a predetermined opening angle ("transition angle"), condensation flowing from the inner pane can be collected by the drip rim. This occurs particularly when the lid is opened further until it is fully open. The drip rim then forms a "collection channel" with the carrying handle. A further development is that the "transition angle" is between 3° and 60°.

[0076] It is a further development that the drip tray also extends along the radii adjoining the rear edge. This advantageously prevents condensate stopped or retained by the drip tray from flowing laterally past it, for example onto the hinge or further onto surfaces of the cooking appliance outside the cooking chamber.

[0077] In one embodiment, the frame has a rib-like projection ("steam protection rib") along at least its front edge, projecting towards the underside of the inner pane. This advantageously provides a protective barrier that prevents a significant amount of steam from escaping forward—and thus typically towards a user—when the lid is only slightly opened (e.g., by 3° to 10°). Instead, the steam is directed laterally. This particularly supports the advantageous scenario where, after a cooking process, especially a steaming process, the lid is initially only slightly opened to release steam or fumes from the cooking chamber before being fully opened. A further development is that this rib-like projection also extends along the radii adjoining the front edge.This advantageously allows steam to escape even further away from the front edge.

[0078] If both the drip edge and the vapor barrier rib are present, they can be of the same shape, which—especially with parallel panes—allows the use of identical parts for the front and rear frame sections. However, the drip edge and the vapor barrier rib can alternatively be shaped differently, for example, with regard to their cross-sectional shape (e.g., with or without a drip tray), their height, their length, etc.

[0079] One embodiment features a seal ("cooking chamber seal") on the frame that projects laterally outwards. The cooking chamber seal is thus located on the underside of the outer pane, allowing the lid to be advantageously placed over the cooking chamber seal and its outer pane onto an edge or flange of the cooking chamber opening. The inner pane can, particularly when the lid is closed, be immersed in the cooking chamber, thereby minimizing or even completely eliminating any upward protrusion of the lid relative to its surroundings. In one embodiment, the cooking chamber seal can be integrally integrated into the frame, or in another embodiment, it can be subsequently attached to the frame. If subsequently attached, the cooking chamber seal can be extended, particularly around the outer side...The seal should be stretched around the lateral side of the frame so that the frame sections can be compressed, which in turn more effectively prevents any leaks at their butt joints. A further development is to attach the oven cavity seal to the underside of the outer glass, for example, by gluing it there. Alternatively, it can rest freely on the underside of the outer glass, which makes installation and removal particularly easy.

[0080] It is a further development that the lid has a hinge at one of its edges, hereinafter referred to, without limitation of generality, at its rear edge. This allows the lid to be conveniently pivoted to open or lift it from the top opening of the cooking chamber.

[0081] One embodiment involves screwing the hinge to the lid, particularly at a rear edge of the outer pane. This is advantageously more reliable in the long term than gluing, especially since condensation could damage the adhesive over time. Furthermore, this design allows the lid to be removed from the appliance as a whole with particular ease, for example, when replacing parts. Another embodiment involves connecting the hinge to the outer pane via two attachment points, specifically two holes or through-holes in the outer pane.

[0082] The hinge can comprise the following components: a hinge bracket, a right hinge element, a left hinge element, screws, and a hinge cover. The hinge bracket serves as the support for the hinge elements. It can be made of plastic and / or metal, for example, an extruded aluminum profile. An additional seal can be provided between the hinge bracket and the outer pane. The hinge cover, which can also be designed as a decorative element, can be inserted through the designated holes or openings in the outer pane and screwed to the rest of the hinge, so that the outer pane is held in a "sandwich" configuration by the hinge. This offers a significant advantage in the event of replacement due to its ease of disassembly. The screw connection ensures stability during the opening and closing of the lid.The hinge forces can be balanced by the door's weight and its center of gravity. The closing force results from the lid's own weight and the interplay between the hinge spring force (determined by rotation) and the hinge's alignment. An advantage of using screws instead of adhesives is their significantly higher resistance to the damaging effects of condensation. Furthermore, this provides greater stability during the lid's opening and closing movements.

[0083] It is a further development that caps are attached to the front corners of the outer glass, specifically that they are clipped onto the corners. The caps can, for example, serve to protect the corners from mechanical stress, particularly when the outer glass is placed on the edge of the cooking chamber, and / or to improve the tactile experience for the user.

[0084] The problem can also be solved by a household cooking appliance with a cooking drawer, comprising a cooking chamber with a loading opening at the top and a lid as described above for closing the loading opening. The household cooking appliance can be designed analogously to the lid, and vice versa, and offers the same advantages.

[0085] A cooking drawer is understood to be, in particular, a cooking appliance that has a drawer which can be horizontally inserted into and removed from a drawer housing. This drawer may contain a cooking chamber and, optionally, at least one component that operates the cooking appliance, such as a heating element, an evaporator, a steam / vapor extractor, a control panel, a control unit, etc. The cooking drawer is then, in particular, an electrically operated cooking drawer with at least one electrically operated functional unit. A further development is that the cooking drawer has a support frame connected to the drawer housing via a pull-out system (e.g., a telescopic pull-out), which supports the other components of the drawer housing, such as the components that operate the cooking appliance, a front cover, the lid, etc. The cooking drawer can be inserted and / or removed manually, with spring assistance, and / or by motor.

[0086] Typically, the cooking drawer is extended for loading the cooking chamber with food and for removing the cooked food, and retracted for the cooking process. Specifically, when retracted into the drawer housing, the cooking drawer is integrated into the front of the appliance, with its front panel flush with the front of the appliance. The cooking drawer extends from back to front (towards a user who is usually standing at the front) and retracts from front to back. Therefore, terms like "front," "back," "side," "top," "bottom," etc., typically refer to the view from the front, specifically from the perspective of a user standing in front of the appliance. A further feature is that the lid can be opened and closed when the drawer is extended.

