Electric stove

Abstract

An embodiment of an electric stove may include: an upper supporter; a coil substrate which is disposed above the upper supporter and on which working coils are printed; and multiple ferrite modules arranged above the upper supporter, arranged below the coil substrate, and arranged at positions corresponding to the multiple working coils, respectively. The upper supporter may include: multiple seating grooves in which the multiple ferrite modules are respectively seated; and a boundary rib forming a boundary of the multiple seating grooves and protruding from the upper surface of the upper supporter. The working coils may be densely arranged on the coil substrate, and the working coils may be separated from each other to independently operate.

Description

electric range

[0001] The present invention relates to an electric range, and more particularly, to an electric range using an induction heating method.

[0002] The material described in this section merely provides background information for the present invention and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] A variety of cooking appliances are used to heat food in homes and restaurants. These include gas ranges that use gas and electric ranges that use electricity.

[0004] Electric ranges are broadly divided into resistance heating and induction heating methods.

[0005] The electrical resistance method is a method of generating heat by applying current to a metal resistance wire or a non-metallic heating element such as silicon carbide, and heating the object to be heated (e.g., a cooking vessel such as a pot or frying pan) by radiating or conducting the generated heat.

[0006] Induction heating is a method of applying high-frequency power to a coil to generate a magnetic field around the coil, and using the eddy current generated from the generated magnetic field to heat a heated object made of metal components.

[0007] Looking at the basic heating principle of the induction heating method, when current is applied to the working coil, the object to be heated is inductively heated, generating heat, and the object to be heated is heated by the generated heat.

[0008] A typical electric range features a large coil area to which power is applied. Furthermore, the object being heated must be positioned so that it overlaps this large coil area to be heated.

[0009] Therefore, since the coil of the electric range occupies a large area, a heating area corresponding to a small number of coils with a large area is provided on the upper part of the electric range.

[0010] Because the heating zones are large and few in number, the cover plate of an electric range with a limited surface area is equipped with a small number of heating zones. Furthermore, because the heating zones are large in area, even if an electric range is equipped with multiple heating zones, the unheated area between the heating zones occupies a large area.

[0011] This structure limits the space available for heating objects on electric ranges, and even when heating small objects, a single large heating area must be used, potentially resulting in significant power consumption. This can be inconvenient for users.

[0012] To compensate for these shortcomings, coils with small, plate-shaped structures can be placed in electric ranges. Placing multiple coils of small area in an electric range reduces the space between the coils, and only the coils containing the object being heated are activated. This increases the space efficiency of the electric range and reduces power consumption.

[0013] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electric range that improves space efficiency and user convenience by manufacturing a working coil as a coil substrate.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide an electric range including an upper supporter having a structure that stably supports a coil substrate.

[0015] In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide an electric range having a structure in which a plurality of parts are combined on an upper supporter to enhance the convenience of assembly and maintenance.

[0016] Another object of the present invention is to provide an electric range having a structure in which a cooling device is coupled to an upper supporter.

[0017] The purposes of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above. Other purposes and advantages of the present invention not mentioned above can be understood through the following description and will be more clearly understood through embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the purposes and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims.

[0018] An embodiment of an electric range may include: an upper supporter; a coil substrate disposed on an upper portion of the upper supporter, on which a working coil is printed; and a plurality of ferrite modules disposed on an upper portion of the upper supporter, disposed on a lower portion of the coil substrate, and disposed at positions corresponding to each of the plurality of working coils.

[0019] The upper supporter may include a plurality of mounting grooves in which each of the plurality of ferrite modules is mounted; and a boundary rib that forms a boundary of the plurality of mounting grooves and protrudes from the upper surface of the upper supporter.

[0020] Working coils are densely arranged on the coil substrate, and each working coil can be separated from each other and operate independently.

[0021] An embodiment of an electric range may include a blower fan coupled to the lower surface of an upper supporter and positioned at a position spaced apart from the substrates; and a heat sink positioned on the lower side of the upper supporter, the length of which is parallel to the air exhaust direction of the blower fan.

[0022] The blower fan can be attached to the lower surface of the upper supporter, the heat sink can be attached to the inverter board, and the inverter board can be attached to the lower surface of the blower fan.

[0023] Therefore, the case forming the exterior of the electric range may not be equipped with a separate structure for combining the blower fan and the heat sink.

[0024] The coil substrate and ferrite module may be provided so as to be supported by at least one of the side or bottom surface of the mounting groove while placed in the mounting groove.

[0025] The ferrite module can be easily and stably mounted on the upper supporter by means of the mounting groove and the boundary rib formed surrounding the mounting groove.

[0026] An embodiment of an electric range includes a main board that is coupled to the lower surface of an upper supporter and includes a control unit that controls the electric range; an SMPS board that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and supplies electricity to the electric range; an EMI filter that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and suppresses electromagnetic interference generated by electricity; and an inverter board that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and applies a resonant current to a working coil, wherein each board can be arranged at a position spaced apart from each other on the lower surface of the upper supporter.

[0027] An embodiment of an electric range may include an indicator board having a plurality of indicators that are spaced apart from each other and are coupled to the lower surface of an upper supporter and have a light source.

[0028] Another embodiment of the electric range may include a resonant substrate that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and is positioned separately from the inverter substrate.

[0029] Therefore, most of the parts that are supplied with electricity and are involved in the operation of the electric range, such as the circuit board, blower fan, and other electrical components, can be connected to the upper supporter.

[0030] In the electric range according to the present invention, working coils are densely arranged on the coil substrate, and each working coil can operate independently from the others. This structure allows the user to freely place the heating element anywhere on the cover plate.

[0031] Accordingly, convenience is provided to the user, and power consumption can be significantly reduced because the coil substrate that does not overlap with the heated body does not operate.

[0032] Furthermore, in the electric range according to the present invention, the blower fan is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter, the heat sink is coupled to the inverter board, and the inverter board is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter. Consequently, since the blower fan and the heat sink, which are cooling devices, are both coupled to the upper supporter, the case may not be provided with a separate structure for coupling the blower fan and the heat sink.

[0033] Therefore, the support structure of the electric range is simplified overall, which simplifies the structure of the electric range and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0034] In addition, since the structure in contact with the blower fan and heat sink in the case is omitted, assembly and disassembly of the case become easier, and maintenance work on the electric range can become easier.

[0035] In addition, in the electric range according to the present invention, the ferrite module can be easily and stably mounted on the upper supporter by means of a mounting groove formed on the upper portion of the upper supporter and a boundary rib formed surrounding the mounting groove.

[0036] In addition, since the first piece is fitted to the coil substrate, the coil substrate can be placed in the designed position when mounted on the upper supporter, and does not move in the lateral direction of the upper supporter, i.e., in the horizontal and vertical directions of the upper supporter, so the coil substrate can be easily assembled to the upper supporter.

[0037] In addition, in the electric range according to the present invention, a ferrite module and a coil substrate may be combined on the upper part of the supporter, and various substrates for operating the electric range and a cooling device may be combined on the lower part of the supporter.

[0038] In this way, most of the components involved in the operation of the electric range, such as the circuit board, blower fan, and other electrical components, can be connected to the upper supporter. This structure can significantly improve the assembly and disassembly performance of the electric range.

[0039] In addition to the effects described above, specific effects of the present invention are described below while explaining specific details for carrying out the invention.

[0040] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an electric range according to an embodiment.

[0041] Figure 2 is a front view showing an electric range according to an embodiment.

[0042] Figure 3a is an exploded perspective view showing an electric range according to an embodiment.

[0043] Figure 3b is an exploded perspective view showing an electric range according to another embodiment.

[0044] Figure 4a is a plan view of Figure 1 with the cover plate omitted.

[0045] Figure 4b is a drawing showing a coil substrate according to one embodiment.

[0046] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view looking in the 5-5 direction of Figure 4.

[0047] Figure 6 is a bottom view showing an electric range according to an embodiment.

[0048] Figure 7 is a drawing with the case omitted from Figure 6.

[0049] Figure 8a is a perspective view showing an upper supporter according to one embodiment.

[0050] Fig. 8b is a perspective view showing an upper supporter according to another embodiment.

[0051] Figure 9 is a plan view showing an upper supporter according to one embodiment.

[0052] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view looking in the 10-10 direction of Figure 9.

[0053] Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view looking in the 11-11 direction of Fig. 9.

[0054] Figure 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the upper supporter and ferrite module.

[0055] Figure 13 is a plan view showing a state in which a ferrite module is combined with an upper supporter.

[0056] Fig. 14 is a plan view showing the state in which the coil substrate is combined in the state of Fig. 13.

[0057] Figure 15 is a bottom view of the upper supporter.

[0058] Fig. 16 is a drawing showing a state in which the indicator board is combined in the state of Fig. 15.

[0059] Figure 17 is a drawing showing a state in which various parts are combined in the state of Figure 16.

[0060] Figure 18 is an exploded view of an upper supporter and a ferrite module according to one embodiment.

[0061] Figure 19 is an exploded view of a ferrite module according to one embodiment.

[0062] Figure 20 is a perspective view of a ferrite module according to another embodiment.

[0063] Figure 21 is a plan view of Figure 20.

[0064] Figure 22 is a side view of Figure 21.

[0065] Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the 23-23 direction in Figure 21.

[0066] Fig. 24 is a perspective view showing a ferrite core according to one embodiment.

[0067] Figure 25 is a perspective view of a ferrite module according to another embodiment.

[0068] Figure 26 is a plan view of Figure 25.

[0069] Figure 27 is a side view of Figure 25.

[0070] Figure 28 is a cross-sectional view looking in the 28-28 direction in Figure 26.

[0071] Fig. 29 is a perspective view of a ferrite core according to another embodiment.

[0072] Figure 30 is a plan view of Figure 29.

[0073] Figure 31 is a perspective view of a ferrite module according to another embodiment.

[0074] Figure 32 is a plan view of Figure 31.

[0075] Figure 33 is a perspective view of the ferrite module illustrated in Figure 29 viewed from the bottom to the top.

[0076] Figure 34 is an exploded view of the upper supporter and the ferrite module illustrated in Figure 29.

[0077] Figure 35 is a drawing showing a cross-section of a part of an electric range.

[0078] The above-described objects, features, and advantages will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the technical ideas of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

[0079] Although terms like "first" and "second" are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another, and unless otherwise specified, a "first" component may also be a "second" component.

