EP3043623A1 - Appliance for heating water - Google Patents

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EP3043623A1
EP3043623A1 EP15150311.7A EP15150311A EP3043623A1 EP 3043623 A1 EP3043623 A1 EP 3043623A1 EP 15150311 A EP15150311 A EP 15150311A EP 3043623 A1 EP3043623 A1 EP 3043623A1
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  • the invention relates to a device for heating water according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such devices are z. B. used in vacuum cooking, in which the food is in a sealed bag and is cooked in a water bath (cooking according to the "sous vide technique").
  • the device is fixed to the wall of the vessel containing the water, cf. for example the EP 2 354 738 A2 and EP 2 767 159 A1 , Depending on the type of vessel used, however, the immersion depth is different. This complicates the use of the device, since under certain circumstances, the water is mixed insufficient to obtain a water bath at the desired temperature, and / or more water than necessary for cooking must be taken to ensure a minimum immersion depth for the device.
  • a device according to the invention can be better adapted to a vessel.
  • the immersion depth of the immersion part is adjustable.
  • the guide extends along one side of the immersion part. As a result, this can be configured as desired, especially in the form of the cross section.
  • the device according to Fig. 1 comprises a head part 1, in which, inter alia, the water-sensitive components are located, a submersible part 2, which is immersed in a vessel to heat the water contained therein, and a holder 30 for attachment of the device to the vessel wall.
  • the vessel is z. As a saucepan or other suitable container in which a water bath can be provided to cook in a closed food in a bag.
  • the device is provided with a housing 50.
  • the immersion part 2 has on the outside markings 3 a, 3 b, which z. B. the water levels which are minimum and maximum required for error-free operation.
  • the immersion part 2 is provided with openings 4, 5 passing through the housing 50, through which water can circulate into and out of the interior of the housing 50.
  • the holder 30 comprises a holding element 31, which is shaped so that it extends around a receiving space 32, in which the vessel wall is receivable.
  • the retaining element 31 can also be used as a handle for handling the device if required.
  • the holding element 31 is U-shaped. It has an outer leg 31a, which is connected via a central part 31b with the inner leg 31c.
  • a locking element 33 is arranged on the outer leg 31a. This is displaceable, so that the receiving space 32 is narrowed so that the vessel wall between the locking element 33 and inner leg 31c can be clamped.
  • the locking element 33 on a bolt 33 b, which is provided at the two ends with plate-shaped ends 33 a, 33 c.
  • the bolt 33b extends through the outer leg 31a and is provided with my thread 33d, which cooperates with a mating thread 31e in the outer leg 31 (see. Fig. 2 ).
  • the outer side end 33a serves as a control knob for rotating the locking member 33; the inside end 33c serves for contacting the vessel wall.
  • the holder 30 is slidably disposed with respect to the immersion part 2 in height so as to the immersion depth to be able to adjust.
  • Figures 2-4 show a possible embodiment of this.
  • the holder 30 comprises a sliding element 40, which is fastened to the holding element 31 and projects through a slot 51 into the housing 50.
  • the slider 40 has an H-shaped cross section. It comprises two strips 40a, 40c, which are connected to each other via a web 40b and each project laterally beyond this.
  • the outer side bar 40a is inserted for fixing in a recess in the holding element 31, while the web 40b comes to lie in the slot 51 and the inside bar 40c in a channel 52 which is formed in the housing 50 and serves as a guide out and is displaceable.
  • the ends of the slot 51 form an upper or lower stop and define the distance by which the holder 30 is displaceable relative to the immersion part 2.
  • a bar 53 is arranged with teeth.
  • this has a plate-shaped end 60a, which protrudes from the inner leg 31c and is arranged here opposite the end 60a of the locking element 33.