[0087] It is a further development that the cooking appliance is a steam treatment appliance, in particular a steam treatment drawer. This can include the fact that the cooking chamber can also be supplied with steam, in particular superheated steam, (e.g., additionally or alternatively to conventional oven heat treatment processes, so-called "Added Steam") or exclusively. For this purpose, the cooking appliance can have an evaporator, e.g., in the form of a controllable evaporator located outside the cooking chamber or a water tray embedded in the bottom of the cooking chamber, in particular one that can be heated separately. It is a further development that the cooking chamber can be heated by means of superheated steam in at least one operating mode. It is a further development that the cooking chamber can be heated alternatively or additionally by means of dedicated heating elements (e.g., one or more resistance heating elements, one or more induction heating elements, IR emitters, etc.) in at least one operating mode.

[0088] The loading opening is located, in particular, on the top of the cooking drawer. The cooking chamber is designed, in particular, as a trough. The cooking chamber can be permanently installed or can be formed, for example, by means of a removable food tray. A further development is that the lid is pivotally connected to the rest of the drawer, in particular its supporting frame, via a hinge. A further development is that the hinge is located at a rear edge of the lid. The lid can then be opened and closed, in particular, via its front edge. A further development is that the drawer has an extension travel of between 450 mm and 550 mm, in particular approximately 500 mm. A further development is that the lid can be pivoted or opened by an opening angle of at least 80° when the drawer is open. For example, an opening angle of 90° for the lid can be provided if the installation situation allows.This may depend, for example, on whether there is another cooking appliance or piece of furniture above the cooking drawer that has a handle which could collide with the lid when it is opened at a 90° angle.

[0089] It is a further development that the household cooking appliance has an opening and closing mechanism for securing the lid in its closed position or when it is placed on the loading opening. The closing mechanism may be a locking mechanism. It is a further development that the opening and closing mechanism does not protrude through the cooking chamber seal and cause it to be interrupted, as this could otherwise lead to leaks. The opening and closing mechanism is, in particular, located outside the lid.

[0090] One design feature is that the cooking drawer is part of a combination cooking appliance, which has several independently operable cooking chambers ("multi-cavity cooking appliance"). For example, the cooking drawer can be located below an oven whose cooking chamber is equipped with a front-mounted loading opening. The oven's loading opening can, for example, pivot upwards, downwards, or sideways.

[0091] A further development is that the cooking drawer has an opening and closing mechanism located outside the lid. This mechanism can hold the lid closed and release it for opening. In particular, the opening and closing mechanism can push the lid open to a certain gap when opening. A further development is that this gap corresponds to a detent position of the lid, e.g., an opening angle φ = 3°, whereby this detent position can be achieved, for example, by the interaction of a detent head with a detent recess.

[0092] The problem is further solved by a method for mounting the lid as described above. This method can be designed analogously to the household cooking appliance and / or the lid, and vice versa, and offers the same advantages.

[0093] It is a design that the procedure includes at least the following: - Providing the outer pane with the fastening elements attached to it; - Attaching a portion of the frame sections to the associated fasteners; - Attaching the inner pane to the already attached frame sections; - Securing the remaining frame section(s); - Attaching the hinge to the lid; - Mounting the lid to the rest of the household cooking appliance, especially in a hinged mounting.

[0094] The above steps can optionally include the attachment of additional components, e.g., sealing gaskets to the frame sections, attaching caps, attaching a cooking chamber gasket, etc. The order can also be varied, e.g., by attaching the hinge before attaching the frame sections and / or the inner pane to the outer pane.

[0095] It is a further development that the lid has a four-part frame and can then be mounted, for example, as follows: - Providing the outer pane with adhesive brackets attached to it; - Clipping two or three adjacent frame sections to the corresponding adhesive brackets; - If the window seal is not integrated: Place a window seal, which is available as a molded part, around the edge of the inner window; - Inserting, e.g. sliding, the inner pane, possibly with pane seal, into the already mounted frame sections, e.g. into respective pane receptacles; - Clip on the remaining one or two frame sections. If there is a privacy screen on the glass, this is a concealed installation. However, when the frame section clicks into place at the adhesive brackets, an audible click is helpful, confirming that it has snapped into place. The inner pane is now in place. - Positioning, and in particular tensioning, the oven cavity seal around the lateral side of the frame, if it is not already integrated into the frame sections. The oven cavity seal can, for example, be guided and stretched onto the frame and / or inserted into the frame; - Optionally, caps can be attached to the front corners of the outer pane; - Attaching the hinge to the lid; - The fully assembled lid can then be guided and positioned at the interface of the entire device, particularly in the form of a hinge mount.

[0096] The above steps can optionally include the attachment of additional components, such as sealing gaskets to the frame sections before clipping them onto the adhesive brackets, etc. The sequence can also be varied, for example, by attaching caps after mounting the hinge or after aligning it with the hinge receptacle. Furthermore, the hinge can be attached before or after the inner pane is attached to the outer pane. For instance, the frame sections can be mounted only after the hinge has been secured.

