Induction Heating and Control System and Method with High Reliability and Advanced Performance Features
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Abstract
An induction heating and control system and method have enhanced reliability and advanced performance features for use with induction cooking devices, such as induction heating ranges. Enhanced performance is facilitated via the use of an induction heating system which integrates voltage management, power management, thermal management, digital control sensing and regulation systems, and protection systems management.
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72 Claims
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62. A top for an induction cooker, the top comprising;
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a temperature resistant, substantially rigid material for supporting a cooking container during induction cooling; and a temperature resistant, substantially flexible material disposed proximate the rigid material; and wherein the flexible material is configured so as to inhibit spilled liquids from contacting electrical circuitry of the induction cooker if the rigid material cracks. - View Dependent Claims (63, 64)
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65. An induction cooker comprising;
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an induction coil; electrical circuitry for effecting operation of the induction coil; a temperature resistant, substantially rigid material for supporting a cooking container during induction cooking; and a temperature resistant, substantially flexible material disposed proximate the rigid material; and wherein the flexible material is configured so as to inhibit spilled liquids from contacting electrical circuitry of the induction cooker if the rigid material cracks. - View Dependent Claims (66, 67)
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68. A barrier for an induction cooker, the barrier comprising;
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a heat resistant material configured to inhibit leaking of liquid thereby in the event that a support surface for cooking containers cracks; wherein the barrier mitigates undesirable contact of the liquid with electrical circuitry.
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69. An induction cooker comprising:
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a support surface for supporting cooking containers during cooking;
at least one induction coil disposed generally below the support surface;
a light disposed proximate at least one of the induction coils; anda light driver circuit configured to cause the light to illuminate in proportion to the power provided to the induction coil to which the light is proximate. - View Dependent Claims (70, 71, 72)
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