[0080] Throughout the specification, unless otherwise specifically stated, each element may be singular or plural.

[0081] The above-described objects, features, and advantages will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the technical ideas of the present invention. In describing the present invention, if a detailed description of a known technology related to the present invention is judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to indicate the same or similar components.

[0082] Although terms like "first" and "second" are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another, and unless otherwise specified, a "first" component may also be a "second" component.

[0083] Throughout the specification, unless otherwise specifically stated, each element may be singular or plural.

[0084] As used herein, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" should not necessarily be construed to include all of the components or steps described in the specification, and should be construed to mean that some of the components or steps may not be included, or that additional components or steps may be included.

[0085] Throughout the specification, when we refer to "A and / or B", this means A, B, or A and B, unless otherwise stated, and when we refer to "C through D", this means C or more and D or less, unless otherwise stated.

[0086] Throughout the specification, "upper," "lower," or "upper-lower" refers to the direction above, below, or up-down of the electric range when the range is installed for everyday use. "Bilateral" or "lateral" refers to the direction perpendicular to the upper-lower direction. Bilateral or lateral may include "left-right" and "front-back," where the left-right and front-back directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0087] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an electric range according to an embodiment. Fig. 2 is a front view showing an electric range according to an embodiment. Fig. 3a is an exploded perspective view showing an electric range according to an embodiment.

[0088] An electric range according to an embodiment can heat a heated object using induction heating. In this case, the heated object may be, for example, a dish containing a metal material such as stainless steel or iron.

[0089] The induction heating method is a method of applying high-frequency power to a working coil (140a) to generate a magnetic field around the working coil (140a), and heating a heated object made of a metal component using an eddy current generated by the generated magnetic field.

[0090] That is, when the working coil (140a) and the ferrite material are placed adjacent to each other and high-frequency power is applied to the working coil (140a), the working coil (140a) and the ferrite can generate a magnetic field through electromagnetic interaction.

[0091] In this way, when a magnetic field is generated around the working coil (140a) and a heated object is placed within the area of ​​the generated magnetic field, an eddy current is induced in the heated object by the magnetic field, and Joule's heat is generated by the eddy current, so that the heated object can be heated. As the heated object, which is the tableware, is heated, the food contained in the heated object can be heated and cooked.

[0092] An electric range of one embodiment may include a case (110), a cover plate (120), an upper supporter (130), a coil substrate (140), and a ferrite module (150).

[0093] The case (110) may function to protect components constituting the electric range. For example, the case (110) may be made of aluminum, but is not limited thereto. Meanwhile, the case (110) may be insulated to prevent heat generated by the coil substrate (140) from being released to the outside.

[0094] The case (110) can accommodate components that make up an electric range, and although the upper part is open, this open part can be closed by a cover plate (120). The case (110) can be used by processing the entire plate-shaped material into a box shape.

[0095] The case (110) may include a bottom plate (111) and a side wall (112). The bottom plate (111) may form the bottom surface of the case (110). The bottom plate (111) may support the internal components of the electric range.

[0096] The side wall (112) can be bent from the bottom plate (111) to form a space for receiving parts. The side wall (112) can be bent upward from the edge of the bottom plate (111) to form the side of the electric range.

[0097] A side wall (112) may be arranged on each side of a bottom plate (111) that is generally formed in a rectangular shape. The side wall (112) may reinforce the rigidity of the entire case (110). That is, the side wall (112) formed to be bent from the bottom plate (111) may prevent the plate-shaped bottom plate (111) from being bent or damaged by the weight of the internal components or external force.

[0098] Additionally, a cover plate (120) can be combined with the upper portion of the side wall (112). In this way, the case (110) and the cover plate (120) are combined so that the inside of the case (110) is closed, and a space in which various parts can be arranged can be provided inside the case (110).

[0099] The cover plate (120) is attached to the upper part of the case (110), and a heating element can be placed on the upper surface. The cover plate (120) can close the open upper part of the case (110) to protect the components stored in the case (110).

[0100] A heating element is placed on the upper surface of the cover plate (120), and a magnetic field generated from the coil substrate and ferrite module (150) can pass through the cover plate (120) to reach the heating element. The cover plate (120) may be made of a material including, for example, ceramic, but is not limited thereto.

[0101] The cover plate (120) may be formed of, for example, a glass material and may be made transparent or translucent so that light irradiated from the indicator substrate (250) may pass through.

[0102] An input interface (160) that receives input from a user may be installed in an electric range. The input interface (160) is installed to overlap a specific area of ​​the cover plate (120) and may display a specific image.

[0103] For example, the input interface (160) may be installed flatly embedded in the cover plate (120) or in contact with the lower surface of the cover plate (120).

[0104] The input interface (160) receives a touch input from a user, and the electric range can be driven based on the received touch input.

[0105] For example, the input interface (160) is a module for inputting the heating intensity or heating time desired by the user, and can be implemented as a physical button or touch panel.

[0106] For example, the input interface (160) may be, but is not limited to, a TFT LCD (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display).

[0107] The cover plate (120) may be provided with a cover frame (121) for coupling the upper supporter (130) and the cover plate (120). The cover plate (120) may be formed to protrude downward from the cover plate (120) at a position corresponding to the side plate (136) of the upper supporter (130) adjacent to the edge of the cover plate (120).

[0108] When the cover plate (120) is coupled to the upper supporter (130), the cover frame (121) can be arranged to surround the side plate (136) of the upper supporter (130) from the outside. A hole can be formed in the cover frame (121), and a protrusion can be formed in the upper supporter (130) at a position corresponding to the hole.

[0109] Accordingly, at a position where the side plates (136) of the cover frame (121) and the upper supporter (130) overlap each other laterally, the protrusion of the upper supporter (130) can be inserted into the hole of the cover frame (121) so that the cover plate (120) and the upper supporter (130) can be coupled to each other.

[0110] The upper supporter (130) is placed on the lower side of the cover plate (120) and can be accommodated in the case (110). The upper supporter (130) is accommodated inside the case (110), and various parts used for the operation of the electric range can be combined therein.

[0111] The coil substrate (140) and ferrite module (150) that form a magnetic field may be placed on the upper side of the upper supporter (130). In addition, various circuit boards used to operate the electric range and a cooling device that cools these circuit boards may be placed on the lower side of the upper supporter (130).

[0112] To accommodate such a large number of components, the upper supporter (130) may have a complex shape. Therefore, the upper supporter (130) can be easily manufactured into a complex shape, for example, by injection molding a plastic material. The specific structure of the upper supporter (130) is described in detail below.

[0113] The coil substrate (140) is arranged on the upper side of the upper supporter (130), and is provided in multiple numbers spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction, and a working coil (140a) can be printed on it.

[0114] A typical working coil (140a) is manufactured by winding the coil in a spiral shape. In the case of such a working coil (140a), the entire working coil (140a) may be enlarged to accommodate the coil winding. A large working coil (140a) reduces the spatial efficiency of the heating area of ​​the electric range and increases power consumption.

[0115] In an embodiment, a coil substrate (140) on which a working coil (140a) is printed may be used. Instead of the working coil (140a) being wound on the coil substrate (140), it may be provided in a manner in which it is printed on the coil substrate (140).

[0116] When printing a working coil (140a), the working coil (140a) can be printed densely in a small area, and the working coils (140a) can be printed so that they are spaced apart from each other in the upper and lower direction of the substrate to form multiple layers.

[0117] Accordingly, when a working coil (140a) is printed on a coil substrate (140), the area of ​​the coil substrate (140) can be reduced and the length of the working coil (140a) can be sufficiently extended compared to the method in which the working coil (140a) is wound. Accordingly, a coil substrate (140) equipped with a working coil (140a) having a small area can be manufactured.

[0118] In addition, since the coil substrate (140) has a thin film form, the coil substrate (140) on which the working coil (140a) is provided can have a very slim form compared to the way the working coil (140a) is wound.

[0119] Therefore, in the embodiment, by using a coil substrate (140) on which a working coil (140a) is printed, the volume occupied by the working coil (140a) can be reduced and the total length of the working coil (140a) can be sufficiently extended. Accordingly, the entire electric range can be manufactured slim.

[0120] As illustrated in Fig. 3a, compared to the method in which the working coil (140a) is wound, in the embodiment, a large number of small-area coil substrates (140) can be placed on the electric range. Accordingly, a large number of working coils (140a) can be densely placed on the upper part of the electric range.

[0121] The coil substrate (140) can be arranged without gaps with adjacent coil substrates (140), compared to the way the working coil (140a) is wound. Due to this structure, a plurality of coil substrates (140) can be densely arranged in an electric range without any empty spaces.

[0122] Accordingly, the empty space where the working coil (140a) is not located in the area where the coil substrate (140) is placed can be minimized, so that a large number of heating elements can be heated simultaneously, thereby improving the space efficiency of the electric range.

[0123] In addition, since the working coil (140a) is printed on the coil substrate (140), the working coil (140a) does not necessarily have to be arranged in a circular shape, and for example, corresponding to the shape of the coil substrate (140) which is rectangular, the working coil (140a) can be printed in a spiral shape with a generally rectangular shape.

[0124] Due to the aforementioned structure, a working coil (140a) having a very long length can be provided. In addition, the working coils (140a) are densely arranged on the coil substrate (140), and each working coil (140a) can be separated from each other and operate independently.

[0125] Accordingly, only the working coils (140a) that are at least partially overlapping with the heated object may operate to form a magnetic field, and the remaining working coils (140a) may not operate. Due to this structure, the user can freely place the heated object anywhere on the cover plate (120).

[0126] Accordingly, convenience is provided to the user, and the working coil (140a) that does not overlap with the heated body does not operate, so power consumption can be significantly reduced.

[0127] The ferrite module (150) may be provided in multiple numbers, arranged on the upper side of the upper supporter (130), arranged on the lower side of the coil substrate (140), and arranged at positions corresponding to each of the multiple working coils (140a).

[0128] Since a working coil (140a) is printed on the coil substrate (140), when high-frequency power is applied to the working coil (140a), a magnetic field is formed around the ferrite module (150) and the coil substrate (140), and the formed magnetic field can form an eddy current in the heated body.

[0129] Ferrite modules (150) may be arranged on the lower side of the coil substrate (140) in a number corresponding to positions corresponding to the working coils (140a). In another embodiment, multiple working coils (140a) may be arranged on one ferrite module (150). In this case, multiple working coils (140a) may be arranged to overlap each other in the vertical direction on one and the same ferrite module (150).

