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- the invention relates to a microwave oven according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the invention also relates to a combination cooker with microwave operationFurthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a microwave oven according to the preamble of claim 11.
- microwave ovens In microwave ovens (microwave ovens) cooking food, in particular food, is cooked with microwaves in a cooking chamber.
- microwave oven In committeesgarierin in addition to the microwave operation and other modes for cooking food, e.g. Grill operation, top and / or bottom heat, recirculation mode, provided that can be operated individually or together.
- the term microwave oven means both the pure microwave appliances and the combination appliances.
- the microwaves generated by a microwave generator are usually conducted via a waveguide into a cooking chamber. If there is a food to be cooked in the cooking chamber (for example food or drinks), the microwaves penetrate at least partially into the food to be cooked. Microwaves are absorbed by water, releasing their energy. Since food always contains water or the food is water itself, the food to be cooked is heated by the microwave energy absorbed by the food.
- the microwave energy fed into the cooking chamber must be absorbed elsewhere.
- the microwave energy will be at least partially absorbed by device components in or on the cooking chamber in this case.
- the energy absorbed by the respective component depends on its shape, arrangement and its material. Due to the absorbed energy, the respective components can be destroyed.
- microwave devices which comprise a device for controlling the loading state of the cooking chamber.
- This device detects by means of a measuring head or a sensor, the power density of the electromagnetic field within the cooking chamber. After signal processing, the injected microwave energy is optionally controlled or switched off.
- DE 42 07 459 C2 discloses a microwave oven with a device for sensing the power density of the electromagnetic field outside the food.
- This device comprises an antenna whose signal is processed and evaluated. When idling is detected the energy output of the magnetron reduced or turned off.
- a disadvantage of the known safety shutdowns is that for the registration of the idle mode, i. a microwave feed into the cooking chamber, without there being food to be cooked, own measuring heads, sensors or antennas and suitable components for the evaluation of the signals must be provided.
- additional components must be purchased, possibly with other components for their installation and for their control. They must be taken into account in the device design as well as in the production of the devices, which is complicated by the additional components. Overall, these additional components for registering an idle operation of the microwave device therefore cause significant additional costs in device manufacturing.
- EP 1 021 068 A2 describes a thawing method for a microwave oven.
- the magnetic field strength of the superimposition of the original and reflected electromagnetic wave is detected.
- sensors for example, for detecting the temperature or the moisture of the food provided. Based on the development over time of a certain size can be determined whether the cooking chamber is equipped with too little food or the microwave oven is in idle mode.
- GB 2 321 764 A describes a device for detecting the temperature of a magnetron in a microwave oven.
- the device for detecting the temperature is located directly on the magnetron, so that the temperature is detected that actually exposed the magnetron is. If the temperature is too high, the magnetron is switched off to prevent damage.
- a microwave oven with a device for temperature detection is known.
- the device for temperature detection is located outside the cooking chamber at such a location in which a relatively high temperature occurs when the microwave oven is in idle mode. When this temperature is detected, the microwave oven is switched off.
- a microwave oven which has a temperature sensor probe to detect the time course of the temperature inside the food. Depending on the time course of the temperature inside the food, the power of the microwave oven is controlled.
- JP 03 295191 A a microwave oven with a device for temperature detection is known.
- the means for detecting temperature is located at or near the anode of the magnetron to detect the temperature of the anode particularly accurately. In this way, a loading state with little food or an idling operation can be detected when the detected temperature has a high value.
- a device for detecting the idling operation of a microwave oven.
- the device comprises a plurality of rods which are arranged so that they on the one hand do not interact with the radiation and on the other hand supply the heat entering the rods to a thermostat.
- thermocouple is located in the airway of the cooking chamber.
- KR 4230 532 From KR 4230 532 a method for determining idle operation in a microwave oven is known.
- the change in temperature in the oven is detected by a temperature sensor. Based on the temperature change can be determined whether an idle operation is present.
- the invention has for its object to provide a microwave oven and a method for operating a microwave oven, which allow a particularly reliable determination of the loading state of the cooking chamber.
- the invention provides that at least one of the temperature sensors is provided for detecting the cooking chamber temperature and at least one further of the temperature sensors for detecting the temperature of the device for generating microwaves.
- the microwave oven may include only two or more temperature sensors.
- the first case it is clear that only the measurement signal of the two temperature sensors can be evaluated with the evaluation device.
- the second case it can be provided that only the measurement signal of two of the temperature sensors is evaluated. But it is also possible to use the measurement signals of several or all temperature sensors for the evaluation.
- the measurement signals can be available for evaluation in any form, for example analog or digital. Furthermore, the measurement signals can be available continuously or discontinuously for evaluation in terms of their temporal development, for example as a continuous graph which can be represented as a graph or as a consequence of measurement signals (measured values) which can also be represented as a value table.
- the evaluation of the measurement signals in the evaluation device can take place, for example, with the aid of numerical mathematical methods.
- the invention is based on the consideration, for the determination of an idling operation an already existing device component to use.
- the use of temperature sensors is common in microwave ovens, especially combination appliances.
- DE 195 05 588 A1 discloses a temperature sensor arrangement for an oven with microwave operation and / or conventional heating. There, a temperature sensor arranged in the interior of the cooking chamber is described.
- the advantage of the invention lies in the fact that now no additional components, such as own sensors, measuring heads or antennas, must be introduced to determine an idle operation in the microwave oven. For the determination is simply an already existing component, a temperature sensor, resorted to. As a result, components are saved, it simplifies the device manufacturing. As a result, a microwave device with idle detection can be produced inexpensively compared to the prior art. Even if a temperature sensor was not yet provided in a microwave oven, a temperature sensor is a common component with simple electronic circuitry, which can be used cost-effectively for detecting an idling operation, in comparison with the complex solutions known from the prior art.
- a safety shutdown of the microwave operation i. switching off the device for generating microwaves, provided upon determination of an idling operation by the evaluation device. At least the microwave energy fed into the oven cavity should be significantly reduced. This prevents components of the microwave oven from being damaged or destroyed due, for example, to increased microwave absorption during idle operation.
- the evaluation device determines a characteristic value for the temporal development of the measurement signal at a particular point in time, in particular by means of a numerical differentiation, preferably with the difference method, from individual measured values of the measurement signal.
- the ascertained characteristic value represents an approximate value for the slope of a graph (representing the measured values or the measuring signal on the y-axis versus the time on the x-axis) formed from the acquired measured values and representing the temporal measured value development Measuring curve of the temperature sensor are called, ie
- the characteristic value determined by the evaluation device is an approximation for the slope of the measurement curve at a specific point in time.
- the slope of the trace at Idling operation deviates significantly from the slope of the measurement curve during loading.
- the slope of the trace and thus the temporal evolution of the measurement signal, in particular the characteristic value determined in each case for this purpose is a suitable variable for determining the load state, in particular the idling mode.
- the evaluation device prefferably detects or output an idling operation if the magnitude of the characteristic value of the temporal development of the measurement signal or of the measurement signals, in particular at predetermined times and / or within one or more predetermined time intervals, respectively exceeds a predetermined limit value.
- the magnitude of the characteristic value should continuously exceed an optionally time-dependent limit value during a predetermined time interval.
- the times and time intervals are always related to the beginning of the microwave operation.
- the respective limit value is predetermined as a function of the time since the start of microwave operation and / or the respective limit value is preset at any time within a predetermined time interval such that the limit value is greater than the value of the determined characteristic value of the temporal time Development of the measurement signal of the respective temperature sensor at, in particular predetermined, loading of the cooking chamber at the same time after the start of microwave operation. Accordingly, the time-dependent limit values for the respective temperature sensor are predetermined such that the magnitude of the characteristic value when loaded within the predetermined time interval at any time below the limit.
- the predetermined time interval should expediently be in the first few minutes of the microwave operation, in particular in the first two minutes, preferably between 10 and 60 seconds, after the beginning of the microwave operation.
- the duration of the predetermined time interval should expediently be between 1 and 50 seconds, in particular between 5 and 10 seconds
- An embodiment of the microwave oven provides that at least one of the temperature sensors is arranged in the cooking chamber and / or on a wall of the cooking chamber and / or protrudes into the oven, in particular between 2 cm and 3 cm, preferably about 2.5 cm, in the oven protrudes.
