Cooking apparatus

Abstract

A cooking apparatus according to an embodiment comprises: a body in which an induction heating coil is accommodated; a cooking plate which includes a cooking zone corresponding to the induction heating coil; a base frame which is fixed to the cooking plate to support at least one edge portion of the cooking plate; and a coupling frame which can be detachably mounted to the base frame, the coupling frame being provided to cover the at least one edge portion of the cooking plate.

Description

Cooking appliances

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cooking appliance comprising a replaceable frame.

[0002] In general, an induction cooking appliance utilizes the principles of induction heating to heat and cook food. An induction cooking appliance may include a glass plate on which the cooking container is placed, and an induction heating coil located beneath the glass plate, which generates a magnetic field when current is applied.

[0003] When current is applied to the induction heating coil and a magnetic field is generated, a secondary current is induced in the cooking vessel, and Joule heat is generated by the electrical resistance of the cooking vessel itself. The cooking vessel is heated by the Joule heat, and the food contained in the cooking vessel is heated.

[0004] An induction heating cooker may include a frame to protect the glass from external impact and provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance. The frame may be positioned to surround the rim of the glass and secured with silicone.

[0005] However, if the frame is configured to be replaceable, the exterior of the induction heating cooking device can be formed in various ways by providing various designs such as frame materials and colors.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cooking appliance having various aesthetics.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cooking appliance comprising a replaceable frame.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cooking appliance capable of preventing foreign substances from entering between a cooking plate and a frame.

[0009] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0010] A cooking appliance according to one embodiment includes a body accommodating an induction heating coil, a cooking plate including a cooking zone corresponding to the induction heating coil, a base frame fixed to the cooking plate to support at least one edge of the cooking plate, and a joining frame detachably mountable to the base frame, the joining frame being provided to cover at least one edge of the cooking plate.

[0011] A cooking appliance according to one embodiment includes a body accommodating an induction heating coil, a cooking plate disposed on an upper side of the body, a base frame extending along one edge of the cooking plate and disposed between the body and the cooking plate, and a joining frame provided to cover at least one edge of the cooking plate, wherein the joining frame is detachably mountable to the base frame and is provided to be slidable along the base frame.

[0012] According to one embodiment, a cooking appliance includes a body accommodating an induction heating coil, a cooking plate including a cooking zone corresponding to the induction heating coil, a base frame extending along at least one edge of the cooking plate and fixed to a lower surface of the cooking plate, a coupling frame provided to be movable along an extension direction of the base frame on the base frame and mounted to the base frame such that at least a portion covers at least one edge of the cooking plate, and a fixing member provided to fix the coupling frame to the base frame while the coupling frame is mounted on the base frame.

[0013] According to the present disclosure, a cooking appliance having various aesthetics can be provided.

[0014] According to the present disclosure, the frame of the cooking appliance can be replaced.

[0015] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent foreign substances from entering between the cooking plate and the frame.

[0016] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains from the description below.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the cooking appliance of Figure 1 in disassembly.

[0019] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a cooking plate to which the frame of Figure 2 is combined.

[0020] Fig. 4 is an exploded view showing the cooking plate and frame in the cooking appliance of Fig. 1.

[0021] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross-section taken along line A-A' of Figure 3.

[0022] Figure 6 is a drawing showing a base frame and a joining frame joined to one edge of a cooking plate.

[0023] Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing a cross-section taken along line B-B' in Fig. 3 where the fixing groove and fixing member are located.

[0024] Figure 8 is a drawing showing the fixing groove and fixing member of Figure 7 in an exploded view from the bottom.

[0025] FIG. 9 is a cutaway drawing showing a portion where a fixing groove and a fixing member are located according to one embodiment.

[0026] Figure 10 is a drawing showing the frame and fixing members disassembled and viewed from the bottom.

[0027] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a fixing groove and a fixing member according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figure 12 is an exploded view of the fixing groove and fixing member of Figure 11.

[0029] Figure 13 is an enlarged view of part C of Figure 3.

[0030] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a cooking plate with a frame combined according to one embodiment.

[0031] Fig. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing the cooking plate and frame of Fig. 14 in disassembly.