[0097] The properties, features and advantages of this invention described above, as well as the manner in which they are achieved, will become clearer and more easily understood in connection with the following schematic description of an exemplary embodiment, which will be explained in more detail in conjunction with the drawings. Fig. Figure 1 shows a sketch of a household cooking appliance with a cooking drawer as a sectional view in side view; Fig. Figure 2 shows an exploded view of components of a lid of a cooking drawer according to a first embodiment; Fig. Figure 3 shows an oblique view of an outer pane with adhesive brackets attached to it for the cooking drawer according to the first embodiment; Fig. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of components of a lid of a cooking drawer according to a second embodiment; Fig. Figure 5 shows an exploded view of components of a lid hinge in oblique view; Fig. Figure 6 shows a partial sectional view through a lid in the area of ​​the hinge in an oblique view; Fig. Figure 7 shows a partial sectional view through a lid in the area of ​​the hinge in a side view; Fig. Figure 8 shows the outer pane with the attached hinge in a view from a slant above; Fig. Figure 9 shows, in a view from a low angle, the outer pane with attached hinge and glued-on adhesive brackets; Fig. 10 shows one to Fig. 9 analogous representation on the underside of the outer pane and additionally three frame sections; Fig. Figure 11 shows one of the frame sections in oblique view. Fig. 10; Fig. Figure 12 shows another of the frame sections in oblique view. Fig. 10; Fig. Figure 13 shows the fourth one in oblique view, in Fig. 10 unshown frame section with a support seal; Fig. Figure 14 shows a section of the bearing seal; Fig. Figure 15 shows a view from below at an angle of a section of the outer pane with two frame sections attached to it; Fig. Figure 15 shows the lid as a sectional view from a slant above; Fig. Figure 16 shows a section of the lid in a side view as a sectional view. Fig. 15; Fig. Figure 17 shows a sectional view of the lid with the drip groove formed on the frame section; Fig. Figure 18 shows a section of the lid in a side view as a sectional view. Fig. 17; Fig. Figure 19 shows a section of the lid in a side view as a further sectional view. Fig. 17; Fig. Figure 20 shows a sectioned sketch of a possible variant of the cooking drawer in the area of ​​a front edge of the closed lid; Fig. Figure 21 shows, in a view from a low angle, another variant of the lid with caps attached to the outer disc; Fig. Figure 22 shows a hinge mount in a view from an oblique angle above; Fig. Figure 23 shows a section view in oblique perspective of a section of the steam treatment drawer in the area of ​​the hinge mounting with the lid raised; Fig. 24 shows another hinge mount in a view from a slant front; Fig. 25 shows the further hinge mounting from Fig. 24 in view from a rear oblique angle; Fig. 26 shows an excerpt from Fig. 25.

[0098] Fig. Figure 1 shows a sketch of a household cooking appliance 1 with an electrically operated cooking drawer 2, presented as a sectional side view. The household cooking appliance 1 is shown here as an example of a multi-cavity appliance, in which an electrically operated oven 3 is arranged above the cooking drawer 2. The cooking drawer 2 and the oven 3 are enclosed by a common outer housing 4.

[0099] The cooking drawer 2 is extendable horizontally (from the perspective of a user standing in front of the household cooking appliance 1) forwards and retracts backwards from a drawer housing 5 of the household cooking appliance 1, as indicated by the straight double arrow. The cooking drawer 2 is shown here in its extended position. The cooking drawer 2 has a heated cooking chamber 7 equipped with a loading opening 6 on the top, which, in a further embodiment, can be selectively supplied with steam, either by means of an electrically operated evaporator located outside the cooking chamber 7 or by means of a water tray embedded in the bottom of the cooking chamber 6, which can be individually heated (not shown). The cooking drawer 2 can then also be referred to as a steam treatment drawer.It is also possible that the cooking drawer 2, in the form of a steam treatment drawer, can only be heated with hot steam and cannot be additionally heated by independent electrically operated heating elements.

[0100] The loading opening 6 is optionally covered by a pivotable lid 8 attached to the top of the cooking drawer 2, either exposed (corresponding to an open state of the lid 8, shown in solid lines) or steam-tight (corresponding to a closed state of the lid 8, shown in dashed lines). The fully open lid 8 can have an opening angle φ of 90° or more relative to the closed state, or it can have an opening angle φ of less than 90°, particularly if the lid 8 would otherwise collide with the oven 3, for example, with a handle 9 of a front-mounted oven door 10 of its cooking chamber 11, etc. An opening angle φ = 0° corresponds to a closed lid 8 and is generally in a horizontal position.

[0101] Fig. Figure 2 shows an exploded view of components of a possible lid 8 of the cooking drawer 2. These components include, for example: a rectangular outer pane 12, four adhesive brackets 13 aligned parallel to a respective longitudinal edge of the outer pane 12, a long front frame section 14A, a long rear frame section 14B, a left short frame section 14C, a right short frame section 14D, a rectangular inner pane 15 with noticeably rounded corners 16, a cooking chamber seal 17, a pane seal 18 formed as a plastic molded part, and a hinge 19 with an associated hinge cover 20. The hinge cover 20 can be considered a component of the hinge 19 or as independent components.

[0102] The hinge 19 can be attached using two screws 21 (see Fig. 5) screw to the outer pane 12, which can be inserted through holes 23 located near its rear straight edge section 22. The hinge 19 is then consequently arranged on the rear edge 22 of the outer pane 12.

[0103] The outer pane 12 consists primarily of transparent safety glass and has a thickness of approximately 4 mm. Its underside 24 features an opaque or nearly opaque privacy layer 25, which leaves a viewing window 26 open in the center. The underside 24 is coated with an IR coating (not shown), at least in the area of ​​the privacy layer 25, and possibly across its entire surface. In the case of a full-surface IR coating, this coating is optically transparent. Alternatively, the privacy layer 25 can be attached to a top surface 43 of the outer pane 12.

[0104] The inner pane 15 also consists of transparent safety glass with a thickness of approximately 3.2 mm. Its upper surface 27 also has an opaque or nearly opaque privacy layer 28, which leaves a viewing window 29 open in the center. The underside 30 is coated with the IR coating 67, at least in the area of ​​the privacy layer 28, and possibly across its entire surface (see figure). Fig. 20). In the case of a full-surface IR coating 67, this is optically transparent. The viewing windows 26 and 29 can be of the same size and / or shape.

