INFRARED COOKING DEVICE WITH OPENABLE TOP COOKING SECTION
The infrared cooker with a rotatable, balanced top section addresses the challenges of maneuverability and ergonomics in industrial appliances by enabling controlled movement and stable positioning, with independent cooking zones and ergonomic design for improved usability and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202616694
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-21
AI Technical Summary
Conventional industrial cooking appliances with infrared heat sources are cumbersome and difficult to maneuver due to their weight, posing safety risks and complicating access, placement, and cleaning, while lacking ergonomic design and independent cooking zone control.
An infrared cooker with an openable top section featuring a rotatable cooking compartment, balanced by a mechanism with a counterweight and spring system, allowing controlled movement and stable positioning, along with independent cooking zones and ergonomic design for easy access and cleaning.
Facilitates safe, ergonomic handling and independent zone control, enhancing usability and efficiency by reducing the force required for movement and ensuring stable positioning, while allowing adaptable cooking capacity and easy product access and cleaning.
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Abstract
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1 TARIFF INFRARED COOKING DEVICE WITH OPENABLE TOP COOKING SECTION TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention is a cooker that enables food products to be cooked using infrared radiation. These devices relate to the technical field, particularly with a fixed product placement structure. Industrial with an upper cooking section that can be angularly moved according to the structure. It relates to cooking appliances. 10 PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Electric resistance heaters, gas burners, and infrared heaters are used in cooking food products. Heat sources are used. The radiation produced by infrared cooking devices is a 15 It is directed towards the surface of the food product in the cooking area and the food This ensures that the product reaches high temperatures in a short time. In devices using infrared heat sources such as carbon filaments, the radiation is directed at the food product. Reflective elements that guide the light can be used. The known reference in the literature, numbered WO2024144496A1, consists of a lower plate and an upper plate. The cooking area created between them can be operated independently of each other. This relates to an infrared cooking device that is divided into overcooking zones. The device allows different food products to be cooked simultaneously at different temperatures. the intensity is adjusted by changing the distance between the plates 25 is provided. However, in conventional cooking appliances, especially those on an industrial scale, it is particularly mobile. The high weight of the sections makes it difficult for the user to move them. This causes the application of high force. Uncontrolled movement of the 30-degree section. Closing it in this way can reduce safety during use and the movable part may be different It can be difficult to keep them stable in working positions. Also, in the cooking area during access, placement and retrieval of products, and cleaning of the device. 2 insufficient ease of use is provided in the relevant technical field These remain as problems that need to be addressed. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and the related technical An infrared cooker with an openable top section, designed to bring new advantages to the field. It is related to the cooking appliance. One aim of the invention is to create a top cooker 10 that can be industrial scale and heavy. the section can be moved by the user with low force, in a controlled and safe manner. The goal is to create a structure that enables this to happen. Another purpose of the invention is to prevent the upper cooking section from becoming uncontrollably volatile due to the effect of gravity. limiting its closing and different angular 15 determined by the user. The aim is to enable them to be kept in certain locations. Another purpose of the invention is to provide access to food products in a fixed storage compartment. to facilitate; placing and removing products and cleaning the device. The aim is to provide ergonomic use. 20 Another purpose of the invention is to create cooking zones that can be operated independently. Thanks to this, the active cooking capacity can be increased or decreased as needed, and energy... The goal is to ensure that its usage is adapted to the quantity of food being cooked. All the purposes mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below. The present invention aims to achieve this by having a fixed position on the chassis. docking section, on the rear fuselage behind the docking section Rotatable between cooking and on positions, with carbon filament and reflective surface. a top cooking section containing a 30" top cooking section and a weight balancer that balances the weight of the top cooking section. It is a cooking appliance that includes a balancing mechanism. Thus, the upper cooking section Movement is facilitated and it is kept in the selected angular position. 