[0032] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawings of this specification at the time of filing of this application.

[0033] Additionally, the same reference numbers or symbols presented in each drawing of this specification represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0034] In addition, the terminology used in this specification is used to describe embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the disclosed invention. The singular expression includes plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprise" or "have" and the like are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0035] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first,” “second,” etc. used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The term “and / or” includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any item among a plurality of related listed items.

[0036] Meanwhile, the terms “upper and lower directions,” “lower side,” and “front and rear directions” used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0038] Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the cooking appliance of Fig. 1 in an exploded state.

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a cooking appliance (1) may include a main body (10), an induction heating coil (11), a circuit board (12), a coil mounting plate (15), an elastic member (17), and a cooking plate (100) disposed on the upper side of the main body (10).

[0040] The main body (10) may form part of the exterior of the cooking appliance (1). An induction heating coil (11) is accommodated inside the main body (10) and may generate a magnetic field to inductively heat the cooking vessel (C). The induction heating coil (11) may be electrically connected to a main board (not shown) provided inside the main body (10) via a wire (11a).

[0041] The cooking plate (100) may include cooking zones (101a, 101b, 101c) corresponding to induction heating coils (11). A cooking vessel (C) may be placed in the cooking zones (101a, 101b, 101c). That is, the cooking zones (101a, 101b, 101c) may be formed on the upper surface of the cooking plate (100). The number and positions of the cooking zones (101a, 101b, 101c) are not limited to the present invention.

[0042] When a magnetic field passes through the metal forming the cooking vessel (C), eddy currents are generated due to the resistance of the metal (e.g., iron) of the cooking vessel (C). The eddy currents generated in the cooking vessel (C) can generate heat in the cooking vessel (C), thereby heating the food inside.

[0043] Cooking utensils (C) may include pots, frying pans, steamers, rice cookers, etc. The types of cooking utensils (C) are not limited to these. In this section, a pot will be used as an example.

[0044] The circuit board (12) may be placed under the cooking plate (100). The circuit board (12) may include a display unit (13) and a touch unit (14).

[0045] The display unit (13) can be positioned to correspond to the display unit (102a) on the cooking plate (100). The display unit (13) can display whether the cooking vessel (C) is heated by the induction heating coil (11). Accordingly, the user can check whether the cooking vessel (C) is heated through the display unit (102a).

[0046] The touch unit (14) can be arranged to correspond to the input unit (102b) formed on the cooking plate (100). The touch unit (14) can receive a touch signal from the input unit (102b). For example, the touch unit (14) can receive input using a capacitive touch method. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the touch unit (14) can also receive input using a pressure-sensitive touch method. The user can control the current flowing to the induction heating coil (11) through the input unit (102b) and determine the degree to which the cooking vessel (C) is heated.

[0047] An induction heating coil (11) can be mounted on the coil mounting plate (15). A coil mounting hole (15a) for mounting the induction heating coil (11) can be provided on the coil mounting plate (15). A plurality of coil mounting holes (15a) can be provided.

[0048] The elastic member (17) can be placed on top of the coil mounting plate (15). For example, the elastic member (17) can maintain a distance between the coil mounting plate (15) and the cooking plate (100).

[0049] Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a cooking plate to which the frame of Fig. 2 is combined. Fig. 4 is an exploded view showing the cooking plate and frame in the cooking appliance of Fig. 1 in an exploded view.

[0050] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the cooking plate (100) can be combined with a frame (210, 220, 230). The frame (210, 220, 230) can protect the cooking plate (100) from impact. The frame (210, 220, 230) can cover a rim portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). Here, the rim portion (103) of the cooking plate (100) can include a side surface (103a) of the cooking plate (100), a portion of the upper surface (103b) adjacent to the side surface, and a portion of the lower surface (103c).

[0051] The frame (210, 220, 230) may include a base frame (210) that supports at least one edge portion (110) of the cooking plate (100). The base frame (210) may be fixed to the cooking plate (100). Specifically, the base frame (210) may be fixed to one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). In the present illustration, the base frame (210) is fixed to a portion (103c) of the lower surface of one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100), but may also be fixed to both the portion (103c) of the lower surface and the side surface (103a).