[0130] In an embodiment, the ferrite module (150) may be provided in an overall rectangular shape.

[0131] A ferrite module (150) can be formed by insert-molding a ferrite material and a plastic material. In this case, in one ferrite module (150), the ferrite material can be arranged in multiple pieces spaced apart from each other. The ferrite module (150) will be described in detail below.

[0132] Various boards equipped with various control elements and electric circuits for the operation of the electric range may be equipped in the electric range. These boards may be equipped as a main board (170), an EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) filter (190), an SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply) board (180), an inverter board (210), a resonant board (220), and an indicator board (250).

[0133] The main board (170) may be equipped with a control unit that controls the electric range. The main board (170) may be equipped to receive power from an external power source and communicate with an external device via wire or wirelessly.

[0134] The EMI filter (190) can suppress electromagnetic interference generated by electricity. The EMI filter (190) can receive AC power from an external power source. In addition, the EMI filter (190) can reduce noise (i.e., EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference)) of the received AC power and provide the AC power with reduced noise to the SMPS board (180).

[0135] The SMPS substrate (180) can supply electricity to an electric range. The SMPS substrate (180) can receive AC power with reduced noise from an EMI filter (190). In addition, the SMPS substrate (180) can rectify the AC power received into DC power and provide the rectified DC power to the inverter substrate (210).

[0136] The inverter substrate (210) can apply a resonant current to the working coil (140a). The inverter substrate (210) can include an inverter unit that applies a resonant current to the working coil (140a) through a switching operation. A plurality of inverter units can be provided, and the switching operation of the inverter units can be controlled by a control unit provided on the main substrate (170).

[0137] Here, the inverter section receives direct current power from the SMPS substrate (180) and performs a switching operation based on the received direct current power, thereby applying a resonant current to the working coil (140a).

[0138] And the inverter unit may include two switching elements, and the two switching elements may be alternately turned on and off by a switching signal provided from the control unit. And, a high-frequency alternating current (i.e., resonant current) may be generated by the switching operation of these two switching elements, and the generated high-frequency alternating current may be applied to the working coil (140a).

[0139] An inverter substrate (210) according to an exemplary embodiment may include a resonant capacitor, as shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 7. That is, the inverter substrate (210) illustrated in FIG. 3A is a form in which the inverter portion and the resonant capacitor are integrated.

[0140] According to another embodiment, the inverter substrate (210) may be equipped with only an inverter section without a resonant capacitor, as shown in FIG. 17. In this case, a separate resonant substrate (220) equipped with a resonant capacitor may be equipped in the electric range.

[0141] Below, the resonant substrate (220) and the resonant capacitor will be described first. The resonant capacitor is electrically connected to the inverter unit, and when a resonant current is applied to the working coil (140a) by the switching operation of the inverter unit, resonance begins.

[0142] In addition, when the resonant capacitor resonates, the current flowing in the working coil (140a) connected to the resonant capacitor increases. That is, through this process, an eddy current can be induced in the heated body placed on the upper side of the working coil (140a) connected to the resonant capacitor.

[0143] A plurality of resonant capacitors may be provided. In the case of an integrated type in which the inverter unit and the resonant capacitor are all provided on the inverter substrate (210), the resonant capacitor may be placed on the inverter substrate (210) at a distance from the inverter unit.

[0144] Of course, in the case where the inverter substrate (210) and the resonant substrate (220) are separated from each other and exist separately, the resonant capacitor can be provided on the resonant substrate (220).

[0145] The indicator board (250) may be equipped with a light source. The light source may be, for example, equipped in the form of multiple LEDs arranged in a row.

[0146] The indicator board (250) lights up when the electric range is in operation, thereby informing the user of the operation of the heating element. In addition, the indicator board (250) can also inform the user of the operating status of the electric range by changing the lighting shape, color, etc. of multiple LEDs.

[0147] Fig. 3b is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electric range according to another embodiment. The electric range may include a lower supporter (260) arranged on the upper side of the bottom plate (111) of the case (110). The lower supporter (260) is arranged on the lower side of the upper supporter (130), accommodated in the case (110), arranged on the lower side of the substrates coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130), and may support the upper supporter (130).

[0148] The lower supporter (260) is formed in a plate shape, and holes can be formed in the corresponding portions of the inlet hole (1112) and the discharge hole (1113) so that air can flow through the inlet hole (1112) and the discharge hole (1113) formed in the bottom plate (111) described later.

[0149] A plurality of substrates, a blower fan (230), a heat sink (240), a ferrite module (150), and a coil substrate (140) are arranged on the upper supporter (130), and the load of these components can be supported by the upper supporter (130). Since a plurality of components are connected to the constant supporter, the load of these components may cause the upper supporter (130) to sag downward.

[0150] Accordingly, the lower supporter (260) is placed on the lower side of the upper supporter (130) to support the upper supporter (130) in which a plurality of parts are combined, thereby preventing the upper supporter (130) from sagging downward.

[0151] When the electric range is assembled, the lower supporter (260) can be positioned at a vertical distance from the lower supporter (260) so as to support relatively large components provided on various substrates, a blower fan (230) and a heat sink (240) that are larger in volume than other components.

[0152] On the upper surface of the lower supporter (260), protrusions may protrude upwardly to support the upper supporter (130) or a component coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130). Meanwhile, on the upper surface of the bottom plate (111) of the case (110), protrusions may protrude upwardly to support the lower supporter (260).

[0153] Various substrates may be placed on the upper side of the lower supporter (260). Therefore, it is necessary to electrically insulate the substrates that may come into contact with the lower supporter (260) from the bottom plate (111) of the case (110) made of a material such as aluminum to prevent leakage and electrical short circuits.

[0154] Accordingly, the lower supporter (260) is formed of an electrically insulating material and is placed between the bottom plate (111) of the case (110) and the substrates to electrically insulate the substrates from the bottom plate (111). The lower supporter (260) may be formed of, for example, an electrically insulating material such as MICA.

[0155] The electric range may include an insulating material (270) and a MICA sheet (280). The insulating material (270) may be placed between the upper supporter (130) and the cover plate (120) to suppress heat transfer from the heated body to the upper supporter (130).

[0156] The heat generated by the heated body can pass through the cover plate (120) and be transferred to the upper supporter (130) placed inside the electric range and various parts connected thereto.

[0157] This heat transfer heats the inside of the electric range, and especially, when transferred to various substrates, it can have a negative effect on the operation of the electric range. Therefore, by placing an insulating material (270) between the cover plate (120) and the upper supporter (130), heat transfer from the heated object to the inside of the electric range is suppressed, thereby preventing the heating of internal components, and thus improving the operating performance of the electric range.

[0158] The insulation material (270) may be formed of, for example, a carbon material that has good insulation performance even when manufactured with a relatively thin thickness, but is not limited thereto.

[0159] The insulating material (270) is formed in a plate shape and may be provided in multiple pieces to cover the coil substrate (140). The insulating material (270) may be separated from each other in the horizontal direction of the electric range as a whole and formed as an integral part in the vertical direction. That is, the longitudinal direction of one insulating material (270) may be arranged parallel to the vertical direction of the electric range.

[0160] The mica sheet (280) is placed between the upper supporter (130) and the cover plate (120), and can be placed at at least one position on the upper or lower side of the insulation material (270).

[0161] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3b, the mica sheet (280) is placed on both the upper and lower sides of the insulation (270). In another embodiment, the mica sheet (280) may be placed on only one of the upper or lower sides of the insulation (270).

[0162] The mica sheet (280) may be provided in a shape corresponding to the insulation material (270). Accordingly, the mica sheet (280) may be separated from each other in the transverse direction of the electric range as a whole and formed as an integral part in the longitudinal direction. That is, the longitudinal direction of one insulation material (270) may be arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electric range.

[0163] The mica sheet (280) is formed of mica material and, together with the insulation (270), can suppress heat transfer from the heated object to the upper supporter (130) inside the electric range. In addition, the mica sheet (280) is arranged to be in contact with the insulation (270), so as to suppress damage to the insulation (270) due to impact.

[0164] In particular, since the carbon material insulation (270) is weak to impact and easily damaged, the mica sheet (280) can support the insulation (270) to prevent damage to the insulation (270), thereby increasing the durability of the insulation (270).

[0165] Meanwhile, the insulation material (270) and the mica sheet (280) are formed to be shorter than the others in the area where the input interface (160) is placed so as not to obscure the input interface (160), thereby avoiding the input interface (160). Unless otherwise stated, the following description will be made with reference to the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 3b.

[0166] Fig. 4a is a plan view of Fig. 1 with the cover plate (120) omitted. Fig. 4b is a drawing showing a coil substrate (140) according to an embodiment. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view looking in the 5-5 direction of Fig. 4a. Fig. 6 is a bottom view showing an electric range according to an embodiment.

[0167] Various types of boards may be equipped with elements that generate heat when the electric range is in operation.

[0168] For example, the switching elements responsible for on / off control in electric ranges generate significant heat. Therefore, these elements require forced cooling to prevent overheating, which can cause the range to shut down or malfunction.

[0169] For this purpose, the electric range may include a blower fan (230) and a heat sink (240). The blower fan (230) and the heat sink (240) may serve to cool various heated substrates and other components.

[0170] The blower fan (230) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130) and can be positioned at a location spaced apart from the substrates. The blower fan (230) can be provided to exhaust air toward the heat sink (240). The blower fan (230) is electrically connected to the main substrate (170) and its operation can be controlled by a control unit provided on the main substrate (170).

[0171] The heat sink (240) is placed on the lower side of the upper supporter (130) and may be placed in a longitudinal direction parallel to the air discharge direction of the blower fan (230). The heat sink (240) may be coupled to the lower surface of the inverter substrate (210).

[0172] In the embodiment, the inverter substrates (210) are provided as a pair spaced apart from each other, so that the heat sinks (240) can be provided as a pair so as to be coupled to each inverter substrate (210). Corresponding to the pair of heat sinks (240), the blower fans (230) can be provided as a pair, each positioned corresponding to the pair of heat sinks (240).

[0173] A plurality of cooling fins may be formed in the heat sink (240), and an air passage may be formed inside the heat sink (240) in a direction parallel to the length thereof, through which air may pass. Accordingly, air discharged from the exhaust port of the blower fan (230) cools the heat sink (240) while passing through the outer surface of the heat sink (240) and the inner air passage, thereby effectively cooling the inverter substrate (210).

