Cooktop Transformer Mounting on Gas Pipe Against Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cooking devices fail to securely position the transformer on the collector pipe, leading to unintentional movement and instability.
Innovation Solution
A support piece with a connection end, body, and tightening part is designed to securely attach to the transformer, featuring a socket-compatible connection end, a body extending to the jaw, and a tightening part that applies pressure to the pipe surface, preventing movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the transformer is connected to the collector pipe using a simple holder with jaws, then the device complexity is reduced, but the transformer cannot be securely positioned and unintentional movement occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The support piece is divided into distinct functional segments: a connection end for socket attachment, a body extending toward the jaw, and a tightening part that contacts the pipe. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall structural integrity and secure positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The support piece acts as an intermediary component between the transformer and the collector pipe. It provides a reliable mechanical connection by engaging with both the transformer's socket and the pipe surface, thereby ensuring stable positioning without requiring direct transformer-to-pipe attachment.
2Reliability
If the transformer is positioned using welding connection to the cooktop plate, then the position stability is improved, but the ease of manufacture and assembly is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the welding mechanical system with a mechanical fastening system using the support piece. Instead of permanently attaching the transformer via welding, the support piece provides a reversible mechanical connection through the socket-jaw-tightening mechanism, simplifying assembly and disassembly processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The support piece design allows the transformer to be self-positioned and self-secured on the collector pipe. The tightening part automatically applies pressure to the pipe surface when installed, creating a secure connection without requiring additional fastening operations or complex assembly procedures.
3Ease of operation
If the holder is designed to grab the collector pipe with jaws, then the positioning capability is improved, but the transformer cannot substantially grab the pipe and movement cannot be prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The support piece applies local quality by concentrating the tightening function at the tightening part that directly contacts the pipe surface. This localized pressure application ensures secure gripping of the pipe without requiring the entire holder structure to have gripping capability, thereby preventing transformer movement effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The support piece is pre-configured with the tightening part extending to the pipe surface before installation. This preliminary arrangement ensures that when the support piece is installed, the tightening part is already positioned to apply pressure to the pipe, preventing any potential movement of the transformer from the outset.
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 support piece effectively secures the transformer in place, preventing unintentional movement and ensuring stable operation while also providing grounding and electrical discharge.
Implementation Method 1
a tightening part which extends to the inner surface of the jaw at the continuation of the body and which applies pressure force to the pipe surface whereto the transformer is connected
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a cooking device (10) and particularly relates to a cooktop, comprising a main gas pipe (15) carrying gas; at least one gas burner (13) whereto the gas is transmitted by means of this gas pipe (15) or by means of a gas collector pipe (16); at least one spark plug (14) which is positioned at a vicinity of the gas burner (13) in order to provide flaming of the gas arriving at the gas burner (13); a transformer (20) which is in connection to the spark plug (14) and whereon at least one socket (24) is provided; and a support piece (30) which provides the transformer (20) to be positioned on the pipes (15, 16) and which is connected onto the transformer (20).