US20200205241A1 - Connecting element for connecting a heating energy generating element to a carrier element of a cooking hob - Google Patents

Connecting element for connecting a heating energy generating element to a carrier element of a cooking hob Download PDF

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US20200205241A1
US20200205241A1 US16/619,742 US201816619742A US2020205241A1 US 20200205241 A1 US20200205241 A1 US 20200205241A1 US 201816619742 A US201816619742 A US 201816619742A US 2020205241 A1 US2020205241 A1 US 2020205241A1
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Valerio VERDOLIVA
Alwin Neukamm
Claudio Paolini
Filippo MILANESI
Laurent Jeanneteau
Massimo Banzato
Agostino Rossato
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/06—Arrangement or mounting of electric heating elements
    • F24C7/067—Arrangement or mounting of electric heating elements on ranges
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B21/00—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings
    • F16B21/06—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action
    • F16B21/08—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
    • F16B21/082—Releasable fastening devices with snap-action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part the stud, pin or spigot having two resilient parts on its opposite ends in order to connect two elements
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/06—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
    • F16B5/0607—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips joining sheets or plates to each other
    • F16B5/0621—Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips joining sheets or plates to each other in parallel relationship
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00—Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/02—Induction heating
    • H05B6/10—Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
    • H05B6/12—Cooking devices
    • H05B6/1209—Cooking devices induction cooking plates or the like and devices to be used in combination with them
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00—Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/02—Induction heating
    • H05B6/10—Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
    • H05B6/12—Cooking devices
    • H05B6/1209—Cooking devices induction cooking plates or the like and devices to be used in combination with them
    • H05B6/1245—Cooking devices induction cooking plates or the like and devices to be used in combination with them with special coil arrangements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2206/00—Aspects relating to heating by electric, magnetic, or electromagnetic fields covered by group H05B6/00
    • H05B2206/02—Induction heating
    • H05B2206/022—Special supports for the induction coils

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  • the present invention relates to a connecting element for connecting a heating energy generating element to a carrier element of a cooking hob.
  • the present invention relates to a connecting element for connecting an induction coil to a coil carrier of an induction cooking hob.
  • the present invention relates to a cooking hob with at least one heating energy generating element and at least one carrier element.
  • the present invention relates to an induction cooking hob with at least one induction coil and at least one coil carrier.
  • the fastening of an induction coil on a coil carrier of an induction cooking hob requires usually several elements.
  • a metal spring element is arranged between the induction coil and the coil carrier in order to push said induction coil towards a cooking panel arranged on the top side of the induction cooking hob.
  • at least one fastening element is provided for connecting the induction coil, the coil carrier and/or the spring element.
  • a connecting element for connecting a heating energy generating element to a carrier element of a cooking hob wherein the connecting element includes an engagement portion connectable to a receiving portion of the heating energy generating element and/or the carrier element.
  • the connecting element including the engagement portion.
  • Said engagement portion may be easily connected to the receiving portion of the heating energy generating element and/or the carrier element.
  • the connecting element is provided for an induction cooking hob.
  • the heating energy generating element is an induction coil.
  • the carrier element is a heating energy generating element carrier, particularly an induction coil carrier.
  • the connecting element is provided for an induction cooking hob, wherein the heating energy generating element is an induction coil, while the carrier element is a coil carrier.
  • the engagement portion is a snap-fit portion.
  • the receiving portion may be a cut-out, wherein preferably the snap-fit portion and the cut-out form a snap-in mechanism.
  • the connecting element may be made of an elastic and/or insulating material.
  • the connecting element is formed as a single-piece part.
  • the connecting element includes a spring portion arrangeable between the heating energy-generating element and the carrier element, so that the spring portion provides a distance between the heating energy-generating element and the carrier element.
  • the connecting element may include at least one groove enclosing at least partially the connecting element, wherein preferably the at least one groove is arranged between the engagement portion and the spring portion.
  • the groove is engageable with the receiving portion of the heating energy generating element, in particular with the cut-out of the induction coil.
  • the elastic and/or insulating material is selected from the group of plastic, silicone and rubber.