[0174] The heat sink (240) is coupled to the inverter board (210) to increase the heat dissipation area of ​​the inverter board (210) so that the inverter board (210) can be effectively cooled by air flowing through the blower fan (230).

[0175] Since the inverter board (210) is equipped with an inverter unit, which is a switching element, the inverter unit consumes a relatively large amount of power and can be heated to a higher temperature than other elements. Accordingly, the heat sink (240) can be coupled to the inverter board (210) to effectively cool the inverter unit.

[0176] Meanwhile, since the air flowing by the blower fan (230) flows through the entire lower side of the lower supporter (260), other substrates besides the inverter substrate (210) are also cooled by the forcedly flowing air, so that the entire inside of the electric range can be cooled.

[0177] As illustrated in Fig. 6, the bottom plate (111) of the case (110) may include an inlet hole (1112) and an exhaust hole (1113). The inlet hole (1112) is formed at a position corresponding to the blower fan (230), and air can be introduced from the outside.

[0178] The exhaust hole (1113) is formed at a position corresponding to the air exhaust portion of the heat sink (240), and air can be exhausted. The exhaust hole (1113) can be formed at a position adjacent to the outlet of the air flow path formed in the heat sink (240). Since the heat sink (240) and the blower fan (230) are each formed in pairs, the inlet hole (1112) and the exhaust hole (1113) can also be formed in pairs correspondingly.

[0179] The working coil (140a) may be formed in multiple layers on the coil substrate (140). For example, a sensing coil for sensing a heated object may be printed on the uppermost part of the coil substrate (140), and a plurality of working coils (140a) may be arranged in layers below it.

[0180] Figure 4b shows a cross-section of a portion of a coil substrate (140) where a working coil (140a) is positioned below a sensing coil.

[0181] In Fig. 4b, the working coil (140a) has an overall rectangular shape and is formed in a spiral shape. Due to this structure, the working coil (140a) has a shape corresponding to the rectangular mounting groove (131) and the ferrite module (150), and can be printed densely, thereby increasing the total length of the working coil (140a).

[0182] However, as another example, the working coil (140a) may be formed in a polygonal, circular, or oval shape.

[0183] As described above, a single working coil (140a) illustrated in FIG. 4b may be arranged in multiple layers, spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction of the coil substrate (140). However, for clarity, in the following, the working coils (140a) that overlap each other in the vertical direction and form multiple layers may be referred to as one identical working coil (140a).

[0184] As shown in Fig. 4b, a plurality of working coils (140a) can be arranged in the lateral direction of one coil substrate (140).

[0185] In Fig. 4b, for example, one coil substrate (140) is illustrated on which two working coils (140a) are printed in the horizontal direction and four working coils (140a) are printed in the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the size of the coil substrate (140) and the number of working coils (140a) printed on one coil substrate (140) may be changed in consideration of the shape or size of the entire electric range and the ease of assembly or disassembly.

[0186] Meanwhile, a through hole (1419) may be formed between adjacent working coils (140a) in a single coil substrate (140). A first piece (1321) of an upper supporter (130) may be fitted into this through hole (1419). As the first piece (1321) is fitted into the through hole (1419), the coil substrate (140) may be placed at a designed position. The through hole (1419) may have a shape corresponding to the first piece (1321) and the slit (1323) of the upper supporter (130).

[0187] In addition, due to this structure, the slit (1323) formed in the first piece (1321) is not blocked by the coil substrate (140), and the light irradiated from the indicator substrate (250) can pass through the slit (1323) hole of the upper supporter (130) and transmit through the cover plate (120).

[0188] One working coil (140a) is positioned corresponding to one ferrite module (150) and can overlap each other in the vertical direction. That is, one working coil (140a) can be positioned corresponding to one ferrite module (150).

[0189] At this time, a coil boundary (1412) may be provided between adjacent working coils (140a). The coil boundary (1412) is arranged in a direction in which the longitudinal direction intersects the longitudinal direction of the through hole (1419), and of course, the through hole (1419) is not formed in the coil boundary (1412).

[0190] The lower surface of the coil substrate (140) is supported by the second piece (1322), and at this time, the coil boundary portion (1412) can be placed at a position corresponding to the second piece (1322) of the boundary rib (132).

[0191] In Fig. 5, the direction of air flow is indicated by an arrow. When the blower fan (230) operates, air can be drawn into the electric range from the outside through the inlet hole (1112). A portion of the drawn air passes through the outer surface of the heat sink (240) and the air passage formed within the heat sink (240), and the remainder of the drawn air can be diffused throughout the entire inside of the case (110) of the electric range.

[0192] The air forced to flow inside the case (110) can be discharged to the outside through the exhaust hole (1113). In particular, the inverter substrate (210) to which the heat sink (240) is coupled can be well cooled by the forced air flow. Accordingly, the inverter unit, which is a switching element heated to a high temperature, can be effectively cooled by the heat sink (240) and the air.

[0193] In the embodiment, the blower fan (230) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130), the heat sink (240) is coupled to the inverter board (210), and the inverter board (210) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130). Consequently, since the cooling devices, the blower fan (230) and the heat sink (240), are both coupled to the upper supporter (130), the case (110) may not be provided with a separate structure for coupling the blower fan (230) and the heat sink (240).

[0194] Therefore, the support structure of the electric range is simplified overall, which simplifies the structure of the electric range and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0195] In addition, since the structure in contact with the blower fan (230) and the heat sink (240) in the case (110) is omitted, assembly and disassembly of the case (110) become easier, and maintenance work of the electric range can become easier.

[0196] Fig. 7 is a drawing of Fig. 6 with the case (110) omitted. Fig. 8a is a perspective view showing an upper supporter (130) according to one embodiment. Fig. 8b is a perspective view showing an upper supporter according to another embodiment.

[0197] Fig. 9 is a plan view showing an upper supporter (130) according to an embodiment. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view looking in the direction 10-10 of Fig. 9. Fig. 11 is a cross-sectional view looking in the direction 11-11 of Fig. 9.

[0198] The upper supporter (130) may be formed in a plate shape as a whole, and may be provided with a structure in which a plurality of fixing grooves (131) are formed convexly downward.

[0199] The upper supporter (130) may be manufactured as a single piece, for example, by injection molding. In another embodiment, the upper supporter (130) may be provided in multiple separate pieces, and each piece of the multiple upper supporters (130) may be assembled and installed inside the electric range.

[0200] The upper supporter (130) may include a flat plate (135) arranged in a direction parallel to the lateral direction of the electric range, and a side plate (136) bent downward from an edge of the flat plate (135). A ferrite module (150) and a coil substrate (140) are arranged on the flat plate (135), and the side plate (136) may support the flat plate (135) at an edge of the flat plate (135).

[0201] A ventilation hole penetrating the upper supporter (130) may be formed in a portion of the flat plate (135) of the upper supporter (130) except for the mounting groove (131) in which the ferrite module (150) and the coil substrate (140) are mounted. Such a ventilation hole may be formed, for example, at the edge of the flat plate or at the point where the first piece (1321) and the second piece (1322) of the boundary rib (132) intersect.

[0202] A portion of the air forced to flow from the lower side of the upper supporter (130) by the blower fan (230) passes through the ventilation hole and flows to the upper side of the upper supporter (130), thereby effectively cooling the ferrite module (150) and coil substrate (140) placed on the upper side of the upper supporter (130), thereby suppressing their overheating.

[0203] The upper supporter (130) may include a fixing groove (131) and a boundary rib (132).

[0204] The settling groove (131) is formed by sinking the flat plate (135), and is arranged to be aligned with each other in the horizontal and vertical directions of the upper supporter (130), and may be provided in multiple numbers so that each of the multiple ferrite modules (150) can be settling. The settling groove (131) is generally formed in a rectangular shape, and therefore, the coil substrate (140) and the ferrite module (150) having a rectangular shape can be fitted into the settling groove (131).

[0205] Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the anchoring grooves (131) are arranged in a zigzag shape when viewed from the top of the upper supporter (130), and may not necessarily be aligned in the horizontal and vertical directions. For example, when the coil substrate (140) has a hexagonal shape, a plurality of anchoring grooves (131) may be arranged in a zigzag shape like a honeycomb.

[0206] The boundary rib (132) forms a boundary of a plurality of anchoring grooves (131), is provided to protrude from the upper surface of the upper supporter (130), and may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0207] The boundary rib (132) may include a first piece (1321) and a second piece (1322). The first piece (1321) may be arranged in a longitudinal direction laterally. The second piece (1322) may be arranged in a longitudinal direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first piece (1321).

[0208] Referring to Fig. 4a, the first piece (1321) may be arranged in a longitudinal direction, and the second piece (1322) may be arranged in a transverse direction. Since the first piece (1321) and the second piece (1322) are arranged in a direction in which their longitudinal directions intersect each other, the upper surface of the upper supporter (130) may be formed in a grid shape overall.

[0209] A slit (1323) may be formed in the first piece (1321). The slit (1323) may be formed to penetrate the upper supporter (130) and may be formed in the shape of a narrow and long hole. An indicator substrate (250) may be placed at a position corresponding to the position where the slit (1323) is formed in the upper supporter (130).

[0210] Accordingly, since the first piece (1321) and the slit (1323) are longitudinally aligned with the vertical direction of the upper supporter (130), the indicator substrate (250) can also be longitudinally aligned with the vertical direction of the upper supporter (130).

[0211] In the indicator board (250), a light source irradiates light in an upward direction, and the irradiated light passes through a slit (1323) and transmits through a cover plate (120) made of glass, so that a user can see the irradiated light.

[0212] The slit (1323) and the indicator substrate (250) are arranged so that their longitudinal direction is parallel to the vertical direction of the upper supporter (130) and are spaced apart from each other, so that the user can see the irradiated light that is elongated in the longitudinal direction and spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction.

[0213] The first piece (1321) may be formed to have a relatively high height, and the second piece (1322) may be formed to have a lower height than the first piece (1321). A slit (1323) is formed in the first piece (1321), and since light passing through the slit (1323) needs to be clearly visible to the user without being diffused, the first piece (1321) may be formed to have a relatively high height so that the light does not diffuse until it passes through the upper surface of the cover plate (120).