- At least one of the temperature sensors can be arranged on the device for generating microwaves.
- the measurement signals of a temperature sensor in the cooking chamber and a temperature sensor on the device for generating microwaves can be used to determine an idling operation, whereby a verified result is obtained.
- the temperature sensor in particular during idling operation, is not damaged and / or destroyed by the microwave energy absorbed by it.
- At least one of the temperature sensors is a platinum sensor, for example a PT 500, in particular a sensor arranged in or on the cooking chamber.
- at least one of the temperature sensors may include an NTC sensor (NTC: negative temperature coefficent, negative temperature coefficient), in particular a sensor arranged on the device for generating microwaves.
- NTC negative temperature coefficent, negative temperature coefficient
- the invention provides that with at least one of the temperature sensors, the cooking space temperature and at least one further of the temperature sensors, the temperature of the device for generating microwaves is detected.
- the method provides a safety shutdown of the microwave operation, i. a turning off the means for generating microwaves, when determining an idle operation provides. At least the microwave energy fed into the oven cavity should be significantly reduced.
- a characteristic value for the temporal development of the measuring signal at a specific point in time is determined from acquired measured values of the measuring signal, in particular by means of a numerical differentiation, preferably with the difference method.
- the respective limit value can be specified as a function of the time that has elapsed since the beginning of the microwave operation. Furthermore, it should be predetermined at any time within a predetermined time interval such that the limit value is greater than the value of the determined characteristic value of the temporal development of the measurement signal of the respective temperature sensor at, in particular predetermined, loading of the cooking chamber at the same time after the start of the microwave operation.
- the predetermined time interval is in the first few minutes of the microwave operation, in particular in the first two minutes, preferably between 10 and 60 seconds, after the start of the microwave operation.
- the duration of the predetermined time interval should also be between 1 and 50 seconds, in particular between 5 and 10 seconds.
- FIG. 1 shows in a diagram 2 three recorded at different loading conditions of a cooking chamber of a microwave device measuring curves 3, 4, 5 arranged in the cooking chamber temperature sensor.
- the sensor is a platinum sensor type Pt 500, its length in the cooking chamber is about 2.5 cm. The microwave energy absorbed by the sensor even under extreme conditions (highest power level of the microwave oven, no load) is below the limit beyond which the absorbed energy would damage or destroy the sensor.
- the diagram 2 has a horizontal axis 6 and a vertical axis 7.
- the horizontal axis represents the time since the beginning of a microwave operation
- the vertical axis the measured values of the temperature sensor. These measured values can be assigned temperature values using the table below.
- the measured curves 3, 4, 5 shown in diagram 2 indicate the development over time of the measured values of the temperature sensor after the beginning of the microwave operation again.
- Measurement curve 3 shows the development during an idling operation of the microwave oven, ie there is no food to be cooked in the cooking chamber, but microwaves are generated and conducted into the cooking space.
- Measurement curve 4 shows the development over time of the measurements when the cooking chamber is loaded with a container containing 80 ml (milliliters) of water. In this case, the sudden increase from measuring point 8 (after a time of about 1 min 25 sec) is due to the fact that the water starts to boil and the resulting water vapor increases the cooking space temperature.
- Measurement curve 5 shows the development over time of the measured values when the cooking chamber is loaded with a container containing 1 l (liter) of water.
- the measured values increase with time.
- the slope of recorded during idle measurement curve 3 in a time interval 9 between about 20 sec and 1 min 20 sec is significantly greater than both recorded during loading measurement curves 4, 5.
- the slope of the measurement curve 4 when loaded with 80 ml of water at least within the first 5 minutes after the start of the microwave operation greater than the slope of the measurement curve 5 when loaded with 1 liter of water.
- the slope of a determined measurement curve is therefore suitable, at least within a certain time interval after the beginning of the microwave operation, to determine the loading state of a cooking chamber.
- an idling operation of the microwave oven can be detected shortly after the start of the microwave operation.
- the time interval used in the illustrated case should be below 1 min, for example between 10 sec and 60 sec, preferably between 20 and 50 sec, after the start of microwave operation. exceeds the determined slope for a given period of time within this time interval a predetermined limit, so determines an evaluation unit idle mode.
- a safety shutdown then switches off the microwave generation or at least reduces the microwave energy radiated into the cooking chamber.
- the limit is given as a function of time, ie depending on the time since the start of microwave operation. For each point in time, it lies between the slope of trace 4 (80 ml loading) and the slope of trace 3 (idle running), with the limit being closer to the slope of trace 3 (idle running).
- the value of the slope of a measurement curve can also be used to determine the amount of food to be cooked in the cooking chamber by comparison with predetermined reference values.
- An evaluation and / or control unit can use this result to control the microwave energy fed into the cooking chamber, i. if necessary increase or reduce, and thereby adapt to the amount of food to be cooked.
- FIG. 2 shows in a diagram 10 for three different loading conditions of a cooking chamber of a microwave oven, which correspond to the loading conditions of the measuring curves 3, 4, 5 of the diagram 2 of FIG. 1, recorded measuring curves 11, 12, 13 of a microwave sensor which generates a magnetron arranged temperature sensor ,
- the sensor is a NTC Helth NTC sensor (negative temperature coefficient).
- the diagram 10 has a horizontal axis 14 and a vertical axis 15.
- the horizontal axis 14 represents the time since the start of a microwave operation
- the vertical axis 15 the measured values of the temperature sensor. This Measured values can be assigned to temperature values using the table below.
- the measured curves 11, 12, 13 shown in diagram 10 represent the development over time of the measured values of the temperature sensor after the beginning of the microwave operation.
- Measurement curve 11 shows the development during an idling operation of the microwave oven.
- Measurement curve 12 shows the development over time of the measured values when the cooking chamber is loaded with a container containing 80 ml of water.
- Measurement curve 13 shows the development over time of the measured values when the cooking chamber is loaded with a container containing 1 l (liters) of water.
- the measured values decrease over time, ie the measured curves have a negative slope.
- the amount of the slope of the recorded during idle operation trace 11 in a time interval 9 between about 20 sec and 1 min 20 sec, which corresponds to the time interval 9 of FIG 1, greater than the slope amount in both recorded during loading measurement curves 12, 13, ie the trace 11 falls faster.
- the amount of the slope of the measurement curve 12 when loaded with 80 ml of water within the time interval 9 is greater than the amount of the slope of the measurement curve 13 when loaded with 1 1 of water.
- the slope of a determined measurement curve is therefore also in this temperature sensor on the magnetron; at least within a certain time interval after the start of the microwave operation, suitable to determine the loading state of a cooking chamber. The results can be used to verify the results of the temperature sensor used in FIG 1 in the cooking chamber.
- the measuring signals of a temperature sensor arranged in the cooking chamber of a microwave device are suitable for determining an idling operation of the microwave device.
- the comparison of determined characteristic values for the temporal development of the measurement signals output by this sensor (the characteristic values are an approximation for the slope in the illustrated graph) with predetermined limit values within a likewise predetermined temperature interval enables the reliable determination of an idling operation.
- This result can be used for an automatic safety shutdown, controlled by an evaluation and / or control device, in idle mode to avoid damage to the microwave oven.
- the measured values of the temperature sensor PT 500 in the cooking chamber do not necessarily indicate the actual cooking chamber temperature, but that the measured values are determined inter alia by the microwave energy absorbed by the sensor.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Mikrowellengerät gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Kombinationsgargerät mit MikrowellenbetriebWeiterhin betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Mikrowellengeräts gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 11.The invention relates to a microwave oven according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention also relates to a combination cooker with microwave operationFurthermore, the invention relates to a method for operating a microwave oven according to the preamble of claim 11.