3 In a possible configuration of the invention, the balancing mechanism; the upper cooking section a balance arm that transmits its motion, opposing the moment of gravity of the upper cooking section A counterweight creates a balancing moment, changing the direction of force transmission. a pulley, a steel cable passed around the pulley, and a connector associated with the steel cable. It contains a spring. Thus, the counterweight moment and the spring force together create the upper cooking chamber 5. It counteracts the weight of the episode. In another possible configuration of the invention, the upper cooking section could be separate or combined. It contains fifteen carbon filaments divided into three operable cooking zones. Thus, the cooking capacity of the device is 10, depending on the quantity and placement of the food product. It can be selected. In another possible configuration of the invention, on the upper part of the upper cooking section, a passively heated by the heat generated during the operation of carbon filaments It has a resting surface. Thus, cooked food products also have a heating element. 15 It can be kept warm without being used. Another possible configuration of the invention involves fibers that transfer energy to carbon filaments. The cable has ceramic balls around its circumference. This allows the cable to interact with hot metal. Direct contact with surfaces is limited and the cable is protected from thermal effects. protection is ensured. In another possible configuration of the invention, it could be disassembled in the installation section. Attachable grills, an oil drain hole and an oil collection tray under the grills. This allows the oil released during cooking to be controlled in a 25% manner. They are being collected and cleaning is being facilitated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a representative perspective view of the cooking device in the open position. 30 It has been given. Figure 2 shows a representative perspective of the cooking device in the cooking position. The appearance is given. 4 Figure 3 shows a representative side view of the cooking device in the open position. It has been given. Figure 4 shows a representative detail view of the balancing device that is the subject of the invention. 5 Figure 5 shows another detailed representation of the balancing mechanism that is the subject of the invention. It has been given. Figure 6 shows a representative detail view of the oil drain hole and oil collection tray. 10 It has been given. Figure 7 shows a detailed representation of the fiber optic cable and the ceramic balls surrounding it. The appearance is given. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This detailed explanation of the invention only serves to better understand the subject. This is explained with examples that are directed towards and do not create any limiting effects. The invention describes at least one cooking device for cooking food products using infrared radiation. It is related to the appliance (10). Cooking appliance (10), the transportation of appliance components and their connection to each other. According to the regulations, it includes at least one chassis (11) to maintain its position. The chassis (11) on the side facing the floor, balanced on the surface on which the cooking appliance (10) is placed There is at least one leg (13) to ensure it stands upright. Chassis (11) 25 with at least one mounting section (40) that is fixed on it At least one rear body (12) located at the rear of the placement section (40) The cooking appliance (10) is also located in the placement section (40). At least one top cooker section with at least partial freedom of rotation (20) It includes. 30 The placement section (40) is a fixed one that does not contain an active heating or cooking source. It is a product transport structure. Thus, the basic function of the placement section (40) is: The food products to be cooked should be placed below the upper cooking section (20) and under the effect of infrared radiation. It is kept within the area. The placement section (40) is fixed on the chassis (11). position of food products when opening the upper cooking compartment (20) It enables protection and facilitates user access. Rear body (12) carries the upper cooking section (20) and the rotation of the said section 5 It is the body part that provides structural support for movement. On the rear body (12), At least one user must control the operating functions of the cooking appliance (10). There is a control panel (121). The control panel (121) separates the cooking zones. whether they are activated separately or together, the cooking time is determined and appropriate 10 that will allow the heating level to be adjusted in applications. It can be configured. In the placement section (40), at least one is required for transporting food products to be cooked. There is a grill (41). The grill (41) allows infrared rays to reach the food product. and 15-inch gaps that allow the oil released during cooking to pass downwards. It has a structure. The grille (41) is positioned in a removable and attachable manner. The grill can be separated from the cooking appliance (10) and washed, and is suitable for different product types. This allows it to be replaced with a suitable grill. At least one grid 20 for carrying the grid (41) on the mounting section (40). There is a carrier (42). The grid carrier (42) holds the grid (41) in working position. It supports and allows for removal without tools when needed. It can provide food during cooking on the underside of the grill carrier (42). At least one oil collection tray (43) for collecting the oils separated from the products It is located. On the lower surface of the placement section (40), 25 passes through the grid (41). At least one oil drain hole (44) for transferring the oil to the oil collection tray (43) There is an oil collection tray (43) for draining the accumulated oil and the tray. It is designed to be disassembled and reassembled for cleaning purposes. The upper cooking compartment (20) places food products in the (40) from the top 30 It contains at least one