[0214] Since the insulation material (270) and the mica sheet (280) placed on the upper side of the first piece (1321) are separated from each other at the slit (1323), the insulation material (270) and the mica sheet (280) do not cover the slit (1323), so that light passing through the slit (1323) can directly reach the cover plate (120).

[0215] The second piece (1322) is formed relatively low, and an insulating material (270) and a mica sheet (280) may be placed on the upper side of the second piece (1322). The insulating material (270) or the mica sheet (280) may be placed such that the longitudinal direction thereof is parallel to the vertical direction of the upper supporter (130).

[0216] Accordingly, the insulation material (270) and the mica sheet (280) can be arranged as a single unit in the vertical direction of the upper supporter (130) and separated from each other in the horizontal direction. The insulation material (270) and the mica sheet (280) can be separated from each other with the first piece (1321) as the boundary.

[0217] That is, a plurality of insulating materials (270) and mica sheets (280) can be separated from each other by the first piece (1321) and placed on the upper side of the second piece (1322). Accordingly, the second piece (1322) can be formed relatively low to form a space in which the insulating materials (270), mica sheets (280), and the coil boundary portion (1412) of the coil substrate (140) are placed.

[0218] Meanwhile, as another embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8b, the boundary rib (132) may be formed only with the second piece (1322) in both the horizontal and vertical directions. However, even in this case, a slit (1323) may be formed in the second piece (1322) at a position corresponding to the indicator substrate (250).

[0219] A ferrite module (150) may include a ferrite core (151) and a core fixing member (152). The ferrite core (151) may form a magnetic field. When high-frequency power is applied to a working coil (140a) printed on a coil substrate (140), a magnetic field is formed around the ferrite core (151), and the formed magnetic field may form an eddy current in a heated body.

[0220] The core fixing part (152) is equipped with a ferrite core (151) and can fix the ferrite core (151) to the fixing groove (131). The core fixing part (152) is coupled to the upper supporter (130), is formed by insert injection with the ferrite core (151), and can fix the ferrite core (151).

[0221] The core fixing part (152) forms the outer shape of the ferrite module (150) and may be formed in an overall rectangular shape. Meanwhile, the ferrite core (151) may be formed in a plurality of pieces and joined to the core fixing part (152) by insert injection. Accordingly, the ferrite module (150) may have an overall rectangular shape.

[0222] Fig. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing the upper supporter (130) and the ferrite module (150). Fig. 13 is a plan view showing the state in which the ferrite module (150) is coupled to the upper supporter (130). Fig. 14 is a plan view showing the state in which the coil substrate (140) is coupled in the state of Fig. 13.

[0223] As illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 14, a ferrite module (150) can first be mounted in a mounting groove (131) formed on the upper portion of an upper supporter (130). Next, after the ferrite module (150) is mounted, a coil substrate (140) can be mounted on the upper supporter (130). In this order, the mounting of the coil substrate (140) on the upper supporter (130) can be completed.

[0224] The coil substrate (140) and the ferrite module (150) may be provided so as to be supported by at least one of the side or bottom surface of the mounting groove while placed in the mounting groove (131).

[0225] Each ferrite module (150) can be independently inserted into each mounting groove (131). When each ferrite module (150) is inserted into the mounting groove (131), the side surface of the ferrite module (150) can be supported by the side surface of the mounting groove. Additionally, the side surface of the ferrite module (150) can be more stably supported by the first piece (1321) and the second piece (1322) of the boundary rib (132).

[0226] When the coil substrate (140) is placed on top of the upper supporter (130), the lower surface of the coil substrate (140) can be supported by the second piece (1322) of the boundary rib (132). At this time, the coil boundary portion (1412) of the coil substrate (140) can be located on the upper surface of the second piece (1322).

[0227] A first piece (1321) of a boundary rib (132) can be fitted into a through hole (1419) of a coil substrate (140). Accordingly, the coil substrate (140) is placed at a designed position, and is supported by the first piece (1321), so that lateral movement of the upper supporter (130) can be suppressed.

[0228] A substrate joint (141) may be provided to stably mount the coil substrate (140) on the upper supporter (130). The substrate joint (141) is joined to the coil substrate (140) and may join the coil substrate (140) to the upper supporter (130). The substrate joint (141) may be formed integrally with the coil substrate (140) or may be manufactured separately and joined to the coil substrate (140).

[0229] The substrate joint portion (141) may be formed to protrude from the longitudinal end of the coil substrate (140). This protruding substrate joint portion (141) may be joined to the upper supporter (130) by a joining mechanism such as a screw bolt.

[0230] A connecting pin (1411) may be provided at the edge of the coil substrate (140). When the coil substrate (140) is mounted on the upper supporter (130) by the substrate joint (141), the connecting pin (1411) comes into contact with the terminal formed on the upper supporter (130), and thus the connecting pin (1411) and the terminal of the upper supporter (130) can be electrically connected to each other.

[0231] The terminal of the upper supporter (130) can be electrically connected to other electrical components by a cable or the like.

[0232] In the embodiment, the ferrite module (150) can be easily and stably mounted on the upper supporter (130) by means of a mounting groove (131) formed on the upper portion of the upper supporter (130) and a boundary rib (132) formed surrounding the mounting groove (131).

[0233] In addition, since the first piece (1321) is fitted into the coil substrate (140), the coil substrate (140) can be placed in the designed position when mounted on the upper supporter (130), and does not move in the lateral direction of the upper supporter (130), i.e., in the horizontal and vertical directions of the upper supporter (130), so the coil substrate (140) can be easily assembled to the upper supporter (130).

[0234] The electric range may include an input interface (160) that is positioned on the upper portion of the upper supporter (130). The input interface (160) may be coupled to the upper supporter (130). To this end, the upper supporter (130) may be formed such that its upper surface is sunken downward and may include an insertion groove (134) into which the input interface (160) is inserted.

[0235] The insertion groove (134) may be provided in a generally rectangular shape to correspond to the rectangular input interface (160). The insertion groove (134) and the input interface (160) may be positioned in the front center of the electric range to facilitate input from the user's perspective.

[0236] A hole may be formed at the bottom of the insertion groove (134) through which a cable or the like can pass for electrical connection between the input interface (160) and other components.

[0237] Fig. 15 is a bottom view of the upper supporter (130). Fig. 16 is a drawing showing the state in which the indicator board (250) is combined in the state of Fig. 15. Fig. 17 is a drawing showing the state in which various parts are combined in the state of Fig. 16.

[0238] Various substrates can be joined to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130). These substrates can be joined by a joining mechanism such as a screw bolt, for example.

[0239] The main board (170) is connected to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130), and a control unit for controlling the electric range can be configured.

[0240] The SMPS substrate (180) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130) and can supply electricity to the electric range. The SMPS substrates (180) can be provided in pairs to supply electricity to a plurality of working coils (140a).

[0241] The EMI filter (190) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130) and can suppress electromagnetic interference generated by electricity. Since the EMI filter (190) is electrically connected to the SMPS board (180), it can be provided as a pair to correspond to each pair of SMPS boards (180).

[0242] The inverter substrate (210) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130) and can apply resonant current to the working coil (140a). The inverter substrate (210) can also be provided in pairs to supply resonant current to a plurality of working coils (140a).

[0243] Meanwhile, as illustrated in Fig. 17, an electric range in which the inverter substrate (210) and the resonant substrate (220) are separated from each other may also be provided. The resonant substrate (220) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130), is arranged separately from the inverter substrate (210), and may include a resonant capacitor.

[0244] In this way, various substrates necessary for the operation of the electric range can be provided on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130). At this time, each substrate can be placed at a position spaced apart from each other on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130).

[0245] Each substrate can be inverted and combined on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130). That is, among the components provided on each substrate, components that occupy a relatively large volume can be provided to be placed on the lower surface of the substrate.

[0246] Due to this structure, various substrates can be easily combined with the lower surface of the upper supporter (130) without any obstacles.

[0247] Meanwhile, the indicator substrate (250) is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter (130), is provided in multiple pieces spaced apart from each other, and may be equipped with a light source. Unlike other substrates, the indicator substrate (250) may be placed in a position partially overlapping with other substrates.

[0248] The indicator board (250) is formed in a bar shape and can be arranged so that its length is parallel to the lateral direction of the upper supporter (130).

[0249] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, the slits (1323) formed in the upper supporter (130) are formed so that their longitudinal direction is parallel to the vertical direction of the upper supporter (130), and can also be aligned in a vertical line. In addition, the slits (1323) can be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction of the upper supporter (130).

[0250] The indicator substrate (250) may be positioned to overlap with the slit (1323) through which light passes. Accordingly, the indicator substrate (250) may be positioned to cover the slit (1323) on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130).

[0251] Accordingly, the indicator board (250) may be provided in multiple numbers so that the longitudinal direction is parallel to the vertical direction of the upper supporter (130) and is spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction of the upper supporter (130).

[0252] Except for the indicator board (250), various boards for operating the aforementioned electric range can be spaced apart and joined to the lower surface of the board. Boards provided as a pair can also be spaced apart from each other.

[0253] In addition, a blower fan (230) constituting a cooling device may be positioned at a position spaced apart from the substrates on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130). Meanwhile, a heat sink (240) constituting a cooling device may be coupled to the upper supporter (130) in a form coupled to the lower surface of the inverter substrate (210).

[0254] In an embodiment, a ferrite module (150) and a coil substrate (140) are combined on the upper part of the supporter, and various substrates for operating an electric range and a cooling device can be combined on the lower part of the supporter.

[0255] In this way, most of the electrical components, such as the circuit board, blower fan (230), etc., that are involved in the operation of the electric range and operate by receiving electricity can be connected to the upper supporter (130). Due to this structure, the assembly and disassembly performance of the electric range can be significantly improved.

[0256] That is, when assembling an electric range, a ferrite module (150), a coil substrate (140), and an input interface (160) are first assembled on the upper side of the upper supporter (130), and various substrates and a cooling device can be assembled on the lower side of the upper supporter (130).

[0257] Next, by placing the insulation material (270) and the mica sheet (280) on the upper side of the upper supporter (130), placing the lower supporter (260) on the lower side of the upper supporter (130), and then combining the cover plate (120) and the case (110), the assembly of the electric range can be completed.

[0258] At this time, since the case (110) does not have a support structure that supports the parts that are coupled to the upper supporter (130), there is no need to fit these parts to the support structure, so assembling the case (110) can be made very easy.

