Abstract: A connecting element is provided for connecting an induction coil to a coil carrier of an induction cooking hob. The connecting element is made of an elastic material and formed as a single-piece part. The connecting element includes a first snap-fit portion connectable to a cut-out of the induction coil, and a spring portion arrangeable between the induction coil and the coil carrier, so that the spring portion provides a distance therebetween. The connecting element includes a second snap-fit portion extending opposite to the first snap-fit portion. The second snap-fit portion is connectable to a cut-out of the coil carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting element (10) for connecting an induction coil (24) to a coil carrier (26) of an induction cooking hob. The connecting element (10) is made of an elastic material and formed as a single-piece part. The connecting element (10) includes a first snap-fit portion (12) connectable to a cut-out of the induction coil (24), so that the snap-fit portion (12) and the cut-out form a snap-in mechanism. The connecting element (10) includes a spring portion (14) arrangeable between the induction coil (24) and the coil carrier (26), so that the spring portion (14) provides a distance between the induction coil (24) and the coil carrier (26). The connecting element (10) includes at least one groove (16) enclosing at least partially the connecting element (10). The groove (16) is engageable with the cut-out of the induction coil (24). The connecting element (10) includes a second snap-fit portion (18) extending opposite to the first snap-fit portion (12).

Abstract: An induction hob comprising a plurality of induction coils (12, 14, 16, 18); drive circuitry (22, 24) for powering the induction coils; a user interface (26) connected with the drive circuitry; and a housing which supports the induction coils, the drive circuitry and the user interface; and characterized in that the housing comprises a bottom part (10) made of molded plastic comprising mounting means for the mounting of the induction coils (14, 16, 18, 20), the drive circuitry (22, 24) and the user interface (26).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening system for a heating element (22) of a cooking hob, in particular for an induction coil (22) of an induction cooking hob. The fastening system comprises at least three fastening elements comprising a main body connectable or connected to a support structure, particularly to a bottom and/or side wall of the cooking hob. Further, the present invention relates to a heating element (22) for a cooking hob. Moreover, the present invention relates to a cooking hob.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting element (10) for connecting a heating energy generating element (24) to a carrier element (26) of a cooking hob. The connecting element (10) includes an engagement portion (12) connectable to a receiving portion of the heating energy generating element (24) and/or the carrier element (26). Further, the present invention relates a cooking hob with a heating energy generating element (24) and a carrier element (26).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting element (10) for connecting an induction coil (24) to a coil carrier (26) of an induction cooking hob. The connecting element (10) is made of an elastic material and formed as a single-piece part. The connecting element (10) includes a first snap-fit portion (12) connectable to a cut-out of the induction coil (24), so that the snap-fit portion (12) and the cut-out form a snap-in mechanism. The connecting element (10) includes a spring portion (14) arrangeable between the induction coil (24) and the coil carrier (26), so that the spring portion (14) provides a distance between the induction coil (24) and the coil carrier (26). The connecting element (10) includes at least one groove (16) enclosing at least partially the connecting element (10). The groove (16) is engageable with the cut-out of the induction coil (24). The connecting element (10) includes a second snap-fit portion (18) extending opposite to the first snap-fit portion (12).

Abstract: An induction cooker hob which includes a cooking plate configured for placing cookware to be heated on an upper side thereof. At least one induction heating element is attached to an averted lower side of the cooking plate. The hob further includes a self-contained electronics housing accommodating therein essentially all electronic components required for operating and powering the at least one induction heating element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a triode-type field emission device, in particular for high frequency applications, having a cathode electrode, an anode electrode spaced from the cathode electrode, a control gate electrode arranged between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode, and at least a field-emitting tip; the cathode, control gate and anode electrodes overlapping in a triode area at the field-emitting tip and being operable to cooperate with the field-emitting tip for generation of an electron beam in the triode area. The cathode, control gate and anode electrodes do not overlap outside the triode area, and have a main direction of extension along a respective line; each of these respective lines being inclined at a non-zero angle with respect to each one of the others.