WO2005066547A2 - Cooking device with a predetermined parameter, programme and/or mode of operation - Google Patents

Abstract

A cooking device has at least one pre-set parameter for at least one predetermined programme, such as a cooking programme and/or cleaning programme, and/or for at least one predetermined mode of operation, such as a cooking mode of operation or a cleaning mode of operation. The preset parameter can be modified by means of at least one modification function element of a control element of the cooking device. During a particular time period, the modification can be confirmed, accepted and/or stored by means of at least one confirmation and/or storage function element of the control element of the cooking device, and after the particular time period has elapsed, the modification can be confirmed, accepted and/or stored automatically by the cooking device.

Description

 Cooking device with specified parameters, program and / or operating mode

description

The present invention relates to a cooking appliance in which at least one parameter is preset for at least one predefined program and / or for at least one predefined operating mode.

Cooking devices are known from the prior art which are already provided by the manufacturer with predetermined programs or operating modes. The parameters are also preset accordingly within these programs or operating modes. In the following, a program for a cooking appliance is to be understood as a generic term under which various operating modes can be classified, which run one after the other.

Readjusted operating modes or cooking programs generally have cooking parameters that are usually set in the middle in the possible setting range. Readjusted operating modes or cooking programs enable a user to use a cooking device in a simple and efficient manner, since such cooking devices make work much easier and save time.

A disadvantage of the known cooking devices, however, is that, as stated above, the default settings are very general and are generally in a standard range. An individual setting of cooking parameters in order to operate very special cooking processes or to cook certain items to be cooked is only possible with the known cooking devices to a very limited extent or not at all. This considerably limits the usability of such cooking devices with specified operating modes or cooking programs. It is the object of the present invention to provide a cooking appliance which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and in particular has a high degree of flexibility and a wide range of possible uses, while at the same time being easy to use.

This object is achieved by a cooking device in which at least one parameter for at least one predetermined program, such as in the form of a cooking program and / or cleaning program, and / or for at least one predetermined operating mode, such as in the form of a cooking mode or cleaning mode, is preset Preset parameters can be changed via at least one change function element of an operating element of the cooking device and the change can be confirmed, accepted and / or saved automatically by the cooking device for at least one confirmation and / or storage function element of the operating element of the cooking device and after this specific time period has expired.

It can be provided that the specific time period is adjustable, preferably via the control element, and in particular is approximately 1 to approximately 30 seconds after the last actuation of the control element.

It is preferred according to the invention that the parameter is preset country-specifically for the respective installation location and / or specifically for a selectable operating language of the cooking appliance, preferably all parameters of at least one program and / or at least one operating mode for the respective installation location and / or the selectable operating language being preset are.

It is also preferred that at least one change can be carried out within predetermined, unchangeable limits, the limits preferably being country-specific for the respective installation location and / or the selectable operating language.

It can be provided that the presetting can be carried out automatically as a function of a location, and in particular a location system, and / or a selected operating language. An embodiment of the invention can provide that the change function element comprises at least one rotary wheel, at least one display and / or at least one touchscreen, the touchscreen preferably comprising at least one touch element, in particular with at least one bar graph.

It can be provided that the parameter can be changed by at least temporarily sweeping over the touch element, preferably along the bar graph, in particular with a finger.

It is also proposed with the invention that the confirmation and / or memory function element comprises at least one push button, at least one display and / or at least one touch screen, the touch screen preferably having at least one touch element.

It can be provided that the push button is arranged in the region of the rotary wheel, wherein the push button is preferably arranged centrally within the rotary wheel or molded in one with the rotary wheel.

Embodiments of the invention are characterized in that the change function element, in particular the rotary wheel, and / or the confirmation and / or storage element, in particular the push button, in the cooking device, in particular in the control element, can be at least partially submerged at least temporarily via a countersink.

It is preferred that the sinking device can be adjusted manually and / or automatically as a function of at least one program and / or at least one operating mode.