  • the spring portion is funnel-shaped, wherein the diameter of the funnel-shaped spring portion increases with the distances from the engagement portion, e.g. the snap-fit portion, and the groove.
  • the engagement portion e.g. the snap-fit portion
  • the engagement portion is formed as a truncated pyramid.
  • the connecting element may include at least one through hole, wherein the axis of said through hole extends perpendicular to the groove.
  • the through hole is adapted for receiving an element of the carrier element, in particular an elongated element of the carrier element extending perpendicular to a plane of said carrier element.
  • the connecting element includes a further engagement portion extending opposite to the engagement portion, wherein preferably said further engagement portion is connectable to a receiving portion of the carrier element.
  • the further engagement portion is a further snap-fit portion
  • the receiving portion of the carrier element is a cut-out, so that the further snap-fit portion and the cut-out form a snap-in mechanism.
  • the spring portion includes at least two wings arranged at opposite sides, wherein said wings extend outwards and away from the engagement portion.
  • the connecting element may be formed as a profile section and includes two parallel grooves, wherein the profile axis extends parallel to said grooves.
  • the engagement portion may include a clearance hole extending parallel to the profile axis.
  • the present invention relates to a cooking hob with at least one heating energy generating element and at least one carrier element, in particular an induction cooking hob with at least one induction coil and at least one coil carrier, wherein the cooking hob comprises at least one connecting element mentioned above.
  • the heating energy generating element includes a plurality of receiving portions, e.g. cut-outs, adapted for receiving the engagement portion, e.g. the snap-fit portion, wherein said receiving portion is engaged or engageable with the groove.
  • the carrier element may include a plurality of receiving portions, e.g. cut-outs, adapted for receiving the further engagement portion, e.g. the further snap-fit portion.
  • the carrier element includes a plurality of bent sheet metal fingers, wherein said bent sheet metal fingers are penetrable into or penetrate the through hole of the connecting element.
  • the cooking hob comprises at least one, preferably at least three connecting elements per cooking hob. Particularly it is preferred that the cooking hob comprises at least one heating energy generating element with at least one, preferably at least three connecting elements per the heating energy generating element. Additionally or alternatively, it is also preferred that the cooking hob comprises a carrier element with at least one, preferably at least three connecting elements per the carrier element.
  • the cooking hob comprises a carrier element for one heating energy generating element, wherein preferably the carrier element includes three connecting elements.
  • the cooking hob comprises a carrier element with two heating energy generating elements, wherein preferably the carrier element includes four connecting elements.
  • the cooking hob comprises a carrier element with four heating energy generating elements per the carrier element, wherein preferably the carrier element includes three, preferably four, connecting elements.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a connecting element according to a first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a further schematic perspective view of the connecting element according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic bottom view of the connecting element according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic sectional side view of the connecting element according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic sectional front view of the connecting element according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element according to a second embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic bottom view of the connecting element according to the second embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic sectional side view of the connecting element according to the second embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic sectional front view of the connecting element according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element according to a third embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic front view of the connecting element according to the third embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a schematic front view of the connecting element according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a schematic front view of the connecting element according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element interconnected between an induction coil and a coil carrier according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 15 illustrates a schematic perspective sectional view of the connecting element interconnected between the induction coil and the coil carrier according to the first embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element interconnected between the induction coil and the coil carrier according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a schematic perspective sectional view of the connecting element interconnected between the induction coil and the coil carrier according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a connecting element 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the connecting element 10 is made of an elastic material and/or insulating material.
  • the connecting element 10 is made of plastic, silicone or rubber.
  • the connecting element 10 includes a snap-fit portion 12 and a spring portion 14 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is substantially formed as a truncated pyramid, while the spring portion 14 is substantially funnel-shaped.
  • a groove 16 is formed between the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 .
  • the groove 16 encloses completely the connecting element 10 .
  • the cross-section of the snap-fit portion 12 decreases with the distance from the groove 16 .
  • the diameter of the funnel-shaped spring portion 14 increases with the distance from the groove 16 .
  • the connecting element 10 includes a through hole 20 . The axis of said through hole 20 extends perpendicular to the groove 16 .