[0052] The frames (210, 220, 230) may include a coupling frame (220) that can be detachably mounted on the base frame (210). The structure in which the coupling frame (220) is coupled to the base frame (210) will be described later.

[0053] The joining frame (220) may be provided to cover one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). The joining frame (220) may cover a side surface (103a) of one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the joining frame (220) may be provided in a form that covers a lower surface (103c) and a side surface (103a) of one edge portion (103).

[0054] The frames (210, 220, 230) may form a portion of the exterior together with the cooking plate (100). Since the joining frame (220) covers one side (103a) of the cooking plate (100), at least a portion of the joining frame (220) may be positioned at the same height as the cooking plate (100). That is, a portion of the joining frame (220) may be exposed upward together with the cooking plate (100).

[0055] The joining frame (220) can be made of various materials. The joining frame (220) can have various colors and materials. That is, since the portion exposed to the user can be formed with various colors and materials, the color and material of the joining frame (220) can be selected according to the user's preference and taste. The user can also replace the joining frame (220) as needed. For example, the user can replace the joining frame (220) with a material that matches the color and material of the cooking plate (100).

[0056] The cooking plate (100) may be made of glass. Specifically, the cooking plate (100) may be made of tempered glass. The cooking plate (100) may be made of heat-resistant glass.

[0057] The cooking plate (100) may be made of various materials. The cooking plate (100) may have a property of not allowing light to pass through. In addition, the cooking plate (100) may have a property of transmitting a touch signal to a circuit board (12) provided on the lower side through touch.

[0058] Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of Fig. 3. Fig. 6 is a drawing showing a base frame and a joining frame joined to one edge of a cooking plate.

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a frame (210, 220, 230) may be coupled to at least one edge portion (103) of a cooking plate (100). A frame (210, 220, 230) may also be coupled to the opposite edge portion (104) of the cooking plate (100) opposite to one edge portion (103).

[0060] The frames (210, 220, 230) may include a first base frame (211) and a first coupling frame (221) coupled to one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100), and a second base frame (212) and a second coupling frame (222) coupled to the other edge portion (104) of the cooking plate (100).

[0061] The first base frame (211) may be provided to support one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). The second base frame (212) may be provided to support the other edge portion (104) parallel to the one edge portion (103).

[0062] The first coupling frame (221) may be provided to be coupled with the first base frame (211). In addition, the second coupling frame (222) may be provided to be coupled with the second base frame (212). In the present illustration, the first coupling frame (221) is shown to be located at the left edge (103) of the cooking plate (100), and the second coupling frame (222) is shown to be located at the right edge (104) of the cooking plate (100).

[0063] In the following, for convenience of explanation, the description will be based on the frame (211, 221) coupled to the left edge (103) of the cooking plate (100).

[0064] The base frame (211) can support the cooking plate (100) from the lower side. The base frame (211) can be fixed to the lower side of the cooking plate (100).

[0065] The base frame (211) may include a base portion (2111) extending along one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). The base portion (2111) may have a length similar to that of one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100).

[0066] The base frame (210) may include a support portion (2112) formed stepwise from the base portion (2111). The support portion (2112) may protrude toward the cooking plate (100) to support the cooking plate (100). The support portion (2112) may be in contact with the cooking plate (100).

[0067] The support portion (2112) can support a portion of the lower surface (103c) of one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). The support portion (2112) can be positioned close to the side surface (103a) of the lower surface (103c). That is, the support portion (2112) can be positioned close to the outer side of the cooking plate (100) among the base portion (2111).

[0068] In order to secure the base frame (211) to the cooking plate (100), an adhesive portion (2113) to which an adhesive member (2113a) is attached may be included. For example, the adhesive member (2113a) may be a double-sided tape. The adhesive portion (2113) may be formed to protrude from the base portion (2111) toward the cooking plate (100).

[0069] The adhesive portion (2113) may be formed with a smaller step than the support portion (2112) so that an adhesive member (2113a) may be attached between the adhesive portion and the cooking plate (100). In addition, the adhesive portion (2113) may be positioned on the opposite side of the support portion (2112). That is, the adhesive portion (2113) may be positioned closer to the inner side of the cooking plate (100) among the base portions (2111).