carbon filament (21) for cooking with infrared radiation. Carbon The filament (21) is a heat source that produces infrared radiation by applying electrical energy. It is the source. Transport of carbon filaments (21) on the upper cooking section (20) 6 thanks to this, the placement section (40) is kept stable and the heat source is kept from food It is possible to remove the products from their surfaces through angular movement. Infrared rays emitted from the carbon filament (21) are placed in the section (40) 5 on the side not facing the insertion section (40) of the carbon filament to direct it There is at least one reflector (22). The reflector (22) radiates upwards and sideways. will reflect at least some of the radiation back toward the placement section (40) It has a geometry and a reflective surface. Thus, the carbon filament (21) produces Concentrating radiation in the cooking area and increasing energy efficiency. is provided. 10 The upper cooking section (20) has at least enough space to change the cooking capacity as needed. a first cooking zone (P1), at least one second cooking zone (P2) and at least one It includes a third cooking zone (P3). In an example configuration, the upper cooking section (20) contains a total of fifteen carbon filaments (21); five of the carbon filaments are 15 first cooking zone (P1), five units second cooking zone (P2) and the remaining five units It is associated with the third cooking zone (P3). First cooking zone (P1), second cooking zone (P2), and third cooking zone (P3) can be controlled independently via the control panel (121) 20 It can be run. The user can only run a specific part of the placement section (40). If there is product in that section, the relevant cooking zone can be activated; furthermore... When high capacity is required, two or three cooking zones can be activated simultaneously. It can accommodate. The grills (40) in the placement section (41) are also cooking zones. They can be formed into separate parts that correspond to each other. 25 On the upper side of the upper cooking compartment (20) not facing the placement compartment (40), To keep cooked or finished cooking food products warm, at least There is a resting surface (23). Resting surface (23) is carbon The transfer of heat generated in the upper cooking section (20) during the operation of the filaments (21) 30 and / or heats passively as a result of reaching the surface via convection. This way, bread or baked goods can be kept warm without the need for a separate heater. A waiting area is provided. 7 At least one handle for the user to move the upper cooking section (20) (24) is located. The handle (24) provides the user with a grip area away from hot surfaces. gripping the upper cooking section (20) and rotating it in a controlled manner It allows. The handle (24) is located on the front or side of the upper cooking compartment (20), 5. Located in a position where the applied force will be effectively transferred to the rotational motion. is able to obtain. To transfer electrical energy to the carbon filaments (21) with the upper cooking section (20) There is at least one associated fiber cable (25). Fiber cable (25) is connected to the top cooker. the flexibility to adapt to the repeated rotational movement of section (20) and cooking 10 It has an outer structure that can withstand the temperatures generated during operation. Fiber cable (25) passing between the movable upper cooking section (20) and the fixed rear body (12), in terms of cable length and route, the range of motion of the upper cooking section is being carried out appropriately. Direct contact of the fiber cable (25) with the hot metal surfaces of the cooking appliance (10) to prevent this, at least one ceramic ball (26) around the fiber cable There are preferably more than one ceramic ball (26) along the fiber cable (25). They are arranged in a series to form a heat-resistant protective casing. Ceramic balls (26), a thermal and mechanical separator between fiber cable (25) and hot surface 20 to form, the path of the cable during the movement of the upper cooking section (20) It adapts to change. Balancing the weight of the upper cooking section (20) allows the user to move to reduce the force that needs to be applied and the selected angular 25 of the upper cooking section at least one balancing device to ensure it is held in position (30) There is a balancing mechanism (30), gravity of the upper cooking section (20). its uncontrolled turning towards the placement section (40) due to its effect limiting and balancing the opening and closing movement of the upper cooking section It is a mechanical force balancing structure that brings about 30 The upper cooking section (20) has freedom of rotation on the rear body (12) There is at least one rotation link (31) to ensure that it is possible. Rotation connection (31), articulated between the upper cooking section (20) and the rear body (12) 8 It defines the axis of rotation of the connection. In the example configuration, the upper cooking section. (20), around the rotating link (31) between 45° and 75°, preferably around 60° It can be rotated. To transfer the movement of the upper cooking section (20) to the balancing mechanism (30), the upper 5 at least one balance arm mechanically connected to the cooking compartment (32) Balance arm (32), rotating link (31) of the upper cooking section (20) It changes position depending on its angular movement around it, and this movement It transmits to the other components of the balancing mechanism (30). Balance arm (32) Effective arm length and attachment point, desired force throughout the movement 10 It can be determined in a way that will provide its characteristic. Balance arm (32) possible It can also function as the body of the upper cooking section (20) in a configuration. On the opposite side of the rotating link (31) relative to the upper cooking section (20), the upper cooking To create a balancing moment in the opposite direction to the weight moment of the section, at least 15 There is a counterweight (33). The mass and rotation of the counterweight (33) According to its connection (31), its position, the mass of the upper cooking section (20), the center of gravity The counterweight (33) is selected taking into account the position and range of motion. by balancing at least some of the weight of the cooking compartment (20) for the user It reduces the force that needs to be applied. 