AN OVEN WITH A MODULAR JET NOZZLE SEPARATOR PLATE.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ARCELIK AS
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF AN OVEN WITH A MODULAR JET NOZZLE SEPARATOR PLATE. Technical Area The invention relates to ovens with improved air circulation, and especially to a baking process. a modular jet nozzle separator plate to provide airflow distribution to the compartment It describes the oven. State of the Art 10 Ovens are commonly used for cooking in residential and commercial settings. These are appliances. Traditional ovens typically place food in the cooking chamber. It relies on radiant heat from heating elements for cooking. However, this is especially true in these cases. When multiple products are cooked simultaneously, the food items are distributed unevenly. 15 This can cause it to heat up and cook. In the known state of technology, ovens circulate hot air within the cooking chamber. They have gained popularity because their ability to provide more even heat distribution makes them suitable for various applications. Some advanced ovens use nozzles or jets to blast hot air into the food. It uses jet impingement technology, where the jet is directed towards surfaces. This is not standard convection. Compared to ovens, it can improve heat transfer and cooking efficiency. Despite these advancements, optimal cooking methods for different food types and quantities remain the same. Several challenges remain in achieving the results. Especially with multiple trays 25 when cooked simultaneously, uneven distribution between the top and bottom surfaces of food items Cooking is a common problem. Also, small items in a large cooking compartment. When cooking in large portions, energy efficiency can be compromised. Current oven designs generally have 30 different options to meet the specific cooking needs of various foods. It lacks the flexibility to adapt airflow patterns. This results in suboptimal results. 2 This can lead to poor cooking quality, increased energy consumption, and longer cooking times. In addition, many ovens can serve multiple dishes with different temperature requirements at the same time. Not suitable for cooking. An adaptive weather 5 that overcomes one or more of these problems. It was determined that a circulation system was needed. Patent application number DE102010062511A1, which is included in the prior art. a divider that has a cooking surface that optimizes cooking processes It describes the oven. 10 Brief Description of the Invention The invention aims to create an oven capable of achieving homogeneous cooking on multiple trays simultaneously. The goal is to ensure that food on different shelves cooks evenly. and meets the user's need to prepare multiple dishes simultaneously. is welcomed. The invention aims to create an oven capable of cooking different foods simultaneously at different temperatures. The goal is to achieve this. This feature allows for 20 different cooking requirements to be met simultaneously. by enabling food preparation, it offers ease of use and saves time. provides. The invention's purpose is to provide homogeneous cooking and a static cooking function with an integrated auxiliary grill. The goal is to create an oven that provides this. In this way, food is cooked evenly every time. During cooking, the grilling feature can be used to achieve the desired result on the outer surface of the food when needed. A flushing effect can be achieved. The invention aims to create an oven capable of cooking small portions in a small cavity. This is to achieve energy savings for small quantities of food while 30 It also allows for optimization of cooking time. 3 The purpose of the invention is to provide regional air direction control based on the location or portion size of the food. The goal is to create an oven that saves time and energy. In this way, This prevents unnecessary energy consumption while also making cooking times more efficient. It is brought. 5 The aim of the invention is to create an energy-saving oven. The airflow... Thanks to adaptive control and the shutdown of unnecessary areas, unnecessary features are eliminated. Energy consumption is minimized. The aim of the invention is to create an oven capable of rapid cooking. Optimized. Thanks to airflow and adaptive nozzles, food is processed to the desired consistency in a shorter time. It is cooked to the desired consistency. The purpose of the invention is to deliver variable regional air or vapor from adaptive nozzles. 15 The goal is to create an oven that can do this. This feature allows it to adapt to different cooking requirements. By adapting the airflow, it offers both flavor and energy efficiency. It offers superior performance. With this invention, a homogeneous 20-tray system can be created depending on the number of trays, the type and quantity of food, and the cooking requirements. It prevents undercooking problems while also preventing unnecessary energy waste. It offers the user flexibility and time savings while also optimizing energy consumption. By doing so, environmental impacts are reduced. Of the figures in question; 25 Figure 1: Front perspective view of the oven, which is the subject of the invention. Figure 2: Top and side perspective views of the shelf contained within the oven, which is the subject of the invention. Figure 3: Front view of the fan, air deflector, and fan plate contained within the furnace that is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. 