  • the end 60a is connected via a bolt 60b, which projects through the slot 51, to a block-shaped end 60c, the outside of which is provided with teeth which engage the teeth on the strip 53.
  • the end 60 c of the locking element 60 extends through an opening 40 d in the bar 40 c of the guide member 40 therethrough.
  • the locking element 60 is thus held at the inner end 60c on the guide member 40, so that a synchronous displacement of the elements 40 and 60 is ensured.
  • Locking element 33 and locking element 60 are arranged displaceable here in the same direction, so that by a displacement of the locking element 33, a force via the vessel wall on the locking member 60 can be exercised.
  • the locking element 33 rests against the outside of the vessel and the locking element 60 against the inside of the vessel.
  • the elements 33 and 60 are slidably disposed at the same level.
  • the spring means which bias the locking member 60 to the bar 52 out.
  • the spring means comprise a compression spring 65, which is accommodated on the bolt 60b and is arranged between the end 60c of the locking element 60 and the retaining element 31.
  • the holding element 31 comprises a stop surface 31d (cf. Fig. 2 ), on which the compression spring 65 abuts and through which the bolt 60 b of the locking element 60 protrudes.
  • Holding element 30, guide member 40 and / or housing 50 may be formed in several parts.
  • the holding element 30 comprises two half-shells, in which the strip 40a of the guide element 40 and the elements 33 and 60 are inserted during assembly.
  • the housing 50 here comprises several parts:
  • the slot 51 is formed in a separate plate 54 which is fastened, for. B. by means of screws.
  • the strip 53 is formed here in one piece with a housing part, which is used to form the entire housing 50 is connected during assembly laterally, below and above with other housing parts.
  • the respective part of the housing 50 can be manufactured, for example, from plastic or metal.
  • a heating element 70, z. B. in the form of a heating coil, a sensor 78 for measuring the current water temperature and a stirrer 72 are arranged to circulate the water.
  • the stirrer 72 causes water z. B. sucked through the openings 5 in the chamber, heated there if necessary by means of the heating element 70 and z. B. is transported through the openings 4 back to the outside (see, the openings 4 and 5 Fig. 1 ).
  • the head part 1 are the components for the operation of the device.
  • they comprise a power part 71 for energizing the heating element 70, a motor 73 for operating the stirrer 72, a control and monitoring unit 74, a display and operating unit 75, a switch 76 for switching the device on and off, and a connection 77 to connect the device by means of cable to the mains.
  • the control and monitoring unit 74 is set up so that, based on the measured data of the sensor 78, the heating element 70 is energized in such a way that a predetermined setpoint temperature is reached and maintained during the cooking time.
  • the display and control unit 75 is used for input and output of information, eg. B. in the form of parameters on the water temperature, cooking time, circulation speed of the stirrer 72, etc. It can, for. B. have a display and control buttons or be designed as a touch screen.
  • the use of the device is as follows: The user moves the holder 30 according to the desired immersion depth with which the immersion part 2 is to be immersed in the water contained in the vessel.
  • the force of the spring means 65 is designed so that when moving the toothed end 60 c of the locking member 60 is moved over the bar 52.
  • moving the elements 31, 33, 40, 60, 65 are moved with respect to the immersion part 2.
  • the holding element 31 is placed over the vessel wall so that it comes to rest in the recess 32 and preferably so that the central part 31b contacts the vessel wall. Subsequently, the locking screw 33 is actuated, so that the vessel wall between the locking screw 33 and the locking member 60 is clamped. The inside of the vessel wall when tightening a force exerted on the locking member 60, which presses this against the bar 53 with the teeth and so locks the holder 30 in the set position.
  • a locking of the holder can be realized in many ways. Instead of a positive connection or in addition to z. B. also a frictional connection conceivable.