In Mikrowellengeräten (Mikrowellenherden) wird in einem Garraum Gargut, insbesondere Lebensmittel, mit Mikrowellen gegart. In Kombinationsgargeräten sind neben dem Mikrowellenbetrieb auch weitere Betriebsarten zum Garen von Speisen, z.B. Grillbetrieb, Ober- und/oder Unterhitze, Umluftbetrieb, vorgesehen, die einzeln oder auch gemeinsam betrieben werden können. Im Folgenden sind unter der Bezeichnung Mikrowellengerät sowohl die reinen Mikrowellengeräte als auch die Kombinationsgeräte zu verstehen.In microwave ovens (microwave ovens) cooking food, in particular food, is cooked with microwaves in a cooking chamber. In Kombinationsgargeräten in addition to the microwave operation and other modes for cooking food, e.g. Grill operation, top and / or bottom heat, recirculation mode, provided that can be operated individually or together. In the following, the term microwave oven means both the pure microwave appliances and the combination appliances.
Bei Mikrowellengeräten werden üblicherweise die von einem Mikrowellengenerator (Magnetron) erzeugen Mikrowellen über einen Hohlleiter in einen Garraum geleitet. Befindet sich im Garraum ein Gargut (beispielsweise Lebensmittel oder Getränke), so dringen die Mikrowellen zumindest teilweise in das Gargut ein. Mikrowellen werden von Wasser absorbiert und geben dabei ihre Energie ab. Da Gargut immer Wasser enthält oder es sich beim Gargut um Wasser selbst handelt, wird das Gargut durch die vom Gargut absorbierte Mikrowellenenergie erwärmt.In microwave devices, the microwaves generated by a microwave generator (magnetron) are usually conducted via a waveguide into a cooking chamber. If there is a food to be cooked in the cooking chamber (for example food or drinks), the microwaves penetrate at least partially into the food to be cooked. Microwaves are absorbed by water, releasing their energy. Since food always contains water or the food is water itself, the food to be cooked is heated by the microwave energy absorbed by the food.
Befindet sich kein Gargut im Garraum, so muss die in den Garraum eingespeiste Mikrowellenenergie anderweitig absorbiert werden. Die Mikrowellenenergie wird in diesem Fall von Gerätekomponenten in oder am Garraum zumindest teilweise absorbiert werden. Die von der jeweiligen Komponente absorbierte Energie ist dabei unter anderem abhängig von deren Formgebung, Anordnung und ihrem Material. Durch die absorbierte Energie kann die jeweilige Komponenten zerstört werden.If there is no food to be cooked in the cooking chamber, the microwave energy fed into the cooking chamber must be absorbed elsewhere. The microwave energy will be at least partially absorbed by device components in or on the cooking chamber in this case. Among other things, the energy absorbed by the respective component depends on its shape, arrangement and its material. Due to the absorbed energy, the respective components can be destroyed.
Um dies zu verhindern, ist es bekannt, eine automatische Sicherheitsabschaltung vorzusehen, die in dem Fall, dass Mikrowellenenergie in den leeren Garraum, d.h. in den Garraum ohne darin enthaltendes Gargut, eingespeist wird, automatisch die Mikrowelleneinspeisung abschaltet.To prevent this, it is known to provide an automatic safety shutdown which, in the event microwave energy enters the empty cooking space, i. is fed into the oven without it containing food, automatically shuts off the microwave feed.
Hierzu sind aus DE 26 50 856 A1 und aus EP 467 224 Mikrowellengerate bekannt, die eine Vorrichtung zur Kontrolle des Beladungszustands des Garraums umfassen. Diese Vorrichtung erfasst mittels eines Messkopfes bzw. eines Sensors die Leistungsdichte des elektromagnetischen Feldes innerhalb des Garraums. Nach einer Signalverarbeitung wird gegebenenfalls die eingespeiste Mikrowellenenergie gesteuert bzw. abgeschaltet.For this purpose, from DE 26 50 856 A1 and EP 467 224 microwave devices are known which comprise a device for controlling the loading state of the cooking chamber. This device detects by means of a measuring head or a sensor, the power density of the electromagnetic field within the cooking chamber. After signal processing, the injected microwave energy is optionally controlled or switched off.
DE 42 07 459 C2 offenbart einen Mikrowellenherd mit einer Vorrichtung zur Sensierung der Leistungsdichte des elektromagnetischen Feldes außerhalb des Garguts. Diese Vorrichtung umfasst eine Antenne, deren Signal verarbeitet und ausgewertet wird. Bei Erkennen eines Leerlaufbetriebs wird die Energieabgabe des Magnetrons verringert oder abgeschaltet.DE 42 07 459 C2 discloses a microwave oven with a device for sensing the power density of the electromagnetic field outside the food. This device comprises an antenna whose signal is processed and evaluated. When idling is detected the energy output of the magnetron reduced or turned off.
Nachteilig bei den bekannten Sicherheitsabschaltungen ist, dass für die Registrierung des Leerlaufbetriebs, d.h. einer Mikrowelleneinspeisung in den Garraum, ohne dass sich dort Gargut befindet, eigene Messköpfe, Sensoren oder Antennen sowie geeignete Komponenten zur Auswertung der Signale vorgesehen werden müssen. Diese zusätzlichen Bauteile müssen eingekauft werden, ggf. mit weiteren Komponenten für ihren Einbau und zu ihrer Ansteuerung. Sie müssen bei der Gerätekonzeption ebenso berücksichtigt werden wie bei der Produktion der Geräte, die durch die zusätzlichen Bauteile aufwändiger wird. Insgesamt verursachen diese zusätzlichen Bauteile zur Registrierung eines Leerlaufbetriebs des Mikrowellerigerätes daher deutliche Mehrkosten bei der Geräteherstellung.A disadvantage of the known safety shutdowns is that for the registration of the idle mode, i. a microwave feed into the cooking chamber, without there being food to be cooked, own measuring heads, sensors or antennas and suitable components for the evaluation of the signals must be provided. These additional components must be purchased, possibly with other components for their installation and for their control. They must be taken into account in the device design as well as in the production of the devices, which is complicated by the additional components. Overall, these additional components for registering an idle operation of the microwave device therefore cause significant additional costs in device manufacturing.
In der EP 1 021 068 A2 ist ein Auftauverfahren für einen Mikrowellenherd beschrieben. Dabei wird insbesondere die magnetische Feldstärke der Überlagerung von ursprünglicher und reflektierter elektromagnetischer Welle erfasst. Es sind auch-weitere Sensoren, beispielsweise zum Erfassen der Temperatur oder der Feuchtigkeit des Garguts vorgesehen. Anhand der zeitlichen Entwicklung einer bestimmten Größe lässt sich feststellen, ob der Garraum mit zu wenig Gargut bestückt ist oder sich der Mikrowellenherd im Leerlaufbetrieb befindet.EP 1 021 068 A2 describes a thawing method for a microwave oven. In particular, the magnetic field strength of the superimposition of the original and reflected electromagnetic wave is detected. There are also -other sensors, for example, for detecting the temperature or the moisture of the food provided. Based on the development over time of a certain size can be determined whether the cooking chamber is equipped with too little food or the microwave oven is in idle mode.
In der GB 2 321 764 A ist eine Einrichtung zum Erfassen der Temperatur eines Magnetrons in einem Mikrowellengerät beschrieben. Dabei befindet sich die Einrichtung zum Erfassen der Temperatur unmittelbar am Magnetron, so dass diejenige Temperatur erfasst wird, der das Magnetron tatsächlich ausgesetzt ist. Bei einer zu hohen Temperatur wird das Magnetron abgeschaltet, um einer Beschädigung vorzubeugen.
Aus der JP 06 163154 A ist ein Mikrowellenherd mit einer Einrichtung zur Temperaturerfassung bekannt. Die Einrichtung zur Temperaturerfassung befindet sich außerhalb des Garraums an einer solchen Stelle, bei der eine relativ hohe Temperatur dann auftritt, wenn sich der Mikrowellenherd im Leerlaufbetrieb befindet. Wenn diese Temperatur erfasst wird, wird der Mikrowellenherd abgeschaltet.From JP 06 163154 A a microwave oven with a device for temperature detection is known. The device for temperature detection is located outside the cooking chamber at such a location in which a relatively high temperature occurs when the microwave oven is in idle mode. When this temperature is detected, the microwave oven is switched off.
In der DE 29 17 214 A1 ist ein Mikrowellenofen beschrieben, der eine Temperaturfühlersonde aufweist, um den zeitlichen Verlauf der Temperatur im Inneren des Garguts erfassen. In Abhängigkeit vom zeitlichen Verlauf der Temperatur im Inneren des Garguts wird die Leistung des Mikrowellenofens gesteuert.In DE 29 17 214 A1 a microwave oven is described, which has a temperature sensor probe to detect the time course of the temperature inside the food. Depending on the time course of the temperature inside the food, the power of the microwave oven is controlled.
