Induction cook top system with integrated ventilator
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1. A cook top comprising:
- a housing having a unitary body;
an induction heating element surrounded by and affixed to the housing to form an integrated structure with the housing;
a passage bound by the housing, the passage having an outlet, a first inlet positioned on a side of the induction heating element opposite the outlet, and a second inlet separate from the first inlet and fluidly connected to a cooking area located above the induction heating element;
a blower fluidly connected to a plenum and aligned with the outlet of the passage; and
a vent fluidly connecting to the plenum such that operation of the blower draws air through the unitary body of the housing and removes effluent from the cooking area and provides a cooling flow across the induction heating element.
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Abstract
An indoor or outdoor induction cook top system with integrated downdraft or telescoping ventilator uses cross flow or centrifugal blower technology. The system is controlled by an electronic or mechanical controller through a touch device, a slide, or knob. These provide precise control and an efficient way of removal of gases/fumes. A smooth glass cook top incorporates the induction hobs and a downdraft. The ventilator'"'"'s blower assembly has a fan and a filter. The system uses sensors to detect temperature, fire, effluent, filter change requirements, fan speed, power, and voltage. The system has programmable operations and numerous set points.
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1. A cook top comprising:
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a housing having a unitary body; an induction heating element surrounded by and affixed to the housing to form an integrated structure with the housing; a passage bound by the housing, the passage having an outlet, a first inlet positioned on a side of the induction heating element opposite the outlet, and a second inlet separate from the first inlet and fluidly connected to a cooking area located above the induction heating element; a blower fluidly connected to a plenum and aligned with the outlet of the passage; and a vent fluidly connecting to the plenum such that operation of the blower draws air through the unitary body of the housing and removes effluent from the cooking area and provides a cooling flow across the induction heating element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A cook top comprising:
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a housing having a unitary body; an induction heating element surrounded by and affixed to the housing to form an integrated structure with the housing; a passage bound by the housing, the passage having an outlet, a first inlet positioned on a side of the induction heating element opposite the outlet, and a second inlet separate from the first inlet and fluidly connected to a cooking area located above the induction heating element; a blower fluidly connected to a plenum and aligned with the outlet of the passage; and a vent fluidly connecting to the plenum such that operation of the blower draws air through the unitary body of the housing and removes effluent from the cooking area and provides a cooling flow across the induction heating element, wherein the induction heating element is one of a first pair of induction heating elements that are surrounded by and affixed to the housing to form an integrated units with the housing, and further comprising a second pair of induction heating elements that are surrounded by and affixed to the housing to form the integrated unit, the outlet of the passage extending generally laterally between the pairs of heating elements. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A cook top comprising:
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at least one induction heating element having a cooking surface located thereabove; a cook top vent for removing at least one of air and effluent from the cook top to a lower cavity; and a blower assembly in fluid communication with the vent, wherein the blower assembly includes; a system that manages at least of the air and effluent from the cook top and cooling air from the induction heating element, a regulator for electrical current to a blower motor such that power output can be changed as needed, a fan that circulates air downward from the cooking surface and that is controlled to at least one of;
reduce moisture build up on the cook top under control of a humidity sensor and reduce heat build up on the cook top under control a heat sensor, anda plenum assembly coupling the vent to the fan. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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