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Das Gerät zum Erwärmen von Wasser in einem Gefäss umfasst ein Eintauchteil (2), welches in das Wasser eintauchbar ist, um dieses zu erwärmen, und eine Halterung (30), welche an der Gefässwandung anbringbar ist, um das Gerät daran zu befestigen. Das Eintauchteil (2) weist eine Führung auf, welche sich entlang einer Seite des Eintauchteils erstreckt und an welcher die Halterung verschiebbar angeordnet ist, um die Eintauchtiefe einzustellen.The apparatus for heating water in a vessel comprises an immersion part (2) which is submerged in the water to heat it, and a holder (30) attachable to the vessel wall for attaching the device thereto. The immersion part (2) has a guide which extends along one side of the immersion part and on which the holder is slidably disposed to adjust the immersion depth.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Gerät zum Erwärmen von Wasser gemäss Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for heating water according to the preamble of claim 1.

Derartige Geräte werden z. B. beim Vakuumgaren eingesetzt, bei welchem sich das Gargut in einem verschlossenen Beutel befindet und in einem Wasserbad gegart wird (Kochen nach der "Sous-Vide-Technik"). Das Gerät wird dabei an der Wandung des Gefässes fixiert, welches das Wasser enthält, vgl. beispielsweise die EP 2 354 738 A2 und EP 2 767 159 A1 . Je nach Art des verwendeten Gefässes ist jedoch die Eintauchtiefe unterschiedlich. Dies erschwert den Einsatz des Gerätes, da unter Umständen das Wasser ungenügend durchmischt wird, um ein Wasserbad mit der gewünschten Temperatur zu erhalten, und/oder mehr Wasser als fürs Kochen nötig genommen werden muss, um eine minimale Eintauchtiefe für das Gerät zu gewährleisten.Such devices are z. B. used in vacuum cooking, in which the food is in a sealed bag and is cooked in a water bath (cooking according to the "sous vide technique"). The device is fixed to the wall of the vessel containing the water, cf. for example the EP 2 354 738 A2 and EP 2 767 159 A1 , Depending on the type of vessel used, however, the immersion depth is different. This complicates the use of the device, since under certain circumstances, the water is mixed insufficient to obtain a water bath at the desired temperature, and / or more water than necessary for cooking must be taken to ensure a minimum immersion depth for the device.

Es ist eine Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, das Gerät so weiterzuentwickeln, dass es an die Art des verwendeten Gefässes besser anpassbar ist, um ein Wasserbad mit einer gewünschten Temperatur bereitstellen zu können.It is an object of the present invention to further develop the device so that it is more adaptable to the type of vessel used to provide a water bath at a desired temperature.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch das Gerät gemäss dem Anspruch 1 gelöst. Die weiteren Ansprüche geben bevorzugte Ausführungen des erfindungsgemässen Geräts an.This object is achieved by the device according to claim 1. The other claims indicate preferred embodiments of the inventive device.

Durch das Vorsehen einer Halterung, welche an einer Führung am Eintauchteil verschiebbar angeordnet ist, kann ein erfindungsgemässes Gerät an ein Gefäss besser angepasst werden. Durch entsprechendes Verschieben der Halterung in der Höhe ist die Eintauchtiefe des Eintauchteils einstellbar. Die Führung erstreckt sich entlang einer Seite des Eintauchteils. Dadurch ist dieses besonders in der Form des Querschnitts beliebig ausgestaltbar.By providing a holder, which is arranged displaceably on a guide on the immersion part, a device according to the invention can be better adapted to a vessel. By appropriate displacement of the holder in height, the immersion depth of the immersion part is adjustable. The guide extends along one side of the immersion part. As a result, this can be configured as desired, especially in the form of the cross section.

Weitere spezifische Konstruktionsmerkmale und deren Vorteile sind aus folgender Beschreibung und Zeichnungen eines Ausführungsbeispiels ersichtlich, in welchen

  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemässen Geräts;
  • Fig. 2 eine Explosionsansicht von Teilen des Geräts gemäss Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 einen Längsschnitt des Geräts gemäss Fig. 1; und
  • Fig. 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht der Teile aus Fig. 2 im zusammengesetzten Zustand.
darstellen.Other specific design features and their advantages will be apparent from the following description and drawings of an embodiment in which
  • Fig. 1 a perspective view of an inventive device;
  • Fig. 2 an exploded view of parts of the device according to Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 a longitudinal section of the device according to Fig. 1 ; and
  • Fig. 4 a perspective view of the parts Fig. 2 in the assembled state.
represent.

Das Gerät gemäss Fig. 1 umfasst ein Kopfteil 1, in welchem sich u. a. die wasserempfindlichen Komponenten befinden, ein Eintauchteil 2, welches in ein Gefäss eintauchbar ist, um das darin enthaltende Wasser zu erwärmen, und eine Halterung 30 zur Befestigung des Geräts an der Gefässwandung. Das Gefäss ist z. B. ein Kochtopf oder ein anderes geeignetes Behältnis, in welchem ein Wasserbad bereitstellbar ist, um darin ein in einem Beutel verschlossenes Gargut zu garen.The device according to Fig. 1 comprises a head part 1, in which, inter alia, the water-sensitive components are located, a submersible part 2, which is immersed in a vessel to heat the water contained therein, and a holder 30 for attachment of the device to the vessel wall. The vessel is z. As a saucepan or other suitable container in which a water bath can be provided to cook in a closed food in a bag.