  • the connecting element 10 is provided for connecting an induction coil 24 to a coil carrier 26 of an induction cooking hob, wherein the opening of the funnel-shaped spring portion 14 is aligned on the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting element is provided for connecting a heating energy generating element 24 to a carrier element 26 of a cooking hob.
  • the coil carrier 26 is a horizontal sheet of the induction cooking hob.
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is penetrable into a cut-out of the induction coil 24 .
  • said cut-out is rectangular.
  • the cut-out is formed in an aluminium sheet of the induction coil 24 .
  • the groove 16 of the connecting element 10 is engaged or engageable with the cut-out of the induction coil 24 .
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a further schematic perspective view of the connecting element 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 clarifies the funnel-shaped structure of the spring portion 14 .
  • the elastic material of the connecting element 10 on the one hand and the funnel-shaped spring portion 14 on the other hand allow resilient properties of said spring portion 14 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic bottom view of the connecting element 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 clarifies the cross-section of the through hole 20 and the structure of the spring portion 14 .
  • FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 illustrate schematic sectional views of the connecting element 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 clarify the shapes of the snap-fit portion 12 , the spring portion 14 and the groove 16 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 forms the truncated pyramid and the spring portion 14 is substantially funnel-shaped.
  • the groove 16 extends between said snap-fit portion 12 and spring portion 14 and encloses completely the connecting element 10 .
  • the groove 16 extends perpendicular to the axis of the through hole 20 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element 10 according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the connecting element 10 is made of an elastic material, preferably of silicone or rubber.
  • the connecting element 10 includes the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is substantially formed as the truncated pyramid.
  • the spring portion 14 is formed as a hollow cuboid with open top and bottom sides.
  • the groove 16 is formed between the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 and encloses completely the connecting element 10 .
  • the cross-section of the snap-fit portion 12 decreases with the distance of said snap-fit portion 12 from the groove 16 .
  • the connecting element 10 includes the through hole 20 , wherein the axis of said through hole 20 extends perpendicular to the groove 16 .
  • the connecting element 10 of the second embodiment is provided for connecting the induction coil 24 to the coil carrier 26 of the induction cooking hob.
  • the opening of the cuboid-shaped spring portion 14 is aligned on the coil carrier 26 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is penetrable into the cut-out of the induction coil 24 .
  • said cut-out is rectangular.
  • the groove 16 is engaged or engageable with the cut-out of the induction coil 24 .
  • FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic bottom view of the connecting element 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 clarifies the cross-section of the through hole 20 and the structure of the spring portion 14 .
  • FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 illustrate schematic sectionals views of the connecting element 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 clarify the shapes of the snap-fit portion 12 , the spring portion 14 and the groove 16 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 forms the truncated pyramid.
  • the groove 16 extends between said snap-fit portion 12 and spring portion 14 and encloses completely the connecting element 10 .
  • the groove 16 extends perpendicular to the axis of the through hole 20 .
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element 10 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the connecting element 10 is also made of an elastic material, preferably silicone or rubber.
  • the connecting element 10 of the third embodiment has the shape of a profile section.
  • the cross-section of said connecting element 10 along a profile axis is constant.
  • the connecting element 10 includes the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is substantially formed as a prism extending along the profile axis.
  • the width of the snap-fit portion 12 decreases with the distance from the spring portion 14 .
  • the spring portion 14 includes two wings arranged at opposite sides. Said wings extend outwards and away from the snap-fit portion 12 .
  • Two grooves 16 are formed between the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 .
  • Said grooves 16 extend parallel to each other and are arranged at opposite sides.
  • the grooves 16 extend parallel to the profile axis.
  • Each groove 16 is arranged between the snap-fit portion 12 and one wing of the spring portion 14 .
  • the connecting element 10 includes a further snap-fit portion 18 arranged opposite to the snap-fit portion 12 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 includes a clearance hole 22 extending along the profile axis.
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is a flexible hose with a triangular cross-section.
  • the connecting element 10 is provided for connecting the induction coil 24 to the coil carrier 26 of the induction cooking hob, wherein the distal ends of the wings of the spring portion 14 are aligned on the coil carrier 26 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is penetrable into the cut-out of the induction coil 24 .