It can also be provided according to the invention that the confirmation and / or memory function element comprises at least one signal transmitter which emits and / or at least one signal tone when confirmation and / or storage of at least one parameter in some areas, a color change on the control element, in particular the display, preferably the touch element, is forced.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized by a notepad function for storing at least one changed parameter of at least one changed program and / or at least one changed operating mode, preferably under an enterable, in particular freely selectable, name, symbol, character and / or pictogram.

It is provided that the notepad function is provided on at least one touch element, in particular comprising at least one pictogram, on a touch screen of the control element of the cooking device.

Furthermore, it can also be provided that, via the notepad function, from a first parameter to be changed, from a first program to be changed and / or from a first operating mode to be changed to a second parameter to be changed, to a second program to be changed or can be changed to a second operating mode to be changed or the change of parameters, programs and / or operating modes can be ended.

Finally, an embodiment is proposed according to the invention, which is characterized by a control and / or regulating unit in operative connection with the change function element, the confirmation and / or memory function element, the location system and / or the sinking device.

The invention is based on the surprising finding that preset parameters for predetermined programs and / or operating modes can be changed in a simple manner and then confirmed and / or saved in order to increase the flexibility and the possible uses of a cooking appliance without reducing the complexity of the Operability to be increased as well. In the context of the present application, the term “confirmation” is to be understood to mean the adoption of changed parameters only for the program currently to be carried out or the current operating mode, while the term “storage "includes a transfer of the changed parameters into a memory which is based on the corresponding parameters for all programs or operating modes to be carried out in the future. Both confirmation and storage take place either actively, namely by actuating an operating element, or automatically, namely after a certain time has elapsed period of time.

The term "bar graph", as used in the present application, is to be understood as a bar of a touchscreen which comprises a type of scaling on which a desired parameter value can be set by sweeping the user's finger over it.

Control elements arranged in one another or executed together save space. Retractable control elements not only serve aesthetics, but also make operation easier, especially if they emerge under program control, namely only to whom they can be operated or operated.

A country-specific specification of parameters and / or limit values for the cooking devices according to the invention is particularly advantageous, in particular if these are automatically set at the installation site, which further simplifies the operation of the cooking device according to the invention.

A language-specific specification of parameters and / or limit values as a function of a selected operating language is also particularly advantageous in the cooking appliances according to the invention. Such a language-specific default setting enables the cooking appliance to be operated independently of a location in which a language other than that with which the cooking appliance is to be operated is spoken. The variation of the default settings of parameters and / or limit values via the installation site and / or the operating language increases the flexibility of the cooking device according to the invention. In the case of a language-specific specification, the cooking appliance according to the invention can therefore be variably adapted to any user by the user entering his preferred operating language for the cooking appliance. For example, it is possible for an English-speaking user of the cooking device according to the invention who wants to eat a steak fully cooked through the cooking device can be used without problems, although this is set up in France, where a steak should usually be cooked "medium". For this purpose, the English-speaking user only sets English as the operating language so that the parameters preset for the English operating language are called up in the cooking appliance for the specified program. By using the change function element of the cooking device according to the invention, the user can then optimize the preset parameters according to his wishes.

To save changed parameters, programs and / or operating modes, a notiblock function is preferably provided according to the invention, which is particularly preferably provided as a touch element on a touchscreen of the control element of the cooking device. This notepad function enables structured storage in different operating menu levels. The actuation of the notepad function can lead, for example, to an end to the input process (that is to say the changing of parameters or the like) or can also lead to a change to the next operating mode.

Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following detailed description, in which an embodiment of the invention is explained in detail with the aid of a schematic drawing. It shows:

Figure 1 shows a section of a main menu level of an operating element when starting a cooking device according to the invention;

FIG. 2 shows a section of a first submenu level which emerges from the main menu level from FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a section of a second submenu level that emerges from the first submenu level from FIG. 2; and

4 shows the second submenu level from FIG. 3 when operating a cooking method in the cooking device according to the invention. As can be seen in FIG. 1, a main menu level of an operating element 1 for a cooking device according to the invention comprises a plurality of actuating elements 2 which, for example when switching on the cooking device, offer a selection of cooking programs for which the cooking device offers corresponding operating modes and cooking parameters by default. According to FIG. 1, such cooking programs can include, for example, "large roast", "quick-fried", "poultry", "fish", "baking", "side dishes" or "finshing". These cooking programs are preferably shown in the form of pictograms on the actuating elements 2. In particular, it is also preferred if the actuating elements 2 are touch elements of a touch screen. The actuating element 2 "F" represents a function key with which further functions of the cooking device can be selected, such as a programming lock, a start time input, a cleaning program, a descaling program or the like, which therefore do not relate to cooking.

