Low-power induction warming system and dish adaptation kit
The low-power induction heating system with a conversion kit addresses issues of localized heating and burn risk in food warming, ensuring consistent temperature and texture preservation, adaptable to diverse cookware.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CRESSONNIER RODOLPHE
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing food warming systems in catering and institutional settings suffer from localized heating, texture alteration, increased burn risk, and rapid cooling, particularly using infrared lamps and microwaves.
A low-power induction heating system powered by a direct current source, combined with a conversion kit to adapt non-magnetic cookware, providing adjustable power output and precise temperature control.
Maintains homogeneous food temperature without altering texture, reduces burn risk, and adapts to various tableware, while being energy-efficient and safe.
Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Low-power induction warming system and adaptation kit for dishes
[0001] 1. Technical field
[0002] The present invention relates to a device for keeping food warm in dishes, more specifically a low-power induction heating system designed to prevent thermal alterations of food while minimizing the risk of burns.
[0003] 2. Prior art
[0004] Existing food warming systems in catering or institutional settings generally rely on the use of infrared lamps or microwave ovens. These methods have several drawbacks:
[0005] - The lamps heat up in a localized way, leading to drying or a overheating of the food surface.
[0006] - Microwaves can alter the texture of food (rubbery effect).
[0007] - These devices present an increased risk of burns for users (servers notably).
[0008] - The dishes cool down rapidly once removed from the device.
[0009] 3. Summary of the invention
[0010] The present invention proposes an innovative food warming system based on the use of a low-power induction cookware set, powered by a direct current source. The system also includes a conversion kit allowing any type of non-magnetic cookware to be adapted to the properties necessary for induction compatibility.
[0011] The device allows for the delivery of an adjustable final power output between 200W and 600W, sufficient to keep food at temperature without cooking it or altering its texture.
[0012] 4. Detailed description
[0013] 4.1 System Composition
[0014] - Low power induction set: Flat induction heating surface, powered by a direct current source.
[0015] - Dish transformation kit: Removable or adhesive element (e.g., disc) (metallic) to be fixed under the dishes.
[0016] - Integrated thermal regulation: Allows precise temperature control.
[0017] 4.2 Technical characteristics
[0018] - Power range: 200 to 600 Watts
[0019] - Power supply: direct current (DC)
[0020] - Compatibility: All tableware thanks to the conversion kit
[0021] - Safety: Cold surface outside the dishwashing contact area
[0022] 5. Advantages of the invention
[0023] - Maintaining a homogeneous and constant temperature without altering the consistency of food
[0024] - Reduction of burn risks for personnel
[0025] - Easy to adapt to all types of tableware
[0026] - Silent and energy-efficient
[0027] - Compatible with mobile or network-isolated environments
[0028] 6. Claims
[0029] 1. A system for keeping a food container warm, comprising:
[0030] - a low-power induction heating device powered by current continuous,
[0031] - and an adapter kit to make any non-inductive container compatible with said induction.
[0032] 2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the power delivered is between 200W and 1000W.
[0033] 3. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the kit The adapter includes a metal disc to be fixed under the dishes.
[0034] 4. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the temperature is controlled to ensure that it does not exceed a threshold of 70°C to 80°C.
Claims
Demands
1. A food container warming system comprising: - a low power induction heating device powered by direct current, - and an adapter kit to make any non-inductive container compatible with said induction.
2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the power delivered is between 200W and 1000W.
3. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the adaptation kit includes a metal disc to be fixed under the dishes.
4. The system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the temperature is controlled so as not to exceed a threshold of 70 °C to 80 °C.