Aus der JP 03 295191 A ist ein Mikrowellenherd mit einer Einrichtung zur Temperaturerfassung bekannt. Die Einrichtung zur Temperaturerfassung befindet sich an oder in der Nähe der Anode des Magnetrons, um die Temperatur der Anode besonders genau zu erfassen. Auf diese Weise lässt sich ein Beladungszustand mit wenig Gargut oder ein Leerlaufbetrieb erkennen, wenn die erfasste Temperatur einen hohen Wert aufweist.From JP 03 295191 A a microwave oven with a device for temperature detection is known. The means for detecting temperature is located at or near the anode of the magnetron to detect the temperature of the anode particularly accurately. In this way, a loading state with little food or an idling operation can be detected when the detected temperature has a high value.
In der US 3,527,915 ist eine Einrichtung beschrieben, um den Leerlaufbetrieb eines Mikrowellenherdes festzustellen. Die Einrichtung umfasst eine Vielzahl von Stäben, die so angeordnet sind, dass sie einerseits nicht mit der Strahlung in Wechselwirkung treten und andererseits die in die Stäbe eindringende Wärme einem Thermostat zuführen.In US 3,527,915 a device is described for detecting the idling operation of a microwave oven. The device comprises a plurality of rods which are arranged so that they on the one hand do not interact with the radiation and on the other hand supply the heat entering the rods to a thermostat.
Aus der DE 21 36 219 A1 ist ein elektronischer Ofen bekannt, bei dem elektromagnetische Wellen mit hoher Frequenz in den Garraum gestrahlt werden. Der Ofen weist einen Thermoschalter auf, der den Ofen abschaltet, wenn sich kein oder nur wenig Gargut in dem Garraum befindet. Ein Thermofühler befindet sich im Luftweg des Garraums.From DE 21 36 219 A1 an electronic furnace is known in which electromagnetic waves are radiated at high frequency into the cooking chamber. The oven has a thermal switch that shuts down the oven when there is little or no food in the oven. A thermocouple is located in the airway of the cooking chamber.
In der US 5,459,303 ist ein Verfahren zum Bestimmen des Leerlaufbetriebs in einem Mikrowellenherd beschrieben. Mit einem Gassensor wird die Gasmenge im Garraum erfasst. Dabei hängt der elektrische Widerstand des Gassensors von der Gasmenge ab. Wenn der Widerstand des Gassensors einen bestimmten Grenzwert unterschreitet, wird die Temperatur im Garraum erfasst. Der Leerlaufbetrieb wird festgestellt, wenn der Widerstand des Gassensors und die Temperatur im Garraum vorbestimmte Kriterien erfüllen.In US 5,459,303 a method for determining idle operation in a microwave oven is described. With a gas sensor, the amount of gas in the cooking chamber is detected. The electrical resistance of the gas sensor depends on the amount of gas. If the resistance of the gas sensor falls below a certain limit, the temperature in the cooking chamber is detected. The idling operation is detected when the resistance of the gas sensor and the temperature in the cooking chamber meet predetermined criteria.
Aus der KR 4230 532 Bist ein Verfahren zum Bestimmen des Leerlaufbetriebs in einem Mikrowellenherd bekannt. Dabei wird die Änderung der Temperatur im Garraum mit einem Temperatursensor erfasst. Anhand der Temperaturänderung lässt sich feststellen, ob ein Leerlaufbetrieb vorliegt.From KR 4230 532 a method for determining idle operation in a microwave oven is known. The change in temperature in the oven is detected by a temperature sensor. Based on the temperature change can be determined whether an idle operation is present.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Mikrowellengerät und ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines Mikrowellengeräts anzugeben, die eine besonders zuverlässige Bestimmung des Beladungszustandes des Garraums ermöglichen.The invention has for its object to provide a microwave oven and a method for operating a microwave oven, which allow a particularly reliable determination of the loading state of the cooking chamber.
Diese Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung hinsichtlich des Mikrowellengeräts durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 und hinsichtlich des Verfahrens durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 11 gelöst.This object is achieved according to the invention with respect to the microwave oven by the features of claim 1 and in terms of the method by the features of claim 11.
Gemäß Anspruch 1 sieht die Erfindung vor, dass mindestens einer der Temperatursensoren zur Erfassung der Garraumtemperatur und mindestens ein Weiterer der Temperatursensoren zur Erfassung der Temperatur der Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen vorgesehen ist.According to claim 1, the invention provides that at least one of the temperature sensors is provided for detecting the cooking chamber temperature and at least one further of the temperature sensors for detecting the temperature of the device for generating microwaves.
Unter Mikrowellengerät sind dabei wiederum alle Geräte mit Mikrowellenbetrieb zu verstehen, also auch alle Kombinationsgargeräte.Under microwave device are in turn all devices with microwave operation to understand, including all Kombinationsgargeräte.
Das Mikrowellengerät kann sowohl nur zwei als auch mehrere Temperatursensoren umfassen. Im ersten Fall ist klar, dass nur das Messsignal der beiden Temperatursensoren mit der Auswerteeinrichtung ausgewertet werden kann. Im zweiten Fall kann vorgesehen sein, dass nur das Messsignal von zwei der Temperatursensoren ausgewertet wird. Es ist aber auch möglich, die Messsignale mehrerer oder aller Temperatursensoren für die Auswertung heranzuziehen.The microwave oven may include only two or more temperature sensors. In the first case, it is clear that only the measurement signal of the two temperature sensors can be evaluated with the evaluation device. In the second case it can be provided that only the measurement signal of two of the temperature sensors is evaluated. But it is also possible to use the measurement signals of several or all temperature sensors for the evaluation.
Die Messsignale können in beliebiger Form, beispielsweise analog oder digital, zur Auswertung zur Verfügung stehen. Ferner können die Messsignale in ihrer zeitlichen Entwicklung kontinuierlich oder diskontinuierlich der Auswertung zur Verfügung stehen, beispielsweise als kontinuierliche, als Graph darstellbare Messkurve oder als Folge von Messsignalen (Messwerten), die sich auch als Wertetabelle darstellen lassen.The measurement signals can be available for evaluation in any form, for example analog or digital. Furthermore, the measurement signals can be available continuously or discontinuously for evaluation in terms of their temporal development, for example as a continuous graph which can be represented as a graph or as a consequence of measurement signals (measured values) which can also be represented as a value table.
Die Auswertung der Messsignale in der Auswerteeinrichtung kann beispielsweise mit Hilfe von numerischen mathematischen Verfahren erfolgen.The evaluation of the measurement signals in the evaluation device can take place, for example, with the aid of numerical mathematical methods.
Der Erfindung liegt die Überlegung zugrunde, für die Ermittlung eines Leerlaufbetriebs eine ohnehin vorhandene Gerätekomponente zu verwenden. Die Verwendung von Temperatursensoren ist in Mikrowellengeräten, insbesondere Kombinationsgeräten, verbreitet. So ist beispielsweise aus DE 195 05 588 A1 eine Temperaturfühleranordnung für einen Backofen mit Mikrowellenbetrieb und/oder konventioneller Beheizung bekannt. Dort ist ein im Inneren des Garraums angeordneter Temperatursensor beschrieben.The invention is based on the consideration, for the determination of an idling operation an already existing device component to use. The use of temperature sensors is common in microwave ovens, especially combination appliances. For example, DE 195 05 588 A1 discloses a temperature sensor arrangement for an oven with microwave operation and / or conventional heating. There, a temperature sensor arranged in the interior of the cooking chamber is described.