Zum Schutz der Komponenten im Kopfteil 1 sowie zur Bildung einer Kammer im Eintauchteil 2 ist das Gerät mit einem Gehäuse 50 versehen. Das Eintauchteil 2 weist aussenseitig Markierungen 3a, 3b auf, welche z. B. die Wasserhöhen angeben, die minimal sowie maximal für einen fehlerfreien Betrieb erforderlich sind.To protect the components in the head part 1 and to form a chamber in the immersion part 2, the device is provided with a housing 50. The immersion part 2 has on the outside markings 3 a, 3 b, which z. B. the water levels which are minimum and maximum required for error-free operation.

Das Eintauchteil 2 ist mit durch das Gehäuse 50 hindurchgehenden Öffnungen 4, 5 versehen, durch welche hindurch Wasser in das Innere des Gehäuses 50 und wieder aus diesem heraus zirkulieren kann.The immersion part 2 is provided with openings 4, 5 passing through the housing 50, through which water can circulate into and out of the interior of the housing 50.

Die Halterung 30 umfasst ein Halteelement 31, das so geformt ist, dass sie um einen Aufnahmeraum 32 verläuft, in welchen die Gefässwandung aufnehmbar ist. Nebst der Befestigung ist das Halteelement 31 bei Bedarf auch als Griff zur Handhabung des Geräts verwendbar.The holder 30 comprises a holding element 31, which is shaped so that it extends around a receiving space 32, in which the vessel wall is receivable. In addition to the attachment, the retaining element 31 can also be used as a handle for handling the device if required.

Hier ist das Halteelement 31 U-förmig ausgebildet. Es weist einen Aussenschenkel 31a auf, welcher über ein Mittelteil 31b mit dem Innenschenkel 31c verbunden ist.Here, the holding element 31 is U-shaped. It has an outer leg 31a, which is connected via a central part 31b with the inner leg 31c.

Am Aussenschenkel 31a ist ein Feststellelement 33 angeordnet. Dieses ist verschiebbar, so dass der Aufnahmeraum 32 derart verengbar ist, dass die Gefässwandung zwischen Feststellelement 33 und Innenschenkel 31c festgeklemmt werden kann. Hier weist das Feststellelement 33 einen Bolzen 33b auf, welcher an den beiden Enden mit tellerförmigen Enden 33a, 33c versehen ist. Der Bolzen 33b reicht durch den Aussenschenkel 31a hindurch und ist mit meinem Gewinde 33d versehen, welches mit einem Gegengewinde 31e im Aussenschenkel 31 zusammenwirkt (vgl. Fig. 2). Das aussenseitige Ende 33a dient als Bedienknopf zum Drehen des Feststellelements 33; das innenseitige Ende 33c dient zur Kontaktierung der Gefässwandung.On the outer leg 31a, a locking element 33 is arranged. This is displaceable, so that the receiving space 32 is narrowed so that the vessel wall between the locking element 33 and inner leg 31c can be clamped. Here, the locking element 33 on a bolt 33 b, which is provided at the two ends with plate-shaped ends 33 a, 33 c. The bolt 33b extends through the outer leg 31a and is provided with my thread 33d, which cooperates with a mating thread 31e in the outer leg 31 (see. Fig. 2 ). The outer side end 33a serves as a control knob for rotating the locking member 33; the inside end 33c serves for contacting the vessel wall.

Die Halterung 30 ist in Bezug auf das Eintauchteil 2 in der Höhe verschiebbar angeordnet, um so die Eintauchtiefe einstellen zu können. Figuren 2-4 zeigen eine mögliche Ausführungsform dazu. In Figuren 2 und 3 ist nur eine Hälfte des Halteelements 31 gezeigt, während die andere Hälfte weggelassen ist. Auch ist in diesen Figuren nur ein Teil des Gehäuses 50 gezeigt. Die Halterung 30 umfasst ein Gleitelement 40, welches am Halteelement 31 befestigt ist und durch einen Schlitz 51 hindurch in das Gehäuse 50 hineinragt. Hier weist das Gleitelement 40 einen H-förmigen Querschnitt auf. Es umfasst zwei Leisten 40a, 40c, die über einen Steg 40b miteinander verbunden sind und die jeweils seitlich über diesen hinausragen. Im montierten Zustand ist die aussenseitige Leiste 40a zur Fixation in einer Vertiefung im Halteelement 31 eingelegt, während der Steg 40b im Schlitz 51 zu liegen kommt und die innenseitige Leiste 40c in einem Kanal 52, der im Gehäuse 50 gebildet ist und als Führung dient, hin und her verschiebbar ist.The holder 30 is slidably disposed with respect to the immersion part 2 in height so as to the immersion depth to be able to adjust. Figures 2-4 show a possible embodiment of this. In Figures 2 and 3 only one half of the retaining element 31 is shown while the other half is omitted. Also, only a part of the housing 50 is shown in these figures. The holder 30 comprises a sliding element 40, which is fastened to the holding element 31 and projects through a slot 51 into the housing 50. Here, the slider 40 has an H-shaped cross section. It comprises two strips 40a, 40c, which are connected to each other via a web 40b and each project laterally beyond this. In the assembled state, the outer side bar 40a is inserted for fixing in a recess in the holding element 31, while the web 40b comes to lie in the slot 51 and the inside bar 40c in a channel 52 which is formed in the housing 50 and serves as a guide out and is displaceable.