  • said cut-out is rectangular.
  • the cut-out may be formed in the aluminium sheet of the induction coil 24 .
  • the grooves 16 of the connecting element 10 are engaged or engageable with the cut-out of the induction coil 24 .
  • the further snap-fit portion 18 is penetrable into a cut-out of the coil carrier 24 .
  • said cut-out is rectangular.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic front view of the connecting element 10 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 clarifies the cross-section of the connecting element 10 of the third embodiment.
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is hollow and hence easily deformable. Thus, the snap-fit portion 12 can be inserted into the cut-out of the induction coil 24 by little effort.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a schematic front view of the connecting element 10 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Also the connecting element 10 of the fourth embodiment has the shape of a profile section.
  • the connecting element 10 includes the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is substantially formed as a cuboid extending along the profile axis.
  • the spring portion 14 includes two wings arranged at opposite sides. Said wings extend outwards and away from the snap-fit portion 12 .
  • Two grooves 16 are formed between the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 .
  • the grooves 16 extend parallel to each other and are arranged at opposite sides.
  • the grooves 16 extend along the profile axis.
  • Each groove 16 is arranged between the snap-fit portion 12 and one wing of the spring portion 14 .
  • the connecting element 10 includes the further snap-fit portion 18 arranged opposite to the snap-fit portion 12 .
  • the further snap-fit portion 18 is penetrable into the cut-out of the coil carrier 24 .
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a schematic front view of the connecting element 10 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
  • the connecting element 10 of the fifth embodiment also has the shape of a profile section.
  • the connecting element 10 includes the snap-fit portion 12 , the spring portion 14 , the grooves 16 and the further snap-fit portion 12 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 is substantially formed as a cuboid extending along the profile axis.
  • the spring portion 14 includes two wings arranged at opposite sides. Said wings extend outwards and away from the snap-fit portion 12 .
  • Two grooves 16 are formed between the snap-fit portion 12 and the spring portion 14 .
  • the grooves 16 extend parallel to each other and are arranged at opposite sides.
  • the grooves 16 extend along the profile axis. Each groove 16 is arranged between the snap-fit portion 12 and one wing of the spring portion 14 .
  • the connecting element 10 includes the further snap-fit portion 18 arranged opposite to the snap-fit portion 12 , wherein said further snap-fit portion 18 is penetrable into the cut-out of the coil carrier 24 .
  • FIG. 14 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element 10 interconnected between an induction coil 24 and a coil carrier 26 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the induction coil 24 is arranged above the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting element 10 is arranged between the induction coil 24 and the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting element 10 penetrates the induction coil 24 , wherein the snap-fit portion 12 of said connecting element 10 is arranged above the induction coil 24 .
  • the spring portion 14 of the connecting element 10 is arranged between the induction coil 24 and the coil carrier 26 .
  • the groove 16 of the connecting element 10 engages with the cut-out in the induction coil 24 .
  • the cut-out of the induction coil 24 is formed in an aluminium disk of said induction coil 24 .
  • the spring portion 14 of the connecting element 10 is supported by the coil carrier 26 .
  • FIG. 15 illustrates a schematic perspective sectional view of the connecting element 10 interconnected between the induction coil 24 and the coil carrier 26 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • At least one connecting element 10 is provided for connecting the induction coil 24 to the coil carrier 26 .
  • three connecting elements 10 are provided for connecting the induction coil 24 to the coil carrier 26 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 of the connecting element 10 is arranged above the induction coil 24 , while the spring portion 14 of the connecting element 10 is arranged beneath said induction coil 24 and above the coil carrier 26 .
  • the groove 16 of the connecting element 10 engages with the cut-out in the induction coil 24 .
  • the spring element 14 of the connecting element 10 is supported by the coil carrier 26 .
  • a bent sheet metal finger 28 of the coil carrier 26 penetrates the through hole 20 of the connecting element 10 .
  • a resulting cutting 30 from preparing the bent sheet metal finger 28 remains in the coil carrier 26 .