[0070] The base frame (211) may include a sealing space (S) formed between the support portion (2112) and the adhesive portion (2113). The sealing space (S) may be filled with a sealing member (2114). The sealing member (2114) may have heat resistance and airtightness. For example, the sealing member (2114) may be made of silicone.

[0071] Additionally, the sealing member (2114) can secure the base frame (211) to the cooking plate (100). The sealing member (2114) can prevent foreign substances from entering between the cooking plate (100) and the base frame (211).

[0072] An adhesive member (2113a) can be attached to the adhesive portion (2113) of the base frame (211), and a sealing member (2114) can be applied to the sealing space (S). At this time, the support member (2112) can prevent the sealing member (2114) from flowing out toward the joining frame (221). If the sealing member (2114) flows toward the joining frame (221), the joining frame (221) may be fixed and unable to move, so this needs to be prevented.

[0073] The joining frame (221) can be joined by sliding along the longitudinal direction of the base frame (211). The manner in which the joining frame (221) is joined to the base frame (211) is not limited thereto. For example, the joining frame (221) can also be fitted to the base frame (211). Hereinafter, it will be described that the joining frame (221) is joined to the base frame (211) by sliding.

[0074] The base frame (211) may include a rail protrusion (2115) extending along the longitudinal direction of the base frame (211) to be coupled with the coupling frame (221). The coupling frame (221) may include a rail slot (2215) extending along the longitudinal direction of the coupling frame (221) to be inserted with the rail protrusion (2115). Without being limited thereto, a rail slot may be formed in the base frame (211) and a rail protrusion may be formed in the coupling frame (221).

[0075] The base frame (211) can be fixed to the cooking plate (100) by an adhesive member (2113a) and a sealing member (2114). That is, the base frame (211) cannot move with respect to the cooking plate (100).

[0076] The joining frame (221) is not fixed by the cooking plate (100) and the sealing member (2114), etc., and may also be movably joined to the base frame (211) without being fixed thereto. Specifically, the joining frame (221) may be provided to be movable along the extension direction of the base frame (211).

[0077] Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing a cross-section taken along line B-B' in Fig. 3 where the fixing groove and fixing member are located. Fig. 8 is a drawing showing the fixing groove and fixing member of Fig. 7 in an exploded view from below.

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the joining frame (221) may be provided to be movable on the base frame (211). Specifically, the joining frame (221) may be provided to be movable along the extension direction of the base frame (211). The joining frame (221) may be provided to cover at least one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100). In other words, at least a portion of the joining frame (221) may be arranged adjacent to the edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100).

[0079] The joining frame (221) needs to be fixed in a fixed position while moving on the base frame (211). The fixed position can be defined as when the joining frame (221) is positioned to correspond to one edge portion (103) of the cooking plate (100) while being mounted on the base frame (211).

[0080] The cooking appliance (1) may include a fixing member (231) provided to fix the coupling frame (221) to the base frame (211) so that the coupling frame (221) is in the correct position on the base frame (211). The base frame (211) and the coupling frame (221) may form a fixing groove (231a) provided to receive the fixing member (231).

[0081] As a result, when the joining frame (221) is in a fixed position on the base frame (211), it can be defined as a position where the base frame (211) and the joining frame (221) form a fixed groove (231a).

[0082] The base frame (211) may include a groove forming portion (2311a) forming a part of the fixing groove (231a). The joining frame (221) may include a groove forming portion (2312a) to form the fixing groove (231a) together with the groove forming portion (2311a). The groove forming portion (2311a) of the base frame (211) and the groove forming portion (2312a) of the joining frame (221) may together form a hole in which the fixing member (231) can be received. The shape of the fixing groove (231a) is not limited thereto and may be provided in various forms. The fixing groove (231a) may be provided in multiple numbers spaced apart from each other along the length direction of the base frame (211) and the joining frame (221).