Die Enden des Schlitzes 51 bilden einen oberen bzw. unteren Anschlag und definieren die Distanz, um welche die Halterung 30 relativ zum Eintauchteil 2 verschiebbar ist.The ends of the slot 51 form an upper or lower stop and define the distance by which the holder 30 is displaceable relative to the immersion part 2.

An der Innenseite des Kanals 52, welche dem Schlitz 51 gegenüberliegt, ist eine Leiste 53 mit Zähnen angeordnet. Auf diese wirkt ein Arretierelement 60. Dieses weist aussenseitig ein tellerförmiges Ende 60a auf, welches aus dem Innenschenkel 31c ragt und hier gegenüberliegend zum Ende 60a des Feststellelements 33 angeordnet ist. Das Ende 60a ist über einen Bolzen 60b, welcher durch den Schlitz 51 hindurchragt, mit einem blockförmigen Ende 60c verbunden, dessen Aussenseite mit Zähnen versehen ist, die mit den Zähnen an der Leiste 53 in Eingriff stehen.On the inside of the channel 52, which is opposite to the slot 51, a bar 53 is arranged with teeth. On the outside, this has a plate-shaped end 60a, which protrudes from the inner leg 31c and is arranged here opposite the end 60a of the locking element 33. The end 60a is connected via a bolt 60b, which projects through the slot 51, to a block-shaped end 60c, the outside of which is provided with teeth which engage the teeth on the strip 53.

Das Ende 60c des Arretierelements 60 reicht durch eine Öffnung 40d in der Leiste 40c des Führungselements 40 hindurch. Das Arretierelement 60 ist somit am inneren Ende 60c am Führungselement 40 gehalten, so dass ein synchrones Verschieben der Elemente 40 und 60 gewährleistet ist.The end 60 c of the locking element 60 extends through an opening 40 d in the bar 40 c of the guide member 40 therethrough. The locking element 60 is thus held at the inner end 60c on the guide member 40, so that a synchronous displacement of the elements 40 and 60 is ensured.

Feststellelement 33 und Arretierelement 60 sind hier in derselben Richtung verschiebbar angeordnet, so dass durch ein Verschieben des Feststellelements 33 eine Kraft via die Gefässwandung auf das Arretierelement 60 ausübbar ist. Dabei liegt das Feststellelement 33 an der Aussenseite des Gefässes und das Arretierelement 60 an der Innenseite des Gefässes an. Bei der vorliegenden Ausführungsform sind die Elemente 33 und 60 auf demselben Niveau verschiebbar angeordnet.Locking element 33 and locking element 60 are arranged displaceable here in the same direction, so that by a displacement of the locking element 33, a force via the vessel wall on the locking member 60 can be exercised. In this case, the locking element 33 rests against the outside of the vessel and the locking element 60 against the inside of the vessel. In the present embodiment, the elements 33 and 60 are slidably disposed at the same level.

Es sind Federmittel 65 vorgesehen, welche das Arretierelement 60 zur Leiste 52 hin vorspannen. Beispielsweise umfassen die Federmittel eine Druckfeder 65, welche am Bolzen 60b aufgenommen ist und zwischen dem Ende 60c des Arretierelements 60 und dem Halteelement 31 angeordnet ist. Zu diesem Zweck umfasst das Halteelement 31 eine Anschlagsfläche 31d (vgl. Fig. 2), an welcher die Druckfeder 65 anliegt und durch welche hindurch der Bolzen 60b des Arretierelements 60 hindurchragt.There are provided spring means 65 which bias the locking member 60 to the bar 52 out. For example, the spring means comprise a compression spring 65, which is accommodated on the bolt 60b and is arranged between the end 60c of the locking element 60 and the retaining element 31. For this purpose, the holding element 31 comprises a stop surface 31d (cf. Fig. 2 ), on which the compression spring 65 abuts and through which the bolt 60 b of the locking element 60 protrudes.

