Method For Supplying Power To Induction Cooking Zones Of An Induction Cooking Hob Having A Plurality Of Power Converters, And Induction Cooking Hob Using Such Method
Patent No. EP3771288 (titled "Method For Supplying Power To Induction Cooking Zones Of An Induction Cooking Hob Having A Plurality Of Power Converters, And Induction Cooking Hob Using Such Method") was filed by Teka Industrial on Oct 5, 2009. The application was issued on Dec 15, 2021.
Patent Summary
A method for supplying power to induction cooking zones of a hob comprises multiple induction heating elements, each fed by a dedicated power converter. Based on user input, the method drives all elements requiring non-zero power using a predetermined, repetitive driving sequence to maintain a specific delivered power. The method further involves actuating the power converters to acquire power curves for the heating elements. Specifically, for two induction heating elements sharing a single cooking vessel, the method acquires their combined power curve by actuating both elements simultaneously. This approach manages power delivery across interconnected systems to maximize efficiency while limiting audible noise and flicker emissions caused by electrical or magnetic coupling and mains line power limitations.
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EP3771288
- Application Number
- EP20195614A
- Filing Date
- Oct 5, 2009
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Nov 12, 2021
- Publication Date
- Dec 15, 2021
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