Pre-Assembled Burner Module for Safer Hob Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hob or cooker installations require complex and error-prone assembly processes at the site of use, involving multiple components and materials, which can lead to inefficiencies, safety hazards, and potential damage to the worktop due to heat distribution issues.
Innovation Solution
A burner module with a pre-assembled unit comprising a carrier, gas outlet, inlet, and control means, designed for efficient placement on a worktop with adjustable screws and heat-conductive elements, reducing the need for on-site fitting and minimizing heat transfer to the worktop, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex assembly processes are performed at the site of use involving multiple components, then the hob or cooker can be installed, but assembly errors increase and safety hazards occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple components (carrier, gas outlet, inlet, control means) into a single pre-assembled burner module unit. This consolidation eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly of individual components, thereby reducing assembly errors and safety hazards while maintaining functional integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The burner module is pre-assembled in a controlled manufacturing environment before delivery to the site of use. This preliminary assembly allows for quality control and error prevention, as components are correctly configured and tested before installation, eliminating the need for complex on-site assembly operations.
2Productivity
If direct heat discharge from the worktop occurs, then the burner functions, but the worktop becomes excessively warm and may crack
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a heat-conductive element as an intermediary between the burner module and the worktop. This element acts as a thermal mediator that distributes heat over a larger area, preventing excessive localized heating that could cause worktop cracking while still enabling effective burner operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat-conductive element is strategically positioned at the specific location where heat discharge occurs (between the burner and worktop). This localized intervention addresses the heat distribution problem precisely where needed, without affecting the overall burner functionality or requiring modification of the entire worktop structure.
3Ease of manufacture
If a cooker liner or plate is used to mount outlets, then the outlets can be mounted, but the design becomes cluttered and cleaning is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the outlet mounting function from a separate cooker liner or plate and integrates it directly into the worktop structure. By eliminating the intermediate liner/plate component, the design achieves a cleaner appearance with fewer edges and joins, thereby improving cleaning accessibility while maintaining outlet mounting capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The worktop itself is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support, serves as the mounting surface for outlets, and maintains aesthetic appearance. By making the worktop multi-functional, the patent eliminates the need for separate liner or plate components, simplifying both design and maintenance.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The burner module allows for simplified and safe installation of a hob or cooker as a unit, reducing assembly errors, minimizing heat load on the worktop, and enabling the use of various materials and configurations, while maintaining a clean design and improved cleaning capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
the worktop or countertop are preferably provided on the underside with a heat-conductive element, preferably as a plate-like element... Because the heat discharge from the worktop is improved, the top becomes less warm and possible damage to the worktop is limited to a minimum
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a burner module for a cooker and a cooker and a method for such a burner module. The burner module according to the invention comprises: a carrier with which the burner module can be placed as a unit on a worktop; an outlet for gas provided on the carrier; an inlet provided on the carrier for supplying gas; and control means provided between an inlet and the outlet for realizing a gas flame.