[0259] Likewise, when disassembling an electric range for repair, by disassembling the case (110) and cover plate (120) and disassembling the lower supporter (260), the upper supporter (130) where various parts are combined can be accessed, and any defective parts can be easily replaced.

[0260] In addition, since the ferrite modules (150) are separated from each other and inserted into the mounting grooves (131) of the upper supporters (130), only the defective ferrite module (150) can be replaced, making it easy to perform repair work on the electric range.

[0261] Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 15 to 17, the work of assembling various components on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130) can be performed in the following order. First, the indicator substrate (250) can be combined so as to cover the slit (1323) at the location where the slit (1323) is formed on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130).

[0262] Next, various substrates and a blower fan (230) can be placed at designed locations on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130) and coupled to the upper supporter (130). At this time, the heat sink (240) can be coupled to the inverter substrate (210). Of course, various substrates other than the heat sink (240) and the indicator substrate (250) can be coupled to positions spaced apart from each other on the lower surface of the upper supporter (130).

[0263] Next, electrical connections between various electrical components and cable connection work for electrical connection to external power sources can be performed.

[0264] Additionally, the disassembly process can be performed in the reverse order of the assembly process described above.

[0265] Fig. 18 is an exploded view of an upper supporter (130) and a ferrite module (150) according to one embodiment. Fig. 19 is an exploded view of a ferrite module (150) according to one embodiment. The ferrite module (150) may include a ferrite core (151) and a core fixing part (152).

[0266] The ferrite core (151) forms a magnetic field, and multiple pieces can be arranged spaced apart from each other. The core fixing member (152) is coupled to the upper supporter (130), is formed by insert molding with the ferrite core (151), and can fix the ferrite core (151).

[0267] The ferrite module (150) is formed of a ferrite material and can generate a magnetic field when current is applied to the working coil (140a). The core fixing part (152) can be made of a plastic material. The ferrite core (151) and the core fixing part (152) can be manufactured by insert injection.

[0268] One ferrite module (150) can correspond to one working coil (140a). That is, one working coil (140a) and one ferrite module (150) can form a set to generate a magnetic field.

[0269] In one ferrite module (150), a plurality of pieces of ferrite core (151) can be arranged spaced apart from each other. The plurality of pieces forming one ferrite core (151) can maintain a spaced-apart position from each other by a core fixing member (152).

[0270] In the embodiment, the ferrite module (150) is manufactured by insert injection molding a ferrite core (151) and a core fixing part (152) made of plastic material, so that they can be combined with each other. Since the shape of the core fixing part (152) can be freely formed by insert injection molding, even if the ferrite pieces forming the ferrite core (151) are provided in various shapes, the core fixing part (152) can be easily manufactured in a shape corresponding to the mounting groove (131) of the upper supporter (130).

[0271] Accordingly, the ferrite pieces can be manufactured to have various shapes, and the core fixing portion (152) is manufactured to have a shape corresponding to the fixing groove (131), so that the ferrite module (150) can be stably coupled and mounted to the upper supporter (130).

[0272] In Fig. 19, the structure of a ferrite module (150) is schematically illustrated. The ferrite module (150) illustrated in Fig. 19 is configured such that a ferrite core (151) is composed of a plurality of pieces of different sizes, and a core fixing portion (152) is provided with a structure in which the upper portion is open and supports the lower portion of the ferrite core (151).

[0273] The ferrite module (150) described below can be arranged so that at least a portion of the upper portion of the core fixing portion (152) is open, as in the structure schematically illustrated in FIG. 19, and at least a portion of the ferrite core (151) arranged on the core fixing portion (152) faces the coil substrate (140) arranged on the upper side.

[0274] Hereinafter, the structure of a ferrite core (151), a core fixing part (152), and a ferrite module (150) including them according to various embodiments will be described in detail. The ferrite core (151) can be formed into a first type, a second type, or a third type. Accordingly, the shape of the core fixing part (152) can also be changed.

[0275] The ferrite core (151) may be formed in any one of the following forms: a first type in which a portion of the upper surface is provided to cover the core fixing portion (152), a second type in which a fixing groove (1513) is formed for fixing to the core fixing portion (152), or a third type in which at least one corner is formed and includes an inclined portion (1514) for fixing to the core fixing portion (152).

[0276] Hereinafter, the terms type 1, type 2, and type 3 may be used not only to distinguish the type of ferrite core (151), but also to distinguish the type of core fixing part (152) having a shape corresponding to each type, and the type of ferrite module (150) in which the ferrite core (151) and the core fixing part (152) are combined.

[0277] Fig. 20 is a perspective view of a ferrite module (150) according to another embodiment. Fig. 21 is a plan view of Fig. 20. Fig. 22 is a side view of Fig. 21. Fig. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 23-23 in Fig. 21. Fig. 24 is a perspective view showing a ferrite core (151) according to one embodiment.

[0278] Figures 20 to 24 illustrate a first type ferrite core (151). The common structure of the first and second types will be described first.

[0279] In the case of the first type or the second type, the ferrite core (151) may include a first ferrite (1511) and a second ferrite (1512). The first ferrites (1511) are arranged at each corner of the core fixing part (152) provided in a rectangular shape, and may be provided in multiple numbers. At least one second ferrite (1512) is arranged between a plurality of first ferrites (1511), and may be provided in multiple numbers.

[0280] The first ferrite (1511) is generally formed in a plate shape with a predetermined thickness and may have an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape. The second ferrite (1512) may be provided in the form of a rod-shaped hexahedron having the same or similar thickness as the first ferrite (1511) and a smaller volume than the first ferrite (1511).

[0281] In addition, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 24, the first ferrite (1511) may be formed in a square shape, and the second ferrite (1512) may be formed in a rectangular shape. At this time, the length of the long side of the second ferrite (1512) may be formed to correspond to the length of one side of the first ferrite (1511).

[0282] According to the structure of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) according to the embodiment, the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) are combined to correspond to the shape of the square mounting groove (131) formed in the upper supporter (130), so that a ferrite core (151) and a ferrite module (150) having an overall square shape can be easily manufactured.

[0283] However, the shapes of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) are not limited thereto and may be formed into various other shapes. In addition, in the embodiment, two types of ferrites having different shapes are provided in one ferrite module (150), but this is not limited thereto and three or more types of ferrites having different shapes may be provided in one ferrite module (150).

[0284] In an embodiment, a ferrite core (151) may be formed by placing a plurality of ferrites having the same or different shapes and insert-molding them with a core fixing part (152) to form a ferrite module (150). Due to insert-molding, the specific shape of the core fixing part (152) that supports and fixes the ferrite core (151) is diverse, and structures of these diverse core fixing parts (152) can be easily formed.

[0285] Accordingly, by combining ferrites of various sizes and shapes, it is possible to easily manufacture a shape that corresponds to the overall mounting groove (131) of the upper supporter (130), so that the productivity of the ferrite module (150) can be improved.

[0286] Some of the second ferrites (1512) may be arranged to be in contact with the first ferrite (1511) between the plurality of first ferrites (1511), and some of the second ferrites (1512) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first ferrite (1511) between the plurality of first ferrites (1511).

[0287] Due to this structure, the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) can have a generally rectangular shape when the outer line is taken into consideration.

[0288] For example, as described above, the working coil (140a) may have an overall rectangular shape when considering the outer line. Accordingly, the ferrite core (151) is formed by combining the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) to have an overall rectangular shape, thereby being able to correspond in shape to the rectangular-shaped working coil (140a).

[0289] Accordingly, the generation efficiency of the magnetic field in the working coil (140a) and the ferrite core (151) can be improved. That is, as the ratio of the overlapping of the working coil (140a) and the ferrite core (151) increases, the intensity of the generated magnetic field increases. In the embodiment, since the shapes of the outer lines of the working coil (140a) and the ferrite core (151) correspond to each other as squares, the generation efficiency of the magnetic field can be improved compared to cases where the shapes of the outer lines are different.

[0290] At a position where the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other, the second ferrite (1512) may be arranged in multiples, and the multiple second ferrites (1512) may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other.

[0291] In the case where the ferrite module (150) has an overall rectangular shape, the horizontal and vertical lengths of the ferrite module (150) may be different. In this case, the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) need to be arranged so that the overall shape of the ferrite core (151) has a rectangular shape.

[0292] In the embodiment, if the square first ferrite (1511) is placed at the corner of the core fixing part (152), as shown in FIG. 21, since the ferrite module (150) is a rectangle with a horizontal side longer than a vertical side, a considerable space can be formed between the first ferrite (1511) and the horizontal side.

[0293] In this spaced space, a plurality of second ferrites (1512), for example, two, are arranged to be spaced apart from each other, so that the outer line of the ferrite core (151) can have a generally rectangular shape.

[0294] In the first type, the core fixing part (152) may include a bottom plate (1521), a bending part (1522), and an extension part (1523). The bottom plate (1521) may form the lower part of the core fixing part (152) and close the lower part of the core fixing part (152). The lower surfaces of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) may be stably supported by the bottom plate (1521).

[0295] The bending portion (1522) can be bent at an end of the bottom plate (1521). The bending portion (1522) can extend upward from the bottom plate (1521) to form a space in which the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) are arranged.

[0296] The extension portion (1523) is bent and extended from the bend portion (1522) and can cover a portion of the upper surface of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512). The extension portion (1523) can be formed along a side forming the outer edge of the core fixing portion (152) from the upper portion of the core fixing portion (152).

[0297] The extension (1523) can cover a portion of the upper surface of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512), and serve to fix the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) so that they do not come off from the core fixing portion (152).

[0298] Since the upper part of the core fixing part (152) other than the extension part (1523) is open, the ferrite core (151) placed on this open part is placed so as to face the coil substrate (140) placed on the upper side, so that the magnetic field generation efficiency can be improved.

[0299] Meanwhile, a plastic injection molding material may also be filled between the extension portion (1523) and the base plate (1521) where the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) are not arranged. Accordingly, the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) can be stably fixed to the core fixing portion (152).

[0300] Fig. 25 is a perspective view of a ferrite module (150) according to another embodiment. Fig. 26 is a plan view of Fig. 25. Fig. 27 is a side view of Fig. 25. Fig. 28 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 28-28 in Fig. 26.

[0301] Figures 25 to 28 illustrate a second type of ferrite core (151). Hereinafter, any description overlapping with that provided for the first type may be omitted. Meanwhile, Figure 24 illustrates both the first and second types of ferrite cores (151). The difference between the first and second types lies in the presence or absence of a fixing groove (1513).