[0105] Fig. Figure 3 shows an oblique view of the underside 24 of the outer pane 12 with identical adhesive brackets 13 attached to it behind the privacy screen 25. The adhesive brackets 13 are attached to the underside 24 of the outer pane 12, each parallel to and spaced apart from a respective straight edge section, i.e., each adhesive bracket 13 is parallel to a longer front straight edge section 31, to the longer rear edge section 22, and to both shorter side edge sections 32. Alternatively, the adhesive brackets can also be configured differently, for example, only opposite adhesive brackets being identical. In yet another variant, the adhesive brackets can be mirror images of each other, in particular opposite adhesive brackets.

[0106] Fig. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of components of a possible variant of the lid 8. The lid 8 is similar to the one in Fig. The variant shown in 2 is constructed, but unlike the other, it does not have a disc seal 18 designed as a plastic molded part, but rather sealing areas 33 integrated into disc receptacles of the frame sections 14A to 14D.

[0107] The hinge 19 shown here includes the hinge cover 20, a left hinge element 34, a right hinge element 35, a hinge holder 36, and spring clips 37; see also Fig. 5. The hinge holder 36 has a strip-shaped support surface 38 onto which the outer pane 12 can be placed at its rear edge, in particular via a sealing strip 92. Two holes 39 are provided in the support surface 38, through which screws 21, passed through the holes 23 of the outer pane 12, can be inserted and then screwed into screw holes 40 of the hinge cover 20, optionally with the additional use of double-sided adhesive tape 93. In this way, the hinge 19 can be attached to the outer pane 12. The screws 21 can each be inserted into a stop 94. The two end sections 41 of the hinge holder 36 are tubular in shape to allow the left hinge 34 and the right hinge 35 to be inserted into the cavities 78 from the outside in a rotationally secure manner. The hinges 34, 35 are held in the end sections 41 by the spring clips 37.

[0108] Each of the two hinge elements 34 and 35 has a respective coil spring 76, as well as end pieces with retaining projections 77 on their outer end face. The end pieces with the retaining projections 77 can be pressed linearly against the spring force of the coil springs 76.

[0109] Fig. Figure 6 shows a partial oblique sectional view through the cover 8 in the area of ​​the assembled hinge 19, with a vertical cross-section extending from front to back, which passes through a screw 21. The screw holes 40 of the frame cover 20 are located within tubular projections that extend vertically from the underside of the frame cover 20. These projections can be inserted into the holes 23 of the outer pane 12, thereby positioning and fixing the frame cover 20 to the outer pane 12. The screws 21 can then be screwed into the screw holes 40.

[0110] Fig. Figure 7 shows a partial sectional view through the cover 8 in the area of ​​the hinge 19 in a side view. Optional sealing layers 42 are shown here between the contact surfaces of the outer disc 12 to the hinge cover 20 and the bearing surface 38 of the hinge holder 36. The sealing layers 42 can be areas of a separately manufactured sealing element or, for example, be integrated into the hinge holder 36 or the hinge cover 20.

[0111] Fig. Figure 8 shows an oblique view of the upper surface 43 of the outer disc 12, shown in a partially opaque representation, with the hinge 19 attached. Fig. Figure 9 shows the outer pane 12 with attached hinge 19 in a view of its underside 24 with adhesive brackets 13 attached. The order of attaching the adhesive brackets 13 and the hinge 19 to the outer pane is basically arbitrary, although handling the outer pane 12 may be easier if the adhesive brackets 13 are attached without the hinge 19.

[0112] Fig. 10 shows one to Fig. 9. Analogous representation on the underside 24 of the outer pane 12 with attached adhesive brackets 13 and now additionally three frame sections 14B to 14D of the total four frame sections 14A to 14D of a frame 14. Specifically, the long rear frame section 14B has been clipped to the adhesive bracket 13 closest to the rear edge of the outer pane 12 and aligned parallel to it, and the two short side frame sections 14C and 14D have been clipped to an adhesive bracket 13 closest to the side edge of the outer pane 12 and aligned parallel to it, as indicated by the respective arrows.

[0113] Fig. Figure 11 shows a possible configuration of the right short frame section 14D in an oblique view. The left short frame section 14C can be designed as a mirror image. In profile, the frame section 14D has a trough- or U-shaped base form open towards the inner pane 15 to be received. On the leg ("support leg") 45, which is intended for bearing on the underside 24 of the outer pane 12, three locking areas 44A, 44B project from the edge, which are equipped with locking tabs. The locking areas 44A, 44B form the mechanical interfaces to the adhesive angles 13, into which they can be snapped, as indicated by the corresponding arrows, and in particular, can be releasably snapped.Along the longitudinal extent of frame section 14D, a series of spaced-apart ribs (“fixing ribs”) 46, oriented transversely to the longitudinal extent, are provided. These ribs extend from the support leg 45 towards the opposite leg 47, but do not reach it. Instead, a gap of a predetermined, and in particular uniform, height is left between the fixing ribs 46 and the leg 47, into which the inner disc 15, optionally with the disc seal 18 or 33, can be inserted. The series of fixing ribs 46, the leg 47, and the base area 48 behind it thus form the disc receptacle 49. The inner disc 15 rests with its weight on the leg 47, which can therefore also be referred to as the “support leg” 47.

