Method for selecting at least one cooking device work program and cooking device for same
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Solution Overview
Problem
In commercial kitchens with multiple cooking zones, the complexity of settings on cooking appliances increases the risk of operating errors, leading to unsatisfactory cooking results, especially when cooking multiple items with different types and overlapping cooking times, which complicates achieving reproducible high-quality cooking while minimizing energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A method that allows for the assignment of individual cooking programs to each cooking zone, coordinating them for simultaneous cooking, with automatic activation of only required zones and climate optimization for specific food items, reducing energy consumption without compromising cooking quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple cooking zones are used to cook different items simultaneously, then productivity increases, but the complexity of settings and risk of operating errors increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cooking appliance is divided into multiple independently controllable cooking zones, each capable of running its own cooking program. This segmentation allows different items to be cooked simultaneously in different zones without interfering with each other, thereby increasing productivity while maintaining manageable complexity through modular control.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system provides a unified interface that can manage multiple cooking zones and programs simultaneously. The system universally handles program selection, parameter coordination, and execution across all zones, reducing the operational complexity for the user while enabling high productivity through parallel cooking operations.
2Productivity
If individual cooking programs are assigned to each cooking zone for simultaneous cooking, then flexibility and productivity increase, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each cooking zone is equipped with independent climate control and program assignment, allowing the cooking conditions to be locally optimized for each specific item being cooked. This enables precise control of temperature, humidity, and cooking parameters in each zone independently, improving cooking efficiency while avoiding energy waste in zones that are not in use or could use different settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically coordinates cooking programs across multiple zones, allowing real-time adjustment of cooking parameters and timing. The control system can optimize energy consumption by coordinating start times, durations, and climate settings across zones based on the specific cooking requirements, enabling flexible parallel cooking while minimizing overall energy usage.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple setting variables are available for different cooking programs, then adaptability increases, but the risk of operating errors increases
Solution Approach 1:
Pre-defined cooking programs are stored in the control system, containing all necessary setting variables and parameters for specific cooking tasks. These programs are configured in advance with optimal settings for different food types and cooking methods, allowing users to simply select from predefined options rather than manually configuring multiple variables, thereby maintaining adaptability while reducing operating errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system provides feedback mechanisms that guide users through program selection and parameter coordination. The system monitors the configuration of multiple cooking zones and programs, providing validation and coordination to ensure compatible settings are applied, thereby reducing the risk of operating errors while maintaining the ability to handle diverse cooking requirements.
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AI summary
The method involves individually presetting a parameter for each cooking zone corresponding to another parameter characterizing the cooking item type. Multiple selection suggestions matching to the selected parameter are indicated after selection of parameter for the work program selected from a group, where the group comprises the former, latter, third, fourth or fifth parameter of the work program. An independent claim is included for a cooking device with a display unit and an input or control mechanism.