[0083] In the embodiment of the present invention, the fixing member (231) may be a spring pin. Since the spring pin has elasticity, when an external force is applied to reduce its diameter, it can be inserted into the fixing groove (231a), and when the external force is released, it can be fixed in the fixing groove (231a). In other words, the positions of the base frame (211) and the coupling frame (221) can be fixed.

[0084] Additionally, the fixing member (231) may be a dowel pin. The dowel pin may be provided to match the diameter of the fixing groove (231a). Similarly, it may be inserted into the fixing groove (231a) to fix the positions of the base frame (211) and the joining frame (221).

[0085] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the fixing member (232, 233) and the fixing groove (232a, 233a) will be described. Detailed descriptions of the same contents as the fixing member (231) and the fixing groove (231a) of FIGS. 7 and 8 will be omitted, and only the different contents will be described.

[0086] Fig. 9 is a cutaway view showing a portion where a fixing groove and a fixing member are located according to one embodiment. Fig. 10 is a view showing the frame and the fixing member disassembled and viewed from below.

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the cooking appliance (1) may include a fixing member (232) provided to fix the coupling frame (221) to the base frame (211) so that the coupling frame (221) is in the correct position on the base frame (211). The base frame (211) and the coupling frame (221) may form a fixing groove (232a) provided to receive the fixing member (232).

[0088] The base frame (211) may include a groove forming portion (2321a) forming a part of the fixing groove (232a). The joining frame (221) may include a groove forming portion (2322a) to form the fixing groove (232a) together with the receiving groove forming portion (2321a). The groove forming portion (2321a) of the base frame (211) and the groove forming portion (2322a) of the joining frame (221) may together form a hole in which the fixing member (232) can be received. The shape of the fixing groove (232a) is not limited thereto and may be provided in various forms.

[0089] In the embodiment of the present invention, the fixing member (232) may be a snap ring. The snap ring may be inserted into the fixing groove (232a) after being pressed to reduce its diameter. When the pressurized state is released while inserted into the fixing groove (232a), the diameter of the snap ring is restored by elasticity, so that the snap ring can be fixed in the fixing groove (232a). In other words, the positions of the base frame (211) and the coupling frame (221) can be fixed.

[0090] Fig. 11 is a drawing illustrating a fixing groove and a fixing member according to one embodiment. Fig. 12 is an exploded drawing illustrating the fixing groove and the fixing member of Fig. 11.

[0091] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the base frame (211) may include a receiving groove forming portion (2331a) forming a portion of the receiving groove (233a). The joining frame (221) may include a pressure release portion (2332a) to form the receiving groove (233a) together with the receiving groove forming portion (2331a) in position.

[0092] The receiving groove forming portion (2331a) of the base frame (211) and the pressure release portion (2332a) of the coupling frame (221) can form a groove in which the fixing member (232) can be received. The receiving groove forming portion (2331a) of the base frame (211) and the pressure release portion (2332a) of the coupling frame (221) can be positioned to overlap each other. The shape of the receiving groove (232a) is not limited thereto and may be provided in various forms.

[0093] In the present embodiment, the fixed member (233) may be a leaf spring. The fixed member (232) may include a loading member (2331) to which an external force is applied. When pressure is applied to the loading member (2331), the fixed member (233) may contract and store elastic energy.

[0094] The coupling frame (221) may include a pressing portion (2213) that is provided to pressurize the loading portion (2331) of the fixing member (232) when the coupling frame (221) slides along the longitudinal direction of the base frame (211). The pressing portion (2213) may extend along the longitudinal direction of the coupling frame (221) so as to pressurize the loading portion (2331) when the coupling frame (221) moves on the base frame (211).

[0095] The combination frame (221) may be configured to release the pressure of the fixing member (233) when it is positioned at a fixed position while moving on the base frame (211). When the combination frame (221) passes the fixed position, the fixing member (233) may be positioned at the pressure release portion (2332a) of the combination frame (221).

[0096] When the joining frame (221) is in the correct position with the base frame (211), the external force applied to the loading portion (2331) of the fixing member (233) can disappear. That is, the pressing portion (2213) is configured not to press the fixing member (233) in the correct position.