20 In the balancing mechanism (30), at least one is required to change the direction of force transmission. There is a reel (34). By passing it around the reel (34), the upper cooking section There is at least one steel cable (35) to transmit the force due to the movement (20). Steel cable (35) changes direction on pulley (34) of the balancing device 25 (30) allows it to be placed in the rear fuselage (12) within a limited volume. Associated with the steel cable (35) and depending on the movement of the upper cooking section (20) There is at least one spring (36) that is stretched. The spring (36) is attached to the pulley (34) of the steel cable (35) It stretches or compresses as a result of its movement around it, and the upper cooking section 30 (20) creates a force that opposes the moment of gravity. The front of the spring (36) The tension and spring coefficient, the balancing moment created by the counterweight (33) together with a controlled force profile throughout the range of motion of the upper cooking section (20) It is determined to provide. Thus, the steel cable (35) is connected to the spring (36) on one side. 9 On the other hand, balancing is achieved by relating it to the upper cooking section (20). is happening. When the upper cooking section (20) is lifted by the user using the handle (24) The balance arm (32) is displaced, this movement of the steel cable (35) pulley (34) 5 causing it to move around and change the voltage state of the spring (36) This is the moment created by the counterweight (33) and the moment created by the spring (36). The force together opposes the moment of gravity of the upper cooking section (20). This reduces the movement of the upper cooking section and minimizes its tendency to fall suddenly. and the section is kept in the angular position determined by the user. 10 is provided. The upper cooking section (20) is brought closer to the placement section (40) and the carbon The filaments (21) are essentially parallel to the placement section (40) There is at least one cooking position (P) where it is located. Cooking position (P) 15 The distance between carbon filaments (21) and food products, infrared radiation to food The products are determined in a way that ensures their efficient delivery. Positioning the upper cooking section (20) by rotating it around the rotating link (31) at least one open position (A) 20 where it is angularly distanced from section (40). It is located. In the open position (A), the user, the food in the placement section (40) They can access the products and the grills (41) from the top; placing the products, Turning or removing it makes cleaning easier. Cooking appliance (10) When switched from cooking position (P) to open position (A) by the sensors It is detected and the cooking function is stopped. 25 During use, food products can be placed on removable grills (41) It is placed. The upper cooking section (20) is put into the cooking position by means of the handle (24). (P) is brought and from the control panel (121) corresponds to the region where the product is located. The incoming cooking zone or zones are operated. Carbon filaments (21) 30 The infrared radiation it produces is directed to food products via reflectors (22). and cooking is carried out. Oil that separates from food products during cooking and passes through the grill (41), It is directed towards the oil drain hole (44) on the lower surface of the insertion section (40) and The oil is collected in the oil collection tray (43). When cooking is complete, the top cooker Section (20) is put into the open position (A) with the support of the balancing mechanism (30), Food products are removed from the grills (41) and rested on the resting surface if necessary. 5 (23) is kept warm. The grills (41) and the grease collection tray (43) can be removed and separated. They can be cleaned separately. The scope of protection of the invention is set out in the attached claims and is strictly adhered to. The detailed explanation cannot be limited to the examples given. Because in technique, there are 10 A specialist, without deviating from the main theme of the invention, will do what is described above. It is clear that similar structures can emerge in light of this. 11 REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURES Cooking Appliance 11 Chassis 12 Rear Body 5 121 Control Panel 13 Feet Upper Cooking Compartment 21 Carbon Filament 22 Reflectors 10 23 Resting Surfaces 24 Handles Fiber Cable 26 Ceramic Balls Balancing Mechanism 15 31 Swivel Links 32 Balance Arms 33 Counterweights 34 Reels 35 Steel Wire Rope 20 36 Springs 40 Placement Sections 41 Grills 42 Grid Carriers 43 Oil Collection Trays 25 44 Oil Drain Holes P1 First Cooking Zone P2 Second Cooking Zone P3 Third Cooking Zone (P) Cooking Position 30 (A) Open Position
Claims