[0114] In this example, the support leg 45 and the carrying leg 47 are slightly inclined relative to each other in the longitudinal direction, e.g., with an angle of inclination ω in a range of 0°; 2°, such that the distance between the support leg 45 and the carrying leg 47 increases in the direction of the hinge 19 or the frame section 14B. As a result, the carrying leg 47 has a greater distance to the outer pane 12 near the hinge 19 or at the frame section 14B than further forward or at the frame section 14A. Accordingly, the height of the fixing ribs 46 differs, and thus the pane receptacle 49 is also inclined accordingly. It follows that, with the cover 8 closed, the pane receptacle 49, and thus the inner pane 15 inserted therein, is slightly inclined from front to back or slopes downwards to the rear.Condensate droplets forming on the underside 30 of the inner pane 15 can therefore flow backwards along the inner pane 15 by gravity. However, frame sections 14B, 14C with an inclination angle ω = 0° can also be used, so that the inner pane 15 then has no inclination relative to the outer pane 12.

[0115] At both of its end regions, the frame section 14D has a locking recess 50 in the base region 48, by means of which it can be locked or clipped to the frame sections 14A and 14B respectively, and in particular can be detached.

[0116] Fig. Figure 12 shows an oblique view of the rear frame section 14B. The rear frame section 14B has a straight longitudinal section 51 and, at each end, a 90° radius (section) 52. Analogous to frame section 14D, frame section 14B has fixing ribs 46, which, however, have the same height such that the disc receptacle 49 connects to the disc receptacle 49 of frame section 14B. The radii 52 may, but do not necessarily have to, have fixing ribs 46.

[0117] From the free end faces of the radii 52, locking tabs 53 protrude, which can be locked into the corresponding locking recesses 50 of the frame sections 14B or 14C.

[0118] From the supporting leg 55 opposite the support leg 54, a wall or rib ("drip rib") 57 extends parallel to the base 56, in particular as an extension of the base 56, the edge of which is curved here for illustrative purposes only.

[0119] Frame section 14A can be designed similarly to frame section 14B, and, if the disc holder 49 is not inclined, it can also be identical or mirror-symmetrical to it. In this case, the rib formed on the front frame section 14A does not serve to retain condensate, but rather acts as a vapor barrier rib, since it blocks vapor that would otherwise escape forward at a small opening angle φ of the lid 8 (e.g., up to 10°). The drip rib 57 and the vapor barrier rib can have the same shape, but this is not required. Alternatively, no vapor barrier rib is formed on the front frame section 14A.

[0120] Fig. Figure 13 shows an oblique view of the front frame section 14A. Frame section 14A is similar in design to frame section 14B, but lacks fixing ribs 46 when the inner pane 15 is tilted. The inner pane 15 can then be inserted directly between the legs 54 and 55, optionally with a pane seal 18 or 33, with the support leg 55 being closer to the outer pane 12 than the support leg 55 of frame section 14B. Alternatively, the front frame section 14A can also have support ribs 46, which, however, are not as high as those of the rear frame section 14B.

[0121] On the outer ("bearing") surface of the support leg 54, which rests on the outer pane 12, the front frame section 14A has a ("bearing") seal 58 to effectively prevent the ingress of moisture and dirt (e.g., steam) between the frame 14 and the outer pane. The bearing seal 58 can be manufactured separately and subsequently attached to the frame section 14A, e.g., by gluing, melting, inserting, etc. Alternatively, it can be manufactured together with the frame section 14A, e.g., by two-component injection molding or by overmolding. The other frame sections 14B to 14D can also have a bearing seal 58. In a further embodiment, a circumferential bearing seal 58 can be attached to the fully assembled frame 14.

[0122] Fig. Figure 14 shows a section of a possible support seal 58. The support seal 58 can have two sealing lips 59, particularly on the side to be placed on the outer pane 12. On the side to be connected to the frame section 14A to 14D, the support seal 58 can have a projection 60, which can be inserted, for example, into a corresponding channel in the frame section 14A to 14D and then fastened there, for example, by force and / or by material bonding.

[0123] Fig. Figure 15 shows a view from below at an angle of a section of the outer pane 12 with a front or rear frame section 14A or 14B attached to it, as well as a corresponding side frame section 14C or 14D. The locking tab 53 of the frame section 14A / 14B is inserted into the frame section 14C / 14D, so that its outer locking lug 61 engages in the locking recess 50 of the frame section 14C / 14D and is thus locked in place. In this way, the frame sections 14A, 14C or 14B, 14D are held together and advantageously also pressed together at their ends. A reverse arrangement with the locking tab 53 on the frame section 14C or 14D is also possible. This locking arrangement can be present on all adjacent locking sections.

[0124] Fig. Figure 16 shows a sectional view from a low angle of a lid 8 with another possible variant of the drip rib, now in the form of a drip rib 62 formed on the frame section 14B instead of the straight-section drip rib 57. The drip rib 62 is curved in cross-section here, so that together with the support leg 55 it forms a collecting channel 63 for condensate, etc., flowing down from the inner disc 15, especially when the lid 8 is partially or fully open. Specifically, when the lid 8 is closed, it continues to serve to collect and drip off condensate running down the inner disc 15; at higher opening angles φ, it serves to retain the condensate in the collecting channel 63.

[0125] Fig. Figure 17 shows the lid 8 with the drip rib 62 formed on the frame section 14B as a sectional view from a slant above.

[0126] Frame section 14A can be designed similarly to frame section 14B, and, if the disc holder 49 is not inclined, it can also be identical or mirror-symmetrical to it. In this case, the rib formed on the front frame section 14A does not serve to collect the condensate, but rather acts as a "steam protection rib" 64, which, at a small opening angle of the lid 8 (e.g., up to 3°), blocks steam that would otherwise escape forward. The drip rib 62 and the steam protection rib 64 can have the same shape, but this is not necessary. An identical shape allows for more cost-effective manufacturing, especially if frame sections 14A and 14B are identically shaped.

