Low profile induction cook top with heat management system

摘要

An induction cook top may include a heat management system. The heat management system controls heat produced both internally by the electronic components within the cook top as well as heat produced above the cook top when cooking. The heat management system provides improved air flow past and around the internal electronic components. The cook top features an efficient removal of generated heat and may optionally provide a vented housing and direct airflow into and out of the housing or provide a thermoelectric cooling device which permits a ventless housing.

主权项

1. An induction cook top appliance comprising:
a housing; a cooking surface having at least one bracket connected to a bottom side of the cooking surface to attach the cooking surface to the housing; an induction coil in the housing and below the cooking surface; an induction generator operatively connected to the induction coil; a cooling device comprising a closed loop temperature controller providing at least one signal to a thermoelectric device to regulate the temperature within the housing, wherein the thermoelectric device is sized to provide sufficient cooling within the housing such that no venting is required within the housing; and a separate electronic control system in communication with the cooling device, wherein the cooling device is the thermoelectric device having a first side mounted within the housing and a second side mounted outside the housing; a plurality of bosses extending into the housing toward a metal plate, the plurality of bosses generally spaced around the periphery of the housing and engaging the metal plate such that an air gap between the housing and the metal plate is formed between successive bosses; and wherein the thermoelectric device is a solid-state heat pump that utilizes the Peltier effect to provide cooling.