Induction Hob Collar Element Design for Targeted Light Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing induction hobs face issues with light distribution due to a large light cone and scattered light, often illuminating unwanted areas due to defects in the hob plate coating, necessitating additional structural units to limit light emission.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating collar elements on the space-dividing element to partially delimit recesses and guide light sources, eliminating the need for additional structural units, thus providing targeted illumination and reducing assembly complexity and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If additional structural units are attached to limit light emission, then light distribution is improved, but device complexity and assembly time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The collar element is integrated directly into the space-dividing element, merging the light-limiting function with the existing structural component. This eliminates the need for separate additional structural units while maintaining the light distribution control function.
Solution Approach 2:
The collar element serves multiple functions: it structurally supports the space division while simultaneously limiting light emission from the light source. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of components needed in the system.
2Illumination intensity
If additional structural units are attached to limit light emission, then light distribution is improved, but assembly time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the collar element into the space-dividing element as a single component, the assembly process is simplified. Workers no longer need to attach separate light-limiting units, reducing assembly time and operational complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If the light cone is reduced to illuminate only desired areas, then illumination precision is improved, but additional structural units are required
Solution Approach 1:
The collar element creates a localized light restriction at the specific position where light emission needs to be controlled. This local modification to the structure achieves precise illumination control without requiring changes to the entire system.
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
This configuration enhances operating convenience, reduces assembly time, and achieves compact, stable, and cost-effective induction hob designs while ensuring undisturbed illumination and preventing light from escaping to unwanted areas.
Implementation Method 1
a light source (20), which in one installation position is arranged at least to a large extent below the recess (14) and which in an operating state is intended to illuminate an area above the space-dividing element (12) through the recess (14)
Implementation Method 2
the space-dividing element (12) has at least one collar element (16), which at least partially delimits the recess (14)... the collar element (16)... limits the light emitted by the light source (20) to an area to be illuminated
Implementation Method 3
The hob device has in particular at least one heating element, which is designed in particular as an induction heating element and is provided in particular for heating cookware
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AI summary
The invention relates to a hob apparatus (10a-b), particularly an induction hob apparatus, comprising at least one division element (12a-b) provided with at least one recess (14a-b). The aim of the invention is to provide such an apparatus with improved characteristics in terms of the construction thereof. To this end, the division element (12a-b) comprises at least one collar element (16a-b) which at least partially delimits the recess (14a-b).