Cooking top setting device, system with a cooking top and a cooking top setting device and method for operating a system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing set-up devices for hobs require charging infrastructure, leading to increased costs, space requirements, and hazardous waste generation due to battery replacement, and do not provide efficient operation over their intended lifespan.
Innovation Solution
A set-up device with a non-rechargeable and non-replaceable energy storage system, integrated control, transmitting, and input units, allowing operation for at least 30 minutes daily over ten years without charging, featuring a compact design with a handle-based input area and automatic backlighting for user interaction, and an operating display to indicate heating status.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rechargeable energy storage device with charging infrastructure is used, then the device can be recharged and reused, but the costs, space requirements, and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the disposable principle by using a non-rechargeable, non-replaceable energy storage device that is integrated into the cooking top setting device. The energy storage device is designed to provide power for the entire intended service life of the device (at least 10 years) without requiring recharging or replacement, thereby eliminating the charging infrastructure and reducing device complexity while ensuring continuous operation.
2Duration of action of moving object
If a rechargeable energy storage device is used, then the device can operate continuously, but hazardous waste is generated due to battery replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates hazardous waste by using a non-replaceable energy storage device that is designed to last the entire service life of the cooking top setting device. The energy storage device is sealed and integrated, preventing battery replacement and the associated hazardous waste generation, while providing sufficient power for at least 10 years of daily operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rechargeable energy storage device with charging infrastructure is used, then the device can be reused, but the costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating the charging infrastructure and using a non-rechargeable, non-replaceable energy storage device. The energy storage device is integrated into the cooking top setting device and designed to provide power for the entire service life, thereby reducing the overall system cost while maintaining reusability for the intended 10+ year period.
4Duration of action of moving object
If a rechargeable energy storage device is used, then the device can operate continuously, but the space required for power supply increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces the space required for power supply by using a non-rechargeable, non-replaceable energy storage device that is integrated into the cooking top setting device. The energy storage device is designed with compact dimensions and is sealed, thereby minimizing the space required while providing sufficient power for at least 10 years of daily operation.
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 reduces installation costs and space requirements, eliminates hazardous waste, and ensures continuous operation without charging infrastructure, while enhancing user safety and usability through automatic assignment and display features.
Implementation Method 1
an energy storage device connected to the installation device control unit, the installation device transmitter unit, and the installation device input unit for energy supply to the installation device control unit, the installation device transmitter unit, and the installation device input unit, wherein the energy storage device is designed as a non-rechargeable and non-replaceable energy storage device
Implementation Method 2
an installation device transmitter unit for signal transmission from the installation device to the cooktop
Data Source
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AI summary
The invention relates to a mounting device (8) for a cooktop (4), comprising a handle (12) for handling the mounting device (8), a mounting device control unit, a mounting device transmitter unit for signal transmission from the mounting device (8) to the cooktop (4), a mounting device input unit (14) with at least one input area (16, 18, 20) integrated in the handle (12) for inputting a user command by a user of the mounting device (8), and an energy storage device (22) for supplying energy to the mounting device control unit, the mounting device transmitter unit, and the mounting device input unit (14), wherein the cooktop (4) can be controlled by means of the user command, characterized in that the energy storage device (22) is designed as a non-rechargeable and non-replaceable energy storage device (22). The invention further relates to a system (2) and a method.