Haltelement 30, Führungselement 40 und/oder Gehäuse 50 können mehrteilig ausgebildet sein. Hier beispielsweise umfasst das Halteelement 30 zwei Halbschalen, in welche bei der Montage die Leiste 40a des Führungselements 40 sowie die Elemente 33 und 60 eingelegt werden. Das Gehäuse 50 umfasst hier mehrere Teile: So ist beispielsweise der Schlitz 51 in einer separaten Platte 54 gebildet, die befestigbar ist, z. B. mittels Schrauben. Die Leiste 53 ist hier einteilig mit einem Gehäuseteil ausgebildet, welches zur Bildung des gesamten Gehäuses 50 bei der Montage seitlich, unten sowie oben mit weiteren Gehäuseteilen verbunden wird.Holding element 30, guide member 40 and / or housing 50 may be formed in several parts. Here, for example, the holding element 30 comprises two half-shells, in which the strip 40a of the guide element 40 and the elements 33 and 60 are inserted during assembly. The housing 50 here comprises several parts: For example, the slot 51 is formed in a separate plate 54 which is fastened, for. B. by means of screws. The strip 53 is formed here in one piece with a housing part, which is used to form the entire housing 50 is connected during assembly laterally, below and above with other housing parts.

Das jeweilige Teil des Gehäuses 50 ist beispielsweise aus Kunststoff oder Metall fertigbar.The respective part of the housing 50 can be manufactured, for example, from plastic or metal.

In Fig. 3 sind weitere Komponenten des Geräts zu sehen. Im Innern des Eintauchteils 2 befinden sich eine Kammer, in welcher ein Heizelement 70, z. B. in Form einer Heizspirale, ein Sensor 78 zum Messen der aktuellen Wassertemperatur und ein Rührer 72 zum Umwälzen des Wassers angeordnet sind. Im Betrieb bewirkt der Rührer 72, dass Wasser z. B. über die Öffnungen 5 in die Kammer angesogen, dort bei Bedarf mittels des Heizelements 70 erwärmt und z. B. durch die Öffnungen 4 wieder nach aussen befördert wird (vgl. die Öffnungen 4 und 5 Fig. 1).In Fig. 3 you can see further components of the device. In the interior of the immersion part 2 is a chamber in which a heating element 70, z. B. in the form of a heating coil, a sensor 78 for measuring the current water temperature and a stirrer 72 are arranged to circulate the water. In operation, the stirrer 72 causes water z. B. sucked through the openings 5 in the chamber, heated there if necessary by means of the heating element 70 and z. B. is transported through the openings 4 back to the outside (see, the openings 4 and 5 Fig. 1 ).

Im Kopfteil 1 befinden sich die Komponenten für den Betrieb des Geräts. Sie umfassen im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ein Energieteil 71 zum Bestromen der Heizelements 70, einen Motor 73 zum Betrieb des Rührers 72, eine Steuer- und Kontrolleinheit 74, eine Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 75, einen Schalter 76 zum Einschalten und Ausschalten des Geräts sowie einen Anschluss 77, um das Gerät mittels Kabel an das Stromnetz anzuschliessen.In the head part 1 are the components for the operation of the device. In the present exemplary embodiment, they comprise a power part 71 for energizing the heating element 70, a motor 73 for operating the stirrer 72, a control and monitoring unit 74, a display and operating unit 75, a switch 76 for switching the device on and off, and a connection 77 to connect the device by means of cable to the mains.

Die Steuer- und Kontrolleinheit 74 ist so eingerichtet, dass anhand der gemessenen Daten des Sensors 78 das Heizelement 70 so bestromt wird, dass während der Kochzeit eine vorgegebene Solltemperatur erreicht und beibehalten wird. Beispielsweise ist diese Regelung als PID-Regelung ausgelegt (PID = "proportional-integral-derivative").The control and monitoring unit 74 is set up so that, based on the measured data of the sensor 78, the heating element 70 is energized in such a way that a predetermined setpoint temperature is reached and maintained during the cooking time. For example, this control is designed as PID control (PID = proportional-integral-derivative).