[0302] In the second type of ferrite core (151), a fixing groove (1513) may be formed by being sunken into the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512). In the case of the second type, the fixing groove (1513) may be formed at each end of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512).

[0303] Since the core fixing part (152) is coupled at the end of each ferrite, a fixing groove (1513) for coupling with the fixing projection (1524) of the core fixing part (152) can be formed on the edge of the end of each ferrite.

[0304] The width and number of fixed grooves (1513) may vary depending on the volume, area, and shape of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512).

[0305] In the first ferrite (1511) having a relatively small volume and area and generally having a rod shape, the space for forming a fixing groove (1513) is limited, so, for example, one fixing groove (1513) can be formed at a longitudinal end of the first ferrite (1511). In addition, a fixing groove (1513) having a relatively narrow width can be formed in the first ferrite (1511).

[0306] The second ferrite (1512) having a relatively large volume and area and a generally square shape can have a plurality of fixed grooves (1513) formed therein.

[0307] In the second ferrite (1512), a plurality of fixing grooves (1513) may be formed on each side of the second ferrite (1512) that are arranged on the outer surface of the ferrite module (150) and intersect each other. In addition, a relatively wide fixing groove (1513) may be formed in the second ferrite (1512).

[0308] Accordingly, the second ferrite (1512) having a relatively large volume and area can be stably fixed to the core fixing part (152) by a plurality of fixing grooves (1513) of the aforementioned shape.

[0309] In the case of the second type, the corresponding core fixing member (152) may include a bottom plate (1521), a bending member (1522), and a fixing projection (1524). The bottom plate (1521) and the bending member (1522) are as described above.

[0310] The fixed projection (1524) can be extended by bending from the bending portion (1522) and joined to the fixed groove (1513). In insert injection, a plastic material injection molding material can be introduced into the bending portion (1522) and hardened to form the fixed projection (1524).

[0311] The first ferrite (1511) is provided to have a larger area than the second ferrite (1512), and therefore, as described above, the width of the fixing groove (1513) of the first ferrite (1511) may be larger than the width of the fixing groove (1513) of the second ferrite (1512). Correspondingly, the fixing projection (1524) may include a first sub-protrusion (1524a) and a second sub-protrusion (1524b) having different sizes.

[0312] The first sub-protrusion (1524a) may be positioned at a position where it is coupled with the first ferrite (1511). The second sub-protrusion (1524b) may be positioned at a position where it is coupled with the second ferrite (1512).

[0313] The width of the first sub-protrusion (1524a) may be formed to be larger than the width of the second sub-protrusion (1524b). As described above, the width of the fixing groove (1513) of the first ferrite (1511) is formed to be larger than the width of the fixing groove (1513) of the second ferrite (1512), and accordingly, the width of the first sub-protrusion (1524a) coupled to the fixing groove (1513) of the first ferrite (1511) may be relatively large, and the width of the second sub-protrusion (1524b) coupled to the fixing groove (1513) of the second ferrite (1512) may be relatively small.

[0314] In the case of the second type, since the area of ​​the fixed protrusion (1524) is smaller than that of the extension (1523) of the first type, the area of ​​the upper surface of the ferrite core (151) exposed to the outside may be larger in the first type than in the second type. Accordingly, the ferrite module (150) including the ferrite core (151) of the second type may have improved magnetic field generation efficiency compared to the case of the first type.

[0315] However, in the case of the second type, a fixing groove (1513) is formed in each ferrite, and a first fixing wall (1525) and a second fixing wall (1526) described later are included to stably fix each ferrite to the core fixing part (152), so the overall structure may become more complex compared to the case of the first type.

[0316] The first fixing projection (1524) and the second fixing projection (1524) have a significantly smaller area than the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512). Due to this structure, the first fixing projection (1524) and the second fixing projection (1524) may not be stably fixed to the core fixing part (152).

[0317] Accordingly, the core fixing member (152) corresponding to the second type of ferrite core (151) may include a first fixing wall (1525) and a second fixing wall (1526) to stably fix the first fixing protrusion (1524) and the second fixing protrusion (1524) so ​​as not to deviate from the designed position.

[0318] The first fixed wall (1525) and the second fixed wall (1526) can contact at least a portion of the side surfaces of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) to fix the positions of the respective ferrites and connect them to the core fixing part (152).

[0319] The first fixed wall (1525) is formed to protrude from the bottom plate (1521) at the edge of the first ferrite (1511), is provided as a pair spaced apart from each other, and can contact and fix parts of the first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512).

[0320] The second fixed wall (1526) is positioned between a pair of first fixed walls (1525), is formed to protrude from the floor plate (1521), is formed to surround a plurality of second ferrites (1512), and can fix the second ferrites (1512).

[0321] The first fixed wall (1525) and the second fixed wall (1526) can be formed so as to contact the side surfaces of the ferrites and not cover the upper surfaces of the ferrites. Accordingly, the upper surfaces of the ferrites are entirely exposed except for the area where the fixed protrusions (1524) overlap, so that the magnetic field generation efficiency of the ferrite module (150) can be improved.

[0322] The first ferrite (1511) and the second ferrite (1512) can be stably fixed to the core fixing portion (1522) by the first sub-protrusion (1524a), the second sub-protrusion (1524b), the first fixing wall (1525), and the second fixing wall (1526) and maintained in the designed position.

[0323] In the first and second types, the ferrite module (150) may have a structure for being fixedly connected to the upper supporter (130) while being seated in the seating groove (131). This structure may be provided, for example, with a seating hole (1527) or a seating protrusion (1528). The core fixing member (152) may be provided with at least one of the seating holes (1527) and the seating protrusion (1528).

[0324] The core fixing member (152) is formed in the central portion and is formed to penetrate the bottom plate (1521) of the core fixing member (152), and may include a fastening hole (1527) to which a fastening mechanism is fastened. Meanwhile, a hole or groove or other screw fastening structure to which a fastening mechanism is fastened may be formed at a position corresponding to the fastening hole (1527) on the lower surface of the mounting groove (131) of the upper supporter (130).

[0325] A connecting device such as a screw bolt or screw nail can be inserted into the fastening hole (1527) to fasten the core fixing part (152) to the upper supporter (130).

[0326] The core fixing member (152) may include a fastening projection (1528) that protrudes from the outer surface of a bending portion (1522) that is bent at the end of the bottom plate (1521) of the core fixing member (152) and is fastened to the upper supporter (130). The fastening projection (1528) may, for example, protrude from the outer surface of a pair of bending portions (1522) that are positioned facing each other, and may also be provided in multiple numbers on one bending portion (1522).

[0327] A hole or groove can be formed in the wall forming the fixing groove (131) in the upper supporter (130) in which a fastening projection (1528) is fitted, with a shape and number corresponding to the position corresponding to the fastening projection (1528).

[0328] The fastening projection (1528) can be fitted into a hole or groove formed in the upper supporter (130) by a form-fitting or force-fitting method. Accordingly, the ferrite module (150) including the core fixing member (152) can be easily attached to and detached from the upper supporter (130).

[0329] The coupling using the fastening protrusion (1528) has the advantage of allowing the ferrite module (150) to be easily attached and detached from the upper supporter (130). Meanwhile, the method of attaching the coupling mechanism to the fastening hole (1527) has the advantage of being able to stably and firmly attach the ferrite module (150) to the upper supporter (130), and of course, the ferrite module (150) can be attached and detached from the upper supporter (130).

[0330] Fig. 29 is a perspective view of a ferrite core (151) according to another embodiment. Fig. 30 is a plan view of Fig. 29. Fig. 31 is a perspective view of a ferrite module (150) according to another embodiment. Fig. 32 is a plan view of Fig. 31. A third type of ferrite core (151) is illustrated in Figs. 29 to 32.

[0331] In the case of the third type, the ferrite module (150) can be formed in a generally square shape. Accordingly, the shape of the edge of the mounting groove (131) in which the ferrite module (150) is mounted can also be formed in a generally square shape.

[0332] In the case of the third type, a plurality of ferrite cores (151) are provided, and the plurality of ferrite cores (151) can be arranged radially and spaced apart from each other based on the center of the core fixing part (152).

[0333] The ferrite core (151) is provided in multiple pieces, and each ferrite core (151) may be arranged radially to form one entire ferrite core (151). Hereinafter, the ferrite core (151) may refer to each of the multiple pieces.

[0334] In the case of the third type, the ferrite cores (151) may be provided in identical or extremely similar shapes based on the center of the core fixing portion (152). Since the identical ferrite cores (151) are arranged spaced apart from each other based on the center of the core fixing portion (152), the ferrite cores (151) may be arranged in a radial shape that is symmetrical in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0335] Accordingly, the inclined portions formed on each of the plurality of ferrite cores (151) can be arranged radially from each other with respect to the center of the core fixing portion (152). Due to this structure, each ferrite core (151) can be stably and uniformly fixed to the core fixing portion (152) by each inclined portion (1514) that is uniformly arranged throughout the core fixing portion (152).

[0336] The ferrite core (151) is formed in a rectangular shape, and more specifically, can be formed in a square shape. In the case of the third type, an inclined portion (1514) can be formed in the ferrite core (151).

[0337] The inclined portion (1514) may be provided as a pair, each formed at a corner corresponding to a diagonal position of the ferrite core (151). A portion of the core fixing portion (152) is covered by the inclined portion (1514), and thus the ferrite core (151) may be fixed to the core fixing portion (152).

[0338] In insert injection, a plastic material injection molding material is introduced into the upper side of the inclined portion (1514) and hardened to form a first cover (1529) and a second cover (1531) described later, and accordingly, the ferrite core (151) can be stably coupled and fixed to the core fixing portion (152) by the first cover (1529) and the second cover (1531).

[0339] A chamfered portion (1515) may be formed at the corner where multiple ferrite cores (151) face each other in the ferrite core (151). The chamfered portion (1515) may be formed at the corner where the inclined portion (1514) is formed.

[0340] Accordingly, when a plurality of ferrite cores (151) are arranged, a diamond-shaped space can be formed in the center of the entire ferrite core (151), as shown in FIG. 30.

[0341] By stacking an injection molded product integrally formed with the base plate (1521) in a rhombus-shaped space through insert injection, the ferrite core (151) can be firmly supported. This injection molded product can be connected to the second cover (1531) described later.