Below the actuating elements 2, in addition to a program key element 3, a rotary wheel 4 is provided in FIG. 1, which can be rotated in the arrow directions in order to change preset cooking parameters, as will be described below. The rotary wheel 4 further comprises a push button 5, by the actuation of which, for example, changed cooking parameters can be confirmed and / or saved.

Starting from the main operating level, which is shown in detail in FIG. 1, the first submenu level shown in detail in FIG. 2 is reached, for example, by actuating the actuating element 2 “large roast”. This first submenu level also comprises a large number of actuating elements 2 'which present the cooking programs possible under the "large roast" cooking program. These are, for example, the cooking programs shown in FIG. 2, "universal roast", "roast with crust", "soft roast", "soft cooking", "overnight roast" and "overnight cooking".

For example, by actuating the actuating element 2 '"universal roast", a second submenu level shown in FIG. 3 is automatically reached. This second submenu level offers the "Universal roast" cooking program the option of changing individual operating modes or cooking parameters of the cooking process. Actuating elements 2 "for setting cooking parameters with respect to the browning of the roast are exemplary in FIG or provided with respect to the core temperature of the roast. It is readily conceivable that many other actuating elements can be provided for other cooking parameters.

The actuating elements 2 "comprise a first touch element 7a or 8a and in each case a bar graph 7b or 8b as a second touch element. With the one bar graph 7b, for example, the desired browning of the roast between the" light "and" dark "limit values can be set by the user runs his finger over the bar graph 7b and sets the parameter accordingly. The set value is highlighted by a frame 9. In the same way, the cooking parameter for the core temperature of the roast can be set using the other bar graph 8b, with the limit values " pink "and" by "corresponding core temperature values are stored.

The set cooking parameters regarding the browning and the core temperature of the roast can also be changed or fine-tuned as follows:

On the second sub-operating level from FIG. 3, for example, the cooking parameters relating to the browning of the roast are to be changed. For this purpose, the touch element 7a is first activated, which activates the actuating element 2 ", so that a change is possible in the first place. If the actuating element 2" is activated, the corresponding cooking parameter can either be turned by rotating the rotary wheel 4 or by swiping the bar graph 7b can be set as desired. In the case shown in FIG. 4, the parameter is set in a middle position between "light" and "dark", which is indicated by the frame 9.

Confirmation or storage of the set cooking parameter with regard to browning can take place, for example, by pressing the push button 5. However, it is also conceivable that the changed cooking parameter is automatically adopted by the cooking device after a predetermined period of time after the last input or change. Confirmation can also be given by finally pressing the touch element 7a. Finally, a memory element 10 is also provided in the second sub-operating level, which enables the changed cooking parameter to be saved via a notepad function, as has been described above.

It is preferably also provided that a confirmation or storage of the set cooking parameters is connected with an acoustic signal from the cooking device or with a color change in the control element of the cooking device.

To change the core temperature, the touch element 8a can be actuated in an analogous manner and the parameter can then be changed via the bar graph 8b or the rotary wheel 4.

As can be seen from the touch element 8a, the setting of the core temperature requires the insertion of a temperature sensor in a roast. It is preferably provided that the cooking appliance sends out a request or a signal when it detects that the temperature sensor is not inserted in the roast.

The setting of the cooking parameters via the rotary wheel 4 or the bar graphs 7b, 8b is preferably essentially infinitely possible. As will be understood by a person skilled in the art, suitable temperature values are stored as external end values for the cooking parameters shown in FIG. The corresponding default setting can be country-specific, i.e. it depends on the installation location. In Germany, for example, the selection of "pink" when setting the core temperature corresponds to a desired core temperature of, for example, 65 ° C, while for the setting "by" a core temperature of 78 ° C is to be achieved. In France, for example, these values can be preset differently. The installation location can, for example, be detected automatically via a location system of the cooking device, so that a country-specific presetting of the parameters can take place automatically.