[0097] When the external force applied to the fixed member (233) is removed, the fixed member (233) can be elastically restored by the elastic energy stored in the fixed member (233). That is, the loading portion (2331) of the fixed member (233) can be positioned at the pressure release portion (2332a). Since the loading portion (2331) of the fixed member (233) interferes with the pressure release portion (2332a), the user can know that the coupling frame (221) is in the correct position. In addition, the positions of the base frame (211) and the coupling frame (221) can be fixed.

[0098] Figure 13 is an enlarged view of part C of Figure 3.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 13, the blocking frame (230) can be arranged perpendicularly to the first base frame (211) and the second base frame (212, see FIG. 3). The blocking frame (230) can be arranged on another edge adjacent to one edge portion (103) where the first base frame (211) is positioned. In addition, the blocking frame (230) can be arranged on another edge portion (105) adjacent to the other edge portion (104) where the second base frame (212) is positioned. In the present illustration, the blocking frame (230) is illustrated as being arranged on the front edge portion (105).

[0100] The blocking frame (230) can be placed on the lower side of the cooking plate (100). That is, the blocking frame (230) can be placed along the front edge (105). The blocking frame (230) can cover the gap where the cooking plate (100) is spaced upward by the base frame (211, 212).

[0101] The blocking frame (230) may include a blocking portion (2301) positioned below the cooking plate (100). The blocking portion (2301) may have a thickness similar to that of the base frame (211, 212). Since the blocking portion (2301) is positioned below the cooking plate (100), it may not be visible from above.

[0102] The blocking frame (230) may include a cover portion (2302) that is provided to cover at least a portion of the side surface (103a) of the cooking plate (100). The cover portion (2302) may extend from both ends of the blocking portion (2301). The cover portion (2302) may be bent upward and extended from the blocking portion (2302). The cover portion (2302) may cover a portion of the side surface (103a) of the cooking plate (100) that is not covered by the joining frame (221). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the cover portion (2302) may be formed integrally with the joining frame (221).

[0103] Below, a cooking plate (100) and other embodiments in which the frames (210, 220, 230) of FIGS. 1 to 13 are combined will be described. The same components as those of the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 13 are assigned the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0104] Fig. 14 is a drawing illustrating a cooking plate with a frame combined according to one embodiment. Fig. 15 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the cooking plate and frame of Fig. 14 in an exploded manner.

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the cooking appliance (2) may include a third base frame (311) that is arranged to be coupled with a blocking frame (321). The third base frame (311) may be placed on a front edge portion (105) of the cooking plate (100). The third base frame (311) may support the cooking plate (100) from the lower side. Similarly, the third base frame (311) may be fixed to the cooking plate (100). The blocking frame (321) may be slidably coupled with the third base frame (311).

[0106] The blocking frames (321, 322) may also be placed on the rear edge (106) of the cooking plate (100). At this time, the blocking frame placed on the front edge (105) of the cooking plate (100) may be referred to as the first blocking frame (321), and the blocking frame placed on the rear edge (106) of the cooking plate (100) may be referred to as the second blocking frame (322).

[0107] The first blocking frame (321) can be combined with the third base frame (311). Similarly, the second blocking frame (322) can be combined with the fourth base frame (312).

[0108] The first blocking frame (321) may protrude forward from the front edge (105) of the cooking plate (100). Similarly, the second blocking frame (322) may protrude backward from the rear edge (106) of the cooking plate (100).

[0109] When viewed from above, the first blocking frame (321) may be positioned outside the front edge (105) of the cooking plate (100), and the second blocking frame (322) may be positioned outside the rear edge (106). That is, when the cooking device (2) is used, all four edges (103, 104, 105, 106) of the cooking plate (100) may be configured so that the frames (221, 222, 321, 322) are visible.

[0110] The blocking frames (321, 322) may be detachably mounted on the base frames (311, 312). The blocking frames (321, 322) may also have various colors and materials. The user may change the color or material of the blocking frames (321, 322) as well as the joining frames (221, 222) as desired.

[0111] The blocking frame (321, 322) may not necessarily protrude beyond the edge (105, 106) of the cooking plate (100). That is, all parts may be positioned below the cooking plate (100), like the blocking frame (230, see FIG. 4) of FIGS. 1 to 13.

