COOKING APPLIANCE WITH CHILD PROTECTION

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a system comprising a cooking appliance and a child protector for the cooking appliance.PRIOR ART

[0002] While cooking, users tend to leave the kitchen where the food cooks and the cooking appliances function. Sometimes small children are present in the household and may tend to interfere with the cooking dish in the kitchen. The child or the pet may reach the cooking appliance especially to the cooktop. This may cause incredibly harmful accidents and injuries. In order to prevent the access to the cooktop, some blocking covers are invented. However, these solutions lack the robustness and stability. In addition, such items cannot be stored properly after use and cause trouble for the user.

[0003] The document numbered CA2066861 discloses a stove which prevents a small child from approaching the hot burners and getting hurt. In this invention, the top of the stove is surrounded by a shield that prevents small children from putting their hands on the burners and from pulling on the handle of pots and pans while the stove is on. A child protector being rotatable around a width direction of a cooking device is for example disclosed in prior art documents DE 91 08 077 U1, EP 2 249 089 A2 and US 5 758 636 A. A further cooking appliance with a child protector is disclosed in DE 11 39 956 B. For preventing the child protector from pivoting upwards in its position of use, side walls of the child protector are fitted with pull-out rails which, when extended, rest on the rear part of the hob.

[0004] US 2015 / 0233584 A1 discloses A rack for holding cookware on a cooktop has a support rod which is mounted on the cooktop by rod support stands, and a ring shaped support member for cookware removably connected to the support rod by clips. The ring shaped support member has a support leg which is mounted on the cooktop and is connected to the ring shaped support member such that the ring shaped support member is held in an elevated position over a heating element of the cooktop. The ring shaped support member defines an opening through which a vessel portion of cookware may be located.

[0005] EP 0 027 786 A1 relates to a hob guard for a stove and the use of such a hob guard on stoves in various stove locations. In order to yield a hob guard which is adjustable to the stove size as well as is delivered in a flat package it is suggested that the hob guard consists of a flat oblong sheet metal piece. The sheet metal is fitted with hole rows so that the sheet metal easily can be user folded. The sheet metal is further provided with rows of perforated holes for adjustable affixing to other sheet metals. On a fully built-in stove two to each other mirror-image sheets are used, together forming a hob guard at the stove front. On a stove with one or two sides freestanding, one or two further sheets are used for forming a hob guard at the stove sides.

[0006] The invention provides an additional improvement, an additional advantage or an alternative to the prior art.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] An object of the invention is to provide a robust protection unit, which prevents unwanted access to a cooking appliance.

[0008] Furthermore, another object of the invention is to provide an extendible protection unit for a variety of cooking appliances.

[0009] Moreover, another object of the invention is to provide protection against dirt for the glass cover or kitchen wall during cooking process.

[0010] In order to achieve the objects, the invention is a system comprising a cooking appliance and a child protector for the cooking appliance, wherein the cooking appliance comprises a hob plate, having a flat surface for cooking the foodstuff thereon and at least one assembly unit for assembling a child protector. The assembly unit comprises two parts; a longitudinal part, extending in depth direction and an elongated part, extending in height direction with reference to the surface of the hob plate, for mounting the child protector as being rotatable around the width direction. Thus, rotation of the child protector can be achieved, and users may rotate the child protector according to their usage either for protecting the front part of the hob plate or for protecting the rear wall for possible dirt during cooking process.

[0011] Additionally, at least one second fixation hole is configured on the child protector for encountering with the first fixation hole on the assembly unit. Thus, fixation from at least one point could be possible for providing durable child protector and for preventing any possible safety risks during usage.

[0012] Additionally, at least one connection pin is provided for fixing and mounting the child protector to the assembly unit by combining the second fixation hole and the first fixation hole. Thus, at least one fixation point is provided for durable child protector for preventing any possible safety risks during usage.

[0013] Additionally, at least one connection hole is provided thereon for encountering with the locking hole on the assembly unit. Thus, any possible fixation by users is provided for keeping the child protector stabilized during usage.

[0014] Additionally, at least one locking pin is provided for locking the child protector to the assembly unit by combining the locking hole and the connection hole. Thus, flexible usage for stabilizing the child protector is provided for the users.

[0015] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the assembly unit is a T-shaped bracket. Thus, common and cheap material is used for mounting the appliance and providing rotation of the child protector thereon.

[0016] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the assembly unit is provided on right and left sides of the hob plate. Thus, child protector is fixed to the cooking appliance from two parts and durability and safety of the system is provided.

