Cooking Device Switch Synchronization Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cooking devices with induction coils face inefficiencies in heating operations due to phase shifts and mutual interference between heating units, limiting flexibility and effectiveness in heating preparation utensils across the cooking area.
Innovation Solution
A cooking device circuit with a synchronization unit that synchronizes multiple heating units, forming a heating group adapted to the selected position of utensils, reducing phase shifts and interference by creating a common time reference and controlling heating modules independently to optimize heating performance across a contiguous cooking area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple heating units operate simultaneously in a cooking device, then the heating coverage and flexibility are improved, but phase shifts and mutual interference between heating units occur, reducing heating effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
A synchronization unit is introduced as an intermediary component between the multiple heating units. This synchronization unit coordinates the operation of heating units by establishing a master-heating-unit configuration where one heating unit serves as the master and others as slaves, synchronizing their switching operations to eliminate phase shifts and mutual interference while maintaining simultaneous operation capability
2Device complexity
If heating units operate with independent timing, then device complexity is reduced, but phase shifts occur between periodic processes, causing mutual interference
Solution Approach 1:
The synchronization unit implements a feedback mechanism where the master heating unit's timing serves as a reference for slave heating units. The slave units adjust their operation based on the master unit's switching cycles, creating a closed-loop synchronization system that eliminates phase shifts while maintaining operational independence at the hardware level
3Area of stationary object
If a large contiguous cooking area is created with many heating units, then flexibility in utensil positioning is improved, but synchronization and control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooking device is segmented into multiple independent heating modules, each with its own control unit. The synchronization unit coordinates these modular segments by establishing master-slave relationships among them, allowing each module to operate semi-independently while maintaining overall system synchronization, thus managing control complexity through modular architecture
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 solution enables effective and flexible heating operations by minimizing phase shifts and interference, allowing for efficient use of a large contiguous cooking area with a high degree of flexibility in positioning utensils, thereby enhancing the overall heating performance and reducing energy wastage.
Implementation Method 1
The heating unit has at least one radiator, which is designed, for example, as an inductive heating medium
Implementation Method 2
The preparation utensils are heated by means of a heating group of induction coils
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cooking device circuit with a plurality of heating units (22) and a heating group formation unit (62) which is designed to form a heating group (64, 66) of heating units (22) adapted to a selected position of a cooking vessel (18, 20). In order to achieve efficient heating operation with the heating group, it is proposed that the cooking device circuit has a synchronization unit (72) which is designed to synchronize at least two heating units (22) with each other.