Die Anzeige- und Bedieneinheit 75 dient zur Ein- und Ausgabe von Informationen, z. B. in Form von Paramatern über die Wassertemperatur, Kochzeit, Umlaufgeschwindigkeit des Rührers 72, etc. Sie kann z. B. ein Display und Bedienknöpfe aufweisen oder auch als Touchscreen ausgebildet sein.The display and control unit 75 is used for input and output of information, eg. B. in the form of parameters on the water temperature, cooking time, circulation speed of the stirrer 72, etc. It can, for. B. have a display and control buttons or be designed as a touch screen.

Die Verwendung des Geräts ist wie folgt: Der Benutzer verschiebt die Halterung 30 entsprechend der gewünschten Eintauchtiefe, mit welcher das Eintauchteil 2 in das im Gefäss enthaltene Wasser eintauchen soll. Die Kraft der Federmittel 65 ist dabei so ausgelegt, dass beim Verschieben das gezahnte Ende 60c des Arretierelements 60 über die Leiste 52 bewegt wird. Beim Verschieben werden die Elemente 31, 33, 40, 60, 65 in Bezug auf das Eintauchteil 2 verschoben.The use of the device is as follows: The user moves the holder 30 according to the desired immersion depth with which the immersion part 2 is to be immersed in the water contained in the vessel. The force of the spring means 65 is designed so that when moving the toothed end 60 c of the locking member 60 is moved over the bar 52. When moving the elements 31, 33, 40, 60, 65 are moved with respect to the immersion part 2.

Das Halteelement 31 wird über die Gefässwand so gelegt, dass diese in der Ausnehmung 32 zu liegen kommt und zwar vorzugsweise so, dass das Mittelteil 31b die Gefässwand kontaktiert. Anschliessend wird die Feststellschraube 33 betätigt, so dass die Gefässwand zwischen der Feststellschraube 33 und dem Arretierelement 60 festgeklemmt wird. Dabei übt die Innenseite der Gefässwand beim Festschrauben eine Kraft auf das Arretierelement 60 aus, welche dieses gegen die Leiste 53 mit den Zähnen drückt und so die Halterung 30 in der eingestellten Position arretiert.The holding element 31 is placed over the vessel wall so that it comes to rest in the recess 32 and preferably so that the central part 31b contacts the vessel wall. Subsequently, the locking screw 33 is actuated, so that the vessel wall between the locking screw 33 and the locking member 60 is clamped. The inside of the vessel wall when tightening a force exerted on the locking member 60, which presses this against the bar 53 with the teeth and so locks the holder 30 in the set position.

Aus der vorangehenden Beschreibung sind dem Fachmann zahlreiche Abwandlungen zugänglich, ohne den Schutzbereich der Erfindung zu verlassen, der durch die Ansprüche definiert ist.From the foregoing description, numerous modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined by the claims.

Im oben beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel wird eine Arretierung gleichzeitig beim Festklemmen der Halterung an der Gefässwand erreicht. Es ist auch denkbar, die Mittel zum Festklemmen und Arretieren so auszubilden, dass diese separat bedient werden.In the embodiment described above, a lock at the same time when clamping the holder reached the vessel wall. It is also conceivable, the means for clamping and locking in such a way that they are operated separately.

Eine Arretierung der Halterung ist vielfältig realisierbar. Anstelle einer formschlüssigen Verbindung oder ergänzend dazu ist z. B. auch eine reibschlüssige Verbindung denkbar.A locking of the holder can be realized in many ways. Instead of a positive connection or in addition to z. B. also a frictional connection conceivable.