30 Figure 4: Rear section view of the furnace that is the subject of the invention. 4 The parts in the figures are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers are listed below. is given: 1. Oven 2. Cooking compartment 3. Chassis 5 4th Shelf 4.1 Top plate 4.2 Bottom plate 4.3 Nozzle 4.4 Air duct 10 4.5 Movable horizontal plate 4.6 Movable vertical plate 4.7 Heating element 4.8 Aperture 5. Air deflector 15 6. Fan 7. Fan sheet metal 8. Fan motor 9. Control unit Detailed Description of the Invention 20 The subject of the invention is an oven with improved air circulation (1). The oven in question (1) has side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a back wall. a defined cooking compartment (2) and a chassis (3) surrounding the cooking compartment (2), 25 at least one fan (6) located on the chassis, an oven surrounding at least one fan (6) the baking sheet (7) and at least one motor (8) that enables the fan to be set in motion and the cooking a modular shelf (4) that can be attached to and removed from compartment (2) It includes. In one application of the invention, the modular divider shelf (4) divides the cooking compartment (2) into upper and lower It divides into sections. In one application of the invention, the oven (1) air flow an upper plate (4.1) and a lower plate (4.2) for orientation on the upper and lower plates Flow between the positioned multiple nozzles (4.3), the upper plate (4.1) and the lower plate (4.2). internal air duct with movable horizontal and / or vertical plates (4.5, 4.6) 5 On the side that contacts (4.4) and the fan guard sheet (7), circulation is provided by the fan (6). at least one shelf containing an opening (4.8) that allows air to pass into the air duct (4.4) (4) includes. The shelf (4) provides air to different areas of the cooking compartment (2). It enables the flow to be controlled separately. In addition, the modular divider rack (4), using both the full cooking compartment (2) for large meals and the divided compartment 10 You can efficiently prepare multiple small meals simultaneously using this configuration. It provides cooking flexibility. The air flow control provided in the oven (1) provides different Optimize cooking performance and energy efficiency for different food types and quantities. It helps to do so. In one application of the invention, the oven (1) is positioned on the fan guard sheet (7) It includes at least one adjustable air deflector (5). The said at least one air deflector (5) select cooking function, food position or food quantity will control airflow from different nozzle areas depending on factors such as It is structured as follows: 20 In one application of the invention, the oven (1); the fan guard sheet (7) into the cooking compartment (2) at least one movable air deflector positioned on the minister's surface (5) It includes the air deflectors in the modular divider rack (4) fan guard. It can be mechanically activated when mounted on the sheet metal (7). Alternatively, 25 air deflectors (5) in response to sensor inputs or user selections They can be set in motion by being controlled by motors and the air coming with the fan (6) modular to be sent to the upper or lower area of the cooking compartment (2) They transfer them to the separator shelf (4). 6 In one application of the invention, the oven (1) is positioned on the chassis (3), modular divider When shelf (4) is installed, separate the air flow to the upper and lower sections of the cooking compartment (2) It includes two separate fans (6) that can be directed separately. This configuration is suitable for cooking. independent control of cooking conditions in the upper and lower compartments of the compartment (2) It provides. 5 In one application of the invention, air flow to the upper and lower sections of the cooking compartment (2) Two separate fans (6) that can be directed separately and two separate fans (6) facing the cooking compartment a fan guard sheet (7) on the front of the chassis (3) on at least one side wall is positioned. 10 In one application of the invention, air flow to the upper and lower sections of the cooking compartment (2) Two separate fans (6) that can be directed separately and two separate fans (6) facing the cooking compartment A fan guard plate (7) is positioned on the front part of the chassis (3) on the rear wall. In one application of the invention, the oven, when the shelf (4) is fitted, respectively the cooking compartment (2) a first one positioned to direct airflow to the upper and lower compartments It may include fan (6) and a second fan (6). These fans (6) are located behind the fan guard sheet (7). It is located. The first fan (6) has air intake ports for the upper cooking compartment, and the second fan (6) It is aligned with the air intake ports for the lower cooking compartment. 20 In one application of the invention, the fans (6) are alternating current (AC) fans. Alternating Specifically, the fans can be direct current (DC) fans. DC fans operate on both clockwise and clockwise modes. It rotates both clockwise and counterclockwise. This allows for different cooking applications. 