18277194. INDUCTION HEATING COOKTOP simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
Contents
- 1 INDUCTION HEATING COOKTOP
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INDUCTION HEATING COOKTOP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
INDUCTION HEATING COOKTOP
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
INDUCTION HEATING COOKTOP - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18277194 titled 'INDUCTION HEATING COOKTOP
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for an induction heating cooktop that includes a working coil, an inverter with multiple switching elements, and a controller to adjust the inverter's dead time by changing the duty cycle of each switching element.
- Induction heating cooktop with working coil
- Inverter with multiple switching elements
- Controller to adjust inverter's dead time by changing duty cycle
- Optimization of cooking process through precise control of inverter
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in residential kitchens, commercial kitchens, and industrial cooking processes.
Problems Solved
The innovation solves the problem of inefficient heating in traditional cooktops and allows for precise control of cooking temperatures.
Benefits
The technology offers faster heating, energy efficiency, precise temperature control, and improved cooking performance.
Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
The technology can be used in the manufacturing of induction cooktops for residential and commercial use, as well as in industrial cooking processes.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to induction heating technologies in cooktops and other cooking appliances.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the controller precisely adjust the dead time of the inverter? 2. Are there any safety features incorporated into the design to prevent overheating or electrical malfunctions?
Original Abstract Submitted
An induction heating cooktop includes a working coil; an inverter including a plurality of switching elements, the inverter being configured to supply current to the working coil; and a controller configured to adjust a dead time of the inverter by changing a duty cycle of each of the plurality of switching in the inverter.