[0017] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the elongated part of the assembly unit is positioned in the middle of the longitudinal part for the angular rotation of the child protector with reference to the surface of the hob plate. Thus, angular rotation of the child protector is achieved and protection from both front and rear part according to users' necessity is also provided.

[0018] According to the present invention, at least one first fixation hole is provided on the elongated part of the assembly unit for mounting the child protector as being rotatable around the width direction. Thus, easy and practical rotation is provided by means of this stabilized turning point.

[0019] According to the present invention, at least one locking hole is provided on the elongated part of the assembly unit for fixing the child protector. Thus, possible easy fixation is achieved after positioning the child protector according to users' necessity.

[0020] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the cooking appliance is a standing oven with a cooktop or a gas cooktop. Thus, by the assembly of the child protector, the concern of a child reaching over the cooking item on a burner of the cooktop or the gas cooktop is eliminated. The child protection is provided by building a blockage before the cooking item.

[0021] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the child protector has U-shaped design. Thus, practical both sided usage is provided. By means of the U-shaped design, both rear wall and front part can be protected according to users' requirement.

[0022] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the child protector has at least one ventilation hole. Thus, continuous oxygen feeding for providing a stable flame is provided.

[0023] In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the child protector is made from stainless steel material. Thus, lifetime of the child protector is extended and possible deformation due to the cooking process is prevented

[0024] In this context, with the indications "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "horizontal", "vertical", "upward", "downward", "inner", "outer", "inward", "outward" etc. the positions and orientations given for intended use and intended arrangement of the cooking appliance and for a user then standing in front of the cooking appliance in a closed position and viewing in the direction of the appliance are indicated.

[0025] Each possible embodiment disclosed in this text can be combined with the other possible embodiments disclosed in this text if there is no any technical constraint.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0026] The figures, whose brief explanations are herewith provided, are solely intended for providing a better understanding of the present invention and are as such not intended to define the scope of protection or the context in which said scope is to be interpreted in the absence of the description. Fig. 1 is an isometric view of the cooking appliance with a child protector according to the present invention. Fig. 2 is an isometric view of the child protector assembled on the cooking appliance according to the present invention. Fig. 3 is an isometric view of the assembly unit to be assembled with the child protector according to the present invention. Fig. 4 is a side view of the assembly unit to be assembled with the child protector according to the present invention. Fig. 5 is a rear view of the assembly unit and child protector, assembled together according to the present invention. Fig. 6 is a side view of the child protector on the cooking appliance, assembled with the assembly unit according to the present invention. Fig. 7 is a side view of the child protector while rotating on the cooking appliance according to the present invention. Fig. 8 is another side view of the child protector while rotating on the cooking appliance according to the present invention. Fig. 9 is a side view of the child protector rotated on the cooking appliance for protecting rear wall according to the present invention. Fig. 10 is an isometric view of the cooking appliance together with the assembly unit and the child protector according to the present invention. Fig. 11 is an exploded view of the assembly unit according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TH FIGURES

[0027] In this detailed description, the subject matter is explained with references to examples without forming any restrictive effect only in order to make the subject more understandable.

[0028] Fig.1 and 2 illustrates the present invention which relates to a cooking appliance (1); comprising a hob plate (3), having a flat surface for cooking the foodstuff thereon. For preventing easy access to the cooking appliance (1) for any possible safety risk, a child protector (2) is adapted. At least one assembly unit (4) is required for assembling the child protector (2) to the cooking appliance (1) which is also provided on the left and right sides of the hob plate (3) which is positioned on top part of the cooking appliance (1). The directions are given on Fig.2, X-axis, corresponds to a width direction (X) of the cooking appliance (1) mentioned in this document. Y-axis corresponds to a height direction (Y) of the cooking appliance (1) mentioned in this document. Z-axis corresponds to a depth direction (Z) of the cooking appliance (1) mentioned in this document.

[0029] As can be seen from Fig. 1 and 2 detailed, multiple ventilation holes (21) are provided on the child protector (2). So, enough amount of oxygen feeding is provided during cooking process. Additionally, risk of finger or other objects inserting into the ventilation holes (21) by children is eliminated.

[0030] The assembly unit (4), as shown in Fig. 3-5 and 11, comprises two parts as; a longitudinal part (41) which is extending in depth direction (Z) along with the hob plate (3) and an elongated part (42) which is extending in height direction (Y) with reference to the surface of the hob plate (3). The assembly unit (4) is required for mounting the child protector (2) rotatably around the width direction (X) with reference to the hob plate (3). Preferably, the assembly unit (4) has a T-shaped design. The longitudinal part (41) is the crossbar part of the T-shaped design while the elongated part (42) corresponds to stem part for connecting with the child protector (2).