Der Vorteil der Erfindung liegt vor allem darin, dass nunmehr keine zusätzlichen Bauteile, wie eigene Sensoren, Messköpfe oder Antennen, zur Ermittlung eines Leerlaufbetriebs in das Mikrowellengerät eingebracht werden müssen. Für die Ermittlung wird einfach auf eine ohnehin vorhandene Komponente, einen Temperatursensor, zurückgegriffen. Dadurch werden Bauteile eingespart, es vereinfacht sich die Geräteherstellung. Dadurch lässt sich ein Mikrowellengerät mit Leerlauferfassung kostengünstig im Vergleich zum Stand der Technik herstellen. Auch wenn ein Temperatursensor in einem Mikrowellengerät noch nicht vorgesehen war, so ist ein Temperatursensor ein übliches Bauteil mit einfacher elektronischer Beschaltung, dass sich - im Vergleich zu den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten, aufwändigen Lösungen, kostengünstig zur Erfassung eines Leerlaufbetriebs einsetzen lässt.The advantage of the invention lies in the fact that now no additional components, such as own sensors, measuring heads or antennas, must be introduced to determine an idle operation in the microwave oven. For the determination is simply an already existing component, a temperature sensor, resorted to. As a result, components are saved, it simplifies the device manufacturing. As a result, a microwave device with idle detection can be produced inexpensively compared to the prior art. Even if a temperature sensor was not yet provided in a microwave oven, a temperature sensor is a common component with simple electronic circuitry, which can be used cost-effectively for detecting an idling operation, in comparison with the complex solutions known from the prior art.
Die zeitliche Entwicklung der Messsignale von Temperatursensoren in Mikrowellengeräten zeigt bezüglich verschiedener Beladungszustände, wie untenstehend anhand der Figuren näher erläutert wird, signifikante Unterschiede, die zur Bestimmung des Beladungszustandes bzw. eines Leerlaufbetriebs eines Mikrowellengeräts herangezogen werden können.The development over time of the measuring signals from temperature sensors in microwave ovens shows significant differences with respect to different loading states, as will be explained in more detail below with reference to the figures, which can be used to determine the loading state or an idling operation of a microwave oven.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und Weiterbildungen sind in den von Anspruch 1 abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous embodiments and further developments are specified in the claims dependent on claim 1.
Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist eine Sicherheitsabschaltung des Mikrowellenbetriebs, d.h. ein Ausschalten der Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen, bei Ermittlung eines Leerlaufbetriebs durch die Auswerteeinrichtung vorgesehen. Zumindest sollte die in den Garraum eingespeiste Mikrowellenenergie deutlich reduziert werden. Dadurch wird verhindert, dass Komponenten des Mikrowellengeräts, beispielsweise aufgrund erhöhter Mikrowellenabsorption bei Leerlaufbetrieb, beschädigt oder zerstört werden.According to a further advantageous embodiment, a safety shutdown of the microwave operation, i. switching off the device for generating microwaves, provided upon determination of an idling operation by the evaluation device. At least the microwave energy fed into the oven cavity should be significantly reduced. This prevents components of the microwave oven from being damaged or destroyed due, for example, to increased microwave absorption during idle operation.
Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung sieht vor, dass die Auswerteeinrichtung aus einzelnen erfassten Messwerten des Messsignals einen Kennwert für die zeitliche Entwicklung des Messsignals zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt, insbesondere mittels einer numerischen Differenziation, vorzugsweise mit der Differenzenmethode, ermittelt.An advantageous development provides that the evaluation device determines a characteristic value for the temporal development of the measurement signal at a particular point in time, in particular by means of a numerical differentiation, preferably with the difference method, from individual measured values of the measurement signal.
Der ermittelte Kennwert stellt einen Näherungswert für die Steigung eines aus den erfassten Messwerten gebildeten, die zeitliche Messwertentwicklung darstellenden Graphen (Darstellung der Messwerte bzw. des Messsignals auf der y-Achse gegen die Zeit auf der x-Achse) dar. Ein derartiger Graph kann als Messkurve des Temperatursensors bezeichnet werden, d.h. der von der Auswerteeinrichtung ermittelte Kennwert ist ein Näherungsmaß für die Steigung der Messkurve zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt.The ascertained characteristic value represents an approximate value for the slope of a graph (representing the measured values or the measuring signal on the y-axis versus the time on the x-axis) formed from the acquired measured values and representing the temporal measured value development Measuring curve of the temperature sensor are called, ie The characteristic value determined by the evaluation device is an approximation for the slope of the measurement curve at a specific point in time.
Die zeitliche Entwicklung des Messsignals verläuft bei verschiedenen Beladungszuständen deutlich unterschiedlich. Damit unterschieden sich auch die Steigungen der Messkurven des Temperatursensors bei verschiedenen Beladungszuständen signifikant. Dies wird untenstehend anhand der Figuren näher dargelegt. Insbesondere die Steigung der Messkurve bei Leerlaufbetrieb weicht deutlich von der Steigung der Messkurve bei Beladung ab. Somit ist die Steigung der Messkurve und damit die zeitliche Entwicklung des Messsignals, insbesondere der hierfür jeweils ermittelte Kennwert, eine geeignete Größe zur Ermittlung des Beladungszustands, insbesondere des Leerlaufbetriebs.The development over time of the measuring signal varies significantly with different loading conditions. This also significantly differentiated the slopes of the temperature sensor traces at different load conditions. This will be explained below with reference to the figures. In particular, the slope of the trace at Idling operation deviates significantly from the slope of the measurement curve during loading. Thus, the slope of the trace and thus the temporal evolution of the measurement signal, in particular the characteristic value determined in each case for this purpose, is a suitable variable for determining the load state, in particular the idling mode.
Zweckmäßig ist dabei, dass die Auswerteeinrichtung dann einen Leerlaufbetrieb feststellt bzw. ausgibt, wenn der Betrag des Kennwerts der zeitlichen Entwicklung des Messsignals bzw. der Messsignale, insbesondere zu vorgegebenen Zeitpunkten und/oder innerhalb eines oder mehrerer vorgegebener Zeitintervalle, jeweils einen vorgegebenen Grenzwert überschreitet. Zweckmäßigerweise sollte zur Feststellung eines Leerlaufbetriebs der Betrag des Kennwerts fortwährend während eines vorgegebenen Zeitintervalls einen gegebenenfalls zeitabhängigen Grenzwert überschreiten.It is expedient in this case for the evaluation device to detect or output an idling operation if the magnitude of the characteristic value of the temporal development of the measurement signal or of the measurement signals, in particular at predetermined times and / or within one or more predetermined time intervals, respectively exceeds a predetermined limit value. Conveniently, to determine an idling operation, the magnitude of the characteristic value should continuously exceed an optionally time-dependent limit value during a predetermined time interval.
Die Zeitpunkte und Zeitintervalle sind dabei immer auf den Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs bezogen.The times and time intervals are always related to the beginning of the microwave operation.
Zweckmäßig ist ferner, wenn der jeweilige Grenzwert in Abhängigkeit von der seit Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs vergangenen Zeit vorgegeben ist und/oder der jeweilige Grenzwert zu jedem Zeitpunkt innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Zeitintervalls derart vorgegeben ist, dass der Grenzwert größer ist als der Betrag des ermittelten Kennwerts der zeitlichen Entwicklung des Messsignals des jeweiligen Temperatursensors bei, insbesondere vorgegebener, Beladung des Garraums zum gleichen Zeitpunkt nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs. Demnach sind die zeitabhängigen Grenzwerte für den jeweiligen Temperatursensor so vorgegeben, dass der Betrag des Kennwertes bei Beladung innerhalb des vorgegebenen Zeitintervalls zu jedem Zeitpunkt unterhalb des Grenzwertes liegt.It is also expedient if the respective limit value is predetermined as a function of the time since the start of microwave operation and / or the respective limit value is preset at any time within a predetermined time interval such that the limit value is greater than the value of the determined characteristic value of the temporal time Development of the measurement signal of the respective temperature sensor at, in particular predetermined, loading of the cooking chamber at the same time after the start of microwave operation. Accordingly, the time-dependent limit values for the respective temperature sensor are predetermined such that the magnitude of the characteristic value when loaded within the predetermined time interval at any time below the limit.