25 If necessary, reverse the airflow patterns inside the cooking compartment (2) It is possible. In one application of the invention, the speed of the fans (6) can be variable. Each fan (6) airflow It includes a variable speed fan motor (8) which allows for precise control of its speed. The fan (6) speeds can be adjusted independently, which allows the upper and lower 30 of the cooking compartment to be adjusted. It allows for different airflow densities in its compartments. This independent control allows for different 7 different food items requiring air circulation conditions simultaneously It makes cooking easier. In one application of the invention, when there is no shelf (4), both fans (6) turn the entire cooking compartment (2) can work together to provide air circulation throughout. Oven control system, 5 to achieve the desired cooking conditions throughout the entire cavity volume, both fans He can coordinate his work. In one application of the invention, the modular divider shelf (4) directs the airflow from the top. Diameter, number and 10 along the surface positioned on the plate (4.1) and bottom plate (4.2) It includes multiple nozzles (4.3) which may differ in terms of positioning. In one application of the invention, the shelf (4) is between a top plate (4.1) and a bottom plate (4.2). It includes an internal air duct (4.4) that allows air to pass through. This air duct (4.4), a horizontal plate extending longitudinally between the top plate (4.1) and a plate (4.2) 15 (4.5) includes. In one application of the invention, this movable horizontal plate (4.5) is attached to the upper plate. (4.1) on the facing surface and (4.2) on the facing surface of the bottom plate extending towards the top plate (4.1) or bottom plate (4.2) and the shelf (4) It includes at least two movable vertical plates (4.6) that divide the compartments. Movable horizontal plate (4.5) directs the airflow to the upper and lower sections of the cooking compartment (2) 20 It separates. Multiple movable vertical plates (4.6) divert the airflow laterally. by partitioning the areas separated by the multiple vertical plates (4.6) of the shelf (4) They enable targeted air distribution from nozzle (4.3) regions. In one application of the invention, the shelf (4) is 25 between the top plate (4.1) and the bottom plate (4.2). a heating element (4.7) positioned or integrated into the bottom plate (4.2) It includes this heating element (4.7), for cooking food near the shelf (4). or provides additional heat for frying. In one application of the invention, the oven (1) has 30 upper and lower sections of the cooking compartment (2). At least one fan (6) that can direct the airflow individually, modular divider shelf (4) installed 8 when this happens, at least one fan (6) is positioned on the part facing the cooking compartment (2) It includes a fan guard sheet (7) with at least one air deflector (5) on it. In one application of the invention, the oven (1) modular divider shelf (4) fan guard sheet (7) air is conveyed to the part where it contacts, directed by the air deflector (5). It contains gaps. This allows more airflow into the cooking compartment. 5 The modular structure of the divider shelf (4) allows for different cooking scenarios. It enables flexible configuration of the cooking compartment (2). In one application of the invention, the modular shelf (4) can be removed from the cooking compartment (2). It is mounted. Shelf (4) is mounted on the support located along the side walls of the cooking compartment (2) 10 It is configured to be attached to components or mounting sockets. In one application of the invention, the oven (1) is a modular separator positioned on the chassis (3). handles or gripping surfaces or guide rails for placing the shelf (4) or includes a locking mechanism. This removable structure allows the oven (1) to have 15 different configurations. If needed for cooking tasks, the cooking compartment (2) can be made into a single large compartment and top A quick reorganization that divides it into two compartments: a partition and a sub-partition. It enables its configuration. In one application of the invention, the modular divider shelf (4) has 20 on the top plate (4.1) and bottom plate. (4.2) contains multiple nozzles. These nozzles (4.3) cook when rack (4) is attached. It directs the airflow to the upper and lower compartments of the compartment. These nozzles (4) are located on the lower plate. (4.2) and / or along the surfaces of the top plate (4.1) different diameters and / or different numbers It is located. For example, in the region near the center of the shelf (4) there is a larger diameter. While nozzles (4.3) can be positioned, smaller diameter nozzles (4.3) 25 can be positioned towards the edges. can be positioned. In another application, nozzles (4.3) can be positioned in a uniform grid pattern. It can be adjusted. Intensified airflow may be required in an application of the invention. To ensure this, the nozzle (4.3) density may be higher in certain areas of the shelf (4). For example, in the middle of the upper compartment of the cooking compartment or in the cooking compartment (2) To direct more airflow to the middle of the lower compartment, the shelf (4) 30 More nozzles (4.3) are clustered near the center. With this configuration 9 different airflow patterns and densities throughout the cooking compartments (2) It enables its creation. In one application of the invention, the shelf (4) facilitates controlled airflow distribution. It may include an internal air duct (4.4) structure. This internal air duct (4.4) is a flow separator 5 It includes a movable horizontal plate (4.5) and multiple flow separator movable vertical plates (4.6). The horizontal flow divider plate connects the upper and lower compartments (2) of the (4.5) cooking chamber. It can be positioned inside the air duct (4.4) to separate the directed airflow. This configuration ensures air circulation in each section when the shelf (4) is installed. It allows for independent control. 