[0127] Furthermore, the circumferential oven cavity seal 17 is now shown.

[0128] Fig. Figure 18 shows a section through the longitudinal section 51 of the frame section 14B in side view, a section of the cover 8. Fig. 17, in which the oven seal 17 is not shown.

[0129] The drip rim 62 is designed such that, when the lid 8 is horizontal or closed, any liquid flowing onto the drip rim 62, e.g., condensate or steam, flows downwards along the drip rim 62 and then drips off, e.g., back into the cooking chamber 7. Depending on the curvature of the drip rim 62, the running condensate is collected from a certain opening angle φ of the lid 8 and retained – at least up to a certain condensate volume – in the collection channel 63. For this purpose, the drip rim 62 is initially designed, for example, parallel to the base 56 or as an extension of the base 56 and can then point vertically or at least nearly vertically downwards when the lid 8 is closed. Subsequently, the drip rim 62 bends, and the corresponding bend angle has a noticeable influence on the opening angle of the lid 8 at which the running liquid is collected.

[0130] Fig. Figure 19 shows, as a cross-sectional view through a radius 52 of the frame section 14B in side view, a section of the cover 8 from Fig. Figure 17, in which the glass seal 18 and the fixing ribs 46 are not shown. The oven cavity seal 17 can be attached to an outer side of the frame 14 and / or to the underside 24 of the outer glass 12, or alternatively, rest on it.

[0131] Fig. Figure 20 shows a partial cross-sectional sketch of a possible variant of a cooking drawer 2 in the area of ​​a front edge of the closed lid 8. The frame section 14A is shown without the optional steam protection rib 64. The inner pane 15 has an advantageous thickness of approximately 3.2 mm, while the outer pane 12 is advantageously 4 mm thick. The gap 65 between the two panes 12 and 15 advantageously has a height of approximately 4 mm. The inner pane 15 has the IR coating 67 on its underside 30.

[0132] The lid 8 rests with the cooking chamber seal 17 on an upper edge or flange of a wall 66 of the cooking chamber 7 designed as a cooking tray.

[0133] The oven cavity seal 17 may, as shown here, have been manufactured separately and then placed around and attached to the frame 14. Alternatively, the oven cavity seal 17 may have been manufactured together with the frame sections 14A to 14D, e.g. by means of an injection molding process, in particular a two-component injection molding process.

[0134] Fig. Figure 21 shows a further variant of the lid 8 in a view from a low angle, in which caps 67 are now fitted onto the front corners of the outer disc 12. These are advantageously made of, in particular, soft plastic or rubber and protect the outer disc 12, especially against mechanical stresses when the lid 8 is placed on the flanges of the wall 66 of the cooking chamber 7. Alternatively or additionally, they serve to improve the feel by reducing the temperature in a typical operating area.

[0135] The privacy screens 25 and 28 are not shown.

[0136] Fig. Figure 22 shows a top-down oblique view of a hinge receptacle 68, which serves as a fastening interface for the lid 8 to the rest of the steam treatment drawer 2, in particular a supporting frame (not shown) thereof. The hinge receptacle 68 is a (from the front view) transversely oriented, straight, profile-like component with a high rear wall 69, a base 70, and a lower front wall 71, which are closed off at their (from the front view, lateral) ends by respective left and right side walls 72 and 73. In another view, the hinge receptacle 68 has a rear wall 69 and a base 70 that is bent upwards at its front edge.

[0137] The side walls 72, 73 each have a hinge interface in the form of a recess 75 on their opposing inner surfaces 74 facing the profile section, into which a corresponding left hinge element 34 or right hinge element 35 can be inserted in a rotationally secure manner. This can be achieved, for example, by pressing the hinge elements 34 and 35 into the tubular end sections 41 of the hinge holder against the spring force of their coil springs 76 and subsequently allowing the spring-assisted engagement of matching retaining projections 77 located on the end faces of the hinge elements 34 and 35 into the recesses 75.

[0138] The hinge elements 34 and 35 and the end sections 41 of the hinge holder 36, in particular their tubular cavities 78, are shaped such that the hinge elements 34, 35 and the end sections 41 are secured against relative rotation, i.e., the hinge elements 34, 35 can be inserted into the end sections 41 in a rotationally secure manner. This advantageously ensures, in a simple assembly manner, that the desired movement characteristics of the hinge elements 34, 35 (e.g., the forces or torques dependent on an opening / rotation angle for compensating the lid weight) can be maintained.

[0139] On the inner surfaces 74, recesses ("detent grooves") 79 are arranged in a circle around the recess 75 and thus around the axis of rotation of the hinge 19. When the cover 8 is opened to a corresponding angle φ, a detent projection ("detent head," not shown) extending from the end face of the associated hinge element 34, 35 can be releasedably engaged in the detent grooves 79. Upon engagement, the coil spring 76 of the hinge element 34, 35 expands slightly and presses the detent head into the detent groove 79. This secures the cover 8 in the corresponding detent or open position. If the cover 8 is subsequently rotated with sufficient torque, the detent head slides out of the detent groove against the spring force of the coil spring 76. In this case, each of the inner surfaces has three detent recesses 79, e.g., corresponding to opening angles φ = 3°, 45°, and 80°. However, in principle, more or fewer detent recesses 79 may also be present, e.g.only one detent recess 79, two detent recesses 79 or four or more detent recesses 79. It is generally possible to provide the combination of detent head and detent recess(s) 79 on only one hinge element 34 or 35 or on both hinge elements 34, 35.

[0140] This hinge receptacle 68 has the advantage that – for example, for different lids 8 and / or installation situations – different opening characteristics can be implemented by simply varying the detent recesses 79. For example, depending on whether the lid 8 would collide with a device 3 or piece of furniture positioned above it when in a vertical position, the maximum detent or opening position can be selected between an opening angle φ of 80° or 90°. This can advantageously be implemented without changing the assembly process.