Das vorgegebene Zeitintervall sollte dabei zweckmäßigerweise in den ersten Minuten des Mikrowellenbetriebs liegen, insbesondere in den ersten zwei Minuten, vorzugsweise zwischen 10 und 60 Sekunden, nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs. Die Dauer des vorgegebenen Zeitintervalls sollte zweckmäßigerweise zwischen 1 und 50 Sekunden, insbesondere zwischen 5 und 10 Sekunden, liegenThe predetermined time interval should expediently be in the first few minutes of the microwave operation, in particular in the first two minutes, preferably between 10 and 60 seconds, after the beginning of the microwave operation. The duration of the predetermined time interval should expediently be between 1 and 50 seconds, in particular between 5 and 10 seconds
Eine Ausführungsform des Mikrowellengeräts sieht vor, dass mindestens einer der Temperatursensoren im Garraum und/oder an einer Wandung des Garraums angeordnet ist und/oder in den Garraum hineinragt, insbesondere zwischen 2 cm und 3 cm, vorzugsweise etwa 2,5 cm, in den Garraum hineinragt.An embodiment of the microwave oven provides that at least one of the temperature sensors is arranged in the cooking chamber and / or on a wall of the cooking chamber and / or protrudes into the oven, in particular between 2 cm and 3 cm, preferably about 2.5 cm, in the oven protrudes.
Ferner kann mindestens einer der Temperatursensoren an der Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen angeordnet sein. Insbesondere können die Messsignale eines Temperatursensors im Garraum und eines Temperatursensors an der Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen zur Ermittlung eines Leerlaufbetriebs herangezogen werden, wodurch ein verifiziertes Ergebnis vorliegt.Furthermore, at least one of the temperature sensors can be arranged on the device for generating microwaves. In particular, the measurement signals of a temperature sensor in the cooking chamber and a temperature sensor on the device for generating microwaves can be used to determine an idling operation, whereby a verified result is obtained.
Von Vorteil ist ferner, wenn der Temperatursensor, insbesondere bei Leerlaufbetrieb, durch die von ihm absorbierte Mikrowellenenergie nicht beschädigt und/oder zerstört wird.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the temperature sensor, in particular during idling operation, is not damaged and / or destroyed by the microwave energy absorbed by it.
Eine zweckmäßige Weiterbildung sieht vor, dass mindestens einer der Temperatursensoren ein Platin-Sensor, beispielsweise ein PT 500, ist, insbesondere ein im oder am Garraum angeordneter Sensor. Ferner kann mindestens einer der Temperatursensoren ein NTC-Sensor (NTC: negative temperature coefficent, negativer Temperaturkoeffizient) sein, insbesondere ein an der Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen angeordneter Sensor.An expedient development provides that at least one of the temperature sensors is a platinum sensor, for example a
Gemäß Anspruch 11 sieht die Erfindung vor, dass mit mindestens einem der Temperatursensoren die Garraumtemperatur und mit mindestens einem Weiteren der Temperatursensoren die Temperatur der Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen erfasst wird.According to claim 11, the invention provides that with at least one of the temperature sensors, the cooking space temperature and at least one further of the temperature sensors, the temperature of the device for generating microwaves is detected.
Die obenstehenden Anmerkungen zum Mikrowellengerät gemäß Anspruch 1, insbesondere die Ausführungen zu den Vorteilen, treffen ebenso auf das obige Betriebsverfahren zu.The above comments on the microwave oven according to claim 1, in particular the statements on the advantages, apply equally to the above operating method.
Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen des Verfahrens sind in den von Anspruch 11 abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Advantageous developments of the method are specified in the dependent of claim 11 claims.
Zweckmäßig ist auch, wenn das Verfahren eine Sicherheitsabschaltung des Mikrowellenbetriebs, d.h. ein Ausschalten der Einrichtung zur Erzeugung von Mikrowellen, bei Ermittlung eines Leerlaufbetriebs vorsieht. Zumindest sollte die in den Garraum eingespeiste Mikrowellenenergie deutlich reduziert werden.It is also useful if the method provides a safety shutdown of the microwave operation, i. a turning off the means for generating microwaves, when determining an idle operation provides. At least the microwave energy fed into the oven cavity should be significantly reduced.
Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung des Verfahrens wird aus erfassten Messwerten des Messsignals ein Kennwert für die zeitliche Entwicklung des Messsignals zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt ermittelt, insbesondere mittels einer numerischen Differenziation, vorzugsweise mit der Differenzenmethode.According to an advantageous embodiment of the method, a characteristic value for the temporal development of the measuring signal at a specific point in time is determined from acquired measured values of the measuring signal, in particular by means of a numerical differentiation, preferably with the difference method.
Dies geschieht beispielsweise, indem der Betrag des Kennwerts für die zeitliche Entwicklung des Messsignals bzw. der Messsignale, insbesondere fortwährend während eines oder mehrerer vorgegebener Zeitintervalle nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs, mit einem vorgegebenen Grenzwert verglichen wird und ein Leerlaufbetrieb ermittelt ist bzw. als ermittelt gilt, wenn der Betrag des Kennwerts der zeitlichen Entwicklung des Messsignals bzw. der Messsignale, insbesondere zu vorgegebenen Zeitpunkten und/oder innerhalb eines oder mehrere vorgegebener Zeitintervalle, jeweils einen vorgegebenen Grenzwert überschreitet.This happens, for example, by the amount of the characteristic value for the temporal development of the measurement signal or of the measurement signals, in particular continuously during one or more of the measurements a plurality of predetermined time intervals after the beginning of the microwave operation, is compared with a predetermined limit and an idling operation is determined or considered determined if the amount of the characteristic value of the temporal evolution of the measurement signal or the measurement signals, in particular at predetermined times and / or within one or several predetermined time intervals, each exceeding a predetermined limit.
Der jeweilige Grenzwert kann dabei in Abhängigkeit von der seit Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs vergangenen Zeit vorgegeben werden. Ferner sollte er zu jedem Zeitpunkt innerhalb eines vorgegebenen Zeitintervalls derart vorgegeben sein, dass der Grenzwert größer ist als der Betrag des ermittelten Kennwerts der zeitlichen Entwicklung des Messsignals des jeweiligen Temperatursensors bei, insbesondere vorgegebener, Beladung des Garraums zum gleichen Zeitpunkt nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs.The respective limit value can be specified as a function of the time that has elapsed since the beginning of the microwave operation. Furthermore, it should be predetermined at any time within a predetermined time interval such that the limit value is greater than the value of the determined characteristic value of the temporal development of the measurement signal of the respective temperature sensor at, in particular predetermined, loading of the cooking chamber at the same time after the start of the microwave operation.
Zweckmäßigerweise liegt das vorgegebene Zeitintervall in den ersten Minuten des Mikrowellenbetriebs, insbesondere in den ersten zwei Minuten, vorzugsweise zwischen 10 und 60 Sekunden, nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs. Die Dauer des vorgegebenen Zeitintervalls sollte ferner zwischen 1 und 50 Sekunden, insbesondere zwischen 5 und 10 Sekunden, liegen.Conveniently, the predetermined time interval is in the first few minutes of the microwave operation, in particular in the first two minutes, preferably between 10 and 60 seconds, after the start of the microwave operation. The duration of the predetermined time interval should also be between 1 and 50 seconds, in particular between 5 and 10 seconds.
Die Erfindung wird nachstehend auch hinsichtlich weiterer Merkmale und Vorteile anhand von in den Zeichnungen wiedergegebenen Messkurven verschiedener Temperatursensoren in Mikrowellengeräten näher erläutert.The invention will be explained below with respect to further features and advantages with reference to reproduced in the drawings curves of various temperature sensors in microwave ovens.
Hierbei zeigt
- FIG 1
- die Messkurven eines im Garraum angeordneten Temperatursensors bei drei verschiedenen Beladungszuständen, und
- FIG 2
- die Messkurven eines am Magnetron angeordneten Temperatursensors bei den gleichen drei Beladungszuständen wie in FIG 1.
- FIG. 1
- the curves of a temperature sensor arranged in the cooking chamber at three different loading conditions, and
- FIG. 2
- the measured curves of a magnetron arranged at the same temperature sensor in the same load states as in FIG. 1
Dabei ist zu beachten, dass sie Messkurven jeweils aus einzelnen Messwerten, d.h. aus Wertetabellen, entstanden sind. Die Graphen wurden somit aus diskreten Messwerten, d.h. Messsignalen des jeweiligen Temperatursensors zu bestimmten Zeitpunkten, gebildet.It should be noted that they each measured curves from individual measured values, i. from value tables, have arisen. The graphs were thus made up of discrete readings, i. Measuring signals of each temperature sensor at certain times, formed.