Figure 4 shows the second submenu level when operating a cooking process. In this submenu level, further information can be displayed, such as a remaining time 11 of the cooking process or a current actual core temperature 12 of the roast. The features of the invention disclosed in the above description, in the drawings and in the claims can be essential both individually and in any combination for realizing the invention in its various embodiments.

Bezuεszeichenliste

Control element, 2 ', 2 "actuating element, program key element, rotary knob, pushbutton, 8a, touch element, 8b, bar graph frame, 0 storage element, 1 remaining time display, 2 actual core temperature display

Claims

Expectations 1. Cooking device in which at least one parameter for at least one predetermined program, such as in the form of a cooking program and / or cleaning program, and / or for at least one predetermined operating mode, such as in the form of a cooking mode or cleaning mode, is preset, the preset parameter via at least a change function element (4, 7b, 8b) of an operating element (1) of the cooking device can be changed and the change during a certain period of time via at least one confirmation and / or storage function element (5, 7a, 8a) of the operating element (1) of the cooking device and after this has expired Duration can be automatically confirmed by the cooking device, acceptable and / or saved. 2. Cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the specific period is adjustable, preferably via the control element (1), and in particular is about 1 to about 30 seconds after the last actuation of the control element (1). 3. Cooking appliance according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the parameter is preset country-specific for the respective installation site and / or specifically for a selectable operating language of the cooking appliance, preferably all parameters of at least one program and / or at least one operating mode for the respective Installation location and / or the selectable operating language are preset. 4. Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one change can be carried out within predetermined, unchangeable limits, the limits being preferably country-specific for the respective installation site and / or the selectable operating language. 5. Cooking appliance according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the presetting can be carried out automatically as a function of one, in particular via a location system, detected location and / or a selected operating language. 6. Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the change function element at least one rotary wheel (4), at least one display and / or comprises at least one touchscreen, the touchscreen preferably comprising at least one touch element, in particular with at least one bar graph (7b, 8b). 7. Cooking appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that the parameter can be changed by at least temporarily sweeping over the touch element, preferably along the bar graph (7b, 8b), in particular with a finger. 8. Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the confirmation and / or memory function element comprises at least one push button (5), at least one display and / or at least one touchscreen, the touchscreen preferably at least one touch element (7a, 8a) having. 9. Cooking appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that the push button (5) is arranged in the region of the rotary wheel (4), preferably the push button (5) arranged centrally within the rotary wheel (4) or with the rotary wheel (4) in one is formed. 10. Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the change function element, in particular the rotary wheel, and / or the confirmation and / or storage element, in particular the push button, in the cooking appliance, in particular in the control element, can be at least partially submerged at least temporarily via a sinking device is. 11. Cooking appliance according to claim 10, characterized in that the sinking device can be adjusted manually and / or automatically as a function of at least one program and / or at least one operating mode. 12. Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the confirmation and / or memory function element (5, 7a, 8a) comprises at least one signal transmitter which emits and / or at least one signal tone when confirmation and / or storage of at least one parameter in some areas a color change on the control element (1), in particular the display, preferably the touch element (7a, 8a). 13. Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a notepad function (10) for storing at least one changed parameter of at least one changed program and / or at least one changed operating mode, preferably under an enterable, in particular freely selectable, name, symbol, character and / or Pictogram. 14. Cooking appliance according to claim 13, characterized in that the notepad function (10) via at least one touch element, in particular comprising at least one pictogram, is provided on a touch screen of the control element of the cooking appliance. 15. Cooking appliance according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that via the notepad function (10) from a first parameter to be changed, from a first program to be changed and / or from a first operating mode to be changed to a second, to be changed Parameters, can be changed to a second program to be changed or to a second operating mode to be changed or the change of parameters, programs and / or operating modes can be ended. 16. Cooking appliance according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a control and / or regulating unit in operative connection with the change function element, the confirmation and / or memory function element, the location system and / or the sinking device.