[0141] The outer surfaces 80 of the side walls 72, 73 have corresponding structures for positioning the hinge receptacle 68 on the rest of the steam treatment drawer 2, such as a positioning strip 81 and a screw hole 82.

[0142] Fig. Figure 23 shows, as a sectional view in oblique view, a section of the steam treatment drawer 2 in the area of ​​the (here also shown transparently) inserted hinge mount 68 with raised lid 8.

[0143] The rear wall 69, the base 70, and the front wall 71 form an elongated collection tray 83 for condensate dripping from the drip rim 57, 62. This can be provided, for example, because - with the lid closed, condensate dripping from the drip rim 57, 62 should drip directly into the collection tray 83, and not directly back into the cooking chamber 7, - the drip rim 57 is not shaped in such a way that it collects condensate when the lid is closed and tilted (i.e., no collection channel 63 is formed with it) and / or - a backup is created in case the collection channel 63 overflows or leaks occur.

[0144] In particular, the drip tray 83 can also serve to prevent liquid that has dripped onto the cooking drawer from penetrating into the interior of the cooking drawer through gaps in the housing.

[0145] In particular, the drip tray 83 can be designed so that any condensate dripping onto it is directed back into the cooking chamber 7. This can be achieved, for example, by having one or more drainage channels or openings leading from the drip tray 83 into the cooking chamber (not shown).

[0146] The collection tray is designed with steps, specifically with a front step 84 running transversely in front view and a rear step 85 adjoining it. The front step 84 slopes down – here: from right to left – to the rear step 85, which itself slopes down from left to right.

[0147] In one possible assembly sequence, the cover 8 can be assembled and installed as follows: - The outer pane 15 with the privacy layer 25 and the IR coating as well as with adhesive angles 13 attached to it is provided: - The three adjacent frame sections 14B to 14D are locked together with the associated adhesive angles 13 and also with each other; - If the disc seal is not integrated, the disc seal 18, which is provided as a molded part, is placed around the edge of the inner disc 14; - The inner pane 15, possibly with pane seal 18, is then inserted into the pane receptacles 49 of the already mounted frame sections 14B to 14D, in particular by being pushed in; The missing frame section 14A is now snapped into the corresponding adhesive bracket 13 and locked to the side frame sections 14C and 14D, thus completing the surrounding frame 14. If a privacy screen 25, 28 is present on the panes 12, 15, this is a concealed installation. However, when locking the frame section to the adhesive brackets 13, an audible click may be heard, which can serve as confirmation that a frame section 14A to 14D has been locked into an adhesive bracket 13. The inner pane 15 is now inserted into the frame. - Now the oven cavity seal 17 is placed around the lateral side of the frame 14 to improve the seal between the lid 8 and the oven cavity 7. The oven cavity seal 17 can, for example, be guided and stretched onto the frame 14 and / or inserted into the frame 14; - Optionally, the caps 67 can be attached to the front corners of the outer pane; - Attaching the hinge 19 to the lid 8; - The lid 8 equipped with the hinge 19 can then be married to the hinge receptacle 68 and married to the rest of the steam treatment drawer 2 via the hinge receptacle 68.

[0148] The above steps can optionally include the attachment of further components, e.g. the support seals 58 to the frame sections 14A to 14D before clipping them onto the adhesive brackets 13. The sequence can also be varied, e.g. by attaching the caps after mounting the hinge 19 or after joining it to the hinge receptacle 68.

[0149] Fig. Figure 24 shows a further hinge receptacle 86 in a front oblique view, which can be used, for example, instead of the hinge receptacle 68. In contrast to the hinge receptacle 68, the base 91 of the hinge receptacle 86 is not stepped, but funnel-shaped with the lowest point or area in the center of the base 91. A drain hole 87 is provided in the base 91 near each of the side walls 72, 73, although alternatively, for example, only one drain hole 87 on one of the side walls 72, 73 is required. Condensate on the base 91 thus initially flows towards its center. The hinge receptacle 86 can fill with condensate until its level reaches the drain hole 87. The shape of the base 91 and the position of the drain holes 87 determine the possible retention volume. This can, for example, be between 200 ml and 300 ml.Condensate flowing through the drain hole 87 flows through a drain nozzle 88 connected to the drain hole 87. It can then, for example, drip down from the cooking drawer 2 and thus also from the household cooking appliance 1, or alternatively be returned to the cooking chamber 7.

[0150] Another difference from the hinge receptacle 68 is that there are now two screw holes 82 on the outside 80 of the side walls 72, 73, which advantageously allows for improved resistance to twisting.

[0151] Fig. Figure 25 shows the hinge mount 86. Fig. 24 in a view from a rear angle. Fig. 26 shows an excerpt from Fig.25 in the area of ​​the right side wall 73 of the hinge receptacle 86. On the rear side of the back wall 69, for example, there are two fastening structures in the form of mounting brackets 89, with which the hinge receptacle 86 can be fixed to the rest of the cooking drawer 2. In addition, a cable entry 90 for the routing of electrical cable(s) is provided on the rear side of the back wall 69.

[0152] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown. In particular, the structural variants shown in the individual figures can, in principle, be combined and / or exchanged as desired, for example, alternatively a non-slanted position or a slanted position of the inner disc, with drip ribs of any shape, lids with or without a steam protection rib, lids with or without the use of a separate hinge receptacle, a two-part or four-part frame, etc.