FIG 1 zeigt in einem Diagramm 2 drei bei verschiedenen Beladungszuständen eines Garraums eines Mikrowellengeräts aufgenommene Messkurven 3, 4, 5 eines im Garraum angeordneten Temperatursensors. Der Sensor ist ein Platin-Sensor vom Typ Pt 500, seine Länge im Garraum beträgt etwa 2,5 cm. Die von dem Sensor auch unter Extrembedingungen (höchste Leistungsstufe des Mikrowellengeräts, keine Beladung) absorbierte Mikrowellenenergie liegt unterhalb der Grenze, ab der die absorbierte Energie den Sensor beschädigen oder zerstören würde.1 shows in a diagram 2 three recorded at different loading conditions of a cooking chamber of a microwave
Das Diagramm 2 weist eine horizontale Achse 6 und eine vertikale Achse 7 auf. Die horizontale Achse gibt die Zeit seit Beginn eines Mikrowellenbetriebs wieder, die vertikale Achse die Messwerte des Temperatursensors. Diesen Messwerten können anhand der untenstehenden Tabelle Temperaturwerte zugeordnet werden.The diagram 2 has a horizontal axis 6 and a vertical axis 7. The horizontal axis represents the time since the beginning of a microwave operation, the vertical axis the measured values of the temperature sensor. These measured values can be assigned temperature values using the table below.
Die in Diagramm 2 dargestellten Messkurven 3, 4, 5 geben die zeitliche Entwicklung der Messwerte des Temperatursensors nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs wieder. Dabei zeigt Messkurve 3 die Entwicklung bei einem Leerlaufbetrieb des Mikrowellengeräts, d.h. im Garraum befindet sich kein Gargut, es werden aber Mikrowellen erzeugt und in den Garraum geleitet. Messkurve 4 zeigt die zeitliche Entwicklung der Messwerte bei einer Beladung des Garraums mit einem Behälter, der 80 ml (Milliliter) Wasser enthält. Dabei ist der plötzlich Anstieg ab Messpunkt 8 (nach einer Zeit von ca. 1 min 25 sec) darauf zurückzuführen, dass das Wasser zu kochen beginnt und der entstehenden Wasserdampf die Garraumtemperatur erhöht. Messkurve 5 zeigt die zeitliche Entwicklung der Messwerte bei einer Beladung des Garraums mit einem Behälter, der 1 l (Liter) Wasser enthält.The measured curves 3, 4, 5 shown in diagram 2 indicate the development over time of the measured values of the temperature sensor after the beginning of the microwave operation again.
Bei allen drei Messkurven 3, 4, 5 steigen die Messwerte mit der Zeit an. Allerdings ist die Steigung der bei Leerlaufbetrieb aufgenommenen Messkurve 3 in einem Zeitintervall 9 zwischen etwa 20 sec und 1 min 20 sec deutlich größer als bei beiden bei Beladung aufgenommenen Messkurven 4, 5. Ferner ist die Steigung der Messkurve 4 bei Beladung mit 80 ml Wasser zumindest innerhalb der ersten 5 min nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs größer als die Steigung der Messkurve 5 bei Beladung mit 1 1 Wasser. Die Steigung einer ermittelten Messkurve ist daher, zumindest innerhalb eines bestimmten Zeitintervalls nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs, geeignet, den Beladungszustand eines Garraums zu ermitteln.For all three measuring
Insbesondere lässt sich kurz nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs ein Leerlaufbetrieb des Mikrowellengeräts feststellen. Da aber auch Beladungen mit weniger als 80 ml Wasser vorkommen können, sollte das herangezogene Zeitintervall im dargestellten Fall unterhalb von 1 min, beispielsweise zwischen 10 sec und 60 sec, vorzugsweise zwischen 20 und 50 sec, nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs liegen. Übersteigt die ermittelte Steigung für eine vorgegebene Zeitdauer innerhalb dieses Zeitintervalls einen vorgegebenen Grenzwert, so stellt eine Auswerteeinheit Leerlaufbetrieb fest. Eine Sicherheitsabschaltung schaltet dann die Mikrowellenerzeugung ab bzw. reduziert zumindest die in den Garraum eingestrahlte Mikrowellenenergie. Der Grenzwert wird zeitabhängig, d.h. abhängig von der Zeit seit Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs, vorgegeben. Er liegt für jeden Zeitpunkt zwischen der Steigung der Messkurve 4 (Beladung 80 ml) und der Steigung der Messkurve 3 (Leerlaufbetrieb), wobei der Grenzwert näher an der Steigung der Messkurve 3 (Leerlaufbetrieb) liegen sollte.In particular, an idling operation of the microwave oven can be detected shortly after the start of the microwave operation. However, since loads of less than 80 ml of water can occur, the time interval used in the illustrated case should be below 1 min, for example between 10 sec and 60 sec, preferably between 20 and 50 sec, after the start of microwave operation. exceeds the determined slope for a given period of time within this time interval a predetermined limit, so determines an evaluation unit idle mode. A safety shutdown then switches off the microwave generation or at least reduces the microwave energy radiated into the cooking chamber. The limit is given as a function of time, ie depending on the time since the start of microwave operation. For each point in time, it lies between the slope of trace 4 (80 ml loading) and the slope of trace 3 (idle running), with the limit being closer to the slope of trace 3 (idle running).
Darüber hinaus kann der Wert der Steigung einer Messkurve durch Vergleich mit vorgegebenen Referenzwerten auch zur Ermittlung der Menge an Gargut im Garraum herangezogen werden. Eine Auswerte- und/oder Steuereinheit kann anhand dieses Ergebnisses die in den Garraum eingespeiste Mikrowellenenergie steuern, d.h. gegebenenfalls erhöhen oder reduzieren, und dadurch an die Menge an Gargut anpassen.In addition, the value of the slope of a measurement curve can also be used to determine the amount of food to be cooked in the cooking chamber by comparison with predetermined reference values. An evaluation and / or control unit can use this result to control the microwave energy fed into the cooking chamber, i. if necessary increase or reduce, and thereby adapt to the amount of food to be cooked.
FIG 2 zeigt in einem Diagramm 10 für drei verschiedenen Beladungszuständen eines Garraums eines Mikrowellengeräts, die den Beladungszuständen der Messkurven 3, 4, 5 des Diagramms 2 aus FIG 1 entsprechen, aufgenommene Messkurven 11, 12, 13 eines an einem die Mikrowellen erzeugenden Magnetron angeordneten Temperatursensors. Der Sensor ist ein NTC-Sensor (negativer Temperaturkoeffizient) vom Typ NTC Helth.2 shows in a diagram 10 for three different loading conditions of a cooking chamber of a microwave oven, which correspond to the loading conditions of the measuring curves 3, 4, 5 of the diagram 2 of FIG. 1, recorded measuring
Das Diagramm 10 weist eine horizontale Achse 14 und eine vertikale Achse 15 auf. Die horizontale Achse 14 gibt die Zeit seit Beginn eines Mikrowellenbetriebs wieder, die vertikale Achse 15 die Messwerte des Temperatursensors. Diesen Messwerten können anhand der untenstehenden Tabelle Temperaturwerte zugeordnet werden.The diagram 10 has a
Die in Diagramm 10 dargestellten Messkurven 11, 12, 13 geben die zeitliche Entwicklung der Messwerte des Temperatursensors nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs wieder. Dabei zeigt Messkurve 11 die Entwicklung bei einem Leerlaufbetrieb des Mikrowellengeräts. Messkurve 12 zeigt die zeitliche Entwicklung der Messwerte bei einer Beladung des Garraums mit einem Behälter, der 80 ml Wasser enthält. Messkurve 13 zeigt die zeitliche Entwicklung der Messwerte bei einer Beladung des Garraums mit einem Behälter, der 1 1 (Liter) Wasser enthält.The measured curves 11, 12, 13 shown in diagram 10 represent the development over time of the measured values of the temperature sensor after the beginning of the microwave operation. Measurement curve 11 shows the development during an idling operation of the microwave oven.