12 REQUESTS 1. At least one cooker for cooking food products using infrared radiation. The device is (10) and its feature is; a. at least one chassis (11) to carry the components of the cooking appliance (10), 5 b. fixed positioned on the chassis (11) and to be cooked at least one grid (41) for placing food products a placement section (40), c. on the chassis (11) mentioned, rear of the mounting section (40) at least one rear fuselage located on the side (12), 10 d. food products in the placement section (40) with infrared radiation from above To cook, you need at least one carbon filament (21) and from the carbon filament (21) to direct the emitted infrared rays to the placement section (40) containing at least one reflector (22); on the aforementioned rear body (12) around at least one rotating link (31), insertion section (40) 15 from the placement section (40) with a cooking position (P) to which it is brought rotation between an open position (A) that is angularly distanced at least one upper cooking section positioned with freedom of movement (20) and e. by balancing the weight of the upper cooking compartment (20) (20) User between cooking position (P) and open position (A) to facilitate its movement and the upper cooking section (20) to be held in an angular position determined by the user to provide at least one balancing device (30) It includes. 25 2. According to claim 1, a cooking appliance (10) whose characteristic is; a balancing device (30), mechanically connected to the upper cooking section (20) To transfer the movement of section (20) to the balancing mechanism (30), at least one The balance arm (32) and the rotating linkage (31) are 30 degrees relative to the upper cooking section (20). positioned on the opposite side, opposite to the moment of gravity of the upper cooking section (20) to create a balancing moment in the direction of at least one counterweight (33) It includes. 13 3. According to claim 2, a cooking appliance (10) whose characteristic is; a balancing device (30), at least one pulley to change the direction of force transmission (34), The pulley (34) mentioned is passed around and the counterweight (33) moves to transmit at least one steel cable (35) and with the aforementioned steel cable (35) It contains at least one associated arc (36). 5 4. According to claim 3, a cooking appliance (10) whose feature is; the upper cooking section (20) depending on the movement of the steel cable (35) around the rotating link (31) by moving around the pulley (34) it stretches the spring (36) and the spring (36) the balancing created by the force created by the counterweight (33) 10 the moment together will counteract the weight moment of the upper cooking section (20) It is configured in this way.
5. A cooking appliance (10) according to claim 1, whose feature is; the upper cooking section (20), at least one primary cooking zone that can be operated independently 15 (P1), at least one second cooking zone (P2) and at least one third cooking zone It contains (P3).
6. According to claim 5, a cooking appliance (10) whose feature is; the upper cooking section (20) it contains a total of fifteen carbon filaments (21) and the carbon filaments are 20 (21) five of them in the first cooking zone (P1), five of them in the second cooking zone region (P2) and the remaining five with third cooking zone (P3) It is the fact that they are related.
7. A cooking appliance (10) according to claim 5 or 6, the feature of which is; rear body (12) 25 located on it, first cooking zone (P1), second cooking zone (P2) and operating the third cooking zone (P3) separately or together to provide at least one control panel associated with carbon filaments (21) (121) is included.
8. According to claim 7, a cooking appliance (10) is characterized by its control panel (121), The cooking zone to be operated and the cooking time are determined by the user. It is structured in a way that allows for its identification. 14 9. A cooking appliance (10) according to claim 1, whose feature is; the upper cooking section (20) on the upper side which does not look at the placement section (40), carbon filaments (21) passively with the heat generated in the upper cooking section (20) during operation to keep food products warm by heating at least one It includes a resting surface (23). 5 10. A cooking appliance (10) according to claim 1, whose feature is; the upper cooking section (20) The user moves between the cooking position (P) and the on position (A). It must contain at least one handle (24) to enable it to be pulled.
11. A cooking device (10) according to claim 1, whose characteristic is; carbon filaments (21) To transmit electrical energy, adapt to the movement of the upper cooking section (20). at least one fiber optic cable that can provide the necessary flexibility and withstand high temperatures. (25) is included.
12. According to claim 11, a cooking appliance (10) is characterized by; fiber cable (25) to prevent direct contact of the cooking appliance (10) with the hot metal surfaces at least one ceramic ball (26) located around the fiber cable (25) It includes.
13. According to claim 12, a cooking appliance (10) and its feature is; fiber cable (25) multiple ceramic balls positioned in succession along the fiber (26) The cable (25) forms a heat-resistant protective array around it.
14. According to claim 1, a cooking appliance (10) whose feature is; the placement section 25 (40), at least one grill to carry the grill (41) in a detachable and attachable manner. It contains a carrier (42).
15. According to claim 14, a cooking appliance (10) is characterized by having a grill carrier (42) underneath. on the side, to collect the oils separated from food products during cooking 30 at least one grease collection tray (43) and the bottom of the placement section (40) on the surface, the oils passing through the grill (41) are collected in the oil collection tray (43) It must contain at least one oil drain hole (44) for transferring oil.