[0112] According to one embodiment, a cooking appliance includes a body accommodating an induction heating coil, a cooking plate including a cooking zone corresponding to the induction heating coil, a base frame fixed to the cooking plate to support at least one edge of the cooking plate, and a coupling frame detachably mountable to the base frame, the coupling frame being provided to cover at least one edge of the cooking plate. According to the present disclosure, a cooking appliance having various aesthetics can be provided. According to the present disclosure, the frame of the cooking appliance can be replaced. According to the present disclosure, foreign substances can be prevented from entering between the cooking plate and the frame.

[0113] The above-mentioned joining frame can be joined by sliding along the longitudinal direction of the base frame. According to the present disclosure, the joining frame can be easily joined to the base frame.

[0114] The base frame may include a rail protrusion (2115) extending along the longitudinal direction of the base frame to be coupled with the coupling frame. The coupling frame may include a rail slot (2215) extending along the longitudinal direction of the coupling frame to be inserted into the rail protrusion.

[0115] While the above-described coupling frame is mounted on the base frame, a fixing member (231, 232, 233) may be further included to fix the coupling frame to the base frame. According to the present disclosure, the coupling frame can be fixed in place.

[0116] The above base frame and the above joining frame can form a fixing groove (231a, 232a) provided to accommodate the fixing member.

[0117] The above-mentioned fixing member may be configured to be elastically deformable. According to the present disclosure, the frame of the cooking appliance can be replaced.

[0118] The base frame and the coupling frame may form a receiving groove (233a) formed to receive the fixing member. The coupling frame may include a pressing surface (2213) that presses the fixing member when the coupling frame is coupled to the base frame. When the base frame and the coupling frame are in position, the pressing state of the fixing member may be released.

[0119] The above-mentioned joining frame may include a pressure release portion (2332a) formed by cutting a portion of the pressure surface so that the pressure state of the fixing member is released when the above-mentioned joining frame is in position with the base frame.

[0120] The above base frame may include a base portion (2111) and a support portion (2112) formed at a step from the base portion and supporting the cooking plate. The base frame may further include a sealing member (2114) provided between the base portion and the cooking plate and blocking foreign substances from entering between the cooking plate and the joining frame. According to the present disclosure, it is possible to prevent foreign substances from entering between the cooking plate and the frame. According to the present disclosure, the base frame can be fixed to the cooking plate.

[0121] The above support member may be provided to prevent the sealing member from leaking toward the joining frame.

[0122] The above base frame may include a first base frame (211) that supports one edge of the cooking plate, and a second base frame (212) that supports the other edge parallel to the one edge. The above coupling frame may include a first coupling frame (221) that is provided to be coupled with the first base frame, and a second coupling frame (222) that is provided to be coupled with the second base frame.

[0123] The cooking plate may further include a blocking frame (230) disposed on one edge portion and adjacent to the other edge portion (105) of the cooking plate so as to be perpendicular to the first base frame and the second base frame, and including a blocking portion (2301) disposed below the cooking plate. According to the present disclosure, the gap between the main body and the cooking plate can be blocked.

[0124] The above blocking frame may include a cover portion (2302) extending from the blocking portion to cover at least a portion of a side of the cooking plate.

[0125] The above base frame may further include a third base frame (311) that supports the cooking plate and is arranged to be coupled with the blocking frame.

[0126] The above blocking frame may be detachably mounted on the third base frame. According to the present disclosure, the blocking frame may also be configured to be replaceable.

[0127] According to one embodiment, a cooking appliance includes a body accommodating an induction heating coil, a cooking plate disposed on an upper side of the body, a base frame extending along one edge of the cooking plate and disposed between the body and the cooking plate, and a coupling frame provided to cover at least one edge of the cooking plate, wherein the coupling frame is detachably mountable to the base frame and is provided to slide along the base frame. According to the present disclosure, a cooking appliance having various aesthetics can be provided. According to the present disclosure, the frame of the cooking appliance can be replaced. According to the present disclosure, foreign substances can be prevented from entering between the cooking plate and the frame.