10 Multiple movable air ducts (4.4) are inserted into the lateral section to divide the airflow. Movable vertical flow separator plates (4.6) are included. These vertical plates are racks (4) separate airflow zones corresponding to different nozzle (4.3) zones on their surfaces It can create. The arrangement of the flow separator movable vertical plates (4.6) cooking 15 Targeted air through specific nozzle (4.3) groups depending on requirements It is designed to provide the distribution. Flow separator movable horizontal plate (4.5) and the number, positioning and shape of the movable vertical plates (4.6) determine the specific cooking Performance is optimized to achieve its goals. In one application of the invention, the opening (4.8) on the surface of the shelf (4) facing the fan sheet. directing the transmitted airflow and positioned on the fan guard sheet (7) It includes at least one adjustable air deflector (5). This includes at least one air (5) select cooking function, food position or food quantity 25 created with at least one movable vertical plate (4.6) on the shelf (4) depending on factors such as. It controls the airflow to different nozzle (4.3) regions. The invention is a When the air deflector (5) is mounted on the fan protection sheet (7) in the application It is mechanically activated. To operate the air deflector (7) a mechanical A pin-spring mechanism can be used. When the shelf (4) is placed in the cooking compartment (2), Contact with the fan guard sheet (7) can trigger a mechanical pin, which can trigger a certain air 30 Activates a spring-loaded lever to turn the router (5) on or off. Shelf (4) When placed in compartment (2), a mechanical pin contacts the fan guard sheet (7). This pin activation triggers a spring-loaded lever that opens certain air deflectors (5). It causes it to move. In one application of the invention, the automatic opening mechanism depends on the position of the shelf (4). 5 will selectively switch on different air director (5) configurations. He is working. In one application of the invention, the air directing (5) mechanism has different wings It contains multiple pins and springs to independently control its zones. The pins, 10 at varying depths along the rear edge of the shelf (4) facing the fan guard sheet (7). can be positioned. When the shelf (4) is installed, these pins correspond to the fan guard sheet (7). It contacts the incoming trigger points in sequence, which is for air deflectors (5) It results in a coordinated unfolding sequence. In one application of the invention, the air deflector (5) is automatically driven by a motor 15 The motor is controlled according to information received from sensors or in response to user selections. You can adjust the position of the air deflector (5). For example, the cooking compartment (2) a camera or weight sensor inside detects food items or cooking It detects the size, shape, or position of the trays and uses this sensor data. Based on this, the motor optimizes the airflow distribution for the detected cooking scenario. 20 to use specific air deflectors (5) or a single air deflector (5) You can turn it on or off. Depending on the position and number of fans on the fan guard sheet (7), the air The router (5) can divide the airflow into multiple zones. The invention is a 25 In the application, the air located in the middle region of the fan protection sheet (7) While the routers (5) remain open for all cooking processes, located in the middle region Other air deflectors (5) that do not receive can be switched on and off selectively. configuration, the size of the food items in the cooking compartment (2) and It allows for targeted air distribution tailored to the location. For larger meals or 30 For full trays, all air to ensure even airflow across the entire cooking surface. 11 Routers (5) can be switched on. Smaller portions or centrally located For the items, only the air deflectors in the central region (5) are opened so that the air flow By concentrating energy where needed, potential energy efficiency can be increased. In one application of the invention, the oven (1) shelf (4) and air deflector (5) vane positions are 5 It includes a control unit (9) for automatic adjustment. This control unit (9) is selected based on factors such as cooking function, food location or quantity It allows for adaptive airflow control. In one application of the invention, the weight sensors inside the oven (1) cooking compartment (2), 10 Optical sensors or temperature sensors are communicating with each other, sending the information from the sensors to the furnace. The fan operates according to data regarding the size, shape, location, and quantity of the food items placed inside. by giving commands to the motor (8) and / or air director (5) trigger, the fan rotates speed and / or direction of rotation of the fan (6) and / or opening and closing of the air deflector (5) It includes a control unit (9) that gives the command. 