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20100133260 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM OF A COOKING APPLIANCE - A method for controlling an induction heating system of a cooking appliance provided with an induction coil, particularly for controlling it in connection with a predetermined working condition, comprises measuring the value of one electrical parameter of the induction heating system, feeding a computing model with actual switching frequency signals in order to estimate a temperature indicative of the thermal status of the heating system and to provide an estimated value of the electrical parameter, and comparing the measured electrical parameter with the estimated one and tuning the computing model on the basis of such comparison. | 06-03-2010 |
20100138075 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM OF A COOKING APPLIANCE - A method for controlling an inductive heating system of a cooking hob provided with an induction coil is disclosed. The method controls it in connection with a predetermined working condition, comprises assessing the value of power absorbed by the system, measuring a temperature indicative of the thermal status of at least one element of the heating system, feeding the assessed power value to a computing model capable of providing an estimated value of temperature, comparing the measured temperature with the estimated temperature and tuning the computing model on the basis of such comparison. | 06-03-2010 |
20110062150 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AND COMPENSATING NOISES IN INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEMS FOR DOMESTIC AND PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN AND INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM USING SUCH METHOD - A method for detecting and compensating the effects of disturbances in controlling induction heating systems by monitoring the temperature of the cooking vessel or its content on the basis of at least one electrical measurement correlated to said temperature. An analysis in time and/or frequency domain of said electrical measurement is carried out in order to detect and compensate the effect of cooking vessel movements and/or mains line voltage fluctuation or similar electrical noises. | 03-17-2011 |
20110079591 | METHOD FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO INDUCTION COOKING ZONES OF AN INDUCTION COOKING HOB HAVING A PLURALITY OF POWER CONVERTERS, AND INDUCTION COOKING HOB USING SUCH METHOD - A method for supplying power to induction cooking zones of an induction cooking hob with a plurality of power converters, each feeding an induction heating element, comprises feeding all the induction heating elements according to a predetermined and repetitive driving sequence in order to keep a predetermined delivered power to the induction heating elements according to user input. | 04-07-2011 |
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20110114632 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INDUCTION HEATING SYSTEM - A method for controlling an induction heating system, particularly an induction heating system of a cooktop on which a cooking utensil with a certain contents is placed for heating/cooking purposes, comprises the steps of carrying out a predetermined number “n” of electrical measurements of a first electrical parameter of the heating system on the basis of a predetermined electrical value of a second electrical parameter, “n” being ≦2, repeating the above set of measurements at a predetermined time after the first measurements, and estimating at least one thermal parameter of the heating system, particularly of the contents of the cooking utensil, on the basis of the above set of measurements. | 05-19-2011 |
20130276324 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE CYCLE TERMINATION OF A HOUSEHOLD TUMBLE DRYER - Disclosed are methods for detecting the cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to the drying process. In a an example method for detecting the cycle termination of a household tumble dryer having sensors for measuring at least two different parameters related to a drying process, signals from the sensors are combined according to a predetermined algorithm in order to improve the accuracy of said detection. | 10-24-2013 |
20130276326 | METHOD FOR DRYING CLOTHES IN A HOUSEHOLD DRYER - A method for drying clothes in a household dryer having a drying chamber, a temperature sensor for monitoring temperature an air exhaust temperature from the chamber, and a control system for maintaining a temperature in the drying chamber close to a set point temperature by selecting the set point temperature on the basis of at least said based on the air exhaust temperature. | 10-24-2013 |
20140020260 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE WITH HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND LAUNDRY DRYING MACHINE CONTROLLED BY SUCH METHOD - A laundry drying machine with a heat pump system comprises a process air circuit including a rotating drum, a blower and a heater, a refrigerant circuit including a compressor, a condenser, an expansion device, an evaporator, the condenser and evaporator being in heat exchange relationship with the process air circuit, an auxiliary condenser cooled by an air flow driven by a fan, and at least two temperature sensors placed in the process air circuit and/or in the refrigerant circuit. A method for controlling the laundry drying machine includes receiving an input indicating a desired behavior of the laundry drying machine selected from the group consisting of optimized use of energy, overall drying time and fabric care, and controlling components of the machine according to signals from the two temperature sensors and according to the desired behavior. | 01-23-2014 |