[0342] The core fixing part (152) corresponding to the third type ferrite core (151) may include a bottom plate (1521), a bending part (1522), a first cover (1529), a second cover (1531), and a separating wall (1532). The bottom plate (1521) and the bending part (1522) are as described above.

[0343] The first cover (1529) is formed at the corner of the core fixing part (152) and is provided to cover the inclined part (1514), and can fix the ferrite core (151). The second cover (1531) is formed at the center of the core fixing part (152), and is provided to cover the inclined part (1514) where the chamfered part (1515) is formed, and can fix the ferrite core (151).

[0344] The first cover (1529) and the second cover (1531) are placed at the ends of the ferrite core (151) in the diagonal direction of the ferrite core (151), and each fixes a corner portion of the ferrite core (151), thereby stably and firmly connecting the ferrite core (151) to the core fixing portion (152).

[0345] A sloped portion (1514) may be formed on the ferrite core (151) at a position corresponding to the first cover (1529) and the second cover (1531). By having the first cover (1529) and the second cover (1531) cover the sloped portion (1514) and connect the ferrite core (151) to the core fixing portion (152), the height of the ferrite core (151) and the height of the core fixing portion (152) are made similar, so that the upper surface of the ferrite module (150) can have a generally flat shape.

[0346] Since the upper surface of the ferrite module (150) is provided flat, the coil substrate (140) can be easily and stably placed on the upper side of the ferrite module (150), and at the same time, the gap between the ferrite module (150) and the coil substrate (140) can be significantly reduced.

[0347] A separating wall (1532) protrudes from the floor plate (1521), connects the bending portion (1522) and the second cover (1531), and is arranged between a plurality of ferrite cores (151) to separate them from each other.

[0348] The separating wall (1532) formed between each ferrite core (151) can contact the side surface of each ferrite core (151) to more firmly connect them to the core fixing part (152). In addition, the separating wall (1532) can restrict each ferrite core (151) from moving laterally with respect to the core fixing part (152). As a result, the separating wall (1532) can maintain the ferrite cores (151) in their respective designed positions and suppress displacement.

[0349] Fig. 33 is a perspective view of the ferrite module (150) illustrated in Fig. 29, viewed from the bottom upward. Fig. 34 is an exploded view of the upper supporter (130) and the ferrite module (150) illustrated in Fig. 29. Fig. 35 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electric range.

[0350] In order to couple the ferrite module (150) to the upper supporter (130) in the third type, for example, the core fixing member (152) may be provided with at least one of a fastening projection (1528) or a central projection (1534).

[0351] As described above, the fastening projection (1528) may be protruded from the outer surface of a pair of bending portions (1522) positioned facing each other, for example, and may also be provided in multiple numbers on one bending portion (1522).

[0352] A hole or groove can be formed in the wall forming the fixing groove (131) in the upper supporter (130) in which a fastening projection (1528) is fitted, with a shape and number corresponding to the position corresponding to the fastening projection (1528).

[0353] The core fixing member (152) may include a central protrusion (1534) that protrudes from the lower surface of the core fixing member (152) in the central portion and is fitted into a hole formed in the upper supporter (130).

[0354] The central protrusion (1534) is fitted into a hole or groove formed at the bottom of the mounting groove (131) of the upper supporter (130), and thus the ferrite module (150) can be detachably coupled to the upper supporter (130). In order to prevent the central protrusion (1534) from easily coming off when coupled to the upper supporter (130), for example, the central protrusion (1534) may be provided in the form of a hook.

[0355] The core fixing member (152) may include a fitting projection (1533) that protrudes from the bending portion (1522) at the corner of the core fixing member (152) to the outside of the core fixing member (152) and is fitted into the upper supporter (130).

[0356] The insertion protrusion (1533) may be provided to stably mount the ferrite module (150) in the mounting groove (131) and to prevent the ferrite module (150) from being displaced or removed from the mounting groove (131) due to external impact.

[0357] The insertion protrusions (1533) are arranged at each corner of the square-shaped core fixing member (152), so that, for example, a total of four insertion protrusions may be provided. The insertion protrusions (1533) may be formed integrally with the first cover (1529) at the location where the first cover (1529) is formed.

[0358] The upper supporter (130) may have a fitting groove (137) formed at a position corresponding to the fitting projection (1533) into which the fitting projection (1533) is fitted. The fitting groove (137) may be formed by a portion of the upper supporter (130) being sunken into a corner portion of a mounting groove (131) having a rectangular border.

[0359] The insertion projection (1533) and the insertion groove (137) can be coupled to each other in a shape-fitting manner. When the insertion projection (1533) is coupled to the insertion groove (137), the core fixing member (152) can be effectively restricted from rotation or lateral movement, and can be maintained in the designed position.

[0360] Accordingly, even if an external shock is applied to the electric range, the ferrite module (150) does not easily move out of position due to the external shock, so the assembly and performance of the electric range can be improved.

[0361] In the embodiment, the ferrite module (150) may be provided in various structures, such as the first type, the second type, and the third type. Each type may have its own characteristics in addition to differences in structure. Therefore, the manufacturer can easily manufacture the ferrite module (150), improve the magnetic field generation efficiency, and save manufacturing costs by selecting and designing a type of ferrite module (150) suitable for each electric range while considering the characteristics of each electric range.

[0362] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings exemplified above, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, and that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. Furthermore, even if the operational effects according to the configuration of the present invention have not been explicitly described while describing the embodiments of the present invention, it is natural that the effects predictable by the corresponding configuration should also be acknowledged.

Claims

1. Case; A cover plate coupled to the upper part of the case and having a heating element disposed on the upper surface; An upper supporter accommodated in the above case; A coil substrate placed on the upper part of the upper supporter and on which a working coil is printed; and A plurality of ferrite modules arranged on the upper side of the upper supporter, arranged on the lower side of the coil substrate, and arranged at positions corresponding to each of the plurality of working coils. Including, The above upper supporter is, A plurality of fixing grooves in which each of the plurality of ferrite modules is fixed, Electric range.

2. In paragraph 1, The above ferrite module, A ferrite core that forms a magnetic field; and A core fixing part in which the above ferrite core is mounted and which fixes the ferrite core to the fixing groove including, Electric range.

3. In paragraph 1, The upper supporter forms a boundary of a plurality of the above-described anchoring grooves and includes a boundary rib protruding from the upper surface of the upper supporter, The coil substrate and the ferrite module are provided so as to be supported by at least one of the side surface or bottom surface of the mounting groove while placed in the mounting groove. Electric range.

4. In paragraph 1, It includes a substrate coupling part that is coupled to the coil substrate and couples the coil substrate to the upper supporter, The above substrate joint part is, Formed to protrude from the longitudinal end of the above coil substrate, Electric range.

5. In paragraph 1, Includes an input interface that is mounted on the upper part of the upper supporter, The above upper supporter is, The upper surface is formed to be sunken downward, and includes an insertion groove into which the input interface is inserted. Electric range.

6. In paragraph 1, A main board that is connected to the lower surface of the upper supporter and includes a control unit that controls the electric range; An SMPS board that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and supplies electricity to the electric range; An EMI filter that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and suppresses electromagnetic interference generated by electricity; and An inverter board that is connected to the lower surface of the upper supporter and applies resonant current to the working coil. Including, Each substrate is placed at a position spaced apart from each other on the lower surface of the upper supporter. Electric range.

7. In paragraph 6, A resonance substrate coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and arranged separately from the inverter substrate, Electric range.

8. In paragraph 6, A blower fan coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and positioned at a distance from the substrates; and A heat sink arranged on the lower side of the upper supporter and having a longitudinal direction parallel to the air discharge direction of the blower fan. including, Electric range.

9. In paragraph 8, The above heat sink is coupled to the lower surface of the inverter substrate. Electric range.

10. In paragraph 6, An indicator substrate including a plurality of indicators that are arranged spaced apart from each other and are connected to the lower surface of the upper supporter and have a light source, Electric range.

11. In paragraph 10, The above indicator board, It is formed in the shape of a bar, The longitudinal direction is arranged parallel to the lateral direction of the upper supporter, Electric range.

12. In paragraph 8, The above case is, floor plate; and It includes a side wall that is bent from the above floor plate to form a space for receiving a part, The above floor plate, An inlet hole formed at a location corresponding to the above blower fan and through which air is introduced; and An exhaust hole formed at a location corresponding to the air exhaust portion of the above heat sink, through which air is exhausted. including, Electric range.

13. In paragraph 1, A lower supporter is disposed on the lower side of the upper supporter, is accommodated in the case, is disposed on the lower side of the substrates that are coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter, and includes a lower supporter that supports the upper supporter. Electric range.

14. In paragraph 13, The above lower supporter is formed of an electrically insulating material. Electric range.

15. In paragraph 1, Insulating material placed between the upper supporter and the cover plate; and A MICA sheet disposed between the upper supporter and the cover plate, and disposed at at least one position on the upper or lower side of the insulation material. including, Electric range.

16. Case; A cover plate coupled to the upper part of the case and having a heating element disposed on the upper surface; An upper supporter accommodated in the above case; A plurality of ferrite modules arranged on the upper part of the upper supporter and arranged at positions corresponding to each of the plurality of working coils; A main board that is connected to the lower surface of the upper supporter and has a control unit that controls the electric range; and A coil substrate arranged on the upper side of the upper supporter and provided in multiple positions spaced apart from each other, arranged on the upper side of the ferrite module, and on which the working coil is printed including, Electric range.

17. In paragraph 16, An SMPS board that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and supplies electricity to the electric range; An EMI filter that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and suppresses electromagnetic interference generated by electricity; and An inverter substrate that is coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and applies resonant current to the working coil; A blower fan coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter and positioned at a distance from the substrates; and A heat sink arranged on the lower side of the upper supporter and having a longitudinal direction parallel to the air discharge direction of the blower fan. including, Electric range.

18. In paragraph 16, The above coil substrate is printed so that the working coils are spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction to form multiple layers. Electric range.

19. In paragraph 16, A lower supporter is disposed on the lower side of the upper supporter, is accommodated in the case, is disposed on the lower side of the substrates that are coupled to the lower surface of the upper supporter, and includes a lower supporter that supports the upper supporter. The above lower supporter is formed of an electrically insulating material. Electric range.

20. In paragraph 16, Insulating material placed between the upper supporter and the cover plate; and A MICA sheet disposed between the upper supporter and the cover plate, and disposed at at least one position on the upper or lower side of the insulation material. including, Electric range.

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