[0031] There are at least two mounting holes (11) on each of the left and right sides of the assembly unit (4) for mounting the assembly unit (4) to the cooking appliance (1). Thus, the child protector (2) enables rotational movement around the width direction (X) with reference to the hob plate (3) surface. Any assembly member, such as a screw can be used to provide this assembly.

[0032] Fig. 6 shows that the elongated part (42) of the assembly unit (4) is positioned in the middle of the longitudinal part (41) by dividing the longitudinal part (41) into two equal parts. Therefore, the child protector (2) can be rotated around the width direction (X) and angular rotation with reference to the surface of the hob plate (3) is provided. When the users prefer to protect children from the cooking surface of the cooking appliance (1), they may rotate the child protector (2) around the width direction (X) and cover / protect the front part of the cooking appliance by preventing little children to access the hob plate (3). Moreover, when the users prefer to protect the rear wall or not covering the front part, they may rotate the child protector again around the width direction (X). thus, rear wall is protected from possible dirt during cooking process.

[0033] There is at least one first fixation hole (5) positioned on the elongated part (42) of the assembly unit (4). Also a second fixation hole (8) is positioned on the child protector (2). The first and second fixation holes (5, 8) are encountering with each other and a connection pin (6) is used for combining and fixing those. Thus, assembly of the child protector (2) with the assembly unit (4), as being rotatable around the width direction (X) is achieved. The fixation from one reference point, which is the connection pin (6), is provided and the child protector (2) becomes rotatable angularly. Fig. 5 and 10 illustrates that; at least one locking hole (7) is positioned on the elongated part (42) of the assembly unit (4). This locking hole (7) encounters with the connection hole (10), provided on the child protector (2). At least one locking pin (9) is provided for combining and fixing the child protector (2) to the assembly unit (4), thereby to the cooking appliance (1).

[0034] By means of the present invention, easy assembly of the child protector (2) and easy cleaning both for hob plate (3) and the child protector (2) is achieved. Also, using large cooking stuffs (such as pots, pans etc.) on the hob plate (3) is provided since the child protector (2) is removable according to users' neccessity. Additionally, since the child protector (2) is not fixed to the hob plate (3), access to the control panels located at the top part of the hob plate (3) is not prevented and ergonomical usage can be achieved.REFERENCE LIST

[0035] 1.Cooking appliance 2.Child Protector 21. Ventilation hole 3.Hob plate 4.Assembly unit 41. Longitudinal part 42. Elongated part 5.First fixation hole 6.Connection pin 7.Locking hole 8.Second fixation hole 9.Locking pin 10.Connection hole 11.Mounting hole XWidth Direction YHeight Direction ZDepth Direction

Claims

1. A system comprising a cooking appliance (1) and a child protector (2) for the cooking appliance (1) wherein the cooking appliance (1) comprises - a hob plate (3), having a flat surface for cooking the foodstuff thereon, and - at least one assembly unit (4) for assembling a child protector (2), wherein the assembly unit (4) comprises - a longitudinal part (41), extending in depth direction (Z) and - an elongated part (42), extending in height direction (Y) with reference to the surface of the hob plate (3), - wherein at least one first fixation hole (5) is provided on the elongated part (42) of the assembly unit (4) for mounting the child protector (2) as being rotatable around the width direction (X), and at least one locking hole (7) is provided on the elongated part (42) of the assembly unit (4) for fixing the child protector (2) to the assembly unit (4); and wherein the child protector (2) comprises - at least one second fixation hole (8) being configured thereon for encountering with the first fixation hole (5) on the assembly unit (4), - at least one connection pin (6) for fixing and mounting the child protector (2) to the assembly unit (4) by combining the second fixation hole (8) and the first fixation hole (5), - at least one connection hole (10) being provided thereon for encountering with the locking hole (7) on the assembly unit (4), and - at least one locking pin (9) being provided for locking the child protector (2) to the assembly unit (4) by combining the locking hole (7) and the connection hole (10).

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the assembly unit (4) is a T-shaped bracket.

3. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the assembly unit (4) is provided on right and left sides of the hob plate (3).

4. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongated part (42) of the assembly unit (4) is positioned in the middle of the longitudinal part (41) for the angular rotation of the child protector (2) with reference to the surface of the hob plate (3).

5. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the cooking appliance (1) is a standing cooker with an oven and a cooktop or a gas cooktop.

6. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the child protector (2) has U-shaped design.

7. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the child protector (2) has at least one ventilation hole (21).

8. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the child protector (2) is made from stainless steel material.