20140215847 | DOMESTIC CLOTHES DRYER AND METHOD FOR DRIVING SUCH DRYERS - Clothes dryers that distribute air through one or more lifters are disclosed. An example domestic clothes dryer includes a rotating drum defining a drying chamber, an air inlet upstream the drum, and lifter mounted in the drum, wherein said lifter is in communication with the air inlet for distributing air inside the drum through a plurality of openings. An example air inlet includes a shaped air plenum chamber facing a lower portion of a rear perforated wall of the drum and capable of delivering air to said lifter and/or directly to the drum through said rear perforated wall. | 08-07-2014 |
20140310976 | DRYER OR WASHER DRYER AND METHOD FOR THIS OPERATION - Example dryers and washer-dryers having a closed process air circuit having a drum, a condenser downstream from the drum for dehumidifying warm moist air, and a thermoelectric device having a cold side arranged in the process air circuit downstream from the drum are disclosed. Example thermoelectric devices have a warm side cooled by a fluid which is circulated in a liquid/air heat exchanger arranged in the process air circuit downstream from the condenser. Using the disclosed architectures, appliance design can be simplified without decreasing overall system performance. | 10-23-2014 |
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20090249908 | Eelectric motor-driven kitchen appliance provided with a bayonet lock for an electric motor and a gear stage and method for assembling said electric motor-driven kitchen appliance - An electric motor-driven kitchen appliance includes an electric motor and a gear stage. The electric motor includes a motor housing and the gear stage includes a gear case. The motor housing and gear stage are connected to each other by a bayonet lock. The electric motor and the gear stage are provided with the respective bayonet lock parts designed for the kitchen appliance. The invention is produced and assembled in a simple manner and quality control can be performed prior to final assembly, which substantially reduces the complexity and cost of production. | 10-08-2009 |
20110162733 | KITCHEN MACHINE COMPRISING MEANS FOR DISCHARGING IMPURITIES - A kitchen machine having a housing that includes a housing base; a channel molded in a periphery of the housing and running in a direction of the housing base; a housing recess connected to the channel; and a coupling arranged in the housing recess to couple working apparatuses to the kitchen machine, wherein the housing recess includes means to discharge impurities. | 07-07-2011 |
20110185920 | SYSTEM FOR STORING THE DRIVE SHAFT OF A FOOD PROCESSOR - A system for the alternate support of a first drive shaft or a second drive shaft to rotationally drive a processing tool of a food processor for preparing foods. The food processor has a preparation container, and the system includes a passage through which the first drive shaft or the second drive shaft protrudes from the outside into the preparation container in order to drive the processing tool in a rotatable manner. The passage has a first bearing to support the first drive shaft, and the system further includes an adapter which is inserted into the passage and which has a second bearing to support the second drive shaft. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186662 | FOOD PROCESSOR AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FOOD PROCESSOR - A food processor having a coupling point to attach a processing device to the food processor; a cover part; a detection device disposed at the coupling point, wherein the detection device detects the attached processing device or the cover part; wherein each of the processing device and the cover part has a respective actuating element to actuate the detection device; and wherein the detection device has at least a first actuating region and a second actuating region that is oriented differently from the first actuating region. | 08-04-2011 |
20110200405 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A DRIVE SHAFT - A method for producing a drive shaft of a food processor, the drive shaft having an end-side, splined-shaft-like toothing that is movable into positively locking engagement with a complementarily formed clutch. The method includes producing the toothing by machining the drive shaft with a cylindrical milling cutter, wherein the cylindrical milling cutter engages with the drive shaft from a radial direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the drive shaft; and positioning an axis of rotation of the cylindrical milling cutter cross-wise relative to the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft, wherein the axis of rotation of the cylindrical milling cutter is at an incline relative to the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft so that the axis of rotation and the longitudinal axis draw an angle of less than 90°. | 08-18-2011 |