Induction Cooktop Sensor Unit Segmentation for Precise Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing induction devices lack efficient and precise detection of parameters such as presence, activity, and temperature of cookware items, leading to potential safety issues and inefficient energy use.
Innovation Solution
The induction device incorporates a sensor unit with a distributed arrangement of presence, activity, and temperature sensor elements, positioned above the induction unit for compact configuration and precise detection. This setup allows for independent operation of the sensor unit and induction unit, preventing interference and enabling efficient energy use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If sensor elements are integrated into the induction unit, then detection capability is improved, but interference between sensor unit and induction unit occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor unit is segmented from the induction unit, forming an independent module positioned above the induction unit. This segmentation allows the sensor elements to detect parameters without being interfered with by the induction unit's electromagnetic fields, while still maintaining close proximity for accurate detection.
2Measurement precision
If sensor unit is positioned close to induction unit, then detection precision is improved, but spatial complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor unit is positioned in a vertical dimension above the induction unit rather than being integrated laterally. This dimensional arrangement allows close proximity for precise detection while maintaining clear spatial separation to avoid interference, effectively resolving the contradiction through three-dimensional positioning.
3Measurement precision
If distributed sensor elements are used, then detection resolution is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The distributed sensor elements in the sensor unit are designed to detect multiple parameters (temperature, presence, activity) simultaneously. This multi-functionality allows a single distributed sensor array to perform various detection tasks, improving resolution across different parameters while avoiding the need for separate dedicated sensor systems for each parameter.
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 achieves precise detection of cookware items and their parameters, preventing erroneous activation, ensuring safety, and optimizing energy use by only activating required induction units. This results in a durable, efficient, and environmentally friendly induction cooktop device.
Implementation Method 1
presence sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner, in particular in the manner of a matrix, being provided to detect at least one sensor parameter in the form of a presence parameter of at least one object, in particular of at least one positioned cookware item
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of temperature sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner, in particular in the manner of a matrix, being provided to detect at least one sensor parameter in the form of a temperature parameter of at least one unit
Data Source
AI summary
An induction device includes an induction unit including a sensor unit which is arranged above the induction unit in a mounted position and includes a plurality of temperature sensor elements arranged in a distributed manner and configured to detect a sensor parameter in the form of a temperature parameter of a unit. A control unit is provided to analyze the sensor parameter.