[0153] It is also possible, for example, that the base of the hinge receptacle is not lowered in the middle as in hinge receptacle 86, but raised. A drain hole 87 can then be located, for example, in the middle. Condensate on the base then initially flows towards one of the two side walls 72, 73. The hinge receptacle can fill with condensate until its level reaches the central drain hole 87.

[0154] In general, “ein”, “eine”, etc. can be understood to mean singular or plural, especially in the sense of “at least one” or “one or more”, etc., unless this is explicitly excluded, e.g. by the expression “exactly one”, etc.

[0155] A numerical specification can also include exactly the specified number as well as a normal tolerance range, unless this is explicitly excluded. Reference symbol list 1 household cooking appliance 2 cooking drawers 3 Oven 4 outer casings 5 drawer units 6 Feed opening 7 Cooking chamber 8 lids 9 handle 10 Oven door 11 Cooking chamber 12 Outer pane 13 adhesive angles 14A-14D Frame sections 15 inner disc 16 Corner 17 Oven cavity seal 18 disc seals 19 hinge 20 hinge cover 21 screw 22 Rear straight edge section 23 holes 24 Underside of the outer pane 25 Privacy screen position 26 viewing windows 27 Top side of the inner disc 28 Privacy screen position 29 viewing windows 30 Underside of the inner pane 31 Front straight edge section 32 Side edge section 33 Sealing area 34 Left hinge element 35 Right hinge element 36 hinge holders 37 spring clips 38 contact surface 39 holes 40 screw holes of the hinge cover 41 End section of the hinge holder 42 Sealing layer 43 Top side of the outer pane 44A Rest area 44B Rest area 45 support legs 46 fixing ribs 47 thighs 48 Basic area 49 disc mount 50 locking recess 51 Longitudinal section 52 radius 53 Rastlatsche 54 support legs 55 Carrying legs 56 base 57 Draining rib 58 Support seal 59 Sealing lip 60 lead 61 Rastnase 62 Draining rib 63 Collection channel 64 vapor protection ribs 65 space 66 wall 67 IR coating 68 hinge mount 69 Rear wall of the hinge mount 70 Bottom of the hinge mount 71 Front wall of the hinge mount 72 Left side wall of the hinge mount 73 Right side wall of the hinge mount 74 Inner surface of the side wall of the hinge mount 75 recess 76 coil spring 77 Mounting projection 78 cavity 79 Resting Pit 80 Outer surface of the side wall of the hinge mount 81 Positioning bar 82 screw holes 83 drip tray 84 Front Step 85 Rear step 86 Hinge mount 87 Drain hole 88 drain spouts 89 mounting brackets 90 Cable entry 91 Base of the hinge mount 92 sealing tape 93 Double-sided adhesive tape 94 stoppers φ Opening angle ω Angle of inclination QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Household cooking appliance (1, 2), in particular cooking drawer (2), comprising a cooking chamber (7) with a loading opening (6) open at the top and with a lid (8) for closing the loading opening (6), wherein the lid (8) is connected to a hinge (19) which is inserted into a hinge receptacle (68; 86) which itself is inserted into the rest of the household cooking appliance (1, 2). [2] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to claim 1, wherein - the hinge receptacle (68; 86) has two vertically positioned, spaced-apart opposite side walls (72, 73) which are connected to each other by a connecting section, - the opposing inner surfaces (74) of the side walls (72, 73) each have a receiving structure (75) between them for holding the hinge (19) and - the outer surfaces (80) of the side walls (72, 73) each have at least one fastening structure (81, 82) for attachment to the rest of the household cooking appliance (1, 2). [3] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge receptacle (68; 86) has a drip tray (83), in particular its connecting section is designed as a drip tray (83). [4] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to claim 3, wherein the collection tray (83) has a straight profile-like section with a high rear wall (69), a bottom (70; 91) and a lower front wall (71). [5] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to claim 4, wherein the base (70; 91) of the collection tray (83) has at least one deeper area (85) and at least one higher area (84). [6] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to claim 5, wherein the base (70) of the collection tray (83) has at least two steps (84, 85) arranged one behind the other. [7] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to claim 6, wherein the steps (84, 85) are inclined over the length of the base (70) and a lowest point of the higher step (84) transitions into the highest point of the lower step (85). [8] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the hinge receptacle (70; 91) has at least one locking counter element (79) which can be detachably locked with at least one matching locking element of the hinge (19) depending on an opening angle (φ) of the lid (8). [9] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to claim 8, wherein the hinge (19) has a locking head on at least one lateral end face which is opposite a respective side wall (72, 73) of the hinge receptacle (68; 86) in which at least one locking counter element (79) in the form of a matching locking recess is provided [10] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to claim 9, wherein - the hinge (19) has at least a right hinge element (35), a left hinge element (34) and a hinge holder (36) holding the two hinge elements (34, 35); - at least one of the two hinge elements (34, 35), in particular both hinge elements (34, 35), has the locking element, in particular the locking head, on its end face [11] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to one of claims 8 to 10, wherein a stable opening angle (φ) associated with a locking of the hinge (19) with the hinge receptacle (68; 86) comprises at least one opening angle (φ) from the group of opening angles (φ) in which the lid - is closed; - is in a steam release position; - is in a draining position; - is in an open position. [12] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge receptacle (68; 86) is designed as a positioning aid. [13] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one rib-like projection (57, 62, 64) projects from an underside of the disc (15) of the lid (8) that delimits the cooking chamber (7). [14] Household cooking appliance (1, 2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - the lid (8) has a disc package (12, 15) with an outer disc (12) and an inner disc (15) spaced flat-side away from it, - at least one fastening element (13) is glued to an underside of the outer pane (12) and - to which at least one fastening element (13) a circumferential frame (14) composed of several frame sections (14A - 14D) is attached, which supports the inner pane (15).

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