[0128] The above-described coupling frame may further include a fixing member (231, 232, 233) that is provided to be fixed in position with the base frame. According to the present disclosure, the coupling frame can be fixed in position.

[0129] It may be arranged on one edge of the cooking plate and another edge adjacent thereto. It may further include a blocking frame (230) provided to cover the gap between the cooking plate and the main body. According to the present disclosure, the gap between the main body and the cooking plate can be blocked.

[0130] According to one embodiment, a cooking appliance includes a body accommodating an induction heating coil, a cooking plate including a cooking zone corresponding to the induction heating coil, a base frame extending along at least one edge of the cooking plate and fixed to a lower surface of the cooking plate, a coupling frame provided to be movable along an extension direction of the base frame on the base frame and mounted on the base frame such that at least a portion covers at least one edge of the cooking plate, and a fixing member provided to fix the coupling frame to the base frame while the coupling frame is mounted on the base frame. According to the present disclosure, a gap between the body and the cooking plate can be closed. According to the present disclosure, the coupling frame can be fixed in place.

[0131] The above-mentioned fixing member is provided to be elastically deformed, and the above-mentioned joining frame can be detachably mounted on the above-mentioned base frame.

[0132] The above illustrates and describes specific embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. A body accommodating an induction heating coil; A cooking plate including a cooking zone corresponding to the above induction heating coil; a base frame fixed to the cooking plate to support at least one edge of the cooking plate; and A cooking appliance comprising: a joining frame detachably mountable to the base frame, the joining frame being provided to cover at least one edge of the cooking plate; 2. In paragraph 1, A cooking appliance in which the above-mentioned joining frame is joined by sliding along the longitudinal direction of the above-mentioned base frame.

3. In paragraph 2, The above base frame includes a rail protrusion extending along the length of the base frame to be coupled with the coupling frame, A cooking appliance wherein the above joining frame includes a rail slot extending along the length of the joining frame such that the rail protrusion is inserted.

4. In paragraph 1, A cooking appliance further comprising a fixing member configured to fix the coupling frame to the base frame while the coupling frame is mounted to the base frame.

5. In paragraph 4, A cooking appliance in which the base frame and the joining frame form a fixing groove provided to receive the fixing member.

6. In paragraph 4, A cooking appliance in which the above-mentioned fixed member is provided to be elastically deformed.

7. In paragraph 6, The above base frame and the above joining frame form a receiving groove formed to receive the above fixing member, The above-mentioned joining frame includes a pressing surface that pressurizes the fixing member when the joining frame is joined to the base frame, A cooking appliance configured such that when the base frame is in position, the pressurized state of the fixing member is released.

8. In paragraph 7, A cooking appliance including a pressure release portion formed by cutting a portion of the pressure surface so that the pressure state of the fixing member is released when the above-mentioned joining frame is in correct position with the base frame.

9. In paragraph 1, The above base frame includes a base portion and a support portion formed stepwise from the base portion and supporting the cooking plate, A cooking appliance further comprising: a sealing member provided between the base portion and the cooking plate, the sealing member blocking foreign substances from entering between the cooking plate and the joining frame.

10. In paragraph 9, A cooking appliance wherein the support member is provided to prevent the sealing member from leaking toward the joining frame.

11. In paragraph 1, The above base frame includes a first base frame supporting one edge of the cooking plate, and a second base frame supporting the other edge parallel to the one edge. A cooking appliance comprising a first coupling frame arranged to be coupled with the first base frame, and a second coupling frame arranged to be coupled with the second base frame.

12. In paragraph 11, A cooking appliance further comprising: a blocking frame, the blocking frame including a blocking portion disposed at one edge of the cooking plate and the other edge adjacent to the first base frame and perpendicular to the second base frame, and disposed below the cooking plate.

13. In paragraph 12, A cooking appliance wherein the blocking frame includes a cover portion extending from the blocking portion to cover at least a portion of a side of the cooking plate.

14. In paragraph 12, A cooking appliance wherein the base frame further includes a third base frame configured to support the cooking plate and be coupled with the blocking frame.

15. In paragraph 14, A cooking appliance in which the above blocking frame is detachably mountable to the third base frame.

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