Supply unit for generating electric energy, kitchen utensil as well as kitchen system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing kitchen utensils face challenges in implementing electric energy supply within temperature zones that differ from ambient temperature, as energy storage devices are vulnerable to temperature extremes and radio signal shielding by kitchen apparatus covers, making it complex to enable electric functions in specialized temperature environments.
Innovation Solution
A supply unit with a first temperature section for arrangement in a specific temperature region and a second temperature section for a different temperature region, utilizing a conversion element to convert thermal energy into electric energy, allowing for electric function operation without exposing energy storage devices to extreme temperatures and overcoming radio signal shielding through a thermally conductive bridge element and wireless communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If energy storage devices (batteries) are used to provide electric energy in temperature zones, then electric functions can be enabled, but the devices become vulnerable to temperature extremes and require protection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the energy storage device from the temperature zone by providing a connection means that electrically connects the functional element in the first temperature region to the energy storage device in the second temperature region, separating the vulnerable battery from the extreme temperature environment while maintaining electrical connectivity
Solution Approach 2:
The connection means acts as an intermediary between the functional element and the energy storage device, allowing electrical energy transfer across the temperature boundary while protecting the battery from direct exposure to extreme temperatures
2Temperature
If kitchen apparatus covers shield temperature zones, then temperature control is maintained, but radio signals are blocked requiring complex communication solutions
Solution Approach 1:
The connection means serves as an intermediary that penetrates or passes through the shielding cover, enabling both electrical energy transfer and data communication between the functional element inside the temperature zone and external components, bypassing the radio signal blockage while maintaining temperature control
3Adaptability or versatility
If electric functions are implemented in temperature zones, then functionality is enhanced, but device complexity increases due to protection requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts vulnerable components (energy storage device and communication interface) from the temperature zone, placing them in a second temperature region, which simplifies their protection requirements while maintaining the electric functional capabilities within the temperature zone through the connection means
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
Enables electric function operation in kitchen utensils within temperature zones that differ from ambient, eliminating the need for protective measures against extreme temperatures and allowing data communication, thus enhancing energy management and functionality in kitchen systems.
Implementation Method 1
The providing means comprises a conversion element for converting thermal energy into electric energy depending on the temperature difference
Implementation Method 2
connected by a thermally conductive bridge with insulation
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a supply unit (10) for generating electric energy for an electric function during an operation of a functional element (6) of a kitchen utensil (5) which can be arranged in a first temperature region (201), comprising a first temperature section (11) for an arrangement in the first temperature region (201), a second temperature section (12) for an arrangement in a second temperature region (202) comprising a temperature difference (200) with respect to the first temperature region (201). Furthermore, the invention relates to a kitchen utensil (5), as well as a kitchen system (1).