Bei allen drei Messkurven 11, 12, 13 sinken die Messwerte mit der Zeit, d.h. die Messkurven weisen eine negative Steigung auf. Allerdings ist der Betrag der Steigung der bei Leerlaufbetrieb aufgenommenen Messkurve 11 in einem Zeitintervall 9 zwischen etwa 20 sec und 1 min 20 sec, das dem Zeitintervall 9 aus FIG 1 entspricht, größer als der Steigungsbetrag bei beiden bei Beladung aufgenommenen Messkurven 12, 13, d.h. die Messkurve 11 fällt schneller. Ferner ist der Betrag der Steigung der Messkurve 12 bei Beladung mit 80 ml Wasser innerhalb des Zeitintervalls 9 größer als der Betrag der Steigung der Messkurve 13 bei Beladung mit 1 1 Wasser. Die Steigung einer ermittelten Messkurve ist daher auch bei diesem Temperatursensor am Magnetron; zumindest innerhalb eines bestimmten Zeitintervalls nach Beginn des Mikrowellenbetriebs, geeignet, den Beladungszustand eines Garraums zu ermitteln. Die Ergebnisse können zur Verifizierung der Ergebnisse des in FIG 1 verwendeten Temperatursensors im Garraum herangezogen werden.For all three measuring
Für die Auswertung einer am Temperatursensor gemäß FIG 2 ermittelten Messkurve, insbesondere die Festlegung relevanter Zeitintervalle und Grenzwerte, gelten die obigen Ausführungen anhand von FIG 1 analog.For the evaluation of a measurement curve determined on the temperature sensor according to FIG. 2, in particular the definition of relevant time intervals and limit values, the above statements apply analogously with reference to FIG.
Insgesamt bleibt festzustellen, dass sich vor allem die Messsignale eines im Garraum eines Mikrowellengeräts angeordneten Temperatursensors, der in Kombinationsgeräten ohnehin vorhanden ist, für die Ermittlung eines Leerlaufbetriebs des Mikrowellengeräts eignen. Vor allem der Vergleich von ermittelten Kennwerten für die zeitliche Entwicklung der von diesem Sensor ausgegebenen Messsignale (die Kennwerte sind ein Näherungswert für die Steigung in den dargestellten Graphen) mit vorgegebenen Grenzwerten innerhalb eines ebenfalls vorgegebenen Temperaturintervalls ermöglicht die zuverlässige Feststellung eines Leerlaufbetriebs. Diese Ergebnis kann für eine automatischen Sicherheitsabschaltung, gesteuert von einer Auswerte- und/oder Steuereinrichtung, bei Leerlaufbetrieb zur Vermeidung von Schäden am Mikrowellengerät genutzt werden.Overall, it should be noted that, above all, the measuring signals of a temperature sensor arranged in the cooking chamber of a microwave device, which is present anyway in combination devices, are suitable for determining an idling operation of the microwave device. Above all, the comparison of determined characteristic values for the temporal development of the measurement signals output by this sensor (the characteristic values are an approximation for the slope in the illustrated graph) with predetermined limit values within a likewise predetermined temperature interval enables the reliable determination of an idling operation. This result can be used for an automatic safety shutdown, controlled by an evaluation and / or control device, in idle mode to avoid damage to the microwave oven.
Nachfolgend erfolgt tabellarisch eine Zuordnung der in FIG 1 und FIG 2 angegebenen Messwerte der Temperatursensoren zu Temperaturwerten. Bezüglich FIG 1 ist allerdings anzumerken, dass die Messwerte des Temperatursensors PT 500 im Garraum nicht unbedingt die tatsächliche Garraumtemperatur anzeigen, sondern dass die Messwerte unter anderem bestimmt werden durch die vom Sensor absorbierte Mikrowellenenergie.
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- Microwave apparatus comprisinga) at least one cooking space for cooking material,b) at least one device for producing microwaves,c) two or more temperature sensors, wherein each of the temperature sensors produces a measuring signal (2; 10), andd) at least one evaluating device, with which the loaded state of the cooking space, in particular no-load operation (3; 11) of the microwave apparatus, can be determined using the temporal development of the measuring signals (2; 10) of at least two of the temperature sensors during microwave operation,characterised in that at least one of the temperature sensors is provided to record the cooking space temperature and at least one further of the temperature sensors is provided to record the temperature of the device for producing microwaves.
- Microwave apparatus according to claim 1, in which safety disconnection of microwave operation is provided by the evaluating device on determining no-load operation (3; 11).
- Microwave apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, in which the evaluating device determines a characteristic value for the temporal development of the measuring signal (2; 10) from individual recorded measured values of the measuring signal (2; 10) at a certain point in time, in particular by means of numerical differentiation, preferably using the differential method.
- Microwave apparatus according to claim 3, in which the evaluating device establishes no-load operation (3; 11) when the amount of the characteristic value of the temporal development of the measuring signal or of the measuring signals (2; 10), in particular at preset points in time and/or within one or more preset time intervals, in each case exceeds a preset limiting value.
- Microwave apparatus according to claim 4, in which the particular limiting value is preset as a function of the time lapsed since the start of microwave operation and/or the particular limiting value is preset at each point in time within a preset time interval such that the limiting value is greater than the amount of the characteristic value determined of temporal development of the measuring signal (2; 10) of the particular temperature sensor at, in particular preset, loading of the cooking space at the same point in time after the start of microwave operation.
- Microwave apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, in which the preset time interval lies in the first minutes of microwave operation, in particular in the first two minutes, preferably between 10 and 60 seconds, after the start of microwave operation, and/or the duration of the preset time interval lies between 1 and 50 seconds, in particular between 5 and 10 seconds.
- Microwave apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the temperature sensors is arranged in the cooking space and/or on a wall of the cooking space and/or projects into the cooking space, in particular projects between 2 cm and 3 cm, preferably about 2.5 cm, into the cooking space.
- Microwave apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the temperature sensors is arranged on the device for producing microwaves.
- Microwave apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, in which the temperature sensor, in particular during no-load operation (3; 11), is not damaged and/or destroyed by the microwave energy absorbed by it.
- Microwave apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, in which at least one of the temperature sensors is a platinum sensor and/or at least one of the temperature sensors is an NTC sensor.
- Process for operating a microwave apparatus, in particular a microwave apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, which comprises at least one cooking space for cooking material and at least one device for producing microwaves and two or more temperature sensors, wherein each of the temperature sensors produces a measuring signal (2; 10), in which the temporal development of the measuring signals (2; 10) of at least two of the temperature sensors during microwave operation is used to determine the loaded state of the cooking space, in particular to determine no-load operation (3; 11) of the microwave apparatus, characterised in that the cooking space temperature is recorded by at least one of the temperature sensors and the temperature of the device for producing microwaves is recorded by at least one further of the temperature sensors.
- Process according to claim 11, in which safety disconnection of microwave operation takes place on determining no-load operation (3; 11).
- Process according to claim 11 or 12, in which a characteristic value for the temporal development of the measuring signal is determined from recorded measured values of the measuring signal (2; 10) at a certain point in time, in particular by means of numerical differentiation, preferably using the differential method.
- Process according to claim 13, in which the amount of the characteristic value for the temporal development of the measuring signal or of the measuring signals (2; 10), in particular continuously during one or more preset time intervals after the start of microwave operation, is compared with a preset limiting value and no-load operation (3; 11) is determined or is regarded as determined when the amount of the characteristic value of the temporal development of the measuring signal or of the measuring signals (2; 10), in particular at preset points in time and/or within one or more preset time intervals, in each case exceeds a preset limiting value.
- Process according to claim 14, in which the particular limiting value is preset as a function of the time lapsed since the start of microwave operation and/or the particular limiting value is preset at each point in time within a preset time interval such that the limiting value is greater than the amount of the characteristic value determined of the temporal development of the measuring signal of the particular temperature of the measuring signal of the particular temperature sensor at, in particular preset, loading of the cooking space at the same point in time after the start of microwave operation.
- Process according to claim 14 or 15, in which the preset time interval lies in the first minutes of microwave operation, in particular in the first two minutes, preferably between 10 and 60 seconds, after the start of microwave operation, and/or the duration of the preset time interval lies between 1 and 50 seconds, in particular between 5 and 10 seconds.
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