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Gerät zum Erwärmen von Wasser in einem Gefäss, mit einem Eintauchteil (2), welches in das Wasser eintauchbar ist, um dieses zu erwärmen, und einer Halterung (30), welche an der Gefässwandung anbringbar ist, um das Gerät daran zu befestigen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Eintauchteil (2) eine Führung (52) aufweist, welche sich entlang einer Seite des Eintauchteils erstreckt und an welcher die Halterung (30) verschiebbar angeordnet ist, um die Eintauchtiefe einzustellen.Device for heating water in a vessel, with a dipping section (2) which is immersed in the water to heat it, and a bracket (30) which is attachable to the vessel wall, to secure the device thereto, characterized characterized in that the immersion part (2) has a guide (52) which extends along one side of the immersion part and on which the holder (30) is displaceably arranged to adjust the immersion depth. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Führung (52) und die Halterung (30) Arretiermittel (53, 60) aufweisen, mittels welchen die Halterung (30) am Eintauchteil (2) arretierbar ist.Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the guide (52) and the holder (30) locking means (53, 60), by means of which the holder (30) on the immersion part (2) can be locked. Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Arretiermittel (53, 60) ein Arretierelement (60) aufweisen, welches beim Fehlen der Gefässwandung verschiebbar und beim Vorhandensein der Gefässwandung blockierbar ist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking means (53, 60) have a locking element (60) which is displaceable in the absence of the vessel wall and blockable in the presence of the vessel wall. Gerät nach Anspruch 3, wobei das Arretierelement (60) mittels Federmitteln (65) vorgespannt ist und/oder mit einer Kraft beaufschlagbar ist, welche die Gefässwandung beim Anbringen der Halterung (30) erzeugt.Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the locking element (60) by means of spring means (65) is biased and / or acted upon by a force which generates the vessel wall when mounting the holder (30). Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Eintauchteil (2) eine Arretierfläche (53) aufweist zur Bildung einer form- und/oder reibschlüssigen Verbindung mit einem bzw. dem Arretierelement (60) an der Halterung (30).Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the immersion part (2) has a locking surface (53) for forming a positive and / or frictional connection with a or the locking element (60) on the holder (30). Gerät nach Anspruch 5, wobei die Arretierfläche (53) eine Verzahnung aufweist.Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the locking surface (53) has a toothing. Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Halterung (30) ein verschiebbares Feststellelement (33) umfasst, welches gegen die Gefässwandung drückbar ist, vorzugsweise ist das Feststellelement quer zur Richtung verschiebbar, in welche die Halterung (30) verschiebbar ist, besonders bevorzugt ist das Feststellelement durch Drehen verschiebbar.Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (30) comprises a displaceable locking element (33) which can be pressed against the vessel wall, preferably the locking element is displaceable transversely to the direction in which the holder (30) is displaceable, is particularly preferred the locking element displaced by turning. Gerät nach Anspruch 7, wobei das Feststellelement (33) und das bzw. ein Arretierelement (60) an der Halterung (30) in derselben Richtung verschiebbar angeordnet sind, so dass durch ein Verschieben des Feststellelements eine Kraft via die Gefässwandung auf das Arretierelement ausübbar ist, vorzugsweise sind die Richtungen, in welche Feststellelement und Arretierelement verschiebbar sind, auf demselben Niveau angeordnet.Apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the locking element (33) and the or a locking element (60) on the holder (30) are arranged displaceably in the same direction, so that by a displacement of the locking element a force via the vessel wall to the locking element is exercisable , Preferably, the directions in which the locking element and locking element are displaceable, arranged at the same level. Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Halterung (30) ein Führungselement (40) aufweist, welches durch einen im Eintauchteil (2) gebildeten Kanal (52) geführt hin und her verschiebbar ist.Apparatus according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (30) has a guide element (40), which can be displaced back and forth guided by a channel (52) formed in the immersion part (2). Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Halterung (30) ein Halteelement (31) mit einer Aufnahme (32) aufweist, in welche die Gefässwandung einfügbar ist, wobei das Halteelement vorzugsweise U-förmig ausgebildet ist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder (30) has a holding element (31) with a receptacle (32) into which the vessel wall can be inserted, wherein the holding element is preferably U-shaped. Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, welches einen Regelkreis (70, 71, 74 78) aufweist, um die Wassertemperatur auf einen vorgegebenen Sollwert zu regeln.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, including a control loop (70, 71, 74, 78) for controlling the water temperature to a predetermined set point. Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, welches ein Gehäuse (50) mit einer Kammer aufweist, in welcher ein Heizelement (70) und/oder ein Rührer (72) aufgenommen ist bzw. sind.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a housing (50) having a chamber in which a heating element (70) and / or a stirrer (72) is or are received. Gerät nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Führung (54) einen oberen und unteren Anschlag aufweist, welche die Distanz definieren, um welche die Halterung (30) verschiebbar ist.Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the guide (54) has upper and lower stops defining the distance about which the support (30) is slidable.
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