Modular electric cooking and frying system with interchangeable energy side module and dockable cooking and frying containers

Abstract

Modular electric cooking and frying system comprising a heating base or a heatable cooking or frying container and an interchangeable energy side module which can be detachably connected to the device via two click locks or an equivalent locking mechanism.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of electric, portable cooking and frying devices. In particular, it relates to a modular cooking and frying system consisting of a heating base, interchangeable energy and control modules, and various attachable and dockable cooking and frying containers. The system is suitable for use without a power supply, both mobile and stationary. State of the art

[0002] Common electrically operated cooking appliances, such as compact rice cookers, electric frying pans, or camping stoves, have permanently installed power units and heating elements. They do not allow for flexible power supply or the use of different cooking or frying containers on the same base unit. Modular power sources and recognition systems for different container types are also lacking. Expansion modules for sensors, controls, or diagnostics are not included in standard devices. Object of the invention

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a modular electric cooking and frying system that enables a flexible energy supply, the use of interchangeable containers of various shapes and purposes, variable heating technologies, automatic container recognition, and expandability through functional modules. The system should allow for both simple and technically advanced embodiments. Solution to the task

[0004] This task is solved by a modular electric cooking and frying system, consisting of: a) an electrically heated heating base or a heated cooking or roasting container, both variants being permissible, b) at least one attachable or mountable cooking or roasting container of a different shape, c) an interchangeable energy side module that can be attached via two click fasteners or an equivalent locking mechanism, d) a power supply unit arranged in the energy side module, preferably a battery, e) a control and regulation unit within the energy side module or the heating base, f) at least one heating element of any type, (g) a recognition unit for identifying the attached or docked containers, h) optional expansion modules for energy, communication, data, sensors or additional functions.

[0005] The heating base or container can be flat, deep, round, square, single-walled, double-walled, or multi-layered. The heating element can be located in the base or in the container itself. Energy transfer can occur via contact surfaces, plug connections, inductive transfer, or other suitable transmission methods.

[0006] The system allows for various heating technologies such as resistance heating, ceramic elements, heating films, induction, infrared, or combined heating methods. The design also includes future heating technologies.

[0007] The detection unit can operate mechanically, magnetically, electrically, optically, or digitally. Advanced versions can include sensors for temperature, fill level, lid position, food type, or operating mode.

[0008] Expansion modules can provide temperature profiles, diagnostic functions, communication interfaces, app control, energy management, or additional heating elements.

[0009] The system can be implemented in a simple manner or incorporate complex control mechanisms. All variants fall under the scope of the claimed invention. Advantages of the invention 1. Interchangeable energy side module and flexible energy supply. 2. Use of several different cooking and frying containers. 3. Wide selection of possible heating technologies. 4. Expandability through additional modules. 5. Automatic detection of the containers used. 6. Variable use from a simple frying pan to a technically advanced cooking system. 7. Future-proof architecture through open formulations.

Claims

[1] Modular electric cooking and frying system comprising a heating base or a heatable cooking or frying container and an interchangeable energy side module which can be detachably connected to the device by means of two click locks or an equivalent locking mechanism. [2] System according to claim 1, wherein the energy side module comprises an accumulator. [3] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating function is arranged either in the heating base or in the container. [4] System according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least one heating element of any type. [5] System according to claim 4, wherein the heating element is a resistance element, a ceramic element, a heating film, an induction unit, an infrared element or a combination thereof. [6] System according to any of the preceding claims, comprising at least one dockable cooking or frying container of different shape or purpose. [7] System according to claim 6, wherein the container comprises a shallow pan, a deep pan, a pot, a wok, a grill attachment or another suitable shape. [8] System according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a recognition unit for identifying the container used. [9] System according to claim 8, wherein the recognition unit operates mechanically, magnetically, electrically, optically or digitally. [10] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the energy side module comprises a control and regulation unit. [11] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device can be extended by additional modules. [12] System according to claim 11, wherein the modules provide power supply, diagnostics, communication, temperature control or data transmission functions. [13] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the energy transfer takes place via contact surfaces, plug connections or inductive transmission. [14] System according to any of the preceding claims, wherein sensors are provided for temperature, fill level, lid position or food type. [15] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein different operating modes are selectable. [16] System according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the control is manual, automatic or software-assisted. [17] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein wireless communication with external devices is possible. [18] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the power side module includes a charging function for external devices. [19] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a lid with sensor technology or additional functions can be used. [20] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein multiple energy side modules can be used simultaneously. [21] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the heating base or the container has a multi-layered bottom structure. [22] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking elements are spring-loaded snap locks or bayonet locks. [23] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein future heating technologies are included by the general design of the heating elements. [24] System according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the system can be operated both stationary and mobile.