  • Said cutting 30 is arranged beneath the spring element 14 of the induction coil 24 .
  • the bent sheet metal finger 28 of the coil carrier 26 extends vertically upwards. The connection between the bent sheet metal finger 28 and the through hole 20 effects that the connecting element 10 cannot be displaced parallel to the coil carrier 26 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 of the connecting element 10 and the cut-out in the induction coil 24 form a snap-in mechanism, so that the connecting element 10 and the induction coil 24 are fixed to each other.
  • the connection of the bent sheet metal finger 28 and the through hole 20 guarantee the correct placement of the induction coil 24 and the connecting element 10 on the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting element 10 acts as a spacer and avoids that the metallic induction coil 24 and the metallic coil carrier 26 enter in contact.
  • the spring portion 14 of the connecting element 10 pushes the induction coil 24 towards against a cooking panel arranged on the top side of the induction cooking hob.
  • the connecting elements 10 of the first and second embodiments do not require any steel spring elements because of the spring portion 14 .
  • the connecting elements 10 of the first and second embodiments do not require any space beneath the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting elements 10 of the first and second embodiments may be for already existing induction coils 24 and coil carriers 26 .
  • FIG. 16 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the connecting element 10 interconnected between the induction coil 24 and the coil carrier 26 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • the induction coil 24 is arranged above the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting element 10 is fastened at the induction coil 24 and at the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting element 10 is penetrated in the induction coil 24 , wherein the snap-fit portion 12 of said connecting element 10 is arranged above the induction coil 24 .
  • the spring portion 14 of the connecting element 10 is arranged between the induction coil 24 and the coil carrier 26 .
  • the grooves 16 of the connecting element 10 engage with the cut-out in the induction coil 24 .
  • the cut-out of the induction coil 24 is formed in an aluminium disk of said induction coil 24 .
  • the distal ends of the wings of the spring portion 14 are supported by the coil carrier 26 .
  • the further snap-fit portion 18 of the connecting element 10 penetrates the cut-out 32 in the coil carrier 26 .
  • FIG. 17 illustrates a schematic perspective sectional view of the connecting element 10 interconnected between the induction coil 24 and the coil carrier 26 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • At least one connecting element 10 is provided for connecting the induction coil 24 to the coil carrier 26 .
  • three connecting elements 10 are provided for connecting the induction coil 24 to the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting element 10 is fastened at the induction coil 24 and at the coil carrier 26 .
  • the snap-fit portion 12 of said connecting element 10 is fastened above the induction coil 24
  • the spring portion 14 of the connecting element 10 is arranged between the induction coil 24 and the coil carrier 26 .
  • the grooves 16 of the connecting element 10 engage with the cut-out in the induction coil 24 .
  • the distal ends of the wings of the spring portion 14 are supported by the coil carrier 26 .
  • the further snap-fit portion 18 of the connecting element 10 penetrates the cut-out 32 in the coil carrier 26 .
  • the connecting elements 10 of the third to fifth embodiments allow the fastening of said connecting elements 10 on the coil carrier 26 without the bent sheet metal fingers 28 .
  • the cut-out 32 in the coil carrier 26 is sufficient for fixing the connecting element 10 by the further snap-fit portion 18 .
  • the concept of the cut-outs 32 in the coil carrier 26 allows a modular coil carrier 26 .
  • a plurality of arrangements of cut-out 32 in the coil carrier 26 allows that one coil carrier 26 is provided for different induction cooking hobs.
  • the snap-fit portion 12 and the further snap-fit portion 18 of the connecting element 10 allow an automatic assembling of the induction coil 24 on the coil carrier 26 by an assembling line.
  • the connecting element 10 with the snap-fit portion 12 and the further snap-fit portion 18 allows the assembling of the induction coil 24 on the coil carrier 26 by a robot.
  • the snap-fit portion 12 and the cut-out in the induction coil 24 form the snap-in mechanism between the induction coil 24 and the connecting element 10
  • the further snap-fit portion 18 and the cut-out 32 in the coil carrier 26 form a snap-in mechanism between the coil carrier 26 and the connecting element 10 .

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