Table Cooking Induction Heating with Wireless Power and Work Zones
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Solution Overview
Problem
The built-in induction heating cooker lacks convenience in cooking as it only allows inductive heating of objects and does not facilitate simultaneous cooking and dining due to limited functionality.
Innovation Solution
A table type cooking apparatus with a top plate divided into heating, power transmission, and work areas, allowing for induction heating, power transmission to a power receiving device, and cooking work to be performed simultaneously on the same surface, enhancing cooking convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the top plate is used only for induction heating cooking, then the heating function is simple and reliable, but the versatility and convenience of cooking is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The top plate is divided into three distinct functional areas: heating area for induction heating cooking, power transmission area for wireless power transfer, and work area for general cooking tasks. This segmentation allows each area to perform its specific function independently, enhancing versatility while maintaining simple control mechanisms for each zone.
Solution Approach 2:
The top plate integrates multiple functions into a single surface: it serves as both a cooking surface and a power transmission surface. The heating area provides induction heating, the power transmission area enables wireless power transfer to appliances, and the work area supports general cooking operations, making the top plate a multi-functional platform.
2Productivity
If the top plate is divided into multiple functional areas, then the versatility and simultaneous operation capability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The top plate is divided into three distinct functional areas: heating area for induction heating cooking, power transmission area for wireless power transfer, and work area for general cooking tasks. This segmentation allows each area to perform its specific function independently, enhancing versatility while maintaining simple control mechanisms for each zone.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adjusts the operational state of each area based on user needs. The heating area, power transmission area, and work area can be independently activated or deactivated, allowing flexible simultaneous operations. The system can switch between different operational modes to optimize performance for each function.
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 apparatus enables simultaneous induction heating cooking, power transmission to a power receiving device, and cooking work on the top plate, improving the overall convenience of cooking by providing dedicated areas for each function.
Implementation Method 1
a heating coil that inductively heats an object to be heated
Implementation Method 2
a power transmission coil that transmits power to a power receiving device
Data Source
AI summary
A table type cooking apparatus includes: a heating coil that inductively heats an object; a power transmission coil that transmits power to a power receiving device; a housing that houses the heating coil and the power transmission coil; a top plate provided on an upper surface of the housing; and a leg portion provided on a floor surface to support the housing on a floor surface. The top plate includes: a heating area provided as an area in which the object is inductively heated by the heating coil, a power transmission area provided as an area in which power is transmitted from the power transmission coil to the power receiving device, and a work area including at least an area in which when at least one of the heating coil and the power transmission coil is in a conductive state, a surface potential of a metal object is constant.