15 In one application of the invention, the trigger is the sensitive air deflector (5). It could be a stepper motor or a servo motor that enables its positioning. The invention To control air routers (5) independently in one application, multiple More triggers are used. The triggers smoothly adjust the angles of the air deflectors (5) to 20° and through links or gears that allow it to be adjusted precisely. The air is connected to the deflectors. In one application of the invention, the control unit (9) provides the optimum for each cooking scenario. To determine the air guide (5) locations, sensor data and user 25 It processes the inputs. For example, a large dish in the middle of the cooking compartment (2). When detected, the control unit (9) ensures even airflow across the entire cooking surface. It transmits the command to open all air deflectors (5) to ensure. Conversely, cooking When a smaller portion is detected near one side of the compartment (2), the control Unit (9) selectively concentrates the airflow in the required area. opens the air guides (5) in the area. 12 In one application of the invention, the oven (1) contains a movable vertical shelf (4) and an air duct (4.4) plates (4.6) have a small air gap that can be adjusted to create different airflow zones. The router (5) works together. In one application of the invention, the control unit (9) is quite To achieve targeted air distribution, both the movable vertical plates (4.6) and the air 5 It coordinates the positioning of the routers (5). This coordination is for food Weather varies in different regions depending on the type, portion size, or location. It allows for separate control of the flow. For example, multiple dishes at the same time. When cooking, the control unit (9) creates independent airflow patterns for each dish. air deflector (5) and movable bearing plate (4.5) and movable vertical plate 10 (4.6) settings. This allows you to cook different types of food in the same cooking compartment (2). It allows for the creation of optimized cooking conditions. In one application of the invention, the oven (1) also changes the position of the wings during the cooking process. dynamically adjustable control unit (9) food temperature or humidity content 15 as they change, airflow patterns to maintain optimum cooking conditions. It adjusts dynamically across various recipes and cooking scenarios. It helps to achieve consistent results. 25
Claims
13 REQUESTS 1. A building is defined by its side walls, a bottom wall, a top wall, and a back wall. cooking compartment (2) and a chassis (3) surrounding the cooking compartment (2), chassis air circulation in the cooking compartment (2) located on it 5 dividing the cooking compartment (2) into upper and lower sections, directing the airflow a top plate (4.1), a bottom plate (4.2) on the top and bottom plates Multiple nozzles positioned between (4.3), top plate (4.1) and bottom plate (4.2) at least one flow separator positioned longitudinally on a movable horizontal plate (4.5) has an internal air duct (4.4) and contacts the fan protection sheet (7) 10 On the side, the air circulated by the fan (6) into the air duct (4.4) characterized by at least one shelf (4) containing an opening (4.8) that allows passage an oven (1).
2. The top plate (4.1) and the bottom plate (4.2) have varying diameters and positions. A furnace (1) conforming to requirement 1, characterized by nozzles (4.3). 15 3. On the surface of the movable horizontal plate (4.5) facing the top plate (4.1) and / or the top plate (4.1) is positioned on the surface facing the bottom plate (4.2) and / or at least two that extend toward the bottom plate (4.2) and divide the shelf (4) into compartments. a suitable for requirement 1 or 2 characterized by a movable vertical plate (4.6). oven (1). 20 4. A fan guard (7) and fan located in front of at least one fan (1). At least one adjustable air located on the protective sheet (7) any of the above requests characterized by the router (5) a suitable oven (1).
5. Positioned between the top plate (4.1) and the bottom plate (4.2) or 25 to the bottom plate (4.2) characterized by an integrated heating element (4.7) above a suitable oven for any of the requirements (1).
6. It must contain at least one motor (8) that enables the operation of at least one fan (6). a furnace that meets any of the above requirements, characterized by (1). 30 14 7. The shelf (4) will open automatically upon mounting to the fan guard sheet (7). characterized by an adjustable air deflector (5) structured in this way an oven that meets any of the above requirements (1).
8. Depending on the selected cooking function, food position, or food quantity. To automatically adjust the positions of the adjustable air director (5) from the above requests characterized by a structured trigger a suitable oven for anyone (1).
9. The movable horizontal plate (4.5) and / or the movable vertical plate (4.6) and / or giving instructions to automatically adjust the positions of the air director (5) any of the above requirements characterized by a control unit (9) 10 a suitable oven for one (1).
10. Detecting the selected cooking function, food location, or food quantity. including at least one weight sensor and / or optical sensor and / or temperature sensor compliant with any of the above requirements, which is characterized by its inclusion. an oven (1). 15 11. Weight sensors, optical sensors or temperature sensors inside the cooking compartment (2) The sensors are communicating with each other, and the food placed in the oven receives signals from the sensors. The fan motor is controlled according to the size, shape, location, and quantity of the materials. (8) and / or the fan's rotation speed by giving a command to the air director (5) trigger. and / or the direction of rotation of the fan (6) and / or the opening of the air deflector (5) 20 It is characterized by containing a control unit (9) that gives the command to shut down. an oven that meets any of the above requirements (1). 30